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SELECTMEN'S MEETING '
MAY 250 1937.
A regular meeting of the Seledtmen was held in the
Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs. Potter, Giroux and Clark were present at the
meeting. Mr. Potter acted as Chairman in the absence
of Mr. Ferguson, The Clerk was also present.
At 8:00 P.M. hearing was declared open on the
Kramer application of Robert and Eva Kramer to maintain a one
garage car garage at 35 Preston Road. Mr. and Mrs. Kramer
hearing. appeared 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. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so
voted.
At 8:05 P.M. hearing was declared open on the
Preston application of Mrs. Louis Preston for permission to main -
garage tain a one car garage at Fair Oaks Drive. Mr. and Mrs.
hearing. Preston and the builder appeared 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. Giroux seconded
the motion and it was so voted.
At 8:10 P.M. hearing was declared open on the appli-
Johnson cation of Harry $. Johnson for permission to maintain a
garage one car garage at lot #12 Daniels Street. No persons
hearing appeared either in favor or in opposition. Mr. Clark
moved that the permit be granted subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector. Mr. Giroux seconded the
motion and it was so voted.
At 8:15 P.M. hearing was declared open on the appli-
Ne]son cation of Sverre Melvin Nelson for pexm.ission to maintain
Garage a one car garage at 41 Outlook Drive. No persons
hearing. appeared either in favor or in opposition. Mr. Clark
moved that the permit be granted subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector. Mr. Giroux seconded the
motion and it was so voted.
Letter was received from the Building Inspector
Bo ton advising that Mr. Leo Boynton was storing magazines and
storin rags in the barn owned by his aunt., Bornstein, in
junk the , An
the rear of 5 Hibbert Street, Mr. Boynton informed Mr.
Longbottom that he never stored junk in his aunt's barn
until recently. I
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Mr. Clark moved that bond X7287401, dated April 1,
in
the sum of $1000, executed on behalf of Andrew T.
Bain, Plumbing Inspector, and bond #7287393 dated April
Bonds
1, in the sum of $500. executed on behalf of Fred
Longbottom, Building Inspector, be approved. Mr. Giroux
seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Letter was received from the Health Inspector
advising that he had investigated Mr. Hagerty's complaint
relative to the rats on Lincoln Street which he believed
were coming from the dump on that street. The Health
Inspector talked to Mr. Hagerty, who said that his boys
Complaint
had seen a few rAts at the dump. Barr. Stevenson did not
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think that the rats would go so far when they could pick
up food nearer the dump. He called on the people in the
vicinity of Stratham Road and asked if they were troubled
with rats and found only one that did have some in the
cellar. He investigated the brook that runs through
the meadow and saw holes that looked like rat holes.
Letter was received from the Middlesex County Ex-
tension Service recommending a rat poison to be used to
exterminate rats in a field. The Clerk was instructed to
send a copy of the latter letter to Mr. Hagerty„
Application was signed for the admission of Lucy
T.B. case.
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Ann Kelley, age 22, of 40 Woburn Street, to the Middlesex
County Sanatorium.
Letter was received from the Commissioner of Public
Safety addressed to the Chief of the Fire Department
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advising that an application had been filed by -the High-
581 Marrett
land Trust Co. of West Somerville for the reinstatement
Road
of the license covering the garage at 581 Marrett Road,
Lexington. The letter requested that an inspection of
the premises be made. It was decided to hold the matter
over for one week and request the Chief of the Fire
Department to report on his investigation.
At 8:20 P.M. the Planning Board appeared before the
Board. Mr. Kimball, the clerk, said that it was the
Appointment
Purpose of the Planning Board to meet with the Selectmen
to Planning
to appoint a new member to the Planning Board. Mr.
Board
Kimball said that that Board would suggest the name of
William Roger Greeley to serve until March, 1938, to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Neil H.
Borden. Mr. Giroux moved that the suggestion of the
Planning Board be approved by the. Selectmen. Mr. Clark
seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Letter was received from the Town Clerk advising
Board of
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that Leon H. Truesdell was elected Chairman of the Board
Registrars
of Registrars for the ensuing year.
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Letter was.reeeived from Dr. Crumb to which was
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attached a letter from the State Director of Public
Welfare advising that Mrs. Mary Yodwish might be admitted
to the T.B. Infirmary at Tewksbury and a letter from the
Yodwish
State Director of Public Health re commending that Mrs.
case.
Yodwish be hospitalized. Dr. Crumb also recommended that
Mrs. Yodwish be hospitalized. The Clerk explained that
Mrs. Yodwish was in Court last week for violation of her
quarantine and that the Judge continued the case until
October 15th and informed Mrs. Yodwish that If she was
foundviolating the quarantine again, he would send her
away. The Clerk was instructed to take the letters to
the Concord Court and discuss the matter with the Clerk
of Courts see what ts to e h t he would advise doing.
Mr. Clark moved that the meetings be held every two
Summer
weeks during the months of June, July and August unless
meetings
business required additional meetings, it being under-
stood that the next meeting was to be held June 8th, 1937,
Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Upon motion of Mr. Giroux, seconded by Mr. Clark, ..
it was voted to grant the following licenses:
Alfonso Ruzziero, 1776 Mass. Ave., Overhanging Sign
Frank H. Ready, 1760 Mass. Ave.,
Forrest E. King, 1788 Mass. Ave.
Town Paint & Supply Co., 1749 Mass. Ave.
Burbrec Nurseries, Inc., Off Mass. Ave.,Common Victuallers
Walter J. Rose, 6 Tewksbury St, Public Carriage
James T. McGann, 156 Woburn Street,
John E. Timothy, 442 Waltham Street,
Application was received from the Lafayette Club
Use of for permission to use lstabrook Hall on Monday evening,
Estabrook June 7th, for the purpose of holding a Mother's Night,
Hall. Mr. Giroux moved that the use of the hall be granted
subject to a fee of $5.00. Mr. Clark seconded the
motion and it was so voted.
At 8:30 P.M., Mrs. Chester Cook, Mrs, C. E. Glynn,
Mr. C. H. Ferguson and Mr. Stephen Hamblin of the
Lexington Field and Garden Club appeared before the
Depot Park Board to discuss the Depot Park beautification project.
Beautifica- The Chairman Pro -tem asked how far the organization
tion Project.had got with moving the posts from Munroe Cemetery, Mrs.
Cook said that Mr. Garrity and Mr. Raymond told her it
would cost almost $300.00 to move the posts but they
obtained another figure df $150.00 from a contractor for
moving them. Mr. Hamblin said that they were not figuring
on spending much money on planting this summer. Mrs.
Glynn said that she thought that when Mr. Raymond first
figured on moving the posts, he planned on -using W.P.A.
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labor but when he submitted.the figure, it was based on
using regular Town labor. She said that Mr. Marshall told
her that many of the posts were in the driveway to the
cemetery and that it would be a simple matter to take
them out. Mr. Hamblin said that there was no great hurry
but that the posts should be set before the place was seeded
which would not be until the latter part of August. Mr.
Ferguson said he heard there were some posts jiist lying in
a field in Concord that probably might be used. Mrs. Cook
asked if by August Town labor might not be so busy and Mr.
Potter said that he was skeptical of having the men do the
moving because of the nature of the work which he thought
was hazardous. He said he would prefer to have a contractor
do it. Mrs. Glynn asked if the Town would objbet to paying
the money to an outside contractor, and Mr. Potter said he
saw no reason why it should not be done. He said it
pftbabl would be cheaper to have a contractor do it as
he would be covered by insurance. Mr. Hamblin asked if
It would be necessary to have the approval of the Board
before hiring a contractor and Mr. Potter said he did not \
believe so. Mrs. Cook asked if they eould have W.P..A,
labor for seeding and loaming the park and Mr. Potter said
he thought the Board would approve that. Mr. Ferguson said
that there was one other thing to be discussed and that
was the naming of the park. He said that nothing had
actually been done about changing the name as yet and Mr.
Potter informed him that an article would have to be
inserted in' the Warrant to chaig a the name. Mr. Ferguson
said that Mr. Frederick- H. Emery had done a great deal for
the Town and it was through his efforts that the Town
acquired Depot Park, and for that reason they wanted to
re -name it Emery Park, Mr. Hamblin said that a stone tablet
was to be placed on the Fark and he said that the matter of
the bronze plate to be placed on the marker would be dis-
cussed with the Selectmen before it was placed. They
retired'.
.Mr Raymond informed the Board that $1000. was
include in the budget for repairs to the Town Office
and Cary Memorial Buildings. Michael Shea made an Repairs to
estimate of the work that should be done and the first Town Office
estimat0 was"cut down from $2000. to $1200. or 01300. and Cary
Mr..Raymond asked if the Board had something special Mem.Bldgso
In mind, and Mr. Giroux said that the $1000. was merely an
arbitrary figure. Mr. Giroux moved that the Board
authorize Mr. Raymond to go ahead and make such repairs
as he saw fit to the extei t of the money available.
Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Mr. Raymond read a letter received from Mr. Paxton
relative to the Austin -Western sweeper. In 1936 a new
broom was purchased and the old one was replaced at a Sweeper.
total cost of 180.00. Immediately f ollowing this woPk,
the sweeper broke down and it could not be repaired sat-
isfactorily. The Dyar Sales Co. offered to purchase the
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Street
lights
Sidewalk
on Waltham
Street
old sweeper and two brooms for $70.00, which was con-
siderably more than any other company offered. Dir.
Paxton accepted the offer subject to the approval of the
Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Clark moved that Mr. R W mond be given the
rivilege of selling the equipment or trading it for
$70.00 or better. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and
It was so voted.
Mr. Raymond recommended that two lights be placed on
Shade Street, one nearly opposite Cary Avenue and one on
a new pole to be located further out on the road near
the Andresen property. Dir. Clark moved that the in-
dtallation of the two lights be approved. Mr, Giroux
seconded the motion and it was so voted..
With reference to the Waltham Street sidewalk, Mr.
Raymond said that he hoped to gat that work done out of
Chapter 90 Maintenance Funds. He has estimated the cost
of providing a stone dust surface sidewalk from Marrett
Road to Forest Street at $800.00, about one-half of which
would be for materials, If this work is done right away he
thought that it would be proper to oiarge the materials to
the W.P.A. Labor and Materials account as the sidewalk was
a W.P.A. project which was not completed. Mr. Giroux
thought it would be best to have the work done under
Chapter 90 maintenance if possible and he so moved. Mr.
Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Mr. Raymond said that every once and a while he has
a request to sell some stone. They have quite a lot of
Sale of it on hand now and he thought probably it would be a good
stone. idea to sell some if he got a good offer. Mr. Giroux
moved that Mr. Raymond be authorized to sell the shone at
a price which would be most advantageous to the Town.
Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Mr. Raymond reported that Frank E. and Jenny Tucker
had accepted the offer of $53.75 to settle their olain
Ik Tucker claim for blasting damages and had signed a release. He
j for asked approval of paying the claim. Mr. Giroux moved
damages. that the settlement of the claim be approved. Mr. Clark
seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Mr. Raymond said that the Town Accountant told him
that it was all right to settle these claims irovided
they were approved by the Town Counsel. Mr, Giroux
suggested that Mr. Raymond get a letter of approval
from the Town Counsel on the settlement of the Tucker
claim,
Mr. Raymond reported that Mrs. C. S. Ryan of
10 Bedford Street has requested a granolithic sidewalk
in front of her house and LeRoy Brown has requested
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that a granolithic drive be constructed at his right of
way between Ryan's and Tobints. Mr. .Clark moved that
the work be approved. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion
and it was so voted.
Mr. Raymond said that he had received a letter
asking whether or not the Town would buy all or"s ome of
the materials for the sewing project. The materials
cost between $490. and *500, per month. He said that
the finished products go to Watertown for distribution.
Mr. Potter said that he would like to have some more
information on the matter before he acted on It and it
was therefor decided to hold the matter over until the
next muting.
Mr. Raymond said that he would like to use Miner
grates and frames for Independence Avenue and Reed
Street rather than those manufactured by the Dept. of
Correction. These would cost something over $300.00.
Mr. Giroux moved that the purchase of the Miner grates
and frames be approved. Mr. Clark seconded the motion
and it was so voted.
Mrd Raymond reported that he had received a letter
from Mr. Stevens of the Edison Co. stating that he had
' made estimates by which he arrived at the conclusion
that the improvements in the lighting systean on Mass.
Avenue as of July 1st could come within the appropriation
made for this year. Mr. Raymond thought that Mr. Stevens
had figured too close but he thought that the improve-
ments could be made as of Sept. 1st and still come
i within the appropriation. He thought that the matter
should be brought before the Town Meeting as the in-
creased cost for lighting in 1938 would be approximately
$600.00 Mr. Giroux moved that the matter be laid on
the table until it has been definitely decided when a
Town Meeting is to be held.
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Sidewalks
Materia]s
for sewing
project.
Purchase of
grates &
frames.
Street
lighting.
Mr. Raymond informed the Board that the Town
Accountant had questioned the authority of the Town to
pay public liability insurance. Mr. Clark moved that Insurance
the matter be referred to the Town Counsel for investi-
gation. Mr. Giroux seconded the motion and it was so
voted.
Mr. Raymond informed the Board that an insurance
policy in the amount of $13.,000, under blanket schedule
expired on May 23rd through the office of Jay O. Richards.
Mr. Richards did not send in a notice of expiration. Mr. Insurance
' Clark moved that the policy be renewed through the same
office for a period of five years. Mr. Giroux seconded
the motion and it was so voted.
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Mr. Raymond said that Barry Johnson had not ful- '
Johnson filled his part of the agreement on which the bond
Bond was filed. The matter was held over until the next
meeting.
Mr. Raymond said that he had to buy some rubber
boots for welfare workers and probably would have to
Rubber buy some for W.P.A. workers. The lowest price he
boots. received was $2.80 from the Gold Seal Rubber Co. which
has a Boston office but whose factory is in Middletown,
Connecticut. He said that he had obtained prices from
various concerns. The Board suggested that Michelsopis
Shoe Store be given a chance to bid. He received a
price of $2.93 from the Hood Rubber Co. The Board
instructed Mr. Raymond to purchase the boots from the
Hood Rubber Co. unless Michelson bid lower.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel regarding
the water main extension in Shade Street. Mr. Wright-
ington said he thought the Town could authorize an
agreement with Hayden by which, in consideration of his
agreeing to pay without contest the betterment on the
present extension, the Town would agree not to assess
or abate any assessment which would otherwise be
required when the main is extended past the balance of
Water main his property. Without such an agreement, he doubted '
in Shade if'one Town Meeting could bind another Town Meeting.
Street. He included in his letter an article to be inserted in
the warrant prodding the extension was requested.
The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Hayden
told her that he would not object to the extension being
made from Weston Street inasmuch as it would help Mr.
Linney who had previously requested the extension. Mr.
Giroux asked if she understood that Hayden was agreeing
to this and also to paying the $1000. assessment, or
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in the warrant for the extension of the water main in
Shade Street from Weston Street under the provisions as
set forth in the letter from the Town Counsel and sub-
ject to Mr. Haydents approval. Mr. Clark seconded the
motion and it was so voted.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel relative
(Opinion re to Mrs. Cutlerts request for information as to what
Mrs. Cutler's would happen if she terminated her milk business
business. temporarily. Mr. Wrightington said that this question
was raised chiefly with respect to the Zoning Law which
would not be applicable to ber because she is entitled '
to conduct a farm in a residence district. Mrs. Cutler
has to get a Lexington milk license, he understands,
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and also two State licenses in order to sell in
Lexington. All these licenses are annual, subject
to revocation and there is no assurance at any time
that any of them will be renewed. He said that Mrs.
Cutler should be informed that it is not the province
of the Town or its officials to give her legal advice
and that she would have to satisfy herself as to any
effect interruption of her business would have. The
Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Cutler of the
'town Counsel's opinions.
Letter was received from the Town Counsel stating
that as authorized by a majority of the Board,he had
agreed to a settlement in the case of Meady vs. Lexington
for $500, contingent upon a favorable Town Meeting vote
making the necessary appropriation. He enclosed a form
of agreement which he asked the Board to sign, and the
Town Treasurer to countersign. The members present
signed the agreement.
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Meady
case.
The Clerk informed the Board that the typewriter Typewriter
purchased for the Welfare Dept. cost $94.73 rather than
the $80. or $85. previously apprdved. Mr. Giroux
seconded. the motion and it was so voted..
Commitment of water rates in the amount of $5106.99 Commitment
was signed by the Board.
The Welfare Agent discussed welfare matters with
the Board. Welfare
the meeting adjourned at 9.40 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Clerk.