1969


POPULATION:  17,477

Dr. Edward DeRoma

HOUSES:  4,241


  • Town Health Officer and long-time School Examining Physician Dr. Edward DeRoma dies in February, replaced by Dr. Harold Groden.
  • Walpole Historical Commission established.

SCHOOLS

  • New teachers at Walpole High School include Harland Cook (math) and Penny Schneider (Latin).
  • Special Town Meeting in January approves $1,280,000 for addition of two new wings to Fisher School.
Architectural drawing of Fisher School with addition of new kindergarten wing (rear left) and
5th/6th grade classrooms and new Media Center in foreground

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