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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-04-12-min 94 C-2 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 12, 1965 I A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 12, 1965, at 7:30 P M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were pre- sent . Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Execu- tive Clerk, were also present. Mr. Robert Dunn, representing the New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, met with the Board. He said he thought Mr. hark Moore met withthe Board on March 29 for a vote of confidence in regard to the Pole lo- location of three poles on Blake Road. He said Mr. cations Carroll raised a question on a fourth pole, but the Blake Road company has revised its plan and there will be an ex- isting pole on Burlington Street and three other poles will be placed according to the locations indicated on the plan which he was presenting. Mr. Carroll had no objection to the proposed lo- cations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the proposed loc tion of three poles as sub- mitted by Mr. Dunn. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Pole lo- Boston Edison Company for permission to locate one pole cation on Summer Street. Mr. Serverson, representing the petitioner , was the only person present for the hearing. Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti- tioner, owners of property listed on the petitioner ' s plan and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works. Mr. Serverson explained the company wants to cross a short cut between Arlington and Lexington. Mr. Carroll said the proposed location was all right. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow- ing Boston Edison pole location: Summer Street, southwesterly side, approximately 154 feet southeast of Haskell Street. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company for permission to locate twelve poles on Maguire Road. 5 Mr. Serverson, representing the petitioner, was the only person present for the hearing. Notices of the h aring were mailed to the peti- tioner, owners of property listed on the petitioner ' s Pole lo- plan and also filed with the Superintendent of Public dations Works. Mr. Serverson explained the company would like to start at Hartwell Avenue, go up Maguire Road and pick up Itek. The short cut now being fed to Itek is over- loaded. The proposed locations were approved by Mr. Carroll and Mr. Serverson explained Itek approved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to gr3nt the petition and sign the order for the follow- ing Boston Edison Company pole locations: ( Maguire Road, northeasterly side, northwesterly from a point approximately 70 feet northwest of Hartwell Avenue, -- Eleven(11) poles . Maguire Road, southwesterly side, at Hartwell Avenue, -- One (1) pole. Messrs. Serverson and Dunn retired. Mr. 1'dbert Cherny, 252 Lincoln Street, applicant for a Guide License, met with the Board. Mr. Cherny' s license was revoked in 1964. Mr. Cherny stated last year he was not aware of how badly he needed the license. Shortly after the time he pulled the prank, his father told him how im- portant this job was to getting a college education. He said a few days later he received a letter stating the license had been revoked, and this means his college education. He said in the last couple of months it seemed to him a stupid prank and had he thought about it, he wouldn 't have done it. He said he knew he would not do anyth ng of a similar nature again. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a Gpide License to Robert Cherny, 252 Lincoln Sreet. Mr. Cherny retired. The Chairman read a letter form Mark Moore relative to the gas line situation on Blake Road, advising that Mr. Donald Jenkins , who had intended to build a house on Lot 2, Blake Road , has found another lot in Lexington. Mr. Moore had planned to install gas into the four houses he is building. Gas line, Mr. Robert Shaw was present at the meeting and said Blake Road he had the same interest Mr Moore has and wculd like to know why it is not possible to cut the street at this time. He stated his interest is for his own sake because he would do Mr. Moore' s plumbing and heating, and would co 9 s lose four houses if gas is not available. Mr. Carroll stated last year at this time when it was first planned to pave and accept streets, he wrote the various utility companies as he usually does, saying no permits would be issued after completion, except for emergencies, for a five-year period. The street was paved. The gas company does have a main in Blake Road but did not run the line into the lots. He said he received a letter indicating the company was going to apply for service to the lots Mr. 1°1oore was going to build on. The plan showed a single cut in Blake Road which would bring la" service off a 6" line and then i� run a 12 ' service up the shoulder. This would create a pavement cut in the road but would be a parallel gas main in the shoulder of the road which is not good utility practice and would inconvenience the Town in the future if another utility was to go in. He stated he told the gas company it was not in his jurisdiction to approve, but he would recommend against it if they petitioned, and the gas company was willing to drop the matter. Mr. Jenkins purchased a lot from Mr. Moore and his wife would not live in a hcuse without gas. He told Mr. Jenkins he would not change his mind, but he had every right to go to the Board as did Mr. Moore. Mr. Shaw asked what created the problem of having an additional main in the shoulder . The Chairman stated if there are other utilities later they have to stay so many feet away from it. Mr. Shaw asked if he meant the Town itself, and Mr. Carroll replied anyone. He explained in the future Blake Road will be the way any major utility might want to get up into the Manor. He said he could see the possibility of other utilities going in Blake Road. He stated he feels it is not good practice and he did not think the gas company should be permitted to do this. He advised the company had all the time in the world to make its plans. Mr. Shaw said he talked to the gas company and the man said he made a mistake. Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr. Carroll felt there would be any utilities going up this road in the next five years . Mr. Carroll said he cculdn't say, that there is a possibility that nothing would go up there in the next five years. Mr. Shaw said if in the future someone did break the street, there would be no reason why the gas com- pany could not connect the services at that time and discontinue the side main. Mr. Carroll said this world never get done . The Chairman explained the Board is criticized for paving a street and immediately cutting it up. 97 Mr. Shaw asked abcut Nowers Road, if that was the 111 same situation. The Chairman replied it is supposed to be. He stated every time the Town puts in a new road the utility com- panies are alerted. Mr. Carroll said errors are made; that he has given the gas company plenty of permits in such cases, but when the company has been notified, it should look into it He explained if the Board wants to permit this, it was all right with him, but he did feel the Board should watch out and not let the utility companies continue this practice. Mr. Shaw asked how many times this situation has arisen in the past, and Mr. Carroll replied plenty . Mr. Shaw said he cculd see one existing lot where the road was paved and someone purchases the lot and wants to put in gas, but here he has four hour es which is a personal loss of $8,000 or $10,000. He said he did not think any precedent would be established here. The Chairman said he did not think the Town owed the utility company any consideration for making an error ex- cept other people may be hurt. Mr. Shaw said he was fighting for himself. The Chairman said the Board realized that and would take the matter under advisement and let Mr . Shaw know. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted II to approve the minutes of the Selectmen 's Meiling held on April 5, 1965. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Yearly Dump Permit to James Marchese, Burlington, who does landscaping in Lexington. Permit Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Alan Silverman 15 Rumford Rd. Guide renewal Bertram Gustin 50 Bloomfield St. Auctioneer " Frederic Hubley L1. Stetson St. " " Robert Cann 48 Hancock St. " " Joseph Tropeano 12 Revere St. " " Isabelle M. Kitson 8 .7 Mass . Ave. Public Carr. " Starrett Associates Inc. 594 Marrett Road Intelligence Office " Emanuel Sugarman 594 Marrett Road s " Hancock Market 6 Hancock St. Sunday Sales " Woodhaven Country Stores 424 Marrett Rd. " " " Concord Hill Market 2219 Mass . Ave. " " " George MacLeod 14 Baker Ave. " " The Chairman read a letter from the Battle Green II Chapter, Order of DeMolay, requesting permission to operate a concession stand April 19 on property between the Savings Bank Building and Brigham' s store or on property of Masonic Temple . April 19 The Board was opposed to location of a stand in stand 98 cr C, the passageway because of interference with pedestrian traffic to the municipal parking area, but had no ob- jection to location of a stand on property of the Masonic Temple. The Chairman read a letter from Dr. Charles T. Mooney, requesting permission to sell coffee, doughnuts, April 19 etc. , on his property, 1145 Massachusetts Avenue , April 19, Permit for the benefit of the Greek Orthodox Church. The Board had no objection. Upon motion duly made and seccnded, it was voted Package to request the Package Goods Stores to remain closed all Goods day April 19, 1965, Patriots ' Day. Stores The Chairman read a letter from Messrs. Archie R. Candidate Giroux and Alfred L. Viano submitting the name of for Hist. Stuart 0. Dawson as a candidate for appointment to Dist. ComMethe Historic Districts Commission. Notice was received from The Easter Seal Society, with reference to a "Coffee Day for Crippled Children" to be held Friday, April 16. The Board had no objection to the proposed Easter Seal appeal, and the Chairman gave a proposed declar- ation to Mr. Adams for insertion in this week' s issue of the Lexington Minute-man. Mr. Ned Rasor, 80 Marrett Road, met with the Board. He said the problem is a matter of water drainage on his land at the corner of Follen and Marrett Roads. The land is being damaged in two ways and the Town is in- volved in both. He stated on one side of the property, Drainage Follen Road goes through a sewer grating and comes out on his land; the salt, silt, etc. just stands there which is drainage from the street . He said the Town owns a strip of land about fifteen feet wide between his land and Follen Road, which has been used as a dump over the years. This also is interfering with the drainage and is unsightly. He stated on the other end of the land the drainage ditch drains off through the Town land. There is a pond on the Ton land and the drainage ditches from the pond are blocked, and there are large trees that have fallen into the pond. He stated the park area is being damaged because of the lack of drainage and this reflects itself up on his land. Mr. Carroll submitted a plan and indicated Mr. Rasor ' s property and the fifteen foot strip that the Town owns. He also pointed out the brooks that Mr. Rasor wants cleaned out. He stated the problem is compounding because the Town is dumping water. Mr. Rasor said nothing will grow because of the silt, oil and salt . 99 Mr. Carroll said he wculd like to look at the area and come back to the Board next week with. s ome estimate of what it would cost to solve the problem and also find out what legal rights the Town has in here . Mr. Rasor said he was willing to do his share but he is more or less helpless at this point. Mr. Carroll explained that if a backhoe were used to clean the brook, it would result in cutting down some trees. Mr. Rasor suggested using a few men with shovels and saws. He said he would not like the area damaged by heavy equipment. The Chairman stated Mr. Carroll will submit his re- commendations to the Board next week and possibly it could arrive at some solution. Mr. Rasor retired at 8: 14 P.M. Letter was received from the U.S.S . Lexington Minute- men Club relative to placing a wreath on the Minute Man Statue May 8 each year in memory of the service men who Memorial lost their lives in the Coral Sea Battle May 8, 1942. to Veterans The Chairman suggested that the Board approve the request and ask that the details be worked out with the Town Celebrations Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Edwin F. Booth, Jr., 17 Westwood Road, Lex- ington to the Auxiliary Fire Department, as requested Appointment by Mr. Arthur E. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense. The Chairman read a letter from William P. Brenchick, on behalf of the Lexington Marine Corps League, requesting permission to operate a refreshment stand April 19 on pro- perty owned by Dr. Charles T. Mooney, 1145 Massachusetts April 19 Avenue. The League also requested the privilege of carry- ing the Town flag in both parades. Permission to carry the Tcwn flag was granted and the Board had no objection to the proposed location of a stand on private property. Boston Edison request for permission to locate one pole on Waltham Street southeasterly side, approximately Pole 730 feet southwest of Worthen Road was held over at Mr. location Carroll' s request. The Chairman read a letter from Russell F. Morash, 3 Fern Street, requesting restoration of the sidewalk to Sidewalk at least its condition prior to the installation of the Traffic sewer and relocation of a "No Parking" sign. Sign Mr. Carroll reported that he and Lieutenant Corr looked at the traffic sign and Lieutenant Corr said the problem there was that there was parking by parish- ioners of the Sacred Heart Church and people on Fern Street objected. He explained the signs were placed on a temporary basis and no amendment was ever made to the Traffic Rules and Regulations. Lieutenant Corr 1.00 Cl recommended reducing the area of parking. Mr. Carroll suggested referring that portion of the letter to the Traffic Study Committee. With reference to the sidewalk, Mr. Carroll reported he has no knowledge of the condition of the sidewalk fifteen years ago and no betterments were ever paid. He explained this is a maintenance situation and if Mr. Morash wants a sidewalk, he should pay for it. He said if the Board wished to, it could tell Mr. Morash that it will consider a new sidewalk and that the Superintendent of Public Works will send out a petition on it. Mr. Cataldo recalled that some time back, the Board considered traffic on Fern Street and the possibility of making no left turn frcm Route 2. Mr. Carroll said this is to go on the agenda for the Traffic Study Committee' s meeting next Tuesday. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Walter E. Murphy, 267 Concord Avenue, requesting extension of the sidewalk to her driveway on Blossom Street, a distance of about Sidewalk forty feet. Mr. Carroll reported there is no problem here and he could include this ccnstruction in the Belli Bros. contract. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize construction of a sidewalk as requested by Mrs. Murphy, betterment to be assessed. Mr. Carroll reported that he was made aware of the fact the Post Office employees' cars will not be permitted to park at the Post Office and advised that there will be sixty feet left of the parking area owned by the United Parking States that will not be paved. He said he felt this should be paved and suggested that the Board write Philip Lynn, Chief Design & Construction Division, requesting reconsideration of plane to utilize the area for additional parking for Post Office personnel. Mr. Carroll referred to the traffic signals at Bedford Street and Worthen Road and reported that he , Lieutenant Corr, and two men from the Department of Public Works met regarding the problem at this intersection. He submitted Traffic a plan and explained the situation. He recommended that the Board request the State to include the following changes in Permit No. 1112 (b ) 1. Housing "B" to remain a constant "green" until the fire button is pressed in the fire station, when it would go to "red" . This wculd allow cars to move more freely through the intersection and would reduce the number of times that traffic would block the driveways at the abutting gas station. 2. Housing "E" to have a green arrow permitting constant right turns onto Worthen Road. At the present time, traffic is cutting through the First National parking lot to avoid the lights. 101 Mr. Cataldo agreed there should be a green arrow and said there should be a third lane for the green arrow. Mr. Carroll said he thought it could be worked out so the line going right will follow the arrow. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the State to include the changes, as recom- mended by Mr. Carroll, in Permit No. 1112 (b) . Mr. Carroll reported w hen the State Officials were here the other day, he took them up to Eldred Street and discussed the problem of the officer. Lieutenant Corr was also present. They discussed the possibility of "No Left Turn" coming out of Eldred Street, but the State officials felt this would be dangerous because there is not enough room to make a safe right turn out of Eldred Street. He reported they all felt this was not an Traffic adequate solution. He said one other possible solution Eldred which would solve the problem, but almost out of the Street question because of the cost, would be direct access from Eldred Street to the jughandle road. The State felt ap- proval would not be given for a traffic light at the intersection of Eldred Street because of the lack of volume of traffic because of the intersecting street. The State requires an average of 500 cars an hour for eight consecutive hcurs It was also suggested that the load on Bedford Street be lightened by the con- struction of a ramp on Route 128. The State felt this was a possibility. Mr. Carroll submitted a plan, and Mr. Sheldon asked who would have to pay for this . Mr. Carroll replied the State and Federal govern- ment ; the Town is now in the position of asking to have the problem solved. Mr. Mabee advised that he had seen a layout of a roadway and indicated the location on the plan. Mr. Cataldo said he thought that was before Hartwell Avenue , and he thought the first thing to do was to obtain permission from the State to go on Route 128. Mr. Carroll suggested a meetingof representatives from the State, the Air Base, and the Department of Public Works. The Chairman asked Mr. Carroll to discuss this with the Planning Board first, talk to the Base Commander, then arrange for a meeting. Mr. Carroll said he and Mr. Gray would go to see Colonel Barrere. Mr. Burnell said he would like to go to the Planning Board with Mr . Carroll. Mr. Carroll referredt o the sewer being extended in Vine Street, ending at house #67. He said Mr. Timothy Quinlan, who lives at #59, would like the sewer extended to his house, and is willing to pay. He said it will be Sewer between $2500 and 53000 for the 100 feet and the betterment to Mr. Quinlan will be approvimately 51,000. Mr. Carroll said the contractor is working there and there is enough 102 money in the contract . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the Vine Street sewer, now under construction, a distance of approximately 100 feet, betterments to be assessed. Mr. Gray advised this is definitely the last house that can be served by this Sewer. Mr. Cataldo said he thought it was about time the Board took the Police Officer off Eldred Street. Eldred Mr. Burnell reported the Traffic Study Committee Street recommends that the Officer remain on duty until the Officer end of the school year. Mr. Sheldon said then the request for an Officer will be repeated in September. Messrs. Burnell and Carroll left the meeting to go to the Planning Board to discussthe possible solution to the traffic situation at Eldred Street. Mr. Arthur E. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, met with the Board. The Chairman asked what he could tell the Board about Civil Defense. He said Mr . Burrell did have an organization and asked if he had any records of the organization, who is who, and what is what. He asked if he had a chart or listing that was up to date. Mr. Burrell replied he has a listing that is a series of pages. The department is built around existing Town departments and he would look to the existing departments for activities that are familiar to their normal duties. The Chairman asked if the departments understood this. Mr. Burrell replied this is another question. Mr. Cataldo said this is the question the Board is asking. The Chairman said at one point during the last couple of years the Board did write letters to the department heads informing them of their relationship with Civil Defense. He asked if this has had any effect. Civil Mr. Burrell replied he thought it did. He said he Defense had a series of meetings with the department heads but the- e have been no meetings for over a year now because of a major change in the emphasis of the program. He stated that after the Cuban situation, the whole emphasis changed to shelter and he has been working in putting this in order, and he thought it was in good shape. He said he ran off some material this afternoon for the Board which it should read,. in regard to shelter utilization. He reported that Army Engineers have been in Lexingtcn and the most recent figures, within two months , give an approved number of spaces, 2,013. In his planning, he has discounted about 2700 of these because they are up at the Lincoln Laboratory. He said he has in Lexington right now 25,000 spaces and supplies for 1200. Mr. Cataldo asked where one would turn if a natural disaster should happen tomorrow, and Mr. Burrell was out of Town. He said the department has a budget and the Board 103 would like to get the maximum. Mr. Burrell said his feeling is this , and he has dis- cussed it with Mr. Gray several times . The entire Civil Defense program is a coordinating effort of the Board. To make this work, the individual sitting in the Director' s job must be acceptable to the other departments. The individual who knows more about this program than anyone else in Town is Don Irwin. At this point, he has a better knowledge of the whole program than anyone else. Mr. Cataldo said he went over the material Mr. Burrell sent the Board and the concept of the warning system bothers him and asked if the Town was jumping the gun. Mr. Burrell said the system has been in existence for a number of years and has recently been moved to Harvard. There is no decision on warning made at this level. He said the program breaks down because there is no way of getting to the people . There are three stations in Metropolitan Boston and the others will go off the air. Mr. Cataldo said they would do t he Town more good than its warning system if something landed here in Lex- ington where the warning system depends on overhead wires. Mr. Burrell said he did not think an effective warning system will be availably. Mr. Cataldo said to consider Civil Defense on a local basis, not national; this is where the Town is losing. He asked if anything had been done in the area of emergency generator. Mr. Burrell replied in the affirmative. He said he met with the Bo«rd a year ago with a recommendation that he investigate a heavy duty unit for this building. The Chairman asked if, in Mr. Burrell' s opinion, right now the warning system was still valid. Mr. Burrell replied this is a missing link. The Chairman asked if he had any feeling from the higher echelon that the system is not of any value. Mr. Burrell replied in the negative. The Chairman said the shelters are around Town and asked if any effort had been made to break it down so different people are goinE into the different shelters. Mr. Burrell replied in the affirmative. Mr. Sheldon said that information has not been given out to the people. Mr. Burrell replied it hadn 't because it is constantly changing. The Chairman said Mr. Burrell does have an organization. _ He asked if the Board wanted a written list of the organi- zation, could it have one up to date. Mr. Burrell replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if he had an Assistant Civil Defense Director. Mr. Burrell replied under agreement with the Red Cross its Chairman could be used. He has been dissignated by the Board. The Chairman said Mr. Burrell did have a chain of command and asked him to give the Board a list. He asked if Mr. Burrell had a Supply Officer . 104 Mr. Burrell repli:;d in the negative. The Chairman said he recommended very strongly that Mr. Burrell have a Supply Officer . He said he was concerned with a system where one can pick up a little book which will tello y u, you have this and it is there. Mr. Burrell said equipment tends to go to a particular service per se or goes to individuals. If it goes to individuals, it goes on a receipt basis, and two copies of the receipt are kept . Some things he has in detail. He could give complete data on radiological instruments. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Burrell designate someone as a Supply Officer and said he would obtain some forms for Mr. Burrell so he will know where all the equip- ment is . Mr. Burrell said this is not a problem, he has the information. The Chairman said Mr. Burrell should know what department has most of the things he has been getting. If a depart- ment needs something, he wculd only need to flip the page and woGild know where the equipment is. Mr. Burrell said the reason this has not been done is because of time. The Chairman asked if this was something Ralph Elvedt could do. Mr. Burrell replied he did not think so, but he would talk to him about it. The Chairman asked if Mr. Burrell was getting the cooperation of the Town departments he felt he should get. Mr. Burrell replied in the affirmative. He said he has not asked for anything from the Town departments and is at the point where he should be going back to them. He has a whole new concept which they have not seen. They should then begin to think about their own department oper- ation in relation to this plan. The Chairman asked if Mr. Burrell had talked to the Acting Chief about Civil Defense. Mr. Burrell replied in the negative. The Chairman said the best staffed part of Civil Defense is the Auxiliary Fire. Mr. Burrell said there is police, fire, public works. The Auxiliary Fire is part of the total Fire Department . The Civil Defense maintains them and they operate within the Fire Department. The Chairman said Mr. Burrell looked at it as a Town Department ready to go to work with Civil Defense if an emergency exists. Mr. Burrell said his interest is to see them organized and not how they use it. The Chairman said he still has an Auxiliary Police. Mr. Burrell said Lieutenant Corr has a list of them and is going to use them over the holiday. Mr. Sheldon asked if anything more could be done to help the police problem. IL 105 Mr. Burrell said he is sympathetic to the police problem and the Chief of Police is the only one who can call these people out. He said Concord uses them and gives them a cruiser to check vacant houses . Arlington uses them on churches. He said they are of no value unless the Police Department wants to use them 1ie said he would be glad to talk to the Acting Chief. Mr. Cataldo referred to the warning system and said he was not opposed to it but he did not agree on the warning system being as effective as it could be, running on over- head wires. He pointed out that any disaster could wipe them out. Mr. Legro arrived at 9:20 P.M. Mr. Burnell returned to the meeting. The Chairman said he would make a point to meet with Mr . Burrell and discuss the Supply Officer Mr. 3urrell said he would contact the Acting Chief and talk to the other Town Departments. Mr. Cataldo said the Board would like a list of the people in key positions . Mr. Burrell retired at 9:25 P.M. Chairman Abbott and Mrs . Morey, of the School Sites Committee, met with the Board. The Chairman said they would like to know if the Board is planning a June Town Noting. Mr . Cataldo said the Board has to plan on a June Town Meeting. Mr. Abbott explained his committee is concerned about the option on the Swenson land and wants to get a section of the land for a school site. He said the committee hopes the Town Meeting will be June 7 in case the option is on June 15. The Chairman said, if possible, the Board would try for June 7. Mrs More and Mr. Abbott retired at 9:30 P.M. The Planning Board' s letter with reference to Barry- meade Drive Extension, dated March 31, 1965, was held over. Mr. Legro said he presumed it was possible for a taking to be made for the purposes indicated in the letter, but he wanted to point out , as he did last week, there are a number of siituations where this will come up again. Barry- Mr. Mabee st ted usually this is done without involv- meade ing the Town if it can be. Drive ex- Mr. Legro said the purpose for the taking bz- eminent tension domain is questionable, but he thought it could be done. The ordinary way would be to require the subdivider to acquire the land for his second exit. No action was taken . 1 06 CT' atib Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discuss- Executive ing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made Session public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following discussion of legal matters, Certificate of Incorporation, Police on traffic duty at Eldred Street, Rasor drain easement, civilian police, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Legro retired at 10.40 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to report to the Secretary of the Commonwealth that Cert. of the Lexington Inn is a suitable location for the Inc. Question Mark Club, Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Town to call a Special Town fleeting for Monday, June 7, 1965, Meeting at 8:00 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on April 26, 1965. The Chairman said the Traffic Study Committee re- ported that Lieutenant Corr said the police officer on duty at Eldred Street would probably remain there until the closing of school . Eldred St. Motion was made to keep the police officer on duty officer until the closing of school. The motion was not seconded and therefore lost. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to discontinue police coverage at Eldred Street immedi- ately. Mr. Burnell was recorded in opposition. Mr. Gray reported that Lieutenant Corr had asked him to present a proposal for renovation of the tele- Police phone system at the police station. At the present time, telephone they have only three lines coming in and they would like system to have a fourth. The present cost is $118.50 which would be increased to $148.50. There are ten outside call boxes, many not in the proper location. The Lieutenant proposJs to eliminate four and relocate the other iix boxes and make them into civilian reporting boxes for emergency services. The Lieutenant feels they should be located in the business areas of the Town, available to anyone wanting a mergtency police service . He explained the Town Offices and Fire Station would still be connected directly to the Police Station. This would incur an installation charge of $90. Mr. Gray reported that , in addition to the extra line , there would be an intercom system; one in the secretary' s office, one in the Chief' s office, and one in the Lieutenant ' s 107 office. He said there are sufficient funds in the police IIbudget to cover this . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Lieutenant Corr, Acting Chief, to make the proposed renovation in the Police Department telephone system, establish an intercom system and eliminate four alarm boxes and relocate the remaining six alarm boxes. Mr. Gray reported he received a telephone call from Mr. Storts, a handicapped individual who wculd like to April 19 attend the April 19 parade, but cannot stand for a long period of time. He was inquiring as to whether or not the Board wculd consider designating a place in front of Cary Hall where cars could park so he and other handicapped individuals could see the parade. Mr. Cataldo suggested the entrance to the East Lex- ington Fire Station. Mr. Gray said he did not think this location occurred to Mr. Storts . The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, that Mr. Gray advise Mr. Storts that the Board recommends the East Lexingtcn Station . He also asked Mr. Gray to notify the Fire Commissioners and the Police Department. Mr. Gray reported a visit from Alfred Busa in regard to the lots on Circle Road. Mr. Busa wondered if now the Board would consider selling the lots to him. Tax Title Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Board should talk lots to Town Counsel as he had some reservations . The matter was held over , Mr. Gray to check with Town Counsel. Mr. Gray reported that Leslie York, Chairman of the Public Facilities Building Committee., has requested a hearing before the Board of Appeals in regard to theme€. shingles to be used on the building, and that hearing will be held April 27 . Mr. Gray said the award has to be made by April 28 and it is expected that the Committee will act on the location of the building this evening. Mr. Gray said he had mentioned establishing a Communi- cations Committee, consisting of Lieutenant Corr, Ohief Belcastro and Mr. Carroll. The Chairman said he still felt the Board of Fire Commissioners should be on the committee. Mr. Cataldo said that might mean the committee would have to meet in the evening and suggested that the Chief could report back to the Fire Commissioners. Mr. Sheldon suggested that Mr. Gray contact Mr. Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and tell him what he has in mind about setting up a committee and ask if it would be agreeable to the Com- missioners to have the Chief represent the Board. Upon motion duly made and sectnded, it was voted to establish a Communications Study Committee consisting of the Chief of Police, Chief of the Fire Department, 1OS or- cr rt Superintendent of Public Works, Director of Civil Defense and Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen . Mr. Gray reported that he had received an offer of $200 from Mr. William H. Hooper , 50 Valleyfield Street, for lots 166 and 167 Valleyfield Street . He reported these are isolated lots, and the Planning Board has no Tax title objection to selling them except if this is not a legally lots zoned street, the purchaser may not be able to obtain a building permit. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted not to dispose clots 166 and 167 Valleyfield Str et, it being the opinion of the Board that it is in the best interest of the Town to retain ownership. Mr. Gray reported he h::d received an offer of $600 for lot 27 Fairland Street from John N. Reicheld who wants to Tax title erect a house for himself. He stated that the Planning lots Board has no specific use for the lot and therefore has no objection to its sale. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted not to dispose Of lot 27 Fairland Street , it being the opizlion of the Board that it is in the best interest of the Town to retain ownership of lots on unaccepted streets. Mr. Gray reported that an offer of $1050 had been received from Frank T. Grazulis for lots 422, 423 and 424 Avon Street, an unaccepted street . The Planning Tax title Board has no objection to the sale providing a plan is lots made showing one lot 75 feet wide, which may either be added to other land of adjacent owners or else used as one building lot. Mr. Mabee said sooner or later people with lots on unfinished streets will come to the Board for improve- ments . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted not to dispose of lots 422, 423, and 424 Avon Street, it being the opinion of the Board that it is in the best interest of the Town to retain ownership of these lots. Mr. Gray reported that Mr . York, Chairman of the Public Facilities Building, has plotted an alternate location of the proposed building on the plan . Public Mr. Cataldo pointed out that if the proposed build- Facilities ing is placed between the trees, as indicated on the Building plan, tr. () many roots would be disturbed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to locate the Public Facilities Building in the location as shown on plan entitled "Plan of Public Facilities and Information Building, C. Harry Erickson, Architect, Job Drawing #801". 109 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the following Orders for land acquisition and construction of ways Cutler Farm Road from Hudson Road a distance of 832 feet, more or less, southerly; Hudson Road from 110 feet, more or less, east of Woodcliffe Road a distance of 530 feet, more or less, easterly to Cutler Farm Road; Bruce Road, from Hillside Avenue a distance of 130 feet, more or less, easterly. Names suggested as possible appointments to the Appropriation Committee were Albert Peckham and Louis Zehner. The Chairman read copy of a letter from William S . Richey to the Town Clerk submitting his resignation from Resignation the Lexington Conservation Commission, effective at once. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept Mr. Richey' s resignation with regret. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Mr . Jules P. Sussman to the Lexington Con- servation Commission for a term of one year to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. William S. Richey. Appointment Mr. Cataldo was recorded in opposition. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint John J. Garrity to the Lexington Conservation Appointment Commission for a three-year term, subject to lvir. Garri y being willing to accept appointment. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make the following annual appointments for terms ex- piring March 31, 1966, except where otherwise indicated: Building Inspector Donald K. Irwin Director of Civil Defense Arthur E. Burrell Director of Veterans ' Benefits & Services Maurice D. riealy Executive Assistant , Selectmen Albert Gray, Jr. Executive Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J. Murray Fence Viewers Rev. Harold T. Handley John J. Garrity Field Drivers Lt. James F. Corr Carl Carlson Gas Inspector John 13. Byrne, Jr. Lockup Keeper Lt. James F. Corr Measurer of Wood and Bark Harold I. Wellington IIPark Department Superintendent Paul E. Mazerall Public Works Superintendent John J. Carroll Public Works Assistant Super- intendent Guy V. Colella Registrars of Voters (3 year term) Ralph H. Elvedt Town Accountant (3 year term) Raymond L. White 110 c't Town Counsel Donald E. Legro Town Engineer John J. Carroll Town Engineer, Assistant Robert L. Higgins Tree Warden Paul E. Mazerall Veterans ' Graves Officer Maurice D. Healy Wire Inspector Robert K. Jeremiah Board of Appeals (5 year term) Aiden L. Ripley Board of Appeals - Associate Members J. Henry Duffy Ruth Morey George C . Sheldon Howard H. Dawes Munroe H. Hamilton Board of Public Welfare Howard H. Dawes Robert K. Taylor Robert P. Trask, Jr. David F. Toomey Martin A. Gilman Gammel Legacy Income Trustees (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Mary E. Casey Margaret L. West Old Age Assistance Bureau Howard H. Dawes Robert K. Taylor Robert P. Trask, Jr. David F. Toomey Martin A. Gilman Conservation Commission (3 year term)John J. Garrity (1 year un- Jules P. Sussman expired term) Hunting Committee George C. Sheldon (Select. ) Mr. Cataldo said the Board should decide on the late Chief Rycroft ' s pension. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Board of Retirement to take whatever action is required by Statute so payment may be made to Mrs . Grace Rycroft, widow of Chief Rycroft. Mr. Gray said he would check this out; he thought it came under Section J. Upon motion duly made and seccnded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:25 P.M. A true record, Attest: .r , ` yc ive Cler Selec* en