Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-21-BOS-min 86 SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 21, 1974 111 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room on Monday, October 21, 1974, at 7 30 p.m. Chairman Kenney, Messrs Bailey, Busa, Brown, and Mrs Battin; Mr. O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr McSweeney, Director of Public Works/Engineering; Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present. At the request of the Town Clerk, six jurors were drawn as follows: Elfin Cooper Bertha Quinn Jurors 40 Wachusett Drive 5 Sylvia Street Helen Baker David D O'Connell 46 Grove Street 23 Ivan Street Robert McGrory Roger Kravett 44 Parker Street 23 Constitution Road Mr Robert Tarlin, Bicentennial Director, and Mr Lincoln P Cole, Jr , Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, met with the Board and presented Bicentennial the official Bicentennial flag and a certificate of official recognition Flag from the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission The Board accepted the flag and requested Mr. O'Connell to have it flown on special occasions Appt's Mr. Christopher Anderson, Chairman of the Youth Advisory Commis- Youth sion, met with the Board to request the appointment of Madalyn Quinlan Advisory and Verna Frasca Commission Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Miss Madalyn Quinlan and Miss Verna Frasca as members of the Youth Advisory Commission Mr O'Connell informed the Board that only one bid had been received DPW an mechanics' tools, and he recommended that it be awarded to Snap-on Tools Tools in the amount of $2,908 46 This amount is withinqthe budget appro- priation The Board agreed that Mr. O'Connell is to award the contract to Snap- on Tools N E T & T. Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the petition of the New Company England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the installation of conduit on Conduit Adams Street Adams St Notices of the hearing were sent to the abutters, as listed on the petitioner's plan, and filed with the Department of Public Works Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recom- mending that approval be granted 87 Selectmen's Meeting October 21, 1974 No one appearing in favor or in opposition, the hearing was closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the follow- ing installation of conduit Adams Street From M.H 54/206, northerly to Pole 1/21 place approximately 332 feet of underground conduit, From M.H. 54/206, approximately 118 feet, southerly to Pole 1/19 Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the installation of con- duit on Hartwell Avenue. N E T &T Notices of the hearing were sent to the abutters, as shown on the Conduit petitioner's plan, and filed with the Department of Public Works Hartwell Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recom- Avenue mending that the approval be granted to install one manhole and conduit in Hartwell Avenue to replace the existing service into Chandler Leasing No one appearing in favor or in opposition, the hearing was closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the follow- ing installation 111 Hartwell Avenue Between state stations 28 and 29 in front of Instrumentation Laboratories one (1) manhole., and approximately 10 feet of underground con- duit in the sidewalk area, northwesterly side Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Boston Edison Com- pany dor the installation of one pole and removal of one pole on Allen Street. N.E T & T. Mr Pratt; representing the Boston Edison Company, was present Boston Notices of the hearing were sent to the abutters, as shown on the Edison petitioner's plan, and filed with the Department of Public Works Company Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mr. Coscia, DPW Manager, recom- Pole - mending that approval be granted to relocate pole 2/7 in Allen Street Allen St for the purpose of street construction (Pitcairn Place) in the Minute Man Ridge Subdivision Mr Pratt The existing pole is in the middle of the proposed rodd and must be moved for the development No one appearing in favor or in opposition, the hearing was closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Boston Edison Company for the following location Allen Street Approximately 847 feet northeasterly, from Waltham Street, one (1) pole; also, remove one (1) pole. Selectmen's Meeting October 21, 1974 Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and the Boston Edison Company for the installation of one pole and the removal of one pole on Con- N E.T.&T Co cord Avenue in front of Krebs School Boston Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, was present. 'Edison Company Notices of the hearing were sent to the abutters, as shown on the Concord Ave. petitioners' plan, and filed with the Department of Public Works. Krebs School Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mr. Coscia, DPW Manager, recom- mending that approval be granted to relocate pole 94/75 in Concord Avenue for the purpose of installing underground service to the new addition to the Krebs School. Attorney Allan Green, representing the owners of Krebs School, was recorded in favor of the petition No one else appearing in favor or in opposition, the hearing was closed. Upon motien duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Boston Edison Company for the following location. Concord Avenue: Approximately 1660 feet northerly from Waltham Street, one (1) pole; also remove one (1) pole in front of Krebs School. Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the petition of the N.E T.& T. Co. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Boston Edison Com- Boston Edison pany for the installation of three poles and two anchor guys to service Poles Concord 562 and 564 Concord Avenue Avenue Mr. Pratt, representing the Boaton Edison Company, was present Notices of the hearing were sent to the abutters, as shown on the petitioners' plan, and filed with the Department of Public Works Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recom- mending that approv&k be granted to install three poles and two anchor guys on Concord Avenue for the purpose of servicing 562 and 564 Concord Avenue. No one appearing in favor or in opposition, the hearing was closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the New England Telephone and TAlegraph Company and the Boston Edison Company for the following location: Concord Avenue: Approximately 792' from Field Road, westerly side, two (2) poles. Easterly side approximately 749' Northerly, from Field Road, one (1) pole. Anchor guys on Pole 16/563 and Pole 16/5635 1 S9 IllSelectmen's Meeting October 21, 1974 Chairman Kenney read a petition from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to install conduit on Myrna Road Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, NET&T Co recommending that approval be granted for permission to install con- Conduit duit on Myrna Road at Adams Street; Myrna Road is an unaccepted street, Myrna Road therefore permission must be granted by the abutters The Board agreed that the Telephone Company must receive permis- sion from the abutters Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per- mission to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the following location Myrna Road Starting at a point at the intersection of Adams Street Westerly, approximately 105 feet of under- ground conduit, then northerly to Pole 219/1 approximately 35 feet of underground conduit Mr Cohen discussed the Grammont sewer project on Aaron Road Attorney Legro, representing Mr Grammont, would like an indication from the Board that there is no objection to the project Chairman Kenney Mr Grammont has said that he would pay for Grammont the sewer, so there would be no betterments Sewer Mr Cohen Also, he would furnish a bond Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the construction of an 8" sewer lateral from Nickerson Road to Aaron Road and in land- owned by Ronald G Grammont and Diana H. Grammont subject to the conditions set out in the Board's letter dated May 15, 1974 and to authorize the Director of Public Works/Engineering to issue to Ronald G Grammont or to D.G Construction Co , Inc a permit to open, occupy and obstruct a "Utility Easement" on plan entitled "Woodbridge Estates in Lexington, Mass ", dated June 17, 1966, Albert A Miller & Wilbur C Nylander, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, recorded with Middle- sex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 11275, Page 16, for the purpose of installing an 8" sewer lateral from Nickerson Road through said easement as specified in a contract dated October 8, 1974 between said Ronald G Grammont and D G Construction Co , Inc , which permit shall be subject to such other terms and conditions expressly set out in permits to open or occupy streets presently issued in the Town as the Director of Public Works/Engineering deems applicable, and subject also to such other terms and conditions as the Director of Public Works/ Engineering may determine to be necessary for the protection of the Town and the public and to provide for the restoring of the easement The Board discussed a proposal from Five Fields, Inc for a Massa- Bicenten- chusetts Avenue Mall during the Bicentennial and agreed that they agree nial Mall with the concept but the street could not be clocked off and they would encourage Five Fields, Inc to study the use of sidewalk areas 90 Selectmen's Meeting October 21, 1974 A letter from Dr Eric Clarke recommended that the mailboxes be re- Mailboxes located at the left-hand side of the Cary Hall driveway The Board agreed that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages because of pos- sible traffic problems However, the Board will pursue the possibility of a left-hand mailbox in some other convenient area in the center of Town It was agreed to inform the ladies of the Pilgrim Congregational Church that the Board had no objection to a Treasure and Trinket Sale on Permit October 23, 1974 on the church grounds Mr McSweeney agreed to submit information to the Board on the up- TMMA coming sewer program and Mr Busa is to be responsible for major land Forum acquisition material when both items are discussed at the Town Meeting scheduled for November 21 and December 12 Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- 75-13-E quest from the Director of Public Works/Engineering to sign Contract 75-13-E Traf Sig for the installation of Traffic Signals at Lowell St. and East St intersection Chairman Kenney informed the Board that the Planning Board has voted to retain the services of Paul G Counihan as Special Counsel to the Plan- St Brigid's ping Board in the St. Brigid's Housing case Planning Mr Kenney The Appropriation Committee has taken no action on our Board request for approval of a transfer of funds to cover this expense as they Counsel felt we now have funds in our legal account. I assured Mr Furash that we would run out of money as our legal budget is committed. We can vote tonight with the understanding that we will approach the Appropriation Committee later on for a transfer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the action of the Planning Board in retaining the legal services of Paul G Counihan, Esq as Special Counsel to the Planning Board in the St. Brigid's Housing case Elks Club Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request of the Elks Club to open the bar on Columbus Day at 12 00 noon Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters Session which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interests of the Town, or the reputation of a person After discussion of matters of financial interest to the Town, it was voted to go out of Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 20 p m. A true record, Attest Exrecutive Clerk, Selectmen 1