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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 27, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, January 27, 1969 at 7 :30 P.M.
Chairman Cataldo, Messrs. Cole, Kenney and Greeley
were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Burke,
Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. McSweeney, Town
Engineer, Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Works, and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were
also present.
A legal hearing was opened, upon application of the
Sons of Italy for a Club Liquor License.
Mr. Joseph Vitale and Mr. Andrew Sutherland, rep-
resenting the Sons of Italy, were present.
Mr. Sutherland informed the Board that a list of
officers, a sworn statement that all abutters have been
notified of the hearing, and a floor plan of the Club
have been submitted. The floor plan shows the hall
where liquor will be served from one bar; the rooms up-
stairs are the meeting rooms.
The Chairman asked him to describe the general
operation.
Mr. Sutherland said that they have set up a House
Committee that mans the function of that portion of the
Club; the hours are 1:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
The Chairman asked if there were any specific opera-
ting hours, as such, and if there was a bartender?
Mr. Sutherland said that a member of the House
Committee was bartender, for members only.
The Chairman said that you have designated a time, Sons of
will this continue? Italy
Mr. Sutherland replied in the affirmative.
The Chairman asked if he was asking for these hours
in the permit?
Mr. Sutherland replied that they were asking for
4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. , with no changes.
Mr. Kenney asked if they ,,ould be opened on Sundays .
Mr. Sutherland replied in the negative.
No one appearing in favor of the application, the
Chairman declared that part of the hearing closed.
The Chairman asked if anyone was in opposition, and
Mrs . Paul Shea of 2 Larchmont Lane asked to be recognized.
Mrs . Shea said that she was not really in opposition
but was at the hearing to have a few questions answered.
She asked if the permit would limit it to club members
and if the club members would be able to have guests.
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Mr. Sutherland said that they could have 125 members
but there were slightly less than 100 members ; as far as
guests are concerned, they are allowed and have to sign
a register. There are certain restrictions for members
and they may only have guests three times in four months.
The Chairman asked for the exact number of members.
Mr. Sutherland said that there were 95 members.
Mrs. Shea said that there could possibly be a pro-
blem as there was no limit to membership and, now that
they can serve liquor, it would make it more appealing
to join.
Mr. Sutherland said that we have tried, but we
can't increase our membership; if we were able to get
2 or 3 members a year it would be quite an achievement.
Mrs. Shea said, no liquor on Sundays.
Mr. Sutherland agreed.
Mrs. Shea asked if the club would be enlarged or
signs erected?
The Chairman said that it would have to come to
the Board of Appeals to get permission to do that.
Mrs. Shea said that there are children on Larchmont
Lane..
The Chairman said that this will be policed and the
rules and regulations enforced. Any violations will be
dealt with, with no restrictions . We have done this with
our motels . It will be policed exactly the same way; we
will not let this get out of hand. Just pick up the phone
if you see any violations and we will be happy to listen
to you.
Mr. Kenney said that your membership could be 125.
Mr. Sutherland said that they couldn't get that many.
Mr. Greeley said that the answer to control over the
guarantee is an annual review and specific control if
they want to enlarge the building.
Mrs. Shea said that growth is a problem.
The Chairman said that they have to apply every
year for renewal; we evaluate this as we do the package
stores and we handle it the same way. If there is a pro-
blem ,
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blem , you would not have to wait for the annual hearing
for a license. We are happy that you would come to the
hearing to ask us the questions directly.
Mr. Greeley asked Mr. Sutherland if the parking
situation is reasonably under control?
Mr. Sutherland replied that they have ample parking.
Mrs. Shea had no further questions .
The Chairman declared the hearing closed. He in-
formed Mr. Sutherland that the Board would take the matter
under advisement and let them know the outcome.
Mr. Sutherland and Mr. Vitale retired.
Later on in the meeting, the Chairman asked the
Board to discuss the license.
Mr. Greeley said that he felt that when these a
zations apply for a license, to set some sort of figure
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on membership. It is reasonable for them when they
come in to tell us how many members they are going to
have. I wouldn't feel the same way if it increased to
800.
Mr. Kenney said that Mr. Sutherlan3 told us that
the membership was limited to 125. If granting it, the
Sons of Italy would be in favor of amending our regula-
tions downward by asking to close at 11:00 P.M. and no
Sundays; don't give them any more than they ask for.
Mr. Cole agreed. We are talking about regular
members and we are trying to stop them from having a
substantial membership.
Mr. Kenney said that we could say that regular
membership shall not exceed 125.
Mr. Cole said that the Board can't do that.
Mr. Greeley said that they testified in open hear-
ing that they can't concieve of having more than 125
members.
The Chairman asked Mr. Legro if the Board could
legally set the limitation on the license?
Mr. Legro said that he would be very much inclined
to doubt it; you might be able to limit the number of
people who use the facilities when the bar is open.
Mr. Greeley said that the Board is put in a position
of revoking the license, rather than warn them in advance.
Mr. Legro said, the Board could grant it on the
condition that, for this locality, the membership shall
not increase. You would be within your rights if it grows
substantially.
The Chairman said that we will send a letter inform-
ing them that a license has been granted. This is granted
based on the facts before us now but if the membership
changes, we would feel differently.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant a Club Liquor License to the Sons of Italy, subject
to the Rules and Regulations for Club Liquor Licenses;
the hours are 1.:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. - Monday throgh
Saturday; Sunday hours to be determined by the Board, and
holiday hours by special permission of the Board.
The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Stevens is
here, representing the Lexington Liquor Mart, to request
a transfer of license to a new location. We approved a Lexington
transfer last November but, as I understand it, if the Liquor
transfer didn't take place within the calendar year they Mart
would have to apply again. It will be handled in the same
manner as before, advertised in the Minute-man and wait
the required number of days before action is taken. He
asked Mr. Stevens if there wore any changes.
Mr. Stevens replied that there has been a change in
the building; the addition to the First National Stores
will be in the same location but will extend 25 feet further,
toward the rear of the building. The plan before was to
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have a first floor and a mezzanine; under the new plans,
there will be no mezzanine but will extend back 25 feet
more. Basically, it is the same proposal.
Mr. Greeley asked about a hearing.
The Chairman said that we can have an advertised
hearing and give 10 days to come down and file.
Mr. Stevens said that a hearing is not required.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to advertise the application of the Lexington Liquor
Mart for a transfer of liquor license from 1840 Massa-
chusetts Avenue to an addition to the First National
Stores, Bedford Street.
The Chairman informed the Board that we have re-
ceived a gift to the Town of Lexington of a water
caraffe and glasses. The donor would like her name
withheld but wished to show, in some small way, her
appreciation for the time and effort the Board puts
Gift in for the Town.
Mr. Legro said that he has a contract for the
Lowell Street-Wolmirn3trnatDouglas Road sewer which
Mr. McSweeney presented to the Board last week. There
are still certain insurance certificates and the .liabi1
Sewer lity policy missing. If the Board signs it, I will
Contract withhold my approval until they are received.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the contract awarded to P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.
for the construction of the Lowell Street-Woburn Street
Douglas Road sewer, in the amount of $714.,707, subject
to the approval of Town Counsel.
Mr. Legro requested the Board to sign a release on
a claim of damage to a traffic sign in the amount of
Release $47.82, a full settlement.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the release on a claim of damage to a traffic
sign, in the amount of $14.7.82.
Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that a letter
has been received from the Commonwealth DPW requesting
that we furnish a performance bond in the amount of
$10,000 payable to the Commonwealth through its Depart-
ment of Public Works, guaranteeing satisfactory work on
Woburn Woburn Street.
Street The Chairman instructed Mr. McSweeney to give a
copy of the letter to Mr. Legro. The Chairman remarked
that we should not get involved in supplying a bond for
the Commonwealth. After discussion with Commissioner
Ribbs, they feel that if we are not out of there in time
damages may be assessed by their contractor against the
Commonwealth. I told them the Town would have to assume
the liability, regardless - bond or no bond.
Mr. McSweeney said that this is the final answer on
our request for a permit as part of our participation of
II the three miles of construction on Woburn Street. We also
stated that the contractor would be out by May 15th. We
did not expect them to ask for a performance bond.
Mr. Legro said that this bond doesn't limit itself,
it doesn't mention the time of completion of the contract -
it covers damage done to drainage structures.
The Chairman said that this is a standard form. In
the drawing of the bond, this is what they are looking
for - the guarantee of damages to them beyond that date.
This is just to alert us that they want a bond. It would
be my feeling that we work around it.
Mr. McSweeney said that the work we will perform
will be well over $60,000; this wouldn't begin to cover
it; it would leave us open for damages for one whole year.
The Chairman said that we will raise these points;
they are still holding the permit.
Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that the Traffic
Study Committee has reviewed the sidewalks for 1969, and
they are recommended on priority, Cedar Street, Grant
Street, Taft Avenue, Marrett Road, Simonds Road, Bow Street,
Hill Street, Concord Avenue and Winchester Drive. The
first four are approximately $4.5,000, to add the fifth
would be the vicinity of $75,000.
The Chairman asked how much money was available.
Mr. McSweeney said that Capital Expenditures
recommended $45,000.
Mr. Kenney said that some have been requested by
the Planning Board, Cedar Street, Marrett Road and Simonds Sidewalks
Road. We reviewed Concord Avenue and talked with the
School Committee.
Mr. Greeley asked what stretch of Marrett Road?
Mr. McSweeney replied that it was from Elena Road
to Five Forks. He said that he hasn't worked out the
layout and the problems on Cedar Street, but they will
be ironed out.
The Chairman said that whatever sidewalks are agreed
on, we will include at the street hearing.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
recommend the following sidewalks to be constructed:
Cedar Street, Grant Street, Taft Avenue and Marrett Road.
Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that the Traffic
Safety Committee has met with the Architects for the Proposed
Junior High School and reviewed their proposal for an Jr High
entrance to Marrett Road. The Traffic Committee was School
in disagreement with their proposal and recommended
that the road be placed adjacent to the Swenson Farm
property. This would provide an intersection on Marrett
Road, with a 500' sight distance in each direction.
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Mr. Greeley asked, how near is the house?
Mr. McSweeney said that it is fairly cipse. The
Architects, Davies and Wolfe, didn't agree with the
committee's proposal and made an alternate suggestion
of moving their intersection 40 feet in a northerly
direction, which places it in the middle of a horizontal
curve and doesn't provide the proper sight distance for
a motor vehicle travelling in a westerly direction in
stopping for a left hand turn into the proposed school
property.
The Chairman asked what was their claim in being
able to decide on the safety factor.
Mr. McSweeney said that he had asked them what they
based it on and they said that you could see 1,000 feet.
He added that he wanted the Board to be aware of this.
We told them that we would make our recommendation to
the Board that it should be located down here, and asked
that any future development of trees be kept on the site.
We recommend one entrance, with a sidewalk on either side.
The Chairman asked the Board for an opinion.
Mr. Greeley said that he didn't know what our preroga-
tive is, but to recommend it to the Building Committee
with the assertion that it is the rnsimirous opinion of the
Traffic Safety Committee.
Mr. McSweeney said that we did say that they would
have to file for a permit with the State Traffic Engineer
and the District Engineer in Arlington.
Mr. Cole asked if he had suggested that if they
wish to be arbitrary about this. . . Did you tell them that
other departments in the Town might try to let the agency
they are going before know the other side of the question?
Mr. McSweeney said that he had told them.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,• it was voted to
accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee to
place the entrance road adjacent to the Swenson Farm
property, as proposed in their plan.
A legal hearing was declared open upon application
of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #2204,
for a Club Liquor License.
Mr. Henry Kirkland, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
Liquor represented the Elks at the hearing.
Elks Club The Chairman said that we have received certification
from you that the abutters have been notified of the hearing.
Mr. Kirkland said that we wish to have a license and
serve on Saturdays until 12 M. with last call at 11:45 P.M.
We would be open on Sundays only for functions; there are
occasions that we may have our own affairs, like the anni-
versary ball, and we would be open on Sunday then. On
Saturdays, we would like from 1:00 P.M. to 12:00 M.
The Chairman said that there are functions when you
would lease your hall to outsiders and organizations?
Mr. Kirkland answered in the affirmative.
The Chairman asked how many members there are?
Mr. Kirkland said that there are 410 members.
The Chairman asked if there would be a bartender
on duty and a Manager on duty at all times.
Mr. Kirkland replied that there would be, and a
full-time custodian.
Mr. Kenney asked if he wanted 11:15 P.M. on week
day nights.
Mr. Kirkland replied in the affirmative.
The Chairman said that we have rules that we would
impose as we grant the license.
Mr. Kirkland said that we are required to have a
policeman; we will keep full control of the bar, as there
is a bartender, a full time Manager, and a custodian.
Mr. Kenney said, in other words, your Manager is
wholly responsible at all times.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Kirkland was asking for
permission to operate the upstairs bar and not the down-
stairs bar?
Mr. Kirkland replied that only one bar would be
set up permanently.
No one appearing in favor or opposition, the
Chairman declared the hearing closed. He informed
Mr. Kirkland that the Board will take this under advise-
ment and notify the Elks of the Boardta decision.
Later on in the meeting, the license for the Elks
was discussed and the following hours were agreed on:
Monday through Thursday, 7 :00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. ;
Friday - 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 M. ; Saturday - 1:00 P.M. to
12:00 M. ; Sunday - 1:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Main Hall
and Lounge, Holidays by special permission of the Board
of Selectmen.
Mr. Philip Gordon, Dennis Sloan and David Cushman
of Peacock Farms met with the Board.
Mr. Philip Gordon, said that they are meeting with Peacock
the Board tonight to look into the plans that the DPW Farms
has with regard to implementation by Commissioner Hibbs.
He has contacted the DPW at Nashua Street and they
advised me to contact the District Engineer, who told
me that they would finish grading the ramp through
Peacock Farms by June, 1969 and would put loam and seed
it and put the customary metal fence on the property
line. He said that there were no other plans in the
works as far as he is concerned; anything else would be
between me and the people in the DPW. We requested this
meeting so that some action would be taken by the
Lexington officials to initiate a meeting with the DPW.
The Chairman said that the DPW is no longer giving
out the landscaping contracts. Commissioner Hibbs
talked with Mr. Cole and me and he is fully aware of the
situation and will set up a meeting for a landscape
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design for that interchange, taking into consideration
the contract design. A committee will be set up to do
this; we are all aware of this and ready to go to work
on it. We will keep you informed of what we are doing.
Mr. Gordon said that we would like to be part of
this committee.
Mr. Dennis Sloan said that we would like to have
one representative of Peacock Farms on any committee,
at its earliest stage; we would like to be invited at
the beginning.
The Chairman said that, once we sit down, we will
lay the ground rules; we will have one of your people
there. We will keep you infozmel of what is going on.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Jeremiah,
Wire Inspector, requesting that Edward Burke act as
Wire substitute Wire Inspectorduring his vacation from
Inspector March 1 - 22, 1969.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to notify Mr. Burke to act as substitute Wire Inspector
for the period of March 1 through March 22, 1969..
Upnn motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign Certificate of
Cert. of Incorporation certifying the character of the following:
Incorp.
Mary L. Poutas, 93 School Street -"Volunteer', Inc."
Shirley B. Goodwin, 5 Westwood Road - "Massachusetts
Rehabilitation Home, Inc."
The Chairman read a letter of resignation from
Donald R. Grant as a member of the Appropriation Committee,
Appropri- effective immediately.
a#ion Comm Mr. Cole asked if it was necessary to act on it
tonight.
The Chairman said that he has talked with Mr. Grant
several times and asked him to come before the Board
but Mr. Grant had informed him that his decision was
t irr4vecable.
-Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept, with sincere regret, the resignation of
Donald R. Grant as a member of the Appropriation Committee.
Woburn St. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Sewer to sign the order for construction of sewer on Woburn.
Street.
The Chairman read a letter from R. Curtis Hamilton
requesting pro tanto payment for the following: Eminent
Hamilton Domain Whipple Hill Instrument #222-Middlesex South
Pro Tanto Registry; and Eminent Domain Whipple Hill Document
Payment #462003-Middlesex South Registry.
The Chairman said that we will turn this over to
Town Counsel and have him draw up the necessary papers.
Mr. Greeley said that he would like to give a
IIreport on the Suburban Responsibility Commission.
The Chairman said that he presumed the Workable
program has been straightened out; he had talked with
Mr. Zaleski, who agreed to whatever changes we recommended.
Mr. Greeley said that the housing on Woburn Street
is occupying most of the Commission's time now. They LCSR
had questioned what happens, assuming the zoning is passed,
if FHA doesnot approve the three percent mortgage, if
they either do not find it approvable or there is no money
left. The situation seems to be that Mr. White would tend
to go ahead and build and he is willing to offer up to
20 per cent of the units to some agency like the Housing
Authority. It is being looked into by the Housing
Authority. Mr. White says that he would continue to apply
for FHA assistance and, under FHA or a later program of
a subsidized mortgage, it would bring the rental down.
It is a question of a matter of faith or not, it may be
an instrument but no one knows; he says quite sincerely
that he would try; that problem is bothering these people
who are workingon it. There is a bigquestion on it
and whether it will be resolved at Town Meeting, I don't
know. Whether this housing, built as moderate income
housing with subsidies, will serve directly to assuage
the housing program for school teachers and town employees
and minority ethnic groups, people from Roxbury who need
help. We took two votes that the Commission request the
Housing Authority to study the letter and report to the
Committee; we asked the Housing Authority if they would
be ready if Mr. White offered one and to make it available
to people in moderate income bracket. Two, in principle,
the Commission supports Mr. White' s proposal; we under-
stand that this vote commits the members of the group,
this is the stand they have taken, on where it stands at
this stage. The Commission is very much determined to
see if we can't help those of moderate income.
The Chairman asked what they consider the rents to
be?
Mr. Greeley said that, generally, they go from $90
to $150 for one to three bedroom units, for people with
$6,000 to $10,000 income.
The Chairman asked if there was a variance for
construction?
Mr. Greeley replied that there was not a variance,
he added that the way Mr. White can do it is, he gets
three per cent money.
Mr. Kenney said, ideally, he would have the financ-
ing arranged. He asked if there could be a situation
whereby you might postpone the action.
Mr. Greeley replied that there could be. Mr. White
indicated that he would rather take a chance and go
1 after it rather than wait. The tenor of the Commission
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would be to recommend if the situation looked optimistic
rather than recommend postponement because it wasn't
signed and sealed. The Chairman said that he can't see
where he can come into this price range.
Mr. Greeley said that he hasn't looked into it
enough to know.
The Chairman said that he is talking $1.0,000
difference in cost of operation - seven per cent money.
Mr. Greeley said that this means that Mr. White
is going to come up with $150 rent. He is talking in
terms of about 115 units with one, two and three bed-
rooms; it looks as if he is going to have more with
larger bedrooms.
The Chairman said, if this is where the need is. . .
Mr. Greeley said that we are going back and forth
without an answer. Intown needs show a demand for a
smaller unit; the need from Roxbury would be a basically
different thing and the black members of the Commission
are cautious, they are very careful not to say to the
Commission that there is a desire to come from Roxbury.
Mr. Cole said that we can't understand the thinking
of the people of Roxbury talking with them, they seem
to have a desire to stay there.
Mr. Greeley said that he wanted to keep the Board
informed on the items discussed by the Commission.
The Chairman said that he would like to discuss the
subject of the zoning violation on Concord Avenue. He
Fitzgerald had answered the first letter from Mr. Mollo-Christensen
Zoning and explained that Mr. Irwin had notified ma that this
is in violation of the zoning ordinance and Mr. Fitzgeraid
had an application for a hearing pending before the Board
of Appeals to continue his operation for a short period
of time until he can move to his permanent location which
is now under construction. We received another letter
from Mr. Mollo-Christensen asking that Mr. Fitzgerald
clean up the area. I will write Mr. Mollo-Christensen
informing him that the Board of Appeals has scheduled a
hearing for February 13 and that Mr. Irwin has written
to Mr. Fitzgerald informing him that, if the Board of
Appeals fails to grant his request, the use of the
premises for the storing and repairing of automobiles
and the operation of a towing service must be eliminated
within fifteen days; also, the removal of all unregistered
oars and parts not under cover must commence at once.
At the request of the Town Clerk, three jurors were
drawn, as follows:
Wilbur W. Roberts 10 Muzzey Street
Jurors Chester J. Dunn 30 Young Street
Joseph Carbone 17 Ledgelawn Avenue
The Chairman said that the Capital Expenditures Com-
mittee has submitted a• preliminary report and we should
have them in on next Monday evening with Chief Corr to
discuss the shift differential.
The Chairman said that we have asked the Planning
Board and the Conservation Commission to make recommenda-
tions on the Land Advisory Committee. We have received Land
a letter from the Planning Board which recommends that Advisory
the Committee be made up of the Town Engineer, Chief Comm.
Assessor's Clerk and the Town Counsel, and its responsi-
bility be strictly limited to investigation and advice,
at the request of one or more town boards, regarding
the dollar value of land proposed for acquisition by
the Town. Also, the Planning Board would not recommend
the appointment of a Committee composed of unpaid citizen
volunteers, even though professionally qualified; they
would continue to urge the employment of professional
assistance to secure and evaluate appraisals and to
negotiate options for land acquisitions.
Mr. Kenney suggested that they wait until the Con-
servation Commission replies.
The Chairman said that Mr. Sussman will be con-
tacted to meet with the Board for discussion on the
proposed Advisory Committee.
Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that he had talked
with the people on Hillcrest Avenue and there is no
objection on Albemarle as long as the retaining wall is
put there. Mr. Dattoli has no objection to it, but
wondered what the outcome would be from a financial
standpoint. We would like to recommend this layout and
propose to bring it to the street hearing.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Dattoli will be charged
a betterment?
Mr. McSweeney replied, not necessarily; the largest iillorest
side is beyond it. Avenue
Mr. Greeley said that there should be an agreement
as Mr. Dattoli is getting a better deal.
The Chairman said that even if he doesn't agree,
why can't we just make the taking?
Mr. Cole said that if this is the best approach,
let's do it.
Mr. Kenney asked if the damages would be $200?
Mr. Cole said that he doesn't have a buildable
lot.
Mr. Greeley asked what is being done to the exist-
ing street that is being vacated?
Mr. Cole said that part of Rawson will still stay
there and we would feel free to dispose of it.
Mr. Legro said that the part you are no longer using
is now a private way; the Town has no rights there.
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Mr. McSweeney said that when we make the taking,
all of this would be worked so that we can come back
and dispose of this.
The Chairman asked about the water main.
Mr. Legro said that to lay out a public way gives
the right to lay out a water main, and you would never
construct a public way with part of the water line
outside.
Mr. Kenney said that we agree with what Mr. McSweeney
intends to do.
Mr. Greeley said that the triangle is the back of
the lot that abuts the street.
Mr. Legro said that these lots front on another
street and they couldn't build facing this way. He
didn't think the Town had the right to take land for no
public purpose; we might be crating some problems for
somebody, but if it is backland, no; by our laying out
a public way, we aren't affecting anybody else's title.
The Chairman said that on the parcel of land in
question, we have no obligation; we can go ahead with the
layout Of Hillcrest Avenue.
Mr. Legro said that it is going to take some real
title examination to find out if the abutter does own to
the middle of the road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
accept the layout of Hillcrest Avenue, as recommended
by the Town Engineer.
Mr. Greeley said that he would like to take another
look at Spring Street at 44 feet; he is not going to vote
for Spring Street, as he feels it should not be more than
24 feet.
Mr. McSweeney said that the minimum in subdivisions
is 30 feet.
Mr. Kenney asked how many cars a day on Spring Street?
Mr. McSweeney said that they had just started today
to take it. It is being taken on a daily basis on Adams
Chapters Street.
90 - 616- The Chairman said that we have talked of using 679
679 money on Lincoln Street to Marrett Road.
Mr. McSweeney said that we could build within the
layout with 679 money; there is no specified width,
nothing on the layout.
The Chairman asked what is the length of Marrett
Road to Middle Street.
Mr. McSweeney replied that it is 2200 feet long.
The Chairman said that we are talking $100,000;
we have $67,000 in Chapter 679 and 616, can we add this
to Chapter 90 money?
Mr. McSweeney said that we did it on Massachusetts
Avenue.
Mr. Greeley said that you could go into Barrymeade
Drive. '
The Chairman asked Mr. McSweeney what his recommenda-
tion for a pavement for Lincoln Street would be and what
the design would be.
Mr. McSweeney said that we would try to fit a 30 foot
pavement in there; with the subdivision rules we have,
we would try to put in a 301 pavement.
Mr. Greeley said that there aren't too many good trees
involved; a lot of the trees are back in and off the property.
The Chairman said that our position is, Worthen Road
for Chapter 90 money.
Mr. McSweeney said that we have already designated
Spring Street.
Mr. Cole. said that we want to get the full use of
Chapter 90; if Town Meeting won't accept Spring, what is
the next in order of priority?
The Chairman said, none. What you are saying is
Worthen Road and Adams Street. I would think we should
try to get Lincoln Street built from Marrett Road to
Middle Street. Mr. McSweeney will take a look at it,
how he would design without state funds and if it would
comply with Chapter 90 specifications, including the
inspection.
Mr. Greeley said that, regardless of how you put it,
it is Worthen, Adams, Spring and Lincoln Streets.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to x
go into Executive Sessionve
for the purpose of discussing, Session
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deliberatingor votingon matters which, if made public
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
After discussion concerning the finances of the Town,
it was voted to gado of Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 10:05 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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Executive Clerk, Selectme