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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-06-06 293 SELECTMEN'S MEETING JUNE 6, 1933. A regular meeting of the Selectmen was held at the Selectmen 's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Trask, Gilcreast, Ferguson and O 'Connell were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Chester Cook came before the Board in reference to his proposed plan to have the Boston Symphony Orchestra come to Lexington. He stated that he found that they would be a little too ambitious if they were here for one month and would therefor have to cut down the length of time. He tentatively looked the situation at the play- ground over and felt that the platform could be built near the tennis courts, and that the seats could be arranged on the Lincoln Street side of the field t ) ward the grand stand. He stated that the concerts would not start until 8 or 8:15 P .M. and therefore could not interfere with whatever sports were being held there. He stated that the drive in from Lincoln Street would, however, have to be closed up and the streets used for parking. They would not play on Saturday nights but would play on Sunday. The Chairman suggested that they might utilize the grand stand in some way. He asked that the Board cooperate that they might make arrangembnts to carry out the program in this manner. The Board informed him that they would cooperate and that he could proceed to make arrangements. Licdnse was granted to the Lexington Circle Florence Crittenton League to keep an Intelligence Office at 1840 Mass. Avenue. Application to peddle fruits and vegetables was signed for William Warren Hommel of 15 Bedford Street. Hearing was declared open upon the application of Leonard K. Dunham of Woburn Street for approval of plan showinglay out of Leonard Street on Plan of land of Leonard K. Dunham, Lexington, Mass. , dated May 25, 1933, Scale 1 inch - 40 feet, Frank P. Cutter, C.E. Mr. L. K. Dunham, Mr. Frank P. Cutter, Engineer, and Mr. Porter who intends to build a house on land to front on Leonard Streets were present. A letter wa;. received from the Planning Board in which they advised that: Dunham Road, proposed on the plan, should extend to Lowell Street and that Leonard Street should extend to Young Street. The Town Engineer was present and stated that he disagreed with the Planning Board inasmuch a4 Dunham Street was within 500 feet of Lowell Street anc that Lowell Street would be a greatly travelled highway and he did hot believe in increasing 294 cn *c intersecting streets, especially for the distance of 500 feet. The Board after viewing the plan decided to approve Dunham the lay out of Leonard Street as far as its intersection property. with the proposed street called Dunham Street. It was also decided to notify the Planning Board that the Board of Survey did not see any reason for extending Dunham Road to Lowell Street and ask their reason for such opinion. After hearing from the Planning Board it is intended that further lay out of the Dunham property be made before lots are sold for development of the entire property. Pool Room Request for the transfer of the Pool Room License at License. 1764 Mass. Avenue to Clarence J. Fiske of 146 Sycamore Street, Waverley. It was voted to make the transfer. Release, Lexington Gas Co. returned the release to be signed Gas Co. for the damage to tree in front of # 59 Waltham Street with Damage. the changes suggested by the Board and the release was signed to be returned to the Gas Company. Letter was received from the County Commissioners Office Wood St. in which they enclosed petition of Harriet M. Kinsley for Damages. damages on account of takings on Wood Street. They requested that t -ie Town Counsel enter an appearance on behalf of the Town and the County in this case. The matter was therefor turned over to the Town Counsel for his attention. Letter was received from Mr. Thomas S. Grindle of the Dental Clinic Committee in which he stated that the Dental committee decided to reduce the salary of the Dentist 10% Clinic and the assistant 5% instead of reducing the salary of the salaries Dentist 15% as was originally planned. The reason for this was that Dr. Morrill was promised an increase in salary which he never received and it was therefor felt that he should not stand the entire reduction in salary of 15% The Board approved of this arrangement owing to the conditions. Hearing was declared open upon the application of Heffernan Mary E. Heffernan for permission to erect a one car Garage. garage at 12 Lockwood Road. Mr. Heffernan appeared before the Board and presented plans showingthe proposed garage. No persons appeared to object and it was voted to grant the petition. Hearing was declared open upon the application of Colwell Colwell Brothers for permission to erect a one car garage Garage. at 145 Bedford Street. Mr. Colwell appeared and presented plans showing the proposed garage. No persons appeared to object and it was voted to grant -the petitlion. 295 Petition for joint location N. E. Tel & Tel. Co. and Pole Edision Electric Ill. Co. on Mass. Avenue easterly approx- imately 682.0 feet from northerly corner of Maple Street (1 pole) and Mass. Avenue westerly side opposite Maple Street, (1 pole ) vas granted by the Board. Report was received from the Health Inspector ih which he stated that he had issued 63 milk licenses and Milk & four oleomargerine licenses. He required everyone selling Health milk by the glass to obtain a permit . He also stated that Inspector he had been receiving cooperation from the store keepers in keeping their back yards clean. Hearing was ceclared open upon the application of Ernest S. Holton for permission to install a private tank Holton of 325 gallons at his premises on Wood Street. Gasoline As Mr. Holton did not appear it was voted not to take any action or the application. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he advised that all ly-laws after being approved by the Attorney By-laws. General should be published three times in a newspaper published in the town. Letter was also received from the Town Counsel in which he advised that the gas piping regulations be a part of the building by-law rather than a part of the plumbing Building by-laws. and It was therefore decided that the plumbing by-laws be Plumbing printed separately. By-laws It was also Lecided tb request the Moderathr to appoint a new committee or Building by-laws inasmuch as the Committee now in existence have not made progress toward getting the by-laws in form fcr acceptance. Notice of the hearing to be held on the Board's application to establish a street to be laid out from New Massachusetts Avenue along the valley of Sickle Brook to the Highway new State Highway near Bowman Street, a distance of approx- imately 3800 feet, was received. The hearing will be held June 20 at 10 A.M. and the Town Engineer will represent the Board at the hearing. In regard to Chapter VIII, Section 1 of the Board of Bd. of Health regulation. , it was decided to request Mr. Stevenson Health to secure a list cif the persons owning' horses, cows, goats, Regulation swine and poultry within the limits of the town and to report to the Board in regard to the same. Notice was received from the Department of Public Works in which they gave notification of the bill-boards to be renewed for 1933: Permit No. 4831 A sign 8 x 8 feet, filed by Lexington Lumber Co. and located on north side of Marrett Street, 296 mile west of Lincoln Street, on land of Wm. P. Martin. 1 9760 A sign 50 x 12 feet, filed by John Donnelly & Sons and located at 11-19 Massachusetts Avenue - on lot (East Lexington) . 11352 A sign 25 x 12 feet, filed by John Donnelly & Sons and located on south sidd of Mass. Avenue near Route #2, opposite and across new cut-off from Pole 64/198, E. E. I. Co. The Town Counsel advised that notice be sent to the Department of Public Works immediately opposing the Billboards. maintenance of the last two mentioned bill-boards and asking for a hearing before any permits are granted, and his instructions were carried out. In •regard to the application of the Lexington Lumber Company it has been the custom to approve this permit, but the Board felt that it would not be consistent to approve this permit and decided to offer no objections but to let the matter go by default. Mr. Gilcreast reported that he received inquiry as to Drainage, the cost of putting in a catch basin in Belfrey Terrace Belfry to carry away the water. The Town Engineer advised him Terrace. that a catch basin would not serve the purpose, thatonly the installation of drainage would remedy the situation. The Owners would therefor have to request the acceptance of the stheet and the drainage could then be installed. It was voted to employ the eight regular election officers to serve at the special election on Tuesday, June 13th, but to reduce the pay of the Warden from $10. to $6. and the other officers from $6. to $4. Letter was received from Dr. George H. Bigelow, in Appendicitis which he requested the cooperation of the Board in publishing v campa ing. statement in the local paper or otherwise, of the results of the Philadelphia campaign for the reduction of deaths from appendicitis. They plan an extensive campaign in this State during the week of June 12th. The Supt. of Public Works came before the Board and presented his report. He stated that he planned soon to do the drainage job Supt. of on Curve Street. Public The Supt . Was requested to have Mr. Modoono finish the Works. job of fixing the entrance to the Cain property on_ Foilen Road. The Supt . stated that the wall was carried down six inches too far and now should be fixed. The Supt . rdported that it cost approximately $1500. to $1800. a year to clean the streets in the town. Mr. Gilcreast called attention to the fact that a. 297 Carville Avenue road surface needs attention. I The Supt. of Public Works reported that the filter system has arrived for the swimming pool. The Chairman reported that some of Mr. Herman Dudley Murphy's trees were ruined from fumes from the sulphur Damage used for pipe connections on the Summit Road sewer job. by sul- Mr. H. Dudley Murphy reported it and said that it was from pher the exhaust of the steam shovel, but upon investigation fumes. it was found to be caused by the sulphur fumes. The Chairman stated, however, that he did not believe any permanent damage was done, but the trees would be blighted this year. The Chairman reported that the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, the Modoerator and himself appointed on the Appropriation Committee the following: Appropria- Re-appointed: George W. Butters tion Haskell Reed Committee. William R. Rosenberger The Chairman reported that if the salary of Miss Katherine Buck at the Cary Memorial Library is reduced Miss 15% it will bring her salary lower than the assistant next Buck' s in line to her who gets lets than $1000. and is not subject salary to the reduction of 15%. It was therefor felt that Miss Buck should get only a 10% reduction in pay and it was so voted. Mr. Mitchell came before the Board and reported that eighteen men had been sent to Camp Devens for the re- forestrat ion camp. One man sent was returned for bad teeth, Forestry on for epilepsy and one b ft himself. He had to get glasses Camp. for one man and when they were furnished Mr. Conant said he would increase the quota to nineteen so that this man could be sent back to Devens after being rejected to get glasses. Application for aid was received from Patrick Zerrilla. The application has not been investigated, hbwever, and no Zerrilla action was taken. Thomas Ryan of Grant Street was one of the three men laid off on the work for the State and he has appliedfor Ryan work on the town. His son has an automobile and Mr. Mitchell informed him that he could not give him any assistance on that account. Application Was received from Mrs . Mary Cases of 14 Vine Street who stated that her son who did work for Henry Jackson has gone away and she has not heard from him, and he did not leave her any money. The Agent found out that Casey Mr. Jackson reduced his pay and finally let him go. Her other won works at the Bowling Alley, but is deaf and cannot be employed. Mr. Mitchell was to get further information in regard to the family. 298 C, Application was received from Henry Nutt, Jr. who Nutt formerly was employed by August Young. It was decided not to take any action in this case. It was decided to reduce the aid to John 0►Brien to O'Brien one day. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk.