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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-08-08 333 SELECTMEN'S MEETING AUG $L 1933. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Tuesday, August 8, 1933 at 7:30 P. M. Messrs. Trask, Gilcreast, Fer- guson, O'Connell and Lyons were present. The Clerk was also present. Commitment of Welfare Charges in the amount of $4,289.66 was signed by the Board. Applications for license to sell junk in the town of Junk Lexington and collect the same were received from A. Green- Licenses blott of 132 South Street, Waltham and Leo Bornstein of Refused. 332MaeliG Atenuet, After considering the applications the Board voted not to grant the licenses. It was voted to approve Old Age Assistance in the Old Age amount .pf $6. a week to Mrs. alice Winslow of 62 Spring St. License. The woMen has no settlement in Lexington and is a State case. George A. Jaynes of Hayes Lane was drawn as a Juror George t?brathespitiminal Session. Jaynes Juror. Abatement of charge of $19.40 for out-patient care at Abatement a hospital rendered to George Cosgwell and charged to the State was signed by the Board. Notice was received from the Supervisor of Sunday Sunday Entertainments calling attention to Chapter 309 of the Acts Entertain- of 1933 which amends Chapter 136 of the General Laws. ment Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in Water which he recommended that the charge per foot for instal- Service lation of water service be reduced to $1.00 for 1 inch pipe and $1.20 for 12 inch pipe, owing to the fact that the present charge Is more than is necessary to cover the present cost of labor and material. After considering the matter it was voted to reduce the chargefas recommended. The Supt. of Public Works, Town Engineer and Supt. of Water and Sewer Department came before the Board to discuss matters pertaining to the Stand-pipe and Trunk Line Sewer. The Town Engineer presented profile of the proposed location of the trunk line sewer which was viewed by the Board and it was voted to approve the lay out of the trunk line sewer including connection at the present trunk line sewer. The Board discussed the matter of encasing the sewer with concrete and Mr. Ross stated that Mr. Smith of the Metropol- itan Sewer Division wants the sewer encased and that he has 334 Col 1-c the last word as to accepting the sewer after construction and if it is not built according to his specifications, he would not allow the ibwmn to enter the Metropolitan Sewer. Mr. Ross presented estimate of $45,836 for the construc- tion of the sewer from the Arlington Line to the East Lexington Railroad Station. Trunk Mr. ROss explained that this estimate was based on machine Line excavation and that the other work would provide work for Sewer. twenty-five or thirty men. It was felt that the cost would be prohibitive if all the work was done by hand labor. Mr. Ross reported having talked with Mr. Kenny of the Chicago Iron Works who was in town this afternoon and was in- formed by him that a standpipe built in accordance with the specifications of Metcalf and Eddy would cost $22,000. He re- commended that the town construct the base and felt that it would be necessary to employ an engineer. He stated that the Metcalf and Eddy specifications provide for one half weld joints sand blasted before the tank is completed and the figure includes three coats of lead on the inside of the tank, one coat on the outside and two coats of paint. The cost of enclosing the standpipe in a shell would cost from one to three times the cost of the standpipe itself. As far as Mr. Kenny knew the only tank in Massachusetts that was enclosed was the one in Arlington. He spoke of an electric welding job that would be cheaper than the riveting job. Mr. Ross stated that there were only one or two concerns that build standpipes and there would not be very much variance in the prices. Mr. Gilcreast felt that the town should have an engineer on the job and that the best type of standpipe that could be • purchased should be the kind to buy and that the foundation should not be built by the town. Mr. Ferguson felt that the town should have advice on the foundation but that he did not believe the services of an en- gineer would be necessary as they would only have to tap the rivets. Stand- Mr. Ross stated that this concern was building a standpipe Pipe. at Swampscott at the present time. Mr. Ross stated that the standpipe should be painted at least once every five years and would cost about two hundred dollars. Mr. Trask recommended that the Board build the standpipe but not build the shell as he felt that this was unnecessary expense. After discussing the matter it was voted that the steel standpipe be constructed and that the present standpipe be re- moved and that there be no appropriation for the enclosure at the present time. Water Mr. Ross reported that a bond was taken from Stanley E. . Lien Cliffe in connection with extension of water to his property as & well as the placing of a lien. It was therefor decided to re- Bond. lieve Mr. Cliffe of the liability of keeping the bond on file as long as the lien was placed. 335 11The Supt. of Supt. of Public Works presented revised Sidewalks. Specifications for proposals for granolithic sidewalks which were approved after being read. The Supt. was requested to secure bids on these pro- posals. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had started Brooks. some of the unemployed cleaning up the brooks between East St. and Grant St. He also stated that he would have them work on Clematis Brook next. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had received Wood St. a letter from Mr. Lyman in which he stated that the State would allot $5000. for the construction of Wood St. but he was recently informed that this amount was not included in their budget for payment. The Supt. was requested to follow up the matter when Mr. Lyman returned from his vacation. The Chairman reported that both Mr. Scamman and Mr. Ross Black- felt that the town should employ a blacksmith and as they had smith. a candidate for the position who had his first papers but had not become a citizen he asked Mr. Scamman to inquire whether or not the man could be hired. Mr. Scamman was informed that he could not be hired if a citizen in the State was available for the job. After putting an advertisement in the paper a reply was received from Mr. Alexander Petite who is not com- petant. Mr. Ross received an application from a man in Wal- tham who had reference ,from Ex Mayor Beal and who had a shop of his own in Waltham. Mr. Ross was requested to interview the man to find out if he would be the proper person to hire for the lob. The man was willing to work for 55V an hour. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in Ridge which he investigated the report of Mr. Mercadante relative Road. to Mr. R. L. Ryder closing up Ridge Road near its entrance to Lowell St. and in which he stated that the street was an old street which had been abandoned long ago and as far as the town is concerned it appears to be a private way and a • matter for the abuttors to settle. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works in Webster which he reported the accident of Robert Y. Webster who Accident. lives on School Street, corner of Mass. Avenue. Mr. Webster in driving his car over School Street towards- Lincoln Street. towards Lincoln Street in trying to pass a load of hay, struck a bad place in the street and also struck a hydrant, damaging his car and injuring Mrs. Webster. The Supt. 's investigation showed that he pulled his wheel too far to the left and struck the end of a culvert under the driveway going into the Davis place. After strik- ing the culvert he struck the hydrant over thirty feet ahead and the car became wedged in between the load of bay and the hydrant. Four members of the Board this evening personally viewed the place of accident and in the opinion of the Board there 336 01 1-c is no liability on the part of the town in this case. N.I.R.A. The Chairman stated that he would ask the Supt. of Pub- lic Works for a report in regard to whether or not any of the employees work more than forty hours. No action was taken in regard to assessment of betterments for water construction. In regard to the application of Frank W. Perkins for an Agents 1st Class License to do business at the Mohawk Garage on Marrett Rd. and at 536 Mass . Avenue. The Chairman explained that a permit for the location of 536 Mass . Avenue would have to go before the Board of Appeals, but permit could be granted at the Mohawk Garage. It was decided not to grant a aermit for either location as it was felt that there would be too many second hand cars around. Rudd Mr. Mitchell came before the Board, and Mr. Gilereast Read a letter that he received from the Bureau of Old Age Assistance 1 of the State in reference to Old Age Assistance being granted to Mr. John Rudd in which they recommended that the $25. a month being paid to George Rudd, who on a sworn statement stat- ed that his father was John Rudd but who actually is a grandson of John Rudd, from the Forestry Camp. This money, at the pre- sent time, is being sent to his uncle, Thos. Rudd of Garfield Street. They also suggested that John Rudd's son might be able to assist him. Mr. Gilereast felt that it would not be proper to take away all of the Old Age Assistance granted to Mr. Rudd, but that the $25. might be paid over by his son George to John Rudd. Mr. Mitchell was requested to see Thomas Rudd in regard to endorsing the checks of $25. a month to his father. Ferry Mr. Mitchell reported having received application from Edward F. Ferry, son of Rose Ferry, who married the daughter of Joseph MacDonald who is now working for Mr. Blake. Mr. Mitchell recommended that three days be granted to the boy who has not worked for three months. He stated that he checked up with Mr. Thos. Montague, who operates a taxi business, and Mr. Montague informed him that he had had no work for some time. It was decided to grant him three days a week. N.I.R. Mr. Mitchell reported that since the Nat. Industrial Re- Act. covery Act was passed, that three men had secured positions, and he thought a fourth had also secured a position. Santosu- Application was again received from Anthony Santosuosso osso who had married about three months ago and is now living in Mr. Ferri ►s house. He works occasionally for Mr. Ferri, and upon checking up with Mr. Ferri, Mr.. Mitchell was informed that he only worked three hours for him this last week. The Board decided not to take any action in regard to the case. 337 Mr. Mitchell reported that information came to him that Chapman. Mrs . Leon H. Chapman of Vine Street, w1-o had been aided be- fore as a State case and whose husband works at Field' s gar- age on a comm4ssion basis, needed hospital treatment. Dr. Wells had been treating her and he requested Dr. Hardeastle to see her and he thought that tre case was not an emergency case. Mr. Mitchell stated that he called attention to the fact that the Town would be reimbursed only for $10.50 per week, and Mr. O'Connell stated that he understood that a bed was to be provided for the woman in the hospital. The Agent reported having received a telephone call from Palermo. an attorney in Boston in regard to the Palermo case asking for assistance for Mrs. Palermo. He requested him to write a let- ter to him, but as yet he had not received a letter. Application was again received from Jos . Keefe of Woburn Keefe. Street stating that his wife had no work at the present time. Mr. Mitchell reported that as he figured it, he was receiving rent enough to pay his taxes, insurance and water rates on his property. It was decided to take no action in this case. The meeting adjourned at 10;00 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk. L I