VOLUNTEERS PITCH IN
Although a contractor was hired to build the cou
rse, a big effort was organized to hold down costs through volunteers who cut trees, brush, picked rocks, and provided other services as needed. Aldo Carbonetti was in charge of the volunteer work crews. They made a very great contribution. According to Aldo, notices were posted on Club property and at the Company announcing the time and place for the working parties. People were invited to come and bring their own shovels, crowbars, or saws. One man who was singled out for his contributions was Tony Adamic, President of the Mercury Company. Claude had met Tony through The Foxboro Company. Tony owned two industrial chain saws that were used throughout the course. In the winter of 1955, Claude remembers cutting the path between the sixth green and seventh tee with Tony while 
standing in deep snow. Tony also arranged for the first aerial photos of the course. In those days large groups of volunteers turned out and much was accomplished that would have otherwise added thousands of dollars to the cost of the course. Geoff Cornish was so impressed by the volunteer work that he joined the "rock pickers" several times.
Aldo noted that even those who could not do manual labor contributed by bringing refreshments for the workers. Although many women took part in the working parties, some male members will best remember the excellent stews, barbecues, and other welcome treats they provided at the end of the work sessions. The women were also involved in many money-raising projects.
One of the final areas of the course that needed to be worked on before the Club could open was the marshy area on the 7th hole. There was no money left to complete the work. During the construction period, we were often embarrassed by a temporary shortage of funds. Assistance 
with this problem was aided by loans from The Foxboro Company. While interest payments were made, they were often applied to the principal. This time, Claude didn't feel that he could ask Rex for money again. He talked to Russ Carlton who suggested that one of his friends, Mark Ralston, a contractor from North Attleboro, be contacted to help with the seventh swamp. The next day Mr. Ralston sent his son-in-law, John Pasquantonio to the Club to begin work without pay until we could get it for him in the future. He cut down the swamp maples and removed the stumps, built a causeway from the tee to the fairway and a canal for the water to run under the causeway.
