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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1928-04-10223 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 102 1928. C"± A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was .held at the `r: Selectmen's Office at 7:30 P.M. Messrs._ Burnham, Custance,'-Ballard, Robertson, and Chambe-slain were present. Mr. Ballard left the meeting I very early in the eveniig owing to his health. Mr. Robertson reported that he attended the meeting at the Parker House on Thursday., April 5, 1928 when the Chairman of Boards of Select- men and Mayors of cities of the twenty communities of the Metropolitan Water District were invited to assemble for the purpose of discussing the serious burden imposed upon them by the statutes requiring the financing of the additioncl loan of the -Metropolitan Water District y short loans of twenty ye-.rs to meet the _proposed obligations of 65,300,000, which was the cost of the Ware River water works project. Mr. Robertson stated that it was a very interesting meeting, and the information was brought out that It would be at least one hundred years to come before any i'urther construction of this kind will be needed for water purposes,'and inasmuch as it wds left with the Governor to decide the term of the loans, it was felt that the matter was put through so quickly th-t the towns and cities did not have -suf- ficient opportunity to realize what the interest expenditure would mesn-' tothem. Result of the meeting was that they decided to -ask the Governor to reconsider the tine -of bonds and voted to ask that he extend the duration of the loan to fifty years with the possible chance of a com= promise of forty years at the least. Mr. Robertson felt that this was an important matter, and that the ' thanks of the Board should be extended to Mayor Nichols for taking the initiative -in bringing about this meeting, and stating that the Board was willing to cooperate with him in his efforts to induce the Governor to extend the time of the loan. The increase in pay of the members of the Fire Dep=;rtment was called to the --attention of the Board by the Town Accountant, who felt that according to General L-ws, Chapter 48, Section 42, that the Board of Selectmen should approve the pay of the memVers of the Fire De- partment, inasmuch as the Chief placed the increases in pay on the pay roll which had not been approved by the Board,.,, he felt that the matter should be brought up. The Board did not a -)prove of the increase being granted at present, and it was voted to instruct the Town Accountant to return the payroll to the Chief of the Fire Department to be revised to the old schedule of salaries. The Supt.'s attention was called to the fact that an inspection of the trees about the Common was to be made this- year by a tree expert. He therefor agreed to get in touch with Mr. Allen Chamberlain and look over the trees. Written report was received from the Supt. of Public Works in regard to storage of the tanks of the fire -alarm apparatus) The Supt. ad- vised that ther would not be'sufficient room in the garage of Mr. O'Connell which is to be occupied by the Water Department fear the storage of these tanks withc:taking too much space from the Water 227 Department. , He also advised that the cost to the Town of abatimg, the taxes on the land in the rear would amount to $230.91 at the tax rate of 1927, and he felt that the town could appropriate enough money to cover the abatement of thetaxesand the assessment of the sheds which make a total of $250.59 could be abated or a propriated by the,town for that purpose. He therefor advised that the fire alarm equipment be placed in the sheds at -the rear of the Rubin & Seligman property for the reasons given above, and also for the reason that we would have no place for the. Math and Shade Tree Departments. The Supt. was -also requested to look into the advisability of storage of the Moth Department property in the Mara barn on Meriam Street. The Board felt that the proper way to deal with Rubin&'Seligman would be -to lease the sheds or that part of the sheds desired, and to have the Supt. of Public Works arrange for the lease of same at what- ever sum he can bargain for, and have a lease similar to the OtConaell lease executed. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in which he advised that the Middlesex & Boston St. Rwy,.•Co. have not abandoned all their pole locations in the town for the reason that some of them still oarry fire alarm wires. He stated that the company is willing to turn over the poles to the town as they desire to abandon all the pole locations. rt was voted to take over the poles of the Middlesex & Boston St. Rwy. Go. and the Supt. of Public Works was requested to take care of the matter of details of transfer. It was voted to request the Supt. of Public Works to have the Engineering Department complete the pl.-,ns of the Block Plan which were ' made by Everett N. Montague, so that the plans may be used by other departments other than the Engineering Department. B,edros H. Bashian of Mass. Avenue, Fiske Hill, through the Chair- man, called attention to the fact that the curve in the roadway on Fiske Hill should be blasted and widened owing to- the tremendous amount of traffic. The Board decided to lay this matter on the table until such time as Mass. Avenue is relocat4d. It was voted to have six telephone trunk lines installed in the Town Office Building, and the Chairman signed the order for the same. Sewer orders were signed as follows: ORDER OF TAKING BY THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT UNDER CHAnER 504 OF THE ACTS OF 1897 AS AMENDED. Ii���T�ii .• �. � � 1 :r WHEREAS, by Chapter 504 of "An the Acts of the year 1897, entitled Act to authorize the Town of Lexington to construct a system of sewerage," the same being hereinafter referred to as 'said Act;" said town was authorized, among other things, to lay -out, construct, maintain and operate a system of sewerage, with the powers and adhority ,1228 set forth in said Act, including full power to fake by -curchase or otherwise any lands, rights of way and easements in said Town G' necessary for the establishment therein of a system of sewerage or D sewage disposal or for any of the purposes mentioned in Section I \' of said Act; and WHEREAS said Town of Lexington duly accepted said Actin the ' manner provided therein; and WHEREAS the system hereinafter referred to as about to be con: strutted, and plans showing in detail the work to be done in constructing the same, have been duly approved by the State Board of Health; and WHERE S, by Chapter 277 of the Acts of the year 1909, which was duly.accepted by a majority of the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the then Board of Water Commissioners of said Town and the Board of Sewer Commissioners elected under the provisions of said Act (Chapter 504 of 1897) were consolidated in one board to be called the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, with the provision that all the powers and duties of said Board of Sewer Commissioners should thereafter devolve upon said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners; and WHEREAS, by Chapter -I of the Acts of the year 19221, which was duly accepted by a majority of the voters of said town in "the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the powers and duties of the Water and Sewer Commissioners were assigned to the Board of Selectmen as a Board of Public Works; and Whereas, Albert H Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. , Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Fr-,ncis Chamberlain, citizens and residents of said Town, have been duly qualified and are now the duly elected, qualified and acting Boar.d of Selectmen pursuant to law and the provisions of the Acts hereinbefore referred to, and Whereas said Town, by vote passed at a Town Meeting held on the twelfth day of March, 1928, authorized and requested said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners (hereinafter -referred to simply - as "the Board") to proceed under the provisions of said Act as:F amended by Chapter 322 of the Acts of the year 1913 and the acts referred to in the first section thereof, to lay out, construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system; and said Board has, con- formably to law and pursuant -to said vote, laid out such system and is about to construct the same; and Whereas the system, as so laid out, required the constructibnii of a sewer in the location hereinafter des.cribedp the same to be maintained and used as a part of a system of sewage disposal for a part of said town; and Whereas the location adopted for said sewer is shown approximately in the following described line, hereinafter called the "line of location,." tviz; 1 CEJ Beginning at a point in thc..sou'therly exterior line of Locust Avenue distant eight hundred sixty-two and forty-four one -hundredths feet (862.44) westerly of the intersection of said southerly exterior link of Locust Avenue with the westerly exterior line of Massachusetts Avenue and runnin S 8* 511 40" E distant seventy-seven and five ' tenths feet (77.5f to a point of curvature thence running,to the left with a curve of radius two hundred thirty-nine and one one - hundredths feet (239.01) distant one hundred twenty and fifty- seven one -hundredths feet (120.57) to a point of tangency thence S 37' 471 20" E Distant one hundted seventy, -six and ninety-eight one -hundredths feet (176.98) to a point of curvature thence running to the left with a curve of radius six hundred seventy feet (670.00( distant one hundred eighty-nine and ninety-five one -hundredths fat (189.95) to a point of tangency thence S 54'O 0.2' E distant two hundred sixteen and thirty-ffVeune-hundredths feet (216.35) to a point in Indepe-ence Avenue. The above described line passing through lands now or formerly of Robbins & Smit4q, Inc. and Fred C. Earle..,. For futther description of the line l-ocation see plan by the Town Engineer dated M.rch 20, 1928, hereinafter mentioned and referred to. And Whereas the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment of said system of sewerage and serge disposal and for the purpose of providing better drainage as authorized by said Act; Now theq, said Board, acting for and in behalf of said Town, hereby takes under the authority of said Act (Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897) the following right of way and easement, viz: ' A right of way and easement, in and through the land through which the line of location runs in Independence Avenue, from Locust Avenue to beyond Tower Street, for a sewer, including manholes and appurtenances, said sewer to be laid and maintained in the ground in substantial accordance with said line of location. The ease- ment covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of said Town, or other duly authorized agents of the'Town, to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of laying the sewer, manholes and appurtenances initial7.y and maintaining operating, inspecting and repairing the same from time to time thereaf'mr; said Town being-�Plways bound to see that the ground directly after tha completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material, tnd surface left in as smooth and good condition as at the time of entry. The ri`rit of way shall include so much of the line of such way . as is necessary for the taking and purposes, not exceeding twenty (20) feet on each side of the line of location. Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. A plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated ' March P0, 1928, entitled "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Independence Avenue, Lexington, Scale Hor. 1 inch - 40 feet, Vert 1 inch - 6 feet. John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer," is -hereby referred to and made a part of the present description of taking, which clan is to be recorded herewith in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of the County.of Middlesex. The &rea w hick it is expected will receive benefit or advantage C: other than the general advantage to the community, from such improve- � ment is described as follows: The same being lands of Robbins & Smith, Inc., and shown on a ' Plan showing Sewer Right of Way, dated March 20, 1928, above referred to. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to, which are designated in the schedule here- to annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each par- cel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed a nd made a part thereof. We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold said right of way and easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever, agreea bly to the provisions of said Chapter 504 of the AAbts of the year 1897, and any and all pertinent acts in amendment -thereof or supplemental thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said A lbert H. Burnham,•Theodore A. , , G'ustance, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertsonand Francis Cham- berlain of the Board of Selectmen aforesaid, have hereunto sub- scribed their names this 10th day of f.Ail, A . D. 1928. Albert H. Burnham James G. Robertson ,Francis Chamberlain Theodore A. Custanc. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss. ' Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named, Albert H. Burnham, 231 Theodore A. Custance, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamber- lain, and severa lly 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 Com- missioners of the Town of Lexington: before me, A true copy of the records, Attest: William S. Scamman Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. Lot No._ Owner as of April 1, 1928 Assessment 37 See Locust Avenuee 4 Robbins & Smith, Inc. $110.00 5 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 115.00 32 Homer J. & Helen G. Potter 116.00 31 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 135.00 30 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 135.00 for Independence Avenue For schedule of Estimated Betterment O', see page 254. ORDER OF TAKINGBY THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON OF RIGHT OF WAY:: AND EASEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 504 OF THE ACTS OF 1897 AS AMENDED. ROBBINS ROAD WHEREAS, by J_'ic Chapter 504 of the acts of the year 1897, entitled "An Act to authorize the Town of Lexington to construct a system of sewerage,li the ,game being, hereinafter referred to as ' "said Actor' said Town was autnorized, among other things, to lay out, construct, maintain and operate a system of sewerage, with the powers and authority set forth in said Act, including full power to take by purchase or otherwise any lands, rights of way and easements in said Town necessary for the establishment therein '232 of a system of sewerage or sewage disposal lr -foteany"°oy `•thbo purposes mentioned in Section I of said Act; and WHEREAS said Town of Lexington duly accepted said Act in the t manner provided therein; and WHEREAS the system hereinafter referred to as about to-be con- -strutted and plans showing in detail the work to be done in con- structing the same, have been duly approved by the State Board of Health; and WHEREAS, by Chapter 27-.:7 of the Acts of the year 19095 which was duly accepted by a_majority of the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the then Board of Water Commissioners of said Town and the Board of Sewer Commissioners elected under the provisions of said Act (Chapter 504 of 1897) were consolidated in one board to be called the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, with the provision that a.1l the po;rs and duties of said Board of Seiner Commissioners should thereafter de- volve upon said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners; and WHEREAS, by Chapter I of the Acts of the year 1922, which was duly accepted by a majority of the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the powers and duties of the Water and Sewer Commissioners were assigned to the Board of Selectmen as a Board of Public Works; and - WHEREAS, Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain, citizens and residents of said Town, have been duly qualified and are now the duly elected, qualified and acting Board of Selectmen pursuant to law and the provisions of the Acts hereinbefore referred to, and Whereas said Town, by vote passed at a town meeting held on the twelfth day of March, 1928, authorized and requested said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners (hereinafter referred to simply as "the Board") to proceed under the provisions of said Act as amended by Chapter 322 of the Acts of the year 1913 and the acts referred to in the -first section thereof, to day out, construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system; and said Board has, conformably to law and pursuant to said vote, laid out such system and is about to construct the same; and Whereas the system, as so laid out, required the construc- tion of a sewer in the location hereinffter described, the same to be maintained and used as part of a system of sewage disposal for a part of said town; and Whereas the location adopted for said sewer is shown ap- proximately in the following described line, hereinafter called the "line of location," viz; Beginning at a point in the southerly exterior line of one hundred ninety-nine Locust Avenue distant one thousand-nine and Y eighty-six ht -six one-hundredths feet 1199.86) westerly of the inter- section of said southerly exterior line of Locust Avenue with the westerly exterior line of Massachusetts Avenue running S 20 261 3311 W dista nt two hundred twenty-seven and five tenths feet (227.5) to a manhole. The above described line passing through lands now or formerly of Robbins and Smith, Inc. # See page 2331. A planmade by John T. Cosgrove., Acting Town Engineer, dated March 20, 1928, entitled "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Independence Avenue, Lexington, Scale Hor. 1 inch-40 feet, Vert. ' i inch-6 feet. John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer," is hereby referred to and made a part of the present description of taking, which plan is to be recorded herewith in the Registry See page 232. 2332 For further description of the line of location see plan by the Town Engineer dated Mt rch 20, 1.928; hereinafter mentioned and referred to. ' And Whereas the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment of said system of sewerage and sewage disposal and for the purpose of providing better drainage as authorized by said Act; Now then, said Board, acting for and in behalf of said Town, hereby takes under the authority of said Act (Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897) the following right of way and easement, viz: A right of way and easement, in and through the land through which the line of location runs in Robbins Road, for a sewer, in- cluding manholes and appurtenances, said sewer to be laid and maintained in the ground in substantial accordance with said line of location. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of said Town, or other duly authorized agents of the town, to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of laying the sewer, manholes and appurtenances initially and maintaining oWt[tI4gj inspecting and repairing the same from time to time thereafter; said Town being always bound to see that the ground directly after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material, and surface left in as smooth and good condition as at the time of entry. ' The right of way shall include so much of the line of such way as is necessary for the taking and purposes, not exceeding twenty (20) --feet on each side of the line of location. Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. 1 VOID 1 1 W. of Deeds for the Southern District of the County of Middlesex. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or ad- vantage other than the general advantage to the community, from such improvement is described as follows: The same being lands of Robbins & Smith, Inc., and shown on a plan showing Sewer Right of Way, dated March 20, 1928, above referred to. The said are• comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part thereof. 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 We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold said right of way and easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns; to its and their own use and behoof forever, agreeably to the provisions of said Chapter 504 of the Acts of the year 1897, and any and all per- tinent aFcts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain of the Board of Selectmen aforesaid, have hereunto subscribed their names this 10th day of April, A.D. 1928. Albert H. Burnham James G. Robertson Francis Chamberlain Theodore A. Custance Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Hass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named, Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamber- lain, 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 Seeger Com- missioners of the Town of Lexington: before me, William S. Scamman A True copy of the records, Attest: Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. 234 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED -TO IRI THE FOREGOING ORDER. ' INDEPENDENCE AVENUE Lot No. Owner as of April i, 1928 Assessment 70 Robbins & Smith, Inc. $120.00:• 62 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 160.00 61 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 135.00 67 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 120.00. 60 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 15000 59 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 135.00 66 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 105.00 58 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 115.00 57 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 105.00 65 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 130.00 56 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 145.00 64 Robbins & Smith,' Inc. 145..00 63 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 110.00 84 Bertha W. Moore • 130.00 Fred C. Earle 210.00 for Robbins Road For schedule of Estimated Betterment V, see page 231. ORDER OF tAKIEG BY THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 504 OF THE ACTS"OF 1897 AS ; ED-.,, SMITH AVENUE. WHEREAS, by Chapter 504 of the Acts of the year 1897, en- titled "An Act to authorize the Town ofLexingtonto construct a system of sewerage " the same being hereinafter referred to as "said Act,' said 'own was authorized, among other things, to lay out,, construct, maintain and operate a system of sewerage, with the powers and authority set forth in said act, including full power to take by purchase or otherwise any lands, rights of way and easements in said Torun necessary for the establishment therein of a system of sewerage or sewage disposal or for any of the purposes mentioned in Section I of said Act; and WHEREAS said Town of Lexington duly accepted said Act in I the manner provided therein; and WHEREAS the system hereinafter referred to as about to be constructtdg tha plans showing in detail the work to be done in constructing the same, have been duly approved by the State ' Board of Health; and WHEREAS, by Chapter 7 of the Acts of the year 1909, which was duly accepted by a majority of the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 -thereof, the then Board of Water Commissioners of said Town and the Board of Sewer Com- missioners elected under the provisions of said Act (Chapter 504 off 1897) were consolidated in,one board to be called the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, with the provisionsthat alll the powers and duties of said Board of Sewer Commissioners should thereafter devolve upon said Board of Water and Sewer Com- missioners; and WHEREAS, by Chapter I of the Acts of the year 1922, which was duly accepted by a majority of the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the powers and duties of the Water and Sewer Commissioners were assigned to the Board of Selectmen as a Board of Public Works; and Whereas, Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. Ballard, James G. hobertson, Rand Francis.Chamberlain, citizens and residents of said Town, have been duly qualified and are now the duly elected, qualified and acting -Board of Selectmen pursuant to law and the provisions of the Acts hereinbefore referred to, ' and. Whereas said Town, by vote passed at a town meeting held on the twelfth day of March, 1928, authorized and requested said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners_,(hereinafter referred to simply as "the Board'i) to proceed under the provisions of said Act as amended by Chapter 322 of the Acts of the year 1913 and the'acts referred to in the first section thereof, to lay out, construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system; and:said Board has, conformably to law and pursuant to said vote, laid out such system and is about to construct the same; and Whereas the system, as so laid out, required the construc- tion of a sewer in the location hereinafter described, the same to be maintained and used as part of a system of sewage disposal for a part of said town; and Whereas the location adopted for said sewer is shown ap- proximately in the following described line, hereinafter called the "line of location," viz; Beginning at a point in the southwesterly exterior line of Independence Avenue distant one hundred thirty-five feet (135) southerly.of the intersection of said southwesterly exterior line of Independence Avenue with the southerly exterior line of Locust Avvnuaeand running to the left with a curve of radius five hundred seventy feet (570) distant three hundred twenty-nine feet (329.). The above described line passing through lands now or formerly of Robbins & Smith, Inc. 230 For further description of the line of location see plan by the CV Town Engineer dated March 20, 1928, hereinafter mentioned and referred to. And whereas the right of way and easement hereinafter des- , cribed and taken are necessary for the establishment of said system of sewerage and sewage disposal and for the purpose of pro viding better drainage'as authorized by said Act; Now then, said Board, acting for and in behalf of said Town, hereby takes under the authority of said Act (Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897) the following right of way and easement, viz: A right of way and easement, in and through the land through which the line of location runs in Smith Avenue from Independence Avenue to about three hundred twenty-nine feet (329) southerly, for a sewer, including manholes and appurtenances, said sewer to be laid and maintained in the ground in substantial accordance with said line of location. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of said Town, or other duly authorized agents of the Town, to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within said way as may be reason- abbj(, necessary for the purpose of laying the sewer, manholes and appurtenances initially and maintaining operating, inspecting and repairing the same from time to time thereafter; said Town being always bound to see that the ground directly after the com- pletion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus ma- terial, and surface left in as smooth and good condition as at the time of entry. ' .The right of way shall include so much of the line of such way as is necessary for the taking and purposes, not exceeding twenty (20) feet on each side of the line of location. Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. A plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated March 20, 1928 entitled "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Smith Avenue, Lexington, Scale Hor. i inch -40 feet, Vert. 1 inch - 6 feet.- John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Lngineer,n is hereby re- ferred to and made a part of the present description of taking, which plan is to be recorded herewith in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of the County of Middlesex. The area which.it, is expected will receive benefit or ad- vantage other than the general advantage to the community, from such improvement is described as follows: The same being lands of Robbins & Smith, Inc., and shown on a plan showing Sewer Right of Way, dated March 20, 1928, above re- ferred to. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. ' We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold said right of way and easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever, agreeably to the provisions of said Chapter 504 of the Acts of the year 1897, and any and all per- tinent acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain of the Board of Selectmen aforesaid, have hereunto subscribed their names this 10th day of April, A.D. 1928. Albert H. Burnham James G.MbegZagn Francis Chamberlain Theodore A. Custance 'Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named, Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain, and severally acknowledged the foregoing instru- ment and statement by them subscribed to be their free act and deed Qf the Board of Water and Sewer Gnulmibsinnfreeofcthen1To*ns . of Lexington: before me, tFie � r e e` ----act ana e e William S. Scammar. A true copy of the records, Attest: Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. ' SMITH AVENUE. Lot. No. Owner as of ,April -1. 1928 39 Robbins & Smith, Inc. ASSESSMENT $125.00 N. 238 40 Robbins & Smith, Inc. $150.00 41 Fobbins & Smith, Inc. 150.00 42 `obbins & Smith, Inc. 150.00 43 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 150.00 ' 56 See Independence Avenue 55 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 135.00 54 Robbins i s & S with, Inc. 125.900 ORDER OF TAKING BY .THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 504 OF THE ACTS OF 1897 AS AMENDED. TOWER STREET WHEREAS; by Chapter 504 of the Acts of the year 1897, en- titled "An Act to authorize the Town of Lexington to construct a system of sewerage," the same being hereinafter referred to as "said Actsrr said Town was authorized, among other things, to lay out, construct, maintain and operate a system of sewerage, with the powers and authority set forth in said Act, including full power to take by purchase or otherwise any lands, rights of way ' and,easements in said Town necessary for the establishment" herein of a system of sewerage or sewage disposal or for any of the purposes mentioned in Section I of said Act; and Whe€eas said Town of Lexington duly accepted said Act in the manner provided therein; and WHEREAS the system hereinafter referred to as about to be constructed, and plans showing in detail the work, to be done in constructing the same, have been duly approved by the State Board of Health; and WHEREAS, by Chapter 277 of the Acts of the year 1909, which was duly accepted by a majority of the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the then Board of Water Commissioners of said Town and the Board of Sewer Commissioners elected under the provisions of said act (Chapter 504 of 1897) were consolidated in one board to be called the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, with the provision that all the powers and duties of said Board of Sewer Commissioners should thereafter devolve upon said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners; and WHEREAS, by.Chapter I of the Acts of the year 1922, which was duly accepted by a majority pf the voters of said town in the manner provided in Section 5 thereof, the powers and duties ' -of the mater and Sewer Commissioners were assigned to the Board ME of Selectmen as a Board of Public Works; and Whereas, AlbbrtH. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain, citi- zens and residents of said Town, have been duly qualified and are now the duly elected, qualified and acting Board of Selectmen pursuant to law and the provisions of the Acts hereinbefore refer- red to; and Whereas said Town, by vote passed at a town meeting held on the twelfth day of March, 1928, authorized and requested said Board of Water and Sewer Commissioner& -(hereinafter re- ferred to simply as "the Board") to proceed under the provis- ions of said Act as amended by Chapter 322 of the Acts of the year 1913 and the acts referred to in the first section thereof, to lay out, construct, maintaiji-, and operate a sewer4gg system; and said Board has, conformably to law and pursuant to said andte, laid oft such system and is about to construct the same; Whereas the system, as so laid out, required the construe - tion of a sewer in the location hereinafter described, the same to be maintained and used as part of a system of sewage disposal for a part of said town; and Whereas the location adopted for said sewer is shown ap- proximately in the following described line, hereinafter called the "line of location," viz; Beginning at a point in the southerly exterior line of Lo- cust Avenue distant four hundred ninety-three feet (493) westerly of the intersection of said southerly exterior line of Locust Avenue with the westerly exterior line of Massachusetts Avenue and running S 10 29, 10" E distant five hundred sixty='three feet (563) to a point in the northerly exterior line of Independence Avenue. The above described line passing through lands now or formerly of Robbins & Smith, Inc., James F. Gleason, Michael Costello, Fred C. Earle, and Annie Pierce. For further des- cription of the line of location see plan by the Town Engineer dated March 2.0, 1928, hereinafter mentioned and referred to. AAnd whereas the right of way and easement hereinafter des- cribed and taken are necessary for the establishment of said system of sewerage and sewage disposal and for the purpose of providing better drainage as authorized by said Act; Now then, said Board, acting for and in behalf of said Town, hereby tgkes under the authority of said Act (Chapter -504 of the Acts of 1897) the following right of way and easement, via: A right of way and easement, in and through the land through which the line of location runs in Tower Street from Locust Avenue ' to Independence Avenue, for a sewer, including manholes and appurtenances, said sewer to be laid and maintained in the ground in substantial accordance with said line of locatioh. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Select- men of said Town, or other duly authorized agents of the Town, to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of laying the sewer, manholes and appurtenance initially and maintaining operat- ing, inspecting and repairing the same from time to time there- after.; said Town b(�ingsalways bound to see that the ground directly after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material, and surface left in as smooth and good condition as gt the time of entry. The right of way shall include so much of the line of such way as is necessary for the taking and purposes, not exceeding twenty (20) feet on each side of the line of location. Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. A plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated Mardh 20, 1928, entitled t'Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Tower Street, Lexington, Scale Hor. 1 inch -40 feet, Vert. 1 inch - 4 feet. John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer," is hereby re- ferred to and made a part of the present description of taking, which plan is to be recorded herewith in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of the County of Middlesex. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or ad- vantage other than the general advantage to the community, from such improvement is described as follows: The same being lands of Robbins & Smith, Inc., James F. Gleason, Michael Costello, Fred C. Earle, and Annie Pierce, and shown on a pl,,n showing Sewer Right of Way, dated March 20, 1928 above referred to. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan 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 We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold said right of way and easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever, agreeably to the provisions of said Chapter 504 of the Acts of the year 1897,, -and any and all per- tinent acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain of the Board of Selectmen aforesaid, have hereunto subscribed their names this 10th day of April, A.D. 1928. 1 1 Li 1 7 James G. Robertson _ Francis Chamberlain Theodore A. Custanc.e Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named, Albert H. Burnham, Theodore A. Custance, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlains and severally acknowledged the foregoing instru- ment bgd'statement by them subscribed to be their.free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Nater and Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Lexington; before me, William S. Scamman A true copy of the records, Attest: Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. TOYER STREET Lot. No. Owner as of April 1. 1928 70 See Independence .Avenue 67 See Independence Avenue 71 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 72 JameeF. Gleason. 73 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 74 Michael Costello 75 Michael Costello 68 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 69 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 76 Robbins & Smith, Inc. Fred C. Earle Fred C. Earle Annie Pierce ASSESSMENT $100.00 110.00 105.00 110.00 120.00 110.00 110.00 115.00 365.00 185.00 40.00 t- 24,E y COMMONWEALTH OF .MASSACHUSETTS � Middlesex, ss. Town'of Lexington. WHEREAS the Town of Lexington at a town meeting duly called ' and held on March 12, 1928 duly adopted under Articles 12 and 24 of the Warrent the following votes: Voted that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to con- struct a sewer in Upland Road from Glen Road to Chandler Street, a distance of approximately 255 feet. Voted that for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbirs Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road aiid Upland Road, the sum of $5,000 be appropriated and assessed,: And further Voted„that the sum of $14,000 be appropriated for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbins Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road, and that for the purpose of raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 5% per annum, issued and payable in accordance with law. Voted by the Selectmen, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners under the authority conferred by Statute ' 18975 Ch. 504 and acts in amendment -thereof and in addition W� X X00 U MKXOU�AA X� VXjri$ thereto, and of votes of the Town of Lexington pursuant thereto, that a sewer be con- structed in Upland Road from Glen Road to Chandler Street, sub- stantially in accordance with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated March 1928 and entitled, "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Upland Road, Lexington, Scale Hor. 1 inch -40 feet, Vert. 1 inch -4 feet. John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer.” Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. The area :•,hich it is expected will receive benefit or ad= vantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Upland Road extending from Glen Road to Chandler Street for a depth not exceeding 125 feet. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the. plan hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. 1 1 Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 10th day of April, 1928. . 4lbert.H. Burnham . . . .)Selectmen James G. Robertson .,,_) of the Francis Chamberlain )Town of Theodore A. Custance ) )Lexington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named, Theodore A. Custance, Albert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain, and severally acknowledged the foregoing in- strument 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, A true copy of the records, Attest; William S. SCamman Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. 11 UPLAND ROAD. Owner as of April 1. 1928 malice G. Cloyes Edith L. Stratton, Et.Ay Fletcher W. Taft, ET Al Gilbert 0. Seeley Arthur B. Howe, ET Al Josephine 9. Childs ASSESSMENT $145.00 220.00 230.00 180.00 180.00 222.00 rt 243 244 COMMONWEALTH OF MASS-ACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. WHEREAS the Town and held on March 12, 24 of the Warrant the of Lexington at a 1928 duly adopted following votes: Town of Lexington. town meeting duly called under Articles 12 and Voted that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Independence Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue to Lo- cust Avenue, a distance of approximately 1360 feet. Voted that for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbins Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road, the sum of $52000 be appropriated and assessed. And further voted that the sum of $14,000 be appropriated for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence A venue, Smith Avenue, Robbins -Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road, and that 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 ex- ceed 5% 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 18971, Chap. 504 and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of votes of the Town of Lexington pursuant thereto, that a sewer be constructed in Independence Avenue from Massachu- setts Avenue to near Tower Street, substantially.in accordance with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated March 20, 1928 and entitled, t1Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Independence Avenue, Lexington, Scale Hor. 1 inch- 40 feet, Vert. 1 inch -10 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer." Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or ad- vantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Indepen- dence Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue to near Tower Street for a depth not exceeding 125 feet. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule here- to annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. f 1 Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 10th day Of April, 1928. ' -.Albert H. Burnham ) Selectmen James G. Robertson ) of the Francis Chamberlain) Town Theodore A. Custanc� of ) Lexington Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named. Theodore A. CustanceI Albert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain, and severally acknowledged the foregoing instru- ment 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 A true copy of the records, Attest, Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. INDEPENDENCE AVENUE. Lot Na. Owner as of April 1, 1928_ ASSESSMENT Michael A. Pero $115.00 AliteeG. Marshall 245.00 Frederick S. Ormond 235.00 Hattie M. Page 385.00 Vernon C. & Florence H. Page 270.00 Ellen M. Fletcher 150.00 Jeanne E. LeMay 170.00 1 4 'COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington WHEREAS the Town of Lexingtom,at a town, meeting duly called and held on March 12, 1928 duly adopted under Articles 12 and 24 of the Warrant the following votes: Voted that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to con- struct a sewer in Glen Road from Meriam Street to Upland Road, a distance of approximately 245 feet. Voted that for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbins Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road, the sum of $5,000. be appropriated and assessed. And further Voted that the sum of $14,000 be appropriated for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbins Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road, 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 Select- men, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 5% per annum, issued and payabl% 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,there- to, that a sewer be constructed in Glen Road from Meriam Street to Upland Road, substantially in accordance with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated March 1928 and entitled, "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Glen Road, Lexington, Scale-Hor. 1 inch -40 feet, Vert. 1 inch - 4 feetr John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer." Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or ad- vantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Glen Road from Meriam Street., for a depth not exceeding 125 feet, to Upland Road, except that land which was previously assessed on Meriam Street. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed an,d_MAde a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that trill b& assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. 1 1 1 1 1 Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 10th day of April, 1928 Albert H. Burnham--_-) Selectmen James G. Robertson___ ) of the Francis Chamberlain } Town of Theodore A. Custance ) } Lexington COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appec.red the above named, Albert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, Francis Chamberlain, and Theodore A. Custance, 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 Select- men, acting as a Board of Water :nd Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Lexington: before me, A true copy of the records, Attest: William S. Scamman Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF,ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. GLEN ROAD. Owner as of April 1, 1928 Bertha H. Miles Eunice C. Milne Alice G. Cloyes (See Upland Road) ,.AASESSMENT $90.00 150.00 NM COM&ONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. WHEREAS the Town of called and held on March 12 and 24 of the Warrant Voted that the Board struct a sewer in Locust Robbins Road, a distance Town of Lexington. Lexington at a town meeting duly 123 1928 duly adopted under Articles the following vote: of Selectmen be authorized to•co&- Avenue from Independence Avenue to of approximately 820 feet. Voted that for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbins Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road, the sum of $5,000. be appropriated and assessed. And further Voted that the sum of $14,000 be appropriated for the construction of sewers in Tower Street, Independence Avenue, Smith Avenue, Robbins Road, Locust Avenue, Glen Road and Upland Road and that 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 5% per annum, issued and payable in ac- cordanbe 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 there- to, that a sewer`be constructed in Locust Avenue from Inde- pendence Avenue to Robbins Road, substantially in accordance with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated March 20, 1928 and entitled, "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Locust Avenue, Lexington, Scale Hor. 1 inch - 40 feet, Vert. 1 inch -10 feet. John T. Cosgrove, Abting Town Engineer." 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 improvement is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Locust Avenue extending from Independence Avenue to Robbins Road for a depth not exceeding 125 feet. 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 that will be assessed upon each - parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. 1 n zt, Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 10th day of April, 1928. '-Albert H. Burnham )Selectmen Francis Chamberlain ) of the James G. Robertson ) Town Theodore A..Cu.stance) of } Lexington. Commonwealth>of lassachusetts. Middlesex., ss. Lexington, Mass. April 10, 1928 Then personally appeared the above named, Theodore A. Custance, Albert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, and Fran- cis Chamberlain, 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 A -. true .copy of the records, Attest: Helen C. Whittemore Clerk. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER. LOCUST AVENUE. Lot No. Owner as of April 1, 1928 ASSE&cMENT 84 See Independence Avenue 83 George ' & Agnes C. Hynes $120.00 38 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 120.00 37 Homer J. & Helen G. Potter 115.00 A William N. Robbins, et al. 300.00 82 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 120.00 81 Robbins & Smith, Inc. 115.00 250 Hearing was declared open at 8:15 P.M. .on the applica- tion of the Edison Electric Ill. C6. and the N. E. Tel. & a Tel. Co., for joint location.of four poles on Meriam Street. Mr. Ralph H. Marshall appeared before the Board, to register his objection, inasmuch as he could not see any reason for the companies desiring poles since all the parties in the immediate vicinity are furnished with lights and telephone. It was left with the Supt_ of Public Works to investigate the matter and find out why the location of the poles are necessary. The matter was therefore laid on the table. Letter was received from .the Town Counsel enclosing sketch showing the location, of Harrington Park as origin- ally laid out by the Burns Heirs. The plan also showed area which Robbins & Smith proposed to convey outright to the Town in place of the original Harrington Park, provided that they can make a satisfactory adjustment for their claim against the Burns Heirs. The Town Counsel was authorized to proceed with negotia- tions with Robbins & Smith to have this land deeded to the town and the Town Engineer was requested to stake out the property so that the Board might view the same. Inasmuch as Mr. Dana F. Ward,_ and J'. -Chester Hutchinson applied for installation of sewer in Eliot Road, figures were obtained from the Town Engineer giving the cost of the sewer as $4200. Inasmuch as Mr. Wardisnow in the process of construction his home, it was decided to inform him that ' tie Board looked favorably upon the installation of a sewer. The following is a report of the Supt. of Public Works: 4in Eliot Rd. The work accomplished by the Highway, Water and Sewer Departments during the week ending <'lApril 7th is as follows: Highway Department. Patching various streets, constructing a short piece of sidewalk.on Meriam S treet, digging test holes in Mass. Avenue, changing location and rebuilding two catch basins in Bedford St., placing gravel, grading and rolling North Street, Burlington Street, Adams Street and East Street. Water Department. Construction of water main in Spring Street, tksual maintenance work and three house connections. Sewer Department. Construction of Sewer main and connection in Bloomfield St. Brooks. ' Cleared the brook and culvert in East Lexington from Mass,. 1 1 U n 51 Avue-to Bow Street. A manhole was co t cted at the bend in the culvert near the East Lexington a ion. Water construction in Spring Street and Shade Street will be continued and sewer construction in Lincoln Street. Yours very truly, William S. Scamman, Supt. The Board signed the following commitments, Water rates, $1445.39, and sewer connection, $573.97. The Board voted to appoint John M. Barry,.156 Vine Street, as patrolman of the Lexington Police Department.. and the Chairman signed the requisition to be sent to the Civil Service Commissioh. The Board voted to grant the following licenses and signed the same. LICENSES�TO BE SIGNED BY THE BOARD Aftit-1110, 1928 ,Alcohol License Arthur S. Wilson -Lex. Hard. & Supply Co. H. M. Munroe & Irving Currier Ross Tire & Battery Co. Mrs. Gertrude E. Chase Herbert M. Lawrence Calvin W. Childs Bowling :.Alley Maxwell V. Davis & C. E. Barnaby Common Victualler Ashley W. Partridge Ashley W. Partridge H. M. Munroe & Irving Currier Mary A. Rowland Caroline A. Harrington & Pheobe Hutchins Mrs. Gertrude E. Chase Mrs. Hattie E. A. Peckham Breck-Robinson "ursery Co. Arthur L. & Grace M. Smith Catherine F. Donovan 400 Mass. Avenue 428 Mass. Avenue Woburn & Lowell Sts. 3 Depot Square 433 Marrett Road 449 Mass. Ave. 99 Mass. Avenue 466 Mass. Ave. 405 Mass. Avenue Corner Waltham St., & Marrett Rd. Corner Woburn and Lowell Sts' Lowell Street 393 Mass. Ave. 433 Marrett Road 37 Hancock Street Mass. Ave. 264 -Bedford Street 123 Lincoln St. ! 2.52 John J. Garrity, Jr. Willi&m H: Stevenson Mrs. Mary ;4. Beath Guide License Hairdressing Innholders Galen A. & Wa'rren E. Russell Harriet Allen John E. Coyle Mary G. Mullen & Mary A. Welsh G. W. MacAlpine 9 Hancock Street 16 Waltham St. 457 Mass. Avenue 347 Mass. Avenue 479 Mass. Avenue 476 Mass. Avenue 53 Mass. Avenue 50 Percy Road Intelligence Office Florence Crittendon Circle 495 Mass. Avenue Junk Dealer Jacob Bornstein 4 Sylvia Street .:Mastag6 License Wilma A. Brown Bridle Path Public Carriage Arthur A. Marshall & Son 488 Mass. Avenue Edson A. Pero 353 Mass. Avenue Hans Sorenson Woburn Street James McCarthy 80 Bedford Street Sunday Sales Hugh D. McIntosh 442 Marrett Road Sam. B. Rome 21 ,'bass. Avenue Undertakers Arthur A. Marshall & Son 488 Mass. Ave.nue James F. htcCarthy 80 Bedford St. Thomas M. Montague 33 Waltham Street Liquor Ernest C. Martin 461 Mass. Avenue 1 1 1 The Board signed the warrant for the Presidential Primary to be,held April 24, 1928 from 4 P.R. to 8 P.M. at Emerson Hall and Town Hall. The Board approved the bill of $208.75 for legal ser- vices in the case of the Town vs. John and Salvatore Ricci. In'connection with the case of John and Salvatore Ricci, the Town Counsel advised that the Board make arrangements with Ricci Brothers for getting rid of their pigs. The Board therefore decided to write Ricci Brothers and ask them to name a definite date when they propose to dispose of their pligs Letter was received from the Planning Board asking for the services of the Engineering Dept. on several schemes. lst. The study of Mass. Avenue for establishment of building line. 2nd. Topographical map of the area between the Arlington line, Lowell, and ..-Maple Streets, and Mass. Avenue with complete date necessary for the laying out of an extension of Bow St., to Lowell St._, of new main ways from near the Arlington Res- ervoir to Maple St., for the study of possible park develop- ment near the Reservoir in conjunction with Arlington, and for the study of the drainage or developmental work in the Great Meadows and Sickle Brook areas. 3rd. A completion of the plan of the proposed East Street layout as promised abutters at the hearing on this subject, together with t9pogra'phy, etc., affecting the possible exten- sion through to North Hancock Street. The Board advised the Planning Board that the instructions to the Engineering Dept. dre now to come through the Supt. of Public Works, and that this matter had been turned over to him. Letter was received from the Health Officer explaining that last year the Shick test was given to all the school children to immunize them against diphtheria, and at that time the local physicians gave their services without charge. He stated that it was necessary to give the test again this year in order that the new children may receive the test and the pre-school children receive it also. He desired to find out whether or not the Board would allow a nominal fee, for instance, $5.00, for the services of the physicians same as the Town of Arlington pays. He felt that it was a just ex- pense, inasmuch as it would save hospitalization bills for diphtheria for the Board of Health. It was decided to request Dr. Barnes to inform the Board just what.expense would be incurred by this sarvice. It was decided to request Mr. Custance to complete ne- gotiations on the settlement of damages on Bedford Street with ' those parties who are ready to make settlement, and he was also requested to take.up the matter of Waltham Street damages with the Town Counsel and with Mr. Aldrich. &5 Applications for bonds for the Supt. of Public Works Building Inspector and Plumbing Inspector were signed by the Cha_-•iman. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in which he suggested a nominal rate of 12JO per 100 cu. ft. be levied on the various town departments for water used by them. The Board voted that a rate of 18¢ per 100 ft. be charged to Town Buildings. Mr. Custance reported that Mr. Thomas.Whiting had communi- cated with him in regard to making a settlement for ceiling which fell in his house on account of the town blasting work on Wachusett Drive. He stated that Mr. Whiting said that he would be willing to settle for $20.00,1 The Supt. of Public Works was requested to see Mr. Whiting and also his son and make a settlement of damages..'.._ Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in re- gard to the change in the street light at Elm Avenue and Bed- ford Street, and it was decided to accept the Supt.'s recom- mendation for a change to 1 - 600 c. p. light instead of his former suggestion of 2 - 250 c. p. light on either side. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. A true record, Attest: 6C, 4— C. Clerk. 1 1