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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-05-16153 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING May 16, 1952 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Friday, May 16, 1952 at 3:00 P.M. Chairman Cosgrove, Messrs. Russell and McQuillan were present. Mr. Jackson, Health Sanitar- ian, was also present. Mr. William J. Dailey, 11)4 Marrett Road, met with the Board to state his side of the case in regard to the peti- tion received by the Board complaining about his swine. Mr. Dailey said that he has kept hogs at this location since 191h and insofar as he knows, the complaint made last summer was the first during all that time. Previous to that the waste and manure was piled and removed two or three Dailey re: times a year. Since the first complaint, the manure has Keeping been removed daily except for during the winter when it col- Swine lected on the premises. He stated that this pile was re- moved about the middle of April when the second complaint was received and all material has been removed and the piggery has been gravelled so that it will drain properly. The Chairman said that Mr. Dailey's remarks seemed reasonable and informed him that the Board would schedule a public hearing so that both the complainants and Mr. Dailey could be heard. Mr. Russell suggested that Mr. Dailey do everything possible to obviate any odors or cause for complaint. The Chairman said that a hearing will probably be held next month and suggested that Mr. Dailey in the mean- time contact his neighbors in an endeavor to straighten out the situation. The Chairman read a letter from the State Department of Public Health and also one from Dr. Dawson, Sup't. of the Middlesex County Sanatorium, with reference to Chap. 270 of the Acts of 1952. This new Act repeals Chap. 562 of the Acts of 1951 and therefore it is now necessary for local Boards of Health to provide funds for the treatment of tuberculosis patients. Letter was received from Clifford M. Martin, 6 Hill- side Terrace in Which he referred to the Board's announce- ment of March 28, 1952 whereby all property owners in the so-called Manor Section must be connected with the Public sewer not later than September 15, 1952. Mr. Martin does not accept that his property is in the Manor Section. T.B. Funds C.M. Martin re: Manor Sewer Conn. 154 Mr. McQuillan said that even if Mr. Martin is not living in the Manor Section he could, according to the Board of Health Rules and Regulations, be made to con- nect to the sewer. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses: James V. Cosgrove 307 Wood St. Peter Gaudun William B. Peterson John D. Polley W. F. Sanborn R. S. Taylor J. C. Thyng R. L. Whipple John Sullivan Mrs. Stanley Young Mrs. Louise Brown John F. O'Connor Herbert M. Lawrence 25 Shade St. 25 Blossom St. 189 Wood St. 32 Burlington 5 Forest Ct. 676 Marrett Rd. 57 Hancock St. 21}07 Mass. Ave. 86 Winter St. 28 Winter St. 271 Lincoln St. 1777 Mass. Ave. 2 cows, 2 swine 2500 poultry 6 quail 16 pheasants 140 poultry 1000 poultry 2000 poultry 1 cow 100 poultry 12 poultry 1800 poultry 1 goat 75 swine Infant Boarding st tt Mfg. Ice cream Alcohol Statement was received from the Emerson Hospital in Concord showing a balance due of $158 for premature baby born to Mrs. John A. Hinchey. According to the statement, Hinchey the total bill was $656.05 of which Blue Cross paid Premature $125.20 and the Hincheys paid $72.85, leaving a balance Baby of $158. Another letter was received from Mrs. Hinchey with reference to her previous request for financial aid. In view of the information received from the hos- pital and also from Mr. Collins, Welfare Agent, the Board decided not to make any change in its original opinion that it felt it is not the responsibility of the Town to assume payment of Mrs. Hincheyts bill. Letters to be written to both Mrs. Hinchey and Mrs. Rogers advising of the Boardts action. Further consideration was given to the complaint received from Linwood E. Palmer regarding overflowing Hill St. cesspools located on Hill Street. Sewage It was decided to notify the property owners, whose cesspools are causing the trouble, that additional leach- ing line and fill will solve the situation temporarily and request that the overflowing conditions be abated immediately. Cc Cin 1 155 Letter was received from three residents on Harding Road complaining about a marshy condition existing at the rear of 337 and 339 Bedford Street. Mr. Jackson reported Harding Rd. that there is no septic tank drainage and the situation ap- Complaint pears to be a civil matter over which the Board of Health has no jurisdiction. Mr. Jacksonts report for the period of April 18th to May 15th was noted and placed on file.