Official reports of the town of Wayland 1954-1956, Part 34

Author: Wayland (Mass.)
Publication date: 1954
Publisher: Printed at the Middlesex Freeman Office
Number of Pages: 702

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(Reading of description omitted; property referred to in this article was generally known and designated as the "Schofield Farm" on Old Connecticut Path, West.)

And that the Town appropriate the sum of $60,000; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be hereby authorized to borrow said sum of $60,000, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, Ter. Ed., as amended, so that the whole loan shall be paid over a period of not more than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of the first bond or note.

Counted Vote: "Yes" 369 "No" 149 Total: 518

This vote carried by the required 23's in favor of the motion.

Mr. Avard expressed, in behalf of Mrs. Lura E. Schofield and Mr. Arthur I. Schofield, the wish that a scholarship be set up in connection

with the building of the proposed high school mentioned in connection with this Article, in honor of the memory of Frank I. Schofield.

Mr. Robert M. Morgan commented that this and the memorial offered in connection with Article 3 would be held for acceptance, along with other gifts to the Town under the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting in March.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the purchase, taking by eminent domain, and/or acquisition by other means, on behalf of the Town for school purposes the following parcel of land:

A certain parcel of land situated in Wayland, shown on a plan entitled "Fairfield Plan II at Wayland Subdivision of Land in Town of Wayland, Mass.", dated June 1, 1955, by Bradford Saivetz, C. E. and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, bounded and described as follows:

SOUTHERLY by land of Lupien, one hundred forty-three and 11/100 (143.11) feet; by Dunster Avenue fifty and 81/100 (50.81) feet; by land of Riley, one hundred eighteen and 75/100 (118.75) feet; and by land of Loker, one hundred forty-nine and 82/100 (149.82) feet;

EASTERLY by other land of Loker, one hundred thirty-six and 14/100 (136.14) feet;

SOUTHERLY again by said land of Loker, three hundred twenty- seven and 66/100 (327.66) feet;

EASTERLY by land of Vaughn and land of Lombardi, one hundred eighty and 15/100 (180.15) feet; by Willow Lane, fifty and 04/100 (50.04) feet; by land of Endquist, land of Leper and land of owners unknown, four hundred forty-five and 36/100 (445.36) feet;

SOUTHERLY again by said land of owners unknown, seventy-one and 17/100 (71.17) feet;

WESTERLY by said land of owners unknown, forty-two and 77/100 (42.77) feet;

SOUTHERLY by land of Braintree Lakeview Realty Company, Inc., five hundred forty and 42/100 (540.42) feet;

NORTHEASTERLY by land of Lawrence, three hundred forty and 82/100 (340.82) feet;

EASTERLY again by land of Lawrence, five hundred fifty-eight and 56/100 (558.56) feet;

NORTHERLY and NORTHEASTERLY by land of Spades, six hundred fifty-five and 29/100 (655.29) feet;

WESTERLY by land of Carboneau, four hundred ninety-seven and 97/100 (497.97) feet;

NORTHERLY again by land of Carboneau, three hundred nineteen and 90/100 (319.90) feet; and

NORTHWESTERLY by land of English, one hundred seventy-six and 51/100 (176.51) feet; by land of the Town of Wayland, two hundred fifty and 67/100 (250.67) feet; and by land of the Town of Wayland, land of Kibbe, land of Rockett, land of Keith, land of Shipp, land of Fairbanks, land of Wallace and land of Whelchel, six hundred thirty and 41/100 (630.41) feet;

To raise and appropriate a sum of money therefor, from available funds in the Treasury, by taxation, and/or by borrowing, or take any action relative thereto.

Upon motion of Mr. L. William Bertelsen, duly seconded, it was:

Voted: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to pur- chase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for the Town for school purposes all or any part of the parcel of land situated in Way- land, shown on a plan entitled "Fairfield Plan II at Wayland Subdivision of Land in Town of Wayland, Mass.", dated June 1, 1955, by Bradford Saivetz, C. E. and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, bounded and described as follows:

(Reading of description omitted; property referred to in this article was generally known and designated as the "Melville Loker Property' and "Junior High School Site" in the vicinity of East Plain and School Streets in the Cochituate Section of Wayland.)

And that the Town appropriate the sum of $35,000; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be hereby authorized to borrow said sum of $35,000, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, Ter. Ed., as amended, so that the whole loan shall be paid over a period of not more than 20 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note.

Upon first vote under this article there was a scattering of "No" against an overwhelming "Yes." Therefore, a second vote was taken and

Upon second vote the sentiment was unanimously in favor of motion as given above ..

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the preparation of plans and specifications, for the construction of an elementary grade school on any one of the sites described in any of the aforesaid articles; to determine whether the money shall be provided for by appropriation from available funds in the treasury or by taxation; authorize the appointment of the Building Committee to enter into the necessary contracts and agreements therefor; or take any other action relative thereto.

Upon motion of Mr. Allan R. Finlay, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000 for the preparation of plans and specifications for the con- struction of an elementary grade school building; that the funds be raised by taxation; and that the School Building Committee, originally provided for under Article 19 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting held in March, 1947, be authorized to enter into the necessary contracts and agreements for plans and specifications for the school and the school site development.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction, and for the original equipping and furnishing, of a Town Office Building, including facilities for the Fire Department, on land owned by the Town in Wayland Center, said appropriation to be used in

conjunction with funds previously appropriated by the Town at the Special Meeting held on December 8, 1954 and the Annual Meeting held on March 9, 1955; to determine whether the money shall be pro- vided for from available funds in the treasury, by taxation, or by bor- rowing; authorize the committee appointed in accordance with the vote under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting of December 8, 1954 to construct, equip and furnish said building and to enter into necessary contracts and agreements therefor or take any action relative thereto.

Mr. William R. Hulbert, Secretary, read the Report of the Special Town Office Building Committee, appointed under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held December 8, 1954, and placed said Report on file with the Town Clerk.

Upon motion of Mr. John W. Leavitt, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $270,000 for the preparation of plans and specifications, for the con- struction, and for the original equipping and furnishing and site work for a Town Office Building, including facilities for the Fire Department, on land owned by the Town in Wayland Center, said appropriation to be used in conjunction with funds previously appropriated by the Town at the Special Town Meeting held on December 8, 1954 and the Annual Meeting held March 9, 1955; that the funds be provided for by the transfer of $200,000 from available funds in the Treasury; $70,000 from taxation; that the Committee appointed in accordance with the vote under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held on December 8, 1954 be authorized and directed to enter into all necessary contracts and agreements for the architectural and engineering work, construction, equipping, furnishing, and for site preparation of said building.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess a sum of money to cover unpaid bills of the School Department for the year 1955, or take any action relative thereto.

The Moderator pointed out that this unusual type of article would require a 9/10 vote unless unanimous; but he also indicated that it would be quite in order for those with strong feelings on the matter, to express such in their vote.

Upon motion of Mr. Theodore R. Magoun, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town appropriate and assess the sum of $11,709.69 to cover unpaid bills for the School Department for the year 1955 as follows:

SCHOOLS

General Control

Other Expense

$183.48

Expense of Instruction

Teachers' Salaries

350.00

Textbooks and Supplies

5,247.16

Expense of Princ. Dept.

71.88

Operation of School Plants

Fuel

539.41

Miscellaneous of Operation

2,791.11

Buildings and Equipment

Maintenance and Outlays 1,102.07

Auxiliary Agencies

Transportation

55.50

Health and Phys. Ed.

604.76

School Libraries

217.66

Rent (Weston)

546.66

$11,709.69

Mr. Fern A. Taylor's motion, duly seconded, was voted in favor: That a note be sent to Mr. John Connolly, expressing regret that illness had prevented his attendance at the meeting; this being his first absence from Town Meeting in many years.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess a sum of money to cover unpaid bills of the Welfare Department for the year 1953, or take any action relative thereto.

Upon motion of Mr. Magoun, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town appropriate and assess the sum of $36 to cover unpaid bills of the Welfare Department for the year 1953 as follows:

WELFARE-$36.00

Article 11. To see if the Town of Wayland will vote to increase the number of the School Committee from three to five members and to determine the initial terms of each additional member of said Board, or take any action relative thereto.

Mr. William A. Waldron expressed the views of the School Com- mittee in favor of this Article.

Upon motion of Mrs. Georgia V. Alstad, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town increase the number of members of the School Committee from three to five members; that the terms of two new members to be elected in 1957 be as follows: one member for three years, one member for one year; these terms upon expiration there- after to be for three years each.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to accept as public Town ways, the roads known as : (a) Pollock Road, from East Plain Street for a distance of about 563 feet; (b) Melville Place; (c) Willow Lane; (d) Lawrence Road, from Willow Lane for a distance of about 220 feet, or any of them, or any portion thereof as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as shown on plans on file with the Town Clerk; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain, pur- chase, gift, or otherwise, said ways, or any portion or portions thereof, including easements of drainage, and to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the acquisition of said ways and easements or take any action relative thereto.

Upon motion of Mr. George V. Deverell, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town accept as public Town Ways, the roads known as: (a) Pollock Road, from East Plain Street for a distance of about 563 feet; (b) Melville Place; (c) Willow Lane; (d) Lawrence Road, from Willow Lane for a distance of about 220 feet, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as shown on plans on file with the Town Clerk; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift, or otherwise said ways, including easements of drainage, and that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10 therefor.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to accept as public Town ways, the roads known as (a) Melody Lane and (b) D'Angelo Road, or either of them, or a portion or portions thereof as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as shown on plans on file with the Town Clerk; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain, pur- chase, gift, or otherwise, said ways or any portions thereof, including easements of drainage, and to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the acquisition of said ways and easements, or take any action relative thereto.

Upon motion of Mr. Ray W. Harris, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town accept as public Town ways, the roads known as: (a) Melody Lane and (b) D'Angelo Road, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as shown on plans on file with the Town Clerk; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift, or otherwise said ways, including ease- ments of drainage, and that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10 therefor.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to accept as public Town ways, the roads known as: (a) Richard Road; (b) Russell Road; (c) Emerson Road from Simpson Road for a distance of about 711.36 feet; and (d) Simpson Road from Old Connecticut Path for a distance of about 808.66 feet, or any of them, or any portion thereof, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as shown on plans on file with the Town Clerk; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift, or otherwise, said ways, or any portion or portions thereof, including easements of drainage, and to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the acquisition of said ways and easements, or take any action relative thereto.

Upon motion of Mr. Harris, duly seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously: That the Town accept as public Town ways, the roads known as (a) Richard Road; (b) Russell Road; (c) Emerson Road from Simpson Road for a distance of about 711.36 feet; and (d) Simpson Road from Old Connecticut Path for a distance of about 808.66 feet, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as shown on plans on file with the Town Clerk; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by eminent domain, purchase, gift, or otherwise said ways, including easements of drainage, and that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $10 therefor.

All of the foregoing articles having been disposed of and so declared by the Moderator, it was:

Voted: To adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P. M. A true copy,

Attest:

LEILA SEARS, Town Clerk of Wayland.

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION March 5, 1956

Moderator

Prec. 1

Prec. 2

Total

Howard S. Russell

1,190

1,023

2,213

Town Clerk

Leila Sears

1,183

1,029

2,212

Selectmen

Archibald Cox

852

416

1,268

John R. McEnroy

455

846

1,301

Treasurer

Dorothy Small Damon

1,160

1,012

2,172

Collector of Taxes

Theodore H. Harrington

1,167

1,080

2,247

Board of Public Welfare

Carlisle D. Scotland

856

638

1,494

Joseph F. Laughlin

359

581

940

School Committee

William A. Waldron

815

671

1,486

Charles W. Brennan

477

529

1,006

Assessor

William S. Lewis

1,133

1,033

2,166

Water Commissioner

Fern A. Taylor

1,149

1,038

2,187

Trustee of Public Library -for One (1) Year

Egon Weiss

1,076

937

2,013

Trustee of Public Library -for Three (3) Years

Helen C. Morgan

1,026

890

1,916

William R. Hulbert

844

641

1,485

Cemetery Commissioner

Ralph H. Yetton

1,138

980

2,118

Tree Warden

Charles L. Fullick

1,126

1,032

2,158

Board of Health

Norman G. Fair

786

452

1,238

David R. Corey

502

798

1,300

Park Commissioner

Thomas F. Murray

1,119

1,072

2,191

Road Commissioners

Ronald S. Campbell

1,117

1,001

2,118

Planning Board - Two Years

Bruce F. Kingsbury

823

590

1,413

Edward A. Veno

452

610

1,062

Planning Board - Five Years

George F. Bowers, Jr.

1,137

970

2,107

Commissioner of Trust Funds - For One Year

Allan R. Finlay

1,071

928

1,999

Commissioner of Trust Funds- For Three Years

Thomas B. Gannett

1,084

920

2,004

Constables

Maunsell B. Babin

920

635

1,555

George J. Butler

964

806

1,770

John P. Butler

957

863

1,820

Ernest H. Damon

1,101

964

2,065

Philip R. Gladu

938

882

1,820

Richard A. Gladu

889

865

1,754

Thomas Francis Linnehan

1,088

888

1,976

William Richard Gauthier

354

421

775

Robert L. Groton

419

681

1,100

VOTES ENACTED AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Held Wednesday, March 7, 1956

Town Clerk's Office Wayland, Massachusetts

Howard S. Russell, Moderator :-

Pursuant to the Warrant dated February 6, 1956 and signed by John W. Leavitt, Thomas F. Linnehan and Frank S. Tarr, Selectmen, service and return of said Warrant having been duly made by Ernest H. Damon, Constable, the inhabitants of the Town of Wayland qualified to vote in Town Meeting, assembled this day; and at 7:45 P. M. the Moderator called the meeting to order, declared a quorum to be present and the meeting proceeded to transact the following business:

Article 1. To hear the reports of the Town Officers, Agents and Committees and act thereon.

The Moderator introduced two distinguished guests, who were present and seated on the platform:

Mr. Edward M. Dickson, Selectman of our neighboring town of Weston.

Mr. John Connolly, an honored and elderly resident of Wayland.

On behalf of the Finance Committee, Mr. Robert M. Morgan, Chairman, read the following statement:

The Finance Committee wishes to call to the attention of the Town that

JOHN CONNOLLY

one of our senior residents is tonight present with us attending his 65th annual town meeting.

It seems entirely fitting that we accord him respectful recognition as a dutiful citizen who has served the Town in many capacities, on various committees, and as Moderator.

Perhaps his greatest contribution over the years has been his leadership in debate on the floor of the town meeting where he has so frequently contributed to wise decisions on the part of the town.

The Finance Committee recommends that this tribute be made a part of the record of this meeting and that the Town Clerk send an appropriate copy to Mr. Connolly.

The Meeting endorsed this tribute by rising.

Mr. Connolly briefly thanked the Meeting.

Mr. Morgan, again for the Finance Committee, read the following remarks and Resolution:

The Finance Committee recommends that the following resolution be acted upon and made a part of the Minutes of the Meeting, with a copy sent to the individual named:

Resolved, That

When a public spirited individual gives his time and efforts unselfishly in the Town's service for a quarter of a century, it seems most appropriate that his fellow townsmen pause a moment in recogni- tion as he leaves office.

At this point, therefore, we propose a resolution of appreciation to JOHN W. LEAVITT

for his unselfish and devoted service to the Town of Wayland over the past twenty-five years, mostly in the capacity of Selectman where his experience and impartiality have been of immeasurable value to the community.

This resolution was accepted by the rising response of the Meeting.

The Report of the Committee to Investigate the Level of Dudley Pond was read by Miss Jean F. Caul, and a copy placed on file with the Town Clerk. The Committee recommended that: 1. the town accept the offer of the Metropolitan District Commission to build and install a grill to keep the culvert clean and 2. the Selectmen be authorized through the Town Counsel to obtain the necessary easements, 30 feet in width, along the brook from the north side of the Hultman Aqueduct to the existing culvert located north of the Weston Aqueduct on Con- necticut Path for the purpose of allowing the town to keep the brook clear. 3. the Committee continue its study and survey and that it pre- pare an article for the next or subsequent Town Meeting relating to maintenance of the outlet of Dudley Pond through these easements. 4. the Committee work jointly with the School Building Committee relative to final disposal of said waters through the newly acquired school site formerly known as Schofields'.

Upon motion of Miss Caul, duly seconded, it was:

Voted: That the Report of said Committee with its recommenda- tions be accepted and the Committee continued in operation, authorized and directed to carry out recommendations included in the Report.

Mr. L. William Bertelsen, III read the interim Report of the Special Committee, formed under Article 19 of the Warrant for the 1953 Annual Town Meeting, the Recreational Site Committee. This report explained that the inter-relation of this Committee's studies with those of the School Site Committee had delayed a final determination of recommendations by this Committee; and the present recommendation was that the Committee should be continued and prepare final recom- mendations in accord with the original purpose at a later date.

Upon motion of Mr. Bertelsen, duly seconded, it was:

Voted: To accept this report with its recommendations.

Mr. John C. Quinn read the Progress Report of the Water Fluorida- tion Survey Committee. The Committee is actively working, with the assistance of the Dental Health Division of the State Department of Public Health, on a final report to be printed and distributed to the residents of the Town by November 1 of this year.

Upon motion of Mr. Quinn, duly seconded, it was:

Voted: To accept this report.

Mr. Joseph F. Joyce read the Report of the Committee, appointed under Article 28 of the 1955 Annual Town Meeting, being the Recrea-

tional Facilities Study Committee. This Committee, like the Recreational Site Committee, deferred any final recommendations until further settle- ment of the School Site and School Building situation. The Committee requested a continuance of the existence of same, since there still was a great deal of work and study to be done.

Mr. John B. Gregory read a very comprehensive report of the Kindergarten Study Committee, recommending that kindergartens be established in all Wayland Elementary Schools immediately, or no later than September 1, 1957; and that provision be made for Kindergartens in any new elementary schools to be constructed.

Upon Mrs. Rosalind G. Kingsbury's motion, duly seconded, it was:

Voted: That the Report of the Wayland Kindergarten Study Committee be accepted, that the committee recommendations be adopted through action at a later meeting, and that the committee be discharged.

Mr. Edward F. Thorburn reported for the Electrical Rules Study Committee, and requested that the Committee be continued.

Upon motion of Mr. Thorburn, duly seconded, it was:

Voted: To accept the Report of this Committee with its Recom- mendations.

Upon motion, duly made and seconded, it was:

Voted unanimously : That the Reports of the various Boards, Officers and Departments of the Town, as printed in the Annual Town Reports, be accepted.

Article 2. To choose all necessary Town Officers, Agents and Committees not elected by the official ballot.