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SELECTMEN' S M h`fING
MAY 6, 1930.
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, Custanne , Blake ,Shannon
and Trask were present. The Supt . of Public Works
and the Clerk were also present.
1;.e following licenses were granted.
IIai r dre s s i zg.
Katherine MacDonald 1747 Mass .Ave .
Mabbi W.Hopkinson 1747 M'ss . Ave.
Harriet A. Matherson 1747 Mass . Ave .
Hazel C.Brown 1711 Mass . Ave .
Florence B.Westover• 1711 Mass . Ave. Licenses
Mary M. Heath 8 Waltham St .
Ann Ryan
Sunday Sales
Edward I. Berman 12 Mays . Ave .
Common Victuallers
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Jane M. Lawrence Concord Ave.
Alcohol
Anselm C. Mullin 283 Mass . Ave .
Peddlers
James S. Mowatt 17 Wachusett Drive
Ihhholders
Mrs . Harriet Allen 1833 Mass . Ave.
Commitment of water char--es in the amount of
$492.51 and commitment of sewer service charges in Commitments
the amount of $654.36 were signed by the Boar ? .
At 8 P.M. the members of the Committee on the
purchase of fire sites for a fire en,Tine house met .
Mr. Hallie C.Blake, Chairman of this Committee,
informed them that they were called together to Fire Sites.
decide whether or n-it they would accept an offer
on the triangular piece of land locat�Cd at the
junction of Fletcher Avenue and WoburnSt -eet, which
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may be purchased for the sum of $5000.
Sometime ago the price of this land was
$10,000 and later Mr. Blake obtained an option
of $8000; now it can be secured for the low
prire of S5000.
At a previous date the Planning Board
recommended to the Board of Selectmen that this
piece of land be purchased for a location for
a fire site. The Chief of the Fire Department
stated at this meeting, however, that he did
not believe, after looking the situation over,
that the Town if they desired to expand the
building or grounds, had sufficient land to do so
on this triangle. If the piece of land were not
of a triangular shape, they probably could do:.
more with it .
The Chief, however, favored the lot owned by
Mrs . Bridget Leary at the corner of Fletcher
Avenue, taking with it some of the land belonging
to Dr. Barnes .
The location on Waltham Street as offered by
Mr. Blake was considered again, but no definite
locati >n was decided coon. It was , however,
definitely decided that the Committee would not
have an article inserted in the Warrant asking for
an appropriation to purchase the site at the
junction of Fletcher Avenue and Woburn Street
bounded by the B. & M. Railroad and owned by Mr.
Harry M. Aldrich.
Chief Edwarl W.Taylor called attention to the
fact that a great deal of money had been spent in
Additional endeavoring to pit out the forest fires that had
money in been around Town and that more money was needed
Fire Dept. in this account and owing to the forest fires , the
Account. Fire Department will also over-run its appropriation,
and he felt that additional money should be asked for
at this time; owing to the excess work that has
been in the Department more money will be needed
before the end of the year.
At 8 30 P.M. Messrs. James G. Robertson,
East Lexington Ve ,non C. Page and. Mr.Ernest Kitson came before
Traffic sitsa- the Board. They presented a plan and requested
tion. that various improvements for the traffic situation
in East Lexington be made.
They stated that the building of stores in the
village down thee,- has created a serious situation.
They felt that the Police protedtion was good but
t -at the lighting, especially at intersecting streets,
was not good. They recommended placing a sign on
the right side of Massachusetts Avenue going from
Lexington Center, opposite Maple Street , directing
people to Boston and Arlington, inasmuch as there
seems to be confusion at this point and people
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decide at the last minute to go Maple Street way.
I They felt that there sho .ild also be a stop
and enter sign at Plainfield Street and at both
ends of Curve Street; that there should be
a siren at the fire stati n at the corner of
Independence Avenue to notify people when
there is a fire that there is a fire house in
the vicinity ; there also should be a sign suggesting
a congested section below and and above where the
stores are located. There should also be arc
lights at both ends of Curve Street .
They felt also that the triangle in the junction
of Maple Street should have considerable study and
suggested that circling the triangle might be for
the better interests of traffic .
The Boarfelt that the Committee from the
Men' s Club should put their suggestions in
writing and present them with a plan marked with
the suggestions thereon to the Board, and the
Board would then have something concrete before
them to work on.
It was voted to appoint the following as Fire Engineers
Fire Engineers: Edward W. Taylor, Norman C. appointed.
Hooper and Edward F. Buttrick.
' The Clerk reported that complaint had
been received from Fred L. Lord, Prospect
Hill Road, regarding the pigs owned by Mr.
Charles W. Ryder, Waltham Street. Mr. Lord stated
that the stench was terrific.
It was decided to refer this complaint to Complaint,
the Town Counsel and the Health Inspector. It Ryder pigs .
was understood however, that the work being done
on the Ryder premises was that manure was being
spread on the ground and plowed in, and they
thought that if this was being done, that
nothing could be done about it.
The Chairman, Mr. Albert H. Burnham, stated
that Mr. Phillip Leaf, Janitor, spoke to him
about the increase in pay that he had received,
and stated that the increase of 31i a week was Mr. Leaf re
more of a joke than anything else. He stated increase.
that he thought he should have as much as Mr.
Moloy, inasmuch as he understood that he would
have a position equal to Mr. Moloy when he came
here.
The Board, after discissing the matter,
voted to lay the same on the table.
Mr. Frederick L. Emery came before the Board
and went over the reports or the Selectmen in
regard to Vine Brook drainage previous to Vine Brook
having the reports printed for the town meeting drainage reports .
members
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Mr. Emery stated that sometime ago the
Field and Garden Club had in mind the develop-
ment of Hastings Park in accordance with a
plan made by the late Arthur E. Horton. He
Hastings Park. stated that at that time Mr. Herton made a
plan for the development, but the plan has
been mis-laid. Mr. Emery presented a sketch
showing, as far as he could remember, what
Mr. Horton had drawn. He stated that he
understood that Mr. Kellaway had made a study
of the development for the Selectmen, but he
desired to have this sketch presented to the
Board before they take any final action.
The Board decided to send a copy of Mr.
Emery' s letter and also the sketch to Mr.
Kellaway to get his reaction.
A delegation from the East Lexington Improve-
E. Lexington ment Society namely Mr. Francis J. Toye, Mr.
Improvement Matthew Zubowitch, Mr. Frank E. Hudson,Mr.
Society,Oak St. Herbert C.Flint, Mr. George W. Nary, Mr.
James E. McCarthy and two others came before
the Board again to Igring more pressure to bear
upon the Board to have something done about the
danger to school children at Oak Street.
They reported that there were 132 school
children coming down Oak Street, and it was the
unanimous opin on of their committ^e that a
traffic light should be installed at Oak Street.
They also stated that they had taken the matter
up with Mr. George E. Briggs, Representative,
and he was favorably disposed to the idea,
and he feels very strongly that the State might
install a light there . They also stated that
there is another condition dangerous for the
sciool children when they go to the Playground,
and during the summer they will be going to the
Ririmming pool.
They mentioned the fact that a traffic light
has been installed at Roseland Street in Boston,
and they felt that there is no more traffic there
than there is at Oak Street.
Mr. gcamman suggested a red flicker be
installed. One of the Committee stated that he
recalled a red flicker being in use in Arlington.
The Committee called attention to the fact
that they had been up to the meeting a week ago
and it was agreed that signs would be placed on
Oak Street calling attention to no parking on the
right side of this street going up from Mass . Avenue .
These had not been placed there , and they were
informed that the signs were ready to be put up.
Mr. Zubowitch called attention to the fact
that he felt there should he a police officer in the
East Village, inasmuch as they have no police
protection.
The Committee was- informed that the previous
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committee from the East Lexington Mens Club
stated that the police protection w as good.
They stated however, that this was in connection
with traffic.
The Board agreed to take up the matter of
police protection with the Chief of Police to
get his advice as to whether he needed an
additional officer, and to insert an article in
the Warrant for Town Meeting asking for additional
money for the Police Department .
It was decided to send a bill to Mr. George H.
Streeter for $27 .44 and one to Mr. Rmckwell C. Bill for
Tenney for $41.16 as their share of constructing fence,
the fence between their property and Bel 'r) Hill. Belfry Hill.
Mr. Custance reported that a man by the
name of John Abbott was realy to purchase the Purchase of
brick building on the Carbarn propert--, and he building, M.&.
understood that he was to purchase the property B. property.
direct from the M. & �. St. Rwy. Co. relieving
the Town of the purchase of the whole of tie
property. He understood that the transaction
for the Town would probably go through on
Wednesday night .
Mr. Anthony Ross asked permission to remove
about 700 yds . of loam from the M.&.B.St.Rwy. Co. Remove loam
property. This fillip;, Mr. Custance explained, from M.&.B.
would nave to be removed anyway when the Town takes property.
over the property and while it could be removed for
nothing, he advised that the Board grant Mr.
Ross permission to remove the filling.
It wasthe 'efore voted to grant Mr. Ross
permission to remove the filling.
The Board signed a petition to the
County Commissioners asking for money for Reoair
specific repairs on Mass. Avenue from Waltham St. of Mass . Ave.
to Woburn Street. Mr. Custance reported having
had a conference with the County Commissioners,
and he was assured t- at they would -loin in with
the Town to assist them in the repair of this
highway.
Petition was received from B. W. Melanson Petition for
asking for street lights on Westview Street and street lights
that the street be covered with a coat of tarvda. Westview St.
This petition was referred to the Supt . of Public
Works for his report.
The Suot. of Public Works was instructed to Consolitation
communicate with the M. & B. St. Rwy. Co. regarding of bus stops.
the consolidation of their bus stop at Clarke
Street and in front of the Bank into one stop
to be located just above Smiths Paper Store near
the stand at the Public Library.
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The Supt. of Public Works reported that
Qas service the Lexington Gas Company had an application
installed for gas service in Woburn Street from Missa-
chusetts ATrenue to Lowell Street.
It was voted to grant the Lexington Gas
Co. permission to install their gas service.
The Board passed the following parking
regulations :
Voted that the parking regulations adopted by
Parking the Board of Selectmen March 5, 1929 be and they
Regulations . are hereby amended by adding thereto tre following
amendment "There shall be no parking on the
westerly side of Oak Street a distance of 300 feet
from Massachusetts Avenue southerly. "
The Board of Selectmen acting as a Board of
Health gave furt er consideration to the application
M. Floyd of M. Floyd Rorgers for a license to do business
Rodgers as an undertaker in the Town, and decided that on
license the evidence before it the Board was not satisfied
refused. that the applicant possesses all the qualifications
set forth in Statute 1926, Chapter 242 and the
Board therefore unanimously voted riot to grant a
license as undertaker to M. Floyd Rodgers .
Mr. Custance reported that he was in receipt
of a letter from the County Commissioners in
Connections which they agreed to pay the guaranty on a 12"
in Liberty pipe the total length cmnnecting from the top
Heights . of Liberty Heights, and they would put in a 10"
meter. They also were going to put in a 10" piped
from their property line to the building at their
own cost .
Letter was received from the Town Counsel
Overhanging in which he gave information regarding the
sign policies . insurance policies which we-e sent to him for
comparison.
It appears that the insurance policy made
out in blanket form does not cover sufficiently
for the coverage required by the regulations for
overhanging signs .
Mr. Custance presented a plan showing the
layout of the proposed widening of the corners
at Five Forks . He stated that Mr. Miller agreed
Five Forks. to give the land on his side when the Town does
their work. He recommended keeping the triangular
space open but to take it for highway purposes .
The Board voted to undertake to make a layout
of th&snwhole-ee'ction around Five Forks; also to
lay out School Street in its connection with
Marrett Road.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel in
which he reported the case of Charles Brophy which
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was in the Concord Court on Saturday previous .
The Counsel advised, after hearing the ca 'e,
declining settlement until a later stage of
the case. Brophy case.
The Board advised the Counsel that they
would accept his opinion in this matter, and
requested him to advise JThn J. Foster, Attorney
for Mr. Charles Brophy, to that effect.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel in
which he gave opinion in regard to the sale of
products for roadside stands in connection with Roadside Stands
the Zoning By-law. He stated tat there was no
special provision for farmers under the general
Laws, other than t e Maintenance of a public market.
He also enclosed forms for the Board of Appeals
to use for perspns having roadside stands to apply
for a yearly permit .
The Chairman of the Board stated that he did
not agree with Mr. Wrightington in regard to the
provisions of the Law relating to the products
of the farmer, inasmuch as he had been to many
hearin-s and the reference to which Mr.Wrightington
had about the public market was on public grounds
or a highway in a city or town and not on the
farmers own land.
No definite action was taken upon Mr.Wrightingtonts
letter regarding roadside stands . Reply however ,
was made to Mr. Emery' s letter in which the Board
stated that they would be pleased to act when they
received complaint on any of the roadside stands .
Contracts for the maintenance of Concord Avenue
we T signed by the Board to be sent to the State, Contracts ,
it being understood that the contribution for Concord Ave.
maintenance wo .ld be received by the Town. signed.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel Timothy case.
advising that the Board settle the Timothy case,
inasmuch as he felt there was a legal liability
upon the Town. He stated i.lso that he communicated
with Mr. Burke and found that the claim for
damages was $40.
The Board authorized the TownCounsel to
settle for the sum of $35.00.
Letter was received from Mr Albert A. Ross
Commander, American Legion Post 38, requesting Warrant signed.
an article be inserted in the Warrant so that $960
could be obtained by the American Legion for their
part of the appropriation for the Tercentenary
Celebration.
It was decided
to insert the artille in the
Warrant.
The Board signed the Warrant for a Town
Meeting to be held May 19. Warrant signed.
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Letter was received from the Town Counsel
in which he reported that the Land Court had
made an adverse decision to the Town regarding
Harrington the registration certificate of Rob ins & Smith
Park. to register the land of H,rringtcn Park . He
would therefore advise that matter be not followed
up any further.
The Board voted to accept the judgment of
the Town Counsel and advise him to drop the matter.
The Board sighed the contract for construction
Granolithic of granolithic sidewalks in the Town which had been
Sidewalks . awarded to IIervey Armington.
The Board also voted to adopt orders for
the construction of granol±thic sidewalks for the
following locations
Assessment,
MartinJ. Carrigan 531 Maim. Ave . " $80.00
Annie F. Shepard 1386 Mass. Ave . " 195.00
Roman Catholic Arch-
bishop of Boston Bollen Rd. " 200.00
Elliot F.Kendft1l 280 Bedford St. " 175.00
Leone M.Northrup 45 Nds. Hancock St." 95.00
Mrs .Helen A.Downing 48 Hancock St. " 65.00
L.F.&.S.R.Willard 1444 Mass . Ave. " 75.00
L.G.&.L.M Marshall Mass . Ave. " 80.00
Arthur H. McLearn 1387 Mass . Ave. " 110.00
N E.Tel .&.Tel. Co. 27 Muzzey St. " 50.00
Mrs .Carrie A. Norris 7 Winthrop Rd. " .80.00
D.R.&.J.P.Knight t 1088 Mass . Ave. It 110.00
Edwa'd W Taylor 49 No.HancockSt. " 65.00
Lex. Trust Company ' M ss. Ave. " 220.00
Calvin W. Childs 6 Chandler St. " 150.00
J. A. & B. D. Parks 4 Hillside Terrace 45.00
The Board signed the orders for the layout
of the following streets
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHTTSETTS
Middlesex, ss . Town of Lexington.
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the
Pottier Ave. Town of Lexington held the 6th day of May, 1930 it is
ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of the
Town of Lexington having determined and adjudged that
common convenience and necessity require that a town
way be laid out in the location hereinafter described
and having complied with the requirements of law
relating to notice, did on the 10th day of September,
129, layout as a town way the way known as Fottler
Avenue from Cl ffe Avenue westerly about 605 feet
accordingly and duly filed their report of such
laying out with the boundaries and the measurements
1 of the same in the office of the Town Clerk of said
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town on the 11th day of September, 1929, and
whereas at a town meeting duly called, warned
and held on the 28th day of April, 1930, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of law applicable
thereto, it was
VOTED: "That the Town accept tae layout as
a town way of a portion of Fottler Avenue, all as
laid out by the Board of Selectmen under the Better-
ment Act and as shown on plan on file in the Town
Clerk 's Office dated August 22, 1929. "
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned, being a
majority of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town
of Lexington, duly elected, qualified and acting
as such, do hereby under and by virtue of the
provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws and
of any and every other power and authority us hereto
in any way enabling, take the right or easement
to use for all the purposes of a town way for the
use of said Town of Lexington, the land in said
Town bounded and described as follows
The northerly line of Fottler Avenue begins
at a point in the westerly line of Cliffe Avenue,
thence north 69° 17 ' 58" west distant aboa# 133
feet to a point of curvature , thence bearing to
1 II the left with a curve of 235.76 feet radius
distant 94.64 f-et to a point of tangency, thence
south 87° 42 ' 02" west distantt239.05 feet to a
point of curvature , thence bearing to the left' with
a curve of 257 .94 feet radius distant 93.64 feet
to a point of tangency, thence south 66° 54 ' 02"
west distant 60 .00 feet.
The southerly line of Fottler Avenue begins
at a point In the westerly line of Cliffe Avenue,
thence north 69° 17 ' 58" west distant about 133 feet
to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left
with a curve of 195.76 feet radius distant 78.58
feet to aaaoint of tangency, thence south 870 42 ' 02"
west distant 239.05 feet to a ooint of curvature,
thence bearing to the left with a curve of 217.94
feet radius distant 79.12 feet to a point of tangency,
thence south 66° 54 ' 02" west distant 60 .00 feet to
a point, said point being south 2305 ' 58" east
distant 40.00 feet from the terminus of the above
described northerly 1ple.
The above described lines are paralel with
and distant 40 .00 feet from each other.
The above description is intnnded to conform
to the plan of said street entitled, "Plan of
Fottler Avenue, Lexington, Mass . , Scale 1 inch - 40 feet,
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August 22 , 1929 , John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, "
which plan is on file in the Town Clerk' s Office
in said Lexington and a copy of which will be
recorded with Middlesex South District Registry
of Deeds with a copy of this order.
All trees, if any, upon the land taken are
included in this taking.
Betterments are to he assessed for this
improvement .
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
The same being lands now or formerly of
Margaret E. Bartels , Eugene Rosendorn, Sarah I .
Musgrave, Ida Kaitz, Joseph Ruocco, Axel Nelson,
Bela S. & Maria R.Ba1ogh, Town of Arlington, and
Alexander Brasas & Thaddeus Vallis, as shown on a
plan entitled, "Plan of Fottler Avenue, Lexington,
Mass . , Scale 1 inch - 40 feet , April 1, 1930, John
T . Cosgrove, Town Engineer. "
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 -ereof.
We estimate the betterments that will be assessed
upon eacn parcel of land to be as shown in the
sci- edule which is hereto annexed and made a part
hereof.
We determine that no damages have been sustained and
none are awarded.
WITNESS our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 6th
day of May, 1930.
Albert H. Burnham Selectmen
Clarence Shannon of the
Hallie C. Blake Town
Robert P. Trask of
Theodore A. Custance Lexington.
FOTTLER AVENUE
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT OF BETTERMENTS TO ABTJTTORS
Lot No . Reg. Land
Cert. No.
Margaret E. Bartels $530.00
Eugene Rosendorn 240.00
Sarah I. Musgrave 590.00
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Lot No. Reg. Land
Cert. No.
150-154 30288 Ida Kaitz640.00
143-147 11678 Joseph Ruocco 545.00
148-149 16586 Axel Nelson 330100
297-298 9902
299-300 11481 Bela S .&.Maria R.
Balogh 470.00
301-302 14508 Alexander Brasas
P,c Thaddeus Vallis 150.00
303 16233 Eugene Rosendorn 440.00
$3935.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss Town of Lexington. Tart Ave.
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the
Town of Lexington held the 6th day of May, 1930 it is
ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of
the Town of Lexington, having determined and adjudged
that comm n convenience and necessity require that
a town way be laid oat in the location hereinafter
described and having complied with the requirements
of law relating to notice, did on the 11th day of
February, 1930, lay out as a town way the way known
as Taft Avenue from Baker Avenue to Ellis Street
six hundred ninety feet (690) more or less, accordingly
and duly filed their report of such laying- out with
• the boundaries and the measurements of the same in the
F office of the Town Clerk of said town on the 12th day
of February, 1930 and w ereas at a town meeting duly
called, warned and held on the 28th day of April, 1930,
in accordance with the provisions of law applicable
thereto, it was
VOTED "That the Town accept the layoat as a town
way of a portion of Taft Avenue from Baker Avenue to
Ellis Street, all as laid out by the Selectmen under
the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in
the Town Clerk 's Office dated January 21,1930".
• NOW, THEREFOR, we, the undersigned, being a
majority of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town of
Lexington, duly elected, qualified and acting as such,
do hereby under and by Virtue of the provisions of
Chapter 79 of the General Laws and of any and every
other power and authority us hereto in any way enabling,
take the right or easement to use for all the purposes
of a town way for the use of said Town of Lexington, the
land in said town bounded and described as follows :
The southerly line of Taft Avenue begins at its
junctior with the westerly line of Baker Avenue, said
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junction being northerly of and distant 190.00
feet from the northerly line of Oak Street,
and thence north 44° 30' west distant 694.00
feet to its junction with the westerly line of
Ellis Street.
The northerly line of Taft Avenue begins
at a point opposite the junction of the westerly
line of Baker Avenue with th8 southerly line of
Taft Avenue , thence north 44 30 ' west distant
686.00 feet.
The above described lines are parallel with
and distant 40.00 feet from each other.
The above description is intended to conform
to the plan of said street entitled, "Plan of Taft
Avenue, Lexington, Mass . , Scale 1 inch - 40 fe t,
January 21, 1930, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer , "
which plan is on file in the Town Clerk 's Office in
said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded
with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with
a copy of this order.
All trees, if any, upon the land taken are
included in this taking.
Betterments are to be assessed for this
improvement.
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 :
The same being lands now or formerly of
Euphemia C. & John C. Cairns , Charlotte Dobson,
Jennie C. Coye, Frank Guinasso, Lillian E. Guthrie,
Antonio Cantore, Joseph A. Kelley, Monica A. Holland,
Christina M. Shilliday, Matthew M. & Marie A. Zubowitch,
Edson H. Bowman, Louis E. & Catherine J. Casco,
Euphemia C. Cairns , Mary Emma Jolly, Mable Wilmot,
Joshua Esnor, George H. & Edna Doughty and Fannie A.
Lambert, as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Taft
Avenue, Lexington,Mass . , Scale 1 inch - 40 feet,
April 1, 1930 John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer. "
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 he»eto annexed and made a part
hereof.
We determine that no damages have been sustained
and none are awarded.
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WTTNESS our hands at Lexington aforesaid
this 6th day of May, 1930.
Albert H. Burnham Selectmen
Hallie C. Blake of the
Clarence Shannon Town
Robert P. Trask of
Theodore A. Custance Lexington
TAFT AVENUE
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT OF BETTERMENTS TO ABUTTORS
Christine M. Shilliday $230.00
Matthew M. & Marie A. Zubowitch 135. 00
Edwon H, Bowman 265.00
Louis E. & Catherine J. Casco 265.00
Mary Emma Jolly 775. 00
Mable Wilmot 265.00
Joshua Esnor 265.00
George H. & Edna Doughty 210.00
Fannie A. Lambert 250.00
Euphemia C. & John C. Cairns 155.00
Euphemia C. Cairns 220.00
Charlotte Dobson 220.00
Jennie C. Core 540.00
Frank Guinasso 370.00
Lillian E. Guthrie 265.00
Antonio Cantore 265.00
Joseph A. Kelley 265.00
Monica A. Holland 440.00
$6400.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss . Town of Lexington. Bertwell Rd.
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the
Town of Lexington held the 6th day--of May, 1930, it is
ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of
the Town of Lexington, having determined and adjudged
that common convenience and necessity require that
a town way be laid out in the location hereinafter
' described and having complied with the requirements
of law relating to notice, did on the 11th day of
February, 1930 lay out as a town way the way known
as Bertwell Road from North Hancock Street to Fuller
Road nine hundred fifty ( 950) feet more or less ,
accordingly and duly filed their reoort of such laying
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out with the boundaries and the measurements "1.1
of the same in the office of the Town Clerk C7
of said town on the 12th day of February, 1930,
and whereas at a town meeting duly called,
warned and held on the 28th day of Anril, 1930,
in accordance with the provisions of law applicable
thereto, it was
VOTED "That the Town accept the layout as
a town way of Bertwell Road from North Hancock
Street to Fuller Road, all as laid out by the
Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on
plan on file in the Town Clerk 's Office, dated
May 22, 1929".
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned, being a
majority of the Board of Selectmen of the said
Town of Lexington, duly elected, qulified and acting
as such, do hereby under and by virtue of the
provisions of Chanter 79 of the General Laws and
of every other power and authority us hereto in
any way enabling, take the right or easement to use
for all the purposes of a tovm way for the use of said
Town of Lexington, the land in said town bounded and
described as follows:
The westerly line of Bertwell Road begins at a
stone bound marking the westerly end of a curve of
277 .34 feet radius in the northerly line of North
Hancock Street , thence bearing to the left with a
curve of 28.98 feet radius distant 39,74 feet to
a point of tangency, thence north 23° 38' 40"
east distant 52. 63 feet to a stone bound marking a
point of curvature , thence bearing to the left with
a curve of 384.88 feet radius distant 171.59 feet
to a stone bound marking a point of tangency, thence
north 1 54' west distant 719.69 feet.
The easterly line of Bertwell Road begins at
a point in the nherly line of North Hancocltreet,
thence bearing to the right with a curve of 11.80
feet radius distant 24.49 feet to a stone bound
marking a point of tangency, thence hOrth 23° 38'
40" east distant 36.10 feet to a stone bound marking
a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with
a curve of 434.88 feet radius distant 193.88 feet to
a stone bound marking a point of tangency, thence
north l° 54' west distant 719.69 feet.
The above described lines are parallel with
and distant 50.00 feet from each other with the
exception of the curved intersections at North
Hancock Street.
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The above description is intended to conform
to the plan of said street entitled, "Plan of
Bertwell Road, Lexington, Mass . , Scale 1 inch -
' 40 feet, May 22, 1929, John T. Cosgrove, Town
Engineer" , said plan being divided into two lengths
on sheet numrered 1 and 2, which plan is on file
in the Town Clerk 's Office in said Lexington and a
copy of which will be recorded with Middlesex South
District Registry of Deeds with a copy of this order.
All trees , if any, upon the land taken are
included in this takin".
Betterments are to be assessed for this improvement .
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 :
The same being lands now of formerly of Roy A.
& Eva M. Ferguson, William W. Ferguson, Theresa H.
Neugebauer, Ray O. Malcolm, Norman C. Hooper, Margaret
A. Hussey, A.Irving & Frances M. Dodge, Franklin P.
Simonds, William E.White, Hallie C. Blake, Theresa M.
Valente, Almeda E. Pbilbrook, Arthur C. Goss, Jr. ,
Paul W. Olson & Mary A. Olsen, Frank N. & Christine M.
Champlin, Roy A.Ferguson, Robert F. Boyd, Irene H. ?ring,
Anna Hilda & Hans Peter Hanson, Manfred B. & Linda M.
Olson, Elton B. & Margeret L. McCausland, and Roger
W. Brown, as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Bertwell
Road, Lexington, Mass . , Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, April 1,
1930, JohnT. Cosgrove, Town Engineer. "
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
wti:ich is hereto annexed and made a part hereof.
We determine that no deranges have been sustained
and none are awarded.
Witness our hands at Lexin ton aforesaid this
6th day of May, 1830.
Albert H. Buanham Selectmen
Clarence Shannon of the
Hallie C. Blake Town
Robert P.Trask of
Theodore A. Custance Lexington
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BERTWELL ROAD
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT OF BETTERMENTS TO ABUTTORS
Block 7
Theresa M. Valente $70.00
Alemeda E. Philbrook 225.00
Arthur C. Goss , Jr. 215.00
Roy A. Ferguson 215.00
Paul W. Olson & Mary A. Olsen 215.00
Frank N. & Christine M.Champlin 215.00
Hallie C. Blake 625.00
Robert F. Boyd 215.00
Irene H. Pring 215.00
Anna Hilda & Hans Peter Hanson 215.00
Manfred B. & Linda M. Olson 215.00
Roger W. Brown 305.00
$2945.00
Block 8
William E. White $765.00
Roy A. & Eva M. Ferguson 265.00
William W. Ferguson 865.00
Theresa H. Neugebauer 215.00
Roy A. Ferguson 215.00
Ray 0. Malcolm 215.00
Norman C. Hooper 315.00
Marga-et A. Hussey 215.00
A. Irving & Frances M. Dodge 350.30
Franklin P. Simonds 180.00
Elton B. & Margaret L. McCausland 110.00
$3110.00
The following is the weekly report of the
Supt. of Public Works :
For the week ending May 3, 1930.
Highway Department
The work of widening the traveled way in
Woburn Street was continued, broken gravel stone
being placed, a part graded and rolled and made
ready to apply penetration material.
Surface patches were made in Concord Avenue
and Lowell Street and other maintenance work was
attended to.
Next week the department will take care of
the regular maintenance.
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Moth & Shade Tree Dept.
Trees were trimmed in Hill Street and Bedford Street.
Trees were planted in Forest Street.
Next week the trees in Hastings Park will be trimmed.
Park Department.
During the past week the Park Department continued
the grading at HastinJ.s Park and put new wire around
the tennis courts , besides attending to the regular
maintenance.
Next week they will attend to the regular
maintenance work and grading at HastinTs Park.
Water & Sewer Departments
Water Maintenance
Water services have been installed as follows :
Alberto, Harding Road; Cataldo, Bow Street; two for
McPhee on Vaille Avenue, Busa Brothers , Lincoln Street;
renewal for Kraetzer, Hancock Street; renewal for
Harrington, Curve Street. Two men have been painting
hydrants.
Water Construction
Completed extension of 1001 of 6" pipe in Vaille
Avenue. Laid approximately 275' of 6" pipe in Bowker
Street. Connected houses on Hinchey Road with- new
main.
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer services have been installed as follows :
Norris, Winthrop Road; Kraetzer, Hancock Street.
We are laying drainage pipe on the McNamara
property on Curve Street this week.
The work contemplated for the week ending
May 17th is as follows : Waln#t Street extension,
water and sewer services, etc.
Engineering Department
Highways
Lines for curbing
Sidewalks
111 Descriptions of separate parcels to be recorded at Registry.
Perambulations.
Boundaries of Waltham, Bedford, Woburn and Lincoln.
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Miscellaneous r'x1
Checked boundaries of Wood property
located at Clarke St.
Started checking air survey contact prints.
Staked out bondaries of triangle at "Five
Forks ."
Miscellaneous data for Vine Brook dr&inage
report.
Very truly yours,
William S. Scsmman
Supt. of Public Works .
T#e Board discussed the situation at the
Five Forks, and Mr. Custance repoa!ted that
Mr. Charles H. Miller would give the land on his
side to the Town provided they did a decent job
on fixing the corner up, but he was not willing
to make over the deed until he knew the work
woqld be completed.
Mr. Custance also called attention to the
Five Forks . fact that owing to the sidewalk laid on the Whittemore
property, Lincoln Street would have to be raided
to the height of the State Road. He stated that he
felt it would cost *1000 to fix up all of the corners
after it was laid out.
The meeting adjourned at 11 P.M.
A true record, Attest
Clerk
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