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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-05-07Parking census. Hauck water guaranty. SELECTMEN'S MEETING MAY 7, 1935. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Offices, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Ferguson, Gilcreast, Lyons, and Potter were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Roland Greeley, representing the Planning Board, appeared before the Board in regard to making an ERA project of a parking survey in the center of the Town. He stated that the purpose of the project was to obtain conclusive data as to whether there is a parking problem in Lexington center, and to obtain necessary survey in case such a problem presents itself to be solved. Mr. Greeley presented a suggested time sheet for the survey, and stated that the Planning Board thought that if two ERA men were m- ployed twenty-four hours a week that they could do the work satisfactorily in one week. It was duly moved and seconded that the matter be turned over to the Local ERA administrattor. Mr. Carl Hauck appeared before the Board in regard to a letter which he had received from the Town Counsel on his outstanding water guaranty account in the amount of $585.45. Mr. Hauck had talked with Mr. Wrightington, who suggested that he appear before the Board. Dir. Hauck fully acknowledged responsibility for the debt, and stated that he intended to pay the bill when he was financially able to, but that he could not do so at the present time. He has not earned any money for the past two years, and feels that he will soon have to ask the Town for aid. Mr. Hauck paid the.first three years' guaranty, but did not pay any more inasmuch as he thought it unfair for him to pay it when the other guarantors were not doing so. Mr. Hauck had talked with Mr. Scamman before the water main extension was made, and Mr. Scamman informed him that the charge would be made on an average cost per foot for the year basis, or in other words, that the charge for the water guaranty would be on practically the,same basis as a sewer assessment charge. He stated that he had called at the Water Dept. office about every year in regard to the matter, and that Mr. Ross agreed with him in regard to the unfairness of his paying the bill when the other guarantors were not. The Board advised Mr. Hauck to advise the Board in writing just how he felt in regard to the matter, and that action would be taken upon receipt of the letter. Letter was received froze Louise M. Hannaford in Hannaford which she stated that she had received a letter from the water Town Counsel on her outstanding water guaranty amounting guaranty. to $22.44. She requested that she be granted an extension of time until July 1st in which to pay the bill, and the Board voted to grant her request. n L 1 The Board felt that some definite stand should be taken in the matter of the water guaranties, and voted to request that'the Town Counsel appear before the Board at the next meeting. William Aquaro of Rindge Avenue, appeared before the Board to inquire whether or not something might be done to relieve the sanitary condition in that section. He stated that all the cesspools were running over, and that due to the fact that there was no drainage whatsoever in Bow Street, that the ground was full of water and most of the cellars had water in them. The Board advised Mr. Aquaro that the matter had been brought before the Finance Committee some time ago, but due to the fact that a sewage roject to take care of this area would cost approximately 25,000., the Committee did not approve it, and therefore no article had been inserted in the warrant for the Town Meeting. Mr. Aquaro thought that if drainage were put in Bow Street, that it would overcome the situation. Mr. Lyons stated that he would look over the locality and report at the next meeting of the Board. 461 Town Counsel on guaranties Aquaro request for sewer service. Bids were opened at 8:30 P.M. on excavation of Bedford Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The following bids were received: Bids on Earth F.Xranati nn $r�i� I rla^• �gnayation exeava- Anthony Ross & Son ,$8 per lin. ft. f2.00 per cu. yd. tion Peter Salvueci .40 n n n 2.50 C. J. Maney Co. .50 tr n n 2.50 re n n Charles L. Shea .40 3.00 It was duly moved and seconded that the contract be awarded to Anthory Ross & Son, the low bidders. The report of the perambulation of the Bedford Bedford - Lexington Town Line was read by the Chairman and approved. Lexington It was voted to instruct the Supt. of Public Works to perambu- have the bounds put in their proper condition. lation. The Chairman asked the Supt. of Public Works if he knew how much longer it would be necessary for the Town to employ Miss Chapin, the investigator on the E.R.Q. The Supt. advised the Board that he had talked with Miss Toronto, the supervisor, who had informed him that she was traying to make arrangements to pay Miss Chapin from ERA headquarters, but that it had not been done to date. Mr. Trask thought that it would take Miss Chapin at least another week to finish up her work, but that he would check up on the matter and report at the next meeting of the Board. The Board felt that if it were necessary to hire someone for any length of time, that some effort should be made to hire a local girl. Mr. Trask stated that he would -see if there were any girl in Lexington who could do that sort of work. Miss Chapin, E.R.A. InvestigatoT 462 01 Dog The motion was duly made and seconded that'Patrick Officer. J. Maguire be appointed the Dog Officer for -the ensuing year. ' Mr. Eugene L. Morgan appeared before the Board and Repairs presented plans of the Stone Building, showing proposed to Stone repairs. He stated that the estimated cost of the now Building. stairway would be approximately $1500. Mr. Morgan has strived to retain the architecture of the building as it was at the time that Dr. Follen lived there. Mr. Morgan was instructed to leave the plans for the Board's inspection. Poles on The Edison Elec. 111. Co. requested permission to new - erect six poles on the Cambridge -Concord Highway, westerly highway. from Wellington Lane to furnish ser-fice to Mrs. Anna Crouse. The request was granted. Letter was received from Francis Chamberlain of Summit Road complaining of the stone which had been left on his property since last year. The Supt. of Public Works reported that most of the stone had been left by the Chamberlain Water Dept. at the request of Mr. James Robertson, and that complaint those reponsible for dumping the material there were of the re stones opinion that they were dumping it on the Robertson property. on property.He stated that he had instructed Mr.Scamman to haul the usable stone to the Mill Brook Channel where it could be used in rip -rapping the brook, and that after all usable material had been hauled away that the remaining material ' would be covered with enough fill to smooth off the surface, so that the property would be left in a condition acceptable to Mr. Chamberlain. The Supt. thought that �Ithis work would be done within the next two weeks. The Supt. of Public Works presented a letter from Playground the Supt. of the Park Dept. in which he made his positions. recommendations for playground supervisors and attendents required for the season of 1955. The Board voted to hold the matter over for one week. Licenses The Supt. of Public Works inquired of the Board if he for the or the Clerk of the Board was to issue licenses for the use of use of the Cary Memorial Building,'and the Board advised Cary Hall. him that the licenses were to'be issued by the Clerk of the Board. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had Goodrich received,a complaint from Mrs. Goodrich of 246 Lincoln complaint Street relative to the condition of the yard in the rear' on Paul of the Paul Revere Garage. Mrs. Goodrich informed Revere Mr. Trask that she had had a prospective customer for her � Garage. property, but the sight of the garage property discouraged the sale. The Supt. reported that old automobiles, brick, ' and junk were piled in the yard. It was duly moved and seconded that the proprietors of the garage be notified to clean up the property or the license would be revoked. The Supt. of Public works stated that he would like some authorization on the allowance to be made John ' O'Connor and Mr. Scamman for the use of their automobiles. It was duly moved and seconded that both Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Scamman be allowed the sum of $20.00 per month for the next six months for the use of their cars. 463 Allowance on cars, Scamman & O'Connor. The Supt. of Public Works recommended that a bond issue be asked for water construction purposes in the amount of $20,000. It was duly moved and seconded that the Town Treasurer be requested to obtain bids on a five year bond issue of $20,000., the bids to be opened May 14th. This bond 'issue is to cover water construction on Bedford Street and Massachusetts Avenue, and the bidder is to set his own rate of interest. The bonds are to be dated May 15, 1935, and are to be payable $4,000. yearly. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had received a complaint from a Mrs. Hedberg of Taft Avenue relative to a vacant lot on Taft Avenue which is owned by Harry Johnson. Johnson has taken loam from this lot, and Mrs. Hedberg complained of the surface water which was on the lot. The Health Inspector had investigated the matter and stated that he believed that the water would soon dry UP* Bond issue Water Con, Hedberg Complaint. 'Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he Settlement stated that the Barry Mead case was marked for trial on of Barry May lst, but that Mead did not appear and was nonsuited. Mead case. He stated that while lead had a right to bring another action that he doubted if he would do so because the amount involved was so small. Letter was received from the Toon Counsel in which Settlement, he stated that the Lanzell case was tried in the Concord Lanzell Court and the decision was rendered in favor of the Town. case. The Supt. of Public Works reported that the Hervey F. Armington Co. had offered to repair the tar sidewalks in the Town at -the following rates: For repairing tar concrete sidewalks with a two o er As hhalt o r t P arement c nsist of a ltt i r. o�trse aid a - 1spiatahe rate o tc -rsncreteop, _ 'sq Repairs per ft. tar For repairing tar concrete sidewalks with a regulat sidewalks one layer Asphalt Concrete Pavement consisting of a l" Asphalt Concrete finish over present concrete, at the rate of .80 per sq. yd., or .089 per sq. ft. It was dulymoved and seconded that the Supt. of Public Works be instructed to engage the Hervey F. Armington Co. to repair the tar sidewalks in the Town, the work to: be done not to exceed a cost of $500.00. RA The Supt. of Public Works reported that Angus MacDonald had called at his office recently and informed him that he had been away for some time, and did not f'eceive notification from the Town Counsel to tear down Angus his shack until this week. He informed Mr. Trask that MacDonald he intended to build a house on the property in the very shack. near future, and that he would like to tear down the ell, but leave the building itself standing for the storage of tools. The Board felt that he was entitled to have a tool house provided he was going to build a house. It was decided that he would be allowed to leave the building standing (without the ell) for a period of six weeks, and if the house was not started by the end of that time, that he would be forced to remove it. The Health Inspectors report on the inspection of H. I. the following piggeries was read and approved: William Report on G. Potter, Walnut Street; Tony Mercadante, Lowell Street; piggeries. Chester Fogg, Woburn Street; Ryder's Stock Farm, Maple Street; James Moran, Pleasant Street; John Sullivan, 2407 Mass. Avenue; Ernest K. Ballard, Wood Street; Swenson Bros., Allen Street, Carroll Brothers, Allen Street. The Supt. of Public Works read a report on the H. I. Fitzgerald property at 66 Hancock Street which had been report on rendered by the Health Inspector. The Health Inspector Fitzgerld reported that no improvements had been made in the property condition of the stable, and that Fitzgerald had not complied with his recommendations in any way whatsoever. The Health Inspector recommended that no permit to keep cows be given Fitzgerald until the place was cleaned up. Health The Supt. of Public Works stated that the Health condition, Inspector had informed him that the cesspool on the 444 Wal- property at 444 Waltham Street owned by the North Cambridge tham Street. Co-op. Bank was overflowing, causing a bad health con- dition. The motion was duly made and seconded that the North Cambridge Co-op. Bank be ordered to abate the nuisance. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works relative to the complaint of Alfred Short of Waltham Street in regard to his brook. Mr. Trask, with Mr. Simpson of the Federal Treasury Dept., visited the Ricci property where several hundred gallons of mash andyeast had been dumped in connection with a raid. Mr. Trask reported that the contents of the still were not dumped into the brook but into a large cesspool apparently dug for such a purpose. This cesspool was immediately adjacent to the brook, but there was no evidence that mp.ch mash could possibly have flowed into it. There is a large amount,of jelly-like substance adhering to the vegetation along the brook, which, in the opinion of Mr. Simpson, is caused by the yeast coming in contact with other vegetation and fungus growth in the bed of the al Cn C'? n 1 J 1 465 brook causing the slimy mass to develop on the vegetation: Mr. Trask reported that it seemed to him that the jelly-like ' substance was less apparent than when he had investigated Shortt,s the matter two weeks previous, and that none of it had an complaint. objectionable odor. He did not think the matter a health menace, and did not think the condition could be blamed on the Federal officials, as they did not dump anything into the brook. Mr. Trask felt that no more complaints would be received. The Board voted to accept the report. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had told the Building Inspector to immediately enforce the order of the Board with respect to the violation to the Building Laws by Leo Boynton of 32 Sylvia Street. Mr. Longbottom had notified Boynton that action against him would begin at once. The report was accepted. The Supt. of Public Forks reported that he had received a letter from Mrs. Grace Stockhaus requesting permission to use a corner of the Lexington Center Playground. Mrs. Stockhaus stated that the Middlesex County Cadets wished to use the.playground for drilling one or two nights a week beginning the week after next. It was duly moved and seconded that permission be granted the Cadets to use the corner of the Lexington Center Playground near Lincoln Street. Boynton, 32.Sylvia Street. ' Letter was received from J. H. Dignan, attorney for Mrs. W. V. T. Hinkley of Marrett Road. The letter stated that, inasmuch as the Board of Selectmen had decided against Mrs. Hinkleyts claim for alleged damages, Mr. Dignan would like to be informed whether or not"the Board would give the matter further consideration. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had investigated the matter. He stated that the Hinkley house was 2501 from the nearest point where ary blasting was done, and that no claim for damages has been made by property owners directly across the street frola where the blasting operations "took place. Mr. Higgins had looked over the alleged damages last fall, and reported some cracks, etc. Edward H. Mara had gone,over to the house shortly after the alleged damage was done and agreed to fix up the house for the sum of $107.00. The Supt. of Public Works stated that he thought that the damages might have been caused by the blasting. The motion was duly made and seconded that Attorney Dignan be notified that further consideration mould be given the matter. The Supt. of Public Works was instructed to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Potter stated that a Miss Farrell of East Lexington, head of the Community. Singing Class that sings at the P. T. A. meetings, had requested the use of Estabrook Hall for an hour or two on Thursday afternoons for the next three weeks. The motion was duly made and seconded that the request be granted. Use of Playground Hinkley Damages. Use of Estabrool Hall. rim D Letter was received from the Town Treasurer listing Intdrest on the amounts due for interest on previous Tax Titles on properties properties now owned by the Town, as follows: Thomas taken by Cahir, $76.59; Angelo Jannini, $111.08; Giovanni Cucinotta, town. $225.56; Betty Wind, $27.52; Elinor T. Kahl, $49.50. These amounts were due as of August, 1934, when the land was foreclosed. There are no provisions made.by the General Laws whereby interest can be charged on land taken by a City or Town through foreclosure. Town A bill in the amount of.475.00 for the services of Beui38elts the Town Counsel on the Garvin case, together with the bill - Gar- charges for his services for the month of April, was vin case. approved by the Board. A letter was received from Mr. Harold B. Needham prior to the last meeting of the Board, and this letter was discussed at the present meeting. Mr. Needham had Needham received a letter from the Town Counsel in regard to his guaranty. outst4nding water guaranty account. Mr. Needham stated that he had never owned the property, that It had been in his wife's name, but that she had sold it dhortly after taking it over. The new owner agreed verbally to take over the guaranty, but failed to do so. Mr. Needham admitted that he had signed the bond, but did not feel that it was fair to force him to pay the bill. Acoustics, Letter was received from the Sastern Radio Company Cary Mem- in regard to amplifying equipment for the Cary Xemorla.l orial ball. Hall. The company requested an opportunity to submit costs for ACA Victor egn.ipment for correcting the acoustics and demonstrate their system. The Board voted to place the letter on file for further consideration. Report of The report of the Slaughtering Inspector fot the Slaughter- period May 1st, 1934 to May lst, 1935 was read by the Ing Chairman and approved by the Board. Inspector. Application for a position as a playground instructor Application, was received from Burton C. Berg of Wakefield. The Instructor. Board voted to place Mr. Berg's application on file. Letter was received from the State Engineer, PWA, PWA in which he stated that his office had been authorized to Loans. accept new applications for loans or grants for PWA projects. The motion was duly made and seconded that the letter be placed on file. Highway Mr. Gilcreast reported that he had attended the Sessions. luncheon held at the Statler on May 7th during the Highway Sessions. D 1 467 John E. Barnes had requested that he be appointed a J..K.Barnesy special police officer during the Pleasant Street con Special struction, but the matter was held over for one week at Policeman. which time the Supt. of Public Works is to report on the matter. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in regard to the sale of loam from farm lands by owners. Mr. Wright- ington stated that he knew of no restriction of the right of an owner to sell his own property except such restrictions as are contained in the Zoning By -Law. He stated that the question was whether the owner had gone into the loam business or the gravel business as distinguished from Legal earrying on a farm. If a farmer wanted to sell some Opinion, loads of loam, it would be a customary use accessory to stripping an ordinary farm, but if a stranger bought a farm not for loam. the purpose of farming it, but for the purpose of completely stripping it of loam, he would be carrying on a dirt business or a gravel business which might be enjoined, unless he got a variance permitting him to do so in an R-1 District. Mr. Wrightington stated that he had no authority to back up this opinion and should expect to #ave to go to Court on it if the Board wished him to stop the owner from making the sales. This opinion had been requested by the Chairman, after having learned that someone was stripping the loam from the Bean property at the corner of North and Adams Streets and selling it. The Supt. of Public Works reported that the portion of land that was being stripped had been sold, and the Board considered that the person who had purchased the land had done so for business purposes. The motion was duly made and seconded that the Town Counsel be advised to place an immediate injunction on the property to prevent the owner from stripping the loam from the land and selling it. Mr. Potter reported that he had called on Goldie Powell on Burlington Street, and Miss Powell stated that Goldie she had not been given enough time to removethe manure Powell in her yard. She had been given until May 15th to get rid of the nuisance. The Board took no action on the matter. Memorandum from the Town Accountant relative to the. salary of the Chief of the Fire Department was read. Mr. Mussell stated that Edward W. Taylor had submitted a pay voucher for the month of April claiming $100. on an annual basis of $1200. The existing pay scale for the Chief of the Fire Department is at the rate of $800. per annum. The Appropriation Committee had voted in favor of an anhhual pay scale of $1000. commencing April lst, and the Board voted that the salary of the Chief of the Fire Department be at the rate of $1000. per year beginning April 1, 1935. Chief, FIfe Dept., Salary. 468. 01 c-� Letter from E. B. Worthen was read by the Chairman. The letter stated that insurance policy #2412283 in the , Insurance. amount of $8834. expired May 20th. The motion was duly made and seconded that Mr. Worthen be requested to place the policy on a binder until after completion of the insurance appraisal. Letter was received from the Town Counsel relative to the sale of property acquired by the Town by fore- Cahir fore- closure of a tax sale against Thomas Cahir. Mr. closure. Wrightington stated that the description in the tax sale deed was very meagre, and he doubted if a purchaser would accept a deed with such a description. Mr. Wrightington went to Cambridge, and found the deed to Cahir and got a description. He recommended that the Town advise the purchaser that it was selling only what it owned and that he (the purchaser) must make his own examination of title and satisfy himself that he was getting a good title. Letter was received from the Building Inspector Avery relative to the Avery shack on Morris Street. Mr.' shack. Longbottom talked with Avery on May 2nd, and he was informed that Avery was moving out and that he would take. down the structure right away. Bornstein The Building Inspector reported that he had violation. notified the Town Counsel to prosecute Mr. Lwo Bornstein ' for violation of the Building Laws. Letter was received from Elmer A. Lord & Co. Insurance acknowledging the Board's request to bind from May 6th $10,000. fire insurance under Town schedule. Application for a Sunday Sales License was Query, received from Joseph A. query of 1765 Mass. Ave. License Mr. Query paid $5.00 the first of the year believing that Fee. when this was paid that he would receive no other bill for the balance of the year, being ignorant of the Pact that licenses are issued May lst. He requested that the Board make some adjustment on the fee, and it was duly moved and seconded that the.fee be set at $2.50 for the ensuing year. The Health Inspector's report on the sanitary Grafe conditions at the stand "On the Bend" was read by the Victuallers Chairman. He reported that there was a toilet with 4 License. septic box under the building, but that the place could not be used by the public. It was duly moved and seconded that the proprietor of the stand be compelled to`install adequate toilet facilities for men and women, and that the license would not be granted until this ' had been done. A letter was received from the Chief of Police stating ' . that Harold R. Moore had no police record and had a,very Moore good reputation, and it was duly moved and seconded that Victualler he be granted a Victuallerts License to do business at the License. corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Street. The Board considered the liquor applications of Liquor Adolph Labes and Max Berman and voted to advise the Licenses. Alcoholic Beverage Commission that Max Berman's application for a license had been, approved by the Board. An invitation from the Minute -Man Sportamsn's Club Invitation. to attend its second Annual Field Day was received, together with ten tickets for the same (complimentary tickets). The Board voted to accept the invitation and to thank the Club for the invitation. A bill in the amount of 635. was received from Dr. Wm. L. Barnes for toxoid administrations, and the Board voted to approve the bill. A note was also received from Dr. Barnes requesting the Board to advise him whether or not it wished him to immunize against diphtheria next November. The Board voted to advise Dr. Barnes to proceed with the immunization in November, 1935, as heretofore. Immuniaa- tion. Letter was received from the Town Treasurer which ' stated that the office space allotted to him was not Town practicable for the reason that he has no protection Treasurer; against theft, robbery, or hold-up, and he had been advised Office by the Bonding Company that, under present conditions, he Space. would be held responsible personally for any loss. He requested that he be given a private office and asked that the Board give consideration to his request. Mr. Carroll offerEd to appear before the Board to discuss the matter, and it wag goted to request him to appear at the Board's next meeting. Letter was received from the Town Counsel relative to unsigned Selectmen's records of the last four years. He stated that the only purpose of the records is to Signing of establish the action of the Board, and any members of the Selectmen's Board who can testify tc the facts refreshing their Records by recollection from the records, would be allowed to do so. Mrs. nvtb- After a lapse of years the signed records are of more importance because they can be put in evidende without testimony of any person who had knowledge of the facts. Under G. L. Ch. 66, sec. 6, every town board is required to designate some person as clerk who shall keep records' It does not in so many words say that the clerk shall bgn the records, but'that is probably the implication. Numerous times in the past the records were signed by a selectman, ' but in those cases the selectman had been designated as clerk. He stated that the selectments records were public records. Mr. Wrightington stated that he thought it advisable to have 470 iSmith damages, Valley Rd. the records prepared and signed by Mrs. Whittemore. He thought it ought to take about two weeks to do the work. The matter was laid on the table. Letter was received from the Town Counsel in which he stated that he had communicated with Mr. Dolan, the attorney for the Smithts on their claim for damages, and he had been advised that Dolan was not interested in,settling the case on the abatement of the betterment assessment. Dolan thought that the case would not come up for trial before fall. Mr. Wrightington wished the Board to advise him if he was to employ a real estate expert for the case and whether the Board had any suggestion as to whom should be employed. The Board felt that the question of ownership of Valley Road prior to the taking was important and one which should be settled at once. It was decided to advise the Town Counsel that Mrs. Smith claimed that Valley Road, to and including the stone wall, belonged to her family. No action was taken in regard to employing a real eluate expert. The motion was duly made and seconded that the follow - Excise ing motor vehicle excise abatements be approved: - tax Charles S. Reynolds $3.29 abatement. Agnes`E. Harvie 4.94 John J. Garrity 7.93 Total 16.16 Report. The Supt. of Public Forks submitted a report of major operations conducted under his supervision which was approved. The Supt. of Public Works reported that he had Trask investigated the matter` of the condition of Brandon Street Report on at the time of Haskell's alleged accident. He stated that Brandon St.he would be willing to testify that the street was in better -condition after completion of the sewer job than before. He stated that the contractors left the surface of the street in as near level condition as possible. He ; could find no depression or mound in the street which would appear to be serious enough to cause one to -stumble and fall, Attitude of The Town Counsel had requested instructions as to 13 oard re the attitude the Board wished him to take in dealing with Haskell the attorney for Mr. Haskell. The Board voted to write claim. Mr. Wrightington to the effect that the Town denied all liability in the matter. The Welfare Agent recommended approval of the payment Makechnie of. $8.00 per week for Waldo Makechnie, and the Board approved aid. the recommendation. Mr. Mitchell is going to talk with Waldo Makechnie's brother and report on the matter next week. The Welfare Agent requested the approval of the Board Otis aid, for the continuance of the payment of 48.00 each per week on Old Age Assistrnce to Mr. and Mrs. Otis of 868 Mass. Ave., and the Board approved the request. RE 9 1 471 The Welfare Agent reported that one Harry Campbell had no home and )iad lodged in the Police Station for the past Campell two nights. Air. Mitchell had been paying Campell $4.00 aid. per week, and recommended that he be paid nct more than $7. per week, and the recommendation was approved. The Welfare Agent reported that Frederick McMillen, Jose Furtado,"Thomas S. Costello, and James Rose had been Miscl. aided. with groceries, and he requested authorization for Aid. aid already granted. Mr. Mitchell will investigate the cases and report at the next meeting of the Board. The request was approved. Mr. Mitchell reported that the ERA had reduced the ERA working hours per week for the month of May to twenty- one hours, due to the fact that there are five weeks in the month. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M. A true record, Att®st Clerk. The Welfare Agent stated that William LeGoff was a State case and the State had authorized payment of not LeGoff ' more than 112.00 per week, plus fuel and medicine. Inas- Aid. much as this was a State case, the Board felt that it would necessarily have to comply with the State Authorization, and it was voted to pay him not more than $12. per week. The Welfare Agent reported that Emma Hadley of Fern Street was seriously ill in the Mass. General Hospital. Hadley Mr. Mitchell had authorized the hospitalization and aid aid. for her family, and requested the approval of his actions from the Board. Approval was granted. The Welfare Agent reported that Ruth Conyers was in Conyers a very bad condition and that Dr. Hardcastle had recommended aid. immediate hospitalization. The Board voted to approve the recommendation. The Welfare Agent reported that one Harry Campbell had no home and )iad lodged in the Police Station for the past Campell two nights. Air. Mitchell had been paying Campell $4.00 aid. per week, and recommended that he be paid nct more than $7. per week, and the recommendation was approved. The Welfare Agent reported that Frederick McMillen, Jose Furtado,"Thomas S. Costello, and James Rose had been Miscl. aided. with groceries, and he requested authorization for Aid. aid already granted. Mr. Mitchell will investigate the cases and report at the next meeting of the Board. The request was approved. Mr. Mitchell reported that the ERA had reduced the ERA working hours per week for the month of May to twenty- one hours, due to the fact that there are five weeks in the month. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M. A true record, Att®st Clerk.