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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-02-19313 SELECTMENtS MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1935. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7;30 P. M. Messrs. Trask, Gilereast, Ferguson, OTCon- nell"and Lyons were present. The clerk was also pre- sent. Certificate of Incorporation of the Lexington Miji- ute Man Sportsman Club relative to the character of Howard D. Fisk, one of the incorporators, was signed by the Board. Statement was received from the Chief of Incorpora- Police in regard to Howard Fisk, 586 Mass. Avenue, stat- tion. Ing that he had lived in Lexington for over twenty years and had never been arrested for violation of the liquor laws or for any other offense. Copy of order of the Board of Appeals on the appli- Board of cation of the Fuelite Natural Gas Corporation was re- Appeals. ceived by the Board. Abatement of water assessment in the name of G. 0. Anderson & Sons on Winter Street Extension which was ' voted by the Board at a previous meeting was signed in the amount of $178.00 this being one-half of the better- Abatement ment assessment made, and allowance being made on accountDf:Ass:esA�*. of the fact that permission was given by Mr. Anderson meat, to lay water pipes through his land to avoid excavating in solid rock. The Board signed the abatement of an apportioned sewer assessment for the year 1935 of $6.08 and an ap- portioned sewer assessment for the years 1935 to 1941 inclusive, $5.45 each year totaling $38.15, making a grant total of $84.23 which was assessed to the property of Marjory B. Bluitte and which was foreclosed by the Town of Lexington by deed recorded April 6, 1934, book 5808, page 504, land court case #4576. It was voted Bluitte to notify the Board of Assessors to abate the sewer as- Assessment. sessment for 1933 and interest amounting to $15.55 also to abate the sewer assessment for 1934, $11.55 plus in- terest, $3.35. The Board decided at the last meeting not to sign these abatements as it was felt that some technically might arise wherein the title of the town would not be good. Attention was called, however, to the fact that ' this property had already been put through the land court and was now the property of the town. The Chairman explained that there was an article in, the Warrant to authorize the sale of this and other 314 ✓' C prlperties which had been taken over by the town for tax titles and have been put through the land court. It was voted to grant the use of Cary Memorial Rental of Hall for a moving picture show for charity purposes Cary Hall. to the Follen Church Society on March 11th at the mini- mum rate of $15. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he explained that he talked with Samuel Hoar who is -in charge of presenting the bill to the legislature for the zoning of the Concord Avenue highway, and he suggest - Concord Ave. ed the changes be made in the bill as presented by him Zoning. and Mr. Hoar agreed to make the changes with the excep- tion of one which the Town Counsel agreed to withdraw and the bill will now be amended in the form approved by the Town Counsel. Notice was received from Representative Nelson B. Crosby in which he stated that the hearing on the Con- cord Ave. bill would be held on February 26th. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he called attention to the fact that Fred L..Avery visit- ed him about his ownership of the property in Malden, and admitted that he owned the building and that it was not occupied. He stated that it was not fit to occupy but the only reason he gave was that the paper was off Avery Case. the walls and the back stairs were broken downand he had no money to buy building material with. He asked if there was some way he could arrange to stay there until May, and Counsel advised him that he took his orders from the Selectmen and the Selectmen were the only ones that could postpone his removal. The Board felt that the order previously passed by them should stand and the Town Counsel should carry out the same. ✓' Letter was received from Nelson B. Crosby, Repre- sentative, in which he stated that he would suppoOt the bill for the zoning of the Concord Avenue Highway with the amendments as suggested by the Town Counsel and the Selectmen. He called attention to House Bill #28 rais- House Bills. ing the compulsory school age from 14 to 16 years and stated that it was being supported by the same interests which supported the Child Labor Amendment. He stated that he felt this bill should be killed. He also called attention to House Bill #29 which called for an increase from 160 to 180 of the minimum required school days. He stated that he; felt that the taxpayers were ready to vote against any increase for school expenditures. P 1 C 315 ' Letter was received from the Building Inspector in.wdhich he stated that Mr. Mason had removed all of his dogs from his premises in accordance with his order. Another letter was received from Mr. Vinton W. Mason of Woodland Road asking for permission to keep Mason one dog which always.rides in his car with him to busi- Dogs, ness and allow the dog on the premises when his car was at home. The Board felt that there should be no reason why he should not keep the one dog. Letter was received from Leigh V. Farnham, Adjut- ant of the Mass -State Guard Veterans, thanking the Use of Board for the use of Cary Memorial Hall for their in- Hall, stallation at the minimum charge of $15.00. The Board voted to authorize the renewal of $60,000. fire insurance expiring through the office of Insurance. George W. Taylor & Son under date of March lst. Circular letter was received from the State Dept. of Public Health enclosing letter addressed to the Chiefs of Police throughout the commonwealth and sug- gesting that the Board of Health take the matter up with the Chief of Police so that there may be a full ' understanding of the problem. The circular letter Dogs. called attention to precautions which should be taken so that individu-pls would not have to take anti -rabic treatment. They requested that dogs which have bitten persons should not be destroyed until two weeks have elapsed from the date of the biting to give an opportun- ity for examination of the brain of the dog to find out whether or not it has rabies. They requested that all dogs reported for biting persons should be turned over to the Animal Inspector and that all dog bit should be reported to the local Board of Health. Letter was received from Peter J. Kinneen in ref- erence to the town's proposition to purchase a tract of his land on Burlington Street, the same being approx- imately 51 acres for a skating rink and park purposes. Mr. Kinneen stated that he had taken the matter up with the Federal Land Bank and requested the directors of the Kinneen Bank for a mortgage release on the land if the town Land, acts favorably on the purchase. He also called atten- tion to the fact that the land in question is assessed for more than the price that the Board agreed to pay and inquired whether or not the Board would think it good business to increase the purchase price and request- ed that the Board of Assessors abate as much of the 1934 tax as possible. ' The Chairman stated that he had a conference with Mr. Kinneen and explained to him that nothing could be 316 Police Department, done about the taxes on the property this year and that the Board would await word from the Federal Land Bank. The Chief of Police came before the Board at the Board's request to give his opinion as to whether or not he felt there should be an additional sergeant ap- pointed to the Police Department. The Chief stated that he did not think that it was necessary to make the appointment of another sergeant. He stated that under the present set up Sergeant Russell was on the desk dur- ing the day time and that he was on night until two years ago. During.the daytime he takes care of the children at Oak Street and is on the desk the rest of the time. The other sergeant has been doing Court work and works nights.up to one o►clock. From then on, Of- ficer Buckley is in charge of the office. He, stated that Officer Buckley was a big man and up to lately had not been feeling very good and that was why he was put on nights.at the desk. He stated that his heart was not any too good and he would not be a man that could be put out in the cruise car or on the street. Mr.O'Connell inquired if the Chief did not think that the Department would be in better standing if there were a sergeant in charge the last half of the night. The Chief stated that he did not believe that made any difference as for many years before they had ser- geants., the Department was in charge of an officer and he did not believe it made any difference in regard to the standing. He outlined the shifts of the various of- ficers and stated that he intended to put the two new men recommended by the Board on days in the prowl car. This would still leave after or# o'clock two officers in the prowl car and Officer Buckley at the desk. The Board discussed the matter after the Chief re- tired and Mr. O�Ponnell stated that he still felt that the Department should have another sergeant and that just because Officer Buckley was not able to do proper duty, he did not believe that was any reason why the Beard should not proceed to appoint a sergeant to take care of the last half of the night. . Mr. Lyons expressed the opinion also that he had heard critisicm that there was not a superior officer in charge of the Department the last shift and that he also talked with some of the men and some of the men on the Department felt that there should be a superior of- ficer in charge during the last part of the night. The Board discussed the matter, however, and felt that as long as the Chief of Police was the head of the Depart- ment that they should accept his recommendation in re- gard to the Department. Mr. O'Connell stated that he had also talked with Sergeant Rycroft and that he was of the opinion that there should be another sergeant. Mr. O'Connell also n 1 ' stated that Mr. Rycroft had done a very good job on his work.on the Department and that he, not the Chief, had brought the Department up to standard. Mr. O'Connell made a motion that a third sergeant be appointed by the Police Department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lyons, but having been put to a vote was declared lost. Albert A. Ross and John T. Cosgrove came before the Board to discuss the matter of employment of George Har- rington. The Board, at the last meeting decided to dis- cuss the matter owing to the fact that the question of a raise in salary to George Harrington was considered. The Board had not voted to increase the salary of George Harrington while considering the names for an increase and he made the request that he be given an increase as well as the others. It appears that George Harrington is now all of the time employed by the Water Department although under the previous arrangement he was supposed to have been employed by the Engineering Dept. for part of the time. The Board called Mr. Ross's attention to the fact that when he was before the Board previously relative to the work Harrington was doing, he stated that that Harrington's work was almost completed. Mr. Ross ,Stated, however, that Harrington had been making plans for the water main extensions and he had made anew set of cards to show the hydrants and curb cocks. He stated also that Harrington did some running around for him when- ever necessary. He was now being paid $25.00 per week and he had been getting Q$28.50 in the Engineering Dept. .and was raised to $32. Mr. Cosgrove stated that Harring- ton was a good draftsman and could do engineering figur- ing up to a point of algebra, but beyond that he was not an engineer. He stated that Albert Miller is a graduate engineer and he is only being paid $22. per week. He stated that Harrington was with the Engineering Dept. since 1924 and Miller had been with the Department six years. The Board inquired of Mr. Ross whether or not he felt that Mr. Harrington was on time to work mornings, whether he minded working ove3p-time nights, and Mr. Ross stated that he could not say that he was on time to work mornings all the time and that he felt he was ready to go hom at five o'clock and also like some of the other town employees... wasted time. It was deeded to leave his salary at $25.00 per week. Letter was received from Mr. Ross in reply to the Board's letter inquiring about the extras on the sewer construction, docket 2066, job. Mr. Ross stated that the ' cement plaster which was applied to the manholes on the project, was not a part of the original contract. It was an afterthought on his part that the manholes should 317 George Harrington, Sewer Docket 2066. 'NO Streets. be plastered to avoid leakage and after a conference with Mr. Barstow, P.W.A. Engineer -Inspector, End Mr. Scamman, permission was given the contractor to proceed with the work. He stated that the P.W.A. authorities gave the reason for not approving that particular item that they did not comply with the rules and regulations pertaining to extra work and as this was one of the extra work items involved in the construction of the sewer, he did not know that it was necessary to receive any further approval than that of the engineer for the Government in charge of the work. The work of rebuild- ing the wall on the southerly side of Bow Street was also taken up with Mr. Scamman and this work was not per- formed by the contractor but by the town in accordance with Mr. Scammants instructiohs. The fence along the Boston & Maine R.R. was constructed at the request of the railroad and was also performed by Town labor. The employment of the watchman on the project was on the re- quest of the resident engineer for the protection of the pipe which.was stored on the site of the work. . The Board discussed the matter and felt .that the extras on any contract should be taken up with the Board of Selectmen and approved by them and not to simply ob- tain the approval of the Supt. of Public Works, and de— cided to so advise the Supt, of the Water and Sewer Dept. Supt. of Public Works, Town Engineer and Supt. of Streets came before the Board prior to the hearing of Farm Crest Ave. and Kendall Road inasmuch.as there was some question as to whether or not the figures estimated on the betterment to the parties on these highways was sufficient to cover the cost of the construction, Mrs Paxton felt that the estimate for the construction of any street should not be less than $1000. He stated that conditions arise so that it makes it hard to keep within the estimated apar opriation. He felt that suf- ficient drainage should be installed in all of the streets and he also called attention to the fact that the esti— mate did not include the construction of any stone walls and that the ab?tting owners should be informed of that fact. Mr. Lyons called attention to the condition<'of Pleasant Pleasant Street and felt that there was danger of ac Street. cidents for which the Town might be held liable. Mr. Paxton stated that the highway was well posted in several places, two yellow signs and two white signs. Notice of intention of the Board of Selectmen -to lay out Farm Crest Avenue from Waltham Street to S edman Road a distance of approximately 1425 feet and Kengll Road from Farm Crest Avenue to Marrett Road a distance of approximately 266 feet, and also Kendall Road from Farm,. Is s 1 ' Crest Avenue to Hill Top Avenue approximately 325 feet, was given by the Board to.the residents of these streets, also informing them that there would be a hearing on February 19th at 8P.M. for the purpose of establishing said extensions and layouts and hearing all parties in- terested. The hearing was called to order by the Chairman of the Board. He explained that after the first notice of Kendall Road had been sent out further request had been made for Kendall Road up to Hill Top Avenue and a second notice was sent out for that end of the highway. Mr. Randall Richards statdd that he was in favor of the acceptance ofthe street'and gave as his reasons for desiring the acceptance of the street that the street has been in deplorable condition for the past 13 years and that at certain times of the year it is impassable. He stated that after heavy rains the only way that they can get into Farm Crest Avenue is to go up Kendall Rodd and the owners on the street have dumped all the cinders and ashes possible on the street to fill up the ruts after the heavy rains, and he hoped that the street would be put in condition so that they would not have to get out and fill up the ruts in the future. Mr. Thomas Doherty inquired about the assessment on his property and was informed that the assessment ' would amount to $481.18. He inquired why this construc- tion would cost so much more than Hill Top Avenue which cost about $2.25 a foot. The Chairman explained to him that in Hill Top Ave. there was no drainage and that and that the type of construction now being made by the Board was -of the best class of construction and cost more to build in the first place but not to maintain later. He explained that the roadway would be built to a width of 24 feet on the roadway of a 50 foot layout. Mr. McElman stated that for several years a group of the citizens there had to get out and dig the street' and fill in the ruts on the lower end of Farm Crest Ave. in which he lives. There is from one to one and a half feet of water and it is impossible to drive an automo- bile down through after heavy rains. This fall several automobiles got stuck down in that section in ruts ffom six to ten inches deep. He hoped that the Board would accept the street. Mr. Young of Kendall Road asked if the street would be macadam and he was informed that the street would be constructed as macadam with catch basins and drainage and four inches of crushed rock with a gravel base properly drained and asphalt top. Mr. Rich of Kendall Road inquired if the streets ' were laid out to the proper width and he was informed that the street was laid out as a fifty foot street. The Chairman called attention to the fact that 319 Farm Crest Avenue and Kendall Rd. 320 M t the estimated cost of construction did not include the ' construction of stone walls and if any of the persons desired to have walls that they would have to build them at their own expense. The Town Engineer explained that the grade of the street would be the same as at present with the excep- tion of a distance of about 200 to 300 feet on the southeasterly side and that there would be a out there of some 18 to 20 inches. Mr. Doherty called attention to the fact that Farm Crest Avenue curves into Stedman Road and he wondered if the curve could be fixed making easy access. The Town Engineer stated that the present grade of Farm Crest Avenue was 11 per cent and it will be cut doin to 8 per cent. Arthur Locke wanted to know whether there was any intention of laying out Stedman Road so that they could have an entrance and exit for Farm Crest Avenue. He was informed that there was no immediate intention of laying out this highway. Arthur Locke stated that he understood that the estimates made were the maximum a- mount to be charged and that there was a possibility of E.R.A. or P.W.A. labor and the cost to the abiattors would be reduced 25 per cent. The Chairman informed him that on account of the uncertainty of E.R.A. at the pre- sent time they could not figure on getting this labor , and also the fact that it is contemplated that the E.R.A. will give way to P.W.A. He stated that at the present time the E.R.A. have projects enough to keep them busy until August of next year and he:therefor could not pro- mise that there would be any reduction for E.R.A. labor. Mr. Sleeper was informed that the figures estimat- ed were the maximum figures that whuld be charged to the abuttors. He called attention to the fact that he had a corner lot and the Town Engineer explained to him in regard to his assessment. Mr. Hunt of Farm Crest Avenue stated that there now is a wall along his property and that part of the side- walk washes down into his property now and if there was not to be a wall built he felt that the whole street would be on his land. Owing to the conditions at his property which he tried to explain to the Board, the Board requested the Town Engineer to see Mr. Hunt and ex- plain to him what would be done along his property. Mr. Hunt stated that he was not in a position to put in the stone wall but he felt that if there was not one there, all the street would be washed into his property. The Chairman explained that the article for the ac" ceptance of Farm Crest Avenue and Kendall Road would not be in the Warrant for the AnnualTown Meeting owing to the fact that the Board was endeavoring to keep the tax ' rate down as low as possible and that there would be an opportunity to insert the article in the warrant for a 321 Farm Crest Ave. and Kendall Rd. Gasoline. meeting to be held in June and that the work would not ' be done anyway until July. He stated that there will fe funds available for a transfer for the construction of the streets in June. Mr. Hatfield stated that he owned the land.at the corner of Farm Crest Avenue and Kendall Road and that it would be hard for him to pay the betterment assessment. He suggested having an outside party put in the street which he felt could be done at a lower cost and explained that this had been done in the Town of Arlington, where it cost the abutting owners about $35. for a lot. He explained, however, that the street had to be seal -coated again after three years and the Chairman informed him that he felt that that kind of construction would probab- ly cost more in the end than this kind of construction which would be built permanently and the town would main- tain it after itwas accepted and also he had the opport- unity of extending the payments over a period of ten years. The cost of the costruction of the highways averaged$3.50 per foot. Mr. Sleeper inquired about the work that was done in Kendall Road and he was informed that that work was done not by the town but that the private individuals paid for the cost of doing the work. Arthur Locke inquired when the type of construction was changed to a more permanent construction of crushed ' stone instead of gravel and he was informed that Hill Top Avenue was the -last street built with that type of construction. The reason for changing was that the crushed stone holds up better and cost less to maintain and is called first class construction. Hill Top Avenue was second class construction. The Town Engineer explained that there was only five per cent differedee in the cost of first class con- struction and second class with the prevailing prices. The Chairman explained that the drainage off Ken- dall Road would be taken down passed the Swenson pro- perty. The hearing was declared closed. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works An regard to the gasoline t ake- by private individuals at the Public Works Building. He stated that no gaso- line had been taken by anyone not a town employee ex- cept during the heavy snowstorm when Mr. Bieren was allow- ed to use 85 gallons rather than take the time to go to a filling station. This was charged to him and de- cuted from his bill for snow removal. He stated that John O'Connor is allowed to take gasoline for his private car in connection with highway work. The Chairman re- ported that Mr. O'Connor receives $15. a month for the use of his car on the E.R.A. and most of his time is taken up with E.R.A. duties and he did not see any reason 321 Farm Crest Ave. and Kendall Rd. Gasoline. 322 why he should get an allowance for his car. Mr. Scam- ' man stated that he was not informed in regard to pay- ment being made on the E.R.A. Supt. of Public Works was instructed to see that Mr. O'Connor take any more gasoline. Mr. Trask informed him that whatever gaso- line he used he should make out a bill for it for E.R.A. and it would be taken care of to a certain extent. Mr. Scamman also stated that the following depart- ments use gasoline from the pump at the Water & Sewer Dept. side of the building: Park Department, Engineer- ing Dept., Police Department, Assessors and Cemeteries. Mr. Garrity used gasoline which was charged to -the Park Dept. for his personal car which he uses without compen- sation for work on the Park, Moth•& Shade Tree Dept. The Chiof of Police also allows Officer Neal to t ake gasoline for his personal car as he uses it to go to the Parker School four times a day. Frank Barry uses gaso- line in his personal car which is charge d to the Pub- lic Works,Building, or the Water Dept. when he goes out to look after equipment on various jobs. Letter was also received from the Supt. of Streets in regard to the order of the Board that gasoline at the Public Works Building be not given to people for use in their private cars And he called attention to the fact that Mr. Barry has no transportation to get to a truck that might be brTken down on the road or to get ' the necessary parts. his naturally hinders the work a great deal. During the past week trucks have been kept off the road for seven hours which under ordinary circumstances would be on the road promptly. He felt that if allowance of gasoline was not made that a small pick-up truck should be purchased for Mr. Barry►s use. The Board considered the matter and voted to allow five gallons per week to Frank Barry, Mechanic, for use in his personal car to go to various jobs. In regard to the Cemetery Dept., twenty gallons were used during the month of January. This was not used in any of the town cars and it was therefor voted to request the Cemetery Department to refrain from further use of gasoline at the Public Works Department. An order of the Town Engineer, Lester Warrington had been allowed to use ten gallons a week to take E.R.A. men to work three days a week in his own car. Fred Spencer was allowed gasoline during the time he was taking the census in January. Wath the exception of all but John J. Garrity, Supt. of the Park and Moth Dept. to use gasoline in his private car for work on his departments and the allowance of five gallons a week to Frank Barry, the Supt. of Public Works was requested not to allow any gasoline to tae given out to any other persons other than into the town trucks for ' use on town work. Mr. O1Connell stated that he understood the black smith, who lives in Waltham, had also been getting ga@b,. ' line. Mr. Scamman stated that the Water Dept. check -tip on gasoline used during last month came within a few gallons and the Highway Dept. was only 17 gallons short and he felt that this was due to the rush during the snow work, He stated that the gasoline almost always checks out correctly and he did not see how gasoline could be taken out. Mr. O'Connell felt that there must be another key to the gasoline pumps. Letter was received from A.A. Ross, Supt. of the Water and Sewer Dept. in which he stated that he called on Mr. Kane, the Town Engineer of Arlington, relative to the Mill Brook propositi&n and was advised by -him that he has been authorized to proceedwith a survey of the Mill Brook project and as soon as the weather con- ditions permit, he desires to proceed with the work. Releases of damages were received from Cora W. Dempsey and James A. and Mary J. Aker, owners of land abutting on Valley Road, releasing the Town from any claim for damages. Recently consideration was given to this matter and the Board voted to 4yiate the assessments against property on Valley Road wherein a release of damages was received. Notice was received from Anna E. Rardin, owner of land on Valley Road, requesting that betterment assess- ment on her property be apportioned. In view of the fact that others on the street will receive considera- tion for a release of damages, it was voted to send a notice to Mrs. Rardin informing her that she may release damdges and bb relieved of the betterment assessment. The Chairman called attention to the fact that the Board agreed to replace the lilac shrubs on the Dempsey property with a barberry hedge and plant the corner of the property. Mr. Gilcreast reported that he had received a let- ter from Mrs. M9/7 R. Flye of 8 Revere Street inquiring if she might have additional old age assistance. He stated that he went there and found that Mr. Burgess her son-in-law, was very much in need owing to the fact that he had not worked and they were living in one por- tion of the house. While this did not affect Mrs. Flys, he felt that they could not afford to keep her without receiving something for her board and he recommended that the old age assistance originally granted to her in the amount of $6. per week be restored. e The Board voted to increase the Old Age Assistance of Mrs. Flye to $6. per wek. 323 Mill Brook. t�_ Valley Road, Flye, Old Age Assist. 324 r� The Board discussed the matter of the proposition ' of Robert Whitney of changing over the schedule of Town insurance. Mr. Ferguson sta that he had talked with Mr. Hill and he understood the situation in making out the schedules of the figures proposed by Mr. Whitney, he did not give any consideration to the appraisal of Insurance. the Town property which was made by the Industrial Ap- praisal Co. According to the figures in this apprais- al, the Town is now carrying 80% and more on various buildings in the town and for that reason Mr. Hill did not feel the schedule should be changed. The Board discussed the matter and decided that- either hateither one or the other must be right in regard to thq.. matter and considered.having both come before the Board with a member of the New England Insurance Exchange, who might explain to the Board whether or not the state- ments made by each one were correct. , Application was received from Raymend Whalen who has a wife and children who are being,' cared for in Cambridge. Whalen He at present is living with his mother who has a home Case* with a mortgage of $2100 on it. She has a daughter who teaches school in Bedford and receives $27.00 per week. It was felt that the daughter receiving this pay should help him out temporarily while he stays at his mother's home. It was voted not to take any action on the applica- tion of Pasquale Moretti. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M. A true record, Attest: ' Clerk. Mr. Mitchell came before the Board and explained that he had received application from Chester R. Savage of Valleyfield Street. The man has an Arlington Settle- ment and has been divorced from his wife. On account of a hand infection he has been unable to do any work. Savage He owns his house which is in the Home Loan and had Case. made no payments on the taxes and Mr. Mitchell recom- mended that he be given $6. per week and this was voted. ' Hd also recommended that the assessors be requested to make a reduction in his taxes. The Board felt that this would not in any way save the man1s home for him and therefor they felt that this should not be done. In regard to the application of Samuel Bornstein, Bornstein the Board felt that Mr. Mitchell should make an inves. Case, tigation of a recent insurance claim which Mr. Bornstein has for an injury to himself. Application was received from Raymend Whalen who has a wife and children who are being,' cared for in Cambridge. Whalen He at present is living with his mother who has a home Case* with a mortgage of $2100 on it. She has a daughter who teaches school in Bedford and receives $27.00 per week. It was felt that the daughter receiving this pay should help him out temporarily while he stays at his mother's home. It was voted not to take any action on the applica- tion of Pasquale Moretti. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M. A true record, Attest: ' Clerk.