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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-10-BOS-min 1 ( 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 10, 1970 A regular meeting of the Board of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Bird Room, Cary Memorial Building, on Monday evening, August 10, 1970 at 7 30 p.m Chairman Cataido, Messrs Mabee, Kenney and Bailey were present. Mr Legro, Town Counsel ; Mr. O'Connell , Town Manager; Mr. Burke, Superintendent of Public Works; Mr. McSweeney, Town Engi- neer, and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were also present Mr. Zehner, Town Treasurer, met with the Board He informed them that we Shall need funds to finance construction and remodeling of the Town Office Building He recommended approval of a $200,000 loan in anticipation of bonding, $50,000 for new construction and $ 150,000 for remodeling, payable to New England Merchants National Bank, dated August 13, 1970, due December 15, 1970 with interest at 4.30%, payable at maturity. Prepayment will be permitted without penalty. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Treasurer recommendation of the Treasurer to award the contract to New England Merchants National Bank in the amount of $50,000 with interest at 4.30% payable at maturity for the purpose of an addition to the Town Office Building Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Treasurer to award the contract to New England Merchants National Bank in the amount of $ 150,000 with interest at 4 30% payable at maturity for the purpose of remodeling the Town Office Building. Mr. Burke, Superintendent of Public Works, was present at the meeting and the Chairman, on behalf of the Board, thanked him for the Mr. Burke sincere job he had performed and for the effort extended in his posi- tion as Superintendent of Public Works The Chairman wished him suc- cess in his new venture as Town Manager of Berlin, New Hampshire and presented him with a fountain pen as a parting gift from the Board Mr. Stanley Brown of the Conservation Commission met with the Board Mr. Legro discussed the addendum received by the Conservation Commission stating, ( I) "that the grantee clause of all deeds grant- Conserva- ing lands or interest therein to the Town shall contain the follow- tion ing . .. hereby grant(s) to the town of . through its conservation Addendum commission for administration, control and maintenance under the provisions of General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C as amended, with . ..covenants the land " (2) Due to budgetary requirements, all Self-Help applications which have been granted preliminary approval must be completed by June 1st of the year approval was granted." 172 Mr Legro said that he had written to Mr. O'Connell , the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission on January 6 and August 4, 1970 regarding the inclusion of a statement of the pur- pose for which the lands are acquired and they will be controlled and maintained for that purpose, and if there was any possible way of avoiding the use of that language without the loss of the use of the funds The Chairman said that to boil it down, a policy decision has got to be made to the Department of Natural Resources, or whatever state agency is asking us to insert certain language for the con- trol or maintenance under their jurisdiction. Mr Legro felt that deeds conveying land for which the Town pays a substantial consideration ought not to state or limit the purposes for which the land is acquired. Since it has been our invariable practice to first take the land by eminent domain, in the order for which the purposes must be stated, it has seemed wholly unnecessary to specify the purposes in the confirmatory deed which follows the taking. I believe that such specification in the deed could be found to create an enforceable right which could present a further impediment to a later change in the use of the land without regard to the necessity for the change or the fact that satisfactory permission could be obtained from the division of government that had granted financial aid Although our Court has held that the words "for the purposes of a public park" may state only the use to which the land was intended to be devoted, and not to create any enforceable trust, it also avoided in the same case any decision as to whether conveyances for a specific purpose or purposes otherwise than in trust created an enforceable right and created the doubt whether the decision might not have been different if there had not been legislative authority for the particular conveyance which superseded the statute creating the right I think that every acquisition of land for conservation purposes by the Town is accompanied by a clear intent not to change the use of the land but, as you know, there has been at least one situation where there was an apparently urgent need for a change in use which could have been affected by an exchange of parcels of comparable area. This may very well occur again from time to time in the future and it seems to me very unwise to create any addi- tional obstacle to a necessary and proper change, especially where there are so many present safeguards and no useful purpose is served by the insertion of the wording I hope every effort will be made to change this requirement, if that is its status The Chairman asked if we would have to include that language in those projects we have before us or from here forward? Mr. Legro said that the effect of the addendum is to require it in all deeds where we are in the future getting grants or money. Mr. Brown said that when he went in on the Advent Christian Church, in going over the material the man from the DNR got to that one point and said he was sorry he couldn't approve it because it didn't include that clause and he would have to send me back to re- submit it or terminate the application r^r The Chairman asked if this is a DNR ruling or specifically stated in the legislation of the bond issue? Mr. Legro said that as he understood it, it comes from the DNR Mr. Brown said that it was his guess that it is a department Puling. The Chairman said that in other words, we could appeal to the Commissioner for a hearing to get this resolved which I think is the direction we should go. Mr. Legro said there are several now, Area Trust, Valleyfield, and also a portion of Steeves' land and, technically, all the other parcels The Chairman asked why can't we take the position that we would draw the deeds we have and if they fail to accept this concept for the participating money, can we at that time file a new deed? Mr. Legro said, if the grantors will sign a new deed; we would have to get an additional deed from whomever the grantor was. Mr Brown didn't quite see if they pass control of this, why it would be necessary to go back to the grantor if they pass the respons- ibility to the Conservation, he couldn't see how it changes. Mr. Legro said that it does. There may be some slight difference between a gift and a deed if full and adequate consideration has been paid Even with exchanging land, we are pretty tightly bound but there are things we can do The Chairman said that if it didn't affect the change, they wouldn't be asking us to do it, there is no question it nails it down; they say according to Chapter 40, section 8C Mr Brown said that he was thinking about Town Meeting, and while the land is not specifically priced, whether or not in our answers we will seek reimbursement. He was interested in knowing whether or not this decision can be rendered by the Selectmen or Town Meeting. The Chairman said that we have a moral obligation in Town Meeting. He thought this is the year we should appeal to the DNR and then go to Town Meeting; our appeal should only be for the the applications that have been voted and under the conditions voted by Town Meeting; if Town Meeting wants to accept, fine. The Board agreed that the Conservation Commission would file an appeal with the Department of Natural Resources and request a hearing Messrs. Herbert Eisenberg, Malcolm Graf and Charles Abbott of the newly formed committee on procedures of ttreet reconstruction and Comm. on underground wiring met with the Board Procedures The Chairman said that they had been invited to meet with the Street Re- Board in order to discuss what their function would be. At their construc- meeting, a Chairman should be elected. The Board would like to have tion & the Committee research two areas ( I) the approach on the reconstruc- Underground tion of streets - to look at it and come back to the Board with what Wiring approach to take, how to go about it and how to present it to Town Meeting; (2) we ask you to look into the whole issue on underground wiring and attempting to approach it, especially the difference in cost and operation - the light bill vs underground unit cost and on a pole These are the two areas you would come back with recommendations for Town Meeting season and the construction for next year. 174 Mr. Kenney asked if this would include Chapter 90 streets? The Chairman said that we shouldn't differentiate between ours and Chapter 90 Mr Eisenberg said, except there is another layer of procedure. The question is what that procedure is, statutory or regulatory or whether imposed The Chairman said that, regardless, we have to live with it, and we want you to take this into consideration; he thought they would find it, in most cases, to be regulatory Mr Graf wanted to know when the report is due? The Chairman said that the Board would like it as soon as we can get it - somewhere in the middle of October. Mr. Eisenberg asked when you say streets, you mean lot line to lot line and sidewalks? The Chairman replied, lot line and where the sidewalks should be. We have the Traffic Committee and the Planning Board reports on side- walks, they could be part of your evaluation. Mr. O'Connell said that in anticipation of the work of this com- mittee, he and Mr. McSweeney had met with the Boston Edison to acquire information and this includes legislation on underground wiring and by- law We will have a similar meeting with the Telephone Company so that when we meet with the committee, we will have a head start with background information. The Chairman informed the committee that Mrs. Natalie Riff in has accepted the invitation to serve and Hugh Chapin will let us know; if he doesn't accept, we will supply you with another member. He asked Mr Eisenberg to schedule the first meeting and the committee will take it from there. You will not have a budget and whatever help is needed, Mr. O'Connell and Mr. McSweeney are here to give it and to ask any department also. The Board would appreciate a report back on street procedures first The Committee retired, with the understanding that the report on street procedures would be submitted by the middle of October. Mrs. Marianne Seitz met with the Board. The Chairman read letters from Rev John M. Wells and Mrs. Ramona Barth regarding a request from the First Parish Church in conjunction with Mrs Barth of Boston and the U.S. Department of Labor for permis- sion to use the Green on Monday, August 24, 1970 from 100 p.m. to 3 00 p.m. for a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of women' s Permit suffrage The Chairman said that Rev Wells had called the Town Manager and was told by him to put his request in writing Upon receipt of the letter, Mr O'Connell had written to Rev. Wells saying that the Town officials are eager to cooperate in every manner possible provided they have sufficient notice of any appropriate service needs. The Chairman asked Mrs. Seitz what, specifically, she had in mind? Mrs Seitz said that the caravan from Boston will arrive here at 3 00 p.m. and there will be a small, informal presentation by Betty Fredan, noted Author, the minister and, probably, Representative Cole. 111 The ceremony will last no more than 15 minutes. The caravan will be small but there will be people from Lexington on the Green 1i6 The Chairman asked if they are looking for any equipment from the Town? Mrs Seitz didn't know; there has been no mention whatsoever to me. Mr. Mabee suggested that she check it out to be sure The Chairman said that we have had no request for anything at this point, other than the use of the Green. If the Town provides 10 or 15 spaces for cars to park, would that number be sufficient? Mrs. Seitz thought it would. She invited the Board to attend the ceremonies and the reception afterwards at the Church Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to write to Rev Wells and Mrs. Ramona Barth and grant permission for the use of the Battle Green on Monday, August 24, 1970 at approximately 3 00 p.m. for the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of women' s suffrage, subject to the usual regulations imposed by the Superintendent of Public Works Chief Corr will be instructed to reserve about 15 park- ing spaces for the caravan Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that at the last meeting, Mr. Mabee had reported on a dog hearing he had held on the St. Bernard owned by William McGonagle, 8 Spencer Street, and the Board voted to hold the matter in abeyance because of a communication we had re- ceived that the family was moving. As of last week, we learned that the family had not moved and we received a further written complaint McGonagle from Mr Hanson, saying that the dog was still there and still con- tinued to bark. The Dog Officer investigated and the dog is still barking. Mr O'Connell said that he had attempted to contact Mrs. McGonagle by telephone and there was no response. In view of these circumstances, he recommended that the Board vote to issue an order to remove the dog from the premises. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue an order to William McGonagle that the St Bernard dog, named Yoge, owned by him, by reason of excessive barking, be removed from the Town within seven days from the time of the receipt of the order; that until such removal , said dog be restrained to the premises of said owner; and that from and after the time at which said dog is required by this order to be removed from the Town of Lexington, neither the owner nor any other person shall permit said dog to re- turn or be brought back to the Town of Lexington. Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that a letter of resignation dated July 24, 1970, has been received from Patrolman John P. Brosna- han, Jr. of the Police Department, effective August I , 1970. Police The Chairman said that Patrolman Brosnahan was president of the Resigna- Police Betterment Association; what does that do to the Association? tion Mr. O'Connell said that they will have to hold a new election of officers. Mr. O'Connell said that as the Board had requested, he had been able to get one estimate on leaf pickup to be done on a contract Leaf basis For the type pickup program we outlined, Miller would provide Pickup two packers each with a three-man crew On this basis, the cost would X76 be $4200 for one sweep of the Town; as an alternate, if the Town wished to use it, they would furnish the packer with driver for $2600; our estimate was $700 for Town labor and that would represent a cost of $3300 per sweep The difference is essentially with equipment more than labor. We further discussed, if the Town does adopt its plan, the feasibility of renting a large trailer unit to see if this wouldn't be more economical because much of the cost we are talking about is the time between the pickup point and the sanitary landfill . If we could get a large box type pickup on the trailer, we could then spread the leaves at the sanitary landfill as cover If they are put in the packer, we would have to have labor to spread them out again. The leaves would be left at the curb in the type of bag which would disintegrate. Mr O'Connell informed the Board that the resignation of Mr Burke poses a problem in connection with the designation of the Designee for Town Official authorized to file applications for sewer grants for Water Pollu- water pollution control He recommended that the Board designate tion Grants the Town Engineer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to inform the State Water Resources Commission, that the Town Engineer is author- ized to act for the Town in applying for sewer grants for water pol- lution control as follows I That the Town Engineer, Town of Lexington, Massachusetts be hereby authorized to file in behalf of the Applicant an application ( in the form required by the United States and in conformity with 33 U S.C. 466e) for a grant to be made by the United States to the applicant to aid in defraying the cost of construction of the sewer- age treatment works described above; 2 That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to pay all the remaining costs of the approved Project, over and above the amount of the grant; 3 That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to make provision satisfactory to the Commissioner of the Federal Water Pol- lution Control Administration for assuring proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the treatment works after the comple- tion of the construction thereof; 4 That the said Town Engineer, Town of Lexington, Massachu- setts is hereby authorized to furnish such information and to take such other action as may be necessary to enable the Applicant to qualify for the grant; 5 That the said Town Engineer, Town of Lexington, Massachu- setts is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the Applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the United States such 17 information, data, and documents pertaining to the application for a grant as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the applicant in connection with this application 6 That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the application to be submitted to the United States, for a grant Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that he has received the final bill for Bedford' s share of contract WPC 142 for the 30" force main, Bedford in the amount of $47,460 82., when you add Bedford' s share of state Sewer and federal grants, the final bill to Bedford will be $22,020 85; Bill this is for the main that has already been constructed. The Board agreed to submit the bill for $22,020 85, to the Town of Bedford for contract APC F42 Mr O'Connell informed the Board that the Lions Club has offered to cooperate in paying the labor costs incurred by the Public Works Public Department for the July 4 celebration conducted by their organization; Works this amounts to $685 09 July 4th The Board agreed to send the bill in the amount of $685.09 to the Labor Lions Club. Costs Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that a request has been received from Dr Leonard J. Friedman for a connection to the storm drain in the street from his home now under construction at 43 Dewey Road. He Friedman has not had a chance to review the elevation and recommended that the Drain request be approved, subject to this review Connection Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer to approve the request of Dr Leonard Friedman for a connection to the storm drain from the home located at 43 Dewey Road, subject to a review of the elevation 4y the Town Engineer. Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that Dr. Nathan Sidley has re- quested a deferment on his sewer betterment assessment; he lives on the corner of Rogers Road and Fessenden Way and we have installed the Sidley sewer on Fessendon Way Dr. Sidley feels it would be more practical Sewer to sewer from Rogers Road Assess- The Chairman asked when will the sewer be installed on Rogers ment Road? Mr. McSweeney said that it is not on his list of priorities Under the Betterment Act, Dr Sidley can be sewered from Fessenden Way; while it is not as economical for him to be sewered in this direction than from Rogers Road, he can be sewered by gravity and this is all the law covers. Mr. Legro said that you can only assess it once; the second sewer won't better it; he couldn't see on what basis you can defer it. x_78 Mr. McSweeney said that it would be more suitable for Dr. Sidley to make the connection with Rogers Road. The Chairman could see no basis on which to defer it Mr McSweeney said that he would rather wait until it comes up from Rogers Road The Board agreed that Mr. McSweeney is to inform Dr. Sidley that the Board has no authority to grant his request for deferment The Chairman read a letter from the Bedford Selectmen request- ing our cooperation and support in discouraging the latest proposal Hanscom of the Massachusetts Port Authority to turn Hanscom Field into a Field cargo port and suggests that a letter of concern be sent to the congressional delegation, state legislatures, the governor and the Massachusetts Port Authority. Bedford would be willing to host a joint meeting if the contiguous communities so desire. The Board agreed to write to the above mentioned officials pro- testing the proposal of the Massachusetts Port Authority to turn Hanscom Field into a cargo port The Chairman read a letter from the State Department of Public Health regarding Regulation 7 - Open Burning, and informs the Town Open that the Department voted to grant a period of grace to those muni- Burning cipalities that had applied for exceptions to the application of this regulation until September 15, 1970. The Board agreed that this regulation does not refer to Lexing- ton, we have until July, 1971 The Chairman read a letter from Dr. Provost, 229 Worthen Road requesting the purchase of the town-owned land abutting his pro- Provost Tax perty Title Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer Dr Provost' s request to the Planning Board for a recommendation. The Chairman read an application from Paul A. Marcotte, 1144 Auctioneer' s Main Street, Haverhill , for an Auctioneer' s license; he is to License conduct a one-day auction on August 17, 1970 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue an Auctioneer' s license to Paul A. Marcotte, 1144 Main Street, Haver- hill, subject to the approval of Town Counsel Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Minutes the minutes of April 13, June 23 and July 27, 1970. The Chairman read a notice from the County Commissioners of a public hearing on public roads to be held on Thursday, September 17, Public Road 1970 at 10-30 a.m. Hearing It was agreed that Mr O'Connell and Mr. McSweeney will have a representative of the Town present at the public hearing on Septem- ber 17, 1970. 179 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to Cub Scout Pack 139 to use Willard' s Woods for a cookout on Permit August 16, 1970 from 100 p.m to 6 00 p.m , subject to the usual regu- lations of the Superintendent of Public Works The Chairman read a letter from Allen McSherry, Secretary of the Lexington Police Betterment Association, requesting recognition by the Town of the Association as the exclusive collective bargaining agent for such members in all matters affecting wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment Police Betterment Mr. Legro said that at the hearing before the Labor Relations Associa- Commission on July 15, 1970, it was agreed between counsel for the tion parties, and entered on the records of the hearing, that counsel for the association would re-submit a letter requesting recognition of the association as exclusive bargaining agent for the patrolmen and sergeants, and that he would also send to Town Counsel for his as- sent a motion to dismiss the petition Both steps are essential prior to written recognition but this will be given upon completion of these steps. The Board agreed to write to Mr. McSherry as odtlined by Mr Legro, Mr. Legro is to contact Mr. Wise, counsel for the association, to expedite the matter. The Chairman read a petition from the residents of Theresa Ave- nue to make it a one-way street Traffic Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the Petition request to the Traffic Committee for a recommendation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Theatre Daily and Sunday licenses for the Lexington Theatre License Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Thaddas L. and Sherman G. Alston and Mac H Clark of Cert of 27 Curve Street who have applied for a Certificate of Incorporation Incorp "The Alpha Group, Incorporated." The Chairman asked Mr McSweeney to report on the revised plans for conduits and manholes on Waltham Street near Concord Avenue and, also, Concord Avenue and Blossomcrest Street. Conduit - Mr McSweeney said that he had reviewed the proposed location Concord with Mr. Pratt and Mr. Hutt of Boston Edison' s Engineering and Con- Avenue, struction Division and had revised their locations in the field with Waltham & Mr. Hutt Blossom- crest I . The one at Waltham Street and Concord Avenue has been moved southerly with a more direct crossing, then continuing northerly in the sidewalk area to its new pole location This brings this conduit out of the new pavement area 180 2 The proposed manhole 110 ft. northerly of Blossomcrest Street could not be moved to any other location because all the pave- ment in this area is less than five years old However, we did suggest moving the conduit into the grass area, thus re- ducing the amount of pavement that would have to be disturbed Mr. McSweeney said that both of these locations are intended to increase the underground service under Route 2, and Boston Edison will continue from the Waltham-Lexington line to the Concord Avenue loca- tion overhead, and will also continue from Blossomcrest Street to Marrett Road overhead for the remainder of the increased service for this area Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the Boston Edison Company for the following locations Waltham Street at Concord Avenue, a distance of about 90' - Conduit Waltham Street, approximately 25' north of Blossomcrest Road, a distance of about 90 feet - manhole and conduit. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the order for the following location as requested by the Boston Edison Company Hartwell Avenue, at and southwesterly from Maguire Road, a distance of about 225' - manhole and conduit. The Chairman said that some time ago, we asked Mr. McSweeney to prepare a list of sewer requests and to assign priorities He read Sewer the list submitted by Mr. McSweeney with the five priorities as Priorities follows I The Community Nursery School 2. The Bennington Road Area 3. 18 Bridle Path 4. 113 North Street 5 Temple Emunah-Piper Road at Cambridge-Concord Turnpike Mr McSweeney said that the Community Nursery School should be Community done; the extension to take care of it has been designed. Nursery Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Sewer the ,Town Engineer to make the necessary arrangements for the exten- sion of the sewer system to service the Community Nursery School . The Chairman asked Mr. McSweeney about Temple Emunah' s request. Mr McSweeney said that it would cost $ 143,000 and that is half Temple of our budget for the year Emunah The Board agreed to write to Temple Emunah and inform them that the request for a sewer connection will be considered at budget time. 18i The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Converse of the Massachusetts Parents Association requesting a meeting with the Board to show some films on sex education. It was her thought that the Board should Sex review their information regarding this issue so that it could be in- Education cluded in the Town' s report for the President' s Conference in December. Films After discussion, the Board agreed to inform Mrs. Converse that it is the feeling of the Board that this issue should properly be discussed with the School Committee as the Board does not have the necessary background in this area to take a proper position In view of this, we would look to the School Committee to evaluate the films and program. The Chairman informed the Board that Morris Motors has applied for a Second Class License. Morris The Board agreed to continue the policy of not issuing a Second Motors Class License and, therefore, deny the request of Morris Motors. The Chairman asked if Mr. O'Connell should talk with Morris Motors? The Board agreed The Chairman discussed Dr Babior' s request for a bus stop for the Arimont bus at Route 2 and Pleasant Street. He asked Mr McSweeney what is the Traffic Committee' s feeling on having a bus stop there? Request Mr McSweeney said that the only place you could have a bus stop MBTA - ' is out in the middle of Route 2 on the bridge. Rte 2 The Chairman said that the Traffic Committee should give the Board Bus stop a recommendation based solely on traffic and safety The Chairman read a report from the Traffic Committee regarding the Winchester Drive sidewalk, as follows "A sidewalk along the southerly side of Winchester Drive near Lowell Street would not be desirable until the pedestrian lights have been installed. Upon the installation of pedestrian crossing lights Winches- at Lowell Street, traffic safety and convenience will be improved by ter Dr extending the sidewalk along the south side of Winchester Drive to Sidewalk Lowell Street in addition to the existing walk along the north side of Winchester Drive." The Chairman asked Mr. McSweeney what the schedule was for the light? Mr. McSweeney didn't know, he had talked with Mr. Mistretta of the State DPW. The Chairman asked if the Board wished to accept the recommenda- tion of the Traffic Committee when the light is installed? Mr. McSweeney said that we have to wait for approval and we have set up our priorities for the next two years on sidewalks; you all agreed we have enough sidewalks for the next five years The Chairman said that up to this point we were not considering this sidewalk in our list of priorities We only made a statement at the last Town Meeting to re-evaluate the situation based on a pedestrian controlled light Go back and assign it a priority 182 Hunting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Committee Robert Cataldo a member of the Hunting Committee The Chairman read a letter from William Daley, counsel for the Fire Fighters' Union, requesting a meeting to resolve the final points of the contract Fire Mr. O'Connell said that he had met with Mr. Fitzgerald and Fighters the negotiating committee had finished business with the union; Union the next step was to get it into contract language. They had re- solved outstanding matters, except the salary of the Deputy Chief . Mr. Bailey said that this is, properly, a grievance matter. Mr. Legro said that he would be in touch with Mr Daley and get it resolved. Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that Mr. Sherman of 14 Ridge Sherman Road requests a sewer connection. Sewer The Chairman said that he wrote us a letter and we told him Request that when the betterments were assessed, we would then resolve the damages vs the betterments. 1975 Mr. O'Connell asked when the Board would like to consider act- Celebra- ing on the 1975 Celebrations Committee? tion Comm The Chairman replied that it would be at the meeting after Labor Day Mr O'Connell informed the Board that he has recommendations on the 1970 rates for hiring snow trucks; he is trying to get in touch with other communities to see what they have done. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Appt. Walter C O'Connell as Acting Superintendent of Public Works. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 50 p.m. A true record, Attest Executive Clerk, Selectmen