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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-05-25 325 =TING MAY 25, 1926 IA regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Office at 7 :30 P .Y. Messrs Custance, Burnham, Miles, Ballard, and Robertson. The Superintendent of Public Works and the clerk were also present. The application of lira . Ida H B. Capper for a gasoline filling station at the corner of Waltham and Middle Streets was again con- sidered by the Board. lar. Ballard brought out the fact that the Plan- ning Board some time ago studied the proposition of drainage through Airs . Capper's land, and also that of extending, a street from the McIntosh Property over lams . Capper's land to Waltham Street. In view of the situation it was decided to request the Planning Board to come before the Selectmen at their next meeting June 8th to discuss the advisibility of granting a permit for this filling station, and also of securing permission of Mrs . Capper to extend a street across her land. The application of W. A. Granfield of 1 Spring Street for permission to locate a Gasoline tank on Spring Street near the junction of Middle Street was considered, and the Board voted not to grant a permit. On the application of Maurice P. Ahern for permission to erect a filling eati -)n at the corner of Woburn and Cottage Streets , it was I decided to also refer this matter to the Planning Board to give their opinion on the location. The following licenses were signed, Alcohol License, Standard Oil Co , Theatre License, William Viano. Hearing was declared open at 8 P .M. on petition of Frank Hudson of Baker Avenue for permission to move his garage on another location on his lot. No persons aopearea to object and it was voted to grant permission. Hearing was declared open upon petition of Ryder Stock Fara ''or permission to install a gasoline tank of 500 gallons for private ' .se on the premise an Maple Street , to replace the former tank of 1 a llons. It was decided to grant the permit for private use only. At 8 :15 P .M. Hearing was declared open upon a petition of the Lex- ington Golf Club for permissi )n to install a 300 gallon gasoline tank on the premises for private use. No persons a neared to object and it was voted to grant the permit. A hearing was also declared open upon the application of Louis w Bills for permission to install a 5c' gallon Gasoline tank on his pre- mises &t 73 Hancock Street for private use. it was voted to grant the permit, for private use only. IThe Board was notified of a conference to be held on Wednesday, at 3 P.M. next at the office of the State Department of Public Works to consider the proposition of construti )n of Tedford and Waltham Streets . '`'r. Custance , Mr. Burn_ a. , nd Mr. Robertson agreed to attend the conference together with the Superintendent of Public works . 326 ot = r. Custance reported that Mr. A B. Tonne: offered the services of a man who systemitizes offices of the Tenney Company to the town to see if anything could be done in regard to establishing a system whereby all information needed in each department would be furnished ba the department having the information, and whereby all orders for work would be in writing where there would be some check as to who is responsible for the work being done The Board expressed the opinion that theyy were in favor of a system being established, and were glad to have r. Custance look into the matter further to see what could be worked out. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he enclosed copy of letter of the Building Inspector to him relative to the so- called Weatherby building on Carville Avenue upon which a hearing has been held. The Town Counsel 's letter informed the Board as to the procedure they would have to take to prosecute the case . It was decided not to take any action on the mutter, but to let it stand i4 the hands of the East Lexington Civic Association and Mr Weatherby, who were to get together and work out something satis- factory to both parties . Invitation was received from the City of Woburn requesting the selectmen to be present at the Dedication of the Veterans ' Memorial on Juhe 6th at 2 o' clock. The Board acknowledged receipt of the in- vitation, and stated that at least one member of the Board would be present. Invitation was received from the Hudson Board of Selectmen re- questing the Board to join with them in forming a Selectmen's Associa- tion, the meeting for the purpose being held at the Town Hall, Concord, on June 2nd, at 10 A. M. The Board acknowledged receipt of the invi- tation, but informed them that none of the Board would be able to be present. An application for the office of Wire Inspector was received from R. W. Hamilton No action was taken on the matter. It was voted to appoint Louis w Bills of 73 Hancock Street as Inspector of Wires, for the town Said appointment to begin June let. 1926. Ilotice having been received of the result of the examination in the schools of children under weight and it having been found that nine children were tuberculor suspects , it was decided that these children needed supervision The Public Health Association requested that at least five of the children be sent to the Sharon Camp for eight weeks. The cost of board for the children would be $10 .00 per week. It was left to the clerk to ascertain whether or not these children should be sent as the funds would have to come out of the Board of Health appro- priation In regard to the appointment of a third fire engineer Mr. Robertson suggested the name of Bdward Buttrick who was formerly a captain in the Fire Department. fir. Robertsjn was requested to suggest this name to the Chief of the department . The Board voted to install stre ,t lights on Fighland Avenue and requested the Superintendent to arrange for toe installation. E 327 fetter was received from Robert L. R der in which he informed the Board that he would give the land at the junction of Lowell and North Streets to the town for a widening. A letter was also received from the Planning Board in which they requested the Selectmen to take steps to establish lines on both Lowell and North Streets , making Lowell Street 60 feet , and North Street 50 feet in width. The Board decided to request the Town Engineer to give the necessary data to make the widening of land to be given by Mr. Ryder to the town It was decided not to make the widening of the entire street at this time. Notice of a hearing on the circumferential Highway at the State House at 10.30 A M. May 26, 1926 was received fror ,he Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. They requested verbally that some one be present. Letter was received from the Planning Board in which they suggest that a new street be laid out across lands extending from East Street to the junction of North Hancock and Burlington Streets. They also suggested the widening of East Street from Lowell Street to Adams St. The Board discussed the proposition and decided that it would be better to call in the owners of the property over which the proposed street is intended to be laid out, and the owners of property on East "treet where it is intended to be widened, to give them an opportunity 1 to express their opinion on the proposition•. They were also to be re- quested to bring in any plans or deeds which they may have on hand which would assist the Board in making the layout of the street . Letter was received from the Town Accountant in which he informed the Board that $250.00 was needed in the Forest Fire Appropriation Letter was sent to the Appropriation Counittee requesting that they make a transfer to this amount so that the tills coming in this year will be paid. Zdward Loren Fenn, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, came before the Board to express the opinion of the Transportation Committee in reference to the application of the Lowell Bus Line Incorporated. He stated that the Boston & Maine Transportation Co. application for bus service was not from the Boston & Maine R; R. Co. Ae stated that the transportation company was owned by Homer Loring, that is to say he holds all the stock except 12 shares tat are held by one of his Clerks. Mr. Penn stated that the committee did not favor the proposition of granting a permit to the Boston & Maine Transportation Company, but did favor granting a permit to the Lovell Bus Line Inc. Mr. Towry of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company came before the Board, he stated, at the suggestion of Mr Paul Stickle of Bedford Street, Lexington, to give the Board a few facts about workmen's com- pensation insurance in Mutual Companies. He Stated that a saving of 20;. could be made on the entire amount of insurance carried. He also stated that they were in a position to give good service and asked that the Board consider the -proposition. II Bids were received from tie following for the building of a drain in Highland Avenue, W. B. Bryne . 10,244.30 A.Ross 8,812.75 C & B Construction Co . 5, 006.75 The bid was accor singly awarded to C C. R Construction Co. ,T28 lc The Supt. of Public Works was requested to see that the Middle- mil sex & Boston St . Ry. Co. take up the tracks on Mass . Avenue so that the C & R. Construction Co. could begin construction of sewer in Mass . Avenue. The application of the Lovell Bus Line Inc. was again considered by the Board, and it was voted not to grant permission to this Company to operate busses in Lexington. It was decided, however, to request the ?'iddlesex & Boston St.Rj. Co. to give hourly service from six o' clock in the morning until 10 o ' clock at night continuously over the State Road from the Lincoln Line to Arlington Line, some of the service to run via Waltham Street through the centre of the town. The following bids were received for the sewer pipe and for the pipe for the Highland Avenue drain This includes the pipe for all sewer construction this year. Palmer x$7520 .01 Lexington Lumber Co. 7912.08 Portland Stoneware Co. 7912.03 Eastern Clay Goods 7802.71 Waldo Bros. & Bond 7631.46 The Palmer Co being the lowest bidder received the award. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. A true record, Attest; Clerk.