Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1936-07-21 563 SELECTMEN'S MEETING JULY 21, 1936. A regular ga meeting of the Selectmen w as held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Ferguson, Messrs . Potter, Giroux, Clark and Ross were present. The Clerk was also present. At 8:00 P.M. hearing was declared open on the appli- cation of R. C. Warner for permission to maintain a one Warner ear garage at 35 Robbins Road, Lexington. Mr. Warner and Garage his builder appeared and presented plan of the proposed Hearing. garage. No persons appeared in opposition. Mr. Clark moved that the permit be granted subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. At 8:05 P .M. hearing was declared open on the appli- cation of Manuel J. Ferry for permission to maintain a Ferry one car garage at the corner of Outlook Drive and Garage Downing Road. Mr. Ferry, together with Mr. Gorman, Hearing appeared in favor of the petition and presented plan of the proposed garage . No persons appeared in opposition. Mr. Clark moved that the permit be granted subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. At 8:10 P.M. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of 21 Hancock Street, Mr. Andrew Dreselley of 15 Goodwin Road and Reginald F. Pearce of 5 Goodwin Road appeared before the Board. Mr. Cook said that he understood that the ten foot right of way that bordered his property running from Hancock Street back to the Pearce and Dreselley properties had been reserved for water, gas, sewer and drainage pipes, and if so, he wanted to know who had installed these pipes. If the right of way was set aside for the sewer, he wanted to know why the sewer was not put in it rather than through his property. Cook He purchased his property from Emma Wallin and asked Complaint the Board if he owned the ten foot right of way or not. The Chairman read Cook's deed and from the deed it was evident that Cook owned the ten foot right of way. The Chairman informed Cook that the right of way was set aside by the owner and not by the Town. Cook did not know where the surface drain was laid, but regardless of where it was, he was getting all the drainage from the Goodwin property on Meriam Street and he thought the water he was getting was from the drain. This Spring at the time of the flood, Cook' s lot was covered with water and he had water in his cellar. Mr. Pearce stated that he had trouble at the time of the flood but that he thought the reason for it was that there was ice three or four feet in the ground and the water could not go into the ground and therefor had 564 01 1-3 ona to flow on the top. His driveway was washed out but the Town fixed it up satisfactorily. Mr. Cook said that he had lived in Lexington for two years and that last Spring was the first time he had trouble. _ Mr. Ross asked Mr. Dreselley if Cook's lot had not al- ways been wet. Mr. Dreselley replied that the grade of the lot before the house was built was lower than the grade of the street and therefor was wet. According to Pearee' s and Dreselley's deeds, they do not own the right of way past their property but have a fee in it. Mrs . Cook complained that they did not want the right of way, that it was of no benefit to them, yet they had to pay taxes on it and Dreselley and Pearce did want the right of way but did not have to pay taxes on it inasmuch as they did not own it. She said that there were three trees in the right of way and that last week during the electric storm, a branch from one of them broke off and ruined her son' s play-yard and she asked if the Board would take care of the damages. The Chairman told her that inasmuch as the tree was on her property, the Town was not liable. Mr. Cook asked if the sewer belonged to the Town and Mr. Ross said that he thought it belonged to the property owners . He asked if there was anything restraining him from building on top of the sewer, and the Chairman informed him that he could not build if it was owned by the Town and the Town held an easement. The Chairman informed Mr. and Mrs. Cook that Mr. Raymond would investigate the situation and that the Board would see what could be done on the matter and they retired. Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works with regard to the improvement of Oak Street, an accepted street. This is one of two access streets to Liberty Heights, the right of way being only 33 feet wide to Carville Avenue and from Carville Avenue it increases to a maximum of 40 feet at Baker Avenue. The width of the Oak pavement is about 21 feet and is so narrow that it is Street difficult to plow the street satisfactorily during heavy snow storms. There is a two inch water pipe extending from Mass . Avenue to the Nichols house and Metcalf & Eddy' s report calls for the installation of a 10 inch water main in Oak Street and an 8 inch sewer line. They recommend that the existing 12 inch drain be extended for a distance of perhaps 200 feet. Mr. Raymond said that it would be possible to provide a pavement about 24 feet wide by removing trees, boulders and bushes on the westerly side, filling up the gutter on the easterly side to reduce the crown and installing the drain with inlets as far as Carville Avenue and then resurfacing the street. This would would cost approximately $4000. I%tiFr 565 A rough estimate of the cost of putting Oak Street in first class condition and fifty feet in width exclusive of land damages, is *26,500.00. The area of land required for a 50 foot right of way is about 20,000 square feet. Mr. Raymond said that this estimate was roughly approximate and that accurate estimates could be prepared only after a detailed survey had been made. It is possible that part of the work of widening the street might be included in a W.P.A. project such as Oak excavating and filling required for removal of the Street material, stone, fill and trees, and might be suitable for a winter project. The sewer and drain might be constructed under a W.P.A. project, but he was doubtful if it was wise to include the water main under such a project. Mr. Raymond said that the work could be done as a W.P.A. project if the men worked a full week, having the W.P.A. pay for four days and the Town pay for the other one and a half days . Mr. Giroux moved that Mr. Raymond proceed to collect the necessary engineering data when he has engineers avail- able and when it is convenient for him to do so and that the Liberty Heights Community Association be so advised. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that he had not received the releases from Shaw and Leary on the Mill Brook Project but that he had contacted Antonio Cataldo, who had an interest in the Shaw property, and asked him if he could get the Shaw release. Cataldo was complaining about a catch basin on Bow Street and Mr. Raymond told him that perhaps if he could getthe release, he would have the catch basin taken care of. He drafted a release somewhat similar to Mill Broo] the one prepared by Mr. Wrightington, with the exception Releases. that a line was added relative to the catch basin. This release had been submitted to the Town Counsel and approved by him. Shaw agreed to sign it. Mr. Raymond said that if he could not get the other releases, he thought that he should go ahead with the work and settle any damage claim that might come in. He did not think that there would be any claim for damages as the work on Mill Brook would be a great improvement. He asked the Board' s approval of the release. Mr. Ross moved that the form of release be approved. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt. of Public Works stated that Ella Kilcup, who owns the house at the corner of Simonds Road and Kilcup Burlington Street, had had water in her cellar and she complaint claims that it was due to high water in the pond. Mr. re water. Raymond read a letter written by Mr. Trask to Miss Kilcup stating that the level of the water in the pond had beenlowered and that she would have no more trouble. Mr. Raymond stated, however, that he had been unable to find that any work had been done in connection with the lowering of the water in the pond either by the Highway 566 01 or Park Divisions. He believed that the level of the water in the pond might be an important factor in water getting into the cellar of this house. The Chairman stated that the Town had not done anything to raise the level of the water in the pond and the streets in the Manor Development were built before the Town purchased the pond and it therefor had the same water shed. Mr. Raymond thought that without controlling the outlet from the pond, it was liable to overflow any Spring. No action was taken on the matter. Mr. Raymond stated that no provision had been made Sidewalk. for a sidewalk on the Chapter 90 work on Lincoln Street Lincoln and that it would not cost a great deal of money to put Street. in a gravel walk from Marrett Road to Middleby Road. However, he did not believe that there was enough money in the Lincoln Street appropriation to take care of this. No action was taken on the matter. Letter was received from the County Commissioners stating that they would allow the original allotments, and on Lincoln Street they were prepared to contribute 85000. provided the Town held to its appropriation of k39300. On Watertown Street they would contribute 000. if the Town would contribute el200. On Chapter 90 maintenance, they would contribute e2000. if the Town would contribute $2000.00. Letter was received from the State Dept. of Public Works stating that theywould contribute $10,725. for Lincoln Street on the condition that $6975.00 be paid S}ate & by the Town and $3750. be paid by the County. On County - Watertown Street the State would contribute $1350. contributions,provided $900. was contributed by the Town and $450. by ' Highways. the County. On Chapter 90 maintenance, the State would contribute $1500. on the condition that $1500. be contributed by the Town and $1500. by the County. The Chairman stated that there were three alterna- tives . First, to ask the State to revise its appropria- tions to correspond with the higher County and Town allotments; second, to use the State allotment and the amounts specified by them for the County and Town to pay; third, to use the higher figures of the County and Town and the lower State figures. Mr. Clark moved that the Board approve the County Commissioners' agreement with regard to Lincoln Street and use the reduced State allotment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Clark moved that the Board approve the County Commissioners' agreement with regard to Watertown Si.reet and use the reduced State allotment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Clark moved that the Board approve the County Commissioners ' agreement with regard to Chapter 90 maintenance and use the reduced State Allotment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. 567 Mr. Raymond said that there was a balance of $100. left in the appropriation for the grader and he wanted to take this, plus $175.00 from the Highway Maintenance, to purchase a bulldozer as he wanted to use it on Lincoln Street. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Raymond write a letter to the Board telling why he wanted to purchase the Purchase of bulldozer, where it was going to be used, etc., so that Bulldozer. the Board could inform the Appropriation Committee, and he agreed to do this. The Supt. of Public Works reported that John O'Connor felt that he should receive more money. He did not want O'Connor the job as W.P.A. Supervisor but was given no choice. It salary. was the feeling of the Board that it should not approve any salary increases in view of the feeling shown by the Town at the Town Meeting. Mr. Raymond stated that the Clerk in the Highway Division was going on a vacation and as Miss Ohlson' s Clerk, time was all taken up, he would like the approval of the Highway Board to hire Miss Avis Weldon to work during Miss Department Corcoran's absence. Mr. Ross moved that Mr. Raymond be authorized to engage Miss Weldon. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt. of Public Works stated that the bill for the flood light at the Common was formerly paid out of Bill for Traffic R gulation and Control but that the Town flood Accountant felt that the bill should be paid from the light. Park Department appropriation. Mr. Clark moved that the bill be paid from the Street Lighting appropriation. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt . of Public Works stated that the Acting Supt. of the Water and Sewer Division would like to hire a man who was familiar with water construction, payrolls, Water etc. Mr. Ross thought of engaging Miller who is now Dept. employed in the Engineering Department, and Miller thought employee. that it might be a good opportunity for him. Mr. Raymond thought that it was a hardship on the Engineering Dept. to train a man and then transfer him to another department as has been the ease with two or three men. He would rather pay Miller more and keep him in the Engineering Department. Mr. Albert Ross thought that Mr. Raymond should make his recommendation. The Chairman said that he felt that such matters as these should be discussed with the Appropriation Committee before any action was taken. Mr. Raymond thought that if the Board waited until the Water Department was faced with an extensive con- struction program, it would be necessary to employ a trained man. No action was taken on the matter. 5681-11 $2. The Supt. of Public Works said that on investigating the condition of the trunk line sewer, it was evident that Trunk Line several manholes had overflowed when flood waters were Sewer high, and he recommended that about eleven manholes be raised from one to three feet. Mr. Clark moved that Mr. Raymond be given authority to raise the manholes and to make other necessary re- pairs to the trunk line sewer. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt. of Public Works stated that the Water Dept. was low on work and that if the Town was going to Water Dept. construct Reed Street next year, he would recommend that Work. about thirty services on Reed Street be replaced to the Reed St. curb line. If the Reed Street work was not done, it would be necessary to lay off five or six men at the end of the week. The Chairman asked if it would be possible to absorb these men in the Highway Department, and Mr. Raymond said that he thought it might be. Mr. Clark moved that no action be taken on the Reed Street services at the present time. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt. of Public Works stated that the boom on Repairs to the steam shovel needed straightening and other repair steam work done on it before it could be used on Lincoln shovel. Street. He recommended that the repairs be made and charged to the Equipment and Repairs account. Mr. Clark moved that the recommendation be approved. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt. of Public Works stated that he had noted that an appropriation had been made for the installation of underground cable for the Fire Department. There was a question in Mr. Raymond's mind as to whether or not Underground the Highway Division was going to make the trench cable. repairs and charge it to Highway Maintenance or to the appropriation for the underground cable. The Chairman stated that he thought the Telephone Co. left room in their ducts for this cable and that there would be no trench excavation necessary. He said that a private contractor would install the under- ground cable and that he no doubt would have to get a permit to excavate in the street. Notice was received from George W. Taylor & Bon to Insurance the effect that fire insurance policy under blanket schedule in the amount of $15,000. expired on August lst. Mr. Clark moved that the policy be renewed through the same office. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. 569 Notice was received from Jasper A. Lane to the effect that fire insurance policy under blanket schedule in the amount of 0000. expired on August 1st. Insurance Mr. Clark moved that the policy be renewed through the office of Robert C . Mara. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. Notice was received from Charles H. Schofield & Co. to the effect that fire insurance policy under blanket schedule in the amount of $10,400. expired on August lst.. Insurance Mr. Ross moved that the policy be renewed through the same office. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Supt. of Public Works stated that the cost of the signs to the Old Belfry would cost $27.00 instead of Signs to *19.00. Old Belfry Mr. Giroux moved that the expenditure be approved. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Giroux stated that the Lions Club would like to erect two signs at the entrances to the Town. Mr. Ross Linns Club moved that authorization be granted the Lions Club to Signs. erect the signs subject to the approval of Mr. Raymond as to their location, etc. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from the Lexington Board of Trade requesting that the Town take over the flags of the Shenandoak Shenandoah system as the Board of Trade anticipates heavy system. expenses during the coming year. Mr. Clark moved that no action be taken on the request inasmuch as there are no funds available at the present time. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Ross, the following order was adopted: "The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, , acting under the authority of General Laws, Ch. 139, -sec. 1, and of every other power them thereto enabling, after Stanley written notice to the owner of the premises hereinafter property described and after a hearing duly called and held in the Selectmen' s Room at the Tbwn Office,Building, L4xington, Massachusetts, on Tuesday the 7th day of July, 1936, at 9:30 o' clock P.M., at which hearing evidence of the condition of the premises supposed to belong to John Stanley on the northwesterly side of Taft Avenue in the said Lexington, was received, finds that the building in question is a dilapidated, and dangerous building and is a nuisance to the neighborhood and dangerous, and prescribes that the remains of the said building be demolished by the owner at his own expense within fourteen days from the date hereof, and that this order be duly recorded in the records of the Board. The Board further finds that the premises are un- occupied and that the residence of the owner of the said premises, supposed to be John Stanley, is unknown and 570 that no agent of his is known. Further ordered that the Town Clerk shall deliver a copy of this order to a constable of the Town of Lex- ington who shall forthwith serve an attested copy bliereof by posting it on the premises above referred to and by advertising it once in the Lexington Minute-Man. The said constable shall be directed to make a return of his doings thereon to the said Clerk, who shall report the same to this Board." Upon motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Ross, the following order was adopted: "The Town Health Inspector reported to the Board that articles of personal property remaining on the premises supposed to belong to John Stanley on the Stanley northeasterly side of Taft Avenue in the Town of property. Lexington, in his opinion may be injurious to the public health and may be capable of containing or conveying infection or contagion, and are dangerous to children and others, and a nuisance. The Board of Selectmen, then acting as a Board of Health, examined into the said nuisance and source of filth and had evidence thereon, and hereby declares that in its opinion the said personal property remaining on the said premises may be injurious to the public health, and it hereby orders the owner or occupant of the said premises at his own expense to remove the said personal property found thereon within fourteen days of the date hereof. The Board further finds that the said premises are unoccupied and the residence of the owner or agent is unknown and the Board further orders that notice of its foregoing order be served by a constable of the Town of Lexington by posting an attested copy thereof on the said premises and by advertising it once in the Lexington Minute Man." The following letter was received from Mabel H. Eider: 377 Bedford Street Lexington, Mass. July 13, 1936. Hon. Board of Selectmen Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen: On June 5, 1936, I was walking down Bedford Street in front of the home of Richard E. Bourdon, of 347 Bedford Street, when a dog owned by Mr. Bourden ran out from the side of the house and seemed as if he was about to attack me, but did not. He gave me a very bad fright. On Saturday, July 11, 1936, about 6:30 p.m., my daughter, Barbara Elder, age 12, was coming home from 571 the store at Lexington Manor, when this sane dog attacked her by grabbing her dress with his mouth, but fortunately, he did not bite the child. However, she became hysterical, and was hysterical when she reached home. Mrs. Walter L. Andrews of 353 Bedford Street, witnessed the attack. I believe that this dog is dangerous and that he should be permanently restrained. Yours very truly, (s) Mabel H. Elder. July 13, 1936. 2.35 P.M. On this thirteenth day of July, 1936, personally appeared Mabel H. Elder and made oath that the foregoing complaint is true, Before me, James J. Carroll, Notary Public (Term expires March 11, 1938) Elder complaint Letter was received from the Chief of Police stating re Bourden that an officer had interviewed Mrs. Walter T. Andrews dog. of 353 Bedford Street in regard to the dog owned by Mr. Bourden and was told that she saw this dog bite the Coughlin boy who lives at 409 Bedford Street and since that time has seen it chase and jump at bicycles and pedestrians who use that side of Bedford Street. The Elder girl, who lives at 377 Bedford Street was one of the children Mrs. Andrews saw chased. Mrs. William Bean of' 359 Bedford Street stated that she had heard reports about the dog but had had no trouble with it. Mrs. Arthur L. Smith stated that the dog was mean and vicious and she was afraid to walk on that side of the street when the dog was loose because he had jumped at her and one of his paws had scratched her leg above her shoe. The scratch left no mark. Mr. McIntosh, R.F.D. letter carrier on this district, stated that he had no cause to fear the dog and did not regard him as vicious. The dog had barked at him but never ran or snarled at him. The Chief said that he understood the dog had been chained up for about one month and he had received no complaints •bout the dog recently. He said that this dog was a companion for Mrs . Bourden' s daughter kho was totally blind. Mr. Clark moved that Richard Bourden of 347 Bedford Street be instructed to restrain his dog because of complaints received that the dog is vicious and that Mr: Bourden be advised that if further complaints were received, that the Board might determine them sufficient cause to order the dog disposed of. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Giroux moved that the W.P.A. Advisory Board rather than L. G. Mitchell certify the applications for W. P. A . positions on the W.P.A. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. 572 c3, sal Appropriation Letter was received from the Appropriation Committee Committee advising that that committee had organized on July 8th with Mr. A. Edward Rowse., Jr. as Chairman and James H. Russell as Secretary. Letter was received from the Appropriation Committee Labor & advising that they had voted to authorize a transfer of Materials *1000'.00 from the Reserve Fund to the eacount for Labor Acct. & Materials and Expenses on Public Works, and that it was the feeling of the Committee that this sum would provide payment of unpaid bills and amply cover the expenses until August 20th. At that time, if further money is needed to carry on until a Town Meeting is held, the Appropriation Committee will consider a further transfer. Letter was received from the Appropriation Committee Police advising that they had voted to authorize the transfer Dept. of 067. from the Reserve Fund to the account for Police Account Department expenses to cover the cost of the new cart 012. plus the estimated cost of the radio, $55.00. Letter was received from Richard Whittemore stating Insurance that the policy insuring the Town automobiles expired on August 19, 1936. It was decided to hold the placing of this insurance over until the next meeting of the Board. Until last year, the Town was inaured for both liability and property damage coverage, but at that t3.me the insurance was renewed for personal liability coverage only Mr. Whittemore said that he believed the reason for this was that there was some question about the legality of a municipality providing such insurance. He said that the Legislature had now passed an Act permitting a Town to carry property damage coverage on automobiles and he believed that it was good business judgment to do so. The Clerk was instructed to refer the question of property damage to the Town Counsel for his opinion. Letter was received from the W.P.A. office advising W.P.A. that applicants for W.P.A. projects must be certified as in need of relief by local agencies, and giving instructions with regard to same. Crosby Letter was received from Medora R. Crosby stating water that she did not yet understand her June water bill. bill. The Clerk was instructed to have Mr. Raymond write to Mrs. Crosby and ask her to call at the office so that the matter might be explained to her. T.B. Letter was received from the Middlesex County San. case. advising that Frank McCoubrev was discharged on July 14, 1936. 573 Letter was received from the Water Registrar of the Town of Arlington advising that the agreement as sub- mitted by Lexington regarding the supply of water to the Water - properties at #3 and #5 Lowell Street, Lexington, was not Lowell St, acceptable to the Board of Public Works. Arlington will agree to furnish water to Lexington through a meter installed at the Town line on Lowell Street and all water passing through the meter will be billed direct to the Town of Lexington. Mr. Ross moved that the matter be turned over to Mr. Raymond to see what he could work out with the Town Counsel and the Town of Arlington. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from the authorities on the Conservation Conservation Program enclosing bulletins. The Clerk Program. was instructed to turn the matter over to Mr. Potter. Letter was received from the Supt. of the Park Division stating that the music committee which was appointed to promote a music program on the playgrounds had solicited funds to carry on the work but the Music response had not been as expected. The Committee Program finds that it will be necessary to get funds some at other way. There is a balance in the Playground Playground Instructor's Account which could be used for the pur- ptse and would be sufficient to complete the project. Mr. Ross moved that the Supt. of the Park Division be authorized to use the balance of the funds in the Playground Instructor's Account to carry on the music program. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from the W.P.A. Theatre Vaude- ville Unit requesting the use of the hall on July 29th W.P.A. for the production of the musical comedy "The Campus Use of Widow". Mr. Ross moved that the W.P.A. authorities be Hall. given the use of the hall free of charge providing the reports received from the communities where the play has been produced were satisfactory. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from Ethel M. Fennell of 35 Tower Road applying for work at the polls during Election elections. The Clerk was instructed to advise Miss Officers. Fennell that her application would be given consideration when the election officers are appointed. Letter was received from the W.P.A. Historical Records Survey, explaining the work of that Department. W.P.A. Mr. Clark moved that the matter of allowing such a project in Lexington be indefinitely postponed until such time as the W.P.A. project for copying the other Town Records is completed to avoid confusion. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted. 574 Letters were received from George P. Morey of 90 North Hancock Street and Robert P. Cromwell of Airport 21 Prospect Hill Road protesting against the building of an airport between Lexington and Bedford. The Chairman read a report submitted by Mr. Giroux on the hearing held before the Board of Selectmen of Natick on the Natick Airport. Most of the persons appearing at the hearing were in opposition to the maintenance of the airport. Letter was received from the Town Accountant stating that he had notified Collector Scamman that Stevens Rupert H. Stevens owed Water guaranties in the amount bills. of $414.61 but that no payments had been made on the account. Letter was received from the Acting Supt. of the Water & Sewer Division stating that Mr. Stevens owed $414.61 for guaranties. Mr. Ross asked if there was any action the Board mi_. tke so that some of the money being paid by the Town 73 credited to Stevens' outstanding account. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Stevens and ask him if he would agree to having any specified amount paid from his check each week to the Water Division on account of these bills. Sunday The Board signed applications for Sunday Golf for Golf. the month of August for William Bean of 359-363 Bedford Street. The following commitments were signed by the Boards Commitments . Sewer Connections - $298.90 Water Connections - 163.7'7 Water Lien abatement in the amount of $12.21 was Abatement. signed by the Board. Letter was received from the Boston Legal Aid Society stating that John W. Keeley, executor under the Drury will of Nora W. Drury, had consulted them with regard claims . to a bill of $108.65 rendered him for aid rendered Mrs. Drury. The letter stated that the only assets of the estate were an equity of $500. in real estate and that the preferred claims were more than the amount of the estate. They therefor did not see how the estate was in any position to make a refund to the Town. Mr. Clark moved that the matter be referred to the Town Counsel. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Welfare Agent discussed the case of the Ingram family living on Vine Street. Mrs. Ingram is a widow • and upon her husband's death, she received $600. from the Carmen' s Union, $420. from the Metropolitan Life Ins. ' Co. and the Prudential Ins. Co. stated at that time that • 575 it was ready to give her $700. The funeral expenses were more than $600. and she can account for $500. which she paid on back bills and she has about $200. left in the Ingram bank. There is some question as to the actual amount case. . of money she received from the Prudential Ins . Co. Mr. Mitchell felt that she should be aided in the amount of $15. per week. Mr. Clark moved that this amount be paid Mrs. ink m. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Welfare Agent stated that Garrett C. O'Brien was waiting to be re-assigned to the W.P.A. and that he would O'Brien have to go on relief until this was done. He asked case. approval of $15. per week, temporary aid. Mr. Potter moved that such aid be granted. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and' it was so voted. Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that Mr. Marchese earns $18. per week from A. H. Burnham and stated that some time ago the Board approved milk for the family. Marchese Dr. Hardcastle said that Louise Marchese should have her case. eyes examined and probably would need glasses. He asked authorization to have the girl' s eyes examined at the Eye and Ear Infirmary and for the purchase of glasses if necessary. Mr. Potter moved that such approval be granted. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Mitchell asked approval of the hospitalization of Mrs. Elizabeth Latter of Woburn Street . This is an Latter Old Age Assistance case. Mrs. Latter has a very bad case. heart. Mr. Clark moved that the hospitalization be approved. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Welfare Agent asked the approwl of the Board for the hospitalization of Mrs. John J. McCarthy who has McCarthy kidney trouble. This is an Arlington settled case. case. Mr. Clark moved that the hospitalization be approved. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Welfare Agent discussed the case of Walter J. Brown, wife and one child, of Fern Street. The man Brown has been a hospital case for over a year and his wife had ease. been working in the sewing unit . He was injured at the car line at Arlington Heights and has a suit pending against the Elevated. They are losing their house and have rented the Boinay apartment on Pleasant Street for $30. Mr. Mitchell recommended that the Board pay one-half the rent, that is, $15.00 per month. Mr. Potter moved that the recommendation be approved. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. 576 Mr. Mitchell said that Hartley Mello of Smith Mello Avenue had been sent to the Waltham Hospital and case. asked the approval of the Board of his action. Mr. Clark moved that the approval be granted. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Mitchell said that Mrs. Mary Brown, who lives with the Carrolls on Waltham Street, broke her glasses Brown but they cannot get her to an occulist. He asked the case Board' s approval of getting her to an occulist if possible if it was a reasonable expenditure. Mr. Clark moved that the approval be granted. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. ' Old Age Mr. Clark moved that the recipients of Old Age payments Assistance be paid twice a month. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that Mrs. Antonio Umbrello Umbrello of Waltham Street went to the hospital last week case and gave birth to twins. He asked approval of the hospitalization. Mr. Clark moved that the approval be granted. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 M. A true record, Attest: „e". . Clerk. 1