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REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1927.
A regular meeting ofthe Board of Selectmen was held in the
Selectments "ffice at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Custance, Burnham, Ballard,
Robertson, and Chamberlain were present. `Phe Clerk was also present.
The Board signed the contract for the work to be done on the
Block Plan by Everett N. Montague of West Acton, the work to be dorB
in 1.927 not to exceed ,$1500.
Letter was received from the Chief of the Fire Department
approving of the retirement of William P. Wright from the Fire De-
partment and placing him on the pension pay roll.
. The Board decided to inform the Chief that they desired to have
the approval of the full Board of Fire Engineers on the.applieation of
Mr. Wright, and also instructed the Clerk to secure a statement ffom
the attending physician as to the disability of the applicant.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he advised
that the bond requirement of the jitney regulations could now be
eliminated inasmuch as Chapter 268 of the Acts of 1927 requires that
a bond be filed with the State Treasurer, and the Clerk was instructed
to draw•up a revised regulation to be approved by the Board.
Hearing weds held upon the application of Elmer C. Leonard of 15
Grant Street for permission to erect two garages on his premises, one
a two car garage and the other a one car garage. No persons appeared
to object, and it was voted to grant the permit,
Hearing was declared open upon the application of Mabel M.
Kjokegaard of Concord Road, Bedford, for permission to erect a one
car garage at 6 Bloomfield Street. Miss Kirkegaard was present to
request that her application be granted, but no persons appeared to
object, and it was voted to grant the license.
Hearing was held upon the application of George E. Swanson of
449 Waltham Street for permission to erect a two car garage on his
premises. Mr. Swanson was present requesting that his permit be
granted, but no persons appeared to object, and it was voted to grant
the permit.
Letter was received from the Lexington Historical Society pro-
testing against the widening of Massachusetts Avenue near the Buckman
Tavern. The Board directed a reply informing them of the hearing which
was held before the County Commissioners on September 2, 1927 at which
time all parties interested either for or ag nst the petition of the
Selectmen asking for the relocation of Massachusetts Avenue, Hancock
Street and Bedford Street, could be heard. They were also to be in-
formed that when the Commissioners notify the Board of Selectmen what
they intend to do about the matter, the Selectmen will be glad then to
have a hearing and give the parties interested a chance to present
their views.
Letter was received from the Supt. of rublic Works advising
the establishment of angle parking in front of the Colonial Block
or from the Town Hall to Grant Street. The Board did not approve
of this change, and decided not to take any action to establish
same,
William P. Martin of Aarrett 6treet came before the Board making
a complaing that he was unable to sell his farm of 85 acres owing
to the surrounding conditions. He felt that his property should be
sold to someone who would be a benefit to the town, and that before
this could be accomplished the operations of the Canfield Hatchery '
on the Custer property directly opposite his home should be done
away with, and the -board should also direct the location of the
piggery of Frank P. Reynolds. The latter he felt could be regulated
under the General Statutes.
He stated that the Canfield Hatchery hatched the eggs and
chickens at the corner. of Waltham and Middle Streety, and then when
the chickens are large enough, they are moved to the ouster Farm
where they are kept for sale. Mr. Martin felt that this was entirely
a business proposition and could not be classed as a farm and was
being allowed in�a residential district.
Jay 0. Richards also came before the Board to inform them that
he had had two customers who were ready to purchase the Martin property
but would not do so when they saw the conditions.
Mr. Martin and Mr. Richards were requested to put their complaints
in writing so that the Board would have a record of same.
Mr. Chamberlain called attention to the fact that either a beacon
or perhaps an overhead light should be installed at the corner of
Waltham Stbeet and Concord.Avenue. The Supt. of rublic Works was to
be requested to look into the matter and advise the board.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 r.M.
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In regard to the.matter of traffic at the rarker School, it
was decided to inform the school Committee that Ettention had been
called to the fact that the tanitor at the Parker School did not
direct traffic during the time that the school children were enter
ing and leaving.the school, and that if necessary the 'hief of Police
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would instruct him how to handle traffic, and allow him the use of
a police coat and hat.
Application of Carlotta H. Brander for permission to operate
a lying in hospital at 130 Mass. Avenue was signed by the Board.
The Board voted to.execute the certificate of completion of alter-
ations to the`Rindge House in accordance with the recommendation.of
William Roger Greeley and the Town Counsel.
The Board voted to transfer the sum of $60000. from the Sewer
Assessment Fund to the Sewer Construction Account.
Letter was received from the Supt. of rublic Works advising
the establishment of angle parking in front of the Colonial Block
or from the Town Hall to Grant Street. The Board did not approve
of this change, and decided not to take any action to establish
same,
William P. Martin of Aarrett 6treet came before the Board making
a complaing that he was unable to sell his farm of 85 acres owing
to the surrounding conditions. He felt that his property should be
sold to someone who would be a benefit to the town, and that before
this could be accomplished the operations of the Canfield Hatchery '
on the Custer property directly opposite his home should be done
away with, and the -board should also direct the location of the
piggery of Frank P. Reynolds. The latter he felt could be regulated
under the General Statutes.
He stated that the Canfield Hatchery hatched the eggs and
chickens at the corner. of Waltham and Middle Streety, and then when
the chickens are large enough, they are moved to the ouster Farm
where they are kept for sale. Mr. Martin felt that this was entirely
a business proposition and could not be classed as a farm and was
being allowed in�a residential district.
Jay 0. Richards also came before the Board to inform them that
he had had two customers who were ready to purchase the Martin property
but would not do so when they saw the conditions.
Mr. Martin and Mr. Richards were requested to put their complaints
in writing so that the Board would have a record of same.
Mr. Chamberlain called attention to the fact that either a beacon
or perhaps an overhead light should be installed at the corner of
Waltham Stbeet and Concord.Avenue. The Supt. of rublic Works was to
be requested to look into the matter and advise the board.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 r.M.
A true record, Attest:
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