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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1932-01-19 300 SELECTMEN'S MEETING � JANUARY 19, 1932. d INIC A regular meeting of the Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at T:30 P.M. II Messrs. Trask, Custance, Shannon, Blake and Gildreast were present, The Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk were also present, Application for the Board of Survey app' oval of Hillcrest Avenue and plan of street was presented by the d' Hillcrest Supt . of Public Works. Avenue. The Supt. was requested to have Abe persona petlttioning get the proper plans required by the Engineering Department before the Board of Survey hearing was advertised;. Bents bill #43 was handed to the Clerk by Uepresentative Albert H. Dunham. This is a report of the Dept. of Public Senate Works upon flet investigation relative to the construction bill,Conaord and improvement of certain highways and in which it is Avenue. p obbsed to construct Concord Avenue as a direct route to Concord to relieve the traffic on Marrett Road. • ' Suggestion was received by the Chairman from Mrs. Parker who lives on Follen Road, that no heavy trucks r 1 Follen Rd. be allowed on this street. The street is not particularly well constructed for heavy traffic and it is also a dangerous hill. The Board felt that this was a Very good suggestion and requested the Supt. of Public WOW to rte. Signe II tireating that there would be no heavy trucks allowed. he Supt. else Suggested taking down the sign which states Pollen Road to Concord."• • The Chairman stated that there would b„ a joint Appropria- meeting with the Appropriation 'Committee on reday tions. night, January 21st, to discuss the appropriations for 1932. The Chairman read the letter which• he wrote to Chairman Gott of the Arlington Selectmen after the ' joint meeting of the Boards of Selectmen of the two Standpipe, tbwns relative to placing a standlone on Turkey Hill, Turkey Hill. He intended to write to Mr. Davis 0. Keniston also, asking him for his opinion in regard to the placement, of the standipie 3n Turkey Hill and whether or not he would approve it. At the joint meeting held in Arlington last Tuesday, the Board of selectmen of Arlington were much in favor of placing the standpipe on this location. A suggestion was made that the tank might be built low and have fieldstone around the outside and that would' not be as objectionable as a tall standpipe. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which II he enclosed a form of release of damages when a water Releases. guevantee is signed. He advised that he felt that this form of release would be better than the one that was formerly used by the Water and Sewer Department. Hs alio advised that this be used ofl1! Cn unaccepted streets inasmuch as when the a+rn lays out a street they require the rights in the street. The Clerk reported that Mr. Neil McIntosh desired 301 I decision on the matter of rebate on water guarantees which he felt he was entitled to owing to the difference Mr.McIntosh in the construction and size of the pipe, and the hand rebates. labor and machine labor. Mr. Custance stated that he would report on this matter next week. As far as he could see at the present time, he felt that Mr. McIntosh might be entieled to a rebate on Wachusett Drive but that was the only street he might be entitled to. Complaint was received from Vencenzio D'Angelo of the condition of the house in which he lives located at the corner of Ward and Ash Streets owned by Joseph Defelice. The owner's son occupies the second floor and Mr. D'Angelo the first floor. In this house there is but one bathroom and the water has been shut off in the bath- Complaint, room since Dec. 7th. Mr. Dtangelo, •his wife and four D'Angelo. children, found it inconvenlent and therefor complained of the odors from the outhouse which they are compelled to use. It was decided to refer this matter to the Health Inspector to investigate and report next Tuesday evening. The Board approved the following reports fer the Town Report. Report of Dental Clinic " " School Committee and Supt. of Schools " " Cemetery Corrms&ssioners " " -Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund " " Trustees of Public Trusts " " Animal Inspector Police Dept. " " Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library " " Cary Memorial Librarian , " " Cary Memorial Librart.Statistioal Report " " Board of As wess ors " " Trustees of Cary Memorial Library " " Treasurer " " " " " " Supt. of Moth Dept. & Tree Warden " " Director of Economics " " Supt. of Parks & Playgrounds Appointed Officers Committees Appointed at Various Town Meetings A joint hearing was held with the Board of Appeals on the application of the A. O. Davis Ice Co, , Robert L. Innis and Dougal McLennan, owners, to store 40,060 gallons of fuel oil. Mr, Glynn Of the Board of Appeals mead the notice of the hearing, and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen called the meeting together. Mr. Frank Goldman representedkthe petitioners as Attorney, He Stated that the A. G. Davis Ice Co. had in mihd the development of the whole property which is ih a business+ dis'trict, and Mr. Mitchell presented the sketch of the Icd Co. prdpossed development of the property. He stated that the hearing. Ice! Company desired to install these underground tanks tit) meet the demand for fuel oil instead of teal.. The tanks, will be installed underground and it was his uncle standing from the State Dept. of. Safety mat there is no fire hazard 302 and that that Department does not even inspect tanks. The tanks would be inst*lldd to meet the requirements of the underwriters. On the sketch it was proposed to build a fieldstone garage abutting the Town of Lexington property with a capacity bo hold fifteen cars. The ice house and office are proposed to be left as they are now. Adjacent to the garage, a pump room was to be installed to pump the oil from the underground tanks. On the front of the lot facing Grant Street, it was proposed to build a blook of stores. Next to the Town Hall lot, it was proposed to build a high wooden fence to hide the view of the buildings from the 'own property. Inquiry was made as to whether or not there was a siding there to get the oil from. Mr. Goldman stated that s he thought there was a siding back of the Town Hall, and that- Mr. Innis could get permission to, extend that about 150 tfeet up on to his property. Mr. Innis would have to pay the expense of -this extension. The 'Board of Selectmen discussed the application of A. G. Davis Ice.Co. and voted that permission be granted to install four tanks of not more than a total capacity of 40,000 gallons of fuel oil, and same to be installed as shim on plan showing first sketch of development on property of A. G. Davis Ice Co, Lexington, Mass. , as prepared by G. N. Mitchell, Architect and S. Myrick, Landscape Architect, dated Jan. 19, 1932, this permit to be granted with the understanding that all developments be this lot of land in the future shall be carried out substant- ially as shown on the plans numbered one, two and three a copy of which will be kept on file in the Town Office. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in regard too the bill in equity brought against Joseph V. Boinay. The Board of Appeals decided not liegrant Mr. Boinay a permit for a roadside stand when tit recently applied Byrn** for the same. This decision of the Board of Appeals case, was sent to thelfarl Counsel and he now inquires whether or not the Board desires to have him proceed to obtain an injunction against Ir. Boinay. He Glee inquired about any evidence that might have been found about Mr. Boinay' s sales of ginger ale or tonic and if the police Dept. could furnish any evidence of such sale. Memorandum was received from the Clerk that the Police Department had no evidence of any sales. The Board of Appeals discussed the matter with the Board of Selectmen and it was decided that the Town Counsel be notified that the action against Mr. Boinay be temporarily withdrawn, and in case Mr. Boinay attempts to open the stand without a permit again, the Town will be forced to take dation. Application for the use of Cary Memorial Hall for the Girl Scouts was referred to the Chairman. Cary Application for the use of the hall by the American Memorial Legion A► xiliary 8t reduced rates was alpo referred to 37e Hall. Chairlan. The Supt. of Public Works was requested to get figures on the operation cost of the Gary Memorial Hall and present the same to the Chariman so that he might set the rate for the use of the hall. Letter was received from Paul M. White, Town Counsel 303 of the Town of Arlington, in which he enclosed a petition signed by the Selectmen and Board of Public Works of Arlington requesting the abatement of $913.38 with the interest, $46.44, these amounts being the sewer betterment assessment levied against the Town of Arlington when a Town of sewer was constructed in Fattier Avenue., The sewer Arlington being of no benefit to the Town of Arlington, the Board Assessment . of Selectmen requested the Board of Assessors to abate this amount; the Town of Arlington in turn would abandon their suit for damages which was filed to offset the betterment charges made agiisit them. Mr. Gilcreast reported that he had visited Emma A. Quimby and Ralph A. Quimby, 21 Muzzey Street, who applied for Old Age Assistance. He stated that one daughter did, at one tire, work for the Internal Revenue, but now is waiting for a position. The daughter' s husband with whom they live has an income of $40. per week, having beeneu't` twice on his income. The daughter in Washington pays for his Quimby $3000. insurance which he carried in the Royal Arcanum and Old Age alto sends them some money. Mr. Quimby at one time worked Assist- for the City of Boston, but owing to his age is unable to ante . work. Mr. Gilcreast recommended $6.00 per week Old Age Assistance for each person. In regard to the application for Old Age Assistance of Vienna P. and Charles W. Johnson, letter was received from the Dept. of Public Welfare of Dwell in which they stated that they aid find Mr. Johnson living in Lowell from 19;1 to 1930. , but they felt that the application should be investigated Very carefully. Johnson, Old Er. Johnson was a contractor in business in Lowell and Age. gave up the business in 1926. Singe then he has been living on the funds that he had. Upon recommendation of Mr . Gilcreast, the Board voted to grant Old Age Assistance in the amount of $6. a week each for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,. Letter was received from the Dept. of Conservation Moth in which they approved the appointment of Osborne J. Gorman Supt. as Moth Supt. for the year 1932. ' 'Letter was received from Patrick J. Meaty in regard to the depldrable condition of Oak Street. He called attention to two bad accidents which occurred there by cars skidding on Oak Street and requested that the str"et Oak St . be heavily sanded. He also called attentionto the parking of cars at the Lexington Times-Minute-Man office and to the danger of the street for that reason. The Chairman was directed to reply to the letter. Notice was received from the Town Counsel in which Street he stated that he knew of no requirement that required a affects. Board of •Survey layout of a street prior to the Selectmen 's layout, Letter was received from the Ghief Engineer of the Engineering Dept. of the Employers' Liability Assurance Corp. in which he enclosed a copy of the accidents which Accidents, had taken place in the Town of Lexington in the various departments and in which they stated that the cooperation on the part of the Town has resulted in a very good record for the type of work carried on. 304 * Notice of the dates Of registration of voters was 14=b Registra- received from the Town Clerk. tion. The Supt. of Public Works reported on the claim of Martha L. Rauh of 46 Farmorest Mends tavreapOetW4Shis tb.cidbntethlch she had on Mnzzby Street, 'that she Would Claim. be willing to settle for #17.76. The Board discussed the claim and authorized the Supt. to inform Mrs. Rauh that they declined payment of any damages. Letter was received from the Tarn Counsel in regard Fottler Ave.to water pipe in Fottler Avenue. He inquired whether or not the present pipe in Pottier Avenue was relaid when the street was accepted and the Supt. of the Water and Sewer Dept. was requested to get the information for him. The Supt. of Public Works presented an estimate Of $200. as the cost of installing a spot light near .the Lexington Theater to provide protection to the Polies Spotlight, officer stationed at that point. The drivers at that paint cannot see the officer. Suggestion was made that a temporary hookup be made on the Theater building which would sews the purpose rather than expending $200. License. Fabteurization of Milk 3�ioense was. granted to the Fair Oaks Dairy, 9 Sherman Street. Permit was granted to the E. E. I. Co, to set and Pole remove one pole on North Street. This is the location location. where the street is now bIing fixed by the Highway Dept. Second Class Agents license was granted to William Agents E. Maloney to do business where Mr. Faulkingham is License , located on Bow St. In regard to the matter of laying a drain in Shade Drainage Street, the Board discussed the advisability of doing this g again, and finally decided that if it were done that it should be made a part of the drainage recommendations to the Town at the Annual Town Meeting and should not be done as a part of the Highway Maintenance. The Board discussed the Reed Street drainageepind • felt that this drainage work should be done next year as a part of the drainage program. Letter was received from the Supt., of the Water and Pitometer Sewer Dept. in which he recommended the purchase of a Pitometer for the WatePDBept*and enclosed a circular explaining the same. Letter was received from the Planning Board in which herman St. they set forth their views in regard to the reoommendations S Ehermaion. on the layout of the extension of Sherman Street. Letter was received from the Town Engineer in which Town For- he stated that the Planning t a►rdd at their meeting on the 18th discussed the advisability of acquiring land for est. a Town Forest. He presented a plan sho*ing four areas which might be used as a forest. Of Os four areas , suggested, he stated that he believed the area of 90 acres. located northerly and. along Winter Street was the most 305 liable to become a liability for development and might be adapt- afilW. 1n for such a purpose. The application of Charles S. Cutter, 37 Hancock St.. Cutter, Old for Old Age Assistance was referred to Mr. Gilcreast.. Age Assistance. The Board discussed generally what work they prdposed to do on the highways next pear. Mr. Custance Balled attention to the fact that in Woburn Street there should be installed a sewer before any reconstruction work is done. A sewer joh would cost about two or three thousand Highway dollars. He felt that Woburn Street could go until that work. Aesdone. It was proposed to finish Allen Street at a cost of about .$2000. including damages. The Board discussed whether or not they would make any transfer from the Water Dept. Available Surplus to the Maturing Debt, and it was voted tuft to make any transfer this .ear. The Board discussed whether or not they would keep a record of the committees appoint at the various Town Meetings in the Town Report. The Town By-law states that the Committees should report at a Town Meeting or automatically cease td function. It was .decided to notify all .Committees that had ot, pet reported that they must report at the Annual]. , olai M etipg in March. The weekly report of the Supt. of Public Works was rotor ed, The meeting adjourned at 12:20. A true record, Attest: Clerk, 4