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Sealer of Weights and Measures George E. Crowell
Measurers of Wood and Bark
Dennis H. Lucy
Arthur S. Atherton
Public Weighers
Ralph A. Ellsworth Samuel Gilmore
Constables
Clayton Balcom William J. Griffin Nicholas N. Gugliotta
Allan A. Kingsbury George W. Kingsbury William H. Mann
John F. McCarthy Robert B. Ripley Francis E. Ryan
Keepers of the Lockup
Clayton Balcom Robert W. Brady William J. Griffin Nicholas N. Gugliotta E. Nina Iafolla Allan A. Kingsbury
George W. Kingsbury William H. Mann John F. McCarthy Robert K. McCarthy Robert B. Ripley Francis E. Ryan
Police Matrons Olga Pitt Jessie A. Erskine
Mary MairEtienne
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SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
Horace Balkam Allan K. Belcher George Bentley
William Blanchard
Robert E. Brodeur
Chester A. Burks
Herbert Carr Henry J. Cassidy John D. Farrell
Robert Fosberg
John B. Gattoni
John T. Grover
Vincent Hallowell
Ercole Iafolla Donald E. Ingraham *Thomas Johnson Samuel J. Johnston
George Kapapodia Edward B. Keys
Robert Kreger Henry Magnussen
James Mahoney William J. Marchand John C. Martell Thomas Matthews James McLean Thomas W. McNeeley, Jr. J. William Meau James E. Morris Edward Newhall Mario Pederzini James Pitt Charles E. Ray Walter Reynolds, Sr. #H. Arnold Ripley Harry Sanborn George Smith Joseph Souza Albert E. Tuttle Thomas Watson Albert Leverone
Town Accountant
Leslie J. Howlett
Term expires 1965
Town Counsel
Joseph S. Kennedy
Veterans' Agent
Philip J. Burr
Veterans' Director
Philip J. Burr
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD 1964
Burial Agent Philip J. Burr
Board of Registrars of Voters
Thomas F. Clancy Mary MairEtienne Anne Young
Term expires 1965 Term expires 1966 Term expires 1967
Building Inspector
George D. Lemmler
Term expires April 11, 1969
Acting Building Inspector
Benjamin H. Brock
Term expires April 4, 1969
Plumbing Inspector J. Roger Petrie
Acting Plumbing Inspector Walter R. Nye
Wiring Inspector
Joseph F. Erskine Term expires 1967
Acting Wire Inspector
John W. Goucher Term expires 1967
Gas Inspector
Walter R. Nye Term expires 1967
Acting Gas Inspector
John R. Petrie Term expires 1967
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1964
Board of Appeals for Zoning, Subdivision Control and Building By-Laws
Charles Kenny
Term expires 1965
** Francis H. Kingsbury
Term expires 1966
*** John L. Preston
Term expires 1966
Herbert B. Burr
Term expires 1966
Pauline M. Goucher, Associate Member
Term expires 1965
Board of Appeals for Zoning, Enforcing Officer for Trailers
George D. Lemmler Term expires 1965
Development and Industrial Commission
Gordon Yarlott
Term expires 1965
** Bruno Palumbo
Term expires 1965
** Lewis J. Dabney Term expires 1965
Charles N. Wood
Term expires 1966
Arthur L. Lewis
Term expires 1966 Term expires 1966
** Peter Mergenovich
** Marvin P. Moran
Term expires 1966
Fred W. Hannulla
Term expires 1966
*John M. Lamb
Term expires 1966
*** Donald P. Hann William F. Spang
Term expires 1966 Term expires 1967
** Charles C. Iannello
Term expires 1967
Donald W. Baker
Term expires 1969
William J. Green
Term expires 1969
Director of Civil Defense
Austin C. Buchanan
Deputy Director, Civil Defense Donald W. Baker
Fire Chief
Walter F. Reynolds, Sr.
.
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
Conservation Commission
E. Augusta Cain
Term expires 1965
Stanley Swaim
Term expires 1966
Dorothy Kane
Term expires 1966
Thomas A. Blake
Term expires 1966
Daniel Hinkley Term expires 1966
O. Scott Fader Term expires 1967
Mario Pederzini
Term expires 1967
Committee to Study North Street School for Use Other Than School Purposes
E. Augusta Cain
Allan A. Kingsbury
Lewis Dabney
Walter M. Krauss
Warden Dilworth
Russell E. Nilson
Donald H. Harding
Blanchard D. Warren
David R. Iverson
Land Acquisition Committee for School Building Needs
Cynthia O. Blandy G. Marshall Chick
Ellen E. Gifford
Eugene C. Fetteroll
Frederic C. Pemple Francis E. Ryan
William B. Frothingham
Gordon W. Thomas
Insurance Advisory Committee
Lawrence E. Abar Robert S. Caspers, Jr. Stanley W. Swaim
Medfield Designee Advisory Board, MBTA
Lawrence E. Abar
Transportation Coordinating Committee, Boston Regional Planning Project
Charles C. Cain
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1964
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY BOARD OF HEALTH
Slaughtering Inspector Francis X. Maguire, V.M.D.
Board of Health Agent-Sewerage Regulations
Benjamin H. Brock
Custodian of the Dump
Thomas C. Johnson
John C. Martell
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY MODERATOR
Finance Committee
** Richard G. Connors
Term expires 1965
*** H. Brown Baldwin
Term expires 1965
Frederic C. Pemple
Term expires 1965
John H. Roskilly, Jr.
Term expires 1965
Myron H. Smith
Term expires 1966
Stanley W. Swaim
Term expires 1966
Charles H. Clougherty
Term expires 1966
Leon H. Ballou, Jr.
Term expires 1967
Charles Fuller, Jr.
Term expires 1967
School Planning and Building Committee
*Arnold C. Fields
Term expires 1965
LeBaron C. Colt
Term expires 1965
Harry A. Kelleher Term expires 1966
Lyman C. Avery
Term expires 1967
** Frederick W. Blinn Term expires 1967
*** John W. Kellar
Term expires 1967
Lennard T. Swanson
Term expires 1967
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
Personnel Board
(As Authorized Under Article 24 of Town Meeting, November 30, 1964)
Martin P. Craven Term expires November 30, 1965
Richard J. Lyman Term expires November 30, 1966
Robert J. Goldsberry Term expires November 30, 1967
APPOINTMENT MADE BY TREASURER Marie N. Burke, Assistant Treasurer
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY COLLECTOR
Doris M. Rayner E. Nina Iafolla
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY FIRE CHIEF
·º.Walter F. Reynolds, Sr., Deputy Fire Chief Walter F. Reynolds, Jr., Deputy Fire Chief
* elected ** resigned
appointed to fill unexpired term
# deceased ° retired
co promoted withdrawn
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1964
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1964
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTER
Board of Health Medfield, Massachusetts
Herewith is my report as Slaughter Inspector for year 1964. Number of hogs slaughtered and inspected-5.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS X. MAGUIRE, V.M.D.
REPORT OF THE NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
To the Citizens of Medfield:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Medfield for the year ending December 31, 1964.
Aerial Spraying
1,592 acres
Ground Spraying
866 acres
Ground Pre-hatch Dusting 971/2 acres
Drainage
7,684 feet
Brush Clearing
990 feet
Culverts Cleaned
3 Culverts
Catch Basins Treated
695 Catch Basins
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. KUSCHKE,
Superintendent
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Medfield, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following is my annual report for the year beginning April 11, 1964 (date of appointment) through December 31, 1964.
I have issued a total of 115 building permits as listed below and made 138 inspections.
New single family homes
69
Bank building
1
Store building
1
Factory building
1
Pumping station
1
Gasoline service station
1
Concrete batch plant
1
Nursery school room
1
Addition to factory
1
Addition to homes
15
Remodeling stores
1
Remodeling homes
4
Storage buildings
1
Moving of building
1
Stables
2
Swimming pools
2
Demolitions
4
Re-shingle roofs
8
Total income from Building Permits
$ 1,492.00
Estimated construction cost on new homes 1,095,000.00
Estimated construction cost on stores, factory, bank service station and industrial buildings
205,000.00
Other Permits 66,595.00
Total
$1,366,595.00
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1964 Totals
Total 1964 income from Building Permits $ 2,093.00
1,456,000.00
Total 1964 estimated construction costs-new homes Stores, Industrial Building Other Permits
395,000.00
172,595.00
$2,023,595.00
I wish to thank the Town Officials, other Department Inspectors, Park and Planning Board, Board of Appeals and Mrs. Marie Burke, for their assistance and cooperation.
The local and out of town builders have been very cooperative.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE D. LEMMLER, Building Inspector
Former Building Inspector, Mr. A. T. Carr, issued 35 Permits from January 1, 1964 through April 11, 1964, as follows:
New single family homes
23
Bank building
1
Store buildings
2
Additions to homes
1
Storage buildings
1
Moving of building
1
Remodeling of homes
3
Demolitions
1
Re-shingle roofs
2
Total income from building permits
$ 601,00
Estimated construction cost on new homes
361,000.00
Estimated construction cost on stores and bank Other permits
190,000.00
106,000.00
$657,000.00
2
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
In hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year end- ing December 31, 1964.
Number of Permits Issued 122
Number of Inspections by Plumbing Inspector 184 Number of Inspections by Acting Plumbing Inspector 12 Permit Fees $1,117.00
I wish to thank the Town Officials, Marie Burke, Gwendolen Suereth, and the other inspectors for their help and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
J. ROGER PETRIE, Plumbing Inspector
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Medfield, Mass. December 31, 1964
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1964.
The dogs reported to have bitten persons were examined and no disease found.
In the animal inspection there were 130 cattle, 73 horses, 16 sheep and 4 swine. The animals did not show any sign of disease and the premises were found in a satisfactory condition.
Respectfully submitted,
CARLTON S. CHENEY, Inspector of Animals
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1964
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES George E. Crowell, Sealer
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit the annual report for the year 1964.
SCALES
Sealed
Over 10,000 lbs.
-
100 to 5000 lbs.
8
Under 100 lbs.
25
WEIGHTS
Avoirdupois
54 .
Apothecary
63
LIQUID MEASURES
One gallon or less
2
AUTOMATIC MEASURES
Gas Pumps
14
Grease Pumps
5
Yard Sticks
2
Tapes
1
Total
174
TRIAL WEIGHING OF COMMODITIES
210
Expenses
Salary
$125.00
Telephone and Transportation
23,50
Bond
10.00
Supplies and express on State Weights
25.26
Total
$183.76
Receipts
Sealing Fees
$51.95
Share of Bond and Use of Equipment
7.50
Total
$59.45
Respectively submitted
GEORGE E. CROWELL, Sealer
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF THE VETERANS' AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The following is the annual report of the Veterans' Agent for the year ending December 31, 1964.
VETERANS' SERVICES ASSISTANCE:
Pension Assistance
30
Hospitalization
18
Compensation
12
Medical Supplies
14
Insurance
12
Civil Service
6
Death Benefits
14
Education
10
Miscellaneous
25
VETERANS' BENEFITS:
Applicants for Assistance 20
Benefits Administered
14
Military or Civil Settlement other Communities
4
The Assistance program directed by the State Commission of Veter- ans' Services includes the following: Ordinary Benefits of food, shelter and clothing, fuel allotment and medical and surgical assistance. It is the function of the Veterans' Agent to administer assistance on the local level.
The Veterans' Agent is available to serve Veterans, Widows of Veter- ans, or dependents of Veterans for counsel relative to benefits recently granted by the Federal or State government. I wish to thank the Town Officials and Marie Burke for their assistance and cooperation this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP J. BURR, Veterans' Agent
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1964
ANNUAL REPORT OF MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 1964
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the People of Medfield:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1964.
Statistics
Circulation 38,128 (an increase of 2,818 over 1963)
Books-Adult 18,896; Juvenile 17,592 36,488
Records-Adult 239; Juvenile 140
379
Periodicals-Adult 917; Juvenile 344 1,261
Number of new applicants 465
Books added to the library 833
Books withdrawn 300
*Total number of books in library at end of 1964-approximately 11,000. According to population statistics we should have approximately 15,000 books in this library, but even if our budget would permit purchasing that number, we have no present available space in which to house them. Space is the library's most pressing problem and unless or until library facilities can be expanded our collection will remain under par. Each year as the population increases, the library's need of space will increase.
Activities
National Library Week in 1964 was observed by an exhibit of antiques featuring books on that subject owned by the library. The exhibit was an excellent one, held in the Historical Room and featured antiques of all kinds loaned from the private collections of townspeople, but was not nearly as well attended as we had hoped, whether due to lack of suffi- cient advertising or lack of interest is not known.
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1964
Story Hour for tots 4-5 years old, presided over by Mrs. Copithorne, the children's librarian was the most important activity in the children's department and it is growing in popularity each year, so that there is not always sufficient room to accommodate all the children who would like to attend. It has become necessary to register children in advance, and this year the limit was set at 85, though all do not attend at any one time. From October 1963 to mid April 1964 637 children of this age group at- tended. At the end of the season in April, a party was given for the children by Troup 5 of the Cadettes whose leader was Mrs. Rulfs. Story Hour is currently in session from October 1964 to April 1965.
United Nations Week a group of women from the League of Women Voters had an effective display of materials relating to United Nations on one of the library tables.
New rules governing student use of the library went into effect at the library at the beginning of the school year, which seem to be working out very well, the students for the most part are cooperating. The rules in effect are as follows:
It is understood that the library is to be used for reading and study only and not as a social gathering place.
Students using the library sign in at the desk for a certain seat at one of the tables which they are supposed to keep while they are in the library.
Order must be maintained at all times if a student wishes to remain in the library, and defacing or destroying of library prop- erty or furnishings will automatically result in suspension of li- brary privileges.
Due to overcrowding of the library tables, it is recommended that Junior High students use the library in the afternoon and Senior High in the evening. Recently one table has been set aside for the exclusive use of adults who wish to read the magazines and newspapers.
We regret that there are still many books borrowed from the library during 1964 which have never been returned and between $40 and $50 in unpaid fines. It has been suggested that those who do not return books due, and fail to pay fines should not be permitted to borrow more books
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from the library until they comply with library regulations which are clearly printed on book plates in each book under rules and regulations No. 2 and No. 3.
To all who have donated books and flowers to the library during 1964 we extend our grateful appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
ETHEL G. HERSEY, Librarian
Board of Trustees Mr. Robert E. Peters, chairman Mrs. Dwight E. Adams, Secretary
Mrs. Charles E. Cheever Miss Laura H. Smith Mr. Peter Vasaturo *Mr. Joseph S. Harvey, Jr. (resigned November 1964)
Regular Staff
Ethel G. Hersey, librarian Alice S. Ripley (Mrs. Lindsay) asst. libr'n Mrs. Frances Copithorne, children's librarian
Library Aides
Doris Spencer (Mrs. Ernest) Ruth Justice (Mrs. Charles)
Barbara Nilson (Mrs. Russell) Helen Ballou (Mrs. Leon) Elinor Hinkley (Mrs. John)
Library Hours
Main Room 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Children's Room 2:15 - 5:15 p.m. Both daily except Sundays and Legal Holidays
Summer hours same as above except closed Saturdays July-August
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSECT PEST CONTROL AND THE TREE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Department of Insect Pest Con- trol and the Tree Department for the year ending December 31, 1964.
Once again through the timely and proper use of spray materials our roadside trees were kept reasonably green throughout the season. In the future all pesticides must be applied by personnel licensed by the Massa- chusetts Pesticide Board. I recommend that $1000.00 be appropriated for continuation of our Insect Pest Control program for 1965.
The Dutch Elm Disease in Medfield declined again in 1964 from 33 trees in 1963 to 28 infected Elms this past year. All diseased Elms have been removed. With continuation of our pruning and spraying program, it is hoped this total will decrease again in 1965. I recommend that $3500.00 be appropriated for the Dutch Elm Disease program for 1965.
The routine spray program for the control of Poison Ivy revealed that this public nuisance has become scarce along our roadsides. With my recommendation that $100.00 be appropriated for the Control of Poison Ivy in 1965 we will endeavor to keep it at a minimum.
Our program for the Care of Trees other than Elms along our road- sides progressed favorably. Although many of our larger street trees are quite old we have tried to keep them in a safe condition and when this is not posible they are removed and wherever possible, replaced with a new tree. Without any major storms this past year, storm damage was at a minimum. The majority or our work was routine maintenance such as pruning or raising of low limbs. The remainder of our time was spent re- moving dead or dangerous trees and stumps. I recommend the sum of $4300.00 be appropriated for 1965.
During the 1964 season 86 trees of various varities such as Norway Maple, American Linden, Moraine Locust, Washington Hawthorne, Crimson King Maple, and Sugar Maple to name some, were planted at many locations throughout the town. Most of these trees were planted be- hind the sidewalk or well off the roadway. When plantings were near utility wires, smaller varieties were used so as not to interfere with wires. I recommend the sum of $700.00 be appropriated for the continuation of this program in 1965.
Respectfully submitted,
ELLIS N. ALLEN
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REPORT OF GAS INSPECTOR
January 7, 1965
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Medfield, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Gasfitting for the year ending December 31, 1964.
Number of permits issued 86
Number of inspections by Gas Inspector 82
Number of inspections by Acting Gas Inspector 10
Permit Fees collected $538.50
During the year I attended three hearings at the State House, con- cerning enforcement and proposed changes in the laws governing gas- fitting. I also spent some time in investigating violations which came to my attention.
There has been an increase in the work of the gas inspection from year to year, from 49 permits issued in 1962, and 69 inspections to 86 permits issued in 1964 and 92 inspections. At present there are 50 permits outstanding which will require either full or additional inspections to complete.
I wish to thank the Town Officials, Marie Burke, Gwendolyn Suereth, and the other inspectors for their help and co-operation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER R. NYE,
Inspector of Gasfitting.
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR
January 10, 1965
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as wire inspector, for the year ending December 31, 1965.
Number of Permits issued 157
Number of Inspections made 157
Amount of Cash Received from Permits $975.50
At this time I wish to thank, Marie Burke, Gwen Suereth, and other inspectors, for their help and cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH F. ERSKINE, JR. Wire Inspector
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
I herewith submit my report for 1964.
Having been appointed as your Fire Chief on November 1, 1964, it has been necessary for me to enlist the aid of Retired Chief Kenneth R. Clark in order to present a complete report of Fire Department activities for the year.
In December, the members of the Department were saddened by the death of Arnold H. Ripley who had served as a fire fighter for fifteen years. He will always be missed by those who knew him and worked with him.
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Once again, you will note that the number of calls for services far out-numbers the calls received in any previous year, an indication that more time must be devoted to providing these services if the townspeople are to receive what they are entitled to in the way of protection.
With new laws being enacted and new regulations being enforced by the Department of Public Safety, it is very evident that no Chief can, on a part-time basis, make the necessary inspections of Nursing and Rest Homes, Hospitals, Schools, Churches, business establishments and dwell- ings called for in these regulations. Every new dwelling has a heating unit which should be thoroughly inspected before the issuance of a permit. This in itself is a time consuming job to which more time should be alloted than has been in the past.
The whereabouts of a Fire Chief should be known at all times so that citizens and builders, especially, may procure permits to burn, permits for blasting and receive information on all matters pertaining to Fire Safety.
I am, therefore, including in my Budget request, a sum of money to be used as a salary to place the position of Chief on a full-time basis. With our town expanding so rapidly, the need for this request is vital, and within a very few years, the need for a full-time force will be just as vital.
I am also requesting a replacement for the combination Pump and Emergency Squad truck which has been in service since 1941. On Novem- ber 30, 1964, money was provided to replace a 1949 Tank Truck. This new equipment is expected to be delivered during the summer. The rest of the equipment is in satisfactory condition at this time.
With new personnel being added to the Department, training sessions in the near future are being anticipated to increase efficiency. These courses are made available by the Mass. Department of Education.
The regular safety programs are being carried on in the Public Schools and it is hoped that these programs may become more extensive under a full-time chief.
The Fire Station has proven to be invaluable as a meeting place for several Town Committees as well as Girl Scouts and various other organizations.
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
During the year, alarms and investigations totaled 317 as compared with 206 in 1963.
Classified as follows:
Buildings
29
Woods and grass
76
State Hospital
3
Public Dump
30
Automobiles
7
Rubbish on Highway
6
Pumping cellars
2
Filling wells
4
Station Duty
6
Highway accidents
5
Sprinkler Alarms
2
Missing persons
4
Mutual Aid
8
Outside assistance called
3
False Alarms
4
Reports investigated
130
Oil Burner Permits
53
Burning Permits
182
Building Inspections
23
In closing, I express my sincere thanks to Retired Chief Clark, the Officers and men of the Department, all members of the Police Depart- ment, Fire Alarm operators and all other Town Departments who were so helpful during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
1
WALTER F. REYNOLDS,
Chief
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1964
THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION REPORT TO THE TOWN
The Conservation Commission has been well rewarded for its efforts this year. A good start toward its ultimate aim has been made.
Seven gifts of land have been received and it appears that more land will be under the supervision of your Commission shortly. These gifts, all of them along the Charles and Stop Rivers, total over 35 acres. It is our hope that other landowners along the rivers and streams of Medfield will be encouraged to consider this low land for conservation. The Com- mission, on behalf of the town, is able to make legal arrangements to receive as a gift or as an easement, any land that could benefit our town's conservation program.
Those who have contributed land to the Medfield Conservation Com- mission are:
Delmer Kelly
William Blanchard
Charles Allan The Wills Family
The Noon Hill Corporation Hope Day and Roland Day A. Eliot Ritchie
The Medfield Garden Club has also contributed by giving $100.00 to the conservation fund.
Although the Commission feels that it has done all it can towards ob- taining the various tax title properties along the Charles and Stop rivers, the tax deeds have yet to be finalized. We believe this land is vital to the conservation program. Approximately 65 acres are involved in tax title proceedings and when the Commission receives this land, the total set aside for conservation will then be over 100 acres.
The Commission has printed a brochure spelling out its aims and the need for a good conservation program for Medfield. There are not enough copies available for everyone because of lack of funds, but any interested person may receive a brochure by asking a member of the Commission.
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The Master Plan is in complete agreement with the aims laid out by your Conservation Commission. We feel that the interest of the town's people in conservation has greatly helped our program. We want to thank all who helped and say "Put CONSERVATION in your conversation."
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