Official reports of the town of Wayland 1945-1947, Part 10

Author: Wayland (Mass.)
Publication date: 1945
Publisher: Printed at the Middlesex Freeman Office
Number of Pages: 666


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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


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TOWN OF WAYLAND


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OFFICIAL REPORTS


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TOWN OF WAYLAND


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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


3


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


8


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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