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2. In every instance where the wording "Residence Zone 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. Front" or the like appears, the number "15,000" shall be amended to read "22,500"; and in every instance where the wording "fifteen thousand square feet" appears, it shall be amended to read "twenty-two thousand and five hundred square feet."
3. In every instance where the wording "Residence Zone 20,000 sq. ft. 110 ft. Front" or the like appears, the number "20,000" shall be amended to read "30,000"; and in every instance where the wording "twenty thousand square feet" appears, it shall be amended to read "thirty thousand square feet."
Vote
Yes 282 No 26
Approved by Attorney General, Francis E. Kelly, November 30, 1951.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present zoning by-laws by inserting a new Section VIIA establishing a new type of district to be designated as a "Limited Commercial District" and providing for the uses permitted in such a district, as follows:
LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
(a) Buildings and structures in a limited commercial district may be constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged or used, and premises may be used for the following purposes and no others: (1) Any use permitted in a single residence district.
(2) Research laboratories, offices, warehouses, facilities for distributing merchandise, and light manufacturing, all to be subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals, in accordance with the provisions of Section V(r).
(b) In a limited commercial district, buildings, structures and prem- ises used for purposes permitted in a single residence district shall conform to the height, area, yard, frontage and other regulations of sections VIII and IX applicable to the single residence district nearest to the premises.
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(c) In a limited commercial district, buildings, structures and prem- ises used for purposes other than those permitted in a single resi- dence district shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) No building or structure shall extend within 100 feet of any street line or within 100 feet of any property line or within 75 feet of any other detached building or structure on the premises.
(2) All buildings and structures shall conform to the height and lot coverage provisions of sections VIII(a) and IX- (k)1.
(3) Premises shall have an adequate area for off-street parking of motor vehicles incident to the use of the premises. The issuance of a building permit shall not be construed as approving the adequacy of such parking area.
(4) Not more than one billboard or other advertising sign within public view shall be permitted on each premises other than signs not subject to Town regulation.
(5) All facilities and all articles stored on the premises shall be located within enclosed buildings unless a special per- mit is granted by the Board of Appeals for the use of an adequately screened storage yard.
(6) No loading platforms shall be located on the street side of any building, or on the side of any building facing a residence district on any lot which adjoins a residence district.
(7) Buildings and structures shall conform to Class I construc- tion as defined by the Massachusetts Building Code.
Voted that the Town amend the present zoning by-law by insert- ing after Section VII a new Section VII-A establishing a new type of district to be designated as a "Limited Commercial District" and providing for the uses permitted in such a district, as follows:
LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
SECTION VII-A
(a) Buildings and structures in a limited commercial district may be constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged or used, and premises may be used, for the following purposes, and no others:
(1) Any use permitted in a single residence district.
(2) Research laboratories, offices, warehouses, facilities for dis- tributing merchandise, and light manufacturing, all to be
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subject to the approval of the Board of Appeals in ac- cordance with the provisions of Section V(r).
(b) In a limited commercial district, buildings, structures and prem- ises used for purposes permitted in a single residence district shall conform to the height, area, yard, frontage and other regulations of sections VIII and IX applicable to the single residence district nearest to the premises.
(c) In a limited commercial district, buildings, structures and prem- ises used for purposes other than those permitted in a single residence district shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) No building or structure shall extend within 100 feet of any street line or within 100 feet of any property line or within 75 feet of any other detached building or struc- ture on the premises.
(2) All buildings and structures shall conform to the height and lot coverage provisions of section VIII (a) and IX (k) 1.
(3) Premises shall have an adequate area for off-street parking of motor vehicles incident to the use of the premises. The issuance of a building permit shall not be construed as approving the adequacy of such parking area.
(4) Not more than one billboard or other advertising sign within public view shall be permitted on each premises other than signs not subject to Town regulation.
(5) All facilities and all articles stored on the premises shall be located within enclosed buildings unless a special permit is granted by the Board of Appeals for the use of an adequately screened storage yard.
(6) No loading platforms shall be located on the street side of any building, or on the side of any building facing a residence district on any lot which adjoins a residence district.
(7) Buildings and structures shall conform to the following requirements: structural members shall be of non- combustible construction having the necessary strength and stability and having fire resistance ratings of not less than four hours for exterior non-bearing walls and for wallpanels, for columns, and for wall supporting girders and trusses; and not less than three hours for floors, for roofs, and for floor and roof-supporting beams, girders and trusses; and shall have
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exterior bearing walls and interior bearing walls if any, of masonry or reinforced concrete.
Vote Yes 207 No 83
Approved by Attorney General Francis E. Kelly, November 30, 1951
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws as follows:
To change from a residential to a "Limited Commercial District" that portion of land on State Road West bounded on the south by the Boston and Maine railroad tracks and on the east, north and west by the Wayland-Sudbury line now or formerly owned by Chester A. Hull, Garden City Gravel Corp., Eileen Whitworth and Paul and Clara E. Ecke.
Voted that the Zoning Plan, Town of Wayland, Mass., be amended as follows:
That a portion of land on State Road West be changed from a residential to a Limited Commercial District, being bounded and described as follows: southerly by the Boston and Maine Railroad Tracks, and easterly, northerly, and westerly by the Wayland-Sudbury Town line if and when the amendment providing for a Limited Commercial District becomes effective.
Vote
Yes 166 No 56
Approved by Attorney General Francis E. Kelly, November 30, 1951.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Selectmen to petition the General Court for authorization to transfer from Park Department a portion of the premises adjacent to and north and west of, Lakeview Cemetery, such portion to be placed under the control and supervision of the Cemetery Commissioners as an addition to Lakeview Cemetery to permit the use for burial purposes of any land so transferred, or do or act.
Voted unanimously that the Town direct the Selectmen to petition the General Court for authorization to transfer a certain parcel of land from the Park Department to the control and supervision of the
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Cemetery Commissioners for use as an addition to Lakeview Cemetery; and that the Town permit the parcel to be used for burial purposes; said parcel being bounded as follows:
SOUTHEASTERLY by land of Lakeview Cemetery about 330 feet;
EASTERLY by land of Lakeview Cemetery, 198.94 feet;
NORTHWESTERLY by land of the Park Department about 387 feet;
WESTERLY by land of the Park Department and by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 175 feet.
Voted to dissolve the meeting 10 P. M.
M. ALICE NEALE, Town Clerk of the Town of Wayland
A true copy, attest:
VOTES ENACTED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1951
Town Clerk's Office, Wayland, Massachusetts, December 19, 1951
Howard S. Russell, Moderator :-
Pursuant to the following warrant the inhabitants of the Town of Wayland met this day and after the Moderator declared a quorum present proceeded to transact the following business.
A warrant of five articles with recommendations of the Finance Committee was mailed to each voter, the warrant being signed by the Selectmen and the Finance Committee. Through error the name of Mr. John R. McEnroy was included.
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the committee originally appointed in accordance with the vote under Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1947, and continued in office by vote under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held June 20, 1951.
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for the preparations of plans and specifications and for other prelim- inary steps for the construction, equipping and furnishing of an addition to the high school building; authorize the committee to enter into necessary contracts and agreements in connection therewith; or take any action relative thereto.
Voted that the town appropriate and raise under the 1952 tax levy the sum of $7,500, to be used together with the sum of $2,500 appropriated under Article 1, at the Special Town Meeting on June 20, 1951, for the preparation of plans and specifications and for preliminary expense in connection with the construction, equipping and furnishing of an addition to the high school building; that the money be expended under the direction of the committee originally appointed under Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting on March, 1947, and continued in office by vote under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held June 20, 1951; that the committee be authorized to prepare plans and specifications, to take other preliminary steps, and to enter into necessary contracts and agreements in connection therewith.
Article 2. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition the legislature for the introduction and favorable action on a bill authorizing the Town to borrow, from time to time within the period of the next five years, such sums as may be necessary, but not exceeding $225,000 outside the debt limit, for the purpose of con- structing additions to existing school buildings, and of constructing new school buildings and providing original equipment and furnish- ings of the same; or take any other action relative thereto.
Voted that the town request the General Court to approve the bill introduced by the Selectmen of the town of Wayland authorizing the town to borrow such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding $225,000, outside the debt limit for the purpose of constructing an addition to the high school.
Vote unanimous excepting two votes in the negative.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to petition the Legislature to transfer park land to the School Department for use as a site for an addition to the Wayland High School Building; or take any other action relative thereto.
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Voted unanimously that the town request the General Court to approve the bill, introduced by the Selectmen of the Town of Wayland, transferring certain park land near the high school to the School Department.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to be used, together with money appropriated under Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting held December 11, 1950, for the installation of a water line and hydrants as additional fire protection for the high school building and determine how the money shall be raised; or take any action relative thereto.
Voted that the Town appropriate and raise under the 1952 tax levy the sum of $4,500, said amount, together with funds appropriated under Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting of December 11, 1950 to be used for the installation of hydrants and a water line from Pelham Island Road around the rear of the high school, connecting with the existing service to the high school, the work to be done at private contract, under the supervision of the Water Department with the concurrence of the Selectmen and the School Committee, and in accordance with engineering plans submitted by Weston & Sampson.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from available funds a sum of money for the operation of the Water Department for the year ending December 31, 1951, or do or act.
Voted that the Town appropriate and transfer from "Water Available Surplus" the sum of $4,000 to cover operating expenses of the Water Department through December 31, 1951.
Voted unanimously with the exception of one vote in the negative not to return to Article 1.
Voted to dissolve the meeting 9 P. M.
M. ALICE NEALE, Town Clerk of the Town of Wayland
A true copy, attest:
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RESULTS OF TOWN ELECTION March 5, 1951
Moderator Howard S. Russell
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
604
789
1393
Town Clerk
M. Alice Neale
610
852
1462
Selectman
Donahue L. Emerson
57
85
142
William A. Loker
442
472
914
John R. McEnroy
154
485
639
Treasurer
Frank G. Mackenna
60
838
1444
Collector of Taxes
Theodore H. Harrington
602
880
1482
Board of Public Welfare
James L. Murray
158
507
665
Ronald H. Wood
418
470
888
School Committee
Cornelius J. Maguire
433
623
1056
D. Marguerite Moss
205
397
602
Assessor (Three Years)
Archibald Cox
554
528
1082
Robert E. Keith
96
485
581
Assessor (One Year)
Frank K. Hahn
26
196
222
Joseph M. Kelly
251
111
362
George C. Lewis
182
658
840
Mervin R. Parsons
158
38
196
Trustees of the Public Library
Hugh F. Colliton, Jr.
550
556
1106
Arthur H. Dudley
483
791
1274
Emma Dickey
1
0
1
Sarah E. Paul
1
0
1
185
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Total
Water Commissioner Alfred C. Damon
560
806
1366
Cemetery Commissioner Robert F. Gladu Warren D. Valentine
174
446
620
392
538
930
Board of Health
Katherine S. Andrews
560
742
1302
Park Commissioner
Thomas J. Garvey, Jr.
105
566
671
Nathaniel Hamlen
465
300
765
William H. Wight
43
115
158
Road Commissioner Joseph H. Decatur
592
783
1375
Commissioner of Trust Funds
J. Reed Morss
570
733
1303
Tree Warden
Charles L. Fullick
560
841
1401
Planning Board (5 Years)
Ralph D. Pillsbury
535
716
1251
Planning Board (3 Years)
Charles H. Berkebile
122
450
572
Katharine Hodges
448
411
859
Constables
Clarence O. Baker
459
733
1192
John P. Butler
463
736
1199
George A. Celorier
385
663
1048
Wilfred L. Celorier
373
614
987
Alfred C. Damon
463
682
1145
Ernest H. Damon
496
715
1211
Thomas Francis Linnehan
579
621
1200
Frederick H. Perry
314
681
995
TOTAL VOTE CAST
669
1067
1736
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Annual Report
OF THE
Superintendent of Schools
AND THE
School Committee
NAYLAND,
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TOWN OF WAYLAND MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING, DECEMBER 31, 1951
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, 1951-1952
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
ALLAN R. FINLAY, Chairman Term Expires 1953
HARVEY C. NEWTON Term Expires 1952
CORNELIUS J. MAGUIRE Term Expires 1954
SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
REXFORD S. SOUDER, Ed.D. Office, Junior-Senior High School, Wayland, Tel. Wayland 294
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
DAVID R. COREY, M.D. Tel. Natick 2725
SCHOOL DENTIST
LAWRENCE F. CUSOLITO, D.D.S. Tel. BElmont 5-5473
SCHOOL NURSE AND ATTENDANCE OFFICER
MARY E. McNEIL Tel. Natick 1980-M
CUSTODIANS
GEORGE F. DICKEY High School
PETER POLITO High School
JAMES McDONALD Center School
FRANK J. KANE Cochituate School
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The School Committee herewith submits its annual report for the year 1951.
After seven years of unstinting effort on behalf of Wayland's school children, Dr. Owen B. Kiernan resigned as Superintendent of Schools to become administrative head of the Milton, Massachusetts, school system on September 1, 1951. The members of the Committee wish it were possible to express adequately their appreciation of Owen Kiernan's con- structive work within the system, his ability for organization and adminis- tration, the high ideals which always motivated him, and the cooperative spirit which made working with him a pleasure. It is noteworthy that his abilities were also recognized outside of the local sphere by such honors as appointment to the Massachusetts Board of Education, the highest public school authority in the Commonwealth. The best wishes of the School Committee for continued success, progress, and happiness in his work go to Owen Kiernan on his departure from Wayland.
The Committee believes that our school system is most fortunate in having obtained the services of Dr. Rexford S. Souder as Superintendent beginning September 1, 1951. Dr. Souder brings to Wayland a wealth of experience in all phases of public school education from his several years' work as Assistant Superintendent of the Brookline, Massachusetts, school system, preceded by an equal period as Administrative Assistant in the San Diego, California, schools. His work with the School Committee to date has fully confirmed the confidence of its members in his ability, experience and good judgment. The School Committee takes this opportunity to welcome Dr. Souder and his family to the community.
As representatives of the community in school matters, the members of the School Committee recognize as of first importance their obligation to carry out the aggregate wishes of the townspeople in the education of their children. Accordingly, it has been a regular policy of the Com- mittee to keep in touch with community thinking on school affairs, and to keep the community informed of its decisions, both in so far as limited time, funds, and local communication facilities have permitted. The rapid growth in Wayland during recent years has made it increasingly difficult to carry out this policy effectively. With this in mind the School Committee in 1951 took steps to form a School Committee Advisory Council, composed of representatives of the various active community group organizations. The first meeting of the Advisory Council was
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held during the fall and further meetings will be held periodically. A constant attempt will be made to keep the Council as fully representative of the various community groups, areas, and interests as possible. This is frankly an experiment in give-and-take public relations, and the members of the School Committee earnestly solicit the cooperation of the community in this important matter.
Following are the reports of the Superintendent and other school officials and supervisors. The School Committee believes that these ac- curately describe the program of education being carried on in the public schools. We hope that they will be thoughtfully read by all in the com- munity.
A more complete understanding of the schools' policies, activities and needs may be obtained by attending meetings sponsored by the schools and related community groups and by visiting classes. The Committee extends a most cordial invitation to all citizens to become more familiar with their schools.
The Committee and the school staff extend their appreciation for the continuing support of the community in meeting the many school needs arising from Wayland's rapid growth.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN R. FINLAY, Chairman CORNELIUS J. MAGUIRE HARVEY C. NEWTON
SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1952
Schools open-January 2
Winter Vacation-February 18-22
Spring Vacation-April 11-18
Memorial Day-May 30
Schools close-June 20 Schools open-September 8
Columbus Day-October 13
Armistice Day-November 11
Thanksgiving Vacation-November 20, 21 (Elementary Schools dismiss at 11:45 and
High School dismisses at 12:15 on November 19)
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Christmas Vacation-December 24-January 2 (Elementary Schools dismiss at 11:45 and High School dismisses at 12:15 on December 23)
SCHOOL ENTRANCE
Any child who is five years and eight months of age on September first of the current school year may be admitted to the first grade, but in every case the admission of a child under six shall be dependent upon the fitness of the child to profit by the work of the school, such fitness to be determined by the Superintendent. Pupils under the age of seven years who have not previously attended school shall not be permitted to enter later than thirty days after the opening of school in September except by special permission of the Superintendent. Certificates of birth and vaccination shall be required at the time of entrance.
NO-SCHOOL SIGNAL
In the event of exceptionally severe weather conditions or when the transportation system is disrupted, WBZ, WEEI, WNAC, and WKOX will broadcast the no-school announcements between 7:00 and 8:00 A. M. In addition, five blasts will be sounded on the fire alarm in Wayland and Cochituate at 7:30 A. M.
We feel these signals are clear and, therefore, urge parents to refrain from flooding the Telephone Office and homes of School Department personnel with telephone calls.
On days when the signal is not used weather conditions may warrant the non-attendance of certain children. Lack of normal health would tend to make it advisable for parents to keep the child at home. Since weather reports are not always reliable, and since the School Department desires to render maximum education service by having the schools open the greatest number of days, storm signals will not be used on ordinary rainy or snowy days or when there is reasonable doubt.
A good education can be built only on good health. Safeguard health by keeping your child home when, in your estimation as a parent, conditions warrant.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee Wayland, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I am submitting herewith my first annual report and the fifty-fifth in the series of reports of the Superintendent of Schools. In presenting this report I am reflecting the outstanding service of Owen B. Kiernan, retiring Superintendent, the excellent staff, the members of the School Committee, and other community leaders who have contributed so much to the development of the school system.
The following policy statement, which was unanimously reaffirmed at the last annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, expresses the partnership that exists between education and business:
"Education is an investment in people . . . Increased economic and cultural well-being will accompany a continuing use in the educational levels of the American people . .. An adequate educational opportunity is the birthright of every American citizen . .. This takes money . . . Businessmen should analyze the resources of the community and then assume their fair share of the responsibility for securing the necessary funds on an equitable basis."
Mrs. John E. Hayes, President, National Congress of Parents and Teachers, emphasizes the broader relationship between education and the public welfare when she comments:
"There can be no outsiders in education today. From the moment the child wakes in the morning until he climbs into bed at night, he never stops learning. It is necessary, therefore, constantly to improve not only the school but also the general environment in which the child receives his education. Recognizing that the lasting defenses of this nation lie in the character and citizenship of its children - home, school, and community share as equal partners. Theirs is the responsibility for the growth of all our children toward maturity into useful, fruitful citizens able to sustain and enhance the free ways of free men."
These clear expressions of the dependence of society upon the proper functioning of the educational system emphasize the fact that schools exist not only for the benefit of the individual but also for the needs of the community.
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The best possible public schools are essential if these fundamental functions of education are to be achieved. In this time of Wayland's rapid growth it will be easy for the schools to be down graded by the press of numbers of children. Not only will it be difficult to maintain the present good qualities of the schools but also even more difficult to continue the trend toward improved schools.
GROWTH OF WAYLAND SCHOOLS
The continuous and rapid growth of school enrollment results from two major factors. During the 1930's the birth rate declined to the lowest level in our history. Entering classes during the late 30's and early 40's were small. Then the birth rate increased sharply during the 1940's. By the late 40's and continuing to the present, entering classes became much larger than the graduating classes. This trend will con- tinue for at least the next five years.
During the post-war years a startling increase in the number of new homes being built in Wayland has occurred. In 1950 and again in 1951 new homes have equaled 10% of the total homes in the community. Improvements in roads, the development of light industry and shopping facilities along the Worcester Turnpike, the extensive growth of suburban towns located nearer Boston, together with the availability of desirable land, seem to indicate that it is inevitable for Wayland to continue this growth trend. The exact rate of growth will be affected by national policy concerning allocation of strategic materials, general economic conditions, and the policy of the Town of Wayland. The new families moving to Wayland are, generally speaking, younger than average.
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