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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1932-09-06 5 ,77 SEIECTMENY$ MEETING SEPT. 6, 1932. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Trask, Custance, Gilcreast, Ferguson and O'Connell were present, The Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk were also present. The Board voted to appoint the following as Election Officers for the term of one year from September 1st: : Precinct 1. Charles J. Dailey Warden Roland Garmon Deputy Warden Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector George Foster Inspector Alfred W. Hated Deputy Inspector Miles L. F. Jones Deputy Inspector Mary Rowland Clerk Arthur Hughes Deputy Clerk Ellese Schofield Teller Irene J. Yates Teller Edwadd D. Hoitt Teller I Joseph J. Pritchard Teller Precinct 2. Irvin B. Pierce Warden John R. Dewey Deputy Warden Victor Harmon Inspector Randall Richards Inspector , George V,, Morse Deputy Inspector ,, (.4.0.-,'Madi ins J. Corbett Deputy Inspector , d -,, Ezra Breed Clerk_ ,,, z, �'a ,,4- Elizabeth Nourse Teller h 1 Clifford Pierce Teller Edward McGrory Teller Ruth Ray Teller Precinct 3. _ Frederick Tullar Warden ' James M: Ahearn Deputy Warden Bessie G. Davie Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector Emma Hovey Deputy Inspector John Sweeney ' Deputy Inspector James L. .McKenzie Clerk Samuel W: Wellington Deputy Clerk George Jaynes Teller Esther Graham Teller Katharyn Vaughan Teller Matthew Stevenson Teller 5 r + g Precinct 4. Morton G. Hopkins • Warden Frank Maguire Deputy Warden William E. Mulliken Inspector Katherine Kiernan I*epector Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector George Hinchey Deputy Inspector Howard Custance Clerk Margaret T. Kennedy Deputy Clerk Agnes Hall Teller James J. Waldron Teller Loring 0, Child Teller C]s'weland Giloreast Teller Relative to the complaint of the nuisance of' persons loitering and the noise from the radio in front of the Cavanaugh taxi stand of Mr. James Cavanaugh, Mr. Cavanaugh replied taxi that he would cooperate by curtailing the radio, but he stand felt that the loitering should be stopped by the Police Department. The Board decided to communicate with the Chief of Police and to request, that that Department restrict the loitering in the vicinity of Mr. Cavanaugh's Office. Mr. John G. Graham of Burlington Street was drawn as Juror a Juror for the Criminal Session. Report was received from the Building Inspector that Mulvey the Mulvey house recently occupied by Mr. Robert Walker at property 20 Woburn Street was still vacant, but he understood that the necessary repairs would be made during this week. The following bids were received for the printing of the State Primary Warrant: Lexington Townsman - Printing & Folding $22.36 Addressing 36.00 Bids on Ball & Ball - Printing & Folding $16.00 Warrant Lexington Times- - Printih$ - 4800 $17.00 Minute-Man. Folding - 4800 2.50 Addressing & inserting 12.00 $31.50 It was decided to award the bid mo the Lexington Times-Minute-Man, they being the lowest bifid**. The matter of having all the Town Offices open at noon Town hour was discussed. It was voted that the Chairman notify Offices all the Town Offices that they should be kept open at noon so that there will be some one in each office. 529 Report was received from Andrew Bain in regard to his inspections of the property of Delia Mulvey on Vine Mulvey and Woburn Streets. He made his final inspection on property. July 6th. Bill of F. H. Tobin for repairs on the house of Harry Williams of Cedar Street in the amount of 144.00 Williams was .approved by the Board. This work was originally done House . by some of the unemployed, but had to be done over. The Chairman repcc ted that he had not found out whether or not the- bill for the accident to the Police ear in which John Manley -of Parker Street was involved, had Bill for been paid. Police The Board decided that Mr. Manley should be notified car. that if he did not pay the bill the Board would have to take action against him. The Health Inspector did not report on the Laconia Street piggeries as requested, and therefor the Chairman stated that he would see hiM about the matter. Bequest wad beaettled from the American legion, Auxiliary for the use of Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of November 10th until 11 P.M. They have the use of the hall for the Fair in the afternoon, but felt that they would like to extend the time into the evening. The Board voted to grant the request. State Aid payroll for the month of August in the amount of *6.00 was signed by the Board. Mr. Ciloreast reported in regard to the application of Sarah Devine for Old. Age Assistance, that further investigation would be made on this application. Letter was received from Mrs. Margaret Jackson of 1568 Mass. Avenue explaining that last winter a group of men and women interested in the religious training of the young people of Lexington, discussed plans for the Federation of Church Schools. They invite all who enjoy singing, orchestra, and-dancing to unite in an effort to improve along these lines. Her plan was to have the chorus at the Community Xmas Pageant. She also asked for the use of Estabrook gall for the instructions, and Cary Memorial Hail for the concert and dancing parties, and also a room on the second floor for an office. Mr. Custance stated that he felt that if Mrs. Jackson came before the Board that she might be able to enlighten the Board on the matter, and suggested that ahe some before the Board next Tuesday evening . Agreement presented by the Town Counsel for Mr. O'Connell relative to the alterations to the building at 1775-1777 Mass. Avenue was laid on the table for one week. 530 Report was received from the Water Department in regard to the water rates in the house owned by Mrs. Minnie Bloustein at 14 Sylvia Street. It was explained that it was apparent to the man who went to the house to test for leaks that water was running in the apartment where the occupants were away. A new meter was installed and it was apparent that water charged for in the amount of $13.05 was consumed. It was decided to write a letter to Mr. Bloustein explaining the conditions. Letter was received from Pierra A. Northrup in which he explained more completely the claim of Mr. & Mrs. Vanderwoude in regard to their lots on Tucker Avenue which they claim were damaged when Tucker Avenue was constructed as a public highway. He stated that they valued the lots at $300. each before the street was constructed. The Board decided to view the conditions before making any decision. Mr. Albert Rosa came before the Board in regard to the activities of his Department. He stated that the East Street job was cleaned up, and they had the Kimball Road job to complete. He had 28 or 29 men on his payroll and he did not have enough work for them to do. He could keep the regular crew of 15 men, but he felt that the Board should decide what men should be laid off. He pres- ented a list showing the men that he intended to keep on and explained that he intended to drop off the following men if it met with the approval of the Board: Brucchi, Galvagno, Otis Harrington, Iovino, Iodise, Timothy Leary, John McKenzie, the two Rycrofts, and Thomas Rudd. Cam Cucchinello was the only man who was kept on the department who was employed since 1928. Mr. O'Connell inquired of the work done by each of the men who were to be kept on the department, alsobie year that they were employed by the departments. He also inquired the work done by Joseph Ross, end Mr. Ross informed him that he would present him with a schedule of the various jobs that he carries out. Mr. Ross stated that he keeps 7 men during the winter months and the office fordo. The Board discussed the matter of the purchase of pipe, and Mr. Ross reported that the price had gone up the last month $.26 a foot, and that he felt that some pipe should be purchased. The Board dis cussed what would become of the men who were laid off the Water Dept. and were generally considered regular employees, and Mr. Custance suggested that con- struction of a main on Lowell Street as far as Porter Bros. would be a solution of the problem. It would cost approx- imately $22,000. and it would strengthen the water system, and that it was something that must be done in the future, and if done at this time money could be saved on the labor and pipe. 531 Mr. O'Connell felt that the men could be placed on the Unemployment Relief at a much less expense than the expense of $22,000 appropriation for installing this water main. Mr. Custance felt that if the Board was not in sypathy with the idea of keeping the regular men employed on projects of a definite nature which must be done in the future, and could now be done at a saving then the idea could not be sold to the Town. M' . Ross suggested that the Bloomfield Street project might be taken care of at this time by his department. The actual cost of the job would be approximately $3980. At the present time he had no applications for extension of water mains. He had 4 or 5 hydrants to be replaced and work on gate boxes to be completed. In reducing the number of men he would bring it down to the 1926 organization. The Board did not take any definite action on that list of men to be laid off, presented by Mr. Ross. Mr. O'Connell felt that Gabriel Brucchi should be kept on the department if possible, but notaetion was taken on the matter. Mr. Ross brought up the matter of locating the hydrants around the Common. He stated that he viewed the situation with Chief Taylor and that he would like to have a hydrant installed on the triangle near the Masonic Temple inasmuch as there would not be water enough to put out a 111 large fire in the Unitarian Church. He also suggested two hydrants in front of Dr. Harrington's house, and one Hydrants in front of Dr. Tilton's house. He also suggested a pumper placed on the hydrant on Parker Street near Mr. Seaman's house, and one in front of Roger Greeley's house. He felt that this would protect the three churches in the vicinity. The Chief also wanted to put the hydrant in front of Dr. Tilton's house on the 8u main. Mr. Ross stated that it would cost about $1000 to do this work. The Board decided to lay this matter over for one week until they looked over the situation. License to peddle fruit and vegetables was signed for Harry Golloboy of Sylvia Street. License . The Town Engineer came before the Board and presented a profile showing the layout of the stone wall on Pollen Road. He stated that now there was 37 feet of the wall Stone actually completed to a height of 7 feet, and there was Wall . 130 feet to be completed to the Ripley driveway. Pollen Road Consideration of the construction down to the Church property a distance of 110 feet was given. The Board approved the general idea of the layout of the wall presented by the Town Engineer, but discussed whether or not they would put Mr. B. J. Harrington to work on the wall. It would cost approximately $500. to complete the . work. It would be necessary to pay him approximately $145. 532 outside of the cost of the stones. After considering the matter the Board voted to hire Mr. Harrington back on the job and to take $500. from the Highway Maintenance Appro- priation to have the upper end of the wall built. Mr. N. Wentzell came before the Board representing four other residents in the vicinity of Winter Street pleading for the installation of water. They stated that they had seen Mr. Griswold many times, but that he has not Water, done very much toward getting the street accepted. He Winter stated that there were seven families who use the well and Street. his supply was very low. Mr. O 'Connell inquired whether or not any of the persons in the vicinity owed Mr. Griswold some money, and he stated there were. Mr. O'Connell agreed to look into the matter and see whether or not Mr. GrisEold could be forced to see that the water was provided. Mr. Lawrence G. Mitchell came before the Board with Mr. James Keefe. Mr. Keefe owns two houses which he rents to two families in addition to the house he lives in. One house he rents for $5.00 a week. The other he rents for $22.00 a month to Mr. Blondiet who is on the Welfare Dept. getting three days a week. Mr. Blondiet could not pay his rent out of this money. Mr. Keefe stated that his wife was ill and that when she works she earns about $5.00 a week, but he did not know when she could go back to work. His payments to the Co-operative Bank were $22.50 a month. After considering the matter the Board voted to grant him two days a week work. It was also decided to put Mr. Blondier back at the High School for five days a week when school opens . Mr. Mitchell stated that he would make further investigation in regard to the Malloney Bros. who made application for Unemployment Relief. He found that the mother owns the property and one brother owns a garage, but he was unable to put his brother to work. He stated that his income was sometimes $10.00 a week from the garage. There are two cars in the family. No action was taken on the matter. In regard to the application for Unemployment Relief of Henry Nutt who was employed on the Moth Department for twenty-seven years, it was decided to give him three days on the Unemployment Relief. Mr. Mitchell reported about the application of Mrs. John J. Foley, 33 Butler Avenue for aid. She has three dhildren at home and one daughter who is now back to -work for two weeks, and is giving her mother enough money to pay some back payments on the Co-operative Bank. The payments are $45.00 a month. One of the girls is working at the Cottage Hospital for her clothes and board. Mrs. Foley' s husband had a serious operation and has not returned from the hospital as yet. The Board decided to leave it to the discretion of Mr. Mitchell as to what aid should be given to this family. In regard to James F. McKinney of Oakland Avenue i 5 33 he recommended one day extra, and Mr. McKinney could then take care of his own bills. He reported that John J. Rudd of Woburn Street had asked for one extra day's work, the Board decided not to grant this request. Percy Walker, rear 232 Waltham Street, applied for Unemployment Relief, but his father having been employed for four days it was decided not to grant him any employ- ment. Sam Moretti also applied for employment, and it was decided not to grant him any employment inasmuch as there are three families in the house now being aided. In regard to Alexius Smith some work had already been given him and Mr. Mitchell stated that he would see whether or not he paid anything on his 1931 taxes on his house which is up for sale. In regard to the application of Constantino Alberto of Harding Road,he intended to make a further investigation. In regard to the application of John Lyons for Soldiers Relief to take care of his rent, it was decided that he be be given no more work. In regard to Bernard McLaughlin, Mr. Mitchell stated that his wife was working at the Minute-Man Cafe earning $10. a week, and they pay $20. a month rent, and there is only his wife and himself. The Board felt that this family should be helped, but that ht should be relieved of employment at the present time inasmuch as he did not give the information in regard to his wife's employment . In regard to the family of Alphonse Munroe whom the Board voted to send to California at their meeting last week, Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that the Family Welfare Society informed him that this family could b% returned from California if they applied for aid when they arrived there. He also inquired of Mrs. Munroe's mother whether or not in her opinion her daughter would stay in California, but she replied that she did not believe she would stay there . Mr. Munroe, Mr. Scamman stated, was unable to work many days when he was employed here. It was therefor decided to send him to the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital for an examination. It was also understood that Mr. Munroe 's family intend to come east. Mr. Mitchell reported in regard to Joseph Pet±yp-yho was formerly working at Hugh Maguire's place on Wood Street, that he was suffering from poison ivy and that he had made arrangements to pay $7. a week for room and Board until he gets over the poison ivy and can go back to work for Mr. Maguire. The weekly report of the Supt. of Public Works was received. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk.