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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
July 15, 1968
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
on Monday, July 15, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. Acting Chairman
Cataldo, Kenney and Greeley were present. Mr. Legro, Town
Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Burke, Super-
intendent of Public Works, Mr. McSweeney, Town Engineer,
and Mrs. McCurdy Executive Clerk, were also present.
At 7:30 P.M. , hearing was declared open upon the
petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England
Telephone Company, to locate three poles , hip guy9and
anchor on each, on Spring Street.
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petition-
ers, owners of property as listed on the petitioners '
plans, and also referred to the Town Engineer
Mr. Jones , representing the Boston Edison Company,
said that this petition is to cover the installation of
three poles and guys on Spring Street southwest of Shade
Street at Kennecott Copper Company. At the present time,
we have three push braces and two 13,000 volt circuits
Spring which take care of Kennecott Copper, Burroughs Corpora-
Street tion, and others ; also take care of the phones on Route
Pole 2. In odder to eliminate the three push braces, we have
Location two lines of cable and there have to be guys across the
street. This is a condition brought about when Raytheon
started construction at Office Park. We must eliminate
the push braces on Raytheon property and it is impossible
to hold the poles on the corner. The poles will look as
though they are on private property, but there is a stone
wall 7 feet out on the public way and one of the guys will
fall behind the stone wall.
Mr. John Christoforo, Attorney representing Kenne-
cott Copper, Dr. Fletcher of Ledgemont Laboratory, and
Mr. Tetzloff, Raytheon Company, were present in opposition.
Mr. Christoforo said that he would like to submit a
plan which had more detail that the Edison plan. We
would like to maintain the esthetic value of the property
in the general area. Our main objective is to get the
service underground . The two abandoned poles were never
removed . I suggest that the Board not act on this peti-
tion
now, but we can get together and solve the problem
by doing the job properly We don't feel that the ans-
wer is to allow the poles as a temporary solution. This
has grown in magnitude Dr . Fletcher has talked with
the Power Company in an attempt to arrange underground
services I can' t speak for Burroughs, but I believe
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they are also interested in getting the service underground .
All could cooperate and it could be done. I think that
this is the answer, rather than putting up three more poles .
Mr Kenney asked Mr Jones about underground service.
Mr. Jones said that as far as being underground, noth-
ing has been said . The line down Hayden Avenue, the front-
age road, is a State road and locations are granted by the
State. The other line is a temporary line to get Burroughs
Corporation going It would be the Telephone Company' s
job to remove it but , because of the strife, he couldn' t
answer for them
Mrs . Riffin said that we feel that it is detrimental
to put in poles and we support Kennecott Copper. This is
the approach from Route 2 to the National Park and we
would like to have it as attractive as possible
Mr Jones said that he will explain this to the Edi-
son Company.
Mr Greeley said that this is something that can be
tabled This is an excellent example of what we are con-
fronted with when we try to get underground service The
utilities companies tell us that wires are expensive,
they should work out a solution where they have an obliga-
tion without lining both sides of the street with ugly
telephone poles .
The Chairman declared the hearing closed .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
table the petition of the Boston Edison and Telephone
Company to locate three poles, hip guy and anchor on each,
on Spring Street southwest of Shade Street
Mr Jones presented a petition to the Board to retain
the location of one pole on Marrett Road, southwesterly
side, approximately 366 feet southeast of Waltham Street.
Mr Jones explained that after the relocation of this pole
was granted by the Board , the abutter didn't want it. Pole
This petition is to keep the old location. Location
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that
the pole remain in its original location, as shown on a
plan submitted by the Boston Edison Company.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the agreement between the Town and the Boston Edi- Undergrounc
son Company for the location of telephonespoles and under-
ground service connections , consisting of standpipe, V
bend and cables therein, off Shirley Street
Chief Corr met with the Board to request the appoint-
ment of a patrolman from the Lynn list. He recommended
that John E. Day, 235 Boston Avenue, Lynn, be appointed, Patrol-
effective August 5, 1968. Chief Corr said that Mr Day man
had approached them for the position and , as a result
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of this, we investigated him and found him to be well
qualified . This appointment would bring our department
up to 45 men .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to appoint John E. Day as a Patrolman in the Lexington
Police Department, effective August 5, 1968.
Mr Yewell met with the Board He requested the
Board to sign the notes and the delivery authorization
to borrow $1,000,000 in anticipation of taxes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the notes and the delivery authorization to bor-
row $1,000,000 in anticipation of takes from the follow-
Treasurer ing:
Lexington Trust Co. $500,000 3 28 discounted
New England
Merchants National $250,000 3.29 discounted
First National Bank
of Boston $250,000 3.29 discounted
Mr. and Mrs Tryon met with the Board .
The Chairman read the letter sent to the Board by
Mrs . Tryon, Arthur Brock and Harry Mimno, Which requested
that parking be prohibited in Bowman Park and they would
like to discuss the need for additional cruisers and the
possibility of a Committee to obtain and disburse infor-
mation on effective measures that the home owner may
take to prevent housebreak.
The Chairman said that before the Board could con-
sider the parking problem, it would have to be referred
to the Traffic Committee.
Bowman Mrs. Tryon said that parking is a matter under the
Park control of the Selectmen
The Chairman said that we have a Traffic Commission
Advisory Board .
Mr. Storer said that people park cars there all
day and drive into Boston with friends . Young people
drive in to wash and polish their cars . It is used as
a depot to repair cars and they are left there
The Chairman said that the Traffic Committee will
look at the situation. We must have something we can
enforce.
Mr. Brock said that he had talked with Lieutenant
Lima after the Carpenter housebreak and he had said that
it was a bad place to park. The man who had broken into
the Carpenter house had parked his car there. My sug-
gestion would be that a telephone pole or a boulder put
there would prevent them from getting into the park.
The Chairman said that the request for additional
cruisers should be discussed frith the Chief.
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Mrs . Tryon said that the day Mrs. Carpenter was at-
tacked she called the Police Station and was told that
even though, at that time, they had three cruisers , there
was bbly one on duty At her meeting with the-Chief, he
reported that now they have four cruisers to cover six
precincts.
The Chairman said that basically it wasn't the cruisers,
it.,c�at3., sitdation of not enough men; we are working to-
ward this end .
Mr. Tryon said that we should discuss the overall
priority, the matter of housebreaking is number one.
What are our priorities?
The Chairman said that it was not a question of pri-
ority, it was a question of finding the men.
Mr. Tryon maid, in our discussion with Chief Corr,
he emphasized the problem of getting money at Town Meet-
ing
The Chairman said that we have to hire men from out
of town. It ' s not entirely a question of money, it ' s
finding qualified people for the Police Department. We
have lost some men because of resignations and retirement
and we are not up to full strength yet .
Mr. Kenney said that a few years ago, the principal
reason for a small force was that we couldn't hire from
out of town.
Mr. Tryon said that Chief Corr hoped to build up to
60 men.
Mr. Kenney said that we have three positions and he
will fill them before next March.
The Chairman said that this is one department that
we are concentrating on.
Mr. Tryon said that he was not criticizing.
Mr. Kenney said that at budget time next January the
Appropriation Committee should be made aware of the
citizens ' interest. We get these requests but it is bet-
ter if you ask them.
Mr. Pollen siisd tbht it is the policy of the Town
to provide traffic services by the Police, is this a
courtesy?
The Chairman replied that it is special detail.
Mr. Pollen said he had heard that they are not avail-
able in cruisers , but they are in parking lots
Mr. Greeley said that this is another matter of pri-
ority, the assignments of officers is something else that
can be explored
Mr. Pollen said that eventually we will have the pol-
ice force up to staff, but the problem is not going to
disappear while waiting for this to happen
Mr. Kenney said that if we had 60 policemen, we
would still have house breaks
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The Chairman said that these are areas that we would
go over with Chief Corr, how he is going to handle it.
We will go into the complete story.
Mr. Tryon said that we feel there is a definite pro-
blem, the people are concerned about how to get informa-
tion.
The Chairman said that the Chief has made an attempt
to have articles in the paper on what precautions to take.
When discussing the whole matter, there could be articles
in the paper with all of this information. There could
be a brochure on protection mailed to each home.
Mrs . Tryon said that this might be a manner in which
we could help the Police Department They offered us
very good advice after the events occurred, such as keep-
ing the windows closed , etc
The Chairman asked if she had discussed this phase
with the Chief
Mrs . Tryon said that he didn' t say where one could
seek advice about systems that can be attached to the
tepephone which dials the Police Department and has a
recorded message that the house has been broken into.
The Chairman thanked them for their interest and
informed them that these items will be taken up with the
Traffic Commission and the Police Chief
Mr. Legro requested the Board to sign a release of
easements in the Minute Man National Park, authorized by
vote of Town Meeting on January 28, 1963.
Easement Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the release of easements in the Minute Man National
Park, as authorized by vote of Town Meeting on January
28, 1963.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Sewer award the contract for the No. 2 Interceptor Sewer to
Contract R.J. Salvucci, L. Valley View Road , Waltham, in the amount
of $136,520.
Mr. Legro informed the Board that he had a contract
for R.J. Salvucci, but there was an ommission of an in-
demnity clause. He asked the Board if they wanted to
sign the contract, subject to clarification of this point.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the contract with R.J. Salvucci, la. Valley View Road,
Waltham, for the No. 2 Interceptor Sewer, subject to Mr.
Legro' s approval.
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Mr. Albert Busa, representing the Board of Directors
of the Knights of Columbus , met with the Board .
Mr. Busa said that they are renovating the present
building and would like permission to run the sewer out
the back and tie into the main trunk line.
Mr. McSweeney said that this land was adjacent to
the Liberty Mutual property. He has been trying to get
Liberty Mutual and the K of C together and make it a
joint venture. Liberty Mutual would like to come out a-
long Bedford Street to Vaille Avenue Their proposal
would cost approximately $16,000 by going out the rear.
The Engineers have estimated to come out at Liberty
Mutual and down Bedford Street to Vaille Avenue is
approximately $9,500; a lot cheaper for them. He believed
that Liberty Mutual and the Knights of Columbus could
come to an agreement .
The Chairman asked what would happen where we hook
on to the sewer for the houses facing Bedford Street?
Mr. McSweeney said that the houses would have to be
severed from the rear, as proposed originally by Liberty
Mutual.
The Chairman asked if Liberty Mutual would ray?
Mr. McSweeney said that it would be approximately
$9,500 to service their immediate use of the sewer
The Chairman said that he would hate to see three
11 different sewers K of C
Mr. McSweeney said that they have a problem with Sewer
$9,500 vs . $16,000 and the Knights of Columbus have re-
solved their problem by coming out the rear I would
like to see them come up with a soluttthn. When we dis-
cussed this connection ( the lot at Bedford and Reed , if
they go around the cost is $8,500 ) give the K of C a
charge of $1,500 to go into this To rearrange the
plumbing was far greater than it was for them to partici-
pate with Liberty Mutual and go out the rear. We should
review the situation
The Chairman said that this fall they will clean up
the back, they plan on using the gravel off the bank to
downgrade.
Mr Busa said that if we stay within 15 feet of the
construction line, I don 't know if there would be any
coverage - it would have to be a 45° slope.
The Chairman said that this is what we don' t know
Mr Busa said that the K of C was in favor of and
would have no objection to going around a 15 foot peri-
meter In doing this , we would get a reimbursement
Mr. Walsh came up with this, to take out a plumbing per-
mit and go out the back.
The Chairman asked what it will cost the K. of C
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Mr Buss said, $1,500 for our arranging the plumb-
ing. It was between $L. or $5 a foot. The question of
money was never brought up.
The Chairman asked why they didn' t want to go around
the perimeter?
Mr. Busa said that they didn' t have any objection.
The Chairman said that the Board is against three
seperate sewers , and against giving an easement at this
time. We strongly recommend one sewer service for this
area. The recommendation was for the Knights of Colum-
bus , Liberty Mutual and Mr. McSweeney, Town Engineer,
to get together and resolve the situation and meet with
the Board in two weeks
Mr. and Mrs Conley and Frank Allia met with the
Board to discuss an easement on their property on Revere
Street
Mr. McSweeney submitted a plan to the Board and ex-
plained the facts .
After discussion, Mr. find Mrs . Conley agreed to ac-
cept the plan of easement as revised by the Town Engineer.
Mr. Legro said that the Town will make a taking. We
take the easement or a conformatory deed and release of
damages . If this is voted , we make a taking against each
piece of property throughtwhich this sewer runs . With a
taking, we will be in the same position whether it is
voluntary or by eminent domain. The language is the same
on a conformatory deed or an order of taking
Revere & Vine Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Brook authorize Mr. Legro to prepare the instruments for the
Sewer Revere Street trunk sewer and the Vine Brook trunk. sewer.
The Conservation Commission met with the Board .
Mr. Sussman said that the Commission has been meet-
ing to put together a bid package on the Great Meadows
to go to the contract bidders . They are meeting with
Arlington Great Meadows Committee on Wednesday, July 211th.
They have been interviewing Consultants for the hydro-
logical study.
Great Mr. Sussman said that HUD, Housing and Urban Develop-
Meadows ment, requires that a red , white, and blue sign must be
erected on every piece of property purchased by the Com-
mission, stating the date purchased, price, and what
participating funds are involved . The land has to be
designated . Mr Sussman said that the question is whether
the sign would be made up by a contractor or done by the
Public Works Department.
The Chate:man said that the Public Works Department
has designed all our other signs .
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Mr. Sussman said that he didn' t want one so small
that it would be hidden . It would have to be designed
and shipped to HUD for approval. He would like to be
informed when the sign is ready
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
made public, might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of Executive
any person. Session
Following discussion concerning land acquisition
and the finances of the Town, it was voted to resume
the open meeting
The Chairman read a letter from the Commission of
Lexington Youth Baseball, requesting permission for a
portable food and drink unit to be open to the public
at the annual baseball tournament at Center Playground
on the weekeeds of August 3 and 10, 1968. Permit
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permissim to the Lexington Youth Baseball
group for a portable food and drink unit to be open to
the public at the annual baseball tournament at Center
Playground on the weekends of August 3 and 10, 1968.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr. Perry which states
that a new state law makes it compulsory that a Board
Committee or Commission designate one of its members to
make oath to each payroll for employees under its
jurisdiction. Employees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Payroll
that the Chairman of the Board , Mr Cole, or Mr. Cataldo,
be designated to sign payrolls for the Selectmen' s
Office, Law Department, Dog Officer, Director of Guides,
and Veterans Service Department.
Mr. Burke read bids on two 1/2 ton pick-up trucks .
The International Harvester Company bid $4,008.37, in-
cluding trade allowance on three old vehicles . Auto-
s motive Service Company, 22 Sunnyside Avenue, Arlington,
bid $4,4.00 00 for two G.M.C. pick-up trucks, including
trade allowance on three old vehicles . Pick-up
Mr. Burke recommended the G.M C. for $4.,14.00.00, as Trucks
he felt that over the life of the machine, we could more
than save the additional figure of $200.00 per vehicle
Discussion followed and Mr Kenney suggested that
the decision be delayed until the next meeting.
It was agreed to hold the bids until July 29th .
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Mr. Burke read the bids for a skybucket .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award the contract for one 22,000 #G.V.W. truck
chassis and cab to be used as a carrier unit for an
Sky- aerial lift mechanism for tree maintenance, to Auto-
bucket motive Service Company, Inc , 22 Sunnyside Avenue,
Arlington, in the amount of $3,824.29.
Mr Burke read the bid for one sidewalk tractor
with snowplow assembly complete with operator' s cab.
Only one bid was received from Timberland Machines, Inc. ,
15 Katrind Road , Chelmsford, in the amount of $6,140.00,
less trade-in allowance of $200.00 for a 1956 Oliver
Unit, Model OC-6, and an optional blade, "V" type, at
$495.00. Mr. Burke said that it would be in the best
interest of the Town to purchase the unit without the
Sidewalk trade-in.
Tractor Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to purchase one sidewalk tractor with snowplow assembly,
complete with operator' s cab, from the Timberland
Machines, Inc. , 15 Katrind Street, Chelmsford, in the
amount of $6,140 00 and $495.00 for an optional blade
t"V" type.
Mr. Gray said that Mr. McSweeney had authorization
for a grade 3, Junior Construction Inspector, and he - IIwould like to recommend Cecil C. Jones for this position
as an S-17-D, at an annual salary of $8,437 00. Mr.
Jones ' present classification is S-14-F, at an annual
salary of $8,040.00
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr. Cecil C. Jones as a Grade 3, Junior Con-
struction Inspector, S-17-D, at an annual salary of
$8,437.00, effective immediately.
Mr Gray informed the Board that he had talked with
Mr Levine of the State Department of Public Works re-
garding the landscaping of the enterance and exit ramps
on Route 2 at Peacock Farms . Mr. Levine said that he
would be happy to meet with us but felt that we should
wait until the grading is completed on the interchange.
Route 2 It may be a year before it is landscaped, but Mr Levine
suggested that, when the grading is completed in the
fall, a meeting would be arranged to discuss the land-
scaping design.
Mr. Gray said that two vacancies exist on the His-
toric District Commission and, following the by-law, the
Historic Cary Memorial Library Trustees, Arts and Crafts Society,
District Historic District Commission, and the Selectmen submit
Comm. names of candidates for the position.
It was agreed to write to the necessary groups in-
volved and request names of candidates .
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Mr. Gray said that he had talked with the Harvard
Trust Company about the lot which could be used for a
Town parking lot . If it is leased to the Town, the Town
could keep it clean; the Board of Health and other peo-
ple are unhappy about the litter
Mr. Legro asked if the Town would do anything to im-
prove the surface of the lot. Harvard
The Chairman said that Public Works could put in Trust
some aggregate, stripe it with lime, put in one-hour park-
ing, and come back and decide what we are going to do
with it.
Mr. Gray said that he would inform the Harvard Trust
Company and see if they can work out something. He will
also talk with Mr. Burke.
The Chairman informed the Board that a meeting was
held by the four members of the Town Office Building
Committee. When the Committee was first formed, it tn-
eluded John Carroll The Committee recommends that Mr. Town
McSweeney be appointed . Office
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to Building
appoint Mr. McSweeney a member of the Town Office Build- Committee
ing Committee
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- The Chairman said that Otis Brown has attended the
meeting as a TMMA member, although he did not have a vote.
We have valued his opinions and the Committee would like
to recommend that Mr. Brown be added to the Committee.
Mr. Perry, Comptroller, is a member of the Data Process-
ing Committee, and with his knowledge, the Committee ree
commends that Mr. Perry be added to the Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint Otis Brown, Jr. and Richard M. Perry as members
of the Town Office Building Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the Chapter 90 Maintenance agreement allotting Chapter
$1,500.00 to the Town of Lexington for the resurfacing 90
of 2,200 feet of Bedford Street .
It was agreed to hold the bids for tax title lot Tax title
24 Valleyfiitied Street until July 29th. bids
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
approve the location of a two-inch high pressure welded Gas Main
steel gas main in Grapevine Avenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
approve water abatemehts for the following: Edwin R.
Banks , $7.00; Captain Parker Arms , $56.98; Stanwood Ayer, Abatements
$31.11; George Davidson, $1 05; David Robinson, $5.0L .
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the Minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting held
on July 1, 1968
The Chairman read a letter of resignation from Mrs
Irene Dillman from the Women' s Auxiliary Police Force,
effective July 5, 1968
Police- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
woman to accept the resignation of Mrs. Irene Dillman from the
Women' s Auxiliary Pblice Force, effective July 5, 1968
Mr. Kenney asked about a Dog Officer.
The Chairman said that we have people interested
but if you want to advertise it . .
Mr. Gray said that it would have to be published
for three weeks .
The Chairman said that the ground rules ought to be
Dog discussed.
Officer Mr. Gray informed the Board that he will check witht,
towns that have Dog Officers and report back to the Board *
Mr McSweeney informed the Board that the State De-
partment of Public Works hoped to have the plans on
Lowell Street , Chapter 90, done by the first of the year
and go out for construction in the Spring.
Mr. Greeley asked if they are going to remove all
the poles?
Lowell Mr McSweeney said that leverage could be there
Street The State would only remove and relocate them but if
they were to be moved, it would be as a non-participat-
ing item
Mr Legro said that it calls for Chapter 90 It is
a bit of a stretch to take a non-participating item and
consider it Chapter 90.
The Chairman said that we couldn' t spend public funds
Mr Gray said that construction won ' t be until next
year
The Chairman said that he would like to see the Sal-
ary Revue Committee revived for the year
Salary Mr Gray said that Mr Noyes and Mr Williams are
Revue on the Committee and there should be one more appointed
Committee by the Board of Selectmen Mr Noyes called me and he
is anxious to get going
The Chairman said that there should be a recommenda-
tion to fill the vacancy submitted at the meeting on
July 29th
* Mr. Kenney suggested that Mr. Gray get intonation on
the whole program.
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The Planning Board met with the Board regarding the
pedestrian easement on Nickerson Road .
Mr McSweeney said that we have discussed this ease-
ment and Mr Zaleski has reviewed this in the field I
don' t agree with the Planning Board and Mr Mazerall about
the acceptance of an easement as it will reduce a lot on
Estabrook Road to a minimum stze When it comes to a mini-
mum size lot next to a house, I question whether we could
put a fence along and over a piece of property and down
the middle of the driveway I think it is detrimental to
the house
The Chairman said that he didn 't think, basically, it
is the damage, the question , do we have the right to do it?
Mrs Riffin said that Mr Outbet needed it for drain-
age and for the sewer and the easement would be included
in the sale
The Chairman asked if Mr Cultist was aware that you
wanted to put in a fence?
Mrs Riffin said that they realized that it would
be a hardship The planning Board would like to see a
pedestrian easement
Mr Worrell asked if the Town is going to bail him
out?
Tlje Chairman said , to set the record straight, no
one has contact with the Board of Selectmen about this
easement This issue has come up again because Mr Nicker-
McSweeney read the letter of the Planning Board and it son
was his impression that he agreed with the Proposal. He Road
wants the record to clearly show that he is opposed to
this layout and wants the Board to know the reason why
Mr Gray said that this came about when we took a
look at this When I saw it ended at the driveway, I
didn' t think children should go without protection Now
we are talking $2,000 which we do not have We have 240
feet on Jenkin' s property, 440 feet of fence
Mr Legro asked, aren' t you talking about a laying
out public foot path We should talk about Town Meeting
vote, laid out by the Selectmen and accepted or rejected
by Town Meeting
Mr Gray asked if a child is tresspassing if he goes
across the easement?
Mr Legro said that he is travelling across a pri-
vate way
Mr Kenney said , if he strays off 5 feet
Mrs Riffin said it was 12 feet wide Jenkins narrows
to 10 feet
Mr McSweeney asked if, as an easement, could a fence
be put on it?
Mr Legro said that people who walk on it are not
trespassing but have no rights on a private way
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Mr Fowle said that they talked about surcharging
the easement
Mr Legro said that you have a right to fence all
highways and byways and I doubt that under the terms of
easements whether the language would authorize the
erection of fences
Mr Zaleski asked whether that would apply to the
Town, to that portion owned, and can the developer pave
portions within the subdivision
Mr. Legro answered that he couldn' t think of any
reason why he can' t
Mr Gray said that he wants the Town to pay for it
Mr. McSweeney that there would have to be accept-
ance of this by Town Meeting
Mr Greeley asked if the foot path and fencing are
on the approved plan Isn ' t he obligated to put in that
part in the subdivision?
The Chairman said that they request that the Town
do it. Mr McSweeney does not agree and he is opposed to
it , to paving withib the adjoining lot, looking at this,
did we even have the right?
Mr Legro said that he still has the fee or has it
now Whoever is the owner of the house has a right to
use that in any way I think we might clear up the sit-
uation in which damages might be found if we did any-
thing beyond providing a foot path
Mr. Gray said that, in the meantime, children can
be told that they have the right to walk down that man' s
driveway
Mr Legro said that we had a similar situation at
Peacock Farms and, maybe, at the Junior High School I
am not sure that this in one of the better situations
Mr Fowle asked about surcharging
Mr Legro said that he would rather not say about
the Town. If the Town lays it out as a public foot path,
we have the right to pave it and fence it
Mr McSweeney said that you couldn 't put a car in
there after the fence went up If its ' within the ease-
ment and he drives over it, what right
Mr Legro said, the same right as on any private
way.
Mrs Riffin said that the Planning Board would ap-
preciate an opinion from Town Counsel
Mr Fowle said that if we have to go to Town Meet-
ing for a foot path, that is what we ought to do.
The Chairman said that we should leave it to Mr
Gray, Mr. McSweeney, and Mr. Zaleski.
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Mr. McSweeney presented a plan for the Minute Man
Industrial Park, reviewed by the Town Engineer at the re-
quest of the Board of Selectmen. This plan was filed by
Cabot, Cabot and Forbes in compliance with the Hatch Act
statutes .
The Planning Board and Conservation have approved
the plan
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
approve the plan as submitted by the Town Engineer for
the Minute Man Industrial Park development
The Planning Board retired .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 10:30 P M
A true record, Attest :
Executive Clerk, Select n
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will
be held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, July 29, 1968 at 7:30 P M.
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