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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1922-07-05 138 c.) ov MEETING, JULY 5 , 1922 . I All Members Present. Letter was received from the Lexington Building Trust ask- ing that the Board urge the County to establish the lines of Burlington, Grove and North Hancock Streets , at the hearing on July 7th. The Board acknowledged receipt of the letter and informed Mr . Burgess, Trustee , that they were willing to cooperate . Edward W. Taylor, Chief of the Fire Department , came before the Board and explained that he inspected the building at 119 Mass . Ave. with regard to fire laws and had ordered the building put in shape as far as fire protection went. He stated that although he had nothing to do with the building, he considered it unsafe as it existed. He also stated that he would return to the building again for another inspection to see if his orders were complied with. Mr. James Fullerton came before the Board and the Board approved his application for a peddler' s license . Letter was received from the State Department of Public Works in which they informed the Board that they did not care to estab- lish a precedent by contributing one third of the cost of land I damage for the taking of land at the junction of Maple St. and Mass . Ave. The written opinion of the Tow Counsel offering his resig- nation to take effect as soon as the by-law entitled "Legal Affairs , Suits and Town Counsel" was approved by the Attorney General , if the same was approved. Letter was received from Supt . of Streets giving his investi- gation of the drainage conditions on Reed St. He stated that the remedy for drainage conditions in the street would cost about $350. Michael Kelley was granted a license to be a guide . The dog warrant for the collection of unpaid dog licenses was signed by the Chairman. r Mr. Fred Lundergan of 9 Sylvia Street, came before the Board F and as he was late to the hearing previously given for him he re- quested that he be give/I: another hearing on hie proposed community garage . The Board voted to give him another hearing on July 25th at 8 P. M. Mr. Robert Hamilton came before the Board relative to securing I a permit to carry a revolver. He stated that the Chief had a com- plaint against him made by his father-in-law and for that reason did not grant him a permit. Mr. bcamman informed him that he would take the matter up with the Chief of Police. _ 139 The Town Engineer was authorized to enter into an agreement substantially in accordance with that stated at the meeting of the Board held June 13th with reference to resurfacing on Mass . Ave . from Winthrop Road to High School . Mr . Cotton reported that progress on the selection of Superintendent of Public Works as follows On June 29th - Messrs . Scannnan, Cotton, Blake and Burnham of the Board present. Conference with Mz.A J. Poet of Boston, Mr . Slocum of Lexington, Ir. Horne of Belmont and Christopher Harrison, Mayor of Everett. Of these it was decided to eliminate Mr. Poet an not having had enough experience . Mr. Horne did not appeal ae a candidate . Mr. Slocum and Mr. Harrison were considered as worthy of further consideration. On July 5th, Messrs . Cotton and Burnham present. Conference with Mr. Pierce P . Condon of Watertown, Mr. Lau- rence B. Hoyt of 168 E. Emerson St . Melrose , and Mr. John R. Jolff of 55 Mather St. Boston. Mr . Pierce P . Oondon' e experience was limited to street construction and he therefor did not appeal to the Board. Mr. Hoyt was considered much more favorable than Mr . Wolff . Mr. John Olsen came before the Board at 8 P . M. Pull Board present. His experience seemed to be mostly street construction and did not include any water or sewer construction. It was voted to pay Miss Ready $15 per week while employed in the Lown offices . it was decided to request Mr. Richards to come before the Board to talk over matters relative to the office of Town Treasurer . Park Department. A letter was directed written to mr . F. L . Emery of the Field and Garden Club asking that he have the triangle at the junction of Woburn St . and Mass . Ave. trimmed. Board of Survey. l+.r. Griswold and Engineer came before the Board with hie plans of Lexington Park Heights for approval . Mr. Willard D. Brown for the Planning Board also came before the Board. Kr. Brown stated that this development should be connected with the Lexington Park development so that the streets would lead somewhere. The Board approved the plan as far as that section easterly from Wright Street was concerned, so that Mr. Griswold could sell lots in that section. The Town Engineer and Mr. Brown of the Planning Board were also requested to get in touch with Mr . Griswold to work out some plan of development so that the streets would connect with streets of the Park development. 140 Water Sewer Department. In regard to connecting the Town Ball with the Newer it was decided to request Lir. 'eaudry to work out specifications so that the Board could request bide from plumbers in town. Letter was written to Lre . Anna Van Buskirk of Cedar St. answering her questions in letter of June lst , and advising her that until the by-law accepted by town is approved by the attorney general nothing will be done about putting water in Cedar St. A true record, Attest C( d L''`ki1JC19-A. - CLERK.