HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-06-13BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
JUNE 13, 1966
The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Monday,
June 13, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. in the Health Department Office.
Members present were: R. L. McQuillan, Chairman, Dr. William L.
Cosgrove, Mr. James M. West, and Mr. James F. Finneran, Director
of Public Health.
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Minutes of the May 2, 1966 meeting were approved as read.
The invitation
the American Red
8:00 P.M. in the
to the Board from the Lexington Chapter
Cross to their annual meeting June 15th
First Parish Church was read by Mr. Finneran
The letter to William Ivarson, 26 Cottage Street, was
read by the Board. Mr. Finneran explained that Mr. Ivarson*s
application to keep ducks and a goat on the premises of 26
Cottage Street was denied at a previous meeting, and a re-
inspection showed that the animals were still there. Upon
receipt of the second letter Mr. Ivarson came into the office
and agreed to dispose of the animals.
The letter from Donald Irwin, Building Inspector, .regard-
ing building refuse and debris on a lot off Mohawk Drive was dsi
read by the Board. The Board instructed Mr. Finneran to take
the necessary steps to see that this nuisance was taken care of.
The letter to James J. Collentro, 5 Fletcher Avenue,
regarding a rubbish nuisance on his property was read by the
Board. Mr. Finneran reported that the registered letter sent
by this Department was not picked up at the Post Office thy
Mr. Collentro, another letter was delivered by hand on Friday,
June 10, to date this nuisance has not been taken care of.
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INVITATION
RED CROSS
26 COTTAGE
STREET
RUBBISH
COMPLAI1
RUBBISH
NUISANCE
The letter to John F. Curran, 5 Lillian Road, regarding PREMATURE
the payment of the care of a premature infant was approved by INFANT
the Board. Mr. Finneran explained that the necessary forms
had not been filed by the hospital or Mr. Curran within the
30 day period allowed by the State, therefore, the Board of
Health would not be responsible for payment.
Mr. Finneran explained to the Board that their disapproval PEACOCK
of the subdivision titled"Peacock Farm, Section V" acted FARM
upon at the May 2, 1966 meeting had caused some confusion with SEC. 5
the Planning Board and the subdivider. He explained we dis-
approved this preliminary plan because of the lack of information
regarding street and lot drains, and also the lack of plans for
the installation of public sewer. The Planning Board usually,
on preliminary plans, approves the plans subject to the condition
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that the Definitive Plans will includeall the information required
td approve the final plans. This time they disapproved the pre-
liminary plan and the subdivider cannot proceed until the Board
notifies the Planning Board that they rescind their action of
May 2, 1966, and approve the subdivision subject to the condition
that the Definitive Plan for the subdivision include a topographical
detail of all drainage. Mr. Finneran suggested that the Board make
a motion to rescind the vote of May 2, 1966.
Mr,tion was made and seconded that the May 2, 1966 vote to
disapprove the Preliminary Plan entitled "Peacock Farm, Section V"
be rescinded and a vote of approval be made subject to the condi-
tion that the definitive plan include the topographical detail of
all drainage.
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The letters ,from and to Dr. Vincent Treat were read by the CUMMINGS,
Board. These letters were in regard to Dr. TreatPs signature B.L.
on the petition for legal counsel for the Board to conclude the
B. L. Cummings Case.
Mr. McQuillan explained to the Board that B. L. Cummings had
sold out to Sunnyburst Dairy of Stoneham, and therefore he wrote
to the Selectmen stating that as long as Mr. Cummings was not
delivering milk in Lexington any longer it would seem to bring
to a conclusion any action the town would take against Mr. Cummings.
The Board approved this action.
Mr. McQuillan brought to the attention of the Board a GOVERNMENT
meeting of the Committee for the new proposedsTown Government STRUCTURE
Structure set for June 22, 1966. He said he wanted to attend MEETING
this meeting to question the legality and advisability of the
Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health combined making the
appointments of Board of Health personnel. The Board discussed
this plan, and agreed that Mr. McQuillan should attend this meeting.
Mr. Finneran said he had been asked to request the Board PINE KNOLL
submit a letter of certification to the Mass. Department of NURSING
Public Health of the planned addition to the existing building HOME
of Pine Knoll Nursing Home, 30 Watertown Street. The new wing,
100 feet by 44 feet, will contain private and semi -private rooms
for twenty-four additiorhal beds and 16 additional toilet facilities.
An inter -denominational chapel room, 24 by 27 feet, will also be
on the new wing. The outside area is satisfactory forythe con-
struction,and plans have been approved by the Board of Appeals and
the Planning Board.
The motion was made and seconded that a certification be sent
to the Mass. Department of Public Health approving the new wing
for the Pine Knoll Nursing Home.
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Dr. CarlS. Benton, Veterinarian for the Board, of Health,
contacted the Clerk of the Health Department, and stated that
he had contacted the Police Department requesting that they
bring him all bats they are called upon to dispose of. Rabies
have been found in bats in the past two years in Massachusetts,
and Dr. Benton feels this will be a good way to check for Rabies
in bats in the Lexington area.
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RABIES tT
CONTROL"*
Dr. Cosgrove suggested a new story be written regarding
the danger of rabies in bats. He said if the parents saw this
article, they mrght warn their children of the danger of picking
up these wild animals, etc. The Board agreed, and instructed
Mr. Finneran to write such an article for the Minute Man Publication.
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The following animal permits were acted upon by the Board: ANIMAL
Robert W. Miley, 435 Lincoln Street, approved for a permit PERMITS
for 2 horses.
Permit for 28 poultry for Robert P. Monahan, 51 Lowell St.,
approved subject to the condition that the rooster be disposed of.
Permit for
was disapproved
1 horse by Charles D. Sullivan, 64 Marrett Rd.,
because of inadequate facilities and area.
Permit for 6 ducks by Mrs.sAnnelie Flynn, 26 Patterson Rd.,
was approved.
Permit for James F. Murphy, 168 Burlington St., for 2 horses
was approved.
The Board diiscussed the regulations regarding the keeping of
animals, and voted to add to the Regulations of the Board of Health
a ruling effective as soon as possible that no permit will be
issued for the keepinci of a horse unless ¢the applicant has a lot
of a minimum of one acre of land in dimensions suitable to the
Board of Health.
Mr. Finneran was instructed to write the new regulation and
file it with the Attorney General's Office, and the Clerk was
instructed to place the new regulation in the legal ad section of
the Minute Man publication for three consecutive weeks.
The Health Officer's Report was discussed by the Board. The
high plate count and coliform count on the dispenser milk was dis-
cussed by the Board. Mr. Finneran said Mr. Rose, Whiting Milk Co.
quality controller, had been in touch with him regarding this, and
they thought this high count was caused by old milk. A re -testing
will be done.
The Board once again mentioned the high plate count on the
utensil analysis at some of the feeding stations in the High
School. Mr. Finneran said he was sure it was poor handling at
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