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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1921-11-01-BOS-min37 I MEETINGS NOV. 1. 1921. All Members Present, The records of the last meeting were read and approved. At the Board's request Mr. C. Caterino of School St. Lexington came before the Board. The Board called his atten- tion to the fact that in fixing his driveway he blocked up the drainage of the street surface water and requested that he fix his driveway in such a way that the surface water will not be stopped. Mr. Caterino again sppoke of the street lights which he requested some time ago. He was informed that the street light appropriation would not allow the Board to place any additional street lights this year. Mr. William W. Ferguson and son came before the Board and presented plans for a proposed extension of Forest St. This proposed extension would be a forty foot street to come out on Mass, Avenue almost opposite Elm Avenue. Mr. Ferguson urged that the Board favor this lay out. The Board informed Mr, Ferguson that they would take the matter up with the Planning Board. The Board voted to grant the use of the Town Hall on the afternoon of Nov. 18th to the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion for one half the regular charge. Mr. Scamnan called attention to an automobile repair shop run by a Mr. Harmon on Vine Street. Mr. Scamman received complaints that Mr. Harmon was repairing care late at night thereby keeping the neighbors from sleeping, It was decided to call the attention of the Building Inspector to the matter so that he may ascertain whether or not the shop should be used as such under the Building Laws. The bill of $25 sent to the Board by Mr. H. A. Burgess for cleaning cesspools at Webster and Chapin houses was returned to Mr. Burgess for collection from the parties order- ing the work done. In response to the letter of Attorney Edward C. Stone for Charles S. Smith in connection with the claim for land taken for the Schoolhouse at North Lexington, that he meet with the Board and talk the matter over, Mr. Stone was invited ' to attend the meeting on Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock P.M. at which time the Town Counsel was also invited to attend. 38 Mr. Duffy reported that he had talked with Mr. Kendall of the County Commiseioner's Office and was informed that the County office was in a position to take up such matters as Wood Street relocation, also Concord Avenue relocation. In this connection the Board wrote a letter to the County Commissioners requesting that the boundaries of Wood Street be established. The Board also called together a meeting of the Special Highway Committee so that matters such as Concord Avenue relocation could be discussed. The meeting was called for Saturday, Nov. 5th at 8 o'clock P. M. Notice was received from the Department of Public Works Automobile Division informing the Board that hereafter the Town will have to supply all forms used in connection with licensing Motor Vehicles under Chapt. 140, Sec. 59 of the General Dawe. Complaint was received from Mr. F. W. Dean of the con- dition of Eliot and Pelham Roads. The matter was referred to the Town Engineer and Supt. of Streets. Mr. Francis S. Dane of 1 Bennington Road complained of the condition of the corner of Highland Avenue and Washington Street. His letter was turned over to Mr. Duffy for his attention. A letter was written to Mr. H. H. Hanson, General Manager , of the Middlesex & Boston St, Rwy Co. in which the Board called attention to the complaints which have been received relative to the street cars stopping at the Morton Reed place and waiting there for eight or ten minutes instead of going to Summer St. and persons living beyond the Morton Reed place have to walk the rest of the way. The Board requested that the Company consider having the care go to Summer Street, Mr. F. L. Emery suggested that a sign similar to the sign at the junction of Meriam Street and Mass. Avenue be erected at Muzzey Street directing persons to the Christian Science Church. lie was informed that the Town would erect the sign if the church purchased the same, just as it had done in the case of the sign at Meriam Street, the same being paid for by the Episcopal Church people. Notice was received from the Massachusetts Emergency Com- mittee in which they stated that a committee of three, namely Alfred Pierce, Frank W. Herrick and George E. Briggs had been appointed in the Town of Lexington to be an emergency com- mittee. It was presumed that this committee was appointed on account of the strike, and as the same was averted nothing further was done in the matter by the Board except to acknow- ledge receipt of the letter. I Mr. Eugene V. Earle was given permission to excavate on Wood Street for the purpose of installing a private water main to his property. He was given this permit on conditions designated by the Town Engineer. Letter was received from the Edison Electric Ill. Co. in which they stated that the total cost of burning the street lights all night from Oct. 24, 1921 to Dec. 31, 1921 would be $30101.68. The Insurance Agent was notified to reduce the Moth Compensation Insurance pay roll to $6000 from $8000. This policy was ordered renewed through the office of A. A.Marshall and expires Nov. 239 1921. Bill of $33.14 for Board of Charlotte Bornstein from Aug. 30 to Sept. 30, 1921 Q $4 pr* wk at the Child Guardian- ship Division of the State was sent to Mrs. Samuel Bornstein grandmother of the child. Mr. Cotton informed the Board that Mr. Silverman, attorney for the Bornstein family has advised Mrs and Mr. Bornstein not to pay any bills for board of this child. Mr. Cotton stated that he would take the matter up with Mr. Ryder, A Public Carriage License was issued to John Rose to operate two automobiles and eight carriages in the Town of Lexington, he having filed a satisfactory bond of the American Surety Co. A true record, Attest: CLERK. u 3s