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IM2TING MAY 25, 1926
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the
Selectmen's Office at 7:30 P.14, Messrs. Custance, Burnham, Miles,
Ballard, and Robertson. The Superintendent of Public Works and the
clerk were also present.
The application of 'k`rs. Ida H. B. Capper for a gasoline filling
station at the corner of Waltham and ?Tiddle Streets was again con-
sidered by the Board. ter. Ballard brought out the fact that the Plan-
ning Board some time ago studied the proposition of drainage through
"ars. Capper's land, and also that of extendin a street from the
McIntosh Property over yrs. Capper's land to V'Ialtham 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 Sasoline tank on Spring Street near the junction of hiddle
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 tation at the corner of Woburn and Cottage Streets, it was
decided to also refer this matter to the Planning Board to give their
' opinion on the location.
The following licenses were eigned, Alcohol License, Standard Oil
Co., Theatre License, William Viano.
Hearing was declared open at8 P.Y. on petition of Frank Z. Hudson
of Baker Avenue for permission to move his garage on another location
on his lot. No persons a7)peared to object and it was voted to grant
permission.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of Ryder Stock Fara for
permissien to install a gasoline tank of 500 gallons for private !.ase on
the premieel- )n Maple Street, to re lace the former t1_nk of
It was decided to grant the permit for private use only.
At 8:15 P.I.T. Hearing was declared open upon a petition of the Lex-
ington Golf Club for permission to install a 300 gallon gasoline tank
on the premises for private use. No persons appeared to object and it
was voted to grant the pe rmit.
A hearing was also declared open upon the application of Louis '.7.
bills for permission to install a 50C gallon �asoline tank on h' pre-
mises f.t.73 Hancock Street for private use. t was voted to grant the
permit, for private use only.
The Board was notified of a conference to be held on. Wednesday,
at 3. P.T.T. next at the office of the State Department of Public !''orks
to consider the proposition of construutiun of `�edford and 71a.ltham
Streets. "r. Custance, 31r. Burn'<<i�, _,nd "tr. Robertson agreed to attend
the conference together with the Superintendent of Public 7'orks.
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Custance reported that air. 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
b3, 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 they 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 matter, but to let
it stand i# the hands of the Bast Lexington Civic Association and
17r. 1eatherby, who were to get together and work out something satis-
factory to both parties.
Invitation was received from the City of '*,foburn requesting the
SelectTqen 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; Selectmen's Associa-
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a
tion, the meeting for
the purpose being held at the Town Hall,
Concord,
on June 2nd, at 10 A.
IV. 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`4.. Bills of 73 Hancock; Street as
Inspector of Mires, for the town. Said appointment to begin June 1st..
1926.
'lotice 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 cld ldren
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 3oard of Health appro-
priation.
In regard to the appointment of a third fire engineer Mr. Robertson
suggested the name of Edward Buttrick who was formerly a captain in the '
Fire Department. 2r. Robertson wa,s requested to suggest this name to
the Chief of the department.
The.Board voted to install street lights on highland Avenue and
requested the Superintendent to arrange for the installation.
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Letter was received from Robert L. 11 -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 Last 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 th-e property over which the proposed
street is intended to be laid out, and the owners of property on Last
"treat where it intended to be widened, to give them an opportunity
to express their opinion on the proposition-. They were also to be re-
quested to bring in any flans 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 Comriittee requesting that they make
a transfer to this amount so that the bills coming in this year will be
paid.
PAward 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. a stated that
the transportation company was owned by Isomer Loring, that is to say he
holds all the stock except 12 shares that are held by one of his Clerks.
Mr. Fenn stated that the committee did not favor the proposition of
granting a permit to the Boston & r"aine Transportation Company, but
did favor granting a permit to the Lovell_ Bus Line Inc.
Yr. Towry of the Liberty 'rutual Insurance Company came before the
Board, he stated, at the suggestion of sir. Paul Stickle of Bedford
Street, Lexington, to give the Board a few facts about worlaaen's com-
pensation insurance in Mutual Companies. He stated that a saving of 201/,'
could be made on the entire amount of insurance carried. Ike also stated
that they were in a position to give good service and asl.ed that the
Board consider the ,proposition.
Bids were received from the following for the building of a drain
in Highland Avenue;
W. B. Bryne $109244.30
A.Ross 81812.75
C & R Construction Co. 59006.75
The bid was accordingly awarded to C c R Construction Co.
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The Supt. of Public ',Yorks was requested to see that the Middle. �
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 Pus 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 Middlesex & Boston St.R;r,
Co. to give hourly service from six otclock 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; '
C1erk
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