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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 21, 1966 1
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, March 21, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
The Chairman read a telegram sent by the School
Committee to Congressman and Senators on the subject of
amendment to reduce PL 874 Funds, and suggested that
the Board send a telegram supporting the Committee.
Letter was received from Thomas F. Coughlin, Inc.,
requesting repairs to a vehicle owned by John J. McCarthy,
Claim 10 Crescent Hill Avenue , which was alleged to have been
damaged by a car driven by Mr. John J. Carroll.
Mr. Legro said he would keep the Board informed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was veiled
to approve the following pole, guy wire and ane4or lo-
Pole cations, subject to approval of Mr. Carroll:
locations Chase Avenue, northwesterly side, southwesterly
from a point approximately 106 feet,
southwest of Bennett Avenue ,--
Two poles.
Guy wire and anchor on second pole.
Letter was received from the Labor Relations Com-
mission relative to a hearing to be held on Friday,
April 1, 1966, at 10:00 A.M. , 20 Somerset street, Room
Hearing 206, Boston, pertain tg to a petition of the Lexington
Schools Custodian Association.
Mr. Legro advised the Board he had written the
School Committee on this subject.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Bond approve Surety Bond No. 89-81-91 in the amount of
$3,000 on behalf of Constable John B. Shine, Jr.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve Official Bond No. 1019236 in the amount of
Bond $107,600.00 on behalf of Mrs. Ethel U. Rich, elected
Tax Collector.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Bond to approve Annual Bond No. 8029675 in the amount of
$1,800 on behalf of Miss Mary R. McDonough, elected
Town Clerk.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
' to approve Annual Bond No. 8029674 in the amount of
$91,4.00 on behalf of Miss Mary R. McDonough, elected
Town Treasurer.
Letter was received from Cornelius P. Cronin,
Chairman, 19th of April Committee, Chamber of Commerce,
asking the Board of Selectmen to designate one of its Float
members to act as a judge for the float competition. judge
Mr. Mabee agreed to participate in the program
and act as a judge.
Request was received from the Lexingtcn Civil
Rights Committee, Mrs. W. C. Turchinetz, relative to
having a food stand in the driveway of 1508 Massachu- Stand
setts Avenue on April 19. April 19
The Board had no objection.
Request was received from Daniel J. Lehan, on
behalf of the Lexington Sea Scouts, for permission to Stand
sell food from a trailer in the driveway between Trani' s April 19
Liquor Store and Charles ' card shop on April 19.
The Board had no objection.
Request was received from Edward Fitzgerald, Past
Commander , Lexington Post #3007, V.F.W. , requesting per-
mission to operate a food stand April 19.
The Chairman said he understood the stand was to Stand
be attthe Esso station, and suggested that no action be April 19
taken until Mr. Fitzgerald has a definite location.
The Chairman read a letter from Richard Kimball,
60 Gleason Road, restating his interest and desire to
serve as a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Applicant
Fire Comm.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the Lexington Choral Society permission to
conduct a rehearsal in Cary Hall on Saturday, April 9, Use of Hall
1966, from 9:00 A.M. until 4.:00 P.M. , subject to the
established rules governing the use of the building.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the Lexington Choral Society permission to
conduct a series of concerts in Cary Hall on June 3,
t and 5, subject to the established rules governing
the use of the building . Use of Hall
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the Lexington 4.-H Town Committee permission
to hold a demonstration judging in the conference room,
Cary Memorial Building, on May 12, 1966, subject to Use of Hall
the established rules governing the use of the building.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the .Selectments Meeting held
on March 7, 1966.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant request received from the Premiere Performance
group for permission to use the lectern in Estabrook
Hall from Tuesday, March 22, until Monday, March 29.
Mr. Gray submitted final certificate for payment
on the Public Facilities Building in the amount of
Cert. of $2,483.80.
Paytt. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Pub. Fac. to approve the bill subject to approval and final ac-
Building ceptance of the Public Facilities Building Committee .
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a bill in the amount
of $500 for an appraisal made by R.M.Bradley & Co.
Appraisal on the property owned by Lexland Construction Corporation
and located at the northwest intersection of Lowell and
Woburn Streets.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize payment of the bill.
Mr. Gray reported that Chief Corr had been talking
to him, now that the referendum has been voted on, he
Civil Ser- would like the Hoard to write Civil Service.
vice Exam The Chairman said the Board could do this once
the budget is acted on.
Mr.. Gray said as soon as the Town meeting is com-
pleted, he would take the necessary steps .
In the absence of negotiations, the Board voted
unanimously to amend the figure in Article 50 of the
Warrant to $50,000.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Meeting to hold a Selectmen 's Meeting on Wednesday, March 23,
1966, at 7:00 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and secondeQ, it was voted
to adjourn at 7:45 P.M.
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