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S' T,ECTMEN 'S MEETING
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JULY 1, 1930.
A 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,
Trask, Shannon and Blake were present. The
Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk were also present.
At 8 P.M. hearing was declared open on the
application of the E.E.I.Co. for permission to Conduit, E.E.I.Co
install an underground conduit on Muzzey St .,
near its junction with Massachusetts Avenue to give
service to the Lexington Trust Company. The
petition was granted.
Application was received from R. J. Spencer,
16 Waltham Street , for permission to increase the R. J. Spencer
capacity of gasoline filling stati-n from 500' to application
5000 gallons. At the present time the tank that refused.
Mr. Spencer has is for his own private use.
The Board felt that public convenience and
necessity did not require a filling station at
this point and granted Mr. Spencer leave to with-
draw his application.
' The following list of jurors prepared June 30,
1930 was approved by the Board: Jurors
Akerly, Elmer C. Bond Salesman 63 Forest St.
Allen, Russell B. Real Estate Wood Street
Archibald, Earle S. Wool 23 Downing Rd.
Archibald, Vibittleamom C .Eng. Supt. 16 Vaille Ave.
Ashley-, Harold C. Foreman 77 Highland Ave.
I Bailey, Chauncey R. Marker 42 Forest Street
Bailey, George J. Farmer East Street
Baker, Edward W. Draftsman 868 Mass. Ave.
Balogh, William J. Furrier 98 Fottler Ave.
Barrington, James L. Dye Business 24 Bloomfield St.
Barton, George S. Artist 15 Bloomfield St.
Beaman, John A. Bond Salesman 14 Winthrop Rd.
Bean, George W. Laborer 241 Bedford St.
Beatty, Walter 8. Manufacturer 53 Waltham St.
Beaudry, Charles S. Civil Engineer 5 Raymond St.
Bevington, Alfred J. Farmer Marrett Rd.
Bond, Raymond A. Treasurer 37 Somerset Road.
Bourne, Herbert C. Caretaker 41 Bedford Street
Bowker, Henry Interior t oorator 48 Baker Avenue
Brahhall, William 8. Salesman 25 Parker Street
Breed, Ezra F. Plumber 44 Bloomfield St.
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Buck, J. Jerauld Reporter 73 Bloomfield St.
Bull, Leslie A. Farmer 83 Hancock Street
Burrill, William L. Real Estate 127 Bedford Street
Burt, Leon C. Office Manager 25 Harding Rd.
gutters, George W. Manager 78 Highland Ave.
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Chadwick, Elmer A. Manufacturer 17 Audubon Rd. (I
Chamberlain, Wm. E. Manufacturer 14 Eliot Rd.
Chapman, Charles E. Farmer 40 Maple St. IIClarke Richard A. Clerk 34 Forest Street
Clow, Samuel P. Carpenter 19 Waltham St .
Cole, George F. Bus Operator 210 Bedford St.
Crone, Louis L. Salesman 30 Forest St.
Custer, Everett J. Poultry Marrett Rd.
Davis, Henry C. ,Jr. Auditor 6 Audubon Rd.
Denham, Harold C. Clerk 8 Jackson Court
Dodge, Arthur C. Treasurer 52 Percy Road
Drew, Carl I. Clerk 10 Locust Ave.
Duffy, J. Henry Insurance 25 Maple St.
Earle, Arthur H. Real Estate 19 Bedford St.
Earle, Chester E. Salesman 14 Tower St.
Emery, Leland H. Salesman 85 Mariam St.
Ferguson, Roy A. Bank 19 Bertwell Rd.
Fernald, Robert W. Banker 2 Washington St.
Fletcher, Fred B. Carpenter 18 Independence Ave.
Frost, Harry G. Salesman 47 Lincoln Street
Graham, John C. Farmer Burlington St.
Guthrie, James A. Machinist 24 Taft Ave.
Hadley, Charles E. Pluinter 502 Mass. Ave.
Hamlin, Hazen W. Real Estate 20 Forest St.
Harrington,Bartlett J. Contractor 11 Curve St.
Hatch, George C. Farmer Watertown St.
Hauck, Carl Wood Carver Harbell St.
Hayden,J.Willard,Jr. Broker Shade St.
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Henrich, Charles J. Machinist 18 Drew Ave.
Hill, Converse, Insurance 2101 Mass. Ave.
Hilliard, Clayton A. Statistician 33 Highland Ave.
Hopkins, Morton G. Insurance 9 Audubon Rd.
Horton, Lawrence M. Salesman 6 Lincoln St.
Hunt, William Retired 9 Adams St.
Hyde, Walter L. Salesman 22 Forest St.
Irwin, James Jr. Carpenter 19 Hibbert St.
Joy, Charles R. Retired 627 Mass.. Ave.
Judkins, Merle B. Builder Grassland St.
Knight, Daniel R. Paper Co. 1088 Mass. Ave.
Knights, Arthur A. Machine Shop
Owner 25 Wint'"iro p Rd.
Lamont, Harold t'. Banker 20 Winthrop Rd.
Little, Russell M. Shoe Buckle Bus. 7 Forest Street
Locke, Frank H. Retired 18 Winthrop Rd.
Longbottom, Frd. Carpenter 16 Independence Rd.
Lowe, Geroge H. Foreman 421 Marrett Rd.
Mabey, Edison H. Trucking 145 Grant St.
MacPhee, Clarence E. Milkman 126 Oak Street
Macurda, William E. Merchant 45 Hancock St.
Maguire, Frank H. Farmer Wood St.
Manning, Stephen B. Watchmaker 50 Woodland Rd.
Marshall, William J. Shipper 9 Independence Ave.
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Mayo, Robert D. Salesman •0akmount Circle
Meek, Charles B. Farmer Off Marrett Rd.
Merriam, Robert B. Manufacturer 24 Oakmount Circle
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Murphy, H. Dudley Artist r SUmmit Rd.
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Muzzey, Clifford L. Salesman 14 Glen Rd.
Nichols, Howard S.O. Cotton Mfg. Bus. 19 Hayes Avenue
Nickerson James A. Real Estate 15 VineJ3rook Rd.
Page, Vernon C. 1 Plumber 12 Independence Ave.
Parker, Chaires L. Store Manager 12 Cary St.
Peirce, James A. Insurance 40 Marrett Rd.
Pierce, Clifford W. bond Salesman 1 Eustis St.
Pierce, Irving B. At home 100 Forest St,
Pierce, Loring E. Salesman 12 Locust Ave.
Proctor, George W. Real Estate 41 Percy Rd.
Reed, Kelsey G. Cotton Finish 7 Franklin Rd.
Reed, William W. Real Estate 57 Meriam St.
Robin on, Gordon W. Salesman 80 Hancock St.
Rodd, Albeit g. Pattern Maker 3 Locust Ave.
Ross, George M. Bond Salesman 45 Hancock St.
Rowse, Arthur E. ,Jr. Manufacturer 38 Somerset Rd.
Russell, Byron A. Blacksmith 927 Mass. Ave.
Russell, Galen S. Insurance 1505 Mass. Ave.
Sargent, George W. Bookkeeper 31 Waltham St .
Scheibe, Edgar F. Manufacturer Lincoln St.
Shorey, Ralph C. Salesman 3 Belfry Terrace
Smith, Allen C. Dry Goods 5 Forest St.
Spauling, Edward L. Electrician 14 Parker St.
Steeves, Clyde E. Steamfitter 50 Hill Top Ave.
II Stevens, Damon B. Salesman 45 Highland Ave.
Stone , Robert M. Insurance 18 Hayes Ave.
Stoney, Benjamin S. Clerk 3 Fern Street
Swenson, Axel M. Farmer Spring St.
Swett, Louis W. Dry Goods 42 Percy Road
Temple, Walter F. Salesman 51 York St.
Tower, Ellis W. buyer 23 Bloomfield St.
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Tele, J. P. 0. Foreman 3 Ames Ave.
Tyler, Arthur S. Milk Business 29 Maple Street
Whipple, Bertram F. Fank Clerk 13 ase Ave.
Whipple, Charles A. Merchant 1 Upland Rd.
Whitney, Robert Insurance Round Hill Rd.
Wichert, Charles J. Machinist 5 Sheridan St.
Filson, J. Alexander Retired 27 Pleasant St.
Wilson, Walter H. Farmer 33 Fern St.
Lexir]gton, Mass. ,June 30,1930.
Albert H. Burnham
Theodore A. Custance Selectmen
Hallie C. Blake of
Clarence Shannon Lexington
Robert P. Trask
Common Victuallers license to do business at Common
56 Mass. Avenue was granted to Abraham Bornstein. Victuallers
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of the Town Counsel for examining the
title of the Marshall property was received in the License.
amount of $60.
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Bill was also received from the Town Counsel for
Town Counsel his work in connection with the appeal from the
Bills. decision of the Selectmen in granting a garage
permit to Pichette & Ahern to operate at 851 Mass.
Avenue, in the amount of $75.
Both bills were approved by the Board.
Special Special Police Commission was signed for
Police. Arthur N. Maddison.
State Aid. State Aid payroll in the amount of $28. was
approved.
Notice was received from the State that an increase
in the amount of State Aid to $10. a month has been
State Aid approved.
increase. It was left with the Clerk to make whatever
adjustments may be necessary on the State Aid cases.
Letter was received from Marion H. Jewett reporting
an accident to her car on Pleasant Street where the
work of installing a water pipe is being done.
Report was receivedfrom the Supt. of Public Worku
and also from the Supt. of the Water Dept. which
Jewett showed that the signs /ere posted up on both ends
Accident. o'r the street stating street closed".. , and also that
many cars had dtiven through there safely.
It was fetl that inasmuch as one of the torches
fell over that possibly Miss Jewett became excited
and ran to the other side of the street coming in
contact with the pipe, causing her accident.
Under the circumstances, inasmuch as the road was
posted, the Board felt that the damages to the car
should be paid by Miss Jewett herself inasmuch as she
entered the street where a warning sign had been placed.
1 Commitment of Sewer rental charges for the second
Commitments. section of the Town was signed in the amount of 1286.13
Commitment of water rates in the second section
in the amount of $7394.29 was signed by the Board.
&letter was received from Joseph J. Bevins of
Hill Top Hill op Ave.. in which he thanked Mr. Custance
Ave. work, for having the work done on the street in front of his
house, and stated that it was very satisfactory.
Pinehurst The Supt. of Public Works reported on the request
sign. of James 0. Credle that the Pinehurst Section he
referred to was in Bedford, and he did not believe the
Board should allow a sign to be posted at Westview and
Bedford Streets.
It was decided to notify Mr. Credle to this effect.
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In regard to the description of Five Forks it was Five Forks.
decided to lay this matter on the t able until the
County has their hearing on the relocation of Lincoln St.
The records regarding the pension of Charles Faugno
in the Water Department employed formerly were brought
before the Board. Some time passed the Board felt that Services of
Mr. Faugnols services were needed in locating the Charles
services about the Town to get definite records for Faugno.
the Water Dept., but they felt that his services as a
foreman were a hinderance. Discussion was had as to
the pensioning of any department inasmuch as it was
felt that legally the Town had no authority to do this.
It was decided to find out where Mr. Faugno is
now living and find out if he had any money in the
local hanks, and to take the matter up at a later date.
Verbal request was made by Pierre Northrup of
45 No. Hancock St. for the Town to assist in the
payment of the taxes on the property in the name of Everett
Everett Wilson, and occupied by Mrs. Rose Wilson on Wilson
Ward St. property,
The Board decided that inasmuch as the Cooperative unpaid
Bank hold a mortgage on the property, that Mr. Northrup taxes.
should notify them to pay the taxes.
Each member of the Board received a letter from
George W. Emery regarding the granolithic sidewalk
recently constructed on Somerset Rd. , in front of his
property. He stated that if he had known that there
was to be such a radical change in the grade in front G.W.Emery's
of his property, he would not have applied for the sidewalk.
construction of the sidewalk. He stated that he had
been assured that there would not be any radical change
by the Town Engineer, and now he finds that the
sidewalk is actually below the level of the street.
The Board discussed the matter at great length
with the Town Engineer, and finally decided to lay
the matter on the table until such time as the Town
Engineer presents the; conditions that they can
present to Mr. mery.
Report of an accident on Cedar Street was reported
by the Supt. of Public Works. The accident was to the
car et Mr. Sidney T. Curtis of 108 Ronald Rd. , Arlington.
The accident occurred when he pulled over to one side Accident on
of tie street to pass a car coming in the opposite Cedar Street
direction; he struck a rock at the side of the street.
Mr. Scamman did not see the car, and he was therefore
asked to look at it and report the damages.
II The Supt. of Public Works wrote a letter reporting
that the repairs to the Town equipment in 1929 were
about $17,000, and more than half of that was for labor.
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The Clerk reported that as yet no replies had
been received from the advertisement that was put in
the local paper, for a garage repair man.
The Supt. of Public Works reported that the
Fence be- fence along the Nickerson property on Forest Street was
tween rusty and probably with any strain would break. There
Nickerson is about 400' of fence that needed repair or renewal
Property & and he did not see how the Board could do it this year
[Hancock wihout funds.
School.. It was therefore decided to notify Mr. Nickerson
to this effect.
Mr. Blake was requested to meet the Representative
Tercenten- of the State regarding the markers for the Tercentenary
ary at the Town Office Building Wednesday, July 2, at
markers. 11 A.M.
Letter was received from Dr. Blakely in which
he gave information about the cost of vaccinating
Letter, re all of the dogs in the Town. He stated that he would
vaccination do the vaccinating for the first year for $500.
of dogs. plus the cost of the vaccine.
It was decided to lay this information on the
table until such time as the Board decided to make
use of the information.
Mr. Francis Burke came before the Board together
with Mr. Ernest R. Rowland to enquire whether or not
the Board would take action on the application of Mr.
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Rowland for a permit to install gasolineline tanks at
his premises on Lowell Street.
Mr. Burke stated that after the Board of
Selectmen refused the permit he took the matter up with
Mr. Rowland Mr. Finery and Mr. Emery stated that he considered
re gas gasoline pumps an accessory use to the store now
tanks. located on the premises. He therefore wanted to
know how the new members of the Board felt regarding
the application and whether or not they would make it
necessary for them to go to the Planning Board to ask
for the re-districting of this section.
The Board informed Mr. Burke that they had refused
to grant a permit for gasoline at this point more than
once but they would take the matter under acvisement and
inform him as to their decision at a later date.
Mr. Rowland stated that he built his store prior
to the tiem the Zoning Law went into effect and he
had 140' frontage. The store is setabout 20'
but he could take 8' or 10' off of than this way
move it back.
The house stands back 15 ' or 20' from the street
line.
Mr. Burke called attention to the fact that he was
Revision of on the committee for the revision of the By-Laws and
By-laws. asked whether or .not the Board had any suggestions
to make on the revision.
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Mr. Scamman suggested to Mr. Burke that there
should be some provision for store-keepers sweeping
off the sidewalks and leaving the dirt in the gutter.
Daniel 3. O 'Connell came before the Board to
discuss the matter of his application to the Building
Inspector for a permit to build a building on the site
of the present building used by the Cooperative Bank.
Mr. O'Connell realizing the Board's intention to lay
down the building line, wanted to get some definite
information as to what will be done . He did not
desire to build a building, setting it back to the line
of the new buildings, inasmuch as that would be in a
pocket by itself, and he did not believe the O 'Connell
building would rent easily. On the other hand, if he proposed
did build to the present street line, it would mean building.
damages to the Town at a later date.
The Board, after discussing the matter with Mr.
O'Connell asked him to figure out what the damages
would be to move the block located between the Grain
Mill Alley and the Rubin & Seligman block back, and
set the building to the new building line.
Mr. O 'Connell agreed to have this information
for the Board at its rxt meting.
He asked whether or not a permit would be issued to
remove the present building used by the Cooperative
Bank and he was informed that the building was not
worth moving.
The Contract for the lighting at the Public Works Lighting
Department which was awarded to Sword Brothers of contract
Arlington, Mass. was signed by the Board. signed.
Dr. Shannon reported that he had taken up the
matter of the examination of the water in the swimming
pool with Mr. Prentiss and Mr. Prentiss informed him
that during the summer months there are so many on
vacations at the State House that prompt attention would
not be given to the matter and he fdlt that it would cost
about $90 to have the examination made by an outside Swimming
firm. An examination was made of the first water in Pool water.
the swimming pool, and it was found that it was contam-
inated by animal matter. Upon tracing the matter, it
wad found that Mr. Child, Lincoln St., bathed his dog
in the water that was feeding the water in the swimming
pool.
'he matter of fencing the pools in and posting the
premises was considdred. It was found that it would
cost abbut$525. to fence the pools. The Board did not
feel that this could be done this year. It was felt
that eventually the Metropolitan Water will have to be
used in the pool
The following is the weekly report of the
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Supt. of Public Works: (')
For the week ending June 28, 1930
Highway Department.
Resurfacing of Concord Avenue is progressing being
completed between the Lexington-Lincoln line and Spring
Street.
butters and sides of streets have been cleaned and
bushes out down.
Street signs have been erected and the painting
of cross walks and auto parking spaces was begun.
Surface patches have been made in a number of
streets.
Construction of a drain from Lincoln' Street and
Hastings Park to the main drain in the playground
has been started.
Next week the department will be occupied with
the continuation of the work on Concord Avenue and
other maintenance.
Moth and Shade Tree Department.
All machines and equipment has been cleaned and stored.
Trees on Mass. Avenue and Forest Street have been
trimmed.
Next week the department will trim trees and cut
brush.
Park Department.
The regular work of mowing, trimming and
cleaning has been done and grading at Hastings Park.
The Swimming pool was opened to the public June 23rd.
Next week the regular maintenance work will be
attended to.
Water Maintenance.
Completed service for Rose, Locust Avenue;
installed service to curb for Etheridge, Downing Road;
renewal for Hill, North Hancock Street.
Water Construction
Unloaded two carloads of pipe. We have 1&id
approximately 414 ' of 8" pipe in Allen Street; 264'
of 8" pipe in Old County Road; 500' of 6"pipe in
Valley Road and 65 ' of 8" pipe in School Street.
(off Mass. Ave. )
Sewer Maintenance.,
Completed service for Rose, Locust Avenue. Dug
up old service and replaced same with 6" pipe at
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Wh.alen's, Mass. Avenue.
Regular maintenance work contemplated for next week.
Engineering Department.
Highways.
Lines and grades for granolithic sidewalks.
Survey of Winthrop Road.
Drainage.
Grades for drains at Hastings Park and Playground.
Miscellaneous.
Descriptions of takings at "Five Forks".
Levels on Locust Avenue at Wyman property.
Bow Street levels for sewer---stddy.
Yours very truly,
William S. Scamman
Supt. of Public Works.
The meeting adjourned at 10:22 P.M.
A true record, Attest :
Clerk.
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