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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1932-11-22M e SELECTMENIS MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1932. 1 n 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at. the Selectmen's Office at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Trask, Custanee, Gilereast, Ferguson and O'Connell were present. The Supt, of Public Works and the Clerk were also present. Abatement in the amount of $25. Did Age Assistance for Old Age, Mr, Mareiano Cardillo was signed by the Board. Check for $4074.19 was received from the State, this being the entire settlement for aid rendered up to April 30, 1932. Bill for repairs to the car of Frederick J. Spencer , East caused by a depression in the highway was referred to Mr. Street. Seamman to make a report to the Board on the condition of East Street at the time of the accident. License to operate an Intelligence Office at 1840 Mass. License. Avenue was gfanted to the Florence Crittenden Circle. No one appeared in reference to the garage application Garage. of Frances M. Caverly. The matter was therefore laid upon the table. Mr. Ernest L. Dunn of Arlington came before the Board in reference to the application for a garage to be located on his property at 282 Mass, Avenue. Mr. Dooley of Lizbeth Street was present and objected to the garage obstructing his view. Mr. Dunn felt that he was entitled to have the garage and he did not want to Dunn obstruct the view and would put the building down,two feet Garage, more on the slope if he -,were allowed to do so. He stated that he called upon Mrs. Dooley and looking from her dining room window he did not believe the garage would obstruct her view. The Board felt that if Mr. Dunn would do every- thing he could to keep from hindering the view of his neighbors, that he should be granted a permit, and it was so voted• Letter was received from Willard C. Hill of 2160 Mass. Speeding, Avenue, in which he complained of the automobiles speeding Mass. up Concord Hill and asked that something be done about the Ave. matter. It was decided to refer the matter to the Chief of Police with the request that he offer some remedy to the Board that would stop the speeding. Com. on It was decided to have a meeting of the Committee on Fire Site, Fire Site next Tuesday evening at 8:30 P.M. The Clerk reported application for temporary aid having been received from Catherine Hoy of Ward Street. She originally applied for Old Age Assistance and was unwilling 1 n 1 69 to deed her property to the town. She felt that ' she could earn her support if she were cared for this winter. Hoy It was dgcided to refer the matter to Mr. Gilereast case. again. The Supt. of Public Works presented a figure of $25. same being estimate of the cost of cutting down the tree on Tree on the Flores property hear the corner of Maple Street and Mass. Flores Avenue. I property It was decided to forward this information to Mr. Emery of the Field and Garden Club. Contract was signed in duplicate for the construction of Wood Street. Letter was received from the Dept. of Public Works in Wood which they stated that they would contribute three thousand Street dollars this year for the construction of Wood Street, and three thousand dollars in 1933. Supt. of Public Works reported that he was sure of getting eleven horses for snow plow work on the sidewalks this winter. He felt quite certain he could get enough Snow horses to do the work if the Board did not desire to buy a Work. tractor. The Board requested Mr. Scamman to inform them if he found that he could not get sufficient horses so that some action might be taken before the season of snowstarts. Application was received from the Market Gardenelblo Association for the use of Cary Memorial Hall for December Carryy 10th, for a meeting of that association. It was decided Ha11, to -make a charge of $10. for the use of the hall. In accordance with the instructions of the Civil Service Dept., requisition for two permanent police officers was signed and information regarding the two names on the list, namely Winslow H. Pierce, 77 Wachusett Drive and George Hall, Ward Street, was received by the Board. Notice was sent to both of these men requesting them to appear before the Board if they were still interested in the position of poldce officer. The Chairman received word from Mr. Pierces rather that his son was in the West but that he wanted the position. He could not therefore appear. Mr. Hall appeared before the Board and Officer Harvey, having a warrant fbr his arrest, arrested him at the meeting of the Board. The Board decided not to take any further steps in regard to the matter inasmuch as they were not aware as to whether or not there were two men on the list as long as ' Mr. Hall had been arrested. The matter was therefore laid on the table temporarily. Letter was received from the Lexington Gas Company in response to Mr. Arthur H. Earlefs further request for Gas Information relative to the gas rates in Lexington. It was decided to send a copy of this let er to Mr. Earle. rates. �U Ci1 3 tr Mr. Custance reported that he attended the meeting at ' Pleasant the County Commissioner's Office on the petition to lay out St. Pleasant Street from Mass. Avenue to Watertown Street and Lay out. Watertown Street to the Belmont line and that no other person appeared at the hearing. The County Commissioners will therefore proceed to make a study of the lay out. Alcohol license was granted to M. J. Arada to sell Licenses alcohol at 329 Mass, Avenue. This is a renewal of the former permit granted to Prendergast Brothers. Letter was received from the Supt. of the Water and Sewer Dept. in which he explained that he had received Water application for the extension of water main in Harbell Street. mains, IThe Board voted -to authorize the extension of approx- Harbell imately 190 feet at an approximate expenditure of 0430. Street subject to the usual guaranty. Peddlers Application for Peddlers License to peddle oil was signed license. for George Washington Porter of 39 Theresa Avenue: The Board viewed the plan of Lincoln Street with the new proposed lay out as suggested by the Planning Board and Lincoln the Town Engineer. This lay out would extend Lincoln Street Street the other side of the Scheibe property rather than through lf7 the low lands of the Cuchinotta property, ' out. The Board agreed that this was a very much better lay out. It appeared that the lots on Lincoln Street as laid out by Cuchinotta would not be disturbed by this lay out. Reg.of V. The Chairman stated that he would report later on the Clerk, matter of salary of the Clerk of Registrars of Voters. The Supt. of the Park Department stated that since the Flag Board decided to purchase the wooden flag pole for $175., Pole for Mr. Hamblin of the Lexington Glaf Staff Co. agreed to come Parker down on his price on the steel flag pole to'$200. Field. Mr. Garrity then requested bids and received the following; American Flag Pole Co.,Inc. - 60 ft,wooden pole, -$40. 60 ft, steel pole, 195. Joseph H. MacPherson - 60 ft. Steel pole, 212. The Board decided -to accept the bid..of the American Flag Pole Co., Inc. of $195, for a steel pole. C Letter was received from the Supt. of Parks in which he Parker stated that he would give the information on the Parker School School Playground relative to the use of the unemployed on Play- the work recommended by the Recreation Association Committee ground, to the Board at their next meeting. He also suggested that a Committee be appointed to ' procure the extra land recommended tomake the Playground complete. Mr. Albert A. Ross came before the Board with copies of the rates in the Metropolitan District and reported that 71 Water Rat es Follen Road Wall Davis Sign Chapman case. he had talked with Mr. Kilham of the Metropolitan Water ' Commission relative to the water rates that would be charged next year. Mr. Kilham discouraged making any reduction in the water rates inasmuch as he said that most towns have no surplus money available and generally speaking, had not enough to pay their bills, and he wondered whether Lexington had any surplus money. He quoted Chapter 448, Section 20 whereby the Selectmen may determine the water rates, but that they shall be subject to the approval of the State Metropolitan Commission. Mr. Ross stated that we have 2700 water takers in the Town and he agreed to send in a list to the Board of all the larger water takers. He stated that it would take about two days for the clerk to get this information off the books. It was therefore decided to discuss the matter again later when the additional information is received from Mr. Ross, Mr, Bartlett J. Harrington came before the Board in reference to Follen Road wall. He gave an estimate of $244.50 for finishing the work on the wall in accordance with the profile plan made by the Town Engineer. He stated that in addition to this, he would use the three men on the unemployed that were furnished to him before, and was basing the estimate on this basis. He stated that he felt it would take about thirty-five days to complete the job. ' Mr. Custance felt that according to his figuring, it would take forty-eight days. Therefore, the job would not be finished this gear. Estimate was also received from Fred Modoono of 0285* to finish the -work, Five laborers were to be furnished for the work, and the necessary material. After discussing the matter, the Board decided to put Mr. Domonie Modoono on the job with the unemployed men and f inish up the wall. The Chairman reported that he found that Mr. Alfred Davis of School Street moved back his sign that was over. hanging the street and therefore no action would have to be taken in this case. Mr. Trask reported that he had talked with Dr. Piper- iper-in in-regard regard to the claim of L. H. Chapman, and Dr. Piper stated that he examined Mrs. Bessie L. Chapman after the fall on Mass. Avenue and he did not see that the fall had any effect on her condition. He also talked with Dr. Pyle, who is now attending her, and was informed by him also that the fall would not hinder her having a mormal childbirth. It would therefore appear that the Town eras not responsible as far as any injury was concerned to the woman. He was informed by the District Nurse also that the Veteran's Bureau were now interested in the case and would assist in the hospitalization of the woman. It was felt, also, that if the man was in need of further financial assistance, he would have to apply to the Welfare Department, and.it was decided to advise him that the Town is in no way wesponsible for his wife's condition and he should apply to the Town for assistance if necessary. 71 Water Rat es Follen Road Wall Davis Sign Chapman case. 72 Mr. Mitchell came before the Board relative to the following cases; Ralph Pooso of Ward Street, who moved from Mass. Ane., where he paid35. per month rent and was not living in the Defeliee house paying $15, per month, came before the Board and stated that he wanted work. He was married about two Pomposo weeks ago, and stated that he had not worked for ten months. case. Upon being questioned by Mr. Ferguson, he stated that he did work for about one month for Graham in Bedford. He was born here but went back to Italy for a visit. Had no money in the bank. Since he got married he bought furniture in Waltham, but has not paid for it. He stated that he earned -about $100 in the summer. Mr. Mitchell was requested to check upon the amount of work he had at the Graham farm, also about the furniture and report next week. Mr. William Aquaro of Rawson Avenue came before the Board Aquaro and requested employment. He stated that he owned a two casee family house getting $30, per month rent. The bank has -now reduced the amount to be paid to f32. First mortgage is $6200, and second $200. He gets 5* per month for garage rent; has three customers for tailoring from which he did average to get $7, per week, although no* not as much. Income from his daughter, son and rent, $22.50 per week. He has two years taxws to pay. Customer in Belmont pays insurance on car; has not paid his own insurance. Wants coal and wood and work. Mr. Mitchell was requested to get further information relative to whether or not there is -now any mortgage on the furniture or on his car and report. Mr. Bernard Walsh came before the Board. He stated that he is living with Mr. Bernard O'Rourke on -Woburn Street and Bernard wanted work so he could pay his board and give some money to Walsh his wife. Mr. O'Connell offered to send himto Ireland but he was not interested in going. ` After discussing the matter, the Board felt that they would take care of his wife but would not give him any work. In regard to Pasquale Terrazanna of Stivia Street, Mr. Mitchell reported that the bank cut down his payments Terraz- to $27, per month. He at one time was employed as a annaa stationary engineer. Mr. Mitchell was requested to check up to find out whether or not he belonged to the union and whether he was receiving any money from that source. In regard to the application of James Fullerton, who lives in Depot Square in Mr. Marais house, paying 040. per Fullerton.month rent, the Board decided to give him three days work each week to be paid to his wife. The only income they now have is that from two lodgers, $14, per week. Bert Dalrymple reported to Mr. Mitchell that he did not see how he could get along on one day a week. The Board requested Mr. Mitchell to see if he could make arrangements to u n 1 have him work two days and pay the money to Mrs. Timothy ' Leary, with whom he boards. In regard to the bill of $69.50 for the care of Henry Nutt's son at the Arlington Symmes Hospital, it was decided to give Mr. Nutt one extra day a week so that he could pay the bill. Charles Moloney of Baker Avenue received settlement of $250. for his accident from the decision of the Industrial Accident Board; out of this he pa*d the lawyers fee, gave his mother ,$75., pays $10. per week board. He now desired to get work as this fund was exhausted. Mr. Mitchell was requested to check up with the Industrial Accident Board to find out the amount of settlement and if the lawyers' fees were all'6wed. 73 Nutt Moloney Application for aid was received from William H. O'Dell, who had worked at the Veterans Hospital at Bedford. Mr, O'Dell Mitchell was requested to check up to find out why he got through 'at the Hospital. On the application of Frank Winn of 26 Bedford Street, Winn it was decided not to grant any work. On the application of Alexander Paladino of 445 Mass. ' Avenue, Mr. Mitchell reported having given groceries tempor- arily. The case did not belong to this town and the family Paladin having been ordered to move, the Board f6lt that no fuPtker aid should be given and they should be requested to go back to their plaee of settlement. In regard to the application of William J. Hanna of 18 Hanna Vine Street, it was decided to grant him $9. per week. Mr. Mitchell reported having given groceries temporarily to Mrs. Alice Williams of Tarbell Avenue and asked her son Roger to work out the order. He stated that the second Will - house owned by the family is in the name of Roger. The lams. Board felt that,Ernest Williams, the brother, is now getting more money so that there should not be necessity for aid. In regard to Mrs. Paul McDonnell, Mr. O'Connell reported that he was requested to appear in the 3rd district court and he explained that he had a job that paid him $10. Af he worked an .hour or so every day. He would not be able to get that if he worked for the town as he could not get both. It was found that in one day his wife purchased five gallons of McDonnal: cider from Labes Grocery store. The children are neglected case and the matter had been referred to the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The father was willingtto take the children and provide for them. Mr. O'Connell felt that she ' should not be maintaining a house as large as she had and that she was doing so just to annoy his family by her presence in the neighborhood. 74 c� �c In regard to Arthur Silvats child, Dr. Hardeastle arA Silva Dr. Harrington both felt that the child was u4dernourishad, ' He would therefore follow their recommendation in the ease and give more aid. Mrs. Silva was also -sent to Dr. Shannon relative to treatment for an ulcerated tooth. Mr. George F. Cogswell of Hibbert Street again applied for aid. He worked for the cemetery department from April Cogswell 19 until October. He has two children, 16 and 14 years; lives with his mother-in-law, Mrs. James Irwin. He was given three days. Frank Serrilla of Baker Avenue requested on day extra Serrilla to work out his water bill. It was decided not to take any action at this time. Mr. O'Connell reported that he expected to have some Forsythe money for Arthur Forsythe next week from the estate of his father. In regard to the application of Estelle May Young, Young daughter of Mrs. Wallace Weisinger of Avon Street, who lives with her mother, Mr. Mitchell reported having visited her add found she has four children, the oldest being ten years old. She is now working one day a week and her mother works three days a week. If Mrs. Young gets work, she has to pay $1. to a neighbor to care for her children. Her husband deserted ' her. It was voted to grant her $6. per week Mother's Aid. Mr. Mitchell reported having received a letter from the State Dept. stating that they could not keep Mrs. Julia Tatro Tatro it Tewksbury inasmuch as they have examined her and find no physical trouble. He stated that he could probably place her at tihe Mass. Deaconess Home at the rate of $6. per week and the Board agreed to havd her placed there. He also reported that he had removed Mrs. George P. Saunders to the Mass. Deaconess Home from the Somerville Saunders Almshouse where they stated they would not keep her any longer. Mr. Gilcreast reported that Mr. Jones, who had been sued by the Town for the non-payment of the water guarantee on Jones Bridge Street, reported that if the Town did not proceed suit. against other persons who had not paid their water guarantees the Town would be liable for suit. This information he claimed came from his Attorney, Mr. Feeney of Woburn. The Board discussed the matter of whether or not they would establish a Committee on Unemployment Relief, and Mr. ' Gilcreast reported that he had talked with five men and they felt that if a Committee were established and an organized drive made, that they might secure a substantial amount of money. He stated thatWinchester previously raised $48,000. and it was his understanding that they intended to have another drive this year. 75 ' Mr. O'Connell suggested that the public in general be invited to come to either Estabrook Hall or the main hall Unemploy- i n the Cary Memorial Building to discuss the question of went contributions to the Unemployment Relief, and the matter Relief was left with the Chairman toset the time of the meeting. Funds. It was decided to notify the Statd Dept. of Copporations and Taxation to audit the accounts for 1932. Audit The weekly report of the Supt. of Public Works was received. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk Ej 1