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Incorporated as a Town: lulj'- 3, 1735

Type of Government: Town Meeting-Selectmen- Town Manager.

Location: Eastern Massachusetts, Middlesex County, bordered on the east by Carlisle and Concord, on the west by Box- borough, on the north by Westford and Littleton, on the south by Sudbury, and on the southwest by Stow and Maynard.

Name: Acton as the name of our Town has several possible derivations: the old Saxon word Ac-tun meaning oak settlement or hamlet in the oaks, the Town of Acton, England, the Acton family of England, a member of which supposedly offered a bell for the first meeting house in 17 35.

Elevation at Town Hall: 268' above mean sea level.

Land Area: Approximately 20 square miles.

Population: Year Persons Density

1910 2136 106 per sq. mi. 1950 3510 175 1955 4681 233 1960 7238 361 1965 10188 507

Climate: Normal January temperature 27. 7° F. Norm,al July temperature 72.0°F. Normal annual precipitation 43.02 inches.

Public Education: Pupil enrollment (October 1968): Grades 1-6, 2225; Grades 7-12, 1796 (Regional) Number of teachers and administrative staff: 235 Pupil-teacher ratio: 1 to 30 (avg. elementary grades) 1 to 18 (avg. Jr. and Sr. High)

Tax Picture: Year Tax Rate Assessed Valuation 1965 $92 $18,408, 058 1966 29 70, 309,795 1967 31 74, 262,745 1968 34 79.513, 915 1969 38.50 88, 979, 095

United States Senators in Congress: Edward W. Brooke (R), Newton, Massachusetts Edward M. Kennedy (D), Boston, Massachusetts Representative in Congress, 3rd Congressional Dist: Philip J. Philbin (D). Clinton, Massachusetts

State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester District;. . William I. Randall, Framingham, Massachusetts Representative, General Court, 33rd Middlesex Dist: John A. S. McGlennon, Concord, Massachusetts Governor's Council, 3rd District: George F. Cronin, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts

OFFICE HOURS

Town Office (Selectmen. Town Manager, Clerk) 8-4:30 (Tues. 7:30 p.m.) Town Hall 263-2761 Treasurer and Collector 8-4:30 (Tues. 7:30-8:30 p.m.) Town Hall 263-7018 Assessors 8-4:30 (Tues. 7:30-8:30 p.m.) Town Hall 263-5012 School Superintendent 8-4:30 A-B Regional H. S. 263-5737 Board of Health 8-4:30 Office at 69 Hayward Rd. 263-4736 Veterans' Agent No. Regular Hours At Home 263-4757 Library Hours: Memorial Library Mon. -Fri., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 263-2232 Saturday, 10-6 p.m. Citizens, W- Acton Mon., 7-9 p.m., Tues., 3-6 p.m. Thurs., 3-5 p.m.. ANNUAL REPORTS

TOWN OF ACTON MASSACHUSETTS

FOR ITS TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH MUNICIPAL YEAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST

1969

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CROWN RESISTANCE DAY 3 SELECTMEN-TOWN MANAGER 5 POLICE 6 FIRE 8 CIVIL DEFENSE 12 STREETLIGHT 12 BOARD OF APPEALS 12 ENGINEERING 13 PLANNING BOARD 14 HIGHWAY 15 BUILDING INSPECTOR 17 BUILDING COMMITTEE 18 HEALTH 19 SEALER OF WEIGHTS 22 WALDEN GUIDANCE CLINIC 2 3 DOG OFFICER 2 3 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS 2 3 BIRTHS 24 ELIZABETH WHITE FUND 29 DOG LICENSES 29

SCHOOL REPORT. . 30 Report of the Superintendent of Schools 31 Members of the Acton Public Schools Faculty 35 Members of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District Faculty 37 Report of the High School Principal 40 Report of the Junior High School Principal 42 Report of the Elementary School Principals 45

Pupil Personnel Services i 46 School Finances 52 VOCATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOOL 58 LIBRARIES 59

RECREATION . 62 BUILDING AND LAND ACQUISITION 62 1975 CELEBRATION 63 HISTORICAL COMMISSION 63 ARCHIVES 64 INSPECTOR OF WIRES 64 PUBLIC CEREMONIES 65 CONSERVATION 67 TOWN FOREST 68 TREE WARDEN 68 INSECT PEST CONTROL 68 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 68 SEWERAGE STUDY 69 MAYNARD-ACTON JOINT SEWAGE TREATMENT 70 GOODNOW FUND 70 CEMETERIES 71 VETERANS' GRAVES 72 VETERANS' AGENT 72 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 72 TOWN ELECTION 7 3 TOWN MEETINGS 74 March 10, 1969 74 June 23, 1969 97 October 20, 1969 98 November 24, 1969 99 TOWN ' OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENTS !!!.!!' 1 105 ASSESSORS 109 ' STATE AUDITOR ' 110

TREASURER . 118 COLLECTOR ] 128 TOWN ACCOUNTANT ' I3I JURY LIST !...'"' 145 INDEX .147 The Cover: Cannon fire signals the start of Acton's Crown Resistance Day Observance. The Town of Acton and the Acton Minutemen observed the events of 195 years ago with the third annual muster of eighteen units of New England minutemen and fife and drum .companies. By proclamation, the selectmen "resolved, that the

Sunday closest to October 3 be known in the Town of Acton as Crown Resistance. Day and commend to the citi- zens that they mark well the events of 195 years ago which changed the destiny of our town, state, and nation." Acton's observance has gained national prominence with feature articles in several publications including the New York Times.

Cover by Christopher Kellogg Photographs by G. B. Williams, Jr. CROWN RESISTANCE DAY

September 28, 1969

Acton Minutemen Acton Minutemen

Stow Minutemen Lynn Village Drum Band, Wakefield, Mass. Robert W. Dotson, Acton's First Town Manager Appointed April 8, 1969

Acton's First Five-Man Board of Selectmen under the Selectmen- Town Manager Form of Government SELECTMEN-TOWN MANAGER

It was with a sigh of relief and a sense of accomplishment when on April 7, 1969 John Putnam^ Town Moderator, ga veiled the adjournment of Acton's longest recorded Annual Town Meeting. The 68 article war- rant took Acton voters through five arduous weeks of session. The result of action taken by the voters was impressive to say the least; an updated compilation of Town Bylaws was approved, formation of a Vocational Regional School District Planning Committee and Acton's Historical Commission was authorized, approval of zoning which will protect Acton flood plain areas was voted, the updating of the Town's Personnel Bylaw was approved, and a portion of the Isaac Davis Trail, one of Acton's most treasured historical sites was purchased.

Although the actions of the 1969 Annual Town Meeting were impressive, the adjournment of that meeting implemented the action of the 1968 Annual Town Meeting when the voters approved a change in Acton's form of government.

The adjournment of the 1969 Annual Town Meeting on April 17 signaled the Selectmen- Town Manager form of government in Acton; that evening Charles MacRae, Town Clerk, gave the oath of office to five, rather than three. Selectmen and a basic change in Acton's Town Government had begun.

On April 8, 1969 the five members of the Board of Selectmen, William C. Sawyer, John H. Loring, Charles D. MacPherson, Vincent M. Russo and Paul H. Lesure organized; William C. Sawyer was elected Chairman, and Paul H. Lesure the Clerk of the Board. The Board's first action was the appointment of Acton's first Town Manager, Robert W. Dotson. Mr. Dotson was selected from numerous applications which had been submitted during a three month period in which the Board conducted an extensive search to fill the new position.

The months following the appointment of the Town Manager were filled with meetings and consultations with Town Counsel, Herbert P. Wilkins, regarding the numerous administrative changes which were taking place under the provisions of the new charter. The cooperation and assistance of department heads was extremely valuable to the Selectmen and the Manager in the completion of a smooth transition into the new form of government.

One important departmental change occurred during 1969. In May the appointment of five additional firefighters was made and the Fire Department was reorganized to provide for full-time coverage at the West Acton station. The full-time coverage has proven valuable in reducing the number of times the fire alarm horn has to be sounded and has partially aided in reducing the number of men responding to a minor fire.

The purchase of approximately 20 acres abutting the Town's sanitary land fill was most important in providing the Town with sufficient area to properly conduct a sanitary land fill program and to totally elimin- ate the need for the burning of refuse.

Drainage problems continued to plague the Town during 1969 and the construction of new developments and apartment buildings tended to aggravate these existing problems. In an attempt to put "teeth" into the General Laws governing the filling in of lowland area, the Acton Board of Selectmen sponsored two articles at the State-Wide Massachusetts Selectmen's Association Annual Town Meeting. Both articles passed unani- mously and the Association has submitted bills to the Legislature for consideration during the 1970 session.

On December 27, 1969, the Acton Lions Club donated a rescue boat with engine and trailer to the Town's Fire Department. With the numerous bodies of water in the Town and the rapid population growth, the need for a rescue boat was present. The Acton Lions Club is to be commended for its most generous act of pro- viding the Town with this useful equipment.

Early in the year John Putnam, established an Environmental Information Center file at the Memorial Library; the file contains current information on a myriad of subjects related to all aspects of the environ- ment; Townspeople are urged to take advantage of this valuable information file.

During 1969 the Town was involved in an extraordinary amount of litigation which centered primarily around zoning issues. A suit which questions municipal exemption from the zoning bylaw remains pending a Supreme Court Decision. The case was heard in Superior Court and a favorable decision for the Town was rendered. The decision has been appealed and the case will be heard in the Supreme Court during the Spring of 1970.

The issuance of a building permit for the construction of a shopping center at the intersection of Piper Road and Route 2 has also been appealed and it is expected that the case will go before the Superior Court sometime in early 1970.

Throughout the year the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager have implemented numerous small but significant administrative changes such as the compilation of the Town's Traffic Rules and Orders and the revision of the Fire Department Rules and Regulations. With the anticipated growth of the Town, the 1970's promise numerous changes in the Town administration. The Board has been particularly concerned about the direction of the future growth of the Town and pro- viding adequately for the services that will be required. One of the significant facilities needed is a public works building. The Board has made every effort to design a building that will accommodate the interests of the few residents living near the proposed site. Work is continuing on this project and the Board is confident that the best interests of the Town will be achieved in a manner consistent with the interests of all.

In closing the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager wish to thank the numerous members on boards and committees, the department heads and the Town employees for the excellent job done in 1969. We also note with sorrow, the passing of Byrd D. Goss, former Wire Inspector and member of the Town's Street Lighting Committee, Frank Wendell Putnam, Jr., member of Acton's Permanent and Call Fire Department for many years, and Colonel Edward Higgins and Dr. Ormal L. Clark, former dedicated members of Acton's Board of Health.

William C. Sawyer, Chairman Paul H. Lesure, Clerk John H. Loring Charles D. MacPherson Robert W. Dotson Vincent M. Russo Town Manager Board of Selectmen

POLICE

Department Organization

Chief of Police, four Sergeants, ten Patrolman, two Matrons, four Specials and three Crossing Guards. It should be noted that we are short one man.

Training

Officers John T. McNiff and Brian R. Goodman were graduated from the Somerville Police Academy with high academic standings.

In January 197 0, four men will be trained in the use of our new Breathalizer.

Arrests 1968 1969 Services Rendered (continued) 1968 1969

Physical Arrests 77 87 Persons: Male 72 81 Female 5 6 Motorists Assisted 66 80 Juvenile 25 16 Resuscitator Used 18 11

Causes of Arrests: Property:

Crimes Against the Person 16 36 Doors Found Unlocked in Buildings Crimes Against Property 4 15 and Places of Business 117 121 Crimes Against Public Order 55 39 House Checks 499 575 Fire Alarms Answered 142 151 Services Rendered: Notifications: Complaints Investigated 24 9 280 Licenses: Calls to DPW 26 34 Bicycle Registrations 355 150 Edison, Street Lights Out and Liquor 1. D. Cards 2 5 Wires Down 147 78 Revolver Permits 157 151 To Sell Firearms 7 5 Firearms Registrations 649 181 Summonses Served 322 306 Cruiser Responses 5, 341 6,800 Summonses Sent Out of Town 278 221 Cruiser Ambulance Trips 241 240 Acton Medical Center 13 6 Emerson Hospital 219 221 Metropolitan State Hospital 9 13 Grand Total 8, 870 9, 909 Traffic Control

Total Number of Accidents Violations Reported to Registry of Reported To Department 162 250 Motor Vehicles: Parking Violations 23 47 Motor Vehicle Violations Court Action 308 274 Prosecuted 308 274 Warnings 47 84

Community Relations

Our Safety and Juvenile Officers who perform these functions on a part-time basis, worked with schools and parents, etc., in an effort to maintain good public relations.

Safety Officer

In December of 196 9, due to heavy work loads, I removed Sgt. David W. Scribner from the Safety Officers duties and appointed Ptl. William J. Durkin, Jr.

Juvenile Officer 1968 1969 Complaints Investigated 66 40 Referred to Juvenile Court 14 16 Handled within the Department and Released 52 24

Crossing Guards

In addition to Natacha MacGregor and Dorothy Wattu, Charles Quinn will be working as a Crossing Guard.

In 1970 I am not asking for any new men but have recommended that both cruiser wagons be traded.

In closing I would like to thank all the members of the Department and my Secretary who worked with me in carrying out the duties of the Police Department during the year, and to all others who assisted us I am grateful.

Edward J. Collins, Jr. Chief of Police

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Accident at the intersection of High and Main Streets FIRE

Total number of alarms responded to are as follows:

1968 1969

Residential 30 29 Churches and Schools 2 3 Mercantile 2 Manufacturing 4 3 Storage - Garages 6 6 Grass - Brush - Woods 79 89 Miscellaneous 36 34 Vehicle 26 25 False Alarm 13 8 Accidental Alarms and Smoke Scares 14 18 Emergency 62 49 Investigation 65 84 Special Service 183 142 Mutual Aid 13 17 533 509

Box Alarms 117 97 Still Alarms 416 412

Fire Loss

Buildings $17, 292.09 $48, 037.09 Contents 18, 190. 55 33,411.88 Vehicles 4, 185. 00 385.00 Miscellaneous 400.00 $39, 667. 64 $82, 233. 97

Permits Issued

Oil and Power Burners 79 72 Blasting 54 43 Liquified Petroleum 9 - Flammable Liquids 3 2 Miscellaneous 8 5 Outdoor Burning Permits 33 1,465

Monies Collected

Permits $106.50 $ 88.00 Station Rental, Insurance Claims 420.00 444.00 Miscellaneous 414.46 $950. 96 $532.00

Department Operation

In analyzing the number of alarms and the fire loss for 1969, it is noted that with only a slight increase in building fires, our fire loss naore than doubled this past year. The increase in fire loss was mainly caused by two large loss fires in the last quarter of the year.

The number of alarms and building fires have both increased 67% since 1967. These figures can be com- pared over the last five years to act as a yardstick to the Town's growth.

A major change in department operations was implemented in the late spring. This was the twenty-four hour manning one fire station in West Acton. Although there are only three men on duty, this group was able to handle 71 alarms of a minor nature between the hours of 4:30 P. M. and 8:00 A. M. without calling out the remainder of the department. The results of the implementation of this program have far exceeded our expectations.

Training

The training program was expanded under the direction of Captain MacGregor, the department training officer. The monthly drills for the call and paid men totaled over 1,800 man hours of instruction. Drills for men on duty, officer training, and a special two-week recruit course for the new men appointed in May rounded out the in-department training program. Both paid and call firefighters and officers attended sem- inars sponsored by the Massachusetts Fire Training Academy, Mass. Bay Community College, and the Harvard Medical School. Three of our paid men are currently enrolled in the Fire Science program at Mass. Bay Community College.

A new dimension was added to our program as our Fire Department Officers went out to instruct employees of local industry and nursing homes in basic firefighting using the equipment available at their facilities. The Training Division also assisted in the Baby Sitters' Training Course and the Fire Prevention Week program.

Fire Prevention

In addition to required inspections of nursing homes and schools, an "in-service" inspection program was instituted during the year. This program, which utilizes firefighters on duty making inspections with their apparatus, is directed at commercial, industrial and retail property. It is planned that by using this type of inspection we will be able to inspect this type of occupancy on an annual basis. Although a semi- annual inspection would be most desirable, it is far beyond the capabilities of the In-service inspection program.

Fire prevention work was expanded in the schools as well as new programs offered to the public. One of the most successful programs was the "Baby Sitters' Training Course" which was offered in February. This course was completed by some fifty-six boys and girls who received instruction on handling emergencies while on baby sitting jobs. Fire Prevention Week, Christmas tree spraying and other programs were continued with success throughout the year.

Fire Alarm

During the year 1969, the Fire Alarm system under the supervision of Fire Alarm Superintendent Clarence G. Frost was extended on Great Road from Davis Road to Harris Street. Preliminary planning was completed in six new sub-divisions and equipment installation was started in three of the six. In all, eight new boxes were installed, with another six awaiting installation early in 1970. Repair work, circuit and box testing was carried out as well as the extension work.

At the present time approximately 60% of the new installations and extensions are installed and paid for by private contractors under the sub-division control law. At the present time we have 154 alarm boxes and expect the system to expand at the rate of ten to fifteen boxes each year. The main problem at the present time is the expansions of the system overcrowding the control station equipment. Plans have been made to correct this problem in 1970.

Another area of concern is the method used to repair and install the aerial wire on the telephone poles. At the present time, the Superintendent has to climb each pole using spurs and linemen equipment. The utility companies have found this to be the least efficient and most hazardous method, and in the past few years have only used this method in emergencies. We will investigate this problem in 1970 and will offer recommendations the following year.

Personnel

In May of 1969 the department appointed five new firefighters - Stephen Huntley, Milton Hart, Bernard Caouette and David Calkins. Promotions from firefighter to Captain were noted for three men - Donald Cope- land, Clarence G. Frost and Edward Belmont. These appointments and promotions set up the twenty-four hour coverage program in West Acton. This gave the department two firefighters and one officer on duty in this station twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We also noted with regret the passing of Wendall F. Putnam, Jr., a naember of our department for thirty-four years, in which he served the Town both as a call and paid firefighter. Retiring during 196 9 after many years service were Deputy Chief Norman Livermore, Captain James Baker and Captain Ole Garthe.

Building and Grounds

Major improvements were made to the second floor at the West Acton station to accommodate firefighters on duty on a twenty-four hour basis. Partitions were built, a sliding pole was installed, and communications were extended to the second floor. The second floor was painted in the South station as well as the kitchen in Acton Center. A new tile floor was installed on the second floor of the Center station.

The Department was fortunate in securing the old Highway office that was formerly behind the Town Hall. This building was relocated to the rear of the Center station. Repainted and repaired, it will be used to store fire alarm cable and other parts for the Fire Alarm system.

All work done in the stations, with the exception of replacing the tile floor, was done by the men on duty. Baby Sitter Training - February 1969 Working Fire Box 22 - 14 Chadwick Street October 19th, 4:06 A. M.

528 Great Road, Box 437, June 29, 1969 Animal Rescue - Lake Nagog

10 Equipment

During 1969 the department was plagued by necessary major repairs to our first-line apparatus. New

water tanks were installed on Engines 1 and 1 , and it was also necessary to rebuild a lifting cylinder and install a hydraulic oil filtering system on Ladder 2. These repairs have not only been costly but have affected our fire protection while these trucks are out of service. Our two reserve engines are over 33 years old and do not really give us much coverage when our first-line equipment is out for repair. The construction of the tanker was completed early in the year and has been a great assist when operating out of the water district.

The new station wagon was delivered and put in service in June. However, the new Rescue truck is not expected to be delivered before late spring or early summer. Delivery on new apparatus now can be expected to take from sixteen to twenty-four months depending on the type purchased. This has already affected our operations and will influence our replacement scheduling of apparatus for the 1970's.

Program for 1970

Our program in 1970 is directed toward the improvement of the Fire Alarm system, and expanding our programs of Training and Fire Prevention. Proposed for consideration at the Annual Town Meeting will be an article for the replacement of central station equipment and the improvement of the Fire Alarm system. Also we are requesting replacement of the Forest fire truck in 1970 rather than 1971 due to the expected delay in delivery. Our present forest fire truck is a 1946 Ford and it is just about on its last legs.

We are also expecting to complete the radio alerting system by purchasing twenty-five additional radios for our firefighters. In 1969 the base station equipment and twenty-two radios were purchased and put into operation. Even with only one-half the system in use during the year, we found our dispatching system greatly improved.

There are areas that concern us greatly. One is the lack of a water system in certain areas of the Town that are expanding rapidly, and a lack of proper looping of mains in the existing system. The other area is the rapid expansion of North Acton. This area is rapidly changing in character and within two years' time at its present growth rate, it will create problems in fire protection that cannot be ignored.

I would like to thank the men of the Fire Department for their excellent cooperation and work in the past year. 1 would like to give special notice to the fine job done by Lt. William Klauer and the members of the Auxilliary Fire Department. I also wish to thank the several Boards and Town Departments for their assist- ance this year.

Thomas J. Barry Fire Chief

Cavalier Welding Box 127 - Three Alarms - December 6th, 9:30 A.M.

11 CIVIL DEFENSE

Of the $450.00 appropriated for Civil Defense in 1969, $214.18 was for routine expenses including tele- phone; $102.00 was used in expenses for training; $77.50 was expended for an additional antenna installation at the West Acton Fire Station and additional badges for Auxiliary Firefighters were purchased for $55.75. The total expenditure was $449.43. One thousand three hundred dollars remains in unexpended articles for Civil Defense use.

Two locations for community shelters described in the Annual Report of 1967 have been licensed. Emergency supplies for one of these locations will be delivered early in 1970.

A meeting with several department heads and the Selectmen was held in September to discuss an improve- ment in Acton's Emergency Communications capability. It was the purpose of the meeting to determine what additional communications services, both mobile and fixed, could be obtained in the instance of a local natural emergency, such as flooding, excessive snowfall, extensive power failures and similar troubles. Toward this end, an additional antenna has been installed at the West Acton Fire Station as reported earlier herein. A plan for improved operation is being developed by this Agency but is not yet complete.

Participation in Federal Matching Funds programs was interrupted during the past year but restoration is in process and should be completed in January of 1970.

John F. McLaughlin Director

STREET LIGHT

During the past year we have modernized the streetlights on Main Street. We now have within the Town of Acton 58 9 streetlights.

In several instances requests for streetlights were not recommended by the Committee since the pro- posed location would aid only the petitioner and not materially affect the overall lighting of the Town.

We subscribe to the policy adopted with the formiation of the Committee that new streetlights, in most instances, will be installed only at street intersections, dangerous curves, fire alarm boxes and locations designated as hazardous by the Fire Chief, Police Chief, or this Committee.

The Committee extends to the Board of Selectmen their sincere appreciation for their cooperation during the year 1969.

Leslie F. Parke, Chairman Booth D. Jackson H. Stuart MacGregor

BOARD OF APPEALS

The Acton Board of Appeals held twenty public hearings during the year 1969 on the following matters: Petitions for permits for earth removal: Granted 1; Denied 1; Pending 1. Petitions for specific uses and exceptions: Granted 6; Denied 1; Pending 1. Variances from requirements of the Protective Zoning Bylaw Setback and Sideline Requirements: Granted 6; Denied 2; Withdrawn 1.

John J. Bush, Jr., Chairman H. W. Flood, Clerk Robert Orner )Associate Edward G. Schwarm Herman Vanderwart)Members

12 ENGINEERING

During 1969 the Engineering Department offered its services to the naany Town Committees, Commis- sions, and Boards which requested assistance. We also continued day-by-day service for the general public seeking information pertaining to deeds, filed plans, zoning information, and other data available through this office.

Assistance requested by the Board of Selectmen included the following: undertook several investigations and prepared recommendations regarding Hatch petitions and apparent violations; prepared the Contract Draw- ings and Specifications for the Reconstruction of Minot Avenue; performed field survey to prepare a layout and cost estimate for the reconstruction of Adams Street; started field survey for layout of Hayward Road to elim- inate curve near Arlington Street; prepared preliminary plans and cost estimates for the proposed Department of Public Works facility and provided the architect with information and details for the final plans; furnished detailed plans and information to the Board and Town Counsel relative to the litigation of the land for the Sani- tary Land Fill and proposed Department of Public Works facility; prepared information at exhaustive length for compromise solutions to the D. P. W. problem; reported to the Board progress and information obtained from the State Department of Public Works relative to the reconstruction of Route 2.

A Softball diamond, two basketball courts and public skating area at the Elm Street Recreational Area were designed and staked out for the Recreation Commission. The Highway Department performed the con- struction of these facilities. The skating area is now in use and we hope that the basketball courts and soft- ball field will be ready for the 1970 season.

Work performed for the Highway Department included the design and layout of drainage project on Parker Street, Main Street, Quarry Road and several other locations.

The Engineering Department reviewed plans for three subdivisions during 1969; performed field inspec- tions for eight which were under construction. This Department made semi-final inspections of subdivision roads which were petitioned to be accepted at the Special Fall Town Meeting, wrote the articles for the War- rant, and made the final inspections with the Planning Board. Plans signed by the Planning Board not requir- ing subdivision approval were indexed and filed in the plan file for future reference. Zoning problems were investigated and reports made to the Planning Board. We reviewed and made recommendations relative to proposed zoning changes to the Planning Board. The bench mark system to be used in conjunction with the Flood Plain Zone Bylaw was completed and a reference map proposed.

The Board of Assessors received their Atlas, revised and corrected to January 1, 1969. In conjunction with the revisions, the Board was supplied with information necessary for updating the street and parcel card file. Copies of all deeds for property transferred in 1968 were filed. Work has been started on revising the Town Atlas through 1969. Additional help was given to the Board in solving various problems related to dis- puted land ownership and area. Sets and sheets of the Town Atlas, sold by the Assessors, were prepared and sent out for printing.

The Engineering Department designed, staked out, and graded stakes for the roadway leading to the new Cemetery Building at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Anthony Galeota, Town Engineer; Robert Dotson, David Abbt, Engineering Assistant, at work at 69 Town Manager; and Mary Larson, Accounting Clerk, Hayward Road. reviewing records in Town Treasurer's Office. In addition, the following routine work was done by this Department: maintaining and updating of Town Street, Zoning, Fire, and Police Maps; issuance of street cut pernnits numbering over 150 and inspections of these street cuts; supplying the general public with information about properties, roads, drainage and other related matters.

Late in November, Mr. Walter Corsano, Assistant Town Engineer, left the Engineering Department to pursue a more lucrative opportunity. His contribution to the Department during 1969 will be missed.

Mr. David Abbt, Engineering Assistant, completed his third year at the Lowell Tech in Service Train- ing Program with exceptional academic achievement. His educational advancement and increasing experiences are providing excellent results for the Town.

I wisli to extend my sincerest thanks to Mr. Corsano, Mr. Abbt, the secretarial staff for their out- standing efforts during the past year and my appreciation to all other Town committees and boards who have cooperated with us to make 1969 a most successful year.

Anthony L. Galeota, Jr. Town Engineer

PLANNING BOARD

Our Board endeavored to plan for the future growth of the Town by modernizing and up-dating the zoning map and zoning bylaws.

However, the routine duties of enforcing subdivision rules and regulations, signing plans that are not subject to subdivision control, giving egress approval to lots used for apartments and various other details have consumed most of the time of our regular meetings which are held twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Therefore, the Board met 29 other times in order to accomplish the necessary background work for the recommended zoning bylaw changes.

In addition, we held 13 public hearings, attended 9 joint meetings with other town committees or boards, spent a Saturday morning inspecting roads and an evening discussing underground wiring with the electric and telephone companies.

After the Annual Town Meeting, Charles O'Neal, Jr. resigned due to his increased business commit- ments. Under the Town Manager-Selectmen Charter, the Selectmen appointed Edward A. Chambers for one year, Beatrice C. Perkins, two years, D. Pierre G. Cameron, Jr., three years, David P. Tinker for four years, and James CouU for five years. Beatrice C. Perkins was elected Chairman and Edward Chambers was elected Clerk by the Planning Board.

There are 21 subdivisions in Town that were acted upon in some manner by the Board this year. Five preliminary subdivision plans were approved, and three had definitive plans which were approved, namely: Hosmer Hill Estates in Acton Center - 13 lots; Fairway Heights in South Acton - 26 lots; and Patriots Hill Estates in Acton Center - 117 acres, and Henley Acres subdivision abandoned several paper streets.

During the year, we worked with our consultant, Mr. Steven Waxer of Community Planning Services, Boston. At the Annual Town Meeting, we proposed several zoning map changes, particularly General Indus- trial zones changed to Light Industrial. In these instances, we felt the land was better suited for the latter use. The Town voted favorably on most of these articles.

We submitted the flood plain bylaw again with some minor revisions and some additional areas were designated. This article was unanimously passed.

We did not recommend passage of an article to rezone land on South Main Street near the Maynard Town Line from Residential to Business and the voters agreed with us.

The land around the Henley Acres subdivision on Route 2A was rezoned by the voters at the request of the abuttors. Since the Planning Board intended to study this area and all along Route 2A, we did not recom- mend its passage.

We inserted an article regarding apartments in the three Residential districts with different regulations for each and approval by the Board of Appeals was required. This article did not receive the required 2/3 vote.

14 After the Town Meeting, the Board with the assistance of Mr. Waxer started an analysis of the business zoned land within the Town focusing attention in part on Route 2A since that area has the most undeveloped business land. In connection with this study, we solicited the views of interested persons in Town concerning their suggestions for the Town's continued growth.

Following this meeting, we decided to present a total of eight articles, not including street acceptances, at the November Special Town Meeting. There were two articles on non-conforming uses and lots, three on parking regulations, two regarding business and another article regarding regulations for multi-family dwell- ing units. We believe that all of these are necessary in our changing times and although they were all defeated at the Town Meeting, most of them with some changes will be submitted again at the Annual Town Meeting.

We have again suggested that the Town hire a full time planner. We find that our planning function is not receiving as much time as we know it should. Lay people can only give so much time to a Town board. We have hired Charles Downe Associates to give us some technical assistance immediately and he will also help us on a part-time basis in our long-range planning for the Town. We do need the professional assistance of a planner to advise us.

We again appreciate the help the Engineering Department has given us with subdivisions, plans and roads. Our secretary, Mrs. Arnold Woodward, has done her usual competent work in writing our minutes, filing our papers and organizing our agenda. We are most appreciative of their efforts on our behalf.

Beatrice C. Perkins, Chairman Edward A. Chambers, Clerk D. Pierre G. Cameron, Jr. David P. Tinker James M. CouU

Highway

I herewith submit the ann^ual report of the Highway Department for the year 1969, categorized as follows:

Chapter 81 - Maintenance - During the summer a number of streets were scraped, patched, swept and then resurfaced with asphalt and sand. They included the following streets:

Birch Ridge Road Keefe Road Charter Road (part) Marian Road Cherry Ridge Road Nagog Hill Road (lower part) Conant Road Notre Dame Road Country Club Road Parker Street Fairway Road * Pearl Street Harris Road Smart Road High Street Strawberry Hill Road from Pope Road to Hosmer Street the Concord Town Line Independence Road Townsend Road Juniper Ridge Road * Winds or Avenue

"Surfaced with Type I Bituminous Concrete.

General Highway - Resurfacing of Central Street with Type I Bituminous Concrete was completed from Richardson's Crossing to Nash Road.

During the summer months the streets were swept. The villages were swept at least once a week, when possible. All roadsides were mowed where needed.

North Main Street from Route 2A to the Carlisle Town Line, the brush was cut, roadway swept, and shoulders were scraped.

At Elm Street, a playground site was constructed with a softball field, play area, and tot lot. Two (2) basketball courts and an ice skating area were also installed. The finishing of the hot top will be completed next spring, along with the sidewalk from the Elm Street School to the tennis courts.

Signs and Lines - Road centerlines were repainted with the exception of North Main Sti-eet. All the parking areas were marked and the crosswalks were painted. A portion of the paint was donated by tlie Lions Club for the crosswalks.

New street and warning signs were installed and replaced where needed. Please take special notice and have regard for the "Deaf Child" signs; one in the vicinity of lower Nagog Hill Road and the other in the Concordian Heights area.

15 Care of Grounds - All town grounds were fertilized in the spring with 3| tons of Old Fox Turf Green (10-6-4) and all grounds were mowed as usual.

Chapter 90 - Construction - The project at Richardson's Crossing was completed with the building of a 325 foot X 4 foot dry fieldstone retaining wall. Five (5) head walls were built; the banking and lawns were all shaped, loamed and seeded. There were 380 tons of Type I Bituminous Concrete Binder and 385 tons of

Type I Bituminous Concrete Top laid in conjunction with 1600 feet of berm.

Chapter 90 - Maintenance - All the man-holes and catch basins, along with the water gate boxes and gas gate boxes were raised in the section of South Main Street from Maple Street to Prospect Street. Included with these, were the ones on School Street from Main Street to the Railroad Station. This section was then resurfaced with one and a half inches of Type I Bituminous Concrete.

North Main Street received a leveler course of Type I Bituminous Concrete Binder from Route 2A to the Carlisle Town Line.

Disposal Area - Our land fill area method has changed from the open dump burning method considerably. The equipment involved is much greater. We have at the dump a D-7 Bulldozer, a 5 -ton International Dump Truck and a 22-B Bucyrus-Erie Power Shovel.

All the trees have to be cleared so the gravel can be used for sanitary fill cover. Gravel has to be moved from one area to another and spread over the refuse at the end of the day.

Snow Removel - This phase of street and highway maintenance continues to be a large part of this depart- ment's activities, to clear and sand the 83 miles of town roadways. Some 20 private ways, the 3 business dis- tricts, schools, the 3 fire stations and police station are plowed and sanded during each storm. Snow fence was replaced and set up in many areas around town. Sidewalk plowing was carried on as usual. Barrels of sand and sidewalk plowing aided in making areas less hazardous in storms.

Snow markers, sand and salt were made available to the townspeople.

Drainage - Drainage, one of never ending problems, needs more catch basins and drains installed; due to the growth of the town.

During 1969 the following drainage projects were constructed:

Parker Street at the Maynard line: 275 feet of 12" pipe, 4 catch basins and 1 man hole.

Parker Street in the vicinity of #216: 175 feet of 12" pipe, and 2 catch basins.

Parker Street at #11: 80 feet of 12" pipe and 2 catch basins.

Strawberry Hill Road at Esterbrook Road: 40 f3et of 30" pipe and 2 head walls.

Faulkner Hill Road in the vicinity of #10: 175 feet of 6" perforated pipe, 75 cubic yards of stone were installed for an intercepter drain.

Willow Street at Duggan Road: 280 feet of 12" pipe, 4 catch basins and 1 drop inlet.

Paul Revere Road: 300 feet of 6" perforated pipe, 1 catch basin and 145 yards of stone inter- cepter drain to the main line. 450 feet of 6" perforated pipe and 200 yards of stone were installed as an intercepter drain:

Mohawk Drive at #10: 150 feet of 12" pipe and 1 catch basin.

High Street at Hatch Road: 50 feet of 48" pipe, 2 large head walls, eliminated a flooding problem.

High Street at the new way: 150 feet of 18" pipe, 1 man hole filled in drain easement.

High Street in the vicinity of #266: 600 feet of 12" pipe and 3 man holes, continuation of High Street trunkline.

Quarry Road at intersection of Main Street: 300 feet of 15" pipe and 500 feet of 12" pipe, 6 catch basins and 2 man holes.

During the fall, some 1334 catch basins and drop inlets were cleaned.

New Equipment - At the annual town meeting of March 10th, it was voted to purchase a sander. We received an 8 yard hydraulic Torwell Sander. Also voted was a tractor-mower; we received a Ford tractor with a flail mower, one new Frink Snowplow, 4 air rams and 3 universal plow frames, which were added. Three two-way radios were purchased. All of the above equipment has worked out very well.

1 wish to thank the Town Manager for his patience and help, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Com- mittee for their cooperation, and the other Town Departments for their help in completion of our many pro- jects throughout the year. To the men of my department, I want to say "thank you" for the long hours put in during the ice and snow storms and all the related work done by them.

Allen H. Nelson Superintendent

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BUILDING INSPECTOR

A decade ago Acton was a slowly growing town with most living units being one-family dwellings. During the early sixties a few scattered apartment units were built and since that time the rate of this type of construc- tion has steadily increased. From January 1966 through Decemiber 1969 a total number of 780 apartmient units have been constructed, or are under construction, as compared to a total of 624 single family homes for the same time period.

Reports from knowledgeable sources across the country forecast that apartment living, either by rental or ownership in condominiums, will tend to replace the American tradition of the single family dwelling. My records from the past ten years seem to agree with these predictions.

Another major change in the building construction industry is likely to be the use of Module Homes - a prefabricated house that is assembled in two or more parts at a factory, hauled to the site, and placed on a permanent foundation. A ruling recently made by the Acton Board of Appeals to allow the use of this type of house necessitates a certified inspection at places of assembly since the interiors of these homes are com- pleted at the factories and an on-site inspection is impossible.

Commercial growth in Acton continued throughout the sixties at a fairly steady pace until 1969 when permits totaling over 1-| million dollars were issued. Included in this figure are permits for two shopping centers, one to be located on Main Street near Kelly's Corner, the other on Piper Road at the intersection of Route 2 which is in litigation as of this writing. This figure represents an increase of almost one million dollars in issued permits for commercial purposes over any previous year.

The following graphs are included in this report to illustrate some of the pertinent facts recorded over the past ten years.

RESIDENTIAL PERMITS RESIDENTIAL PERMITS NUMBER OF UNITS ESTIMATED COST SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES APARTMENT UNITS APARTMENT UNITS

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17 A complete list of permits for the year 1969 is listed below:

Area No. of Permits Estimated Cost

Residential Single Dwellings 120 ;3, 805, 200

Multiple Family Dwellings 26 Bldgs . - 328 Units 2, 641, 000 Additions, Repairs 73 339, 300 Garages 23 90, 950 Porches 18 23, 040 Swimming Pools 23 69, 780 Miscellaneous 17 35,735 Commercial Business Buildings 17 1, 684, 120 Church 1 30, 000 Total 318 $8,719, 125

Receipts

Fees for Permits $13, 539. 15

Violation of Zoning h Building Laws Action

10 Houses occupied - no permit 8 Permits issued; 2 Permits Pending 6 Fireplaces built incorrectly 6 Corrected 4 Construction - no permit - no inspection 4 Work Stopped - Permits Issued 3 Construction Equipment stored in Residential Zone 3 Condition corrected 2 Additions to houses too close to line 2 Board of Appeals Variances granted 1 House plastered before inspection 1 Inspection and correction 1 Illegal lot 1 Work stopped 1 Swimming pool - no permit 1 Permit issued

Kenneth E. Jewell Building Inspector

BUILDING COMMITTEE

During the year 196 9, the Acton Building Committee worked on the following projects:

1. Dr. Paul Gates School : The elementary school on Spruce Street, completed and occupied in 1968, was landscaped in the spring of 1969, and dedicated to the memory of Dr. Paul Gates, the late school physician for many years.

2. Public Works Building : The planning of this facility was worked on during the year and the draw- ings have been completed.

3. Minot Avenue School: A twenty-room elementary school to be located on land between Taylor Road and Minot Avenue is in the planning stage. Earl R. Flansburgh & Associates have been appointed architects for this school and are now working on the drawings, which will go out for bid in January 1970, with construction contemplated to start in the spring.

4. The Building Committee worked on other Town projects during the year 1969 in cooperation with the Selectmen and other Town Committees.

5. Thomas Rizzo was appointed by the Selectmen to fill the vacancy on the Committee caused by the resignation of Frank H. Weatherby.

Richard L. Hodgman, Chairman David G. Hurley John H. Boyd Thomas Rizzo Thomas Regan Harry Morse (School Committee) HEALTH

Home Care Program

The Advisory Board of the Emerson Hospital Home Care program includes one member from each of the following Boards of Health: Acton, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln, Maynard and Stow and the administrator of Emerson Hospital. The executive officer is Miss Virginia Whitney, R. N., Regional Supervisor of the Emerson Hospital affiliated community nurse programs. The Advisory Board supervises all activities of the respective community nursing programs and sponsors policies and programs to meet emerging area health needs. Two programs of current interest are:

1. An Area Homemaker Program with emphasis on Homemaker Health-Aids. 2. A regional glaucoma clinic to be followed by other disease detention clinics.

The Advisory Board meets monthly at Emerson Hospital except during the summer months.

The Acton Hoine Health Agency continues to serve the community by offering nursing care, physical therapy and medical social service work in the home.

Rising hospital rates, bulging hospitals as well as the psychological benefit of "Home Care" more than ever before, places an increasing responsibility on this health team.

Since the Health Insurance Act (Medicare) of 1966, it is evident that a closer professional relationship has developed among the Emerson Hospital, the medical community and the Health Agency. This team approach to health care is necessary if quality is to be attained.

The bedside nursing program with the emphasis on teaching, continues to place the greatest demand on the Agency; however with 47% of the community's population under 20, the need for the preventive health ser- vices continue to grow.

To support these services, the Home Health Agency receives funds not only from Town taxes, third party payees. Medicare, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, etc., but also from individual fees.

For further information regarding the Home Health Agency Service, please call the Acton Board of Health - 263-4736.

Preventive Bedside Nursing Program

Maternal and Child Health 243 Under 28 days 16 Arthritis 217 28 days to I'year 29 Cardio-Vascular Disease 478 1 year to 4 years 70 Cerebral Vascular Disease 74 5 years to 19 years 55 Cancer 28 20 years 3 Multiple Sclerosis 41 21 years to 44 years 160 Diabetes 49 45 years to 64 years 237 Injuries 208 65 years and over 927 Other 195 1,497 plus 36 not home

Total 1, 533 Total 1, 533

Total Individuals 175 Total Visits 1,533 Total Physical Therapy Visits onsultations 32 Consultations 113

Medicare Re-Imbursement $4, 169. 94 All Others (Blue Cross, Patient Veterans, Welfare) 2, 310. 60

Total for 1969 $6,480.54

Board of Health

The duties of the director of Public Health for the Town of Acton have been carried out by Bradford S. Leach, R. S., who has been a salaried employee beginning as of January 1, 1969.

19 The inspection performed to properly supervise the construction of individual sewage disposal systenns required better than half of a man's time. The use of a college student, Gregory Doherty, for the summer vacation months increased the coverage of retail store and restaurants inspection. A wide variety of respon- sibility of the Board of Health can be illustrated by the following chart and these have been fulfilled as time would allow.

Board of Selectmen

Town Manager

Board of Health

Director of Health

Laboratory Environmental Health Code Enforcement

Clerical Administration Restaurants and Stores Building Inspector Fire Department Hospital Water Supplies Wire Inspector

Plumbing Bathing Beaches Milk Inspectors

Water Department Mosquito Control Home Health Agency Liaison Nurses

Miscellaneous Complaints Hornets - Rats - Etc. Day Care Center

Public School Communicable Disease Facility Inspection

Clinics Public Safety

Sanitary Land Fill Air and Noise Pollution

Sewage Disposal Site

Garbage Collection

The Board of Health has been preparing a comprehensive set of regulations in an effort to aid the Town of Acton in its population growth. Public hearings will be scheduled before the Regulations become effective.

The several areas that will be included in the Regulation will include:

- Article I General applicability and administration.

Article 11 - Minimum Standard of Fitness for Human Habitation.

Article III - Housing and Sanitation Standard for Farm Labor Camps. Article IV - Sanitation Standard for Recreational Camps for Children. Article V - Minimum Standard for Sanitary Landfill Operation. Article VI - Minimum Standard for Swimming Pools. Article VII - Minimum Standard for Bathing Beaches. Article VIII - Minimum Standard for Developed Family-Type Camp Grounds. Article IX - Minimum Sanitation Standard for Private Water Supply.

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Article X - Minimum Sanitation Standard for Food Service Establishments.

Article XI - Minimum Requirements for Disposal of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Areas.

Article XII - Minimum Requirements for the Keeping of Animals.

Several complaints of rats have been reported to the Board of Health office and after due study of these the following pertinent information is published at this time.

RATS ARE A PROBLEM. . .

WHEN FOOD IS WHEN GARBAGE IS WHEN TRASH PILES o NOT PROTEQED! O LEFT IN THE OPEN! O UP IN YARDS!

RATS WILL LEAVE. .

WHEN FOOD IS WHEN GARBAGE IS WHEN YARDS ARE o PROPERLY STORED! O IN TIGHT CANS! e KEPT CLEAN! HiiJ

Sewage Disposal Site

The maintenance of the Sewage Disposal Site at the Town Forest has been performed by the men from the Highway Department. There is a serious shortage of filter bed area which is used to dewater the sludge from the collection pit. It requires at least three weeks for one bed to dry sufficiently to that it can be put back into service, and with only two filter beds available the pit fills up to the point of running over before another filter bed can be made ready. Therefore, we are asking in an article for $20,000.00 to install more facilities to alleviate this problem.

Garbage Contract

The new garbage contract became effective on April 1, 196 9 and the low bidder was Dearborn's Disposal Service of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts with a bid of $29,300.00 for service for twelve months.

The collection of garbage can be greatly helped by the realization of homeowners to facilitate pickup by the collector.

1. Keep garbage receptacles accessible (shovel paths and remove ice and snow).

21 2. Keep garbage in covered containers - preferably in below ground pails.

3. Do not put paper, glass or metal objects in garbage - only organic material such as food wastes.

4. The Garbage Collector is forbidden to enter your home to pick up garbage, this includes cellars, breezeways, garages.

The current bid price of $9.50 per dwelling per year will be applied to new units. There were 3060 dwellings on January 1, 1969 and there have been approximately 144 new units added through November 1969.

Communicable Disease Control Program

Rubella (German Measles) Vaccine Program - Preschool 5 year olds and Grades 1, 2, and 3 912 students

D. P. T. Booster - Grade 9 134 students

Mumps Immunization - Grades 7, 8, and 9 215 students

Tuberculin Screening to be done in January 1970

Communicable Diseases reported for 1969: Chicken Pox 20 Meningitis Animal Bites 8 Encephalitis Mumps 23 Tuberculosis 2 German Measles 1 Salmonella 3 Streptococcal Infections 5 3 Hepatitis 1 Measles 1 112

Chapter 111, Section 11 1 of the General Laws, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, requires that all com- municable diseases must be reported to the Board of Health. Phone 263-47 36.

Births: Premature - 10

Inspections No. Permits fc Licenses Cont'd . No. Fees Collected

Food Handling Establishments 36 Total Collected Misc. Items $ 496.70 Schools and Kindergartens 11 Plumbing Permits 281 4, 130.50 Swimming Pools 15 Gas Permits 290 2, 830. 00 Slaughtering Sewage Works Permits: Nursing Homes 1 New at $25.00 133 3, 325.00 Repairs & Alterations at $5.00 42 210. 00 Permits &c Licenses Issued Total Collected for Sewerage 3, 535.00 Installer's Permits 36 585.00 Burial or Removal Permits 31 21 at $10.00 Catering Permits 1 15 at $25.00 Kindergarten & Nursery Schools 7 Town Nurse Services 6,480.54 Offal Transport 5 Milk Store 20 Total Transferred to Town Milk Dealers 4 Treasurer $18, 057.74

Daniel J. O'Connor, M. D., Chairman Donald R. Gilberti Edwin Richter Board of Health Members

SEALER OF WEIGHTS

Total number of devices inspected - 162; sealed - 161; not sealed - 1.

Fees collected and paid to Treasurer - $328.70.

George K. Hayward

22 WALDEN GUIDANCE CLINIC

The Concord Area Comprehensive Mental Health Center, comprising Walden Guidance Clinic, the psychiatric floor of Emerson Hospital and the Mental Health Association, is now fully staffed and available to offer service to all residents of the Town of Acton. The Center is located in the Community Agencies Building on the grounds of Emerson Hospital.

The Center offers in-patient care, out-patient care, partial care, diagnostic, educational and con- sultation services to adults and children. Emergency treatment is available on a 24-hour basis through the emergency rooms of Emerson Hospital. In addition, consultation is offered to your school guidance personnel, the Town nursing service and to the public welfare office.

DOG OFFICER

The position of Dog Officer has continued to occupy a good deal of time. Although there have been considerably fewer complaints of all kinds this year, there was a marked rise in the number of bitings reported, but investigation showed that most of these incidents occurred when people were trespassing on the property of the owners of the dogs, and in only one or two instances was it necessary for an owner to dispose of his dog.

My records show that, as of January 1, 1970:

1. 1267 single licenses and 18 kennel licenses were issued in the town. 500 reminders were sent out to reach this total.

2. 156 dogs were reported lost, most of which were found, althotigh very few owners take the trouble to call when they find their dog.

3. 56 unidentifiable dogs were picked up, of which 30 were subsequently claimed by their owners, 24 were unclaimed and sent to the Harvard Medical School (according to State Law), and 2 destroyed.

4. Investigated 52 complaints of varying kinds, most of which were settled to everyone's satisfaction.

5. Investigated 2 cases where livestock was killed by out-of-town dogs.

As I said in my report last year, there is still one area of the dog Situation which under present laws is impossible to handle, i. e., that of bitches in season who are confined at home and attract males from miles around. Most of the complaints in this regard come from the owners of the bitches, who want me to remove the congregating dogs and require their owners to keep them at hG>me. This is clearly impossible under these circumistances and has necessitated the owners of the males to kennel their dogs in some cases. 1 firmly believe that the town should adopt a law requiring that all bitches to kenneled during this period.

Patrick Palmer

INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS

Premises Inspected 33 Goats 5 Cows 92 Horses 45 Young Cattle 20 Ponies 24 Bulls 2 Mules 1 Beef Cattle 5 Donkeys 1 Swine 2 Dog Bites 25 Sheep 5 Dogs Quarantined 25

Patrick Palmer

23 BIRTHS

Births recorded 278 Marriages recorded 125 Deaths recorded 78

IMPORTANT REQUEST

Please notify the Town Clerk immediately of any error or omiission in the following list of Births.

Errors not reported at once can be corrected only by sworn affidavit, as prescribed by the General Laws, and may cause you inconvenience which can be avoided by prompt attention.

BIRTHS REGISTERED IN 1969

Date Place Name of Child Name of Parents

Jan. 3 Boston MacDonald, Peter Michael Norman J. and Jeanne T. Baxter Jan. 6 Concord Shefsiek, Mark Dennis Paul K. and Shirley M. Piasecky Jan. 6 Concord Fuller, John Bradley III John B., Jr. and Sylvia J. Waltz Jan. 8 Concord Johnston, Robert Carl Reginald F. and Priscilla E. Johnson Jan. 8 Concord Rouillard, Peter James Harold C. and Elaine C. Martkinkus Jan. 12 Concord Harris, Lucinda May Philip A. and Lorna M. Clark Jan. 15 Concord Dorsey, Matthew Joseph James G. and Mary P. Gibbons Jan. 17 Concord O'Neil, Mark Steven Richard J., Jr. and Linda B. Davis Jan. 21 Concord Marsden, George Blake Charles J. and Carol Y. Brewer Jan. 23 Concord Hayes, Shaun Dereck Lafayette T., Jr. and Katherine B. Noury Jan. 25 Arlington Antonelli, Jon David Roy A. and Gertrude A. Chapman Jan. 27 Boston Harlem, Jenifer Lyn George S. and Rosina C. Petone Jan. 27 Concord Rogers, Sam Patrick R. and Andrea Rodday Jan. 28 Chelsea McGee, Lynda Coleman William A. and Elizabeth A. Schantz Jan. 28 Concord Bortz, John Edward Jr. John E. and Elizabeth E. Davidson Jan. 29 Cambridge Firla, Gail Patricia William J., Jr. and Jane M. Buckley

Feb. 3 Newton Montagna, Joseph Michael Joseph J. and Constance A. Castano Feb. 4 Concord Brennan, Michele Michael D. and Susan M. McGrath Feb. 7 Concord Quinn, William Francis II William F. and Mary F. Callahan Feb. 11 Concord / Flerra, Mary Elizabeth Louis F. and Marcia C. Reed Feb. 16 Concord Goodman, Teri Lee Brian R. and Jean C. Smith Feb. 16 Concord O'Neill, Terry Ann Patrick K. and Stella M. Furlong Feb. 16 Concord Kahan, Scott Bryant Fowler Mark A. and Elaine A. Fowler

Feb. 17 Boston Ellis, Mary Anne . Edward J. and Karen A. Swanson Feb. 17 Concord Doty, Clark Vandever III Clark v., Jr. and Annette M. Signoretta Feb. 17 Concord Rooks, Christopher Gerald Gerald A. and Patricia A. Woodward Feb. 19 Concord Lee, Gregory Michael William B. and Adele C. Lupien Feb. 20 Concord Hanson, Carolyn Elizabeth William C. and Bette J. Benidt Feb. 20 Acton Schaap, Laura Leigh Robert L. and Vivian J. Hartley Feb. 20 Concord Oliveto, Stephanie Marie Francis M. and Jackelen L. Stone Feb. 20 Shirley Fink, Eric Ellstrom Donald E. and Vivienne C. Wretlind Feb. 21 Boston Kadlec, Julia Charles and Lesley J. Cole Feb. 22 Concord Barnard, Matthew Fletcher Daniel F., Jr. and Cynthia Pond Feb. 25 Concord Januszkiewicz, Judith Ann Richard F. and Patricia E. Barbiere Feb. 25 Concord LaMorticelli, Michael James Domenic A. and Maureen A. Boyle Feb. 27 Concord Conquest, Patrick Alan Ronald J. and Gail M. Coffin Feb. 27 Concord Wiley, Michael Andrew Philip A. and Brenda A. Bedard

Mar. 2 Concord Christian, James William Joseph W., Jr. and Catherine A. Deimling Mar. 3 Concord Willard, Jennifer Anne Francis H., Ill and Linda J. Richards Mar. 5 Boston Lancaster, Paige Huntress Roger C. and Diana L. Hunting

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Mar. 6 Concord Houle, Gardena Marie Norman E. and Mary Ellen Gaudreau Mar. 8 Concord Flannery, Heather Lynn William G. and Marie H. Lambert Mar. 8 Concord Anestis, Sean George George J. and Doreen Teele Mar. 10 Arlington Leonard, Ronald Augustus II Ronald A. and Cynthia C. Ball Mar. 14 Concord Martin, David Adrian David A. and Sheryl E. Scott Mar. 20 Concord Cross, Steven Edward Belford E. and Mary Ann Donovan Mar. 20 Concord Hickey, Linda Lillian Kenneth S. and Barbara E. Schmitz Mar. 20 Methuen Conroy, Cynthia Peter P. and Brenda A. Hajjar Mar. 20 Concord Sullivan, Leah Anne Craig W. and Elaine M. O'Grady Mar. 23 Boston Powlette, Corey David Daniel D. and Barbara J. Capogrecco Mar. 28 Concord Damore, Debra Marie Kenneth R. and Nancy L. Feeney Mar. 28 Concord Argento, Kimberly Anne Thomas J., Jr. and Helen F. Ey Mar. 30 Newburyport Estabrooks, Susan Elizabeth David A. and Bonnie J. Hunt Mar. 31 Concord Alger, Joseph John Ronald F. and May L. Zeno Mar. 31 Concord Winroth, Sandra Ellen Calvin S. and Mary L. Covington

Apr. 1 Concord Petersen, Iris Rachelle Russell H. and Josephine C. York Apr. 2 Concord Cronin, Peter William William E. and Dienna T. Armstrong Apr. 2 Concord Fox, Craig Marshall James L. and Charlotte E. Schumacher Apr. 7 Concord Hoff, Kimberly Irene Robert L. and Carol A. Hall Apr. 7 Concord Babcock, David William William R. and Sue L. Porter Apr. 8 Concord McFarlane, Kristin Bruce W. and Sarah J. Day Apr. 9 Concord Chepak. Robert Michael II Robert M. and Barbara K. McNees Apr. 10 Boston Bilafer, Paul Joseph Paul J. and Patricia M. Ryan Apr. 10 Concord Bowser, Gary Christopher Daniel E. and Marlene E. Reichard Apr. 10 Concord Lane, Eric Wright Winthrop W. and Jean P. Simmonds Apr. 15 Concord Jennings, Lee Ellen Michael A. and Carolyn M. Dobler Apr. 16 Concord O'Neil, Micah Gilbert Richard J. and Mary Jane Smith Apr. 17 Concord Spurr, Daniel Ernest Alfred E. and Muriel L. Monsen Apr. 18 Boston Hopke, Mary Margaret Edward T. and Ann M. Conway Apr. 19 Concord Nickerson, James Michael Charles W. and Pamela L, Siemen Apr. 21 Concord O'Grady, Kerri Lee Donald F. and Cheryl A. Tyler Apr. 24 Concord Dotson, Kristine Marie Robert W. and Judy A. Bodio Apr. 24 Boston Dennis, Keith Haig George and Seda C. Azian Apr. 25 Concord Jacobsen, Jill Ronald G, and Justine M. Hollywood Apr. 26 Concord Hopkins, Ryan James Harold M. D. and Ellen C. Gallagher Apr. 26 Cambridge ChoUet, Christopher Rowland Richard and Susan Rowland Apr. 27 Cambridge Daley, Karen Elizabeth Richard M. and Katherine A. McNamara Apr. 28 Winchester O'Keefe, Brian Lawrence James L. and Deborah L. Donovan Apr. 28 Concord Parks, Lawrence Patrick Lawrence E. and Loanne M. Muise Apr. 29 Concord Goff, Karl Bradford Kenneth A. and Cristel E. Noe Apr. 30 Framingham Hartshorn, Heather Lynn Robert T. and Marita R. Becker Apr. 30 Boston Pilsbury, Seth Hylton Robert B. and Ruth H. Morris Apr. 30 Concord Roberts, Katherine Jean William F. and Jean S. Kaserman

May 2 Boston Beardsley, Kathryn Colegrove James W. and Marcia C. Scott May 3 Stoneham Friedmann, Alexander Victor and Toni J. Davis May 3 Melrose Andrews, Maureen Jeanne John W. and Katherine J. Kondrat May 4 Concord McDonough, Deirdra Eileen William H. and Mary E. Mahoney May 5 Concord Steinmann, Tracy Lee Robert P. and Maureen Dee May 6 Boston Hamilton, Mark Randolph Thomas E. and Lorraine E. Nathan May 8 Concord Ludovico, James Michael Robert D. and Beverly G. Lyons May 9 Concord Willoughby, Meredith Michael S. and Lelah M. Freierman May 9 Concord Eraser, Shirley Virginia William G. and Shirley V. Waters May 10 Concord Sullivan, Terrence Lee Peter L. and Natalie P. Mara May 11 Concord Fowler, Shannon Lynn Frederick M. and Pamela D. Werner May 12 Concord Renaccio, Priscilla Joan Michael N. and Priscilla A. Manzo May 13 Concord Nason, Malcolm Wadsworth Jr. Malcolm W. and Doris C. Tendreault May 14 Lowell Guenard, Scott Brian Arthur H. and Marlene M. Chateauneuf May 14 Concord Pihlajamaki, Raymond Sanfred Charles Arvo R. S. and Charlotte A. Valliere

25 Date Place Name of Child Name of Parents

May 17 Concord Nordhausen, Peter Lars Juergen H. and Susan C, Plummer May- 18 Concord Masson, Scott Conrad Conrad W. and Sandra J. Huse May 21 Concord Gilberti, Robert John Donald R. and Nancy A. Pederson May 22 Concord Lowe, Steven John John W. and Elizabeth W. Tompkins May 23 Concord Alcorn, Jennifer Lynn Donald A. and Joyce J. Johnson May 23 Waltham Lane, Amanda Philip, Jr. and Janet M. Donnelly May 24 Concord Vierow, Eric Allen William F. and Marion C. Christensen May 25 Concord Conner, Elizabeth Anne Terrance L. and Edith M. Mertineit May 25 Concord Owen, Jennifer Helen Ralph C, Jr. and Judith A. Whitehouse May 27 Concord Overbaugh, James Clark Robert E. and Nancy C. Stocking May 30 Arlington Fridlington, Kimberly Ann John W. and Pamela A. Williams May 31 Concord Campbell, Scott James Douglas K. and Erlene J. Jarvi

June 1 Concord MacGovern, Peter Noel Alan J. and Elizabeth C. Tweedy

June 1 Concord Hildre, Amy Louise Peder C. and Jane M, McGrath June 1 Concord Luosalo, Lisa Ann Robert W. and Linda L. Christiansen June 2 Concord Dellovo, Daniel John 111 Daniel J., Jr. and Maureen A. Murphy June 3 Concord Axtman, Christopher Arthur Albert C. and Ann L. Pappas June 5 Boston Mahar, Jennifer Anne Kevin J. and Una L. Corrigan June 5 Concord Grallert, Delia Ann Walter W. and Morgot A. Graham June 8 Northampton Belliveau, Kristen Ann Gary W. and Sheila R. Sweeney June 11 Concord Maclntyre, Jeffrey Martin James, 111 and Ruby L. McLam June 20 Groton Ratta, Michelle Danielle Frederick J. and Pamela M. Ehwa June 21 Concord Coughlin, Elizabeth Tara Thomas J, and Carol E. Anderson June 21 Woburn Salvo, Dana Vincent Robert A. and Marian Kerr June 21 Concord Walsh, Daniel Timothy John A. and Barbara J. Alexander June 21 Concord Marshall, Kara Joan Paul J. and Dorothy Dillon June 24 Concord Steiner, Brian Scott Robert A. and Carol M. Persall June 24 Concord Day, Kellie Jean Kenneth D. and Dianne F. Newman June 25 Concord Derby, Christian John Richard J. and Patricia L. Harmon June 26 Concord Manning, Hillary Cobb Paul D., Ill and Patricia A. Bruno June 30 Concord Kazokas, Dawn Margaret James A. and Pamela W. Sisson

July 1 Concord Garmon, Amy Elizabeth Stanley P. and Barbara J. Johnson July 3 Concord Soracco, Alana Marie Frank A. and Sara A. Sarno July 4 Concord Roth, Shana Rachael Franklin D. and Judith R. Bloom July 5 Concord Humphries, Scott Adam James F. and Shirley G. McClintock July 5 Concord Greenough, Alan Charles Charles F. and Patricia M. Ashman July 5 Arlington Regan, Kimberley Jean Thomas S., Sr. and Dorothy V, Mercer July 5 Concord Thomson, Michael Kurt James M. and Margaret P. Berard July 7 Concord Blaker, David Andrew Barry R. and Angela M. Castellone July 8 Concord Saunders, Amy Leigh Francis S. and Eileen A. Hennessy July 9 Concord Phillips, Kari Robert L, and Carlene Newberg July 11 Holyoke Laliberte, Stephen James J. and Barbara A. Chouinard July 14 Concord Smith, Maurice Robert Robert E. and Patricia L. Fencer July 15 Concord Fryer, Kirsten Elizabeth Lee A. and Elizabeth K. Gorts July 18 Concord Faherty, Michael Price Frederick C. and Marilyn J. O'Donnell July 18 Concord Moore, Jennifer Norman H. G., Jr. and Martha A. Gowell July 19 Concord Monks, Stacy Deanna Weston and Mary L. DriscoU July 20 Concord Kinzer, Kenneth James John G. and Eileen M. Murphy July 21 Concord Means, David Kellett Donald C. and Mary R. Kellett July 23 Concord Pittorino, Stacy Ann Felix J. and Sandra L. Sablone July 24 Boston Cohen, Jennifer Ann John B. and Elaine M. Griffin July 24 Boston Davis, Edward Joseph Edward J. and Mary J. Murphy July 24 Woburn Cowley, Michael Patrick Patrick J. and Nancy S. Hunzicker July 27 Concord Crowley, Lynne Michele Robert E. and Linda S. Flanagan July 30 Stoneham Grondstra, Natasha Ingrid Jan W. and Ine M. Tazelaar July 31 Concord Cronin, Carolyn Peter J. and Helen E. Scollins July 31 Concord Grote, Robert William Robert A. and Barbara A. Dohm

26 Date Place Name of Child Name of Parents

Aug. 1 Concord Glenn, Kimberly Ann Robert J. and Katherine M. Carroll Aug. 1 Boston Southall. Erica Sybil Donald L. and Sybil A. Gaudet Aug. 2 Concord Cooney, Timothy Mark Joseph J. and Patricia M. Coyne Aug. 2 Concord Brady, Kathleen Heather James P. and Virginia L. Bramlett Aug. 4 Boston Ryan, William James III William J., Jr. and Ellen M. Wedgeworth Aug. 4 Concord Kraemer, Karen Lisa David J. and Carole A. Stevens Aug. 5 Concord Westphalen, Amy Paul C. and Carole A. Franzosa Aug. 7 Concord Schwiesow, Jill Allison Bernard R. and Sharolyn R. Brooks Aug. 8 Concord Gates, Cynthia Lynn John C, Jr. and Marion E. Duggan Aug. 9 Concord Scowcroft, Deborah Lyn George W. and Abigail M. Lovegrove Aug. 11 Concord Clarke, Susan Margaret Clifton W., Jr. and Margaret L. Harriman Aug. 12 Concord Doherty, Susan Elizabeth Daniel J. and Elaine M. Lorusso Aug. 18 Concord Davis, Neil Lawrence Gerald L, and Beverly A. Marcoux Aug. 20 Boston Meehan, Peter Charles Francis X. and Anne M. Peterson Aug. 20 Concord Rotolo, Candace Jean Vincent and Lorraine C. Ess Aug. 22 Concord Maxwell, David Matthew William I. and Marion F. Howlett Aug. 24 Concord Fletcher, Leslie Craig M. and Marguerite Sinnett Aug. 25 Concord Magurn, Kristen Leigh Arthur A,, III and Judith E. Hume Aug. 26 Boston Guilderson, Ann Marie Thomas W. and Marie E. Bradley Aug. 28 Concord Jensen, Sharon Lee Edward N. and Carol L. Martin Aug. 28 Boston Dennison, Christopher Francis Allen G., Jr. and MaryAnn P. McCafferty Aug. 29 Concord Young, Paula Jean Paul H. and Beverly J. Macone Aug. 29 Boston Gerhardt, Linda Katherine Robert H. and Jean C. Kresser Aug. 31 Concord Spencer, Shaun Edmund Philip P. and Karen L. McGee Aug. 31 Concord Gartley, Shane Vincent Carl G. and Karol M. Smith

Sept. 1 Concord Baker, Jonathan Paul Peter C, Jr. and Ellen L. Vyce Sept. 3 Boston Nordstrom, Heather Joy Gerald A. and Carol A. Moore Sept. 5 Concord Reardon, Eric Michael Robert P. and Genevieve A. Panaggio Sept. 6 Concord Hertz, Kimberly Dawn Robert H. and Joyce E, Tonicki Sept. 6 Concord Tse, Caroline Cha-Ning Anthony N. and Linda L. Chou Sept. 8 Concord Grant, Angela Marie James L. and Alice I. Stronach Sept. 8 Concord McDonald, Joanne William P. and Nancy A. O'Connell Sept. 8 Concord Stewart, Willard Wagner Willard J. and Harriet A. Wilson Sept. 10 Concord McKinstry, Marlene Marie Ronald P. and Karen E. Bentsen Sept. 13 Concord Waterman, Eric Stephen Raymond C, Jr. and Patricia L. Barber Sept. 14 Winchester Alex, Michael Chapin Edward J. and Susan J. Chapin Sept. 14 Chelsea Mruz, Julia Alexis Michael J. and Theresa M. Wilson Sept. 17 Waltham Ashness, David Phillip Herbert P. and Claire A. Crowell

Sept. 18 Concord Hedlund, Kristen Lee Carl I. and Susan A. Weber Sept. 19 Concord Tabaczynski, Thomas Michael John A. and Glenda M. Obermeier Sept. 20 Lowell Rybarczyk, Gregory William Ronald W. and Nancy A. Feltus Sept. 20 Concord Chang, Elizabeth Ann David T. and Ann C. Wisotzki Sept. 23 Cambridge St. Sauveur, Stephanie Jane Thomas A. and Ruth E. Dungan Sept. 23 Concord Scott, Tracy Holbrook Thomas J., Ill and Jacquelyn A. Potter Sept. 24 Chelsea Addington, Michele Raymond L. and Domenica M. Peritore Sept. 24 Concord Norton, Kelly Ann Thomas F. and Marie T. Passerello Sept. 26 Concord Specht, Heather Suzanne Robert S., Jr. and Linda J. Thoresen Sept. 26 Concord Simeone, Debra Catherine John E. and Eileen E. Costello Sept. 27 Concord Diamond, Gregory Mark Bliss L. and Lorraine J. Scolard Sept. 29 Concord Justason, Laura Marie Walter L. and Virginia F. Vecchio Sept. 29 Concord Neff, Douglas Ralph Ralph T. and Diane O, Alesi Sept. 29 Boston Sexton, Mark Joseph William L. and Suzanne M. Doherty Sept. 30 Concord Lowden, Scott Richard David M. and Patricia A. West Sept. 30 Concord Lowell, Brenda Jean Charles L. and Alice M. Goodfield

Oct. 1 Concord Evans, Laura Elizabeth Robert, Jr. and Lois E. Herr Oct. 4 Concord Hayward, Elaine Ruth Russell E. and Donna J. Hoey Oct. 4 Concord Henderson, Stanton Rolfe Warren L. and Barbara E. Adams Oct. 4 Concord Mott, Robert Keven Robert O. and Nancy R. Fraser Oct. 5 Concord Smith, Deane Kenneth Wayne C. and Martha Jewell

27 Date Place Name of Child Name of Parents

Oct. 7 Concord Caputo, Kara Rogers Brian R. and Ann E, Flaherty Oct. 9 Concord Heckl, Joseph Christopher Joseph P. and Genevieve L. Burns Oct. 11 Concord Holway, Daniel Hitchcock William C, III and Ellen T. Hay Oct. 11 Concord Hubbard, Tristen Margaret Alvin W., Jr. and Dianne C. Klick Oct. 12 Concord Evans, Lisa Mary Christopher W. and Dayle A. DriscoU Oct. 14 Boston Resor, Kristen Margaret Griffith L., Ill and Pamela D. Phillips Oct. 15 Concord Bush, Melissa Katherine John J. and Suzanne A. Tetrault Oct. 20 Concord Groppi, Marianne Elizabeth Paul J. and Bernice A. Seeley Oct. 21 Concord Dentino, Lisette Frank B. and Jacquelyn Davis Oct. 22 Concord Abbett, Keith Austin Mark and Joan A. T. Denkiewicz Oct. 23 Boston Progin, Lisa Amy James A. and Nancy L. Whitmore Oct. 24 Concord Richesson, Rachel Lynn Maurice A. and Judith A. Herbert Oct. 26 Concord Sweeney, Matthew Jon Kevin B. and Cheryl E. Zion Oct. 27 Concord Del Rossi, Christopher Warren Gabriel P. and Joan M. Dwyer Oct. 27 Concord Random, Kevin Brierley David A. and Barbara G. Preston Oct. 27 Concord Wilson, Stanley Ellis, 3rd Stanley E., Jr. and Elizabeth W. Johnson Oct. 28 Concord Ewald, Stephen James Harry N. and Nikki E. Hildum Oct. 28 Concord Ewald, Timothy John Harry N. and Nikki E. Hildum Oct. 28 Concord McClure, Sean Leslie David E. and Susan F. Scholes Oct. 30 Concord Gerken, Kenneth Graham, Jr. Kenneth G. and Judith M. Archdeacon

Nov. 1 Concord MacGregor, Scott Andrew Scott H. and Janet L. Pedersen Nov. 2 Concord Forsyth, Kevin Joseph Patrick R. and Ann M. Davitt Nov. 3 Concord Parsons, Jeffrey Roy James R. and Marjorie A. Sherwood Nov. 4 Concord Ketelaar, Heather Rolf and Debbra A. Ward Nov. 4 Concord Wright, Brian Kennedy James B. and Linda M. DeSilvio Nov. 5 Boston Kalafatas, John David Michael N. and Joan L. Furber Nov. 8 Lowell Terris, Lisa Joan William C. and Patricia A. Leclair Nov. 9 Concord Ploof, Louis Walter Robert J. and Eleanor R. Hall Nov. 9 Concord Muise, Derrick Christopher Richard P. and Sharon L. Sullivan Nov. 10 Boston Jagel, Jadu Malcolm John W. and Jamina Mukerji Nov. 14 Concord Marai, Lisa Terese John J. and Harriet T. Windheim Nov. 15 Concord Muldowney, William Joseph, Jr. William J. and Marilyn S. Gornik Nov. 16 Concord Schwartz, Lauri Marie Lawrence and Marie G. Haflin Nov. 17 Cambridge Rinaldi, Ellen Lawrence J. and Ann R. Talty Nov. 19 Concord Chambers, Stacey Elizabeth Gaylon and Kathleen M. Panetta Nov. 20 Concord Hymes, David John Robert E. and Carol A. Kelley Nov. 20 Concord Vorenberg, Susan Carolyn Stephen C. and Patricia J. Minger Nov. 22 Concord Boothby, Clifford Peter Peter C. and Joyce A. Tremblay Nov. 22 Lowell Siillivan, Matthew John Joseph E. and Genevieve E. Younie Nov. 22 Concord Daley, Michael Scott Frank E. and Michele A. Poirier Nov. 23 Concord Koogler, Kimberley Ann Warren P., Jr. and Lillian R. Blackwell Nov. 24 Shirley- Kuenzler, Glenn Howard Howard W. and Carole A. Miller Nov. 24 Concord Beers, Christopher Kevin Richard R. and Joan H. FitzHugh Nov. 25 Concord LeBlanc, Kevin Wayne Richard L. and Mary Ann L. Corradino Nov. 25 Concord Beam, John David II John D. and Marsha Tashjian Nov, 25 Concord Miller, Kyra Chamberlain Christopher R. and Susan W. Chamberlain Nov. 27 Concord Zenuk, Cheryl Lynn Charles H. and Adrienne F. Schectman Nov. 28 Concord Plaue, David Christian Rudolf O. and Janis R. Pellegrino Nov. 28 Concord von Jess, Timothy James John G. and Wilma C. Gimdersdorf Nov. 30 Concord Ryan, Heather Elizabeth Peter E. and Marilyn Cooper

Dec. 2 Cambridge Tims, Kristin Noelle Donald F. and Joanne A. O'Brien Dec. 2 Concord Terrey, Jeffrey Douglas John V. and Phyllis A. Vaughan Dec. 3 Boston Ridley, Jennifer Anne John T. and Anne E. Horton Dec. 4 Concord Howe, Harlan George III Harlan G., Jr. and Nancy R. Cisney Dec. 7 Concord Buxton, Michelle Renee Todd H. and Judith E. Hills Dec. 7 Concord Van Dolman, Steven Scott John F. and Nancy L. Conlin Dec. 11 Concord McWalter, Susan David W. and Grace A. Jones Dec. 11 Concord Farrell, Charles Robert Charles L. and Margaret J. Stampfle Dec. 13 Concord Martin, David Arthur William E. and Barbara M. Hartwell

28 Date Place Name of Child Name of Parents

Dec. 14 Concord Quinn, Robert Francis Thomas D. and Mary A. Tervo Dec. 20 Concord O'Neill, Christina Sylvester William J. and Ann F. Sylvester Dec. 27 Concord Houde, Linda Gail Kenneth E. and Barbara J. Hodgman Dec. 28 Concord Ricard, Michael James Adam L. and Mary A. Lombardo

ELIZABETH WHITE FUND

The Trustees of the Elizabeth White Fund have signed orders to the Town Treasurer totalling $875.00.

Hazel P. Vose Eleanor P. Wilson Helen B. Wood

Trustees

DOG LICENSES

ALL DOG LICENSES EXPIRE MARCH 3 1, 19 7 0. DOGS MUST BE LICENSED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1ST OR THE OWNERS OR KEEPERS THEREOF ARE LIABLE TO A FINE. THE LAW APPLIES TO ALL DOGS THREE MONTHS OLD OR OVER, REGARDLESS OF TIME OF YEAR OWNERSHIP IS ACQUIRED. NO TAX BILLS ARE SENT TO OWNERS OF DOGS.

REPORT OF DOG LICENSES

ISSUED IN 196 9

1116 Licenses $ 2. 00 $2, 232 00

171 Licenses • • • 5. 00 855 00 7 Licenses 10.00 70. 00 5 Licenses 25. 00 125 00 1 Licenses 50. 00 50. 00 38 Duplicate Tags .25 9. 50 4 Transfer Licenses .25 1. 00

Paid to Town Treasurer $3, 342 50

29 SCHOOL REPORT

ACTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AND ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ORGANIZATION

Acton School Committee Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Comim.ittee

Term Expires Term Expires

Edith D. Stowell, Chairman 1970 Parker Harrison, Jr., Chairman . . . 1971 Harry B. Morse, Secretary 1971 Robert D. Taylor, Vice Chairman ... 1971 Parker Harrison, Jr 1971 Leonard E. Ceglowski 1970 Beverly W. Lydiard 1970 Margaret W. Hitchins 1972 John A. Norris 1970 Beverly W. Lydiard 1970 Donald E. Westcott 1970 Harry B. Morse 1971 John A. Norris 1970 Edith D. Stowell 1970 Donald E. Westcott 1970

The Acton School Committee holds regular meetings on the third Monday of each month and the Regional School Committee meets regularly on the second and fourth Mondays. Both groups convene at the Acton- Boxborough Regional High School Library at 7:30 p. m.

Telephone

Superintendent of Schools, William L. O'Connell 263-57 37 Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Alan M. White 263-3558 Administrative Assistant, Priscilla Felt 263-5737 Principals: McCarthy School, Alice F. Hayes 263-4982 Towne School, James Palavras 263-2042 Merriam School, William V. Sparks 263-2581 Douglas School, Robert C. Conroy 26 3-275 3 Gates School, Barbara Parker 263-9162 Acton-Boxborough Junior High School, Arthur J. Hayes 263-7716 Henry J. Wall, Vice-Principal 263-7716 Acton-Boxborough Senior High School, Raymond J. Grey 263-7738 Donald A. MacLeod 263-7738 Director of Guidance, Ruth R. Proctor 263-2492 School Physician, David L. Smith, M. D 263-7747 School Nurse, Acton Public Schools, Eileen Hale 263-4982 School Nurse, Acton-Boxborough Schools, Helen L. Rhodes 263-7738 Director of Cafeterias, Theodore Tumelaire 263-7977 Attendance Officer, David W. Scrlbner 263-5221 Secretaries: School Lunch Program, Marion Osterhoudt 263-7977 McCarthy School, Dorothy Hansen 263-4982 Towne School, Maria Cranna 263-2042 Merriam School, Virginia Corrigan 263-2581 Douglas School, Beverly Tyler 263-2753 Gates School, Barbara Hartwell 263-9162 Health Office, Margaret Larsen 263-4982 Acton-Boxborough Junior High School - Barbara Prlmlano 263-7716 Lois Goodwin 263-7716 Acton-Boxborough Senior High School - Main Office, Virginia Ott 26 3-77 38 Mary Fredenburgh 263-7738 Principal's Office, Dorothy Geno 263-7738 Library, Idamay Koch 263-7738 Guidance Office, High School - Dorothy Harding 263-2492 Phyllis Sutherland 263-2492 Guidance Office, Junior High School - Helen Cashell 263-7718 Guidance Office, Gates School - Nancy Browne 263-9162 Superintendent's Office - Gwendolyn Farnsworth 263-5737 Molly Johnston 263-57 37 Norma Mason 263-5737 Doris Koch 263-3558

30 Cafeteria Staffs: McCarthy School: Martha Lowden, Manager; Gladys Cady, Muriel Lombardo, Jean Roy, Marjorie Trebendis. Merriam School: Mary Tuttle, Manager; Ingrid DiMase, Alice Castelline, Gloria DriscoU, Virginia McPherson. Douglas School: Esther Davis, Manager; Emily Conquest, Kathryn Peterson, Margaret Leary, Gladys Northrup. Gates School: Eva Campbell, Manager; Elizabeth Garland, Gertrude Jacque, Genevieve Kiely, Dorothy Patrick. Acton-Boxborough Junior High School: Patricia Adams, Manager; Barbara Bailey, Stella Centauro, Laura Foote, Jean Galluzzo, Elizabeth Hanson, Barbara Ryan, Christine Scribner, Margaret Studer. Acton-Boxborough Senior High School: Meimi FuUonton, Manager; Elaine Farnham, Betty Boothby, Hannah Durkin, Corinne Merkh, Jean Smith, Ellen Tuomanen, Sophia Socha, Joan Strunack.

Custodians: Head Custodian, Edmond J. McNiff. McCarthy School, John Conquest. Towne School, Nathan Roberts. Merriam School, Robert Graham, William Hogan. Douglas School, Paul Richardson, Homer Reynolds. Gates School, Myles Heffernan, William Hellawell. Acton-Boxborough Junior High School, Peter Ryan, Elmer Gahan, Roland Wetherbee, James Morey. Acton-Boxborough Senior High School, Peter Smoltees, Alfred Davis, Olin Bradbury, David Coffey, Kenneth Dufour, Clyde Gurskey, Russell Wolfe.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 1970-1971

Reopening of All Schools January 5, 1970 Teachers' Convention October 19 Winter Recess February 16-20 Veteran's Day November 11 Good Friday March 27 Thanksgiving Recess Noon -Nov. 25,26,27 Spring Recess April 20-24 Christmas Holiday Noon -Dec. 23- Jan. 4 Memorial Day May 25 Reopening of All Schools January 4, 1971 Graduation June 5 Winter Vacation February 15-19 Close of School June 19 Good Friday March 27 Summer Recess Spring Vacation April 19-23 Teachers' Meetings September 8, 1970 Memorial Day May 24 Reopening of All Schools September 9, 1970 Graduation June 4 Columbus Day October 12 Close of Schools June 16

NO SCHOOL SIGNAL

1-1-1-1 7:15 A.M. No School Acton Public Schools, Grades 1-6 2-2-2-2 7:00 A.M. No School All Schools All Day

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

To the School Committees and Citizens of Acton:

Herewith is presented my annual report as Superintendent of Schools for Acton and Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.

Summing Up The Sixties

With the passing of the decade of the Sixties it would seem opportune that I share with the citizens of Acton and Boxborough the accomplishments of the School Departments in the past ten years. It has been a decade of tremendous growth in all phases of education. Below are listed some major areas which indicate this growth.

Area 1960 1969 Increase % School population 1855 4374 2519 135%

Budget 630, 681. $2, 957,481. $2, 326.880. 360% State Aid, Ch. 70 102,559. $352, 980. $250,421. 244% Faculty 94 234 140 14 9% Classrooms (elem.) 40 83 43 107% Classrooms (secondary) 24 74 50 307%

31 Schools constructed and equipped during this period:

Town of Acton: Four room addition to the J. L. McCarthy School The 600 pupil Carolyn T. Douglas School. The 600 pupil Dr. Paul P. Gates School.

Regional: The 900 pupil Junior High School. The 400 pupil addition to the Senior High School and the construction of a football stadium and outdoor track.

Cost of Education. The statistics above illustrate the cost of education during the past decade in Acton and the Regional School District. With the exception of the Junior High School, the bond issues for the Dis- trict will be retired within the next five years. However, the Town bonds for the elementary schools will carry over into the eighties. As we look ahead into the seventies, it is evident that the Regional School District will require another facility as the enrollments at both the Junior and Senior High Schools are increas- ing each year. (See projected regional enrollment.)

Two new elementary schools will be needed within the next three years, - the first scheduled for Septem- ber, 1971, and the second in 1973. Kindergartens are required by the State for all cities and towns by 1973, and the second elementary school will be necessary to comply with the law.

With the construction and equipping of these two new elementary schools, there will be a major increase in the budget to allow for eight kindergarten teachers and sixty teachers and specialists.

Legislation . Important bills which have been filed for the year 1970 are: House Bill No. 1904, to raise the minimum salary for teachers from the present $5750. to $7500., and Senate Bill No. 295, which would allow teachers the "Right to Strike" if negotiations break down.

Four members of the school committee resigned in 1969. They are Mrs. Ruth Kennedy from Boxbor- ough, and Edwin Richter, Albert W. Koch and Roy Zabierek from Acton. In the past year for the first time in Acton a general election took place for all six members under the new Town Manager form of government.

I know both Acton and Boxborough townspeople are grateful to the retiring members for their work and effort. A special vote of thanks goes to Ed Richter, who, as a member of the Building Committee for the Douglas School, continued to assist the Recreation Commission, and the Engineering and Highway Departments in the completion of the playground and playing field on Elm Street.

In this report I should like to thank all the men and women who have served on the various committees with me over the past ten years. This report of the sixties indicates that a grest number of citizens gave many hours of their time on the various committees. I wish to thank them so very much for their time and effort. I think we have accomplished most of our objectives during this decade. If it has been successful it is because of the excellent cooperation I have had with the many town committees.

In closing I wish to thank the school family - staff, teachers, secretaries, custodians, aides and the cafeteria personnel - their loyalty and cooperation has been most appreciated. To the Fire, Highway, and Police Departments, including the policewomen, thank you.

William L. O'Connell

ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - BOND ISSUES

School Amount Annual Payment Retirement Date

High School Addition $ 250,000.00 $25, 000. 00 December, 1970

High School Addition 50,000.00 5, 000. 00 December, 1971

High School 1, 300, 000. 00 65, 000. 00 August, 1975

High School 300, 000. 00 15, 000. 00 December, 197 6

Junior High School 1, 900, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 October, 198 3

ACTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BOND ISSUES

School Amount Annual Payment Retirement Date

McC'arthy School $ 290,000.00 $15, 000. 00 November, 1972 Mcrriam School 840, 000. 00 40, 000. 00 November, 1977

Douglas School 725, 000. 00 40, 000. 00 November, 1985

Gates School 1, 145, 000. 00 60, 000. 00 October, 1987

32 ACTON, ACTON-BOXBOROUGH SALARY SCHEDULE COMPARED WITH THE TOP TWENTY CITIES AND TOWNS IN THE COMMONWEALTH

Master' s Degree Master' s Degree Cambridge $7800 - $12, 800 Cohasset $7276 - $12, 002

Brookline 7 38 3 - 12,765 Andover 7400 - 12, 000 Weston 7500 - 12,700 Acton-Boxborough and Acton Public 7 300 - 12,000 Newton 7425 - 12,625 Belmont 7320 - 12,000 Hingham 7534 - 12,485 Lynnfield 7400 - 11, 950 Winchester 7400 - 12, 358 Wayland 7000 - 11, 950

Milton 7300 - 12, 200 Quincy 7260 - 11, 946

Lexington 7 300 - 12, 150 Arlington 7400 - 11,900

Welle sley 7350 - 12, 150 Boston 7600 - 11, 900 Melrose 7425 - 12,087 Sharon 7200 - 11, 900

PROJECTED ENROLLMENTS - 1970-1975

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Year Junior High (Gr. 7-8) Senior High(Gr. 9-12) Total 1970 843 1309 2152 1971 879 1425 2304 1972 910 1565 2475 1973 888 1638 2526 1974 809 1753 2562 1975 889 1767 2656

Acton Public Schools and Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Combined Projected Enrollments 1970-1975

Year Grades 1-6 Grades 7-12 Total 1970 2353 2152 4505 1971 2433 2304 47 37 1972 2387 2475 4862 1973 2736 2526 5262 1974 2800 2562 5362 1975 2900 2656 5556

The above are actual enrollments with the exception of the first grade classes for 1972-75, which are figured at 375 students. The large increase for the year 197 3 is because of the mandatory kindergartens. I have estimated the enrollment of our first kindergarten to be 350 children. The enrollments on the age and grade distribution table which follows are based on the census taken in 1969. Past experience has shown that enrollments for future years increase over the annual census.

REPORT BY ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Curricula

Schools are organized to teach a body of knowledge that we refer to as the curricula.

Over the past few years we have established two major trends. First we have been working toward a unified program in each area of the curricula, 1-12. Here we have been attempting to think through a program

33 in each subject area so that we have a planned program from the time a student enters first grade to the time he graduates from high school. To date we have made the most progress in the areas of Science, Social Studies (History and Geography) and Physical Education.

Once we have an overall plan, we will need to consider the implementation and evaluation of that plan. These latter two steps are by far the most difficult to take. Yet, if we are .not able to take them, developing a guide will have only a minor impact on our educational endeavors.

The second major trend has been to place the responsibility for the implementation of programs more directly on each school. This means that each school is free to work out its own unique way of implementation. This trend comes from a conviction that there is no best way of teaching. Teachers need to have the freedom of seeking methods which make sense to them. They also need the freedom to modify what they are doing when evidence suggests that adjustments need to be made.

The report on grouping is a good illustration. Pi-oblems were identified with past grouping procedures, and recommendations were made to change the grouping procedures that existed at both the elementary and the junior high levels. There has been considerable variation to date in working out solutions that will better meet the needs of children.

Transportation

We are currently transporting about 3,465 students in our regular bussing program, plus an additional 220 secondary students in our winter program.

We have added one bus at the regional level which brings our total to 21. We can be justifiably proud of our safety record to date. For the most part, our program has been running efficiently, but there are several persistent problem areas. First is the behavior of students while waiting for the bus and while riding the bus. It is a difficult situation because most of our buses are running close to or at capacity. This means we have many standees. Moreover, the bus driver has to concentrate on driving and not on the behavior of the chil- dren who are sitting or standing behind him. The second persistent problena is in getting enough drivers.

This is the second year of our three year contract with Regional Transportation Company. They have made a sincere effort to give us a reliable, safe transportation program. We feel that we can continue to improve the program with their willing cooperation.

Alan M. White

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS - 1969

Acton Public Schools Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

1. Salary Schedule and Fringe Benefits approved by the School Committees - rank at the top in the State (see Salary Schedule of M. T. A.) 2. Appointment of a Library Coordinator in the Acton Public Schools. 3. Appointment of Library Aides for all elementary schools. 4. Outstanding record of varsity basketball team, losing in the finals of the Tech Tourney by one point to Ipswich. 5. Approval by the Town for monies for final drawings for elementary school #1 on Minot Avenue school site. 6. Appointment of a remedial reading teacher in the high school.

AGE AND GRADE DISTRIBUTION TABLE (OCTOBER 1, 1969)

Entering Class of 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pre-School 278 235 285 311 354 352

Grade 1 39 379 36 1 455 2 39 297 31 3 370 3 35 309 29 1 374 4 48 332 54 1 435 5 51 286 48 3 388 6 44 312 46 4 406 Trainable 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 11 Educable 1 2 1 1 2 1 8 Elementary 2447

Grade 7 49 250 44 3 346 8 36 238 56 2 1 333 9 41 228 43 5 1 318 10 31 221 32 3 1 288 11 35 182 31 3 251 12 18 149 30 2 199 Regional School District 17 35

Acton Students Only 39 419 370 391 417 387 413 337 331 318 302 238 184 34 2 4182

34 MEMBERS OF THE ACTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACULTY

William L. O'Connell, Superintendent Alan M. White, Assistant Superintendent

Name Professional Training Degree Grade or Position

McCarthy School

Alice F. Hayes Fitchburg State College BS Principal Patricia Davis Lesley College BS Elizabeth Donald Lowell State College BS Elizabeth Eldridge Lesley College BS Susan Forbes Lowell State College BS Geraldine Habas Mary Washington College BA Louise Harzigian Lowell State College BS Virginia Holder Lowell State College BS Mary Ann McGovern Cardinal Cushing College BA Lois Nunziato St. Joseph College BA Helen Dooling Marymount College BA Ann Jacobs University of Minnesota BS Therese Scimone Boston College BS

Towne School

James Palavras Boston University BA Principal Fitchburg State College M.Ed. 'Marylou Korst Rhode Island College BS 1 i=VirginLa McGrath Lesley College BS 1 Letitia Warren Fitchburg State College BS 1 Lynda Butt Boston College BS 2 Helen deCoste Lesley College 2 Alice O'Hearn Lowell State College BS.M.Ed 2 Janet Ray Lesley College BS 2 Linda Telfer Tufts University BS 2 Cynthia Abely Lowell State College BA 3 Sheila Lyons Central Michigan College BA 3 Susan McCartin Lowell State College BA 3 Rita Roymans Lowell State College BS 3

Merriam School

William V. Sparks Boston University BS, M.Ed Principal =Susan D'Luhosch Skidmore College BS 1 Margery Thurber Wheelock College BS 1 Ursula Konde Lesley College BS 2 Ruth Thompson Lesley College BS 2 Margaret Barrett Lowell State College BS 3 Linda Wright Houghton College BA 3 Mary Budge Lowell State College BS 4 Jennie Johnson Lowell State College BS 4 Harvard University M.Ed. Janice Smith Fitchburg State College BS, M.Ed 4 Margaret Benoit Russell Sage College BS 5 Nancy Joslin Mount Holyoke College AB 5 Boston University M.Ed. Madeleine Kingston Fitchburg State College BS 5 Salvatore Lipomi Lowell State College BS 5 Tufts College M.Ed. Mary Lou O 'Conner Emmanuel College BA 5 Bruce Byam Lowell State College BS 6 Anne Jones Wellesley College BA 6 ''Sandra Luce Muskingum College BS 6 Susan Melander Bates College BS 6 Edward Zwicker Boston University BS 6

Douglas School

Robert C. Conroy Boston College BS, M.Ed Principal Judith Dill University of Massachusetts BA 1 Marguerite Mazzone Boston College BS 1 Dorothy Bunker Tufts University AB 2

35 Name Professional Training Degree Grade or Position

Douglas School (cont'd)

Helen Gormley Plymouth State College BA

Rebecca Moore Duke University " BA Martha Collins Boston College BS Mary Lou Parker Fitchburg State College BS Geraldine Healy Framingham State College BS i'Sandra Page Lesley College BS Charlene Imbernino Lowell State College BS

I' Jane Lentz Lowell State College BS 'Lois Doherty Lowell State College BS Mary A. Crosby Stevens Pt. State University BS Theresa Gentile St. John's University BS Boston College M.Ed. ''Susan Page Lesley College BS 'Linda Simard Westfield College BS Geraldine Farrell Emmanuel College AB Elaine Graves Framingham State College BS Evelyn Jones Tampa University BS Doris Peterson Bridge water Teachers College BS

Gates School

Barbara Parker Boston University BA M. Ed. Principal Jerie Joy Cejka Harper College BA 1 Karen Madaras Newark State College BA 1 Carol Cantara Lowell State College BS 2 Michele Tamaren University of Connecticut BS 2 Ann Canfield Immaculata College AB 3 Karen Napoli Boston College BA 3 Ingrid Wheeler Knox College BA 3 Shirley Cahill Lowell State College BA 4 Alexandra Dwyer Salem State College BS 4 Jane -Ann Jurgeleit Worcester State College BS 4 'Ruth Rumage Bowling Green State College BS 4 Josephine Carlson College of Saint Rose BS 5 Peter Hildebrande Lowell State College BS 5 Catherine Klinck Wheaton College BA 5 Shirley Kosko Oswego New York State College BS 6 'Marie Chase Framingham State College BS 6 Louise Piper Westfield College BS 6 i'George Dionne Maryknoll College BA 6 SPECIAL FIELDS

Name Professional Training Degree Position or Subject

Suzanne Ballantine Massachusetts College of Art BS Art *Linda Chellis Fitchburg State College BS Art Richard Marion Massachusetts College of Art BS Art *Dian Parmenter St. Olaf College BA Art *Jessica Doyle University of Wisconsin BS French Ruth Proctor Radcliffe College AB Director of Guidance Boston University M.Ed. Charles Bennett Harvard College AB Guidance Episcopal Theological School STB Ada Cameron Boston University BS Guidance Salem State College M.Ed. Leonore Kahn Brooklyn College AB, MA Guidance Merna Victor Jackson College BA Guidance Tufts University M.Ed. Audrey Lynch Radcliffe College BA Guidance Boston University M.Ed. Edith Mason Lowell State College • BS Guidance Boston University M.Ed. Mary Quinn Lesley College BS Guidance University of Virginia M.Ed. Cynthia O' Grady Lesley College BS Guidance Tufts University M.Ed. *New faculty members as of September, 1969.

36 Name Professional Training Degree Position or Subject

SPECIAL FIELDS (cont'd)

Carole Sliney Lesley College BS Guidance Northeastern University M.Ed. Nancy Tardiff University of New Hampshire BA Library Simmons College MLS Coordinator Henry Wegiel New England Conservatory of Music BM, MM Director of Music George Balf Boston University BM Music Jeanne DeBaggis Anna-Maria College BA Music Mary Nadreau Lowell State College BS Music *Matthew Grzyb Boston Conservatory BM, MM Music Arnold Radel Philadelphia Musical Academy BM Music George Revelas Lowell State College BS Music Margot Romberg Eastman School of Music BM Music Northwestern University MM *Judith MeliUo Lowell State College BS Music Linda Hern Boston University BS Physical Education John Hughes III Springfield College BS Physical Education Gladys Mason Tufts University BS Physical Education *Lauraine Riel Boston State College BS Physical Education Patricia Stevens Boston University BS Physical Education Sally Strangman Rhode Island School of Design BFA Perceptually Lesley College EDM Handicapped Clara Ballantine Western Reserve University BS Reading Boston University M.Ed. Phyllis Foss Fitchburg State College BS Reading Agnes Manning Salem. State College BS Reading Lois Nichols Lowell State College BS Reading *Kathryn Head Northwestern University BS, MA Speech Therapy Sharon DeCaprio Boston University BS Speech Therapy Nadine Yates Washington State University BS Speech Therapy Joyce Toomey Lesley College BS Educable Class Suzanne Kissell Stone hill College AB Trainable Sp. Ed. Lesley College M.Ed. Class

MEMBERS OF THE ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FACULTY

William L. O'Connell, Superintendent Alan M. White, Assistant Superintendent JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Arthur Hayes University of Mississippi BA Principal Stanford University MA Harvard University AM Henry Wall Salem State College BS Vice Principal Boston University M.Ed. Judith Adams Marietta College BA English Elizabeth Alt Wells College BA Languages University of Lausanne Certificate George Balf Boston University BM Instrumental Music Nancy Benson Wells College BA Languages *Mary Jo Blanchard St. Mary's College BA Social Studies Frank Blomberg Springfield College BS Social Studies University of Massachusetts M.Ed. John Brodie Boston State College BS Science *Grace Burke Merrimack College BA Mathematics Long Island University MS Judith Buswick University of Massachusetts BA English *Margaret Callahan State University of New York BS Mathematics Mary Campbell Immaculata College AB Social Studies Christine Cluney Jackson College AB English Robert Coan Boston College BA Social Studies Harvard School of Education MAT *Lois Curran Denver University BFA Art Joanne Cutler Framingham State College BS Home Economics Helen Detsch Boston University BS, M.Ed. Librarian

*New faculty members as of September, 1969.

37 Name Professional Training Degree Position or Subject

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (cont'd

Joseph A. Devine Boston University BS, MA Physical Education Anita Dodson University of Connecticut BA Reading Dawn Evans Sargent College, Boston University BS Physical Education Robert Fedele Emerson College BM Music Joseph Flagg Massachusetts Institute of Technology BS Mathematics Boston State College M.Ed. Richard Gunzelmann Fitchburg State College BS Industrial Arts Jane Hoffman Bennington College BA Music Francis Holahan Fitchburg State College BS Industrial Arts "'•Bert Hubley, Jr. University of Massachusetts BS Science Mason King Massachusetts Institute of Technology BS Mathematics Harvard University A T\/r Leslie Kriger Simmons College BS Guidance Boston University M.Ed. William LeBoeuf Dartmouth College BA Science Daniel Madden, Jr. Suffolk University AB Guidance Counselor Boston College M.Ed. Joan Miranowski University of Massachusetts BS Science Juta Moter Wellesley College BA Guidance Counselor Harvard School of Education M.Ed. *Nancy Nizel Boston University AB English *Alice Palubinskas Vassar College AB Science Ruth Proctor Radcliffe College AB Director of Guidance Boston University M.Ed. Arnold Radel Philadelphia Musical Academy BM Music George Revelas Lowell State College BS Music Florence Richman Radcliffe College BS Reading ^Patricia Roberts Mills College BA Social Studies Robert Rooney Boston College BS Mathematics Donald Saulnier Boston State College BS Languages Colgate University NDEA Frank Soracco Boston University AB, M.Ed. Science Janice Sproul Framingham State College BS Home Economics Dorothy Stewart Principia College BA Languages Henry Wegiel New England Conservatory of Music BM, MM Director of Music Edward White Stone hill College BA English *Lynne Wilson Elmira College BA Speech Anne Zavett Endicott Junior College AS Art American University BA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Raymond Grey Tufts University AB, MS Principal Donald MacLeod Boston University AB,M.Ed. Vice Principal *George Abodeely Lowell State College BS Guidance Northeastern University M.Ed. Elizabeth Ball University of Wichita BA Languages Charles Battit Boston University BA Science Robert Beauregard University of Bridgeport AB History ^Barbara Berenberg Brandeis University BA Reading Assumption College MAT *William Berndt, Jr. Springfield College BS Science Janie Berstein University of Wisconsin BA Languages Brown University MAT Sheila Bostick University of California AB Science Edward Boyden University of Vermont BSME Industrial Arts Frances Boyle Framingham State College BS Home Economics Simmons College MS Daniel Boylen Boston University BS, M.Ed. Physical Education *Joan Bradley Boston University BS Physical Education Edward Buswick University of Massachusetts BA English Ada Cameron Boston University BS Guidance Salem State College M.Ed. Joan Canning Montclair Teachers College BA Spanish Robert Clever University of Illinois AB, M.Ed. Guidance *Stephen Cornwall Fitchburg State College BS Mathematics Margaret Cullen Tufts University AB Languages *New Faculty Members as of September, 1969; **Sabbatical leave.

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Name Professional Training Degree Position or Subject

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (cont'd)

James Dadoly American International College BA Head of Science Harvard University M.Ed.

'i' Parker Dam.on Harvard University AB Head of English Boston University M.Ed.

Martha Deraney Boston University BS, M.Ed. . Guidance Carol Devine Salem State College BS Business Lynne Dillingham Upsala College BA English Tufts University MAT *Richard Dow Fitchburg State College BS Industrial Arts Gerald Duggan Salem State College BS Business * Catherine Ferry Cedar Crest College BA Science Alan Fisher Harvard College BA English Geraldine Fisher University of New Hampshire BA Languages Iris Fordon Framingham State College BS Home Economics *Eleanor French Principia College BA Mathematics George Frost Brandeis University BA History Joanne Garduno Radcliffe College AB Librarian Simmons College MS James Gifford Springfield College BS Social Studies Donald Gilberti Salem State College BS, M.Ed. History Charles Gittins, Jr. University of Massachusetts BA Science Mary Govoni Regis College BA Mathematics *Edward Gruskowski Boston College AB Languages Catholic University of America MA -*Mary Guerette Emmanuel College BA English *Jeannette Hawthorne Bates College BS Science *Thomas Hitchcock Boston University BFA, M.Ed. Art Susan Kaelin Cortland State University BS History *Judith Kolasky Skidmore College AB History Tufts University M.Ed. Mary Keefe Emmanuel College AB Head of University of Pennsylvania MS, Ed. Mathematics Edward Leary Boston University BS, M.Ed. Physical Education Pamela Madore Salem State College BS English Mary Mahoney Emmanuel College BA Science Robert Mahoney Lowell Technological Institute BS Mathematics *Carol Maymon Elmira College BA Languages Paul McDermott Boston State College BS, M.Ed. English *Betsy McElvein Middlebury College BA English Wesleyan College MAT Lawrence McNulty Boston University BA, MA Social Studies Robert Morris Boston University BA,MA Head of Languages Carol Olmsted Middlebury College BA Science Nancy Ousley Fitchburg State College BS Mathematics *Bruce Parker Bowdoin College AB Mathematics William Petkewich Salem State College BS Head Guidance Boston University M.Ed. Counselor Jacqueline Phaneuf Lowell State College BS Languages University of New Hampshire MA Francis Pratt Eastern Nazarene College BS Head of Harvard University M.Ed. Social Studies University of the Americas MA Ruth Proctor Radcliffe College AB Director of Boston University M.Ed. Guidance Arnold Radel Philadelphia Musical Academy BM Music *Elizabeth Rickert Towson State College BS Art Francis Riley Boston College BS Mathematics George Revelas Lowell State College BS Music *Newton Saarinen University of Maryland BA History Phyllis Shaw Jackson College AB English ''Virginia Skinger Clark University AB Languages Radcliffe College MA Winslow Smith Princeton University AB Social Studies Clark University M.Ed. * Joanne Spice Simmons College BS History Boston College MA

''New faculty members as of September, 1969.

39 Name Professional Training Degree Position or Subject

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (cont'd)

Isadore Stearns University of Maine BS Physical Education Ralph Stetson Northeastern University Mechanical Drawing 'Armand Swajian Boston University AB Science '=Joean Taschner Connecticut College BA Languages 'i'Patricia Thisted University of Massachusetts BA English Roger Tishler Boston University AB Mathematics Ruth Rose Pomona College BA English Reed College MAT Elizabeth Washburn We lies ley College BA English Harvard University MAT Henry Wegiel New England Conservatory of Music BM, MM Director of Music

*New faculty members as of September, 1969.

REPORT OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

I am pleased to submit herewith my annual report as Principal of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.

The enrollment of the Senior High School continued to expand as the following statistics will verify:

Enrollment

June 1969 September 1969 January 1, 1970 September 1970

Grade 9 322 Grade 9 355 Grade 9 355 Grade 9 367 Grade 10 296 Grade 10 300 Grade 10 311 Grade 10 358 Grade 11 223 Grade 11 275 Grade 11 274 Grade 11 313 Grade 12 230 Grade 12 224 Grade 12 225 Grade 12 274 1071 1154 1165 1312

A careful examination of these figures which represent actual enrollment from June 1969 to September 1970 clearly gives a picture of our growth and tells us that we must plan on facilities for Grades 9-12. In fact, the Regional School Committee and Administrators are in the process of preparing recommendations to alleviate this situation.

The year 1969 was a busy one for the teachers, students and administrators at the Senior High School. We continued to examine curriculum and, as a result, we added two new courses. Advance Chemistry may now be taken by Juniors and Seniors who are recommended and U. S. and The Hemisphere is now offered by the History Department as an elective in the Senior year. This course covers the United States and its rela- tions with Mexico and Central and South America.

In an effort to increase the relevance of the Social Studies program to the interests of students, the department in cooperation with the Student Council initiated a series of "Contemporary Issues Seminars" in September 1969.

Both the approach and subject matter were a departure from the ordinary classroom routine. The college-type precept has been employed, in which the teacher acts as leader in give and take discussion of a relatively small group (maximum 15) of students. The subject of the seminars has been investigated in depth with the hope that participants will have a basis on which to form value judgments. Regulations governing the Seminars were as follows:

1. Each seminar will last one semester. 2. Students will receive | academic credit. 3. Materials used will be current and practical. 4. Student Coimcil polled students to determine what contemporary issues most claimed their interest.

Contemporary Issues Seminars Offered during 1969-1970 are:

1. The Schools 6. Poverty in America

2. Campus Unrest 7 . Alcohol 3. Crime in America 8. Black Man in America 4. Drugs 9. Sexual Revolution in America 5. The Draft 10. Vietnam

The Faculty and Administrators have been involved in a total self- evaluation of the school. This is in preparation for the school being evaluated by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

40 on November 3, 4, 5 of 1970. A committee of 21 educators will scrutinize in detail all departments of the school and report their findings to the NEACSS where a decision on accreditation will be made and the results will be given to the school committee by December 1970.

A fourth project of the year which we feel will have an impact on the future of secondary education at Acton-Boxborough was the summer 1969 research and development project. The title of the project was "A New Senior High School for the 1980's. Its Curriculum and Physical Facilities". The project as approved by the Regional School Committee was as follows:

I. Nature of Project III. Participants II. Implementation of Project IV. Estimate of Expenses

It is my opinion that in the near future we must do one of two things if we are to continue to provide the type of education that is desired by the School Committee, Administration and the citizens of Acton and Box- borough. These are:

1. Expand our present facilities, e. g., this Senior High School or 2. Build a new Senior High School.

In either case , we should attempt to gear our educational facilities for the year 1980 to the year 2000.

To accomplish this we must do the following:

1. Re-examine our goals in the light of new educational technology 2. Re-examine our curriculum 3. Re-examine the use of the School Library 4. Re-examine all of our physical facilities in the light of "modern education".

I have simplified the above, for, in reality, it involves all facets of what type of education are we going to provide the youth of Acton and Boxborough.

Therefore, I should like to propose a research and development project to examine what we shall need in new facilities.

Objectives :

I. What curriculum for the years to come? II. What physical facilities will be needed in a modern school? III. What kind of library? 1. What type of library in relation to the total philosophic concept of the school? 2. What percentage of the student body would be able to utilize the library? 3. Ordinary Library or Instructional Materials Center? 4. Business Department-Facilities and Curriculum and Equipment? IV. Core Facilities 1. Industrial Arts 2. Home Economics 3. Art 4. Music 5. Physical Education 6. Guidance 7. Administration Offices 8. Auditorium

Implementation of Objectives :

I. Eight two-man teams would work for two weeks during the summer. II. Visit new schools between now and June. III. Look over architectural plans of new facilities. IV. Bring in guest lecturers on "shades of things to look for in education." V. Order films pertaining to schools and changes in Education. 1. General Chairman - R. J. Grey a. History Team - Francis Pratt and Winslow Smith b. Science Team - James Dadoly and Charles Gittins c. Mathematics Team - Mary Keefe and Nancy Ousley d. English Team - John Brown and Edward Buswick e. Language Team - Robert Morris and Joan Canning f. Library - Joanne Garduno g. Guidance - Robert Clever h. Business Team - Gerald Duggan, Pamela Madore, and Carol Devine 2. The second phase of this project would be another proposal covering these areas:* a. Physical Education *To be worked on during vacations and Saturdays.

41 b. Industrial Arts c. Home Economics d. Music

In December 1969, at a meeting with the School Committee, the results of this research were presented to the School Committee and we are of the opinion that we now have a blueprint of what teachers, department chairmen and administrators feel is the future course we must take. Interested parents are invited to read these compilations by contacting the High School Principal. Each department has presented their ideas on cur- riculum and the physical facilities needed to implement it in future years.

As in past years, I feel most fortunate to be associated with an excellent School Committee, and a Super- intendent of Schools who gives his support at all times, Mr. William L. O'Connell. I should also like to express my appreciation to Mr. Alan White, Mr. Donald MacLeod, the Department Chairmen, Teachers, Guidance Staff, Secretaries, Custodians and Cafeteria Personnel,

1 would be remiss if I did not make special mention of our student body. Their cooperation, patience and understanding are deeply appreciated.

Raymond J. Grey

REPORT OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

I am pleased to present my fifth annual report as Principal of the Acton-Boxborough Junior High School.

Grade September October Novenaber December January

7 399 389 392 392 392 8 360 367 369 367 367

The Acton-Boxborough Junior High School has operated at capacity this year because of the addition of five Grade 9 classes from the High School. Thus overcrowding on the hill has resulted in oversized classes at the Junior High School. The classroom space that would normally be used, IF teachers were available, is now occupied and will continue to be occupied until some students leave this building.

When one realizes that the projected enrollments for the fall of 1970 are 450 students for Grade 7 and 400 students for Grade 8, it is at once apparent that this school, in spite of its "commodious" arrangements is in for real problems with regard to scheduling and staffing.

When September 1970 arrives each academic department should have six full time teachers to teach the 16 classes in Grade 7 and the 14 classes in Grade 8. Both grades presently have 12 sections each.

Better scheduling practices CAN come into being if funds requested in this year's budget are provided to see to it that students are schedioled in classes that match the wide range of their abilities.

Students presently are evaluated during Grade 7 to see if they can really cope with the requirements of honors work. The coming year will see classes scheduled on the basis of Grade 6 teacher recommendations.

Science and mathematics classes will be grouped homogeneously instead of the present system of a "mix" of above average, median and lower range students. Social studies and French classes will continue to be grouped heterogeneously and any student needing remedial work in English or mathematics will be placed in special classes. It is important to note that these proposed changes will be accomplished only if funds are voted to institute a program of computerized scheduling.

As stated in previous reports the f\mction of the Junior High School is to bridge the considerable gap between elementary school routine and a daily regimen that puts considerable stress on the self-reliance of the student. The student is scheduled now in English, French, mathematics, science, social studies, physi- cal education, music, art, cooking, sewing, mechanical drawing, woodworking and metalworking. For special cases classes are scheduled in reading and speech therapy. If, as envisioned, for the fall of 1970, all students are scheduled in French excepting those with language disabilities, it will be possible for the first time in years to rid the schedule of its most pernicious feature, the time-honored "study hall".

All too many students regard junior high school as an interim school that presents a two-year holiday. Many believe that this is so inasmuch as there are no "credits" accumulated for promotion or graduation and that when one commences Grade 9 that will be time to prepare with great vigor for college. Obviously, those who subscribe to this doctrine enter high school at least two years behind their peers and often become terminal students in spite of their former good intentions.

Very often, a student who appears to have little interest in academic subjects will turn out to be highly talented in art, music, cooking, designing and making clothing, or in woodworking or metal fabrication. This year our art department has been helped enormously by two ladies who gave generously of their time to sponsor two new activities, a ceramics class and a leatherworking class. Mrs. Virginia Noftle sponsors the

42 after school ceramics group and Mrs. Marjorie Weeks Novicelli directs the class working in leather. Both ladies have enthusiastic students and I take this opportunity to thank them for their help.

The Junior High School curriculum is varied and taught by highly qualified professionals. If wisdom is the child of experience there is little need for any student at this school to enter high school deficient in the fundamentals of any subject, academic or special.

A. ENGLISH - All classes in English this year were provided with room sets of a spectacular but sound anthology. Grade 7 students read deeply in a book of literary selections entitled Discovering Literature. This book, as is its Grade 8 counterpart, Exploring Literature, is used in conjunction with a specially created album of readings by noted actors and poets.

All students use the Heath Handbook of English, edited by Christ, to complete their assigned work in grammar. Spelling tests are given weekly and this enhances a special activity of this school. I refer to the annual spelling bee, held in conjunction with the Lowell Sun. This school holds its own traditional bee and awards to the most proficient speller a golden bee embedded in a block of lucite and engraved with the name of the winner.

In addition to studies in spelling and grammar the students at the Junior High School read the following paperbacked classics during their two years in residence: Shane , Rascal , Captains Courageous , Huckleberry

Finn , The Diary of Anne Frank , Treasure Island , Oliver Twist, The Call of the Wild , April Morning, Tom

Sawyer, and The Red Pony . A special treat for the girls will be added in the fall of 1970 with the edition of Enid Bagnold's National Velvet to the reading list.

Good poetry is by no means neglected at A-B JAY and the steady use of Louis Untermeyer's anthology. The Magic Circle, attests to this.

Students who have difficulty reading are assigned to Mrs. Dodson's class and follow up their reading classes by attending English with Mrs. Christine Cluney, who uses the MacMillan Gateway Series of readers. These books were developed by the faculty at Hunter College especially for students who are behind in their ability to read and comprehend at grade level.

B. FRENCH - Most students in the Junior High School now take French. Presently only four teachers are available to teach the number of students that require five teachers. With the increased enrollment next year it is hoped that the French Department will have the same number of teachers as in other major depart- ments, six, so that all students, excepting those with severe language disabilities, will be gainfully scheduled in a bona fide ACADEMIC subject.

The French Department at the Junior High School presently uses as a text. Speaking French, with

Chemin Faisant and Histoire d'un Revanche . The latter volume is a siraplified version of Alexandre Dumas' classic The Count of Monte Cristo and is an exciting addition to the reading conducted by the department.

This school is particularly fortunate to have this present French Department staff. Without exception the teachers are absolutely top-drawer and their departure will be regretted by all.

All things considered, a serious student of the French language enters his high school class with much of the drudgery of beginning study of a foreign language solidly behind him. The whole point of the A-B JAY French program is to interest students, and to keep them interested, in an important and fascinating culture by having them see and experience daily the art, architecture, food, clothing, geography, songs, scenes and customs familiar to Frenchmen. The French faculty, while not yet prepared to embrace Coue completely, feels that we are well on the way in a demanding but VERY worthwhile journey.

C. MA THEMA TIC S - If a new teacher is added to the Mathematics Department and if computerized scheduling becomes available, it will be possible to schedule students in mathematics classes according to their native abilities.

The mathematics teachers voted last year to schedule students homogeneously so that a teacher would not be required to accommodate high, average and low ability students all at one time. The newly revised Laidlaw book. Junior High School Mathematics, will be phased in for all above average groups until such time as the old Laidlaw series goes out of print.

A new text, not yet decided upon, will be made available to students who have difficulty with the subject.

Present remedial students use Stein's Refresher Mathematics , the new Raytheon text. Mathematics: Modern

Concepts and Skills .

Honors students in Grade 7 use the Grade 8 Laidlaw text and then graduate to Dolciani's Algebra I in Grade 8. All sections are supplied with demonstration slide rules, computers (analog), binary counters, graph boards, geometric solids and any and all pertinent aids to the mastery of mathematics.

D. SCIENCE - The Science Department in the Junior High School now uses Science Problems I for seventh graders and Science Problems II for eighth graders. The serious science student gains a most useful background in energy, gravity, astronomy, earth science, heat, meteorology, electricity, physiology, repro-

43 duction and conservation. The latter subject immensely enhanced by the Junior High School ecology study group. Creative Instructional Associates (C.I. A.). This group, composed of Mr. J. Hamilton Brodie, Mr. F. Edwin Blomberg of the Science Department and Mr. Edward White of the English Department have sup- plied tapes and films of their pioneer work in this field to Boston University and Concord Academy. In addition to their studies of the earth's closed system the trio also does research on the closed system of the human body and have done much good work on the abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco for A-B JAY science classes.

Science courses available to students able to meet the requirements are as follows: Grade 7 honors science is composed of students who use a judicious mix of Science Problems II and carefully watered down excerpts from the Earth Science Curriculum Program. Honors students in Grade 8 are assigned, if their strong subject is science, to Mrs. Joan Miranowsky's Introductory Physical Science course (LP. S.). All other strong mathematicians are assigned to the two courses in the Interaction of Matter and Energy (I. M. E.) a slightly less demanding version of I. P. S. All other students at A-B JAY take general science and this course will be enhanced immeasurably next year if this school can persuade local scientists to come and share their expertise with the students. If you are interested in presenting lectures to the Junior High School science students in the fall of 1970 please call Mrs. Barbara Primiano, the school secretary, at 263-7716.

It would not be fitting to close the report on science without thanking Mr. William LeBoeuf, who will be leaving at mid -year to assume his niche in the world of entertainment. Mr. LeBoeuf, known professionally as Billy Whyte, is a very talented folk singer whose services are in demand at numerous New England clubs and resorts.

While at A-B JAY Mr. LeBoeuf developed a course on the uses and misuses of drugs, alcohol and tobacco that his students will long remember. All of the teachers and students here wish this teacher a very successful future and continued good luck.

E. SOCIAL STUDIES - The past year has seen a major shift in emphasis from learning by rote and regurgitation to the case study method in American history. Although memorization of fundamental back- ground material is necessary the emphasis is now on investigation and comparison .

All Grade 8 classes now use Selected Case Studies in American History, Volume I , in tandem with our usual excellent study guide. This is America's Story. Both of these works are amplified by the department's collection of films, records, tapes and documents.

All Grade 7 students now use Holt's World Geography and You but in the world of geography and politics Canada, South America and problem areas in our own country are becoming more worthy of attention. Films and materials on these areas, including Australia, will become available in September, 1970, or earlier.

Honors students in American History will continue to use what is known as "the historian's history book,"

Discovering American History . The whole emphasis of this course is placed on curiosity, the urge to discover for oneself whether or not the conflicting "eyewitness" accounts of historical events are credible or worthless or, even more pertinently, propaganda. Naturally, a student who expects spoon feeding in this course is at a severe loss and teachers are requested to select with extreme care the Grade 7 students who will be admitted to this particular course.

The social studies teachers here also make very good and very frequent use of the films, records, tapes and other visual aids available for history and geography. In the fall of 1970 many new films and records will be available, particularly those treating of New England, Canada, Central America, South America, Australia and certain areas of Europe.

Plans are also underway for the creation of a course on local history and this whole process has been given impetus by an annual essay contest on Acton history whose winner receives the Aaron Jones Medal from a local historical society known as The Iron Work Farm in South Acton, Incorporated.

In sum, the serious student of American history and world geography is very well-prepared to cope with the study of world history in Grade 9.

F. THE LIBRARY - The A-B JAY library is now in its fourth year of sustained growth and is carefully nurtured by Mrs. Helen Detsch, an excellent and devoted librarian.

An outstanding selection of magazines is kept for student use and an important array of professional journals for the faculty. Each year outstanding reference works and documentary materials are added. For example, this last year saw the addition of the new collection of American historical documents known as The Annals of America.

The library budget for the coming year breaks down to an expenditure of about $6.50 per pupil and in view of the skyrocketing costs of printing and binding this is a modest per pupil expenditure. I feel that the true HEART of any school is the library and every effort will be made to create a source of study materials second to no other school, anywhere.

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G. SPECIAL SUBJECTS - The Acton-Boxborough Junior High School is most fortunate in having out- standing teachers in its art, home economics, physical education and industrial arts departments. Mr. Henry Wegiel, the Director of Music, will comment upon his own fine personnel elsewhere.

The art department offerings, for example, extend from pencil and paper to silk screen, oil painting, ceramics and etching. The possibilities and varied media available to serious art students are almost end- less as are the opportunities for creating furniture, metal objects and enameled jewelry, ceramic objects and leatherwork.

The opportunities in clothing design, sewing, cooking, family finance, and nutritional studies are there for girls who are interested in these important pursuits. The whole purpose of the Junior High School is to offer two years of intensive preparation and exploration in subjects that they may later wish to study with greater intensity. For girls, a vital area is the preparation of simple meals and the management of home finances irrespective of whether or not one goes to college. It is in these so-called mundane areas that much important preparatory schooling is accomplished.

H. THE ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION - A recent survey has shown a rise of 13% in spending on the average pupil. More than 1,000 American school districts surveyed showed that spending this year is up 13% over last year but that inflation has eaten up most of the increase.

Students in the Acton-Boxborough Region were budgeted at $703.15 per pupil for 1968 while the average school district THIS year is spending $757.00 per secondary pupil. During 1968 the districts listed in the survey spent $516.00 per elementary pupil and $671.00 for each secondary pupil. Secondary is defined as grades 7 through 12.

The current increase over last year is the steepest 12 month rise since 1957 and, in the words of the

magazine School Management , "Until inflation cools down, school districts that increase spending will, in effect, simply be spinning their wheels."

Orlando F. Furno, assistant superintendent of Baltimore schools, notes that "Drastically increased spending in recent years has probably had little effect on the quality and quantity of education that children receive." It is believed that a dollar's worth of education has been received for each dollar spent at the Acton-Boxborough Junior High School.

Naturally no complex operation such as this could succeed without the support of a forward-looking School Committee and its executive officers, Mr. William L. O'Connell, Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Alan M. White.

I am particularly indebted to the Vice-Principal, Mr. Henry Wall, and the continued support of an outstanding faculty. With the constant help of the faculty, the guidance staff, the secretarial staff and the cafeteria staff, to say nothing of the custodial staff, it IS possible to guide this vessel smoothly away from all the rocks and shoals that abound in education.

One should also note here a long established tradition at the Acton-Boxborough Junior High School. I refer to the remarkable EASE of communications between the school and the community. By simply pick- ing up a telephone and dialing 263-7716 a whole world of opportunity appears.

Guidance counselors are usually available for conferences within minutes; the principals have no rule about appointments and this enables any parent to stop by when they so desire. The teachers, however, need a little more warning of impending visits and conferences with them may be arranged by dialing the Guidance Department secretary, Mrs. Helen Cashell, at 263-7718.

One of the great rewards of teaching is the valued association with the young people of the community. I am sure that the teachers and staff members of this school will agree with me when I say that it is a dis- tinct pleasure to be associated with such a fine group of pupils. The future of the Republic is indeed in good hands

Arthur J. Hayes

REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

We are pleased to submit our first report as Principals of the Elementary Schools in Acton.

Teacher Aides - The teacher aide program in Acton has become effective. Each of the elementary schools have teacher aides who supervise recess and the lunchroom thus relieving the teachers of those duties. The teachers are using this free time to eat lunch, correct papers, prepare lessons, give extra help, and so on. The teachers find this a highly satisfactory arrangement because they are able to return to their classes with renewed enthusiasm.

LIBRARIES - For the first time, the Acton Public Schools have a School Librarian who supervises the libraries in all the elementary schools. Miss Nancy Tardiff has conquered a monumental task in setting up and reorganizing this number of effective libraries.

45 Each school library has a paid library aide who supervises the day-to-day routine of the library. Each school also has a devoted corps of volunteer mothers who assist the librarian and library aide. We want to take this opportunity to thank these generous ladies who help to make our library program really work.

Miss Tardiff and her aides have put the individual school libraries on a system where each is run effec- tively and efficiently. This enables the children to make better use of the books that are available. We have already seen results since September in the enthusiasm the children have for "going to the library".

SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM COMMITTEE - The Social Studies Curriculum Committee worked last spring and this summer under the direction of Mr. William Sparks. This fall they made their report to the School Committee on the new curriculum for Social Studies. The summer work was done as an R&iD project. New Social Studies materials will be introduced in grades 1 through 6 during the early part of the year.

SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE - The Science Curriculum Committee worked under the direction of Mr. James Palavras. As a result of their spring work and R&D project work this summer, the committee presented a new science curriculum to the School Committee. This new activity-oriented curriculum has been initiated in grades 1 through 6.

PROJECT CORNERSTONE - Last summer Project Cornerstone was in operation at the Merriam School. This was a four week long program for those children who were entering the first grade but who had not attended kindergarten and who were judged to need the extra help such a program would give them in making an adjustment to first grade. The Project included three classes numbering 45 children. The teachers were assisted by aides who are high school seniors this year.

TRANSITION CLASS - We are now in the second year of having a Transition Class at the McCarthy School. Some first graders are not quite ready for the work and discipline of the first grade although they are bright and capable children. The experience-geared curriculum of the Transition Class has been designed for the child who needs another year to grow up between kindergarten and the first grade. The first class was most successful and the youngsters who participated in it are making an excellent adjustment to first grade.

FIRST GRADE EARLY DISMISSAL - This year for the first time the first graders were dismissed at noon for the first two and a half weeks at school. There were bussing problems that had to be untangled. However, the parents and teachers of the first graders are enthusiastic in their support of such a program. It is felt that the transition from home and play to school and a six hour day was easier because it was taken in gradual steps.

ENROLLMENT - The enrollment of the elementary schools increased by more than 8% over the summer, more than was planned upon. This created temporary problems in books, supplies, and furniture at the begin- ning of the year. The classes are large in size but we hope this situation will be alleviated when the new elementary school opens in September of 1971.

We would like to extend to the School Committee, to the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. William L. O'Connell, and to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Alan M. White our sincere thanks for their encouragement, support, and understanding.

The elementary principals have worked together very closely this past year. We have found the support, encouragement, and assistance we have given each other a great help in surmounting barriers that at first seemed impassable.

We would like to express our deep appreciation for the unending patience, understanding, and hard work the five school secretaries have given us. Without these fine, dedicated women our jobs would be infinitely more difficult.

No school could function without its faculty and staff; to these people we want to extend our sincere appreciation. But the children really are the schools and to them we would like to say: Together we can make the world a good place to be.

Robert C. Conroy, Douglas School Barbara J. Parker, Gates School William V. Sparks, Merriam School Alice F. Hayes, McCarthy School James Palavras, Towne School

i^UPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

The objectives of the pupil personnel services - guidance and counseling, health, remedial reading, special education, and speech therapy - and the functions of the separate staffs have been described in detail in previous reports. Therefore, the current report will contain a listing of activities which seem to have highlighted the past year and an explanation of the "team approach" concept upon which all staff members have been focusing attention during the latter months of 1969.

46 1. Expansion of Staff, Health . In order to provide adequate coverage of all the schools with regard to first aid, hearing and vision testing, physical examinations, and immunization programs, the School Com- mittees authorized the appointment In September of one additional nurse. She shares her time between the Junior High and two elementary schools.

2. ABRHS, Class of 1969, Placement . 175 students (76% of the class) entered colleges or specialized schools in September. 55 (24%) entered service or civilian occupations.

3. Class of 1970. Last January the high school counselors offered an evening program for all members of the junior class and their parents for general discussion of matters related to educational and vocational planning. Subjects covered included factors important in admission to colleges and specialized schools, planning for occupations - civilian or military,, test results, and educational costs and financial aid. During the weeks immediately following the general meeting, individual conferences were scheduled so that each junior and his parents could discuss with a counselor the student's aptitudes, interests, achievement and opportunities.

Counselors and students have continued to meet as frequently as needed during the fall and many stu- dents have been busy filing school and college applications. Others who will be considering employment possibilities or service opportunities will meet with counselors more often a little later in the year. The task of processing school and college applications includes preparation of transcripts and compilation of ratings and statements about the students after information has been obtained from the Principal and teachers. Counselors and secretaries spend much time and effort preparing a fair, positive, and complete picture of each student and meeting school and college deadlines. The applications processed for seniors since Septem- ber now total 352. The peak has been reached but some students will still be filing applications during the next few weeks.

4. Adults, Planning and Placement. High school counselors are frequently visited by alumni and former students and by other adults in the community who are seeking to further their education. In addition to counseling, we process applications for adnaission to freshman classes and for transfer from one college to another. During 1969 such applications totaled 94.

5. Modification of Group Testing Program . Two changes in the achievement testing program have been initiated this year, namely, (a^ administration of the tests in the fall instead of the spring in order that teachers might use the results in planning their programs to meet individual needs; and (b) testing at all grade levels, 2-8, each year with a view to securing up-to-date information about all students including the large number moving into our community.

6. Consultation Services . With the establishment of the new Community Mental Health Center, the staff and services of Walden Clinic have been expanded. This fall Dr. Michael Singer, clinical psychologist, initiated weekly consultation periods with members of the school staff.

7. Remedial Reading, High School . After several years without a reading specialist at the high school level, we were able to begin a program again in September. Many students, feeling the need to strengthen their reading skills, requested that they be Included. Others, mostly ninth graders, were selected because they had been enrolled in the program at the Junior High but needed further help.

8. Learning Disabilities . During the past year we have invited several guest speakers to address inter- ested staff members on the subjects of diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities and we have accepted the thoughtful loan of two films by the local branch of the Massachusetts Association for Children with Learn- ing Disabilities.

In a report to the School Committees last spring, we outlined a plan whereby the remedial reading teachers as well as the two tutors would continue to work with disabled students but we requested an outside professional evaluation of our program with recommendations for long-range planning. We also conveyed the need expressed by teachers for an in-service program of information. The School Committees granted both requests and the services of Dr. Donald Maietta, Chairman of the Learning Disabilities Program at Boston University, were secured. An introductory in-service course for classroom teachers is now in its final phase. Early in December Dr. Maietta presented his evaluative report for consideration by the School Committees.

9. Speech and Hearing Program . A federal grant under Title VI made possible the establishment of a pro- gram for hearing handicapped children in the elementary schools and a speech, hearing, and language program at the secondary level. A speech therapist was appointed in October to work with junior and senior high stu- dents and materials and equipment, including an auditory trainer, were purchased.

10. Emotionally Disturbed Children. Chapter 750 (1960) of the General Laws of Massachusetts was amended in 1967 making it mandatory for public schools to provide programs of special education for emotionally dis- turbed children by September 1970. At the request of the School Committees we have made a preliminary study for local needs and have offered some tentative recommendations for consideration in connection with budget deliberations.

47 The "Team Approach". An objective for several years has been the coordination of the pupil personnel services with close communication among staff members and between them and students, parents, classroom teachers, and administrators. Staff discussion meetings and meetings with Principals, teachers, and parents have been held for the purpose of promoting understanding of the separate services, their contributions to individual students, and the ways in which they fit into the total school picture, within each building and system- wide.

During the past few months efforts have been made to develop a team approach pattern for the study of individual needs and the solution of learning problems. The team in each school includes the following person- nel: Director of Guidance or Head Counselor, Principal, Counselor, classroom teachers - present and former. Nurse, Speech Therapist, Renaedial Reading Teacher, Learning Disabilities Tutor and consultants as needed, for example, specialists from other buildings and the psychologist from Walden Clinic. The team is brought together whenever a student is referred by his parents or his teacher because he is experiencing learning dif- ficulties and the resolution of these is not readily apparent after individual discussions involving the student, his parents, the teacher and the counselor.

Prior to the first meeting of the team the counselor has collected all available information about the student from the parents, the school records, the classroom teacher, and other specialists working with the student and has distributed this material for study by team members. The meeting, then, is a time for inter- action and suggestions, possibly with regard to modifications in approach, materials, or methods. Following the meeting the counselor talks again with the parents, reviewing the staff's assessment of the student's needs and the plans of action agreed upon. The parents' continued help is sought and a follow-up meeting of the team is scheduled to evaluate progress.

Several team meetings have been held to date and the results have been promising. Plans for help are coordinated rather than fragmented and all involved - the student, his parents, and the school staff - are aware of the objectives and the means of working towards them. If the classroom teachers, who work with the students the major part of the school day, see this method as one which can be really helpful to them, such team meetings will become part of the regular schedule in each school.

On behalf of the pupil personnel services staff, I should like to express thanks to the students and their parents, other concerned citizens in the community, the teachers, the Principals, the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent, and the School Committees for their encouragement and suggestions. Continued com- munication should assure that these services will be effective in helping our students.

Ruth R. Proctor Director of Guidance

SCHOOL NURSE REPORTS

Acton Public Schools

From January 1969 to June 1969 vision screening was completed in all the grammar schools, and the proper referrals made after retests were finished. Heights, weights and dental examinations were also com- pleted, and the necessary referrals were made to parents.

The Board of Health conducted their annual inspection of the schools and suggestions were referred to the Superintendent. The usual Diphtheria- Tetanus "booster" clinic for the elementary schools in the spring has been discontinued by the Board of Health.

A crowded, unsatisfactory preschool clinic was held in March. Different scheduling will be necessary to make it more beneficial this year.

Mrs. Patricia Wilson, R. N., B. S., was a welcome addition to our staff in September. Her time is necessarily split between the Regional Junior High and the Public Schools for budget reasons, but the Douglas and Gates Schools are busy schools and could use her administrations full time.

From September to December 1969, our medical secretary, Mrs. Larsen completed the 2250 hearing tests in the elementary schools. Retests have been completed and referrals made.

The Board of Health offered the German Measles Vaccine to grades one, two and three in November and 8 31 children took advantage of the clinic.

Our School Doctor, David Smith, M. D., completed the physicals in grades one and four in October, and referrals were made to parents.

As it is the law, that we send referrals for all failures in screening the children, we do appreciate the parent's response and a telephone call is always welcome for better understanding.

I wish to thank all the personnel that have helped me in the past year.

Eileen Hale, R. N.

48 Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools

A Mumps Clinic was held in January 1969. It was offered to students in Grades 1 , 8 and 9. A total of 315 students took advantage of this Clinic. Dr. David Smith administered the shots.

Diphtheria- Tetanus boosters were offered to students in Grade 9 in March 1969. Dr. David Smith administered the shots. A total of 134 students took advantage of this Clinic.

A special clinic was held on August 18, 1969 at which time students wishing to participate in football or soccer practice prior to the opening of school were examined by the school physician. Dr. David Smith. Seventy-eight were examined at this time.

Beginning on September 8, 1969 and continuing into October, Dr. Smith has completed physicals on all candidates for competitive athletics, all students in Grades 7 and 10, and all new students. Parents were notified of any medical or dental defects. The total number examined was 579 at the High School and 465 at the Junior High School.

Vision testing has been started at the Junior High. Hearing tests have been started at the High School.

The Tine (Tuberculin) Clinic usually held in November will be held on January 13, 1970. Students in Grades 7 and 9 will be offered the opportunity to take advantage of this Clinic.

Mrs. Patricia Wilson, an additional nurse, has made for more efficient coverage of all schools.

Genuine thanks are extended to the administration. Dr. Smith, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Kuipers whose help and cooperation have greatly contributed to a sound health program for the students of this community.

Helen L. Rhodes, R.N.

GRADUATION EXERCISES

June 6, 1969

Salutatorian: Kristine Doyle, Emmanuel College The Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Music Scholarships: Valedictorian: Elaine Tuomanen, Cornell University Karen Shook, Baldwin-Wallace College Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Alumni Richard Benoit, Heidelberg College Association Scholarship: The Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Kristine Doyle, Emmanuel College Business Club Scholarship: Diane Primiano, University of Massachusetts Susan Turner, University of New Hampshire William Cady, Leicester College Acton Firefighters' Association Scholarships: Acton JayCees Scholarship: Pamela Covey, Keene State College Dorothy Schock, Mount Holyoke College David Kehoe, Lowell Technological Institute Digital Equipment Corporation Scholarship: Acton Center Woman's Club, Inc. Scholarship: Elaine Tuomanen, Cornell University Barbara Cummings, Boston University Acton VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 Awards: Acton Garden Club Scholarship: Jeanne D 'Italia, Boston University Robert Allred, Lehigh University Warren Breslin, University of Massachusetts Acton Parent- Teacher's Organization Scholarship: West Acton Woman's Club Scholarship: Lucille Hryniewich, University of Massachusetts Caroline Osborn, University of Massachusetts Judith Ratta, University of Massachusetts Square Wheelers Square Dance Club Scholarship: Acton Rotary Club Scholarships: Shan Evans, University of Maryland Cynthia Stowell, Boston University Blanchard Memorial Scholarships: Mark Starr, University of Massachusetts Lauri Kangas, University of New Hampshire Acton Lions Club Scholarships: Kathleen Vorce, McGill University Tina Dale, University of Michigan Gary Morse, University of New Hampshire Kenneth Silva, University of Massachusetts Melinda Nelson, Potomac State College Acton Teachers' Association Scholarships: Edwards -Quimby Post No. 284 - American Legion Medals: Cynthia Locke, University of Massachusetts Kathleen Regan, Regis College Paul Stenzel, U.S. Naval Academy Kathleen Vorce, McGill University John E. Donelan Scholarship: Harvard Club in Concord Book Prize: Leslie Pratt, University of Wisconsin Gary Imhoff

49 Acton V. F. W. Post 7016 Award: Bausch and Lomb Medal: Valerie Bedford, Green Mountain College Elaine Tuomanen, Cornell University Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Awards Daughters of the American Revolution Award for to the Top Ranking Students of the Class of 1969: Outstanding School Citizenship: Elaine Tuomanen, Cornell University Lynn Tierney, The Hiram Scott College Kristine Doyle, Emmanuel College Dr. Samuel Prescott Prize: Tina Dale, University of Michigan Kathleen Vorce, McGill University Leslie Pratt, University of Wisconsin Susan Turner, University of New Hampshire Outstanding Senior of the Class of 1969

Paul Stenzel, U. S. Naval Academy

THE CLASS OF 1969

Gary Louis Abave Eric Johannes Erkkinen Alan Willard MacRae Robert R. Adams, Jr. Shan Harriet Evans Nancy Ann Magoon Bushra Ahmad John Frederick Felchner Anne Lucille Maleady Robert L. Allred Charles Gergory Feltus David Victor Mason Anthony J. Ammendolia Jon Clarence Feltus Marcia Brianne Mason John W. Anderson Linda A. Fenton Charles Edward Matthews Williami AnestLs Bruce C. Fiske Nancy Ellen McCauley Kathleen Barton John William Forrest, Jr. Richard Earle McDaniel Frederick A. Batstone Alfred G. Eraser Susan M. McGrath Raymond J. Beaudoin Eleanor S. French Janet Elaine McKee Dale M. Beckes Jeanne M. French Gael Allen Mc Tammany Lauren Bedau Christine Freehlich Christopher Robert Merrill Valerie Jean Teresa Bedford Michele Susanne Gagne Jill Ann Metzger Richard Peter Benoit Kathleen Ann Gillman Jens MoUer Karen H. Berger Susan Margaret Gould William Thomas Morrissey Lisa J. Bernard Lynda J. Graf Gary Thomas Morse Robert J. Bernier Doreen T. Gross Nancy Jane Muir Carol Lilanne Biebers Linda Jean Hansen Jane Ellen Mulvany John Edward Bolger James B. Harbison, III Robert Kevin Mulvey Warren F. Breslin, Jr. Chris M. Harding Charles Leo Munroe Richard A. Brine Michael G. Harvey Lenore Patricia Munroe Jean Elizabeth Brown David J. Hayhes Ralph A. Nadeau Edward Dudley Burlas Laurie Edith Head Julie Beth Neagle Nancy E. Bushell Patricia L. Heffernan Melinda Sue Nelson Lorraine M. Butler Alice Sirka Hekkala Marjorie Ann Nichols William Arthur Cady Sandra Higgins John Alexander Norris, Jr. Alison A. Caless Steven R. Hill Janet Ellen O'Dowd Andrew F. Carlson Mary Ellen Hodgkins Donald B. Oliver Nancy Lee Carlson John Stephen Howard Christine Ellen Olthoff Charles P. A. Centauro Lucille Mary Hryniewich Charles DeWitt O'Neal III Warren Bowman Clark Michael Joseph Jeanson Carolyn Joyce Osborn Roy K. Cobleigh Dorothy L. Jenks Bryant Reed Page, Jr. William Michael Condon Laura Johnson Daniel Arthur Page, Jr. Marsha Lorraine Cook Catherine A. Joyce Barbara Ann Parke James G. Corey Arlene Mary Kangas Cheryl Anne Parker David J. Courtright Lauri L. Kangas Janet Lee Pedersen Alison Ann Coutts James Lloyd Kaye Richard Scott Pendleton Pamela Jane Covey David Vincent Kehoe Ludmila Maria Peszke Richard Ball Cowley Paula R. Kelsey Karen J. Peterson Harley A. Cox William J. Kennedy David N. Powers Greig MacDonald Cranna Paul D. Kessler Leslie Pratt Barbara Lea Cummings Maureen Frances Kiely Deborah Frances Prentiss Kevin Joel Daigle Ann M. Kirby Gregory Scott Prentiss Tina Maxine Dale Denise E. Kneeland Diane B. Primiano Rosemary Dargin Elaine Marie Knight Ann L. Progen James Challinor Darling Barry E. Laferriere John G. Quin David C. Deacon Barbara Anne Lambert Meredith Elliott Rae Jeanne Marie D 'Italia Debra Aimee Lapierre Leigh Meryl Raffa Mairin Elizabeth Doherty Kathleen E. Larkin Judith M. Ratta Kristine Marie Doyle Steven A. Larkin Kathleen Anne Regan Thaddeus J. Dudziak Cynthia E. Locke Candice Anne Reidy Patricia Marilyn Dunlap Michael A. Lord Christine Ann Reynholds Glenn D. Ehwa Richard James Lowe Linda Sue Rogers Robin Dale Ellington Penny C. MacLeod Deborah A. Royle Carol Barbara Enman Judith Anne MacPhee Paul Rundlett

50 Janice Edna Sawyer Cynthia Dean Stowell Richard A. Waite Dorothy Williams Schoch David A. Strand ' Judith C. Walsh Thomas Edward Schwarm Edward T. Straub Linda M. Ward David W. Scribner, Jr. Joan A. Stuart Edward R. Warren Susan Ellen Seller Bradford W. Sturtevant Susan M. Warren Richard Jonathan Shamel Deborah D. Sullivan Roy A. Wasdyke Patricia B. Shepard Eugene K. Tangney Linda F. Watkins Patricia Elizabeth Shepard Janet Telford Lynn E. Wells Karen Melanie Shook Roberta A. Telford Judith M. Westcott Kenneth Archer Silva Susan E. Thompson Christine Anne Wetherbee Beatrice Ann Simonds Roderick M. Thurston Francis J. Widmayer Susan Mildred Sims Mary Lynn Tierney Barbara J. Williams Deborah Sinnett Dennis M. ToUey Justine Carol-Ann Wilson Susan L. Skinner Linda Marie Trafton Karen L. Watson E. Joel Sletten Joyce A. Tremblay Wendy Ann Wilton Susan M. St. Amour Elaine I. Tuomanen Cynthia Jane Woodward Mark A. Starr Susan Ellen Turner Gordon Thomas Woolard Christine M. Steele Ronald R. Urbach Carol Lynn Wright Gary Thomas Patrick Steinbach Karen E. Vanderwart Elizabeth Rachel Wylie David A. Steinhauer Louis H. Vigliotti, Jr. Barbara M. Young Paul A. Stenzel Kathleen Anne Vorce Janet Elaine Young Wayne Kurt Stevens Donald A. Waite Janice Diane Ziman Karen Marie St. Martin Gail Susan Zimmer CLASS OFFICERS

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Lynn Tierney Valerie Bedford Diane Primiano Karen Vanderwart

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS

Grade XII

Robert AUred Mary Hodgkins Jane Mulvaney Karen St. Martin Lauren Bedau Lauri Kangas Janet O'Dowd Dorothy Schoch Carol Biebers David Kehoe Donald Oliver Thomas Schwarm Jean Brown Denise Kneeland Christine Olthoff Karen Shook Pamela Covey Paula Kelsey Charles O'Neal Cynthia Stowell Barbara Cummings Ann Kirby Carolyn Osborn David Strand Tina Dale Barbara Lambert Leslie Pratt Linda Trafton Rosemary Dargin Debra Lapierre Diane Primiano Elaine Tuomanen Kristine Doyle Cynthia Locke Judith Ratta Susan Turner Shan Evans Penny MacLeod Kathleen Regan Kathleen Vorce Elenor French Nancy Magoon Christine Reynholds Judith Walsh Doreen Gross Gael Mc Tammany Susan St. Amour Judith Westcott Gordon Woolard

Grade XI

Paul Andrade Deirdre Gavin Lynn Klappich Elaine Newsham Christine Brundage Paula Grosse Barbara Lee Bernard Polselli Jill Bubier Beverly Gunter Suzanne Levan Mark Raffa Mary Bunting Gary Imhoff Sarah Maleady Joyce Sletten Diane Fordon Kathleen Hughes Kathleen McGoldrick Denise Taylor

51 SCHOOL FINANCES - 1969

Acton Public Schools

Received to the Credit of Schools

State Aid for Public Schools, Chapter 70 385,455. 93 State Aid for Transportation, Chapter 71 43, 175. 90 Special Education, Chapters 69 and 71 32,486.00 Federal Aid 34, 900.00

Appropriated, March 1969 ;i,403, 600.00 Federal Funds, balances 12/31/68 and anticipated 1969 35, 362.00 Gross Operating Budget, 1969 $1,438, 962.00

Total Expended for Maintenance and Operation in 1969 $1,422, 049.77

Cost per pupil (2447 as of 10/1/69) 581. 14

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1970

January 1 - December 31, 1970

Acton Public Schools ADMINISTRATION School Committee 2, 080. 00 Salaries 38, 178.00 Conference Attendance 285.00 Out-of-state Travel 115.00 Expendable Supplies 900. 00 Printing and Advertising 900. 00 Magazines, Books, Dues 200. 00 School Census 150. 00

TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 42,808.00 INSTRUCTION Salaries ;i, 157, 256.00 Additional Staff 19, 150. 00 Substitutes 15, 000. 00 Teachers Reimbursed for Courses 5, 000.00 Teachers Aides 18, 360.00 Tuition -Programs Other Schools 1, 350. 00 Library Aides 7, 200.00 Conferences 1, 160. 00 Out-of-state Travel 200.00 Special Class Aides 3, 800.00 Diagnostic Services 3,750.00 Textbooks 29, 960. 00 Supplies 65, 134.00 Professional Projects 9, 200. 00

TOTAL INSTRUCTION $1, 336, 520. 00 PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Salaries 61,431. 00 Supplies 10, 000.00 Fuel 14, 182.00 Water 1, 660. 00 Gas 2, 265.00 Electricity 23, 294.00 Telephones 3, 581.00 Maintenance - Equipment 7, 500. 00 - Replacement 14, 952.00

- Buildings &; Grounds 9, 640.00

TOTAL PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE $ 148,505.00

52 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Libraries 17, 214.00 Salaries - Health and School Lunch 18, 841.00 Eye and Ear Tests 400. 00 Health Supplies 366. 00 Additional Staff

TOTAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES $ 36,821.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY Music - Instruments and Equipment 4, 112.00 Health 749.00 Office and Classroom Equipment 15, 925.00 Furniture Needs 4, 500. 00 Intercom - Towne School 3, 800. 00 Libraries 2, 001.00

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 31,087.00 TRANSPORTATION Pupil Transportation 87, 936.00 Field Trips 6, 000.00

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 93, 936.00

CONTINGENCY FUND 60, 000. 00 SUMMARY

ADMINISTRATION $ 42,808.00 INSTRUCTION 1, 336, 520. 00 PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 148, 505.00 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES 36, 821.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 31, 087. 00 TRANSPORTATION 93, 936.00 CONTINGENCY FUND 60, 000.00 $1,749, 677.00

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Received to the Credit of the District

State Aid for Transportation, Chapter 71 104, 319.00 Federal and State Aid 66, 044.00

Appropriated, March, 1968 $1,405,457.00 Transfers and Anticipated Income: Balance 1968 Operating Budget 29, 625.00 1967-68 Transportation Reimbursement 46, 103.00 Balance, 12/31/68 Federal Funds 11, 834.00 1969 Anticipated Federal Funds 25, 500.00 $ 113,062.00

Gross Operating Budget, 196 9 $1, 518, 519.00

Total Expended for Maintenance and Operation in 1969 $1,509, 992. 66 Cost per Pupil (1927 as of 10/1/1969) 783. 60

53 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1970

January 1 - December 31, 1970

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ADMINISTRATION School Committee 2, 500. 00 Salaries 40, 678.00 Conference Attendance 385.00 Out-of-state Travel 115.00 Expendable Supplies 1, 300. 00 Printing and Advertising 900.00 Magazines, Books, Dues 225.00 School Census 150. 00 Related Insurance 963. 00 Bond Treasurer 175.00 Interest on Loans 2, 000.00

TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 49,391.00 INSTRUCTION Present Staff Salaries 219, 845.00 Additional Staff 36, 616.00 Sabbatical Leave Substitutes 4, 864.00 Substitute Teachers 14, 000.00 Conference and Travel 2, 210.00 Out-of-state Travel 200. 00 Related Insurance 32, 246. 00 Data Processing 11, 945.00 Professional Projects 10, 000.00 Teachers Reimbursed for Courses 7, 500. 00 Military Leave Retirement 460. 00 Learning Disabilities Program 4, 150.00 High School Evaluation 3, 000.00

Total Salaries and Related Expenses $1, 347, 036.00 TEXTBOOKS Art 191.00 Business 1, 375.00 English 6, 010.00 Guidance 300.00 Home Economics 1, 280. 00 Industrial Arts 100. 00 Languages 6, 282. 00 Mathematics 3, 796.00 Mechanical Drawing 200. 00 Remedial Reading 182.00 Music 450. 00 Science 3, 110. 00 Social Studies 4, 395. 00 Reading Program - Dyslexia 137.00 Supplementary Reading 1, 500.00 Rebinding 1, 300.00 Speech Therapy 50.00

Total Textbooks $ 30,658.00

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES (Specific) Art 5, 663.00 Audio-Visual Aids 5, 200. 00 Business 800. 00 English 800. 00 Guidance 975.00 Home Economics 3, 700.00 Industrial Arts 6, 172.00 Languages 1, 798.00 Mathematics 1, 300.00 Mechanical Drawing 600. 00 Music 2, 975.00 Postage - Office Supplies 3, 870.00 Physical Education 2, 764. 00 Remedial Reading 325.00

54 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES (Specific) - continued Science 9, 950. 00 Social Studies 2,424.00 Reading Program - Dyslexia 138. 00 Speech Therapy 65.00 Dramatics 300. 00

Total Supplies (Specific) $ 49,819.00

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES (General) 15, 019.00

TOTAL EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION $1,442, 532.00 OPERATION OF PLANTS Present Staff Salaries 67, 271. 00 Supplies 13, 700.00 Fuel 11, 100. 00 Water 1, 300.00 Gas 1, 500.00 Electricity 20, 000.00 Telephones 6, 000.00 Related Insurance 3, 521. 00 Rental - Chairs, Graduation 300.00

TOTAL OPERATION OF PLANTS $ 124,692.00 MAINTENANCE OF PLANTS Instructional Equipment 5, 789.00 General Maintenance Equipment 6, 800.00 Replacements 8, 585.00 Upkeep of Buildings 5, 500. 00

TOTAL MAINTENANCE OF PLANTS $ 26,674.00 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Libraries 12, 369.00 Salaries - Health and School Lunch 14, 567. 00 Eye and Ear Tests 200. 00 Health Supplies 335. 00 Middlesex County Retirement Assessment 10, 582. 00 Insurance 9, 243.00 Related Insurance 583.00

TOTAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES $ 47,879.00 OUTLAY Music - Instruments and Equipment 3,431.00 Classrooms 14, 229.00 Office 845.00

TOTAL OUTLAY $ 18,505.00 TRANSPORTATION Pupil Transportation 121, 923.00 Field Trips 4, 800.00

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION $ 126,723.00 SPECIAL CHARGES 70% Blanchard Auditorium 1969 Operating Expense $ 8,925.00

CONTINGENCY FUND $ 80,000.00 RECAPITULATION

Administration $ 49,391.00 Instruction 1,442, 532.00 Operation of Plants 124, 692.00 Maintenance of Plants 26, 674. 00 Non-Instructional Services 47, 879. 00 Outlay 18, 505. 00 Transportation 126,723. 00 Special Charges 8, 925.00 Contingency Fund 80, 000.00

TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION $1, 925, 321.00

55 NON-CLASSIFIED, School Athletic Fund 35, 000.00 DEBT SERVICE 115, 344.00

GRAND TOTAL $2, 075, 665.00

TOTAL BUDGET (GROSS) $2, 231, 706.00

Gross Operating Budget $1, 925, 321.00

Less: (1) Balance 1969 Operating Budget 8, 526.00) (2) 1968-1969 Transportation Reimbursement 104, 319.00) (3) 12/31/69 P. L. 874 Balance 11,741.00) (4) 12/31/69 Title V Balance 396.00) (5) 1969 Insurance Rebates 1, 224.00) (6) 1969 SPED Reimbursement 3, 556.00)

Net Operating Budget $1,795, 559. 00

Debt Service

Interest 61, 385.00 Maturing Debt 210, 000. 00 Less: Anticipated State Aid (136, 041.00)

Planning Reimbursement ( 20, 000.00)

Net Debt Service 53, 959.00

Non-Classified

School Athletic Fund 35, 000.00

TOTAL BUDGET (NET) $1, 945, 903.00

( ) = 285, 803.00 Net Budget = 1, 945, 903. 00 2, 231, 706. 00

APPORTIONMENT OF THE CHARGES TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE TOWNS OF ACTON AND BOXBOROUGH Year 1970

Acton - ^Operating Expenses, 90% of $1,781, 355.00** $1, 603, 219. 00 Cost of Transportation 107, 303. 00 Less Reimbursement (68-69) 94, 111. 00 13, 192.00 Debt Service, 95% of $1 15, 344. 109, 577.00 Non-Classified, 90% of $35,000. 31, 500.00 $1,757,488.00

Boxborough - ^Operating Expense, 10% of $1,781, 355.00=: $ 178, 136.00 Cost of Transportation 11, 220.00 Less Reimbursement (68-69) 10, 208.00 1, 012.00 Debt Service, 5% of $115,344. 5,767.00 Non-Classified, 10% of $35,000. 3, 500.00 $ 188,415.00 $1, 945, 903.00 i^Acton Student Enrollment 10/1/69 1735 (90%) Boxborough Student Enrollment 10/1/69 T92 (10%) 1927

^*Gross Operating Budget $1, 925, 321. 00 Less: 1969 M &i O Balance 8,526.00) 1969 P. L. 874 Balance 11, 741.00) 1969 Title V Balance 396.00) 1969 Insurance Rebates 1, 224.00) 1969 Special Education Reimbursement 3, 556.00) Combined cost of current transportation charges,

exclusive of field trips and late bus ( 118,523.00 ) $1,781, 355.00

56 ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Treasurer's Report

December 31, 1969

Balance, December 31, 1968 $ 155,288.82 Receipts, 1969: Town of Acton ;i, 396, 049.00 Town of Boxborough 148, 718.00 State Aid for Construction 136, 133. 22 Public Law 874 52, 900. 00 Public Law 864, Title V 896.00 Public Law 89-10, Title I 2, 988.00 Public Law 89-10, Title VI-A 5, 333.00 Special Education 3, 556.00 Smith-Hughes Vocational Act 371.00 Transportation Reimbursement 104, 319. 00 School Lunch 101, 711. 62 School Athletics 6, 101.02 Federal Taxes 185, 600. 30 State Taxes 31, 807. 19 Teachers' Retirement 50, 780.04 County Retirement 6, 134.01 Teachers' Insurance 1, 067. 90 Blue Cross - Blue Shield 12, 919.79 Group Life Insurance 761.60 Acton Teachers Association 1, 011.00 Tax Annuities 4, 950. 00 Earned Interest 2, 138. 60 Insurance 1, 224. 93 Miscellaneous 1, 219. 90

Total Receipts $2, 258, 691. 12 Total $2,413, 979. 94

Disbursements, 1969 Maintenance and Operation: General Control $ 41, 406. 63 Instruction 1, 148, 007. 19 Operation of Plants 98, 187.50 Maintenance of Plants 23, 800. 29 Non-Instructional Services 39, 754.80 Outlay 10, 531. 76 Transportation 112, 622. 24 Blanchard Auditorium 11, 983.00 Contingency 23, 699.25 Construction 1, 268.65 Title I 2, 395.63 Payment on Principal 210, 000. 00 Interest on Debt 67, 880. 00 Smith-Hughes Vocational Ed. 349.50 School Lunch 101, 623.79 School Athletics 23, 529. 61 Federal Taxes 185, 600. 30 State Taxes 31, 724. 29 Teachers' Retirement 50, 780.04

Coimty Retirement 6, 1 34 . 1 Teachers' Insurance 1, 067. 90 Blue Cross - Blue Shield 12, 892.41 Group Life Insurance 758.80 Acton Teachers Association 1, 011.00 Tax Annuities 4, 900.00

Total Disbursements $2, 211, 908.59

Balance, December 31, 1969 202, 071. 35 Total $2,413, 979. 94

Priscilla Felt Treasurer

57 VOCATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOOL

We feel the establishment of our committee by a vote of the March, 1969 Town Meeting reflects the feeling of the townspeople that steps should be taken to provide practical and up-to-date vocational-technical training for those Acton students who desire and will benefit from this type of education.

Since our Town has neither the population nor the financial resources to support a vocational-technical school of its own, the obvious solution is to join with other towns which are also interested in providing this type of education for some of their students.

Last June the Acton Committee affiliated with the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Planning Board which currently includes representatives from the Towns of Arlington, Belmont, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Sudbury, Stow, Wayland and Weston. (Lincoln is expected to join the group officially after its March, 1970 Town Meeting.)

The Minuteman Board is now in the process of drawing up a regionalization agreement under which the participating towns will construct a regional vocational-technical school. This agreement will include the approximate location of the school; approximate construction cost; curriculum; and apportionment of capital costs, operating costs and enrollment among the participating towns.

Once this agreement if ratified by town meeting votes of a sufficient number of towns, a regional school district comes into being which proceeds with the hiring of an architect and the planning for the school. At present, it appears that the earliest an agreement will be forthcoming from the Minuteman Planning Commit- tee for submission to town meetings will be March, 1971.

Late last year, the Acton Committee learned that it might be possible for the Towns of Acton and Box- borough to buy into the newly opened Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford. The school was built by a regional vocational school district composed of the Towns of Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, and Westford for a cost of approximately $4.4 million.

The school opened in September, 1969 and has a capacity of 500 students with core facilities for an enrollment of 900. Courses are currently available for boys and girls in drafting, electronics, commercial art and industrial design and graphic arts. There are also courses for boys in auto mechanics, electricity, machine shop, metal fabrication, mill and house carpentry. Two additional programs for girls will be initiated in September, 1970.

Students spend fifty percent of their time doing shop work, one quarter of their time in classes directly related to the shop work and the remaining time taking the traditional academic subjects -- English, mathe- matics, social studies, science. Because their school day is longer and includes no study halls, these students receive enough academic work to qualify for a standard high school diploma upon graduation -- even though only one-quarter of their time is spent on academic subjects.

Admission to the school is based on interviews and tests to find out who can best profit from this type of training. Emphasis is placed on mechanical aptitudes. Ninth grade students have an opportunity to explore several vocational-technical course areas to help them decide which one suits them best.

In order for Acton and Boxborough to buy into Nashoba Valley Tech, the two Towns would essentially have to underwrite the cost of a classroom addition to the school which would enable the school to absorb the Acton and Boxborough students without reducing the student enrollment quotas of Chelmsford, Groton, Little- ton, and Westford. Of course, the operating costs of the school would still be apportioned to the member towns strictly on the basis of enrollment from each town. Expansion of the school would also mean expansion of the vocational-technical program to include possibly six more courses.

Our Committee is requesting a sum of money on the Warrant for the March, 1970 Town Meeting to pay for architectural estimates and clerical expense in connection with finding out just how much the classroom addition will cost, how many students can be accommodated and what courses can be added to the curriculum.

We expect this study will be complete and the proposal ready to place before the 1971 Town Meeting. In order to go into effect, the entire package must also be approved by Town Meetings in Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, Westford, and Boxborough (if the Boxborough Vocational Regional School District Planning Com- mittee continues working with the Acton Committee on this.)

At this time we feel it is advisable to continue actively exploring the two possible courses of action: joining the Minuteman Vocational Scliool District and joining the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Dis- trict. Our final decision on which course of action to recommend to the Town will be based on considerations of expense, relevance of the curriculum to the needs of the Acton students, timing, location of the school, and the number of Acton students the school could accommodate. It is entirely possible that both the Minute- man and Nashoba Valley Tech proposals may be placed before the March, 1971 Town Meeting so that the towns- people may decide which one suits them best. Beverly W. Lydiard Harry B. Morse James Sutherland

58 LIBRARIES

The year 1969 has been a busy and exciting year for the Acton Memorial Library. The busyness is obvious in the increased circulation which the statistics reflect and in the many and varied activities; the excitement comes from the innovations and growth of library services and the numerous groups of the town that have taken active interest in the library itself. In an annual report it is essential to take note of what has been done and how and by whom. Thanks must be given to associative groups for their wonderful assist- ance, and a look must be taken into the future.

What has been accomplished in 1969? A look at the basic statistics tells a part of the story.

Annual Library Statistics

Circulation: Fiction 54, 013 Income: Fines $4, 563. 62 Non -fiction 43, 018 Miscellaneous 337. 15

Juvenile 53, 043 Copy Service** 34 9. 51 Records* 392 Total 150,466 Total $5, 250. 28

^Provided by Eastern Regional Library System **Since April 1969

Books: Adult fiction added to collection 485

Adult non-fiction added to collection 1, 411 Gifts added to collection 288

Total books added to adult collection 2, 184 Total books discarded from adult collection 840

Juvenile fiction added to collection 348 Juvenile non-fiction added to collection 627 Total books added to Juvenile collection 975 Total books discarded from Juvenile collection 211

Books in Library January 1, 1969 30, 004

Books added to collection during 1969 3, 159

Books withdrawn from collection during 1969 ' 1, 051

Books in Library as of January 1, 1970 32, 112

Statistics, of course, are only a part of the story. The librarian reports that the revision of the card catalog is complete. This has been a tremendous task and efforts are now turned to an up-to-the -moment inventory of all books. We are indeed fortunate to have such a fine staff -- one that seems to grow daily! As a matter of fact the staff nearly doubled numerically in 1969 to meet the increased needs of our library and its patrons. In addition to a new cataloger and a reference librarian we added two new pages, and four part-time clerical people. These additions give a much greater flexibility in scheduling library hours, help to cover any emergencies that arise, and allow the staff time to attend conferences and take library science courses. A full list of the library staff follows and we call attention especially to our very capable custodian, Mr. Trafton.

Staff Library Assistants Pages Library Director Mrs. Wanda Null Mrs. Frances Collins Beverley Gunter Assistant Library Director Mrs. Marion Armstrong Mrs. Ruth Chandler Michael Day Children's Librarian Mrs. Dorothea Miller Mrs. Eleanor Alsing John Dalye Reference Librarian Mrs. Marsha Valence Mrs. Jeanne Crawford Joanne Parke Cataloger Mrs. Jane Bowie Mrs. Ann Braman Custodian Miss Nancy Magoon Mr. Robert Trafton

Attention should be called to our continuing services. A very successful feature has been the paperback swap shelf. All are welcome to borrow and swap from this area. Our college catalog file continues to grow and should prove helpful to those seeking college information. The Adult Reading Room has more than proved itself as a comfortable, quiet haven to many. The large-type book collections of classics also continues to

59 expand and the list of magazines and periodicals to which the library subscribes has passed the one hiindred and fifty mark. Daily newspapers include the New York Times , The Wall Street Journal. The Christian

Science Monitor, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald . Weeklies include the Beacon and the Acton Enterprise and the Bay State Banner (a welcome gift of the Nashoba Association for Equal Rights). The number of rental books on the McNaughton Plan has been reduced from forty to twenty per month effective in January. Our staff cataloger allows us to catalog our own new books as quickly as the rentals are pro- vided.

As a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Regional System, the library receives and gives Inter- library loan and reference service. This year Regional Bookmobile service started bringing selections of books and records to the library.

The library is now the recipient regularly, of the clipping services of Mr. John Putnam's Environ- mental Information Center which has already seen much use. The importance of this service in today's world speaks for itself. As a result of funds provided by the Lothrop Fund, the library now has a dry copier and can provide copying service for a minimal fee.

Our very competent librarian, Mrs. Wanda Null, also reports that efforts are really being made to coordinate school and library facilities. Two open houses and teas, one in the spring and the other in the fall, were held for elementary teachers with some success. Mrs. Null has also attended the School Board meetings and curriculum study meetings. She and the staff are preparing a manual for new pages as well, and last summer, in conjunction with the Acton Jaycees, a special summer reading program and Brotherhood Essay contest was held.

During National Library Week in April special efforts included the story hour, a Green Circle demon- stration by Mrs. Jane Alexander of N. A. E. R., and a special open house on April 20 which included the film "Washington Crossing The Delaware". Mr. Christopher Kellogg presented a most interesting talk on the active physical construction of a book by the publishing company, and prior to the annual town meeting the League of Women Voters used the library for their fine display on Flood Plain Zoning. A pleasant innovation has been the taking of a selection of books monthly to the Acton Suburban Manor Nursing Home.

These activities hopefully have the effect of making our library serve some of its many functions, and while we thank our faithful staff, we realize that there are so many who also serve. Some of these must be listed. The Board, in April, accepted with regret the resignation of Mr. Earle Tuttle, whose publishing activities leave little time for other involvements. We thank Earle for his years of good service. The per- manent trustees have filled his vacancy with Mr. Brewster Conant. In March Mrs. Mary Jane O'Neill chose not to run for re-election. Mrs. Meliva Brown was elected to fill this vacancy. We welcome both new mem- bers to the Board of Trustees.

What would we do without the Friends of the Acton Libraries? In their two years of volunteer work at the library, they have amassed the impressive total of over 3.000 hours of volunteer work. We literally could not maintain our present hours without them. The library, by the way, is open 9 a.m. to 9 p. m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on all recognized local, state, and federal holidays. We thank the Friends also for their most attractive continuing art displays of work by local artists. These add immensely to the attractiveness of our building. During the Children's Book Week in November, the Friends also helped to present the Commonwealth Chamber Players and their well-received musical program.

We thank the Art Department of the Acton Schools for their poster and art displays and especially Mr. William Cummings whose students uniquely presented a model cities project which incorporated original films in to display.

In conjunction with his art display, Mr. Alfred Olschewski gave to a large, young audience a delightful presentation on how he creates his books from start to finish. The presentation ended with the launching in the library of approximately sixty paper airplanes ! Spectacular, to say the least!

We thank the artists of the Community Center for the beautiful Christmas windows; we thank the Garden Club for their continuing efforts toward beautifying the library, not only at Christmas but throughout the yearj we thank the Acton Conservation Trust Fund for the books their gift provided; we thank Mr. Herbert Payson for the gift of the beautiful paintings done by his mother; we thank the Girl Scouts for their clean-up of library grounds project; we thank the Campfire Girls for their holiday mitten tree and for the blue spruce they planted on the front lawn; we thank the Mervin Free Clinic for Animals for the books on conservation their gift pro- vided.

Such an impressive thank-you list must necessarily include any who rnay not be mentioned specifically as well as the general public for its excellent cooperation.

Our hopes for the future include even more extensive use of all our fine facilities and we pledge con- tinued efforts toward expanding and increasing the quantity and quality of our library services. We remind all Actonians that the library is yours. We welcome your suggestions at all times and invite you to attend any of our meetings which are always open to the public.

60 The Trustees meet at the library the first Thursday of each month at 8 p. m.

Help us to keep our library an active, involved segrhent of town life and help our staff to continue their fine service.

Mileva Brown James L. Parker Brewster Conant ' Doris E. Peterson Hayward S. Houghton Raymond A. Shamel Florence L. Merriam Marvin L. Tolf Margaret Richter, Chairman Board of Trustees

REPORT OF THE CITIZENS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF WEST ACTON

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mrs. Betty Boothby, Chairman, Mrs. Joan Gardner, Secretary, Mrs. Barbara Nylander.

LIBRARY HOURS: Monday: 7-9 P.M., Tuesday: 3-6 P. M., Wednesday and Thursday: 3-5 P.M.

ACCESSION: Number of volumes in the Library January 1, 1969 6, 873 Increase by purchase 77 Increase by gift 353 Withdrawn 542 Number of volumes in the Library January 1, 1970 6, 761

CIRCULATION IN 1969: Fiction -1,014 Non-fiction - 1, 353 Juvenile - 3, 701 Total 6,068

FINES COLLECTED IN 1969: $135.14.

The fiscal year 196 9 brought many improvements to the Library. Hours of service were increased by opening an additional afternoon. Information booklets were printed and distributed to the Welcome Wagon to inform newcomers of facilities. The interior of the Library was painted and carpeting added. A generous donor presented a modern vacuum cleaner to the Library.

In March it was decided to participate in the program of the Eastern Massachusetts Regional Book- mobile Public Library System, which provided many excellent new books. In the fall phonograph records were offered. Both books and records have circulated well. This service has enabled us to spend more of the budget money on reference materials.

The Bookmobile also provides quality paperbacks, at no charge, for permanent shelving. Colorful posters and bookmarks are given periodically. Patrons have been most enthusiastic about this new service and the circulation figures are steadily rising. ,

In May, with the assistance of the Friends of the Acton Libraries, a general Fair was held which netted funds to obtain storm windows and door and many extras not included in the budget.

We were most grateful for the generous gift of nine new books on American History presented by the Acton Minutemen in memory of Mr. Percival Wood, a former trustee and secretary. The Friends of the Acton Libraries group has been most helpful throughout the year and a handsome Christmas wreath was provided by the Acton Garden Club.

The Board of Trustees and I wish to express our thanks to the staff of the Acton Memorial Library, volunteer workers Miss Lynn Miller and Mrs. J. Philip Perry, for their assistance and cooperation, and to the numberous townspeople who have contributed books, periodicals, services, and memorabilia to the Library.

Thelma C. Hermes Librarian

61 RECREATION

Like all other Town Boards, the Recreation Commission has felt the effects of a rapidly expanding population in all phases of our program over the past year. Attendance at Acton's five playgrounds increased 20%; Goward Field led statistically in overall attendance, despite the fact it is the smallest playground. Tennis participation showed an increase of 32%, and the twilight softball and basketball programs for adults continued to be a great attraction. Additional activities in the Summer Program were a film of the 1968 Olympic Games, three Family Nights, a bowling program, and intra- Town competition of the baseball and tennis teams from all the playgrounds. Several pieces of equipment were purchased and installed to make play areas more varied.

Real progress has been made at the Elm Street Playground, and your Commission hopes that Acton voters will visualize this as a prototype for other playgrounds in other areas of the Town in the future. To date, tennis courts, ball field, two basketball courts with moveable eight-to-ten foot baskets, a skating area, play apparatus, and a Tot -lot have been completed. Plans are underway to light these areas so that they can be used to their full potential. The addition of another ball field, a duck pond and nature study area, and a wading pool should make this playground one of the best recreational facilities in the area. We extend our gratitude to the Acton School Committee, and to the Town Engineer and the Highway Department, since it is their cooperation that has made this Elm Street facility a reality.

Our two biggest problems continue to be lack of a swimming facility and a shortage of field space and playground in South Acton. Hopefully, in the near future, we can purchase land to resolve these problems, and assure that Actonians of the future will have adequate recreational facilities. For the present, however, scheduling priorities will continue to favor Town-sponsored teams first and independent teams thereafter.

Considerable thought must be given to the hiring of a full-time Recreation Director; there are many programs that could be run successfully in the fall, winter, and spring seasons, but we all have the problem of too many things to be done, and not enough time to do them. Various organizations in Acton have spon- sored programs that proved to be very popular, but volunteer work cannot be expected to do our job on a sustained basis. The Recreation Commission is very grateful for the help these groups have given, and we realize that we must take over this responsibility in the near future. We also hope to include a wider range of age groups in our programs, and have included in our budget for 1970 a request for funds to implement some adult activities utilizing school facilities.

The impact of high-density population in new apartment complexes has yet to be assessed, but this, added to the rapid growth of single -family residences, means that our already over-burdened facilities can- not possibly keep up with even current needs. The expansion of present programs, the addition of mainten- ance personnel to assure that our increasing investnaent in equipment and playing fields is well cared for, and a planned growth in facilities are going to be the major concerns of this Commission for many years. We welcome the help and advice of any interested citizens and organizations, as well as members of other Town Boards. We would like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance of the Conservation Commission and the Town Building-Land Acquisition Committee, and a special thanks to the many citizens who volunteered to work on our sub-committees for long-range planning. It is this kind of community-wide action that will assure the growth of the Recreation program into one of the most successful functions of government in the Town of Acton.

David Michael, Chairman Gale Jarvis James Walline Janet Murphy Recreation Commission

TOWN BUILDING AND LAND ACQUISITION

During the past year the Town Building and Land Acquisition Committee has reviewed for possible acquisition by the Town several parcels of land.

A number of meetings were held in attempts to find land suitable for recreational purposes as the Recreation Commission saw those purposes. Other parcels are currently under study as requested by the Town Manager.

David Abbt Christopher Brown Richmond Miller Joseph Stevens Roger Huebsch, Chairman

62 1975 CELEBRATION

Initial meeting of the Advisory Committee on the 197 5 Celebration took place at the Town Hall on December 8, 1969. The Committee, appointed by the Selectmen and presently composed of twenty-five Acton residents, elected Brewster Conant as Chairman and Mrs. Warren F. Birch as Clerk.

Purposes of the Committee are:

1. to study and determine the extent of Acton's 1975 Celebration 2. to coordinate Acton's efforts with surrounding communities 3. to plan celebration activities with recognition of the need for public safety.

Future meetings are open to the public, and are scheduled to be held at 8:00 p. m. in the Town Hall on the last Monday of the month.

Brewster Conant Chairman

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

At the Annual Town Meeting of 1969 the Town of Acton voted to establish an historical commission. Since we are a new commission we would like to outline our procedures and duties in order that our mission be clearly understood.

In general, an historical commission is charged with the responsibility for the preservation, promo- tion, and development of the historic assets of a city or town.

A principal duty of the commission is the compilation and maintenance of an inventory of these historic assets. This inventory has many uses such as providing local boards and planning agencies with knowledge of historic sites of value to the town in order that preservation of them may be considered in present or future planning.

An inventory can also provide the basis for a preservation program or suggest areas for further study by an historic district study commission. It can provide the documentation by which publications and publicity may be prepared for educational purposes, tourist promotion, town celebrations, and town histories. It can also provide the basis for historical marking programs and the documentation from which sites may be recom- mended to the Massachusetts Historical Commission to be certified as Massachusetts Historic Landmarks.

Another important function of an historical commission is the coordination of the activities of local groups, public or private, which have a concern with, or involvement in, history or historic preservation. These may include conservation, planning, and historical organizations.

An historical commission may also, subject to appropriations, prepare and print booklets, charts, maps, and plans of an educational or informative nature concerning history of the town or historic preserva- tion.

Briefly, this is what the Historical Commission is supposed to do, and much of our first few months of organization has been concerned with learning our duties and obtaining related publications about these duties through the cooperation of Dr. Richard S. Hale, Jr., acting chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission who has been most helpful in many areas.

However, we have considered specific matters during this time at regular and special meetings. During August we met with Mr. Hershel Hadley, president of Ironwork Farm, Inc., to discuss the efforts of the corporation to raise $50,000 for the purchase and renovation of the Faulkner House.

At our September meeting we considered a report prepared by Robert Nylander and Sam Sutcliffe on the proposed rezoning of Route 2A. This report was approved by the entire Commission and submitted to the Planning Board for their information.

In October we were pleased to have as our guest Mr. George E. Senkler, former chairman of the Car- lisle Flistorical District Study Commission, who told us of his Commission's experiences in setting up an historic district in Carlisle.

63 At our November meeting Mrs. James F. Hodges, chairman of the Historical Houses Identification Committee of the Acton Historical Society, presented a large number of color photographs and related infor- mation from an inventory of historical houses prepared by the Acton Historical Society for the Massachusetts Historical Commission.

During December an inspection by menabers of the Commission of that portion of the Isaac Davis Trail purchased by the Town last spring from the D &i B Construction Company revealed serious damage to a section of the Trail. In view of the historical significance and importance, and, indeed, the large amount of money paid by the Town to preserve this Trail, the Commission voted to request a meeting with the Selectmen to dis- cuss what course of action the Town might take in this matter.

Our main objective for 1970 will be the continuation and, if possible, the completion of our work on the inventory of the historical assets of Acton. The Acton Historical Commission meets at 8 p. m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Acton Center Fire Station. All meetings are open, and interested residents are cordially invited to attend.

Jerry T. Ballantine, Chairman Marian E. H. Houghton, Clerk Robert Nylander Stanley L. Smith, Jr. Samuel Sutcliffe

ARCHIVES

The Archives Committee during the past year have received a great many requests for information concerning Captain Isaac Davis, his birthplace, where is his grave, the Davis Trail, also what happened to his rifle which is shown in the picture of the Minutemen, leaving the Davis homestead April 19, 1775.

A request was made to this committee in regards to the possibility of having a set of microfilm of some of the old town records, available at the Memorial Library for the use of interested citizens of the town. In conferring with the Library Trustees it was discovered that the Library was planning to purchase a reader for microfilm this coming year, therefore we have ordered a set to be placed there. As this set cost a considerable sum of money, it is hoped that the Library Trustees will make suitable rules governing the use of these microfilms.

The Archives Committee are making arrangements with the Graphic Microfilm of New England, Inc., to microfilm the following: Town Meetings Records, Selectmen Records, Births, Marriages, and Deaths up to January 1, 1970.

This will bring all of the town most vital records up to date and it is hoped by this committee that the town will be able in the year 1971 to authorize this committee to purchase a microfilm reader for the town.

Frederick S. Kennedy Minetta D. Lee Joyce C. Woodhead

INSPECTOR OF WIRES

I herewith submit iny report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 21, 1970.

Three Hundred Five permits were issued and fees collected were turned over to the Treasurer.

Leslie F. Parke

64 PUBLIC CEREMONIES

The Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee of the Town of Acton is proud to report that the year 196 9 was a successful year in the celebration of patriotic and other holidays. The highlights of these ceremonies are as follows:

Patriots' Day

As in 1968 the Re-enactment of the Dr. Samuel Prescott and John Robbins Ride was held in the early evening of Patriots' Day Eve, rather than the historically correct time, so that the event could be made more meaningful to the children and young people of Acton. It started at 6:30 p. m. with the arrival of Dr. Samuel Prescott at the site of the Captain Robbins' home on Concord Road, and the departure from there of Dr. Prescott and young John Robbins to alarm Captain Isaac Davis on Hayward Road, and Colonel Faulkner on High Street, and their meeting at the Liberty Tree House. The Committee is grateful to John M. Rodday and Peter D. Rodday of Elm Brook Farm in Concord for their portrayal of Dr. Samuel Prescott and young John Robbins respectively.

At the Liberty Tree House refreshments were served through the courtesy of Mrs. Leo White of the Yankee Catering Service, and these refreshments were enjoyed by all who came to view the arrival of the riders.

Two other events of note were held on Patriots' 13ay Eve. The first was the excellent Isaac Davis Camporee held by the Boy Scouts of America in Acton with 2500 Boy Scouts and their leaders camping out overnight in torrential rainfall at the Nashoba Sportsmans Club. The second was the annual Patriots' Day Ball at the Blanchard Auditorium presented by the Lions Club of Acton. This annual dance is always well attended and the intermission ceremonies were an excellent prelude to the Patriots' Day festivities.

The morning of Patriots' Day dawned very ominous with heavy rain, so for the first time in modern times it was necessary to move the Memorial Service from the Isaac Davis House to the Blanchard Auditorium of the ABRHS. Mr. Wilfred A. Fordon, President, Jewish Community Center of Acton, offered the invocation, followed by the Star Spangled Banner played by the ABRHS Band. The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. William C. Sawyer, presented the Isaac Davis Patriots' Day Flag to Mrs. Leo White for her devoted service to the Patriots' Day events at her Yankee Catering Service each year. Mr. James Parker introduced all of the visiting AFS students who were in Acton, and who walked over the Isaac Davis Trail to Concord. Mr. James Coughlin presented the Boy Scout Isaac Davis Patriots' Day Flag to Troop 66 of Acton with the words to carry on the great tradition. Mr. Benjamin J. Zerbey, Superintendent of the Minuteman National Park concluded the ceremonies with some very poignant remarks on the part that Acton played at the North Bridge on that fateful morning of April 19, 1775.

It was decided that the marchers would still retrace the Line of March of the Acton Minutemen to the North Bridge in Concord, and so the many hardy souls started out for Concord from the Blanchard Auditorium. The group was heartened by the sight of the ASA Troops from Ft. Devens who had joined our celebration even in the pouring rain.

There was a very brief pause at the Isaac Davis Monument on the Common in Acton Center while Natacha and Rob Roy MacGregor placed a wreath for the Daughters of the American Revolution. Then all of the marchers, some 3,500 strong, continued on to Concord and the Ceremonies at the Old North Bridge.

The remainder of the day was devoted to the displays and the open house events at the Town Hall, the Acton Center Woman's Club, and the Iron Work Farm at the Jones Tavern. Each one who traversed the Isaac Davis Trail was presented a scroll or a patch for the second or more trips over the Trail. In spite of the weather, it was a day to remember. Memorial Day

As the custom of the past, the Committee purchased flags and geraniums to decorate each grave of each veteran buried in one of the three Acton Cemeteries. This was accomplished through the fine efforts of the Cemetery Commissioners under the direction of Mr. T. Frederick S. Kennedy and his staff, with the assist- ance of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Acton. This Committee is also very grateful to the Highway Depart- ment for their cooperation in preparing the parade route for the annual parade.

On Sunday, May 25, a brief and inspiring ceremony was held at the Cemetery in North Acton. The Marshal of the Memorial Day Exercises, Marine Corporal Russell W. McNamara, Jr., conducted these cere- monies, with the placing of the wreath, a prayer by the Rev. Justin J. Hartman, a Flintlock Musket Salute by the Acton Minutemen, and Taps and its echo by the ABRHS Band.

On Monday, May 26, the Commonwealth's Celebration of Memorial Day, the Parade formed in Acton Center for the ceremonies and parade. Marine Corporal Russell W. McNamara, Jr., recently released from active duty in the U. S. Marine Corps and a well decorated veteran of the Vietnam conflict was the Marshal. At 8:30 a. m. the Parade under his orders moved out into Main Street to the music of the ABRFIS Band under

65 the direction of Mr. George R. Revelas. The Line of March consisted of the Marshal, and his aides, Sum- ner Zimmer, Theron Lowden, Fred Kennedy, and the Explorer Scouts, the Colors, and the Color Guard by the Edwards Quimby Post #284 American Legion, the Honorable Selectmen, the Town Manager, the Clergy, the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Band, the Firing Squad, made up of volunteers from Company C of the Massachusetts National Guard in Concord, the Sergeant-at-Arms and the wreath bearers. Veterans and Reservists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force, the VFW Post #7016, Acton, with their Auxiliary, and the Edwards Quimby Post #284 American Legion with their Auxiliary. The second division was made up of the Colors of the Acton Minutemen, the Davis Blues, and the Acton Minutemen. The third division consisted of the Colors of the Acton Firemen, the Acton-Boxborough Regional Junior High School Band, and the Acton Fire Department, the Girl Scouts, the Brownies, the Cub Scouts, and the Boy Scouts of America.

The parade paused in front of the Town Hall to pay tribute to Acton's deceased heroes and to place wreaths at the six memorials on the Acton Common. The Prayer of Invocation was given by Rev. Roger Wooton. The Firing Squad fired three volleys, followed by a hymn, and Taps and its echo. The parade then marched down Concord Road to the Woodlawn Cemetery where the ceremony was repeated to honor all of those veterans who are buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery, the Rev. Eugene P. Marvin offering the prayer.

The parade then moved by buses to South Acton for the march from the Acton Shopping Center to Quimby Square where the ceremony continued with the Rev. Father Wright offering the prayers, and the Firing Squad firing three volleys. A group of Veterans and Reservists left the parade and naarched over the bridge to cast a floral spray upon the waters of Fort Pond Brook as a token of memory to all Naval, Marine and Coast Guard Personnel from Acton who have given the supreme sacrifice. The parade then marched to the South Acton Fire Station for the usual coffee break which was enjoyed by all the marchers. After the break, the parade moved again by bus to the Mt. Hope Cemetery where the final segment of the Memorial Day Parade took place.

In Mt. Hope Cemetery in West Acton the parade paused to pay tribute to all the Veterans who are buried in that Cemetery. Rev. Carleton W. Talbot offered the prayers, a wreath was placed, the Acton Minutemen fired three volleys, and Taps and the echo were played by the ABRHS Band. The parade marched up Central Street to Edwards Square for the final part of the Acton Memorial Day Parade.

Under the direction of the Marshal, the ceremonies proceeded with prayers by Rev. Carleton W. Talbot, a hymn by the ABRHS Band, placing of the wreath in honor of Private Sidney Edwards. The Firing Squad fired three volleys. Taps by the ABRHS Band, and the. echo were played. The distinguished members of the Town were introduced and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen presented the flag which had flown over the Isaac Davis Monument to Corporal Russell W. McNainara, Jr., after which Corporal McNamara made a few remarks in regard to his tour of duty in the U. S. Marine Corps and saying how proud he was to be back in Acton as a veteran of overseas service. The National Anthem and the Benediction given by Rev. Talbot concluded this very stirring ceremony. It was a ceremony of which Acton could be proud.

Flag Day

A new event was added to the yearly program in the form of a Flag Day Ceremony with the cooperation of the Isaac Davis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This ceremony was held in the ABRHS Stadium. Miss Elaine Tuomanen, Valedictorian of the Class of 1968 at ABRHS, read the Flag Day Proclamation. Francis C. McDonald, M. D. of Concord, presented the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge George Washington Honor Medal Award to the Isaac Davis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual presentation of a certificate to all who retrace the Line of March of the Acton Minutemen each year on the morning of Patriots' day. This award was accepted by Mrs. Malcolm S. (Natacha) MacGregor and Mrs. Robert (Marie Davis) Hunt. Dr. McDonald presented the George Washington Honor Medal to Mr. Earle W. Tuttle, Editor, Assabet Valley Beacon, for his editorial, "Thou Shalt Not Pass." Both medal award winners responded to Dr. McDonald's presentation. Mr. Edward W. Berriman, Vice President of the Acton Lions Club, presented the new flag pole and flag to Mr. William L. O'Connell, Superintendent of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, and to Mr. Raymond J. Grey, Principal of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, as a gift from the Lions Club of Acton. Rev. Father Donlan offered the prayers of invocation and dedi- cation. Boy Scouts of Troop #1 in Acton acted as escorts for the Honor Medal recipients as well as the parade to the flag pole for the presentation. The program was concluded with Miss Tuomanen leading all of the assembled citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and the singing of the National Anthem.

Veterans' Day

The committee joined with the Town of Concord to celebrate this day with a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery at 8:00 a. m. on the fifteenth of November, in a ceremony delayed from the eleventh due to inclement weather.

Conclusion

The Committee cooperated with the Acton Minutemen in their presentation of the third annual Crown Resistance Day on Sunday, September 28, 1969. The parade and ceremonies on the Charter Road Field were excellent in every respect. The event was well attended, and each year the comments are better, and the groups participating in colonial garb are more colorful. The Acton Minutemen should be congratulated for

66 their presentation of this event and the honor that they bring to the Town of Acton.

The Committee also assisted the Acton League of Women Voters in their observance of United Nations Day. The members do an excellent job in the celebration of this annual event, They, too, should be con- gratulated for their participation.

The Committee is always grateful to each and every Clergyman from the Town of Acton who represent our religious community by their participation in the prayers and invocations of each and every cerenaony. Their ecumenical approach to each ceremony should give a sense of pride to every citizen of Acton.

On December 8, the Committee was proud to call to order the members of the Advisory Committee on the 1975 Celebration of Patriots' Day for their first meeting. Mr. Brewster Conant was unanimously elected as the Chairman of this group and they have already started with regular meetings to prepare for this cele- bration.

Lastly, the members of this Committee would like to conclude this report with a word of appreciation to all of the citizens of the Town of Acton who have assisted this Committee in any way during the year to make a ceremony a success. To list each person by name would consume many pages of the Town Report.

Clark C. McElvein, Chairman Carl A. Hedin, Clerk Burton A. Davis Russell D. Hayward Richmond P. Miller, Jr. Robert E. Nelson Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee

CONSERVATION

Through the continued interest and support of citizens of Acton, the Conservation Commission has been able to progress in the implementation of its master plan which was established in 1966.

Some of this support has been expressed by outright gifts of land to the Town for conservation purposes. One such gift of approximately 10 acres was donated by Mr. John L. Fletcher of Parker Street. Another parcel of 7 acres was given by Mr. Arthur A. Charbonneau of Great Road.

Twenty acres of land adjacent to the North Acton Town Forest were purchased from Mr. Joseph Britt. This area includes a large part of Will's Hole which contains one of the finest quaking bogs and associated flora anywhere in this immediate area. One the trail leading into Will's Hole, Mrs. Thornton Schoch and members of her Girl Scout Troop placed a series of numbered markers indicating botanical specimens of particular interest for which a key and guide is now being completed.

Approximately 10 acres of land and water rights associated with the dam on old High Street were pur- chased from Mr. C. H. Lord. This valuable addition now gives the Town a means to assist actively in flood control and water control along this section of the Assabet River.

Additional interest and help was provided by Eagle Scout David Tolf who with the aid of David Abbt, Engineering Assistant for the Town, spent considerable time locating and marking part of the boundaries along the Spring Hill Conservation Area in East Acton.

Plans are now being studied in cooperation with the Recreation Commission to obtain and develop sites for various year-round recreational facilities. Such cooperative land -use planning should provide multiple benefits to the citizens of the Town.

Chan Waldron, Chairman Robert Ellis Brewster Conant Franklin Charter Richard Murphy Dave Abbt and Dave Tolf placing boundary Dorothy^^'^"l'^ ^o^.^^^^^^^fStonecliffe.-^ markers on Spring Hill llnd.

67 TOWN FOREST

The fire lanes in both Town Forests were cleared of brush and fallen trees. The purchase of adjacent land by the Conservation Committee has stimulated more interest in the Town Forest.

Scouts and other groups continue to use the area for hiking, woodcraft and other activities. During the winter months the fire lanes are used by snowmobiles.

Franklin H. Charter Emery Nelson George E. Neagle Town Forest Committee

TREE WARDEN

The Department has continued with its program of tree pruning and removal of hazardous trees along the Town ways. Many older trees are declining due to excavation and street widening. Developers are now required to plant trees between new homes and the street where none are present.

Franklin H. Charter

INSECT PEST CONTROL

The Department removed sixty trees in 1969 infected with the Dutch Elm Disease. Private contractors were employed where electric and telephone wires were involved.

Forest areas were scouted for Gypsy Moth egg clusters. This defoliator is now building up in the sur- rounding towns.

Franklin H. Charter Superintendent

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION

For the year ending December 31, 1969, there were fourteen (14) accidents reported from the following departments:

Cemetery Department 1 Highway Department 2 School Department: Acton-Boxborough Regional High School 4 Acton-Boxborough Regional Junior High School 2 Acton Elementary - Julia McCarthy School 3 - Marion L. Towne School 1 - Florence A. Merriam School 1

Ten of the injured required medical attention only; four required medical attention with loss of time reported. One injury that happened at the end of the year is still pending due to unknown length of disability.

Theron A. Lowden Workmen's Compensation Agent

68 SEWERAGE STUDY

The Division of Water Pollution Control of the Massachusetts Water Resources Comnaission has estab- lished an implementation schedule for the construction of pollution abatement facilities by the various towns, cities and industries included in the State -wide pollution abatement program. As noted previously, Acton's schedule is:

1. Appropriation of Funds - June 1970 3. Start of Construction - April 1971 2. Completion of Final Plans - February 1971 4. Completion of Construction - April 1972

However, the program has been encumbered by lack of funds and administrative personnel and consequently is considerably behind schedule. When funds become available, the State will meet with Town Officials to re- schedule the implementation program. Funds for Acton are not expected to be available for at least 2 years.

There are indications that federal funds are now becoming available as more emphasis is placed on abatement of air and water pollution. In December the Congress appropriated $650 million for water pollu- tion control. This is the largest appropriation since 1966 when Congress authorized $3.5 billion to be spent over 5 years.

In July, the Town Building and Land Acquisition Committee considered the land acquired for sewerage treatment facilities at Adams and High Streets for a Public Works garage and office building. It was a con- census that dual use of this land could not be considered until treatment site plans were developed.

In October, the Town received a copy of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) report entitled "Projected Needs and Current Proposals for Water and Sewerage Facilities". The report indicated that by 1975 approximately 14,800 people contributing 1.76 million gallons per day of waste-water should be served by a sewerage system and that by 1990 the sewered population may be 30,000 persons contributing 4.15 million gallons per day. These estimates are based on MAPC population projections which are considerably more optimistic than those of Metcalf and Eddy used in 1966 for the preparation of the "Proposed Sewer System of the Town of Acton". The Committee presently is reviewing both reports to resolve projections of community development to access their effects on current plans to implement a sewerage system.

Under the Town Manager Charter, Messrs. Robert H. Gerhardt, Daniel J. Costello, Bradford S. Leach, David A. Manalan and Warren S. Orcutt were appointed to the Committee.

The Committee is also considering the possibilities of joining with the Town of Concord and the Concord Reformatory or with the Town of Maynard for the construction and operation of Inter-Communal Treatment Facilities. It may also be possible to combine Acton's proposed system with portions of Littleton's contiguous to the Common and tributory to Fort Pond Brook.

All citizens of Acton are reminded of the recommendations of the Board of Health in the 1967 Annual Report on the subject of Septic Tank Care which say: "A septic tank system will serve a home satisfactorily only if it is properly located, designed, constructed, and adequately maintained. Even a good system which does not have proper care and attention rnay become a nuisance and a burdensome expense.

"Neglect of the septic tank is the most frequent cause of damage to leaching systems. When the tank is not cleaned, solids build up until they are carried into the underground leaching pipe system, where they block the flow of the liquid into the soil. When this happens, the leaching system must be uncovered, cleaned, and relocated - a costly undertaking. The precautions of periodic inspection and cleaning of the tank prevent this needless expense and work.

"The frequency of cleaning depends on the size of the septic tank and the number of people it serves. When a garbage grinder is used, more frequent cleaning will be required. With ordinary use and care, a septic tank usually requires cleaning every two years. The homeowner can make measurements and decide for himself when his tank needs cleaning. When the total depth of scum and solids (see sketch) exceeds one- half of the liquid depth of the tank, the tank should be cleaned. The accumulated solids are ordinarily pumped out by companies that make a business of cleaning septic tanks. Your local health department knows which local companies do this work satisfactorily.

SOLIDS

Septic Tank

69 "There are no known chemicals, yeasts, bacteria, enzymes or other substances capable of eliminating or reducing the solids and scum in a septic tank so that periodic cleaning is unnecessary. Contrary to some beliefs, the addition of such products is not necessary for the proper functioning of a septic tank sewage dis- posal system."

Daniel J. Costello David A. Manalan Bradford S. Leach Warren S. Orcutt Robert H. Gerhardt, Chairman

MAYNARD-ACTON JOINT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Studies of sewage treatment facilities indicate savings in both capital expenditures and operating costs if two or more communities make use of a single facility. On a per unit basis, these costs are less for larger facilities. This was confirmed by the Water Resources Commission who control distribution of Federal and State Water Pollution Control Grants. They indicated that funds granted to individual towns could be reduced to that applicable to a combined facility if, in their opinion, significant savings could be realized.

Late in 1968, the Acton Board of Selectmen appointed Messrs. Frederick H. Bubier, Robert H. Gerhardt, and Bradford S. Leach to the Maynard-Acton Joint Sewage Treatment Study Committee. Messrs. Raymond Sheridan, John F. Tomyl, and Henry T. Hanson were appointed by the Maynard Board of Selectmen. Under the Town Manager Charter the Acton members were reappointed.

The Committee discussed a number of ways in which Acton could make use of the proposed Maynard treatment facility. Basically, Acton would provide all of the sewers and pumping stations, and a connection to the plant. Maynard would provide and operate the plant. Some arrangement would be made to share the plant operational costs. Legislation allowing one town to enter into a long-term contract for sewage treat-

ment with a second town was passed this year. ,

Prior to formation of this committee, Maynard had prepared plans for increasing the capacity and modernizing their treatment plant. We agreed that this action should proceed as originally planned. At their Annual Town Meeting, the Maynard Department of Public Works was authorized to proceed. This committee is now awaiting completion of Maynard's plans in order to determine feasibility of a joint treatment plant.

Frederick H. Bubier Robert H. Gerhardt Bradford S. Leach

GOODNOW FUND

For the year ending December 31, 1969

INVESTMENTS

Charlestown Savings Bank $ 467.33 Concord Co-operative Bank 3, 000. 00 $3, 467. 33 RECEIPTS

Charlestown Savings Bank 6. 15 Concord Co-operative Bank 150.00 156. 15 EXPENDITURES Treasurer of the Acton Congregational Church 136. 15 Town of Acton for the perpetual care of the Goodnow Lot in Woodlawn Cemetery 20.00 156. 15

The account at the Charlestown Savings Bank was closed out on April 4, 1969 and the sum of $467.33 was paid to the Acton Congregational Church. Clark C. McElvein James N. Gates ThelmaThelma L. Boatman, Tr. Trustees

70 CEMETERY

Besides the routine maintenance of the cemeteries, several projects have been completed this past year.

In the continuation of a program started several years ago, several avenues in Woodlawn Cemetery have been treated with hot top, as well as the driveway around the new building. Also, two more roads have been graveled in view of having hot top applied to them this coming year. The drainage system, catch basins, and five hundred feet of water pipes have been installed in the new section of this cemetery.

It became necessary near the end of the year to clear a new area for the single graves, as we were running out of available single grave spaces. The trees had to be cut down and the stumps removed and the area rough graded so if it became necessary some of this area could be used this coming winter. In clearing the stumps the question of what to do with the disposal of the stumps came up. The Selectmen had made a rule that no one could place stumps in the Town Dump . When the Cemetery Board met with the Town Man- ager and the Selectmen, this matter was discussed and they suggested that we pile them up and see what the cost would be to dispose of them.

In Mt. Hope Cemetery a new area was cleared of trees for the expansion of the new section in the spring; again the disposal of the stumps came up. Several hundred feet of water pipe was also laid in this cemetery. This coming year it will become necessary to install some drainage pipes and catch basins in several low spots in this cemetery.

The Cemetery Commissioners have inserted two articles in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, asking for funds to make improvements in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. As this cemetery has no funds like Woodlawn for beautification or improvements, it is necessary to ask the Town for the money to do this work.

It seems that we still have old problems of vandalism in the cemeteries. In Woodlawn, the Chapel was broken into several times and the cost of replacement for the stained-glass windows was considerable. One of the large wrought iron rings on the front door of the Chapel was twisted off and the lock broken beyond repair. This is the third time that these rings have been taken off the doors. The iron rings are handmade and are very expensive to replace. In Mt. Hope, several windows were broken in the tool shed, some small tools taken, and several small monuments pushed over.

As the cemeteries expand in area, the need for more help will be required as well as better equipment to cut down the cost of maintenance. For the past ten years, we have been able to get along with the assist- ance of part-time help when needed from the Veterans Hospital in Bedford. They help out with all the light work, thereby giving the permanent employees a chance to carry out the general maintenance work. In June of this year, this source of supply of labor was cut off completely for several reasons: (1) the government started a cut-back program to save money by allowing the Veterans to help close down some of the buildings there; and (2) the Veterans who were available to us received steady employment in nearby industries. Also, last October we lost one of our permanent employees who will have to be replaced. This coming summer we will have to increase the number of part-time employees to offset the loss of the Veterans.

On the first of April, Mr. Donald Nylander resigned from the Board to assume the office of Town Accountant and Mr. Charles Putnam was appointed by the Town Manager to fill the vacancy on the Board.

The cemetery personnel have attended several conventions, seminars on maintenance of grounds, shrubs, etc., as well as an equipment show for cemeteries which was held last October.

The Commissioners have held several meetings this year to discuss various subjects concerning ceme- tery matters, such as amending certain sections of the perpetual care agreement and bringing the cemetery rules and regulations up-to-date to meet the changes. These amendments and changes will be presented to the Town for approval at a later date after Town Counsel has approved them.

The Board has instructed the Superintendent to make a survey of the surrounding towns to see what they are charging for the various services in their cemeteries to determine if we might increase our service charges to bring in more revenue for the Town.

Harlan E. Tuttle Howard F. Jones Charles F. Putnam Cemetery Commissioners

Fred S. Kennedy Superintendent

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VETERANS' GRAVES OFFICER

There have been four interments of United States War Veterans in the' Acton Cemeteries during the year 1969. The names of the Veterans, the dates and places of burial are as follows:

Dr. Ormal L. Clark W. W. I April 2, 1969 Mount Hope Cemetery

Col. Edward Higgins W. W. II May 19, 1969 Mount Hope Cemetery

Anton J. Boguniciki W. W. II July 24, 1969 Woodlawn Cemetery

Richard M. Davis Vietnam September 11, 1969 Woodlawn Cemetery

Veterans' Flag Standards have been placed on all of these departed Veterans' graves and several govern- ment markers have been placed on their graves.

During the year several attempts have been made to try and remove the many coats of paint that had been applied over the years on the Flag Standards of the Revolutionary Veterans, both in Woodlawn and North Acton Cemeteries. First a strong paint removal solution was tried without success, then sandblasting was tried on one of the standards and it was found that this method seemed to work best. When an estimate was received for the cost of sandblasting the several coats of paint off and then coating the original metal with a clear coat of plastic covering, we found that the cost would be about $5.00 per standard and the total cost for doing all the standards in both cemeteries would be between $550.00 and $600.00 as there are about one hundred and fifty standards to be done.

I recommend that the Town give this matter serious consideration now and not wait until the year 1975 when the Town will be taking part in the 1975 Celebration with other towns in this area.

T. Frederick S. Kennedy Veterans' Graves Officer

VETERANS AGENT

For the year ending December 31, 1969 there were ten cases aided under Chapter 115 at an expenditure of $12,588.29.

During the year there was a marked increase in calls for assistance regarding various federal benefits over previous years due to an ever-increasing veteran population.

Norman L. Roche

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

During the past year the growth of business and industry in Acton continued to decline in terms of their relative contribution to the tax base. The only non-residential segment of Acton's economy which has increased its relative contribution to the tax base is apartments.

The industrial changes in Acton included expansion in the operations at Acton Environmental Testing, Acton Laboratories, Dewey & Almy, th^ X-4 Corporation, and Clement Precision Corporation; the addition of Allied Van Lines to Williamsburg Industrial Park, and the Beacon Publishing Company in South Acton; and the move of Intech Corporation from South Acton to a new plant in North Acton.

Two members of the IDC attended a course on Industrial Development for Community Organizations co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Commerce and Development, and the Massachusetts Industrial Development Council. The course emphasized the fact that towns must really want industry and plan for it at all levels of town government before industry will feel welcome.

The IDC held eleven special meetings with other town boards and committees in addition to its regular monthly meetings. In October the IDC held a public hearing on the question "Does Acton want industry". The consensus of those at the hearing was that Acton does not want industry, but we might tolerate some if it will help hold down the tax rate.

72 At the present time the IDC is processing four inquiries for industrial sites in Acton. The high cost of land and the lack of' water at many sites are the primary factors which discourage prospects.

In terms of future possibilities for industrial development in Acton, the most promising location is the Industrially-zoned land in North Acton which is expected to be supplied with Town water in the near future.

William D. McDonald, Chairman Albert I. Verchot Stephen E. Lord Jack H. Batchelder Eric D. Bradlee Edward W. Flannery Richard J. O'Neil

TOWN ELECTION

March 3, 1969

Pet. 1 Pet. 2 Pet. 3 Total

Whole number of ballots cast 448 402 705 1555 MODERATOR, One Year John W. Putnam 408 363 626 1397 Blanks 40 39 79 158 SELECTMAN, Three Years William C. Sawyer 348 310 562 1220 Charles D. MacPherson 383 312 592 1287 Blanks 165 182 256 603 SELECTMAN, Two Years Vincent M. Russo 320 278 496 1094 Donald R. Callinan 42 63 78 183 William L. Chipman 182 184 251 617 Paul H. Lesure 301 218 507 1026 Blanks 51 61 78 190 SELECTMAN, One Year John H. Loring 390 354 633 1377 Blanks 58 48 72 178 SCHOOL COMMITTEE, Three Years Albert W. Koch 304 251 418 973 Roy J. Zabierek 197 196 325 718 Mary M. Laffin 144 129 269 542 Beverly W. Lydiard 183 174 318 675 Blanks 68 54 80 202 SCHOOL COMMITTEE, Two Years Parker Harrison, Jr 389 352 609 1350 Harry B. Morse 405 356 626 1387 Blanks 102 96 175 37 3 SCHOOL COMMITTEE, One Year Edith D. Stowell 346 287 4 97 1130 Edward R. Herling 104 135 207 446 Donald E. Westcott 316 249 510 1075 Blanks 130 133 196 459 TRUSTEE OF MEMORIAL LIBRARY, Three Years James L. Parker 408 356 638 1402 Blanks 40 46 67 153 TRUSTEE OF MEMORIAL LIBRARY, Two Years Margaret Richter • 407 357 637 1401 Blanks 41 45 68 154 TRUSTEE OF MEMORIAL LIBRARY, One Year Mileva P. Brown 235 175 392 802 Peter J. C ronin 168 191 253 612 Blanks. 45 36 60 141

73 TOWN MEETINGS

ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 10, 1969 AND ADJOURNED SESSIONS MARCH 17, MARCH 24, AND APRIL 7, 1969

ADJOURNMENT

VOTED: That at the conclusion of the business pending before the meeting at eleven o'clock this evening this meeting be adjourned to 7:30 o'clock on Wednesday, March 12th at this same place.

Article 1. OFFICERS

To choose all necessary Town Officers and Committees and fix the salaries and compensation of all the elective officers of the Town. ELECTED: Eleanor P. Wilson Trustee of the Elizabeth White Fxmd for three years. ELECTED: Joan N. Gardner Trustee of the Citizens Library Association of West Acton for three years. ELECTED: John F. McLaughlin Trustee of the Acton Firemen's Relief Fund for three years. ELECTED: Clark C. McElvein Trustee of the Goodnow Fund for three years. ELECTED: H. Stuart MacGregor Trustee of the West Acton Firemen's Relief for three years. (All above votes were unanimous.) VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the compensation of elected officers of the Town of Acton for the calendar year 1969 be as follows: Moderator $20.00 per each night per meeting Board of Selectmen: Chairman $750. 00 Clerk 650.00 Member 650. 00

Article 2. REPORTS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To accept the several reports of the Town Officers and Boards as submitted.

Article 3. REPORT To hear and act upon the report of any Committee chosen at any previous Town Meeting that has not already reported.

ANNUAL REPORT 1968 TOWN BUILDING-LAND ACQUISITION COMMITTEE

The primary assignment of the Committee was to find a permanent location for the Highway Department. For the past three years, the Department has rented the Haartz building at 69 Hayward Road. Mr. Haartz has informed the Committee that this building will no longer be available after this year to the Town for rent or sale as he needs the space for his expand- ing business. The Committee undertook a study of the space requirements of the Highway and other departments located at 6 9 Hayward Road. This initial study reinforced the conclu- sions of the previous committee that any newly constructed building for the Highway Depart- ment should also accommodate the Engineering Department, the Tree Department, the Board of Health, the Planning Board, and the Building Inspector, all of whom work closely together. It was also our conclusion that the building be located on a large enough parcel of land to allow expansion for a Water Department, and a Park Department (for recreation and conser- vation needs) and for reasonable future expansion.

In short, Acton has reached a stage in its development when a central Public Works Facility is badly needed. The results of our survey for the Departments involved are shown below.

Enclosed Space Needed (Offi ce & Storage Now: Pop Approx. 14, 000 At: Pop 20, 000 Department (square feet) (s quar e feet)

Highway 16, 800 19. 200 Engineering 1, 240 1, 475 Building 250 500 Board of Health 1, 500 2, 000 Tree 2, 400 3, 400 Total 22,190 26,575

With the exception of the Tree Department, all of the above departments plus the Planning Board are using 5,600 square feet at 69 Hayward Road. Needless to say, most of the Highway Department vehicles must be parked outside with the attendant operating difficulties in cold weather.

74 Allowing approximately 500 square feet for the Planning Board and 1000 square feet for a hearing room, the Committee recommends that a building with approximately 25,500 square feet of enclosed floor space be planned by the Building Committee and the Town Engineer for a Public Works Facility.

Having reached the conclusion that a new building and location were necessary, the Committee set up the following criteria for the selection of the site:

1. Location - the site should be as centrally located as possible to minimize the operating costs of the departments and to provide easy access from all parts of the Town.

2. Size - the site should be large enough to serve present needs as given above and provide for future expansion. A site between 8 and 20 acres was selected as a goal.

3. Appearance - the site should be located and its access designed to minimize any disturbing effects the facility might have on residential areas. A site which included a wide green belt between the facility and any residential roads would meet this requirement.

4. Cost - in evaluating the site, the original cost as well as site preparation should be considered. A site which would have multiple municipal uses would be given high priority as a means of mini- mizing cost. Also, the use of land already owned by the Town would be given first consideration.

5. Traffic Flow - the facility should be located as close as possible to a main road to minimize travel over residential streets.

The Committee then made inquiries about the availability of land in the Town and came up with some 14 parcels, two of which ultimately proved to be not available. These sites were carefully weighed against the criteria by the Committee with the Selectmen and Town Engineer. It is the unanimous recommendation of this Committee that a parcel of some 24 acres known as the "Bursaw Land" adjacent to and north of the existing Town Dump between Route 2 and Forest Road be purchased and used in part for a Public Works Facility. This location meets all of the criteria and should be bought by the Town if only to extend the life of the present dump. An added feature of this land is that it contains fill that can be used for a Sanitary Fill.

In addition to the Public Works Facility project, the Committee conducted a survey of the present and future space requirements of all of the Town Offices. The analysis of this data has not been completed; however, the Committee is studying the possibility of either remodeling of the exist- ing Town Hall or the construction of a new Town Office building for the administrative departments of the Town. The urgency of this need Is made less immediate by the location of the Engineering and Building Departments and the Boards of Health and Planning the proposed Public Works Facility.

In the course of the year a parcel of land was offered the Town through the Committee for Town use at a token price. The location suggested possible school use and was referred to the School Com- mittee. Borings were made and unfortunately showed that the land would not meet State percolation requirements. The land was then referred to the Recreation Commission. This incident and the data gathered by the Committee on available land suggests that this Committee could provide a valuable service to the Town by acting as a point of contact for residents who wish to offer land to the Town and in general to maintain a data file and clearing house for all land that might be suitable for Town purposes. Such a continuous activity should prove especially invaluable to the School Committee.

Respectfully submitted,

David Allen Roger Huebsch Christopher Brown Joseph Stevens John Lang, Chairman

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To accept the report of the Town Building-Land Acquisition Committee.

Article 4. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by inserting in Schedule A at the appropriate place alphabetically the following:

Class Title Schedule Grade Assessor, Board Chairman F Assessor, Board Member F Assistant Library Director B S-10 Board of Health Chairman F Board of Health Member F Children's Librarian B S-7 Deputy Building Inspector (P. T.) F

75 Class Title Schedule Grade

Deputy Elections Clerk (p. t. ) F Fire Captain (Permanent) (Call-back duty) F Fire Fighter (Permanent) (Call-back duty) F

Inspector (Elections) (P. T. ) F Library Cataloger B S-7 Reference Librarian B S-7 Town Clerk F Town Manager G Town Treasurer and Town Collector B S-15 Tree Warden E W-7

Article 5. PERSONNEL BYLAW VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by inserting in Schedide F at the appropriate place alphabetically the following:

Compensation Assessor, Board Chairman Flat Rate Assessor, Board Member Flat Rate Board of Health Chairman Flat Rate Board of Health Member Flat Rate

Deputy Building Inspector (P. T. ) Fee Basis

Deputy Elections Clerk (P. T. ) 2. 25 per hour Fire Captain (Permanent) (Call-back duty) 3. 25 per hour Fire Fighter (Permanent) (Call-back duty) 3. 25 per hour

Inspector (Elections) (P. T. ) 2. 05 per hour Town Clerk Flat Rate

Article 6. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by deleting in " Schedule F "Police Matron (P. T. ) 1. 90 per hour, and inserting therefor "Police Matron (P. T. ) 2. 50 per hour'

Article 7. PERSONNEL BYLAW VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by deleting in Schedule A the title "Moth Superintendent (P. T. )" and inserting therefor the title "Superintendent of Insect Pest Control".

Articles. PERSONNEL BYLAW VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To ratify the action of the Personnel Board in reclassifying as of January 20, 1969 the position of motor equipment repairman, as set forth in Schedule A of the Personnel Bylaw, from Schedule E, grade W-6 to Schedule B, grade S-15.

Article 9. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by deleting in Schedule E the figure $6160. 80 designated as Step B of Grade W-6 and by inserting the figure $6260. 80 in place thereof.

Article 10. PERSONNEL BYLAW VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by deleting in Schedule C - Police Weekly Salary Schedule the rates designated opposite Compensation Grade P-2 in their entirety and by inserting therefor the following:

Compensation Minimum Intermediate Steps Maximum Grade A B C P E P-2 W 132 139 146 153 162 A 6864 7228 7592 7956 8424

Article 11. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by changing the lettering of subsections 7(f), 7(g), and 7(h), inserted in section 7 of the Personnel Bylaw by action taken under article 8 of the warrant for the 1968 annual town meeting, to 7(g), 7(h) and 7(i) respectively.

Article 12. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by deleting in the third paragraph of Section 8 the sentence which reads "In no case will the number of vacation days plus the paid Holidays exceed twenty-five (25) days." and by substituting therefor the sentence "In no case will the num- ber of vacation days plus the paid Holidays exceed thirty (30) days."

76 Article 13. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED: To ratify the action of the Personnel Board, acting under section 3(c) of the Personnel Bylaw, in adding to Schedule A as of June 5, 1968 the new positions of 'Assistant Library Director, Schedule B, Grade S-10" and "Children's Librarian, Schedule B, Grade S-7" and amend Schedule A accordingly as of June 5, 1968,

Article 14. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by increasing by 8% the figures in Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule D, Schedule E, and Schedule F, to be effective April 1, 1969: a copy of the revised figures to be submitted by the Personnel Board to the Town Clerk at its earliest convenience, and by striking out Section 11 thereof and inserting therefor the following new Section 11:

"Section 11. HOSPITALIZATION AND SURGICAL INSURANCE For Permanent Full Time Employees who are or become members of the existing Blue Cross-Blue Shield Group the Town will pay 90% of the cost of such membership and the employee the other 10%. Coverage includes both individual and family basis."

Article 15. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by striking out Section 14 thereof and inserting therefor the following new Section 14:

"Section 14. DEATH OF A RELATIVE

Payment will be made for lost time up to three (3) days because of the death of a parent, spouse, child, sister, brother, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, granddaughter, mother- in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt or uncle.

Individual consideration may be given by the Town Manager for longer absences, or for absences because of the death of any relative for whose care and support the individual is pri- marily responsible."

Article 16. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by adding the following new Section 9.1:

"Section 9.1. PAYMENT FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES

Department heads may authorize excu^pd absences with pay up to a maximum of three (3) working days during a calendar year for unforeseen or unusual situations requiring the absence of a regular full-time employee for all or a portion of a working day."

Article 17. PERSONNEL BYLAW

VOTED: To amend Section 7 of the Town Bylaws, entitled Personnel Bylaw, by inserting the following new heading and new Schedule G at the appropriate place alphabetically under Section 15, - Salary and Wage Schedules:

"SCHEDULE G - Administration Annual Salary Schedule

Minimum Inte rmediate Steps Maximum Position A B C P E Town Manager $14000 14700 15435 16210 17020"

Article 18. BUDGET To see what sums of money the Town will raise and appropriate to defray the necessary expenses of the several departments of the Town and determine how the same shall be raised.

VOTED: That the following 1969 Budget Schedule be raised and appropriated for each item as indicated except that $1,809.50 be appropriated from library receipts reserved for appropriation for Memorial Library use: GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Moderator: Selectmen: 1. Salary $ 140.00 4. Salaries .$ 16,440.00 2. Expenses 20.00 5. Expenses 10,920.00 6. Capital Outlay 3,710.00 Finance Committee: 7. Legal Services 7,500.00 3. Expenses 150.00 8. Legal Service Expenses 500.00

77 9. Appraisals & Surveys $ 1,000.00 F^ire Department: 40. Salaries &i Wages $ 136,370.00 Town Office Clerical Staff: 41. Expenses 44,500.00 10. Salaries 60,485.00 42. Capital Outlay 5,450.00

Engineering Department: Sealer of Weights & Measures: 11. Salaries k Wages 31,665.00 43. Salary and Travel 510.00 12. Expenses 3,360.00 44. Expenses 40.00 13. Capital Outlay 1,300.00 Insect Pest Control: Town Accountant 45. Wages 3,290.00 14. Salary 3,500.00 46. Expenses 3,100.00 15. Expenses 100.00 Town Forest Committee: Town Treasurer & Collector: 47. Maintenance 100.00 16. Salary 9,010.00 17. Expenses 4,230.00 Tree Department: 18. Capital Outlay 330.00 48. Wages 2,970.00 49. Expenses 2, 900. 00 Town Assessors: 19. Salaries 4,750.00 Inspector of Wires: 20. Expenses 8,735.00 50. Wages and Travel 51. Expenses 4,625.00 Town Clerk: 21. Salary 2,310.00 Inspector of Gas Piping & Appliances: 22. Expenses 800.00 52. Wages 53. Expenses 3,500.00 Elections and Registration: 23. Salaries & Wages 2,915.00 Building Inspector & Agent for Enforce- 24. Expenses 2,750.00 ment of Zoning Bylaws: 25. Capital Outlay 54. Salary & Wages 9,540.00 55. Expenses 1,400.00 Planning Board: 26. Expenses 9, 100. 00 Dog Officer: 56. Wages & Travel 1, 000. 00 Personnel Board: 57. Expenses 500.00 27. Expenses 550.00 Building Committee: Board of Appeals: 58. Expenses 50.00 28. Expenses 410.00 Civil Defense: Industrial Development Commission: 59. Expenses 450. 00 29. Expenses 250.00 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS Conservation Commission: AND PROPERTY $ 381,055.00 30. Expenses 500. 00 HIGHWAYS Archives Committee: 31. Expenses 60.00 Highway Department: 60. Salary 93, 520.00 Public Ceremonies & Celebrations 61. Expenses 161, 000.00 Committee: 62. Capital Outlay 4, 040.00 32. Expenses 1, 650. 00 63. Street Lighting 19, 800. 00

Building & Maintenance: TOTAL HIGHWAYS $ 278,360.00 33. Salaries & Wages 9,500.00 34. Expenses 22,500.00 HEALTH AND SANITATION 35. Capital Outlay Health and Sanitation: Town Report Committee: 64. Salaries 18, 955.00 36. Expenses 3,000.00 65. Expenses 20, 890. 00 66. Garbage Collection 29, 300. 00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 224, 140. 00 Inspector of Animals: PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 67. Wages 170. 00 68. Expenses 30.00 Police Department: 37. Salaries & Wages 142, 560.00 Plumbing Inspector: 38. Expenses 16, 700. 00 69. Wages 39. Capital Outlay 1,500.00 70. Expenses 5, 500.00

TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION $ 74, 845. 00 CHARITIES CEMETERIES

District and Local Welfare: Cemeteries: 71. Administration Salaries 103. Salaries & Wages $ 32, 185.00 72. Public Assistance 104. Expenses 7, 630. 00 105. Capital Outley 1, 500. 00 TOTAL CHARITIES TOTAL CEMETERIES $ 41,315.00 VETERANS' AID INSURANCE Veterans' Services: 7 3. Salary $ 2,520.00 Insurance: 74. Expenses 275. 00 106. Workmen's Compensation $ 10,000.00 75. Aid 15, 000. 00 107. Surety Bond 790. 00 108. Fire and Public Liability TOTAL VETERANS' AID $ 17,795.00 Insurance for Town Bldgs. 11, 960. 00 109. Boiler and Machinery 1,400.00 EDUCATION 110. Motor Vehicle Liability 5, 750. 00 111. Group Health 28, 000. 00 Local Schools: 112. Fire Fighters Insurance 1, 100. 00 76. Instruction $1, 100, 388. 00 77. Plant Operation & TOTAL INSURANCE $ 59,000.00 Maintenance 118,436. 00 78. Transportation 90, 291.00 PENSIONS 79. Non-Instructional Services 22, 782. 00 80. Administration 35, 898. 00 Pension Funds: 81. Blanchard Auditorium 12, 750. 00 113. Expense $ 29,000.00 82. Capital Outlay 10, 805.00 8 3. Contingency Fund 25, 000. 00 TOTAL PENSIONS $ 29,000.00

Total Local Schools $1,416, 350. 00 MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST

Reg onal Schools: Regional School: 84 Instruction 970, 553. 00 114. Maturing Debt 51, 265.00 85 Plant Operation &c 115. Interest 64,490. 00 Maintenance 108, 753. 00 86 Transportation 65, 443. 00 Julia McCarthy School: 87 Non-Instructional Services 35, 714. 00 116. Maturing Debt 15, 000. 00 88 Administration 39, 886. 00 117. Interest 1, 000. 00 89 Blanchard Auditorium 10, 737. 00 90 Capital Outley 12, 252. 00 Julia McCarthy School Addition: 91 Athletic Fund 15, 647. 00 118. Maturing Debt 92 Contingency Fund 21, 309. 00 119. Interest 93 School Lunch -- Florence E. Merriam School: Totsl1 Regional Schools. $1, 280, 294. 00 120. Maturing Debt 40 000 00 121. Interest 12, 960 00 TO!'AL EDUCATION $2, 696, 644. 00 Elm Street School #1: (Douglas) LIBRARIES 122. Maturing Debt 40, 000 00 123. Interest 21, 175 00 Menlorial Library: 94 Salary & Wages $ 38, 755. 00 Elm Street School #2: (Spruce) 95 Expenses 12, 350. 00 124. Maturing Debt 60, 000 00 96 Books 17, 000. 00 125. Interest 44, 485 00 97 Capital Outlay 1, 680. 00 Police Station: Wes t Acton Library: 126. Maturing Debt 20, 000 00 98 Salary & Wages 1, 710. 00 127. Interest 560. 00 99 Expenses 910. 00 Library Addition: TOTAL LIBRARIES 72,405.00 128. Maturing 000. 00 , $ Debt 25, 129. Interest 4, 950. 00 RECREATION Anticipation of Revenue Notes: 100. Wages $ 8,335.00 130. Interest 11, 000. 00 101. Expenses 3, 330. 00 102. Capital Outlay 1,820. 00 TOTAL MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST $ 411, 885. 00 TOTAL RECREATION $ 13,485.00 TOTAL BUDGET $4. 299, 929. 00 Appropriated from Library Receipts 1, 809. 50 Amount to be raised & appropriated $4, 298, 119. 50

79 SPECIAL ARTICLES

- Art. 24. Central Street. $ 7, 700. 00 41. Plans Elementary School 27. Street Lights - Main St. 2. 500. 00 Taylor Road 42, 000. 00 28. Sidewalks 3, 500. 00 42. Marion L. Beach 1, 000. 00 29. Surplus Gov't Property 1, 000. 00 43. Police - 2 Cruisers 6, 000. 00 30. Demolish Buildings 3. 100. 00 44. Police - Sedan 4, 000. 00 31. Minot Avenue - Takings 19, 000. 00 45. Fire Chief's Car 4, 000. 00 32. Minot Avenue - Construction 32, 000. 00 46. Fire Rescue Truck 23, 500. 00 33. Access - Town Forest 4, 005. 00 47. Walden Guidance Clinic 4, 000. 00 35. Tennis Courts - Repairs 3, 500. 00 48. Fluoridation 10, 000. 00 36. Bursaw Land 41, 000. 00 49. 1975 Funds 2, 000. 00 37. Plans - P. W. Facility 15, 000. 00 54. Conservation Fund 25, 000. 00 38. Vocational Tuition 8, 000. 00 57. Isaac Davis Trail 31, 000. 00 39. Vocational Regional School 65. Reserve Fund 16, 000. 00 District Planning Committee 100. 00 68. Highways - 1968 Funds 1, 817. 23 TOTAL TO BE RAISED AND APPROPRIATED UNDER SPECIAL ARTICLES $310, 722. 23 TRANSFERS

From To:

Art. 18 Library Receipts Memorial Library $ 1,809.50 25. Surplus Revenue Highways 49, 650. 00 26. Machinery Fund Sander & Mower 6, 000. 00 65. Overlay Surplus Reserve Reserve Fund 19, 000. 00 66. Free Cash Budget 135, 000. 00

TOTAL TRANSFERS $211,459.50 BORROW

Art. 36 Bursaw Land $ 41, 000.00 SUMMARY

Budget (R. &c A. ) $4, 298, 119.50 Special Articles (R. k A.) 310, 722. 23 Special Articles (Transfers) 211,459.50 Borrow 41, 000.00

GRAND TOTAL $4, 861, 301.23

Article 19. TOWN BYLAWS

VOTED: To amend Article 7, Section 1 by deleting the word "annually" and following the word "department" in the first line thereof, add the words "who may be removed with cause".

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend Article 10, Section 2 by deleting the second sentence and inserting the fol- lowing: "It shall consist of seven members selected at large."

VOTED: To amend Article 1, Section 4 by deleting the word "seven" and replacing it with the word "thirty" in the first line thereof.

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: Main motion as amended.

At adjourned session, March 17, 1969.

VOTED: To reconsider Article 19.

VOTED: To amend Article 1, Section 4 by deleting the word "thirty" and the word "fourteen" be substituted therefor.

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To recodify the Town Bylaws, repealing all previous Town Bylaws except the Pro- tective Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map, the Building Bylaw, the Earth Removal Bylaw and the Personnel Bylaw for Wage and Salary Determination and Administration. The recodification and repeal are to be effective only upon the final publication of the recodification as required by law and are not to be effective so as to affect any proceeding or other action then pending or thereafter brought in court or elsewhere on the basis of action taken or not taken prior to the effective date of the recodification. Any disapproval or invalidity of any section of any article of the bylaw as recodified shall not affect the validity and effectiveness of the balance of the bylaw or

80 the continued effectiveness of any previous bylaw on the same subject. The recodified bylaws, as described above, are as follows: BYLAWS OF THE TOWN OF ACTON

ARTICLE 1 - TOWN MEETING

Section 1. The annual town meeting for the election of town officers shall be held on the first Monday of March in each year.

Section 2. All business of the annual meeting, except the election of such officers and the determination of such matters as by law are required to be determined at such meeting, shall be considered at an adjournment thereof, which adjournment shall be held on the second Monday in March, at such hour as decided by the board of selectmen.

Section 3. The selectmen after drawing a warrant for a town meeting shall immediately transmit a copy of such warrant to each member of the finance committee.

Section 4. At least fourteen days before the day appointed for a town meeting, the board of selectmen shall cause an attested copy of the warrant therefor to be posted by a constable of the Town, in not less than six public places in the Town designated by the selectmen.

Section 5. Town Meeting Reconsideration :

a. Any voter shall be permitted to move reconsideration of a vote taken at a town meeting, subject to the limitation or exceptions set forth in succeeding subsections of this bylaw.

b. A motion to reconsider any vote taken at the meeting shall require a 2/3 vote if made at the same session at which the vote to be reconsidered is taken. If made at any adjourned session of the meeting, a 3/4 vote shall be required and notice of the intention to move such reconsideration shall be given in writing to the town clerk at least eight hours before the opening of such adjourned session and formal notification bearing the seal of the Town shall be posted by a constable at the locations designated by the selectmen for posting the warrant at least six hours before the opening of such adjourned session.

c. This bylaw does not limit the number of times that reconsideration of a vote may be moved except that at a single session such reconsideration may be moved only once.

d. A motion to reconsider a vote is debatable if a motion originating the vote was debatable.

e. The foregoing provisions shall not, however, prevent the board of selectmen from moving reconsideration at any time when in their unanimous judgment reconsideration is in the best interests of the Town.

ARTICLE 2 - BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Section 1. The board of selectmen shall have the general direction and management of the property and affairs of the town in all matters not otherwise provided for by law or by these bylaws.

Section 2. No person who is a member of the board of selectmen shall hold any remunerative office by virtue of an appointment by such board.

Section 3. Subject to the rules and regulations of the board of selectmen, the selectmen may in their discretion issue licenses for gas-filling stations, roadside stands, common victuallers, all peddlers and junk dealers.

ARTICLE 3 - PUBLIC BIDDING

No contract for any work or service to be performed for the Town, other than professional services or services performed by a person regularly employed by the Town as part of the duties of such employment, or for the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, the actual or esti- mated cost of which amounts to $1000.00 or more, shall be awarded unless proposals for the same have been invited by advertisement in at least one newspaper published in the Town, or, if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper published in the county, such publication to be at least one week before the time specified for the opening of said proposals; such advertisement shall state the time and place for opening the proposals in answer to said advertisement and shall reserve to the Town the right to reject any or all such proposals. All such proposals shall be opened in public. No bill or contract shall be split or divided for the purpose of evading any provisions of this section.

81 The selectmen, with the approval of the finance committee, may exempt a purchase or con- tract from the aforementioned provisions when, in their opinion, an emergency exists requiring immediate action on such purchase or contract to protect the health or safety of persons or prop- erty. Evidence indicating that such an emergency exists shall be furnished to the selectmen in writing and under oath by the officer, board, or committee making such purchase or contract and shall be kept on file with other records of such transaction.

ARTICLE 4 - DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Any board or officer in charge of a department of the Town, may, with the approval of the board of selectmen, transfer to another town department or transfer by sale, any personal prop- erty of the Town within the possession or control of the department which has become obsolete or is not required for further use by the department; provided, however, that any such property which is to be disposed of, the aggregate value of which, in the opinion of the board of selectmen, exceeds $1000.00 shall only be sold following public bid in a manner prescribed by said board of selectmen.

ARTICLE 5 - FINANCE COMMITTEE

Section 1. There shall be a finance committee consisting of nine voters of the Town. The committee shall be appointed by the moderator in the following manner: three members shall be appointed for a term of one year; three members shall be appointed for a term of two years; and three members shall be appointed for a term of three years. Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a term of three years.

Section 2. No member of the finance committee shall serve on any other standing committee having to do with the expenditure of town funds.

Section 3. The finance committee shall consider any and all municipal questions for the purpose of making reports and recommendations. Without restricting the general Intent of the foregoing, the finance committee shall Include In Its duties the review of and recommendations concerning the budget for the annual meeting, the review of and recommendations concerning any other matter of a financial nature arising at the annual meeting or at any special meeting, and the preparation of long range fiscal plans for the Town.

Section 4. Before making recommendations concerning the budget for the annual meeting, as prescribed in Section 3 of this Article, the finance committee shall hold one or more hearings with the board of selectmen.

ARTICLE 6 - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Section 1. The town manager shall annually appoint a chief of police and shall have the general supervision over the police department.

Section 2. The chief of police shall be head of the police department. Subject to the super- vision and direction of the town manager, the chief of police shall have control of the department, its officers and members, and special police officers when in the service of the department.

Section 3. The police department shall be governed by the rules and regulations and per- form such duties as are prescribed by the town manager or by the bylaws of the Town.

Section 4. The police department shall be subject to all the rules and regulations and perform all duties which are now or hereafter prescribed by law, by the bylaws of the Town, by the town manager, or the rules and regulations of the police department. Any member of the department may be removed or suspended or otherwise disciplined by the town manager, as provided by law.

ARTICLE 7 - FIRE DEPARTMENT

Section 1. The town manager shall appoint a chief of the fire department, who may be removed with cause. The chief of the fire department shall be head of the fire department. Subject to the supervision and direction of the town manager, the chief of the fire department shall have control of the department, its officers and members, and any other personnel when in the service of the department.

Section 2. The fire department shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the board of selectmen and perform such duties as are prescribed by the town manager and by the bylaws of the Town. Any member of the department may be removed or suspended or otherwise disci- plined by the town manager, as provided by law.

82 ARTICLE 8 - BOARD OF HEALTH

Section 1. The board of health shall make, and publish from time to tim.e such regulations as it deems necessary for public health and safety, and shall cause them to be printed in formi for public distribution.

Section 2. The board of health shall annually make a report to be printed in the annual town report, showing in detail statistics of the health and sanitary condition of the Town with recommendations for its improvement, together with a full and comprehensive statement of its work during the previous year. Such report shall also contain a detailed statement of the amount expended by the board during the year.

Section 3. No person unless having the authority so to do shall dump or deposit any ashes, rubbish, refuse, offal, or decayed animal or vegetable matter on any public or private land, contrary to the rules and regulations of the board of health.

Section 4. All persons keeping hogs within the limits of the Town shall be subject to all rules and regulations of the board of health.

ARTICLE 9 - PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE

Section 1. There shall be a public ceremonies and celebrations committee to be appointed by and responsible to the town manager and whose powers, duties and responsibilities are as hereinafter provided.

Section 2. The town manager shall appoint a public ceremonies and celebrations committee consisting of six members. The initial terms of the committee members shall be two for one year, two for two years and two for three years as designated by said town manager. Upon the expiration of each of the aforesaid terms, appointments to this committee shall each be for a term of three years.

Section 3. The committee shall have complete charge under the direction of the town man- ager of all public ceremonies and celebrations held in the Town and in which the Town participates unless the Town shall by vote of any regular or special town meeting provide otherwise.

Section 4. Immediately following the appointment of the members of this committee, they shall organize and elect a chairman and clerk. The clerk of said committee shall thereupon notify the town manager of the aforesaid action. Said committee may reorganize its officers at any time and the clerk shall notify the town manager accordingly. The concurrence of a majority of the committee shall be necessary to make any act of the committee effective.

Section 5. The committee, with the approval of the town manager, shall have the authority to appoint sub -committees for special events.

Section 6. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation.

ARTICLE 10 - COUNCIL ON AGING

Section 1. There shall be a council on aging for the purpose of coordinating or carrying out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging in coordination with programs of the com- mission on aging established under General Laws, Chapter 6, Section 73.

Section 2. The council shall be appointed by the town manager. It shall consist of seven members selected at large.

ARTICLE 11 - STREET NUMBERING BYLAW

Street numbers shall be provided for each dwelling, each business building and each indus- trial building by the owner of such structure in accordance with the following:

a. The numbers shall be at least three inches in height and shall be clearly visible from the street or roadway upon which the building faces. The numbers shall be placed on the structure itself or on a suitable support near the main entrance to the structure.

b. The numbers shall be those which have been in current use, except as provided in clause (c) below. If the structure lias not been previously assigned a street number, it shall be the owner's responsibility to obtain such a number from the engineering department of the Town during regular office hours.

c. If a survey of street numbering is completed and if changes in street numbering are required in order to implement that survey, then the owner of the affected

83 structure shall make the required changes within three months of receiving proper notification. Numbers shall be installed as outlined in clause 'a) above.

d. The enforcement of this bylaw shall be in the jurisdiction of the selectmen. Failure to comply with this regulation shall subject the offending property owner to a fine not exceeding ten dollars ($10.00).

ARTICLE 12 - DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS

Section 1. No person shall fire or discharge any firearm within the limits of any park, playground or other public property except with the consent of the board of selectmen, nor dis- charge any firearm on any private property except with the consent of the owner or legal occupant thereof.

Section 2. This bylaw shall not apply to lawful defense of life or property, nor to any law enforcement officer acting in the discharges of his duties.

ARTICLE 13 - ABANDONED WELLS

The owner or owners of land whereon is located an abandoned well or a well in use must either provide a covering for such well capable of sustaining a weight of three hundred pounds or fill the same to the level of the ground. The penalty for the violation of this bylaw shall be a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)

ARTICLE 14 - EXCAVATIONS

The owner or owners of any land which has been excavated in any way shall, within five days following receipt of written notice from the selectmen that the selectmen have determined that said excavation constitutes a hazard to public safety, erect barriers or take other suitable measures to protect persons from harm therefrom. Failure to comply herewith shall be subject to prosecution under the provisions of Section 21 (19) of Chapter 40 of the General Laws and the penalty for violation hereof shall not be more than two hundred (lollars ($200.00).

ARTICLE 15 - UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES

Section 1. Unregistered motor vehicles which are unfit for use, permanently disabled or otherwise inoperative due to dismantling or other causes shall not be stored, parked or placed upon land in the Town unless the same shall be within a building or in an area unexposed to the view of the public and abutting residents or shall be in an area properly approved for the keeping of same by licensed junk dealers or automobile dealers.

Section 2. Owners or persons having control of the land on which such storing, parking or placing of unregistered motor vehicles occurs shall, within five days following receipt of a notice from the selectmen, remove or enclose such vehicle.

Section 3. The penalty for violation of this bylaw shall be not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

ARTICLE 16 - MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS

Section 1. Unless authorized by the owner or tenant, no person, except an officer of the law in the performance of his duties, shall enter upon the premises of another person or upon any public property with intent of peeping in a window of any home or other building or by spying in any manner upon any person.

Any person violating the provisions of this section may, upon conviction of such violation, be fined not more than twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense.

Section 2. No person shall make any indecent figure or write any indecent or obscene words upon any fence, building or structure in any public place, or upon any street, sidewalk or wall.

Section 3. No person shall throw in any manner in any public way in the Town, any article, substance, or material which may prove injurious in any respect to the hoofs of animals, or the rubber tires of automobiles and other vehicles.

Section 4. No person shall place, or cause to be placed, in any of the public streets, or side- walks in the Town, without written license from the selectmen, any material whatever, or any rubbish of any kind and suffer same to remain for twenty-four hours.

Section 5. No person shall break or dig up the ground in any street for any purpose whatever, or set or place any fence, post, tree, or edgestone, or alter or change the position or direction of

84 any fence, post, tree or edgestone, or swing any door or gate, in, upon, or over, or change the grade or width of any public way without the written license of the selectmen, which shall pre- scribe the limitations or restrictions of such license.

ARTICLE 17 - MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Section 1. Safekeeping of Records. All bonds, contracts, and written agreements pertain- ing to the several departments shall be placed for safe keeping in the custody of the town clerk, except as otherwise provided by law.

Section 2. Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances . The town manager shall in each year appoint an inspector of gas piping and gas appliances in buildings, whose duty shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations adopted by the Board established by General Laws, chapter 25, section 12H.

ARTICLE 18 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. These bylaws may be repealed or amended at any annual town meeting, or at any other town meeting specially called for the purpose, provided an article or articles for such purpose has been inserted in the warrant for such meeting.

Section 2. These bylaws shall go into effect upon their acceptance by the Town and the fulfillment of all legal requirements for their effectiveness.

Section 3. Except as otherwise provided specifically in any article of these bylaws, any person violating any of these bylaws shall be punished by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.

Article 20. OWNER OF APARTMENTS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To accept the provisions of section 59 of chapter 145 of the General Laws concerning the registration of the name of the owner of an apartment house or building occupied or to be occupied as the residence of more than two families.

Article 21. TOWN BYLAWS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: Acting under the home rule provisions of the state constitution and under every other power, to adopt the following bylaw inserted as Article 18 of the Town Bylaws, as revised at this meeting: REGISTRATION OF OWNERSHIP OF A BUILDING USED FOR OCCUPANCY BY MORE THAN TWO FAMILIES

The owner of any house or building, or part thereof, which is rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or is occupied or is intended, arranged or designed to be occupied as the home or residence of more than two families living independently of each other and having a common right in the halls, stairways, yard, cellar, sinks, water closets or privies, or any of them, and every lessee of the whole or of two or more tenements in any such house or building shall annually during the month of April file in the office of the town clerk a notice containing his name and address, and also a description of the property, by street number or otherwise, as the case may be, in such manner as will enable the board of health and building inspector easily to find the same; and also the number of apartments in each house, the number of rooms in each apartment, and the number of families occupying the apartments. The notice shall contain the name and address of some agent for the house, for the purpose of receiving service of process, and notice to and service of process upon such agent shall bind the principal.

and renumber Article 18 as revised at this meeting to Article 19.

Article 22. UNPAID BILLS

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To take no action under Article 22. (Unpaid bills - None)

Article 23. BORROWING

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the financial years beginning January 1, 1969 and January 1, 1970, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.

Article 24. CENTRAL STREET

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $7,700.00 for Chapter 90 Construction on

85 Central Street from 500 feet southerly of Littlefield Road to approximately 1000 feet southerly of LLttlefield Road, said money to be used in conjunction with $7,700.00 to be allotted by the County, and $15,400.00 to be allotted by the State.

Article 25. CHAPTER 81 h 90 ALLOTMENTS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To appropriate from the Surplus Revenue account the sum of $22,550.00 as the State's allotment under Chapter 81 maintenance, the amount of $2,000.00 as the State's allotment for Chapter 90 maintenance, the amount of $2,000.00 as the County's allotment under Chapter 90 maintenance, the amount of $15,400.00 as the State's allotment for Chapter 90 new construction and the amount of $7,700.00 as the County's allotment for Chapter 90 new construction; provided that the reimbursement be credited back to the Surplus Revenue Account.

Article 26. TRACTOR -MOWER h SANDER MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $11,200.00 for the purchase of a dump truck body, two sanders and one tractor-mower for the Highway Department and to m.eet the appropriation the sum of $8,429.37 be transferred from the Machinery Fund and $2,770.63 be taken from the tax levy.

VOTED: To delete above motion and substitute: MOTION: To transfer from the Machinery Fund the sum of $6,000.00 for the purchase of a tractor-mower and one eight j^ard sander. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Article 27. STREET LIGHTING VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for the purpose of refurbishing and renewing street lights and street lighting equipment on Main Street.

Article 28. SIDEWALKS VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 for the construction of the trunk sidewalk system.

Article 29. SURPLUS PROPERTY VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to be used by the Board of Selectmen for the purchase and conditioning of surplus government property for the various Town Departments as the same becomes available.

Article 30. DEMOLITION BUILDINGS VOTED: To authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract for the demolition and removal of buildings, formerly used by the Town Highway Department, which are located at the rear of the Town Hall and the Memorial Library and raise and appropriate the sum of $3,100.00 therefor.

Article 31. MINOT AVENUE VOTED: To accept as a town way a portion of Minot Avenue from Concord Road to Forest Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk including the taking or acceptance of easements for drainage, utility, road construction, or other purposes where shown on said plans or described in said orders of layout and raise and appropriate the sum of $19,000.00 for the purposes of acquiring said land, and easements and for expenses incident thereto, and name said street Minot Avenue.

Total vote: 452. Yes - 429 No - 23 Needed - 308.

Article 32. MINOT AVENUE VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $32,000.00 to grade, surface, provide surface drainage and perform all other appurtenant work on a portion of Minot Avenue from Concord Road to Forest Road and that 35% of the cost of these improvements and of the eminent domain damages in connection with the project be assessed as betterments under the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws.

Article 33. ACCESS TO TOWN FOREST VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,005.00 for the construction of an access road from Bulette Road to the Town Forest.

Article 34. PARKING FACILITIES MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for the construction of a driveway and additional parking facilities adjacent to recreation facilities at the Elm Street School. MOTION LOST.

Article 35. TENNIS COURTS VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 for sealing, painting, striping, and repairing four tennis courts located near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Charter Road.

86 Article 36. BURSAW LAND VOTED: To authorize the Selectmen to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for sanitary- land fill or public works purposes, or both, a parcel of land containing approximately 19.63 acres more or less located on Route Two and Forest Road in Acton, with trees thereon believed to belong to Linda S. Bursaw, and bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the northerly sideline of the 1950 layout of a State Highway called Route 2 and 4 32.33 feet west of a Massachusetts Highway Bound, thence running:

N 82° - 54' - 29" W along the northerly sideline of the aforementioned Route 2 for a distance of 62 9.97 feet, thence N or - 07' - 35" E along property of the Town of Acton 623.8 3 feet, to a stone bound, thence S 81° - 40' - 50" W along property of the Town of Acton for a distance of 334.01 feet to a stone bound, thence N 01° - 18' - 39" W along property of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a distance of 531.25 feet to a heap of stones, thence N46° - 56' - 12" E along property of Almond M. and Irma R. Tewksbury for a distance of 400.63 feet to a point on the westerly side of Forest Road, thence Southeasterly along a curve of 78 9. 64 feet radius by the westerly side of Forest Road for a distance of 305.81 feet, thence Southeasterly along a curve of 398.55 feet radius, by the westerly side of Forest Road, for a distance of 140.68 feet, thence Southeasterly along a curve of 1322.64 feet radius by the westerly side of Forest Road for a distance of 187.67 feet, thence S 16° - 25' E along the westerly side of Forest Road for a distance of 212.00 feet, thence Southeasterly along a curve of 320.26 feet radius by the side of Forest Road for a distance of 251.19 feet, thence S 61° - 21' - 20" E by the side of Forest Road for a distance of 170.97 feet, thence S 10° - 00' - 22" W along property of Donald B. and Ruth A.Jackson, for a distance of 85.95 feet, thence Along a stone wall by the property of Donald B. and Ruth A. Jackson in the following courses and distances: S 8° - 54' - 19" W for a distance of 37.91 feet, thence, S 10° - 38' - 49" W for a distance of 74.65 feet, thence, S 11° - 16' - 12" W for a distance of 133.46 feet, thence, S 11° - 41' - 58" W for a distance of 81.89 feet, thence, S 10° - 04' - 27" W for a distance of 115.90 feet, to the point of beginning and that the sum of $82,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of purchasing, taking by eminent domain or otherwise acquiring the aforesaid land; and that to meet the aforesaid appropriation the sum of $41, 000. 00 shall be raised and appropriated, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, shall be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $41,000.00, under the authority of Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause (3) of the General Laws and to issue at one time or from time to time bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable according to the applicable provisions of said Chapter 44, each such issue of bonds or notes to be paid in not more than 20 years from its date.

Total Vote: 473 Yes - 329 No - 144 Needed - 315

Adjournment VOTED: To reconsider original vote relating to the adjournment of this meeting.

VOTED: To adjourn to 7:30 P. M. on Monday, March 17th at this same place.

Adjourned at 11:45 P.M.

Monday, March 17, 1969. Moderator called meeting to order at 7:38 P. M.

MOTION: To reconsider Article 36.

MOTION LOST.

Article 37. PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MOTION: To authorize the Permanent Building Committee to enter into contracts on behalf of the Town for the planning, constructing and equipping of a public works building, and that the sum of $320,000.00 be appro- priated for the aforesaid purposes; and that to meet the aforesaid appropriation the sum of $10,000.00 shall be and hereby is transferred from the surplus revenue account, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, shall be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $310,000.00, under the authority of Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause (3) of the General Laws and to issue at one time or from time to time bonds or notes of the Town thereof, payable according to the applicable provisions of .said Chapter 44, each such issue of bonds or notes to be paid in not more than 20 years from its date.

MOTION: To amend Article 37 by substituting the following:

87 MOTION: To authorize the Permanent Building Committee to enter into a contract on behalf of the Town for preparing working plans of a public works facility to be located on land authorized in Article 36 and to raise and appropriate $15,000.00 for this purpose.

VOTED: To authorize the Permanent Building Committee to enter into a contract on behalf of the Town for preparing working plans of a public works facility to be located on land authorized in Article 36 and to raise and appropriate $15,000.0 for this purpose.

Article 19.

VOTED: To reconsider Article 19.

VOTED: To amend Article 1, Section 4 by deleting the word "thirty" and the word "fourteen" be substituted therefor.

Article 38. TUITION & TRANSPORTATION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for the payment of vocational tuition and transportation according to the provisions of Chapter 74 of the General Laws.

Article 39. VOCATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To authorize the creation of a special unpaid committee to be known as the Voca- tional Regional School District Planning Committee, to consist of three members, including one member of the School Committee, to be appointed by the Moderator in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of Chapter 7 1 of the General Laws, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 for the use of the Committee.

Article 40. ATTORNEY FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE VOTED: To authorize the school committee, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 149, Section 1781, as amended by Chapter 633 of the Acts of 1968, to designate an attorney as a representative of the school commit- tee for the purpose of bargaining with employee organizations for school employees.

Article 41. PLANS, NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $42,000.00 to be expended by the Permanent Building Committee to hire an architect to prepare preliminary plans for a contemplated elementary school and designed to be built for $1,700,000.00 or less, located on land of the Town between Taylor Road and Minot Avenue.

Adjournment VOTED: That on completion of article under consideration at 11:00 P. M. to adjourn to Monday, March 24, 1969 at 7:30 P. M.

Article 42. MARION L. BEACH VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to be paid to Marion L. Beach, widow of the late John E. Beach, an emiployee of the Town of Acton, said sum to be paid to satisfy a moral obligation of the Town of Acton that was otherwise due John E. Beach as a result of permanent disability incurred while in the employ of the Town of Acton, which benefit would have been paid under the Town of Acton Employee's Insurance Plan.

Article 43. POLICE CRUISERS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 for the purchase of two new police cruisers and authorize the Town Manager to trade in two of the present police cruisers.

Article 44. POLICE CAR VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 for the purchase of a standard sedan automobile for the Police Department.

Article 45. FIRE CHIEF'S CAR VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 for the purchase of a new vehicle and equipment for the use by the Chief of the Fire Department.

Article 46. RESCUE TRUCK VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $23,500.00 for the purchase of a new rescue truck and equip- ment for use by the Fire Department.

Article 47. WALDEN GUIDANCE CLINIC VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Health for providing cooperative or complementary facilities to the out-patient clinic of Walden Guidance Association, Inc. established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 123 of the Gen- eral Laws, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Health and for providing payment for services rendered or to be rendered by such clinic, and will join with other communities in providing payment for services rendered or to be rendered by such clinic.

88 Article 48. VOTED: That Ar-ticle 48 be taken up at adjourned session, March 24, 1969, the first item of business.

Article 49. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To take up Article 49 at adjourned session after Article 68.

Article 50. CONSERVATION LAND VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To accept for conservation purposes a gift of approximately 10 acres of land, a portion of parcel 132 on map sheet 1-3 in the Town Atlas, located in South Acton and adjoining land presently owned by the Town of Acton, from John L. Fletcher of Parker Street.

Article 51. CONSERVATION LAND

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To accept for conservation purposes a gift of approximately 7 acres of land located off the westerly side of Hammond Street, described as parcel #D-3-23-9 in the Town Atlas (as revised in 1969) and presently owned by the Parlin Pond Development Corporation, Mr. Arthur F. Charbonneau, President.

VOTED the following resolution: To thank the donors of land mentioned in Articles 50 and 51.

Article 52. CONSERVATION LAND VOTED: To approve the purchase by the Conservation Commission for the Town for conservation purposes of approximately 10 acres, said land now believed to belong to Eleanor M. Derby, Evelyn L. Priest, Mary E. Davis and Charles H. Lord, located in the southerly portion of the Town, and bounded as follows:

northerly by land of the Town of Maynard and land of the Town of Acton, easterly by High Street, southerly by Powder Mill Road and land now or formerly of Chelmsford Farms Realty, Inc., JRS Realty Co. and Thomas W. and Catherine E. Sheehan, westerly by the Maynard Town Line, including all water rights and flowage rights and the spillway, generating plant and blow off structures to the east of High Street, using funds from the Conservation Fund and further to approve application by the Conser- vation Commission for reimbursement from the Commonwealth under General Laws, Chapter 132A, Section 11.

Meeting adjourned at 11:01 P. M.

Monday, March 24, 1969. Moderator called meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

Article 48. FLUORIDATION VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to be expended by the Board of Health for the pur- chase of equipment and materials to be used to implement a program to fluoridate the Acton water supply.

Article 5 3. SURVEY CONSERVATION LANDS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To approve the expenditure of funds by the Conservation Commission from the Conservation Fund for the purpose of surveying and marking conservation lands located in the northerly portion of the Town and owned by the Town (identified on the Town Atlas as parcel 30, sheet D-5, parcel 7, sheet E-5 and parcel 45, sheet E-5).

Article 54. CONSERVATION FUND VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000.00 for the Conservation Fund.

Article 55. HOUSING AUTHORITY

MOTION: To authorize the establishing of a Housing Authority as provided for in General Laws, chapter 121, section 26K for the purpose of providing housing for elderly persons of low income. • MOTION LOST.

Article 56. HISTORICAL COMMISSION

VOTED: To accept the provisions of General Laws, chapter 40, section 8D relating to the establishment and operation of an historical commission and fix the number of members to be appointed by the Town Manager, subject to the approval of the Selectmen, at five.

Article 57. ISAAC DAVIS TRAIL

VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $31,000.00, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for historical and recreational purposes a certain parcel of land, containing 3.36 acres as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Acton, Mass." dated November 1968, by Engineering Department Town of Acton, being bounded and described as follows:

89 NORTHWESTERLY by land of Barbara M. Keizer, as shown on said plan, two hundred seventy- three and 65/100 (273.65) feet; NORTHERLY by Lot 47, as shown on said plan one hundred ninety-nine and 36/100 (199.36) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot 86, and Lot 47, as shown on said plan, by two courses measuring forty and 68/100 (40.68) feet, and one hundred sixty-one and 92/100 (161.92) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by other land of the grantor, as shown on said plan, fifty and 125/100 (50.125) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by other land of the grantor, as shown on said plan. Lot 38, Lot 27, Lot 24, and still other land of the grantor seven hundred thirty-one and 29/100 (731.29) feet; WESTERLY by Lot 43, as shown on said plan, one hundred fifty and 59/100 (150.59) feet; and SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 43, as shown on said plan, two hundred and 53/100 (200.53) feet.

Total vote: 67 9 Yes - 4J No - 181 Needed - 4^3.

VOTED: To take up Article 63.

Article 63. FLOOD PLAIN ZONING VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Acton as follows:

(a) by adding as a last paragraph of Section III -A the following new paragraph:

Any land classified within the following districts may be designated a Flood Plain and the suffix (FP) shall be added to the otherwise identifying symbol.

(b) by adding as a new paragraph 2 of Section III-B the following paragraph:

2. The Flood Plain is identified as the land below the elevation shown in the Flood Plain Table I. Land in the Flood Plain shall be subject to the provisions of Section IV -F, in addition to the provisions of the Protective Zoning Bylaw for the district in which it is located.

(c) by adding a new subparagraph F to Section IV reading as follows:

F. Flood Plain (FP)

The further restrictions imposed upon uses of lands in the Flood Plain are to assure the health and safety of the occupants of lands subject to seasonal or periodic flooding, to develop a long term stability in the amount of land area subject to flood- ing and to maintain the water retention qualities and capacity of land subject to flooding.

(1) In the Flood Plain any use permitted by the Protective Zoning Bylaw in accordance with its established Districts shall be allowed subject to the provisions of this Section IV-F.

(2) Any person desiring to construct, excavate, fill or grade within the Flood Plain shall submit to the Board of Appeals an application therefor, including four (4) copies of a Site Development Plan. The Site Development Plan shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, plans for the total site development, existing and proposed buildings, original grade elevations, proposed final grade elevations, defini- tion of methods of grading and filling, drainage system layouts, and septic system plans.

(3) After receipt of the application, the Board of Appeals shall transmit forthwith one copy of the Site Development Plan to the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Town Engineer. Each one shall submit a written report to the Board of Appeals within 45 days after receipt of the Site Development Plan. After a public hearing with due notice, the Board of Appeals shall act on each such application within 90 days of the submission of the application.

(4) The Board of Appeals shall issue a special permit if, after due consideration of all information presented to it, including any written recommendations received from the Planning Board, Conservation Comnaission and Town Engineer, it finds that the pro- posed use in accordance with the Site Development Plan:

(a) will not have a substantial detrimental effect on other land within or adjacent to the Flood Plain;

(b) is compatible by design and in operation with seasonal or periodic flooding; and

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(c) will be consistent with the requirements of clause 5 where a structure for human occupancy is involved.

The permit may state conditions and restrictions under which any approval is granted.

(5) In the case of human occupancy of a structure on the site whether as a residence, place of employment or otherwise:

(a) all floor levels of possible use by human beings shall be at least two (2) feet above the Flood Plain Elevation in Flood Plain Table I;

(b) vehicular and pedestrian access on the site to the structure shall be at least one (1) foot above the Flood Plain Elevation in Flood Plain Table I;

(c) the structure shall be designed and built in a manner to assure the health and safety of the occupants.

(6) None of the foregoing provisions relating to the presentation of an application to construct, excavate, fill or grade, to the submission of a Site Development Plan, or to the securing of a special permit from the Board of Appeals shall apply to the maintenance of repair of existing facilities.

(7) Nothing contained in this Section IV-F shall limit the authority of the Board of Health nor affect the general applicability of the Acton Building Code.

(8) The Board of Appeals, in making its findings, shall give full consideration to properly documented engineering data showing a change or an error in Flood Plain Elevations as shown in Table I.

FLOOD PLAIN TABLE I

Area Flood Plain Elevations' Location (in feet)

1. Along Assabet River upstream of Powder Mill Dam to Acton-Maynard Town Line. 149. 2 - 148.

2. Along Assabet River downstream from Powder Mill Dam to Acton- Concord town line. 136. - 134.

3. Along Fort Pond Brook from the Acton-Concord town line to Laws Brook Road. 128.4 - 125. 1

4. Along Fort Pond Brook between Laws Brook Road and Parker Street 135. 1 - 128.4

5. Along Fort Pond Brook upstream of Erikson's Dam to Martin Street --in the area bounded by Fletcher Court, Main Street, Maple Street, Martin Street and a straight line connecting the dead ends of Martin Street and Fletcher Court. 197.2 - 195.0

6. Along Fort Pond Brook between Martin Street and Ct>ntral Street and bounded by Main Street, Central Street, Summer Street, Willow Street, and the southern boundary of Acton bordering Maynard and Stow, but excluding the area previously described in Area #3. 198. 6 - 198.

7. Along Fort Pond Brook between Central Street and Massachusetts Avenue, south of Massachusetts Avenue. 201. 9 - 199. 6

8. Along Fort Pond Brook between Massachusetts Avenue and Arlington Street, north of Massachusetts Avenue. 202.7 - 201. 9

9. Along Grassy Pond Brook north of Hayward Road. 206.0 - 206.0 10. Along Fort Pond Brook between Arlington Street and Central Street 204.7 - 202. 11. Along Fort Pond Brook from Central Street upstream to the old farm road, being approximately 2415 feet. 206.0 - 205. 12. Along Guggins Brook upstream of a point 600 feet above the intersec- tion of the said brook with Fort Pond Brook and including the area boimded by Summer Street, Arlington Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and the Acton-Boxborough town line. 209. - 209.

13. Along Fort Pond Brook from the old farm road described in Area #11 upstream of the Acton-Boxborough town line, a distance of approximately 1140 feet. 208. 3 - 208. 3 I

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14. Along Fort Pond Brook upstream of Littlefield Road in the area bounded by Littlefield Road, Nashoba Road, Massachusetts Route 2, and the Acton- Boxborough town line. 208. 3 - 208. 3

15. Along Nashoba Brook from the Acton-Concord town line upstream to - Wetherbee Road. 129. 1 127. 8

16. Along Nashoba Brook from Wetherbee Road upstream to Concord Road. 129. 8 - 129. 8

17. Along Nashoba Brook from Concord Road upstream to Brook Street. 141. - 139. 1

18. Along Nashoba Brook from Brook Street upstream to Great Road. 144. - 141. 5

19. Along Nashoba Brook from Great Road upstream to the lower dam located near the end of Wheeler Lane 156. - 144. 2 20. Along Nashoba Brook from the lower dam upstream to the upper dam, both which are located near the end of Wheeler Lane. 164. 7 - 158. 1 21. Along Nashoba Brook from the upper dam located more or less at the end of Wheeler Lane upstream to Carlisle Road. 169. - 168. 9

22. Along Nashoba Brook from Carlisle Road upstream to Main Street. 170. 3 - 169. 2 23. Along Nashoba Brook from Main Street upstream to the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Bridge. 171.9 - 171.4 24. Along Nashoba, Nonset and Butter Brooks upstream of where the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad crosses Nashoba Brook to the Acton-Westford town line. 172. 9 - 172. 9

^Elevations are based relative to USGS mean sea level. The higher elevation applies to the upstream end of the designated area; the lower elevation to the downstream end. The flood plain elevation for any land is determined by interpolation between the two flood plain elevation figures shown in the table, on the basis of its relative distance in feet from the upstream and downstream ends.

FOOTNOTE: Plans showing the general location of the flood plain, to be used only as a guide, are available for viewing at the office of the Town Engineer. The elevations listed in Flood Plain Table I are to be used in determining the location of the flood plain.

VOTED: To adjourn at 11:01 P. M. to Monday, March 31, 1969 at 7:30 P. M.

Monday, March 31, 1969. Moderator called metting to order at 7:30 P. M.

VOTED: To adjourn this meeting, because the President has proclaimed this a National Day of Mourning for General Dwight D. Eisenhower, to Monday, April 7, 1969 at 7:30 P.M.

Monday, April 7, 1969. Moderator called meeting to order at 7:35 P. M.

Article 58. ZONING BYLAW

VOTED: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw of the Town by deleting in its entirety Section IV E and sub- stituting the following:

IV E. Light Industrial District (1-2)

1. In a Light Industrial District (1-2), subject to the specific exclusions set forth in clause (b) below and the conditions set forth in sub-paragraph 2 of this section, a building or structure may be erected or altered, and a building, structure or premise may be used for the following purposes:

a. Scientific or research laboratory; office for executive or administrative purposes; public utility or community use; manufacturing, warehousing, or processing operations; and garaging incident to any such use.

b. Specifically excluded as permitted uses are the following manufacturing and processing operations: ordnance and accessories, meat packing, textile dying and finishing, wool scouring, sawmill, quarry, paper or pulp mill, fertilizer plant, petroleum refining, paving, processing of reclaimed rubber, tannery, ready mix concrete, refractory concrete block and brick, primary smelting and refining, and metal fabrication requiring use of drop hammers.

92 2. Any of the above permitted uses are subject to the following conditions:

a. Parking: Adequate off-street on-site paved parking area shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section V-A, 5, a. No parking shall be allowed within the required yard depths except as to any side yard or rear yard which is adjacent to other industrially zoned land.

b. Loading Bays: All bays shall be not less than 10 feet in width by 35 feet in length and shall be located at the side or rear of the building which they serve.

c. Lot Coverage: No building shall cover in excess of 20% of the land area.

d. Landscaping: All required yard depths shall be maintained open with grass, bushes, flowers or trees except for entrance and exit driveways.

e. Storage: There shall be no storage of goods or materials on the lot except in a fully enclosed building.

f. Lighting of any sign, advertising device, parking lot, road area or building shall be so placed or hooded as to prevent direct light from shining onto any street or adjacent property. and by deleting all reference to dimensional requirements for 1-2 District in Section V-B INTENSITY REGULATION SCHEDULE DISTRICT AND USES and inserting therefor:

Lot Area Frontage* Front Side Rear

(Sq. Ft. ) Yard Yard Yard Maximum Heights of Buildings

1-2 All permitted uses 87, 120 200 50 30-- 30-* Height above mean ground level: 36 feet to highest point of building

**60 if adjacent to residential district or property used for residential purposes.

Total vote: 369 Yes - 286 No - 83 Needed - 246

Article 59. ZONING BYLAW VOTED: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw and the Zoning Map of the Town by changing the designation on the map of the following districts or portion thereof as follows:

a) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l located between the Boston and Maine Railroad and Massachusetts Avenue east of the Boxborough town line.

Total vote: 288 Yes - 214 No - 74 Needed - 192

b) to R-2 that land presently zoned I-l abutting the easterly side of the Boston and Maine Railroad off Central Street south of Kinsley Road. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

c) To R-2 that land presently zoned I-l abutting the southwesterly side of the Boston and Maine Railroad between Martin Street and Downey Road. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

d) To B that land bounded as follows: beginning at a point on the westerly sideline of Central Street at the southeasterly corner of land owned by Burtha S. Burke and Harry Shapley, thence S 5 9° - 32' W along property line of said Burke and Shapley for a distance of 17 2 feet to a pipe in a stone wall, thence along said stone wall at a bearing of N 7 3° - 23' W for a distance of 51.90 feet, thence along a stone wall at a bearing of S 89° - 46' W for a distance of 143.40 feet, thence along a stone wall at a bearing of S 22° - 14' W for a distance of 319.40 feet to the northerly sideline of land belonging to the Boston and Maine Railroad, all above being shown on Middlesex Registry of Deeds Plan 1338 of 1952 recorded in Book 7943, Page end, thence along the northerly sideline of the Boston and Maine Railroad in an easterly direction to the westerly sideline of Main Street, thence northwesterly along the westerly sideline of Main Street and Central Street to the point of beginning. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

93 to R-2 all land south of Central Street, north of the Boston and Maine Railroad, west of Main Street and east of Martin Street except that land bounded and described as follows: beginning at a point on the westerly sideline of Central Street at the southeasterly corner of land owned by Bertha S. Burke and Harry Shapley, thence 8 59° - 32' W along property line of said Burke and Shapley for a distance of 172 feet to a pipe in a stone wall, thence along said stone wall at a bearing of N 73° - 23' W for a distance of 51.90 feet, thence along a stone wall at a bearing of S 89° - 46' W for a distance of 143. 40 feet, thence along a stone wall at a bearing of S 22° - 14' W for a distance of 319.40 feet to the northerly sideline of land belonging to the Boston and Maine Railroad, all above being shown on Middlesex Registry of Deeds Plan 1338 of 1952 recorded in Book 7943, Page end, thence along the northerly sideline of the Boston and Maine Railroad in an easterly direction to the westerly sideline of Main Street, thence northwesterly along the westerly sideline of Main Street and Central Street to the point of beginning. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

f) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l which lies to the north of the Boston and Maine Rail- road between said railroad line and River Street west of Parker Street. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

g) to R-1 that land presently zoned 1-1 bounded according to a plan entitled "Subdivision of Parker Village at Acton, Mass. " by Harlan E. Tuttle, Engineer, dated April 2, 1963 and recorded in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds, South District as plan number 70 of 1964 in Book 10449, Page End, as follows: Beginning at the point which is the south- east corner of the intersection of Parker Street and the Boston and Maine Railroad running easterly 1099. 39 feet along the south sideline of said railroad, thence S 07° - 26' - 39" W a distance of 323.41 feet, thence S 76° - 25' - 46" E a distance of 96.36 feet, thence S 38° - 08' - 49" E a distance of 215. 92 feet, thence S 43° - 32' - 29" W a distance of 828.97 feet, thence S 43° - 52' - 97" W a distance of 457.97 feet, thence N 68° - 16' - 45" W a distance of 446.79 feet to the east sideline of Parker Street, thence in a northerly direction along the east sideline of Parker Street 1379.73 feet to the point of beginning, containing 32 acres, more or less. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

h) to 1-2 that land presently zoned 1-1 south of Massachusetts Avenue, north of School Street and Laws Brook Road, and east of Piper Road to the Concord town line.

Total vote: 312 Yes - 290 No - 22 Needed - 208

i) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l bordering both sides of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad running from the Concord town line northerly to Concord Road. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

j) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l abutting both sides of Hayward Road between Route 2 and Charter Road.

Total vote: 301 Yes - 173 No - 128 Needed - 200.

MOTION LOST.

k) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l northeasterly of Nagog Hill Road and southwesterly of Great Road abutting both sides of Main Street. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

1) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l abutting the southwesterly side of Great Road north- westerly of Main Street.

Total vote: 292 Yes - 189 No - 103 Needed - 194.

MOTION LOST.

m) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l between Maple Street and the Boston and Maine Railroad west of Main Street and east of Martin Street.

MOTION LOST.

n) to 1-2 that land presently zoned I-l east of Main Street between High Street and the Boston and Maine Railroad. MOTION LOST.

94 Article 60. ZONING BYLAW (LOST) MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw of the Town as follows:

1. By deleting Section IV-B, 2 h and substituting the following:

h. Multiple family dwellings subject to the conditions set forth in sub-paragraph 3 of Section IV-B.

2. By adding to Section IV-B the following:

3. Multiple family dwellings are subject to the following restrictions:

a. No less than 20 dwelling units shall be constructed in any multiple family development. Each developer shall submit a Site Develop- ment Plan to the Board of Appeals with the application for a special permit and shall at the same time deliver a copy of said site plan to the Planning Board for its review. Any recommendations by the Planning Board shall be transmitted promptly to the Board of Appeals.

b. No building or group of buildings permitted under Section IV-B, 3 shall be constructed except in conformance with the following standards:

Zoning District: R-1 R-2 R-3

Parking Space 2 sp/du* 2 sp/du* 2 sp/du*

Density: in square feet 15, 000/du for 10, 000/du for 20, 000/du for of land area first 20 units; first 20 units; first 20 units; 10, 000 each ad- 7, 500 each ad- 12, 500 each ad- ditional du ditional du ditional du

'=Land Coverage: buildings and parking: 15% 20% 15%

Land Coverage: building only: 10% 15% 10%

No permanent parking spaces allowed in required yard depths and all parking shall be at the side, rear or under the building for which it is intended.

*du - dwelling unit **exclusive of pools, cabanas, tennis courts, etc.

By adding to Section V- B INTENSITY REGULATION SCHEDULE DISTRICT AND USES the following:

Lot Area Front Side Rear

(Sq. Ft. ) Frontage Yard Yard Yard Stories

R-1 Multi-family uses 300, 000 400 80 60 60 R-2 Multi-family uses 200, 000 300 60 50 50 2| R-3 Multi- family uses 400, 000 400 80 60 60 2| MOTION LOST.

MOTION: To reconsider Article 59 (i). MOTION LOST.

Article 61. ZONING BYLAW VOTED: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw and the Zoning Map of the Town by deleting the following area from Residential District R-2 and adding it to the General Business District:

The land in the northerly part of the Town near the northeasterly side of Great Road, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point 500 feet Northeasterly of the Northeasterly side of Great Road at the intersection of the Northeasterly boundary of the general business district on the southeasterly boundary of land now of the Estate of Augusta D. Robbins; thence running Northerly and North- easterly along a stone wall which is the Easterly and Southeasterly boundary of land of said Robbins to a point where the wall intersects with the Southwesterly boundary of the general industrial district; thence running Northwesterly along the Southwesterly boundary of the

95 general industrial district to the Acton- Littleton Town Line at the intersection of the general industrial district and the general business district; thence turning and running Southeasterly and Southerly along the Northeasterly boundary of the general business district to the point of beginning.

All as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Acton, Mass. owner: Estate of Augusta D. Robbins" drawn by R. D. Nelson, dated August 26, 1968 and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds.

Total vote: 275 Yes - 220 No - 55 Needed - 184

Article 62. ZONING BYLAW (LOST) MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw and the Zoning Map of the Town by changing from an R-2 district to a General Business District the following described parcel of land:

WESTERLY by Main Street one thousand two hundred eighty-three and 22/100 (1283. 22) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by land of Dee, Laffin and Shaw, by two lines measuring respec- tively, four hundred twenty-two and 64/100 (422.64) feet and three hundred sixty-eight and 50/100 (368.50) feet; EASTERLY by land of Elmside Homes, Inc. eight hundred fifty-one and 30/100 (851.30) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by land of Mostue four hundred eighty and 38/100 (480.38) feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by land of DeVoyd fifty (50. 00) feet; and SOUTHERLY by land of said DeVoyd three hundred fifty-one and 52/100 (351.52) feet.

MOTION LOST.

Article 64. ZONING BYLAW VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Zoning Map of the town by changing the designation on the map of the following districts or portions thereof as follows:

a) to R-2 land presently zoned B located in the northerly part of town on the northeast side of Great Road, bounded as follows:

All land presently zoned B beginning at a point on Great Road at the northwest inter- section of Great Road and proposed Russell Street (as shown on the residential plan of "Henley Acres", a subdivision of land in Acton, Massachusetts, owned by Clarence P. Henley, Plan Number 1451, registered on August 13, 1953, at the Middlesex Registry of Deeds); thence running northwesterly for a distance of 678.43 feet; thence turning north- easterly and running along the boundary defined in the "Henley Acres" plan to the R-2 zoning line; thence turning southeasterly and running along the R-2 zoning line until the point that the line intersects Russell Street; thence turning southwesterly and running along Russell Street to the point of beginning.

b) to B presently zoned R-2 located in the northerly part of town on the Northeast side of Great Road, bounded as follows:

All land presently zoned R-2 beginning at a point 500 feet northeast of Great Road where the R-2 zoning line intersects with the southeastern boundary of "Henley Acres", as defined in the previously mentioned plan; thence running along the R-2 line until it intersects with the northwestern side of proposed Russell Street; thence turning north- easterly and running along proposed Russell Street for a distance of 467.36 feet; thence turning northeasterly and running along a projection of the "Henley Acres" boundary and the "Henley Acres" boundary until the point of intersection with the 1-1 zoning line; thence turning southeasterly and running along the I-l zoning line for a distance of 555 feet; thence turning southwesterly and running along a projection of the "Henley Acres" boundary and the "Henley Acres" boundary to the point of beginning.

Article 65. RESERVE FUND VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To appropriate the sum of $35,000.00 for a Reserve Fund, pursuant to the provi- sions of the General Laws, chapter 40, section 6, $16,000.00 to be raised and appropriated from the tax levy and $19,000.00 to be transferred from Overlay Surplus Reserve.

Article 66. BUDGET VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To appropriate and transfer the sum of $135,000.00 from Free Cash to be used by the Assessors in considering and fixing the 1969 tax rate.

96 Article 67. STABILIZATION FUND

To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of money for a stabilization fund, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, chapter 40, section 5B, or take any other action relative thereto.

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To take no action.

Article 68. HIGHWAY 1968 FUNDS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To raise and appropriate $1,817.23 to pay expenses Incurred in 1968 by the Highway Department in excess of the funds appropriated therefor.

Article 49. 1975 FUNDS VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to be placed in a separate account with the Town Treasurer to be expended for the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the battle between the citi- zens of Acton and British troops.

VOTED: To adjourn at 12:10 A. M. on April 8, 1969

The following served as tellers at the above meeting: Elizabeth H. Boardman, Joan N. Gardner, Ann T. Evans, John D. Beam, William E. Philbin, Robert B. Merrill, Curtis H. Spenny, Joyce E. Foley, Beverlie B. Tuttle, Theron A. Lowden, Richard H. Murphy, Porter G. Jenks, Raymond F. Letts, Richard N. Cheever, Dewey E. Boatman, John F. McLaughlin, Lorens A. A. Persson, Robert J. Ellis, John W. Tierney, William B. Clewley, Jane A. Rogers, Susan F. Huebsch, Harold W. Flood, Theodore Bluestein.

A true copy. Attest: Charles M. RacRae Town Clerk

Amendments to the Town Bylaw (Articles 19 and 21) and amendments to the Protective Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map (Articles 58, 59, 61, 63 and 64) voted in the affirmative at the Annual Town Meeting, March 10, 1969 and adjourned sessions, March 17, 1969, March 24, 1969 and April 7, 1969 were approved by Attorney General Robert H. Quinn on July 18, 1969, and duly advertised as required by law.

ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, June 23, 1969

Article 1. GIFT

VOTED: To accept with appreciation the sum of $6,453.08 as a gift from the Committee to Save the Isaac Davis Trail, which amount will be added to the general fund of the Town to reimburse the Town in part for the appropriation for the acquisition of a portion of the Isaac Davis Trail made under Article 57 of the warrant for the 1969 Annual Town Meeting.

Article 2. PERSONNEL BOARD

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To ratify the action of the Personnel Board in reclassifying as of February 5, 1969 the position of Superintendent (Cemeteries), as set forth in Schedule A of the Personnel Bylaw, from Schedule B, grade S-13 to Schedule B, grade S-14.

Article 3. INTEREST VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $9,595.82 from available funds to be expended by the Town Treasurer for interest in anticipation of revenue notes.

Article 4. CONSERVATION VOTED: To approve the purchase by the Conservation Commission for the Town for conservation purposes of approximately 20.8 acres, believed to belong to Joseph M. Britt, located in the northerly portion of the Town, as shown on plate B5, parcel 33 of the Town Atlas, using funds from the Conservation Fund and approve application by the Conservation Commission for reimbursement from the Commonwealth under General Laws, Chapter 132A, Section 11.

Article 5. PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MOTION: To authorize the Permanent Building Committee to enter into contracts on behalf of the Town for the planning, constructing and equipping of a public works building, and that the sum of $320,350. 00 be

97 appropriated for the aforesaid purposes; and that to meet the aforesaid appropriation the sum of $10,350.00 shall be and hereby is transferred from the surplus revenue account, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, shall be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $310,000.00, under the authority of Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause (3) of the General Laws and to issue at one time or from time to time bonds or notes of the Town thereof, payable according to the applicable provisions of said Chapter 44, each such issue of bonds or notes to be paid in not more than 20 years from its date.

Moderator appointed the following tellers: John W. Tierney, Harlan Howe, Jr., Theron A. Lowden, Raymond F. Letts, Robert J. Ellis, Edwin Richter, John McKey Whittier, Milford B. Bottomley.

Total vote: 347 Yes - 197 No - 150 Needed - 232 MOTION LOST.

Article 6. ZONING BYLAW VOTED: To amend the protective zoning bylaw and the "Zoning Map of the Town of Acton" by changing the designation on the map of the following district as follows:

to I-l that land presently zoned 1-2 bordering both sides of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad running from the Concord town line northerly to Concord Road.

Total vote: 287 Yes - 224 No - 63 Needed: 192

Article 7. ZONING BYLAW

To see if the Town will amend the protective zoning bylaw by deleting all reference to dimensional require- ments for 1-2 District in Section V-B INTENSITY REGULATION SCHEDULE DISTRICT AND USES and inserting therefor:

Lot Area Frontage* Front Side Rear

(Sq. Ft. ) Yard Yard Yard Maximum Height of Buildings

1-2 All permitted uses 40, 000 100 50 30*- 30** Height above mean ground level: 36 feet to highest point of building

**60 if the lot is adjacent to residential district or property used for single dwelling residential purposes

MOTION: To take affirmative action under Article 7, with the number 30 for both Side Yard and Rear Yard deleted and the number 20 substituted therefor. MOTION LOST.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. VOTED.

A true copy. Attest: Charles M. MacRae Town Clerk

Amendment to the Protective Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map voted in the affirmative at the Special Town Meeting, June 23, 1969 (Article 6) was approved by Attorney General Robert H. Quinn on September 25, 1969, and duly advertised as required by law.

ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, OCTOBER 20, 1969

Article 1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of constructing, originally equipping and furnishing an elementary school to be located on land of the Town between Taylor Road and Minot Avenue; to see how any such appropriation shall be raised, whether by taxation, transfer of available revenue funds in the treasury, by borrowing or otherwise, and if by borrowing, to authorize the issuance and sale of bonds or notes of the Town; to see whether the Town will authorize the Town Permanent Building Committee, or any other committee, or person, to enter into contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Town to construct, originally equip and furnish the said school; or to take any action incidental to or connected with the foregoing matters or any of them.

98 VOTED: To authorize the Permanent Building Committee to enter into a contract on behalf of the Town for working drawings of a new elementary school to be located on land of the Town between Taylor Road and Minot Avenue and appropriate from Free Cash the sum of $50,000.00 therefor.

A true copy. Attest: Charles M. MacRae Town Clerk

ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, NOVEMBER 24, 1969

Article 1. STREET ACCEPTANCES MOTION: as printed in warrant.

VOTED: Under Paragraph P - to delete Olga Road and insert Clover Hill Road.

VOTED: Under Paragraphs I and J - to delete Maria Road and Elio Drive and insert Hillcrest Drive in each case.

VOTED Under Paragraph K - to delete Ugo Road and insert Pond View Drive.

VOTED Under Paragraph M - to delete Raffaele Road and insert Fox Hill Road.

VOTED Under Paragraph N - to delete Alba Road and insert Olde Surrey Drive.

VOTED Under ParagraphO - to delete Dominic Road and insert Carriage Drive.

VOTED: To accept and name the following streets, constructed under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the Town of Acton in the following subdivisions, and as laid out by the Board of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk, including the takings or acceptances of easements for drainage, utility, or other purposes shown on said plans or des- cribed in the orders of layout:

Barker's Pond Acres Subdivision

A. Old Meadow Lane from the easterly sideline of Brookside Circle 655 feet ± in an easterly direction to the property line N/F of Nelson.

Patriots Hill Subdivision Section III

B. Washington Drive from the previous limit of acceptance at Station 43+60 in a northerly direction 340 feet to Station 47+0.

C. Coolidge Drive from the previous limit of acceptance at Station 6+60 in a northwesterly direction 845 feet ± to the easterly sideline of Washington Drive.

Flagg Hill Estates Subdivision Sections III and IV

D. Ethan Allen Drive from the previous limit of acceptance at the extension of the southwesterly sideline of Ticonderoga Road in a southwesterly direction 1345 feet ± to Station 40+62. 69 at the property line N/F of the Estate of Henry Erikson, thereby creating a continuous public way from Summer Street to Station 40+62. 6 9.

E. Black Horse Drive from the previous limit of acceptance at the easterly sideline of Flintlock Drive in an easterly and southerly direction 1577 feet ± to Station 22+22+ at the extension of the northerly sideline of Ticonderoga Road, thereby creating a continuous public way from Ethan Allen Drive to Ticonderoga Road.

F. Ticonderoga Road from Station 22+22+, the southerly end of Black Horse Drive, in a westerly direction of 420 feet ± to Station 26+42+ being the extended easterly sideline of Flintlock Drive and the limit of the previous acceptance, thereby creating a continuous public way from Black Horse Drive to Flintlock Drive.

Centre Village Subdivision Section II

G. Cricket Way from Station 0+20+, the southerly sideline of Old Village Road, a distance of 345 feet ± to Station 3+65±, at the northerly sideline of Grasshopper Lane, being the entire way.

99 H. Grasshopper Lane from Station 0+0 in a westerly direction to Station 9+91.88, being the entire way.

Concordian Heights Subdivision Sections I and II

I. Hillcrest Drive (shown as Maria Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) from Station 0+0 at the southerly sideline of School Street in a southerly direction 305 feet ± at the northerly sideline of Hillcrest Drive (shown as Elio Drive on the plan on file with the Town Clerk), being the entire way.

J. Hillcrest Drive (shown as Elio Drive on the plan on file with the Town Clerk), from Station 9+0± in a westerly direction 1562 feet ± to Station 24+62+ at the most northwesterly point on a 62.5 foot radius cul-de-sac.

K. Pond View Drive (shown as Ugo Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) from Station 3+57 + at the southerly sideline of Hillcrest Drive (shown as Elio Drive on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) in a southwesterly direction 1495 feet ± to Station 18+50+ at the easterly sideline of Gioconda Avenue, being the entire way. L. Gioconda Avenue from Station 0+25+ at the westerly sideline of Hillcrest Drive (shown as Elio Drive on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) in a southerly direction 1145 feet ± to Station 11+68 + at the northeasterly sideline of Olde Surrey Drive (shown as Alba Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk), being the entire way.

M. Fox Hill Road (shown as Raffaele Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) from Station 0+25+ at the easterly sideline of Gioconda Avenue in an easterly direction 260 feet ± to Station 2+84+ at the most southeasterly point on a 62.5 foot radius cul-de-sac, being the entire way.

N. Olde Surrey Drive (shown as Alba Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) from Station 12+57 + at the southwesterly sideline of Carriage Drive (shown as Dominic Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) in a northerly direction 1302 feet + to a point on the sideline of a 62.5 foot radius cul- de-sac, being the entire way.

O. Carriage Drive (shown as Dominic Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) from Station 0+20 at the southerly sideline of Pond View Drive (shown as Ugo Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) in a westerly direction 1406 feet + to the northerly sideline of River Street, being the entire way.

P. Clover Hill Road (shown as Olga Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) from Station 0+34+ at the northwesterly sideline of Parker Street in a northwesterly direction 363 feet + to Station 3+97+ at the sideline of Carriage Drive (shown as Dominic Road on the plan on file with the Town Clerk) being the entire way.

Article 2. CEDAR TERRACE

VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To abandon Cedar Terrace as a Town way (to the extent that it is such a way).

Article 3. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING (LOST). MOTION: To authorize the Permanent Building Committee to enter into contracts on behalf of the Town for the planning, constructing and equipping of a public works building, and that the sum of $391,000.00 be appro- priated for the aforesaid purposes; and that to meet the aforesaid appropriation the sum of $16,000.00 shall be and hereby is transferred from the surplus revenue account, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, shall be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $375,000.00 under the authority of Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause (3) of the General Laws and to issue at one time or from time to time bonds or notes of the Town thereof payable according to the applicable provisions of said Chapter 44, each such issue of bonds or notes to be paid in not more than 20 years from its date, provided, however, that the appeal in Sinn and others v. Russo and others is satisfactorily disposed of.

Total vote: 376 Yes - 166 No - 210.

MOTION LOST.

Article 4. ZONING (LOST)

MOTION: To amend Section II (A) (1) of the Protective Zoning Bylaw by deleting the words "five years, it may not be resumed except by a permit granted by the Board of Appeals", and substituting therefor the words "two years, it may not be resumed." so that Section II (A) (1) will read as follows:

"1. Nothing in this bylaw shall prohibit the continued lawful use of land or buildings in the same or similar manner in which they were used at the time of the adoption of this bylaw, but if any non-conforming use shall be discontinued for a period of more than two years, it may not be resumed."

Total vote: 25 3 Yes - 109 No - 144 MOTION LOST.

100 Article 5. ZONING (LOST)

MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by adding a new subsection 3 to Section V (B) concerning certain lots in General Industrial Districts (I-l), Light Industrial Districts (1-2) and General Business Dis- tricts (B) which new subsection reads as follows:

"3. Any recorded lot in an 1-1, 1-2 or B District which complied with the minimum area and I frontage requirements applicable at the time of such recording may be built upon or used, notwithstanding the adoption of larger area or frontage requirements in such district, or both, provided that (1) at the time of building or use, such lot otherwise conforms to the regulations of this zoning bylaw and (2) at the time of the adoption of the increased require- ments, such lot was held in ownership separate from that of adjoining land in the same zoning district.

If a lot in an I-l, 1-2 or B District complies with the requirements of the preceding sen- tence in all respects except that at the time of the adoption of the larger area or frontage requirements, or both, such lot was held in ownership not separate from that of adjoining land in the same zoning district, such lot shall, in conjunction with all such adjoining land in common ownership, be regarded as having sufficient area and frontage."

Total vote: 221 Yes - 97 No - 124 MOTION LOST.

Article 6. ZONING (LOST)

MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by deleting in its entirety Section IV (C) (1) concern- ing permitted uses in General Business Districts, and substituting therefor the following new Section IV (C) (1):

"1. The following uses are permitted in a General Business District:

a. All uses permitted in sub-paragraph B-1 of this Section IV

b. Stores for retail sale of merchandise, provided all storage and sales of materials are conducted within a building, except that materials may be displayed outside.

c. Service establishments, including (but not limited to) barber and beauty shops, laundries and dry cleaners, custom tailors and shoe and watch repair shop, but excluding manu- facturing services.

d. Banks and savings institutions.

e. Multiple dwelling units, including (but not limited to) apartments, condominiums and town houses.

f. Places of amusement or of assembly,

g.. Restaurants.

h. Hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, rest homes and extended care facilities.

i. Business and professional offices.

j. Automotive services, including (but not limited to) service stations and garages, sales of new or second-hand cars and boats, and sales of light and heavy equipment.

k. Hotels and motels.'

Total vote: 208 Yes - 118 No - 90 Needed - 139. MOTION LOST.

Article 7. ZONING (LOST)

MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by adding the following words to Section IV (C) (2) (d) "and storage, provided all goods and materials are stored within a building." and so that Section IV (C) (2) (d) will read as follows:

"IV. USE REGULATIONS

C. General Business District (B)

101 2. The following and similar uses may be permitted by the Board of Appeals if adjudged non-detrimental to the neighborhood:

d. Warehouse and storage, provided all goods and materials are stored within a building."

Total vote: 17 3 Yes - 88 No - 85 Needed - 115 MOTION LOST.

Article 8. ZONING (LOST)

MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section V (A) (5) and Section V (A) (6) in their entirety and substituting therefor the following:

"5. Off-street Parking and Loading Bay Requirements for I-l, 1-2, and B Districts:

(a) No land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or used, nor its use changed, unless off-street parking and loading bay space are provided as specified in this section. For the purpose of this section an enlargement of any build- ing, or a change in its use, shall require the provision of off-street parking space

requirements provided in paragraphs b. i. , c. , and h. below.

(b) For the purposes of this Section V (A) (5).

(i) a parking space shall be defined as an area of not less than nine (9) feet in width and not less than twenty (20) feet in length, exclusive of drives and maneuvering space.

(it) a loading bay shall be defined as an area of not less than twelve (12) feet In width and fifty (50) feet in length, exclusive of drives and maneuvering space, and shall be located at the side or rear of the building which it serves, with direct access to the building intended to be served.

(ill) an entrance and exit driveway shall be defined as a single access to and from a public way and having a width of not less than twenty-four (24) feet for a single lot nor more than thirty-six (36) feet in the case of com- mon use by adjacent similarly zoned lots; each lot may have at least one (1) entrance and exit driveway and may have one (1) additional entrance and exit driveway for each two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a public way.

(c) All required off-street parking and loading bay facilities, as well as driveways and maneuvering space therefor, shall be paved and shall be located entirely on the same lot as the principal use they are designed to serve, except as herein provided.

(d) In a B District there shall be no parking spaces nor space for loading bays, except for entrance and exit driveways, within the first ten (10) feet of the applicable front yard set back requirement. In an I-l and 1-2 District there shall be no parking spaces nor space for loading bays within the entire front yard set back requirements, nor within the side yard or rear yard set back requirements except as to any such side and rear yards which is adjacent to similarly zoned land, where a single com- mon entrance and exit driveway serves both parcels of similarly zoned land.

(e) The first ten (10) feet in each yard depth shall be maintained open, except for entrance and exit driveways, with grass, bushes, flowers or trees, and if the boundary shall abut property being used for residential purposes or in a residential district, a fence to provide suitable screening between properties shall be erected in such area in addition to appropriate landscaping.

(f) Lighting facilities, both in parking areas and on the exterior of the buildings, shall be so arranged that they neither unreasonably distract occupants of adjacent prop- erties nor interfere with traffic on the streets.

(g) Plans showing the location of existing buildings and buildings to be erected, parking areas, entrance and exit driveways, signs and lighting facilities and the methods of drainage of surface water from all paved areas, shall be submitted to the Planning Board for prior approval before application for any permit shall be made.

(h) Table of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements:

102 "

Principal Use JJumber of Spaces

One family dwellings Two (2) spaces Multiple dwelling units Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit.

Accessory uses permitted in Section IV - B. 1. d. Three (3) spaces plus three (3) spaces for each non-resident employee.

Business and professional offices; banks and One (1) space for each two hundred seventy (270) savings institutions square feet of gross floor area.

Hotels and motels Three (3) spaces for each two (2) rental units plus three (3) spaces for each twenty (20) square feet of floor area available for meetings or func- tions.

Restaurants and other places of assembly or One (1) space for every four (4) seats. of amusement

Hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent One (1) space for each two (2) beds. homes, rest homes and extended care facilities Retail stores and service establishments:

(a) under 3, 000 square feet One (1) space for each one hundred eighty (180) square feet of gross floor area.

(b) over 3, 000 square feet One (1) space for each two hundred seventy (270) square feet of gross floor area.

Uses permitted in the General Industrial One (1) space per employee plus one (1) space for District (1-1) and the Light Industrial each two thousand (2000) square feet of gross floor District (1-2), not described above area for the first twenty thousand (20, 000) square feet and one (1) space for each ten thousand (10, 000) square feet thereafter."

MOTION LOST.

Article 9. ZONING (LOST)

To see if the Town will amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by deleting in its entirety Section IV (E) (2) (a) and substituting therefor the following:

"a. Parking: Off-street, on-site paved parking shall be provided in accordance with the pro- visions of Section V-A, (5).", or take any other action relative thereto.

VOTED: To take no action.

Article 10. ZONING (LOST)

To see if the Town will amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by deleting in its entirety Section IV (E) (2) (b) and substituting therefor the following:

"b. Loading Requirements: All loading requirements shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section V-A, (5).", or take any other action relative thereto.

VOTED: To take no action.

Article 11. ZONING (LOST) MOTION: To amend the Protective Zoning Bylaw by amending the INTENSITY REGULATION SCHEDULE DISTRICT AND USES in Section V (B) by deleting the words "Multi-family uses" and substituting therefor the words "Multiple Dwelling Units" and by deleting under the heading "Lot Area (Sq. Ft. )" and opposite "Multi- family uses" the figures and words "60, 000, 3, 500 per D. U. " and substituting therefor "80, 000 with at least 4, 500 sq. ft. for the first bedroom, studio or efficiency and at least 3, 000 sq. ft. for each additional bedroom.

Total vote: 174 Yes - 97 No - 77 Needed - 116 MOTION LOST.

Article 12. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: To appropriate from Free Cash the sum of $11,000.00 to the Fire Department Salaries and Wages Account.

103 VOTED: To adjourn at 11:40 P.M.

The following persons served as tellers at the above meeting: Dewey E. Boatman, Porter G. Jenks, John F. McLaughlin, Beverlie B. Tuttle, Edwin Richter, Richmond P. Miller, Jr., John McKey Whittier and Julia D. Stevens.

A true copy. Attest. Charles M. MacRae Town Clerk

104 TOWN OFFICERS and APPOINTMENTS

ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS Term Expires MODERATOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON John W. Putnam THE 1975 CELEBRATION - (cont'd) Russell Hayward 1971 Term Carl A. Hedin 1971 Expires Hayward S. Houghton 1971 Mabel J. Jenks 1971 SELECTMEN T. Frederick S. Kennedy 1971 John H. Loring 1970 Minetta D. Lee 1971 Paul H. Lesure 1971 Malcolm S. MacGregor 1971 Vincent M. Russo 1971 Natacha F. MacGregor 1971 Charles D. MacPherson 1972 Patience H. MacPherson 1971 William C. Sawyer 1972 Francis C. McDonald 1971 Clark C. McEIvein 1971 LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEES Florence A. Merriam 1971 Edith D. Stowell 1970 Richmond P. Miller, Jr. 1971 Donald E. Westcott 1970 Robert E. Nelson 1971 Parker Harrison, Jr. 1971 Betsyan Newton 1971 Harry B. Morse 1971 Norman L. Roche 1971 Albert W. Koch 1972 Raymond Spicer 1971 John A. Norris Alfred F. Steinhauer 1971 Roy J. Zabierek 1972 H. Bradford Sturtevant 1971 Beverly W. Lydiard ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TRUSTEES OF MEMORIAL LIBRARY Philip G. Watts 1970 Mileva P. Brown 1970 Margaret Richter 1971 ARCHIVES COMMITTEE James L. Parker 1972 Minetta D. Lee 1970 T. Frederick S. Kennedy 1971 APPOINTMENTS MADE BY MODERATOR Joyce C. Woodhead 1972 FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF APPEALS Warren F. Birch 1970 Edward G. Schwarm 1970 Frederick H. Bubier 1970 Harold W. Flood 1971 William L. Chipman 1970 John J. Bush 1972 William B. Allred 1971 Edward W. Berriman 1971 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Robert H. Haeberle 1971 *Milford B. Bottomley 1970 Walter B. Gates 1972 **Herman Vanderwart 1970 Joseph T. McColgan 1972 Robert Orner 1971 Arthur Schene 1972 ELECTION OFFICERS REGIONAL REFUSE PLANNING COMMITTEE Precinct I Wilfred A. Fordon 1970 Warden Irene F. McLaughlin Paul F. Gibson 1971 Clerk Inga Frost James C. Donald 1972 Inspectors Margaret Schene, Ernest A. Magoon Deputy Warden John F. McLaughlin VOCATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Deputy Clerk Violet Perry PLANNING COMMITTEE Deputy Inspectors Muriel F. Miller James D. Sutherland 1970 Dorothy L. Strum Harry B. Morse 1971 Tellers Frances L. Collins, Marion M. DriscoII Beverly W. Lydiard 1972 Lela Balcom, Frances Hirsch Mona V. Melymuka, Nancy L. Miller APPOINTMENTS MADE BY SELECTMEN Precinct II ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Warden Margaret Larsen THE 1975 CELEBRATION Clerk Bertha Carr Tucker Jerry T. Ballantine 1971 Inspectors Martha I. Lowden, Michael J. Walsh E. Wilson Bursaw 1971 Deputy Warden Elsie T. Winslow Brewster Conant 1971 Deputy Clerk Irene Young Burton A. Davis 1971 Deputy Inspectors Hazel P. Vose, Helen M. Young David H. Donaldson 1971 Tellers Ruth R. Phelps, Barbara V. Woodward Donald R. Gilberti 1971 Alberta B. Knight, Joan E. Nelson Jean Ann Dingee, Lorraine O. Condon

Resigned ''Replacing*

105 Term Term Expires Expires Precinct III HISTORICAL COMMISSION Warden Barbara J. McPhee Jerry Ballantine 1970 Clerk Phyllis K. Sprague 'Joan D. Day 1970 Inspectors Martin J. Duggan, Elsie M.. Godfrey Marian E. H. Houghton 1970 Deputy Warden Katherine E. Nedza Robert H. Nylander 1970 Deputy Clerk Mary H. Prentice 'Stanley L. Smith 1970 Deputy Inspectors Genevieve L. Hatch Samuel Sutcliffe 1970 Elizabeth Charter Tellers Minnie C. Veasie, Esther Perry APPOINTMENTS MADE BY TOWN MANAGER Anna G. Mahar, Lydia R. Lesure Carl R. Godfrey, Marian J. Meigs BUILDING INSPECTOR Kenneth Jewell 1970 INSURANCE AUDITING COMMITTEE Roger Crafts 1970 CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS Raymond L. Page 1970 Howard F. Jones 197 Allan G. Thompson 1970 Charles F. Putnam 1971 Harlan E. Tuttle 1972 MAYNARD-ACTON JOINT SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT STUDY COMMITTEE CONSTABLES Frederick H. Bubier 1970 David J. Allen 1970 Robert A. Gerhardt 1970 Frederick J. Hryniewich 1970 Bradford S. Leach 1970 T. Frederick S. Kennedy 1970 Charles A. Morehouse 1970 PERSONNEL BOARD Roberts. Rhodes 1970- David L. Anderson 1970 John W. Tierney 1970 CONSTABLE - SPECIAL DEPUTY COLLECTOR Donald McNeish 1971 William F. Egar 12/31/69 Donald MacKenzie 1972 Herman H. Dean, Jr. 1972 COUNCIL ON AGING Donald R. Gilberti 1970 PLANNING BOARD E. June Hill 1970 Edward A. Chambers 1970 David Y. Hirano 1970 Beatrice C. Perkins 1971 Patience M. MacPherson 1970 D. Pierre G. Cameron, Jr. 1972 Marilyn Peterson 1970 David P. Tinker 197 3 Peter M. Smoltees 1970 James M. Coull 1974 William M. Toland 1970 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR George H. Wohlmaker 1970 Anthony L. Galeota, Jr. 1970 James B. Wilson 1971 H. Stuart MacGregor 1970 John F. McGrail 1972 DEPUTY CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT (CALL) REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY Frederick A. Harris 1970 SERVICE BOARD Norman E. Livermore 1970 Patience H. MacPherson 1971 Richard A. Lowden 1970

TOWN ACCOUNTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE Donald O. Nylander 1970' Robert F. Cuba 1970 TOWN MANAGER DEPUTY FOREST WARDEN Robert W. Dotson 1972 Frederick A. Harris 1970 Norman E. Livermore 1970 APPOINTMENTS MADE BY TOWN MANAGER Richard A. Lowden 1970 REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN DEPUTY INSPECTOR OF GAS PIPING k GAS APPLIANCES BOARD OF ASSESSORS Warren E. Bemis 1970 Carl C. Flint 1970 Dewey E. Boatman 1971 DEPUTY INSPECTOR OF WIRES Joan P. Lindquist 1972 Lawrence I. Tucker 1970

CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE Franklin H. Charter 1970 John F. McLaughlin 1970 Brewster Conant 1970 Richard H. Murphy 1970 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH Robert J. Ellis 1971 Bradford S. Leach 1970 Chauncey W. Waldron, Jr. 1971 Dorothy B. Stone cliffe 1972 DOG OFFICER Samuel Sutcliffe 1972 Patrick Palmer 1970 ''Resigned '•'Replacing*

106 Term Term Expires Expires FENCE VIEWER PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE David Abbt 1970 :=Frank W. Weatherby 197 James Kazokas 1970 :=Thomas E. Rizzo 1970 John H. Boyd 1971 FIELD DRIVER Richard L. Hodgman 1972 William J. Durkin 1970 David G. Hurley 1972 Thomas J. Regan, Jr. 197 3 FIRE CHIEF Thomas J. Barry, Jr. 1970 POLICE DEPARTMENT (Civil Service - Standing Appointments) FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief - Edward J. Collins, Jr. Captains: Sgt. Chauncey R. Fenton, Jr. Malcolm MacGregor Sgt. David W. Scribner Donald Copeland Sgt. Norman L. Roche Clarence G. Frost Sgt. Robert S. Rhodes Edward Belmont Ptl. William J. Durkin. Jr. Ptl. Bernard W. Harrison Firefighters: Ptl. William N. Hayes Charles Sweet Ptl. Joseph P. Sansone

. Hobart King Ptl. George W. Robinson Richard Scribner Ptl. Donald M. Bresnick David Spinney Ptl. John T. McNiff Malcolm Perkins Ptl. Robert P. MacLeod Wm. H. Soar, Jr. Ptl. Brian R. Goodman Joseph Conquest Stephen Huntley Special Officers Milton Hart William D. Kendall, Jr. 1970 Bernard Caouette T. Frederick S. Kennedy 1970 David Calkins Robert P. Beaudoin 1970 John Tobin James P. Conheeney 1970 John E. MacLeod 1970 FOREST WARDEN Oiva T. Kallio 1970 Thomas J. Barry, Jr. 1970 Edmond Daigneault 1970

BOARD OF HEALTH Matrons Daniel J. O'Connor 1970 Marjory J. Davis 1970 Donald R. Gilberti 1971 Muriel B. Flannery 1970 Edwin Richter 1972 Crossing Guards INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Natacha MacGregor 1970 Edward W. Flannery 1970 Charles R. Quinn 1970 Stephen E. Lord 1970 Dorothy Wattu 1970 Jack H. Batchelder 1971 Thomas J. Litle 1972 Special Officer for Edward Square Richard J. O'Neil 1972 Cedric Thatcher 1970 Eric Bradlee 1973 William P. McDonald 1973 PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND '•=Jan W. Grondstra 1974 CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE ;=AlbertI. Verchot 1974 Burton A. Davis 1970 Russell D. Hayward 1970 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Clark C. McElvein 1971 Patrick Palmer 1970 Richmond P. Miller, Jr. 1971 Carl A. Hedin 1972 INSPECTOR OF GAS PIPING & GAS APPLIANCES Robert E. Nelson 1972 Joseph G. Perry 1970 PUBLIC WEIGHERS INSPECTOR OF WIRES William J. Durkin, Jr. 1970 Leslie F. Parke - 1970 Bernard W. Harrison 1970 Robert S. Rhodes 1970 KEEPER OF THE LOCKUP George W. Robinson 1970 Edward J. Collins, Jr. 1970 RECREATION COMMISSION METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL Robert O. Mott 1970 John H. Loring 1970 James Walline 1971 Janet W. Murphy 1972 David Michael 1973 Gale Jarvis 1973

^Resigned 'Replacing*

107 Term Term Expires Expires SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES TOWN EMPLOYEES INSURANCE George K. Hayward 1970 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thomas M. Hart 1970 SEWERAGE STUDY COMMITTEE Alice F. Hayes 1970 Daniel J. Costello 1970 T. F. Stewart Kennedy 1970 Robert H. Gerhardt 1970 Virginia Milbery 1970 Bradford S. Leach 1970 Robert S. Rhodes 1970 David A. Manalan 1970 Warren S. Orcutt 1970 TOWN ENGINEER Anthony L. Galeota, Jr. 1970 STREET LIGHTING COMMITTEE Booth D. Jackson 1970 TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE H. Stuart MacGregor 1970 Franklin H. Charter 1970 Leslie F. Parke 1970 George E. Neagle 1970 Emery D. Nelson 1970 SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES T. Frederick S. Kennedy 1970 TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE Nancy Gay Browne 1970 SUPERINTENDENT OF INSECT PEST CONTROL Gillette H. Noble 1971 Franklin H. Charter 1972 *Lynn C. Aldrich 1972 **Christopher C. Kellogg 1972 SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Allen H. Nelson 1970 TOWN TREASURER k COLLECTOR Wm. Henry Soar 1970 TOWN BUILDING-LAND ACQUISITION COMMITTEE David Abbt 1970 TREE WARDEN Christopher W. Brown 1970 Franklin H. Charter 1970 Roger M. Huebsch 1970 Richmond P. Miller, Jr. 1970 VETERANS' AGENT & Joseph W. Stevens 1970 DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES Norman L. Roche 1970 TOWN CLERK Charles M. MacRae 1970 VETERANS' BURIAL AGENT Norman L. Roche 1970 TOWN COUNSEL Herbert P. Wilkins 1970 VETERANS' GRAVES OFFICER T. Frederick S. Kennedy 1970

*Resigned WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AGENT **Replacing* Theron A. Lowden 1970

108 ASSESSORS

The Assessors feel very strongly that the time has come to employ a full time Assessor in Acton due to the rapid growth of the Town and the amount of work necessary in maintaining equitable assessed values of all the taxable property in the Town.

To bring assessed values of properties in the Town up to full and fair cash values, as required by law, can be accomplished by hiring an appraisal firm to do a total revaluation program costing approximately $50,000.00 or by employing a full time Assessor to the present Board. The Assessors are unanimous in their recommendation of the latter course inasmuch as the cost will be considerably less and greater benefits will accrue to the Town.

A full time Assessor, in addition to the field work, will be able to assist in the office by helping people who come in for various information and handle other details including the cataloging of all new properties and changes in subdivisions. The latter at present is handled by the Engineering Department which is not a satis- factory arrangement.

Taxes Assessed as Follows:

Buildings Exclusive of Land $67, 015, 085.00 Land 18, 549, 995.00 Omitted Assessment (land) 28, 970. 00 Personal Property 3, 385,045.00 Total Valuation $88, 979, 095.00 Valuation January 1, 1968 79,513, 915.00 Increase In Valuation $ 9,465, 180.00

Rate of Taxation - $38.50 per $1000

Real Estate $ 3, 295, 381.56 Personal Property 130, 324. 23 Total Taxes Assessed $ 3,425, 705.79

Amount of Money Raised:

State Parks and Reservations 14, 654.05 Metropolitan District Area Planning Council 430.42 Elderly Retiree Program 837. 96 State Assessment System 407. 52 Motor Vehicle Excise Bills 1, 297.80 County Tax 74, 255.72 County Hospital 4,886. 97 Town Grant 3, 266, 308.51 Overlay 62, 626.84 $ 3,425,705.79

Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Number of Vehicles Assessed - 8617 Commissioners Value of Motor Vehicles & Trailers $ 6, 941, 020.00

Rate of Excise - $66.00 per $1000

Total Excise ; 402,669.27 Added Excise - 1968 35, 957. 11 Number of Vehicles added 1968 Excise -982 Value of Vehicles - added Excise 1, 257, 595.00 ( Dewey E. Boatman, Chairman Carl C. Flint Joan P. Lindquist, Clerk Board of Assessors

109 STATE AUDITOR

To The Board of Selectmen Mr. William C. Sawyer, Chairman Acton, Massachusetts

Gentlemen:

I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Acton for the period from December 1, 1966 to April 30, 1969, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Chief of Bureau.

Very truly yours,

Arthur H. MacKinnon Director of Accounts AHM:csg

Mr. Arthur H. MacKinnon Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation Boston, Massachusetts

Sir:

In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Acton for the period from December 1, 1966, the date of the previous examination, to April 30, 1969, and submit the following report thereon:

The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined, checked and compared with the records of the town accountant and the town treasurer.

The books and accounts of the town accountant were examined and checked. The receipts as recorded were checked with the available departmental records and with the treasurer's books, while the payments were compared with the selectmen's warrants and the treasurer's records.

The appropriations, loan authorizations, and transfers were checked with the amounts voted by the town as shown by the town clerk's record of town meetings, the transfers from the reserve fund were compared with the amounts authorized by the finance committee, while other entries were checked with the records in the various departments in which transactions originated.

The ledgers were analyzed, the many necessary adjusting, correcting, and completing entries were made, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town as of April 30, 1969.

The books and records of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The cash book footings were verified, and the recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the town accountant's books, with the records of the several departments collecting money for the town, and with other sources from which money is paid into the town treasury. The payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants and with the accountant's records. The cash balance on April 30, 1969 was proved by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit and by examination of the savings bank book.

The recorded payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by comparison with the amounts falling due and were checked with the cancelled coupons and securities on file. The outstanding coupons, as well as the advance deposit, on April 30, 1969 were listed and reconciled with a statement fur- nished by the depository.

The savings bank books and securities representing the investments of the several trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the trustees of the Charlotte L. Goodnow Fund were examined and listed. The income was proved, the transfers to the town were verified, and all transactions and balances were checked with the records of the town treasurer and the town accountant.

The records of payroll deductions on account of Federal and State taxes, the county and teachers' retire- ment systenns, group hospital and life insurance, insurance and annuity premiums, and association dues were examined and checked. The payments to the proper agencies and vendors were verified, and the balances as shown on the employees' records were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger controls.

110 The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined, listed, and proved with the town accountant's ledger. The taxes transferred to. the tax title account were checked with the collector's books, the reported redemptions of tax titles were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts, and the foreclosures transferred to tax possessions were proved.

The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The taxes, excise, assess- ments, and accounts receivable outstanding at the time of the previous audit, as well as all subsequent com- mitment lists, were checked and proved. The recorded collections were compared with the payments to the treasurer, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' and other departmental records of abatements granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the controlling accounts in the town accountant's ledger.

Further verification of the outstanding accounts was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct.

The financial records of the town clerk were examined. The records of receipts on account of dog and sporting licenses, and from miscellaneous charges and fees, were checked. The payments to the State and the town were checked with the receipts on file and with the town treasurer's books, and the cash on hand April 30, 1969 was verified.

The surety bonds of the town officials required by law to furnish them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.

The records of departmental cash collections of the board of selectmen and the sealer of weights and measures, as well as of the police, fire, health, school, library, and cemetery departments, and of all other departments in which money was collected for the town, were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were verified, and the payments to the treasurer were compared with the records of the town treasurer and the town accountant.

In addition to the balance sheet, there are appended to this report tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, excise, assessment, tax title, tax possession, and departmental accounts, together with schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and investment funds.

During the progress of the audit cooperation was received from all town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.

Respectfully submitted,

William Schwartz Assistant Chief of Bureau

WS:csg

111 TOWN OF BALANCE APRIL

GENERAL ACCOUNTS

Assets

Cash: General $ 240,285.41

Advances for Petty: Collector 50. 00 School 20.00 70. 00

Accounts Receivable: Taxes: Levy for 1966: Personal Property 3, 695.01 Levy of 1967: Personal Property 2, 607.72 Levy of 1968: Personal Property 2, 536.40 Real Estate 20, 380.42 29, 219.55

Motor Vehicle Excise: Levy of 1965 407. 10 Levy of 1966 3, 681. 64 Levy of 1967 3, 295.45 Levy of 1968 15, 641.00 Levy of 1969 98,891.66 121, 916.85

Farm Excise: Levy of 1969 255.50

Special Taxes: Taxes in Litigation 297.20

Tax Titles and Possessions: Tax Titles 2,486. 15 Tax Possessions 793.72 3, 279. 87

Departmental: Fire 159.50 Disability Assistance .59 Medical Assistance 481. 31 Veterans' Services 941. 12 Cemetery 713.50 2, 296. 02

Aid to Highways: State 79, 794.28 C ounty 29,509. 64 109, 303. 92

Revenue 1969: Appropriations Voted 4, 685, 301. 23 County Hospital Assessment 1969 Paid 4,886.97

4, 690, 188. 20

Deduct: Estimated Receipts Collected 222, 698.98 Available Funds Voted 211,459,50 4,256, 029.72

Loans Authorized: School Construction 79,450.00 Land Acquisition 41,000.00 120,450.00

Unprovided for or Overdrawn Accoionts: Underestimate 1968 Assessment: State Recreation Areas 1, 026.60

112 ACTON SHEET

30, 1969

GENERAL ACCOUNTS

Liabilities and Reserves

Temporary Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue 1969 $ 600,000.00

Payroll Deductions: Federal Taxes 10, 138.70 State Taxes 3, 671. 31 Coimty Retirement System 1, 613.52 Teachers' Retirement System 4, 121.76 Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1,419. 97 Group Life Insurance 124. 60 School Employees' Annuities 1, 062. 60 22, 152.46

Guarantee Deposits: Board of Appeals 60.00

Agency: County - Dog Licenses 605.00 County - Sale of Dogs 6.00 611. 00

Tailings - Unclaimed Checks 501. 95

Trust Fund Income 6,797.78

Old Age Assistance Recoveries 20,512.01

Federal Grants: Disability Assistance: Assistance 250.00 Aid to Dependent Children: Aid 250. 00 Old Age Assistance: Assistance 16, 500.00 Medical Assistance: Administration 83. 34 Assistance 1, 203.83 School: Public Law No. 81-815 819.68 Public Law No. 81-874 16, 204.70 Public Law No. 85-864 2,444. 36 37, 755. 91

Revolving Funds: School Limch 4, 666. 32

Appropriation Balances: Revenue: General 3. 531, 337.76 Non-Revenue: School Construction 77, 797. 34 3, 609, 135. 10

Loans Authorized and Unissued 120,450.00

Overestimate 1968: County Tax 3, 027. 23

Sales of Cemetery Lots Fund 6,405. 35

Receipts Reserved for Appropriation: Road Machinery 2,547.77 - State Aid Libraries 1, 809.50 Coxinty Dog Fund 3, 122.01 7,479. 28

Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus 454.02

113 GENERAL ACCOUNTS (Cont. )

ust Fund Income - to be Withdrawn: Elizabeth White Charity $ 200.00 Arlette Appleyard Cemetery .40 Elbridge, Jones, Robbins and Descendents Cemetery 5.98 $ 206.38

$4.884, 637.02

DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS

Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due $ 3,764.47

DEBT ACCOUNTS

Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit: General 245, 000. 00 , $

Outside Debt Limit: General 2,000,000.00

$2, 245, 000.00

TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS

Trust and Investment Funds: Cash and Securities: In Custody of Treasurer $ 637, 134. 70

In Custody of Trustees 3, 509. 19

114 GENERAL ACCOUNTS (Cont. )

Overlays Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1967 2, 607.72 Levy of 1968 19, 379. 57 $ 21,987.29

Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise 121, 916.85 Farm Excise 255.50 Special Tax 297. 20 Tax Title and Possession 3, 279.87 Departmental 2, 296.02 Aid to Highway 109, 303. 92 237, 349. 36

Reserve for Petty Cash Advances 70. 00

Surplus Revenue 185, 221. 96

$4, 884, 637. 02

DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS

Apportioned Street Assessment Revenue: Due in 1969 to 1984, Inclusive 3, 764.47

DEBT ACCOUNTS

Serial Loans: Inside Debt Limit: School 100, 000. 00 Library 125, 000.00 Municipal Buildings 20, 000. 00 $ 245,000.00

Outside Debt Limit: School 2,000, OOP. 00

$2, 245, 000.00

TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS

In Custody of Treasurer: Welfare Funds: Betsy M. Ball 19, 556. 69 Varnum Tuttle Menaorial ' 14, 776.09 Elizabeth White 30. 562.40 Georgia E. Whitney 14, 646.89 School Funds: Charlotte Conant 4, 977. 93 Georgia E. Whitney Memorial 19,805. 96 Library Fund: Wilde Memorial 32, 614.09 Firemen's Relief Funds: Acton 16, 332.24 West Acton Cemetery Funds: Perpetual Care z .156, 136. 69 George T. Ames 576. 62 Arlette Appleyard 2, 233.87 Luke Blanchard^ __ 3, 211_._9_2_ A. B. Conant Family 1, 305. 61 Dr. Robert I. Davis 1, 335.73 Elbridge, Jones, Robbins and Descendants 1, 208.07 Frank C. Hayward 1, 952. 38 Hoit and Scott 799.81 Susan Noyes Hosmer 108, 690.45 Frank R. Knowlton 1, 373.02 Mrs. Harry O'Neil 462. 35 Henry L. Raymond Care 3, 101.79

115 TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS (Cont. )

$ 640.643.89

116 TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS (Cont. )

In Custody of Treasurer (cont. ): Cemetery Funds: I Henry L. Raymond Monument $ 1,472.30 Captain Robbins 2,500.00 Elbridge J. Robbins 1, 500. 00 Ethel R. Robbins, Fred L. Robbins and George T. Ames Memorial 21,210.08 Sarah Albertie Watson 3, 429. 87 Carrie F. Wells 4,259.54 J. Roland Wetherbee 16, 322. 14 Georgia E. Whitney 2,301.58 Investment Funds: Conservation 44,431.45 Stabilization 102, 602. 93 $ 637,134.70

In Custody of Trustees:

Charlotte L. Goodnow Fund , 3, 509. 19

$ 640,643.89

117 TREASURER

For the Year Ending Decenaber 31, 1969

Cash Balance January 1, 1969 $ 463,963.72 STATE AND COUNTY RECEIPTS

State Treasurer Disabled Veteran's 725.00 Medical Assistance - Federal 1,426.47 Medical Assistance 909. 39 Veteran's Services 5, 655. 10 Highway Storage 10.00 Corporation Excises 8, 388.87 Public Libraries 1, 809.50 Snow Removal 2, 814.00 Public Welfare 194.92 Disability Assistance - Adm. .59 Land Acquisition Projects 9,410.00 Highways, Chapter 90 12, 807.74 Highways, Chapter 81 22, 275.00 Loss on Taxes 3, 015.40 Flood Relief 1, 122.45 Tuition Child Guardianship 633. 30 Cornerstone Title 5 Schools 4, 573.00 National Defense Education Title 5 7, 947. 00 Education Chapter 69-71 32,486.00 Transportation Schools 43, 175. 90 Regional School Districts 57,423.71 School Construction - McCarthy 5, 567.89 School Construction - Douglas 18,750.00 School Construction - Merriam 20, 057. 63 School Construction - Gates 30, 236.25 School Aid Chapter 70 385,455. 93 Valuation Basis 133,718.86 810, 589. 90

Country Treasurer Dog Licenses, refund 1,717.21 Highways - Chapter 90 7. 153.87 8,871.08 DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS

Town Collector Personal Property Taxes, 1967 84.32 Personal Property Taxes, 1968 1, 576.58 Personal Property Taxes, 1969 125, 170. 61 Real Estate Taxes, 1968 54, 273. 31 Real Estate Taxes, 1969 3, 157,471.04 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1962 128.70 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1963 206.80 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1964 12. 38 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1965 40. 15 Motor Vehicle k Trailer Excise, 1966 136.68 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1967 472. 98 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1968 54, 526.24 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise, 1969 336, 535. 68 Farm Animal Excise Taxes, 1969 255.50 Street Betterments, 1969 377. 94 Committed Interest, 1969 150.60 Interest & Charges on Taxes & Assessments 4, 625.88 Municipal Lien Certificates 1, 182.00 Annual Care Cemetery Lots 640.50 Departmental Committments, Collections 158.00 3, 738, 025.89

Town Clerk Business Certificates 64.50 Sporting License Fees 152.80 Dog License Fees 335.50

118 Town Clerk (cont'd. )

Certificates - Vital Statistics $ 617.00 Miscellaneous 736. 00 Mortgage Fee Recordings 1, 212.00 Dog Licenses 3, 007. 00 $ 6, 124 80

Board of Assessors Valuation Books 1.00 Sale of Maps 486.50 487. 50

Board of Selectmen Miscellaneous 686. 30 Property Rentals 1, 282.50 Isaac Davis Trail Fund 6,453.08 Licenses 12, 740.00 21, 161 88

Board of Health Miscellaneous 1,215.70 Gas Permits — 2,830.00 Sewerage Permits 3, 685.00 Plumbing Permits 4. 130.50 Nurse Services 6,300.54 18, 161 74

Building Department Miscellaneous 285.00 Wiring Permits 3, 902.70 Building Permits 13,880.00 18, 067 70

Board of Appeals Hearings, Legal 190.00

Planning Board Miscellaneous 1.00 Hearings, Legal 100.00 101.00

Employees Payroll Deducations Federal Withholding 297, 105. 11 State Withholding 50,048. 09 County Retirement 27, 798. 27 Teachers Retirement 50, 512. 24 Teachers Insurance 1, 623 80 Teachers Annuities 8, 391. 50 Teachers Association 1,508. 00 Group Insurance 1, 152. 90 Blue Cross 16, 788. 06 Commission to Town State Withholding 57. 32 454, 985. 29

Police Department Bicycle Registrations 37. 00 Dealers Firearm Permits 50. 00 Miscellaneous 115. 00 Pistol Permits 312. 00 Firearm Registrations Fees 508. 00 1, 022. 00

Fire Department Permits 88. 00 Miscellaneous 104. 00 Rental of Stations 190. 00 Insurance Claims Recovery 230. 00 612.00

Sealer of Weights and Measures Sealers Fees 328.70

Highway Department Insurance Claim Recovery 110.75 Machinery Rental Account 2, 087.60 2, 198. 35

School Department Miscellaneous 63.45 School Tuition Charges 470.70 Rental of Property Fees 1, 172.45 Blanchard Auditorium Reimbursement 11, 983.00

119 School Department (cont'd. )

Public Law 874 -Title One 22, 380.00 School Lunch Account 114,750. 98 150, 820.58

Cemetery Department Chapel Rental Fees 80.00 Miscellaneous Receipts 522.20 Sale Cemetery Lots 1, 300.00 Burial Services 2, 875.00 4, 777.20

West Acton Library Library Fines 135. 14

Memorial Library Mark Clapp Fund Bequest 25.00 Library Fines 5, 309. 94 5, 334.94

Miscellaneous Receipts Employees, Group Insurance 92. 36 Employees, Blue Cross 942.50 Employees, Teachers Insurance 7.05

Kemper Insurance Co. , Highway Department 94.70

Wilson Lumber Co. , School Lunch Account 128.28 Concord District Court, Fines 1, 143.52 Thelma Adams on. Tax Title Account 134.25 Thelma Adamson, Interest and Costs 18.45 Mahoney Bros Inc., Tax Title Account 1,788. 11 Mahoney Bros Inc., Interest and Costs 204.86 Third District Court, Fines 20.00

Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co. , Group Insurance 39.00 Blue Cross - Blue Shield, Group Adjustment 5, 027.00 Field & Cowles, Fire Insurance Premium 695.05 Harvard University, Sale of Dogs 42. 00 Town of Concord, Lieu of Taxes 80.00

Acton Minutemen Asso. , Insurance & Lease 134.05 Donelan's Market, Tree Department 6.00 Employees Payrolls, School Department 80. 90

Belmont Hotel Inc. , Board of Selectmen 56.20

Boston Edison Co. , Building Maintenance 33.03

Pacific Express Co. , Memorial Library 1.29 Gallant Insurance Agency, Refund 5.00 Harold E. McKenney, Tax Title Account 954.84 Harold E. McKenney, Interest and Costs 123.40 Unclaimed Checks, Unclaimed Checks Account 650.80

Arlington Trust Co. , Interest Earned 4, 500.00

Arlington Trust Co. , Acquisition Land Note 41, 000.00

Arlington Trust Co. , Certificate Deposit 300, 000.00 Arlington Trust Co., Revenue Notes 600,000.00 Union National Bank Lowell, Revenue Note 500,000.00 1,458,002.64

PERPETUAL CARE - MT. HOPE CEMETERY

Millard J. Landry 50.00 Thonnas F. Anthony 100.00 Laurie E. Jules 100.00 Ellen F. Jules 100.00 Fred T. Cavooto 100.00 Carl N. Peterson 200.00 Virginia Peterson 200.00 Minnie Campbell 200.00 Louise 1. Bleeck 200.00 Mary G. Bradley 200.00 John E. Moore 200.00 Frederick A. Harris 200.00 1,850.00

PERPETUAL CARE - WOODLAWN CEMETERY

Anton Boguniciki 50.00 Alice M. Hench 100.00 Edith Simeone 100.00 Greta Fisher 100.00

120 Archie Westover 100. 00 Robert S. F. Rhodes 100.00 Estate Ray N. Robbins 100.00 Michael Quattrochi 200.00 J. N. Peistrup 200. 00 Howard A. Taylor 200.00 Edward S. Forbes 200. 00 Clarence M. Turner 200. 00 Eugene Jeanjaquet 200. 00 Estate Louisa N. Wood 200. 00 Henry Barker Burke 300.00 Frances Hodgen 400.00 2, 750.00 TRUST FUND INCOME

Acton High School Library Fund 212.50 Acton Firemen's Relief Fund 494.05 George T. Ames Cemetery Fund 21.50 Arlette Appleyard Cemetery Fund 106.25 Betsey M. Ball Fund 517. 38 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 7,411. 37 A. B. Conant Cemetery Fund 53. 14 Conservation Investment Fund 1, 743.09 Dr. Robert I. Davis Cemetery Fund 52.50 Elbridge J. Robbins Cemetery Fund & Descendents 53. 14 Elbridge J. Robbins Cemetery Fund 46.87 Captain Robbins Cemetery Fund 78. 12 Robbins -Ames Memorial Cemetery Fund 662,81 Elizabeth White Fund 1, 360. 34 Georgia E. Whitney Memorial Fund 796.89 Georgia E. Whitney Fund 740. 61 Georgia E. Whitney Cemetery Fund 81.41 Frank C. Hayward Cemetery Fund 53.14 Hoit and Scott Cemetery Fund 26.55 Mrs. Harry O'Neils Cemetery Fund 17.21 Frank Knowlton Cemetery Fund 53.52 Luke Blanchard Cemetery Fund 141.86 Henry S. Raymond Monument Fund 34.84 Henry S. Raymond Cemetery Fund 158.72 Susan Noyes Hosmer Cemetery Fund 5,037.42 Varnum Tuttle Memorial Fund 531.25 J. Roland Wetherbee Cemetery Fund 531.25 Memorial Library Fund 856.24 Memorial Library Tainter Fund 594.79 Sarah Watson Cemetery Fund 133. 92 Stabilization Fund 3, 900.00 Carrie E. Wells Cemetery Fund 159.39 26, 662.07 TRUST FUND TRANSFER TO TOWN ACCOUNT

Arlette Appleyard Cemetery Fund 100.00 A. B. Conant Cemetery Fund 25.00 Conservation Investment Fund 23,418,50 Elbridge Jones Robbins h Descendents Fund 125,00 Elizabeth White Fund 1, 075,00 Georgia E. Whitney Memorial Fund 798,55 Memorial Library Fund 985, 10 Luke Blanchard Cemetery Fund 125,00 J. Roland Wetherbee Cemetery Fund 150.00 Susan Noyes Hosmer Cemetery Fund 6, 000.00 Georgia E. Whitney Fund 600.00 Robert J. Davis Cemetery Fund 25,00 Frank Knowlton Cemetery Fund 50.00 H. S. Raymond Cemetery Fund 25.00 Sarah A. Watson Cemetery Fund 50.00 Carrie E. Wells Cemetery Fund 100.00 Georgia E. Whitney Cemetery Fund 50.00 33,702. 15

Total Cash Receipts for the Year 1969 $6,764, 962.55 Cash Balance January 1, 1969 463, 963.72 Assabet Savings Account #26, 231 2, 631. 60 7,231, 557. 87 Paid Selectmen's Orders for the Year 1969 6,708,434.01 Cash Balance December 31, 1969 $ 523, 123.86

121 OUTSTANDING NOTES AND BONDS

Year Schools Acquisition Land Library Addition Total

1970 $ 155,000.00 $41, 000. 00 $ 25, 000. 00 $ 221,000.00 1971 145,000. 00 25,000.00 170, 000. 00 1972 145, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 170, 000. 00 1973 135, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 160, 000. 00 1974 135, 000. 00 25, 000.00 160, 000.00 1975 135, 000. 00 135, 000. 00 1976 135,000. 00 135, 000. 00 1977 130,000. 00 130, 000. 00 1978 90,000. 00 90, 000. 00 1979 90,000. 00 90, 000. 00 1980 90, 000. 00 90, 000. 00 1981 90, 000. 00 90, 000. 00 1982 90,000. 00 90, 000. 00 1983 90,000. 00 90, 000. 00 1984 90,000. 00 90, 000. 00 1985 90, 000. 00 90, 000. 00 1986 55,000. 00 55, 000. 00 1987 55,000. 00 55, OOP. 00

$1, 945,000.00 $41,000.00 $125,000.00 $2, 111, 000.00 ACTON HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 4,000.00 Income Balance 903. 65 4, 903. 65 Received Interest for 1969 259.33 5, 162. 98

On Deposit December 31, 1969 5, 162. 98 ACTON FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fiond 9, 300. 00 Income Balance 6, 749. 38 16, 049. 38

Received to Fiind in 1969 Contributions 270. 00 Interest 829. 82 1,099.82 17, 149. 20

On Deposit December 31, 1969 17, 149.20

GEORGE T. AMES CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 465.49 Income Balance 108.23 573.72 Received Interest for 1969 27. 31 601.03

On Deposit December 31, 1969 601.03 ARLETTE APPLEYARD CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 2, 000.00 Income Balance 202.46 2, 202.46 Re/Ceived Interest for 1969 116. 94 2, 319. 40 Transfer to Town Account 100. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 2, 219. 40 2, 319. 40

122 BETSEY M. BALL FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 10, 095.26 Income Balance 9, 117.92 19, 213. 18 Received Interest for 1969 969. 32 20, 182. 50

On Deposit December 31, 1969 20, 182.50

TOWN CELEBRATION 1975 FUND

Principal Fund Article 49 2, 000. 00

On Deposit December 31, 1969 2, 000.00 CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 110, 224. 92 Income Balance 4 3, 370. 17 153, 595.09

Received to Fund in 1969 Perpetual Care Bequests 4, 600. 00 Interest 8, 204. 44 12, 804.44 166, 399.53 Cash on Hand 68. 38 On Deposit December 31, 1969 166, 331. 15

A. B. CONANT CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 000.00 Income Balance 285. 30 1, 285. 30 Received Interest for 1969 68.07 1, 353. 37

Transfer to Town Account 25. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 1, 328. 37 CONSERVATION INVESTMENT FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 43,471.73 Income Balance 3, 096.89 46, 568. 62

Received to Fund in 1969 Article 54 25, 000.00 Interest 1, 906.50 26, 906.50 73,475. 12

Audit Adjustment to Town Account 2, 631.60 Transfers to Town Account 23,418.50 On Deposit December 31, 1969 47,425.02 73,475. 12

DR. ROBERT I. DAVIS CEMETERY ACCOUNT

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 000. 00 Income Balance 327. 96 1, 327. 96 Received Interest for 1969 69.08 1, 397.04

Transfer to Town Account 25.00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 1, 372. 04 1, 397.04

123 ELBRIDGE JONES ROBBINS & DESCENDENTS FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 000. 00 Income Balance 190.04 1, 190. 04 Received Interest for 1969 62. 90 1, 252. 94

Transfers to Town Account 125. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 1, 127. 94 1, 252. 94

ELBRIDGE J. ROBBINS CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 500. 00 Income Balance 1, 500. 00 Received Interest for 1969 47.05 1, 547.05

On Deposit December 31, 1969 1. 547.05 CAPTAIN ROBBINS CEMETERY LOT

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 2, 500. 00 Received Interest for 1969 78.42 2, 578.42

On Deposit December 31, 1969 2, 578.42

ETHEL R., FRED L. ROBBINS AND GEORGE T. AMES MEMORIAL TRUST

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 21, 210. 08 Received Interest for 1969 665.49 21, 875.57

On Deposit December 31, 1969 21. 875.57 ELIZABETH WHITE FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 25, 000. 00 Income Balance 5, 211.08 30, 211.08

Received Interest for 1969 1. 599.88 31, 810. 96 Trustee's Orders for 1969 875.00 Trustee's Orders prior year 200. 00 1, 075. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 30. 735. 96 31. 810. 96

GEORGIA E. WHITNEY MEMORIAL FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 15, 000. 00 Income Balance 5, 227. 90 20, 227. 90

Received Interest for 1969 1, 037.59 21, 265.49

Transfers to Tow^n Account 798.55 On Deposit December 31, 1969 20,466. 94 21, 265.49

124 GEORGIA E. WHITNEY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 14,073.70 Income Balance 380.25 14,453. 95 Received Interest for 1969 768.23 15, 222. 18 Selectmen's Orders for 1969 600. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 14, 622. 18 15, 222. 18

GEORGIA E. WHITNEY CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 500.00 Income Balance 763.48 2, 263.48 Received Interest for 1969 119.47 2, 382. 95

Transfer to Town Account 50. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 2, 332. 95 2, 382. 95

FRANK C. HAY WARD CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 000.00 Income Balance 916.80 1, 916.80 Received Interest for 1969 99. 21 2, 016. 01

On Deposit December 31, 1969 2. 016.01 HOIT AND SCOTT CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 196 9 Principal Fund 500. 00 Income Balance 286.03 786.03 Received Interest for 1969 41.24 827. 27

On Deposit December 31, 1969 827.27

MRS. HARRY O'NEIL'S CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 372. 39 Income Balance 87.95 460. 34 Received Interest for 1969 21.56 481.90

On Deposit December 31, 1969 481. 90

FRANK R. KNOWLTON CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 1, 000.00 Income Balance 351. 10 1, 351. 10

Received Interest for 1969 73. 61 1,424.71 Transfer to Town Account 50.00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 1, 374.71 1, 424.71

125 LUKE BLANCHARD CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 2,419.24 Income Balance 744.07 3, 163. 31 Received Interest for 1969 179.49 3, 342.80 Transfers to Town Account 125.00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 3, 217. 80 3, 342.80

HENRY S. RAYMOND FUND MONUMENT PERPETUAL CARE

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 700.00 Income Balance 754.51 1,454.51 Received Interest for 1969 66.84 1,521. 35

Cash on Hand 8. 79 On Deposit December 31, 1969 1, 512. 56 1,521. 35

HENRY S. RAYMOND CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 2,000.00 Income Balance 1, 064.06 3, 064.06 Received Interest for 1969 158.72 3, 222. 78 Transfer to Town Account 25.00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 3, 197.78 3, 222.78 SUSAN NOYES HOSMER CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 82, 238. 95 Income Balance 25, 010.21 107, 249. 16

Received Interest for 1969 5, 581. 10 112, 830. 26

Transfers to Town Account 6, 000. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 106, 830. 26 112, 830. 26 THE VARNUM TUTTLE MEMORIAL FUND

Balance January 1, 196 9

Principal Fund 10, 000.00 Income Balance 4, 536. 94 14, 536.94 Received Interest for 1969 758. 98 15, 295. 92

On Deposit December 31, 1969 15, 295. 92

J. ROLAND WETHERBEE CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 10, 000.00 Income Balance 6,045. 15 16, 045. 15 Received Interest for 1969 834.42 16, 879. 57 Transfers to Town Account 150. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 16, 729. 57 16, 879. 57

126 ACTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund $ 27, 960. 04 Income Balance 3, 626. 05 $ 31,586.09

Received to Fund Bequests 602. 08 Interest for 1969 1, 631. 14 2, 233.22 33, 819. 31

Transfers to Town Account 985. 10 On Deposit December 31, 1969 32, 834.21 33, 819. 31

SARAH A. WATSON CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 2, 500. 00 Income Balance 887. 64 3, 387. 64 Received Interest for 1969 180. 88 3, 568.52

Transfer to Town Account 50.00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 3, 518.52 3, 568.52 WEST ACTON FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND

Balance January 1, 1969 Principal Fund 1,407.04 Received Interest for 1969 76.24 1,483.28

On Deposit December 31, 1969 1,483.28 STABILIZATION FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal F\md 80, 000.00 Income Balance 21. 629.65 101, 629.65

Received Interest for 1969 4, 794. 15 106,423.80

On Deposit December 31, 1969 106,423.80

CARRIE F. WELLS CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1969

Principal Fund 3, 000. 00 Income Balance 1, 191.43 4, 191.43 Received Interest for 1969 219.81 4,411. 24 Transfer to Town Account 100. 00 On Deposit December 31, 1969 4, 311. 24 4,411. 24

Wm. Henry Soar Town Treasurer

127 COLLECTOR

For the Year Ending December 31, 1969

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 1966

Outstanding January 1, 1969 3, 695.01

Outstanding December 31, 1969 3, 695.01

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 1967

Outstanding January 1, 1969 2, 607.72

Payments to Treasurer 84. 32 Outstanding December 31, 1969 2, 523.40 2, 607.72

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 1968

Outstanding January 1, 1969 3, 636. 98

Payments to Treasurer 1, 576.58 Outstanding December 31, 1969 2, 060.40 3, 636. 98

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 1969 Commitment per Warrant 130, 324. 23 Refunds 5.77 130, 330.00

Payments to Treasurer 125, 170. 61 Abatements 972. 12 Outstanding December 31, 1969 4, 187. 27 130. 330.00

REAL ESTATE TAXES 1968

Outstanding January 1, 1969 54, 192.58 Refunds 620. 31 54, 812. 89

Payments to Treasurer 54, 273. 31 Abatements 391.00 Transferred to Tax Titles 96.56 Transferred to Taxes in Litigation 52.02 Outstanding December 31, 1969 54.812. 89

REAL ESTATE TAXES 1969

Commitments per Warrant 3, 295, 381.56 Refunds 13, 881.75 Abatement to be refunded 350.00 3, 309, 613. 31

Payments to Treasurer 3, 157,471.04 Abatements 48, 815.07 Transferred to Tax Titles 595.99 Outstanding December 31, 1969 102,731.21 3, 309, 613. 31

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1962

Abatements rescinded in 1969 128.70

Payments to Treasurer 128.70

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1963

Abatements rescinded in 1969 206.80

Payments to Treasurer 206.80

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1964 Abatements rescinded in 1969 12. 38

Payments to Treasurer 12. 38

128 MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1965 Outstanding January 1,1969 $ 503. 16 Abatements rescinded in 1969 9. 90 $ 513.06 Payments to Treasurer 40. 15 Abatements 88.91 Outstanding December 31, 1969 384.00 513.06

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXICSE TAXES 1966

Outstanding January 1, 1969 4,257.50 Abatements rescinded in 1969 42.63 4, 300. 13

Payments to Treasurer 136. 68 Abatements 559. 36 Outstanding December 31, 1969 3, 604.09 4, 300. 13

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1967

Outstanding January 1, 1969 4,048.50 Abatements rescinded in 1969 9.45 4,057.95 Payments to Treasurer 472. 98 Abatements 645.52 Outstanding December 31, 1969 2, 939.45 4, 057. 95

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1968

Outstanding January 1, 1969 27,632.44 Commitments per Warrant 35, 957. 11 Refunds 2, 558.55 66,148.10

Payments to Treasurer 54, 526. 24 Abatements 6, 703. 62 Outstanding December 31, 1969 4, 918. 24 66, 148. 10

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES 1969 Commitments per Warrant 402, 669..27

Refunds 6, 367. 83 409,. 037., 10 Payments to Treasurer 336, 535. 68 Abatements 24, 379. 58

Outstanding December 31, 1969 48, 121. 84 409,,037., 10

FARM ANIMAL EXCISE TAXES 1969 Commitments per Warrant 255.,50

Payments to Treasurer 255.,50

STREET BETTERMENTS ADDED TO TAXES 1969 Commitment per Warrant 377.,94

Payments to Treasurer 377.,94

COMMITTED INTEREST 1969 Commitment Per Warrant 150. 60

Payments to Treasurer 150. 60

ADDITIONAL INTEREST AND COSTS ON TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS 1969

Collections 4, 625.,88

Payments to Treasurer 4, 625. 88

CERTIFICATES OF MUNICIPAL LIENS 1969

Collections for 1969 1, 182. 00

Payments to Treasurer 1, 182. 00

APPORTIONED STREET ASSESSMENTS - NOT DUE

Balance due January 1, 1969 3, 764. 47 Added to Taxes in 1969 377.94 Balance December 31, 1969 Due 1970 to 1984 inclusive 3, 386. 53 3, 764. 47

129 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT - ANNUAL CARE CEMETERY LOTS

Outstanding January 1, 1969 $ 53.00 Commitments per Warrants 660. 50 $ 713.50

Payments to Treasurer 640. 50 Outstanding December 3L 1969 73.00 713.50

Wm. Henry Soar Town Collector

130 TOWN ACCOUNTANT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The reports which are submitted herewith represent a statement of the cash disbursements authorized during the year ended December 31, 1969, and a Balance Sheet of the Town of Acton as of December 31, 1969.

The 1970 amortization of bonded indebtedness of the Town, and Acton's share of the Regional School District bond amortization are:

Schools: Florence A. Merriam Elementary School $ 40, 000.00 Julia McCarthy Elementary School 15, 000.00 Carolyn Douglas Elementary School 40, 000. 00 Paul P. Gates Elementary School 60, 000.00 Regional School District 51, 261.00 Total Schools $206, 261. 00

Acton Memorial Library Addition 25, 000. 00 Land Acquisition 41, 000. 00 Amortization of bonded indebtedness $272, 261. 00

The accounts of the Treasurer and Collector have been verified, and I have reviewed the various trust funds in the custody of the Treasurer and the Trustees.

Respectfully submitted,

Donald O. Nylander Town Accountant

STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS

January 1, 1969 to December 31, 1969

Appropriated or Cash Available Disbursed Balance

General Government: Moderator: Salary - Appropriated 140. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 20. 00 160. 00 Expenses 20.00 20. 00

Finance Committee: Expenses 150. 00 30.00 120.00

Selectmen: Salaries 16,440.00 15, 970.74 469.26 Expenses 10, 920. 00 10, 154.29 765.71 Capital Outlay 3, 710.00 3, 608.48 101.52 Legal Services 7,500. 00 7, 500.00 -- Legal Service Expenses 500.00 399. 37 100. 63 Appraisals and Surveys 1, 000. 00 755.00 245. 00

Town Office Clerical Staff:

Salaries 60,485.00 56, 522. 27 3, 962.73

Engineering Deparmtnet:

Salaries and Wages 31, 665.00 30,488. 39 1, 176.61 Expenses 3, 360. 00 2, 729.46 630.54 Capital Outlay 1, 300.00 1, 235. 15 64.85

Town Accountant: Salary - Appropriated 3,500.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 69.09 3, 569. 09 -- Expenses 100. 00 99. 90 .10

131 Appropriated or Cash Available Disbursed Balance

General Government - continued:

Town Treasurer and Collector Salary- 9, 010.00 9, 010.00 Expenses 4, 230. 00 4, 179.72 50. 28 Capital Outlay- 330. 00 311.40 18. 60

Town Assessors: Salaries 4, 750. 00 4, 750.00 Expenses 8,735.00 2, 657. 54 6, 077.46

Town Clerk: Salary 2, 310.00 2, 310. 00 Expenses - Appropriated 800.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 700.00 1, 368.87 131. 13

Elections and Registration: Salaries and Wages - Appropriated 2, 915.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 370.00 3, 256.43 28. 57 Expenses 2, 750. 00 2, 064.05 685. 95

Planning Board: Ebcpenses 9, 100. 00 7, 345. 12 1,754.88

Personnel Board: Expenses 550.00 550. 00

Board of Appeals: Expenses 410. 00 82.80 327. 20

Industrial Development Commission: Expenses 250.00 40.00 210. 00

Conservation Commission: Expenses 500.00 126. 39 373. 61

Archives Committee: ' Expenses 60.00 32. 60 27.40

Public Ceremonies k Celebration Committee: Expenses 1, 650. 00 1, 650.00

Building and Maintenance: Salaries and Wages 9, 500. 00 9,286.21 213.79 Expenses 22, 500. 00 19,834.20 2, 665.80

Town Report Committee: Expenses - Appropriated 3, 000. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 215. 95 3,215. 95

Total General Government - Appropriated 224, 140.00 Reserve Fund Transfers 1, 375.04 204, 743.42 20, 771. 62

Protection of Persons and Property:

Police Department: Salaries and Wages 142, 560.00 130,551. 18 12, 008.82 Expenses 16,700. 00 16, 697.01 2. 99 Capital Outlay 1, 500.00 1,448.94 51.06

132 ApproprLated or Cash Available Disbursed Balance

Protection of Persons and Property continued:

Fire Department: Salaries and Wages - Appropriated 147, 370. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 1,1,055.00055.00 $ 148,420.44148,420. 44 $ 4.56 Expenses - Appropriated 44, 500. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 2,2,000.00000. 00 46,492.2346, 492. 23 7.77 Capital Outlay 5,5,450.00450.00 5,439.5,439.6161 10.39

Sealer of Weights and Measures: Salaries and Travel 510. 00 510. 00 Expenses 40.00 33.3033. 30 6.70

Insect Pest Control: Wages 3,290.003, 290.00 3,289.223, 289. 22 .78 Expenses 3,3,100.00100.00 2,879.572, 879. 57 ' 220.43

Town Forest Committee: Maintenance 100.00 56.96 43.04

Tree Department: Wages 2,970.00 2,960.24 9.76 Expenses 2,900.00 2,413.79 486.21

Inspector of Wires: Expenses 4,625.00 4,580.00 45.00

Inspector of Gas Piping and Appliances: Expenses 3,500.00 2,869.00 631.00

Building Inspector and Agent for Enforcement of Zoning Bylaws: Salary and Wages 9,540.00 9,384.58 155.42 Expenses 1,400.00 1,252.70 147.30

Dog Officer: Wages and Travel 1,000.00 1,000.00 Expenses 500.00 500.00

Building Committee: Expenses 50.00 5.65 44.35

Civil Defense:

Expenses 450. 00 449.43 . 57

Total Protection of Persons and Property: Appropriation 392,055.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 3, 055. 00 381, 233.85 13, 876. 15

Highways:

Highway Department Salaries and Wages - Appropriated 93,520.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 1,100.00 94,595.71 24.29 Expenses 161,000.00 160,832.21 167.79 Capital Outlay 4,040.00 4,015.75 24.25 Street Lighting 19. 800.00 17, 636. 26 2, 163.74

Total Highways: Appropriated 278, 360. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 1, 100. 00 277. 079. 93 2, 380. 07

133 Appropriated or Cash Available Disbursed Balance

Health and Sanitation:

Health and Sanitation: Salaries $ 18,955. 00 $ 17,687. 74 $ 1, 267.26 Expenses - Apprioriated 20,890. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 2, 500. 00 22, 669. 23 720. 77 Garbage Collection 29, 300. 00 27, 801 69 1,498. 31

Inspector of Animals: Wages 170. 00 170. 00 ._ Expenses 30. 00 30. 00 --

Plumbing Inspector: Expenses 5. 500. 00 4,316. 00 1, 184.00

Total Health and Sanitation: Appropriated 74, 845. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 2, 500. 00 72, 674. 66 4, 670. 34

Veterans' Aid:

Veterans' Services: Salary 2, 520.00 2,520. 00 Expenses 275.00 275.00 Aid 15, 000.00 12, 588. 29 2,411.71

Total Veterans' Aid 17,795.00 15, 383.29 2,411.71

Education:

Local Schools: Instruction 1, 100, 388.00 1, 093, 617.52 6, 770.48 Plant Operation and Maintenance 118,436.00 118, 376.74 59.26 Transportation 90, 291.00 89,828.79 462.21 Non-Instructional Services 22, 782. 00 22, 782.00 Administration 35, 898. 00 30,754.75 5, 143.25 Blanchard Auditorium 12,750.00 12,712.53 37.47 Capital Outlay 10,805.00 7, 208.62 3, 596. 38 Contingency Fund 25, 000.00 24,479. 35 520. 65

Regional Schools: Instruction 970, 553.00 970,553.00 Plant Operation and Maintenance 108, 753. 00 108,753.00 Transportation 65,443.00 65,443.00 Non- Instructional Services 35, 714.00 35,714.00 Administration 39, 886.00 39,886.00 Blanchard Auditorium 10,737. 00 10,737.00 Capital Outlay 12, 252.00 12,252. 00 Athletic Fund 15, 647.00 15, 647.00 Contingency Fund 21, 309.00 21, 309. 00

Total Education 2, 696, 644.00 2, 680, 054. 30 16, 589. 70

Libraries:

Memorial Library: Salaries and Wages 38, 755.00 33,786.80 4, 968. 20 Expenses 12, 350. 00 12, 347. 57 2.43 Books 17, 000. 00 16, 999. 60 .40 Capital Outlay 1, 680. 00 1, 659. 99 20. 01

West Acton Library: Salary and Wages 1,710.00 1, 701.79 8. 21 Expenses 910.00 910.00

Total Libraries 72,405.00 67,405.75 4, 999. 25

134 Appropriated or Cash Available Disbursed Balance

Recreation:

Wages 8, 335. 00 8, 138. 88 196. 12 Expenses 3, 330.00 3, 266. 62 63. 38 Capital Outlay- 1, 820. 00 1,819. 97 .03

Total Recreation 13,485. 00 13, 225.47 259.53

Cemeteries:

Salaries and Wages 32, 185. 00 31, 105. 19 1.079.81 Expenses 7, 630. 00 7, 504. 98 125.02 Capital Outlay- 1, 500.00 1,496.50 3.50

Total Cemeteries 41, 315. 00 40, 106. 67 1, 208. 33

Insurance:

Workmen's Compensation: Appropriated 10, 000. 00 Reserve Fund Transfer 2, 338. 00 12, 338. 00 Surety Bond 790. 00 641. 00 149.00 Fire and Public Liability Insurance for Town Buildings: Appropriated 11, 960.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 95. 95 12, 055. 95 Boiler and Machinery 1,400. 00 1, 125.00 275.00 Motor Vehicle Liability 5, 750. 00 5,745.51 4.49 Group Health 28, 000. 00 19, 596.06 8,403. 94 Fire Fighters 1, 100. 00 371. 25 728.75

Total Insurance: Appropriated 59, 000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 2,433. 95 51,872.77 9, 561. 18

Pensions:

Expense: Appropriated 29, 000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 2,428.00 31,428.00

Maturing Debt and Interest:

Regional School: Maturing Debt 51, 265.00 51, 265.00 Interest 64,490. 00 64,490. 00

Julia McCarthy School: Maturing Debt 15, 000. 00 15, 000. 00 Interest 1, 000. 00 1,000. 00

Florence E. Merriam School: Maturing Debt 40, 000.00 40, 000.00 Interest 12, 960.00 12, 960.00

Elm Street School #1 (Douglas): Maturing Debt 40, 000.00 40, 000. 00 Interest 21, 175.00 21, 175.00

Elm Street School #2 (Spruce): Maturing Debt 60, 000. 00 60, 000. 00 Interest 44,485.00 44,485.00

Police Station: Maturing Debt 20, 000.00 20, 000. 00 Interest 560.00 560. 00

135 Appropriated or Cash Available Disbursed Balance

Maturing Debt and Interest - continued:

Library Addition: Maturing Debt $ 25,000.00 25, 000. 00 Interest 4, 950. 00 4, 950. 00

Anticipation of Revenue Notes: Interest: Appropriated 11,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 4, 194. 67 15, 194. 67

Total Maturing Debt and Interest: Appropriated 411,885.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 4, 194. 67 416, 079. 67

Grand Totals of Appropriations, Reserve Fund Transfers, Disbursements and Balances for Budget: Appropriated 4,310,929.00 Reserve Fund Transfer $ 17,086.66 251, 287. 78 $ 76,727.88

Education: Cafeteria-Revolving Fund 114, 995. 20 113, 693. 67 1, 301.53 Federal Grants: Public Law 864-Title 5 7, 947.09 7, 947. 09 Public Law 874 -Title 1 38, 584. 70 27,414. 91 11, 169.79 Cornerstone - Title 1 4, 573. 00 4, 573. 00 Summer Reading Program - Title 1 206.51 206.51 Summer Reading Experiment 80.00 80. 00

Special Articles: Town Meeting Article Purpose Date No.

10-09-64 2 Douglas School 13,010.85 3, 865. 05 9, 145.80 3-20-67 10 Gates School 155, 787. 58 110, 276.59 45, 510. 99 8-29-68 1 Desouza Land 500. 00 271. 20 228.80 3-10-69 38 Tuition 8, 000. 00 7, 982. 33 17. 67 3-10-69 39 \'ocational Regional School J3istrict Planning Committee 100. 00 25. 00 75.00 3-10-69 41 Mlnot Avenue School Plans 42, 000. 00 42, 000. 00 3-10-69 47 Walden Guidance Clinic 4, 000. 00 4, 000.00 10-20-69 1 Minot Avenue School Drawings 50, 000. 00 17, 920. 62 32, 079. 38

Highway Department

3-14-66 12 Chapter 90 Construction 7, 923. 17 7, 923. 17 3-14-66 14 Hosmer, Prospect Streets Constr. 1, 927. 25 1, 566.81 360.44 3-14-66 15 Chapter 90 Construction 20,700.00 6, 189. 92 14, 510.08 3-11-68 23 Snow Plow 3, 647. 00 3,447. 00 200.00 3-11-68 33 Sidewalks 8,652.26 843. 00 7, 809. 26 3-10-69 25 Chapter 81 22, 550. 00 22,550. 00 3-10-69 25 Chapter 90 Maintenance 4,000.00 4, 000. 00 3-10-69 26 Sander and Mower 6, 000. 00 2, 831. 00 3, 169.00 3-10-69 31 Minot Avenue Takings 19, 000. 00 18, 273. 25 726.75 3-10-69 32 Minot Avenue Construction: Appropriated 32,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 5, 000. 00 28, 666.75 8, 333. 25

Various Purposes

3-09-58 17 Mount Hope Cemetery Clearing 533.00 469.00 64. 00 3-09-58 39 Archives Committee 1,000.00 207. 25 792.75 3-11-63 44 Compilation of Bylaws 2, 500. 00 1,526. 20 973.80 6-08-64 2 Library Addition 2,658.72 2, 643.04 15. 68 6-08-64 4 Mount Hope Cemetery Oiling 429. 94 400. 00 29. 94

136 Appropriatec Special Articles: or Cash Various Purposes continued: Available Disbursed Balance

12-05-66 19 Cemetery Building $ 1, 355.66 1,270.49 85. 17 3-13-67 26 Town Administration Study Comm. 332. 00 269. 90 62. 10 11-13-67 3 Sewerage Bed Fence-Town Forest 1, 020. 61 956. 50 64. 11 3-10-69 29 Surplus Government Property 1, 000.00 684.02 315. 98 3-10-69 30 Demolish Buildings 3, 100. 00 1,400.00 1, 700.00 3-10-69 35 Tennis Court Repairs 3, 500. 00 2,894.75 605.25 3-10-69 36 Bursaw Land 82, 000. 00 82, 000. 00 3-10-69 42 Marion L. Beach 1, 000. 00 1, 000. 00 3-10-69 43 Police Cruisers 6, 000.00 4, 383. 78 1, 616.22 3-10-69 44 Police Sedan 4, 000.00 3, 363. 12 636.88 3-10-6.9 45 Fire Chief's Car 4, 000.00 3, 393. 94 606.06 3-10-69 46 Fire Rescue Truck 23, 500. 00 1, 643. 95 21, 856.05 3-10-69 48 Fluoridation 10, 000. 00 1, 742.00 8, 258.00 3-10-69 49 1975 Anniversary Fund 2, 000. 00 2, 000. 00 3-10-69 50 Fletcher Land-Appraisals 600. 00 600. 00 3-10-69 52 Sheehan Land-Sppraisals 1, 818.50 1, 818. 50 3-10-69 53 Conservation Land-Surveying, etc. 1, 000. 00 1, 000. 00 3-10-69 54 Conservation Fund 25, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 3-10-69 57 Isaac Davis Trail 31, 000.00 31, 000. 00 6-23-69 3 Anticipation of Revenue Loan Interest 9, 595.82 9, 595.82 6-23-69 4 Conservation Commission-Britt Land 20, 000.00 20, 000. 00

Appropriated 805, 128.86 Reserve Fund Transfer 5, 000.00 637, 809. 13 172, 319.73 Cemetery Department - Various Trust Funds 9. 146. 30

Total Operating Disbursements $4, 898, 243.21

Other Cash Disbursements:

Agency: Acton Teachers Insurance 1, 772.05 Middlesex County Retirement System 27,473. 97 Federal Income Taxes Withheld 317,804.41 State Income Taxes Withheld 48, 260.86 Acton Employees Group Life Insurance 1, 349.82 Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Fund 54, 093.55 Acton Teachers Annuities 8,033.50 Blue Cross -Blue Shield 18,713. 66 Acton Teachers Association 1, 508. 00 Board of Appeals - Guarantee Deposits 173. 14 State Assessment System 407.52 Court Judgment 13, 300. 00 Middlesex County Hospital Assessment 4, 886. 97 State Parks and Recreation Area 13, 903. 21 Middlesex County Assessment 84, 651. 39 Metropolitan Planning Area Council 430.42 State Motor Vehicle Excise Bills 1, 297.80 Elderly Retiree Program 837. 96 O. A. A. Recovery Payment to Federal 16, 130. 73 O. A. A. Recovery Payment to State 6, 912.01 O. A. A. Payments - Federal Grant 62. 64 M. A. Payments - Federal Grant 2, 297. 13 Middlesex County Dog Licenses 3, 049. 50

Refunds: Taxes 24, 013. 66

Trust: Perpetual Care Receipts 4, 600.00 Robbins Bequest - Cemetery Department 25, 210. 08 Library 25.00 Trust Fund Income J 26, 662.07 Charity 2, 025. 00 Educational 248.55

Repayment of Loans in Anticipation of Revenue 1, 100, 000. 00 6. 708, 377. 81 Add - Check canceled 56. 20 Total Disbursements per Treasurer $6, 708, 434. 01

137 TOWN OF BALANCE DECEMBER

ASSETS

Cash: Petty Cash Funds $ 70.00 General Funds 523, 123.86 $ 5 2 3, 193. 86

Accounts Receivable: Tax Levies: 1966 Personal Property 3, 695.01 1967 Personal Property 2, 523.40 1968 Personal Pr'operty 2,060.40 1969 Personal Property $ 4, 187. 27 1969 Real Estate 102, 381. 21 106, 568.48

Total Property Taxes $ 114,847.29

Motor Vehicle Excise: 1965 384.00 1966 3, 604.09 1967 2, 939.45 1968 4, 918.24 1969 48, 121.84 59, 967. 62

Tax Titles: 2, 253. 16 Tax Possessions 793. 72 3, 046.88

Taxes in Litigation 297. 20

Total Taxes 178, 158.99

Departmental: School 667.50 Cemetery 73.00 Fire 58.50 Old Age Assistance 42.81 841.81

Aid to Highways: Commonwealth of Massachusetts 84, 661.54 Middlesex County 32, 055.77 116,717. 31

Total Accounts Receivable $ 295, 718. 11

Overlay Deficit 1966 17. 98

Under-estimate of Assessments: 1969 State Parks and Recreation 275.76 1969 Middlesex County Tax 7, 368.44 7, 644. 20

Total Assets $_ 826, 574. 15

Total Assets $_ 826, 574. 15

DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS

Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due 3, 386.53

LOANS AUTHORIZED - UNISSUED

Elm Street (Douglas) Elementary School $ 79,450.00

138 AC TON SHEET

31, 1969

LIABILITIES AND RESERVES

Employees' payroll deductions - See Schedule 1 $ 13,504.09

Guarantee Deposits: Board of A^ppeals 26.86

Unclaimed Checks 1, 152.75

Trust Fund Income Transfer Balances Unexpended - See Schedule 2 3,459.44

Insurance Recovery - Fire Department 230. 00

Federal Grants - See Schedule 3 13, 831. 09

Revolving Fund - School Cafeteria 1, 301. 13

Old Age Assistance Recovery Not Allocated 13, 600. 00

Unexpended Special Article Appropriation Balances - See Schedule 4 24 3, 570. 00

Reserve for Petty Cash Funds 70. 00

Sale of Dogs 9. 00 Middlesex County Dog License Fees 57.00 Receipts Reserved for Appropriation - County Dog Fund 3, 122. 01 Cemetery Land Fund 7, 355, 35 Road Machinery Fund 4,516.97 Tax Title Foreclosure 335.00

Library Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 1, 809. 50

Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise $ 59,967.62 Taxes in Litigation 297. 20 Tax Titles and Possessions 3,046.88 Departmental Revenue 841.81 Aid to Highways 116,717. 31 180,870.82

Overlays Reserved for Abatements of Tax Levies: 1967 2,313.22 1968 2,060.40 1969 12,839. 65 17,213.27

Overlay Surplus - Reserve Fund 30, 363.53

Surplus Revenue 290, 176. 34

Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 826, 574. 15

DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS

Street Assessments and Betterment $ 3, 386. 53

LOANS AUTHORIZED - UNISSUED

Elm Street (Douglas) Elementary School $ 79,450.00

139 DEBT ACCOUNTS

Net Funded on Fixed Debt $2, 111, 000. 00

TRUST ACCOUNTS

Trust Funds - Cash and Securities: In Custody of the Town Treasurer 659, 190.70 In Custody of Trustees 3, 000.00 $ 662, 190.70

140 DEBT ACCOUNTS

Inside Debt Limit: Florence A. Merriam Elementary School 80, 000. 00 Julia McCarthy Elementary School 5,000. 00 Acton Memorial Library Addition 125,000.00 Land Acquisition 41,000.00 $ 251,000.00

Outside Debt Limit: Florence A. Merriam Elementary School 240, 000. 00 Julia McCarthy Elementary School 30, 000. 00 Carolyn Douglas Elementary School 565,000. 00 Paul P. Gates Elementary School 1, 025, 000. 00 1, 860, 000.00

$2, 111, 000.00

TRUST ACCOUNTS

In Custody of Town Treasurer - See Schedule 5 $ 659,190.70

In Custody of Trustees: Charlotte Goodnow Fund 3, 000. 00 $ 662, 190.70

141 BALANCE SHEET Supporting Schedules December 31, 1969

Schedule 1 Employees' Payroll Deductions

Federal Income Taxes 2, 592.70 Massachusetts Income Taxes 5, 599.09 Group Life Insurance 107.86 Middlesex County Retirement System 2, 270.49 Blue Cross -Blue Shield 1,837. 95 Acton Teachers' Annuities 1, 096.00

$ 13,504.09

Schedule 2 Trust Fund Income Balances

Perpetual Care 1, 560.49 Hosmer Fund 1 333.28 Arlette Appleyard 31. 25 George T. Ames 19.86 Elbridge Jones & Descendents 38.92 Luke Blanchard 49. 23 A. B. Conant 32.47 Dr. Robert 1. Davis 40. 65 Frank C. Hayward 26.50 Frank Knowlton 46.53 Mrs. Henry O'Neil 16.70 Henry S. Raymond 43. 67 Sarah A. Watson 45.52 Carrie F. Wells 59.70 J. Roland Wetherbee 43.75 Georgia E. Whitney 42.71 Hoitt and Scott 28. 21 3,459.44

Schedule 3 Federal Grants

Welfare Administration: Medical Assistance 8 3. 34 Old Age Assistance: Federal Grant Balance $ 156. 63 Recovery Repayable to Federal 150. 00 306. 63 Medical Assistance 951.65 Disability Assistance 250. 00 Aid to Dependent Children 250. 00

$ 1,841. 62

School Grants: Public Law 815 819. 68 Public Law 874 Title 1 11, 169. 79 11, 989.47

$ 13, 831.09

Schedule 4 Unexpended Special Article Appropriation Balances Town Meeting Article Date No. Purpose

6-24-57 6 Civil Defense Power Unit 300.00 3-09-58 17 Mount Hope Cemetery Clearing 64.00 3-09-58 39 Archives Committee 792.75 12-18-61 2 McCarthy School Addition 429. 99

142 Schedule 4 - continued:

3-12-62 60 Hydrant - Pope Road $ 1,000.00 6-08-64 2 Library Addition 15.68 6-08-64 4 Mount Hope Cemetery Oiling 29. 94 10-19-64 1 Flerra School Land 1, 000.00 10-19-64 2 Douglas School 9, 145.80 3-14-66 14 Hosmer, Prospect & Charter Road Construction 360.44 3-14-66 15 Chapter 90 Construction 14, 510.08 12-05-66 12 Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Committee 70.82 12-05-66 19 Cemetery Building 85. 17 3-13-67 9 Chapter 90 Construction 18, 053.20 3-13-67 10 Gates School 45, 510. 99 3-13-67 30 Tennis Courts 107.76 3-13-67 32 Emergency Operating Center 1, 000.00 3-13-67 49 Woodlawn Cemetery 2, 199.50 3-11-68 16 Chapter 90 Construction 6, 900. 00 3-11-68 17 Chapter 90 Construction 1, 003.78 3-11-68 33 Sidewalks 7, 809. 26 3-11-68" 36 Surplus Government Property 22.57 8-29-68 1 Desouza Land 228.80 11-18-68 11 Water District Land Lease 5.00 3-10-69 24 Chapter 90 Construction - Town 7, 700. 00 3-10-69 25 Chapter 90 Construction - State & County 23, 100. 00 3-10-69 26 Sander and Mower 3, 169. 00 3-10-69 27 Street Lights - Main Street 2, 500. 00 3-10-69 28 Sidewalks - Trunk System 3, 500. 00 3-10-69 29 Surplus Government Property 315. 98 3-10-69 30 Demolish Buildings 1, 700. 00 3-10-69 31 Minot Avenue Takings 726.75 3-10-69 32 Minot Avenue Construction 8, 333. 25 3-10-69 33 Town Forest Access Construction 4, 005. 00 3-10-69 37 Public Works Facility Plans 15, 000. 00 3-10-69 39 Vocational Regional District School Planning Com.mittee 75.00 3-10-69 45 Fire Chief's Car 606. 06 3-10-69 46 Fire Rescue Truck 21, 856.05 3-10-69 47 Fluoridation 8, 258.00 10-20-69 1 Minot Avenue School Working Drawings 32, 07 9. 38

$ 243,570.00

Schedule 5 Trust Accounts in Custody of Town Treasurer

Charity Funds: Elizabeth M. White 30, 735. 96 Georgia E. Whitney 14, 622. 18 Betsy M. Ball 20, 182.50 Varnum Tuttle Memorial 15, 295. 92

Cemetery Funds: Perpetual Care 166, 399. 53 Susan Noyes Hosmer 106, 830.26 Arlette Appleyard 2, 219.40 Henry S. Raymond - Monument 1, 521.35 Henry S. Raymond - Care 3, 197.78 Hoitt and Scott 827.27 J. Roland Wetherbee 16, 729.57 Luke Blanchard 3, 217.80 Frank C. Hayward 2, 016.01 Georgia E. Whitney 2, 332. 95 Dr. Robert I. Davis 1, 372.04 Frank R. Knowlton 1, 374.71 George T. Ames 601.03 Mrs. Harry O'Neil 481. 90 Sarah A. Watson 3, 518.52 Carrie F. Wells 4, 311.24 A. B. Conant 1, 328. 37 Elbridge Jones Robbins and Descendents 1, 127. 94 Captain Robbins Lot 2, 578.42 Elbridge J. Robbins Lot 1, 547.05 Ethel R. Robbins, Fred Robbins and George T. Ames Memorial 21, 875.57

143 Schedule 5 - continued:

Library and Educational Funds: Action High School $ 5,162.98

Wilde Memorial . 32,834.21 Georgia E. Whitney Memorial 20,466.94

Conservation Fund 47,425.02

Firemen's Relief Funds: Acton 17, 149. 20 West Acton 1,483.28

Stabilization Fund 106,423.80

1975 Celebration Fund 2, 000. 00

$ 659, 190. 70

Supplementary Financial Data

The unexpended balances of the following Special Articles were closed out during the year to Surplus Revenue. Town Meeting Article Date No. Description Amount

3-11-63 44 Compilation of Town Bylaws $ 97 3.80 3-09-64 24 Sprinkler System - Towne School 2, 561. 39 3-08-65 9 Revaluation 765.00 3-13-67 26 Town Administration Study Committee 62. 10 11-13-67 3 Chain Link Fence - Town Forest 64. 11

11-13-67 5 Dunn Land ' 7, 923. 94 3-11-68 23 Snow Plow 200. 00 11-18-68 10 Bursaw Lease 500.00 11-18-68 12 Ice House Pond Lease 5. 00 3-10-69 35 Tennis Court Repairs 605.25 3-10-69 38 Tuition 17.67 3-10-69 43 Two Police Cruisers 1, 616. 22 3-10-69 44 Police Sedan 636.88

$ 15,931.36

The Finance Committee Authorized the following transfers from the Reserve Fund during the year ended December 31, 1969:

Appropriation: $ 35, 000. 00

Transfers:

4-24-69 Town Report Committee $ 215.95 4-24-69 Anticipation of Revenue Note Interest 4, 194. 67 6-05-69 Pension Fund Expense 2,428.00 8-14-69 Workmen's Comepnsation - Insurance 2,338.00 10-02-69 Elections & Registrations - Salaries 370.00 10-07-69 Town Clerk - Expense 700.00 10-16-69 Minot Avenue Construction 5,000.00 10-16-69 Fire Department - Expense 2,000.00 12-04-69 Moderator - Salary 20.00 12-10-69 Town Accountant Salary 69.09 12-18-69 Fire Department - Salaries $725.00 12-30-69 Fire Department - Salaries 330. 00 1,055.00 12-18-69 Board of Health - Expense 2,500.00 12-30-69 Highway Department - Salaries 1, 100.00 12-31-69 Fire & Public Liability Insurance 95. 95 22, 086. 66

Balance returned to Overlay Surplus $ 12, 913. 34

144 ,

JURY LIST

PRECINCT 1

Rowland W. Dawson, 221 Pope Road, Construction Inspector Robert B. Merrill, 95 Hammond Street, Engineer Paul L. Bernard, 5 Musket Drive, Salesman Shirley 1. Eggleton, 42 Esterbrook Road, Secretary William A. Fitzgerald, 10 Bromfield Road, Electrical Engineer Carol H. Flagg, 70 Esterbrook Road, Home A. Roy Fogelgren, 43 Alcott Street, Programmer Donald Foster, 17 Davis Road, Physicist Myron 1. Holt, 121 Great Road, Quality Control Robert F. Patterson, Jr., 46 Alcott Street, Engineer John C. Werrbach, 2 Evergreen Road, Sales Manager Alcide W. Beaudoin, 5 Brabrook Road, Plumber Basil A. Bonk, 11 Jefferson Drive, Electrical Engineer Robert L. Brett, 358 Great Road, Merchant Donald R. Burns, 10 Flagg Road, Maintenance Foreman E. Wilson Bursaw, 23 Newtown Road, Oil Business Irving S. Cohen, 38 Washington Drive, Senior Editor John D. Crosby, 77 Harris Street, Insurance Underwriter Charles J. Deveau, 51 Hayward Road, Drafting Robert W. Kedzie, 9 Phalen Street, Physicist John L. Knight, 18 Pope Road, Electronic Technician Victor Krea, 93 Concord Road, Sales Wilson D. LeVan, 37 Old Village Road, Public Co. V. P.

Robert 1. Miller, 23 Concord Road, Research Chemist Willard A. Muir, 4 Green Wood Lane, Electrical Engineer Billy G. Putnam, 15 Hemlock Lane, Engineer Thomas J. Regan, Jr., 99 Concord Road, Structural Engineer Wallace A. Semple, 437 Main Street, Salesman Carlyle J. Sletten, 106 Nagog Hill Road, Scientist Raymond C. Stinson, 725 Main Street, Electronics George L. Sullivan, 26 Alcott Street, Insurance Broker Eugene P. Tangney, 2 Magnolia Drive, Personnel Manager Richard T. Tear, 6 Green Wood Lane, Computer Consultant Paul R. Vigliotti, 30 Carlisle Road, Shovel Operator

PRECINCT 2

Alan R. Day, 5 Country Club Road, Accountant George E. Dow, 31 Powder Mill Road, Construction James Farrar, 45 Maple Street, Plant Manager William R. Jones, 25 Adanis Street, Tel. & Tel. Central Office Equip. Clifton R. Keene, 1 Broadview Street, Civil Eng. Joseph W. McGinty, 28 Conant Street, Design Engineer Arthur McKelvie, 6 Pine Street, Maintenance Herbert F. Sawyer, 1 Lilac Court, Metallurgist Donald M. Starr, 253 High Street, Draftsman Arthur G. Taylor, 5 Laurel Court, Purchasing Agent Bernard T. Wasdyke, 14 Francine Road, Mgr. Engineering William J. Ashline, 354 Massachusetts Avenue, Retired Mary K. Hadley, 45 Martin Street, Consultant Richard V. Haley, 91 River Street, Insurance Agent Thomas Motley, 115 School Street, Insurance Roland Boisvert, 40 Central Street, Electronic Engineer Morris Breslouf, 10 Beverly Road, Chemist Ronald A. Cohen, 60 Conant Street, Scientist Peter C. Corbett, 2 Oakwood Road, Physicist Peter J. Cronin, 251 School Street, News Reporter Joseph M. Dee, Jr., 43 Main Street, Elec.

145 PRECINCT 2 (continued)

John R. Folsom, 47 Piper Road, Draftsman Charles R. Furlong, Jr., 6 Valley Road, Supervisor Stanley P. Garmon, 4 Russell Road, Lineraan Michael V. P. Grace, 10 Faulkner ffill Road, Staff Planner Parker Harrison, Jr., 22 Tuttle Drive, Insurance Agent Maurice W. Kirby, Jr., 133 High Street, Manager Leonard L. Kreidermacher, 23 Brucewood Road, Computer Engineer John A. Lang, 105 School Street, Electronics Engineer James R. Mims, 7 Brookside Circle, Engineer Walter Niskanen, 49 Main Street, Cook Frank S. Passerello, 50 Maple Street, Foreman Melvin W. Purcell, 13 Broadview Street, Accountant Benjamin S. Samsky, 85 Hosmer Street, Electrical Engineer

PRECINCT 3

Herbert M. Blodgett, 54 Mohawk Drive, Bank Manager Irving H. Gravin, 25 Paul Revere Road, Retired Anthony Hill, 17 Nashoba Road, Elec. Engineer John A. Jeffries, Jr., 132 Hayward Road, Electronics Executive Walter R. Laite, 52 Mohawk Drive, Production Control Manager Joseph T. McColgan, 28 Ethan Allen Drive. Asst. Treas. Samuel J. Noftle, 37 Mohawk Drive, Warehouse Clerk Edward C. Poole, 23 Mohawk Drive, Electronics Engineer John H. Wiggs, 17 Duggan Road, Sr. Prod. Engineer Herbert S. Broadwell, 23 Seneca Road, Engineer James H. Bunting, 28 Oneida Road, Elect. Eng. Charles D. Driscoll, 7 Winter Street, Security Trader Wilfred A. Fordon, 22 Orchard Drive, Engineer Christopher C. Kellogg, 5 Orchard Drive, Asst. Manager Robert H. Kelsey, 8 Ticonderoga Road, Physicist H. Stuart MacGregor, 97 Windsor Avenue, Retired Joseph F. McBreen, 52 Spruce Street, Advisor John E, Mutty, Jr., 21 Tuttle Drive, Elec. Eng. Bruce B. Nesary, 16 Elm Street, Truck Driver Benjamin F. Rice, 44 Nashoba Road, Maintenance Man Joseph W. Stevens, 56 Windsor Avenue, Aero. Eng. Douglas W. Whitcomb, 108 Summer Street, Draftsman Thomas C. Bleakley, 9 Agawam Road, Elec. Eng.

George S. Bryant, 6 Baxter Road. I. B. M. Operator William A. Castner, 10 Deacon Hunt Drive, Eng. Mgr. Cornelius E. Coughlin, 98 Summer Street, Comptroller Elavil R. Edgin, 13 Duggan Road, Mngt. Eng. Kenneth J. Evans, 23 Duggan Road, Aeronomic Eng. James C. Lowe, 15 Cherry Ridge Road, Retired John W. MacDonald, 17 Birch Ridge Road, Salesman Wiley Mitchell, 285 Arlington Street, Journalist John P. Mowen. 47 Mohawk Drive, Engineer Warren R. Peterson, 350 Arlington Street, Groc. Clerk Ralph R. Rollins, 305 Central Street, Post Office

146 INDEX

Page

Accountant 131 Animals, Inspector of 23 Appeals, Board of 12 Appointments 105 Archives 64 Assessors 109 Auditor, State 110 Births 24 Building Committee 18 Building Inspector 17 Buildings and Land Acquisition Committee 62 Cemetery Commission 71 Civil Defense 12 Collector 128 Conservation Commission 67 Crown Resistance Day 3 Dog Licenses 29 Dog Officer 23 Election, Town 73 Elizabeth White Fund 29 Engineering Department 13 Finance Committee (See Warrant Supplement) Fire Department 8 Goodnow Fund 70 Health, Board of 19 Highway Department 15 Historical Commission 63 Industrial Development Commission 72 Insect Pest Control 68 Jury List 145 Library Reports 59 Maynard-Acton Joint Sewage Treatment Plant Committee. 70 1975 Celebration, Advisory Committee on 63 Officers 105 Planning Board 14 Police Department 6 Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee 65 Recreation Commission 62 School Report 30 Sealer of Weights and Measures 22

Selectmen- Town Manager. . 5

Sewerage Study Committee , 69 Street Light Committee 12 Town Forest Committee 68 Town Meeting Proceedings: March 10, 1969 74 June 23, 1969 97 October 20, 1969 98 November 24, 1969 99 Treasurer's Report 118 Tree Warden 68 Veterans' Agent 72 Veterans' Graves Officer 72 Vocational Regional School District Planning Committee 58 Walden Guidance Clinic 23 Wires, Inspector of 64 Workmen's Compensation 68

147 NOTES

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Town Office - Call 263-2761

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[Assessments Board of Assessors 263-5012 {Bills and Accounts, Taxes Treasurer and Collector 263-7018 kBirth, Death, Marriage Certificates Town Clerk's Office 263-2761 Building Building Inspector 263-7545 Cemeteries Cemetery Superintendent 263-2240 or 263-4428 Dog, HiHiting, and Fishing Licenses Town Clerk's Office 263-2761 Dog Problems Dog Officer 263-4979 Education Information School Superintendent 263-57 37 Elections, Voting, and Registration Town Clerk's Office 263-2761 Engineering Town Engineer's Office 263-7545 Fire (routine) Fire Department 263-4366 Garbage and Refuse, Health and Sanitation Board of Health 263-4736 Highways and Streets Town Engineer 263-7545 Library Librarian 263-2232 Licenses Selectmen, Town Manager or 263-2761 Board of Health 263-4736 Nurse (School) School Nurse, Junior High and High Schools 263-7738 Nurse (School) Elementary Schools 263-4982 Nurse (Town) Town Nurse 263-4736 Oil Burner Permits Fire Chief 263-4366 Permits for Burning Fire Department 263-4366 Plumbing Permits Board of Health 263-4736 Schools: Carolyn T. Douglas School 263-2753 Julia L. McCarthy School 263-4982 Marion L. Towne School 263-2042 Florence A. Merriam School 263-2581 Spruce Street School 263-9162 Acton-Boxborough Regional Junior High School .... 263-7716 Acton-Boxborough Regional High School 263-7738 Veterans' Services Veterans' Agent 263-4757 I Water Problems Water District (not part of Town of Acton) 263-5646 - Welfare Questions Welfare Board (Office in Bedford Call Collect) . . . 275-6668 Zoning Zoning Enforcement Officer 263-7545 "^^Electrical Wiring Wire Inspector 263-5555 ^Electrical Wiring Permits Office - 69 Hayward Road 263-4736

MEETINGS DAY fe TIME PLACE

^Annual Town Election 1st Monday in March Precinct Fire Stations [Annual Town Meeting 2nd Monday in March Blanchard Auditorium Appeals Board Meet when necessary Town Hall Assessors Every Tues. Evening, 7-8:30 p.m. Town Hall I (Building Committee 1st Wed. ea. mionth, 7:30 p.m. Office at 69 Hayward Rd. Conservation Commission 1st and 3rd Wed. ea. month, 8:00 p.m. Center Fire Station Finance Committee Oct. thru Feb., Thurs. at 8 p.m. South Acton Fire Station Rest of year, Thurs. on call ^Health Board 2nd and 4th Mon. ea. month, 7:30 p.m. Office at 69 Hayward Rd. Industrial Development Commission 1st Wed. ea. month, 8 p.m. Town Hall Library Trustees 1st Thurs. ea. month, 8 p.m. Memorial Library Planning Board 2nd and 4th Mon. ea. month, 7:30 p.m. Office at 69 Hayward Rd. Recreation Commission 2nd Tues. ea. month, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall .School Committee: Regional 2nd Mon. ea. month, 7:30 p.m. Library, ABRHS Local 3rd Mon. ea. month, 7:30 p.m. School Comm. Rm. ABKHS ^Selectmen Every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall -::«

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