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J. M. Parmenter Fund :
2 Pennsylvania Ry., 41/2%, 6-1-65 $2.000.00
2 U. S. Defense Series G, 21/2%, Reg. Bonds 2,000.00
1 N. Y. Central Ry., 5%, 10-1-2013 1,000.00
3 Jersey Central Power and Light Co., 31/2%, 1965 3,000.00
1 Connecticut and Passumpsic River R. R., 4%. 1943 1,000.00
1 Great Northern Ry., 4%, 1946 1,000.00
Grace Campbell Draper Fund :
1 Great Northern R. R., 4%, 1946 1,000.00
Ada H. Wellington Fund :
U. S. Treasury Bonds, 278%, 1955-60 300.00
U. S. Treasury Bonds, 234%, 1947 200.00
Cynthia G. Roby Fund :
1 N. Y. Central Rv., 5%. 10-1-2013 1,000.00
2 Northern Pacific Ry., 5%, 7-1-2047 2,000.00 Provident Institution for Savings 200.00
Harriet Coburn Damon Fund :
Warren Institution for Savings 1,000.00
Natick Five Cents Savings Bank 2,000.00
James Draper Fund $500.00
Ella E. Draper Fund $500.00
1 New York Central Ry., 41/2%. 10-1-2013
1,000.00
Sarah Webster Heard Fund :
1 Great Northern R. R., 4%, 1946 1,000.00
100.00
Provident Institution for Savings Boston Five Cents Savings Bank 2,000.00
James Sumner Draper Fund :
1 Delaware and Hudson, 4%, 5-1-1943 1,000.00
1 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy R. R., 4%, 3-1-1958
1,000.00
1 B. and M. R. R., 4%, 1960
200.00
500.00
1 B. and M. R. R., 41/2%, 1970 Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Natick Five Cents Savings Bank
1,000.00
1,300.00
Lydia Maria Child Fund :
Provident Institution for Savings
100.00
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Isaac C. Damon Fund :
1 Great Northern Ry. Co., 4%, 1946 1,000.00
Francis Shaw Fund :
1 Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Co., 5%, 9-1-1947 1,000.00
3 Pennsylvania Power and Light Co., 31/2%, 8-1-1969 3,000.00
Warren Institution for Savings 1,000.00
$32.900.00
Trust Funds-Reinvestments
CHARITY FUNDS
Loker and Russell Funds :
$1000 each Peoples Gas, Light and Coke 4% 1961, called 9-2-41 at 103 reinvested Deposit Warren Institution for Savings $2,000.00
Donation Fund :
$1100 U. S. Treasury 314% Bonds due 4-15-44/46 sold at 107 28/32 reinvested U. S. Defense Series G Bonds Registered 21/2% due 6-1-53 1,100.00
CEMETERY FUNDS
$1000 Detroit Edison 41/2% due 2-1-61 called 3-1-41 at 105 reinvested Jersey Central Power and Light Co., 31/2%, 1965 1,000.00
1000 Withdrawn from Suffolk Savings Bank reinvested Great Northern Ry. Co., 4%, 1946 1,000.00
500 New England Tel. and Tel. Co. 5's of 1952 sold at 123 reinvested Deposit Franklin Savings Bank 500.00
700 U. S. Treasury 314% 1944/46 sold at 107 25/32 reinvested U. S. Defense Series G, 21/2%, Reg. Bonds 700.00
1000 Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Co. 4% 1961 called 9-2-41 at 103 reinvested Jersey Central Power and Light Co., 31/2%. 1965 1,000.00
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J. M. Parmenter Fund :
$2000 New England Tel. and Tel. Co. 41/2% 1961 sold at 12514 reinvested U. S. Defense Series G, 21/2%, Registered Bonds 1,200.00 Deposit Home Savings Bank 800.00
LIBRARY FUNDS
Isaac C. Damon Fund :
$1000 Detroit Edison Co. 41/2% due 2-1-61 called 3-1-41 at 105 reinvested Great Northern Ry., 4%, due 7-1-46 1,000.00
J. M. Parmenter Fund :
$1000 Withdrawn from Suffolk Savings Bank 3000 N. E. Tel. and Tel. Co. 41/2% 1961 sold at 12514. $4,000.00 reinvested Great Northern Ry., 4%, 1946 1,000.00
U. S. Defense Series G. 21/2%,
Registered Bonds 2,000.00
Jersey Central Power and Light Co., 31/2%, 1965 1,000.00
All Trust Funds are under control of the Trust Funds' Commissioners with the exception of the Sarah Webster Heard, Lydia Maria Child, and James Sumner Draper Library Funds, these three, by terms of bequests, being under the control of the Library Trustees.
Funds Income
1941
Charity Funds Income
Jan. 1 Balance $315.80
Income 303.31
Premium on Bonds sold or called
146.91
Distributed $315.80
Premium to Reserve Account 146.91
To Reserve for Investments 30.33
Dec. 31 Balance 272.98
$766.02
$766.02
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1941
Library Funds Income
Jan. 1 Balance
$351.03
Refunds 1941
22.13
Income
1,181.90
Premium on Bonds
869.35
Payments
$1,012.06
Cost of Investments
22.48
To Reserve for Investments
118.19
Premiums to Reserve Account
846.87
Dec. 31 Balance
424.81
$2,424.41
$2,424.41
Cemetery Funds Income
Jan.
1 Balance
$710.44
Income
556.94
Premium on Bonds called and sold
283.84
Payments
$592.50
To Reserve for Investments
55.69
Cost of Investments
11.23
Premiums to Reserve Account
272.61
Dec. 31 Balance
619.19
$1,551.22
$1,551.22
Parmenter Cemetery Fund Income
Jan. 1 Balance
$154.43
Income
158.07
Premiums
499.56
Payments
$230.00
To Reserve for Investments
15.80
Premiums to Reserve Account 499.56
Dec. 31 Balance
66.70
$812.06
$812.06
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RESERVE FUND FOR INVESTMENTS
1941 Total Held
10% of yearly income from :
Charity Funds Income
$ 30.33
$106.81
Library Funds Income
118.19
365.28
Cemetery Funds Income
55.69
177.03
Parmenter Cemetery Fund Income
15.80
46.30
Deposited in Warren Institution for Savings $695.42
PREMIUM RESERVE ACCOUNT
(Bonds Called
Premiums on ( Bonds Sold (Bonds Purchased below par
1941
Charity Funds :
Donation Fund
$ 86.91
Russell Fund
30.00
Loker Fund
30.00
Cemetery Funds
272.61
Cemetery Parmenter Fund
499.56
Library Funds :
Damon 73.76
Parmenter
773.11
Cemetery Funds Bonds purchased above par 178.70
Parmenter Library Fund Bonds purchased above par 89.35
Dec. 31 Balance
1,497.90
$1,765.95 $1,765.95
Tax Titles TAKEN IN 1938 FOR 1936 TAXES
Jan. 1 Balance
$1,876.87
Paid in 1941 $632.87
Charged to Excess and Defi-
ciency Account Foreclosure, property no sale 608.00
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1941
Charged to Excess and Defi- ciency Account Foreclosure, 6 properties, bidder failed to pay 184.50
Foreclosure, 8 properties re- ceived at sale $190.00 451.50
Charged to Excess and Defi- ciency Account $261.50 Tax Title added 1941 Taxes added
22.03
3.01
Dec. 31 Balance
25.04
$1,901.91
$1,901.91
TAKEN IN 1939 FOR 1937 TAXES
Jan. 1 Balance
$8,997.90
1941 Taxes added
1,902.93
1941 Betterment Tax added
16.30
1941 Committed Interest added
7.22
Paid in 1941
$896.78
Charged off in 1941
13.82
Dec. 31 Balance
10,013.75
$10,924.35 $10,924.35
TAKEN IN 1940 FOR 1938 TAXES
Jan. 1 Balance
$1,708.77
1941 Taxes added
500.86
1940 Taxes added
12.28
Paid in 1941
15.54
Dec. 31 Balance
2,206.37
$2,221.91 $2,221.91
TAKEN IN 1941 FOR 1939 TAXES
1939 Taxes
$768.73
1940 Taxes
704.57
1941 Taxes
829.26
Costs, 41 Tax Titles
192.10
Recording
41.00
Interest to date of taking
62.54
Water Liens 1941
18.00
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1941
Paid in 1941
$302.99
Dec. 31 Balance
2,313.21
$2,616.20
$2,616.20
Number and Amount Outstanding December 31, 1941
1938
1
$
25.04
1939
23
10,013.75
1940
33
2,206.37
1941
39
2,313.21
Total
96
$14,558.37
Partial Payments on 4 Tax Titles
$2,813.65
The Town now holds through foreclosure of Tax Titles 15 pieces of property, the assessed valuation being $8,200.00.
FRANK G. MacKENNA,
Town Treasurer.
REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS
During the calendar year 1941 we have made a few changes of investments, as will appear from the Treasurer's Report. The policy of setting up a reserve fund from income and of de- positing all new funds of less than one thousand dollars in approved savings banks has been continued.
JOHN W. LEAVITT, Chairman, J. REED MORSE, J. SIDNEY STONE, Clerk.
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REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
Outstanding
TAXES OF 1937
Real Estate and Personal
1/1/41
Balance
$332.36
Collections
$61.69
Abatements 231.43
293.12
$39.24
Poll
1/1/41
Balance
$14.00
Collections
$10.00
Abatements
4.00
$14.00
Motor Excise
1/1/41
Balance
$114.80
Collections
$83.30
Abatements
31.50
$114.80
TAXES OF 1938
Real Estate and Personal
1/1/41
Balance
$3,293.75
Collections
$2,682.01
Abatements
440.10
3,122.11
171.64
Poll
1/1/41
Balance
$24.00
Collections
$16.00
Abatements
8.00
$24.00
Moth Assessment
1/1/41
Balance
$2.75
Collections
$2.00
2.00
.75
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Motor Excise 1/1/41 Balance Collections
$47.76
$47.76
$47.76
TAXES OF 1939
Real Estate and Personal
1/1/41 Balance
$25,483.65
Refunds
434.93
$25,918.58
Collections
$22,694.82
Abatements
1,042.30
Tax Titles 768.73
24,487.85
1,430.73
Poll
1/1/41
Balance
$58.00
Collections
$16.00
Abatements
26.00
42.00
16.00
Street Betterment Castle Gate South
1/1/41
Balance
$6.50
Collections
$6.50
$6.50
Moth Assessment
1/1/41
Balance
$23.70
Collections
$23.70
$23.70
Water Liens
1/1/41
Balance
$364.44
Collections
$255.39
Abatements
13.50
Tax Titles
18.00
286.89
77.55
Motor Excise
1/1/41
Balance
$301.41
Collections
$148.27
Abatements
84.93
233.20
68.21
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TAXES OF 1940
Personal
1/1/41 Balance
$1,786.78
Collections
$792.90
Abatements 6.14
799.04
987.74
Real Estate
1/1/41 Balance
$47,352.61
Refunds
491.20
$47,843.81
Collections
$30,196.77
Abatements 611.68
Tax Titles 716.85
31,525.30
16,318.51
Poll
1/1/41
Balance
$278.00
Collections
$66.00
Abatements 134.00
200.00
78.00
Street Betterment Castle Gate South
1/1/41 Balance
$18.06
Collections
$11.86
11.86
6.20
Street Betterment Nob Hill
1/1/41
Balance
$45.66
Collections
$45.65
Adjust Comm. .01
$45.66
Moth Assessment
1/1/41
Balance
$47.30
Collections
30.30
17.00
Motor Excise
1/1/41
Balance
$1,637.40
Refunds
49.93
Commitment No. 5 of 1940
201.71
$1,889.04
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Collections
Abatements
$1,172.51 437.40
1,609.91
279.13
TAXES OF 1941
Personal
5/5/41 Commitment
$14,849.33
Collections
$12,847.37
Abatements 82.77
12,930.14
1,919.19
Real Estate
5/5/41 Commitment
$156,031.23
12/15/41 Supplemental Commitment Refunds
310.51
$156,850.43
Collections
$114,038.80
Abatements 2,598.24
Tax Titles 3,236.06
119,873.10
36,977.33
Poll
2/5/41
Commitment
$2,358.00
Supplemental Commitment
14.00
$2,372.00
Collections
$1,958.00
Abatements 312.00
2,270.00
102.00
Street Betterment Castle Gate South
5/5/41
Commitment
$32.45
Collections $26.55
26.55
5.90
Street Assessment Nob Hill
5/5/41
Commitment
$110.01
Collections
$83.97
Tax Titles
13.02
96.99
13.02
116
508.69
Street Assessment Lake Road
5/5/41 Commitment Refund From "Deferred Revenue"
$196.31
2.00
45.00
243.31
Collections
$195.71
195.71
47.60
Motor Excise
2/18/41
Commitment
$4,532.59
3/2/41
Commitment
3,731.23
3/21/41
Commitment
852.47
5/23/41
Commitment
1,789.05
9/8/41
Commitment
1,221.95
9/8/41
Commitment
271.84
10/27/41
Commitment
267.32
12/29/41
Commitment
163.28
12/31/41
Commitment
54.37
Refunds
495.98
$13,380.08
Collections
$11,880.34
Abatements
975.16
12,855.50
524.58
12/31/41
Total Taxes Outstanding
$59,080.32
Respectfully submitted, THEODORE H. HARRINGTON, Collector of Taxes.
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ASSESSORS' REPORT For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Real Estate Assessed January 1, 1940
$5,070,575.00 493,868.00
Owned by the State
40,740.00
$5,605,183.00
Real Estate Assessed January 1, 1941
$5,183,752.00
Personal Estate Assessed January 1, 1941
493,332.00
$5,677,084.00
Real Estate Owned by State
40,740.00
$5,717,824.00
Number Polls assessed
1,179
.. Horses assessed
43
Cows assessed
289
.. Young Stock assessed
86
Swine assessed
1,079
Fowl assessed
5,053
Mink assessed
164
Mules assessed
2
66
Goats assessed
53
Acres of Land assessed
8,683
66 Dwellings assessed
1,265
December Assessment
Real Estate
$16,900.00
Additional Polls
14.00
Motor Vehicles-Number 1641; Value Excise
12,929.65
Exempt from Taxes :
United States $30,400.00
Commonwealth
1,500.00
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408,980.00
Personal Property Assessed January 1, 1940
$5,564,443.00
Town-Personal and Real
Schools
182,000.00
Parks
28,800.00
Fire Dept.
17,600.00
Police Dept.
500.00
Water Dept.
348,500.00
Moth Dept
1,500.00
Town Hall and Equipment
33,500.00
Highway Dept.
23,000.00
Library and Books
40,000.00
Cemeteries
3,500.00
Church Property
145,300.00
Hannah Williams Playground
2,000.00
Parsonages
11,025.00
Widows
28,000.00
Veterans
11,100.00
Tax Levy of 1941
Appropriations for Town Purposes $222,853.36
Deficit on overlay of previous years
909.56
Overlay for 1941
3,491.60
$227,254.52
State Tax
$15,015.00
State Park Tax
209.75
State Audit
11,288.94
$16,513.69
County Tax
$8,592.93
Tuberculosis
2,496.43
11,089.36
27,603.05
To be raised
$254,857.57
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
Income Tax $18,830.56
Corporation Tax
1,485.01
Available Funds
20,068.66
Estimated Receipts-Town
39,862.58
In Lieu of Taxes
1,372.20
81,619.01
To be Levied on Polls and Property $173,238.56
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Assessed on Polls
$2,358.00
Assessed on Personal
Property
14,849.29
Assessed on Real Property
156,030.94
Gain on Fractional Divisions
.33
$173,238.56
Betterments
Tax
Int. Total
Castle Gate So. $27.50
$4.95 $32.45
Nob Hill 74.33
35.65
110.01
Lakewood 147.32
48.98 196.31 338.77
Committed to Collector $173,577.33
Rate on Property
$30.10
Rate on Motor Vehicles
36.80
Respectfully submitted, DANIEL BRACKETT, WILLARD C. HUNTING, CHARLES M. MATHEWS, Assessors of Wayland.
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REPORT OF THE WAYLAND PLANNING BOARD For the Year 1941
During the year 1941, there was a considerable amount of new building in Wayland. A number of the large old estates, such as the Shaw property, were in the process of being broken up into smaller house lots, new streets were being laid out, and plans were being made for widespread extensions of the va- rious utility services, such as water, electricity and telephone.
Under the present law, the power of supervising new de- velopments of this kind rests with the Board of Selectmen, act- ing as a Board of Survey. The Selectmen, however, in accord- ance with their established practice, have referred to the Plan- ning Board for study and recommendation many of the pro- posed projects, and the Planning Board has been glad to co- operate in this important work of harmonizing the immediate interests of the builders with the long-range interests of the town as a whole.
In addition to this work of supervising new building lay- outs, the Planning Board is continuing its work of seeking to improve conditions at certain dangerous street intersections, in- cluding the corner of Bow Road and Concord Road, and the corner of Millbrook Road and Plain Road. We have been somewhat hampered in this work owing to the difficulty, in time of war, of securing the services of a competent moderate- priced surveyor.
We have had under consideration on several occasions dur- ing the year the matter of the possible widening or relocation of the State Road between Weston and Sudbury, and representa- tives of the Board attended a hearing at the State House last March on a proposed bill to widen the State Road in its present location. We understand from discussion with members of the State Highway Department that there is no immediate prospect of any action being taken in this connection, since this is not considered a highway of substantial military importance.
We have also had under consideration various ways and
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means of preparing an accurate, up-to-date master plan of the Town. There are large sections of the Town that have never been surveyed, with the result that even the Assessors have no accurate information available upon which to base the assess- ments in these areas. While the original expense of such a master plan would undoubtedly be rather large, we believe the Town would ultimately be well repaid for the initial outlay.
A very interesting joint meeting of the Selectmen, Fi- nance Committee and Planning Board was held in December to discuss the advantages and operations of long-range program- ming of municipal public works. Mr. Paul V. T. Hedden, Assistant Consultant of the National Resources Planning Board, spoke at this meeting and explained what is being done along this line by other Massachusetts towns with the object of equali- zing capital expenditures over a period of years. A committee of Wayland citizens is to be appointed to consider this import- ant matter further.
Respectfully submitted, GILBERT SMALL, Chairman, JAMES B. AMES, Clerk.
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REPORT OF THE WAYLAND COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Wayland Committee on Public Safety was formed in April, 1941, following the Governor's request that all Massa- chusetts cities and towns make immediate preparations for Ci- vilian Defense in case of emergency. Hugh F. Colliton, Jr., was nominated by the Selectmen, and appointed by J. W. Far- ley, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety. An Executive Committee was formed, consist- ing of :
William Loker, Representing Selectmen; Theodore H. Harrington, Representing Fire Department ; L. Van Phelan, Chairman Services and Supplies Division; Dr. William J. Da- hill, Chairman Health and Social Services Division; John Sea- vey, Chairman Protection Division; Mrs. J. Sidney Stone, Chairman Women's Division, assisted by Edith Thayer ; Wil- lard B. Dik, Representing American Red Cross ; Gustave Blom- gren, Representing American Legion; Ruth E. Cooper, Secre- tary ; L. Van Phelan, Publicity.
Registration of all those willing to contribute time for Ci- vilian Defense work proceeded immediately, with 552 signing up. Calls are still being made against this list as need for new workers has arisen.
First call for work was the Aluminum drive, when over 1,500 pounds of this metal was gathered in a week, doubling our quota, with particular cooperation from the Women's Di- vision, the Boy Scouts, the Fire Department, and the Highway Department.
Eight men attended the summer session of the Boston Air Raid Precaution School, and five women the Women's Civilian Defense School, all graduating with the qualification to conduct local A. R. P. Schools.
Two fire auxiliaries were formed, one in each precinct, under the instructorship of these instructors, and with the co- operation of the Fire Department. Twenty-nine were gradu-
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ated in Cochituate, and twenty-one in Wayland Center. These men will assist the regular Fire Departments not only during fires caused by raids, but also during peacetime emergencies. In addition to use of the regular fire equipment a reasonable amount of extra material will be available for auxiliary use, which can later be converted to regular use.
Rescue squads were also formed in each precinct, and thoroughly trained, not only in First Aid, but with the various situations which might arise from war conditions, such as in- cendiary bomb control, demolished buildings, gas protection, et cetera. These forces will be supplemented by the Red Cross First Aiders.
A vaudeville show was presented in the Town Hall, Octo- ber 2, to raise money which might be used for Civilian Defense purposes, exclusive of Town appropriations. This fund will be used until the Town warrant in March, at which time it will be replaced. Approximately $500.00 net profit was re- ceived.
A small class of wardens took training during the Fall, and have been helpful in further organization.
Hugh F. Colliton, Jr., resigned December 1, because of pressure of business and Louis Van Phelan was appointed Chairman.
Upon Declaration of War December 8, organization and training was put on a War Time basis. A large number of trained workers was necessary in many jobs and schools were organized to give them the necessary training, in both Cochituate and Wayland, in organization, incendiary bombs, high explo- sives, and gasses. Assignments were made as rapidly as work- ers were trained, but a large number of additional volunteers is still needed.
Wardens supervise preparations, and take charge of their own neighborhoods, called sectors. Wardens are assisted by fire watchers, drivers, messengers, and first aiders. Over one hundred wardens have been thoroughly accredited and assigned, and have undertaken training in their local neighborhoods.
The Auxiliary Fire Department is under the supervision of the Fire Department, cooperating with the Defense Commit- tee, and are called on for smaller fires, or when there are more fires than the regular department can handle, in case of a raid or other emergency.
The Rescue Squad is for heavy duty first aid, regular first
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aiders being for light duty first aid. Ambulances are being prepared, complete with stretchers and other equipment.
Courses are being given in Motor Transport and Mobile Canteen, to aid in transportation and feeding in case of emer- gency. Defense policing is being studied in respect to the needs of the Town. Test raids were held early in January, to deter- mine where additional training and personnel were necessary, and further training has been based on the results of these raids. Additional schools and training are to be held in the early spring.
Two precinct committees have been formed to expedite training and organization through closer familiarity with local problems, to work under a central Executive Committee. The organization of the Committee on Public Safety is as follows : Chairman, Louis Van. Phelan : Selectmen's Representa- tive, William Loker: American Legion Representative, Gus- tave Blomgren ; Fire Department Representative, Theodore H. Harrington ; Police Department Representative, Harry Craig ; Secretary, Ruth E. Cooper.
Precinct I
Precinct II
Protection Chief and Chief Warden
Samuel Wilkins John Seavey
Medical Chief Dr. William J. Dahill
Dr. E. E. Sparks, assisted by Dr. David Angell
Health and Social Services Willard B. Dik
George Fullick
Division Chairman
Services and Supplies Allan Finlay
Gustave Blomgren
Division Chairman
Planning Board Chairman
Justin Dickens
Carlisle Scotland
Women's Division Chairman Mrs. J. Sidney Stone
Edith Thayer
Blackout Officer Phillip Burbank
Leon Perkins
Evacuation Officer Charles Goodale
Charles Goodale
Identification Officer L. Van. Phelan
L. Van. Phelan
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Precinct I Precinct II
Deputy Warden
Harold Corkum
Andrew Horne
Rescue Chief Raymond Smith
George Gresheicer
Auxiliary Fire Captain William Hynes
Edward Field
Report Center
Dorothy Damon Phillip Burbank
Theresa Gladu
Publicity L. Van. Phelan
L. Van. Phelan
We are indebted to the Library Board for use of the base- ment for Precinct I report center, and the Fire Department for Precinct II report center.
The signals used are as follows :
1. Preliminary call for all auxiliaries-2-2 re- peated once. This was used on tests.
2. Raid announcement-short blasts for 2 min- utes on siren, also short blasts on patrol wardens' automobile horns. This is used only when an actual raid is expected.
3. All clear signal-solid siren blast for 2 min- utes and long automobile horn blasts by partol war- dens. This may be used on tests.
Appreciation is expressed to Seiler's Ten Acres and Sandy Burr for permission to use the premises for evacuation pur- poses and Medical First Aid Stations, and to B. W. Johnson, Jr., for supplying Medical Center for Cochituate, to the Legion in offering the Hall for classes in Cochituate, the School Committee for the school for various purposes and to the Red Cross for the splendid work and cooperation they have given.
LOUIS VAN. PHELAN, Chairman.
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Assault
5
Manslaughter
1
Breaking, entering and larceny
3
Larceny
9
Delinquency
3
Deserter from army
4
Disturbing the peace
7
Driving to endanger
8
Driving while intoxicated
6
Drunkenness
26
Gaming and present at
12
Lord's Day violating
1
Lottery laws violating
8
Motor vehicle laws violating
11
Non-support
5
Bigamy
1
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This list includes arrests made by the State Police.
The Wayland Police served during 1941, one hundred and two summonses.
HARRY W. CRAIG, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
During the year 1941 the combined Wayland and Cochitu- ate Companies answered 152 calls, an increase of 27 calls over the preceding year. Thirty six were for grass fires, 33 for fires in buildings, including chimney and oil burners, 41 for fires in woodland and 7 for brush. The remainder for causes of a minor nature.
Due to the extreme dry condition of the woodlands from early Spring to late Fall, there were more fires in grass, brush and wooded areas.
The fire on Rice Road burned an area of nearly twenty acres due to the fact that water had to be pumped nearly a mile. The State truck responded to a call for more hose and assisted in placing the fire under control.
Immediately after the March Meeting, the men of the Wayland company under the direction of District Chief Albert Keach started work on the new forest fire truck. Giving all their spare time they completed the job in July, saving the Town about $1,500.00. This truck is modern in design and fully equipped, the equal of any in the State for forest fire service. The time and labor these men gave is an example of the keen in- terest they have in the Department.
The men of both companies hold weekly drills when the weather is favorable. They have trained forty auxiliary fire- men for defense and are starting another group in February.
All apparatus is in good condition with the exception of tires, some of which are seven and eight years old, but these are being replaced as rapidly as possible.
Respectfully submitted, THEODORE H. HARRINGTON, ERNEST H. DAMON, ALBERT J. KEACH, THOMAS E. HYNES, HOMER L.MacDONALD,
Board of Engineers.
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
Numerous trees that had succumbed to hurricane damage or to disease have been taken down and many hanging limbs removed.
We are losing roadside trees each year from damage, disease, or changes in streets, and a long range program of re- placement should be undertaken, with the setting out of a few trees each year, to preserve the beauty of our roads.
The trees on West Commonwealth Road, and East and West Plain Streets have been trimmed.
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