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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-01-03 119 1 9 3 3 /1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING JANUARY 3, 1933. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmdn was held at the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, January 3, 1933 at 7:30 P .M. Messrs. Trask, Custance, Gilereast, Ferguson and O 'Connell were present. The Supt. of Public Works and Clerk were also present. Letter was received from Leonard Meek of 30 Cottage Street in which he stated that he was unable to keep his fam- ily on $2.60 per week on the amount that was given his Meek fhther-dn-law of 10% of his salary if he would take care of case. his daughter and her family, and he desired to have work to care for his own family. Mr. Mitchell reported that Mr. Leaf informed him that his daughter had received the money due her from her mothers ' estate but that it was gone some time ago. It was decided to lay the matter on the table. Mr. Mitchell reported application received from Joseph S. Harris of Concord Avenue, man born 1890 in England, lives in house owned by Charles Mills. Formerly owned house in Somerville, but lost house last July. Came here to live on account of wife 's sister living in Blossom Crest section. Harris Somerville settlement. Man was locomotive fireman some years ago, but of recent years ran a butcher wagon. Has three children, and from appearances they are living economically. It was decided to give him $9. per week aid. In regard to Frank Faulkner of Winter Street, who formerly received Soldier's Relief in Medford, and was also aided on the Unemployment Relief, it was decided to give him five Fazlkner days per week work out of the Soldier's Relief account. Mr. Faulkner has now become a Lexington case having gaited a settlement. Michael Capron who lives with the Fullerton family, informed Mr. Mitchell that he would be put out of the Fullerton house if he did not pay his rent. He has had Capron no work since Nov. 1st . It was decided to give him aid to $6. per week and Mr. Mitchell was to get further information relative to his settlement. It was also left with Mr. Mitchell to check up on the Fuller- income Mrs. Fullerton was getting from her boarders and adjust ton the aid for the family accordingly. 12(0 Cad c, 1`" Mr. George W. Ingram who works for the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Co. living at 8 Manley Court it very ill. Family consists of wife and one girl who works at Ingram Friend's bakery on Saturdays. Rent $25. per month. It !I was reported that this man had been working steady getting full weeks pay; that he was running an automobile, and it was felt that the case should be investigated. In reference to application. of Miiiano Rosa, 52 Rawson Ave. , the man lives in a small shack and owns nine lots of land in addition. Man worked for Busa Bros. for three Rosaears, but got through the middle of November. He received 415 . per week, and this was verified by Mr. Ferri at the Nurseries. There are four children; man owns house and pays no r -nt, but wants work to pay taxes and water bills. It was decided to take no action on this application. Mr. Mitchell reported application received from T.J. Doherty of 64 Farmcrest Avenue, who came before the Board last week. His wife is now out of the hospital. His house Doherty. cost about $8000. but the dues have been suspended by the bank. He has two sons married, and one daughter who earns $12. per week and turns in $5. It was felt that Mr. Doherty should be given three days work each week. In regard to the application of James S. Mowat, 17 Wachusett Drive, he received unemployment Relief last year. His interest payments on the house are $33.00; his wife Mowat boards three state children getting $5.50 each a week. It was decided to give him three days . Later it was decided that a man should be put in charge of the work at Franklin School and he may be given extra time if put in charge of these men. Application was received from the father of Domonic Eovino Eovino who has lived in town nine years. No action was taken. Mr. Mitchell was to invdstigate further. In regard to the -application of Walter L. Hunt who lives with Fred Burgess of Fremont Street it was decided Hunt to give him $6. per week. The man has no settlement and is back in his payments of board. In regard to Salvator Corselli, Mr. O'Connell advised him to pay 5Q¢ and get his license back so that he could get his license back so that he could get his job, but he Corselli. stated that he did not have the 50f/ to pay for the certificate. However, now it has developed that he cannot get his job back with Mr. Bieren since he lost his license, and he wanted some assistance. His rent is $14. per month, family he and wife. It was decided to give him aid to $6. per week. In regard to John O'Brien, Mr. Mitchell stated that he was living at the Barber Shop at night, and he wanted another day so that he could get another room. His only 121 relatives are his Aunt, Mrs. Kelley on Muzzey Street and an Uncle in Woburn. It was decided not to grant him an extra Kelley day. Benjamin Santosuosso of Bow Street informed Mr. Mitchell that Mr. O'Connell told him that he could have four days Santosu- work. It was decided not to give him more than the three osso. days he now has. Mr. Mitchell reported having notice from Arlington Symmes Hospital relative to Maxim Bass who was taken to the Bass hospital after a stabbing affray at Bow Street. The Board requested Mr. Mitchell to deny responsibility in the case. Notice was also received from Arlington Symmes Hospital relative to Benjamin Santossuosso who lives on Bow Street. Santossu- This wits a case anaccidentogso � of and it was felt that the Town should deny responsibility inasmuch as he may collect for personal injuries. It was voted to appoint Osborne J. Gorman as Supt. of Moth the Moth Department subject to the arproval of the State Supt. Forester. It was voted to appoint Edward W. Taylor as Forest Forest Warden subject to the approval of the State Forester. Warden. Letter was received from Miss Mary Carroll of Allen Street requesting that the street lights be turned on early Street in the morning. She leaves early for Fitchburg and felt lights, she was justified in her request. morning. The Board considered the mattdr and felt that this being the only request for early morning lighting and that the mornings would soon be light again, they were not justified in taking any action, and directed the chairman to write her to that effect. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he informed the Board that it was apparent that the Board had sent notice of disapproval of the billboard of the Donnelley Bill- Co. that was recently being constructed near the junction of board. Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road, and that because a hearing was not asked for the permit was granted by the Dept. of Public Works. The Chairman was requested to write the Town Counsel and ask him to do what he could to prevent this billboard being erected. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he stated that he desired to have the betterment assessment Betterment on the Vanderwoude property remain unabated until he had Assessment, cleared up some technicalities. He also suggested that Vanddrwoude the payment of 050 be provided for in a warrant. The Board decided to insert an article in the Warrant for the Town Meeting to provide the $350. 122 01 G Commitment of Miscellaneous water charges in the amount Water of $652.43 was signed by the Board; also commitment of Commit- sewer charges of $370 .86. Abatements in the amount of ments $180.24 were also signed. Mr. Gilcreast reported that he was unable to get Street information relative to the street lights in Needham, but Lights he would have it for the next meeting. The Chairman reported that he requested Mr. Worthen to act as Chairman of the Committee to investigate the water distribution system and its finances and he agreed to serve. Committee The other person suggested to him by several was James G. on Robertson and Mr. Robertson agreed also to serve. The third Water member had not been chosen. The names of Charles H. M les Distribu- Thomas Lynah and Harold Bowen were suggested. Mr. Lynah was tion to be requested to serve inasmuch as he is an Accountant and would be of greet-aissistance on this committee. The Chairman reported that the police car had been run about 47,500 miles and there is a noise in the rear end which will probably cost $30. to $50. to put in shape, and there will have to be two new tires. It would therefore appear that a new car should be purchased and figures were obtained Police fhom F. K. Johnson of $634.50 for 1933 Chevrolet Coach with car. standard equipment, delivered, $634.50; allowance on old car, $309.50, making a net cost of $325.00. This price would include the cost of installing the radio, and it would be installed in Boston by radio people. After discussing the matter it was voted to authorize the Chairman to purchase the car on the figures stated in Mr. Johnson's letter of January 3, 1932. The Chairman reported that after the Board had ordered the water turned off on Mr. Morang on Highland Avenue, on Morang advice of Dr. Hardcastle that there were two sick children water in the house, the water was turned on again. bill. Mr. Custance felt that the town had nothing to lose inasmuch as the water bill was a lien on the property and when the house is taken over the bill will be paid. It was left with Mr. Custance to advise someone that the money should be forthcoming to pay this bill, and that the money should be applied on the old bill. Animal Letter was received from Dr. Blakely in which he stated Inspector. that he needed $500. for his account of Animal Inspector this year. It was voted to approve this amount. Notice was received from the State Department of Health Health in which they advised that they have added Cholecystitis Regulations.to the list of communicable diseases reportable to the Boards of Health. It was decided to refer this matter to the Committee on Health Regulations. 1211 The Health Inspector reported that he had made inspection of the following garbage trucks and recommended a permit be granted to the following: Frank Reynolds South Road, Bedford Ernest K. Ball rd Wood Street, Lex. Mass. Reformatory West Concord John Sullivan 2407 Mass. Ave. Frank Dias Concord Ave. , Lex. Garbage J. P. Moran Pleasant St ., Lex. licenses. Nick Cotoni 109 Mill St. , Lincoln Cornelius Shea Virginia Rd. , Concord Carroll Bros . Allen Street, Lex. John Connors Old County Rd. , Lincoln A. C. Bierenbroodspot Bedfrod, Mass. The Board voted to approve the permits for garbage Collection through the town for the above named. Mr. Custance presented the agreement signed by Mrs. Ellen M. Neville for the purchase of gravel, for the Wood Street Gravel. job, at 10W a cubic yard. Application was received from Daniel J. OtConnell by the Building Inspector for permission to make alteration to OtConnell the building at 1775 Mass. Avenue. The Building Inspector Building. referred it to the Board, having had instructions not to grant any permit for alt- eration of this building. The Board considered the application and decided that they had no objection to granting a permit by the Building Inspector to take out the single door in the front of the building and put in two doors on the property of Daniel J. OtConnell, at 1775 Mass. Avenue. The Supt. of Public Works was informed that he should not make transfers of accounts as he did in the case of Wood Street unless he informed the Board. Mr. Ferguson felt tha t the Street should be made Wood passable and that the work done by the steam shovel should Street be stopped until it was certain that the appropriation for Wood Street would not be over-run. After considerable discussion, it was voted that there will not be any money spent for steam shovel work, exclusive of trucks, on the Wood Street construction job in excess of $500. It is unddrstood that amount will be forthcoming from the State at the present time. The Chairman requested a report from the Supt. of the Bedford Water and Sewer Department in reference to the expenditures Street to date on Bedford Street sewer. The report showed expenditure Sewer of $7,358.60 which is more than half of the $13,000 appropria- tion for the job. It appeared therefore that some of the hand labor should cease and that the tractor should be put to work, inasmuch as the logs after blasting operation could be lifted by the crane out of the trenches and thereby save considerable expense. 124 c3, 0.4 Mr. Ross suggested that the tractor could be hired at $1.75 an hour with the operator, but that the operator could be hired at 55j an hour to work along side of the other man when the tractor was not busy and the tractor could be hired for $1.25 an hour with this arrangement. It was decided to hire the tractor under this arrangement suggested and to start operation right away. It was also decided to get a report on the cost of a tractor equipped with facilities for doing this kind of work. Peddlers Peddlers license to peddle wood was signed by the Board License. for Wilford Scott of 20 Woburn Street. Town The report of the Town Counsel for the annual town report Report was approved by the Board Report of the conference relative to the Mass. Memorial Mass.Mem. Hospital was received from the State Department of Public Hospital. Health. It appears that the rate of the hospital may have to be increased. Lexington will not be greatly affected inasmuch as there are not a great many patients sent to the hospital. Security Plans of the Security Building Trust showing lay out Bldg. of streets over what was formerly the Taylor property Trust. were placed before the Board with application for the approval of sane. It was decided to request the Planning Board to take action on the approval of these plans. Verbal request was redeived from the American Legion Smoking, that they be allowed to smoke in Estabrook Hall. After Estabrook considering the matter the Board voted not to grant thiw Hall privilege inasmuch as there is a smoking room on the lower floor that can be used by the members. The Chairman reported having had a conference with the Supt. of Schools and the Chairman of the School Committee Franklin and they agreed that they would leave it to Mr. Garrity to School set out the trees at the Franklin School. When the men finish with the front of the building they can then proceed to lay out a baseballdiamond in the rear of the building. They did not have any funds, however, to engage Donald Wilson and they desired to have some one to take charge of the men. It was decided to assign this work to James Mowat. The Supt . of Public Works was requested to give a complete report on the cost of Follen Road dividing the work Follen done by Mr. Harrington and the work done by Domonic Modoono Road so that a comparison can be shown. He reported verbally Wall that Mr. Harrington constructed 130 cu. yards in 136 days and Mr. Modoono 144 cu. yards in 21 days. The Board decided to meet on Sunday afternoon at 3 o 'clock to view the Follen Road job. 125 Some of the members of the Board stated that they would attend the Selectmen's Associatjon Meeting at the Gardiner Meeting. Auditorium on Saturday at 10 A.M. Mr. Custance stated that he felt that now was the proper time to make a 40 foot lay out of Larchmont Lane inasmuch as the property except for 200 or 300 ft. is owned by one Larchmont person. Lane It Was voted to instruct the engineering department to make a proper lay out of Larchmont Lane and establish the proper bounds. Mr. Custance called attention to the fact that 8% interest is charged on tax titles and he wondered if it Tax would be well to petition the legislature to reduce that titles . charge during these hard times. The Supt. of Public Works stated that he was unable to Truran make a report on the Truran ceiling inasmuch as Mrs. Truaan ceiling was ill. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he visited the Ryer property and did not find any sign of pigs being kept there. The place was entirely dry and clean with the exception Ryders of the washroom where there was some water on the floor. Pigs There was no swill and nothing to indicate that there were any pigs kept on the premises. The Supt. of the Park Dept. presented his budget for 1933. He also showed expenditures made in 1931 and 1932 for various items ctrl the Park Department. The estimate amounted to $10,837. Included in this, it was intended that he use considerable unemployment relief labor. Mr. Gilereast felt that inasmuch as the regular Park appropriation had run much higher in the past, that it would Dept. be difficult to explain to the Town Meeting Members that so Appropria- much more was needed when the unemployment labor was not tion figured in. He therefore felt that whatever the amount of labor was needed should be figured in with the regular Park Department appropriation, making the appropriation nearer the amount spent last year. It was stated that the money for unemployment relief labor was now a separate fund handled by the Town Treasurer and should not be included in the appropriation inasmuch as this would be approrriating the money twice. The cost of installing the filteration plant of $2400 was included in the Park Dept. appropriation and there were three ways suggested of putting in the filteration plant, all of which would cost approximately the same. The ways suggested were to build a separate building; to build a bulk- head; and to tear out the wall and concrete flooring. After discussing the matter at length, it was decided to approve the appropriation of $10,837 for the Park Dept. and also that it is understood that $5,000 is also approved 126 cn Cmi to be added to this amount for unemployment relief labor used on the Park Department. Question arose as to whether or not Mr. Garrity figured in the gas and oil for the trunk in this appropria- tion and the Chairman agreed to find out about this matter. The meeting dissolved at 11:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk.