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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1930-11-04 .330 . SELECTMEN'S MEETING C.1 NOVEMBER 4, 1930. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in 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 (lark were also present. Commit- Water Commitment in the amount of $3066.28 ment . was signed by the Board. The matter of charge for the rehearsals for Charge for the play of the American Legion was considered, and rehearsals. it was decided to charge $3.00 for each rehearsal . At 8 P.M. hearing was declared open on the application of Helen P. Cronin, 9 Spencer St. for Cronin permission to erect a one car wooden garage. No garage persons appeared to object to the application and granted. it was voted to grant the same provided the Building Inspector approved. Mr. Ralph Marshall together with Messrs . Ellsworth and Hitchcock from Waterbury, Connecticut, came before the Board to get the Board's view relative to establishing a cemetery an the Munroe property on Lowell Street. They stated that the Discuss property seemed to be well locatedfor a cemetery cemetery, and in connection with the same possibly a moseleum. Lowell St. They stated that the idea is new in the east but in the middle wet there are a number of moseleums . whey intended to have a park in front of the cemetery. They had in mind purchasing fo±ty acres of land; the property owned by the cemetery including the moseleum would not be taxable. They stated that they generally built a moseleum to take care of 1000 cripts and some place for ashes and then they built it so that it could be added to. They might also have a crematory. After questioning the gentlemen, the Board Of Selectmen stated that they felt that a cemetery of this kind would not add any value to 'the Town inasmuch as the Town itself has a cemetery to take care of the Town for possibly 100 years to come. They stated that they used the local banks for their banking; they invite local men to join their corporation. The Board informed them that they would take the matter under advisement. After the gentlement were dismissed Mr. Marshall talked with the Board about whether or not they would consider the Lexington dark property as an available piece of property to use for this purpose, inasmuch as there already is the town cemetery on the opposite side of the Street 331 and the Shawsheen cemetery runs back to the line of the Park land with the addition that they have just put on. The Board informed him that they might consider that location. Mrs . Mabel F. Langley who owns two lots on Baker Avenue came before the Board to inform them that she had never received any notice that the Langley bill, Board intended to lay out Baker Avenue and assess Baker Ave. betterments to her and asked that she be given the privilege of apportioning the bill. The Board informed her that they did not know just what could be done about her bill, but would let her know as soon as advice was received from the Tbwn Counsel. Mr. T. A. Custance brought up the matter of fire patrol and suggested that the Chief of the Fire Fire Patrol. Dept. and the Chief of the Police meet with the Selectmen to discuss this matter. he stated that at the Selectmen's Association Meeting the matter was discussed at length. Mr. Custance also brought up the matter of extension of water in East Street to the property of Johannes T. Carlson, which is located at the corner of Grant Street. he stated that it would cost Mr. Carlson about $120. for 1000 ' of water pipe on the guarantee and that with his greenhouses Water hw would use a great deal more than the guarantee Construction. would cost. Mr. Custance recommended that the Board construct 650' of water pipe from Lowell Street to the Woburn line to give service to Edward Bunzel and also to construct 3500' on East Street. It was voted to install the water in East Street from the end o' the pipe in East Street to Grant Street, and in Lowell Street to the Woburn line. Mr. Trask informed the Supt. of Public Works that he should give attention to the painting of the Painting lines on Massachusetts Avenue, to govern the traffic. lines, Mass. Ave. In regard to the rental of the garage from Mr. D. J. O'Connell, Mr. Custance agreed to see if Mr. O'Connell woul release the Board from any further O'Connell notice if notice was given him that the Board would garage. vacate the garage on December 1st . Special police commission was signed for Alfred Emerson of Grove St . , inasmuch as the Fish and Game Commission recommended that he be appointed Special Special Police rather than their office making an appoint- police. went for him inasmuch as it was his intention to protect a private estate. 332 0 Notice was received from the State Fire Commission- er, John W. Reth in which he stated that his Depart- Miniature ment did not allow miniature golf courses to be golf course. constructed as a part of a garage. The Clerk reported that verbal application had been received at the office for a miniature golf course "at the Middlesex & Boston St. Rwy. carbarn. Various letters were received from places named in the letter of the Lloyd-Thomas Company which they stated they made the appraisal for. The various letters received did not show that the Lloyd-ThomasCo. Appraisals. had made any of the appraisals. The Board therefore came to the conclusion that the employees of this Company had started a new Company and rather misrepresented the work they had done . Letter was received from Mr. Andrew T. Bain, Plumbing Inspector, in which he enclosed proposed amendment to the Plumbing Regulations regarding septic tanks. This was done at the suggestion of Amendment to Mr. Custance. Mr. Custance stated, however, that Plumbing they did not convey completely his ideas and the ' Regulation. matter was referred to him to take up with the Plumbing Inspector to bring in the proper regulation. Letter was received from the Governor's Committee regarding Highway Safety, in which they Highway called attention to the fact that the Committee Safety reported by the Selectmen on highway safety had Committee. not had any meetings. When this Committee *as appointed consisting of Edward W. Taylor, Chief of Fire Dept . James J. Sullivan, Chief of Police, Calvin W. Childs, William S. Scamman and Frank R. Shepard, the Supt. of Public Works was requested to call the meeting together. They have never met:, and therefore the Board decided to request the Supt. of Public Works to find out how many members of thi* Committee desired to remain on the Committee and if they did not they would consider appointing a new Committee. State Aid return in the amount of $36.00 was State Aid. signed by the Board. Report was received from the Building Inspector regarding the fire in the house at the rear of the Building Viano garage in which therewere two fires owing to Inspector a defect in the chimney. The Inspector reported that re fire. the condition had been remedied by putting in a patent thimble. The Chairman reported having received a telegram from Governor Allen of a meeting to be held at the Unemploy- Gardner Auditorium, State House, on November 6, 1930 ment at 11 A.M. to donsider the unemployment situation. meeting. The Chairman agreed to attend the meeting. First Class Agents License was signed for Agents John C. Phelps , Paul Revere Garage, Marrett Road. Lie. The Board decided to charge a fee of $2.00 for the balance of the year for this license. The Board voted to grant an overhanging sign permit to Dominic Restuccia, 2 Waltham St. This Overhanging is to cover the barber pole which he intends to sign. erect. It was voted not to charge for the use of the Cary Memorial Hall for the rehearsals for the pageant which is to be given by all of the Churches No charge of the Town, and it was also voted not to charge for for the use of the Hall for the pageant to be pageant. given on December 21st. The Supt. of Public Works reported in regard to the sewer on Cliffe Ave. that it would take in the house of John Murray and William C. Bartels . The Supt. of Public Works also reported that the Sewer order did not include the house of Edward B. Hogan. Betterment. It was decided, however, to install the sewer to the house and file the order covering the installation of the sewer to the Hogan house. The Board signed abatement of sewer betterment on the property of Mary A. Walsh, 2242 Massachusetts Sewer Avenue, it having been agreed that the betterment Betterments would be abated each year after apportionment. Notice of a meeting to be held on November 6, 1930 Room 413, State House, regareing motor Motor vehicle junk licenses was received. Mr. Custance Vehicle agreed to attend the meeting. junk lie. hearing. The following is the weekly report of the Supt. of Public Works . For the week ending November 2, 1930. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. The construction of Taft Avenue has been completed. Gutters and catch basins have been cleaned, surface patches made and other maintenance work has been done. C.) Nextweek the regular maintenance will be U- carried on. CI" MOTH & SHADE TREE DEPT. The treatment of the gypsy moth nest with creosote has occupied the department and the same work will be done next week. PARK DEPARTMENT . Regular maintenance work is now occupying the attention of the department. WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT Water Maintenance A renewal has been made for Moretti, Bow Street, Service installed for Minute Man Golf Links, Concord Avenue; Holmes, Bertwell Road. Water Construction The work of lowering the two 6" mains entering the new Public Works Building has been completed. A new 2" line has been laid through the building and 1" laterals taken from this have been distributed through the build- ing as directed. The School Street main has been completed and a total of 8901 of pipe have been laid. Two hydrants have been set and a 6" gate valve inserted on the old School Street main. Work was started on Tuesday, act. 28, preparing site for the laying of the 12" water main in Lowell Street from Porter's greenhouses to East Street. A shovel was put to work in order that thii 'main could be laid on the side of the road to prevent breaking up the finished road. Sewer Construction Approximately 6001 8'' sewer pipe has been laid in Hillcrest and Theresa Avenues, and two manholee have been inserted. The work contemplated for next week is as follows : Lowell Street main, water and sewer services, etc. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Highways Line and grade for steps on Taft Avenue. Line and grade for steps on Harding Road. Survey at Five Forks to complete Lincoln St. plan. Plot Lincoln Street plan. Survey of Sherman Street. I y Sewers yirr Lines and grades for construction on Theresa and 335 Hillcrest Avenues . Miscellaneous Plot plan of Colonial Heights and adjacent territory showing new locations of Mass . Ave. and Wood Street. Index office plans . Recorded sewer plans at Registry of Deeds. Plot plan of Mass . Avenue (Both sides ) from Grant St .to Meriam Street with list of tenants . Yours very truly, William S Scamman Supt. of Public Works. The meeting adjourned at 9 15 P.M. A true record, Attest : Clerk.