Town annual reports of Wayland Massachusetts 1960-1962, Part 35

Author: Wayland (Mass.)
Publication date: 1960
Publisher: Printed at the Middlesex Freeman Office
Number of Pages: 698


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31 Sedgemeadow Road Wayland


Ins. Consultant


751 Main Street, Waltham


Johnson, Willis F.


6 Sylvan Way Wayland


Engineer


Raytheon Mfg. Co. Wayland


Kant, Arthur


139 Woodridge Road Wayland


Physical Chemist


Watertown Arsenal Lab. Watertown, Mass.


Kather, E. Nevin


22 Woodridge Road Wayland


V. P. and Gen. Mgr.


Raytheon Co. Lexington


Lagasse, Eleanor


5 Sycamore Road Cochituate


Husband -- Truck Driver


Goodwin Furn. Co. Framingham


Landrigan, David T.


74 Draper Road Wayland


Sales Representative


Carpenter Steel Co. Reading, Pa.


Leahy, Jean M.


11 Adams Lane Wayland


Husband -- Vice President


Beacon Mortgage Co. 1441 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass.


MacIsaac, Daniel A.


6 Juniper Lane Wayland


Adm. Officer


Smithsonian Astro-physical Lab -- Cambridge


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NAME


ADDRESS


Mackenzie, Mildred M.


25 Red Barn Road Wayland


Husband -- Scheduling co-ordinator


Salesman


James O. Welch Co. 810 Main St. , Cambridge


McFarland, John W.


6 Brooks Road Wayland


Manager, Missile & Space Division


Sand & Gravel Business


Self-Employed


35 Washington Street Newport, R. I.


Banker


First Nat'l Bank Boston, Mass.


Chef


Meadow Brook Manor Framingham


Accountant


Hy-Trous Sales Co. 825 Beacon Street Newton Centre, Mass.


Palmer, David R.


26 Pequot Road Wayland


Account Executive


Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, etc. 125 High St., Boston


Palmer, George E.


25 Davelin Road Wayland


Manager


Co-op Inc. , Natick, Mass.


Parsons, Elizabeth M.


27 Sedgemeadow Road Wayland


Husband -- Engineer


Dunn Engineering Corp. 225 O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, Mass.


Poirior, Patricia A.


13 Adelaide Avenue Cochituate


OCCUPATION


EMPLOYER


Raytheon Mfg. Co. Bedford, Mass.


Magoun, Theodore R.


8 Eden Road Cochituate


Nardone, Albert L.


45 Dean Road Cochituate


Neptune, Marjorie M.


18 Winthrop Road Wayland


Ober, Richard N.


102 Glezen Lane Wayland


O'Connell, William H.


225 Main Street Cochituate


O'Shea, Joseph B.


4 School Street Cochituate


Husband -- Mech. Eng.


Raytheon -- Bedford, Mass.


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Raytheon Mfg. Co. Lexington, Mass.


Entertainer


NAME


ADDRESS


OCCUPATION


EMPLOYER


Quigley, Richard E.


73 Plain Road Wayland


Engineer Mitre Corp. , Bedford


Graduate Student


Brandeis University Waltham


Rawson, Agnes C.


20 Westway Road Wayland


Husband -- Reg. Mgr.


Amer. Forest Pro. Mds. 18 Tremont St. , Boston


Richardson, Robert R.


204 E. Commonwealth Road, Cochituate


Awning Maker


Edw. & Theo. Begham South St. , Waltham


Riley, Edward C., Jr.


220 Oxbow Road Wayland


Salesman


Pioneer Industries, Inc. Box 7619, Phil. , Pa.


Salomon, Robert A.


16 Sears Road Wayland


Statistician


N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 50 Oliver St., Boston


Sansone, Clement V.


280 Cochituate Road Wayland


Clothing Designer & Pattern Maker


15 Kneeland Street, Boston


Smith, Harold W.


87 Woodridge Road Wayland


N. E. Manager


Otis Elevator Co.


Soorian, Eleanor O.


8 D' Angelo Road Wayland


Husband -- Elec. Eng.


Ewen-Knight, Natick, Mass.


Taricano, Victor J.


113 West Plain Street Cochituate


Mgr. -- Gas Station


Texaco Service Center 130 Main St. , Cochituate


Thomas, Ellen L.


28 White Road Wayland


Husband -- Engineer


Raytheon, Waltham


Vaccaro, Avanell


49 Sears Road Wayland


Husband -- Engineer


Raytheon, Bedford


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Raymond, Nathaniel C.


18 Shawmut Avenue Cochituate


NAME


ADDRESS


OCCUPATION


EMPLOYER


Vannelli, Mary G.


80 Dudley Road Cochituate


Taxi Dispatcher


Unemployed (People's Taxi, Natick, Mass.


Vincello, Sebastian J.


36 Peck Avenue Wayland


Sales Mgr. Furman Lumber Inc. 108 Mass. Ave. , Boston


Wall, Dorothy W.


17 Cottage Road Wayland


Husband -- Dept. Head


Waltham Super Market 840 Main St. , Waltham


Zagoren, Minna


10 Richard Road Cochituate


Husband -- Food Chemist


A. E. Ogan, Sleeper St. , Boston, Mass.


Ziffer, Garret F.


52 Sherman Bridge Rd. Wayland


Electrical Engineer Sylvania Electric 189 "B" St., Needham


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN


Mr. George K. Lewis was re-elected to the Board of Selectmen at the Annual Election on March 5th, 1962.


The Board organized for the year with Mr. Frank S. Tarr, as Chairman, Mr. George K. Lewis as Clerk, and Mr. Thomas Francis Linnehan as Third Member.


The Selectmen met regularly on the first and third Monday even- ings of each month, and held, in addition, a number of other meetings during the day and on weekends to cover the greatly increased amount of business coming before them and the Town. Various members at- tended meetings in Boston, Sudbury, and elsewhere, where matters of concern to the Town of Wayland were involved.


Mr. Linnehan served as Chairman of the Town Government Com- mittee, Mr. Lewis of the Condemnation Committee, and Mr. Tarr on the By-Pass Committee.


During the year, the Selectmen made many appointments of other Town officials not elected by ballot, and to the regular non-elected boards.


They also met on several occasions with members of elected Boards to make temporary appointments to such Boards where vacan- cies had developed. The Selectmen often find it difficult to obtain well-qualified and willing candidates for many boards and will always entertain names for future consideration.


The Selectmen wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks, the ser- vices of Mr. Castiglione on the Personnel Board, Mrs. Robert Morgan on the Trustees of the Public Library, and Mr. Lawrence on the Fi- nance Committee.


The jury list was drawn as required by law, and the list of jurors can be found elsewhere in this report.


The Board met with the Trustees of the Allen Fund and the Board of Public Welfare, and disbursed income received from the Charitable Funds.


The Board also issued licenses, approved all bills incurred by other Town Departments, and passed on Betterments and Acceptances of Town Roads.


The Board met individually with many citizens who had complaints about boundaries, easements, nuisances, etc., and tried to iron out


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the difficulties to everyone's satisfaction.


During the year, the Board felt that their major concern was traffic and highway safety. There is an ever-increasing number of serious accidents on our highways, including an alarming number of fatalities. The Selectmen have begun a detailed review of speed signs, stop signs, and other safety measures, in order to bring the entire town up to standard. These must be worked out with the State Depart- ment of Public Works. It is our hope that the completion of Route 128 widening, and the Massachusetts Turnpike Extension, will take some of the heavy traffic from our streets.


The Selectmen also wish to make particular note of increased liaison with the League of Women Voters in attempts to improve the contacts between the Town Boards and the townspeople, and among the several Boards. A number of special meetings were held with the League members to discuss these matters.


The Selectmen devoted considerable time and energy to the prob- lem of the proposed Edison overhead high tension lines. Many meet- ings were held in Wayland, and meetings in other towns attended. The Board is encouraged by the cooperation among the several towns in- volved in this matter. The time has come for Wayland to be consider- ed by outsiders, as an attractive residential town, and not as a rural village that can be crossed by power lines at will.


Finally, the Board has tried to work with other Town Boards and Committees in a continuing program to make town government more efficient. The affairs of the Town are becoming more complex each year, and more time-consuming to the citizens involved.


FRANK S. TARR, Chairman GEORGE K. LEWIS, Clerk THOMAS F. LINNEHAN Board of Selectmen


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS -- 1962


In continuing our policy of reassessing older properties on an area basis, many property valuations were substantially increased for the year 1962.


The understanding of the property owners has been greatly appre- ciated.


Other areas will be re-examined as this work continues.


The Board continued to engage the services of the same profes- sional appraiser as in the year 1961 to provide area wide experience with unusual properties. This service continues to prove of great value.


We are pleased to present the following statistics for information and analysis.


WILLIAM S. LEWIS, Chairman FERN A. TAYLOR WILLIS B. RYDER


STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1962


REAL ESTATE ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1961 $23, 724, 730. 00


PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1961 1,507,417.00 $25, 232, 147. 00


REAL ESTATE ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1962


Land Exclusive of Buildings $ 3, 358, 790. 00


Buildings Exclusive of Land


21,935,140. 00


$25, 293, 930. 00


PERSONAL ESTATE ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1962


Stock in Trade


$ 47,600. 00


Machinery


1, 236, 569. 00


Live Stock .


13,147. 00


All Other Tangible Personal


Property. .


262, 100. 00


$1, 559,416. 00


TOTAL PROPERTY ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1962 $26, 853, 346. 00 TOTAL PROPERTY ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1961 25, 232, 147. 00


INCREASE


$ 1,621,199.00


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Number of Polls Assessed 3,057 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 8,184


Number of Dwellings Assessed 3,037


Motor Vehicles Number


Value


Tax


1962 (incomplete)


6,210


$4, 302, 754.00


$261,928.39


1961 (complete)


6,821


4, 796, 348. 00


259,922. 36


TAX LEVY OF 1962


Appropriation for 1962. . $3, 365, 505. 40


Overlay for 1962.


92, 798. 75


$3, 458, 304. 15


State Parks Tax


5,052. 99


County Tax


27, 123. 21


T. B. Hospital Tax


6,583. 62


Retirement System .


27, 317. 45


61,024. 28


AMOUNT TO BE RAISED.


$3, 524, 381. 42


ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS:


Income Tax


$ 149, 844. 82


Corporation Tax


30, 122. 44


Reimbursement on Publicly Owned Land


176. 30


Motor Vehicle and Trailer


Excise


192, 000. 00


Licenses


12, 000. 00


Fines


150. 00


Health and Sanitation.


1,900.00


Highways


900. 00


Special Assessments


8,800. 00


General Government


500. 00


Old Age Assistance .


33,000. 00


Old Age (Meals) .


3,014.64


Veterans' Benefits


6,500. 00


Schools


35,000.00


Libraries


2,000.00


Recreation


2,500. 00


Cemeteries


3,000.00


Interest on Taxes and Assess-


ments


5,000.00


In Lieu of Taxes


5,000.00


Charities


5,000.00


Chapter 645, Acts of 1948


127,000. 00


Farm Animal Tax.


80.00 $


623, 488. 20


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OVERESTIMATES OF PREVIOUS YEARS


County Tax


State Recreation Available Funds


$ 1,696. 85 384. 28


$ 2,081. 13 422, 190. 26 424, 271. 39


TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED


$2, 476, 621. 83


TO BE LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY


Assessed on Polls . . .


$ 6,114. 00 143, 466. 27


Assessed on Personal Property


Assessed on Real Estate.


2, 327, 041. 56


$2, 476, 621. 83


STREET BETTERMENTS Tax


Interest


Total


$3, 751. 98


$ 1,307. 24


$5,059. 22


TOTAL AMOUNT COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR, July 6, 1962 .


$2, 481, 681. 05


Abatements and Exemptions 50,995. 80 $ 41,802.95


Overlay -- 1962


$ 92,798. 75


Overlay Balance


Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM S. LEWIS, FERN A. TAYLOR, WILLIS B. RYDER, Board of Assessors


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REPORT OF WAYLAND PLANNING BOARD -- 1962


During 1962 the Board held regular meetings on the first and third Mondays. Edward F. Thorburn was re-elected to a five year term in the annual Town Election.


SUBDIVISION CONTROL


In 1962 the Board approved the following new subdivisions:


Subdivider:


No. of New Lots


Feet of New Roads


Mary Kelley


13


1,100


Alden Road Extension


Hobbs Road


Einar P. Robsham


14


1,125


Keith Road


TOTAL


27 Lots


2, 225 ft. of road


A comparison of subdivision activity follows, showing 1962 and the preceding 7 years:


Year


No. of New Lots


Feet of New Roads


1955


187


15,000


1956


137


14,000


1957


96


11,200


1958


55


6,300


1959


57


5,300


1960


87


10,300


1961


103


10,900


1962


27


2,225


The number of subdivisions approved in 1962 is far less than those approved in preceding years, but is not indicative of a sharp drop in subdivision activity. At the present time there are three additional subdivisions pending that very well might have been approv- ed in 1962 except for unusual circumstances involving installation of ways or utilities to the satisfaction of the Board. Had these been ap- proved in 1962, new lots and new roads created would have approxi- mated the average of recent years.


Two additional subdivisions now in the preliminary stage, if ap- proved in 1963, would yield more than the average in recent years of new lots and new road length.


As the larger open areas most suitable for development disappear, increased efforts are being made to develop marginal land, particu- larly wet areas that require filling and the construction of drainage


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systems in order to provide for adequate sewage disposal and sur- face water drainage. The Planning Board and the Board of Health have met to discuss the problem of making sure that development of these areas does not create health or safety hazards.


NON RESIDENTIAL LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS


The Planning Board has outlined previously its plans for eventu- al use of "Sand Hill" on the Boston Post Road west of the Sudbury River for commercial or business purposes. Definitive plans for this area depend however on an eventual relocation of Boston Post Road and the establishment of the Route 20 bypass. The Planning Board has recently received a request for planning information for use in connection with this relocation from the Department of Public Works, and it is hoped that a final plan for Route 20 will soon be available.


The open land in the Southeast corner of town, south of the Massa- chusetts Turnpike has been proposed as a limited commercial district by its owners. It is also the subject of a possible land exchange with Natick. A good deal of further study of this matter will be required before any recommendation can be made. The Planning Board recog- nizes that the area is close to many Wayland homes, and is aware that the surrounding land in Natick is zoned for residential use. These factors would suggest that a land exchange with Natick to set the town boundary at the Turnpike would be desirable. However nearby land in Natick is zoned for industry and it would not be unlikely that this area would also be rezoned if it were exchanged as it does not appear to be well suited for residential development. If an ultimate rezoning is the only feasible solution it would be to Wayland's interest to con- trol this area rather than enter into a land exchange.


PLANNING


Recently the Board published and distributed copies of a report entitled "Planning in Wayland" to be used as a guide to further growth of the Town. We feel two basic points in that report should be re- emphasized here.


(1) Continuity of Planning for many facets of Government by many boards in addition to the Planning Board, and the desirability of maintaining this continuity. Such boards include, among others, the School Committee, the School Building Committee, and the Fi- nance Committee.


(2) Greater emphasis should be made on open space preservation under the Conservation Commission, to which a large segment of the report is directed.


Copies of the Report are available for examination in both libraries.


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GENERAL MATTERS


The Board is still involved to a very large part of its time in details of subdivision control and administration. The creation of the position of Town Engineer would be of great assistance to the Board, since a person with Civil Engineering background would be able to take over a large part of the detail and field work that the Board now does, do it more efficiently, improve records, and perform some other engineering functions that we now purchase.


During 1962 Mr. Thorburn continued as the Board's representa- tive on the School Building Committee, Mrs. Hodges became Secre- tary of the Framingham Area Association of Planning Boards, Mr. Morgan continued as our representative on the Conservation Commis- sion and its Chairman, and Mr. Charnock continued as a member of the Community Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Mass Trans- portation Commission.


We welcome and urge increased interest in the meetings and ac- tivities of the Board. During 1962 the League of Women Voters have been faithful and diligent as "Board Watchers" with at least one mem- ber present at almost all Planning Board meetings and hearings.


Respectfully submitted, L. WILLIAM BERTELSEN GEORGE F. BOWERS, JR. KATHARINE HODGES ALLEN H. MORGAN EDWARD F. THORBURN ROBERT H. CHARNOCK, Chairman


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REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT


The roadside trees were sprayed for the control of the Dutch Elm Disease, as well as sprays applied for control of other destruc- tive insects, which defoliate our trees. There were four well-timed sprays applied this year, and we refrained from entirely using the product known as D. D. T. and used other spray material, which gave us a satisfactory control.


The Poison Ivy spraying program was also carried out at all strategic locations, such as school grounds, or play areas, near fire hydrants, or alarm boxes, and other areas where ivy was seen.


The removal of confirmed Dutch Elm Diseased trees was complet- ed, and much sanitation work was performed in accordance with the state recommendations.


Respectfully submitted, JOHN E. NELSON.


REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR


I wish to submit my report as Animal Inspector for the Town of Wayland for the year 1962.


Inspected


454 Native Cows


Inspected


61 Native Heifers


Inspected


3 Native Bulls


Inspected


10 Native Beef Cattle


Inspected


13 Native Sheep


Inspected


47 Horses


Inspected


240 Interstate Cattle


Quarantined


5 Dogs


Respectfully submitted, WARREN F. LAWRENCE


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REPORT OF THE LIBRARY


The story of the Wayland Library, like that of the town as a whole, is one of growth from year to year. This is particularly true of the use of the Library for reference and book borrowing. This year's circulation shows a large increase, notably in the branch where we are most anxious to improve the book collection and give better service.


The main library building was greatly improved by repairs to the roof supports, a new ceiling in the main area, and painting the re- paired sections. Service continued while the work went on, in, around and under the scaffolding.


In the first six months of the year we carried out our plan for visits to the first and second grades of all the elementary schools. This series of visits was well received and brought many youngsters in touch with the Library. We intend to continue this program in the new year.


There were staff changes during the year. Mrs. Forbes left the branch in September; Miss Connor was away from the children's room for two months, because of illness; and Miss Edith Chauncey of Weston joined us as the new librarian at Cochituate.


The Library received several fine gifts during the year. The Campbell Worthington Fund, which totaled nearly $160. 00, was es- tablished by gifts in memory of Campbell Worthington, son of Dr. Charlotte Stewart. Another memorial gift for the purchase of books was given in memory of Foster Abbott. The League of Women Voters continued the subscription to the United Nations Review, as its gift to the Library. The Rotary Club of Weston gave us a year's subscrip- tion to the Rotarian. In addition, many useful books and periodicals were given by several individuals. We are very grateful to the Garden Club for its floral arrangements and Christmas decorations, as well as their gift of two books for the garden books collection.


STATISTICS


WAYLAND


COCHITUATE


Circulation


1961


1962


Circulation


1961


1962


Adult


37,632


39,162


Adult


6,878


8,573


Juvenile


25, 344


28, 599


Juvenile


8,222


10, 648


Total


62,976


67, 761


Total


15,100


19,221


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WAYLAND


COCHITUATE


1961


1962


1961


1962


New Borrowers


561


516


New Borrowers


231


261


Additions


1,632


1,698


Additions


262


309


(1, 644 purchase, 54 gifts)


(291 purchase, 18 gifts)


Respectfully submitted, MARJORIE FERRIS, Librarian.


REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN


During the year 1962, the roadside trees were cared for through- out the Town. The work involved was the removal of dead wood, overhanging the highways as well as the removal of dead branches, which could become dangerous to any traffic, due to a storm or icing conditions in the winter.


The tree planting program was continued and fifty Norway maple trees were planted in areas where they were most needed.


I wish to thank the residents who called my attention to a dead branch or a dangerous tree, so that it could receive immediate atten- tion.


Respectfully submitted, JOHN E. NELSON


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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS


In the year ending December 28, 1962, the following activities were performed by the Cemetery Department:


There were fifty-two burials, as follows: thirty-six in Lakeview Cemetery, fifteen in North Cemetery, and one in South Cemetery.


Receipts for burials were $2, 490. 00.


There were twenty-seven cemetery lots sold: eighteen in Lake- view Cemetery, and nine in North Cemetery.


Receipts from the sale of these lots were $1, 255. 00.


There were seventeen Perpetual Care Gifts for lots, totaling $3, 350. 00.


Annual Care receipts totaled $1, 316. 00.


There were twenty-four foundations for monuments made, total- ing $422. 00.


We have made a number of lots available for sale, and find that it is a necessity to create more for sale, in keeping with the growth of the Town. One and one-half acres of woodland were cleared, and the ground prepared, so that it can be seeded, and the proper bounds put in.


Seventeen Perpetual Care gifts were given by the following:


Dorothy E. Cornell for perpetual care of Lots 97 and 98, Section M Lakeview. $400. 00 Mabel R. Connelly for perpetual care of Lot 17, Section E Lakeview. 100. 00 Ruth O. Hammond for perpetual care of Lot 53, Section C Lakeview. 300. 00 Seth F. Johnson for perpetual care of Lot 13, Lovell Sec- tion, North. 200. 00 T. Gelena Brown for perpetual care of Lot 21, Section F Lakeview. 200. 00


Ebba J. Schuerfield for perpetual care of Lot 44, Section L, Lakeview. 200. 00 Robert K. Jones for perpetual care of Lot 47, Section M Lakeview. 100. 00 Forest B. Ferguson for perpetual care of Lot 1360, Lov- ell Section, North 50. 00


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S. James Kentley for perpetual care of Lots 6 and 7, Lovell Section, North .


400. 00 Rita Russell for perpetual care of Lot 76, Section L, Lake- view. 200. 00 Hazel Carver for perpetual care of Lot 56A, Lovell Sec- tion, North. 100. 00 Helen Larkin for perpetual care of Lot 15A, Lovell Sec- tion, North. 100. 00


Bradford Bernard for perpetual care of Lots 24 and 25, Sec- tion L, Lakeview


400. 00


Mildred Shaw for perpetual care of Lot 44, Extention, North 100. 00 Elizabeth Mayberry for perpetual care of Lot 152, Lov- ell Section, North. 200. 00 Giacomo DiPucchio for perpetual care of Lot 14, Lovell Section, North . 200.00


Dorothy Atanasio for perpetual care of Lot 108, Section K, Lakeview. 100. 00


$3,350. 00


Respectfully submitted, GUSTAF M. BLOMGREN, WALTER A. CHESLAK, WILLIS B. RYDER Board of Cemetery Commissioners


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REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION


The Conservation Commission has met twice a month during the year. Messrs. William C. Ball, Harrison Bennett, and Edward C. Mendler, were appointed to the Commission during the year to re- place Messrs. L. C. Gladu, W. M. Young, and Roger Ela, resigned.


The Commission has worked primarily on making an inventory of wet or otherwise marginal building land, and negotiating for the pur- chase or gift of such areas to be held for conservation purposes. Two gifts of land received during the year included a parcel of meadow- land near Pelham Island from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Cutler, of Wayland, and twenty-one acres along Pine Brook near Wayland Center by Rosamond and Edwin Sears, of Weston, given as a memorial to their father, Francis B. Sears. A conservation easement to protect marshland near the headwaters of a small brook near the Loker Street School was given to the Town by Mary Kelly.


A report outlining the Commission's long- range plans and object- ives for conservation in Wayland is in preparation and will be distrib- uted to the townspeople early in 1963.


Respectfully submitted,


ALLEN MORGAN CHARLES ECKERLINE


GEORGE K. LEWIS MRS. SAMUEL CUTLER


FERN A. TAYLOR WILLIAM C. BALL


HARRISON BENNETT Conservation Commissioners


REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


During the year 1962, there was only one addition to the Trust Funds of the Town. This was a Trust Fund established in the name of Jane A. Patterson, the income from which is to be for the use of the Library. No issues matured or were called and the extra income accumulated during the year was placed in the Savings Bank until such time as sufficient funds are available for advantageous reinvest- ment of same. A list of the Trust Funds and their present investment status will be found in the Report of the Town Treasurer.


Respectfully submitted, ALLAN R. FINLAY, JOHN G. HARDER, THOMAS B. GANNETT, Chairman


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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS


Water pumpage continued at an average of over 1, 000, 000 gallons per day in 1962, showing the continued rise in the demand for water.


New services again showed a drop, but more mains were added.


Plans for the development of the new well site and for the new garage and storage building are reflected in articles in the Warrant for the Town Meeting. If the Town elects to follow our plan for these capital expenditures, we feel that no borrowing will be necessary in the coming years.


Collections of water rates have been outstanding over the years. Prompt payment of water bills is very beneficial to the Department, as well as the Town, and we wish to thank the townspeople for their cooperation in this respect.




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