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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-10-10 379 SELECTMEN 'S S MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1933. A regular meeting was held at the Selectmen 's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, October 10, 1933 at 7;30 P. M. Messrs, Trask, Ferguson, Gilcreast and O'Connell were present. Tne Clerk was also present. Commitment for damage to sewer pipe in the amount of $181.54 was signed by the Board. Commitment of sewer assessment charges for Pinewood Street and Summit Road in the amount of $1505.31 was signed by the Board. Commitment of water rates of the second section in the amount of $8314.92 was signed by the Board. Complaint was received from Mrs . Timothy Leary of 23 Taxi Waltham Street, relative to the parking of the taxi of James Stand. Cavanaugh on Mass. Avenue without a permit for a stand. She felt that he should have a permit as well as others if they maintain stands on the public way. Mr. O'Connell reported that Cavanaugh was to move into the stand now occupied by Thomas Montague and that he would not use the public highway as a stand after that. The Chairman reported that there seemed to be some unpleas- Tax antness between the Town Treasurer and the Tax Collector and Titles. the Treasurer would not accept the tax titles turned over to him by the Collector, and at first it was felt that the State Account- ants should come out and check the tax titles. Mr. Spencer felt that all departments coulA3 get together and check the titles without having the accountants. It was then felt that it might work out this way. The Clerk reported, however, that the Town Accountant and Treasurer stated, today that they felt the State Accountants should make the audit. The Chairman stated that he would talk with the officials to come to some agreement about the matter. The Chairman reported that he attended the hearing at the Mass. County Commissioners Office and presented his request for aid Avenue from the State and County for the street to be laid out from Cut Off. Pleasant Street cutting off over private property to Mass. Ave- nue. The State Public Works Commissioners appeared to favor the proposition and will inform the Board later as to their decision. It was voted to grant tne application of H. B. Stearns for Stearns a 1st class agents license to operate at Marrett Road at the First Mohawk Garage. Class. It was also voted to revoke the 1st class agents license granted to Frank Perkins at that same adress inasmuch as he did not call for tne permit. 380 3 C.; Cary The Chairman reported that at a recent meeting in the Cary Memorial Memorial Hall a lecture was held and the noise made by the Distur- children at not only this but also at other free meeting held in bance. the Cary Hall, was beyond control. He felt, therefore, that the strictest rules should be made to prevent any further disturb- ances at meetings, and suggested that all doors be locked and that officers he placed at each door and that all children under sixteen should be barred unless accompanied by a parent. It was decided to adopt Mr. Trask's suggestion and to also give the matter publicity in the local paper. Public Abatement of charge of $9. on Welfare charges for medical Welfare aid rendered to Edward Russell of Grant Street was signed by Charges. the Board. The State Dept. of Public Welfare will not reim- burse for this amount. Juror. Charles J. O+Connell, Webb Street, was drawn as a juror for the Criminal session at Cambridge, on November 6th. Fraser Letter was received from Mrs. D. W. Fraser of Ashdale An- Request tigonish Company, Nova Scotia in whicn she stated that she for closed her store at East Lexington the latter part of June and Abate- requested a rebate on the $5. fee for Common Victualler's Li- ment. cense. It was decided to inform her that no abatement will be allowed. Beer The Clerk reported that the following named had not paid Licenses. for their Beer Licenses: Frederick Connor Owes $50.00 Adolph Labes n 50.00 John J. Dwyer " 35.00 Early payment of the fee has been promised by Frederick Connor and the town owes welfare money to Adolph Labes which will take care of his fee. It was decided to notify Mr. Dwyer that he should pay his lecense fee or his license would be revoked. Fruit Letter was received from Stephen F. Hamblin of 45 Parker Stolen. Street in which he reported tnat his apples were stolen from the trees by boys who attended the football game on Sunday last, and he asked for police protection to his property, and felt that this should be kept in mind for the next games and for next year, when the new crops are ready. It was felt that a police officer should attend all games, held on the Parker Field. Police The Supt . of Public Works reported that there would only Box. be a charge of $2. 50 tor installation of the Police Box and V8. a month rental charge with 33 1/3% off and that there would be no charge while not in operation from December 1st until May 1st. He would use one of the old boxes to install and this would later be replaced 1-y a metal one by the New England Tel- L 381 ephone & Telegraph Company. The Supt. was requested to have the box installed at the Parker Field playground. Letter was received from Henry P. Dooley of 9 Lizbeth SheffreA ' Street in which he stated that Mr. Sheffres was storing junk Junk in in his cellar although the Board requested him not to. Cellar. It was decided to refer Mr. Dooley to the Building Inspec- tor who is supposed to enforce the Zonging Law. The Chairman reported that Mr. Smith of the Gow Construe- Concrete tion Company stated that the bids sjould not be advertised for Base of the concrete base of the standpipe until the money is received Standpipe. for the construction of the tank. he later instructed Mr.• Ellis that bids would have to be received so that they would know the actual amount requested was correct. The Chairman stated that he recalled the first request for bids and they now therefor will he requested to be turned in next Tuesday. The Town Engineer and Supt. of the Water & Sewer Dept. were before the Board to discuss the matter, and the Town En- gineer was instructed to consult with the N. R. A. Board re- lative to whether or not the specifications should not provide for the work being done under the N. R. A. The Clerk reported that Mr. Sterman gave a rough estimate of 8780, to take down the old Standpipe provided they can throw the old concrete in the hole in the rear of the land. The Supt. of Water Dept. and Town Engineer and Supt. of Water Public Works came before the Board to discuss the water report Rates. presented by Mr. Worthen and his committee. The criticism of unpaid water rates Mr. Ross felt was due to the fact tnat Mr. Earle, acting as Town Collector, does not enforce collections. He suggested that there might be a Deputy Collector to go out and collect the water rates, but it was felt that this would simply mean more assistance. Mr. Ross explained that under the present conditons it means keeping a second set of hooks in the Water Dept. office and they have to have additional help*to' keep the±r' wo'k, up. Mr. Ross presented the list snowing the consumers of water in the three different classes, and it appears that a number of persons pay over the minimum charge, and it might be a consideration to increase the minimum amount of water allowed and thereby help the situation of complaints of over- charge for water. Mr. Ross was requested to send these figures to the Board and also the Committee so that the matter may be further dis- cussed when the committee meets with the Board next Tuesday Evening, Mr. Ross stated that he had the agreements of owners on Water Fair Fair Oaks Drive signed up for the extension of water, except Oaks Drive. on two owners, and they are anxious to have the water for construction work on the house of Mr. Donaldson. Mr. McIntosh 382 3 Cul con did not feel that he should pay the assessment, but the Board felt that he should pay his share. The Board voted to proceed with the work on the construc- tion of Fair Oaks and Outlook Drives inasmuch as there are funds for the extension and the authorization is only needed from the Town Meeting. Public Suggestion was made that in future developments the owners Utilities.might be compelled to put in all public utilities before the development is accepted by the Board. Toomey Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he ad- Shack. vised in regard to the case of Mary A. Toomey on Ward Street which was referred to him by the Building Inspector, tnat.aa notice of a hearing could be sent to her registered mail giv- ing her an opportunity to appear and snow cause why she has not removed the building as ordered by the Building Inspector. Counsel stated also that the Board could adopt an order at the conclusion of the hearing if the Board decided to take action. He enclosed both copy of notice of nearing and order to be adopt- ed and the Board voted to proceed in accordance with instructions of Counsel and send notice of a hearing on Tuesday to Mrs. Toomey. Moth The Chairman reported that Henry Nutt of the Moth Dept. Dept. desired some work, but he informed the men on this department that they could only have four days a week work and they in- sisted on having five days, consequently the money is all spent, now they will have to wait for other work as the funds are exhausted. Complaint. The Supt. of Public Works was requested to look into the condition of the street near the new houses of Mr. Cliffe at the Lexington Manor as complained of by Mr. Pierce. He stat- ed that he would like to have the street left in as good con- dition as it was before the Water Department did the work there. Stump on Attention was called to a stump which protrudes on the East St. side of East Street near Carlson & Brown's place. Supt. of Public Works stated that he would look into the matter. Traffic. The Board discussed the matter of traffic on Sundays at church hours, and it was felt that there should be an officer stationed at the Catholic Church at 9 o 'clock and continue there until 10 00 when he should go to the Hancock Church to direct traffic there until 10 45 A. M. Attention was also called to the fact that the traffic does not stop at the red light at Clarke street on Mass. Avenue when coming from church. It was felt that the attention of the Police Department should he called also to this violation of traffic regulations. 383 Report was received from the Dog Officer of the return Dog of dog licenses collected for 1933. Licenses Collected. The Ohairman suggested tne following names for the Com- mittee to list the business carried on tne residential areas: Daniel J. O'Connell, to represent the Board of Selectmen; Committee E. Elvidge Taylor on Zoning Tracey Ames Violations, Frank H. Bignotti Sheldon A. Robinson, representing the Planning Board. It was voted to appoint the above named Committee. Mr. Luther R. Putney, the Town engineer and Mr. Gilereast Street appeared before the Board and presented a voluminous report Lighting of statistics relative to the street lights in the town. Committee. This committee viewed the entire town and recorded every street light. Mr. Purney read the report of the committee in which their recommendations were set forth. The Board thanked the committee for its extensive report and approved the bill of $15. for expenses of the committee. Mr. Mitchell reported that he visited J. E. Barnes and J. E. finds he is in need of assistance. The No. Cambridge Cooper- Barnes ative Bank will call offproceedings relative to the mortgage Aid. if the Town will pay $25. per month and five months back payments. He would then have to provide food and fuel also as the man is unable to work and his wife has not worked. Dr. Walsh reports three months before the man will be able to work. The Board felt that negotiations should be made for Mr. Barneso move into one of the smaller houses that he did own and which was now taken over by the bank and that he be given aid and the matter brought before the Board again in 90 days. Application was received from P. Dutka of 70 Fletcher Ave-P. Dutka,. nue, a So*ierville case, the agent granted four days a week. Application of Charles R. Moloney for town's fuel business Moloney. was again'lrefused. Application of E. J. French of Vaille Avenue was not E. J. granted. French In regard to the application of Henry A. Speer of 61 Ward Henry A. Street who was on three days last year, Mr. Mitchell was re- Speer. quested to check up to see if his house was free and clear of mortgage. There are five children in this family, and the food budget would be $11.00. Application was received from Mr. Wright of 42 Butler Wright. Avenue. No action was taken pending further information. 384 Comil The Agent reported that the mortgage was forclosed on the property of Alexius Smith and the Home Loan Bank would not allow any money on the property. It was voted to grant Mr. Smith one more day until the work on the sewer is started. Mr. Mitchell was to look further into the matter of rent for the house. The Agent reported that three men, namely Stygles, Dicker- son, and Yanushkis were sent in to the Citizens Training Camp as Lexingtonts quota. Meeting adjourned at 10;35 P. M. A true record, Attest: Clerk.