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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1929-05-21 192 SELECTMEN'S MEETING - MAY 21, 1929. 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, Custance, Chamberlain, Blake and Shannon were present. The Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk were also present. Hearing was declared open at 7:30 P.M. upon request to the Board that Mr. Canisius appear to show cause why he has not complied with the Board of Health Canisius Regulations. Mr. Canisius did not appear in response pig hearing. to the Board's request. After considering the report of the Health Inspector in regard to Mr. Canisius 's premises, which report is as follows, it was voted to issue an order of prohibition to Mr. Canisius against his keeping pigs. May 14, 1929. Frank Canisius, Ward Street Mr. Canisius has been operating his piggery without a permit for over a year. The premises are very dirty and there is a pile of garbage in the yard which the hens , dogs and ducks are feeding on. Two small piles of waste material from the pig house which was partially covered but not satisfactory exist. The inside of the building is dirty and has never been whitewashed, and he has at the present time about 25 pigs . I recommend that Mr. Canistus be given a hearing to show cause why an order of prohibition should not be issued. Inspection made May 14, 1929. Russell I. Prentiss Health Inspector. The Board having notified Mr. Chester A. Fogg to come before thee at 7:45 P.M. , they declared the hearing open to hear what Mr. Fogg had to state in regard to the report of the Health Inspector regarding his premises . Mr. Fogg appeared apd the report of the Inspector under date of May 14, 1929 which is as follows was read to Mr. Fogg. May 14, 1929. C. A. Fog& Woburn Street. Mr. Fogg has been operating a year without a permit. Fogg pig There are several conditions that I have called his hearing. attention to and he has made no changes. The garbage is stored in an open iron box but is not covered. There are two compost heaps on the place which are not covered, 93 one of them at the rear of one of the buildings is very objectionable. The platform and the yard is dirty and the land aroundit is covered with refuse, waste and muck. This piggery is within sight of the main high- way. I recommend that a hearing be given to Mr. Fogg to show cause why an order of prohibition should not be issued. Inspection made May, 1929. Russell I. Prentiss Health Inspector. Mr. Fogg stated that the report of the Inspector was wrong inasmuch as he kept his swill in a truck and the only time that the swill is there is on a holiday. He stated that the day Mr. Prentiss was there,- there was no swill; that the container for keeping the swill was made of steel and he had a cover for it. He stated also that the piggery is not seen from the highway as it is far back on the premises; that he built a new platform 30t long by 111 wide and this was raised up from the ground in accordance with the regulations; that Mr. Prentiss also asked him to build a cement platform, and he built it and paid 00. for the cement, but that it was not satisfactory to Mr. Prentiss , so he built a new one , and this platform is from 3 to 4 feet from the ground. He stated that his piggery is cleaned out every morning after feeding and bedding. The garbage is thrown in to the pigs after he gets a load, and the refuse is plowed into the ground. Asked whether or not he was there when Mr. Prentiss made his inspection, he-stated that he was planting corn; that was two weeks ago today. The corn was now up, and that was how he could remember the date so well. He stated that Mr. Prentiss did not talk with him when he made his visit. He was also sure that no one could find any manure on the premises at any time, and that Mr. Prentiss could not find any refuse upon the premises at the time he was there because it had been plowed in. It was decided to take this report under advisement. Bids on sidewalks were received at 7:45 P.M. and were opened by the Board. The bids were as follows: Simpson Bros . Corp. bid for sidewalk 281 per 9. ft. ramps & drives 351 " n A. G. Tomasella Co. - sidewalks 351 per sq. ft. ramps & drives 451 " " n John A. Gaffey & Sons - sidewalks 291 per sq. ft. ramps & drives 440 " " 114 ND -11 Anthony Ross & Sons - sidewalks 28/ per sq. ft. ramps & drives 38¢ " ' " B. J. Harrington - sidewalks 311 per sq. ft. ramps & drives 341 " ft " Bids for John P. Dailey - sidewalks 30/ per sq. ft. sidewalks . ramps & drives 350 " Jesse Curra - sidewalks 27i/ per sg. ft. ramps and drives 301 " - Jesse Curra - sidewalks 300 per sq. ft. ramps and drives 280 The lowest bidder appeared to be Jesse Curra. He, however, did not file a check 6f more than 4150. and it was felt that he would not be reliable. The Board, therefore, awarded the bid. to Simpson Brothers , the next lowest bidder. Bide en the temporary loan of *175,000 were received as follows: Temporary Old Colony Corporation 5.845. loan. Solomon Bros. & Hutzler 5.83 Faxon, Gade & Co. 5.75 & one dollar Bank of Commerce & Trust Co. 5.725 Lexington Trust Co. 5.88 discount Bid was awarded to the Bank of Commerce & Trust Company, they being the lowest bidder. 19th of Financial report of the 19th of April Committed April Commit-was received showing the expenditure of 4270.69. tee. At 8 P.M. hearing was declared open on the ap- plication of Dr. W. W. Harrington for permission to 1W. W. Harring-erect a two car brick garage on his premises at 1900 ton, garage Massachusetts Avenue. application. It was voted to grant the permit. The Building Inspeetair however, was instructed to see if by any chance the building could be located so that at any future date Dr. Harrington desiredto make any repairs he would not be confronted by objections f^om the adjoining j ng owner of property for working upon his land in making the repairs. The Inspector said that he would see if the building could be set back two or three feet. Hearing was declared open at 8:05 P.M. upon the Yanushkial applic'-tion of John Yanushkis to erect a two car garage garage at 19 Curve Street . Mr. Yanushkis was present application. but he did not bring a plot plan of the garage. The Building Inspector stated that he felt that the application would be alright, and it was therefore voted to grant Mr. Yanushkis a permit when he files the plot plan. 195 Request was received from the British Military and Naval Veterans fmr permission to parade in Lexington, Sunday, May 26, 1929 and decorate the Soldier's Monument at the Battle Green. British Naval Permission was granted, and the American Legion & Military was notified so that they could greet the Veterans Veterans. at 11:45 A.M. at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street where the parade would be formed. Copy of letter was received from Mr. Ballard of Stuart- letter written to him by the Stuart-Marshall Realty Marshall sale Company in regard to completion of the sale agreement agreement. of the Central Block owned by them. Invitation to attend "Town Affairs Night" on Invitation May 22, 1929 at 6:30 P.M. was received from the Arl. Elks. Arlington Lodge of Elks. Some of the members of the Board having previous engagements on this evening, Mr. Blake stated that he would represent the Board at this meeting. Letter was received from the Boston & Maine Railroad Company relative to grade crossings and. warning signs and called attention to signs in Lexington that were not maintained in accordance with Warning the Laws . Signs. This matter was referred to the Supt. of Public 111 Works to check up and see that the warning signs were placed and maintained as required. In regard to the request of Mr. Frederick J. Spencer for additional amount for the use of his F. J. Spencer automobile, the Board decided to request Mr. Spencer re . car. to submit some figures as to what is necessary for his Department so that an article may be inserted in the Warrant asking for additional appropriation for his account. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he enclosed an article whereby the Building Law would be changed to allow the erection of a marquee. The Chairman talked with Mr. Greeley in regard to this matter, mad Mr. Greeley informed him that he did not believe that the Building Law should be amended to allow a marquee, inasmuch as various applications would be received for such and it Marquees would be almost impossible to prohibit them from securing permits after the precedent is started. It was decided, however, to insert an article in the Warrant to see what action the Town would take in the matter. State Aid payroll was signed in the amount of 02. State Aid Pay Roll A 196 Letter was received from Major General r.r Clarence R. Edwards, Chairman of the Knox ,7 Memorial Association, Tnc. in which he stated that a memorial is to be erected. to General Knox Knox Mem. and asking that the Selectmen be included on Assoc. Inc . the Committee to raise funds of $150,000 for this memorial. The Board laid the matter on the table. The Supt. of Public Works presented an estimate of the cost of construction of the following streets : Hill Top Avenue $3652. 00 Estimate of Bertwell Rod 15400.00 construction of Harding Road 7920.00 streets. Coolidge Avenue 4000 .00 Kendall Road 7000.00 Farmcrest Avenue 10945.00 Hillside Terrace 1980.00 Fottler Avenue The Board voted to give notice of their intention to lay out the following streets: Bertwell Road, Harding Road, Hillside Terrace, Coolidge Avenue, Farmerest Avenue, Kendall Road, Hill Top Avenue and Fottler Avenue. The intentions are as follows : Lexington, Mass . May 22, 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out Bertwell Road from North Hancock Street to Williams Road. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Bertwell Road from North Hancock Street to Williams Road, said proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled "Flan of Bertwell Road, Lexington, Mass. , I Bertwell Road May 22, 1929, scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," which plan is on file in the Town Engineer's Office in the Town Office Building. 1 The Board of Selectmen will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass. on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 7 :30 o 'clock P.M. for the purpose of making and establishing said ex- tensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under the law authorizing the assessment of betterments . Albert H. Burnham Clarence Shannon Board Hallie C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance Selectmen. Francis Chamberlain 197 Lexington, Mass . May 22, 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out Harding Road from Bedford Street to Williams Road. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Harding Road from Bedford Street to Williams Road, said proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Harding Road, Lexington, Mass . , May 22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, " which plan is on file in the Town Engineer's Office in the Town Office Building. The Board of Selectmen will meet at their Harding Road. office in the Town Office Building, Lexington,Mass . , on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 7 :45 P.M. for the purpose of making and establishing said ex- tensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under the law authorizing the assessment of better- ments . etter- ments . Albert H. Burnham Clarence Shannon Board Hallie. C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance Selectmen. Francis Chamberlain Lexington, Mass . May 22, 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out Hillside Terrace from North Hancock Street approximately 294 feet. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Hillside Terrace from North Hancock Street approximately 294 feet? said proposed town way is shown on a plan Hillside entitled, "Plan of Hillside Terrace, Lexington, Mass. , Terrace May 22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," which plan is on file in. the Town EngineerIs Office in the Town Office Building. The Board of Selectmen will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass., on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 8:20 P.M. for the purpose of making and establishing said extensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under the law authorizing the assessment of betterments . Albert H. Burnham Clarence Shannon Board Nellie C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance selectmen Francis Chamberlain 198 -11 Lexington,Mass. May 22, 1929 . Notice of Intention to Lay Out Coolidge Avenue from Adams Street approximately 545 feet. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town. way Coolidge Avenue from Adams Street approximately 545 feet, said proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Coolidge Avenue, Lexington, Mass ., May 22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, " which plan is on ffle in the Town Engineer's Office in the Town Office Coolidge Avenue Building. The Board of Selectmen will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass., on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 8:10 o 'clock P.M. for the purpose of making and establishing said extensions and layouts and hearing all parties int erect ed. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts i,nr3er the law authorizing the assessment of betterments . Albert H. Burnham Clarence sha.nnon Board Hallie C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance Selectmen. Francis Chamberlain Lexington, Mass. May 22 , 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out Farmcrest Avenue from Waltham Street to Allen Street. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Farmcrest Avenue from Waltham Street to Allen Street, said Farmcrest proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled, "Plan Avenue of Farmcrest Avenue, Lexington, Mass., May .22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, town Rrgineer," which plan is on file in the Town Engineer's Office in the Town Office Building. The Board of Selectman will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass. , on Tuesday evaaing, June 4, 1929 at 8:45 d'clock for the purpose of making and establishing said extensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under the law authoring the assessment of betterments . Albert H. Burnham Clarence Shannon Selectmen Hallie C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance Lexington. Francis Chamberlain 199 Lexington, Mass. May 22, 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out kendall Road from Waltham Street to Marrett Road. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Kendall Road from Waltham Street to Marrett Road, said proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Kendall Road, Lexington, Mass . , May 22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, " which plan is on file in the Town Kendall Rd. Engineer's Office in the Town Office Building. The Board of Selectmen will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass. , on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 8:30 o 'clock for the purpose of making and establishing said extensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under the law authorizing the assessment of betterments . Albert H. Burnham Rlarence Shannon Board Hallie C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance Selectmen. 'rabeth Chamberlain Leai8gto>i,_ Mass. May 22, 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out Hill Top Avenue from.. Kendall Road approximately 710 feet. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written Hill Top Ave. notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Hill Top Avenue from Kendall Road approximately 710 feet, said proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Hill Top Avenue, Lexington, Mass . May 22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, " which plan is on file in the Town Engineer's Office in the Town Office Building. The Board of Selectmen will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass . , on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 8:00 o 'clock P.M. for the purpose of making and establishing said ex- tensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under thelaw authorizing the assessment of betterments . Albert H. Burnham Uarenc a Shannon Board Hallie C. Blake of Theodore A.Custance Selectmen Francis Chamberlain. 200 ND Lexington, Mass . May 22, 1929. Notice of Intention to Lay Out Fottler Avenue from Cliffe. Avenue approximately 610 feet westerly toward Massachusetts Avenue. The Board of Selectmen hereby give written notice that they intend to lay out as a town way Fottler Avenue from Cliffe Avenue approximately 610 feet westerly toward Massachusetts Avenue-, said proposed town way is shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Fottler Avenue, May 22, 1929, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," which plan is on file in the Town Engineer's Office in the Town Office Building. Fottler Ave. The Board of Selectmen will meet at their office in the Town Office Building, Lexington, Mass. , on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1929 at 9:00 o'clock for the purpose of making and establishing said extensions and layouts and hearing all parties interested. The Board of Selectmen hereby give notice that it is the intention of said Board to pass an order for the above extensions and layouts under the law authorizing the assessment of betterments. Albert H. Burnham Clarence Shannon Board Hallie C. Blake of Theodore A. Custance Seleetnen. Francis Chamberlain Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in whi h he at d t he had a pe, it o}� o street Street lights�.i s9�nvipA�$$toiTtfts /the l t60154 `. °- 6 sl1 require Grove St. approximately six lights, and he recommended that they be installed. The Board accepted the recommendation as being a public highway the lights could be installed as soon as the Supt. desires. Letter was received from David McPeake in which he asked that an article be inserted in the Warrant for the acceptance of the Sunday Sprints Law. The Board decided that inasmuch as the Parker Field Sunday was a public playground, that it would not be well to aports insert an article in the Warrant asking for the aecep- Law. tante of the Snn?lay Sports Law as it would cause a great deal of comment, and so advised Mr. McPeake. Report was received from the Supt. of the Sewer Sewer, Department giving the cost of estimate of construction Mass. Ave, . of sewer in Massachusetts Avenue, from Audubon Road to a distance of approximately 1025 ' as being $6000. Mr. Custance stated that he would take the petition and have it signed in connection with this sewer. 201 The following Board of Survey Regulations were accepted by the Board. IITOWN OF LEXINGTON Rules and Regulations Governing the Preparation of Plans Submitted to the Board of Survey. Board of Survey 1. Petitions for the approval of plans shall be Regulations. made on forms obtained from the office of the Town Engineer, and shall be accompanied by plans . 2. Plans shall show scales , date, surveyor's name and address , north point, and names of abutting owners . All plans submitted to the Board for approval must be drawn to scale with waterproof ink on tracing cloth 20" high and 30" wide outside dimensions, with a z inch margin on each side except the left side where it will be 1* inches wide. The scale of all plans shall be one inch equals forty (40) feet. The horizontal scale of profiles shall be one inch equals forty (40) feet and unless otherwise directed, the vertical scale shall be one inch equals four (4) feet. They shall show ground heights at the center and both sides of streets at each 50 ft. station. All elevations on the profile shall be referred to the Lexington datum which is mean sea level. Only one street plan and its profile to be shown on one sheet. 3. If the approval of more than one street in the same general territory is desired, a separate plan of each street shall be submitted in accordance with these rules and regulations, and in addition thereto , a separate plot plan shall be submitted, showing the complete layout of all streets, the approval of which is desired, without profiles or other conflicting data thereon. 4. The plan of any proposed street which does not connect at either end with an existing private or public way shall show a p^actical extension thereof to the nearest existing or proposed private or public way. Unless otherwise directed the minimum width of proposed streets shall be fifty (50) feet. All connecting street lines must be rounded in a manner satisfactory to the Board. Plans of propose d streets must show proposed drainage and disposal of surface water. 5. The plans shall give sufficient information to accurately locate the proposed street as well as its accurate connection with other existing streets in the vicinity. All buildings, walks, drives, or other fixtures abutting on or near the proposed street shall be shown. 202 If required, five foot contour intervals, in brown ink, shall be shown along the proposed street and extending a distance of 50 feet outside the street lines. 6. The lines of the proposed street and proposed grades as well as the figures showing the radii of curves, widths, and proposed grades must be shown in red ink; other figures and lines in black ink. Before drawing the final plan the profile must be submitted to the Town Engineer for his approval of the proposed grades. Taaverse calculations and a copy of survey notes must be submitted to the Town Engineer. 7. Names of proposed streets must be satis- factory to the Board , and shall not be placed on the plans until they have been submitted to and approved by the Board. 8. Before any street or way shall be approved by the Board, the petitioner shall cuase to be placed in such street or way at all angle points, at the beginning and end of all curves thereof, and at all intersections of streets , and ways therein, stone bounds, of granite or suitable reinforced concrete, not less than four (4 ) feet in length and not less than six (6 ) inches is section. Said bounds shall be set in said streets and ways on the actual lines, corners , and angles, the top to be on the approved grade. Reference points to be drill holes in the top of said bounds. Location of same to be indicated on the plan. 9. Upon the receipt of a plan and profile, pre- pared and submitted in accordance with these rules and regulations , together with a petition for their approval, the Board will hold a public hearing thereon, first giving notice of the time and place, by advertising such hearing once a week for two successive weeks, in a newspaper published in the Town, the last advertisement to be at least two days before the hearing. 10. A deposit of fifteen (15) dollars will be required at the time 6f filing the petition to pay the expense of said advertising. Any un- expended balanceofsuch deposit will be returned to the petitioner and any expense in excess of the amount deposited must be promptly paid by the petitioner upon notice of the amount thereof. The Supt. of Public Works reported that the Florence Crittenton League desired to give a merry- Merry-go-round. go-round costing $100 to the Town to be located 203 on the Parker Field playground. II He presented the type picked out by the Supt. f Prks and the Board felt that it was satis- li factory for the Supt. to order same so that he could secure a discount for the League. The Supt. of Public Works was instructed to remove the tree on the corner of Bloomfield Street Trees. and Highland Avenue. Mr. Custance also called attention to two trees located in the banking in East Lexington in the stretch between Curve Street and the Follen Church. He felt that as long as a new sidewalk is to be locates in this section, that the trees should be removed at this time. The Board voted to post this for a hearing. An informal meeting was held at 8:30 P.M. with the Planning Board and Swimming Pool Committee, in regard to the location of a swimming poor in the Parker playground. Mr. Frederick L. Emery, Mr. C. Edward Glynn and Mr. Nelson J. Bowers of the Planning Board were present together with Mr. A. A. Shurtleff, landscape architect and designer of playgrounds for the City of Boston. Mr. William E. Mulliken and Mr. Robert P. Trask were present as members of the Swimming Pool Committee. Mr. Custance stated that the conference was Swimming Pool. held to discuss matters in regard to the swimming pool for which a committee has been working for approximately one year, and the matter had been turned over to him to look after the construction of the pool. He stated that there were no plans of what the Planning Board has in mind and the meeting was called for the purpose of discussing their views on the layout of the athletic field. Mr. Emery explained that the Planning Board undertook to provide the development of what is known as the Vine Brook area and there were actually two important decisions, the first to drain the area and the next to drain the area and layout through ways so that the area would be available for park purposes for the Town and also to provide through ways to divert the congested traffic of the Town. He explained that there are a number of acres in the surrounding area that are not now suitable for good builriing but which could be sold if the drainage was completed. The Planning Board considered it of utmost importance to the Town to improve this area so as to bring it into the market which would be an im- provement to the Town rather than have it left unde'eloped. The Planning Board considered providing X )4 -11 additional ways , rather than widening Massachusetts 2D Avenue inasmuch as they Felt that no matter how much the street is widened, after a certain width it will not relieve the traffic in the best manner. They engaged the services of Metcalf & Eddy to make a survey of the area and to obtain their advice and determine what scheme was necessary to bring the land into the market. They then engaged the services of Mr. A. A. Shurtleff, an architect of renowned standing, to assist the Planning Board. At that time it would be impossible to get the Town to consider paying for services of a landscape architect, but the Field & Garden Club has paid Mr. Shurtleff a stem of money for various services, and Mr. Emery stated that if the Town did employ Mr. Shurtleff, he would see that he was reimbursed for his services. He stated that the Town had now expended about $4000 for Engineering services on the drainage needed; that the Planning Board had considered a tentative layout made in connection with this matter with Metcalf & eddy. Mr. Emery outlined the streets intended to be laid out in the scheme by Mr. Shurtleff, these roads being streets to divert traffic from the center of the Town and to allow landto be built upon. The plan of outline was presented at the meeting by the Engineer. Mr. Emery then stated that the time the vote was offered in Town meeting calling for a committee to investigate the advisability of constructing the Swimming Pool, he offered an amendment to this vote that this Committee should confer with the Planning Board in view of the fact that they had made previous studies with Metcalf & Eddy and Mr. Shurtleff. He stated , however, that the Planning Board had not had any opportunity to study the Swimming Pool matter, one reason being for the lack of engineering assistance, but he felt that the development of the ^thletic field should be given very careful study so that the ftture development be thoroughly assured. He stated that Mr. Custance 'had been before the Planning Board, and he felt that if the Selectmen knd the Planning Board met alone that nothing could be gained by exchanging their ideas unless they had the advice of Mr. Shurtleff, and therefore his presence at this meeting. Mr. Shurtleff was called upon to give some of his ideas in regard to building a swimming pool. He stated that he did not wish his remarks to be taken in a critical manner, inasmuch as he felt that all the parties present were there to get ideas and express them in regard to the pool. He had not given as much study to this particular location of a swimming pool as he might have and he desired to have attention called to various matters if he was in error. He first of all mentioned the cooperation of the Engineering Department for their services rendered 205 and stated that they had been of great assistance to him. He also mentioned the fact that Mr. Greeley was an architect of great ability and he had helped him considerably at various times, and anything he Asa relative to the proposed layout of the nool was not to be taken as a criticism of Mr. Greeley. Mr. Shurtleff went on to say that he did not believe that it was a good idea to place the swimming pool in the location contemplated.. He felt that it was in a tremendously public place and when the activities are going,,on ,at the play- ground, the girls in the swimming pool would attract attention. Being too near other activities it would be' a'hard thfhg toeeliminate the dust which would settle upon the surface of the water thexby making frequent changes of the water in the pool necessary, and the cost to empty the same should be considered. He stated that it would be well to let the water be warmed up, consequently the sun must shine upon the water, and this could not be done with the present plan of arrangement inasmuch as the building in between the two pools would cast a shadow over the water and keep it cool. Swimming pool water is , as a rule, cold, and needs to be warmed up. Then, too, if a sandy bottom is made in the pool, it will be necessary to drain the water off and clean it out if broken glass gets in there and cuts someone. He felt that to place the pool in the right location, it should be placed so that the sun would shine on the building; the pool would be in front of the building to that persons bathing could come out and sun themselves with their backs to the warm building in the shelter of the structure. He did not feel that the building should cut across the pool in the center. He also felt that the building should be under the supervision of one matron if it were not divided', otherwise two matrons would have to be employed to supervise the building, thereby bringing additional expense. He felt that it should be a location where there would be a drive to it, and that shrubs and trees could be planted so as to obscure it from view, as much as possible. It should also be near a boundary line. He felt that the division of the pool could be made by dividing it with a net or a wodden gate, and that would eliminate the building of two concrete walls. In this way the small and larger children could be easily arranged for. Mr. Shurtleff was informed that Mr. Greeley's idea was to separate the two groups of children, large and small entirely. Mr. Shurtleff felt that the children at the beaches are all mixed in, and there would not be any great harm in mixing the children as long as the depth of the water was guarded and they were under supervision. He felt that the present location might be interferred with by the out field stand of the diamond. He felt that one long pool also 206 would be very much better inasmuch as if at any time they wished to have a carnival, they could simply open the pool gate and fill it up higher with water to have water sports. Mr. Shurtleff referred to the swimming pool at Cedar Hill and stated that a movable wooden floor was constructedin this swimming pool . He would not, however, recommend this floor inasmuch as it was rather awkward to take up. They also have the arrangement there, of a wooden separation with gates. He stated that the standard size of a swimming pool was 751 . All those present viewed the plan laid out by Mr. Shurtleff, of the streets through the park land and also the plan of the location of the swimmingpool. Mr. William E. Mulliken objected to the plan of streets to divert traffic from the center of the Town through park land, inasmuch as he felt that outside traffic should not be directed through the park. He stated also that the swimming pool has been con- templated a great many years , and he did not like to see any delay of the construction of the present pool. Mr. Emery, however, felt that inasmuch as the pool had been contemplated for some time, that there was no need of entering into any construction work immediately without giving the location the most careful study, and he felt that the matter should be delayed until a comprehensive scheme is laid out. Mr. William Roger Greeley came into the meeting, and he stated that he had not given the location of the swimming pool a great amount of study. He also agreed with Mr. Emery and Mr. Shurtleff that a comprehensive plan should be made before any work is entered upon. He stated that Mr. Shurtleff was a man of considerable experience along the line of swimming pools, and felt that he would be of great assistance in giving ideas of layout of the swimming pool and grounds. Various other details in regard to the flushing of the swimming pool were discussed. Mr. Custance made the suggestion that a pool be located back of the Glass property, approximately on the boundary line of the playground. On paper this location seemed to be quite favorable, and it was decided to request the Engineer to place stakes showing the location of the pool which could be viewed Friday evening, May 24, 1929 at M o' clock by the Swimming Pool Committee, Planning Board and Selectmen. It was voted, therefore, that Mr. Greeley be requested to make further sketches of the swimming pool in the location near the tennis courts, the building to be shown on the north side of the pool. The weekly report of the Supt. of Public Works is as follows : 207 For week ending May 18, 1929. Highway Department. Trench in Massachusetts Avenue from Hunt Road to west side of Woburn Street was excavated and layer of crushed stone was applied and penetrated; and the same method was applied to the sewer trench in Woburn Street. Surface patches were made in Lowell Street, Lincoln, Hancock, Spring and Bedford Streets, Concord Avenue, Highland Avenue, Eliot Road. and Pelham Road. Next week the department will be occupied Public Works .ptof with regular maintenance work. Supt. report. Moth and Shade Trees. The department was occupied with cleaning Belfry Hill grounds , treating tent caterpillar nests on Lowell St. , North St. , East St. , Woburn St. , Pleasant, 'Watertown, B wman, Weston, Shade, Lincoln and Hill Streets. The department is preparing to spray all public trees with arsenic of lead to protect them from moth and other pests. Park Department. Regular maintenance. Trees planted. Water Maintenance. Two men have been tieing in shut-offs. Installed water services fpr Cutler, Pollen Road; Rice, Cary Avenue; installed new service from main to curb on Winthrop Road. for J. J. Walsh. Water tentruction. Laid 12 ft. of 8" pipe from the 12" main across Massachusetts Avenue to Muzzey Street. Sewer Maintenance. Completed sewer service for Crone, Lincoln Street. Installed service for Lyons on Massachusetts Avenue. Sewer Construction. Unloaded carload of sewer pipe. We have completed laying approximately 62 ft. of 8" case iron pipe under the culvert in Waltham Street. Due to quick-sand encountered in the manhole opposite the drive into the Parkway, it was necessary to drive piles. We contracted with the Roy B. Rencle Co. Inc. to drive these for 0250. Five piles 141 long were driven. 208 "' Work was started laying a 24" corrugated iron pipe across the parkway between Waltham Street and Muzzey Street extension. Due to wet weather this work has been stopped. Regular routine work is planned for the week ending June 1, 1929. Engineering Department Highways . Checking curb grades on Massachusetts Avenue and at Buckman Tavern. Staked out junction of Marrett Road and Spring Street. (existing and proposed. ) Greater part of our time spent on list of streets to be accented at June Town Meeting. Miscellaneous. Grades for fill between Colonial Garage and Vine Brook. Grades for culvert across playground road. Very truly yours, William S. Seamman Supt. of Public Works. The meeting adjourned at 11 :50 P.M. A true record, Attest j'� �n Clerk.