HomeMy WebLinkAbout1941-08-04SELECTMENIS MEETING
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
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. familise and no building or plumbing permits were taken out.
permits The Chairman said that he talked with Mr. `JUrightington
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.
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Mr. Cann said that on January 10, 1941 and February
43* 1941 Mr. W. H. Larson took out two building permits
and started houses. He failed and the bank foreclosed.
The Lexington Lumber Comnany 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
the house is finished, the purchaser has to take out a
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 unlessthe 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
Chesterfield Cigarette people and illustrates the tobacco
industry in pictures. The Chairman said that the engage-
ment had been cancelled.
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
20th from 2:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.
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 Alvin's got in
touch with him and requested a stronger street light in
front of his store. Mr. Paxton said that they could put
in a 6000 lumine lamp which will satisfy Mr. Cleveland.
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
that two 800 additional lumine lamps would be adequate and
he recommended that these be installed.
Mr. Rowse moved that the recommendation be approved.
Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Building
permits
Complaint
Use of
Hall
Street
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Street
lights
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
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the Town would be interested in putting a test section
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 recommendedthat 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 be
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 hada load
of bricks on the truck and his brakes did not hold. Mrs,
Davis said the damage to her car amounted to 013.75.
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 thoug1it 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
feet at a cost of approximately $900.00. Only two lots
will be assessable and the Town would receive about $180.
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 Casrier. 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.
Beachts assistant. Now that the W.P.A. work has fallen
off, Mr. Beach doesn't meed him. He feels that if Mr.
Roberts is laid off his 'N.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 fir. 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.
This is the Maguire Faucher Company, Inc. and their bid
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
Wilbur
Roberts
Compressor
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
SECTION 21A. HEAVY TRUCKING PROHIBITED. Upon the follow -
ng streets or hiT ways or parts thereof
heavy trucking is prohibited:
Forest Street. From Massachusetts Avenue to Waltham
Street.
Hancock Street. From Adams.Street to Bedford Street.
Adopted August 4, 1941
Archibald R. Giroux
William G. Potter Board
Errol H. Locke of
A. Edward Rowse - Selectmen
George W. Sarano
A true copy, Attest:
Eleanor M. Lowe
Clerk, Selectmen.
The Clerk reported that the petition for the accept -
ante 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.
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 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.
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-
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-
vance. The Chairman suggested that in the future a $15.00
deposit in advance for the rental of the grader be re-
quired.
Mr. Rowse moved that the suggestion be adopted. Mr.
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
313. 1941 and adjourned t 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
Petition
Rental of
equipment
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. 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 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
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 therein 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 construct-
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
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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,
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,
Eleanor M. Lowe
Notary ublic
My commission expires Oct, 9, 1947
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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
(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, 19410 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." 0
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 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 So 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
own use and behoof forever agreeable to the provisions of
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the said Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all pertinent
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
COMMOITNEALTH 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,
Eleanor M. Lowe
Notary 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)
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as of
January 1, 1941
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0 MASSACHUSETTS AVENTTE
Auguat 4th, 1941.
KNOW ALL MEP]' BY THESE PRESS TS:
That the Board of Selectmen and Public Vlorks 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-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
Jerk of e Board of
Selectmen of Lexington
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, ss. August 4th, 1941
Then personally appeared the above named, Eleanor 14. 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,-
Wt.
e,Wm. S. S
is Notary Public Public
My commission expires April 9, 1948.
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-. .
nated 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. 10
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Given under my hand and the seal of the said Town this
4th day of August, 1941.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, ss.
Eleanor M. Lowe
Clerk, Board of
Selectmen of Lexington
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.
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS
REFERRED TO IN TIM FOREGOING ORDER
1773 - 1775 Massachusetts Avenue
Owner as of January 1st, 1941
Daniel J. O'Connell
Assessment
$45.00
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Complaint
flies
Mr. John Lamont appeared before the Board at 10:00 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter 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
the vicinity of Larkin's house had a lot to coo with the con-
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.
A letter was received from Mr. Wrightington stating
that the Rounds case had finally been disposed of.
A letter was received from Mr. Wri.rzhtington to which
was attached a bill in the amount of $20.OQ 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.
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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 $20.00 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.
I'Salary
A letter was received from Mr. Frank Hudson stating
that he would be unable to serve on the Salary Committee.
Mr. 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-
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man
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. Wri.rzhtington to which
was attached a bill in the amount of $20.OQ 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.
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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. Craig of Belmont,
offering to pay the sum of $50.00 for Lot 104, Bartlett
Avenue.
Mr. Potter moved that the offer be rejected. Mr.
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 $100.00 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
D. John D. Barry
D Pauline $. Bartlett
D Frederick L. Murphy
R George E. Foster
R Alice G. Marshall
R Mary E. Stankard
R Marion G. Cook,
D Mary A. Rowland
D Donald Cameron
D Annie H. McDonnell
D George F. Stygles
R I1da J. Field
R Helen B. Dolan
R Richard E. Truesdell
R L. Ellsworth Pierce
Warden
Deputy Warden
Inspector
Deputy Inspector
Inspector
Deputy Inspector
Clerk
Deputy Clerk
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Precinct Two
R
Irving B. 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
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R
Elizabeth R. Nourse
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D
Madeline J. Corbett
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Madeline V. Peterson
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William A. Johnson
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D
Helen A. McCaffrey
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nesse 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
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D
John F. McKearney, Jr.
Clerk
D
Patrick H. McDonnell
Deputy Clerk
D
Cornelius P. Cronin
Teller
D
Virginia E. Welsh
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R
Samuel W. Wellington
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R
Emma L. Hovey
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D
John J. McCormack
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D
Henry P. Meade
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R
Esther P. Graham
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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. VauC�in
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Charles P. McEnroe
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Carl Hauck
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Francis H. Maguire
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Agnes G. Hall
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Robert Cady
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A. Thomas Ferry
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• 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:
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Clerk
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