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Doris G. Currier
Grade V
Framingham State
1934
Edith M. Lindsay
Grade IV
Framingham State
1934
Marjorie M. Lareau
Grade III
Framingham State
1933
Jane N. Campbell
Grade II
Framingham State
1916
Ethelyn R. Morrill
Grade I
Farmington Normal
1920
Boston University*
Supervisors Louise E. Winston
Remedial
Boston Teachers College*, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M. University Extension*
1945
* Additional credit courses
Grade I Framingham State, B.S. in Ed. 1945 Boston University*
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University Extension*
Boston University*
Boston University*
Names Marguerite E. Peaslee
Position Art
Education
Elected 1926
Portland Art Hyannis State* Keene Normal*
Carl E. Grabau
Music
Shirley Howard
Nature Study
New England Conservatory of Music 1945 Boston University* University of Michigan* Hyannis State, B.S. in Ed. 1945
* Additional credit courses
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WAYLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Again the Wayland Library has had a change in Librarian, and it is hoped that the progressive policies and helpful activi- ties inaugurated by the trustees and previous Librarians may be continued. So far, the cooperation of the Trustees, Library borrowers and the schools has been most gratifying.
The schools have been making considerable use of the Library, and it is intended that means will be found to attract more of the school children, including the acquisition of books recommended by the teachers for supplementary reading. The "World Book," a fine encyclopedia for young people, has al- ready been purchased and the Trustees suggest that the Library regularly acquire more books of standard value.
During Book Week, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cronan of Bos- ton came to Wayland and greeted old friends. As usual, they made many new ones by their fascinating rendering of stories for the fifth, sixth and seventh grades who attended with their teachers.
Also in celebration of Book Week a goodly number of new juvenile books were on display, and the Librarian gave an in- vitation in person to each grade to visit the Library.
Grades one, five and seven have come in a body to borrow books and receive instructions in the use of the Library.
The most outstanding event of the year has been the exten- sive improvements made in the Library building. A thorough insulation job has been done, and an automatic oil heating plant has been installed. A generous special appropriation from the town made this possible, and it is much appreciated by all who enter the building.
The Librarian has attended the following library confer- ences : first, the Massachusetts Library Association on May 25th in Boston and November 7th in Springfield, Mass., and the Charles River Library Club at the Medford Public Library on December 4th.
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The "Friends of the Library," an organization most valu- able to this institution, gives its report following this one.
The entire registration of borrowers is 1372 persons. Of this number, 145 have been added this year. For Wayland, there were 36 adults and 34 juveniles, and for Cochituate there were 55 adults and 23 juveniles.
In Cochituate eighty-one juvenile books have been placed in the schools, and from the proceeds of the sale of magazines donated by townspeople 60 books have been purchased and sent to the Cushing Hospital. Much credit is due Mrs. Gertrude Bishop, Librarian of the Branch, for her faithful work and public spirit.
This Library has arranged for inter-library loan privileges with the Boston Public Library, and has borrowed from it, the Division of Public Libraries, and other sources eighteen books and twelve magazines.
Circulation Statistics for Wayland Library
Number of volumes
Wayland
Cochituate
1944
1945
1944
1945
Adult fiction
7195
7314
6076
6684
Adult non-fiction
2621
3767
813
702
Juvenile circulation
4247
4530
1278
1313
School circulation
458
163
Loaned to Cochituate
and other libraries
205
235
Total
14,726
16,009
8167
8699
The above statistics are satisfactory in some respects, as they show a substantial increase in the total circulation, but the figures indicate a marked drop in the school circulation which may be due to insufficient information ; and it is also disappoint- ing that the percentage of non-fiction circulated is not larger. It is hoped that these circumstances may be remedied in the future.
The present librarian wishes to express gratitude to the Trustees for their helpful support, to the patrons of the Library for their cordial cooperation, and especially to Mrs. Frederick
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Wheeler for her efficient and kindly introduction to our duties here.
Respectfully submitted, E. FRANCES ABBOTT.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
In July 1944 the "Friends of the Wayland Library" organ- ized informally to promote interest in our libraries in Wayland and Cochituate. In November the first meeting took place be- fore a considerable gathering who were privileged to hear an interesting talk on news gathering as practised by the Time, Life and Fortune group.
In May of 1945 the "Friends" were fortunate in persuad- ing Miss Helen Howe, the distinguished monologuist and novelist to present a series of her sparkling monologues at the Vokes Theatre. In October, Mr. Henry Wise Miller, author of a best selling biography of his wife, Alice Duer Miller, enter- tained the "Friends" and their guests in a memorable evening at the Library.
The primary purpose of the organization remains to further interest in and use of the Library ; and to this end the Friends continue to work. They have organized a series of Monday afternoon teas during the winter season. An historical corner is being contemplated. The needs of our Libraries are being investigated with the thought of supplementing the services now rendered and generally of making them more vital in our com- munity life. The Friends, having enjoyed a good start, hope to grow and in so doing to stimulate interest in our excellent Libraries.
J. O. POST, Chairman.
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REPORT OF THE WAYLAND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR 1945
Although procurement of labor and materials was still a major problem, the Park Commissioners were able to maintain the grass plots and playing facilities.
Among the new improvements was a 45-foot flag pole erected at the Cochituate ball park. The Cochituate Girl Scouts had an impressive flag-raising ceremony at the dedication.
Both bathing beaches were under excellent supervision again this year under competent life guards. A new float was erected at the Dudley Pond bathing beach and the Board pur- chased a new row boat for the life guard.
The maintenance of the grass plot at the Kirby Whittier Memorial Park has been turned over to the Board of Park Com- missioners.
A study was made of the weed-condition at the Dudley Pond bathing beach and some experimental work with a new chemical will be made next spring.
As a result of personal obligations, several of which had been necessary to assume since election, L. C. Warnock, the clerk of the Board, resigned December 22, 1945. Mr. War- nock found that it was physically impossible to effectively carry out the required duties. The Board appreciates the devoted time and service rendered by him.
At a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Park Commissioners, Frank S. Tarr, a former member of the Board, was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Board is looking forward to making several improve- ments in Park property.
The Park Board wishes to thank the town officials and other local residents for their cooperation this past year.
Respectfully submitted, A. L. SANDFORD, Chairman, ELMER W. BIGWOOD, Clerk, FRANK S. TARR.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN OF WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Wayland :
The Board organized with George W. Lewis, Chairman; Alfred C. Damon, Clerk, and Fern Taylor. Alfred A. Lamarine was appointed Superintendent, John Phylis, Assistant Superin- tendent, and Charles Potvin, Engineer. Mrs. Carolyn Lewis was appointed assistant clerk.
Owing to the shortage of materials, no new projects were sponsored last year.
We wish to take this time to thank our Superintendent, Alfred Lamarine, our Assistant Superintendent, John Phylis, and our Engineer, Charles Potvin, for their excellent coopera- tion and for the fine work they have done in the past year. We also wish to thank Mrs. Carolyn Lewis for the splendid work she has done in collecting the water rates for the Department.
The Department plans to make a survey with reference to the purchasing of new pumps and other equipment which they will need to bring the system up to a point whereby new con- sumers may be added.
A survey is being made to determine what policy other towns are following regarding the furnishing of water to new land developments and extension along the town's highways.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE W. LEWIS, Chairman, ALFRED C. DAMON, Clerk, FERN A. TAYLOR.
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Report of Water Works Superintendent
SERVICES :
New installations
9
Renewed in street 2
Repaired
10
Calls to shut off turn on
136
Meters in use
15
Total services
1,117
Not in use
28
MAINS: No extensions were made.
HYDRANTS :
Five hydrants were broken by passenger cars and trucks. All hydrants were inspected and repairs made where needed. There were no new installations.
LEAKS : Service pipes in street 7
PUMPING STATION :
A new oil burner was installed for heating. Also a cir- culating pump was installed on hot water heating system.
Gallons of water delivered by pumps: 136,452,361
ALFRED A. LAMARINE.
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Late in the year your Board of Cemetery Commissioners suffered the loss by death of its Chairman, Mr. James Ferguson, who passed away after a long period of failing health. Mr. Ferguson had given to the work of the Commission mature judgment and faithful service, smilingly rendered in spite of his ever-increasing infirmity. We sincerely regret the loss that the board and the town have sustained in his death.
At a joint meeting of the two remaining members and the Selectmen, Mr. Ernest W. Schleicher was appointed to fill out the remainder of the term.
Two perpetual care gifts have been received this year : $125.00 from Mrs. Charles C. Clark to establish the "Charles C. and George M. Clark Fund" for perpetual care of Lot 199, North Cemetery : and $100.00 from Mrs. Grace Parmenter, to establish the "Grace Parmenter Fund" for perpetual care of Lot 65, Section G in Lakeview.
Fifty-three lot owners this year have paid sums amounting to $205.00 for care of their lots. These two items provide for the care of about one-fourth of the lots in our cemeteries.
Eleven lots have been sold ; eight in Lakeview, and three in the North Cemetery. One in Lakeview has been transferred, the amount received being paid to the former owner. Receipts from lot sales total $385.00.
Forty burials have been made during the year, compared with twenty-seven last year and thirty-nine the previous year. Thirty-four of these were in Lakeview Cemetery, and six in the North Cemetery.
Payments for burials amounted to $646.00.
Fourteen foundations have been prepared for the placing of grave stones, at a cost of ninety-six dollars for labor and materials.
From all these sources a total of $1,557.50 has been col- lected and paid to the Town Treasurer.
ERNEST W. SCHLEICHER, MARTIN EDWARDS, M.D., WARREN D. VALENTINE, Clerk.
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INDEX
Assessors' Maps, Joint Report on 128
Assessors' Report 124
Board of Fire Engineers, Report of the 137
Board of Health, Report of the 141
Board of Park Commissioners, Report of the 194
Board of Public Welfare, Report of the 148
Board of Selectmen, Report of the 71
Building Inspector, Report of the 135
Cemetery Commissioners, Report of the 197
Chief of Police, Report of the
136
Commissioners of Trust Funds, Report of the
81
District Nurse, Report of
143
Finance Committee, Report of the Budget for 1946 28
25
Highway Department, Report of the
147
Inspector of Animals, Report of 142
Inspector of Slaughtering, Report of 142
Jury List-1945 69
Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of 144
Milk Inspector, Report of 142
Moth Department, Report of
138
Officers of the Town of Wayland
3
Planning Board, Report of the
130
Public Library Report
191
Results of Town Election, March 5, 1945
58
Road Commissioners, Report of 146
School Department Report :
School Organization 1945-1946 152
School Committee, Report of the 153
School Calendar 153
School Entrance and No-School Signal 154
Financial Statement 155
Superintendent of Schools, Report of the 158
Headmaster of High School, Report of the 169
Supervisor of Music, Report of the 174
Art Supervisor, Report of the 176
School Physician, Report of the 178
School Dental Clinic 179
School Nurse, Report of the 180
Supervisor of Attendance, Report of the 182
Registration of Minors
182
Membership by Age and Grade
183
Graduation Exercises, Class of 1945
184
Organization of Teaching Staff, January 1, 1946 187
Sealer of Weights and Measures 140
State Audit, Report of the
74
Tax Collector, Report of the
119
Town Accountant, Report of the :
Receipts 82
Expenditures 86
Recapitulation-1945 Receipts 101
Recapitulation-1945 Expenditures 102
Water Accounts Receivable 103
Water Available Surplus 104
Reserve Fund-1945 104
1945 Estimated Receipts 105
Excess and Deficiency 107
Statement
108
Town Clerk's Report :
Births 60
Deaths 64
Marriages 66
Dog Licenses-1945 68
Town Treasurer, Report of 110
Tree Warden, Report of 139
Votes Enacted at the Annual Town Meeting 40
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 9
Water Department, Report of the . 195
Water Works Superintendent, Report of 196
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OFFICIAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OF WAYLAND
FOR ITS
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVENTH MUNICIPAL YEAR
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1635.
EAST
FOUNDED
SUDBURY
178
$18
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1946
Printed for the Town of Wayland by THE SUBURBAN PRESS Natick, Massachusetts 1947
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OFFICIAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OF WAYLAND
FOR ITS ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVENTH MUNICIPAL YEAR
ATED
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1635.
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18
EAST SUDBURY 1780
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1946
Printed for the Town of Wayland by THE SUBURBAN PRESS Natick, Massachusetts 1947
OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF WAYLAND
Term Expires
MODERATOR
Howard S. Russell 1947
TOWN CLERK
M. Alice Neale
1947
SELECTMEN
John W. Leavitt
1947
William A. Loker
1948
Gerald Henderson
1949
TOWN TREASURER
Frank G. MacKenna 1947
TAX COLLECTOR
Theodore H. Harrington
1947
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Mabel T. S. Small
1947
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Carlisle D. Scotland
1947
Gustaf M. Blomgren
1948
J. Sidney Stone
1949
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Charles F. Moore, Jr. 1947
Cornelius J. Maguire
1948
Harvey C. Newton 1949
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ASSESSORS
1947
1948
1949
CLERK OF BOARDS
Dorothy W. Harrington 1947
WATER COMMISSIONERS
Fern A. Taylor
1947
Alfred C. Damon
1948
George W. Lewis
1949
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Helen C. Morgan
1947
J. Sidney Stone
1947
Hugh F. Colliton, Jr.
1948
Arthur H. Dudley
1948
Richard M. Francis
1949
Theone H. Morgan
1949
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Martin R. Edwards
1947
Warren D. Valentine
1948
Ernest W. Schleicher
1949
TREE WARDEN
Charles L. Fullick
1947
Albert E. Potvin
1947
BOARD OF HEALTH
Ernest H. Damon
1947
Chester H. Hobbs
1948
Waldo L. Lawrence
1949
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Elmer W. Bigwood 1947
Nathaniel Hamlen
1948
Frank S. Tarr
1949
4
Charles M. Mathews Willard C. Hunting Daniel Brackett
Term Expires
HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
Term Expires
ROAD COMMISSIONERS
1947
1948
1949
PLANNING BOARD
Frank S. Tarr
1947
Allan R. Finlay
1948
Chester H. Hobbs
1949
Howard S. Russell
1949
Carl T. Emery
1950
B. Allen Benjamin
1951
CONSTABLES
Clarence O. Baker
1947
John P. Butler
1947
George A. Celorier
1947
Wilfred L. Celorier
1947
Alfred C. Damon
1947
Ernest H. Damon
1947
Thomas Francis Linnehan
1947
COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS
John W. Leavitt
1947
J. Reed Morss 1948
J. Sidney Stone
1949
TRUSTEES OF THE ALLEN FUND
John Connelly 1947
Frederic A. Gibbs
1947
Llewellyn Mills
1947
FENCE VIEWERS
Selectmen
1947
FIELD DRIVERS
Constables
1947
5
Alvin B. Neale Joseph H. Decatur William J. Scotland
Term Expires
SURVEYORS OF LUMBER
Thomas F. Linnehan
1947
Melville Loker
1947
Arthur F. Marston
1947
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK
Thomas F. Linnehan
1947
Joseph Decatur
1947
Arthur F. Marston
1947
MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
Frank C. Moore
1947
William Hardy, Sr.
1947
WORLD WAR VETERANS I
Gustaf Blomgren
1947
James J. Bolton
1947
William A. Brooks
1947
Philip Burbank
1947
Richard H. Burchill
1947
Ronald S. Campbell
1947
William G. Curley
1947
August Dath
1947
Joe Perodeau
1947
Charles H. Smith
1947
WORLD WAR VETERANS II
Thomas J. Callahan
1947
Francis K. Erwin
1947
Richard M. Francis
1947
Alexander G. Hardy
1947
Charles T. Morgan
1947
Alfred J. Perodeau
1947
DOG OFFICER
Ernest H. Damon
1947
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Warren F. Lawrence 1947
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Term Expires
DISTRICT NURSE
Mary E. McNeil 1947
SUPERINTENDENT MOTH EXTERMINATION Charles L. Fullick 1947
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Ernest H. Damon 1947
PUBLIC WEIGHER
Thomas Francis Linnehan 1947
FOREST FIRE WARDEN
Theodore H. Harrington 1947
FINANCE COMMITTEE
George V. Deverell
1947
Robert M. Morgan 1947
Gerald Henderson (Resigned)
1948
John R. McEnroy (Appointed to fill vacancy)
1948
James Otis Post
1948
INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Warren F. Lawrence 1947
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Arthur W. Atwood, Rep.
1947
M. Alice Neale, Rep.
1947
Joe Perodeau, Dem.
1948
Charles F. Goodale, Dem.
1949
BURIAL AGENT
John W. Leavitt 1947
STATE AND MILITARY AID
John W. Leavitt
1947
SOLDIERS' RELIEF AGENT
John W. Leavitt 1947
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Term Expires
ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Theodore H. Harrington, Chief 1947
Ernest H. Damon, Clerk and Deputy Chief 1947
F. Clifton Haynes, Engineer 1947
Homer L. MacDonald, Electrician 1947
Frank H. Carter 1947
COMMITTEE FOR VETERANS' SERVICES
Emily W. Blair, Chairman
Sara H. Stites
Carlisle D. Scotland
Richard M. Francis
Frederick S. Whiteside
J. Fred Wheeler
J. Penteado Bill
J. Reed Morss
J. Otis Post, Jr.
J. Warren Olmstead
August Dath
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
L. Frank Perkins 1947
Robert M. Morgan 1948
George W. Lewis 1949
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS George G. Bogren Roger E. Ela
TOWN COUNSEL
J. Sidney Stone 1947
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Homer L. MacDonald 1947
INSPECTOR OF WIRING
Homer L. MacDonald 1947
INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
J. C. Massie 1947
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Term Expires
ELECTION OFFICERS
PRECINCT 1
Willard B. Dik, Warden
1947
Elizabeth C. Raymond, Clerk
1947
Charles R. Harrington, Inspector
1947
Annie R. Costello, Inspector
1947
James J. Bolton, Deputy Warden
1947
Ethel H. Edwards, Deputy Clerk
1947
Philip Burbank, Deputy Inspector 1947
Francis M. Dowey, Deputy Inspector
1947
PRECINCT 2
Alvin B. Neale, Warden
1947
Madeline T. Hampstead, Clerk
1947
Orpha E. Bradshaw, Inspector
1947
Sebastian Selvitella, Inspector
1947
Parker H. Groton, Deputy Warden
1947
Arthur C. Wallace, Deputy Clerk
1947
Arthur E. Peck, Deputy Inspector
1947
Charles L. Smith, Deputy Inspector
1947
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WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Wayland, in said County:
GREETINGS :
In the name of the Commonwealth you are required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in town election to meet at their respective polling places on
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1947
at six o'clock in the forenoon, there and then to bring in their ballots for a Moderator, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Tree Warden and seven Constables, all for one year ;
One Assessor for two years ;
One Selectman, one Assessor, one member of the School Committee, one member of the Board of Public Welfare, one Water Commissioner, one Cemetery Commissioner, one Road Commissioner, two Trustees of the Public Library, one mem- ber of the Board of Health, one Park Commissioner, one Com- missioner of Trust Funds and one member of the Planning Board, all for three years.
All the foregoing to be voted on the official ballot. The polls will be open at 6:0 o'clock in the forenoon and will remain open continuously until 6:00 in the afternoon, when they shall be closed.
And you are required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the Town Hall on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1947
at 7:45 P. M., then and there to act on the following articles.
Article 1. To hear reports of the Town Officers, Agents and Committees, and act thereon.
Article 2. To choose all necessary Town Officers, Agents and Committees not elected by the official ballot.
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Article 3. To grant money for necessary Town purposes. See Finance Committee's Report.
Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1947, 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 a year, in accord- ance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
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The Finance Committee recommends the approval of this article.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from "Overlay Reserve" a sum of money to be used as a "Reserve Fund," or do or act.
The "Overlay Reserve" is the accumulated amount of the overlay for various years not used or required to be held in the specific overlay account for a given year and it arises largely out of the collection of old, overdue taxes on which it was contemplated by the Assessors that there would be some loss in collec- tion. The account now shows a balance of $8,332.40. The Finance Committee feels, and the experience of the past year has fully borne out its position, that to operate the Town's business, there is need for setting aside in any given year a "Reserve Fund" of about $8,000. Although in some years the full amount is not used, any balance remaining reverts to the Town.
The Division of Accounts hold that appropria- tions for "Reserve Fund" may be voted from the overlay surplus at the Annual Town Meeting, but for no other purpose at such meeting and no part of such balance ever passes into "Excess and Deficiency."
The Finance Committee therefore recommends the approval of the article.
Article 6. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for "Water Department Maintenance," the sum so ap- propriated to be taken from "Water Available Surplus," or do or act.
The final Water Main Extension Notes matured and were paid in 1946 and there is, therefore, no necessity this year to appropriate funds for water debt
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or interest. The Department will need, however, about $12,000 for its normal expenses and, in addition, plans to sandblast and paint the exterior of the stand- pipe at a cost of about $3,200, and shingle the pump- ing station at a cost of about $400. There is at pres- ent about $12,200 in "Water Available Surplus" which, together with the normal payment by the Town for hydrant rental, should produce sufficient funds to take care of the Department's requirements for the coming year.
The Finance Committee recommends the approval of the article and the appropriation and transfer from "Water Available Surplus" of the sum of $12,200.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess a sum of money for the reconstruction and improvement of Old Connecticut Path, said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, the work to be done by the Road Commissioners, or to take any action in relation thereto.
Last year, the Town continued its program of re- construction of Chapter 90 roads by doing the basic work on Old Connecticut Path from Pine Ridge Road Extension to a point just east of Nolan's residence. There remains about $8,000 out of last year's com- bined State-County-Town appropriation of $32,000, which will be used toward surfacing the section already started. In addition, the Road Commissioners would like to carry forward the work on another section toward the junction of Cochituate Road and Old Connecticut Path. Provided the Town will appropri- ate $8,000, the county will appropriate $8,000 and the State, $16,000, making a total of $32,000 additional available for this year's work.
The Finance Committee continues to feel that the rebuilding of our main travelled roads under the pro- visions of Chapter 90, returns to the Town a great deal for its money. A new bus service has recently started operating over this road between Wayland Center and Framingham, making the improvement all the more necessary.
The Finance Committee therefore recommends
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the approval of the article and the appropriation of $7,000 for the purpose and an additional $1,000 for other Chapter 90 work as outlined under the next article, and that the work be done under the super- vision of the Road Commissioners.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess a sum of money for the reconstruction of Sherman Bridge, said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both, for this purpose, the work to be done by the Road Commissioners.
The Selectmen and Highway Surveyor of the Town of Sudbury have advised our Selectmen that the piling of the Sherman Bridge, connecting North Way- land and Sudbury, has been undercut and weakened and that the bridge has been condemned. After going into the matter fully with the County highway engi- neers, it has been suggested that the Towns of Way- land and Sudbury make separate appropriations to be matched by money put forward by the State and Coun- ty for the necessary repairs. The Selectmen are ad- vised that Wayland's share of the total expenditure will be $1,000. Although the road is used more gen- erally by the inhabitants of Sudbury than of Wayland, the bridge is the sole connecting link between the north end of Town and Sudbury and the Finance Committee feels that, for the amount involved, it would be desir- able to have the repairs made. The Department of Public Works has agreed to the work on the condition that the funds be drawn from those already allocated to the Town for Chapter 90 work.
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