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161 BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING George A. Mahoney A meeting of the Board of Appeals was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass. on November 12, 1957. Chairman Nickerson, Messrs. Lynah, Ballard, Ripley and Redman were present. The Clerk was also present. At 9:03 p.m. hearing was declared open upon the petition of George A. Mahoney for permission, under section 5(a)7.a. of the Lex- ington Zoning By-law, to operate a trucking and disposal business and to house two trucks at 927 Mass. Ave., Lexington, which is in an R 2 district. Notice of the hearing was read by Mr. Nickerson. Notices of this hearing had been mailed to the owners of all property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby as they appear on the most recent local tax list.= Mr. Nickerson referred both to the plot plan which had been sub- mitted and to a block plan showing lots in the vicinity of that in ques- tion. Mr. Nickerson asked if this petition was for not more than two trucks. Mr. Mahoney said that it was for two trucks. Mr. Nickerson said that there were four trucks parked in the yar on Sunday. Mr. Mahoney answered that they were doing a gratis job for the church that day. Mr. Nickerson asked why when your previous petition was denied did you build a garage and apply again. Mr. Mahoney stated that they had cleaned up the objectionable things around the yard and its appearance had been improved. Mr. Nickerson asked about all the old parts of trucks and equipment out in the back. Mr. Mahoney replied that those parts were useful in case some of their machinery broke down. Those parts could be used as replacements. Mr. Nickerson asked how Mr. Mahoney's business was different now than when previous petition was denied. Mr. Mahoney answered that the business was run by two wounded war veterans and his son Joe. It is supporting three families and it is a help to the townspeople.