One Hundred and Fourth ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE ®mun of UattMjiJf
For the Year Ending December 31 1939
W. L. HICKEY, PRINTER RANDOLPH, MASS.
One Hundred and Fourth ANNUAL REPORT
of the
Selectmen and Overseers of Public Welfare, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Assessors, Board of Health, School Committee, Tax Collector, Fire Department, Highway Surveyor, Police Department
of the TOWN OF RANDOLPH
Together with the Reports of
Town Accountant, The Trustees of the Stetson School Fund, The Trustees of the Turner Free Library, Water Commissioners, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Animal Inspector, Milk Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, In- spector of Slaughtering, Moth Superintendent, Tree Warden
and
Planning Board, Park Commission
for the
Year Ending December 31, 1939 john b. McNeill
On August 24, 1939, with the passing of John B. McNeill, Randolph lost one of its best known and highly respected citizens. He was born in Prince Edward Island on October 27, 1866 and came to Randolph in 1888, being a blacksmith by trade. In 1913 he was elected a Water Commissioner, for many years serving as Chairman of the Board, and held this position until his death.
In 1919 he was elected Town Clerk and Treasurer, which position he also held until his death.
The last twenty-six years of his life were spent faith- fully serving the public and his knowledge of municipal affairs was ever at the command of his associates. Of a kindly nature he endeared himself in the hearts of all with whom he came in contact and his memory will ever be perpetuated in the annals of the history of Randolph. JOHN B. MCNEILL
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Annual Report of the Town of Randolph
TOWN OFFICERS, 1939
Elected
Moderator (elected annually) —Walter F. Stephens.
Town Clerk and Treasurer (elected annually) —John B. McNeill. (Deceased). Marion L. Bailey appointed
to fill unexpired term.
Selectmen and Overseers of Public Welfare (elected an- nually) —Charles F. Blakely, Theodore S. Ludding- ton, Charles Herman McGrath.
Assessors (elected for 3 years) —Frank F. Teed, term expires 1940; James P. Duffy, term expires 1941; Raymond E. Lyons, term expires 1942.
School Committee (elected for 3 years) — Edmund J. Brady, term expires 1940; Margaret R. Brew7 ster,
term expires 1940 ; Walter J. Flanagan, term expires 1941; George H. Chase, term expires 1942; John E. Kelley, term expires 1942.
Trustees of Stetson School Fund (elected for 3 years)
Edmund J. Brady, term expires 1940 ; Walter J. Flan-
agan, term expires 1941 ; John E. Kelley, term expires 1942.
Board of Health (elected for 3 years) —Frank A. Forrest, term expires 1940; George H. Heney, term expires
1941 ; William E. Buck, term expires 1942.
Tax Collector (elected annually) —Clara F. Kennedy.
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Water Commissioners (elected for 3 years) — John B.
McNeill, term expires 1940 ; Richard F, Forrest, term expires 1941; Frederick D. Driscoll, term expires 1942.
Highway Surveyor (elected annually) — John A. Fred- erickson.
Tree Warden (elected annually) —John T. Moore.
Planning Board (elected for 3 years) —William M. Colby,
term expires 1940 ; Eugene L. McAuliffe, term expires
1940 ; William F. Dolan, term expires 1941 ; Edward T. Clark, term expires 1942; Carroll Paine, term expires 1942.
Constables (elected annually) —Russell W. Bennett, Her- man H. Bertram, Walter B. Downs, Ralph H. Hutch- inson, Frank H. Linfield, William C. Mann, Russell L. Towns.
Appointments by Selectmen
Town Accountant (appointed for 3 years)-—William J. McLaughlin, term expires 1942.
Registrars of Voters (appointed for 3 years) —Walter L. Hickey, term expires 1940; Mrs. Mildred B. Taber, term expires 1941; Dennis Murphy, term expires
1942 ; John B. McNeill, Town Clerk ex-officio.
Chief of Police—Patrick T. McDonnell (Chapter 31, Sec- tion 49).
Chief of Fire Department—Harold L. Bailey (Chapter 48, Section 42).
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Forest Fire Warden—Harold L. Bailey.
Inspector of Buildings—Harold L. Bailey.
Warden of Infirmary—John H. Marcille; Matron, Mrs. Stella Hughes.
Keeper of the Lock-up (appointed annually) —William H. Mahoney.
Fence Viewers—Rupert Powers, N. Frank Randall, Frank C. Wales.
Surveyors of Wood and Bark—N. Frank Randall, Edwin C. Soule, Charles H. Truelson.
Field Drivers—William H. Carroll, John H. Wales (re- signed), Frank H. Walsh. Alfred Quimby appointed
to fill vacancy caused by resignation of John H. Wales.
Sealer of Weights and Measures—Daniel P. Lyons.
Public Weighers—Frank Diauto, Michael Diauto, Ruth Diauto, Frank Esposito, Fred Kennedy, Francis Leahy, Dennis Murphy and John White.
Inspector of Milk—Henry W. Merrill.
Inspector of Animals—Charles H. Truelson.
Inspector of Slaughtering—Weston L. Mann.
Moth Superintendent—John T. Moore.
Dog Officer—Robert Wilson.
Administrator, Old Age Assistance—Frank Gaffney.
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Board of Appeals, Zoning Laws—John E. Kelley, term
expires 1940 ; Dennis Murphy, term expires 1941
George Taylor, term expires 1941 ; G. Henry Tangen, term expires 1942; George Welch, term expires 1942.
Special Officers (to serve without pay) —Herman Ber- tram, Edmund J. Brady, William E. Buck, Harry Dolan, Emery Ferris, Frank Forrest, George Frawley, Howard Harris, Stephen J. Hart, George Heney, Irving S. Hill, Henry Larsen, Russell Leavitt, Wil- liam P. Mahoney, William C. Mann, James O'Kane, James Shea, William C. Sloane, Florence Sullivan, Percy Thomson, William Tierney, James H. Duggan, Milton Police. Constables, Patrick T. McDonnell and E. Clifton Payne.
Committees Appointed by Moderator Committee of nine to serve on Finance Committee — Joseph Desmond, Herman H. Smith, Errol Thomp- son (terms expire 1940), Edgar Beers, Dominic J. Hand, Carl W. Telander (terms expire 1941), Joseph Harris, A. Howard Holbrook, John E. McGerigle (terms expire 1942).
Committee Appointed under Article 21—Leslie A. Claff, Harold W. Macauley, Dr. George V. Higgins, George Cormey, Carl E. Reichert.
Representative to General Court from 9th Norfolk Representative District Roy C. Smith, Holbrook, Mass.
Representative to Congress from 13th Congressional District Richard B. Wigglesworth, Milton, Mass.
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Report of the Town Clerk
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, March 6, 1939
Election of Officers
Total number of votes for Precinct 1 2290 Total number of votes for Precinct 2 674
T'n'fcjl ^r^oc poof in l-»n'f"Vi Pvopinpfa JLULdl VULco tdol 111 JJUtll ST I cUIIl^to .. 9QfU
MODERATOR (1 year)
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Total Timothy Lyons, Jr. 911 254 1165 Walter F. Stephens 1252 367 1619 Blanks 127 53 180
TOWN CLERK (1 year) John B. McNeill 1985 577 2562 Blanks 305 97 402
TOWN TREASURER (1 year) John B. McNeill 1944 567 2511 Blanks 346 107 450
SELECTMEN AND OVERSEERS OF PUBLIC WELFARE
(1 year) Ralph J. Bens 945 297 1242 Charles R Blakely 1412 466 1878 Frank A. Forrest 756 116 872 Theodore S. Luddington 964 330 1294 Raymond L. Mason 988 252 1240 Charles Herman McGrath 976 296 1272 Blanks 829 265 1094
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ASSESSOR (3 years) Timothy J. Kelleher 906 226 1132 Raymond E. Lyons 1242 387 1629 Blanks 142 61 203
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (3 years) George H. Chase 1116 346 1462 William F. Dolan 733 200 933 John E. Kelley 1167 325 1492 Mildred E. Welch 879 251 1130 Blanks 685 226 911
TRUSTEE STETSON SCHOOL FUND (3 years) William F. Dolan 848 241 1089 John E. Kelley 1209 342 1551 Blanks 233 91 324
BOARD OF HEALTH (3 years) William E. Buck 1197 376 1573 Elizabeth E. Linnehan 934 238 1172 Blanks 159 60 219
TAX COLLECTOR (1 year) John W. Hurry 871 404 1275 Clara F. Kennedy 1321 238 1559 Blanks 98 32 130
WATER COMMISSIONER (3 years) Frederick D, Driscoll 1196 311 1507 Patrick J. Foley 885 312 1197 Blanks 209 51 260
HIGHWAY SURVEYOR (1 year) Louis J. Courtney 1155 268 1423 John A. Frederickson 1077 391 1468 Blanks 58 15 73
TREE WARDEN (1 year) John T. Moore 1725 464 2189 Blanks 565 210 775
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PLANNING BOARD (3 years)
Edward T. Clark 988 255 1243 David J. Fitzgerald 969 245 1214 Carroll Paine 1002 287 1289 Edwin K. Weddall 903 294 1197 Blanks 718 267 985
CONSTABLES (1 year)
T"» 11 117 T~» _ - _ 11 Russell W. Bennett 1005 9Q0 1 9Q^ Herman H. Bertram 827 401 ±L/LiO1 99R
Stephen Dolan 528 LiVJZf90Q lul 979 1 fiRI Walter B. Downs 809 Li i Li Walter C. French 752 LiLO91 8 Q70 William L. Hurley 691 91 O QH1 Ralph H. Hutchinson 1087 LiOl 1 Q/tQ Oil Frank H. Linfield 1065 Li i 1 loob William P. Mahoney 737 174 911 Stephen Malloy 557 161 718 William C. Mann 1042 261 1303 Eugene Pignatelli 538 150 688 Alfred Quimby 425 159 584 Russell L. Towns 945 265 1210 Blanks 5022 1416 6438
A true record. Attest: MARION L. BAILEY, Assistant Town Clerk.
Randolph, Mass., March 11, 1939.
The Board of Registrars of Randolph met this day at 1 :30 o'clock P. M., in G. A. R. Hall, to recount the ballots cast for the office of Selectmen and Overseers of Public Welfare, and Highway surveyor.
The envelopes were opened, ballots counted and the result declared
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ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT SELECTMEN AND OVERSEERS PUBLIC WELFARE
Original Count Recount Gains L08868 Ralph J. Bens 1242 1232 10 Charles F. Blakely 1878 1890 12 Frank A. Forrest 872 869 3 Theodore S. Luddington 1294 1295 1 Raymond L. Mason 1240 1241 1 Charles Herman McGrath 1272 1271 1 Blanks 1094 1094 Total 8892 8892 14 14 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR Louis J. Courtney 1423 1422 1 John A. Frederickson 1468 1470 2 Blanks 73 72 1 Total 2964 2964 2 2
MILDRED B. TABER, WALTER L. HICKEY, Registrars of Voters of Randolph.
A true copy of the record Attest JOHN B. McNEILL, Town Clerk.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, 1939
Randolph, Mass., March 13, 1939
Article 1. Voted Unanimously: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year begin- ning January 1, 1939, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws
Article 2, Voted
Moderator
Salary $50.00
Selectmen:
Salaries $1,000.00 Expenses 600.00 1,600.00
Accountant
Salary $1,200.00 Expenses 100.00 1,300.00
Treasurer
Salary $850.00 Clerk Salary 1,200.00 Extra Clerk Salary 300.00 Tax Foreclosures 500.00 Other Expenses (including premium on Bond) 400.00 3,250.00
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Tax Collector: Salary $2,000.00 Clerk 520.00 Tax Titles 600.00 Expenses (including premium on Bond) 900.00 4,020.00
Assessors Salaries $1,500.00 Transcript of Deeds 125.00 Expenses (General) 725.00 2,350.00 Law Department: $1,450.00 carried over from last year None
Finance Committee: Expenses 150.00
Planning Board Expenses $10.00 Park Commission: Expenses None
Town Clerk: Salary (including $800.00 for collection of Water Assess- ments) $1,100.00 Expenses 125.00 Vital Statistics 400.00 1,625.00
Election and Registration Salaries $150.00 Salaries for Listing 300.00 Street Listing (Book) 250.00 Election Expenses 650.00 Other Expenses (inc. File) 150.00 1,500.00
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Town Office: Salary of Janitor $960.00 Expenses 1,100.00 2,060.00
Protection of Persons and Property
Police Department: Salaries $8,500.00 Expenses 4,250.00 12,750.00
Lockup Department: Salary of Keeper $100.00 Expenses (inc. heating) 100.00 200.00
Fire Department: Salaries $8,185.00 Expenses 3,000.00 11,185.00 Dog Officer: Salary 180.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary $150.00 Expenses 60.00 210.00 Game Warden None
Tree Warden: Salary $250.00 Expenses 500.00 Gypsy Moth 600.00 1,350.00
Voted : That the Moth Superintendent be instructed to turn in a list to the Assessors of all private property
15 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT sprayed by him, with charges for same, so that the same may be committed to the Tax Collector for col- lection.
Health and Sanitation Health Department: Salaries (Board of Health) $350.00 Salary (Insp. of Plumbing) 2,50.00 Salary (Insp. of Slaughtering) 100.00 Salary (Inspector of Milk) 150.00 Salary (Insp. of Animals) 100.00 Expenses 250.00 County Hospital Assessment 2,600.20 Hospitalization 3,500.00 Diphtheria Clinic 50.00 Dental Clinic 900.00 Town Dump 250.00 8,500.20
Voted : That Article 63 be taken up.
Article 63 Voted : That the Town appropriate a sum of money from the Highway Fund, provided by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 1939, for any purposes authorized by said chapter, and that this money be added to the Highway Maintenance Account under Article 2.
Highway Department Salary $1,800.00 Maintenance 10,500.00 New Truck 600.00 Snow Removal 12,100.00 §Chapter 90 Roads 3,000.00 tStreet Lights 10,373.48 38,373.48
*Note 1. — Your Committee recommends that the sum of $888.16 be appropriated from the Highway Fund,
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. provided by Chapter 2, Acts of 1939, and added to this account.
§Note 2.—State and County will reimburse $1,000.00 each, which will be used to reduce the 1939 tax rate.
fNote 3. The increase over last year's appropriation is recommended "for all night" lighting, under the present schedule the rate will be $10,373.48.
Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Infirmary Expenses $4,500.00 Outside Relief Administration 1,500.00 Relief 22,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children: Administration 100.00 Aid 6,500.00 State Aid 600.00 Soldiers' Relief 6,500.00 Military Aid 150.00
Old Age Assistance: Administration 500.00 Assistance 43,000.00 Town Physicians 500.00 $85,850.00
Note—Your committee recommends that this sum be spent at the rate of 50 calls for each physician at $2.00 per call. All other calls to be free calls; this is for Ran- dolph settled cases only.
Schools Salaries $98,870.51 Expenses $18,730.50 Less Dog Tax and Coddington Fund 1,018.94 17,711.56
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Turner Library Repairs $400.00
Unclassified *Printing and Distributing Town Reports $764.35 Insurance 4,500.00 $5,264.35
Care of clock in tower of First Congregational Church $20.00
Voted: That the sum of $190.15 be appropriated from 1938 Article for "W. P. A. project for compiling and printing assessed valuations in the Town Report/' and be added to this article.
Public Service Enterprises Water Department Commissioners' Salaries $375.00 Superintendent's Salary 2,000.00 Clerk Salary 324.00 Meter Reader's Salary 200.00 Maintenance 4,500.00 Joint Account 6,500.00 $13,899.00
Maturing Debt and Interest Maturing Debt $25,000.00 Interest and Discount 7,000.00 $32,000.00
Voted : That the purchase of all automobiles, motor- cycles and trucks be made through competitive bids, with standard specifications named, also that all purchases of materials and supplies involving an expenditure of over $100.00 by any department of the Town be submitted to competitive bids.
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Article 3. Voted: That the sum of $1,038.66 be raised and appropriated for Emergency Snow Removal overdraft.
Article 4. Voted: That the following sums be raised and appropriated for unpaid bills of previous years
Charities $5,500.00 Highway Department 2,259.80 School Department 635.55 Board of Health 805.13 Water Joint 93.67 W. P. A. 107.25 Soldiers' Relief 21.50 Fire Department 168.38 $9,591.28
Article 5. Voted: Indefinite Postponement.
Article 6. Voted: That the sum of $1,250.00 be raised and appropriated for the employment of a District Nurse.
Article 7. Voted: That the pay of Town Laborers and others hired by the day and hour remain the same as in 1938.
Article 8. No action taken.
Article 9. Voted : That the final report of the Zon- ing Committee be accepted.
That the Insurance Committee report be accepted as making progress and that the existence of the Committee as presently constituted be continued.
That the report of the Non-Partisan Election Com- mittee be accepted, and that it be the sense of this meet-
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ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT ing that nomination of elective officers from now on be by nomination papers only.
That the report of the Electric Light Committee as set forth in the Annual Town Report be accepted as a report of progress and that the Committee as presently constituted be re-elected and its existence continued.
That the Sewerage Committee report as progressing and that the same committee be allowed to continue.
That the time of the Representative Town Govern- ment Committee be extended for one year.
Article 10. Voted: That the Selectmen be instruc- ted to appoint a Special Officer or Officers to enforce the laws.
Article 11. Voted: That the Water Commissioners be authorized to appoint any one of their members to another office or position under their control. Appro- priation made under Article 2.
Voted : To take up Article 45.
Article 45. Defeated.
Voted: That the meeting adjourn until Monday, March 20, 1939, at 7.30 o'clock P. M.
Meeting adjourned at 11.30 o'clock P. M.
A true record, Attest
MARION L. BAILEY, Assistant Town Clerk.
20 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 20, 1939
Article 12. Voted: That the sum of $14,000.00 be raised and appropriated for General W. P. A. Expenses, $6,000.00 for a W. P. A. project for increasing the size of the Water Main on South Main Street and $660.00 for sewer pipe in conjunction with the South Main Street water project.
Article 13. Voted: That the sum of $300.00 be raised and appropriated for Memorial Day Expenses, to be expended under the direction of Lieut. William Palmer r Camp, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil W ar.
Article 14. Defeated.
Voted : To reconsider Article 12.
Article 12. Voted: That the sum of $38,000 be raised and appropriated under this article for W. P. A. expenses, to be allocated as follows:
$14,000.00 under the direction of the Select- men for W. P. A. General Expenses
14,000.00 for water projects under the direc- tion of the Water Department; at least $6,000.00 of which shall be used for increasing the size of the Water Main on South Main Street.
10,000.00 under the Highway Department
The question of a future town meeting being held was brought up, regarding the borrowing of money, and it was the sense of the meeting that this special town meeting be called.
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Article 15. Voted Unanimously : That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for an Em- ployment Fund, to provide work instead of Public Welfare, and that men eligible for welfare have preference over all others, and that this fund be under the direct control of the Selectmen.
Article 16. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 17. Voted: That this land be accepted by the Town for School Purposes.
Article 18. Voted: That the sum of $750.00 be raised and appropriated to provide for the lease of quar- ters for the Lieut. Thomas W. Desmond Post No. 169 of the American Legion; and that some arrangement be made so that the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars occupy the same quarters.
Article 19. Voted: That the sum of $750.00 be raised and appropriated for the leasing of a building for headquarters for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3389; and that some arrangement be made so that the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars occupy the same quarters.
Article 20. Voted Unanimously : That the report of the Zoning Committee be accepted and adopted as an amendment to the By-Laws of the town.
Article 21. Voted: That a Committee of five cit- izens be appointed by the Moderator to work with the School Committee and make recommendations to the next Annual Town Meeting, or to a Special Town Meeting called for the purpose, concerning the crowded conditions in the Stetson High School.
Article 22. Defeated.
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Article 23. Voted: That the sum of $2,900.00 be raised and appropriated, this money to be spent for an expert appraisal of the property of the Weymouth Light and Power Company in the Town of Randolph, also for the expenses of defending and prosecuting the case be- fore the Department of Public Utilities, such money to be spent only under contract with a recognized expert Engineering Concern under the direction of and with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen ; and that no member of the Committee be paid for personal or professional services in the performance of his duties as Committee- man.
Water Mains
Article 24. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Voted: To take up Article 37.
Article 37. Voted: That the Town accept Wood- land Parkway for a distance of 450 feet.
Article 25. Under this Article the Superintendent of the Water Works stated that he would lay the water main from the money provided under Article 12.
Article 26. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Street Layouts
Article 27. Voted: That the Town instruct the Selectmen to lay out Patterson Avenue, from Centre Street in a westerly direction for a distance of 500 feet, and raise and appropriate $100.00 therefor.
Article 28. Voted : That the Town instruct the Sel- ectmen to lay out State Street, from North Street, a dis- tance of 600 feet and raise and appropriate $100.00 there- for.
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Article 29. Voted: That the Town instruct the Selectmen to lay out Eugenia Street, from North Main Street to High Street, and raise and appropriate $100.00 therefor.
Article 30. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Street Acceptances
Article 31. Voted: To accept Tileston Road as laid out by the Selectmen.
Article 32. Voted: To accept Amelian Road from Linden Street, a distance of 1,400 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen.
Article 33. Voted: To accept Mitchell Street, from Stacy Street to Reed Street, as laid out by the Selectmen.
Article 34. Voted: To accept Ballard Street as laid out by the Selectmen.
Article 35. Voted: To accept "Thomas-Linden" Streets from Pond Street to Newcomb Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen. (Naming of streets is covered by Statutes.)
Article 36. Voted: To accept Jane Street for a dis- tance of 600 feet from North Main Street as laid out by the Selectmen.
Street Construction Article 38. Voted: That the sum of $3,2,50.00 be raised and appropriated under this article for road con- struction and repairs and that the sum of $1,250.00 (of the above $3,250.00) be used in the construction, or
repairs, named under Articles 31 to 37 inclusive ; and that under the expenditure of the $3,250.00 the Highway Sur-
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. veyor be instructed to complete Liberty and Canton Street sidewalks which are now under construction.
Article 39. Voted: That this article be taken care of under Article 38.
Article 40. Voted: That the Highway Department make the necessary repairs out of the General Mainten- ance money.
Article 41. Voted: . Indefinite postponement.
Sidewalk Construction
Article 42. Voted: That the sum of $1,750.00 if necessary, for materials for a cement sidewalk from Craw- ford Square to the Masonic Block on the west side of Main Street, be taken out of the sum of $10,000.00 allo- cated to the Highway Department under Article 12.
Article 43. Voted: That the sum of $140.00 be raised and appropriated for eight electric lights on Can- ton Street, westerly from Irving Road, to the residence of Henry W. Merchant.
Article 44. Voted : That the sum of $35.00 be raised and appropriated for installing two electric lights on Woodland Parkway.
Voted: That the meeting adjourn until Monday, April 3, 1939 at 7.30 o'clock P. M.
Five hundred and eighty-two names checked on vot- ing list as being present.
Meeting adjourned at 10.45 o'clock P. M.
A true record, Attest
MARION L. BAILEY, Assistant Town Clerk.
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Randolph, Mass., April 3, 1939
Article 1. Voted: Two hundred and three in the affirmative to forty-one in the negative, that the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow, under authority of and in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 72 of the Acts of 1939, the sum of $20,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, said bonds or notes to be paid in not more than ten years from their dates as shall be fixed by the Emergency Finance Board named in Chapter 49 of the Acts of 1933.
The proceeds of the loan are hereby appropriated for meeting appropriations made for W. P. A.
Article 2. Voted: One hundred and twenty-one in the affirmative to fifty-five in the negative, that the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $15,000.00 in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 49 of the Acts of 1933, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to meet ordinary maintenance expenses and revenue loans, such borrowing in no event to exceed the amount of the tax titles held in excess of the amount owing to the Com- monwealth for similar loans previously made.
Article 3. Voted: That the Town accept Royal Street, as laid out by the Selectmen, and that the necessary work be done under Article 12 of the Annual Town Meet- ing Warrant, under the supervision of the Highway De- partment, provided that the persons having any claim for damages arising out of taking and constructing of same, waive their rights of damages within three months of this date.
Voted : To take up Article 5.
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Article 5. Voted: That the Town instruct the Sel- ectmen to lay out Wyman Road from Fairfield Road, to Lancaster Road, approximately 240 feet, and raise and appropriate $50.00 therefor.
Article 4. Voted: That the Town instruct the Sel- ectmen to lay out Lancaster Road from Wyman Road, for a distance of 425 feet, and raise and appropriate $50.00 therefor.
Article 6. Voted : That the Board of Selectmen sell West Corners School building and land, at public auction.
Article 7. Voted : That the sum of $100.00 be raised and appropriated to lay out Oliver Street from North Main Street to the end of Oliver Street, a distance of approximately 250 to 300 feet.
Voted: That the meeting be dissolved.
Meeting dissolved at 9.20 o'clock P. M.
A true record, Attest
MARION L. BAILEY, Assistant Town Clerk.
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 3, 1939
Article 46. Voted: That the sum of $405.00 be raised and appropriated for the purchase of an E. & J. Combination Inhalator and Resuscitator.
Article 47. No action taken. Naming of streets is covered by Statutes.
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Article 48. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 49. Voted: That this article be taken care of under Article 38.
Article 50. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 51. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 52. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 53. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 54. Voted: That the Town fill and grade the Belcher School play yard on the northern side of School Lane, filling to be obtained from the Highway Sur- veyor's Surplus excavation.
Article 55. Voted: That the readjusting of the lighting of Crawford Square to be left in the hands of the Selectmen and Police Department.
Article 56. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 57. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 58. Provided for under Article 2.
Article 59. Voted : That the matter of using some piece of Tax Title Property for a Town Dump be placed in the hands of the Selectmen.
Article 60. Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Article 61. Voted: That favorable action be taken on this article provided there be no expense to this Town.
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Article 62. Voted: That the sum of $50.00 be raised and appropriated to buy trees for the Park and School grounds, provided the cost does not exceed two cents per tree and that they be set out under the super- vision of a State Nurseryman as outlined by a member of the Planning Board, labor to be furnished by the Wel- fare Department.
Voted : To reconsider Article 14.
Article 14. Voted : That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to appoint one of their members to the position of "Sponsor's Agent" at a salary of twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars per week, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 36, Acts of 1929.
A motion to reconsider Article 15 was defeated.
Meeting dissolved at 8.30 o'clock P. M.
A true copy, Attest
MARION L. BAILEY, Assistant Town Clerk.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Randolph, Mass., July 10, 1939
Article 1. Unanimously Voted: That the sum of $8,500.00 be raised and appropriated to provide employ- ment for Randolph settled cases, that men eligible for Public Welfare have preference over all others and that $500.00 of this money be used to purchase materials for a sidewalk on Highland Avenue from the Estate of Dr.
Maguire to the Estate of Hubert Gilgan ; to be under the direct control of the Board of Selectmen.
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Article 2. Voted: To appropriate $37.50 for unpaid bill in the Board of Health.
Meeting dissolved at 9.00 P. M.
A true copy, Attest JOHN B. McNEILL, Town Clerk.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Randolph, Mass., October 4, 1939
Article 1. Voted Unanimously : That the Town vote to raise and appropriate for
Old Age Assistance $4,000.00 Public Welfare 8,000.00 and authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow under authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 72 of the Acts of 1939.
Article 2. Voted: That the sum of $50.00 be trans- ferred from the Street List Printing account to the ex- pense account of the Board of Registrars.
Article 3. Voted: Two hundred five in the affirm- ative to twelve in the negative that the sum of $2,900.00 be transferred from the Electric Light Committee Ex- pense of Survey Account, to the Employment Fund, to provide work instead of Public Welfare.
Voted : That the meeting be dissolved.
Meeting dissolved at 9.45 o'clock P. M.
A true record, Attest MARION L. BAILEY, Town Clerk.
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The present requirement is as follows: Chapter 29, Sec. 6, of the Revised Laws. Parents within forty days after the birth of a child . . . shall cause notice thereof to be given to the clerk of the town or city in which such child is born. Section 8. A parent . . . who neglects to do so for ten days after the time limited therefor . . . shall forfeit not more than five dollars for each offense. Attention of PHYSICIANS and MIDWIVES is called to Chapter 280, Section 1, Acts of 1912: Section 1. Phy- sicians and midwives shall, within forty-eight hours after the birth of every child in cases of which they are in charge, mail or deliver to the clerk or registrar of the city or town in which the birth occurred, a notice stating the date and place of the birth, giving the street number, if any, the number of the ward in a city and the family name. Failure to mail or deliver the said notice shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars for each offense. In accordance with the provisions of the law, the Town Clerk is prepared to furnish to parents, physicians and midwives applying therefor, blanks for return of births as required by law. 34 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. MARRIAGES RECORDED, 1939 Date of Marriage Name itebiaejicv Jan. 26 Herbert A. Berglund Brockton Theresa A. Fallon Randolph 30 William R. MacDonald Mattapan Frances Florence Gray Randolph Feb. 17 Walter Josephe Ekberg Brockton Marian Alberta Hobart Avon 22 Gordon F. Bernard Holbrook Wenona I. Bryar Randolph Mar. 11 Clarence Tracy Elms Weymouth Marjorie Esther Dixon ^Weymouth 15 Edward Hugh McClune South Weymouth Dorothy Elizabeth Bellows Abington Apr. 9 Leroy Milton Stewart Quincy Mary Phyllis Murphy Newton 11 William Franklin Waugh Randolph Irene Jacobsen Randolph 14 Kenneth Edward Whitcher Randolph rJaroara lVL. .Lord Randolph 19 Albert D. Godfrey Randolph Margaret A. Speed Quincy May 5 Walter John Hesford Randolph Edna C. E. Kipp Jamaica Plain 5 Morris Gordon Randolph Mary Shapiro (Cohen) Boston 8 Anthonv Michael Bonanno Brooklyn, N. Y. Ethel Sadie Bryant Berwick, Me. 10 Harry F. MacPhee Randolph Shirley F. Burt Dorchester June 2 Russell Francis Withey Brockton Julia Mary Svirsky Brockton 4 Felix Gill West Stoughton Mary M. Barrett Randolph 10 Wilbur W. Myers H^Tttiorph* Betty Louise Reader Milton 11 Harsford Brown Randolph Edith Rose Crayton Randolph 16 William J. O'Keefe Randolph Ruth A. McDermott Lynn 16 David Joseph Fitzgerald Cambridge Louise Elizabeth Shirley Cambridge 35 1 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Date of Marriage Name Residence June 17 Robert Kenneth Dupras Randolph Katherine Margaret Mullane Brockton 17 Chester B. Williamson Holbrook Leona P. Mitchell Holbrook 18 John J. Molloy Dorchester Elizabeth L. O'Brien Randolph 18 John J. Baldner Randolph Lillian F. Snell Brockton 22 Eric John Ahlfont Randolph Grace Rita Molloy Quincy 22 Russell L. Towns Randolph Harriet Taylor Randolph 25 Anthony Pasquantonio Randolph Alfhild Johanson Randolph 26 Harold J. McAuliffe Randolph Alice L. Foley Randolph 30 Philip Holmes Paulding Brockton Mildred Lavinia Bolin Randolph July 1 James Oscar Frazer Monroe, N. H. Lillian Davidson Stone Randolph 1 Robert M. C. Miller Randolph Frances Felos Stoughton 1 James Patrick Nugent Randolph Annunziata Mary Cesarini Brockton 1 John Melinis Randolph Vladislava Sangovich (Sluskovis) Randolph 8 Adolph A. Kakshtis Randolph Nora E. Hilchey Randolph 15 Gaetano M. Severini Randolph Constance Stellato East Boston 16 John Edward Derocher Randolph Antoinette Petronelli Brockton 22 Andrew F. Newcomb Randolph Mildred E. Waltz Wollaston 22 Albert Edward Brown Randolph Irene Constance MacKenzie Hingham 23 George S. Rent Randolph Ava May Cochrane Randolph 28 William Francis Legee Cambridge Beatrice Margaret Reashor Cambridge Aug. 5 Solomon I. Kaplan Randolph Beatrice Kantor Randolph 36 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Date of Marriage Name Residence Aug. 6 William F. Kilroy Dorchester Anna Allen Randolph 12 James F. Brennan Randolph Gertrude D. Marmaud Randolph 19 Donald Howard Randall Brockton Isabel A. Philbrook Randolph 21 Alfred M. Holbrook Randolph Virginia Schuster Randolph 26 Paul Vincent McDermott Randolph Bonnie Meriel White South Braintree 27 Edward Joseph White Avon Alice Elizabeth Camelio Randolph 31 Leo Haugsted Jacobsen Avon Alva Mabel Olsen Randolph Sept. 1 Augustine Francis Scully Randolph Martha Florence Kingman South Weymouth 2 Julian Kight Randolph Naomi Trabelot Shabbona, 111. 2 Paul L. V. Dahlgren Randolph Madeline E. Solomonson West Roxbury 3 Douglas Watmough Randolph Florence G. Willis Randolph 4 Ralph H. Bolle Randolph Cecelia Plata Taunton 4 John Richard Simmons Randolph Lillian Evelyn Lewis Randolph 4 Richard E. Franklin Dorchester Wanda Bejnarowicz Randolph 12 Lawrence H. Fowler Boston Ellen Catherine Mahan Randolph 21 Ernest Ellsworth Young, Jr Randolph Cecelia Gertrude Corrigan Randolph 21 Dudley DaCosta Edwards New York City Mary Lee Smith Randolph 23 Donald James Macdonald Arlington Helen Elizabeth Christian Holbrook 24 George Elmore Young Randolph Olive Elizabeth White Randolph 25 Harold Philip Peters .Randolph Idabelle M. Prescott Randolph 30 Carl John Kaartinen Randolph Aili Kulmala Norwood Oct. 7 George Alvin Palmer Mattapan Natalie I. Cole Randolph 12 Frederick C. Merriken Randolph Alice M. Homer Brockton 37 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Date of Marriage Name Residence Oct. 14 Joseph Alphonsus Haley East Braintree Glenda Gertrude Gavin Randolph 14 Thomas W. Faulkner Lynn Marion Simonds Boston 14 William C. Sloane Randolph Doris Kapstein Jamaica Plain 20 Julian E. Packard Brockton Geneva F. French Randolph 21 Norman Roland Jacobsen Randolph Hope K. Harrison South Boston 21 Ralston F. Pickering Salem Marion E. Paine Randolph 28 Victor L. Anderson Randolph Catherine E. Doolan Brookline 28 Irwin T. Dorch Randolph Celestine G. Johnston (Pope) Roxbury 31 George A. Brewster Randolph Dorothea R. Gushing Milton Nov. 3 Bernard Frederick Cochrane Randolph Helen Josephine McCarthy Randolph 4 Robert John Teed Randolph Margaret Belle Marston Brockton 10 Byron Earl MacNevin Campello Laura Louise Lutton Randolph 26 Shepperd A. Lesser Randolph Rose Fleitman Mattapan 28 Pasquale DeFilippo Randolph Annie Evans Randolph 30 Jerome Francis Shea Randolph Olive Nelson Blandin Brockton 30 Harold Eldredge Higgins Dorchester Elsie Margaret Hylen Randolph Dec. 2 James William Fraser Randolph Josephine Louise Gaynor Randolph 2 Charles B. Burgess Boston Elizabeth D. Johnson Sedley, Va. 2 Gerald Emil Murray Roslindale Agnes Lillian Garrison (Lilljequist) Randolph 23 Daniel Robert Evans Randolph Barbara Marie Dolan Randolph 23 Harlan P. Banks Ithaca, N. Y. Rosamond L. Shurtleff Randolph 31 George Ramoska Randolph Jennie Helen Talacka Randolph 31 Raymond E. Dalton South Braintree Frances J. Dupras Randolph 38 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. 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Embolus, Cerebral Embolism, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Thrombosis, Dermatitis (Cause Unknown), Dia- betes Mellitus, Cardiovascularrenal Disease, Hodgkins Disease, Lobar Pneumonia Right, Terminal Pneumonia, Fracture Right Femur, Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Osteo- myelitis, Left Tibia, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Concussion of Brain, Erysipelas, Luetic Heart Dis- ease, Myocardial Degeneration, Cholelithiasis, Agran- ulocytosis c purpura, General Peritonitis. One each of the above 33 Tuberculosis of Lungs 2 Carcinoma 6 Ruptured Appendix 2 Acute Cardiac Dilatation 4 Chronic Myocarditis 11 Oedema Brain 7 Hemorrhage of Brain 2 Arterio Sclerosis 4 Pulm. Embolism 2 Cerebral Hemorrhage 5 Chronic Nephritis 2 Lobar Pneumonia 4 Broncho Pneumonia 6 Senile Decay 2 Coronary Occlusion 7 Stillborn 2 Hypostatic Pneumonia 2 Hypertensive Heart Disease 2 105 46 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. TABLE OF VITAL STATISTICS—YEAR 1939 Intentions of Marriages Marriages Births Deaths January 2 2 8 11 February 1 2 9 3 March 2 10 12 A 17 April 4 I 11 May 8 4 5 4 June 11 15 12 7 July 6 11 8 11 August 12 8 9 14 September 11 14 8 8 October 9 11 7 8 November 7 7 5 7 December 5 7 4 9 77 87 92 105 Whole number of births recorded: Males 52 Females 40 92 Parents both native born 71 Parents one native born, one foreign born 17 Parents both foreign born 4 Whole number of Marriage Intentions 77 Whole number of Marriages 87 47 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF LICENSES ISSUED AND FEES RETAINED Dog Licenses for 1939: 478 Males @ $2.00 $956.00 99 Females @ $5.00 495.00 87 Females (Spayed) @ $2.00 174.00 2 Kennel @ $25.00 50.00 $1,675.00 Less fees retained 133.20 Cash to Town Treasurer $1,541.80 December 1939 returns in 1940 1 Male @ $2.00 $2.00 2 Females @ $5.00 10.00 $12.00 Less fees retained .60 Cash to Town Treasurer 11.40 Returns to County Treasurer $1,553.20 Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses, 1939: 78 Fishing Licenses @ $2.00 $156.00 90 Hunting Licenses @ $2.00 180.00 41 Sporting Licenses @ $3.25 133.25 10 Women's and Minors' Fishing Licenses @ $1.25 12.50 2 Trapping Licenses @ $5.25 10.50 17 Resident Citizens' Sporting Licenses issued "No Fee" 4 Duplicate Licenses @ $.50 2.00 $494.25 48 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Cash paid Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Game $439.00 Fees retained 55.25 $494.25 Respectfully submitted, MARION L. BAILEY, Town Clerk. 49 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Town Treasurer Marion L. Bailey, Town Treasurer, in account with the Town of Randolph, year 1939: Dr. Balance on hand January 1, 1939 $75,212.32 Received during year 709,881.38 $785,093.70 Cr. Paid sundry persons as per warrants $702,262.01 General cash on hand and in banks 82,831.69 $785,093.70 Marion L. Bailey, Town Treasurer, in account with the Town of Randolph SOLDIERS' MONUMENT FUND Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1939 $253.84 Interest 7.27 $261.11 Payments $26.00 Balance, Randolph Savings Bank 235.11 $261.11 SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FUND Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1939 $70.10 Interest 1.74 $71.84 50 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. CODDINGTON FUND Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1939 $1,900.00 Interest 57.42 $1,957.42 Interest withdrawn $57.42 Balance on deposit, Randolph Savings Bank 1,900.00 $1,957.42 Randolph, Dec. 30, 1939. Examined and found correct. william j. Mclaughlin, Town Accountant. 51 :: : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Town Accountant RECEIPTS General Revenue TAXES Current Year: Poll $3,209.00 Personal 23,958.44 Real Estate 123,682.93 $150,850.37 Previous Years Poll $991.44 Personal 828.34 Real Estate 99,118.21 100,937.99 Excise Tax Current Year $12,784.58 Previous Years 1,217.08 14,001.66 From State Income Tax $30,673.14 Corp. Tax 736.23 Veterans' Exemption 409.13 31,818.50 52 : : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. LICENSES AND PERMITS Licenses Malt and Liquor $3,187.00 Milk and Oleo 58.50 Victualler's 24.00 Pedlar's 49.00 Junk 75.00 Revolver 16.00 Misc. 97.00 3,506.50 Permits Plumbing $276.00 Misc. 7.00 283.00 Court Fees 42.50 GRANTS AND GIFTS From State: Chapter 90 $1,000.00 Gas Fund 11,597.00 Deen Fund 1,932.84 14,529.84 From County Chapter 90 $1,000.00 Dog Fees 962.74 1,962.74 From U. S. Government: Old Age Assistance $34,735.92 A. D. C. 1,673.74 36,409.66 53 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT COMMERCIAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAL Treasurer $246.41 Highway Dept. 14.00 Fire Dept. 6.50 Police Dept. 60.00 Sealer 91.88 Health Dept. 172.10 Collector 8.40 599.29 Health (Tuberculosis) 676.43 Charities Infirmary Board $312.00 Cities and Towns T. A. 2,653.45 State, Tern. Aid 11,813.85 State, A. D. C. 2,123.95 16,903.25 Old Age Assistance: State Reimbursement $29,084.52 Cities and Towns 821.65 29,906.17 Soldiers' Benefits: State Aid $462.00 Military Aid 15.00 Soldiers' Relief 58.00 535.00 Schools Tuition, State $2,425.82 Tuition, Cities and Towns 2,187.75 Aid to Indust. Schools 889.70 5,503.27 54 : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Unclassified Tax Title Redemption $17,495.41 Dog Licenses 1,531.60 Sale of Building 501.00 Sale of Elec. Fixture 178.53 House Rent 100.00 Sale of Land 51.33 Tailings 48.60 Refund, 1938 23.76 19,930.23 PUBLIC SERVICE Water Department: Meter Rates $21,408.73 Fixture Rates 3,358.46 Braintree Highlands 666.20 Misc. 245.30 25,678.69 INTEREST Interest Coddington Fund $57.42 Taxes 4,951.09 Tax Titles 2,817.00 7,825.51 REFUNDS Water Department $8.83 Highway Department 23.60 Charities 704.70 Treasurer 24.00 W. P. A. 28.56 Health 15.33 Employment Fund 19.20 Collector 29.40 Schools 17.16 870.78 55 :: ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans $200,000.00 Tax Title Loan 15,000.00 Emergency Loans 32,000.00 Premiums on Notes 110.00 247,110.00 Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1939 75,212.32 $785,093.70 PAYMENTS General Government EXPENDITURES Moderator Salary $50.00 Selectmen Salaries $1,000.00 Clerical 6.00 Stationery and Postage 52.11 Printing and Advertising 47.09 Telephone 171.05 Lighting 62.92 Street Layouts 55.00 Lawn Material 71.50 Photos 16.50 Repairing Typewriter 2.75 Recording 2.16 Dues 6.00 Labor 34.50 Rents 37.00 Misc. 17.00 1,581.58 56 : : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Accountant Salary $1,200.00 Clerical 15.00 Stationery and Postage 6.60 Printing 62.91 Repairing Machine 4.15 Misc. 1.00 1,289.66 Treasurer Salary $850.00 Assistant 1,069.50 Clerk 300.00 Repairing Typewriter 2.60 Stationery and Postage 98.96 Printing and Advertising 12.65 Telephones 60.63 Bonds 186.50 Check Insurance 24.00 Tax Title Recording 18.25 Tax Title Land Court 25.00 Tax Title Legal 125.40 Tax Title Insurance 45.80 Express .50 Certification of Notes 18.00 2,837.79 Collector Salary $2,000.00 Clerk 520.00 Tax Title Fees 311.55 Stationery and Postage 296.12 Printing and Advertising 177.19 Telephone 53.35 Bond 373.00 Dues 2.00 Typewriter 43.50 57 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Insurance 10.00 Tax Title Advertising 162.40 Tax Title Recording 89.87 Tax Title Stat, and Postage 15.90 4,054.88 Assessors: Salaries $1,500.00 Clerical 499.72 Stationery and Postage 62.74 Printing and Advertising 76.59 Telephone 59.20 Abstracts 130.06 Banker and Tradesman 10.00 Chair Pad 4.00 Machine Repairing 3.85 Misc. 3.84 $2,350.00 Premiums Certification of Notes 43.00 Legal Special Attorneys $252.50 Recording 12.92 Court Expense 93.00 Printing and Advertising 44.50 Damages Paid 131.95 534.87 Finance Committee: Clerk $49.00 Dues 10.00 Printing 90.00 Postage 1.00 150.00 58 : : :: TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Planning Board (Zoning) Maps $77.24 Stationery and Postage 8.50 85.74 Clerk: Salary $1,100.00 Stationery and Postage 38.17 Printing and Advertising 7.50 Bond 7.50 Vital Statistics Administering Oaths 52.00 Depositions 16.50 Recording Births 178.50 Recording Marriage 58.00 Recording Deaths 110.75 Recording Interments 30.00 Burial Permits 26.00 1,624.92 Election and Registration Registrars' Salaries $450.00 Election Officers 425.00 Janitor and Labor 65.00 Stationery and Postage 15.80 Printing and Advertising 82.25 Street Listing 250.00 Lunches 38.50 Travelling 48.00 Cabinet 37.70 Clerical 50.00 1,462.25 Town Offices Custodian's Salary $960.00 Fuel 521.90 Light 466.13 59 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Janitor's Supplies 62.79 Heater Repairs 49.18 2,060.00 Police Department: Salaries $8,500.00 Special Police 858.60 Traffic Police 626.40 Motorcycle Repairs 62.75 Gas and Oil 799.89 Auto and Repairs 633.84 Equipment 56.56 Janitor's Supplies 8.22 Rifle Range 300.02 Stationery and Postage 35.39 Telephone 285.41 Signs and Signals 228.77 Care of Prisoners 26.00 Cabinets 151.00 Rent of Garage 50.00 Repairing Typewriter 11.00 Radio and Repair 91.49 Traveling 3.00 Photos 5.25 Misc. 15.62 12,749.21 Lock-up Expense Janitor's Salary $100.00 Janitor's Supplies 25.49 Meals 31.25 Repairs 4.00 Medical 15.00 Blankets 14.70 190.44 Fire Department: Salaries $5,725.00 Relief Drivers 960.00 60 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Firemen's Salaries 1,500.00 Forest Fires 412.20 Labor 46.80 Machine Repairing 252.34 Hose 500.00 Equipment 252.63 Building Repair 210.73 Laundry 49.94 Supplies 12.58 Rent, Station 2 100.00 Gas and Oil 266.68 Fire Alarm 107.50 Fuel 340.93 Light and Power 230.69 Stationery 14.09 Telephone 152.67 Clock 5.96 Disinfectant 20.22 Medicine 3.14 Express 1.32 Misc. 19.20 11,184.62 Dog Officer: Salary 180.00 Sealer: Salary $150.00 Printing and Advertising 3.97 Dies 3.94 Seals 1.29 Transporting Weights 50.80 210.00 Moth Department: Labor $541.38 Arsenate of Lead 48.14 61 : : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Gas 6.15 Tools 1.70 Tree Department Salary $250.00 Labor 442.20 Gas 57.80 750.00 Health Department Salaries $350.00 Stationery and Postage 10.34 Printing and Advertising 4.00 Transportation 101.50 Inhalator 405.00 Clerical 5,00 Oxygen 22.60 Diphtheria Clinic 50.00 Dental Clinic 900.00 Inspection 17.50 Salaries Animal Inspector $100.00 Slaughtering Inspector 100.00 Milk Inspector 150.00 Nurse 1,250.00 Plumbing Inspector 250.00 Rent of Dump 250.00 Burying Animals 34.00 Signs 27.00 Medical 317.00 Hospitalization 2,435.18 Hospital Assessment 2,600.20 Misc. 12.34 9,391.66 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Highway General: Salary §1,800.00 Clerk 162.20 Telephone 68.52 Stationery and Postage 44.43 Cabinet and Cards 93.34 Registration 5.00 Labor 6,862.38 Trucks 449.00 Stone and Gravel 448.64 Equipment and Repairs 2,034.76 Gas and Oil 605.32 Road Material 1,119.51 Surveying 80.50 Signs 6.44 Catch Basins 13.20 Misc. 4.17 13,797.41 Chapter 90 Repairs Labor §1,375.19 Trucks 56.00 Stone 750.61 Asphalt . 794.69 Lumber 23.51 — 3,000.00 Highway Snow: Labor §6,975.65 Trucks and Repair 1,001.15 Tools and Equipment 274.15 Gas and Oil 364.90 Sand and Gravel 272.55 Lumber 52.90 Signs 35.00 Tires 90.59 Express 4.35 63 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Chlorine 91.00 Motor Plows 1,983.93 Horse Plows 856.00 12,002.17 Street Layouts 350.00 Land Damages 133.00 Street Lights 10,548.07 CHARITIES Public Welfare Salaries $1,066.00 Stationery and Postage 184.40 Transportation 182.97 Groceries 10 ,058.10 Fuel 1 ,861.19 Rent 1 ,218.00 Medicine 381.60 Doctors 541.00 Hospital ,467.42 Nurse 683.50 Dentist 304.00 Clothing 279.22 Cash 11 ,842.25 Light 13.54 Ambulance 78.00 State Institution 268.71 Burials 80.00 Moving 64.00 Misc. 2.97 31,576.87 D. C: Salary $100.00 Cash 7,616.42 Stationery and Postage 14.64 Transportation 17.65 7,748.71 64 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Old Age Assistance: Salary $1,266.00 Transportation 145.96 Stationery and Forms 98.40 Postage 46.04 Files 46.80 Typewriter Service 7.50 Books 5.50 Express 1.93 Cash 80,853.54 Burials 300.00 Other Cities and Towns 555.91 83,327.58 Physicians' Fees 500.00 Infirmary Salary $1,226.00 Labor . 60.85 Provisions 1,487.57 Clothing 85.63 Building Repairs 298.55 Fuel and Light 753.34 Stock Feed 76.65 Misc. Supplies 152.77 Telephone 49.98 Disinfectant 48.79 Janitor's Supplies 67.86 Express 8.68 Tools 4.43 Stationery and Postage 21.35 Radio Repair 11.75 Electric Appliances 33.65 Plants 23.00 Glasses 8.00 Medicine 80.87 4,499.72 65 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Soldiers' Benefits State Aid: Cash $486.00 Soldiers' Relief Cash 5,657.10 Fuel 158.73 Groceries 111.00 Rent 216.00 Clothing 33.35 Medical 356.68 7,018.86 SCHOOLS Committee Clerk $205.00 Superintendant 1,604.40 Superintendant's Clerk 354.66 Attendance Officer 250.00 Teaching, High 32,414.04 Teaching, Elementary 51,335.98 Band Director 191.00 Transportation, Elementary 3,390.00 Transportation, High 204.00 Janitor, High 1,902.81 Janitors, Elementary 5,935.98 Nurse 1,350.00 Physician 700.00 99,837.87 Expense Stationery and Postage $102.49 Telephone 375.02 Travelling 210.56 Books, High 942.63 Supplies, High 1,173.22 Books, Elementary 1,795.93 Supplies, Elementary 1,126.00 66 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Tuition 434.45 Athletic Equipment 553.07 Fuel, Elementary 3,381.97 Fuel, High 1,570.13 Lights, Elementary 820.61 Lights, High 686.10 Repairs and Replacements, High 1.102.93 Janitor's Supplies, High 426.55 Miscellaneous, High 79.30 Repairs and Replacements, Elem. 1,579.07 Janitor's Supplies, Elem. 649.99 Miscellaneous, Elem. 134.95 Furniture and Fixtures, High 614.91 Furniture and Fixtures, Elem. 155.00 Diplomas 241.42 Printing 25.75 Household Arts Fixtures 317.13 Household Arts, Supplies 136.78 Insurance 77.47 Cabinet 35.00 Flags 25.31 Photos 22.67 Tune Pianos 13.00 Medical 10.00 Police 11.00 Misc. 38.43 18,868.84 LIBRARY Repairs: Plumbing $124.96 Electrical 31.45 Carpenter 46.88 Painting 137.50 340.79 67 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT MISCELLANEOUS Memorial Day: Care of Lots $20.00 Ammunition 9.59 Flags 46.85 Flowers 99.75 Band 100.00 Lunches 23.50 Veterans of Foreign Wars Lease 750.00 American Legion Lease 750.00 Town Reports 954.50 Insurance 4,176.06 Care of Clock 20.00 6,950.25 W. P. A. General Administration: Salaries $1,990.00 Clerical 7.20 Gas and Oil 194.58 Transportation 3,119.48 Stationery and Postage 69.19 First Aid 62.77 Telephone 215.73 Tires and Tubes 156.49 Cups 54.23 Tools 4.46 Government Charge 20.50 Boots 51.00 Rent 8.00 Flags 19.90 Pipe 46.35 Labor 52.50 Signs 21.60 Miscellaneous 8.93 6,102.91 68 : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Commodity Division: Supplies $60.80 Trucks 182.82 Telephone 14.31 Light 15.23 Fuel 13.50 Rent 132.00 Government Charge 363.59 Stationery 4.60 Misc. 5.80 Sewing Trucks $141.32 Machine Repairing 61.23 Rent 275.00 Government Charge 1,050.00 Misc. 3.24 Hurricane and Tree Labor $65.00 Trucks 692.00 Tools and Repair 247.63 Painting 2.67 Gas and Oil 53.42 Loam 14.00 Main Street Side-walk: Survey $58.00 Trucks 448.50 Tools and Repair 174.47 Labor 321.86 Lumber 113.22 Forms 18.25 Gas and Oil 52.70 Gravel 17.75 Cement 1,344.53 69 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Moth: Truck $11.50 Creosote 47.84 Tools and Repair 105.59 Gas 5.65 170.58 Toy, Furniture Project: Stock $833.95 Trucks 332.50 Tools and Repair 31.07 Labor 14.00 Coal 187.50 Gas and Oil 7.65 Machine Repairing 7.42 Misc. 11.10 1,425.19 Old Street: Trucks $108.00 Gas and Oil 35.36 Labor 4.50 Gravel 3.00 Pipe 649.00 Tools and Repair 22.70 Frames 14.50 Blocks 20.96 Cement 4.93 862.95 Jane Street: Trucks $252.00 Gas and Oil 86.72 Tools and Repair 63.37 Labor 236.33 Gravel 25.00 Amprotar 73.00 Machine Repairing 50.00 786.42 70 : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Druid Hill Avenue: Surveying $7.00 Boots 22.50 Trucks 62.95 Labor 6.00 Gravel 8.75 Gas and Oil 7.05 Pipe 23.60 137.85 Drainage Printing $ .84 Surveying 201.00 201.84 Lafayette Street Compressor $192.75 Trucks 2,681.50 Labor 570.83 Surveying 157.50 Tools and Repair 358.17 Gas and Oil 288.66 Lumber 58.71 Machine Repairing 379.21 Loam and Gravel 104.50 Road Material 387.90 5,179.73 Highland Avenue: Labor $57.00 Trucks 121.35 Gas and Oil 44.79 Gravel 15.50 Tools and Repair 4.55 Road Material 194.75 437.94 71 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Liberty, Canton and Maple Street Sidewalks: Trucks $893.00 Lumber 102.87 Labor 404.31 Gas and Oil 231.52 Surveying 80.63 Tools and Repair 196.28 Road Material 1,565.33 Loam and Gravel 63.00 Compressor 192.75 Stone 274.34 4,004.03 Wilmarth Road Labor $110.93 Trucks 32.00 Loam and Gravel 34.00 Gas and Oil 54.40 Pipe 28.62 Tools and Repair 110.54 Road Material 210.71 581.20 Water Main Extension: Labor $654.85 Gas and Oil 402.16 . Tools and Repair 565.54 Pipe 9,614.60 Gates and Valves 1,182.19 Blasting 173.28 Trucks 346.20 Lead and Jute 636.16 Hydrants 755.87 Gravel 50.00 Road Material 15.75 Boots 54.60 Insurance 38.00 72 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Surveying 10.00 Machine Repairing 41.65 Lumber 13.93 Freight 8.86 Misc. 26.64 14,590.28 Woodlawn Street Sidewalk: Truck $12.00 Labor 71.60 Loam and Gravel 13.50 Gas and Oil 9.31 106.41 Roel Street Sidewalk: Trucks $60.00 Gas and Oil 14.75 Labor 9.00 Loam and Gravel 13.50 Road Material 194.94 292.19 Center Street: Labor $37.20 Road Material 65.00 102.20 Royal Street Tools and Repair 35.00 Misc. Streets: Surveying $50.00 Trucks 20.00 Labor 15.00 85.00 Fire Hazard: Tools 63.50 73 : : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Infirmary Garage: Plans 35.00 Household Arts Truck 1.50 Vital Statistics: Stationery $39.40 Rent of Typewriter 2.00 41.40 Graves Stationery $25.36 Tracings 5.36 30.72 Cost and Income: Maps $7.50 Stationery 36.74 44.24 Employment Fund: Labor $18,295.70 Printing 29.96 Tools 3.90 Loam and Seed 109.25 Gas and Oil 4.80 Plants 125.00 Trucks 432.00 Surveying 11.00 Lumber 42.83 Road Material 364.26 19,418.70 WATER DEPARTMENT Administration Commissioner's Salary $375.00 Superintendent's Salary 2,000.00 74 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Register and Clerk's Salary 524.00 Stationery and Postage 77.53 Printing and Advertising 47.75 Telephone 105.67 Insurance 323.74 Bond 12.50 Machine Repairing 27.15 Registration 2.00 Express 2.22 Files 10.65 Misc. 13.99 3,522.20 Maintenance Labor $1,577.15 Trucks 85.03 Pipe and Fittings 272.92 Meters and Fittings 1,171.95 Gas and Oil 127.75 Service Boxes 65.77 Gates and Valves 100.88 Misc. 16.36 3,417.81 Service Connection: Labor $374.60 Pipe and Fittings 108.50 483.10 Joint Account: Oil and Waste $140.95 Coal 1,424.67 Repairs 125.35 Telephone 81.37 Insurance 252.23 Valves 46.63 Charts 8.75 75 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Machine Parts 98.34 Preservatives 330.41 Pipe 4fi 45 Walk 150 00 Light and Power 497.53 Paint 38.12 Express 12.70 Cloth 11.66 Lumber 19.70 Misc. 19.17 Paid Holbrook 1,724.13 5,028.16 INVOICES OF PREVIOUS YEARS Fire Department: Labor, Fire Alarm $153.00 Lighting 15.38 168.38 Health Department: Supplies $36.33 Medical 61.50 Hospital 750.60 Advertising 1.00 Pulmotor Parts 6.70 Burying Animals .50 856.63 Highway Department Tools and Repairs $344.72 Gas and Oil 131.58 Motor Plows 402.50 Horse Plows 136.23 Labor 647.00 Trucks 188.21 Chloride 122.00 Road Material 287.56 2,259.80 76 : : : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Charities Hospital $802.42 Ambulance 55.00 Groceries 828.58 Fuel 303.97 Medical 704.66 Rent 251.00 Clothing 99.86 Cash 769.00 3,814.49 Schools Books $157.82 Supplies 62.64 Tuition 81.98 Building Material 11.20 Repairs and Replacements 19.10 Household Arts 302.81 635.55 W. P. A. General Administration $78.21 Toy Project .68 Highway 16.10 Commodities 1.44 Hurricane Tree 10.82 107.25 Water Joint Account 93.67 Soldiers' Relief: Coal $13.50 Groceries 8.00 21.50 INTEREST Anticipation of Revenue $572.40 Anticipation of Reimbursement 4.42 77 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT School Notes 3,400.00 Water Notes 388.75 Filtration Notes 280.00 Fire Engine Notes 120.00 W. P. A. Notes 272.50 Emergency Notes 600.00 Tax Title Notes 294.90 5,932.97 MATURING DEBT Anticipation of Revenue $185,000.00 Ant. of Reimbursement 2,000.00 Water Notes 3,000.00 School Notes 14,000.00 Fire Engine Notes 2,000.00 Filtration Notes 2,000.00 Emergency Notes 4,000.00 Tax Title Notes 18,132.53 230,132.53 Agency State Tax $20,340.00 County Tax 7,051.75 Auditing Tax 696.79 Parks and Recreations 363.38 Dog Licenses 1,541.80 29,993.72 Refunds Excise Tax $720.92 Real Estate Tax 451.52 Poll Tax 4.00 0. A. A. Tax 54.94 Interest .52 1,231.90 Cash, Dec. 31, 1939 82,831.69 $785,093.70 78 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans Outstanding Jan. 1, 1939 $185,000.00 Notes issued during 1939 200,000.00 Maturities paid during 1939 $185,000.00 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1939 200,000.00 $385,000.00 $385,000.00 Indebtedness Inside Statutory Limit Outside Jan. 1, 1939 $101,365.93 Maturities paid during 1939 *High School Loan $1,183.10 North and E. Randolph Schools 6,000.00 Tower Hill School 4,000.00 Fire Engine 2,000.00 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1939 88,182.83 $101,365.93 $101,365.93 Indebtedness Outside Statutory Limit Outstanding Jan. 1, 1939 $98,147.89 Contracted during 1939 47,000.00 Maturities paid during 1939: *High School Loan $2,816.90 Water Extension Loan 1,000.00 Water Main Loan 2,000.00 Filtration Plant Loan 2,000.00 Emergency Loan 4,000.00 Tax Title Loan 18,132.53 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1939 115,198.46 $145,147.89 $145,147.89 * .-'71 ' This loan was contracted for 21/719? inside and 50 < outside debt limit. 79 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT OOIM?OOHiCt-OOONOTfO(NOHtOI> c- ooooa^^tx)qHT)|oqq«oooTjq 03 5h x CD EH CDfc e a w Ph .2 EH *s.S ^ c 03 a UO CO t- 00 OS O 0) co CO CO CO CO CO °02 t^^os^osososasos .-O co 173 4J CD« co S os ^?2os 03 f_, CD OS ^ ^ CO .£ "o3 ,08 C 03 CD o a 03 *H CD - O CJ o o o o 'Os ™ CO w t- oo cl- CD " CD CD CD CD 0> CD CD ' _2 CO CO "COco COSco w «n M 80 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. 81 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT BORROWING CAPACITY Inside Statutory Limit of Indebtedness Valuation, 1937 $6,462,945.00 Valuation, 1938 7,803,250.00 Valuation, 1939 7,816,270.00 Less Abatement, 1937 $502,308.00 Less Abatement, 1938 394,375.00 Less Abatement, 1939 306,838.00 $1,203,521.00 22,082,465.00 1,203,521.00 $20,878,944.00 Valuation for three years, less abatements 20,878,944.00 Average for three years, less abatements 6,959,648.00 Total borrowing capacity 3% of this average 208,789.44 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1939 $88,182.83 Net borrowing capacity (Inside debt limit Dec. 31, 1939) 120,606.61 $208,789.44 $208,789.44 82 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. 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S3 cj 4J £ a) o> .22 tH h «cqpq . cj o u ?££-e -e-£ ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT c- o CO © OOOlOOOOOiOO} OS © lO O qooqt>ocot>o5«o 03 © s^jiq pus s^u^ao to o co as t-H O tO CO spunpH O CO CD t> © * CM o o o o saouBjBg puB © © © © euopBijdoJddv © © © © o o iH O © © th as t-^io CM OS CO ps a OS o a o o o CO to O S3 0) CO -3 o3 13 PS -p pPS „ £3 PS PS - Pj a> : as , OS_ r— a> o oi «- , PH^ o ^ 86 ; TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Zoning By-Laws for the Town of Randolph PREAMBLE In pursuance of the authority conferred by Sections 25 to 30A, inclusive, of Chapter 40 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), and for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience, morals or welfare of the inhabi- tants of Randolph by lessening congestion in the streets securing safety from fires, panic and other dangers; providing adequate light and air; preventing the over- crowding of land; avoiding undue congestion of popula- tion; facilitating the adequate provision of transporta- tion, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and by other means, in accordance with a comprehensive plan; now, therefore, The By-Laws of the Town of Randolph are hereby amended by adding the following: ARTICLE—: ZONING Section 1. Definitions. A. "Lot"—A lot is a parcel of land occupied or in- tended to be occupied by one main building or use, with its accessories, and including the open spaces accessory to it, which is denned in a deed or plan recorded with Norfolk Deeds or registered with the Norfolk Registry District. No land which is within the boundaries of a street, accepted, proposed or dedicated, shall be included in determining lot areas. B. "Erected" shall include altered, rebuilt, re- modelled, moved. 87 : : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT C. "Frontage" is that distance between the side lines of a lot, measured along the set-back established in Section 5 B. On corner lots the owner may elect on which street the same shall front. Section 2. Districts. A. The Town of Randolph is hereby divided into three districts as follows (1) Residential (2) Business (3) Industrial B. Districts shall be bounded as shown on a map called "Zoning Map of the Town of Randolph, Massachu- setts, dated 1938" which map, is hereby specifically re- ferred to and made a part hereof, and which shall be in the charge of and safely kept by the Building Inspector of the Town of Randolph, appointed hereunder. For the purpose of general designation only, the Districts may be named as follows (1) Residential: All the land in Randolph not set off and included in a Business or Industrial District or zone. (2) Business : Business Districts or zones at or near the following (a) The Quincy Line (b) Pond Street (c) West Corners (d) Liberty Street (e) East Randolph No. 1 and No. 2 (f ) The Central area (3) Industrial: There are two areas adjoining the rights of way of the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. at or near the following: (a) The Randolph Depot (b) The Holbrook Depot 88 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Section 3. Use Regulations A. Residential Districts No building nor structure shall be erected which is designed or intended to be used for mercantile, mechanical, manufacturing or other commercial use on land situated in a Residential District or Zone, except as hereinafter provided. (1) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in a Residential District Private dwelling house; municipal, educational, religious uses; agricultural, greenhouse or nursery, in- cluding the sale of produce similar to that raised on the premises; cemetery; charitable, philanthropic, hospital, ; sanatarium club not conducted for a profit ; public utility buildings and structures; licensed inns; dwelling houses wherein an incidental use is the manufacture, processing and sale, or any of them, of services performed or articles made or processed upon the premises ; and accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses, except as provided below: (a) Limitations on accessory uses. The following are expressly declared not to be accessory uses in Residential Districts or zones and are forbidden therein; 1. Furnishing, advertising or maintaining ac- commodations for more than four boarders, lodgers or paying guests, except as a licensed innholder. 11. Erecting or maintaining any advertising sign, except a real estate sign advertising for sale or rent the premises on which it is placed ; or except a sign not over six square feet in area bear- ing the name and occupation of the owner or occupant of the premises on which it is placed. Rejected by Attorney General. 89 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT B. Business Districts. No building nor structure shall be erected which is designed or intended to be used for manufacturing, mechanical or other industrial use in a Business district or zone, except as hereinafter provided (1) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in a Business District (a) Any use permitted in a Residential district or zone, and (b) Retail or wholesale stores and any and all establishments wherein goods and services, or either of them, are sold, rented or offered directly to the consumer, customer or other patron, including, among others, garages, tailor shops, plumbing and heating establish- ments, professional offices, restaurants, and the like. C. Industrial Districts. No building nor structure shall be erected which is designed or intended to be used for any injurious, noxious or offensive trade or industry in an Indus- trial district or zone. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in an Indus- trial District: (a) Any use permitted in a Residential or Busi- ness District, and (b) Any manufacturing, mechanical or other industrial use not injurious, noxious or offensive. Section 4. Non-Conforming Uses. 90 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Any building or use of a building or use of land or part thereof lawful at the time this by-law is adopted may be continued, unless and until abandoned, although such building or use does not conform to the provisions hereof. No increase in the extent of the non-conforming use of a building or land may be made except that any such non-conforming building may be added to, enlarged, reconstructed or replaced, and such addition, enlarge- ment, reconstruction or replacement used for the purpose, or for a purpose substantially similar to the purpose, for which the original building may lawfully be used if authorized by the Board of Appeals and subject to ap- propriate conditions, limitations and safeguards stated in writing by the said Board and made a part of the permit. As a basis for such permit the said Board must be satisfied only that such addition, enlargement, recon- struction or replacement and the use to be made thereof will not substantially increase any detrimental or in- jurious effect of the building or use on the neighborhood. Section 5. Area Regulations. A. Minimum Lot Area. In a residential district or zone no dwelling shall be erected or maintained except on lots containing not less than 7,500 square feet each and having a frontage of not less than 75 feet and not more than one dwelling shall be erected on each such lot. The foregoing provision shall not apply to lots recorded as such with Norfolk Deeds or registered as such in Norfolk Registry District on the effective date of this By-Law. Notwithstanding the above provision, where the literal enforcement of this section would substantially diminish the value of the land, because of the conforma- tion of the land, the shallowness or other irregularity of the lot boundaries, or the curved or other peculiarity of street location, or other valid reason, the owner thereof may apply to the Board of Appeals for relief and the said 91 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Board shall grant, upon equitable terms and conditions, such relief as will carry out the intent of this By-Law, but in no event to reduce the frontage to less than 60 feet. B. Front Yards. (1) In a Residential district no building shall be erected within 25 feet of the side line of any street ; except as follows: (a) No building shall be erected within 45 feet of the center line of any street which is less than 40 feet in width. (b) No building shall be erected within 40 feet of the side lines of South Main Street or of the side lines of that part of North Main Street south of the Pond Street business area. PROVIDED: That no building in a residence district need be set back more than the average set-back of the residence buildings on the abutting lots. A vacant lot, a lot occupied by a non-conforming use, or a building set back more than the required distance, shall be counted as though occupied by a building set back at the prescribed distance for the purpose of determining said average. (2) In Business and Industrial districts, no building shall be erected within 15 feet of the side line of any street, excepting that part of the east side of North Main Street within the Central Business district. C. Side Yards. (1) In a Residential district no building except a fire-proof one-story building of accessory use shall be erected within 6 feet of a side lot line, unless more than 40 feet from the side line of any street. 92 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. (2) In Business and Industrial districts no building shall be erected within 6 feet of a side lot line unless the wall adjoining such side lot line be either a party wall of a wall with its outer face coincident with the said side lot line. D. Rear Yards. (1) In all districts no building shall be erected within 3 feet of any real lot line unless the said building be of fire-proof construction and the wall adjoining said rear lot line be either a party wall or a wall with its outer face coincident with the said rear lot line. E. Projections. Nothing herein shall prevent the projection of steps, porches, eaves, chimneys, cornices or windowsills into any required yard or open space. F. Corner Clearance. On lots in Residential districts no building, fence nor any other thing which shall obstruct the view shall be permitted to be erected or maintained which prevents an unobstructed view through the space between 4 feet and 8 feet above the ground within the area formed by the intersecting side lines forming the corner of inter- secting streets and a line joining points on such lines 20 feet distant from the point of intersection, provided, however, that where the junction of the side lines of two streets forms a curve, the clearance area shall be deter- mined and certified by the Chief of Police as nearly as may be in accordance with the foregoing and having regard to the safety of the public, and the foregoing pro- visions shall apply to the area thus determined. Section 6. Administration. A. Inspector of Buildings. (1) The Board of Selectmen, forthwith upon 93 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT the adoption of this By-Law, shall appoint the Chief of the Fire Department or some other suitable person to be Inspector of Buildings. Such appointee shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Selectmen and until his successor is appointed and accepts office. (2) The Inspector of Buildings shall enforce the provisions of this By-Law and exercise the powers and duties as provided in Section 29 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), as amended. (3) All Applications for building permits shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a plan drawn to scale showing the size and dimensions of the lot or lots to be built upon, the streets and other premises upon which it abuts, the size and location of the buildings to be erected or altered. The application shall set forth the use or uses proposed or intended and such other information as requested by the Inspector of Buildings. (4) No building nor structure shall be erected or altered, and no land, building nor structure shall be used for a new, different, changed or enlarged use with- out a building permit therefor first having been obtained from the Inspector of Buildings, or, in case no building permit is required, unless a certificate of occupancy be issued by said Inspector certifying that the use proposed is in conformity with the provisions of this By-Law. B. Board of Appeals. (1) The Board of Selectmen forthwith upon the adoption of this By-Law shall appoint a Board of Appeals, as provided in Section 30 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.) , as amended. (2) The Board of Appeals shall exercise all the powers and duties set forth in said Section 30 of 94 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Chapter 40 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), as amended, and may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of this By-Law in harmony with its general intent and purpose, particularly with reference to the provisions of Sections 4A and 5A hereof, and with ref- erence to the use of lots located in two or more districts. (3) At the time of filing an appeal, application or petition with the Board of Appeals the applicant shall deposit with the said Board the sum of Five Dollars for the expense of notice, as provided in the said Section 30 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.) , as amended. Any balance thereof unexpended for such notice shall be returned to such applicant at or before the filing of the decision by the said Board. (4) Appeals, applications and petitions to the Board of Appeals shall be in writing and shall present the facts, reasons and arguments supporting the request for relief sought and shall be filed with the Town Clerk who, upon receipt, shall notify the said Board. Section 7. Separability. If any provision of this By-Law, or the applica- tion thereof to any person or circumstance is held in- valid, the remainder of the By-Law, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. A true copy of by-laws submitted by the Zoning Committee on March 13, 1939 and accepted by the Town on March 20, 1939. Attest john b. McNeill, Town Clerk of Randolph. 95 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Boston, Mass., June 29, 1939. The foregoing by-laws are hereby approved with the exception of section 3, which is disapproved as indicated. PAUL A. DEVER, Attorney General. Randolph, Mass., July 28, 1939. I hereby certify that these by-laws were published in the Randolph-Sentinel News on July 14th, July 21st and July 28th, 1939. Attest john b. McNeill, Town Clerk. 96 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of the Selectmen and Overseers of Public Welfare In making its report for the past year the Board of Selectmen feel that except for W. P. A. and welfare acti- vities this has been a normal year. We have been confronted with increasing difficulties under the W. P. A. program, due mostly to the action taken by Congress, making it mandatory for every man who had worked continuously for eighteen months to be laid off for thirty days. Many men have had ten to fifteen weeks of unemployment because of this law, and the payroll for the year 1939 has amounted to $168,938.00 compared with $193,239.00 in 1938. Because of a reduc- tion the past year of over $25,000.00 in wages to W. P. A. workers in the town we have had to provide other means of assistance in necessitous cases. The number of Ran- dolph people employed on W. P. A. during the year went from a high in January of 325 to a low in August of 168. Every effort has been expended to secure from the Surplus Commodity Division allotments of food and cloth- ing to the extent that value of food distributed in the town was $16,201.65, and in addition clothing at a value of $8,352.65. Through the cooperation of Captain Rooney over 100 cords of wood have been secured from the Blue Hills Reservation. Complying with the vote of the citizens at the 1939 Annual Town Meeting, this Board sold the West Corners School building and land on June 3rd, for the bid amount of $501.00. 97 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT During the year at the request of civic organiza- tions within the town, parallel parking instead of angle parking was established on the easterly side of North Main Street, from Crawford Square to Short Street, and two hour parking on both sides of North Main Street, from Crawford Square to Warren Street. This change has caused much favorable comment. In order to preserve to Randolph citizens what limited service is now being obtained from the New Haven rail- road, and to secure any possible better and further service including the re-establishment of the Randolph station, this Board appointed a Railroad Service Committee on November 6th comprising Timothy Lyons Jr., Francis Curran, Lawson Wright, John J. Rose, George N. Welch, and Edgar B. Cole, to work with a similar committee ap- pointed by the Governor and the Attorney General. After considerable effort and favorable sentiment during the past few years, Zoning By-Laws were adopted by the Town at its Annual Town Meeting on March 20, 1939, and became effective on July 28, 1939. In com- pliance with the Zoning Laws the Board appointed a Board of Appeals comprising George N. Welch, G. Henry Tangen, Dennis Murphy, George Taylor, and John E. Kelley, and appointed Harold L. Bailey, Inspector of Buildings. During the year, several easements were secured to provide proper drainage of Town streets and to prevent their flooding and erosion, among which were an ease- ment taken in the vicinity of the old Tower Hill School on Lafayette Street, and through properties opposite Saint Bernardette's Church. On the recommendations of the Insurance Committee, a review of the fire protection facilities in Randolph, as they apply to Town owned and insured property, was 98 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. obtained by the Board of Selectmen from the New Eng- land Fire Insurance Rating Association, without expense to the Town. On November 21st we received the result of the survey and because of the enormous cost of com- plying with recommendations of the Association which were disproportionate to the benefits which would be received by the Town by way of reduced fire rate pre- miums, no action was taken. To Senators David I. Walsh and Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., Congressman Richard B. Wigglesworth,. Captain Rooney of the Blue Hills Reservation and to all Town officials who have given their cooperation, we extend our appreciation. THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON, CHARLES H. McGRATH, CHARLES F. BLAKELY, Selectmen of Randolph. 99 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Assessor's Report 1939 December 31st, 1939. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen We herewith submit the report of this department for the year 1939. On March 6th, Mr. Raymond E. Lyons was re-elected for a three-year term, and on March 13th the board was organized with Mr. Raymond E. Lyons, Chairman; Mr. James P. Duffy, Clerk ; and Mr. Frank F. Teed, Associate Member. The tax rate for the year was computed on the fol- lowing basis of expenses and receipts EXPENSES Town appropriations (Balance transferred at Town Meeting Sept. 6, 1938, authorized by by the Commissioner) $22,000.00 Town appropriations, March 1939 420,176.54 Overlay deficit, 1934 19.00 Overlay deficit, 1935 20.70 Overlay deficit, 1936 2,913.02 Overlay deficit, 1937 2,756.44 Overlay, current year 4,209.65 State tax, 1939 20,340.00 State tax, 1938 (deficit) 10,170.00 County tax, 1939 7,051.75 County tax, 1938 (deficit) 36.66 State Audit 696.79 Parks and Reservations, 1939 405.23 Parks and Reservations, 1938 (deficit) 24.52 Land damages 108.00 $490,928.30 100 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Expenses Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Income Tax $31,577.03 Corporation Taxes 3,465.70 Motor Vehicle Excise 14,207.45 Licenses 3,727.00 Fines 283.18 General Government 594.43 Health and Sanitation 1,234.27 Charities reimbursements 18,611.67 Old Age Assistance reimburse- ment 25,450.17 OUIUlcl o JDcIlclluo Schools 6,724.74 Public Service Enternrises 24 249 94 Interest on Taxes and Assess- ments 6,824.40 Veterans' Exemption 330.91 Roads (Chapter 90) 2,000.00 Miscellaneous 280.02 $140,325.57 Total expenses $490,928.30 Less: Estimated Receipts $140,325.57 Credit Sec. 23, Chap. 59 57,000.00 Credit Chap. 504—1939 11,349.18 Poll Taxes (2312 @ $2.00) 4,624.00 213,298.75 Net amount to be raised by taxation $277,629.55 Total Valuation Real Estate—Buildings $5,301,250.00 Real Estate—Land 1,445,300.00 Personal 676,700.00 Total Valuation $7,423,250.00 101 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Total Valuation computed at $37.40 per thousand $277,629.55 Information Contained in the Table of Aggregates Number of persons assessed Real Estate only 2,461 Personal Estate only 160 Both Real and Personal Estate 98 Total number of persons assessed 2,719 Number of male polls assessed 2,312 Value of Assessed Personal Estate: Stock in Trade $467,700.00 Machinery 184,200.00 Live Stock 19,000.00 Other Tangible Property 5,800.00 Total value of assessed Personal Estate $676,700.00 Number of Live Stock assessed Horses 46 Cows 135 Neat cattle other than cows 3 Swine 290 Fowl 11,600 All others 219 Number of dwelling houses assessed 1,945 Number of acres of land assessed 5,850 Number of automobiles assessed .- 2,605 Amounts Committed to Tax Collector on 1939 Levies Real and Personal Estate, Jan- uary Levy $277,629.55 Poll Tax, January Levy 4,624.00 Poll Tax, December Levy 86.00 $282,339.55 102 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Motor Vehicle Excise February 15 $2,315.34 March 15 4,821.14 June 1 3,003.34 July 7 1,778.20 September 22 334.28 September 30 1,021.61 December 4 340.54 13,624.45 $295,964.00 103 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of Collector of Taxes To Citizens of the Town of Randolph : I herewith respectfully submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1939: 1937 Poll, Personal and Real Estate Taxes Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1, 1940 $49.44 Excise Taxes Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1, 1940 42.15 1938 Poll, Personal and Real Estate Taxes: Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1, 1939 $115,475.67 Tax Titles Disclaimed 173.25 Refunds 415.75 $116,064.67 Collections and credits during 1939 69,828.96 Balance Jan. 1, 1940 $46,235.71 Excise Taxes: Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1, 1939 $984.06 Refunds 15.92 $999.98 Collections and credits during 1939 698.21 Balance Jan. 1, 1940 $301.77 104 : : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. 1939 Real Estate and Personal Taxes Two Commitments—September and December $277,629.55 Refunds 67.32 $277,696.87 Collections and credits during 1939 164,199.41 Balance Jan. 1, 1940 $113,497.46 Poll Taxes Two Commitments—June and December $4,710.00 Refunds 4.00 $4,714.00 Collections and credits during 1939 3,587.00 Balance Jan. 1, 1940 $1,127.00 Excise Taxes Seven Commitments — February, March, June, July, September 22, and Sep- tember 30, and December 4th $13,624.45 Refunds 658.50 $14,282.95 Collections and credits during 1939 13,863.32 Balance Jan. 1, 1940 $419.63 CLARA F. KENNEDY, Tax Collector. 105 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Trustees Turner Free Library Trustees Seth T. Crawford President Frederick E. Knebel Vice-President Mrs. Mollie F. Howard Treasurer Joseph D. Wales Secretary Charles F. Blakely Theodore S. Luddington Charles H. McGrath (Selectmen of Randolph Ex-Officiis) Frank W. Belcher Arthur H. Holbrook Mrs. Sallie W. Crawford William H. Leavitt Benjamin P. Crowell Raymond L. Mason Herman W. French Albert C. Wilde 106 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. PUBLIC LIBRARY To the Citizens of Randolph Pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the By- Laws of The Turner Free Library, this report, for the calendar year 1939 and being the sixty-fourth annual report, is submitted, showing the condition of the trust consisting of the building, library, and funds, together with the reports of the Librarian and Treasurer and so much of the reports submitted to the Trustees by the various committees as seems of general interest. The Library Committee reports that the books, charts and furnishings are in good condition and that all books belonging to the library are accounted for by the Librarian. The Building Committee reports a considerable amount of repair work done. As in the case of all build- ings it must be expected that repairs will be necessary during each year and in the light of past experience the trustees ask for the current year an appropriation of $500.00 to cover the cost of such repairs to the exterior and interior of the building and to the furnishings and fixtures as may from time to time be necessary. The Librarian's report sets forth in some detail the continuance and extent of the library's service to the com- munity. The trustees again record their sincere appre- ciation of the value and helpfulness of the magazines pur- chased out of the income of the fund given by Mr. Erskine H. Cox in memory of Mrs. Ethelyn M. C. Cox. There have been a number of changes in personnel during the year. From time to time the trustees were forced to accept the resignations of Miss Barbara Hill. 107 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Mrs. Mollie F. Howard and Miss Lilli Fischer as assistants. In each instance the resignation was accepted with regret and a deep sense of faithful and efficient service. The trustees express their thanks for the loyalty and efficiency of the Librarian, Mrs. Eunice B. Martin and of her present assistants, Miss Pearl Massie and Miss Virginia Baker, and of the janitor, Mr. John T. Moore. A copy of each of the following reports is hereunto subjoined: the report of the Librarian; the report of the Treasurer showing the investment of the funds and the receipts and expenditures of the library; and the report of the Finance Committee. Respectfully submitted, SETH T. CRAWFORD, President, Board of Trustees. Randolph, Mass., January 19, 1940. 108 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. REPORT OF LIBRARIAN of TURNER FREE LIBRARY To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library: I have the honor to submit the annual report of the Librarian for the year ending December 31, 1939. The Library has been open to the public: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from 2.00 - 4.30, and every evening from 7.00 until 9.00, with the excep- tion of Sundays and holidays. During July and August we were open evenings only from 7.00 - 9.00. 322 books have been added, making the accession number 35,038. 239 books were purchased and 73 were gifts. Circulation for the year, 24,024. The largest circulation for one month was in Novem- ber when 2,341 books were given out. Number of mag- azines loaned, 1,256. Owing to so many unused borrowers' cards in our file, the Trustees voted to have a new registration. From August 14th, 1939 until January 1, 1940, 1,181 cards have been issued. Miss Hill resigned in June to take a position with a local bank. Mrs. Howard resigned in August. Miss Fischer resigned in October to take a position in a local school. We are fortunate to have secured Miss Massie and Miss Baker who are proving very efficient. The Librarian wishes to thank them all for their help and loyalty ; also the Trustees for their cooperation. Respectfully submitted, EUNICE B. MARTIN, Librarian. 109 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE TREASURER To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library In compliance with the requirements of the By-laws, I hereby submit the annual report of the Treasurer of the Turner Free Library Balance, Income, January 1, 1939: Checking Account $196.27 Randolph Savings Bank 1,300.00 Randolph Trust Co. 44.60 $1,540.87 Income Receipts Turner Fund $516.72 R. W. Turner Fund 632.04 Remaining Funds 176.84 R. E. Lyons, A. H. Sullivan, Saunders Bros. 639.97 Fines and Collections 139.00 Randolph Savings Bank 34.50 Randolph Trust Co. 1.11 2,140.18 $3,681.05 Disbursements Books $395.80 Periodicals 60.90 Rebinding Books 48.63 Librarian 650.00 Assistants 440.40 Janitor 300.00 Electricity 166.03 Safe Deposit Box Rent 10.00 Fuel 264.26 Printing 55.20 110 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Telephone 32.34 Insurance 12.50 Supplies 42.59 Sundries 27.14 Charge Inc. R. W. Turner Fund Accrued interest on bonds purchased 36.39 $2,542.18 Balance, Income, January 1, 1940: Randolph Trust Company Checking Account $93.16 Randolph Savings Bank 1,000.00 Randolph Trust Company 45.71 1.138.87 1.681.05 The Turner Fund is Invested in Par Book 1 Pere Marquette R. R. Co. Bonds, 4%, 1956 .000.00 S1,000.00 2 Pere Marquette R. R. Co. Bonds, 5'r, 1956 ,000.00 2.000.00 3 Pere Marquette R. R. Co. Bonds, 5%, 1956 300.00 300.00 3 Union Pacific R. R. Co. Bonds, 4 r>, 1947 .500.00 1,500.00 1 American Tel. & Tel. Co. Bonds, 5 1943 .000.00 1,017.50 3*2 ' '< 1 Boston Terminal Co. Bond, , 1947 ,000.00 1,040.00 10 shares Consolidated Edison Co. of N. Y. Com. None 902.16 10 shares Consolidated Edison Co. of X. Y. Com. None None 33 Shares Union Pacific R. R. Co. Pfd. 3 300.00 3,300.00 Deposit in Randolph Savings Bank 1 324.82 1,324.82 811,424.82 812.384.48 The Royal W. Turner Fund is Invested in: 2 Southern California Bonds, Water 4%% 3 1960 $2,000.00 $1,990.00 3 Philadelphia Co. Bonds, 5%, 1967 3,000.00 2,946.00 2 Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R., 4',, 1934 2,000.00 1,799.27 2 Rio Grande Western Bonds, \' < R. R. Co. , 1949 2,000.00 1,596.01 1 Central Illinois Public Service, 3%%, 1968 1,000.00 1,015.00 1 Central Illinois Public Service, 3%%, 1968 1,000.00 1,031.25 1 Ohio Power, 3%%, 1968 1,000.00 1,070.00 20 shares California Packing Corp. Com. None 1,247.32 10 shares N. Y. Central R. R. Co. Cap. 1,000.00 1,205.66 10 shares Illinois Central R. R. Co. 1,000.00 1,162.74 10 shares Southern Railway Co. Com. None 1,067.41 111 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 2 shares N. Y. Central R. R. Co. Cap. 200.00 200.00 1 share N. Y. Central R. R. Co. Cap. 100.00 107.00 2 shares Consolidated Edison Co. of N. Y. Com. None 150.00 2 shares Consolidated Edison Co. of N. Y. Com None None 30 shares First National Bank 375.00 1,252.50 1 share California Packing Corp. Pfd. 50.00 None Credit Balance, Chas. A. Day & Co. 2,875.10 2,875.10 Deposit in Randolph Savings Bank 271.62 271.62 $17,871.72 $18,976.88 The Remaining Funds are Invested in: 2 Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Bonds, 4%, 1952 $2,000.00 $2,090.00 40 shares First National Bank Cap. 500.00 2,455.00 Deposit Randolph Savings Bank 561.25 561.25 $3,061.25 $5,106.25 Bills Paid by Town of Randolph Under Town Appro- priation of $400.00 F. J. Curran, Repairs $7.70 Warren R. Lutz, electrical service 27.00 A. S. Squire, setting glass 6.20 F. J. Curran, setting up tray-market 40.82 F. J. Curran, re-piping water supply pipe 29.81 E. J. Curran, repairing radiator 5.20 J. R. Boothby, repairs 17.18 Fred A. Skillings, screen doors 1,5.00 Randolph Nurseries, wire and installing 6.00 Frank J. Sullivan, repairs 16.58 Casper H. Martin, repairs 55.00 John R. Boothby, repairs 2.25 F. J. Curran, repairs 6.50 Harold Wilbur, flagpole and electrical repair 4.45 Frank J. Sullivan, repairs 6.35 Casper H. Martin, repairs 76.50 Thomas F. Duke, repairs 12.00 A. S. Squire, repairs 6.25 $340.79 Respectfully submitted, MOLLIE FORBES HOWARD, Treasurer. 112 : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library Your Committee on Finance submits the following report The Committee has audited the accounts of the Treasurer for the year 1939 and found them correct. All moneys received have been duly accounted for and no moneys have been paid out except upon vouchers prop- erly approved. The Committee has examined also the securities representing the investments of the funds of the Library and has found them to be intact and as represented. Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND L. MASON, Chairman. January 15, 1940 113 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Board of Health Randolph, Mass., Jan. 20, 1940. Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass. Gentlemen The Board of Health respectfully submits its report, and the report of its respective agents for the year ending December 31, 1939. The Board of Health has inspected all stores and places where food and other goods were distributed, and found them clean and safe for the sale of goods. Sanitary conditions were up to the regulations of the Board. The Dental Clinic was very ably conducted through the efforts of Dr. Maguire and Dr. Smith. Examinations were made yearly in the various schools, and a report sent to the parents of children needing attention. We wish to recommend the continuance of this Clinic as it is one of the most deserving expenditures in the Town budget. In regard to the health conditions of the Town, there were not as many contagious cases as in the year previous. Apparently this is due in some respect to the diphtheria clinic held each year. The Work of the Chadwick Clinic recently taken over by the Norfolk County Hospital must again be acknowl- edged, and its importance recognized. Due to the efforts of our visiting nurse, and school nurse, the children are receiving tests and attention that usually arrests tuber- culosis at the onset. 114 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. With the cooperation of the Selectmen we were able to conduct and supervise clean up days this year. At this time we wish to stress the importance of our clean up days. If the people would take advantage of the oppr- tunity this affords them, we would have less so-called private dumps in the Town. During the past year we have had many complaints regarding the dumping of rubbish, etc., on private property. After careful investi- gation we find only one solution. According to our rules and regulations this can be termed a nuisance, or a menace to public health, and action may have to be taken. We hope that with the cooperation of the citizens of the town during the coming year, this can be avoided. The new combination Inhalator and Resuscitator which the Town voted to purchase has been received and is now located at the Central Fire Station. The Board has every reason to feel that this particular piece of equipment will prove of inestimable value to the medical profession of the town. We wish to express our gratitude to our Health nurse, Miss Beatrice Scannell, also our School Nurse, Miss Helen Conlon, for their fine coopera- tion with this Board during the past year. In closing we wish to express our thanks to the Selectmen and other Town officials for the courtesy and assistance given us during the past year. Communicable diseases during the year 1939 were as follows Scarlet Fever 14 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 1 Lobar Pneumonia 5 Mumps 3 Measles 72 Dog Bites 20 115 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT The following is the list of licenses granted during the year 1939. Ice Cream 1 Milk 66 Alcohol 14 Undertakers 4 Piggeries 1 Cess Pool Cleaning 1 Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. FORREST, Chairman GEORGE H. HENEY, Secretary WILLIAM E. BUCK, M. D. Board of Health. 116 : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR Randolph, Mass., January 22, 1940. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, Randolph, Massachusetts Gentlemen I hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1939. There have been seventy-five permits issued. The following fixtures have been installed 56 Water Closets 53 Sinks 46 Wash Bowls 47 Bath Tubs 19 Wash Trays 6 Slop Sinks 3 Urinals 1 Floor Drainer 3 Refrigerators 36 Pressure Boilers The estimated cost about $7,500.00. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS O'RILEY, Plumbing Inspector. 117 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Randolph, January 1st, 1940. To the Board of Health, Randolph, Mass. This is to certify that I have inspected 265 animals. Hogs 248 Neat Cattle 4 Calves 12 Sheep 6 Goats 5 265 Condemned 4 animals. WESTON L. MANN, Inspector of Slaughtering. 118 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK Randolph, Mass. To the Board of Health of the Town of Randolph, Sirs: I hereby submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1939. Licenses issued were Sixty-six Milk Licenses Ten Milk Permits One Pasteurization License Four Oleomargarine Licenses Milk tested averaged 4.5% butterfat content. Respectfully submitted, HENRY MERRILL, Milk Inspector. 119 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR Randolph, Mass., Jan. 19, 1940. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1939: Cattle 161 Swine 1935 Goats 28 Sheep 2 The stables housing these animals were inspected and found to be in satisfactory order. There were also 13 dogs quarantined by the depart- ment. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. TRUELSON, Inspector of Animals. 120 : ; TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of Water Commissioners To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph The fifty-fourth annual report of the Water Com- missioners is herewith submitted for the year ending December 31, 1939. Organization of the Board of Water Commissioners for the year 1939 was effected as follows : John B. McNeill . Chairman and Collector Richard F. Forrest . . . Superintendent Frederick D. Driscoll Clerk and Meter Reader Due to the death of John B. McNeill, Chairman and Collector, last August, the Water Department has func- tioned under the supervision of the two remaining mem- bers, with Frederick D. Driscoll carrying out the duties of Collector and Richard F. Forrest acting as Chairman. During the year, 40 new services were connected; 20 services were pumped and cleaned ; 55 services metered 32 services were repaired; 5 hydrants were broken by automobiles ; 10 services renewed. Boxes were raised to grade because of new construc- tion on Maple Street, North Main Street, Canton Street, Liberty Street and Roel Street. On Lafayette Street three new hydrants were moved to new locations and three new gates installed. Seven new hydrants were moved and raised because of sidewalk construction. 121 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT The department has completed the installation of 2000 feet of 8-in. cast iron main on Pond street, with six 6-in. gates and two 8-in. gates and have connected eight services to same. On July 6th we started trenching to install a new 12-in. cast iron main from the standpipe entrance on South Main street to the Avon Line, with new gates, hydrants, services and connections, which will possibly be completed in February of 1940. This new construction will not only give the res- idents along the South Main street section better house service, but will also prove to be a great asset as to fire protection for that part of the town. The expenditures of the Water Department will be found in the Town Accountant's report. Collections and outstanding water rates will be found in the report of the Water Collector. REPORT OF FRED D. DRISCOLL, COLLECTOR OF WATER RATES Balance Levy 1935 $693.70 By Collections 1$359.17 By Abatements not reported to Town Accountant 327.32 By Abatement 7.21 $693.70 Balance Levy 1936 $1,103.50 By Collections $564.11 By Abatement 4.64 Uncollected Water Rates 534.75 $1,103.50 122 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Balance Levy 1937 $2,205.45 Additional Levy 3.00 $2,208.45 By Collections $1,419.75 By Abatement 3.00 Uncollected Water Rates 785.70 $2,208.45 Balance Levy 1938 $6,534.43 Additional Levy 24.61 Additional Levy not reported to Town Accountant 1.00 $6,560.04 By Collections $4,496.39 Uncollected Water Rates 2,063.65 $6,560.04 Water Levy 1939 $24,331.84 Adjustment by Auditors .91 Additional Levy not reported to Town Accountant 646.42 Additional Levy 6.51 $24,985.68 By Collections $18,839.27 Uncollected 6,146.41 $24,985.68 Total Water Collections for Year 1939 Meter Rates $19,867.23 Rental 1,541.50 Fixture 3,356.46 Other 247.30 Broken Hydrants 176.80 Water at Braintree Highlands 489.40 $25,678.69 Joint Account—Paid by Holbrook Engineers' Salaries $3,484.00 Payrolls 718.20 123 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Oil 62.21 Coal 1,077.52 Electricity 424.93 Express .56 Material and Supplies 106.92 Cement Piers and Asphalt driveway 175.00 Chemicals 172.22 Valves and Packings 74.86 Painting Stand Pipe at Station 200.00 Truck Hire 39.60 Repairs to House and Station 9.17 Repairs to Pump 227.50 $6,772.69 Credit Rebate on Coal 4.35 $6,768.34 Joint Account—Paid by Randolph Coal $1,425.33 Chemicals 305.46 Electricity 497.93 Insurance 252.23 Oil and Packing 217.27 Telephone 81.37 Pipe and Valves 80.37 Paint 68.42 Miscellaneous Supplies 44.14 Driveway Curbing 150.00 Repairs, Smoke Stack 119.38 Repairs, Pump 19.90 Recording Charts 21.18 Blower 12.03 Express 1.35 Lumber 19.70 Traveling Expense 4.00 $3,320.0 124 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Summary of Joint Account Total Joint Bills paid by Holbrook $6,768.34 Total Joint Bills paid by Randolph 3,320.06 $10,088.40 One-half to be paid by Holbrook $5,044.20 One-half to be paid by Randolph 5.044.20 $10,088.40 Joint Bills paid by Randolph $3,320.06 Cash paid by Randolph to Holbrook to balance Joint Account 1,724.14 $5,044.20 RECORD OF PUMPING The following is a record of the number of gallons of water pumped and the number of pounds of coal burned during the year 1939. Lbs. Coal Elec- Gallons Daily Lbs. Coal Daily tricity Pumped Average Burned Aver. K. W. H. January 17,110,400 551,948 60,465 1,950 2,154 February 15,353,300 548,332 51,450 1,837 1,398 March 16,499,300 532,235 58,405 1,884 2,026 April 15,570,200 519,007 50,065 1,669 1,799 May 19,533,500 630,113 63,025 2,033 2,314 June 25,847,700 861,590 65,760 2,192 4,022 July 35,192,000 • 1,135,226 90,475 2,919 4,225 August 33,117.700 1,068,313 84,760 2,734 3,827 September 19,407,000 646,900 55,627 1,854 2,327 October 18,517,600 597,342 55,490 1,790 2,209 November 19,238,200 641,273 54,493 1,783 2,209 December 20,517,700 661,861 55,780 1,799 2,200 255,904,600 699,512 744,797 2,036 30,710 The largest day's pumping was on August 1, 1939, when 1,476,000 gallons were pumped. The largest week's pumping was the week ending August 20, 1939 when 10,031,600 gallons were pumped. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. McNEIL, Engineer. 125 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS The following regulations, until further notice, shall be considered a part of the contract with every person who uses water 1. All applications for use of water must be made at the office of the Water Commissioners, and state fully the purposes for which it is intended to be used. Water will not be introduced to premises except on the writ- ten application of the owner thereof, or by a duly au- thorized agent. The property will in all cases be held responsible for the water rates. 2. All persons taking water must keep their water pipes and fixtures in good repair and protected from the frost at their own expense. They will be held liable for all damages resulting from their failure to do so. They shall prevent all unnecessary waste, and water shall not be left running to prevent freezing. The Water Commissioners or their agents may, from time to time, ascertain the quantity of water used, the manner of its use, and whether there is unnecessary waste. They and their agents shall have free access to the premises supplied, to examine the apparatus, and if any fixtures are found not to be in good order, they shall direct them repaired, and if not repaired within two days the water shall be shut off and not let on again until such repairs are made, and the sum of two dollars paid for shutting off and turning on the water. 3. The occupant of any premises, when unneces- sary waste of water occurs, shall be liable to a fine of two dollars for the first offense, and four dollars for the second offense during the same year, and shall be notified thereof in writing; and if such waste is not pre- vented and the aforesaid fines paid within two days from the time when the said notice is given, the water shall 126 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. be shut off the premises, and shall not be again let on for the same occupant until waste be stopped and the fine paid, together with an additional sum of two dollars for shutting off and letting on the water, and in case of a third or subsequent offense the water shall be shut off, and shall not again be let on except by a vote of the Water Commissioners and the payment of such fine, not exceed- ing ten dollars, as the Water Commissioners may impose. 4. Any person supplied with water shall not allow another to take water from his fixtures without the written permission of the Water Commissioners. If a tenant has no fixtures, he will be charged full rates for any use which he makes of the fixtures of another. 5. All parties using water in stables, for horses or other animals, will be charged scheduled rates for the same, whether it be carried by hand or through hose. 6. All persons using water for building purposes are required to obtain a permit from the Water Commis- sioners before taking water from any faucet or fixtures connected with the water works, and all water takers are warned not to let any party take water from their premises until they show a permit from the Water Com- missioners. Any person furnishing water in violation of this section will be subject to a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty dollars, and if the same when levied is not paid within three days from the time when the notice thereof is given, the water will be shut off from the premises and will not be let on again until such fine is paid. 7. All fixtures and water closets and urinals must be of a kind and quality approved by the Water Com- missioners, also a vacuum valve must be installed on all pressure range boilers connected with the system. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 8. No person shall in any case be allowed to open any fire hydrants except by a written permit from the Water Commissioners; but the Engineers of the Fire Department shall in all cases have control of hydrants at fires and for practice. 9. The Commissioners reserve the right to restrict the use of hose or fountain, to shut off the water in all cases when it becomes necessary to make extensions or repairs, or for violations of any of the regulations, or whenever they deem it expedient. 10. The regular rates for the use of wr ater shall be payable in advance on the first days of January and July of each year, except where water is supplied to manufac- turers by special agreement. In all cases of non-pay- ment of the water rates within ten days after same is due as well as for violations of these rules and regula- tions, the supply will be shut off, and payment of the amount due, and payment of two dollars for shutting off and letting on the water, shall be made. 11. The Water Commissioners reserve the right to change the water rates at any time except in cases of dwelling houses and established special rates. 12. For business requiring large quantities of water, and all supplies not enumerated in the tariff of rates, special rates will be made. 13. Parties using water for manufacturing or do- mestic purposes can erect hydrants on their grounds or standpipes in their buildings to be used only as a protec- tion against fire without additional charges for water. 14. All applicants for the introduction of service pipes to premises are required to make written applica- tion therefor at the office of the Water Commissioners. 128 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. And in no case will the main be tapped more than once for the same premises, unless the additional ex- pense is borne by the owner. Charged as follows: The following water rates are established until fur- ther notice No connection made with the main for any pur- pose for less than $6.00 Dwelling Houses Occupied by one family, for the first faucet ... 6.00 Each additional faucet to be used by the same family 2.00 Two or more families occupying one house, one faucet for all, each family 5.00 One faucet for each family 6.00 For first bathtub 5.00 If used by more than one family in same house, each family 4.00 Each additional bathtub 2.00 For first pan or self-acting water-closet 5.00 If used by more than one family in the same house, each family 4.00 Each additional pan or self-acting water-closet 2.00 Where two faucets are used, one for hot and one for cold water, emptying into the same basin, only one charge will be made for both. Laundry tub 3.00 Hose For sprinkling streets, washing windows and similar uses, Vl -inch nozzle, to be used only on premises and street opposite, not exceed- ing two hours per day for six months in the year 5.00 120 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT For any use not herein enumerated, special rates will be made. Meter Rates payable at Time of Reading. For not over 133 cubic feet average per day, per 100 cubic feet .23 For over 133 cubic feet and not exceeding 266 cubic feet average per day, per 100 cubic feet 19 For over 266 cubic feet average per day .15 Provided that in no case where a meter is used shall the annual charge be less than $7.00. Meters may be supplied by the Water Commis- sioners for which annual rental will be charged as follows: Size %-inch $1.00 per year Size %-inch $1.00 per year Size 1-inch $4.00 per year Size 2-inch . $6.00 per year All needed repairs, damages by frost and heat ex- cepted, will be made at the expense of the town. RICHARD F. FORREST, FRED D. DRISCOLL, Water Commissioners. 130 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of the Planning Board and Park Commission The following is a combined report of the Planning Board and the Park Commission for the year 1939. Many families were supplied with wood during the past year as a result of cleaning up the Park after the hurricane. No new trees have been set out as yet, but we intend to use the $50.00 which was appropriated last year to buy some trees early this spring. Permission was granted the local Girl Scouts to use a portion of land in the Park to erect a building on. This building to be erected at their expense and used for their various functions. We feel that we have acted wisely in granting this request as the girls have no place of their own in which to meet. During the past few years they have used the park for their wild life study and have helped by planting flowers there also. It is clearly under- stood that the erection and maintenance of this building will bring no added expense to the town. Your board recommends continuation of sidewalk construction, the placing of signs on streets that are now without them, the straightening of West Street from Cross Street to the Stoughton line, the re-surfacing of Grove Street, the investigation of the possibilities of a new Fire Station with the aid of Government funds, the proper drainage of the Park so as to provide skating place without causing any upset with abutters. To all those who have co-operated with our efforts to be of service to the Town of Randolph and fulfill our obligations as members of the Planning Board and Park Commission, we extend our most sincere appreciation. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. DOLAN, Chairman. 131 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Highway Surveyor January 22, 1940. To the Citizens of Randolph I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1939. During the past year many improvements in streets, sidewalks and drainage have been made. GENERAL Tar treatment was applied to Howard Street, Plain Street, Short Street, Moulton Street, and School Street. The following gravel roads were graded and grav- elled : Grove Street, High Street, Oak Street, Russ Street, Highland Avenue, and Vine Street. The Town grader was of great assistance in this type of work. Catch basins and outlets were cleaned thoroughly as were drains and brooks. The shoulders on North Street were gravelled from Liberty Street to the Braintree line. Patching where necessary was taken care of during the year and streets were cleaned of sand and refuse. One Town Truck was turned in and a new truck pur- chased in accordance with vote at Annual Town Meeting. 132 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. CHAPTER 90 Five streets are included under this heading, Union, Warren, Pond, Canton and North Main Street, from Crawford Square to Railroad Bridge. Due to the poor condition of Pond Street it was neces- sary to resurface it with a mixed in place of Asphaltic crushed stone mix. This was done from Braintree line to Lillian Street, a distance of approximately 4000 ft. There is approximately 400 feet still to be done to complete the entire length. In addition, catch basins and outlets were cleaned, brush removed, shoulders repaired, gutters reshaped, fences rebuilt and other necessary repairs were made on all other "Chapter 90" streets. EMPLOYMENT FUND A sidewalk with curbing was constructed on High- land Avenue, and many other projects were completed with the aid of the Employment Fund and I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for their co-operation in making this work possible. W. P. A. SIDEWALKS With the aid of labor paid by the Works Progress Administration the center of the town has been improved through the construction of a concrete sidewalk on the West side of Main Street from Crawford Square to War- ren street. The granite curbing had to be removed because it was not uniform in size and a concrete curbing was constructed to replace it. Other bituminous mix sidewalks were completed on Roel, Liberty, Canton and Maple Streets. A retaining wall was also constructed on Canton Street. 133 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT W. P. A. STREETS Gravel was spread on Highland Avenue, from Cole Terrace to Fitch Terrace and a tar treatment applied. Wilmarth Road was widened, drainage repaired, gravel spread and tar treatment applied. This project was also aided by labor paid from "Employment Fund." A great deal of work was done on Lafayette Street from High to Grove Street. Stumps were removed, stone walls with concrete capping were constructed, fences were replaced, ledge was blasted, inferior base was re- moved and hauled away, new gravel base and surface treated with tar was substituted. Work is now being done on Royal Street but due to heavy frost condition, a delay in actual construction is necessary, but as soon as weather permits loam and stone will be removed and street will be properly graded, gravel will be rolled and tar treatment will be applied. Included in this same project is, Tileston Road, Woodlawn Road, Belcher Lane and Fairfield Road. W. P. A. FUNDS There is a balance of funds left in the W. P. A. "Town-wide Street Project" and as soon as weather permits it is planned to use this balance in improving the following streets: Amelian Road, Mitchell Street, Ballard Street, Thomas and Linden Streets and Pond Lane. DRAINAGE Drainage was completed on Druid Hill Avenue and drainage on Old Street was completed as far as North Main Street. The balance will be done under a new project which has been approved in Washington. Also included in this project for 1940 are, Howard, Plain, Liberty and Cottage Streets, Maitland Avenue and Vesey Road. 134 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Additional sidewalk and drainage projects are spon- sored by the Highway Department and some of the loca- tions to be included are: Sidewalks on Center, Cross, Grove, Woodlawn and Fairmount Streets, Wales and Fairview Avenues and Norfolk Road. Drainage on Wood- lawn, Fairmount and Lafayette Streets, Norfolk Road, Fairview Avenue and Cole Terrace. As it would be impossible to attempt this type of work without the aid of W. P. A. due to the labor cost, it is planned to have these projects approved and on file to insure against layoffs during the coming year. I wish to thank the Town Officials and the citizens for their co-operation and assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN A. FREDERICKSON, Highway Surveyor. 185 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Tree Warden January 20, 1940. To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph: The public shade trees of any community are an asset and ornament to the lovers of nature. Your trees, many of them are years old and can never be replaced if removed. Conditions under which some of these trees are growing are against the life of them, owing to the cement highways and the want of proper nourishment. The trees should be fertilized if they are to be preserved. No money was raised last year for the planting of new shade trees. I would recommend that some money be raised this year for they are needed very badly. We lost a great many of our lovely trees two years ago in the hurricane. It would be a very good idea to establish a nursery so that young trees could be transplanted and raised for street tree planting. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. MOORE, Tree Warden. 136 : ; TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of the Local Moth Superintendent January 20, 1940. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen The Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth situation for the year ending December 31, 1939 was fairly satisfactory. Very little creosoting was done the past year due to lack of money. Spraying was carried on during the Spring and early Summer as far as our appropriation lasted. The Elm Tree Beetle situation in the town was very serious. Spraying for this pest must be carried on this year in order to keep it under control and save our fine old elms. The Tent Caterpillar and Fall Webworms were bad more work should be done in regard to this evil. More money should be raised this year for the work that has to be done and unless it is the town will become infested. It will be necessary for the town to appropriate money for a new truck for the spraying apparatus. For the past two years it has cost the town a great deal of money for repairs on the old truck that should have been spent on the purchase of a new one. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. MOORE, Local Moth Superintendent. 137 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of Police Department Randolph, Mass., Jan. 19, 1940. To the Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass. Gentlemen I herewith submit report of the work done by the Police Department of the Town of Randolph for the year ending December 31, 1939: Calls answered and investigations made 4,918 ^Summons served 158 *Arrests 290 Arraignments in Court 277 Bound over to Grand Jury 14 Pending in District Court 13 Found Guilty in District Court 200 f Dismissed for want of Prosecution 19 Appealed to Superior Court 8 Found guilty in Superior Court 18 Nol Prossed in Superior Court 5 Pending in Superior Court Acquitted 19 Filed 89 Probation 22 Fined 97 Released 6 Committed to House of Correction 9 Committed to State Hospital 4 Committed to Concord Reformatory 1 Put up for the night 3 Stolen property recovered $3,734.87 Notices posted 300 138* TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines over and above expenses of prosecution $42.50 Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts $1,722.00 Total number of warnings on motor violations 720 Total number of suspensions of licenses 47 Total number of miles covered by Police car 65,236 Total number of miles covered by motorcycles 17,624 * Some arrests and summonses were served for out of town police. f Of the 19 cases dismissed for want of Prosecution, the police were complainant on 5. Respectfully submitted, Patrick t. McDonnell, Chief of Police. 139 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of Fire Department Randolph, Mass., January 15, 1940. To the Board of Selectmen Gentlemen I herewith submit my report of the Randolph Fire Department of the Town of Randolph for the year ending December 31, 1939. The Department responded to 293 calls during the year, classified as follows: 38 Building Fires 156 Wood and Grass Fires 15 Automobile Fires 11 False Alarms 2 Aid Calls 1 Inhalator 60 Ambulance 10 Miscellaneous 8700 feet of hose and 279 feet of ladders were used during the year. Assessed value of buildings damaged by fire $49,100.00 Insurance on property $65,400.00 Damage to property $7,348.85 Insurance paid $5,675.85 Loss not covered by Insurance $1,675.00 At a recent examination of the Fire Department con- ducted by the New England Fire Insurance Exchange 140 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. our pumping engines passed a satisfactory test. The Forest Fire Engine is not in very good condition at the present time. The power plant in this machine is badly worn and will have to be replaced at once. The Fire Alarm System is in good condition with the exception of a short section of wire on South Main Street which I shall replace this coming year. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD L. BAILEY, Chief of Fire Department. 141 : : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures Randolph, Mass., Jan. 8, 1940. To the Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass. Gentlemen During the year 1939 I have sealed: Scales Weights Liquid measures Gasoline pumps Oil jars Kerosene pumps Grease pumps Yard sticks Taxi meters Oil measuring pumps Re-sealed and tested: Gasoline pumps Scales Inspections made: Pedlars' licenses Pedlars' scales Fees collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer $ Salary of Sealer $150.00 Transporting weights 50.80 Purchase of equipment 9.20 $210.00 Appropriation $210.00 Respectfully submitted, DANIEL P. LYONS, Sealer of Weights and Measures TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. List of Jurors As Approved by the Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass. July 5, 1939 Anderson, Lars B., Farmer 702 South Main St. Ayers, George 0., Farmer 553 High St. Adams, Frank B., Florist 78 High St. Boothby, John R., Carpenter 26 Woodlawn St. Burns, Samuel J., Shoeworker 26 Warren St. Beal, Jesse S„ Mill Worker 202 Union St. Bertram, Walter R., Plumber Lillian St. Cheverie, William J., Salesman Pond Lane Condon, William S., Superintendent 36 Pond St. Cutting, Robert, Plumber Hill St. Carmicheal Andrew G., Cook Englewood Ave. Corrigan, Arthur H., Sheet Metal Wkr. 371 Highland Ave. Dupras, John J., Salesman 106 Cross St. DeAngelis, Paul, Laborer 20 Maitland Ave. Diauto, Frederick, Oil Dealer Cole Ter. Dawe, John W., Cabinet Maker Dorr St. Doody, Arthur L., Insurance 356 South Main St. Downes, Walter B., Salesman 208 Pond St. Driscoll, Harold B., Carpenter Vesey Rd. Eddy, Frederick W., Foreman 591 North Main St. Esposito, Frank J., Chauffeur 48 Maitland Ave. Elliott, Ray A., Engineer 317 Union St. Flanagan, Walter J., Salesman 85 Canton St. Frederickson, John A., Superintendent 46 Fairview Ave. Frawley, George L., Rubber Worker 41 Liberty St. Gaynor, Joseph, Shoeworker 44 Plain St. Gallagher, Frank J., Farmer 265 Centre St. Good, John K., Laborer 8 Mill St. Haskell, Charles J., Clerk 696 South Main St. Higgins, J. Frank, Timekeeper 19 Fairview Ave. Hoye, James G., Salesman 93 North St. 143 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Hanley, John P., Real Estate 1210 North Main St. Heim, Herman H., Painter Castleton Ave. Hutchinson, Ralph H., Mechanic 439 North Main St. Isaac, Harry C, Insurance 186 South St. Johns, Charles W., Chauffeur 148 Druid Hill Ave. Kane, Charles E., Salesman Van Beal Rd. Keefe, James F., Salesman 1120 North Main St. Kangiser, Leo A., Road Operator 600 South Main St. Kelliher, Joseph P., Foreman 5 Norfolk Rd. Lyons, Raymond E., Manager 15 Cole Terrace Madigan, John J., Cook 207 Center St. Mullen, William F., Salesman 137 Union St. Murphy, Dennis J., Real Estate 141 Warren St. Malloy, Stephen J., Shoeworker Alden Ave. Murphy, Daniel, Printer 631 North St. Morgan, Howard C, Tile Setter Linden Rd. McAuliffe, Eugene L., Real Estate 39 Roel St. McMahon, Joseph H., Unemployed 47 South St. McNeil, George M., Steel Worker Augusta Street McGrath, Laurence E., Painter 89 Cross St. McLucas, William F., Rubber Worker Grove Lane O'Connell, Cornelius, Shoe Welter 60 Liberty St. O'Connor, William J., Manager 19 Roel St. O'Riley, Thomas, Plumber 138 Druid Hill Ave. O'Gorman, Patrick, Clerk 84 Lafayette St. Pearce, Albert S., Painter 52 Hall St. Porter, H. Franklin, Insurance 100 Liberty St. Peters, Gerald J., Chauffeur Morgan St. Powers, Stanley W., Inspector Howard Ave. Quimby, Alfred, Roofer 208 Center St. Ringdahl, Kaleb A., Blacksmith Emeline St. Roberts, James W. S., Retired 999 High St. Sarni, Rocco, Blacksmith 26 Maitland Ave. Sullivan, Eugene, Shoeworker 391 South Main St. Sullivan, Peter B., Retired 24 Fowler St. Stetson, Walter P., Const. Foreman 245 Center St. Sampson, Clifford, Mechanic 200 Pond St 144 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Soule, Frederick J., Painter 18 Hall St. Smith, Herman H., Merchant 50 Pond St. Tangen, Christopher, Moulder 559 High St. Tanner, Arthur, Painter Russ St. Teed, Frank F., Builder 50 Oak St. Thompson, Percy H., Shoe Cutter 410 North Main St. Wing, Mortimer 0., Polisher 65 Pond St. Walsh, Garrett E., Chauffeur 60 Wales Ave. White, Orrin B., Truckman 17 Vesey Rd. Young, George E., Carpenter 351 Highland Ave. THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON, CHARLES H. McGRATH, CHARLES F. BLAKELY, Selectmen of Randolph. 145 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Board of Appeals January 22, 1940. Board of Selectmen, Town of Randolph, Randolph, Mass. Gentlemen It is requested that the following brief report of The Board of Appeals be incorporated in the town report. The Board of Appeals which was appointed by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with the Zoning laws adopted by the town and approved by the Attorney General, wishes to report that no appeals have been received since the organization of the Board in September 1939. The procedure by which an appeal may be taken from an adverse decision of the Building Inspector is set forth in the Zoning Laws. Arrangements are being made for the printing of a number of copies of the Zoning Laws and these will shortly be available for distribution at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE N. WELCH, Chairman HENRY TANGEN, Secretary JOHN E. KELLEY GEORGE TAYLOR DENNIS MURPHY 146 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of the Investigating Committee for Stetson High School Under article 21 of the warrant for the annual town meeting for March 13, 1939, a committee of five mem- bers: Dr. George V. Higgins, Martin Young, Carl Reich- ert, Harold Macauley and Leslie A. Claff, was appointed to work in conjunction with the school committee to in- vestigate the over-crowded conditions at the Stetson High School and to make recommendations for relieving these conditions. This committee organized on May 10, 1939, with Mr. Leslie A. Claff as permanent chairman and Mrs. George W. Brewster as secretary. At this meeting the principal of the high school reported conditions existing as follows 1. The lunch room, laboratory and sewing room are being used for home rooms. 2. The science laboratory is being used for classes in general science and drawing; as well as for chemistry and physics laboratory experimental work. The use of the laboratory for other pur- poses curtails the amount of usage that can be given to the room for the purpose for which it was originated. 3. Due to the inadequacy of the lunch-room facil- ities, the laboratory and sewing room are being used for lunch rooms. 4. Study pupils are placed in the rear of every reci- tation room and are so distracted by what is 147 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT being said and done in the room that they can- not concentrate on their studying. On the other hand, so many study pupils in a room constitute a problem for the teacher who must divide her time between study pupils and recitation to the detriment of the recitation. 5. Room 28, a room made by partitioning off one large room into 3 rooms, has to be used for study and recitation, although in its present setup, heat, light and ventilation are not satis- factory. 6. Due to the inadequacy of the assembly hall, the school has to be divided into two assembly per- iods as state law limits the audience to 350—the enrollment at present is over 500. At the second meeting held May 24, 1939 at the school committee rooms, printed data prepared by the superintendent of schools, was submitted, showing the seating capacity of each room and the present enrollment in the entire school system. This data was submitted with the thought of relieving the high school congestion by using space in the junior high schools. Upon inves- tigation there was found to be no available space in the Devine School and so little at the Prescott School that such a plan would be inexpedient. At later meetings of this committee all the school buildings were visited and on several occasions the high school building was visited both in and out of session so that your committee might report its findings from actual experience. We report finding conditions existing in the high school exactly as outlined to us by the prin- cipal at our first meeting. The assembly hall is licensed by the State to accommodate 350; the enrollment as of October 1, 1939 was 523. With this excessive enrollment, facilities for passing from one room to another between 148 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT periods are entirely inadequate. Recent fires in Prov- idence, Rhode Island and Sanford, Maine have deeply impressed upon the committee the necessity for elim- inating the existing corridor traffic conditions at the Stetson High School. Every parent whose children attend the high school should be deeply concerned in the matter of sanitation and ventilation in the school. Causes for this Condition Figures relative to the increase in the number of pupils attending the high school, as taken from the records of the superintendent of schools, from the year 1920 to 1939, are as follows: High School Grade School Total Year Pupils Pupils Registration 1920 156 759 915 1921 182 808 990 1922 194 869 1063 1923 215 925 1167 1924 215 962 1177 1925 227 958 1185 1926 230 1027 1257 1927 214 1084 1295 1928 252 1116 1368 1929 252 1201 1453 1930 288 1256 1544 1931 338 1335 1673 1932 393 1327 1720 1933 417 1378 1795 1934 440 1362 1802 1935 425 1370 1795 1936 429 1368 1797 1937 490 1348 1838 1938 533 1306 1839 1939 523 1294 1817 150 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Likewise we call to the attention of the citizens the fact that from 1920 to 1930 the population of Randolph, according to census figures, increased from 4,756 to 6,553 and a 1935 State report shows an additional increase to 7,580. A new state law relative to the employment of children under 16 years of age, Chapter 461, Acts of 1939, Section 3, adopted by the last legislature and supple- mented by present economic conditions, has a tendency to increase the enrollment in the high school. October 1, 1939 enrollment figures show there are 121 in school 16 years of age! 77—17 years of age; and 20—18 years of age. Possible Solutions A. The first consideration is that nothing at all be done in the hopes that perhaps a decline in enrollment will eliminate the over-crowded conditions, but reference to the following table shows that even without an increase in population there can be no relief expected from this source. ENROLLMENT BY GRADES Grade 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 High School P.G. 4 3 4 3 7 5 5 6 High School 12 86 105 97 79 89 78 73 61 High School 11 167 107 105 104 77 100 91 78 High School 10 125 150 127 108 127 101 121 103 High School 9 141 168 157 135 125 156 128 145 Junior High School 8 153 160 179 164 156 146 161 132 Junior High School 7 169 156 161 197 177 158 153 164 Grammar School 6 163 162 158 159 207 172 172 156 Grammar School 5 152 172 164 157 149 201 177 168 Grammar School 4 174 153 179 164 164 161 199 176 Grammar School 3 156 169 152 168 167 171 152 173 Grammar School 2 157 160 177 168 155 156 168 169 Grammar School 1 157 158 167 182 187 184 183 179 Special Class 13 7 11 9 11 13 12 10 Totals 1817 1830 1838 1797 1798 1802 1795 1720 152 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOLS 1 Q 1 1 1 1QQQ 1 QQO i youQ 1 OQ8iloo LvoiQQ7 Q1A Stetson H. S. 523 533 490 429 425 440 418 393 Stetson J. H. S. * 70 99 PrescDtt School 477 442 482 500 518 504 496 496 Devine School 374 395 378 372 364 378 410 400 Belcher School 257 254 262 281 264 258 266 209 Pauline St. School 68 76 96 92 91 84 Tower Hill School 56 70 66 67 71 71 69 68 McNeill School 62 60 64 56 65 67 66 55 1817 1830 1838 1797 1798 1802 1795 1720 * Pupils removed to Prescott and Devine Schools. B. Your committee has investigated the 2-platoon system as employed in some other towns. In Randolph under this system the actual class time would be cut from 5 hours 17 minutes per day to 4 hours 10 minutes, or a total loss of 201 hours, approximately 40 school days out of 180 total. The maintenance cost would be increased because of light, heat and janitor requirements. Extra- curricular activities would have to be curtailed and in many cases eliminated. Transportation costs would be increased, and therefore this solution is deemed inex- pedient. C. The 6-3-3 plan would not be practical because the Devine School has no room for the 9th grade. The Pres- cott School could accommodate two rooms of 40 each, if the Tower Hill School were used for lower grades, but it would only take 80 out of 100 that would have to be accommodated. Transportation costs would again be increased. Under the 6-3-3 plan the matter of teachers would be a serious problem as this system necessitates the teaching of languages, higher mathematics and science in the junior high school. D. The question of a new building at a different location is ill advised because of the cost of land and a 154 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. new building, also the probable increased cost in trans- portation, which briefly stated is this: In its present location transportation is from one end of the town only, whereas, a school centrally located geographically would necessitate transportation from two directions. E. The final solution to be considered is an addition to the present building. Recommendations Your committee recommends that A. 1. The Town of Randolph enter into a definite pro- gram of additions to the present high school, with the purpose in mind of eventually providing a school with facilities for 1,000 pupils, as shown in the accompanying diagrams. 2. By this your committee does not mean that this work be done at once, but as conditions, population, enrollment or finances permit. B. To meet the immediate needs we recommend the addi- tion of 6 class rooms, boiler room, boy's and girl's toilet rooms on first and second floors, addition to auditorium and lunch-room facilities. This addition would cost $150,000. C. Financing: 1. Because the borrowing capacity of the town as of December 31, 1939 was $120,606.61, inside the debt limit, that amount of itself would not be ade- quate to meet the cost of financing the building of an addition which would meet the present needs and also provide for reasonable future require- ments. 155 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 2. It would, therefore, be necessary to finance a project of this sort by borrowing outside the debt limit and permission would have to be obtained from the legislature which will not meet until 1941. D. We, therefore, recommend that a portion of that work be done to include: boiler room, 3 class rooms and necessary renovations, boy's toilet rooms on first and second floors, addition to lunch-room facilities, and all renovations necessary in the present building, in- clude heating, plumbing, wiring and ventilation, which would cost approximately $80,000. Respectfully submitted, LESLIE A. CLAFF, Chairman, MARTIN E. YOUNG, HAROLD W. MACAULEY, CARL E. REICHERT, JOHN E. KELLEY, MRS. GEORGE W. BREWSTER, GEORGE V. HIGGINS, EDMUND J. BRADY, Investigating Committee for Stetson High School. 156 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of State Auditor October 30, 1939. To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Theodore S. Luddington, Chairman Randolph, Massachusetts Gentlemen I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Randolph for the period from January 1, 1938 to August 12, 1939, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, THEODORE N. WADDELL, TNW : Director of Accounts. Mr. Theodore N. Waddell Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir: As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Randolph for the period from January 1, 1938, the date of the previous examination, to August 12, 1939, the following report being submitted thereon: The records of the financial transactions of the sev- eral departments receiving or disbursing money for the town, or bills collection, examined, ; committing for were 157 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT checked, and verified by a comparison with the reports and records of the treasurer and of the town accountant. Town Accountant.—The books and accounts in the office of the town accountant were examined, checked, and compared with the records of the several depart- ments of the town and with the town treasurer's books. The receipts, as recorded, were compared with the town treasurer's record of receipts and were checked with the departmental records of payments to the treasurer, while the recorded payments were checked with the treasurer's record of disbursements and with the treasury warrants. The ledger accounts were analyzed, the appropria- tions, loan orders, and transfers being checked with the town clerk's records of town meetings and with the records of the finance committee. The necessary adjusting and correcting entries resulting from the audit were made, and a balance sheet, showing the financial condition of the town on August 12, 1939, was prepared and is ap- pended to this report. In checking the charges against appropriations on the town accountant's ledger it was noted that transfers of funds from the appropriation for school salaries to school expenses have been made without a vote of the town. It was noted on the town clerk's records that a special town meeting was called to appropriate additional funds for "School Expenses" to be transferred from "School Sal- aries," but there was no action at the special town meet- ing called due to a quorum not being present. Whenever specific amounts are appropriated for several functions in one department by a vote of the town there is no authority to transfer funds within the department with- out a vote of the town. Treasurer.—The records of the late treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts 158 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. were analyzed and checked with the town accountant's books, with the departmental records of payments to the treasurer, and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the disbursements were checked with the treasury warrants. The cash balance on August 12, 1939, was proved, and due to the death of the treasurer shortly after the beginning of the audit, the cash balance on August 23, 1939, was verified by actual count of the cash in the office and by a reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The temporary treasurer, appointed by the selectmen, qualified on August 25, 1939, and the transfer of cash was made as of that date. The payments on account of debt and interest were verified by a comparison with the cancelled bonds and coupons on file and with the amounts falling due. The securities and savings bank books representing the trust fund investments in the custody of the town treasurer, the treasurer of the trustees of the Turner Library Funds, and the treasurer of the trustees of the Stetson School Funds were listed. The income was proved and the receipts and disbursements were verified. The records of tax titles held by the town were examined. The taxes added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's records, the recorded re- demptions, disclaimers, and foreclosures were verified, and the tax titles on hand were listed, reconciled with the town accountant's ledger, and checked with the records I in the Registry of Deeds. Tax Collector.—The books and accounts of the tax \ collector were examined and checked in detail. The taxes 159 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT outstanding at the time of the previous examination were audited, and all subsequent commitments were proved to the warrants issued for their collection. The recorded receipts were checked with the payments to the treas- urer and with the town accountant's books, the abate- ments as recorded were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, and the outstanding ac- counts were listed and reconciled with the town account- ant's ledger. Licenses and Permits.—The records of licenses and permits issued by the selectmen, town clerk, and the health department were examined and checked, and the payments to the State and the town were verified. Departmental Accounts Receivable. — The commit- ments of departmental accounts receivable were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were checked with the payments to the treasurer and with the town account- ant's books, the abatements as recorded were compared with the records in the departments authorized to grant abatements, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the town accountant's ledger. Water Accounts Receivable.—The record of water accounts receivable were examined and checked in detail. The commitments were added, the recorded payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash book, the abatements were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the town account- ant's ledger. Outstanding and Overdue Accounts.—Verification of the correctness of the outstanding tax, departmental, and water accounts was obtained 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. 160 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. An examination of the outstanding departmental and water accounts indicates that many accounts are long" overdue. A determined effort should be made at once to secure settlement of these outstanding accounts, and any of these accounts found to be uncollectible should be adjusted by the departments committing the accounts for collection. Surety Bonds.—The surety bonds of the several town officials required by law to furnish them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. Conclusion.—It is recommended that a town vote be passed annually setting the salaries of all elective officers, in accordance with the provisions of Section 108, Chap- ter 41, General Laws, and in this connection attention is also called to the provisions of Section 4A, Chapter 41, General Laws, relative to a vote of the town being re- quired to enable a town board to appoint any member thereof to another town office or position. In addition to the accounts mentioned, the records of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked in detail. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the treas- urer's cash, summaries of the tax, tax title, departmental, and water accounts, together with tables showing the condition and transactions of the various trust funds. While engaged in making the audit, cooperation was received from the officials of the town, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE, HBD:0 Assistant Director of Account^. 161 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of School Committee The School Committee submits the following report for the year 1939, together with the reports of the Superintendent of Schools, High School Principal and the various Supervisors, all of which are a part hereof. ACCOMPLISHMENTS During the year 1939, many necessary repairs were made in the various school buildings throughout the town. The Belcher school was painted two coats which involved considerable expense. Commercial education in the high school has been broadened by the purchase of a modern bookkeeping machine. This is the beginning of an office appliance department, which, when completed, will offer our com- mercial students a course comparable with those offered at private business colleges. Up to the present time our graduates were obliged to obtain this training elsewhere in order to meet the demands of the business world. RECOMMENDATIONS The walks, driveways and school grounds throughout the town are greatly in need of permanent surfaces. This would reduce the number of minor accidents and also make the grounds of our school buildings accessible for playground activities. At the Tower Hill school, the land behind the school should be developed so that the children could have a playground suitable for athletics. At this time we would call your attention to the fact that the State Inspector of public buildings has for the past four years denied both Prescott buildings a cer- tificate, due to the poor ventilation in the small Prescott 162 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. and the lack of adequate fire protection, such as fireproof stairways and safe exits in both buildings. It is the recommendation of your committee that the necessary requirements be fulfilled, in order that such certificates may be issued. During the year 1935, in answer to a request of the State Department of Public Safety for proper toilets, ventilation and safe exits in these build- ings, the School Committee requested of the town an appropriation to cover this work. This request was refused. It therefore became necessary for the committee to make a start to carry out this requirement by the State Department. Modern sanitary toilets were installed and paid for out of the school department's appropriation for operating expenses. This year your school committee is sponsoring an article in the town warrant asking for an appropriation to resume the work. It is not our intention to complete the project but to do the most essential part now and to continue the work next year. It is a serious responsibility and one that the com- mittee feels most keenly, to be compelled to use buildings for the accommodation of school children which are not in conformity with the state laws and which are not certified by state authorities. ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. Transportation The State law requires that children living two miles or over shall be transported to and from school. Our ruling up to 1940 was more lenient and permitted chil- dren in the first eight grades who lived one and one-half miles or over to be transported. In the South section of the town, the very small chil- dren living between one mile and one and one-half miles 163 — ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT were forced to walk on a very dangerous highly traveled State Road. This we felt endangered their lives and prompted us to make our ruling still more lenient, so that the present ruling is: A. Children in the first six grades living over a mile from school are to be provided transportation. B. Children in grades seven and eight living over one and one-half mile are to be provided trans- portation. C. High School children living two miles or over are provided transportation. 2. Attendance The enrollment of our schools has remained approx- imately the same as in 1938. We mention here the new state school law which requires children to remain in school until 16 years of age. This will have a tendency to keep the enrollment in our High School, as high if not a little higher than at present, and add seriously to the present overcrowded classroom conditions. 3. Chapin Hall Rules and Regulations The use of Chapin Hall is reserved for regular and extra school activities at all times. Chapin Hall may be obtained for outside activities by applying to the prin- cipal of Stetson high school, subject to the following reg- ulations : 1. Between the hours of 2.30 p. m. to 5.00 p. m. on school days the hall may be used for basketball and other such games. No audience or spectators per- mitted. Proper supervision required, but not police protection. 164 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. 2. a On Sundays and holidays and days when school is not in session, the hall is available between 2.00 p. m. and 5.00 p. m. and evenings after 7.00 p. m. b On school days, the hall may be obtained after 7.00 p. m. 3. The Janitor is required to be present at all times. Janitor's fee to be paid by group using the hall at the following rates (a) Sunday and holiday afternoons to 6 : 15 p. m., $4.00. (b) Evenings to 10.15 p. m., 3.00. (c) Evenings to 12.00 p. m., $5.00. 4. A police officer assigned by the Chief of Police will be required, same to be paid by group using the hall. Under certain conditions the Committee may require two police officers to be assigned to the hall. 5. A cash bond of $20.00 will be required from any group using the hall for basketball or other such games. Deposit to be placed in the Randolph Trust Company in the name of the School Committee of Randolph and the amount maintained at the orig- inal sum throughout the effective period of the bond. This bond is intended to cover damage or injury to the building, hall or furniture. Damage, if any, is to be determined and certified to by the janitor, police officer and individual entrusted with responsibility for the group. Damage is to be repaired by the school committee and cost deducted from cash deposit. In case two or more groups are using the hall simultaneously, the cost of damage, if any, will be assessed equally between the groups so occupying the hall. All deposits or balance thereof are to be refunded to the groups at the expiration of the period for which the bond is posted. 165 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 6. When the hall is used solely by teams participating in practicing games or games for pure sport where no audience or spectators are permitted, regulations 4 and 5 will not be enforced. Proper supervision will be required at all times. 7. No smoking will be permitted in the hall or build- ing at anjr time. Ordered by THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE Randolph, Mass. PERMIT TO USE CHAPIN HALL Chapin Hall to be used by Between the hours of Date Above Rules Read and Responsibility Agreed to. Signed CHARITABLE DRIVES Collections for the different charitable drives have been prohibited from our schools. We recognize their value and the amount of good they do. However, the majority of these drives are carried into the homes and it invariably means a double contribution for the parents. There is also the danger of class room competition in order to arouse enthusiasm for a generous contribution, the less fortunate children and those in large families feel the embarrassment if they are unable to give as freely as the others. Boxes for the "March of Dimes" fund for Infantile Paralysis are permitted to be placed in the schools, but no class room competition is permitted. The "March of Dimes" fund is used for the care and treatment of chil- dren afflicted with Infantile Paralysis. Occasionally it 166 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. is well to impress on our youth how fortunate they are to enjoy good health. One way to show their appre- ciation is by contributing to a cause which helps renew tha health of their less fortunate school mates throughout the country. 4. Employees. Our teaching force now comprises 62, and includes the principal of the High School, three district principals and two supervisors. In addition we have a superintendent, nurse, physician, seven janitors, an attendance officer, the services of two dentists and an office clerk. 5. Finances. Randolph schools have been operated as economically as any in the state and have cost the citizens less per child in attendance than the majority of towns. The following table taken from the last published state report of 1938 proves the statement above. Town High Grades All Grades Randolph $73.06 $48.46 $62.08 Holbrook 128.82 64.94 89.33 Avon 107.98 56.14 95.03 Hingham 11,5.97 84.14 100,91 Abington 105.47 70.84 85.56 Canton 109.41 101.26 119.85 Wareham 130.13 83.83 99.63 Whitman 89.73 67.79 89.80 Stoughton 76.36 64.29 71.96 It is very evident to those who know school con- ditions that with 85% of the cost of Education spent for salaries and only 15% for general expenses, there is very little opportunity , for improvements. Out of this 15% l must be bought such items as books and supplies, build- ing and janitor's supplies, telephone costs, electricity and 1 gas, medical supplies and many other incidentals. 1G7 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT BUDGET We hereby submit the annual budget of the School Department COST OF INSTRUCTION Salaries Expense Total Salaries of teachers, principals and supervisors $87,087.00 Less Dean Fund 1,676.73 $85,410.27 Books and supplies and miscellaneous $6,185.00 $91,595.27 COST OF OPERATING SCHOOL PLANT Janitors' salaries $5,875.00 Janitors' supplies, telephones, and other expense $1,550.00 Fuel 3,800.00 Light and power 1,500.00 Total $5,875.00 $6,850.00 $14,529.00 AUXILIARY AGENCIES School Nurse $1,350.00 School Physician 700.00 Transportation 3,825.00 Trade School $1,000.00 Medical Supplies 150.00 Total $5,875.00 $1,150.00 $7,025.00 COST OF MAINTAINING SCHOOL PLANT Equipment $1,210.00 Repairs, replacements and renewals 3,440.50 Insurance 272.83 Total $4,923.33 GENERAL CONTROL Superintendent $1,604.44 Clerks 554.66 Attendance Officer 250.00 School Committee expense $100.00 168 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Miscellaneous office expense 50.00 Superintendent's expense 175.00 Total $2,409.10 $325.00 $2,734.10 Total Salaries $101,373.37 Total Expense $19,433.33 Less Coddington Fund $57.42 Less Dog- Tax 962.70 1,020.12 Total Appropriation $101,373.37 $18,413.21 $119,786.58 RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND OTHER SOURCES General School Fund $19,915.14 Tuition, State Wards 2,425.82 Tuition, City Wards 2,187.75 Continuation School 889.70 Household Arts Supplies 231.84 Total $25,650.25 Total cost of Schools from Local Taxation $94,136.33 CONCLUSION Each employee of the School Department has shown the finest spirit of cooperation and has done his work faithfully and well, thus rounding out a very successful and beneficial school year. The school committee feels that advancement and improvement will be made as fast as finances will permit. Under no circumstances can we allow our public schools to lag or fail in their great work of educating all children, regardless of race, color or creed. Respectfully submitted, JOHN E. KELLEY, Chairman, EDMUND J. BRADY, MRS. GEORGE W. BREWSTER, GEORGE H. CHASE, WALTER J. FLANAGAN, School Committee. 169 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Superintendent of Schools To the School Committee, Randolph, Mr. Chairman and Members; I submit herewith my report for your examination and approval. All who have, in any way, followed educational trends in this country the past few years know that our public schools are going through a critical period of ex- istence. Fundamentally, it is a problem of economics or the relation of education to economics and social wel- fare. To be sure, schools can hardly be blamed for the wide-spread economic problems everywhere but they are keenly interested and deeply concerned in human wel- fare. They have expressed in the past the ideals and hopes of the common people who founded them and they will continue to serve them in their educational and patriotic objectives now and in the future. It is true, however, education is changing. New con- ditions are compelling the American people to re-examine and re-evaluate the educational structure, its organiza- tion, administration, objectives and contents of curricula. Such a trend is progressive, natural and hopeful. It must necessarily be slow to avoid costly errors and pseudo ideals. It is likewise true that this transitional period is complex. It is extremely difficult for school administra- tors to conform or begin to conform to the newer appeals and service while there is a constant reminder that the schools cost too much. There is now, as there always have been, individuals and groups of citizens who believe 170 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. that the American people have been spending too much on education. In the light of needs today, a greater scope of vocational training, the needs of democracy and the education for that democracy, the cost may be even greater but should be borne by national wealth for a common good, very much as the vast sums of money now necessarily being spent on relief and old-age pen- sions. What happens to our schools will be largely de- termined by the courage and vision of our citizens today. »$S i$i S$! »JC ( The school enrolment by age, grade and schools is tabulated at the end of this report. There is little indi- cation that we shall experience any noticeable drop for some years to come. Due to the extention of school age from fourteen years to sixteen there will be an extra demand on the high school for accommodations. The study, therefore, which the Committee of Citizens has made this year relative to an addition to the high school will come at an appropriate time. It is sincerely hoped that the citizens will act favorably on this study and give to the school the measure of relief it requires. * * * * In order to give a better meaning and usefulness to report cards sent home to parents, I have with the aid of teachers, set up a more comprehensive card which will give, we believe, a better interpretation of the pupil's true progress and achievements in school. Like the parents, we are concerned not only with the child's prog- ress in school subjects but what desirable habits and attitudes for good citizenship he is developing as well. Character training and citizenship, in so far as the school can give it, have greater values than being mere "smart" in academic scores. The school emphasizes such qualities as industry, honesty, courtesy, dependability, thrift, self-reliance and cooperation. These together with the pupil's regular religious training and attendance in 171 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT the church of their faith should stimulate and develop them to become better men and women. The card is designed in the hope that recognition and credit may be given for achievements in these qual- ities heretofore unrecorded. This is true also of religious training, entered into voluntarily by the pupils, outside of school hours, but in cooperation with the church and the pupils' spiritual adviser. * * * * The school curriculum is based on and built largely on text books. Our books are selected from recognized lists of proven worth. They are up-to-date in subject matter and well graded. They provide the fundamental instruments of learning for the great majority of children. Unfortunately, however, we have also the non-book- minded children who fall by the wayside. These con- stitute a real problem and a challenge to school systems everywhere. Not all of these children can be classified as potential delinquents but failure to recognize them and to allow them drift in the classroom will not only develop real delinquents now but add just so many more to the social problem outside the school for which society pays well. Not all cases can be cured in school but much can be done by and through specific training. Greater provisions, therefore, should be provided to help these children become better adjusted according to their indi- vidual needs and abilities, without caste, stigma or injury to their personal pride and self-respect. •$« •$• 5$S Sjt The employment of Mr. Raymond Leach as band master for Stetson high school students interested in instrumental music has already produced results. Mr. Leach comes to us highly recommended and has entered upon his task with marked enthusiasm. In the short period of time he has been with us he has made a care- 172 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. ful survey of band talent in Randolph with the result two bands are now under instruction, one of twenty-five pieces in the high school and the other a junior band of thirty young musicians meeting in the Prescott school. * # * * The commendable spirit of work, loyalty and co- operation of teachers and pupils has been an outstanding feature of great merit during the past year. It is applied citizenship in school work. It accounts for the solution of many little problems appearing daily before parents, teachers and pupils. It is fitting that a statement should be made here of the many extra-curricula activities which teachers have conducted in the interest of pupils in order to "bring out" the best in them, motivate the work and develop the urge and instincts to play a part in this world and "make things." The Hallowe'en activities conducted by principals and teachers in their respective schools—grades five to twelve inclusive—are worthy of special mention. This does not mean that the teachers have assumed or usurped all responsibilities for these children on that particular night but it does mean that they are willing to share them with the parents on whom the greatest responsibility must necessarily be placed. We believe that as long as our pupils are willing to confine their fun to wholesome in-door-sports, the observance should be continued. To date it speaks volumes of credit to our Randolph student body. Prescott School 4-H Clubs. Grades 7 and 8. Miss Lyons, instructor. "Prescott News," School paper. Miss Mahady, in- structor. : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Baseball Team. Won Tri-Town baseball cup. Mr. Foley, coach. School Band, thirty pupils. Mr. Leach, instructor. Glee Club for Girls. Miss Sullivan, instructor. Devine School: 4 7H Clubs, Grades 7 and 8. Girls, Miss Riley, in- structor. 4-H Clubs, Grades 7 and 8. Boys, Mr. Heney, in- structor. School Paper, Miss Good, instructor. Civics Club. Miss Good, instructor. 4-H Clubs, Grades 4, 5 and 6. Miss Sullivan; Mr. Mulvey. Dramatics Club. Miss Lucey, instructor. Glee Club. Miss McGerrigle, instructor. Handcraft Club. Miss E. Doyle, instructor. Book Club. Miss R. Doyle, instructor. Belcher School: Current Events Club. Grade 7. Mr. Curran, in- structor. Handicraft Clubs. Grades 4, 5 and 6. Mrs. Chat- field, Miss Parshley, Miss Francis, instructors. Press Club. Miss Gaynor. Rhythm Orchestra. Grades 1, 2 and 3. Miss Wil- bur and Miss O'Sullivan, teachers. Tower Hill School Dramatics Club. Grades 1 and 2. Mrs. Cormey, teacher. McNeill School: Sewing Club. Grades 3 and 4. Mrs. Grant, teacher. Handicraft Club. Miss Ginnetty, teacher. 174 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Pauline Street School Handicraft Club. Miss Tucker and Miss Fischer, teachers. Dramatics Club. Miss Tucker, teacher. The improvements already made in the basement of the Prescott school are accomplishments in the right direction towards helping our non-academic pupils. Here the boys and girls can find a newer meaning to education by correlating the hand work with that of their books. This work-laboratory, the first of its kind in Randolph, bids well to be a busy place. At present, the pupils in the Special Class are enrolled but will be developed to include others who need this type of training. We appre- ciate the interest of Mr. Dillon and his teachers in this project and to a former teacher, Miss Philbrook, who spoke the language of three-dimensions so easily under- stood by these children who want to work with their hands. * * * * Our school activities are always enriched and given new values when our efforts are augmented by interest and good will of parents and civic organizations in town. We are particularly grateful for this help and attention in the [ form of scholarships given by the Stetson High School Scholarship Committee, Parent-Teachers Asso- ciation and to the American Legion Post and Auxiliary * for awards and recognition for good work in citizenship. RECOMMENDATIONS The construction of additional rooms, toilets, new heating and ventilation system and gymnasium-assembly hall to the high school to accommodate 1000 pupils. This construction could be done over a period of several years in order to allow the use of the building for regular school work. 175 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT A beginning should be made to re-surface school grounds. Repairs and alterations to the Prescott school to meet the requirements of the Department of Public Safety. Installation of an oil burner in the Devine school. * * * * The reports of the various department heads are given below. I wish to call to your attention the com- prehensive report of the principal of the high school, Mr. Gilgan. He sets forth in his own words the conditions under which he and his teachers labor. This is not a new situation but one of long standing and one in which it is extremely difficult for him to conduct a school he so earnestly desires. Whatever success our schools can humbly boast of this year can be attributed to an understanding and sym- pathetic School Committee who asks of each teacher and pupil cooperative work, loyalty and applied citizenship. Respectfully submitted, A. 0. CHRISTIANSEN, Supt. of Schools. 176 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. STETSON HIGH SCHOOL Hubert F. Gilgan, Principal The attendance at this school, recorded as of October 1, 1939, was 523. This was less than the number of pupils anticipated and was due to a number of different circum- stances over which local school authorities have no con- trol and cannot forecast. However, the drop in enroll- ment was so slight that it has made no difference, what- soever, in the conditions discussed in my last report. We still put homeroom pupils in the laboratory, the lunch- room and the sewing room ; these places are totally unfit for their use as homerooms. After all, the idea of using a homeroom as a place to check attendance or to hang up a coat is out-moded. The modern homeroom has many uses to which it may be put, such as educational or voca- tional guidance. It is a place where a teacher can get acquainted with a pupil, can make many effective adjust- ments to many problems in and out of school. In short, given the opportunity, a teacher can better know and understand pupils of a particular homeroom and thus a wise and friendly counselor. Obviously, this is all impos- : sible without the proper room or place to be used for this purpose. The laboratory and sewing rooms also have to be used for lunchrooms. The pupils should be complimented for their patience in this matter, because our lunchroom facilities of other I are inadequate even with the use the their ! two rooms. Many pupils still have to stand to eat lunches and probably there are some who go without a hot ! lunch because there is no place to sit and each such a i lunch. Our science laboratory is still a three way room. It is used every period, every day for general science on one side of a temporary curtain, and on Thursday and I Friday, every period, it is used for drawing on the other 177 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT side of the curtain. This room, which should be used exclusively for physics and chemistry experimental work can only be used for this work when the room is not being used for general science and drawing. This is a bad situation and should be remedied as soon as possible. The auditorium is again used in double shifts. This is because the hall is licensed for 350 and we have over 500 in the school. There are times when two assemblies are possible and can be arranged, on other occasions when a single assembly only is practical or desirable it cannot be considered, obviously. All of our classrooms are crowded; extra movable seats have been put into some rooms during the past year to make room wherever possible and wherever needed. With both study and recitation pupils in the same room, both types of pupils are at a decided disadvan- tage while the teacher has the double care of both study and recitation pupils. The corridors of the old part of the building are not sufficient for the numbers we have in the school. When pupils converge at the narrow doors at either end of these corridors, a jam occurs which could have serious results. We here in the high school see no relief in sight for our overcrowded conditions unless we are provided with more ample and modern quarters. During the past year, students in the Stetson High School were given achievement tests, by name, the "Co- operative Achievement Tests". These tests were given in Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, American History, Eng- lish, Elementary and Advanced French, and Elementary and Advanced Latin. Approximately six hundred eighty tests were taken by approximately three hundred stu- dents. These tests were carefully checked, corrected and scored by standard means supplied by the testing service. 178 : : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. The scores were then sent to the Cooperative Testing Service for interpretation. The results were good on the whole, although there was some evidence of places where bolstering is needed. To quote from the interpretation made, 'The Cooperative Achievement Tests are very val- uable in emphasizing the wide individual differences existing within classes. In fact, the main use of the tests is to determine the relative importance of individ- uals rather than groups." This is something we have been conscious of for some time—the idea of individual differences and the need of proper segregation and place- ment. We have done this as far as we are able but lack of room and time have made further segregation impos- sible. We have found these tests valuable aids in our work and heartily recommend that they be made annual affairs. During the past year the "Activities Association" was organized and carried through to a successful con- clusion. In former years, great difficulty had been exper- ienced in trying to finance all school activities and because of this difficulty the association plan was adopted. This idea is used in many schools, so it is not original. It con- sists mainly in a contribution of ten cents a week by each member of the association for forty weeks. In return, each paid up member gets free admission to all school activities. For the year of 1939-1940 each association member, if paid up, will receive ten dollars and forty-five cents worth of activity value for his yearly contribution of four dollars. Following is a financial report for the "Activities Association" for 1938-1939 STETSON HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION Financial Statement September 21, 1938 - June 28, 1939 Income Sale of Stamps $868.60 Other sources 925.24 Activities Assn. $93.70 179 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Athletic Assn. 24.03 Baseball 31.55 Basketball 253.28 Football 110.68 General Fund 42.65 Junior Class 76.65 Mr. Heney .50 Oracle 142.52 Senior Class 149.35 Postage stamps .33 Total Cash Income $1,793.84 Expenditures Oracle $397.00 Activities Assn. 229.43 Senior Class 228.75 Horace Partridge 213.17 Basketball 189.53 Junior Class 163.50 Acme Process Laundry 79.33 James W. Brine 62.47 William Westland 61.45 Iver Johnson 50.00 General Fund 35.63 Football 28.25 Baseball 25.95 Music 17.55 Petty Cash 6.00 Athletic Association 4.75 Total Cash Paid $1,792.76 Income for term $1,793.84 Less expenditures 1,792.76 Balance in bank $1.08 180 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Those items included in the classification "Activities Association" represent any expense or income that a school fund would cover if the Activities Association were not in existence. Those items which are included in the term "Gen- eral Fund" represent charges which were covered by- cash deposited in the bank in the Activities Association account for the purpose of paying a bill by check. For some time now, commercial departments of our public high schools have been expected to turn out pupils with a complete commercial education and fit them for skilled work in the business world in a limited time. Although schools do their best, they are handicapped by lack of time and so the pupil often starts to work still unfamiliar with office duties. The chief criticism from business men is that high school graduates are taken into their employ and then the employer must spend time and money to train these graduates to operate the various office machines and appliances with any degree of skill. The application of newer methods of teaching commer- cial subjects, particularly shorthand and typewriting, would shorten the time usually needed to complete these subjects and would therefore allow sufficient time for a complete course in office machine practice. We are pleased that a start has been made towards this goal by the addition to our equipment of a new bookkeeping machine. This is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that in the near future this department will be augmented by other appliances such as an adding machine, a cal- culator, a hectograph and stencil duplicator, and a dic- tating machine. We would then be able to send out pupils who would be prepared to take their places immediately in the modern business office. A good physical education course is not one which lis strictly limited to setting-up drills and exercises but 181 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT one in which the complete physical welfare of each in- dividual is carefully considered. Such games as are played should not be confined only to those who excel in the varoius sports so as to reflect credit on the school in competition with other schools, but should be available to all pupils who care to participate. Our experience with intra-mural basketball proves this point as dozens of youngsters, boys and girls, wish to take part in these activities, but, due to the limited size of the gym, cannot be accommodated. The idea of outside competition being eliminated has been considered but discarded, as we be- lieve such contests have a wholesome affect on the school, so the other activities must be sandwiched in whenever possible. Towards the end that our course in physical education be made more complete and productive of in- dividual results, we wish to recommend: (1) A thorough yearly examination of each pupil by the school doctor and follow up consultations with parents whenever needed; (2) Corrective gymnastics approved by the school doctor and nurse; and (3) One period a week of health education for each high school student during school time. Before attempting any health program or corrective work, it would be most helpful if something could be done about the locker and shower rooms; the locker rooms, particularly, are practically impossible to ventilate. We are handicapped in teaching health unless the youngsters live, work and play in healthful sur- roundings. One other thing, before leaving this subject, we would like to touch upon. We do not know whether there is any reason for confining the dental clinic funds to the lower grades, but we believe there is much need of dental attention among the high school students, and therefore urge that some of this money be set aside for this purpose. m Under the direction of Mr. William J. Lynch of the faculty, a course in pre-driving education was instituted 132 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. during the school year. This is the course recommended by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. All questions relating to motor vehicle laws and the operation of automobiles are taken up by means of practical every-day situations. At the end of this course, an examination is given and all students receiving a specified grade will be given a cer- tificate that will exempt the pupil from taking the oral test at the time of application for a driver's license. This work is supplemented by films and driver tests made available by the A. A. A. Although Mr. Lynch is doing excellent work, it is felt that the wT ork being done at present is merely scratching the surface. To be more effective we wish to make a few recommendations : more classroom instruction; credit towards graduation; use of a dual-control car with adequate insurance for all con- cerned; definite minimum time for actual experience in and operating a car; definite amount of driving instruc- tion for each student, and a very rigid examination at the end of the course. We realize that there are those who may feel that this work has no place in the school curriculum, but statistics show that the dangerous age for accidents is between sixteen and twenty-two years of age. These youngsters in high school are going to learn to drive anyway, so why not teach them adequately and properly, thus helping to cut down the terriffic toll of death and injury caused by automobiles in this state. The popularity and success which has been the lot • of the state-aided Household Arts course since its incep- tion gives ample proof that there is need of this type of i work in the school. This year, in addition to the full time course, we had to start, by popular demand, two divisions of elective cooking, one for boys and one for girls. \ We believe in time this department will grow even more than it has to date. We wish to recommend that consideration be given to the possibility of establishing some kind of vocational 183 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT work for boys, e. g. agriculture, under the same set-up as the household arts course is operated, or a manual arts course (wood working). This recommendation is made with the feeling that such a course will justify itself as soon as established. We wish to join with the faculty in expressing the sincere appreciation of the whole hearted cooperation and support given to us by the superintendent and school com- mittee and venture the wish that such relations will con- tinue towards the end that the pupils will receive the ultimate benefits therefrom. 184 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. ART INSTRUCTION Gertrude Dodd, Supervisor During this past year the primary aim of drawing has been to teach the student the joy of self-expression through the medium of the artist. This is most impor- tant. There must be a desire to express oneself, to create, or to tell a story before good drawings can be made. Secondly, the power of observation and a sense of pro- portion must be developed. Next, there should be a com- plete co-ordination of the mind with the muscles of hand and arm. Last of all, and perhaps most important, is to teach a love of beauty in the things around us. All these things I have tried to accomplish this year in my drawing program. Before the child can really express himself, using his own imagination and creative powers, he must learn the fundamental language of drawing. For instance, he cannot be expected to draw a figure without first studying the figure and learning the method of procedure. There is a language to drawing as with everything else, and he must learn the vocabulary. I have tried to develop a course of study for each grade which will both develop the imagination and teach the language. Each grade has a carefully organized course of study arranged according to the age and mentality of the child. The course changes as the child develops in skill and understanding. Holiday projects and small craft prob- lems help in developing the skill of the hand. In the High School the course includes as many sub- jects of an Art School curriculum as possible. Here, too, there are stages of advancement for each grade. New materials and subjects are introduced such as pastelle technique, tempera colors, posters, fashion illustrating, j story illustration and advanced design. 185 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Mechanical Drawing is an elective subject. The course starts with the elements of practical Geometery with a study of the instruments, and advances each year through othographic projection to working drawings of actual things. I am deeply grateful to all the teachers and prin- cipals, who have so willingly co-operated with me through- out the past year. 186 ; TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. MUSIC Mary J. Leahy, Supervisor The progress in music during the year has been, as a whole, very satisfactory. In the lower grades the work has shown a steady improvement. To stimulate an interest, we have en- couraged the grades to have several programs during the year. These were given in the Junior High building dur- ing the regular music periods. Rhythmic orchestras have been established in Grades 1, 2 and 3 in the Belcher, Devine and Prescott Schools. The children have shown a keen delight and interest in this work. Before another year we hope to be able to buy instruments for the three smaller schools. During the year the grade schools presented three concerts. The McNeill School presented "Mother Goose's Garden" at East Randolph; the Devine and Pauline Schools gave "The Golden Whistle" at North Randolph and the Prescott School, assisted by dancers from the Tower Hill School, gave "A Toy Pageant" at Stetson Hall. These concerts entailed a great deal of work and could not have been given without the splendid cooperation of j the principals and teachers of these schools. The parents I of the children, too, are to be commended for their aid in making the costumes for these concerts. Music in the High School has not been as satisfac- tory as one would like to have it. We have a Girls' Glee Club of ninety-eight voices and these girls are doing good work. Many other girls would like to join but we have neither the desired space nor the material for a larger j group. Although we have not been able to establish a I 187 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Boys* Glee Club, partly from lack of interest on the part of the boys, and partly because they feel that their voices are not dependable, we hope to do so in the near future. Participation of boys in choral groups is always in demand and greatly appreciated. I wish at this time to thank you, Mr. Christiansen, the principals and teachers for the support given me in my work. 188 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. SCHOOL NURSE Helen F. Conlon, Nurse Following is a summary of my work in the schools for the year 1939: Home calls 286 General inspections 8,294 Weighed and measured 3,569 First aids and dressings 374 Children taken to County Hospital for X-rays 18 Children taken home 87 Children taken to Dr. Higgins' office 59 Norfolk County School Clinics were held in January and December in grades 9 and 11. Number given skin test in January, 157 ; in February, 126. Number X-rayed in January, 68; in February, 90. Number recommended for camp in January, 7 ; in February, 4. Five children were able to go to Norfolk County Health Camp this summer for eight weeks, through the financial aid of the Christmas Seal Sale Fund and the \ Board of Health. Our School Dentists, Dr. Maguire and Dr. Smith, had a busy year. 1286 children in grades one through eight were examined. 1127 children were found to be in need of dental care. Notifications of defects were sent to the I parents. 219 children received treatments at the Dentists' offices. 189 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT The Taunton Traveling Clinic came to Randolph in March. Nine children having difficulty in maintaining the work of their grade were examined by Dr. Olga Stein- icke, State Psychiatrist. Recommendations were made according to their ability. In May the Diphtheria Immunization Clinic was con- ducted under the supervision of the Board of Health. 116 children between the ages of six months and twelve years were given three injections of Toxoid, by the School Phy- sician, Dr. Higgins. At this time I wish to thank the Red Cross and Dr. James J. Kelliher for providing so many of our needy children with glasses. In closing my report I wish to thank and express my appreciation to all who have assisted me during the past year. 190 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN George V. Higgins, M. D. As your school physician, making his yearly report, I am pleased with the conditions regarding the health of your children. No epidemic of a serious nature developed. We did have a large number of chicken-pox cases in the north part of the town, but no complications arose. We had a very successful toxin-antitoxin clinic in June and a large number of parents availed themselves of added health protection for their children. There has been a general decrease in pupil-teacher ratio in the lower grades which has made a much better classroom condition. Our High School is over crowded and some reorgan- ization must go into effect in the very near future. Thanking Superintendent Adolph Christiansen, mem- bers of the School Committee and teachers for their loyal support, I remain. GEORGE V. HIGGINS, School Physician. 191 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT SCHOOL STATISTICS Population, Randolph (U. S. Census 1939) 6,553 Valuation $6,008,375 School enrolment 1,827 Average membership 1,807 Average daily attendance 1,681 Average number of days in session 172 Cost per pupil, grades 1 to 8, average membership $51.12 Cost per pupil, High School, average membership $81.09 Number of non-resident pupils 88 Number of teachers and principals 59 Number of supervisors 2 ENTERING AGE TO GRADE ONE Entering age to grade one, 5 years and five months on or before Sept. 1, 1940. Vaccination and birth certificates required. HEALTH CERTIFICATE Children absent from school, three or more days, must obtain a health certificate from the School Physician before they are allowed to return to school. RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND OTHER SOURCES General School Fund, Part 1 $19,830.65 Tuition, State Wards 2,425.82 Tuition, City Wards 2,187.75 Reimbursement, Trade Schools 889.70 Coddington Fund, Interest 57.42 Cash paid Town Treasurer, Tel. Tolls, etc. 17.16 Dog Tax 1,261.40 Deen Fund, Household Arts 1,932.84 Total received $28,602.74 192 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOLS 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 Stetson H. S. 523 533 490 429 425 440 418 393 * Stetson J. H. S. 70 99 Prescott School 477 442 482 500 518 504 496 496 Devine School 374 395 378 372 364 378 410 400 Belcher School 257 254 262 281 264 258 266 209 Pauline St. School 68 76 96 92 91 84 Tower Hill School 56 70 66 67 71 71 69 68 McNeill School 62 60 64 56 65 67 66 55 1817 1830 1838 1797 1798 1802 1795 1720 * Pupils removed to Prescott and Devine Schools. ENROLLMENT BY GRADES Grade 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 High School P.G. 4 3 4 3 i 5 5 6 High School 12 86 105 97 79 89 78 73 61 High School 11 167 107 105 104 77 100 91 78 High School 10 125 150 127 108 127 101 121 103 High School 9 141 168 157 135 125 156 128 145 Junior High School 8 153 160 179 164 156 146 161 132 ' Junior High School 7 169 156 161 197 177 158 153 164 ; Grammar School 6 163 162 158 159 207 172 172 156 * Grammar School 5 152 172 164 157 149 201 177 168 . Grammar School 4 174 153 179 164 164 161 199 176 'Grammar School 3 156 169 152 168 167 171 152 173 Grammar School 2 157 160 177 168 155 156 168 169 Grammar School 1 157 158 167 182 187 184 183 179 Special Class 13 7 11 9 11 13 12 10 Totals 1817 1830 1838 1797 1798 1802 1795 1720 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT CO rH llG it- lO ^ N O eg co CO !C5 LO CO CO 00 CO 194 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. STETSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June 28, 1939 John H. Albertson Francis E. Harrington Arvid L. Antonson Edwin Francis Harris Charles D. Apromollo Charles Albert Hess Francis Lawrence Arsenault Barbara Hill Irene Margaret Arsenault Esther Jean Hoeg Thelma Baxter Norman Frederick Hopkins Thomas Robert Berry- Albert E. Hubble Roy F. Borden, Jr. Fred Forrest Hubble, Jr. Ralph Francis Boyd George Edwin Hurley Mary Alice Burchell Marion Gertrude Johns William J. Carmichael Mary Agnes Kiley Gladys Eleanor Carmody Sotoros J. Kourafas William Joseph Cheverie Edmund Francis LaBelle Mildred Gloria, Cohen Boivin Edward LaBrecque Barbara Ann Cormey Dorothy Lee Joseph W. Cox Bernard F. Loughlin Rita Marie Cullen Olga Emma Lucas John Cullen Paul Holmes Lyons Edward J. Curran Kathleen Theresa MacDonald Emmett Joseph DeAngelis Kenneth S. Macdonald Dorothy Frederica Deitrick Thomas B. MacPhee Maybelle Louise Deitrick Andrew James Maguire Alphonso S. DiPasqua John Joseph Mahoney Ernest W. Dockendorff Ernest Malm Vincent Francis Dolan Doris Mabel McNeil George Joseph Donnelly, Jr. Frederick K. Morrissey John C. Downing George William Murphy Katherine Elizabeth Downes Irene Elizabeth Murray Kathleen Alice Downs Samuel Vincent Nadelli Anna Cecilia Englund Mildred Doris Nilsen Mary Elizabeth Farrell Marjorie Hazel Novak Bernice Sophia Ferris Francis Foley Nugent James E. Fitzgerald Thomas Edward O'Riley Margaret Elizabeth Franz Alice Mary O'Rourke Doris May Frink Elsie Evelyn Osborne Maryrose Gaynor David Gerard O'Sullivan William J. Good, Jr. Iola Leona Paine Lee Vernon Hall, Jr. Helen W. Papouleas Maerose Hand Paul C. Paulson Mary Clemence Handrahan Harold Richard Potter Joseph Vincent Harkins F. Randall Powers L95 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Idabelle Miriam Prescott Mary Agnes Sullivan Geraldine Claire Roscoe Frances Suvalsky Dorothy Mary Rowe Katherine Retha Taylor Mary Loretta Ryan Joseph J. Washek Walter Edmund Scanlon, Jr. Louise Elizabeth Watmough Albert J. Schneider Alice Marion Whealan Ruth M. Sheehan Barbara D. Willard Gloria Eren Small Charles Fred Yaitanes Ruth Dorothea Sprague Verna Louise Young Marion Rose Sullivan HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES June 28, 1939 PROGRAM MARCH—"Victorious Legions" High School Orchestra Mr. Charles M. Burke, Director Marshal, Barbara Cormey Aides, Doris Frink and Charles Yaitanes INVOCATION Rev. Harry Butman SALUTE TO FLAG Led by Gloria Small and Norman Hopkins SALUTATORY Geraldine Roscoe HISTORY Maryrose Gayno ESSAY—"Early Schools in Massachusetts" Mary Burchel SELECTION—Waltzes, "Remembrances of Waldtenfel" High School Orchestr ODE Barbara Willard ESSAY—"Patriotism" Olga Luca CHORAL SELECTION—"Tales from the Vienna Woods' Miss Mary J. Leahy, Conductor Loretta Ryan, Accompanist 196 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. CLASS GIFT Arvid Antonson VALEDICTORY F. Randall Powers PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Mr. Adolph 0. Christiansen, Supt. of Schools Assisted by Barbara Hill PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Mr. John E. Kelley, Chairman of School Committee Assisted by Francis Nugent BENEDICTION Rev. Dominic F. Rock AMERICA Audience MARCH—"Northwind" High School Orchestra HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Presented by Stetson High School Scholarship Committee College Course—F. Randall Powers Commercial Course—Olga Lucas Presented by Randolph Parent-Teacher Association Arvid Antonson AMERICAN LEGION MEDAL Presented by Past Commander, George N. Welch F. Randall Powers AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY AWARD Presented by Mrs. Charles E. Albritton Class Three—Arvid Antonson Class One—Jeanne Sabean MASSACHUSETTS S. P. C. A. AWARD Nicholas Yaitanes WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN MEDAL AWARD F. Randall Powers TYPEWRITING AWARDS Geraldine Roscoe Katherine Taylor 197 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT PRESCOTT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June 14, 1939 Elizabeth Baldner Ruth Dorothy Lyons Arthur Richard Bates Warren Robert Lutz Ruth Marilyn Beers Paul Mahoney Elizabeth Mae Briscoe Lester Helm Mann Elizabeth Anna Burnie Mary Dolores McCarthy Helen Adele Burns John Raymond McLaughlin Edythe Elizabeth Buzzell William Robert McLeer Nancy Glena Copeland Eleanor Josephine McNeill William Lawrence Corp John Francis McMakin Dorothy Elaine Cox Joseph William Meaney Patricia Marie Daley Alfred Henry Messere Frank Fiske Derby Frederick Edmund Mohr Ernest Joseph DeAngelis Frances Louise Moeller Leona Doucette Ralph Rolland Meyers Marghuerite Patricia Flaherty Ann Frances Neary Miriam Louise Flowers George Papp Arthur Francis Fogo Joseph Pemberton Charles Donald Foley Kenneth Andrew Pfister Catherine Elizabeth Gaffney Mary Catherine Reilly Donald Joseph Gillis Henry Joseph Rein Philip Neri Good Marie Dolores Robitaille Joseph Andrew Gunther Henry Joseph Rota Jean Harkins Thomas Scannell Joseph Hart Charles Harold Saunders, Jr. Donald Loomis Hill Mary Rose Skalecki Elizabeth Mae Hawkins Alfred Lawrence Semensi Annie Howarth Francis Richard Splan Margaret Howarth Anna Louise Stanley Harold William Johns Florence Katherine Stratiakas James Robert Johnston, Jr. Theresa Sullivan Robert Lionel LaBelle Arthur Dennis Tierney Corrine Louise Larsen Arthur Robert Towns Nataline Ann Leonard Albert Francis Vaughn Carolyn Lewis Elmer Joseph Vaughn Clifton Garfield Lord, Jr. Lawrence Poehlman Wales Robert True Love Mary Martha Westmoreland Robert Frederic Lyons Donald Paul Young James Read Yundt Certificates of Excellency in Scholarship and Citizenship Awarded by the American Legion Robert Lyons Carolyn Lewis Poppy Poster Award Alvin P. DeSisto 198 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. C. G. DEVINE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June 14, 1939 Leona M. Allen Roberta Evelyn Anderson Etta Magdalene Benjamino William Stuart Bell David Stanley Blakely Anitra Berry Marshall Vincent Cheverie Bessie Mae Bishop Lawrence Connolly Margaret Irene Bjorken Alvin Patrick DeSisto Frank Calvi Donald Donovan Catherine Maria Cirillo Edith Marian Doty John Lawrence Champa Frances F. Follis Miriam Jean Conrad Barbara Green Eleanor Rita Curran Eileen Loretta Halloran Harry Howard Eaton Marta Tennyson Hastings Virginia Ruth Englund Hilda Pearl Holme Thelma Gertrude Ferris Marion Emeline Jope Mary Esther Flanagan Robert James Kelley Robert Patrick Ford George Koulalis Mary Catherine Frawley Dorothy M. MacDonald Elizabeth Frances Gibson Irene P. Martucci Barbara Alice Horton Donald G. Murphy Mary Agnes Irwin Mary J. O'Brien Hugh Frederick Jope Gordon R. Penney Kenneth Francis Kenneally Evelyn Anne Ray Peter Edward Larkin Ruth Marie Ryan Celia Irene Larson Helen Dorothy Schmook Tryphena Marie MacDonald Charles E. Shanks Winnifred Grace MacLean Priscilla Miriam Sheehan Therese McDonnell John Willaim Skalecki James Patrick Molloy Louise Rose Soule Phyllis Irene Morgan Elizabeth A. Stakenburg Edward Franklin Morrissey Pochard Stewart William Mullen John Richard Teed Cornelius James O'Connell Barbara Ruth Viele Beatrice Mae Sampson Virginia A. Wylie Dana Louis Seaverns Priscilla Isabell Yates Ralph I. Steele Esther Gertrude Parsons Lucie Aldona Stevenson William Henry Parsons, Jr. Raymond William VanTassel Warren Adams Pauline Ethel Warner Sadie Valentine Alley Letha May Wilde Frances Anna Anderson Certificates of Excellency in Scholarship and Citizenship Awarded by the American Legion C. James O'Connell Sadie V. Alley 199 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT TEACHING STAFF Year Position Educated at Appointed A. O. Christiansen Supt. of Schools Brown A. B. Harvard A. M. 1921 HIGH SCHOOL Hubert F. Gilgan Principal Boston College A. B. Harvard A. M. Ed. 1932 Cyril T. Powderly Asst. Prin. H'sty Boston University A. B. 1929 William J. Lynch Asst. Frin. Math. St. Anselm's A. B. 1934 Joseph W. Daly History St. Anselm's A. B. 1937 Daniel W. Leavitt Phys. Ed. C'ch'g Ithaca College B. S. 1934 George E. Crimmins Science Boston Col. A. B. A. M. Ed. 1934 Stephen E. Hart English. Biology Boston Col. A. B. 1937 Genevieve R. Steffy French Emmanuel Col. A. B. Boston Col. A. M. Ed. 1931 Anna McCann Latin Boston Uni. A. B. A. M. Ed. 1931 Louise H. Maguire English Emerson Col. B. L. I. Boston Col. A. M. Ed. 1935 L, Eleanor Brewster English Bates Col. A. B. 1932 Winifred M. Brennan Commercial Burdett Col. and B. C. 1918 Jane C. Good Commercial Burdett Col. 1925 Eleanor M. Kelley English Bridgewater B. S. Ed. Boston Uni. M. A. Ed. 1933 Mary E. Connors C. Math. Civics Boston Univ. B. S. Ed. 1931 Helen T. Dole Commercial Boston Tea. Col. B. S. and A. M. Ed. 1937 Constance A. Lowney Physical Ed. American Col. B. P. E. 1939 Martha M. Foley History. Algebra Bridgewater 1929 Viola J. Ruggles Prac. Arts Framingham B. S. Ed. 1938 Clara A. Boothby Prac. Arts Framingham B. S. Ed. 1938 PRESCOTT SCHOOL Frank K. Dillon Grade 8, Prin. Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1934 William J. Foley Grade 7-one Boston Univ. A. B. 1938 Margaret M. Sullivan Grade 8 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1932 Elizabeth A. Lyons Grade 8 Boston Tea. Col. B. S. Ed. 1934 Marguerite E. Mahady Grade 7 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1937 Mrs. Ellen McGerigle Grade 6 Bridgewater 1930 Mrs. Eliz. G. Lyons Grade 5 Quincy Training Bryant & Stratton 1920 Martha A. Harhan Grade 5-6 Lowell Tea. Col. 1931 Rachael C. McMahon Grade 4 Bridgewater 1916 Ellen E. McLaughlin Grade 3 Bridgewater 1900 Mary E. McLaughlin Grade 3-4 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1936 Jane M. Lynch Grade 2 Bridgewater 1929 Mary R. O'Brien Grade 1 Bridgewater 1921 Kathleen Powers Special Tea. Col. Keene, N. H. 1939 John R. Mulvey Asst. to Prin. Castine Normal, Me. 1939 200 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. C. G. DEVINE SCHOOL Hugh W. Heney Grade 7 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1932 Anna K. Good Grade 8 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. B. U. A. M. Ed. 1924 Elizabeth J. Riley Grade 7 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1930 Emmaline McGerrigle Grade 6 Bridgewater 1929 Margaret L. Donovan Grade 5, Prin. Bridgewater 1924 Elizabeth P. Doyle Grade 4 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1931 Anna E. Sullivan Grade 4-5-6 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1938 K. Gabrielle Walsh Grade 4-3 Bridgewater 1934 Claire M. Lucey Grade 3 North Adams 1931 Rose K. Doyle Grade 2 Boston Univ. B. S. Ed. 1933 BELCHER SCHOOL John F. Curran Grade 7 Boston Univ. A. B. 1939 Mrs. Ethel S. Chatfield Grade 6, Prin. Farmington Normal 1927 Martha E. Parshley Grade 5 Fitchburg B. S. Ed. 1926 Bernice M. Francis Grade 4 Hyannis 1927 Bernice M. Wilbur Grade 3 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1938 K. Veronica Gaynor Grade 2 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1937 Nona R. O'Sullivan Grade 1 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1938 McNEILL SCHOOL Esther P. Grant Grades 3-4, Prin. Lowell 1926 Anna Ginnetty Grades 1-2 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1934 TOWER HILL SCHOOL Eileen M. Sheehan G'des 4-5-6, Prin. Bridgewater B. S. Ed. Boston Univ. M. A. Ed. 1931 Mrs. Marie H. Cormey Grades 1-2-3 Framingham Emerson College 1925 PAULINE STREET SCHOOL Ann Tucker Grade 1, Prin. Bridgewater 1929 Lilly I. Fischer Grade 1-2 Bridgewater B. S. Ed. 1939 SUPERVISORS Mary J. Leahy Music A. L. N. M. New Eng. Col. B. U. Col. Music 1938 Gertrude M. Dodd Drawing Mass. School Art. B. S. Ed. 1938 SCHOOL NURSE Helen St. Elizabeth Hospital 1934 ; F. Conlon, R. N. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN George V. Higgins, M.D. ATTENDANCE OFFICER Stephen J. Hart 201 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT RESIGNATIONS Elizabeth N. Mead High School Matthew V. Walsh High School Claire Diauto High School Margurite Cahalan High School 'Isabel A. Philbrook Prescott School Dorothy M. Morrill Belcher School Glenda Gavin Pauline St. School APPOINTMENTS "". Constance A. Lowney . . High School Mrs. Kathleen Powers Prescott School John F. Curran Belcher School Lillie I. Fischer Pauline St. School John R. Mulvey Assistant to Principals RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ADVANCE STUDY Martha E. Parshley SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1940-41 All Schools, High School and Grades Open Jan. 2, 1940. Close Feb. 16, 1940. Open Feb. 26, 1940. Close April 12, 1940. Open April 22, 1940. Grades close June 14, 1940. High School closes June 21, 1940. Summer Vacation Open Sept. 4, 1940. Close Dec. 24, 1940. Open Jan. 6, 1941. Close Feb. 14, 1941. Open Feb. 24, 1941. Close April 18, 1941. Open April 28, 1941. Close June 13, 1941 (Grades). High School closes June 20, 1941. Schools will close on the following days: Good Fri- day, March 22d ; Memorial Day, May 30th ; Armistice Day, Nov. 11th; and Thanksgiving Day and the day following, Nov. 28th and 29th. 202 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. NO-SCHOOL SIGNALS Three blows repeated at 7.15 A. M. No session for Senior and Junior High Schools. 8.15 A. M. No morning session for the first six grades. 12.30 P. M. No afternoon session for the first six grades. By courtesy of the WNAC Broadcasting Station, no- school announcement will be given out over the radio as near to the local hours as is convenient and possible for the station announcer. There will be days when schools are in session be- cause weather conditions are not severe enough to cause complete shut-down of all activities. On such days, par- ents, as in former years, determine whether their chil- dren shall attend. No excuse will be required of pupils for absence on such days unless the parent so wishes. Consideration will be given pupils striving for perfect attendance. 203 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Trustees of Stetson School Fund THE TRUSTEES IN ACCOUNT WITH STETSON SCHOOL FUND Income 1939 Balance brought forward $ .46 Receipts Randolph Co-operative Bank, Int. 70.00 Hall Rent 101.00 Boston & Albany Bond, Int. 42.50 Withdrawal Randolph Tr. Co., Int. 204.79 $418.75 Paid Out Wm. Mahoney—Janitor $34.00 Wm. Hawkins 6.00 Frank Curran 44.43 Randolph Trust Co. 3.30 Warren Lutz 40.00 Paul Perry 10.00 Brockton Gas Light Co. 20.44 Andrew Marconii 25.00 James H. Dumphy 4.80 Deney Stoltz 23.20 Walter Flanagan, Ins. Bond 89.78 James Cotter 48.12 $349.07 Balance January 25, 1940 $69.68 204 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. January 26, 1940 The Stetson School Fund is invested as follows: 10 Shares Randolph Co-Operative $2,000.00 1 Boston & Albany R. R. Bond 1,000.00 Deposit in Randolph Trust Co. 8,141.51 Deposit in Randolph Savings 826.35 $11,967.86 Also a deposit of $1,061.36 in Randolph Savings Bank to credit of Turner Medal Fund. GEORGE V. HIGGINS, M. D., Treasurer. WALTER J. FLANAGAN, Chairman EDMUND J. BRADY JOHN E. KELLEY 205 : ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 1940 Town Meeting Warrant Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk, ss. To Either of the Constables of the Town of Randolph, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhab- itants of the Town of Randolph, qualified to vote in elec- tions therein, to meet at the polling places in their respec- tive precincts, to wit Polling Place in Precinct No. 1 STETSON HALL, IN SAID TOWN Polling Place in Precinct No. 2 NORTH RANDOLPH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HALL, IN SAID TOWN ON MONDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF MARCH 1940 at 5.45 o'clock in the forenoon then and there to bring in to the wardens of their respec- tive precincts their votes on the official ballot for a Town Clerk for one year, Town Treasurer for one year, Mod- erator for one year, three Selectmen and Overseers of the Public Welfare for one year, one Assessor for three years, two members of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Stetson Trust Fund for three years, one member of the Board of Health for three years, one Tax Collector for one year, one Water Commis- sioner for three years, one Highway Surveyor for one year, one Tree Warden for one year, two members of the Planning Board for three years, and seven Constables for one year. THE POLLS WILL BE OPENED AT FIVE FORTY- FIVE O'CLOCK IN THE FORENOON AND WILL BE CLOSED AT FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON. You are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants qualified to vote as aforesaid to meet at the Town Hall in 206 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. said Randolph on Monday, the 11th day of March, 1940, at 7.30 P. M., and then and there to act on the following articles Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1940, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to defray the General Town Expenses for the current year, under the following headings: GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator Salary Selectmen Salaries and Expenses Accountant Salary and Expenses Treasurer Salary and Expenses (includ- ing Treasurer's Bond) Treasurer's Clerks Salaries Tax Collector Salary and Expenses (includ- ing Tax Collector's Bond) Assessors Salaries and Expenses Law Department Expenses (including Costs and Claims) Finance Committee Expenses Planning Board Expenses Park Commissioners Expenses Town Clerk Salary and Expenses Vital Statistics Election and Registration Salaries and Expenses (in- cluding Registrars of Voters) Town Office Expenses (including salary of Janitor) 207 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Salaries and Expenses (in- cluding Traffic Signs and Beacons) Lock-up Salary and Expenses Fire Department Salaries and Expenses (in- cluding Forest Fires ex- pense) Sealer of Weights and Salary and Expense Measures Inspector of Buildings Expense Dog Officer Salary Tree Warden Salary and Expenses Moth Extermination Expenses HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Salary and Expenses Inspector of Plumbing Salary Inspector of Slaughtering Salary Inspector of Animals Salary Inspector of Milk Salary HIGHWAYS Highway Surveyor's Salary General Maintenance and Repairs (including Chapter 90) New Construction Street Signs Sidewalks, etc. Drainage Land Damage Snow Removal Street Lights 208 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Overseers of Public Welfare Salaries and Expenses Infirmary Salary and Expenses Outside Relief Salary and Expenses Aid to Dependent Children Salary and Expenses Soldiers' Relief Expenses Military Aid Expenses State Aid Expenses Old Age Assistance Salaries and Expenses Town Physicians Fees SCHOOLS Salaries and Expenses (including conveyance of pupils, employment of School Nurse, Physician, etc.) TURNER LIBRARY Repairs UNCLASSIFIED Memorial Day Expenses Armistice Day Expenses Town Reports, Printing and Distributing Expenses Insurance Expenses (including Fire and Workmen's Compen- sation) PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE Water Department Salaries Maintenance and Service Expenses Construction Joint Account Expenses New Construction Expenses :Main Extensions Expenses Other Items MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST Maturing Debt Interest and Discount 209 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for Unpaid Bills of previous years in various departments. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for the Reserve Fund for extraordin- ary or unforseen emergencies as per Section 6, Chapter 40, General Laws. Article 5. To see what action the Town will take in regard to raising and appropriating money for the employment of a District Nurse, as provided for by Sec- tion 5, Chapter 40, General Laws, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 371, Acts of 1921. Article 6. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the pay of Town Laborers and others hired by the day or hour. Article 7. To hear and act on the reports of Town Officers. Article 8. To hear and act on the report of any Com- mittee and choose any committee the Town may think proper. Article 9. To see if the Town will instruct the Sel- ectmen to appoint a Special Officer, or Officers, to enforce the laws. Article 10. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to appoint one of their members to another office or position under their control, and fix the salary of such person in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 36, Acts of 1929, or take any other action relative thereto. 210 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint one of their members to another office or position under their control and fix the salary of such person in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 36, Acts of 1929, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 12. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of $350.00 for Memorial Day expenses, to be expended under the direction of Lieut. William Palmer Camp, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, as petitioned for. Article 13. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $20.00 for the maintenance and lighting of the clock in the tower of the First Congregational Church. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for materials and expenses in connection with W. P. A. projects, as petitioned for by the Selectmen. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Laws as follows: No elected or appointed mem- ber of any Committee or Board in the Town of Randolph shall be awarded any contract, the value of which is in excess of $100.00, and all contracts in excess of that amount shall be awarded by open competitive bidding. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $750.00 to provide for the lease of quarters for the Lieut. Thomas W. Desmond Post No. 169, of the American Legion. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $750.00 for lease and main- i tenance of quarters for the Lieut. John D. Crawford Post No. 3389, Veterans of Foreign Wars. 211 . ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Article 18. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate money for materials and equipment to improve the Athletic field and to erect suitable stands on the Stetson High School grounds, and on adjacent town owned land, in conjunction with a W. P. A. project, as petitioned for. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for an Employment Fund to pro- vide work instead of Public Welfare, and that men eligible for welfare have preference over all others, and that this fund be under the direct control of the Board of Select- men, as petitioned for. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2900.00 for the following purposes: to make a survey of the existing properties of the Weymouth Light and Power Company in Ran- dolph, to determine their present value; to find the cost of installing a new lighting plant to be municipally owned with a Diesel generating unit; and to eifect a rate study to determine the per kilowatt hour charges necessary to amortize the debt incurred in the event of the erection of a municipally owned plant or the purchase of the exist- ing properties of the Weymouth Light and Power Com- pany in Randolph. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to construct, purchase or lease, and maintain within its limits a plant for the manufacture and distribution of electricity for municipal use and for the use of its inhabitants, which plan may include suitable land, structures and machinery and other apparatus and appliances for manufacturing, using and distributing electricity for said purposes, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 164 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Tercentenary Edition) 212 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to have the Moderator appoint a committee of five citizens from Precinct 2, to investigate suitable locations for a play- ground in North Randolph and raise and appropriate the sum of $7000.00 for the purchase of such land, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase such land as may be recommended by said committee, said purchase price not to exceed this appropriation, as petitioned for. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to elect a Committee of three citizens to investigate the Board of Assessors and the manner in which property is being assessed, and abatements granted, as petitioned for. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to provide for additional class rooms and necessary renovations to the High School, and raise and appropriate money there- for, as petitioned for. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Sewer Committee to prepare and present to the next session of the General Court, a special bill to allow the Town to borrow outside the debt limit to an amount not exceeding $450,000.00, for the purpose of purchasing land, laying out, constructing, maintaining and operating a system of drains and sewers for the Town of Randolph, and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Sewer Committee to retain a consulting Engineer to make detailed construction plans and specifications for a sewer- age system for the Town, and to raise and appropriate $15,000.00 therefor, as petitioned for. Article 26. To see if the Town will authorize the ^Treasurer to borrow a sum of money under authority of Chapter 72, Acts of 1939, to meet appropriations made jfor W. P. A. expenses. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize ithe Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to 213 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT borrow in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 49, Acts of 1933, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to meet ordinary maintenance expenses and rev- enue loans. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for proper ventilation at the Prescott Primary building and for repairs at the Prescott School, as petitioned for by the School Committee. STREET LAYOUTS Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to lay out Forrest Street from Old Street to North Main Street, and raise and appropriate money therefor as petitioned for. Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to lay out Vinton Street, as petitioned for. Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to lay out Hills Street from a point 400 feet westerly from North Main Street, which has already been accepted to High Street for a distance of 1201 feet, and raise and appropriate money therefor as petitioned for. STREET ACCEPTANCES Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to accept Junior Terrace as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, as petitioned for. Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to accept Lancaster Road and Wyman Road, as laid out by the Selectmen, as petitioned for. 214 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to accept Patterson Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen for a distance of 500 feet from Center Street, as petitioned for. Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to accept Forrest Street as laid out by the Selectmen, as petitioned for. Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to accept Augusta-Rockerfeller Street as laid out by the Selectmen, as petitioned for. Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to accept Oliver Street as laid out by the Selectmen and raise and appropriate money therefor, as petitioned for. Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to accept the layout of Eugenia Street, as made by the Board of Selectmen, and raise and appropriate money therefor, as petitioned for. STREET CONSTRUCTION Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to rebuild and resurface Hills Street, from North Main Street, and raise and appropriate money therefor, as petitioned for. Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to grade and surface High Street from Reed Street to Route 128, as petitioned for. Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and I appropriate the sum of $500.00 to build 500 feet of road on Patterson Avenue, as petitioned for. Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate I money for the building of Castleton Avenue, a distance of 500 feet, as petitioned for. 215 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6000.00 for materials and expenses for Town-wide Street Project, to be constructed by the Works Progress Administration. SIDEWALKS Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to lay a side- walk on the south side of Warren Street from the corner of North Main Street and Warren Street, extending a far as Highland Avenue, as petitioned for. Artcile 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for the completion of the sidewalk on Warren Street from Toomey's store to West Street, and from West Street on Lafayette Street, to High Street, as petitioned for. Article 46. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3000.00 for the purpose of con- structing a Bituminous sidewalk on the east side of Center Street, from a point at South Main Street, to a point at Union Street, near the Holbrook Depot. That the above mentioned amount be used for materials and other items pertaining to the proper construction of this project, and that all labor be furnished by the W. P. A. or other such Federal Agency Administration. Article 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7000.00 for materials and expenses for sidewalks to be constructed by the Works Progress Administration on the following streets : Center, Cross, Fowler, Grove, Woodlawn, Fairmount, Lafayette, Allen Streets, Norfolk Road, Fairview Avenue, and Wales Avenue, as petitioned for. DRAINAGE Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to correct the inadequate drainage system on Hills Street, as petitioned for. 216 TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8000.00 for materials and ex- penses for Town wide drainage project to be constructed by W. P. A., as petitioned for. STREET LIGHTS Article 50. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to install additional electric lights on Hills Street, as petitioned for. Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $37.00 to erect and install two electric lights on Druid Hill Avenue, as petitioned for. Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to install two lights on Woodlawn Road, one at the corner of Woodlawn Road and Sherwood Avenue, and one at the corner of Oakwood Avenue and Woodlawn Road, as petitioned for. Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to place three street lights on Royal Street, as petitioned for. Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for the installation of one street light on Stacy Street, in front of Mr. Jacobson's residence, as petitioned for. Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the installation of three more street lights on High Street, from Stacy Street to Eugenia Street, as petitioned for. Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to install jtwo electric lights on Tileston Road, and raise and appro- priate money therefor, as petitioned for. 217 ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to install five more electric lights on Russ Street, as laid out by the Selectmen, as petitioned for. WATER MAINS Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1600.00 for the installation of a water main on Eugenia Street, as petitioned for. Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to install water pipes on Wyman Road, from Fairfield Road to Lancaster Road, a distance of 240 feet, as petitioned for. Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and apropriate a sum of money to install water pipes on Fair- field Road from Mill Street to Wyman Road, a distance of 350 feet, as petitioned for. Article 61. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $3000.00 for a six inch water line, on Augusta- Rockerfeller Street, labor to be supplied by W. P. A. for a distance of 1600 feet from Pond Street to Ryan Street as petitioned for. Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money for the laying of water pipe on Vine Street, as petitioned for. Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to install water pipes on Lancaster Road from Wyman Road, a distance of 625 feet, as petitioned for. MISCELLANEOUS Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $358.75 for the purchase of an 218 : TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Elliott Addressing Machine as per agreement made by the Water Commissioners, as petitioned for. Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to renovate the G. A. R. Hall, this Hall to be set aside by the Trustees as a Grand Army Memorial Hall, as petitioned for by the Trustees of the Stetson School Fund. Article 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1000.00 for materials and ex- penses for Town wide fence repair project, to be construc- ted by the Work Progress Administration, as petitioned for. T And you are directed to serve this W arrant by post- ing attested copies thereof at the Town Hall, at the Town Clerk's Office, at the Post Office, and at six other public places in the Town, seven days at least, before the day and hour for holding said Meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the day and hour appointed for holding said meeting. Given under our hands at Randolph, this 2nd day of February A. D. 1940. THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON, CHARLES H. McGRATH, CHARLES F. BLAKELY, Selectmen of Randolph. A True Copy. Attest Constable. 219 INDEX Appropriation Table - 84 Assessors, Report of .' 100 Balance Sheet 80 Births 31 Board of Appeals, Report of 146 Board of Health, Report of 114 Board of Selectmen, Report of 97 Deaths 39 Diseases, Classification of 46 Fire Department, Report of 140 Highway Surveyor, Report of 132 Inspector of Animals, Report of 120 Inspector of Milk, Report of 119 Inspector of Plumbing, Report of 117 Inspector of Slaughtering, Report of 118 Interments 43 Investigating Committee for Stetson High School, Report of 147 Jurors, List of 143 Marriages 35 Moth Superintendent, Report of 137 Planning Board and Park Commissioners, Report of.. 131 Police Department, Report of 138 Pumping Record 125 School Committee, Report of 162 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 142 State Audit, Report of 157 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 170 Tax Collector, Report of 104 Town Accountant, Report of 52 Town Clerk, Report of 9 Town Meeting, 1939, Report of 9 Town Notes and Bonds, Provision for Payment of 83 ; Town Officers 5 ; Town Treasurer, Report of 50 Tree Warden, Report of 136 Trustees of Stetson School Fund, Report of 204 (Turner Free Library, Report of 106 i Vital Statistics 47 Warrant for Annual Town Meeting, 1940 206 Water Commissioners, Report of 121 ; Water, Regulations for the Use of 126 I Zoning By-Laws for Town of Randolph 87 5