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SUBDIVISION CONTROL:
In 1963 the Board approved the following new subdivisions:
Subdivider
No. of New Lots
Feet of New Roads
Wayland Real Estate Co.
39
5,500
Highland Circle
Ripley Lane
Jericho Road
Einar P. Robsham
20
1,675
Hickory Hill Road
Acorn Lane
Ethelyn Morrill
13
1,550
Morrill Drive
Lake Road Terrace
TOTAL
72
8,725
A comparison of subdivision activity showing 1963 and the preced- ing 8 years is as follows:
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
1963
72
8,725
Subdivision activity appears to continue in the 1960's at a some- what slower rate than the late 1950's.
One additional subdivision is under consideration at the close of 1963 which would itself produce about two-thirds the average number of new lots per year for the last 3 years. This one in particular pre- sents the use of marginal building land requiring large amounts of
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earth removal. The development of marginal lands is expected to continue producing drainage and septic tank problems as the demand for house lots in Wayland and the increase in land values continue.
The Board has been fortunate in most subdivisions recently appro- ved to obtain grants of conservation easements to the Town through the Conservation Commission which put certain wet areas and areas of value as preserved wild areas out of the possibility of use for building or septic tank use. We appreciate the generosity of developers who make such grants and urge the continued consideration of such action by developers in the future. Such action enhances the beauty of the Town, and tends to alleviate drainage and sewerage disposal problems.
The Board cannot stress too strongly the urgent need for an early appointment of a Town Engineer. The job description as approved by the last Annual Town Meeting provides for this person to be an adminis- trative assistant to the Planning Board in matters of subdivision control. This work includes, among other things, the policing of work of devel- opers, checking on adherence to the Board's Subdivision Regulations, and determining completion of various phases of work. This service has been performed by the Highway Superintendent at the direction of the Road Commissioners in the past. The burden of work in the High- way Department has forced less attention to subdivision matters and the Planning Board must have assistance in 1964 to ensure that cer- tain developers comply with requirements. The situation is such that the Board expects to take legal action to force compliance. The Town Engineer is needed to determine accurately the remaining work in these cases, and to improve supervision of subdivision construction.
ZONING:
The Board recommends no changes at this time in the Land Use Zones now in existence. It reiterates its recommendations for the eventual use of "Sand Hill" for commercial or business purposes when the Route 20 location problem is resolved.
EXISTING TOWN ROADS -- ENGINEERING.
The Board for many years has directed engineering of existing town roads for the purpose of requiring some of the older undevel- oped roads to equal layout requirements in the Board's Subdivision Regulations. The Board does this well in advance of likely time of subdivision so that there will be no doubt of subdividers being re- quired to follow current layouts. It is hoped that a plan for Rice Road, laid out in such a manner, will be accepted as a Town Road at the 1964 Annual Town Meeting.
In 1964 the Board will complete similar work on Glezen Lane, east of Concord Road, this work having been started in 1963. In ad- dition, such work will be done in 1964 on Hazelbrook Road. This will
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complete the major requirements for such work on the large undevelop- ed areas, for the most part all on that side of the Town east of Route 126.
After 1964 our priority list for such work in the order of necessity is:
Glezen Lane, west of Concord Road Waltham Road Plain Road River Road Pelham Island Road
It is not contemplated that reconstruction of the above roads by the Town by undertaken except in instances where traffic hazzards exist in which case provisions for such improvements is incorporated in the plans prepared by the Board.
CHAPTER 90 ROADS :
The continuation of the Chapter 90 Road Construction and main- tenance program is of financial benefit to the Town in that the con- struction cost to the Town is 1/4 of the total cost, and maintenance cost to the Town is 1/3 the total cost. The work is done in coopera- tion with the county engineers and generally occurs on roads that are "through traffic" roads.
The current Chapter 90 work involves reconstruction of Old Connecticut Path. It is understood that immediate attention may be paid by the County Engineers to an improvement in the very dangerous situation at the intersection of Old Connecticut Path, Route 27, and Route 126. It is recommended that this be accompl- ished before continuing with the remainder of Old Connecticut Path.
Sherman's Bridge Road should be the next road in priority for Chapter 90 work. The traffic load is now too great for the existing road. In addition, it appears vital that the Water Department in- stall pumps for use of the new well field off Oxbow Road as soon as possible. Water consumption in a six day period in June, 1963, was perilously close to the maximum supply from the two other existing well fields. To connect the Oxbow Road well field to the system involves installation of new large mains through Oxbow Road and Sherman's Bridge Road to Concord Road. This should be done at the same time that Chapter 90 construction of Sherman's Bridge Road is done. The connection of this new well field to the Town system will provide a supply of water to handle the town's needs for many years.
The next road in priority for Chapter 90 work is Stonebridge Road.
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BETTERMENT PROGRAM:
For many years the construction of utilities and surfacing of roads under the Betterment Program has included a priority list of roads where abutters have requested construction. The priority list has been established generally by the Finance Com- mittee and the Road Commissioners. This program should be continued at a rate determined economically feasible by the Finance Committee.
Betterment for road construction is assessed to abutters when the improvement serves only the abutters. Where the improvement is more of the nature of being an improvement serving the Town as a whole, construction is then done outside the Betterment Program wholly at the Town's expense. Under the Betterment Program, the cost is shared equally by the Town and the abutters.
EXISTING TOWN ROADS -- RECONSTRUCTION:
Certain roads have been surfaced or otherwise reconstruct- ed completely at the Town's expense rather than on a basis of sharing the cost with abutters as in the Betterment Program. Most recently School Street has been reconstructed in this man- ner. It is recommended that this program continue at a rate economically feasible in the opinion of the Finance Committee, and that in certain areas of the Town, this work should be co- ordinated with the Betterment Program. The Planning Board in 1964 plans to study such a coordinated program.
MAJOR HIGHWAYS:
Although the Post Road Bypass around Wayland Center is still an uncertainty, the Board is still of the opinion it has held for many years, that the route of such a Bypass should be roughly from Ten Acres on the east, north of Sandy Burr Golf Course, to the Post Road west of the railroad crossing near the entrance to the Raytheon Laboratory.
In 1963 the Legislature established the Boston Regional Planning Project, which includes many cities and towns surround- ing Boston of which Wayland is one. The agency seeks to co- ordinate planning for the area, particularly in the fields of high- ways and transportation. It points out Federal Government re- quirements for continued area planning where Federal grants of money are involved in certain major highways.
The relocation of Route 20 as the "Post Road Bypass" around Wayland Center would fall into this category.
The exact route of such a bypass appears a number of times in reports and on plans prepared by the Board in the past as
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following the general route described above, and conforms to general recommendations in the past of the State Department of Public Works.
OTHER PLANNING.
The Board considers this report, and past annual reports, together with the special report on Planning for Wayland issued in October 1962, as a continuing Planning Recommendation Re- port to the Town, and expects future annual reports to be such an updating and continuation.
POPULATION AND PROJECTIONS:
Year
Population
Change Over Preceding Year
January 1
--
1962
11,445
480
January 1
1963
11,782
337
The 1963 projection of population in October 1962, Planning Report was 11, 750; and 1964 was estimated at 12, 200.
It must be assumed that the population trend is to be the same as shown in the October 1962 edition of the Planning Report, in the absence of a wide variation in the 1963 actual population in relation to the forecast. It is reasonable to assume that a three- year lapse would be ordinarily required to establish a reliable change in the trend.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. CHARNOCK, Chairman L. WILLIAM BERTELSEN, GEORGE F. BOWERS, KATHERINE HODGES, ALLEN H, MORGAN, EDWARD F. THORBURN,
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REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Commission has met regularly, usually semi-monthly: Mrs. Richard E. Robinson was appointed during the year to replace Mr. Charles Eckerline, resigned. Mr. Fern A. Taylor, representing the Water Board, resigned.
A long- range outline of the Commission's plans and a statement of the philosophy behind those plans was published during the year and circulated among the townspeople entitled, "A Conservation Program for Wayland".
Several gifts of conservation easements were accepted during the year. The Commission has continued its detailed planning and inven- torying of potential conservation areas for acquisition, including nego- tiation with landowners.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. BALL, HARRISON L. BENNETT, MRS. SAMUEL A. CUTLER, EDWARD C. MENDLER, ALLEN H. MORGAN, MRS. RICHARD E. ROBINSON, Conservation Commissioners
STATEMENT OF THE WAYLAND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
As with so many things, an urban renewal project in the Dudley Pond area was a good idea in theory, but not in practice. Had there been a plan within a year or eighteen months after the Authority was organized, things might have been different. As it is, we have, regretfully, kept the people of the area on tenterhooks for far too long, as we tried to work toward the preparation of a plan in an effort to carry out the man- dates of Town Meeting. In view of further anticipated delays beyond our control, the matter was submitted to a vote of the people of the proposed project area. Since the people of the area did not want us to proceed, it was our decision to abandon this project and submit the question of dissolution of the Authority to the next Annual Town Meet- ing, as required by law, instead of tabling urban renewal as proposed by the two minority members.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE V. DEVERELL, JOHN R. McENROY, LAURENCE S. FORDHAM, HARVEY C. NEWTON, A. WILLIAM ROWE.
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE December 31, 1963
1. MOTOR VEHICLES VIOLATION:
Speeding
43
Operating to Endanger 20
Operating Under the Influence. 12
No Sticker.
2
Failing to Keep to the Right
5
Failing to Stay in Marked Lanes
3
Failing to Slow for Intersection
2
Passing in a No Passing Zone . 1
Operating without a License. 18
Operating after Suspension of License 3
Operating with a Restricted License 1
No License in Possession. 2
No Registration in Possession. 1
Allowing an Improper Person to Operate 1
9
Refusing to Obey a Police Officer
2
Red Light .
3
Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority 3
Leaving the Scene after causing Property Damage 1 Attaching wrong Registration Plates 2
Unregistered Motor Vehicles 5
Uninsured Motor Vehicles 3
Towing an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
1
Allowing an Unregistered Motor Vehicle to be
Operated 2
Allowing an Uninsured Motor Vehicle to be
Operated 2
2. AGAINST THE PUBLIC:
Drunks
Assault and Battery
3
Non-Support .
3
Disturbing the Peace 2
Malicious destruction of Property 3
Armed Robbery 1
Manslaughter . 1
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon 1
Procurring Alcoholic Beverages for Minors. 3
Attempted Arson. 1
Forgery and Uttering 6
Larceny.
7
Breaking and Entering 2
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18
Stop signs .
Breaking and Entering in the Night Time with Intent to commit Misdemeanor . . 2 Breaking and Entering in the Night Time with Intent to commit Felony 2
The Wayland Police Department served during 1963: 526 Summons; 16 Subpoenas; 2 Show Cause; and 8 to Parents.
The Officers checked the homes of 580 people who reported that they would either be away or on vacation.
The Department recorded 15, 373 radio calls made either to or by the department dispatchers during the year for accidents; fires; ine- briates; fights; stray dogs; and etc.
The Department answered 1, 320 Complaints during the year con- sisting of the following:
25 Missing and Lost Persons
24 Stolen Cars
10 Other Department Complaints
11 Breaking and Entering with intent to commit Larceny.
1 Attempted Larceny.
134 Larceny
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Vandalism
21 Obscene telephone calls
34 Other telephone calls
51 Hunting, Shooting, Fireworks
44 Speeding Complaints
1 Shop Lifting
7 Go carts
2 Blue Laws
25 Disturbing the Peace
8 Motor Boat Speeding
3 Larceny by Check
1 Counterfeit Bill
208 General Complaints
28 Assault & Battery and Fighting
12 Accosting and Molesting
4 Armed Robbery
87 Dog Complaints
10 Stray Dogs
75 Suspicious Persons and Cars
14 Drunks
8 Salesmen
18 Hit and Run
81 Prowlers
59 Civil Cases
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23 Parked Cars
1 Refrigerator with Door
2 Sudden Deaths
21 Rubbish on the Streets
2 Bank Alarms
5 Junk Cars
3 Stripping Cars
2 Bomb Threats
5 Threats
1 Arrest on Warrant
1 Larceny by Mail
1 Arson
1 Fraud
2 Assault with a Gun
2 Self-inflicted Gun Wounds
1 Attempted Suicide
1 Larceny of Motor Vehicle Inspection Sticker
4 Obscene Language
4 Indecent Exposure
3 Mental Cases
6 Trespassing
1 Abandoned Child
1 Rape
The Department used the lockup cell forty-three times during the year.
Again this year I have submitted the following requests to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee:
A radar machine has been purchased with the objective in mind of more precise control of traffic flow. A new unmarked cruiser has been requested so that the radar equipment may be used less conspicuously and thus more efficiently.
A new style badge has been introduced for all members of the department.
Four additional policemen have been requested in order that the citizens may be more adequately protected.
Over twenty thousand dollars worth of personal belongings have been recovered and returned to the owners. In addition, eighteen unclaimed bicycles are available to the owners.
Again I am asking for the installation of traffic lights at the following junctions:
1. Routes 27 and 126
2. Memorial Square
3. Oak Street and Commonwealth Road
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This latter proposal requires first, the initial approval of the State Department of Public Works.
I extend my thanks to the various department heads, the patrolmen, sergeants, and the Auxiliary Police, and citizens of the Town. It is by the combined harmonious efforts of all, that the Department is able to grow and operate efficiently.
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST H. DAMON, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
For the Year Ending December 31, 1963 Alarms Answered -- 1963
Number of Alarms for Fires
Residential Buildings .
42
Non-Residential Buildings.
10
Mercantile
6
Grass or Brush
166
All Other Fires (Motor Vehicle, Machinery, Rubbish, etc. ) 120
Mutual Aid
6
Number of Alarms for Non-Fires
Rescue, First Aid, Emergency Calls and Investigations
331
Mischievous and Malicious False Alarms .
10
Smoke Scares, Honest Mistakes and Accidental Alarms 16
Total
707
Comparison of Alarms Answered - 5-Year Period
1959
300
1960
414
1961
433
1962
485
1963
707
Property Damage -- 5-Year Period
1959
$45, 775. 00
1960
11,571. 90
1961
110,830. 00
1962
10, 330. 00
1963
74,470. 00
Permits Issued
Fires in the Open Air
1,493
Installation or Alteration of Oil Burning Equipment
89
Installation of Liquified Petroleum Gas
19
Blasting
23
An analysis of the alarms answered in 1963 not only reflects the result of the long dry spells of the Spring and Fall seasons but also once again it is indicative of the residential growth.
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Fires other than in buildings and brush increased by 100% over 1962.
Rescue, First Aid, Emergency Calls and Investigations (principally to the home) were up 26% over 1962.
During the extended hazardous dry periods of 1963 it was necessary to place a ban on all outside burning and place mobile fire patrols into operation. The cooperation of the citizens of Wayland during this criti- cal period was excellent and helped greatly our efforts to hold the fire threat in check.
Fire Prevention activities by this Department included the inspec- tion of municipal buildings, nursing homes, business places, and mul- tiple family dwellings. Single family dwellings were inspected, on re- quest, and recommendations were made regarding hazards and family escape plans.
Fire Prevention films and instructions were presented by Department personnel to various groups, clubs and organizations.
Open house was held during Fire Prevention Week at both fire sta- tions. Special displays of equipment and apparatus were explained and demonstrated.
Special projects by high school students and Boy Scouts were coun- seled by members of the department.
Periodic fire drills were held at all public schools, with the co- operation of the School Department.
The inspections of oil burner and liquified petroleum gas installa- tions were conducted on a continuous basis throughout the year.
During the year this Department actively participated in the work of the Code Enforcement Committee. Twenty unsafe or hazardous structures were razed this year under the Code Enforcement Program and many hazardous conditions were corrected.
The Department training program was carried out in a series of sessions held in the Spring and the Fall of the year. In addition, full time members of the Department attended seminars and conferences conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instruc- tors, the International Municipal Signal Association, the Fire Appara- tus Maintenance Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
The municipal fire alarm system was extended by the Department
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on Stonebridge Road, Overlook Road and Riverview Circle.
The alarm system was also extended by the installations made by subdivision contractors on Alden Road, Brewster Road, Oxbow Road, Holiday Road, Keith Road, Hickory Hill Road, Morrill Drive, Rice Spring Lane, Aqueduct Road, Gregory Lane and Linn Lane.
Another step in the long range program for the purchase and re- placement of apparatus was completed this year with the acquisition of a 750 G. P. M. pumping engine approved at the annual town meeting in March 1963. The apparatus furnished by the American LaFrance Company of Elimira, New York, was delivered on September 16, 1963. The apparatus and equipment was inspected and tested and Department personnel received instructions on the operation and maintenance of the apparatus from the American LaFrance field engineer who remained here for three days for this purpose as per contract.
The underwriters acceptance tests were conducted on September 18, 1963, and the records of the tests forwarded to the New England Fire Rating Association office in Boston, Mass., on September 19, 1963. The apparatus was accepted on the same date and placed in ser- vice at Fire Headquarters (Station #1) September 20, 1963.
The first step of a long range plan to gradually provide eight addi- tional full time personnel was approved at the annual town meeting in March 1963, and three men were added to the permanent force on May 1, 1963.
The availability of call or part time firefighters continues to be criti- cal as the changing character of the community tends to diminish their number.
Therefore, the 1964 budget request includes an amount which would allow for step number two of the long range plan which provides for three men to be added to the Department on May 1, 1964.
The Fire Department at the present time is in what must be con- sidered its formulative years from the standpoint of permanent per- sonnel. We are endeavoring to build a capable, efficient and pro- gressive Department. The standards we wish to attain cannot be reach- ed without capable, competent people.
In view of the above, we must consider the various factors that con- front us as we plan our development.
Fire departments need more highly educated personnel. As our day to day living changes, we must stop and consider how the great developments in science, chemistry, industry and transportation are
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presenting new problems and responsibilities to the Fire Service.
One common problem faces all communities in the country: How to maintain adequate fire protection in the face of increasing hazards and mounting costs. Today's unprecedented economy is reflected in all our lives. Our expanding population has been accompanied by new housing, more commerce and many new hazards. All this has brought increased protection problems to municipal officers.
Community leaders and municipal officials in particular must real- ize that the fire service is an integral part of our economy. It protects capital investment, jobs and lives. Although a service, it parallels business and industry in all aspects of management and production. Yet its rate of compensation to personnel generally, is much lower. This should not be.
Today's fire department is a more complex organization of men and equipment, rigorous training, house and building inspections and care- ful planning. Firefighting is only one of its many responsibilities. In fact, the firefighting division of the modern fire department is only one of seven major divisions. The others are recruitment and train- ing, fire prevention, operations planning, administration, maintenance and repair, and public relations.
The fire service is striving constantly to maintain an efficiency of operation which has characterized it over the years and which today is helping to meet the challenge of the times.
I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to the members of the Department, and to all persons who in any way have cooperated and assisted in its operation and development.
Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS J. HARTIN, Chief Wayland Fire Department
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Building Inspection Department submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1963:
Building Permits:
97 New Houses
53 Alterations
14 Porches
20 Buildings Torn Down
6 Repairs
1 Greenhouse
1 Cow Barn
1 Test Building
1 Pigeon Loft
1 Stable
15 Re-side with metal
1 Sash house
1 Swimming & Tennis Club
1 Office
12 Garages
1 Addition to Telephone Exchange
8 Storage or Tool Sheds
3 Carports
4 Swimming Pools
1 Service Building
1 Arbor - Roadside Stand
2 Churches
1 Filling Station
1 Silo
Wiring Permits:
112 New Houses
90 Alterations
2 Repairs
5 Gas Burner - Electric Controls
17 Electric Dryers
2 Churches
10 Rewire Old Houses
1 School Addition
9 Oil Burners
2 Oil Fired Hot Water Heaters
6 Air Conditioners
1 Office
1 Electric Dishwasher
3 Barns
1 Recreation Hall
7 Swimming Pools
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Wiring Permits, Cont. :
1 Sprinkling System
1 Disposal Unit
1 Service Building
1 Parking Lights
1 Forced Water Gas Boiler
1 Forced Air Gas Furnace
1 Fire Alarm System
1 Accessory Building
1 Business Block
1 Electric Hot Water Heater
2 Garages
1 Storage Shed
1 Traffic Light
The estimated cost of all building permits issued which includes commercial buildings, new houses, alterations, accessory buildings, garages, etc., amounted to $1, 984, 920. 00.
The estimated cost of all non-taxable buildings amounted to $227, 650. 00. The total estimated cost amounted to $2, 212, 570. 00.
NEW HOUSE DEVELOPMENT BY PRECINCT
Year
Cochituate
Wayland
Total
1960
58
94
152
1961
37
62
99
1962
38
47
85
1963
59
38
97
CHURCH, COMMERCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND FARM, etc., permits consisted of:
MARCH:
Cow barn, Watertown Dairy, Moore Road. Test Building, Raytheon Mfg. Co., Boston Post Road.
APRIL:
Service Building, Wayland Swimming and Tennis Club, Glezen Lane.
MAY:
Addition to N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. Ex- change, Boston Post Road.
JUNE:
Ten room addition to Loker School finished. Permit was issued in 1962.
JULY:
Service building, Water Department, Old Sudbury Road.
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OCTOBER:
The American Lutheran Church, Concord Road.
NOVEMBER: The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Massa- chusetts - to build a Church -- Rice Road.
DECEMBER:
St. Ann's Church, Cochituate Road, finished. Permit issued in 1962.
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