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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1922-04-11' MEETINGo APR. 119 1922. All Members Present. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Ida H. B. Capper of Middle Street came before the Board and resented plans of her proposed gasoline filling station. Four hearings having been held on former applications for this filling station, which was proposed to be located on the southwesterly corner of Waltham and Middle Streets, the Board voted not to grant Mrs. Capper another hearing. Mr. Willard C. Hill again came before the Board to explain the progress which is being made on getting a new rate on the blanket insurance. He presented a schedule showing the result of inspection of buildings and that reductions can be made in the rates. Schedules for receiving Dean rate were signed by the Chairman. In connection with placing blanket boiler insurance, Mr. Hill requested that the policies covered by the town be sent to him so that he could arrange blanket insurance on same. Mr. Hanley, representing Lowell Textile workers, came before the Board and requeeted that a permit be granted to him so that the strikers in Dowell could be aided by a flower day in Lexington on April 19th. He presented credentials from the Mayor of Lowell and Chief of Police of Lowell and also a permit from Clinton, Mass. He was informed that April 19th was considered a Lexington day, and the Board would not, therefor, grant any permits to outsiders to use the streets for financial aid. Mr. Swan and Mr. Russell of Bedford St. again came before the Board relative to getting two houses on Bedford Street connected with the sewer. Mr. Beaudry presented a sketch showing the proposed lay out of the sewer and giving the estimated coet at $325. Mr. Tenney recommended "that the sewer connection be made It was decided to request the Town Counsel as to whether this was a proper procedure under Chap. 322 of the Acts of 1913. Mrs. Rose WhitneySmith who conducts the "Smile -a -while" shop at the corner of Waltham Street and Mass. Avenue, came before the Board and requested that the street sign at the ' corner of Waltham St, be moved as in its present location it hides fromview the sign that she has placed on her shop and ae a result hinders her from getting trade. The Board informed her that they would look at the sign and see what could be done. 94 The Board considered having ten extra police for duty on CIO April 19th so that traffic could be well handled. It was left with the Chairman to make arrangements for same. In this connection it was decided to request the April 19th ' Celebration committee to present a schedule of streets which should be one way streets on April 19th. Letter was received from Winthrop W. Locke, Secy of the April 19th Committee, in which he asked permission to use the Buckman Tavern grounds and Green on April 19th. Also another letter in which the committee requested that all necessary permits for booths between Grant St. and Elm Ave. be granted to the Stanley Hill Post #38. The committee were informed that the Board would allow them the use of the Buckman Tavern grounds and Battle Green as they used the same last year but requested that they do not infringe upon the property of the Historical Society. The committee were also informed that the Board had no jurisdiction over granting permits for booths on Mass. Ave. as the land belonged to private parties. The bond of 0. G. Seeley with Matthew Stevenson as Surety was approved. This bond is required to be filed in cnnnection with a third class liquor license. It was voted to sell a watering cart stand -pipe, which is not in use, to Daniel Deemond, agent for Mre. Alice Goodwin, for the sum of $10. A letter was received from Mr. Merriam, Secy of the School ' Committee, in which he asked if the park department would cooperate with the School Department in having the shrubs about the School grounds pruned by the park department. It was left with Mr. Blake to 'phone Mr. Merriam that the park department had no workman who could do this work for the school department. Bid was received from Edward C. Bailey for the painting of Village Hall in the sum of $500. In this connection Mr. Blake informed the Board that con- siderable repairs should be made on this building before it is painted. He also suggested that the blinds be taken off and some curtains put up to improve the looks of the building. Mr. Scamman agreed to see Mr. Wright, Aanitor of the building, to ascertain whether or not he would do the carpenter. work. It was suggested that the building be painted "warm slate". It was also suggested that it be inted white. Mr. Cogger, whose bid was $350 was requested to present another bid for painting without the blinds. In reference to her complaint Mr. Bridget Leary was notified that the police do not fired that Mr. Sorensen causes a nuisance in the neighborhood at the corner of Woburn and vine Streets, and that Mr. Sorensen holds a gasoline license. Letter was received from Mr. Higgins of the High School Faculty, asking that the Board pay the balance of the bill for replacing window broken by bpys while 71'aying basket ball in Town Hall. His claim was that one pane of glass had already been broken and requested that one fourth of the bill be ' charged to the Town, same being $4.66. The Clerk was requested to consult with the janitor as to whether or not it would be just for the Town to pay this bill. It having been found that this pane of glass was formerly broken by the basket ball team, Mr. Higgins was notified that the school department would have to pay the balance of this bill. Mr. Burnham reported that Miss Mary Brigham of 40 Hancock St, complained that automobiles drove into her driveway and backed out when visiting the Hancock Clarke house. , Mr, Burnham was requested to inform Miss Brigham that the Board had made regulations by which the auto basses were to park on the right hand side of Hancock St. coming back towards Lexington Centre rather than on the left hand side, thus avoiding danger to passengers, Letter was received from Frank Canisius of Ward Street. relative to an unlicensed dog in his neighborhood, which has been killing his fowl. The matter was referred to the dog officer for his attention. Mr. Tenney stated that he would consider as to whether or not all town water bills could be abated, and report on same. After considerable discussion as to merits it was voted to 1 buy a Cletrac tractor at the price of $1435 instead of a Fordson at the price of $608, as it was deemed that the Cletrac would do heavier work, Mr. Duffy was requested to look up the cost of a gasoline tank with a capacity of from 300 to 500 gallons. It was suggested that a town gasoline tank could be located at the pumping station on Lincoln St. and that all departments, except the Fire Department, could use same, Mr. Beaudry was requested to attend the hearing at the State House on the report of the State Dept. of Public Health and the Metropolitan Dist. Commission relating to proposed extension of water supply in Metropolitan District held April 12 and 13 at 10:30 A. M. It was voted to present to the Lexington Historical Society a copy of the Act creating a Board of Public Works in Lexington as signed by the Governor and also the pen with which the Governor signed the Act. This framed copy was presented through the kindness of Mr. Tenney. Matters relating to the (fficieney of the Police Department were considered and it was decided to meet some other evening to devote time to discussion of that department. It was voted to pay the charges for hospital care and transportation of Mrs. John Graziano of Philomen St. A. H. section. Mr. Cotton reported that he had made quarterly visits to all Mother's aid cases and the Board in reconsidering the cases e, for the year voted to allow the aid the following cases: Anna L. Qarpenter Mabel F. McDonald Mary Boyajian Anna S. Walsh Hulda Bjorkgren Rosa DaRue Mrs. Bernard Astor Jennie Slater rendered to be the same in Mr. Tenney reported that the Park Commissioners made an agreement with Mr. Ryder to drain his land and the land about the play grounds. The water, however, is backing up and not flowing as expected. In this connection a survey would have to be made of the entire proposition. Mr. Tenney suggested that if this was done the Audubon Road section should also be surveyed. The following appointments were made: Almehouse Matron. Mrs. William E. Eaton Trustees of Gammell Legacy Acting with Overseers of Poor. Mrs. William E. Eaton Mrs. John S. Spaulding. A true records Attest: CLERK. 1 1