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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1941-08-04 178 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 4111 August 4, 1941. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, Lexington at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Giroux, Messrs. Sarano, Locke and Rowse were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Potter arrived at 8:30 P. M. The records of the meeting held on July 21, 1941, having been mailed to each member of the Board on July 24, 1941, upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted that the reading of those records be waived and that they be approved. At 7:30 P. M. hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone Pole and Telegraph Company for permission to locate one pole location on Robbins, Road, approximately 55 feet east of Lexington Avenue. No persons were present at the hearing. Mr. Rowse moved that the location be approved and the Order signed. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:32 P.M. hearing was declared open upon petition 4111 of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone Pole and Telegraph Company for permission to remove one pole and location set one pole on Weston Street, approximately 80 feet south of Lincoln Street. No persons were present at the hearing. Mr. Rowse moved that the removal and location be ap- proved and the Order signed. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:35 P. M. Mr. William A. Cann, the Acting Building Inspector, appeared before the Board. He said that a house on Woburn Street had been remodeled so as to accommodate two No Bldg. families and no building or plumbing permits were taken out . permits The Chairman said that he talked with Mr. Wrightington about this and he said that the Inspector had a perfect right to take anyone who did this to the District Court. The Chairman said he believed the people should not be allowed to move in until they did the work in accord- with the regulations . Mr. Rowse wondered if the plumbing should not be opened up in a few places to make sure everything was put in right . The Chairman suggested that the owner be written a letter telling him that the work had to be inspected by a certain date and if he was not heard from, that the police be notified. Mr. Cann said that he would do this . 4110 179 410 Mr. Cann said that on January 10, 1941 and February 4, 1941 Mr. W. H. Larson took out two building permits and started houses . He failed and the bank foreclosed. The Lexington Lumber Company purchased the two houses and are finishing them, but they do not want to take out new permits. Mr. Cann told them they would have to. He said that in Arlington if the ownership changes before Building the house is finished, the purchaser has to take out a permits new permit. Mr. Rowse said he should think that the per- mit should be in the name of the new owner as the Town could not proceed against him unless the permit was in his name. Mr. Cann said that he talked with a Mr. Rowland in Mr. Wrightington's office who said that the new owner should take out a permit. The Chairman told Mr. Cann that he should follow the advice given at Mr. Wrightington's office. Mr. Cann retired at 7:45 P.M. Each member of the Board said that he had received several objections to the movie to be shown on August 6th at the playground. This movie is sponsored by the Complaint Chesterfield Cigarette people and illustrates the tobacco industry in pictures. The Chairman said that the engage- ment had been cancelled. 411) At 7:55 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. He said that the Lexington Grange had requested per- mission to use Cary Hall for a fair on September 19th and Use of 20th from 2:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Hall Mr. Sarano moved that the use of the hall be granted subject to a fee of $15.00 for each day. Mr. Locke sec- onded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that Mr. Cleveland of Alvints got in touch with him and requested a stronger street light in front of his store. Mr. Paxton said that they could put Street in a 6000 lumine lamp which will satisfy Mr. Cleveland. lights Mr. Sarano moved that the 6000 lumine lamp be put in. Mr Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that Walter Murphy on Slocum Road re- quested better lighting on that street . Mr. Paxton thought Street that two B00 additional lumine lamps would be adequate and lights he recommended that these be installed. Mr. Rowse moved that the recommendation be approved. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that there was a street light problem in front of the new Viano Block. The Edison Company sent Street out some extensive recommendations for the entire center lights and Mr. Paxton told them that this was not what the Town wanted at the present time . The Company wanted to know if 180 the Town would be interested in putting a test section 1111 in front of the Viano Block. Mr. Paxton felt that if this was done, it would be so much better than the rest of the center that we would have pressure to improve the lights through the center. He recommended that the pre- sent type of pedestal lights be used. Three lights will be needed and they will cost about $75.00 each. Mr. Sarano moved that the three lights recommended by Mr. Paxton be installed. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Rowse asked if it had ever been determined whether Vine Brook or not the connection with the Vine Brook Drain was satis- Drain factory. Mr. Paxton said that the Engineering Department Connection had inspected the connection and found that it was all right. The Vianos signed the agreement and it has been filed. Mr. Paxton said that Joseph Trani received a water bill in the amount of $72.70 for two quarters at the house Trani where Kirkbright lived. The meter reader was unable to water get into the house and when he did, the excess water used abatement indicated a leak. It was then found that there had been a leak in the plumbing right along. Mr. Trani asked for some abatement and Mr. Ross said that usually in a case like this, the excess was charged at cost. Mr. Locke moved that one half of the excess charge be1111 abated. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that this would amount to $34.47 . Mr. Paxton read a letter from Mrs. George M. Davis of Woodland Road who said that on July 10, 1941 she was' pro- ceeding on Massachusetts Avenue, in front of the Central Davis Block, and slowed down. A Water Department truck crashed Claim into her. The driver, A. Cataldo, said that he had a load of bricks on the truck and his brakes did not hold. Mrs , Davis said the damage to her car amounted to $13.75. Mr. Locke moved that the bill be paid and that the proper release be secured. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that the Lexington Trust Company wanted to subdivide their land at the corner of Waltham Street and Lots on Park Drive into three lots ; two facing Park Drive and one Wal. St. facing Waltham Street . The Chairman said that he thought Park Dr. the Board was making a mistake in not giving the Town a chance to buy these lots. In the future, the Town might want to have a through way here. He thought the Board should give consideration as to whether or not the Town wants to acquire the land. Mr. Paxton said that if two houses were built, it would be necessary to install a water main, a distance of 300 A8.41/1 feet at a cost of approximately $900.00. Only two lots will be assessable and the Town would receive about 0180. in betterments. The Chairman suggested that Mr . Paxton see Mr. Walker to find out what the bank wanted for the land. Mr. Paxton agreed to do this. Mr. Paxton said that he talked with Mr. Morse to find out if there was anyone in his department who might take over the duties of the Stamp Cas,-ler. Mr. Morse said that there was not . Mr. Wilbur Roberts is the present cashier on part time, the balance of his time being spent as Mr. Beach's assistant . Now that the W.P.A. work has fallen Wilbur off, Mr. Beach doesn't need him. He feels that if Mr. Roberts Roberts is laid off his W.P.A. activities, he will still remain as Stamp Cashier at $13.50 per week. Mr. Paxton feels that beginning September 1, 1941 Mr. Roberts should be laid off as far as the Town is concerned. It was de- cided to discuss the matter with Mr. Morse. Mr. Paxton said that the Water Department had a com- pressor, purchased in 1929, which recently went bad on them. Mr. Ross contacted four companies to obtain prices on reconditioning the machine and only one was interested. Compressor This is the Maguire Faucher Company, Inc . and their bid 4111 was $325.00. Mr. Paxton recommended that it be accepted. Mr. Rowse moved that the recommendation be adopted. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from the V.F.W. Auxiliary ask- ing permission to use Cary Hall some time in the fall for an entertainment. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall be granted Use of provided it can be considered one of the free uses of the Hall V.F .W. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter of thanks for the excellent work done by the Letter of Highway Department was received from Mr. Allen Galt of 4 thanks Robbins Road. Mr. Potter moved that the following amendment to the Traffic Rules and Regulations be adopted. Mr. Rowse sec- onded the motion, and it was so voted. AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC RULES AND ORDERS TOWN OF LEXINGTON, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AUGUST 4, 1941 ARTICLE V1 ADVERTISING SIGNS, TRUCKING AND PARADES 4111 SECTION 21A. HEAVY TRUCKING PROHIBITED Upon the follow- ing streets or highways or parts thereof 182 heavy trucking is prohibited: 4111 Forest Street . From Massachusetts Avenue to Waltham Street. Hancock Street. From Adams Street to Bedford Street . Archibald R. Giroux William G. Potter Board Errol H. Locke of A. Edward Rowse Selectmen George W. Sarano Adopted August 4, 1941 A true copy, Attest : Eleanor M. Lowe Clerk, Selectmen. The Clerk reported that the petition for the accept- ance and construction of Cary Avenue had been returned Petition with two additional signatures. The Chairman requested Mr. Paxton to take the petition and make a study of it and report back to the Board. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that he was taking a week' s vacation from August 18th through August 25th. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:50 P.M. 410 Application for the position of Building Inspector Applica- was received from Arthur Gates of 77 Oak Street . The tion Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the application and place it on file. A letter was received from the Lexington Trust Co. requesting the abatement of water betterment assessments Request on Lots E-D-F, in Block 14, Lexington Manor. These lots for an were laid out with a frontage on Grove Street rather than abatement Simonds Road and the water main was extended in Simonds Road. The letter said that it would be impossible to use the lots for building sites in any other manner. A letter was received from Mr. Ross recommending that the assessments be abated with the provision that when and if at any time houses are built on these particular lots, and water is furnished from the Simonds Road main, the assessments be recharged. Mr. Potter moved that the abatement of these assess- ments be authorized Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A liquor licensefor Joseph Trani, Inc. , 1757 Mass. Avenue was approved subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Morse appeared before the Board at 9 :03 P. M. 182 41/0 The Chairman asked him if there was anyone in his depart- ment who might act as Food Stamp Cashier and Mr. Morse re- plied in the negative. Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Wilbur W Roberts be re- leased of his duties as assistant to Mr. Beach as of Aug- ust 30, 1941. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Morse discussed welfare matters and retired at 10:00 P.M. Mr. Paxton returned with a petition for the accept- ance and construction of Byron Road and Lockwood Street which he had just received. Mr. Rowse moved that the Engineering Department be instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of construc- Petition tion and of the betterment assessments . Mr. Sarano secon- ded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that the residents also wanted to know if they could rent the grader from the Town in the next two weeks. Mr. Paxton told them how much it would cost . Mr. Rowse thought the rental should be paid in ad- Rental of vance . The Chairman suggested that in the future a $j15.00 equipment deposit in advance for the rental of the grader be re- quired. Mr. Rowse moved that the suggestion be adopted. Mr. 4110 Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton reported that Mr. Eugene J. Viano had paid the amount due for the construction of a granolithic side- walk on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue, at property 1692-1710 Massachusetts Avenue . It was therefore not necessary to have the Order signed. Mr. Paxton retired at 9 :07 P. M. Mr. Potter moved that the following Orders be adopted. Mr . Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. ORDER OF TAKING By the Town of Lexington of Easement for the Construction of a Water Main PAUL REVERE ROAD (From the present end to Constitution Road a distance of approximately 350 feet in an easterly direction) WHEREAS, at a meeting duly called and held on March 31, 1941 and adjournedt o April 7, 1941, the town meeting of Lexington pursuant to an article in the warrant of the meeting for which due notice was given, duly adopted by 184 unanimous vote the following vote and made an appropriation 4111 therefor: "Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains not less than 6" nor more than 16" in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1941, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and for the purpose of said installation the sum of $40,000. be appropriated, and that the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell under the direction of and with the approval of the Board of Select- men, bonds or notes of the Town issued and payable in accord- ance with the law, for a period not exceeding eight years. Voted: That the water mains installed during the year 1941 in accordance with the vote taken under Article 12 of the Annual Warrant shall be subject to the assessment of betterments, in accordance with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town. " AND WHEREAS, the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of the said water main; NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for and in behalf of the said town, by virtue of the authority4111 conferred upon them by the foregoing vote and of every other power them thereto enabling, hereby adopt this order of tak- ing by eminent domain, for the said public improvement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a water main in Paul Revere Road, from the present end to Constitution Road a distance of approximately 350 feet in an easterly direction as aforesaid, the following easement, namely: The right to enter upon the land shown as Paul Revere Road on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Water Main in Paul Revere Road, Lexington, Mass. Scale : 1 in. = 40 ft . , August 4, 1941, Joseph A. Ross , Supt. Water Dept. " and owned by Ross Realty Corp. and John Sullivan, and construct tlwein a line of water main with all necessary connections, shut-offs and appurtenances substantially as shown on a plan of Joseph A. Ross , Supt . Water Department, dated August 4, 1941 to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking in- cludes the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said town or other duly authorized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within the said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of initially oanstruct- ing and thereafter maintaining, operating, inspecting, repair- ing and replacing from time to time the said water main (the said town being always bound to see that the ground after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material and surface left in as smooth and good condition as : 18,5 4111 at the time of entry. ) Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws. The area which it is expected will receive advantages other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement comprises the several lots shown upon the plan of Joseph A. Ross, Supt. Water Department , above referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that would be assessed upon each said parcel of land to be as shown in the said schedule. We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold the said easement to the Town of Lex- ington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever agreeable to the provisions of the said Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all pertinent acts in amend- ment thereof or supplemental thereto, IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have hereunto sub- scribed our names this 4th day of August, 1941. 110 Archibald R. Giroux Selectmen Errol H. Locke William G. Potter of A. Edward Rowse George W. Sarano Lexington COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. August 4, 1941 Then personally appeared the above named Archibald R. Giroux, William G. Potter, A. Edward Rowse, George W. Sarano and Errol H. Locke , and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen of the .'own of Lexington, before me, Eleanor M. Lowe Notary Public My commission expires Oct, 9, 1947 186 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER PAUL REVERE ROAD (From the present end to Constitution Road a distance of approximately 350 feet in an easterly direction) Owner as of January 1, 1941 Lot No. Assessment Ross Realty Corp. 40 $111.19 Ross Realty Corp. 41 126.18 John Sullivan 270.00 ORDER OF TAKING By the Town of Lexington of Easement for the Construction of a Water Main CONSTITUTION ROAD 4111 (From Paul Revere Road, a distance of approxi- mately 400 feet in a northerly directidn) WHEREAS, at a meeting duly called and held on March 31, 1941 and adjourned to April 7, 1941, the town meeting of Lexington pursuant to an article in the warrant of the meeting for which due notice was given, duly adopted by unanimous vote the following vote and made an appropriation therefor: "Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains not less than 6" nor more than 16" in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1941, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and for the purpose of said installation the sum of $40,000.00 be appropriated, and that the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell under the direction of and, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, bonds or notes of the Town issued and payable in accordance with the law, for a period not exceeding eight years. Voted: That the water mains installed during the year 1941 in accordance with the vote taken under Article 12 of the Annual Warrant shall be subject to the assessment of betterments in accordance with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town. " 1111 18" AflD 'WHEREAS, the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of the said water main; NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for and in behalf of the said town, by virtue of the authority conferred upon them by the foregoing vote and of every other power them thereto enabling, hereby adopt this order of tak- ing by eminent domain, for the said public improvement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a water main in Constitution Road from Paul Revere Road a distance of approxi- mately 400 feet in a northerly direction as aforesaid, the following easement , namely: The right to enter upon the land shown as Constitution Road on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Water Main in Con- stitution Road, Lexington, Mass. Scale : 1 in. : 40 ft. , Aug- ust 4, 1941, Joseph A. Ross , Supt . Water Dept. " and owned by Ross Realty Corp. and construct therein a line of water main with all necessary connections, shut-offs, and appur- tenances substantially as shown on a plan of Joseph A. Ross , Supt . Water Department , dated August 4, 1941 to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said town or other • duly authorized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within the said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of initially construct- ing and thereafter maintaining, operating, inspecting, re- pairing and replacing from time to time the said water main (the said town being always bound to see that the ground after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material and surface left in as smooth and good condition as at the time of entry) . Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter X30 of the General Laws . The area which it is expected will receive advantages other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement comprises the several lots shown upon the plan of Joseph A. Ross, Supt. Water Department, above referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that would be assessed upon each said parcel of land to be as shown in the said schedule . We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold the said easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns , to its and their 410 own use and behoof forever agreeable to the provisions of 188 Laws and the said Chapter 79 of the General L a s all pertinent 1111 acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto . IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have here- unto subscribed our names this fourth day of August, 1941. Archibald R. Giroux Selectmen Errol H. Locke William G. Potter of A. Edward Rowse George W. Sarano Lexington COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. August 4, 1941 Then personally appeared the above named Archibald R. Giroux, William G. Potter, A. Edward Rowse, George W. Sarano and Errol H. Locke, and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, before me, EleanorLowe • Nootaaryy Public My commission expires Oct. 9, 1947. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER CONSTITUTION ROAD (From Paul Revere Road a distance of approximately 400 feet in a northerly direction) Owner as of January 1 , 1941 Lot No. Assessment Ross Realty Corp. 42 $148.92 ft ft r► 43 152.56 rr n ft 69 104 .84 n n n 71 91.76 rr rr a 72 91.77 r' rr 73 91.76 rr rr n 41/1 189 4111 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE AuFuat 4th, 1941. KNOW ALL VEN BY THESE PRESENTS : That the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of Lex- ington, Massachusetts , in regular session duly assembled on the 4th day of August, 1941, did adopt an order for the construction of a granolithic sidewalk on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue, a public way in said Town of Lexington, at property at 1777 - 1793 Massachusetts 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 convenience requires that a granolithic sidewalk be constructed on the northeasterly side of Massachu- setts Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 1777- 1793 Massachusetts Avenue, and as designated by Engineer' s stakes . It is therefore Ordered that a granolithic sidewalk be constructed on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue , a pub- lic way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 1777 - 1793 Massachusetts Avenue, and as designated by En- 4111 gineer' s stakes, and that one/half of the cost thereof be assessed upon abutting estates, all under the pro- visions 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 4th day of August, 1941. Eleanor M. Lowe Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss . August 4th, 1941 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, 11/1Wm. S. Scamman Notary Public ly commission expires April 9, 1948. 100 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER 1777-1793 Massachusetts Avenue Owner as of January 1st , 1941 Assessment Anstiss S. Hunt , et al $200.00 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE August 4th, 1941 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of Lexington, Massachusetts , in regular session duly assembled on the 4th day of August , 1941, did adopt an order for the construction of a granolithic sidewalk on the northeasterly side of Massa- chusetts Avenue, a public way in said Town of Lexington, at property at 1773 - 1775 Massachusetts Avenue , and as desig- 4110nated 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 requires that a granolithic sidewalk be constructed on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue , a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 1773 - 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, and as designated by Engineer' s stakes. It is therefore ORDERED that a ranolithic sidewalk be constructed on the northwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue, a public way of the Town of Lexington, at property at 1773 - 1775 Massachu- setts 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 appli- cable. 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 abut upon said sidewalk, shall constitute a lien upon such land from the time this statement is recorded in said Registry of Deeds. 4111 1_f1 1111 Given under my hand and the seal of the said Town this 4th day of August, 1941. Eleanor M. Lowe Clerk, Board of Selectmen of Lexington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. August 4, 1941. 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, Wm. S. Scamman Notary Public My commission expires April 9, 1948. SCHEDUT,F OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN TEE FOREGOING ORDER 1111 1773 - 1775 Massachusetts Avenue Owner as of January 1st , 1941 Assessment Daniel J. O' Connell 345.00 1,91 Mr. John Lamont appeared before the Board at 10:00 P.M. 1111 The Chairman read a let* er from Mrs . I. D. Larkin, 2627 Mass. Avenue , complaining of flies at her house . Mr. Lamont said that there were a large number of flies in the neighborhood but that he knew of no way of getting rid of them. He said that John Sullivan' s farm was in a sanitary condition. Mr. Potter thought that the lack of foliage in Complaint the vicinity of Larkin' s house had a lot to do with the con- flies dition. If they planted some trees it might help. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Lamont call on the people in the neighborhood and explain that there seemed to be nothing that could be done to relieve the situation. Mr. Lamont retired at 10:10 P.M. The Chairman said that Mr. Edward W. Kimball suggested Smoking that the Board purchase some smoking stands for the Select- stands men' s room The Clerk was authorized to purchase some smoking stands at a cost not to exceed X20.00 and charge the expense to the Unclassified Account. Mr. Locke said he wished to ratify the Board' s action in establishing the Building Line in front of the George Scott property from Merriam Street to the northerly en- trance to the depot in Lexington center, which action was taken by the Board on July 21, 1941. A letter was received from Mr. Frank Hudson stating • that he would be unable to serve on the Salary Committee. Salary Er Potter moved that Mr. Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. of Committee 16 Smith Avenue be appointed Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Mr. J Milton Brown, Chair- man of the committee appointed to study salaries, request- ing additional information. Mr. Rowse suggested that a letter be written to department heads requesting informa- tion in detail as requested by Mr. Brown, for all depart- ments under the jurisdiction of the Selectmen. He also suggested that the committee be asked to deal directly with those departments not under the jurisdiction of the Select- men. A letter was received from Mr. Wrightington stating that the Rounds case had finally been disposed of. A letter was received from Mr. Wrightington to which was attached a bill in the amount of $20.0Q in connection with registration petition brought by the Town on the Ryder land on Woburn Street. Mr. Wrightington approved the bill. Mr. Potter moved that the bill be approved and charged to the Selectmen' s Account. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 193 A letter was received from Mr . Wrightington stating that he had to file a Bill in Equity in the Superior Court to cancel the deed from the Town of Lexington to Ernest S. Glawson Glawson, on the grounds of a mutual mistake. He said that deed on his return in September he would settle the matter. A letter was received from Frank P. Herrick, 24 Fletcher Avenue, offering to pay the sum of $250.00 for the land on Tax title Fletcher Avenue between the Jefferson Union and the Murray land house. The land is owned by the Town. It was decided to hold the matter over for two weeks. A letter was received from J. L. Craigof Belmont , offering to pay the sum of $50.00 for Lot 104 , Bartlett Avenue . Tax title Mr. Potter moved that the offer be rejected. Mr. land Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board reconsidered the offer of Mrs . Adolina of Middle Street to pay the sum of 0100.00 for Lot #190 on Middle Street. The Clerk was instructed to write the neighbor on the other side of the Lot to see if he would be interested in buying one half of the lot for the sum of $100.00; the other half would then be offered to Mrs . Adolina for $100.00. Mr. Potter moved that the election officers for the en- suing year be appointed as follows Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Election Officers Whose Terms Expire September 1, 1942 Precinct One D Charles J. Dailey Warden D John D. Barry Deputy Warden D Pauline a Bartlett Inspector D Frederick L. Murphy Deputy Inspector R George E. Foster Inspector R Alice G. Marshall Deputy Inspector R Mary E. Stankard Clerk R Marion G. Cook. Deputy Clerk D Mary A. Rowland Teller D Donald Cameron D Annie H. McDonnell " D George F. Stygles rt R Ilda J. Field R Helen B. Dolan R Richard E. Truesdell " R L Ellsworth Pierce S 1.94 Precinct Two R Irving D Pierce Warden R Victor H. Harmon Deputy Warden R Lucius A. Austin Inspector R Clyde E. Steeves Deputy Inspector D Randall W. Richards Inspector D Ruth R. Ray Deputy Inspector D John H. Dacey Clerk D Mary E. Manley Deputy Clerk R Arthur L. Hanson Teller D Edward McGrory " R Elizabeth R. Nourse D Madeline J. Corbett R Madeline V. Peterson el R William A. Johnson D Helen A. McCaffrey " D ;esse Condinho Precinct Three R Kelsey G. Reed Warden R Franklin W. Coleman Deputy Warden R Alfred A. Adler Inspector R Mark L. Dodd, Jr. Deputy Inspector D Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector • D Margaret E. Ormand Deputy Inspector D John F. McKearney, Jr. Clerk D Patrick H. McDonnell Deputy Clerk D Cornelius P. Cronin Teller D Virginia E. Welsh R Samuel W. WellingtonIf R Emma L. Hovey " D John J. McCormack D Henry P. Meade to R Esther P. Graham R Peter Robertson " Precinct Four R Howard E. Custance Warden R Frederick S. Britton Deputy Warden R William E Mulliken Inspector R Irene E.Robinson Deputy Inspector D William E. Dailey Inspector D Daniel A. Gorman, Jr. Deputy Inspector D Mary J. Ferry Clerk D Joseph Dailey Deputy Clerk D Helen T. Maguire Teller D George J. Vaughn R Charles P. McEnroe R Carl Hauck D Francis H. Maguire " D Agnes G. Hall41/0 R Robert Cady R A. Thomas Ferry �' 1195 • Commitments of water liens and water connections were signed. Board of Appeals Orders granting permission to Howard Munroe to maintain the golf driving range and pony riding Board of school at the corner of Woburn and Lowell Street were re- Appeals ceived. Board of Appeals Order granting permission to F. A. Napoli to maintain a roadside stand on Middle Street was received. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M. A true record, Attest : Clerk 4111 •