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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-06-13-BOS-min 126 SELECTMEN'S MF;F;TING June 13, 1966 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office building, on Monday, June 13, 1966, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs . Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present. Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate two poles on Wood Street . Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti- Pole tioners, owners of the property as listed on the peti- locations tioners ' plans and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works. Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, was the only person present at the hearing. Mr. Pratt said the petition is to place the poles as near the lot line as possible. Mr. Carroll said this was being done at his request. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow- ing i/o pole locations: Wood Street, southwesterly side, approximately 355 feet northwest of Alpine Street One pole (One existing JO pole to be removed. ) Wood Street, northeasterly side, approximately 225 feet northwest of Alpine Street One pole (One existing JO pole to be removed. ) Mr. Carroll said his item concerned the recommen- dation of the Traffic Study Committee to the Board. The first was for the Board to consider installation, on the present traffic lighting standards on Bedford Street, of four oversized red lights . The Chairman asked if he meant at Worthen Road. Mr. Carroll replied Worthen Road and Bedford Street; it will be facing Lexington Center. This is an attempt to try and solve some of the difficulties there have been at that station. He said the figure he had was $578.00, including siren and Klaxon bell. The Board agreed to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Study Committee without the siren. II I 127 A letter was received from Robert C. Jackson, dated June 2, 1966, with further reference to the proposed sidewalk construction on York Street. Mr. Carroll said if Mr. Jackson would like to in- York Street spect the sidewalk with him, he would be very glad to sidewalk do it. The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll wanted him to answer Mr. Jackson that Mr. Carroll would be in contact with him. Mr. Carroll replied in the affirmative. Letter, dated June 9, 1966, was received from Mr . Carroll, to which was attached a letter from the Federal Woodhaven Water Pollution Control Administration on the Woodhaven Trunk Sewer Trunk Sewer. He said it appears $130,700 is on the way. He said Mr. Carroll did not think the Town would be re- ceiving the $14.,556 for some time. Mr. Carroll said he did not think the third leg of the Metropolitan District Commission trunk sewer would start for some time. Letter was received from the Brookline Board of Selectmen relative to a hearing on Monday, June 20, 1966, at 8:00 P.M. relative to the possible formation of a Underground State-wide organization to consider the subject of under- utility ground utility wires. wires The Chairman said due to the Special Town Meeting, the Board could not have a representative attend the hearing. He said he would advise the Brookline Selectmen that Lexington is interested and would like a copy of the minutes of the meeting on June 20. Mr. Cataldo asked Mr. Carroll to check with the utility company to find out what it will entail to go Underground underground on Meriam Street to beyond the parking lot. utilities The Chairman read a letter from Hayes-Bickford Lunch System, Inc. , advising it would like to build a restaurant on the premises adjacent to Dr. Short's on Common Waltham Street, but before spending an estimated Victualler $100,000 would like a letter from the Board stating license that when the building is up, the Board will grant a common victualler license. Mr. Sheldon said when the Town Meeting voted to rezone that property, it was evident it knew a restaurant would be put there and approved it on that basis. He said the Board could encourage them to proceed on the theory it would expect to grant a license. The Chairman said he would advise them that when the restaurant is constructed and it conforms to the health laws, and meets all requirements, the Board would have no objection. 12Sco ZIC CI Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Dance to grant permission to Mrs . Aaron A. Galvin to hold a square dance on Barberry Road the evening of July 2, 111 1966, or July 4 in the event of inclement weather. Mr. A. H. Hruby and two boys, members of the "Dimensions", met with the Board relative to the use of Cary Memorial Hall for a dance. Use of The Chairman said he presumed Mr. Hruby knew there hall had been some problems in the past at which time damage was done to the hall. He asked if there would be any adult supervision. Mr. druby said sixteen adults have offered to act as supervisors and he understood there would be two police officers availablit that night and, hopefully, there will be four. Chief Corr is working on this now. He said he would also be there. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant "The Dimensions" the use of Cary Memorial Hall for a dance on June 24, 1966 from 7 00 P.M. until mid- night, subject to a charge of $35.00, plus a fee of $4.18 per hour for custodian' s overtime services. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Taxi to deny a second application for a Taxi Driver license Driver received from William L. Iverson, Jr. , 26 Cottage Street, license Lexington. denied The Chairman said the Board has reached the point where it has to make hard and fast rules, and it should let the companies know the record, and choose the time they want. If they have a serious record of more than two violations, they must have a clean record for five years before the Board considers giving them a taxi driver license. Mr. Cataldo suggested that Mr. Gray draw up a set of rules. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on June 6, 1966. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- Executive cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if Session made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following reference by the Chairman to the pro- perty at 475 Massachusetts Avenue, motions for Town Meeting on June 20, and appraisals received from the Conservation Commission, it was voted to resume the open meeting. 129 At 8:00 P.M. , hearing was declared open in regard to the condition of the property located at 475 Massa- chusetts Avenue, Lexington, believed to be owned by Cummings' Bevel L. Cummings, 48 Wildwood Avenue, Arlington, and hearing Mrs. Ada H. Melick, 48 Wildwood Avenue, Arlington . The Chairman stated notices of the hearing were sent to both owners that a hearing would be held this evening at 8:00 P.M. in the Selectmen' s Room. He asked if there was anyone present representing Mr. Cummings and Mrs . Melick. No one was present representing either of them. The Chairman said the Board would hear the Building Inspector and present in evidence the findings of the Building Inspector. Mr. Donald K. Irwin, Building Inspector, stated there have been no basic changes than in his complete report and pictures the Chairman had in front of him. He said he checked the property at eleven o' clock this morning, and reported as follows: the barn front - one upper window out, one lower window out; main house- - upper right window out, front second floor, two glasses broken out, glass broken at front door; right upper side - glass out, two lower blinds covering windows, broken glass in sash; rear - two windows out; entrance can be gained through at least three places; cesspool to rear of house uncovered; dry well partially covered with an old electric stove. The Chairman stated, since the Inspector's report of January 4, 1965, there has been no substantial im- provement at all, and asked if itnwould be safe to say there has been more deterioration. Mr. Irwin replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if there had been any more evidence of fire since 1965. Mr. Irwin replied, not to his knowledge. The Chairman said the Board does have on record that there has been no improvement of the property and more deterioration, and for the record he had Mr. Irwin's report, dated Arril 22, 1966. Mr. Irwin submitted three pictures taken of the property on April 22, 1966, to substantiate his report. The Chairman asked if, in Mr. Irwin ' s opinion, this house could be described as a general nuisance, and Mr. Irwin replied there is no question about it. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak at the hearing of the so-called red house owned by Bavel L. Cummings and Mrs . Ada H. Melick. No one present spoke. The Chairman declared the nearing closed and said the Board would take the matter under advisement and consult with Town Counsel to see what steps can be taken to correct the situation. 130 N At 8:40 P.M. , Mr . Bevel L. Cummings came into the Selectmen' s Meeting. The Chairman stated that the hearing was held and the Building Inspector had left, but he would see that Mr. Cummings had a copy of the minutes. Mr. Cummings said he planned to be present but was in Boston. The Chairman said the hearing was held, taken under advisement and if Mr. Cummings liked, the Board would give him a transcript of the hearing . Mr. Cummings asked if there was anything the Board wanted of him, and the Chairman replied not at this point; the Board would give him a transcript. Mr. Cummings retired. The Chairman said the Board received a report from Mr. Irwin, dated June 7, 1966, in regard tot he two-car Goodwin garage on property of Joseph Goodwin, 9 Pearl Street. property Mr. Irwin said that was correct. The Chairman asked if Mr. Irwin would recommend that t he Board hold a hearing on this piece of property. Mr. Irwin replied that he did. He said there have been a number of neighborhood complaints regarding this and other problems. He reported that Town Counsel felt this particular one should be handled separately under Chapter 139. He said although it is a separate item, it is a whole part of the picture. The Chairman said at the present time, the action Mr. Irwin had in the District Court was on the cars. Mr. Irwin said automobiles and condition of the materials stored. He stated it is in Superior Court, a bill of complaint . He said he did not know when it was coming up and is being handled by Town Counsel. Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr. Irwin thought the outcome of that hearing would have any effect on tais Mr. Irwin replied he was sure there will be some effect . Mr. Cataldo said perhaps the Board should wait. The Chairman read a letter from Town Counsel, dated June 10, 1966. Mr. Sheldon said from the letter it meant Town Counsel was willing that a hearing take place. The Chairman said he thought so, but he would like Town Counsel's recommendations first before scheduling a hearing. He said, in any event, all the steps that the Town must take have been taken and any further steps should be taken under Town Counsel. Mr. Irwin said that was correct . It was agreed to hold this over and consult with Town Counsel. Mr. Robert Wilson, Bartlett Avenue, said he wanted to know what Mr. Irwin's recommendation is. He said he would like to put up a fence. 131 The Chairman said Mr. Irwin will not make his re- commendations until the Board holds a hearing which it will have to schedule under Chapter 139. Mr. Wilson asked if the Board could advise him what he should do to follow this. The Chairman said the Board could keep him notified of the progress. Letter was received from Miss McDonough, Town Treasurer, advising it is necessary to borrow $1,000,000. in anticipation of taxes. She reported a list of bids received on $1,000,000, borrowing, notes to be dated June 20, 1966 and payable November 1L., 1966. Borrowing Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the bids of the New England Merchants National Bank of Boston of 3.04 for $500,000. and 3.09 for $250,000. and to approve the bid of the First National Bank of Boston of 3.09 for $250,000. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew John Rutherford' s Guide license. License Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the supplemental list of jurors. Jury list Mr. Arthur Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, met with the Board, and referred to a letter, dated June 10, 1966, which he sent to the Board. He stated what it said is that he is satisfied that the contract for the installation of the warning system has been satisfactorily completed and he recommended to the Board that it accept Warning the system and send the Town's half of the cost to the system State so the bills can be paid. He said the State Treasurer is holding funds now. The Chairman asked where the key would be in case one of them goes off. Mr. Burnell replied they don't go off. This is a telephone problem and he would make arrangements to maintain these. He laid whether he would go on a regular contract or not he did not knew, but again he was talking reimbursement of 50%. He said the Fire Department should be shown how to pull the fuses. The Chairman asked about the ikabiLiby df the servile man Mr. Burrell replied this is what he is working on now. The Chairman said a service contract has not been issued yet. Mr Burrell said the company that has been doing adjustments on these for the manufacturer understands the problem is a little more acute than normal and it may cost the Town a little money, but he thought it was worth it. 132 N Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted ' to accept the Civil Defense Outdoor Warning System sub- ject to the warranty conditions in the contract. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize payment of $11,907.50 - funds having been appropriated under Article 41 by vote of Town Meeting on March 25, 1963 Mr. Burrell said he has been active for anumber of years in the National Civil Defense Council and he would like to be a candidate for National President this October. The requirements are that the candidates secure the official support of the appointing authority Nat ' l C.D. The Chairman said this is what the Board did last Council year. Mr. Sheldon asked if this would affect Mr. Burrell 's local duties . Mr. Burrell replied the time he puts in this will not come out of the Town time. Mr. Cataldo asked how much this would take Mr. Burrell out of town, and he replied there are eight national meetings, maybe some two or three days and one is a west coast meeting. Mr. Cataldo said he had no objection, was merely curious. The Chairman said the Board would write the same letter it did last year Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted toosupport Mr. Arthur E. Burrell in his candidacy for National President of the National Civil Defense Couneil. The Chairman said he received a petition from the people on Lowell Street , from North Street on. They Lowell St are requesting the Board to give every consideration to moving Lowell Street over because it is too far this way and trees will be cut down. Mr. Carroll told the Board no trees will be cut. The Chairman said he would have a copy of the petition sent to Mr. Carroll and would bring the subject up again next week. The Chairman said he received a letter from Mrs. George H. Macbeth, 507 Waltham Street, which he thought should be held over for Town Counsel The Chairman reported receipt of a bill in the amount of $2,000. submitted by William A. Halsey, architect on Architect' s the Public Works Building project. bill Upon motion dull( made and seconded, it was voted to authorize payment of $2,000. to William A. Halsey for professional services to June 10, 1966. 1.33 Letter was received from the City of Waltham, dated June 10, 1966, together with minutes of the Regional Refuse Study Committee Meeting held May 25, 1966 in Waltham. The next meeting of the subcommittee is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 1966, at 8:00 P.M. in the Weston Town Hall. Inciner ato Mr. Cataldo suggested that the questionnaire, enclosed in the letter, be given to Mr. Carroll to answer. He said he thought the Board should appoint someone to the com - mittee but he would go to one more meeting and see in what direction this is going. The Chairman said if Mr. Carroll could not make it, someone in the Engineering Department could. Mr. Carroll said he thought this was a policy-making matter. Mr. Cataldo agreed to attend the next meeting. The Chairman said he received a letter from the Manhattan Builders regarding the extension of the roof on the building on Waltham Street. Manhattan Mr. Cataldo sail the Board did not want to go beyond building the building line and it released them from the front and should have released them from the front and back of the Stevens ' building. He said the intention was to go to the limit of the Stevens ' building, front and back. Mr. Kolovson and Mrs . Scharfman, of the Implementation Committee for Lexington Center, met with the Board. The Chairman read the following, received from Mrs . Howard Scharfman: The Implementation Committee for Lexington Center recommends that Scheme I, planting peninsulas and parking alcoves, be adopted by the Board of Selectmen as the first step in beautifying Lexington Center. The committee further suggests that the Town continue to work towards the goals of Scheme II for the entire length of the Center by pro- viding: Lexington Center 1 additional off-street parking 2. additional parking around Emery Park 3 adequate solution for snow removal 4 plantings and/or other amenities for the south side of Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Cabroll stated this is a concept rather than afinal plan. He said he had a variation of the plan which he did not think the committee had seen as a group. He said this 134 3 a;:a. was Scheme A2 and nothing would be done this year. He 11stated that if the committee goes along with this, it is the intention of the committee to interview khthitects. Then the idea would be to draw what the ground rules are and eventually it would have architects working with the engineer. Mr. Sheldon asked if the committee unanimously re- commended this plan, and the Chairman replied in the affirmative. Mr. Cataldo said if no constructionecould be done this year he thought the most sense would be made to design the complete job and next March go to Town Meeting for all the money. The Chairman asked what would be the earliest con- struction could be started, and Mr. Carroll replied it is almost an impossibility to do any woWc this year. The Chairman said he did not think any of the Board had any objection to broadening the concept He said at this point the Board does approve the concept as submitted. Mr. Cataldo said the next job would be to interview architects and come back and discuss it with the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the concept as recommended by the Implementation Committee for Lexington Center. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating, or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following discussion relative to Bowman Park and Route 2 construction, it was voted to resume the open meeting. At 9:30 P.M , representatives of Bowman Park area and Peacock Farms area met with the Board. Dr. Hershel Jick, Trotting Horse Drive, stated in view of thelact the Department of Natural Resources is coming out this week at the invitation of the Board of Selectrpsm, he would like to suggest a position his Route 2 group is going to take with them concerning the problem of the intersection of Route 2 and Watertown Street, and would like the Board' s opinion. He said if the Board feels it has merit, his group would like the Board' s support. If not, they would like to know what the Board' s position is regarding that intersection. Dr. Jick read the following statement: The conservation issues in Peacock Farm Valley have been presented many times and the Board of Selectmen are fully aware of them. It has been 135 II generally agreed that these arp of sufficient magnitude to preclude the buil ing of the proposed loop ramp unless this ramp is efinitel needed to allow traffic from Belmont o go west on Route 2. The following considerations c*st grave doubt on the need for this access at this intersection: (1) The vast majority of car' wishing to go west on Route 2 at this intersectio q► come from either Belmont Center, Waverley Squar¢, or points very close. This results from the 11 extraordinarily few houses between these central pints and the inter- section. (R) There are four different Ways of getting from Belmont Center to Route 2 going west even without the proposed ramp: one via Park Ave. access, two via Pleasant St. access , and oe via Waltham St. access. Of these four at leaSt two are as good or better than the Winter St . - Watertown proposed access . (See attached list.) (3) There are four different ways of getting onto Route 2 going west from Waverlejy Sq. without using a Watertown St . Access : two via the Waltham St . access II and two via the Pleasant St. Access . Another method for going west would utilize Trapelo Rd. to 128. (4) The traffic estimated at maximum rush hour for 1980 wishing to go west at Watertown St . is one car per 20 seconds, a very low figire A recent traffic count at this intersection at 5 :00 F.M. on a Monday revealed an average of 2.5 cars/min. turning left onto Route 2 from Winter St. If these cars were equally divided between the alternate four routes this would mean an extra 3/k of a car per minute increase at the maximum rush hour in 1980. (5) If these data are accurate there is grave doubt whether the elevated loop ramp is necessary at all. We therefore urge the elimination of this loop and the substitution of an off ramp; or a complete traffic survey which describes the habits or cars coming from Belmont Center and Waverley Sq. , which identifies these cars now taking Winter St. to get ontRoute 2 going west ani which justifies the construction of this large, expensive, destructive ramp if in fact any justificati )n is present. 1.36 ' cn DISTANCE FROM BELMONT CENTER TO INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 2 AND WALTHAM STREET ROuTE 2 OTHER TOTAL 1. Via Park Avenue access 2. 75 0 9 3.65 (mi.) 2. Via Concord Ave. andWaltham St. 0 3 70 3.70 3. Via Concord Ave. and Pleasant St. 0.8 3.1 3.90 *14 Via Winter St. and Watertown St. (if ramp installed) 1.4 2.6 1E.O 5. Via Winter St. and Pleasant St. 0.8 3.4 4.2 In order of shortest distance *Proposed loop ramp construction DISTANCE FROM WAVERLEY SQUARE (MILL. ST. AND TRAPELO RD.) TO WALTHAM STREET AND ROUTE 2 ROUTE 2. OTHER TOTAL 1 Via Trapelo Rd. and Waltham St. 0 3.3 3.3 2. Via Mill St. , Concord Ave. , and Waltham St. 4 3.3 3.3 3. Via Mill St. , Concord Ave. , and 0.8 2.7 3.5 Pleasant St. *4. Via Mill St. , Winter St. , and Watertown St. 1.4 2.2 3.6 5. Via Mill St. , Winter St. , and Pleasant St. 0.8 3.0 3.8 Proposed loot ramp construction 1 137 The Chairman said Dr. Jick' s stand was no off ramp is necessary at the intersection of Watertown Street and Route 2. Dr. Jick said, more specifically, no westbound access is necessary for cars coming from Belmont. He said the slip ramp would provide this, He said he was aware of the fact if that loop were built, some cars would take it and if the loop is not built, the cars will have to go some place else. He said this involves a very few cars The Chairman said there would be no out for Bowman Park. Dr. Jick said his group feels what goes on at this intersection is none of its business and it has disengaged itself from that intersection Mr. Cataldo said the Board has talked six months about taking that access out of there and the Department of Public Works Would have no part of it The Chairman asked Mr. Cataldo what he thought the chances would be if the Board went in with a plan, like the one submitted this evening by Dr. Jick, in view of the fact the Bureau of Natural Resources will review the whole program. Mr. Cataldo replied he would not see how they could reverse their decision where they justified their posi- tion before, but there was nothing to say the Board could not try again. The Chairman said, in fairness, the Department of Public Works should be informed. He said it appealed to him because of the fact it does not cut up Bowman Park, and he, personally, felt very strongly the Board should not use any part of Bowman Park for the reconstruction of Route 2 Dr. Jick said he was asking the Board for support in having the Department of Natural Resources look into this proposal. The Chairman said he had no obdOction, but if Dr. Jick was going to the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Public Works should be made aware of this. Dr. Jick said the Department of Natural Resources said definitely it wn>ihld talk to the Town and the De- partment of Public Works. The Chairman said tomorrow is the day mentioned to him that they were going to look at this, but the Board has received no rntices. One of the gentlemen said this is based on the slip ramp and no loop The Chattman said as he saw the plan, it does have the slip ramp Mr. Cataldo said he could not support it if it is 1_:8 n by itself. He could not support it in the light of building a slip ramp, and to take care of the Belmont traffic, they would have to construct a rotary at Bowman Park. He said he could not support it by itself If the Department of Public Works said it would construct the slip ramp and in so doing would have to construct the rotary at Pleasant Street and Watertown Street, he would not accept it. Dr. Jick said he was asking support for the posi- tion that with four alternate routes, people will find them. The Chairman said Dr. Jick was requesting the State to conduct a traffic count and he did not know if, from the point of time, that could be done. Dr. Jick said he didn't either; the Department of Natural Resources is here . If they recommend that the Department of Public Works should do a traffic count, he thought the Department of Public Works would do it. The Chairman said the only traffic counts he heard was 183 cars an hour. Mr. Sheldon said his opinion was the same as Mr. Cataldo' a. The Chairman said Mr Sheldon could go along with this unless they put the condition in that there would have to be a rotary at Bowman Park. Mr. Eric Clarke said he did not think that was a good position for the Board of Selectmen to take. He said the Board should present the Town ' s argument and let the State defend Belmont' s position. One gentleman present asked if the people on Watertown Street had been notified of the Board' s approval this evening. He said some citizens who have been affected may not have been notified and the Board is discussing something for approval. The Chairman replied when the Board is laying out a street, it has a hearing prior to Town Meeting This is not anything that entails Town Meeting at all. This is the State which has had hearings on Route 2, and the hearings are held well in advance. He said as for the questions, has the Board notified anyone, it has not. He said in the matters affecting the street where the Town has unilateral action, the Board does notify the people. One of the gentlemen said he understood the Board is going to support the slip ramp but the support of the rest of Watertown Street has not been asked of the Board. The Chairman said the Board is concerned for the good of all the citizens. At the present time, this would appear this would be the one to hurt the least number and there would be no properties taken . He said there could possibly be no change in the width of the pavement 139 of Watertown Street. Mr Carroll said he would not want to make that statement . Mr. Cataldo explained it would depend on how the Board accomplishes a solution to Worthen Road. One gentian said a group met with the Board last ;week and his group was not aware of the Tpwn' s planning and from action the Board of Selectmen made, it would take Bowman Park. He said he had no objection to Traffic counts. He said a system of traffic flow was being made and before he would offer a question, one of the things he would ask of the plan by Dr. Jick was to what extent has the Planning Board given to widening and improving that street. Secondly, the amount of traffic going down Concord Avenue; maybe it is only a car every thirty seconds. It is a busy street. He asked if the Planning Board thought this would overload Concord Avenue . He asked if the Planning Board had been asked that question. He said he thought a vote at this time for a slip ramp might be all right now, but how about ten years from today. He said he had no feeling for the merits of this plan pro or con, but thought the Selectmen should ask the Planning Board about this . The Chairman said earlier this evening the Board determined the Planning Board was not meeting, and these are questions quite properly placed before the Planning Board. He said Concord Avenue has been widened all the way. The gentleman said the Board was still on formal vote The Chairman said at this point in time ho metioh has been made. Mr. Cataldo said at this time the Board is not prepared to make a motion and support it He said he had stated he could support it under the conditions as he sees it now and he would like to discuss this with Mr. Carroll. The gentleman said he thought this should be con- sidered through the Planning Board and asked if the Selectmen thought they did not need the advice of the Planning Board to make a decision this evening. 'the Hbadmman said the Planning Board is not meeting this evening. Mr. Sheldon said the Board would advise the Plan- ning Board of what action is taken. The Chairman said the question is whether the Board should wait until the Planning Board does meet two weeks from tonight which will be too late for this particular problem. The gentleman said he was concerned about the best possible solution. Mr. Cataldo said this is the main reason till Board won' t make a motion, and it should discuss this because 140 cn there are many things going into this decision. The Chairman said the Board is getting close to a final decision from the Department of Public Works and The Bureau of Natural Resources. One of the gentlemen said they have to make a strong recommendation that the slip ramp plan not en-'3 danger Bowman Park. The Chairman said he was willing to go on record that at no time does he want Bowman Park used as a means to solving the traffic problem created by the recon- struction of Route 2 and/or the construction of Worthen Road. He said he did not know if the Board would go along with this . Mr. Mabee said he would hate to see it go, but he did not want to subscribe to it; just see that every effort is made to preserve it. He said he would like to leave it at the moment. 1¢r. Sheldon said, from what he knows now, he did not think he would vote for any plan that would disturb Bowman Park, but he would not commit himself for the rest of his life; this he was not prepared to do, and he thought there were better solutions. He said he was concerned about the fact future Boards cannot be committed and he did not know what the conditions would be ten years from now. Mr. Mabee said he thought the slip ramp would have a difficult time getting through. Mr. Carroll said to a certain extent the door is now open to Worthen Road that won't affect Bowman Park, but will take some houses He said when the bids are taken on Route 2, as far as he could see, the Town is committee for a final solution of Worthen Road to an extensive housing taking or the problem at Bowman Park. He said this is something the Town will have to consider as a long-range plan. The Chairman said the fact is, Bowman Park land necessitates legislative action. Mr. Cataldo suggested that the Board continue with its agenda, other appointments, and take this matter under advisement. One of the gentlemen asked if the Board was on record as being in favor of taking Bowman Park. He said the Board is officially on record as accepting the alternate plan reached by the Department of Public Works which does take Bowman Park Mr. Cataldo explained there is no such plan; there is a concept. He said the Board is on record as being in favor of the concept which is a rotary at Pleasant Street and Watertown Street. The gentleman said that is Bowman Park. 1411 Mr. Cataldo explained it could circle Bowman Park,there is no question The Chairman said the Board has gone on record as a concept involving the area known as Bowman Park. He said he was , at this point, in favor of going on record that at no time does he want Bowman Park used as a means of solving the traffic problem created by the recon- struction of Route 2 and/or the construction of Worthen Road. He said the Board was ready to take this under advisement and it would take it under advisement. A woman, present at the meeting, asked what effect the Hatch Act law has on Hatch' s Pond. The Chairman replied het uld have to get advice from the people more knowledgeable of the Act. Mr. Carroll explained if there were any filling of Hatch' s Pond, the Board would have to call a public hearing and due notice would be given the Department of Public Works and the Department of Natural Resources. The group retired at 10:45 P.M. Messrs. Parrish, Blaisdell, Clarke, Gary, Zehner and Mrs.Souza of the Appropriation Comthittee, and Mr. Perry, Comptroller, met with the Board. Town Mr Cataldo reported the low bid on the Town Barn MeetinFr was $347,658, and this is a shortage of approximately$60,000 or $70,000 The Board will have to request $380,000. minimum at the June 20 Town Meeting Motions for the June Town Meeting were discussed briefly, and it was agreed to move for indefinite poatponement of Article 12, and to request an appropri- ation of $45,000. under ARticle 14. Mr. Jules P. Sussman, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, came into the meeting and the Chairman re- ported to him what action the Board plans to take on the Conservation Articles Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to move for indefinite postponement of Article 12 Mr. Sussman will request Town Meeting to appropri- ate $90,000. The Appropriation Committee, Mr. Perry and Mr. Sussman retired at 11:40 P M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person I 142 Cal Following discussion with the Board of Assessors and 111 a discussion relative to the proposed reconstruction of Route 2, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Mabee said the only thing he was agreeing to do is to withdraw the approval of the earlier plan and re- consider all aspects from the beginning. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the Boardts action approving the alternate plan entitled "Route 2 Watertown Street Exit Ramp and Pleasant Street Connector, dated April 5, 1966 John J. Carroll Town Engineer, Lexington, Mass. , which involves a slip ramp and the traffic circle around Bowman Park. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Board restudy in detail all aspects of the Route 2 Watertown Street Interchange and the related Worthen Road, Pleasant Street and Watertown Street concepts. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: ec ive'Cler , Select en