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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1929-03-0562 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1929. Order for transfer of location of seven existing poles on Waltham Street from Main Street to Forest Street was gganted by the Board, from the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. to the Middlesex & Boston St. Rwy. Co. 1 1 1 The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Burnham, Chamberlain, Custance, Shannon and Blake were present. The Clerk and the Supt. of Public Works were also present. organization It was voted to lay over the matter of organization for one week. Mr. Hallie C. Blake and Dr. Clarence Shannon, the new members of the Board, were sworn in by Mr. Theodore A. Custance, Justice of the Peace. furors. Mr. John Willarl of North Street and Mr. Joseph Swan of 16 Bedford Street were drawn as jurors., Hearing was declared open upon the ap- Davin plication of Mildred. Davin of 531 Mass. Avenue Garage. for permission to erect a private garage on her premises. Mrs. Davin was present in favor of her petition and presented plans stowing location of garage on her property. No persons appeared to object, and it was voted to grant the permit. Hearing was declared open upon the ap- plication of Charles A. McCormack for per- mission to erect a two car garage on his premises at 35 North Hancock Street. McCormack Mr. McCormack appeared in favor of his petition and presented plans showing location Garage, of garage on his property. No. persons appeared to object, and it was voted to grant Chs permit. Order for joint location for theEdison Electric Ill. Co. and the N. E. Tela & Tel. Co. for permission to erect five poles on Grove Street, northwesterly from Winter Street, wassgranted by the Board. Pole location Orders. Order for joint pole location for the Edison Electric Ill. Co. and the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. forpermission to erect four poles on Vine Brook Road., northwesterly from Winthrop RoFd was granted by the Board. Order for transfer of location of seven existing poles on Waltham Street from Main Street to Forest Street was gganted by the Board, from the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. to the Middlesex & Boston St. Rwy. Co. 1 1 1 Marshall situation. Slaughter Inspector Animal Inspector. April 19th Committee. Mr. Edwin B. Worthen came before the Board and expressed his views relative to reinforcement of the water system. He ex- plained that regardless of the fact that the Board intended to carry out the recommendations of Metcalf & Eddy by installing a 12" main from the Arlington -Lexington Line over the hill through Taft Avenue thence through private streets to Massachusetts Avenue and from Oak Street to Pleasant Street, he felt that they should install a 16" main from the Arlington Line to Oak Street or at least if not to Oak Street to Star Street. He stated that in makgiig this extension there would be sufficient capacity of water to readily fill the standpipe without any trouble in over- flowing the standpipe in Arlington. lie also stated that he did not believe the Board should carry out an extensive program of laying mains in unaccepted streets, as he did not believe that the Town is growing to the extent to warrant as many extensions. The Board informed Mr. Worthen that they would tl.in1; over his suggestions, but nothing definite was decided at the meeting. Mr. William H. Ballard came before the Board and presented plan of the land adjacent to the Cary Library lot involving the right of ' .way alongside of the Marshall property. For the benefit of the Board he explained what is intended to be done, and stated th t he had an option drawn up to cover the situation, and this option he expected would be signed by next Monday.evening. Mr. Ballard agreed to take care of Article 25 in the Warrant, which related to this matter, at the town meeting. He also agreed to take care of Article 28, being the proposition to purchase land from the Stuart -Marshall Realty Co: r The Board voted to appoint George A. Warner as Slaughter Inspector for the year ending March 31, 1930. It was also voted to appoint Chester L. Blakely as Animal Inspector for the year ending March 31, 1930. It was voted to appoint the following as tre April 19th Committee; Edward L. Child, Converse Hill, and Galen Russell. Marshall situation. Slaughter Inspector Animal Inspector. April 19th Committee. T It was voted to appoint Walter G. Assessors Black, Charles E, Ferguson and Eugene G. Kraetzer as Assessors of the Town f@r the year endin§ March 319 1930. It was also voted to appoint John O'Connor and William Paxton, now employed in the Engineering Department, as Assistant Assistant Assessors, their employment in Assessors. the Engineering Department being ended at an early date, owing to the fact that the appropriation for this department was de. creased. Letter was received from Mr. Frederick L. Fmery replying to the letter of the Board asking him if he felt that Mr. J. B. Judkins would qualify to the, position of Building Inspector under the Building Laws of the Building Town. Mr. Emery stated that Mr. Judkins has Inspector. had ten years experience as a builder, and he Herefore felt that he was competent to fill the position under the Building Laws. The BoArd decided to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Emery►s letter. Mr. George B. Briggs, Representative, came before the Board to explain the House Bill #816 which was being discussed in'the Legis lature, the same being "An Act to incorporate into the Metropolitan Parka District all the towns in the Metropolitan Water and Sewer Districts". This law was intended to include Bill #816 Lexington. Notification was received of a meeting in the Town of Norwood at which time the towns were requested to send a representative to discuss the Act. Without any special benefit to the town they would be assessed additional taxes and the Act wouU therefore be a burden, with no end to the increased expenses. Mr. Briggs stated that he thought the Board should be represented in opposing this Act at the hearing March 6, 1929. Mr. Burnham agreed to be present at the hearing to oppose the Act and present the figures drawn up by Mr. Briggs if necessary. Mr. Briggs also informed tre Board in regard to a hearing on operation of"motor vehicles Motor Vehicle for the carriage of passengers for hire hearing. between Billerica and Boston to be held on March 7, 1929. He stated, however, that this would not affect the town. 1 n 1 NO I The Board approved the changes made it Rep. form the Act relative to Representative Form of of Town Gov. Town Government as presented by Mr. Briggs. Lengthy written report was received from Mr. Andrew T. Bain in which he replied Buckley & to the letter of the Board. ,Copies of McCormack matter'i the letter were taken, and the Board decided to discuss the matter at the next meeting. Letter was received from Elmer A. Lord & Co. in which he stated that they had been binding since October 22, 1928 $701,000. sprinkler leakage insurance on the Memorial Building and contents, and,$20,000. on the Town Office Building and contents. Since thst time they have been working with the sprinkler leakage conference in N. Y. City to secure further reductions. They now velieve that this insurance should be definitely placed and recommend carrying $49,200. on the Memorial Building at an annual cost of $78.72 or $196.80 for three years. They also recommend carrying $8,600. on the Town Office Building at an annual premium of 412.72 8r $31.80 for three years, and $2400. on the contents at a charge of $6.75 for one year and $16.88 for three years. They recommended carrying $5,250 on the contents of the Memorial Building at an annual cost of $16.27 or $40.68 for three years. The Board decided to accept the recom mendation of Mr. Hill in carrying the larger amount, namely, $49.200. on the Memorial Building for three years, 5,250 on the contents of the emorial Building, 8,600 on the Town office building 'and $2,400 on the contents of the Office Building for three years. Letter was received from Ellen F. DeGrinney in which she stated that she was not satisfied with the award of damages of $15.00 for 190 sq. ft. of land taken by the Town. She felt that she should receive $23.00 inasmuch as she endeavoted to secure a rebate from the Board of Assessors but was told that the land was valued at a very fair valuation. The Supt. of Public Works was requested to look into the assessment of the property and in the mantime it was decided to acknowledge receipt of her letter informing her that the matter would be taken under consideration. - Report was received from the Chief of Police in regard to the assualt upon Sergeant Russell by Daniel Buckley, and for which he is being held for Grand Jury. The Chief recommended that his special police commission and his permit to 'carry a revolver be revoked. Sprinkler Insurance. DeGrinney Wward. Daniel The Board decided to revoke his special Buckley police commission but it is the duty of the Chief to revoke the revolver permit. Girl It was voted to grant the Girl Scouts Scouts. the use of Cary Memorial at the charity rate on Anril 6; 1929. Letter was received from Mr. Grederick L. Emery in which he stated that the Field and Garden Club plan to raise a sum of money to be used with the town appropriation for the Field & planting of shade trees on the Bow Street Garden hill in East Lexington. ' Club. In this connection Mr. Blake agreed to furnish information in regard to planting a town nursery, so that trees might be had from the same for the purpose of replacing the old teees about the town. The following parking regulation was adopted by the Board, and it was agreed to have same published in the local paper so that it might become effective. Burch 5, 1929. Acting under the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 22 of the General Laws, the Traffic regulations adopted November 16, 1925, and as amended May 4, 1926 are hereby repealed, and the following orders to control the Parking of Vehicles in the area between Clarke Street and Grant and Grant Street are hereby given by the Board of Selectmen that on and after date of notice: In that part of Massachusetts Avenue between Grant Street and Meriam Street, no vehidle shall be allowed to park except as follows: Vest Side. Vehicles shall park parallel to the curb. The right hand side of the vehicle shall be next to the curb. East Side. Vehicles shall park at an angle of 450 to tY)e curb. The right hand side forward wheel to be against the curb. Except to avoid an accident, vehicles shall not stop in such a way as to prevent other vehicles from backing away from the curb. 11, 1 No double parking permitted. "Spaces marked on the surface of Massachusetts Avenue at the following points shall be used for the purpose of boarding or leaving cars. No parking shall be allowed within white lines as follows: Massachusetts Avenue Street. Massachusetts Avenue Mu?"zey• Street. Massachusetts Avenue Street. Massachusetts Avenue of Waltham -Street. Massachusetts Avenue Park. Massachusetts Avenue Meriam Street." M at East -side of Clarke Parking at West side of Regulations at East side of Waltham Opposite westerly side at East side of Depot at Nest side of Albert H. Burnham Clarence Shannon Selectmen Hallie C. Blake of Francis Chamberlain Lexington Theodore A.Custance Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he set forth his opinion of the milk regulations presented by Mr. Prentiss. _. The Board therefore voted to pass the following amendment to the Board of Health Regulation, and to publish same in the local newspaper for two weeks so that it may be- come effective. "The Board of Selectmen, acting as a Board of Health, of the Town of Lexington, by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws and amendments thereto and any other power it thereto enabling, do hereby make the following regulation: "No person shall in the town of Lexington sell, exchange or deliver or have in his custody or possession with intent so to do any milk unless the cows from which said milk was pro- duced, or in case said cows are in a herd of cattle all the cattle of which herd have been tested within six months prior thereto by the tuberculin test as established under the laws Boar? of Health Regulations, Milk 68 of Massachusetts and have been certified by a veterinarian acting under the direction 241 of the Massachusetts Division of Animal Industry not to react to the tubercul&n injection and to be otherwise healthy. This regulation shall not aprly to pasteurized milts or milk intended for pasteurization, and shill go into effect September 1, 1929." Commitment. Commitment was signed for water rates in the amount of $4637:85. The weekly report of the Supt, of Public Works is as follows: For the week ending March 2; 1929. Highway Department. The department was occupied with the work of snow removal during the past week-. A number of large stones were removed from the sides of Spring Street and Weston Street. The regular routine work and maintenance, will occupy the department during the next ' week. At the corner of Massachusetts Avenue Supt. of and Forest Street, the water stands because' Public Works of t?^e street being fiat and t",ere is no Report. drainage. We have planned to construct catch basins at this point as soon as the frost is out sufficiently to allow excavating. Moth Department. Gypsy moth nests were treated with creosote din the grounds of the Home for Aged People and in the Town Woods. Park Department. The department was occupied with regular maintenance work during the past week. Water Maintenance. Worked on water service f -or Fearson on Shade Street; worked on the painting of hy- drants; replaced hydrant on Hill Top Avenue. We have extended one hundred feet of 6" pipe on Shade Street for George F. Fearson. Regular routine work is planned for the week ending March 16, 1929. Engineering Department. Wgter and Sewer Dept. ' Checked lengths of various pine sizes in all main sewers and water extensions for Mr; Ross's card index. Miscellaneous. Profile of Waltham Street from Forest Street to near Marrett Road for sewer study. Location of property lines at and near Marshall and Town of Lexington properties for proposed conveyance. Completed additions and corrections to original 400 Scale Town Map. Very truly yours,- William ours,William S. Scamman Supt. of Public Works.. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. ' A true record, Attest: Clerk. 0 6 •