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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1922-01-24 63 MEETI1 G, JAN. 24 , 1922 . All 14.embers Present. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. Dr . J. Odin Tilton and ir. Edward 000d of the Park Com- mission came before the Board to talk over matters in connection with the use of the pumping station by the highway department. The Dr . outlined the proposed improvements which the Park Comrmiseion desired to make in future years , namely a skating rink; two new tennis courts , larger play grounds so that a junior baseball game mai be played at the same time a high school game is being played, making the pumping station into a home for the park care taker, making a convenience station Out of the wooden building in the rear of Buckman Tavern. The Dr . also suggested that the play ground or at least the park in the rear of the play ground be named after the donor, kr . A. L. Scott. The Dr . informed the Board that it was the intention of the commission to have a community day and by having such the work to be done on the play ground could be finished up. In connection with the Highway Dept. using the pumping station for storing materials , mixing road materials , etc . the commission requested that the highway department give their department the use of a horse and team at intervals with which to do the work in their department. They stated that the entire item would not amount to any more than $100 during the year. Letter was written to the Park Commission in which the Selectmen agreed to give the park commission the use of a horse and team at intervals through the coming year to do work for their department in return for the use of the pumping station. Mr . Sheldon A . Robinson, Tree Warden, came before the Board to talk over matters relating to his department. He stated that as a result of reducing the wages to the amount paid the Moth Department , namely $4 .25 per day his men all left and are now doing private work. He inquired whether or not the Board desired to hire outside help or whether they just as soon let the work drag on until some of the men doing private work got through and would then be willing to work for less money . The Board suggested that he advertise in the Minute-man for help and if he could not get men at that wage to let the work drag as suggested, except in cases where dangerous limbs hang over the highways . These cases Ir. Robinson agreed to attend to . It was voted not to grant a license to Ire . Ida H. B . Capper to install a gasoline filling station at the southwesterly corner of the Mate Road and Waltham Street. Mr . Richards voted in favor of granting the license , but the iajority were not in favor . Insurance policy of the Fidelity and Casualty Co . of i:. . 64 5!? issued through the office of Edwin ll . Jorthen, covering boiler at the Munroe School expiring Jan. 7 , 1925 , was approved by the Board. Acceptance of the appointments of Local Loth dupt. and Forest Fire 'garden were received from 0 . J . Gorman. Letter was received from the Department of Public Horks acknowledging receipt of the protest of the Board on advertising signs and stating that the Board would be notified of the date of the hearing on raid signs . It was voted to grant the American Legion Auxiliary the use of the Town hall on the evening of Feb . 21st at one half the regular rate . The entertainment to be given is in aid of the American Legion. Bill of J . F. m. cCarthy for sending Daniel Andrews to the Waltham Hospital when accident occurred to said Andrews as a result of an automobile accident was mailed to the Travelers Insurance Co . as Mr . hichards talked with Luer. ohitford, agent for said company, and was informed by him that the company would stand the expense . A true record, Attest -CALLAJ � CLERK. 65 bnFETI G, JAN . 24 , 1922 . All Members Present. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. The Warrant for a Primary to be held Feb . 14, 1922 was signed by the Board. This Primary is to be held on account of the resignation of Guy L . Weymouth, Repreeent.:.tive from the 28th Middlesex District. Tarrant for a Town meeting to be held on Feb . 6th, 1922 vas also signed by the Board. This Lrrant contained an Act authorizing the Selectmen to act as a Board of Public : orks . Election Officers were appointed for the Primary as follows Ballot Clerks aalph h. .arshall John J Garrity Tellers . Samuel B . Bigelow Patrick F . Dacey Allston L . Redman Nathaniel Nunn Election Officers were appointed for the Town Meeting to be held Feb . 6 , 1922 as follows Ballot Clerks Ralph H. .arehall John H. Jarrity Tellers . ,'Iilliam E. mulliken William C . O' Leary Fred Butters Patrick F. Dacey The Board voted to grant permission to the Edison Electric Ill. Co . to attach its wires to 5 poles of the New Eng. Tel & Tel . Co . namely nos . 66/32, 33 , 34 , 35 and 36 on Middle St, near Waltham. The following notice was rent to the Minute-man in con- nection with dogs biting persons in Lexington and a copy of same mailed to all dog owners . Jan. 23, 1922 . .For the safety of the public and until all danger from rabies is passed, the Selectmen hereby order that all dogs be muzzled or restrained from running at large for 90 days from 66 date unless this order is sooner revoked . Please see that your dog is kept under restraint or rroperly muzzled. for after Wednesday, January 25th, orders will be issued to kill all dogs found running at large in Lexington" warrant was issued to the Chief of Police in accordance with Uhap 140 , Sec . 167 of the General Laws . The following notice was sent out with the Jarrant• Important Notice . Lexington, Nass . , Jan. 28 , 1922. The special town meeting , called for February 6 , 1922 for the purpose of voting on the proposed change in Town Govern- ment will give no opportunity for debate on the subject prior to voting, as the polls open at 2 1 . L. There is some demand for a public meeting at which questions may be asked and an opportunity given for debate . Accordingly the Selectmen deem it wise to open Town Hall , Saturday evening, February 4 , where all voters who desire may attend. The Committee on change in Town Government will be glad to explain any points of the proposed change cancerning which citizens may wish to ask information. Do not forget the date . Saturday, February 4, 1922 - 7 :30 P . ,.. Mr. Ryder offered the Board a proposition to lease land belonging to him with an entrance on ,+ burn St. for five or 6 years for the use of the Stone Cruener . Lir . Robert P. Clapp reported orally that the Attorney General approved the Building Law amendments with the exception of two articles . He also informed the Board that the article in relation to fees for permits may be retained after further consideration. The other article was taken from the Building Laws of Winchester , but as this was adopted under a Special Act of Legislature for Winchester , it does not apply to Lex_ngton. The following is a report of Hearing on Railroad matters . in connection with improving railroad transportation. Present. Henry L . ,iadsworth Herbert P. Russell Robert P . Clapp Leroy S. Brown Om. Roger Greeley Edwin B. Worthen Morton G. Ho}akine Harry A. 'dheeler Robert L. Ryder Jr . Greeley, Chairman of the Planning Board stated that after two years of patient waiting , the RR station is now being repaired and the Town is naw to have a respectable looking station. On account of the change of government of the Boston & Maine RR. and the policy of the new offices , they 67 will not carry out the former plan of deeding the Depot Park land to the town for release of taxes , as suggested a few --ears ago . ter . Greeley thought some committee ought to see the Officers of the nailroad and offer a proposition, whereby Depot Park may be secured for the benefit of the Town. kr . Greeley stated , that in his business he came in contact with many persons who proposed building or locating in Lexizton, but who on account of the time-table and poor service of the Boston & Maine RR. would locate in some other place , where better service could be obtained . He also stated that some railroads were experimenting with small gas engine cars , to be run as auxilliary to the regular service . He would suggest that the i'own request the Of iters of the Boston & imine RR to try these cars out on the Lexington Branch so as to give better service during the shopping hours and early evening. Lr , Brown expressed the belief that the Boston & Maine would not give any better service Mr. Richards informed the meeting that Yr . Pollock of the B . & RR stated t :at he hoped to give Lexington better train service . It was also stated that imr . Attwill of the Department of Public Utilities advised keeping after the railroad for improve- ments . It was brought out that Arlington mi ht be interested in this matter and would join with Lexington in its request. Mr. Greeley moved that the Selectmen appoint a committee of five or more to take this matter up with Arlington, as soon II as possible for the interest of both towns . It was unanimously voted as above . Mr. R. P. Clapp suggested that the sale of the railroad plot be taken up along with the train service . Mr. Richards informed the meeting that the park plot and other land must be sold and if sold the town will be given the preference . It was also stated that the iiirectors voted to sell the land between £.eriam and Manc ck Sts , but will not sell the land between Meriam and rant Ste . Mr. :"ladeworth of the Planning Board read a summary of the report of what that Board propose to do to improve the center of the Tarn . Mr. Worthen believed that it mas not necessary to have parks from iiieriall street down or a series of them. He thought a first class commercial building on the Park land would be no detriment to the business district and would add taxable property to the Town. 1r . ;adsworth offered a suggestion that if the Park land was sold for commercial purposes , the railroad might include in the deed some provision for a set back. The meeting voted to badcup the selectmen in their endeavor to secure improvement for the Town. The Committee appointed by the Selectcaen is as follows �oilliam R. Greeley , Chairman. Edwin B . Worthen Leroy S . Brown Frederick L . .rmery Jay 0. Richards . A true record, Attest Civ 01,13K.