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The project called for in this article and in the succeeding one has been considered by the Town on previous occasions, but this is the first time that the matter has been brought forward on a proper basis. The Finance Committee has steadily felt that there is only one proper arrangement by which work should be done on private ways and that is for the owners of the abutting property to petition for the acceptance of their road under the Betterment Act. Such petition has now been received, indicating a willingness on the part of the owners to share with the Town the expense of put- ting the road in proper permanent condition. This road is 1,050 feet in length, 40 feet in width, and the work calls for the construction of a 20-foot travelled way at a cost of about $2,700. The property along the road has been fairly well developed, there now being nineteen houses. The Finance Committee feels that the Town should steadily encourage owners of prop- erty on private ways, who are willing to stand their share of the cost, to petition for improvements under the Betterment Act.
The Finance Committee therefore recommends : (1) that the Town accept, under the Betterment Act, Lakeview Road from Cochituate Road to Crest Road, as shown on plans of Everett M. Brooks dated Janu- ary, 1942 now on file with the Town Clerk; (2) that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire any necessary land by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise and (3) that the Town appropriate the sum of $2,700 to cover the acquisition of such land and the construction of said way, the work to be done by the Highway Surveyor under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess the sum of $2,200 for the installation of a 6-inch water main on Lakeview Road for a distance of 1,050 feet, with two hydrants, three gates and necessary fittings, or do or act.
This project is directly related to that covered by the previous article and should be dependent upon its acceptance by the Town. There is now a 2-inch water main in this road which should be replaced with a line of sufficient capacity for fire protection (6-inch) before
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the road is surfaced under the Betterment Act. There are at present nineteen water takers in a distance of 1,050 feet, the potential number of which will be in- creased as building continues.
The Finance Committee therefore recommends the approval of this article, the work to be done under the supervision of the Water Department.
Article 13. To see what sum, if any, the Town will vote to transfer from available funds to meet any of the appropria- tions made under the foregoing articles.
The Finance Committee recommends the approval of such action as may be suggested by the Town Treas- urer.
Article 14. To see if the Town will appoint a committee to study the conditions existing in Dudley Pond due to growth of weeds therein, said committee to report at the next Annual Town Meeting.
The weed condition in Dudley Pond has steadily become more serious and if the growth is not checked, the values of all property in the surrounding area, which is one of substantial assessment, may be jeop- ardized. This is a matter in which the whole Town has a real interest, and the Board of Selectmen, realiz- ing the importance of this matter, has already appoint- ed a committee whose work, it is felt, should be con- tinued and crystallized for action by the Town.
The Finance Committee therefore recommends that there be appointed a committee of five to look into the matter and report at the next Annual Town Meet- ing, the committee to consist of : one member of the Park Board, one member of the Water Board, one member of the Board of Assessors and two others to be chosen by the three so designated.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 136, Sections 7 & 8 of the General Laws as amended, or do or act.
This section gives to the licensing authority, the Board of Selectmen, the right to issue to persons who are retail dealers in ice cream, confectionery, soda water or fruit, licenses to sell such articles on Sunday.
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The acceptance of this section is requested by the Chief of Police to better protect such selling as is now done on Sunday by established local businesses.
The Finance Committee recommends the approval of this article.
Article 16. To see if the Town will amend its By-laws by adding to the present By-laws a new article, substantially as follows: "The Board of Selectmen shall have the authority to license suitable persons to be collectors of, dealers in or keepers of shops for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old metals or second-hand articles, may make rules and regulations relative to their business, and may provide for the supervision thereof. The Board of Selectmen may make additional rules, regulations and restrictions which shall be expressed in all licenses. Said licenses may be revoked at pleasure, and shall be subject to Sec- tions 202 to 205 inclusive of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, relating to the issuing of certain licenses, as provided in the General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 54, except that societies, associations or corporations organized solely for religious or charitable purposes and their agents shall not be required to pay a fee for such licenses," or do or act.
The passage of this by-law, provided for in Chap- ter 140, Section 54 of the General Laws is likewise requested by the Chief of Police, and appears to be a proper request to give the necessary authority to con- trol the conduct of this type of business.
The Finance Committee recommends the approval of this article.
Article 17. To see if the Town will accept any or all of the following conveyances to the Town or take any other action in regard thereto: (1) Conveyance of drainage easement and certain highway rights by Lillian C. Goehring, dated July 2, 1941, recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, Book 6520, Page 135. (2) Conveyance of certain rights by O. Cam- eron Biewend dated July 18, 1941, recorded with said Deeds, Book 6519, Page 21. (3) Conveyance by deed of Harold W. Ward and Rose C. Ward, individually and as joint tenants, dated March 22, 1941, recorded with said Deeds, Book 6479, Page 349. (4) Conveyance by deed of Katherine D. Bennett, Executrix to E. Sanderson, et al, for life with remainder to the Town dated June 17, 1939, recorded with said Deeds, Book
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6316, Page 6. (5) Conveyance by deed of Emma M. Jones and Ida G. Jones, dated January 29, 1942, recorded with said Deeds, Middlesex South District Registry. (6) Conveyance of certain rights by indenture of Ethel Edwards, et al, dated December 2, 1940, recorded with said Deeds, Book 6547, Page 561, and also registered in the Registry District thereof on October 27, 1941.
The acceptance of the conveyances here listed is requested by the Town Counsel. The first covers drainage easements and highway rights in connection with recent reconstruction and drainage of Old Con- necticut Path. The second covers recent installation of a water line under which the Town would have the right to enter upon private land to service the line, hydrants, etc. The third covers an exchange of land at the junction of Hemlock Road and Lake Path in connection with the improvements made on Lake Path last year. The fourth and fifth cover the acceptance of deeds to property, in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Welfare Department. The sixth covers the acquiring of certain rights and easements in Winthrop Road by the Town in connection with recent developments made on the road in accordance with plans accepted by the Board of Survey.
The Finance Committee recommends the approval of this article.
And you are required to serve this Warrant by posting copies thereof, attested by you, at the Town Hall, at each Post Office in Town, and at the Legion Hall, at Cochituate, seven days, at least, before the time of holding said election.
Hereof fail not and make due return to this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before March 2, 1942.
Given under our hands and seal this ninth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty- two.
WILLIAM F. HYNES, JOHN W. LEAVITT, WILLIAM A. LOKER, Selectmen of the Town of Wayland.
A true copy, attest :
Constable of the Town of Wayland.
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The function of your Finance Committee is to review and consult with department heads their estimated requirements for the ensuing year and make recommendations thereon to the Town. In arriving at its conclusions, your Committee tries to take into account change, growth and relative importance of the work done by the various departments. It also tries to see that the total amount of expenditures are so controlled as to produce a relatively constant tax rate from year to year.
The Town's business for the year 1941 was carried through by the department heads well within the budgets voted last year. This was accomplished without calling an extra town meeting, without carrying over unpaid bills and without the use of the full amount of the Reserve Account, despite a number of unex- pected expenditures.
For 1942, the expenditures recommended under the budget by the Finance Committee show an increase of $22,000, follow- ing an increase last year of $12,200. The principal increases are as follows : (1) $7,000 additional for Old Age Assistance, as a result of liberalization by the State of amounts to be paid to individuals ; (2) $4,000 for Schools, covering both operating costs and salary adjustments; (3) $3,000 for the Highway Department to provide for adjustment in wages and operating costs ; (4) $1,200 for the Fire Department, for the purchase of necessary equipment incidental to, but not directly connected with, defense and not provided for under the article for defense ; (5) $1,700 for various defense items included under depart- mental expense; (6) $1,300 for hose tower construction and exterior painting at the Town Hall; (7) $1,000 for rehabilita- tion work at the North Cemetery and (8) $2,000 for the Reserve Account, for unforeseen emergencies.
The amount of appropriations affecting the tax rate recom- mended under the articles is the smallest in the last ten years and is but $9,400. This represents a decrease of $12,800 over last year. The citizenry and department heads are again this
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year to be commended for refraining from asking for special appropriations under articles.
The combined appropriations recommended under the budget and articles for the year 1942 are $9,200 in excess of the amount recommended for 1941, and will produce an increase of approximately $2.00 in the tax rate, unless at the time of the meeting there are sufficient funds available from other sources to offset in part or in full the increase.
In making its recommendations for the current year, your Finance Committee has assumed that the Town wants to pro- vide for normal, routine administration, yet it feels compelled to call to the attention of the townspeople that, as a result of the war and its probable effects upon their businesses, they may well have to be ready to curtail very drastically the operation of some of our departments upon rather short notice.
The Finance Committee feels that there are a number of matters on which it should report to the Town. (1) The emer- gency created by the war necessitates expenditures for civilian defense and amounts aggregating about $4,500 have been rec- ommended. (2) Changes in the Old Age Assistance I,aw, effective May 1, 1942, and changes in the regulations covering the administration of Old Age Assistance will result in per- manently higher appropriations for this department. The Finance Committee has gone exhaustively into the matter of welfare expenditures and is reasonably satisfied that those per- sons being taken care of under the present appropriation of $15,000 are almost all unemployable, and roughly fall into an age group of from fifty to seventy. This is a rather difficult prospect for the Town to face, but it brings out the necessity for keeping the administration of the Welfare Department in capable hands. Through proper case work, bookkeeping and billing, the Department collected from State and other towns $18,500, exclusive of the large refunds obtained from the Fed- eral Government, much of which could easily be lost through loose administration. (3) Under Clerk of Boards there has been recommended an expenditure of $600. The Assessors are in particular need of getting their records onto a modern type- written basis, as required by the State. About half of the clerk's time would be spent with the Assessors and the remaining half can be effectively used by other boards, working through the Selectmen. (4) A complete survey covering the whole Town should be made of the use of our water system. It is particu- larly essential that our pumping equipment be enlarged if we
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are to maintain efficient service for our growing population. It was expected that enlargement could be started this year, but owing to the war, it seems unlikely that any new equipment can be purchased at this time. With the assistance of the Water Commissioners, the Finance Committee will try to get such a survey under way. (5) In making this year's budget, the Finance Committee has been asked to consider adjusting salaries and wages of Town employees. The matter has been carefully studied and recommendations made covering the subject are included in the budget figures. It is the feeling of the Finance Committee that any rearrangements now made are but tempor- ary until general conditions become more settled. (6) The increase in building in the Town will apparently be stopped as a result of the war and instead of an increased base for taxation, we may well face decreased valuations as a result of adjust- ments in assessments. (7) The members of the Fire Depart- ment at the Center are to be thanked and commended for the splendid job they have done in the building of the forest fire truck on their own time. The truck is one of the best of its kind in the State.
The Finance Committee budget for the year 1942 is as fol- lows :
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Finance Committee's Budget for 1942
1941 Appropriated
1941 Expended
1941 Balance
1942 Recommended
GOVERNMENT
Reserve
$6,000.00
$5,519.73
$480.27
$8,000.00
Moderator
9.00
9.00
9.00
Selectmen : Salaries
450.00
450.00
450.00
Expense
300.00
294.38
5.62
300.00
Accountant and Secretary
to Board of Selectmen :
Salary
1,350.00
1,350.00
1,350.00
Expense
160.00
160.00
175.00
Treasurer :
Salary
750.00
750.00
750.00
Expense
275.00
268.04
6.96
275.00
Tax Title Sales Expense
500.00
320.44
179.56
400.00
Certification of Notes
20.00
14.00
6.00
20.00
Collector :
Salary
1,900.00
From "Reserve"
125.66
2,025.66
1,900.00
Expense
700.00
From "Reserve"
21.18
721.18
700.00
Assessors :
Salaries
1,620.00
1,620.00
2,000.00
Expense
350.00
From "Reserve"
50.00
400.00
350.00
Office Equipment
100.00
100.00
100.00
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1941 Appropriated
1941 Expended
1941
1942
Balance Recommended
Revaluation lists Salaries-Assessors Typing, printing, etc.
380.00
380.00
500.00
457.30
42.70
Clerk of Boards
600.00
Clerk : .
Salary
180.00
180.00
180.00
Expense
200.00
From "Reserve"
2.09
202.09
225.00
Planning Board : Expense
400.00
48.75
351.25
400.00
Finance Committee : Expense
30.00
29.05
.95
30.00
Zoning Board of Appeals : Expense
25.00
17.20
7.80
25.00
Town Counsel and Legal Claims
750.00
727.05
22.95
900.00
Elections :
Officers
86.40
86.40
345.60
Expense
75.00
74.83
.17
200.00
Registrars : Salaries
410.00
410.00
410.00
Transportation
75.00
75.00
75.00
Supplies
275.00
224.80
50.20
300.00
Clerical Expense
100.00
100.00
100.00
Town Hall : Maintenance
1,200.00
1,093.90
106.10
1,300.00
Repairs
300.00
295.44
4.56
300.00
Painting-exterior
900.00
Hose tower-construction
400.00
Vault and Office Equipment
Balance 1/1/41 202.99
202.99
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Defense & Emergency Quarters : Wayland Center Cochituate
200.00 300.00
PROTECTION Police Department :
Salary-Chief
1,620.00
1,620.00
1,720.00
Expense
1,100.00
From "Reserve"
89.87
1,189.87
1,100.00
Transportation
400.00
400.00
400.00
Fire Department :
Maintenance (Includes salaries )
2,600.00
From "Reserve"
1,050.00
3,598.38
51.62
2,800.00
Forest Fire Truck-purchase
1,200.00
From "Reserve"
500.00
1,699.77
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Cochituate Station : Repairs
300.00
286.69
13.31
Tires
400.00
Extension ladder
225.00
Auxiliary Fire Alarm
125.00
Defense : Apparatus & supplies
1,100.00
Hose
500.00
Moth Extermination Department :
Town Work
500.00
From "Reserve" -
300.00
795.84
4.16
600.00
Private Work
300.00
300.00
500.00
Elm Leaf Beetle Spray
200.00
From "Reserve"
200.00
400.00
400.00
Hose
100.00
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1941 Appropriated
1941 Expended
1941
1942
Balance Recommended
Tree Warden's Department
700.00
From "Reserve"
50.00
749.57
.43
700.00
Sealer :
Salary
100.00
100.00
100.00
Expense
50.00
48.74
1.26
50.00
HEALTH
Board of Health :
Salaries
157.50
157.50
157.50
Maintenance
1,600.00
From "Reserve"
370.09
1,970.09
1,600.00
Milk Inspection
25.00
25.00
25.00
Anti-toxin Test
50.00
50.00
50.00
Inspection of Animals
100.00
100.00
100.00
Middlesex County Hospital :
Principal on debt
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Interest on debt
63.75
63.75
21.25
Maintenance
1,432.68
1,432.68
1,485.53
HIGHWAYS
Surveyor : Salary
1,620.00
1,620.00
2,000,00
Highways and Bridges
4,500.00
From "WPA"
750.00
From "Reserve"
84.26
5,334.26
6,000.00
Oiling
7,000.00
6,999.94
.06
7,500.00
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Sidewalks : Maintenance New Construction
300.00
299.96
04
300.00
500.00
499.64
.36
500.00
Railings
300.00
299.82
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800.00
Snow Removal
3,500.00
From "Reserve"
850.00
4,349.95
.05
3,500.00
Highway Garage Maintenance
500.00
499.96
.04
500.00
Care of Dumps
200.00
199.89
.11
200.00
Road Machinery Account
From "Road Machinery Fund"
606.50
From "Reserve"
700.00
1,306.50
300.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
From Town
2,000.00
1,000.00
From State & County
2,000.00
2,999.98
1,000.02
Chapter 90 Construction
From Town
6,000.00
From State & County
19,500.00
From "Reserve'
500.00
24,704.62
1,295.38
Street Construction : Pine Ridge Road, etc. Balance 1/1/41
784.53
781.22
3.31
New Equipment : Grader
6,500.00
6,500.00
Street Lighting
5,300.00
From "Reserve"
92.58
5,392.58
5,500.00
WELFARE Public Welfare Board : Salaries : Board
200.00 200.00 200.00
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Clerk and Assistant Agent Visitor Expense : Rent, tel., trans. From "Reserve"
1941 Appropriated 900.00
1941 Expended 900.00
1941 Balance
1942 Recommended
955.00
600.00
600.00
50.00
650.00
750.00
15,000.00
14,796.88
203.12
15,000.00
Welfare: Maintenance Aid to Dependent Children : Appropriation Federal Grants : Maintenance
2,400.00
2,175.00
225.00
1,500.00
Balance 1/1/41
326.60
Received 1941
648.00
974.60
Administration
Balance 1/1/41
12.96
Received 1941
32.44
45.40
Old Age Assistance : Appropriation Federal Grants :
14,000.00
13,995.83
4.17
21,000.00
Maintenance
Balance 1/1/41
2,284.53
Received 1941
12,367.31
13,818.41
833.43
Administration
Balance 1/1/41
23.75
Received 1941
409.24
432.99
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State and Military Aid State Military Soldiers' Relief :
1,000.00 960.00 40.00
600.00
200.00
Agent : Salary
150.00
150.00
150.00
Expense
100.00
100.00
100.00
Maintenance
3,500.00
1,727.55
1,772.45
2,500.00
EDUCATION
Schools
61,000.00
From "Dog Licenses"
410.80
61,404.75
6.05
General Control :
Superintendent-Salary
1,750.00
Other Expense
900.00
Instruction :
Teachers-Salaries
39,295.00
Textbooks
2,175.00
Supplies
1,937.50
Operation :
Janitors-Salaries
3,660.00
Fuel
2,300.00
Misc. Expense
2,055.00
Maintenance : Repairs and Replacement
1,700.00
Outlay :
Buildings and Grounds
300.00
New Equipment
500.00
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1941 Appropriated
1941 Expended
1941 Balance
1942 Recommended
Other Agencies : Transportation Health Library Sundries
8,344.00
200.00
300.00
100.00
Vocational Tuition
1,200.00
905.25
294.77
1,000.00
Gift from Income of Donation Fund
9.52
9.52
School Receipts : School-boys sales-pins
Balance 1/1/41
1.50
1.50
Fund : High School Flag Pole
Balance 1/1/41
44.00
44.00
Committee on Junior High School Balance 1/1/41
200.00
159.58
40.42
School Dental Clinic
400.00
172.28
227.72
400.00
Medical Inspection of Schools
135.00
135.00
135.00
District and School Nurse :
Salary
1,620.00
1,620.00
1,620.00
Expense
75.00
73.53
1.47
75.00
Transportation
400.00
399.96
04
400.00
Library and Reading Room
3,200.00
410.81
3,530.42
80.39
2,800.00
From "Dog Licenses"
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UNCLASSIFIED Park Commission :
Expense
800.00
200.00
999.24
.76
900.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
Memorial Day
400.00
377.78
22.22
400.00
Town Clocks: Care, repair and tower rental
90.00
90.00
90.00
Town Reports
550.00
From "Reserve"
4.00
554.00
600.00
Surety Bonds
450.00
422.50
27.50
450.00
Insurance
2,850.00
2,280.45
569.55
2,600.00
Notice of Meetings
100.00
100.00
100.00
Welfare Claims for 1939 and prior years
3,500.00
3,500.00
Legion Post Quarters : Rent
600.00
600.00
600.00
Building Inspection Expense
From "Reserve"
100.00
88.74
11.26
200.00
Defense Committee Expense
From "Reserve"
180.00
169.43
10.57
Art. 8
WPA:
Balance 1/1/41
4,665.12
Appropriation
8,000.00
10,179.63
2,485.49
ENTERPRISES Water Department :
Salaries : Commissioners
135.00
135.00
135.00
Clerk
300.00
300.00
300.00
Assistant Clerk
100.00
100.00
100.00
From "Reserve" Life Guard at Dudley Pond Life Guard at Baldwin's Pond
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1941 Appropriated
1941 Expended
1941 Balance
1942 Recommended
Maintenance : Hydrants From "Water Available Surplus"
3,000.00
3,000.00
6,969.86
9,861.66
108.20
Art. 6
Cemeteries : Salaries-Clerk
100.00
100.00
100.00
Maintenance
2,000.00
1,999.46
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2,000.00
Rehabilitation Work : North Cemetery
1,000.00
Cemetery Service : Maintenance
900.00
762.00
138.00
900.00
Cemeteries-General Improvement Balance 1/1/41
95.88
From "Sale of Lots, 1940"
220.00
315.75
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Art. 5
FINANCIAL
Interest :
High School Notes
1,795.00
1,795.00
1,645.00
Miscellaneous
155.00
141.73
13.27
105.00
Water Main Extension Notes
585.00
585.00
Art. 6
Water Department Equipment Note
7.50
7.50
Maturing Debt :
High School Notes
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
Water Main Extension Notes
4,500.00
4,500.00
Art. 6
Water Department Equipment Note
1,500.00
1,500.00
$203,455.38
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The Finance Committee further recommends that, in line with previous comments, the Town direct :
That the Clerk of Boards be hired jointly by the Selectmen and the Board of Assessors, with one-half her time devoted to the Assessors and the other half to clerical assistance to the various Town Boards, the assignment of work to be cleared through the Selectmen, the Assessors to have priority on her time ;
That the Highway Department be authorized to pay a mini- mum wage of $4.50 a day to those employees engaged in the operation of mechanical equipment-trucks, tractors, graders, plows, etc .;
That the operation of dumps be under the supervision of the Highway Surveyor ;
That a survey of water use be undertaken jointly by the Water Board and the Finance Committee ;
That the money from the Dog Taxes be allocated in its entirety to the Library Expense Account ;
That the $200 provided in the Park Budget for the Life Guard at Baldwin's Pond be used to pay the salary of the Life Guard maintained at that Pond by the Wayland Chapter of the Red Cross ;
That the unexpended balance in the following accounts be transferred to the Excess and Deficiency Account :
Assessors-valuation lists, etc. $42.70
Forest Fire Truck-purchase .23
Cochituate Fire Station-repairs 13.31
Pine Ridge Road, etc .- construction 3.31
Junior High School System Committee-expense 40.42
The Finance Committee wishes to advise the Town that over a period of years it has enjoyed an unusually cooperative spirit on the part of the Town Officials and Department Heads, with the result that the work of keeping the Town finances on an even keel has been a pleasure, raher than a chore. The Finance Committee would, nevertheless, like to again express its appreciation to the various Town Officials for their constant
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cooperation and their helpful assistance in preparing the Town's financial story for the Annual Town Meeting.
Respectfully submitted, GERALD B. HENDERSON, RONALD S. CAMPBELL, THOMAS F. McMANUS, ROBERT M. MORGAN, Finance Committee, Town of Wayland.
February, 1942.
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VOTES ENACTED AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 5, 1941
Town Clerk's Office, Wayland, Massachusetts, March 5, 1941.
Howard S. Russell, Moderator :
Pursuant to the following warrant the inhabitants of the town of Wayland met this day and did the following business :
Article 1. To hear reports of the Town officers, agents and committees, and act thereon.
Mr. John W. Leavitt reported that the Hospital Committee could make no definite report at this time and asked that the Moderator reappoint the same committee and that said commit- tee make a report at the next annual meeting.
Members of Committee-Dr. Ernest E. Sparks, John
Connelly, J. Sidney Stone, Robert M. Morgan and John W. Leavitt.
Voted to accept the reports of the Town officers as they appear in the Town Report.
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