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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-04-13 309 REGULAR MEETING April 13, 1926. A "regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was hind at the Selectmee s Office at 7:30 P M. Meters. Custance, Burnham, Miles, Ballard, end Robertson Were present. The Superintendent of Public Works and the clerk were also present. Mr. Charles H. Miles reported that a very bad condition existed Outside of the buildings of August Young, and that the refuse from the slaughter house was 'Ullman out and upon adjoining property and that he had viewed the situation and ordered Mr. Young to be taken to court. Edward J Lennon, whom the Board was notified had passed tha examination for the Lexington Police Department, casae before the Board to request his appointment as a regular patrolman. Hearing was declared open Upon the application of Morrie Berman for permission to build a second class garage on hie pre- mises on Eibbert Street. The Building Inspector stated that he was consulting the Building Inspector of Arlington inasmuch as there was a question about the building being in both Arlington and Lexington. `It was left with the Building Inspector to work maths proposition with the Arlington Building Inspector. Hearing was declared open upon application of William G• Murphy of 25 Mass. Avenue for permission to install a gasoline filling station on Mass. Avenue near the Arlington line. 10 Objections were presented, and Mr. Murphy presented plans of the building which would approximate $6, 000 in value. The lot upon which the filling station is to be built is very low, and is of no particular use, as the lot is in a business location and there will be no immediate necessity of stores. In view of the fore- going facts the Board granted permission for the filling station. Application was received from Thomas Montague for an under- takers license. Mr. Montague came before the Board and stated that he had worked for James E. McCarthy for a number of years, and now desired to start in business for himself. The only requirement for an undertaker is that he be of good character and that he can read and write. The Board, in view of the fact that Mr.. Montague wished a license, voted to grant him a license as a1 undertaker. Special police commissions were signed for Edson Pero and John Popiano. LoeatiOn orders Were granted to the N. E . Tel . & TeIe .for the removal of two poles on Waltham Street, also to install conduits at the corner of Waltham Street and Concor8 Avenue, end to the Edison Electric Ill. Co. to attach wires to a N E. Tel . & Tel. Co. pole on Waltham Street. Mr. John B. Lovell came before the Board with reference to his petition for the operation of motor busses through the town on the State Road and Mass. Avenue to Arlington Heights. Mr. H. R. Hanson and Thomas F. Griffin of the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co. also came before the Board to protest the granting of this license to Mr. Lovell . Although they did not state that the 310 Lovell Bus Line would take a great deal of trade away from thee+ they objected to the line being established. It was decided to 'TJ notify the Transportation Committee which had been appointed at a recent Town Meeting, of the application which was in the hands of the Board, and also to notify the Boston & Maine R. R. so that they would have a chance to register their opinion with the Trans- portation Committee and get the views of the committee for the Board to take action on. Petition was received from several of the residents around the ¢'Desmon, and about the town, protesting about the way the boys act on the Battle Green stating that profanity is heard which is disrespect- ful to the town. They asked that none of the boys be allowed to sell post cards or be guides on the Battle Green without a license. Letter was also received from Edwin B. Worthen, curator of the Lexington Historical Society, in which he calls attention to the post cards which are being sold having on one side the description of the Concord Minute Man, and on the other a picture of the Lexington Minute Man. This matter has been called to the attention of the store keepers who have post cards to sell and Mr. Worthen was also informed that police officers would be instructed to look after the conduct of the boys at the Lexington Common. Application for slaughter license was received from Gustav Bunzel . The matter was laid over until the next meeting. The Board signed the State Aid pay roll . No action was taken on the adoption of new regulations for street acceptances. This matter was also to be taken up at the next meeting. It was decided to call a Town Meeting in the near future so that the matter of the acceptance of the Sewer Act which has been passed by the Legislature, and the Drainage Act which is about to be passed, might he presented to the town for acceptance. Application for a gasoline filling station at the corner of Waltham and Middle Streets was received from Mrs. Ida H. B. Capper . It was decided to grant Mrs. Capper a hearing. Application was also received from William A. Granfield for permission to install a gasoline tank at his premises at the corner of Spring and Middle Streets. It was decided to give Mr. Granfield a hearing. In regard to the matter of drainage and lowering of breaks, it was decided to request the Planning Board to meet with the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting to discuss just what they desire to bring before the town at the Town Meeting. The Chairman of the Board informed the Board that there is a bill before the Legislature for a Memorial Road in the Town of Lexington, which was to be over the road of the advance and retreat of the British Troops. It was decided to request the representative to give whatever information he could obtain in regard to the bill and its standing before the House. Matters in regard to the construction of the sewer up Mass. 311 Avenue to Curve Street were discussed. It was found that the sewer construction account has do item of $4,000 available which was I secured by betterment assessments for construction. It was foiled that the distance from the further end of Curve Street to Maple Street is 1700 feet, and the distance from Maple Street to Middle Street is 700 feet. The Superintendent of Public Works has already been instructed to extend the sewer up Mase. Avenue to Independence Avenue end as much further as it is possible, and the Chairman wished to bring out the fact that sewer construction should be made on all streets where it is proposed to lay permanent road construct- ion. In this connection the Lexington Gas Co. , the N. E . Tel. & Tel. Co., and the Edison Electric Ill . Co. were notified that no permits will be issued for installation of public utilities after the proposed permanent construction, on Mass. Avenue is East Lexington, Mase. Avenue from Waltham Street to Elm Avenue, also on Waltham Street from Concord Avenue to the Waltham line, and on Bedford Street where the State Road is now being constructed. A slip for the abatement of $28.46 for the Water Department was signed by the Board. The Board received a check of $25.00 from Clarence H. Cutler showing evidence of good faith in his offer to purchase the school house lot on Concord Avenue which was authorized to be sold by the Selectmen in 1905. The Board decided to notify Mr. Wrightington that the offer was received and to request him to draw up a deed for the Bale of the property. IDomonic Modoono and D. J. O' Connell came before the Board in regard to application for Common Victualler' s License received from said Modoono for permission to operate the Lunch Cart. On account of the trouble recently had with the last operators of the Lunch Cart it was decided to request Mr. O' Connell to place electric lights in the Grain Mill Road so that the alley would be lighted up as at the present time it is quite a menace, being a place where young men could get out of sight. Letter was received from Frederick L . Emery giving the view of the Planning Board on gasoline applications. He stated that the Planning Board felt that there was no further need of gasoline sta- tions in the Town. Common Victualler' s L oenees were granted to Domonic Modoono, A. L . Smith,. Helen McAllister, Cerdline A. Harrington end P. E . M. Hutchins, John A. O'Brien, H . M. Munroe end H. I. Currier, and Kathleen A. Riexinger, It was called to the Board' s attention that several of the town employees serve as election officers on election day and secure the regular pay and also pay for services that day. The persons 001Cm of are John Garrity, Superintendent of Parks, Charles Moloy, Janitor of the Town Hall,, Norman Pero, School Janitor, and James Irwin, Police I Officer. It *as decided to take the matter up when the election officers ere appointed. It weervoted to appoint Mr. William 8. Scamman as Superintendent of Public Works for the year ending April 1 , 1927 . The Board signed application for an examination for a police sergeant for the Lexington Department, and the same was directed to 312 "C the Civil Service Commission. It was decided to leave the appointment of the fire engineers until the next meeting. Letter was received frau the April 19t* Committee requesting the Board of Selectmen to review the parade from the Town Hall steps at 9: 30 on April 19th and to go from there to the Common where the Chairman was to read the message of Dawes to the people. Yr. Edward H . Mara and Mr. R. S. Eaton, representatives of the Board of Trade, came before the Board to talk on several matters. First, they felt that three or four lights should be installed in Depot Park so that it would induce the people to drive in there nail park their cars. There was objections from the women from driving there on account of the dark, and they felt that if lights were placed in the park, cars would be parked there rather than on Mass, Avenue, It was also suggested that the police tour around Depot Perk to protect the oars. Secondly, they felt that the street railway busses should have certain stops through the center of the town, and suggested coming down to stop at Clark Street, Paul Revere • Tavern, and Waltham Street, end that stops should be marked out for them, end coming up on the right and stopping at the Town Hall, Depot Park, and the Buckman Tavern. It was also suggested that "parallel parking" be painted on the curbing and more signs be placed on the poets as at the present time people do not see the signs. Mr. A. B. Shuts, train master of the Boston & Maine S. R. and Mr. Shipp also of the Boston & Maine R. R. came before the Board in regard to the automatic traffic signal to be installed at Revere Street. The Board informed the gentlemen that they felt it would be necessary to let the residents in the vicinity where the traffic signal was to be placed have a chance to register their opinion on the matter, and they decided to hold a hearing on the application on April 27, at 8:30 P.Y., and give notice to that effect. It was voted to grant Melvin W. Hinds a license to operate a pool room at 434 Mass. Avenue. The Superintendent of Public Works reported that he did not believe that the tracks on Mass. Avenue would be removed by the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co. until August. The matter of widening Mass. Avenue from the Buckman Tavern to Waltham Street was again talked of and the Superintendent of Public Works was requested to look into the matter. It was voted to grant an increase in pay to Robert H. White, Superintendent of Streets, of $150.00, the same to date frau May let. It was also voted to grant an increase to the laborers of 50% to 55% per hour; , and the teamsters from 55,E tO 60( per hour, end the roller man to $35.00 per week. The meeting adjourned at 12 o' clock P.Y. A true record, Attest: Ckerk. 213 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 27, 192 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Cuetance, Burnham, Miles, Ballard, and Robertson were present. The Superintendent of Public Works and the clerk were also present. At 8 P.H. a hearing was declared open upon the application of Maurice P. Ahern,Wtiitt®more Street, Arlington, for permission to erect a g.' Zine filling station on Woburn Street at the corner of Cottage Street. Mr. Ahern appeared before the Board and pre- sented a property plan of the location, but he did not present any plans of the building. The Board felt, however, that plane of the building should be presented, and therefor requested Mr. Ahern to bring in the same for the consideration of the Board. Rearing was declared open at 8:05 P.M. upon the application of Lloyd H. Chase of Middle Street for permission to erect a gasoline pump to be located near the wayside stand known as the "Chubby Chase". Mr. Chase had a petition before the Board with signatures of residents in the vicinity stating that they were in favor of the permit being granted. Mr. Wilbur F. Atwood and Mr. George H. Lowe came before the Board and spoke in favor of this petition. The Board considered the application, and in view of the fact that there is a bad turn in the road, they felt that it would only in- crease the danger to likes to have en added attraction to persons in automobiles to stop at this place, and therefor, voted not to grant a permit. At 8:30 P.H. hearing was declared open on application of Anna Goloboy of 77 Sylvia Street for permission to erect a building to be used as a stable in a residential district. The Board acting as the Board of Health, voted to grant permission for the erection of this stable. At 8:30 P.H. hearing was declared open in accordance with the notice published in the local paper upon the application of the Boston & Maine R. R. for permission to install an automatic traffic signal at the Revere Street crossing. Mr. Shute, train master of the Boston & Maine R. R. and Mr. Shipp, also a Mr. Sawyer came before the Board with reference to the petition, and no other persons were present, but .* letter was received from Percy A. Raymond of Revere Stseet in which he stated him objection that the bell would be ring- ing especially when freight trains were on the track and changing switches, and at that time the bell would ring continually for one- half hour. Air. Shipp explained that an engineering feat could be worked out so that the bell would not fing continuously for that period. In view of this fact the Board voted to grant permission to the Boston & Maine R. R. to install this automatic traffic signal, and a letter was sent to Professor Raymond explaining what Was done, and also what could be done in regard to the ringing of the bell. Hearing was declared open at 9 P. M. upon the application of the Lovell Bus Line, Inc. About one hundred persons were present at the hearing, and it was therefor decided to adjourn to Cary Hall , where the meeting was continued. Several of the residents of the Town of Stowe, Maynard, Clinton, Glea.aondale, Hudson, and Concord were pre- sent. Among them were Mr. Driscoll, chairman of the Selectmen of 314 Stowe, Mr. Cogswell , chairman of the Board of Selectmen of Clinton, Mr. Robinson from Hudson, Mr. King of Maynard, Mr. Meserve of Hudson, Mr. Bates of Maynard and Mr. Carlton also of Maynard, and Mr. Reed of 'z] Concord, also Mr. Oetd'haus of Concord, Dr. Glazier of Hudson, end Mr. Howard of Clinton. , All spoke in favor of the Lovell Bus Line, Inc . having an extension of their present line from Concord to Arlington Heights. They stated that Mr. Lovell was a man of very fine character, in good financial condition, and gives good service to the community that he serves in the section where they live. They felt that he should be given a permit to go through Lexington to Arlington Heights se that a through line might be established without a change being made at Con- cord to transfer to the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co. bus line which, they stated, did not meet the Lovell Bus Line busses at the times that they should. They stated, that after 6 o' clock in the evening it was impossible to get a train from Boston and therefor there was no way of returning to Hudson except by the long route of changing busses from Arlington Heights upward, taking a long time to reach home. They felt that a bus line of this kind would help to develope the community and also the communities above us. Mr. Neil McIntosh, Mr. Hear Mr. Richards, Mr. McDonough, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Granfield all of Lexington, and residents in the vicinity through which the bus line is proposed to be operated, all spoke in favor -of having a bus line as they felt that the service that the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co. is giving is not satisfactory. They stated in several instances it took two hours to go from Boston to their homes. If they came to Lexington by train they may not find a bus, but have to wait an hour, or walk home. If they had a good bus line, they would not have to use their own auto- mobiles which was rather an expensive proposition. Mr. Pitt F. Drew, president of the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Coo stated that the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co. had tried upon appli- cation of Mr. Neil McIntosh to run a bus to the Five Forks and return, and that the bus line would not pay. He stated that he ran the busses when Mr. McIntosh requested them, but gradually the number of persons were dropping off, and Mr. McIntosh, who was paying for part of the transportation, was also ready to give up the proposition. Mr. McIntosh stated that the busses were not run at the times when they were wanted, and that they were run too early or too late to accomodate the people who would have ridden on the some . Mr. Drew further stated that if a permit was granted to the Lovell Bus line, Inc . to operate busses from Concord to the Arlington Line, the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co. would have to stop their line from Concord to Bedford, and that there would be no service in this section, as they could not make it ply, Mr. Drew however offered to try to run the bus line again to wee whether or not it would pay. Mr. Lovell informed the Board that he intended to give hourly service making one stop in each town. In view of the fact that the Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. Co, offered to try to give the service which was requested, the Board invited them to cane to the meeting on Tuesday nest to state exactly what they would do. The hearing on the bus line lasted from 9 O' clock to 10:30 P.M. The Planning Board then came before the Board to discuss matters on the sewer and drainage acts. The statement which they presented to go out with the warrant for the Town Meeting which will be held May 12, was read and suggestions mrde in regard to the acts. The Board felt satisfied with the pamphlets drawn up and voted to have them printed to be circulated with the town warrants. r* 315 The bond of the Building Inspector was approved. The 1J. B. Tel . & Tele Co. was granted the location of two poles IIon Vine Street, also to attach wires to the Edison Electric Ill . Co. on Wood Street. The Edison Electric Ill . Co. was granted permission to move one pole on Melrose Avenue at Bow Street. The Chief of Police reported that the applicants for incorporation of the Sutton Club were all of good character. The Board therefor signed the application for the incorporation of this cltb and made a statement as to the character of the applicants. Mr. Atmos Holman and Mr. Edward Bunzel came before the Board in regard to the fee for slaughter license. The Board inforamt them that they intended to make a charge of five cents ( 54 per animal. This seemed to be agreeable to the slaughterers. After considering the matter, the Board decided definitely to make a charge of five cents ( 54 per animal as a basis upon which they can charge, and a charge of $10.00 each for their license fee. It was voted to grant a Common Victuallers Livense to Sarah Berman, Breok-Robinson Nursery Co. , Hattie E. A. Peckham, Mary A. Rowland, Ashley W. Partrigge.. It was voted to grant Sunday Sales Licenses to Arthur Rollins, IIHugh McIntosh, Max Berman, Ida H. B. Capper, Anna A. Hannaford, George W. Claflin, Rufus W. Blake. It was voted to grant a Junk License to Louis Michelson of 44 Harvard Street, Waltham, and A. Greenblot of 97 Prospect Street, Waltham and Jacob Bornstein. It was voted to grant an Innholders License to Mrs. Mary E. Garvin to operate et the former Cary Farm. Special Police commission was signed forMr. A. L. Smith of Bedford Street. Verbal report was received from George G . Moyse, Senator for this district, in which he informed the Board that the proposed Memorial Road in Lexington was only the road extending a few feet in Lexington near the Lincoln Line,being the Old County Road. The Board signed the warrant for a Town Meeting to be held May 12. Letter was received from Sydney R. Wrightington, Town Counsel, stating that it would be impossible for Eugene Kraetzer now an assessor to accept the 425.00 commission for the sale of the school house lotoan Concord Avenue as this would be a violation of the Town By-laws under Article 2, Section 1 . The Superintendent of Public Works was instructed to have the streets painted showing bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at points designated near the Library, the Paul Revere Tavern, and just below Waltham Street coming down, and on the left hand side going up at the Memorial HonorRoll , Depot Park, and Buckman Tavern. 316 ir 4.11.1 'VOTED That. pureuent to the provisions in G. L . c. 48, , sea. 45 Edward W. Taylor and Charles Callahan be appointed fire engineers until May 'L, 1926 and until others are appointed in their stead.' " ' Consideration of the appointment of a third man will be given later. Meeting adjourned at 12.35 A. M. . A true copy, Attest: 4 Clerk. 1