Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942-06-29 549 4111 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 29 , 1942 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room on Monday afternoon, June 29, 1942 at 4 :30 P.M. Chairman Giroux, Messrs . Potter, Locke, and Sarano were present. Mr. Rowse arrived at 4:40 P.M. The Clerk was also present. The Board was told of this meeting on June 22, 1942 and the Clerk telephoned the members in the morning to remind them. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the following letter of sympathy be sent to Supt. of Schools, Thomas S. Grindle, whose son, Arthur, has been reported missing in the battle of the Coral Sea. June 29, 1942 Mr. Phomas S. Grindle 29 Bloomfield Street Lexington, Massachusetts 4111 Dear Mr. Grindle : The Board of Selectmen has learned that your son, Arthur, has been reported missing in action. At a meeting held on Monday, June 29, 1942, the Board voted to express its deep sympathy to Mrs . Grindle, yourself, and your family. No words of ours could sufficiently express that which we feel for you. However, the name of your son and his heroic service is herewith permanently re- corded in the records of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington. Sincerely yours, Archie R. Giroux Selectmen William G. Potter A Edward Rowse of Errol H Locke George W. Sarano Lexington Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 4:37 P.M. He said he had received a request from Fred Newhall Use of for the use of Estabrook Hall on July 5, 1942 for a hall Sports Meeting. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall be granted. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 550 Mr Paxton read a letter from J Bruce Lewis to . John T. Cosgrove, resigning from the Engineering De- partment as of June 25, 1942. Mr. Paxton reported that the following insurance policies were expiring: $15,000.00 policy expiring on July 16, 1942 through the office of A. A. Marshall & Insurance bon; $20,000.00 policy expiring on July 13, 1942 through the office of George W. Taylor & Son. Mr. Potter moved that the policies be renewed through the same offices. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton reported that a $6,000.00 policy will expire on September 6, 1942 through the office of Robert S. Sturtevant. Mr. Rowse moved that the policy be renewed through the office of W. H. Lron. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton then discussed war damage insurance. He War risk said that on the basis of 100% insurance, our total Insurance premium on buildings, divided into four classes, would be $1298.91. That does not include contents or equip- ment. The same rate would apply on the contents as on the particular building and probably would cost around $200.00. If the equipment was inside the build- ing, it could be insured at the rate for the building, but if it was outside, a 25rate would be applied. Mr. dowse asked if there was sufficient money in the Insurance Account to pay for this. Mr. Paxton didn' t believe so. The policy runs from July 1, 1942 to July 1, 1943. Mr. Locke moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $1300.00 from the Reserve Fund to pay for war risk coverage on municipal buildings . Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton read a letter from Mrs. John C. Hilton of 70 Baker Avenue, requesting a sewer extension to Req. for take care of her house. Mr. Paxton believed that it sewer ext. was something that should be done but thought that Baker Ave. it could wait until the work could be done by Town forces. A 200' extension will be needed. No action was taken on the matter. The Chairman reported that no bids were received on the hay at the Town farm. Letter was received from Mr. Wrightington to which was attached a bill of sale from the Middlesex ' t 4110 and Boston Street Railway Company on abandoning rails . Mr. Wrightington thought that this bill of sale was sufficient. He thought that if the Selectmen decided Bill of to take the rails out however, they should pass a Sale formal vote authorizing the street excavation and B.& M.Ry. restoration. The Board decided to take no action on the matter until further word was received from the W.P.A. Letter was received from Edwin B. Worthen, acting Chief Air Raid Warden. Mr. Worthen recommended that Town Empl. the Report Center should be manned by Town employees at Report available in the Town Office Building during a daytime Center emergency. The Chairman said that during working hours he thought the Town employees should take over. The Clerk was instructed to tell Mr. Worthen the Board approved of his suggestion and suggest that he talk the matter over with Mr. Paxton. Mr Paxton said that the janitors should not be included. Letter was received from Walter E. Sands, Chair- man of the Protection Division, requesting that all Civilian Town employees be given instructions in Civilian De- Defense fense Emergency work. A lengthy discussion on the Instruction matter was held and it was decided to request Mr. Sands and Mr. Rucker to meet with the Board at the 1110 next meeting to discuss the matter further. Mr. Paxton retired at 5 :25 P.M. The Board then discussed item #4167 on the warrant. This was a payroll for the Town Clerk's Item on department paying his wife and his daughter for work warrant done. It was voted that item #4167 on page 1 of the June 29, 1942 warrant be disapproved and removed from the warrant. It was decided to request Mr. Carroll to meet with the Board next week to discuss the subject. The Chairman told the Board that Chief Sullivan had submitted a statement of character on William Peddler's DeFelice of 80 Westview Street , who applied for a license peddler' s license. The Chief reported that this man denied was arrested in May for larceny and turned over to the Boston police. He was given a year and sentence was suspended so he could make restitution. Mr. Rowse moved that the vote of June 15, 1942 approving the application be rescinded and that the application be denied. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Mr. Wrightington to which was attached the agreement with the State 552 Officials and recommendations of the United States De1111 - Food Stamp partment of Agriculture Food Stamp Plan. Mr. Wright- Plan ington approved of the Chairman signing the agreement. Mr. Rowse moved that Mr. Giroux be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Town of Lexington. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Mr. Morse informing the Board that Mr. John C. Stalker, Director of Commodity Distribution, recommending that the cities and towns discontinue the Petty Cash Funds . Mr. Stalker is mak- ing arrangements for each Stamp Cashier to withhold money from his first day's receipts under the new agreement. Mr. Sarano moved that all funds in the Petty Cash Fund Account be turned back to the Town. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk was instructed to ask Mr . Morse for a report on the condition of the Revolving Fund. Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Howard S. 0. Nichols be App'mt. to appointed to the Retirement Board to fill the vacancy Retirement caused by the resignation of Clarence S. Walker. Mr. Board Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Rowse, it was voted to grant the following joint pole loca- 4111 tions : Pole Hancock Street, approximately 120 feet north location of Coolidge Avenue, set one (1) pole; Hancock Street, approximately 150 feet north of Coolidge Avenue, remove one ( 1) pole. Letter was received from Mr. George Graves, Tenney' s Chairman of the Lexington Rationing Board, advising resignation that Mr. A. B. Tenney was no longer able to continue Rationing Bd. as a member of the Board. Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Robert P. Trask be ap- R.P.Trask pointed in Mr. Tenney's place; Mr. Trask's appoint- app'mt. ment to be effective as of July 1, 1942. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. It was further voted that a letter expressing the appreciation of the Board be sent to Mr. Tenney. Old Age Assistance abatements in the sum of $95.40 were signed. Commitment of water rates , special commitment of water rates, water miscellaneous charges, and water liens were signed. The Jury List was adopted as follows : 553 111/ Name Occupation Address Anderson, Ernest W. Sheet Metal 26 Ames Avenue Arnold, Gilbert A. Vice President 3 Richard Road Ballard, John F. Manager 12 Glenn Road Barker, E. Gerry, Jr. Salesman 201 Wood Street Bartlett, Russell S. Professor 6 Stetson Street Barton, George S. Artist 15 Bloomfield Street Bears , Chester P. Lathe Hand 36 Waltham Street Beaudry, Charles S. Engineer 5 Raymond Street Bevington, Alfred J.Jr. Salesman 130 Marrett Road Bignotti, Frank H. Draughtsman 556 Mass. Ave. Black, Walter G. Contractor 11 Highland Ave. Bond, Frank C. Laborer 5 Sherman Street Brenton, Walter J. Clerk 353 Bedford St. Briggs, Clarence E. Retired 75 Outlook Drive Broderic, Hubert D. Broker 9 Hancock Avenue Burtch, John J. Real Estate 684 Lowell Street Buttrick, Gorham Farmer 6 Locust Avenue Cann, Winston, W.E. Dist. Manager 1 Aerial Street Clifford, Malcolm H. Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Clifford, Russell L. Foreman 25 Chase Avenue Coleman, Franklin W. Real Estate 13 Somerset Road Collins , Charles M. Plumber 44 Forest Street Collins , John D. Printer 14 Chase Avenue 4110 Comley, George E. Mechanic 64 Grant Street Comman, James M. Salesman 26 Farmcrest Ave. Condinho, Jesse Landscape Gardner 610 Waltham Street Cowdrey, Frank E. Bus Driver 353 Mass . Avenue Cress ,Leonard Truck Driver 10 Cottage Street Cromwell, Richard P. Investment 21 Summit Road Crone , Louis L. Stock Broker 30 Forest Street Custance, Theodore A. Contractor 100 Bedford St. Cutter, Glenny S. Salesman 63 Gleason Road Dacey, John H. Mason 4 Muzzey Street Dailey, John P. Contractor 150 Marrett Road Daly, John F. Insurance 54 Forest Street Dahe, Francis S. Asst. Treas . 1 Bennington Road Devine , William H. Electrician 24 Brookside Ave. Donnellan, James Clerk 40 Cottage Street Donnelly, Thozaas J .Jr. Sales Manager 16 Smith Street Doran, David J. Florist 5 Sheridan Street Dowling, Alton C . Mechanic 27 Percy Road Eaton, David H. Clerk 668 Lowell Street Elvedt, Ralph H. Clerk 67 No. Hancock St. Etheridge, Harold L. Engineer 800 Waltham St. Fannon, John V. Statistician 2 Plymouth Road Faulkingham, Clifford Mechanic 38 Bow Street Ferguson, Clements H. Sales 30 Vine Brook Rd. Flanagan, Francis D. Electrician 4 Aerial Street 554 Name Occupation Address 1111 Fletcher, Alfred W. Painter 23 Sherman St. Fletcher, Fred B. Painter 74 Burlington St. Flint, Herbert A. Gage Maker 6 Carville Ave. Foss, Leonard F. Credit Mgr. 12 Hancock Ave. Foster, George E. Real Estate 10 Plainfield St. Friend, Frank W. Engineer 39 Clarke St. Fuller, George R. Salesman 1 Sunngknoll Ave. Gates, Arthur Carpenter 77 Oak Street Gay, Frederick M. Salesman 7 Robbins Rd. Giloreast, John E. Banker 73 Bloomfield St. Goguen, Leonard E. Architect 1123 Mass. Ave. Gorman, Arthur Buyer 206 Bedford St. Grimwood, Arthur Tailor 440 Mass. Ave. Grush, Lincoln C. Prod. Manager 10 Tower Road Hannam, William H. Salesman 23 Lincoln St, I Harmon, Victor Radio Repair 6 Rowland Ave. Hauck, Giza J. Mechanic 202 Lincoln St. Hayward, Alfred W. Draftsman 69 Oak Street Heywood, Sidney B. Tea Room 271 Marrett Road Higgins , Lincoln C. Real Estate 44 Bertwell Road Hopkins, Clarence R. Adjuster 15 Merriam St. Howe, Ralph W. Auditor 20 Hancock St. Hoxie, Fred C. B. & M. RR 320 Waltham fit. Hutt, Charles M. Edison Co. 43 Adams St: Hyde, William J. C.P.A. 19 Eliot Rd. 1111 Hynes, George M. Cashier 28 Locust Ave. Irwin, James Builder 58 Taft Ave. Jaynes, George A. Mason 35 Grant St. Jackson, William I. Retired 40 Hancock St. Johnson, Arthur Salesman 42 Baker Ave. Kidd, David Grocer 7 Butler Ave. Lamont, John Health Insp. 11 Spencer St. Lane, Edward D. Salesman 60 Marrett Road Lane, Jasper A. Ins . & Banking 177 Waltham St. Larkin, Isadore D. Hotel Clerk 2627 Mass . Ave. Lawson, Warren G. Banker 151 Follen Rd. Leonard, Hugh E. Salesman 23 No. Hancock St. Lewis, James H Banker 23 Merriam St. Lewis, Robert W. Edison Co. 11 Hancock Ave. Lidberg, Chester Milk Business 92 Adams Street Locke, Arthur E. Salesman 63 Farmcrest Ave. Longbottom, Fred Retired 16 Independence Ave. Love, Frank J. Jr. Edison Co. 3 Wallis Court Mabey, Edson R. Mover 119 'rant St. MacPhee, Clarence Store Keeper 14 Baker Avd. Maienza, Joseph S. Tailor 126 Brescent Hill Avenue Mallion, George A. Secretary 29 Wachusett Dr. Maloney, William E. Oil Dealer 289 Bedford St. Marshall, Ralph H. Funeral Director 7 Patriots Dr. z55 IIIName Occupation Address Marshall, William J. Shipper 9 Independence Ave. Mason, Arthur F. Salesman 46 Watertown St. Mason, Elmer B. Electrician 47 Brandon St. Mathaurs , Charles E. Insurance 40 Locust Ave. Maynard, Guy B. Manager 29 Oakland St. Maynard, Richard W. Salesman 77 Merriam St. McGann, James T. Taxi 156 Woburn St. McIntosh, Neil Land Developer 8 Hancock Ave. McKay, Frank J. Jr. Edison Co . 3 Wallis Court McKearney, John Salesman 125 Grant St. McNamara, Thomas Mov Pic Proj 7 Baker Ave. Mead, Henry P. None 40 Woburn St. Miller, Henry D. Sales Eng. 209 Follen Road Mooney, Paul F. Radio 144 Grant St. Morgan, Eugene L. Architect 20 Robbins Rd. Mulliken, William E. Treas . 225 Waltham St. Nelles , Randolph W. Salesman 15 Maple St. Nichols , Howard, S.O. Bank Asst. 29 Hayes Ave. Olson, Manfred B. Sheet Metal 42 Bertwell Rd. Packard, Ernest H. Farmer 272 Concord Ave. Parks, Alexander W: Pattern Mkr. 10 Fletcher Ave. Pekins, George E. Machinist 821 Mass. Ave. Phelps, Alton M. Cashier 227 Follen Rd. Phillips, James Delicatessen 10 Bloomfield St. 4111 Pierce, Clifford W. Salesman 917 Mass . Ave. Pring, Donald T. Bank Clerk 20 Vine Brook Rd. Redman, Lester T. Salesman 10 Hayes Ave. Reed, Haskell Milk 72 Lowell St. Reed, Kelsey G. None 10 Franklin Rd. Rich, Irving A. Storekeeper 38 Kendall Rd. Rix, David A. Roofer 513 Waltham St. Robertson, Peter Retired 39 Somerset Rd. Robinson, Gordon W. Printer 80 Hancock St. Rose, Manuel ". Jr. Farmer 748 Waltham St. Rosenberger, Fred. B. Salesman 42 Locust Ave. Rudd, John F. Grocer 17 Vine Brook Rd. Ryan, J. Carroll Salesman 10 Bedford St. Schofield, Charles H. Real Estate 1963 Mass. Ave. Scribner, Ralph E. Merchant 66 Hancock St. Seltzer, Julius Tailor 9 Belfry Terrace. Seth, Reuben L. Salesman 7 Jackson Court Shanahan, William H. Milk Man 50 Pleasant St. Shenrock, Edward Carpenter 15 Fletcher Ave. Short, Alfred L. Supervisor 1034 Waltham St. Slocum, Curlys L. Civil Eng. 92 Blossom St. Smith, Shirley L. Gas Tender 7 Bowker St. Spencer, Charles W. Clerk 47 Parker St. Stoney, Benjamin S. Clerk 3 Fern St. Stoney, Joseph H. Works Mgr. 15 Fern St. Sullivan, James L. Bus Operator 20 Cliffe Ave. 556 Name Occupation Address ID Sumner, Carl Inspector 53 Grant St. Sumner, John T. Foreman 9 Cliff Ave. Sweet, Theodore R. Contractor 265 Concord Hwy. Swenson, Eugene Salesman 260 Marrett Rd. Taft, Fletcher W. None 4 Upland Road Terhune, Carl W. Laundry 53 Grant Street Thomas, Webster H. Salesman 50 Bloomfield St. Tighe, Louis E. None 7 Lockwood Rd. Tower, Winslow C. Ine.Clerk 23 Bloomfield St. Townsend, Fred A. Draftsman 8 Wallis Court Tullar, Fred H. Artist 39 Reed Street Walker, Clarence S. Banker 9 Berwick Road Weatherby, Percy A. Carpenter 21 Butler Ave. Webb, Edmund A. Plumber 43 Hayes Ave. Welsh, Warren P. Plumber 99 Waltham St. Wellington, Samuel W. Janitor 19 Sherman St. West, Alphonse B. Salesman 33 Oak Street Whalen, Raymond W. B.E. Ry. Co. 158 Mass . Ave. Whipple, Paul Salesman 15 Belfry Terrace Whipple, William D. Salesman 9 Chase Ave. Wilson, Donald Engineer 33 Bloomfield St. Wolmsley, Charles Heating Contr. 24 Bridge St. Wood, Cyril A. Clerk 15 Manley Court Worthen, Edwin B.Jr. Architect 5 Winthrop Rd. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. 4111 A true record, Attest: Clerk (' u t X ✓ W" u S Ill