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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1934-06-26 61 SELECTMEN'S MEETING JUNE 26th 1934 A regular meeting of the Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P .M' Messrs. Trask Gilcreast, Ferguson, O'Connell and Lyons were present. The Clerk wan also present. C'emmitment of m iscellaneous water charges in the amount of $54., water rates in the amount of $54.22 and sewer miscel- laneous charges in the amount of $58.73 were signed by the Board. Commitment of water 1 4ins against the following properties were signed by the Boards Louella F. Morang, Highland Avenue $35.04 Katherine B. Kinneen Vine Street 16.88 Commitments Stephen Trebino Utica Street 43.68 At the Town Meeting on June 25th, the Town voted to rescind the action of the town in 1915 whereby sewer rental charges were established and doing away with all sewer rental chagges. The Sewer Department desired to have instructions in re- gard to the bills which have already been rendered an sewer rental charges and the bills in section two which they are now working upon. Sewer The Board voted to have the sewer rental charges done Rental away with after June 25th and not to grant any abatements on Charges the preciously rendered sewer rental bills, and to do away with any further billing of section two. Letter was received from Albert A. Ross informing the Waterworks Board that tickets for the Waterworks Outing would be at the Outing registration booth at the Salem Country Club upon their arrival. The Board approved the use of Cary Memorial Hall on Sept. 28th by the Lexington Grange at the reduced charge Cary Hall of $15. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he stated that the Appellate Division of the North District which heard the report of the decision of Judge Green of the Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex in the case 62 n of Donald Shea et al, v. Town of Lexington, had reversed the finding of the trial judge and has ordered judgment for the defendant against both plaintiffs. He assumed that Shea Case there would be an appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court by the plaintiffs . The Board felt that th4 'town Counsel had accomplished considerable in having the decision reversed. Letter was received from William Roger Greeley in which he stated that he had taken up the matter with the Town Belfry Engineer of obtaining the plan for the layout of Belfry Terrace Terrace and would communicate with the Board again later in regard to the matter. Bid was received from the BadcBay Electrotype and Engraving Company in which they stated that they would furnish a drawing of the minute-man, two zinc etchings, one 1/8 inches and one 1 * inches, and six electrotypes of each size for $28.06. The Clerk reported that Gordon Robinson desired to place a competitive bid in regard to the seal . He stated, however, Town that he did business with the Back Bay Electrotype Co., but Seal he had a young lady who did very good work on drawings that he would have do the drawing. The Lexington Minute-Man have had their work done by the Back Bay Electrotype Co. for some time and recommend them to be absolutely reputable. It was felt that the seal should be purchased from a reputable company rather than someone unknown, and the Board voted to accept the bid of $28.06 of the Back Bay Electrotype and Engraving Co. Letter was received from Albert A. Ross in which he explained that he had attended the hearing before the Ways and Means Committee at the State House Wednesday on Senate Bill #344 pertaining to the construction of a standpipe by the Metropolitan District Commission to provide adequate water supply and pressure to the Town of Belmont. The hear- ing was attended by officials of the surrounding towns; and Mr. Kenniston of the Metropolitan District Commission out- lined the project and told of the urgent weed of a reservoir which is proposed to be built in the vicinity of the Arlmont Country Club. Belmont is now supplied by water through a main which passes through the Town of Watertown and Watertown takes its supply also from this main and that is the reason for the request for the storage suppj.y. Mr. Ross stated that after listening to the discussion, he voted in favor of the Bill, but called attention to the advisability of laying a main from the present tank or pro- posed reservdir to the Belmont-Lexington line at Watertown Street or some other point in the vicinity. This would pro- vide a supply of water to the section that he felt would develop after the construction of the new highway. The Bill provides for an appropriation of $200,000. of which $50,000. 63 II will be appropriated this year and the balance appropriated in 1935, and is to be borne by the cities and towns in the district over a period of years . The detail of expense to be borne by the Town was not presented. The Chairman stated that originally it was planned to have the reservoir in Watertown back of the Oakley Country Club. Hearing He stated that the only objection he had was that they wantdd on Water to build an underground water tank because they did not 1 ike Mains the looks of one built above the ground. The water had to be pumped either way tt was built. Bond of the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen in the amount Bond of .1000.00 as recommended by the State Accountant, was approved by the Board. The Board signed the order of the layout of Gleason Road from Simonds Road to Fuller Road a distance of approximately Gleason 617 feet, same to be filed at the Registry of Deeds . Road The Board revised the Jury List as follows: LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1934 IIName Occupation Address Ahern, James M. Sexton 69 Woburn St. Allen, M. Lawrence Automobile Repairs - 24 Outlook Drive Ames, Tracy W. Insurance 18 Winthrop Rd. Bailey, Fred Retired 503 Waltham St. Bailey, George J. Farmer East Street Barrington, James L. Dye Business 24 Bloomfield St. Bartlett, Fred B. Golf Driving Range 72 Bedford St. Barton, George S. Com. Designer l5 Bloomfield St. Beach, Clayton F. Plumber's Supplies 24 Oakland St. Bean, George W. Golf Range 241 Bedford Street Sevington, Alfred J. Farmer 58 Marrett Road Briggs, Clarence E. Organ Dealer Outlook Drive Buttrick, Edward F. Cotton Business 996 Mass. Avenue Chamberlain, William E. Manufacturer 14 Eliot Road Childs, Calvin W. Automobile Dealer 6 Chandler Street Coleman, Franklin W. Real Estate 13 Somerset Road Collins, William A. Machinist 21 Woburn St. Connor, Frederick A. Merchant 282 Marrett Road Cronin, Cornelius P. Salesman 14 Utica Street Cumming, J. Everett Electrician 20 Vaille Avenue Custanca, Howard E. Contractor 2 Tewksbury St. II Cutter, Prank P. Engineer 83 No. Hancock St. Dailey, John P. Contractor 250 Marrett Road Dunekiee, Lester A. Mech. Engineer 2 Hill Street Early, Frank F. Salesman 26 Butler Avenue Emery, Leland H. Salesman 85 Meriam Street 64 CO n n Name Occupation Address II Faulkner, Frank Carpenter Winter Street Figenbaum, Ernest K. Store Manager 34 Cliffe Avenue Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Mason 5 Parker Street Greeley, William R. Architect 1948 Mass. Avenue Hall, Irving G., Jr. Steamship Agent 73 Mariam Street Haley, William J. Farmer Bacon Street Hanna, William J. Laborer 83 Woburn Street Harrington, Bartlett J Contractor 11 Curve Street Hathaway, Alton H. Bakery Business 25 Oakland Street Hauck, Carl Wood Carver Harbell Street Howard, Harry F. Advertising 15 Reed Street Hunneman, Frederic B. Salesman 7 Parker Street Hynes, George M. Accountant 50 Lomat Avenue Ingalls, Roger Salesman 33 Reed Street Jackson, C. Henry Florist 40 Clarke Street Kelley, Tuner C. Broker 2151 Mass. Avenue Kettell, ussell H. Teacher 10 Eliot Rat d Lawrence, Herbert M. Hardware 28 Muzzey Street Lawrence, Louis H. Retired Waltham Street Lawrence, Thomas 0. Salesman 38 Theresa Avenue Locke, Arthur E. Salesman 62 Farmerest Ave. Longbottom, Walter Conductor 16 Independence Rd. Love, Donald Broker 1361 Mass. Avenue IIMaddison, Arthur N. Real Estate 15 Winthrop Road Manley, William E. Meat Business 15 Parker Street Marshall, William J. Shipper 9 Independence Ave. Marsolais, Charles H. Contractor 718 Mass . Avenue Martin, Ernest C. Druggist 4 Rowland Ave. McDevitt, Charles Farmer Grove Street McDonnell, Michael E. Clerk 7 Curve Street McDonnell, Paul F. Type Setter 28 Vine Street Milne, Alexander R. Plumber 9 Utica Street Mbrse, Clayton M. Clerk 19 Sherman Street Mulliken, William E. Coal Business 67 Waltham Street Murphy, H. Dudley Artist Summit Road Murray, John A. Machinist 19 Theresa Avenue Muzzey, Clifford L. Salesman Glen Rd. Ext. Noonan, Louis E. Teamster 2 Vine Street Norris, Dana T. Office Asst 7 Winthrop Road O'Connor, John E. Bus Operator 20 Waltham Street O'Donnell, Bernard Machinist 4 Shirley Street Ormond, Frederick S. Nursery Business 7 Smith Avenue Parks, Joseph A. Salesman 4 Hillside Terrace Partridge, Ashley W. Bakery Business 274 Marrett Read Pierce, Clifford W. Salesman 1 Eustis Street Pratt, James A. Tree Surgeon Webb St. Redman, Lester T. Salesman 6 Hayes Avenue Rhones , Edward F. Laundry Winter Street I Richards, Gordon D. Contractor 19A Maple Street Ross, George M. Salesman 45 Hancock Street 65 IIName Occupation Addreaa Rowse, Richard E. Salesman 14 Adams Street Ryan, Christopher S. Manager 10 Bedford Street Rycrott, Peter Laborer 12 Utica Street Sandison, William A. Gas . Station 54 Reed Street Sargent, Edward H. Secretary 27 Oakland Street Shepard, Frank R. Retired 1386 Mass. Avenue Sherburne, Warren Auditor 34 Hancock Street Simonds, George A. Mechanic 8 Adams Street Slocum, Curlys L. Instructor Blossom Street Smith, Allen C. Dry Goods 5 Forest Street Sorensen, Harry Mechanic 92 Woburn St. Spellenberg, Frederick Retired Lowell Street Steeves, Clyde E. Steamfitter 50 Hilltop Avenue Stevens, Rupert H. Contractor 86 Meriam Street Teague, George S. Candy Maker Valley Road Thompson, Frank J. Cabinet Maker 4 Smyth Street Valentine, John S. Insurance 1698 Mass. Avenue Warrington, Lester B. Engineer Bernard Street Washburn, George E. Teacher 21 Parker Street Wellington, Herbert A. Salesman 2139 Mass. Avenue Whalen, John P. Furniture Bus. 21 Eliot Rodd Wheeler, Harry A. Treasurer 31 Somerset Road Whipple, Bertram F. Bank Clerk 13 Chase Avenue II Whipple, Paul Shoe Salesman 15 Belfry Terrane Whittemore, Richard Insurance 2209 Mass. Avenue Wilson, Donald Engineer 33 Bloomfield St. Wilson, Walter H. Farmer 33 Fern Street Wood, George H. Painter 16 Muzzey Street Mr. Ferguson stated that he was not ready to report on Appraisal the insurance appraisal made on the Hancock School as yet. Commitment in the amount of $55. for Moth work done on Commitment the State highways was signed by the Board Letter was received from Harry E. Johnson, 1070 Mass. Avenue, Arlington in which he complained of the conditions on the adjoining land where he is developing off Mass . Avenue in the Taft Avenue section. He complained of old sheds on the apposite line that are not used and rambling shacks and also of old cars being near that line, and he understood that the avner of the land is p lanning on renting the land to a wrecking company which he understood was not permitted in a single zone district. The Building Inspector was requested to make a report in regard to the conditions and he reported that he had inter- ' viewed Mr. Shea who mins the property and he told him he had an offer to rent the property to a building wrecker who intended to store building material on the 1 ot, and he informed h im that he could not conduct a business in a residence zone. In reference to the shacks in the rear of Sylvia Street, the Building Inspector reported that they had been there many years and could not legally be removed. 66 CA CC Report was also received from the Health Inspector in regard to the conditions in this vicinity. He stated that there apparently was a feud between Mr. Shea end Mr. Johnson owing to the fact that Mr. Shea claimed that Mr. Johnson hired an old garage on his property Which he agreed to pay $5. a month rent for and it was necessary to put on a new roof on the building which was being used by Johnson to house tools and supplies. Johnson also asked for the privilege of using the water from the house so that the party who bought the house a short distance from Shea could have water. Johnson agreed Complaint to pay for the water and also the water used in Shea' s cottage'. re Johnson laid the p ipe from the cottage to the third house and shea there apparently is trouble over the payments on the rental of Property the property and the water rates. Shea then shut off the water and dumped about fifteen old automobiles that he had been stor- ing behind his garage on Mass. Ave. on the land near the Johnson property and to the Health Inspector's mind, it was a spite affair. The Board decided to write to Shea informing him that he could not maintain a dump on his property. The Building Inspector reported in reference ,to the claims made by Mrs. Moretti at the last meeting, that he did met find any violation in reference to the house of William Aquaro for which he took out a permit for a two family house about twenty Zoning years ago prior to the adoption of the Zoning Law. He found Violation that Mrs. Joseph Vitale did snot have a two apartment house Complaints but that she did keep boarders which wax not a violation. Mr. Leo Dattoli of Cliffe Ave. also had maintained a two family house since 1920. In regard to the renewal of insurance coming up during the month of July, it was voted to renew the blanket fire insurance as follows: Expiring July 9th, $65,000.00 through the office of George W. Taylor and Son: Expiring July 9th, 15,000.00 through Mrs. Chas . A. Peavey; Insurance Expiring July 9th, 15,000.00 through Irving G. Hall; Expiring July 10th, 15,000.00 through Mrs. Mary W. Ferguson; Expiring July 11th, 11,000.00 through Jay 0. Richards Mr Mitchell came before the Board and presented the ease of Ernest Figenbaum, who applied for Soldiers' Relief aid to supplement aid of $12. per week he was now receiving on B.R.A. Figenbaum He stated that his wife's mother was now going to live with Case them, and that the budget would be about $19. per week. It was voted to give him $6. per week Soldiers' Relief, and that he should work two days per week for this aid. In regard to Alfred Lee, 12 Forest Street, who is 'now on E.R.A. , Mr. David Murphy, who owns the house, inforled 67 II Mr. Mitchell that he was supposed to pay $18. per month rent and he is three months back in the rent. Lee Case It was therefor voted to grant him one day extra on the Welfare Department. Mr. Mitchell presented the following report of commodities that had been received and distributed 300 bags flour 181 dozen oranges 1500 lbs. salt pork 4000 lbs . (approximately) smoked pork 480 dozen eggs 260 lbs. beans Commodities 2550 lbs . butter 450 lbs. lard 360 2-ob. packages Wilk-Wheato (cereal) 120 blankets 490 tons coal The Town Engineer came before the Board and presented the plan s ow ng the layout of the lot of land owned by J03 eph Chiucesriello and showing the taking made by the sewer and also for the brook. The Town Engineer stated that in order to enclose the brook there would have to be either a pair of II48 inch pipes or a pair of 54 inch pipes, which would cost Chiucoar- approximately $600. This would then enable Mr. Chiuccariello iello to build a house upon the lot. Property The Chairman reported that he talked with Mr. Chiuccariellb and he informed him that he would be glad to take $400. for the lot if the Town desires to purchase it. This would not quite . pay him for the money that he has already puts nto the land inasmuch as he p aid $160. for the land when he purchased it and when there was a taking made for Cliffe Avenue this side of Bow Street, he paid a betterment of $62. , and including the taxes, it cost him slightly over $400. The Board felt in view of the circumstances that it would be very good business to purchase the land for drainage pur- poses, and voted to instruct the Chairman to consult with the Town Counsel to prepare the necessary document to acquire title to the property. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. A true record, Attest: IClerk.