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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-06-27300 V. SELECTMEN'S MEETING 1 JUNE 27, 11933.• A relgular meeting of the Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Room¢ Town Office Building at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Trask, Gilcreast' Ferguson, 0!Connell and Lyons were present. The Clerk was Mo present. State Aid pay roll in the amount of $27, was signed by the Board. Report was received from the Health Inspector in which he stated that Mr. James F. Moran of Pleasant Street had now Moran, white -washed his buildings and could noir be granted a permit pig 'to keep pigs if the Board so desired. permit. It was therefor voted1to grant Mr. Moran a permit to keep 850 pigs at his premises on Pla assn t Street. It was vote to appoint Patrick J. Maguire as Dog Dog Officer and the og warrant Was also signed by the Chairman. Officer. Statement of the amount of relief furnished for January, Februar� and March for aid was signed by the Aid & Board.. This return is made to the Dept. of Corporations Relief. and Taxation of the State and they in turn will report to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Application was received from George We Mark of 17 Lakeview Terrace, Waltham, in which he requested Lunch permission to operate a lunch cart at the cornfr of Cart Depot Park and Mass. Avenue on land owned -by the Scott Tea refused. Company. .After considering the application it was voted not to grant a Common Victualler's License at this location. Letter was received from James J. Carroll in which he requested permis ion for the use of the band stand owned by the town for e band of the Lexington Community Recreation Assoc ation when they have band concerts for Band the benefit of the people of the town. The first concert Stand, is to be held on June 30,•1933. The Chairman stated that the chairs that were used by the band came from the Cary Memorial Building and should not be used outf doors. The Board intend to purchase some folding chairs and will loan them for this purpose 'from the Parjc Department. ' It was vote4•to approve the transfer of the Peddlers License. License issued to Ernest J. Collins to James C. Collins 01 his son. Applic tion of Old Age Assistance for Mrs. Alice VIF3nslow 'Old Age, of 16 Sp ing Street was referred to Mr. Giiereast Winslow. for his att ntio . 310 Letter was received from the Emer&*ncy Planning and. Architects Research Bureau, Inc. in which they requested that the Shop. Board give publicity to their shop called the Architects' Shop at 19 Bromfield Street featuring handicraft off' unemployed architects and their families. $1548, was spend in'relief wages to residents of the Town of Lexington and they feel that they should be patronized. It was decided to give publicity to this shop -through the local paper. Audit. The report of the audit of the town accounts was which attention was called to enacting legislation making received by, the Board., of Federal aid under the provisions of the Public Works Busa The Chairman stated that he would report later in Board communicate with their Senators and Representatives application.regard to the application of Mary Busa for admission to The Chairman stated that he had already communicated the Middlesex County Sanatorium. with the Senator and Representatives in regard to t6 Letter was received from the Town Accountant in which he inquired what was to be done about Helen Ready's Salary and also about the pay of Wal ter Holman, Gabriel Bracehi and Cam-Cuecinello who are paid 650 an hour. Salaries. In regard to Miss Readyfs salary, it was decided to hold her job open for her, but to allow the two weeks salary already paid her and without further payments until her ' return. In regard tothe other men, it was decided that owing to the fact that they do special work, their pay should not be changed. Letter was received from the Emer&*ncy Planning and. Architects Research Bureau, Inc. in which they requested that the Shop. Board give publicity to their shop called the Architects' Shop at 19 Bromfield Street featuring handicraft off' unemployed architects and their families. $1548, was spend in'relief wages to residents of the Town of Lexington and they feel that they should be patronized. It was decided to give publicity to this shop -through the local paper. Letter was received from the Mayor of Quincy in which attention was called to enacting legislation making it possible for citiest:and towns to receive the benefits Public of Federal aid under the provisions of the Public Works Works Bill recently passed by Congress, and asking that the ' Bill. Board communicate with their Senators and Representatives relative to the opportunity. The Chairman stated that he had already communicated with the Senator and Representatives in regard to t6 matter. Letter was received from Charles A. -Vaughan, Traffic Traffic Engineer of Medford Hillside, Mass, in which he offered light, Massa suggestion in regard to the traffic signal at Waltham Ave. & Street and Mass. Avenue, Waltham St. The Board felt that change could be made that would be more feasible than his suggestion. The Supt. of Public Works was also requested to communicate with Mr. Bills to have him change this light so that the approval of the Department of Public Works may be had. Letter was received from d. A. Bingham, of the Municipal Mr. Bing- Management and Research Company,,in which he requested ham on an opportunity to appear before the Board to offer business town methods on the operation of town affairs. It was deciddd affairs* not to take any action on the matter. Letter was received from the Town Accountant in which he inquired what was to be done about Helen Ready's Salary and also about the pay of Wal ter Holman, Gabriel Bracehi and Cam-Cuecinello who are paid 650 an hour. Salaries. In regard to Miss Readyfs salary, it was decided to hold her job open for her, but to allow the two weeks salary already paid her and without further payments until her ' return. In regard tothe other men, it was decided that owing to the fact that they do special work, their pay should not be changed. 311 It was dgoide{d to revise the list of Jurors as follows* ' Name Occupation Address, Ahern, James Me Sexton 69 Woburn Street • Aller Me tawrence Automobile Repairs 24 Outlook Drive Anes,9Tracy W. Insurance 18 Winthrop Rd. Bailey, Oeerge J. Farmer Bast Street Ssrr tdn,..James ,. D7e Business 24 Bloomfield St. • Bartlett, Fred Be Golf Driving Range 72 Bedford Street Barton. a George S. -Bean.,r3eorge We Come Designer' Golf Range 15 241 Bloomfield St. Bedford St. •Bevington, Alfred ,T. Farmer 38 Marrett Rd. Brexlton, Charles Hr Chauffeur. ', 13 Fletdher Ave. 'Briggs, Clarence E Organ Dealer Outlook Dr. Butt rck, Edward Fr Cotton Business' 996 Masa, Ave. Callahan, Bartholomew D. Foreman 8 Fletcher Ave. Chamberlain, William E. Manufacturer 14 Eliot Rd. ' Childsa Calvin We Automobile Dealer' 6 Chandler Ste onnor, Frederick to Merchant 282 Mar#ett Rd. • ronin, Cornelius Salesman 14 Utica Street ;' uam," J. Everett Ct tanee,"Hovard E Electrician Contractor 20 Vai114.4,ve. 2 Tewkdbury Ste Cattery- FrAnk Pe i Engineer 83 No. Utneock St. Dailey, John P. Contractor 250 Matrett Rd. 8meryy, Leland He Saldsman 85 Msriam St. Engstrom, Richard ,Chemist 6 Eliot Rodd Pitzgerald, Thomas we Mason•' 7 Fletcher Ave. ' *Graham' John G. Farmer Burlington St. GreeleT, William R, Architect 1948 Masse Ave. *Hall, rvin# G., Zpe Steamship Agent 73 Meriam St, Haley, William J.. Farmer Bacon Ste Harrington, Bartlett J. Contractor 11 Curvd St. Hathaway, Alton He Baker Bus. 25 Oakland St. Hauch, Carl Wood Carver harbell St. Howard, Harry F. Advertising 15 Reed Street som, Co Henry Florist 40 Clarke Ste •ea. George A. rlanis7p Mason Hayes Lane 'Turner CO Broker 2151 Masd, Ave. Fiettel•1, Russell H Teacher 10 Eliot Road Lamont, Harold Be Banker 20 Winthrop Rd. Lawrence, Herbert $1. Hardware 28 Mlizzey Ste vocke; Arthur E. Salesman 62'Farmerest Ave. Longbottom, Welter': Conductor 16 Independence Rd. • Lowe, George He Retired 421 Marl?ett Road Maddison, Arthur N 'Marshall, Real Estate 15 Winthrop Rd. William . Shipper 9 Independence Ave. ft�tpinis, Charles 1 H. Contractor 718 Mass. Ave. Martin, Ernest C. Druggist 4•Rowland Ave. McCbtmack, John J. Chauffeur 39 Grant St. =Don lip •Michael'E. C]e rk 7 Curve 5t. ' Paul F. Miln6, Wiliam D. Type Setter Engineer 28 6 Vine Street Glen Road Morse, Clayton M. Clerk 19 Sherman Ste Morse, George V. Salesman 1 Vine Brook Road Mulliken, William 'S. Coal Business 67 Waltham Street 312 1 List of Juf►ors (Continued) E„C Name Occupation AddredBe Murphy,. ,He Dudley Artist Sum.t, Rd, , Murray, John A. Machinist 19 Theri"� Ove. Muzzey, ClifTord Lr Sal esman Q1ea*Rd., kxt. Nichola, Howard S. 0. 'Rat4red '19, MAKTUS,Afew, Noonan, Louis Be Teamster 2 V rpt Norris, Dana To O.ifiee Asslte 9'W p Ad. O'Connell, Charles J. ' Laborer ' 74:,1[3',# 0 Connor;' Jobn Re Bus Operator 20 *a, leis . O'Donneli, Bernard Machinist 4 Shirty Parks, Joseph A. Salesman 4 RU101 a 'Vbrr. Partridge, Ashley We Bakery Business' 274 Ma#r4att Pierce, Clifford We Salesman 1 Eustis:, at Potter, William G. Farmer WdiLnut -fit et Pratt, James A. Tree Surgedn w0bb 3, at Preston, Elwyn G. Treasurer 4-$enxiS�g#on Rd. Rhone* Edward F. 'Richards, Laundry WIntar Sty., Gordon D,e Contractor -31 �Candetak Tie Ross, George Me, salPsiaan ' . .45 sg #. 'Rowse, Richard E. Salesman 14, t Ryan, Christopher S. Mang or Io: � ergot Rycr.oft. Peter 'Sandison, William Laborer 12, I 'idgt . t A. Sargent, Edward He tiaa..Station Secretary 84 d Da Q7 ' eet Shepard, Frank Re Retired- 1388 Msiaa*.•fr*►ue Sherburne, Warren Auditor .'8snrsad ►pito Simonds, George A. Mechanic 8 •AdaAs Stroot Slocum, Curlys Le Instructor Bidoffom -8t. Smith, Allen C. Dry Goods S Forest $to Smith,.George E. Merchant 14 Grant Ott Smith, Lester Re Grocer 34 `Clar't. _$'' 'Sorensen, Harry Mechanic 92.Wdburns.,St Steeves,, Clyde R. Steamfitter 80 #111116� Ave. Stevens, Rupert He Contractor 86 Merfe,1q Ste Swan, Joseph Real Eatate 23 'Bedford, St,. Teague, George S. Candy ]raker Valley Rd* Valentine, John S. Insurance 1698 Masse Ave* Walker,. Clifton Ee Chiropodist 142 Bedford Sir. Washburn, George Be Teacher 21 Parker Ste Wellington, Herbert A. Salesman 213$ Was* Ave. Whalen, John P. Furn1two, Bus, 21 Eliot Road wheeler, Harry A. Treasurer 31 Somerset Rd, Whippl®, Bertram F. Bank Clerk 13 Chase eve.- Whipple, Paul Shoe .salesman 15 Be'ldfry Terrace Whittemore, Richard Insurance 2209 Mama. Alfa* Wilson, Donald Engineer 33 Wloomfield Ste Wilson, Walter He Farmer 33 Ferri $t. Wood, George H. Painter 16 Nusa4ky Ste Worthen, Edwin Be Banker 5 Winthrop Rd. Zubowitoh, Matthew Me Garag a Xeeper 136 Oikk St* , i Lette,g was recei ' stated that he did no Kinaley case other tb ar#`'srecovered argue i e n' Letter was recei he 1641le*mottention t putlieation as set Po Thi alternative for p that chapter is deliv occupied dwelling or appe"r.to be'more exp YTpj� , "i� tter was regei daprewaing thanks for clo`tilig campaign. 313 ed from the Town Counsel in which he see what also he could do about the Kinsley n to defend the case. and _if daneges: ease, . out with the County Commissioners ed from the Town Counsel in which the adoption of torn *-law;s 'and th in Chap.'185 of the General Laws* blishing by-laws as set forth in By-laws. ring a copy of the by-law at every partment in the town. This would naive than publishing in the local ad front the Near East .Vomidatidn Near the Boardfs cooperation in their East .,r ar lett*r n regard to giving anti=rabic traee2ns Anti - for the treatment of ersona bitten by rabied dogs, for rabic akxi l�'rehdbursement y be had out of the dog, fund was, treatment re"Ived from the Co ty Commissioners. Nottoo was recei giving listb:e places serum ma77be i#ad, and be notitIod 0 the se ' suspoptetl, jV00-paralyt _&B- t of tsutstand prevtnted 'to t1M Boar 1 ed from the Dept. of Public Health . InfM til, where convaleavent infantile,paralysia_ paralysis asking that the physicians of, the town vice that they may be obtained in o poliomyelitis, ag water rat as in section trio was grater . rates. W* Giloresat ag ed to report later in regard to the St. Light, street lights request d on Pottler Avenue. Bedford Street 9ewet,Ordor for stallation of sewer ih BMThrd Street Sewer, a distfteat of 120 fee from Tewksbury StrBet was signed by the `rC Order for the installation of water main in Meason Rd6d Gleason front North Hancock Steet to Dee Road a distance of 500 feet Road, was signed by the Boa d. Water._ Nom. William ?a G and stated that he th a badge showing that tom ea 1 a police ofri a ;%"nt affair. The Board stated and either purchase a b#dge. eon of Fern Street came before the board ught the Building Inspeebar should have e is building inspector and not have or to show his authority as he did in Building that they would look into the matter Inspector Building Inspector or Special Police ibhn J. Dwyer wh operates the Jay gay Restaurant at the corner of Merrett Road and Waltham Street came before the Board and request d that he be granted a permit to sell 314 beer. The Board,stq�ed that they would consider his application and-oftor he retired they discussed whAther or Jay Jay not they would gpant licenses to roadside stand's. It was , Beeir felt that.eaeh Individual case should be considered, and License* inasmuch as Mr. Dwyer had only a restaurant business, it was decided to grant him 8 permit. Be stated that his investment rdpre entad $11,000, and he had lost some of his customers o" to the Paet•that he did not havo-beer 'to sell them. $e also promised to oonduct.his place in an orderly manner. The Board. considered all applications for beer pe is and atter considering the matter of charge for permits and the length of time to grant permits voted to make a'chawge of $SQA. until May 1st, 1934. It was also voted tea allow the sale of beer on Sundays with no restriction ass to time of sale to those having Common Victualler and 7nnhol dere, permits* Ito sales are to be made on election daysij, baworer,e It was voted to grant the following licenses .6r rthw sale of beers Store Lleenaas. Uv and I. Berm, 12 Mass AeaR. Joseph Trani, 1757 Mass* Ave* ,�,• ftPod eri ek A. Connor 314 Mierrott Ad.• John- J. Rudd 1845 Mass. Aver r, ' Adolph Labes 17 Woburn St;6t Adam„ #radon & Argir Qrigor 1740 Mass. Avepx. Beer Idward We Ormond 6 Ho. 8anc40k•'Stt Licenses. Comman Viotualao r Mike & Christy Hallos 1761 Mass. Ave. Xalv-34- Lo. Downing 1x186 liasnwr A ?bllomenA. F. Pero 18 Wst th#wnimn . t. John J. Dwyer Corner Mweis-044 and Waltham Strom#. Tnnh Ider Mary tie Mullen and Mary A. real*p (Le;Cington Inn) 283. Mass. Awenv Uiterr Weis received from the Sot,. of public Work*,, who, was present before the Board, in which he stated th r Pump t0fting tUs pump at the swimming pooh, it Ras found ha for it would not work properly as the water in the pool.cazmot swimming be change every twenty-four hours as it takes thirty bLours pool, to fill the pool. He therefore recommended the purchase , of a Type D. Single StageCentrifugalpump made by the Chicago Pump Company at a price of $290. The Board authorized the purchase of this puAp. 315 Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he ' callbd atteAion to the unpaid bills of Walter Black aggregating $15H•60 for work done on the Public Works Building prior to March 31, 1931, and a bill received recently for work on Wood Street after blasting operations. Letter was presented by the Supt..of Public Works stating that the bills due Mr. Black for the public Works building were being held up for the reason thst more than this amount Black was owed to the town by Black for water service and rates. Bills, In regard to the bill for blasting damage alleged to have been caused to the property of Andrew Bacigaloupe on Wood Street by the breaking of windows; the Supt, stated that th6 town Was not liable for this bill inasmuch as it was not authorized by m y employee of the town, and Mr. Black should look to Mr,. Bacigaloupe for his money. It was therefore decided to notify the Town Counsel that this bill would not be an off set'to the charges made by • the Term against Black. The Supt. of Public Works was requested to post the 'ft* on the Phelps property inasmuch as complaints were Dump$ received'of the smoke when the dump is set on fire. The Supt, stated that he would post the dump and advise dumping at the•Publia-Works Building. `The-Supto reported that he had given enough time to ' the Lexington Flag Staff Co. to have the flag raised and Flag painted but.it has not been done= it was therefore voted Staff, to ahthorize the,Supto to secure someone else to do the worm. 44 D Mr. Seaman stated that he would,start work on Clematis Drainage Brook as soon as he finished the Curve Street drainage job. Suggestion was made that used on the town tractor, but be used on the 5 ton tractor. the 9upta Secure a hoist to be Tractor he stated that it could not The Supti wilts authorized to remove a tree on Elm Ave. near Dr. Tiltonrs house, which should have been removed Trees. before. He was also authorized to remove a tree on Curve Street near Walter Kew*a house. The Supt. was requested to communicate with the school authorities relative to removing the white birch tree on the Hancock School grounds. The Supt* stated that the catch basin at Seeley's Catch corner would be cleaned tomorrow and the condition there basin: was not caused by ice cream ice being thrown there. The Supt, reported that he had changed the sign at Allen Street. Sign. 316 Nutt case. Application was received from H enry Nutt, Jr. again for work. He had been working at Mr. Bailey's Farm on - East Street and desires to have the services of the hewn Physician inasmuch as he had sores on his knees from weeding. He also stated that his wife was'sick 'and he would like the services of the Physician for her*. Mr.. 1itchell informed him that as long as -he was not receiving aid, he could not receive•the services of the Town Physician. He informed Mr. Mitchell ,that he IpW*babaf would go back to Mr. %ung►s to work again next falai as he was laid off last su=wr in the same manner that he was laid off this year. It iras decided to take no action on this case. In regard to the application of Charles A, Burbidge who lives with his father-in-law at 5 Banks Avenue, Mr. Nitc it stated that the mortgage on his property had been readjusted, and the man had not had any permanent employment for a fear. Mr. Mitchell recommended that he be given two days. The Board decided to give him two days_and that he watch his activities for one month and report to the basad regarding him at the and of one month. Application was received from Norman H. Brown, §F Varker Street. He was formerly employed as a State Police dfflcer and Mr. Mitchell was requested to f Ind out more_iiLftrustion about him. In regard to John ClBrien who was reused to owe day on account of his refusal to go to s Pore tration oampy it was decided to give him two der s for the prea4mt. The meeting adjourned at 9147 P.N.. A true records Attest: Cle�►k� 1 1