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Mrs. Helen Osborn- Senior High School
* Appointed, September 1,1964 ** Appointed, February 1, 1964
*** Resigned, August 31, 1964
SUMMARY OF HOME VISITS
No. of Patients
Visits
Maternity
45
205
Prematurity
13
29
Health Promotion .
556
1,713
DISEASE CONTROL:
Arthritis.
7
237
Cancer
9
140
Cardiovascular Disease.
22
152
Cerebral Vascular Accident. .
4
21
Diabetes
10
32
Nutritional
12
50
Other Chronic
28
262
Multiple Sclerosis.
1
5
Asthma
7
8
Cerebral Palsy
6
29
Tuberculosis.
12
27
Blood Dyscrasias
17
590
Orthopedic .
18
55
Other Communicable Disease.
96
113
Injuries
13
54
Mental Illness
13
55
Mental Retardation
9
35
Epilepsy .
13
32
Other Noncummunicable Disease
37
214
Absent Visits
325
TOTAL
948
4,383
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WELL CHILD CONFERENCE
Number of sessions
44
Number attending.
201
Infants 40
1 year to 4 years
120
5 years to 6 years
41
Total visits made.
437
The Wayland Public Health Nursing Service has been most fortunate in being able to attract well qualified health nurses to its staff whereas throughout the state the problem of nursing personnel shortage plagues many agencies. Poor salary and employment practices have caused many of the more recent nursing graduates to seek employment in other parts of the country, where salaries are more commensurate with professional qualifications and experience.
At present, this problem does not exist in Wayland. Because of the farsightedness of the various community boards, the nursing ser- vice has been provided with sound personnel policies, a more adequate salary schedule, and a sufficient staff. Therefore, we have been able to provide the community with many nursing services that other com- munities have had to curtail because of limited staff.
This year, the Parmenter Health Center Board of Trustees voted to provide for another public health nursing position in its budget. At present, the Board of Health employs the Senior Public Health Nurse, three staff nurses, and two nurses' aides. The Parmenter Health Center employs the Director and two public health staff nurses.
All of the nurses have a Baccalaureate Degree from an approved university school of nursing, which provides a course of study in pub- lic health nursing. Two nurses have masters degree in nursing. All of the nurses, with the exception of one, have had previous experience in public health nursing, prior to their employment in Wayland.
Each nurse is responsible for providing school nursing in one of the six schools in town. The four nurses who cover the elementary schools and their respective districts, provide public health nursing within these districts. The Senior Public Health Nurse covers the Senior High School, and participates in some of the supervisory aspects of the program, and also provides public health nursing to certain select- ed families. The nurse who covers the Junior High School, also pro- vides public health nursing service to selected families and assists in other aspects of the total program.
A total of 4, 383 home visits was made during the year. Home visits are classified according to three programs, namely, Maternity, Health Promotion, and Disease Control. Visits made to maternity patients include guidance and nursing care to the expectant mother, and to the mother and baby following delivery. Disease Control includes visits concerned with the treatment and control of a diagnosed disease or disability whether or not physical care is provided. Health Promotion includes all visits made to apparently well individuals, for the purpose of guiding them in healthful living in order to prevent disease and
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promote health. Most of the visits made in this category were con- cerned with preparing mothers of young children for various stages of the child's growth and development. Many of the school followup visits were in this classification, however, a large percentage of these visits were made for the purpose of referring the child for medical evalua- tion.
In addition to participation in the home visit activities of the agency, the school health program, and well baby clinic, the nurses were in- volved in the glaucoma detection program, inspection of nursing homes, the chest x-ray clinic, and the tuberculin testing program. Many con- ferences were held with allied professional groups in behalf of individ- uals, and families, and also in behalf of the overall health programs.
Meetings were held with state consultants to work out a program for inspection of nursery schools and private kindergartens. The State Department of Public Health authorized the Board of Health to license these agencies beginning in 1965.
As part of the staff education program, the Senior Public Health Nurse conducted bimonthly sessions in maternal and child health. Three sessions were held with the State Department of Public Health District Nutritionist regarding family nutrition and budgeting. In addition to the Wayland Public Health Nursing Staff, the public health nurses from Sudbury and Weston attended the above-mentioned programs.
During the year, three students from Boston University School of Nursing, received their public health nursing field experience. Each student came to the agency for a two-month period.
We continue to enjoy the multiple services given to us by so many willing volunteers. Their competent assistance has been greatly appreciated.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Dr. Freddie Peterson
During the past year, the school physician and public health nurses met with school personnel to review and revise the first aid policies; these were approved by the Board of Health, the Medical Advisory Committee, and the School Committee.
In order to better facilitate emergency care of students, a "Medi- cal Emergency Card" was developed.
Periodic meetings were held with the school physician, school personnel, and the Board of Health to discuss various aspects and needs of the school health program. Plans are under way to develop school personnel health policies.
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A total of 544 children in grade one and nine received tuberculin skin tests. There were no positive reactions.
Vision and hearing tests were given to every student. One hundred eighty-nine (189) students failed the vision test. Of this number, one hundred twenty-seven (127) were then seen by an eye specialist. Ninety-eight (98) students failed the hearing test. Of this number, forty-nine (49) were seen by an ear specialist.
Private physical examinations continue to increase. Of the 1, 442 students having a physical examination, 1, 328 or 93% of the students were examined by private physicians.
During the Spring, preschool vision and hearing tests were con- ducted at the Health Center as part of the total preschool registration program.
NURSING CONFERENCES AT SCHOOL
Principal
388
Teacher
767
Parent
265
Student
181
Guidance
153
School Physician
60
Other
151
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ROOM VISITS BY STUDENTS
For illness
1,097
For accidents .
187
For other reasons
356
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ROOM VISITS BY STUDENTS
For illness
610
For accidents
555
For other reasons
1,163
Respectfully submitted,
LOUISE M. McMANUS, R. N.
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MOSQUITO CONTROL IN WAYLAND IN 1964
Mosquito control followed the usual schedule in Wayland in 1964 except that preseason DDT dusting was abandoned shortly after it commenced in February. This change was made because of reports that DDT contamination was discovered in fish in several ponds and rivers in Massachusetts. The main attack against sources of the Spring Brood of Aedes mosquitoes was delayed until larvae were well developed in May. Then hand spraying and helicopter spraying was done with short lasting insecticides. There was so little mosquito breeding at this time in the deeply flooded Sudbury River meadows, that no spraying was done except near the dump and on Pelham Island. When the period of mosquito migration was at its height, the Project hired helicopter spraying and fogging, and operated its own trucks on night time fogging schedules. When the Mansonia mosquito season was at its height in July, helicopter service was unavailable, and the Project did the best it could with truck fogging. The Mill Pond swamp is a major source of these and many other mosquitoes. A special report will be made on this situation.
Routine ditch clearing was maintained and a short extension of a new ditch made in the Woodridge swamp. Work was begun on clear - ing Hayward Brook, below Route 20.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Balance on hand, January 1, 1964 . $6,184. 61 Appropriation for 1964 received on June 4, 1964 7,000.00
EXPENDITURES IN 1964:
Labor $3,302. 42
Insurance and Retirement 606. 88
Office operation .
590. 64
Utilities
38. 84
Rent
361.59
Equipment and Field operation 1,233. 97
Vehicle replacement 599. 91
Insecticide.
778. 30
Aircraft service.
499. 00
Other
298. 88
Total $8,310. 43
Balance on hand, December 31, 1964. $4,874. 18
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission has requested an appropriation for 1965 of $7, 000. This is to finance operations from April 1, 1965 to April 1, 1966.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. ARMSTRONG, Supt.
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THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
This has been our first year of operation under the "No Settlement" Law. The Town now provides 100% of the funds necessary with a delayed reimbursement of 20% by the State. The "No Settlement" Law has proved very satisfactory, in that it eliminates the necessity of the time involved procedure of establishing Settlement, and Old and Ancient Law.
The Medical Assistance for the Aged program fluctuates due to the increasing liberal legislative changes, and variations in the case load.
Reference is also made to the sharp increase in the Disability Assistance in 1964 due to required, extensive, treatment no one could foresee.
We cannot predict what changes in our Legislature will be forth- coming, but the trend of our present administration indicates that there will be a continuing broadening of the welfare programs.
One cannot tell what the future portends.
Respectfully submitted, THEODORE R. MAGOUN, Chairman RONALD H. WOOD DOMINIC L. BARTHOLOMEW
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WELFARE STATISTICS
1 962
1963
1964
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Case Load January 1
39
31
27
Case Load December 31
31
27
28
Average Monthly Case Load
35.7
32. 5
29. 2
Total Gross Expenditures
$ 32,031. 80
$ 27,576. 67
$ 27, 412. 76
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$89. 72
$84. 85
$93. 88
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED
Case Load January 1
16
16
17
Case Load December 31
17
16
17
. Average Monthly Case Load
13. 3
16. 6
17. 7
Total Gross Expenditures
$ 31,322. 95
$ 38,408. 06
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$ 235.50
$ 231. 37
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Case Load January 1
12 Cases -- 41 Persons
11 Cases -- 37 Persons
9 Cases -- 31 Persons
Case Load December 31
12 Cases -- 42 Persons
8 Cases -- 28 Persons
8 Cases -- 29 Persons
Average Monthly Case Load
11. 7 Cases - 39. 5 Persons $ 21,430. 20 $ 183.16
10. 2 Cases - 40. 7 Persons $ 16,347. 88 $ 160. 27
8. 2 Cases -- 32. 2 Persons $ 13,623. 21 $ 166. 13
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Case Load January 1
1
2
4
Case Load December 31
2
3
3
Average Monthly Case Load
1.7
2.3
3. 4
Total Gross Expenditures
$ 6,180. 74
$ 8,173. 23
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$ 363.50
$ 355. 35
$ 15,128. 75 $ 444. 97
GENERAL RELIEF
Case Load January 1
5 Cases - - 13 Persons
3 Cases -- 8 Persons
2 Cases --
6 Persons
Case Load December 31
4 Cases - - 4 Persons
6 Cases -- 26 Persons
1 Case- -
1 Person
Average Monthly Case Load Total Gross Expenditures
Average Monthly Cost per Case
4. 8 Cases -- 8. 0 Persons $ 4,863.72 $ 101.30
3. 3 Cases -- 10. 8 Persons $ 5,320. 33 $ 161. 22
1.8 Cases -- 8.6 Persons $ 2,179. 86 $ 71.17
Total Gross Expenditures
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$ 35,104. 99 $ 198. 33
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARY
1964 was a year of reappraisal for the Wayland Library. The survey by Humphrey and McNiff was completed and a preliminary report was presented in May. Some changes in policy and adminis- tration were made by the Board of Trustees. At the time that this report was written, the surveyor's final report had not been received.
Use of the library and the number of borrowers shows a large in- crease for the year. For the first time, the total circulation of the Main Library and Cochituate Branch has exceeded 100, 000. In order to cope with this larger circulation, we are about to begin using an automatic charging system. New cards are being issued and the new system will begin operation on February 1st.
There have been some additions to the furnishings of the Main Library, including a large round rug in the Reading Room and carpet- ing on the stairs and outer edge of the balcony. These have reduced noise considerably as well as adding a decorative touch and reducing floor maintenance. In September a Docustat machine was installed for the use of the library patrons. This furnishes photographic copies of library or personal materials which anyone may wish to duplicate. It has been greatly appreciated and much used since it was installed.
At the time of school opening in September, a major change was made in hours of service at the Main Library. It is now open five evenings, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M. and every day Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. By this change, 10 hours were added to the weekly schedule.
We have continued the program of visits to the first and second grades of the elementary schools by the Children's Librarian. Several story hours were held during the year with excellent attendance. The most memorable of these was the one in Book Week when more than 40 children arrived for the occasion. Greater cooperation is devel- oping between the library and the elementary schools in the area of advance notice to the library on class assignments.
Mrs. Frederic Newton joined the staff of the Cochituate Branch in March. Mrs. Jane Coffin of Lincoln, a graduate of Simmons Library School, began work in the Main Library in September.
Many gifts of books and periodicals were received during the year. Among others, the Wayland Garden Club presented Exotica 3, a botanical reference book, and the Ski Club gave us 4 books on skiing. The Garden Club provided floral arrangements and holiday decora- tions most faithfully.
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STATISTICS
WAYLAND
COCHITUATE
Circulation
1963
1964
Circulation
1963
1964
Adult
40,648
44, 769
Adult
11,275
13,197
Juvenile
29,679
33, 282
Juvenile
10,631
10,443
Total -
70,327
78,051
21,906
23,640
New Borrowers
495
583
306
271
Additions
1,873
2,003
352
381
(1, 957 purchase, 46 gifts)
(373 purchase, 8 gifts)
Respectfully submitted, MARJORIE FERRIS, Librarian
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REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT
The Board of Park Commissioners has continued in its effort to improve and maintain park and town properties, under its jurisdic- tion, through its labor force and competitive contract effort.
The Millpond area has been improved through the efforts of the Wayland Kiwanians, who have given so generously of their time.
The Commissioners have completed the contract for the two play- ground areas at two unused school sites.
The first phase of the Beach Expansion Program has been com- pleted, and will provide one-third more beach area. Plans are being prepared to continue with the second phase of the program which will consist of organizing the beach parking area to accommodate more cars in a more orderly manner, and to provide docks to make the beach more appealing.
The beach again enjoyed good attendance in spite of the inclement weather. The total registration for the beach was 5, 600. The total donations contributed during registration were $2, 755. 00. Dur- ing the five excellent beach days, the traffic at the beach included over 3, 400 bathers and 400 cars per day. On an average day, the traffic consisted of 400 bathers and 150 cars.
The Commissioners wish to express their gratitude to the beach personnel for maintaining our excellent safety record. The Com- missioners wish to thank the residents of the Town, the assisting committees, the officers, and the Park Department personnel for their support and cooperation. They wish also to express thanks for the volunteer effort of individuals and groups that executed its re- creational program.
Respectfully submitted, NATHANIEL HAMLEN, JOSEPH P. HORVATH, THOMAS F. MURRAY, Board of Park Commissioners
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WAY-CO RECREATION PROGRAM
The Way-Co Recreation Program, which was started about twelve years ago with only a handful of youngsters who wanted to play base- ball and which has since grown into a tremendous program, lost its enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated Commissioner last June. The untimely passing of Jack Arnold struck a sad note in the hearts of all who knew him, especially those who worked with him in the Way-Co Recreation Program. His foresight and devotedness will be remember. ed and valued by both the youngsters who participated in the activities, and by the men and women who have volunteered their efforts in order to keep this a successful and progressive program.
During 1964, Way-Co added tennis and men's softball to its regular list of activities which include boys' baseball, basketball, hockey, Pop Warner football, and men and women's volleyball. Five teams participated in the softball program which was held under the lights at the Cochituate Field during the summer, and more are expected this coming year with heightened interest in all outdoor sports during the good weather.
Participation and interest more than fulfilled our expectations as tennis was introduced this year under the able direction of Del Kendall. The program provided instruction, practice and competition for all junior and senior high school players who applied. In addition, tourna- ments and classes for adults were held due to many requests. Next year, the program will be similar but with more opportunity for adults than was originally planned. However, emphasis will continue to be on the youngsters.
Sixty junior high and forty senior high boys and girls participated in six weeks of spring practice, climaxed by tournaments. An ex- perimental adult class proved highly successful as well as fall tourna- ments for thirty-two men and twenty-four women.
Thirty experienced men and women tennis players helped as in- structors and tournament officials. Without the help of this group, it would not be possible to operate our large tennis program. Some of our better young players entered open tennis tournaments through- out the state. All in all, it is a highly successful enterprise.
The Way-Co football team, known as the Chargers, had a comple- ment of about sixty-five boys. The group was broken into two main bodies -- division being by weight and age for the safety of the boys. Players were supplied with good protective gear and all surrounding towns who participated in games with the Way-Co Chargers observed the Pop Warner rules. Stress was made on physical fitness and con- ditioning for this contact sport, and it is reassuring to note that there
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were no major injuries the entire season.
Approximately five hundred enthusiastic boys were enrolled in the Junior Division and Nipper baseball programs which took place from April through August and ended with a cook-out for the All Stars and uniformed teams from both Wayland and Cochituate held at the Co- chituate Field. Both baseball and football teams had excellent scoring records throughout their respective seasons.
Due to the rather warm weather during the 1963-1964 hockey season, participation in that sport was rather slow. However, the 1964-1965 season is expecting an enrollment of about seventy-five boys -- future star players for the Wayland High School team. Both the Cochituate Rink and the Mill Pond will be used for the instruction and actual play of the game.
The success of Way-Co depends largely on the group of interested volunteers who give their time and efforts throughout the year. The program is supported by the Town and sponsored and aided by the Park Department. It is a cooperative function and is constantly in- creased by participants and new activities. In submitting this report, I would like to thank all who are now acting as a Board of Directors and who have put so much time and effort into this program -- namely Gordon Fellows, Hal Barnett, Chuck Moody, John Williams, Bill Morris, Del Kendall and George Owens and many others who have contributed so much to make this program the success that it is.
Respectfully submitted, BARBARA BARNETT, Treasurer For the Way-Co Recreation Program
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REPORT OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE-1964
Research this year concerning the establishment of a paid post as Recreation Director for the Town, has led us to the firm conclusion that Wayland has not yet reached either the population growth factor necessary for support of such a move, nor the com- plexity of facilities necessitating same. Rather, we would offer two alternatives, both workable, and hope that the ensuing year will see the finalization of one of them.
Recreation in the Town has grown primarily on a volunteer operated basis with the cooperation of Park, School, Highway De- partments, and the Board of Selectmen. It has reached the point where the expansion of the Park Department to five members with responsibilities for Park and Recreation would be one solution; or the creation of a three member Town Recreation Commission would be the other solution. Initially, such Recreation Commission would stand for election at the March Town Election on a staggered basis, so that eventually one term would expire each year with a three year term of office the resulting stable method of operation.
We wish to thank the various Town Boards, and townspeople for their cooperation and counsel this past year.
Respectfully submitted, RICHARD E. BICKNELL, SALLY WIGHTMAN, THEODORE R. MAGOUN, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
The observance of Memorial Day on May 30, 1964, consisted of a parade from the Town Office Building to the South Cemetery in Wayland at 8:30 A. M. and from Memorial Square in Cochituate to St. Zepherin's Cemetery at 10:15 A. M. Memorial services were held at the North Cemetery at 9:15 A. M. and at Lakeview Cemetery at 11:15 A. M. by veterans' organizations, and at 12:30 P. M. at the WWII Memorial in Cochituate. Veterans' graves had been previously decorated with flags and flowers.
The following organizations participated in the parade:
Charles H. Alward Post 133, American Legion Post 6260, Veterans of Foreign Wars Police Department escort Fire Department Detail Auxiliary Police Detail Wayland High School Band Boy Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Cub Scouts Girl Scouts, Brownies Camp Fire Girls
Prayers were given at the four cemeteries by the Reverend Fathers William P. Castles and Frederick J. Hobbs, and the Reverend Messrs. Donald W. Noseworthy and Robert K. Jones, Jr.
Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Address was well delivered at the four cemeteries by Jennifer Kagan, Jeffrey Plate, Scott Rossborough and Herbert Ross.
Bills covering the cost of flowers, flags, grave markers, wreaths, tonic and sandwiches for parade participants have been submitted to you, the total of which is considerably less than the appropriation of $800. 00. The savings are due to the services of the High School Band without charge.
The Committee expresses the gratitude of the Town to the partici- pating organizations, the clergy, the schools and the High School Band for their part in the services.
Criticism has been voiced to the Committee for the failure of the parade routes to include all four cemeteries. The limited parade route is dictated by the inability of the youngsters of the High School Band to stand a longer route. Commercial bands are not readily available.
We recommend to next year's Committee that the parade form at
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the Water Department roadway at Baldwin's Pond, just beyond the North Cemetery on Sudbury Road; that it march to the North Cemetery for services, thence march to the South Cemetery for services; that it then proceed by bus to Cochituate, there to march to St. Zephrin' s Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery for services. This route is no longer than the past routes to two cemeteries and return.
Your Committee hopes that no future Committee will accede to the constant attempts to commercialize Memorial Day, and to make it just another day off. Too many thousand honored military dead around the world, from Bunker Hill to Korea to Viet Nam, forbid such for- getfulness. This day commemorates a debt beyond the ordinary means of payment.
Respectfully yours, GEORGE G. BOGREN, Chairman
SYLVESTER E. LANDRY FRANCIS X. KILDUFF JOSEPH P. O'DAY DONALD G. WILLIAMS JAMES E. AMERO STANLEY L. JOHNSON
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
During 1964 we have experienced one of the longest dry spells on record. The water table not only in Wayland, but over a large part of New England, went to record lows.
The Water Department is feeling the pinch caused by increasing demands on its facilities and in addition, we are starting this year with the water level in our wells at a low point not usually reached until mid-summer.
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