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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1927-10-18132 (Cee nage 139 for October 4, 13,'7 meeting.) REGULAR MEETINGy OCTOBER 18, 1927. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the Selectments Office at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Custance, Burnham, Ballard,o_aad, Robertson were present. The Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk were also present. A joint pole location Was granted to the N. E. Tela & Tel. Co. for one pole on Oak Street, same being relocation of pole south- easterly from Ellis Street, approximately 100 feet. At 8 P.M. the Board proceeded to open the bids for the Town Hall property in accordance with the advertisements in the local and Boston papers. The only bid received was that of Rabin & Seligman of 722 Old South Building, Boston, for the sum of $500001. The proposal having called for the acceptance of the highest bid, the Board voted to accept the bid of Rubin & Seligman. Mr..Ballard took the proposal and agreement, which was signed in duplicate, to present the same to Mr. Wrightington. to regard to the application of W. F. Morang for permission to establish a burial park at North Lexington on the Ryan Farm, advice having been received from Town Counsel as to the procedure to establish the samepMr. Morang was informed of the information. In regard to the complaint of William P. Martin relative to the Canfield Hatchery and the pigs owned by Reynolds, the matter was referred to the Health Inspector for a detailed report of conditions. Letter was received from the County Commissioners in which they advised restraining the dogs in the town owing to the damage to domestic animals and cases of rabies. It was decided to refer the matter to the Animal Inspector for his advice in regard to the don- ditions.in Lexington. Commitment was signed by the Board for sewer charges in the amount of $605.080 also commitment for the water charges in the amount of $675.23. The State Aid pay roll for the month of October was signed for $38.00. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he advised the Board as°to what action could be taken in regard to piggeries in the Town. The Board requested information as to whether they could eliminate one piggery owing to its location in a thickly settled district. He advised, however, that unless the over of the piggery violated the regulations, the Board could not discriminate but would have to eliminate all piggeries in the town. 133 Letter was received from the Planning Board in which they set forth their opinion in regard to the application of Miss Clara Wad- �' leigh of 601 Mass. Ave. to the effect that the approval of exceptions to the Zoning Law should be discouraged rather than encouraged, and should only be granted under exceptional circumstances. Mr. Ballard informed the Board that Miss Wadleigh had sold her property to the Misses Robinson, and therefor no action -need be taken on this application. The Board signed the application of Marcia Dane of 1 Benning- ton Road for ,a peddlers license to peddle cards, etc. Notice of a hearing to be held by the Metropolitan water Com- mission at their offices on October 19, 1927 at 10 A. M. for the purpose of discussing the granting of further water supply, was received by the Board. The Supt. of Public Works was requested to attend the hearing. Notice of a hearing to be held at the'Dept. of Public Itilities on uniform traffic rules, on October 19, 1927 at 2 P.M. was re- ceived by the Board. The Supt, of Public Works was requested to attend the hearing and also to have the Chief of Police attend the hearing if it was possible for him to d44 --so. Notice of a hearing to be given by the Planning Board at - 8 P.M. Friday, October 28, 1927 on petition of Frederick P. Whalen ' et als, to amend the Zoning By-law by establishing a business district upon the southwest corner of Mass. Avenue and Bowker Street was received by the Board. Letter was received from the Chardon Detective Agency of Boston in which they informed the Board of certain immoral conditions and stills which are being operated in the town. The matter was to be turned over to the Chief of Police with the request that he make a detailed report to the Board on same. The Supt. -of Public Works was requested to consult with the Chief of Police and draw up a new set of traffic rules for the town to be submitted to the Board for approval. The Supt. of Public Works was authorized to install water main in Meriam Street from Berwick Road a distance of about 220 feet. In regard to the request of the Arlington Selectmen that the Lexington Selectmen meet them to go -over matters pertaining to the Arlington Reservoir, it was decided to meet with them on Saturday, October 29, 1927 at 2.30 P.M. at the Arlington-Lexington.Town line on Lowell Street. In regard to the request of the Sons of Italy to have a.show for -the sick benefit of the Sons of Italy organization at the ' Lexington Theatre on a Sunday, the Board voted to grant a permit. The Chairman called attention to the fact that Lexington was not very well posted as far as^far as direction signs are concerned. 134 This was noticed by him more particularly since he returned frm a trip through Maine and New Hampshire where the direction signs seem to be well placed and sufficient of them so that travellers may be greatly benefitted. He requested the Supt. of Public Works to make a study of the signs needed in Lexington so that when it -comes time to call for an appropriation nest year, a definite plan will be laid, - down for signs. The Chairman called attention to the matter of drain at the Memorial Building, and felt that the Board should give the greater part of an evening to the discussion of the Me-tcalf & Eddy report in con- nection with the drain and also in connection with the plans of the Planning Board. Tt was therefor decided to devote next Tuesday evening to dis- cussion of this report. The Board signed the following orders for lay out of sewers: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington. WHEREAS the Town of Lexington at a town meeting duly called and held on September 22, 1927 duly adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant the dollowing vote: Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to provide for the laying of sewers in the following streets: Locust Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Tower Street; Plainfield Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to Tower Street; Percy Road, from present end a distance of approximately 300 feet; Lincoln Street from Parker Street to Audubon Road; Audubon Road from Lincoln Street to Massachusetts Avenue; and Woburn Street from. Fletcher Avenue a distance of approximately 650 feet, and that the sum of $259000 be appropriated, and for the purpose of raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 4 per annum, issued and payable in accordance with law.. VOTED by the Selectmen, acting as a Board of Water and'Sewer Comm9mioners under the authority conferred by Statute 1897, Ch. 504 and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of votes of the Town of Lexington pursuant thereto, that a..sewer'be con- structed in Lincoln Street from Parker Street tt a point near Audubon Road and Audubon Road fromLincoln Street to Massachusetts Avenue in accordance with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated Ocbbber 18, 1927 and entitled respectively "Plan of Proposed sewer in Lincoln Street, Lexington, Mass., October 18, 1927. Sclae 1 inch - 40 feet. John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer", and "Plan of Proposed sewer in Audubon Road, Lexington, Mass., October 18, 1927, SCAie 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cesgrove, Acting Town Engineer." 1 n 1 1 r D Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or advantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improve- ment is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Lincoln Street and Audubon Road. The said area comprises the several lots whown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule here- to annexed and made a part hereof. We.estimate the betterments parcel of land to be as shown in annexed and made a part hereof. that will be assessed upon each the schedule which is hereto Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 18th day of October, 1927. Theodore A. Custance Selectmen James G. Robertson ;of the Albert H. Burnham To*n of William H. Ballard Lexington Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. October 18, 1927. Then personally appeared the above named, Theodore A.Custance, James G. Robertson, Albert H. Burnham, and William H. Ballard, and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Lexington; before me, William S. Scamman Notary Public A true copy of the -records, Attest: Helen C. Gallagher Clerk, Selectmen Schedule of Estimated Betterments Referred to in the foregoing order. Lincoln Street and Audubon Ad. Owner as of April 1.1927 Asses§went. Helen A. Crone $220. x:35 Audubon Road. Ethel M. Day $140. Ida B. N. Ripley 170. Elizabeth I. Robinson 110. Grace P. Wrench, et al. 85. Dell M. Davis 215. Mildred B. Hopkins c: Helen S. Horton 120. $285. 250. Town of Lexington Hastings Park) 670. Town of Lexington Park & Playground) 375. Chatles W. Ryder 1145. May B. Ballard 205. ' William H. Hannam (Includes Audubon Rd. Assessment) 195. Isabel V. & Hubert C. Grieves 190. Harry W. Patterson 170. Alice H. Simonds 140 3595. Audubon Road. Ethel M. Day $140. Ida B. N. Ripley 170. Elizabeth I. Robinson 110. Grace P. Wrench, et al. 85. Dell M. Davis 215. Mildred B. Hopkins 365. May B. Ballard 120. Elmer A. Chadwick 250. 1355. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington. ' WHEREAS the Town of Lexington at a town meeting duly called and held on September 22, 1927 duly adopted under Article 18 of the Warrant the following vote: Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to provide for the laying of sewers in the following streets: Loffust Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Tower Street; Plain- field Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Tower Street; Percy Road, from present end a distance of approximately 300 feet; Lincoln Street from Parker Street to Audubon Road; Audubon Road from Lincoln Street to Massachusetts Avenue; and' Woburn Street from Fletcher Avenue a distance of approximately 650 feet, and that the sum of $252000 he appropriated, and for t4%e purpose of raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 4 per annum, issued and payable in accordance with law. VOTED by the Selectmen, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners under the authority conferred by Statute 1897, Ch. 504 and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of votes of the Town of Lexington pursuant thereto, that a sewer be con- structed in Woburn Street from Fletcher Avenue to about 300 feet beyond the Boston & Maine Railroad substanti4lly in accordance-.- 1 with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated October 18, 1927 and entitled, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Woburn Street, Lexington, Mass. October 18, 1927. Scale 1 inch - 40 feet. Sohn T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer." Betterments will be assessed fm this improvement in accord ance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or advan- tage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Woburn Street. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plans hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments parcel of land to be as shown in annexed and made a part hereof. that will be assessed upon each the schedule which is hereto Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 18th day of October, 1927: Theodore A. Custance Selectmen James G. Robertson of the Albert H. Burnham- Town of William H. Ballard LexinIgton Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. October 18, 1927. Then personally appeared the above named, Theodore A.Custance, Albert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, William H. Ballard, and severally adknowledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free act`andcd�eed and the free act and deed of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Lexington, before me, A true copy of the records, Attest William S. Scamman Notary Public Helen C. Gallagher Clerk, Selectmen 137 138 Schedule of Estimated Betterments Referred to in the foregoing Order. Woburn Street Owner as of April 1, 1927 Galen A. & Warren E. Russell Harry M. Aldrich Daniel J. OtConnell Lot A. DanielJ. OtConnell B. Daniel J.QtConnell t' C. Delia Mulvey Joseph Brown Mary C• Kelley The meeting adjourned at 10.05 P.M. A true records Attest: Clerk. Assessment $820. 150. 90, 65. 90, x.60. 100. 100. 1555.