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MAY
17 Joseph Vincent Sorrenti, Helen Louise Ward at Wayland, by Rev. William P. Castles, Priest.
17 Herbert Joseph Nelson, Jr., Patricia Katherine Weeks at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
29 Anthony Oliver Schmeltz, Mary Anne Rogan at Needham, by Rev. Harold H. Cramer, Clergyman.
31 Joseph L. Berry, Nancy J. Therieau at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
JUNE
1 Edward Francis Powers, Jr., Elizabeth Marie Nichols at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
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7 Thomas Francis Flynn, Jr., Marion Elizabeth Hall at Wayland, by Rev. Frederick J. Hobbs, Priest.
7 Thomas Joseph Regan, Ann Marie DiCarlo at Newton, by Eric F. Mackenzie, Priest.
7 Haven Whiteside, Rose Marie Pray at Boston, by Rev. H. J. Ockenga, Clergyman.
9 Ronald Brentwood Hardy, Sandra Irene MacNabb at Wayland, by Rev. Donald S. Ewing, Minister of the Gospel.
14 Thomas Jack Shankland, Rebecca Hoge at Cambridge by Proctor W. Houghton, Clerk of Friends Meeting at Cambridge.
22 Walter Edwin Smith, Jr., Patricia Ann Knapp at Framingham, by Rev. John E. Bowen, Priest.
27 George Elmer Haynes, Hazel Gertrude Scally at Wayland, by Rev. William P. Castles, Priest.
27 Louis John Mascia, Maria Luana Cedrone at Boston, by Charles Eliot Worden, Sr., Justice of the Peace.
28 Maurice Charles Woodsum, Jr., Katherine Ann McNeill at Framing- ham, by Rev. Donald E. Jones, Clergyman.
28 Walter Brem Mayer, Jr., Anne Stoughton Powning at Weston, by Rev. E. F. Chauncy, Clergyman.
30 Kenneth George Wood, Agnes Louise Smith at Natick, by Pat E. Harrell, Minister of the Gospel.
JULY
2 David Paul O'Kane, Joan Mary LeVangie at Randolph by Rev. Kenneth F. McAslell, Priest.
3 William Emmet Hynes, Lucienne M. Phaup at Salem, by Rev. Charles E. Aubut, Priest.
11 William Corbett McLean, Daphne Elizabeth McEnroy at Vermont, by A. H. Shumway, Justice of the Peace.
19 Robert Joseph Averill, Claire Marie Moran at Boston, by Rev. John F. Feeney, Priest.
26 Edward Francis Maley, Marie Isabel Weeks at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
AUGUST
17 George A. Burbidge, Jean L. Russell at Wayland, by Rev. William J. Ogle, Clergyman.
23 Richard Hugh Dutton, Roberta Florence Dodkin at Newton, by Rev. Wilbur John Kingwill, Episcopal Priest.
24 Francis Edward McGowan, Jr., Diana Barbara Sebastian at Way- land, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
30 John Cousens Hodges, Maryl-Ann Cutting at Lincoln, by Rev. Morris R. Robinson, Clergyman.
SEPTEMBER
6 Roland Charles Whelchel, Marilyn Heizmann at Sudbury, by Rev. Paul D. Tiller, Clergyman.
6 Samuel Lewis Russell, Polly Wedgewood Paradise at Andover, by Rev. John S. Moses, Clergyman.
13 Victor Gennaro Montiverdi, Brenda Lucille Fair at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
13 Hugh Francis Colliton, 3rd, Barbara Ann Stewart at Vermont, by Rev. Joseph E. Campbell, Priest.
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13 William Thomas Brandon, Ann Elisabeth Gustafson at Worcester, by Rev. O. Karl Olander, Lutheran Pastor.
17 Lawrence Stone Brown, Eunice Maude Curtin at Bellingham by Lionel R. Trudeau, Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk.
20 Richard Stephen Loynd, Maureen Crosby Carroll at Wayland, by Rev. Frederick J. Hobbs, Priest.
20 Stephen Bankuti, Virginia M. Lamy at Marlborough, by Rev. Lucien H. Loesella, Priest.
21 Benjamin Warren Johnson, III, Dorothy Ruth Symonds at Marl- borough, by Rev. Robert A. Saw, Minister of the Gospel.
21 David Thomas Bradford, Beverly Jean Holmes at Wayland, by Rev. George C. Gutekunst, Clergyman.
21 Paul Borden Bradley, Lorraine Doris Fair at Vermont, by Rev. Robert S. Kerr, Episcopal Clergyman.
OCTOBER
1 James Frederick Tobin, Jr., Katherine Walter Ringer at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
18 Henry Curtiss Dietrich, Lael Elizabeth Dumaine at Sudbury, by Rev. John Wallace, Clergyman.
18 Clement Budd Hagerman, Beverley Charlene Berkebile at Framing- ham, by Rev. John U. Harris, Clergyman.
25 Charles Michael McEnroy, Gloria Marie Thompson at Wayland, by Rev. Frederick J. Hobbs, Priest.
25 James Richard Bowers, Jane Varnum Johnson at Wayland, by Rev. George C. Gutekunst, Clergyman.
NOVEMBER
11 Harold Edward Collins, Kelly F. Johnson at Weston, by Edward M. Dickson, Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk.
21 David Charles Weeks, Carol Ann Archer at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
29 Richard Joseph Callahan, Margaret Frances Sullivan at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
29 Lucas John Harbachuck, Jr., Claire Esther Witzell at Wayland, by Rev. Frederick J. Hobbs, Priest.
30 Richard McClure Butler, Wilene Dias Kennally at Sudbury, by Rev. Anthony Buchette, Priest.
DECEMBER
17 George A. Dusseault, Joan B. Knox, at Hampton, N. H., by Helen W. Hayden, Justice of the Peace.
26 James Irving Gerrie, Beverly Rose French at Newton by Monte G. Basbas, Justice of the Peace and City Clerk.
27 David Ambrose Flynn, Julienne Antoinette Beaudry at Wayland, by Rev. William P. Castles, Priest.
27 Thomas Joseph Garvey, Jr., Kathleen Mary Mayhew at Wayland, by Rev. Otis F. Kelly, Priest.
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DEATHS Recorded in the Town of Wayland for the Year 1958 JANUARY
Age :
Date Name
Y
M
D
4 Louisa A. Bogren
55
3
24
6 Jeanette (Goerke) Ruby
87
7
1
15 Carrie B. Moses
82
1
24
23 Theophilus W. Mckinnon
97
2
6
25 Clara Hahn (Whorf)
95
3
23
26 Frederic Arthur Gibbs
42
2
5
22
Enid (Marsh) Alden
65
9
2
27 Dianne Dohoney
9
6
20
FEBRUARY
6 Annie (Allen) Adden
84
8
2
10 James Stewart Upton
49
9
0
12 Mary (Brown) Lightbody
73
0
21
14 William Harrison Bent
82
0
28
14 Willard P. Bullard
51
0
10
14 Thomas James Macy
90
7
27
16 Alice A. (Morrison) Ambler
79
8
0
18 Emma T. (Rock) Leahy
81
8
0
MARCH
3 Myrta L. (Wemple) Wight
76
8
6
3 Nellie Augusta (Behan) Curley
83
7
3
5 Grace E. (Brown) Lovezzola
45
3
5
7 Esther (Godfrey) Carlisle
77
4
1
8 Emma Baldwin
74
16 Charles H. Carter
98
0
26
25
27 Benjamin I. White
81
3
8
27 Anna M. (Rogers) Clancy
83
0
0
27 Louise M. Arnold
72
2
21
APRIL
9 Harold Mills
60
5
3
10 Helen M. (Locke) Emmons
74
10 Arthur Whitman Emmons
76
13 Anthony Lewis Rizzo
2
0
25
18 Holland M. Gage
76
2
7
27 John Angelo Zingarelli
84
8
6
MAY
1 William F. Seley
4 Edith V. Callahan
74
2
12
5 Lena Inez (Smith) Cahill
72
5
6
9 Lillian Munson (Pitman) Grosvenor
90
0
18
15 Elizabeth C. (Doolin) Massie
80
3
23
-
82
0
25
102
18 Philena (Tower) Elkerton
20 Aranka (Hamburger) Forbath
31 Susan Horton Davis
58
JUNE
7 Martin A. Holmes
14 Dorothy C. (Caesar) Beswick
68
5
16
21 Marchant Maxwell Martin
91
27 Sidney H. Decker
65
4
21
30 Anton Johnsen
67
1
13
JULY
1 Frederick E. Vosburg
93
8
6
3 Mabel F. Burleigh
75
3
14
15 Georgieanna (Brennan) Burgess
77
9
14
17 Charles E. Potter
53
4
16
20 Michael M. Hardyman
80
23 Olive A. Grover
80
-
AUGUST
1 Hazel G. (Ward) Montgomery
72
8
29
2 Felix F. Cincotta
59
4 Francis A. Paton
58
0
7
4 Harriet J. (Loggie) Ryan
80
6
14
5 Mary C. (Gillis) Cormier
84
9 Merle B. Vanderclute
41
11
22
22 Ruth Page Sweet
64
4
2
25 Joseph L. Derrick
82
4
29
SEPTEMBER
9 Ann (Bullard) Codman
47
8
13
9 Loring H. Jackson, Jr.
38
10
2
11 John Eugene Clifford
55
0
10
13 Jeremiah J. Sullivan
68
11
22
15 Mary P. (Allen) Mortimer
52
10
7
22 Fred N. Berg
60
6
10
26 Lottie Frances (Mabie) Robinson
59
8
19
27 Paul L. Young
34
8
5
OCTOBER
2 Bernice M. (Hersey) Pettigrew
74
18
3 Catherine (Taylor) Fitzpatrick
87
11
23
5 Mabel Marjorie Odell
56
3
6
8 Elsie Wellington Ellis
88
1
22
12 Rosetta A. (Stevenson) Hildreth
91
10
26
15 John Parslow
81
7
0
19 Walter Furbush Homer
53
10
10
27 John C. Massie
84
2
22
30 Andrew Peter Giovannani
69
9
30
NOVEMBER
9 Georgena J. (Johnson) Tillson
80
4
5
9 Gertrude (Temple Ives) Call
91
3
18
81
11
23
78
0
0
56
2
5
103
10 Helen Marie Judd
11 Francis A. Touchette
27
2
8
26 Lawrence F. Collins
46
1
20
DECEMBER
12 Irving W. House
63
8
23
17 Maude (Mansfield) Campbell
83
17 Emil A. Weitz
69
4
9
29 Henrietta M. (Ruggles) Billing's
64
7
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DOG LICENSES - 1958
Number Licensed
Gross Received
Fees Deducted
Net Return
Males @ $2.00
626
$1,252.00
$156.50
$1,095.50
Females @ $5.00
133
665.00
33.25
631.75
Spayed Females @ $2.00
442
884.00
110.50
773.50
Kennels @ $10.00
16
160.00
4.00
156.00
Kennels @ $25.00
3
75.00
.75
74.25
Kennels @ $50.00
1
50.00
.25
19.75
$3,086.00
$305.25
$2,780.75
37
5
23
-
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JURY LIST - 1958
Name Adden, John G.
Address
Occupation
Treasurer and Co-owner
Supervisor
Blundon, Kenneth
11 Crest Road
Mechanic
Cochituate
Bourette, Richard L. 14 Willard Street Cochituate
Brown, Robert V.
25 Dean Road Cochituate
Machinist
Buckley, John D.
2 Blossom Lane Wayland 38 Cedar Crest Road Cochituate
Dockman
Burchill, Richard H.
7 Fairfield Road Cochituate 44 High Rock Road Cochituate
Husband - Accountant
Cain, Peter H.
27 Oxbow Road Wayland
Service Manager
Campen, Gertrude L.
161 Glezen Lane Husband - Physicist
Wayland
Carpenter, Clarence A.
344 Commonwealth Road Dairy Man Cochituate
Carter, Roger T.
111 Cochituate Road Wayland
Carpenter
Employer N. E. Contract Furnishings Inc. Boston Sears, Roebuck & Co. Boston Owns Gas Station, Newton
Roy Leonard 543 Union Ave., Framingham
Artisan Metal Products 73 Pond St., Waltham Ramus Co., Inc. South Boston Wellesley Post Office
U. S. Internal Revenue Boston Owns Gas Station, Lexington
Air Force, Cambridge Research Bedford Self-Employed
Self-Employed
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Billings, Fred O.
11 Orchard Lane Wayland 20 Bow Road Wayland
Steeple-jack
Valuation Engineer
Brown, Thomas A., Jr.
Postal - Clerk
Burke, Barbara H.
106
Castiglione, Raymond R. 3 Carpenter Road Wayland
Administrator
Chala, Chris P. 73 Maiden Lane Cochituate
Carpenter
Cheney, Dorothea W.
8 Glezen Lane Wayland
Husband - Wool Salesman
Clark, Robert C.
21 South Street Cochituate
Precision Grinder
Cutter, Dorothy M. 146 Concord Road Wayland
Salesgirl - Cards
Dinsmore, Carmen B. 281 Cochituate Road Wayland
Husband - Draftsman
Evans. Robert G. 17 Sherman Bridge Road Electrical Engineer Wayland
Flood, Leslie
38 Rich Valley Road Wayland
Sales Supervisor
Fox, Eleanor L.
40 Pemberton Road Cochituate
Divorced - At Home
Furst, Ida L.
22 Fuller Road Cochituate
Husband - Salesman
Gladu, Joseph R.
13 Adelaide Avenue Cochituate
Radio Engineer
Gray, Herbert R.
15 Harrison Street Cochituate
Maintenance
Hauk, Joseph W.
4 Caulfield Road Wayland
Sales Supervisor
Harmon, Victor H.
Stock Clerk
Havener, Arthur, Jr.
184 Oxbow Road Wayland 189 Plain Road Wayland
Machinist
Sylvania 100 First Ave., Waltham Self-Employed
Lobsitz Mills Co. Nutley, N. J. Raytheon, Waltham
Jordan Marsh, Framingham
Detroit Control Corp. Norwood Sylvania (128) Waltham Cities Service Oil Co. Boston Aid to Dependent Children
Decatur & Hopkins Boston IV.N.A.C. T.V. Boston Reiss Assn., Lowell
F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Boston Lincoln Lab. M.I.T. Bedford Judson Thompson Waltham
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Hodges, Stephen E.
181 Cochituate Road Wayland 7 Damon Street Cochituate
Farmer
Self-Employed
Dennison, Framingham
Holmes, Arthur W.
Howard, Theodore M.
22 Pleasant Street Cochituate 9 Simpson Road Cochituate
Sales Manager
Howland, Curtis M., Jr. 44 Hawthorne Road Cochituate
Machine Operator
Irwin, William E. 15 Center Street Cochituate
Accountant
Marion District, Brighton
Johnson, Stanley L.
26 Parkland Drive Cochituate
Engineer
Raytheon, Wayland
Kather, Nevin R.
22 Woodridge Road Wayland
Manager of Manufacturing
Raytheon, Waltham
Kerr, Marion L.
132 East Plain Street Cochituate
Cook
Knox, Richard O.
8 Brackett Road Wayland
Salesman
Lamade, Ralph M.
8 Springhill Road Wayland
Mechanical Engineer
Lindquist, Robert T. 18 Sylvan Way Wayland
Mechanical Engineer
Manion, Joseph E., Jr.
183 Plain Road Wayland
Advertising Agent
Marquis, William A. 51 Edgewood Road Cochituate Marsh, Bernard L. 2 Gray Birch Lane Wayland
Shipping Clerk
Real Estate
Roycroft Nursing Home Cochituate Oil Service Co. Statler Bldg., Boston Arthur D. Little Co. Cambridge Raytheon, Wayland Lab.
John C. Dowd, Advertising Park Square, Boston E. C. Schirmer Music Co Boston 682 Main St., Waltham
Holman, Richard M.
Machine Operator
Power Station Operator
Boston Edison, Framingham
Swift & Co. East Cambridge Dennison, Framingham
108
McGrath, Thomas J. Concord Road Wayland Michalski, Edward 9 Haven Lane Cochituate
Division Manager
Civil Engineer
Monreau, Ethel J.
18 Massasoit Path Cochituate
Husband - Maintenance
Cities Service Kenmore Square, Boston Charles T. Main, Inc. 80 Federal St., Boston Raytheon, Waltham
Moorhead, Wm. Paul, II 25 Bow Road Wayland 15 Country Corners Road Artist Wayland (Prec. 2)
Manufacturing Representative
Self-Employed
Musto, Theodore R.
Odell, Virginia M. 13 Dean Road Cochituate
Husband - Engineer
Orman, James B.
13 Morse Road Wayland
Textile Worker
Palmer, Carl A.
Priscilla Path Cochituate
Retired
Parker, Walter B.
175 Old Conn. Path Wayland
Chemical Engineer
Parsons, Thomas H.
46 Lake Shore Drive Cochituate
Grocery Clerk
Perkins, Kenneth R.
50 Shaw Drive Wayland
Real Estate
Poutasse, Philip C.
147 Plain Road Wayland
Department Manager
Powning, Carolyn W.
38 Concord Road Wayland
Husband - Treasurer
Raymond, Loring H.
Purchasing Agent
Ready, William P.
20 Marshall Terrace Wayland 97 Old Sudbury Road Wayland
Manufacturing Representative
Self-Employed
Rust Craft Greeting Cards Dedham Currier Citizen, Lowell
Security Mills, Inc. Newtonville Was a Foreman at Lever Bros. Cambridge Dewey & Almy, Cambridge
Star Market Co. Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge Previews, Inc. 20 Kilby St., Boston General Control Co. Brighton Koehler Mfg. Co. Marlboro N. R. C. Equipment Corp.
Rumpel, Eugene K., Sr. 1 Happy Hollow Road Wayland
Technician
Savoy, Onis J. 9 Hammond Street Cochituate
Sheet Metal Worker
Scanlon, Edward P.
1 Old Sudbury Road Wayland Cochituate Road Wayland
Surveyor
Slade, Col. Lawrence
17 Oak Street Cochituate
Retired
Slickman, Howard D.
3 Charles Street Cochituate
Salesman
Stites, Francis H.
8 Bennett Road Wayland
Electrical Engineer
Tracy, Paul M.
21 Brooks Road Wayland Salesman
Vincuilla, Anthony T.
17 Algonquin Path Cochituate
Truck Driver
Wareham, Cecil A.
208 Lake Shore Drive Cochituate
Truck Driver
Wheelock, Marie W.
18 Lee Road Wayland
Widow
Winslow, Charles C.
33 Edgewood Road Cochituate Engineer
Repairman
Wood, Kenneth V.
14 Shaw Drive
Wayland
Cost Accountant
Woodman, Richard E.
15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland 17 Waltham Road Wayland
Civil Engineer
Raytheon, Waltham Roxbury Carpet, Saxonville
Clifford Mfg. Co. Waltham Campanelli Bros. Framingham U. S. Army
United Trading Stamp Boylston St., Boston Sylvania, Boston
Atlantic Register Co. Waltham Hugh Nawn Co. Dorchester
Fairview Dairy Wellesley Charles T. Main, Inc. Federal St., Boston Clevite Corp. Waltham State Dept. of Public Works 100 Nashua St., Boston, Mass.
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Woodfall, Richard C.
Machinist
Schultz, Robert J.
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The Cemetery Commissioners offer the following brief report of its activities for the year:
The paving of the principal roads with "Hot Top" has been con- tinued in Lakeview and North Cemeteries, with great satisfaction in both appearance and use, and with a marked saving of time in caring for them.
Twelve Perpetual Care Funds have been given this year, amounting to $1,567.66. The list follows:
Clarke Fund, given by Lawrence Clarke for perpetual care of Lots 108 and 109, Section M, Lakeview $200.00
Jacob Wood Fund, given by Estate of Jacob Wood for perpetual care of Lot 181 in South Cemetery 342.66
Tufts and Hall Fund, given by Mrs. Helen Tufts and Mr. W. Hall for perpetual care of Lot 99, Section F, Lakeview 150.00
Henry Bullard Fund, given by Dorothy B. Worthen for perpetual care of Lot 159, North Cemetery 150.00
Evelyn Hale Fund, given by Evelyn Hale for perpetual care of Lot 135, in South Cemetery 100.00
Katherine Andrews Fund, given by Katherine Andrews for perpetual care of Lot 3, in North Cemetery 100.00
Paul Anderson Fund, given by Mrs. Paul Anderson for perpetual care of Plot 21A, Section M, Lakeview 25.00
Decker Fund, given by Glenora Decker for perpetual care of Lot 83, Section L, Lakeview
100.00
Paton Fund, given by Leonore Paton for perpetual care of Lot 70, Section L, Lakeview 100.00
Berg Fund, given by Margaret Berg for perpetual care of Lot 68, Section L, Lakeview 100.00
Porter Fund, given by Maynard Porter for perpetual care of Plot 56A, Section K, Lakeview 100.00
Norman Tyrrel Fund, given by Mary Tyrrel for perpetual care of Lot 59, Section K, Lakeview
100.00
Fifty-seven burials were made this year in the several cemeteries, for which we collected $2,637.00. Forty-seven burials in Lakeview, eight in the North and two in the South. Twenty-two lots were sold, including three single graves: Twenty lots in Lakeview Cemetery and two lots in North Cemetery. Receipts from these lots were $935.00. Annual Care charges at all cemeteries were collected in the total amount of $727.00. Thirteen Foundations were built; ten in Lakeview, three in North Cemetery. Receipts from these were $247.50.
JOHN E. NELSON, Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARY
The most important development in the Wayland Library in 1958 was the construction of a children's room and workroom in the basement. An architect, Mr. Charles Way, drew up plans for remodeling the former Shaw Room, the corridor and former Civil Defense quarters. It remains to furnish the room, which we hope to do in 1959, and open it for the use of the children.
Circulation at the Main Library increased substantially over that of 1957. The figure is even more impressive when compared with that of 1954; 23,968. At long last the library begins to show statistics of use more in keeping with the population figure. More and more is done to supply supplementary reading materials to the Elementary and High School students. When more space is gained by opening the new children's room it will be possible to increase the book stock for both younger and teen age readers.
The staff of the main library was increased this year so that two people were on duty at most times. As a result the major part of the recataloging of the library's older books was completed. There are still several hundred books uncataloged because they can not be located for one reason or another. We would be grateful if all townspeople would make a thorough search of their bookshelves, and turn in any books belonging to the library. A great many useful books could be recovered in this way.
Again in 1958 the 4-H Horse Club presented a prize-winning exhibit at the Library. Several additions were made to their collection of books on horses available at the Library to all interested readers.
Gifts of books, magazines and pamphlets were made to the Library by individuals and groups, including the League of Women Voters. The Garden Club has continued to provide flower arrangements during the season, and Christmas decorations. These were greatly enjoyed by all visitors to the Library.
STATISTICS
WAYLAND
COCHITUATE
Circulation
1957
1958
Circulation
1957
1958
Adult
22,886
25,846
Adult
9,211
9,496
Juvenile
14,496
15,500
Juvenile
10,510
9,970
Total
37,382
41,346
Total
19,721
19,466
New Borrowers
401
413
236
229
Additions
1,104
1,203
Additions
556
575
(1,131 purchase, 72 gifts)
(536 purchase, 39 gifts)
Respectfully submitted,
MARJORIE FERRIS, Librarian.
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REPORT OF WAYLAND PLANNING BOARD FOR 1958
Meetings of the Planning Board were held regularly on Monday nights at 8:00 P. M. in the Town Office Building. The major projects of the Board during 1958 were as follows:
Flood Plain Zoning
A Flood Plain Zoning By-Law was presented by the Board to the March, 1958 Town Meeting and was approved by the Town. This By-Law permits building in the flood plain, land lower than 124 feet above sea level, only under a special permit by the Board of Appeals which shall assure that the proposed use of the land shall not endanger the health or safety of the occupants of the flood plain.
Engineering of Town Roads
Plans for the reconstruction of Pelham Island Road were prepared by the Planning Board, jointly with the Highway Department and Board of Selectmen in order to provide for safe access to Pelham Island at times of flood and in order to improve the access to the new shopping center that is being developed between Pelham Island and State Road East.
The Board also studied plans of the Army to improve the access to the Nike site on Oxbow Road. Meetings were held with the Selectmen, Highway Department and Army personnel to determine the best approach to the area. The matter is presently in the hands of the Defense De- partment.
Drainage Studies
The Board began the preparation of plans showing the drainage within the Town, including street drainage, drainage easements, and natural water ways. These are being laid out on plans which will ultimately show the entire drainage pattern of the Town. These plans will provide a permanent record of the Town drainage and will also serve as a master plan for the acquisition of drainage easements where necessary.
Subdivisions
Four subdivisions were approved by the Board in 1958 as follows:
Number New Lots
Subdivider
J. S. Hays Co., Inc.
12
Loblolly Lane 1,280
Sweetgrass Lane 270
Simeon Demone
2
Private Way
White Road 1,280
Frank A. Smith
17
Lundy Lane 220
Peacock Farm, Inc.
24
Sears Road Ext. 1,800
Gammons Way 300
Squirrel Hill Road
1,150
Feet of New Road
112
This is a decided drop from past experience and is expected to result in a future lower rate of building activity. There is still, however, a large area of undeveloped land and a great number of lots in sub- divisions approved in previous years but which have not yet been built upon.
Commercial Development
The Board met several times with the Sudbury Planning Board to consider and discuss a joint development of the Sand Hill area, west of the Sudbury River on State Road West, as a common commercial area which will include parts of both Sudbury and Wayland. The area has been largely excavated through gravel removal and plans are being formulated for developing the area as a single parcel. Increased high- way traffic resulting from such a development would ultimately be carried by the long planned Route 20 By-Pass. Its construction should be assured before actual development is started.
Road Acceptances
During the past year the Board undertook a complete review of previous subdivisions with the aim of submitting for acceptance all roads that have been completed in accordance with Planning Board regulations. This is a departure from past practice by which the acceptance of subdivision roads was presented on the petition of the abutters. The Board has undertaken to submit these roads without requiring the abutters' petition.
Continuing projects of the Planning Board under way and plans for the coming year include the following:
Wayland Route 20 By-Pass
Continued efforts and cooperation with the By-Pass Committee voted under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting of December 3, 1958 to press for construction of the By-Pass.
Traffic Studies
A study of the traffic problem of the Raytheon Laboratory with reference to steps that can be taken immediately to alleviate unnecessary congestion. Raytheon has made available to the Board the services of Wilbur Smith Associates, New Haven, Connecticut, to study the matter and make recommendations to the Board, all at the expense of Raytheon.
Community Improvement of Congested Residential Areas
Initial steps have been taken to review possible ways of improving the ways and services in congested residential areas and the possibility of obtaining Federal financing for such a project has been determined. Wayland does qualify for Federal financial assistance and the planning studies of this matter will be continued.
In addition to the specific projects outlined above the Planning Board will continue long range studies of the Town's development with reference to such matters as continued commercial development where
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desirable, development of recreational facilities, conservation areas, woodlands and trails, school site acquisition and access, and the preser- vation and development of the desirable natural and community values of the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE F. BOWERS, JR. GORDON E. GOTT KATHARINE HODGES FREDERIC G. PERRY, JR. EDWARD R. THORBURN L. WILLIAM BERTELSEN, Chairman
REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR - 1958
January 1, 1959
I wish to submit my report as Animal Inspector for the Town of Wayland for the year of 1958.
Inspected
375 Interstate Cattle
393 Native Cows
76 Young Stock
6 Bulls
26 Horses
2 Mules
1 Goat
Quarantined 28 Dogs
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN F. LAWRENCE, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Building Inspection Department submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1958:
Building Permits:
134 New Houses
50 Alterations
7 Garages
5 Porches
1 Plant Addition
1 Cow Barn
1 Tavern
2 Storage Sheds
1 Hen House
1 Shopping Center
1 Tool Shed
1 Filling Station
Wiring Permits :
134 New Houses
62 Alterations
5 Electric Hot Water Heaters
17 Oil Burners
10 Electric Controls - Gas Burners
2 Storage Sheds
1 Office Building
5 Dryers
1 Tavern
1 Swimming Pool
1 Range
1 Garage
1 Refrigerating Equipment
The total estimated cost of all building permits issued, which includes commercial buildings, new houses, alterations, accessory build- ings, garages, etc., amounted to $2,955,855.00.
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