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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1937-10-051 SELECTMEN16 MEETING Oct. 5th, 1937. A special meeting of the Selectmen was held in the Selectments Room, Town Office Building, at 3:30 P.M. Chairman Ferguson, Messrs. Potter, Clark and Ross were present. The Clerk was also present. At 3:30 P.M., Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, appeared before the Board for the drawing of two jurors for the criminal session at Cambridge beginning November 1st, 1937. Paul Whipple, shoe salesman of 15 Belfry Terrace and Frank A. Faulkner, carpenter, of 68 Winter Street, were the jurors drawn. The Supt. of Public Works appeared before the Board. He stated that the matter of hold-up insurance had been held over from the last meeting. The cost of this insur- ance is $45.00 per year and $112.50 for three years. Mr. Clark moved that no action be taken on the matter. Mr. Potter seconded the motion. Messrs. Ross and Ferguson voted in opposition, so the motion was not carried. It was decided to hold the matter over until Mr. Giroux was present. I LJ Jurors. Hold-up insurance It was decided to hold the matter of discussing the 10% increase in valuations on Town Buildings over until Insurance the next meeting when Mr. Willard C. Hill will be present. Letter was redeived from the Supt. of Public Works containing information in regard to the excavation which has been done along the northerly side of Follen Road in the vicinity of Lexington Avenue and westerly therefrom. The material has been removed to a depth of 180 feet and some material has been excavated from private land and some filling has been placed on private land. Mr. Raymond said that 60 cubic yards of material were excavated to facilitate the grading of Lexington Avenue, a private way, and 223 cubic yards of excavation were removed in front of private property to bank the shoulder of the road down to a proper grade within the limits of the Follen Road right of way. Mr. Raymond said that this removal of 223 cubic yards of material constituted part of the work which should he done to improve Follen Road by grading the shoulders to eliminate obstructions to the view on curves, to provide more adequate space for pushing back snow and to reduce the tendency of snow drifting in between the high embankments. The records of the Selectmen's Meeting of October 17th and September 7th relative to the Follen Road matter were read by the Chairman. The Chairman said that he understood then, that part of the work was in Follen Rd. grading !U Anderson claim, connection with Lexington Avenue coming out on Follen Road, and Mr. Raymond said that it was. The Chairman read a letter which Mr. Raymond had written to the Town Counsel on the matter and also read the Town Counsel's reply. Mr. Wrightington said that the Town did have the right to spend money for such work if it is done within the highway limits but it is not required to do more than make the, way, including the sidewalk, safe for travel. However, it may, as an incident of such work, do things which improve the appearance as well as the safety of the way. It was decided to discuss the matter with the Town Counsel at the evening meeting. Mr. Raymond informed the Board that William Anderson of Lee Avenue had a grievance outside of his water ser- vice. When the wall was built along Mill Brook for a distance of twenty feet, it was built partly along his land. Anderson had a well, the bottom of which was about one and a half feet below the old brook bed, but now the bottom is about one foot above the present brook channel. He states that in cold w3ather, his water service usually freezes up and he could go to this well and get water, but since the channel has been built, he cannot get it there. Mr. Wrightington said that the overdue water bills had not been turned over to the Town Counsel. Anderson has sent In a couple of letters which Mr. Raymond read. These letters explained his grievances. The Chairman remarked that Anderson did not tell the whole story as he neglected to say that Mr. J. A. Ross had gone down there and told him what the trouble was and how much it would cost for a new service to remedy the situation, etc. and that Anderson would not have any work done. After that, the Selectmen authorized the installation of a pit meter. Anderson had asked Mr. Martin, his neighbor, if he would agree to an extension of the water main, and Martin said he would not as he was being adequately taken care of through a three inch main. Mr. Raymond said that he could find no record of this three inch main. The Chairman said that Mr. James Irwin probably could tell him who put in the main as he built Martin's house. Mr. Potter moved that the matter beturnedover to the Town Counsel for settlement. Mr. Ross seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond informed the Board that he would like to discuss the matter of metering the water used by R. H. Water used Stevens for the steam shovel digging in the pit on Maple by shovel. Street. This shovel is excavating for material which is being sold to the Town. The water that has been used for the shovel has not been metered. Mr. Raymond said that it was not a question of the amount of water used, but of the amount wasted as they have found it running on various occasions. Mr. Raymond did not think that I - r", 1 21 Man at Adams School. Loam for playground. there was any question but that it would cost more to keep ' track of the water than the bill would amount to. If this water is metered, the question would come up as to whether or not the Highway Department should be charged for water and if any of the departments should be charged for water used on construction work. The Chairman thought it would be better to charge a contractor a certain amount each day while the shovel was being used and said that this system was used in Boston. He wondered why Mr. Raymond could not use his own judgment, that is, when a shovel was being used in a pit to meter the water and when one was being used on the highway, to charge a flat rate. Mr. Raymond said that there was another angle to the matter. The people on Maple Street have been complaining of rusty water and Mr. Ross believes that the water which is being used in the pit may be the cause of the complaints. Mr. Ross suggested that Mr. Raymond submit to the Board his recommendation on the matter. Mr. Raymond reported that Mr. Grindle had requested that a man be sent down to the Adams School to put in three days a week work to keep the playground up. Mr. Grindle talked to Mr. Mitchell about it who said that there was a man on the Welfare Department qualified to do this work. Bir. Potter asked if this would be a regular ' thing, and Mr. Raymond replied that he would judge it to be a steady job. The Chairman thought than an able-bodied man would be more valuable to the Town in some other way. Mr. Potter remarked that they had two janitors at the school. Mr. Ross moved that no action be taken on the matter. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that Mr. Garrity would like to haul peaty loam from the reservoir grounds to be spread on the loam that has already been spread at the playground. This would mean hiring trucks, and Mr. Raymond believed that the expense would be comparatively high for the ser- vice.the Town would get out of it. His idea of the best place to put the crew of welfare men was at the wells on Lincoln Street. Mr. Raymond thought that about 500 yards of loam would be needed but he doubted if there were more than 200 yards there. The Chairman thought the best thing to do would be to go in on the reservoir grounds with a shovel and take off the loam and dump it at the playground to be spread by the welfare men. Mr. Raymond said that he was surprised that Mr. Garrity wanted to get this material in there so soon. The Board instructed Mr. Raymond to talk the matter over with Mr. Garrity and bring it up again 1 at the next meeting and to put the men on the wells in the meantime. 21 Man at Adams School. Loam for playground. 22 V Mr. Raymond reported that the Kelley Coal Co. would Sheridan sign a release in connection with the Sheridan Street ' Street drain.drain. Mr. Ross moved that the Selectmen approve Mr. Raymondfs obtaining such a release. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that he attended the hearing on Chapter 90 projects on Sept. 30th and presented as projects the construction of Walnut, Bedford and Woburn Streets and Watertown Street if Belmont goes ahead with its part of it. However, the County Commissioners do not favor more than two projects per year. After being re- quested to state a preference, Mr. Raymond said that the Town would request the construction of Bedford and Woburn Chapter 90 Streets. In view of this, he wondered if the Board wanted Projects. to make a supplementary,request for more funds rather than limit the request to $20,000.00. The Chairman asked what the Town had been requesting in the past. Mr. Raymond said that this year a little less was requested but a great deal more was requested for Lincoln Street. Mr. Raymond said that no representative of Belmont was present at the hearing so he could not say whether or not they were going to go ahead with Watertown Street. Mr. Clark moved that the reconstruction of Bedford and Woburn Streets be requested and that the sum of $10,000.00 be requested from the State and County for each street. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond said that last week he told the Board that he was not going to spend the $405. appropriated for equipment for the Public Works Building. D. F. Ross is going out of business and has equipment which can be purchased very reasonably. An electric drill can be purchased for $240.00, a grease gun for $10. and these are the two items that he asked the $405. for, but he Equipment, could not go out and buy them now for this amount. He has an air compressor for tire work, a paint spray outfit and a Moster grease gun outfit. Mr. Ross's asking price for these items it $425.00 but he will accept $405. if the Town will buy them all. Mr. Raymond said that the equipment cost Ross over $700.00 when new a little over one year ago and it looks to be in very good condition now. Mr. Raymond thought it would be a very good invest- ment. The Chairman said that if we needed the equipment and if it was a good buy and funds were available, it should be purchased. Mr. Potter moved, that the equipment be purchased for $400.00. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that a fire insurance policy in the amount of $20,000. expired through the office of E. B. Worthen on October 18th and another policy expired through 23 the same office on October 25th. Mr. Potter moved that the policies be renewed through the same office for a Insurance period of five years. Mr. Ross seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond asked if the Board wanted to authorize the installation of street lights in Fairview Avenue and Street Spencer Street. Cdr. Clark moved that the installation of lights. these lights be authorized. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that he had a request for the extension of a water main in Colony Road for a distance of 150 feet. Mr. Potter moved that the installation of Water a six inch main for this distance be approved. Mr. Clark Eltensions seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that he had received a request for the installation of 275 feet of six inch water main in Liberty Avenue. Mr. Potter moved that the installation be approved. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond reported that after these installations had been made, there then would be about $300. in the Water Construction, Sundry Streets account. ' Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Clark, it was voted to adopt the following sidewalk orders: LOCUST AVENUE October 5th, 1937 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of Lex- ington, Massachusetts, in regular session duly assembled on the 5th day of October, 1937, did adopt an order for the construction of a granolithic sidewalk on the south- easterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way in said Town Sidewalk of Lexington, at property at 26 Locust Avenue, and as Orders. designated by Engineer's stakes in form as follows: It is hereby adjudged by the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of the Town of Lexington that public conven- ience vequires that a granolithic sidewalk be constructed on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 26 Locust Avenue, and as designated by Engineer's stakes. It is therefore ORDERED That a granolithic sidewalk be constructed on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 26 Locust Avenue, 24 andlas designated by Engineer's stakes, and that one/half ' of the cost thereof be assessed upon abutting estates, all under the provisions of Chapter 83 of the General Laws, and of any amendments thereto so far as applicable. NOW, THEREFORE, this statement of their action is now made to be recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, that all assessments made or charges imposed under Chapter 83 of the General Laws and any amendments thereof upon any land which abuts upon said sidewalk, shall constitute a lien upon such land from the time this statement is recorded in said Registry of Deeds. Given under my hand and the seal of the said Town this 5th day of October, 1937. Eleanor M. Lowe, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. October 5th, 1937 Then personally appeared the above named, Eleanor M. Lowe, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town and made oath that the foregoing statement subscribed by her is true, before me, ' James J. Carroll Notary Public (Mar.11/38) SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER 26 Locust _Avenue. Owner as of Jan. 1,, 1937. Assessment. Lyle J. and Jessie M. Morse $75.00 LOCUST AVENUE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: Oct. 5, 1937. That the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of Lexington, Massachusetts, in regular session duly assembled on the 5th day of October, 1937, did adopt an order for Sidewalk the construction of a granolithic sidewalk on the south - Order easterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way in said Town of Lexington, at property at 28 Locust Avenue, and as designated by Engineerts stakes, in form as follows: It is hereby adjudged by the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of the Town of Lexington that public conven- ience requires that a grmolithic sidewalk be constructed on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at.28 Locust Avenue, and as designated by Engineerts stakes. It is therefore ORDERED that a granolithic sidewalk be constructed on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 28 Locust Avenue, and as designated by Engineer's stakes, and that one/half of the cost thereof be assessed upon abutting estates, all under the provisions of Chapter 83 of the General Laws, and of any amendments thereto so far as applicable. NOW, THEREFORE, this statement of their action is now made to be recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, that all assessments made or charges imposed under Chapter 83 of the General Laws and any amendments thereof upon any land which abuts upon said sidewalk, shall constitute a lien upon such land from the time this state- ment is recorded in said Registry of Deeds. Given under my hand and the seal of the said Town this 5th day of October, 1937. Eleanor M. Lowe, Clerk of the Board of Selectman of Lexington. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. October 5th, 1937 .Then personally appeared the above named, Eleanor M. Lorre, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town and made oath that the foregoing statement subscribed by her is true, before me, James J. Carroll. Notary public (Mar. 11, 1938) SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER 28 Locust Avenue„ Owner as of January 1st, 1937;, Assessment. George M. and Agnes C. Hynes $60.00 u 25 W LOCUST AVENUE October 5th, 1937. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of Lexington, Massachusetts, in regular session duly assembled on the 5th day of October, 1937, did adopt an order for the construction of a granolithic sidewalk on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way in. -said Town of Lexington, at property at 30 Locust Avenue, and °as'designated_by Engineer's stakes, in form as follows: It is hereby adjudged by the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of the Town of Lexington that public con- venience requires that a granolithic sidewalk be con- structed on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 30 Locust Avenue, and as designated by Engineer's stakes. It is therefore ORDERED that a granolithic sidewalk be constructed Sidewalk on the southeasterly side of Locust Avenue, a public Order way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 30 Locust Avenue, and as designated by Engineer's stakes, and that one/half of the cost thereof be assessed upon abutting estates, all under the provisions of Chapter 83 of the General Laws, and of any amendments thereto so far as applicable. NOW, THEREFORE, this statement of their action is now made to be recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, that all assessments made or charges imposed under Chapter 83 of the General Laws and any amendments thereof upon any land which abuts up6n said sidewalk, shall constitute a lien upon such land from the time this state4ent is recorded in saidRegistry of Deeds. Given under my hand and the seal of the said Towh this 5th day of October, 1937. Eleanor M. Lowe, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. October 5th, 1937 Then personally appeared the above named, Eleanor M. Lowe, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town and made oath that the foregoing statement subscribed by her is true, before me, James J. Carroll Notary Public (Mar.11/38) 1 1 ' SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER 30 Logu tt Avenue Owner as of January lst,� 1937. Assessment Lewis L. and Jeanette E. Hoyt $70.00 Letter was received from D. J O'Connell advising that Mr. William J. Haley of Bacon Street had referred to him his claim against the Town in the amount of $58.33 for replacing his water pipe, which he claims was damaged by blasting in the vicinity. The Town has offered to settle for $18.00. Mr. O'Connell said that if the $58.33 was offered, it would be accepted; otherwise, that offer would be withdrawn, as Mr. Haley's loss was substantially more then $58.33. Mr. Potter moved that the matter be turned over to the Town Counsel for settlement. Mr. Clark seconded the motion and it was sc voted. ' Mr. Ross submitted a letter from the Boston Edison Co. advising that that company would install underground wires in Mass. Avenue from Elm Avenue to Forest Street. Mr. Ross said that he heard that the Telephone Co. would approve the installation of their wires underground. The Chairman said that the whole matter should be held over to find out how much it would cost to put the fire alarm system underground. It was decided to hold the matter over for one week. Letter was received from the Town Clerk to which was attached copy of letter from Albert W. Emmons of 7 Dexter Road in which Mr. Emmons offered his resignation as a member of the Appropriation Committee. Mr. Emmons said that he was leaving Massachusetts very shortly for an in- definite period. Mr. Potter moved that the resignation be accepted. Mr. Ross seconded the motion and it was so voted. 27 Haley claim. Underground wires - Elm Avenue Emmons - Resignation Letter was received from the Chief of Police inform- Bullet-proof ing the Board that he did not recommend the purchase of vests. bullet-proof vests at this time. Letter was received from the Chief of Police advising that on October 4th, 1937, he suspended Patrolman Forrest Knapp for violation of Rule 7(c) of the Police Department Rules and Regulations. Mr. Ross moved that the Chief be requested to appear before the Board at the evening meetin* to discuss the matter. Mr,. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Knapp suspension 28 V Board of Appeals order granting the petition of ' (Board of Esther R. Barnes et als for permission to maintain a Appeals private hospital and sanatorium for retarded children at orders. 1557 Mass. Avenue, and order granting the petition of Abbie E. Stevens for permission to maintain a nursery school at 25 Highland Avenue, were received. Cert. of Upon motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Potter, it character. was voted to sign the certificate of character for Esther Berman of 18 Massachusetts Avenue. Letter was received from Elmer A. Lord & Co. stating that in view of the vote of the Town Meeting, that Barnes company would suggest that a binder be placed covering property. the building on the Barnes property subject to the date of transfer. They were placing a binder of $12,500. on the dwelling and garage until such time as the Board de- cided the amount and alotted it to some agent. Sign Mr. Clark moved that the Board grant the application permit. of Joseph Trani for permission to maintain an overhanging sign at 1757 Mass. Avenue. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Potter moved that the Hoard grant a license to Alcohol Gofkauf's Automotive Associate Store, 1717 Mass. Avenue, license to sell Methyl Alcohol. Mr. Clark seconded the motion , and it was so voted. Quabbin The letter written by the Selectmen of Arlington and project. the article which appeared in the Transcript relative to the Quabbin project, were placed on file. Letter was received from Stephen F. Hamblin relative to the accident to his son, Walter, at the Junior High School. Mr. Hamblin asked a n a ed if a child dismounted was con- sidered a pedestrian or a vehicle. Mr. Hamblin asked Hamblin that the Board take immediate steps to remedy bicycle accident. regulations. Letter was received from the Employer's Liability Assurance Corp., Ltd., acknowledging receipt of the notice of the accident to Walter Hamblin. Letter was received from the Town Counsel to which was attached a copy of letter addressed to him by Mr. Hamblin and a copy of his reply. The Clerk reported that Bicycle Supt. Grindle of the School Department had hsked her about Regulations bicycle regulations. She was instructed to send a copy of the regulations put into force by Chief Sullivan and ad- vertised in the local paper on October 8th, 1936, to Mr. Hamblin and to Mr. Grindle. Emery Will Letter was received from the Town Counsel to which ' was attached copy of letter addressed to him by the Lex- ington Co-op. Bank and a copy of his reply, relative to the will of the late Frederick L. Emery. Mr. Wrightington's letter said that the Town had no right to require payment from the estate of hir. Emery until 1939. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk 1 29 30 rz o� SPLECTMENTS MEETING Oct. 5th, 1937. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. at 7:15 P.M. Chairman Ferguson, Messrs. Potter, Ross and Giroux were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:15 P.M., the Chief of Police appeared before the Board to discuss his letter relative to the suspension of Knapp Officer Knapp. suspension. Mr. Ross moved that Officer Knapp be notified to appear before the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday,. Get. 13th , to answer to the charge made by the Chief of Police that he had violated Rule 7(c) of the Police Dept. Rules and Regulations. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Ferguson did not feel well and for that reason, Mr. Giroux acted as Chairman pro -tem. Mr. Thacher Jenney appeared before the Board. He stated that the Christian Science Church had given one or: two lectures each year and the auditorium in the church is so small that it will not hold the number of people that want to attend them. The last lecture was held in the High School. Mr. Jenny said that this was nbt a Use of Hall church service. The subject, of course, will be Christian for Christian Science and the lecturer is qualified to speak on the Science Lec- subject. Mr. Jenney was asked to find out whether or ture. not Cary Memorial Hall would be available for such a purpose. He said that he talked with Mr. Holt who said that he did not recall the exact phrasing of the Cary will, but offhand he thought that if the Briggs Class had used the hall there would not be any objection to its being used for this purpose. However, Mr. Holt suggested that Mr. Jenney see the Selectmen on the matter. Mr. Giroux remarked that he thought it rather odd that Mr. Holt had referred the matter to the Selectmen as he would say that Mr. Holt was the one to determine whether or not this was a sectarian use or not. Mr. Ferguson said that the Briggs Class was more of acommunity gathering than a religious meeting. Mr. Jenney said that he would like to have the hall on Sunday, November 14th, in the evening. He thought that the church would be glad to pay for the use of the hall. Mr. Jenney retired. The Board discussed the matter with the Town Counsel. Mr. Wrightington said that as a regular thing, he thought that his answer would be no. He said that if the privilege was given to the Christian Science Church, any other church , could ask for the same privilege. The purpose of the 31 lectures would be to propagate Christian Science, of course. ' Mr. Ross moved that the application be denied. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Mitchell appeared before the Board to discuss welfare matters. Welfare At 8:00 P.M., the Town Counsel, Mr. Eugene Viano and his attorney, Mr. Charles Viano, appeared before the Board Viano to discuss the case of the Colonial. Garage, Inc. vs. the suit. Town of Lexington. The matter of hold-up insurance was again brought up, Mr. Giroux said that he was in favor of renewing the Hold-up policy for a three year period. Messrs. Ferguson and insurance Ross having also voted in favor of renewing the insurance, the motion was carried. Mr. Clark arrived at 8:45 P.M. Letter was received from Rev. Wm. J. McCarthy in regard to the construction of the two ramps entering the driveway which has lust been constructed at St. Brigid's Church. Father McCarthy said that the sidewalk in front of the church property was considerably higher than the ' driveway as it existed before construction, preventing the water from carrying off to the street. In recon- structing the drive, it was necessary to lower it about Work at six inches in order to meet the grade of Mass. Avenue. Catholic The cost of the work of rebuilding the ramps and sidewalk, Church. including excavation,.materials and the removal of a stump, was $153.47. Father McCarthy felt that inasmuch 'as the grade of the sidewalk was always high and caused considerable nuisance to people driving in and out, the Town should.bear the expense of the construction. Mr. Wrightington said that the church had made the contract with A. Ross and Son and the question was whether or not the church should be reimbursed for the cost of doing the work. The test would be whether the church could sue the town and make the town pay, and he did not see on what basis they could sue the town. He did not question the townts right to appropriate money to rebuild the sidewalk, however, but he did not think the Board would want to authorize the work without a vote of the Town and without a special appropriation for it. Mr. Ferguson asked if the Town had the right to go in and widen the approach to a drive to suit the width of a new driveway built by a private individual. Mr. Wright- ington said that only the town had the right to make improvements within the limits of the highway. Mr. Ross said that if the Town raised the sidewalk in front of the church two inches this year, it would have made it very bad if Father McCarthy had not rebuilt it. He asked if 32 in that case the church would have a claim against the torn. Mr. Wrightington said that he thought they would havethe right to claim damages. Mr. Ross asked if it would be all right if the church offered to pay one-half of the cost. Mr. Ferguson said that if the town was liable, it should pay the whole cost and if not, it should not pay any part of it. Mr. Ferguson moved that the Town Counsel furnish further advice on the matter after receiving complete information from the Supt. of Public Works. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Board discussed the proposed agreement in the Ryder Ryder drainage cases. Mr. Wrightington said that he cases, would draw up a new agreement and attend the meeting next week to discuss it further. It was decided to request J. Willard Hayden to appear Hayden before the Board next week to discuss the proposed agree - agreement. ment to be made with him in connection with the extension of the water main in Shade Street-." Commitments of Water Connections in the amount of Commitments. $37.42, Water Miscellaneous Charges in the amount of $314.62 and Water Liens in the amount of $39.20 were signed by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. A true record, Attest: .,.tet. Clerk. D 1 1 Mr. Ferguson asked Mr. Wrightington if the Board Barnes should formally accept the offer of the Barnes heirs. property. Cdr. Wrightington said that he thought the Board should, subject to the approval of the title, etc. He said that he was in touch with Judge Northrup and believed that he would°be ready by the time Judge Northrup was. The Board discussed with the Town Counsel the matter Private of connecting with private water mains. He said that in water Belmont, the developer put in the improvements and then mains. deeded them over to the town, but the town did not pay for them. The Town .has no right to go onto private prop- erty to shut off the water or make repairs. Mr. Raymond thought that the Selectmen should adopt the policy of not connecting up with private mains unless they get a deed to the pipe. Mr_. Wrightington discussed the Cummings case. He Cummings said that if the Board did not want to make a settlement case. it would be necessary to make another taking as the easement was taken along the whole length of the property. The Board discussed the proposed agreement in the Ryder Ryder drainage cases. Mr. Wrightington said that he cases, would draw up a new agreement and attend the meeting next week to discuss it further. It was decided to request J. Willard Hayden to appear Hayden before the Board next week to discuss the proposed agree - agreement. ment to be made with him in connection with the extension of the water main in Shade Street-." Commitments of Water Connections in the amount of Commitments. $37.42, Water Miscellaneous Charges in the amount of $314.62 and Water Liens in the amount of $39.20 were signed by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. A true record, Attest: .,.tet. Clerk. D 1 1