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31T. CTMEN'S MEETING
September 14, 1964
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, September 14, 1964, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs, $rown,
Cataldo and Sheldon were present Mr. Gray, Executive
Assistant, Mr. Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer, and
Miss Murlay, Executive Clerk, were also present .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr. Sheldon Chairman pro tem.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
Burroughs Corp. for permission to maintain an under-
ground tank oncSpring Street for the storage of 3,010
gallons of #2 fuel oil. (Continued later in meeting. )
Mr. Cole, Chairman, arrived at 7:53 P.M. and pro -
ceeded to conduct the meeting.
Mr. Higgins referred to bids taken last Tuesday
on Sewer Contract #3 and reported that T. D. Sullivan
& Son was the low bidder with a corrected figure of
$128,497.50. He also reported that Whitman & Howard
has checked Sullivan's equipment and financial statement Sewer
and in their opinion qualified to do the job. Mr. contract
Carroll recommended that the contract be awarded.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award contract #3 for sewer construction to T. D.
Sullivan & Son at the corrected bid price of $128,497.50.
Mr. Higgins referred to a request received by the
Board from James 0. Malcolm, 1 Hilltop Avenue, for per-
mission to dump fill on a town-owned lot on Kendall Road.
He reported that Mr . Carroll recommends that the request
be denied for two reasons. It is a very low lot with Request to
low lots abutting it, and secondlyt, there are a number dump fill
of trees which would have to be cut down to enable equip-
ment to get in, and to fill around them would result in
tilling the other trees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to deny the request.
Mr. Higgins referred to petition received from the
Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Pole lo-
Telegraph Company for permission to locate one pole on cation
Lowell Street He reported that the proposed location
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is in conjunction with the reconstruction of Lowell Street
and the construction of a sidewalk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the following
j/o pole location:
Lowell Street, westerly side, approximately 75 feet north of
Laconia Street, --
One pole.
(One existing j/o pole to be removed. )
Mr. Higgins referred to Mr. Spagnuolo 's appointment
with the Board at 9:00 P.M. and said Mr. Spagnuolo has
the development on Maple Street known as Ingleside. /There
are some questions in his mind as to exactly what he can
do about the removal of gravel and loam. Mr. Irwin and
Mr. Carroll want down and they were not sure exactly what
he should do. At the time, they thought he should see
the Selectmen assa starting point. Mr. Carroll checked
with Mr. Legro, own Counsel, and it was his opinion that
Mr. Spagnuolo shbuld go to the Board of Appeals rather
than to the Selectmen. No one has been able to contact
Mr. Sp _nuolo in the meantime to give this information to
him.
Mr. Sheldon started what Mr Spagnuolo wants to do
is not in accord with the Town By-Laws
Mr. Higgins said he thought the removal of part of
what he is doing is being done the way it should be done.
Mr. Cataldo mentioned that Mr. Spagnuolo is doing
no more than what was done at the Niles ' apartments and
they did not have a permit.
Mr. Higgins said it is different in a residential
area where there is a house that does not cover a whole
lot.
Mr. Cataldo said he agreed, conditions are not good
as they are.
Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Spagnuolo called him and
he advised him that this was a problem for the Board of
Appeals, but Mr. Carroll and Mr. Irwin had told him to
meet with the Board of Selectmen
The Chairman said the Board would hear him tonight
and then consult with Town Counsel.
(Continued discussion later in meeting. )
The Chairman read a letter from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes,
dated September 9, 1964, stating that the Spring Street
C. C. & F. Trust has agreed to enter into an agreement with the Town
water of Lexington to pay half the cost incurred in the con-
Agreement struction of an 8" cast iron water main along the Frontage
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Road at Route 2 and Spring Street; the main to run from
Station 123 = 00 to approximately Station 140 = 50, at an
estimated total cost of $16,000.
The Chairman said the Board approved and desired to
have Mr. Carroll pursue the matter.
Messrs. York, Kolovson and Mrs . Morey of the Public
Facilities Building Committee, and Mr. Harry Erickson,
architect, met with the Board.
Mr. York submitted plans prepared by Mr Erickson.
Mr. Erickson said it is intended to construct the
building of masonry covered with clapboards . The roof
they hope, will be wood shingle. The basement will be
concrete. He indicated the facilities and stated that
the building would be in keeping with the buildings in
the area and very mach the same as the Hancock Clarke
House. Public
The Chairman asked if the Historic Districts Com- Facilities
mission had approved the plans it has. Building
Mr. York replied it has viewed the plans on a pre-
liminary basis, but has not put on its stamp of approval.
Mrs. Morey said it was on an informal basis .
Mr. Cataldo asked if clapboards or aluminum would
be used, and Mr. Ericksonleplied clapboards, as aluminum
does not seem to fit in with the other buildings in the
area.
The Chairman asked if the Committee had a recommen-
dation as to a final site.
Mrs. Morey replied tnat she will make a minority
report as she is not in agreement .
Mr. Erickson indicated the selected site on the plan
The Chairman asked if the committee had any idea of
the cost.
Mr. Erickson said they hope to stay within $40,000
The building will be 30 x 50. It will consist of a base-
ment, first floor and space available in the attic.
Mr. Sheldon asked if the attic would be utilized,
and Mr. Erickson replied he presumed it would and that
there will be stairs up to it.
Mr. Erickson explained the plans to the Board and
was obliged to leave the meeting as he had another com-
mitment
Mr. York said the committee has held a number of
meetings and taken the plan to the Historic Districts
Commission on an informal basis so the Commission would
have the thinking of all the groups involved. The Com-
mission made some very good suggestions and the plans
have been changed a number of times. He said the Comb
mittee has pretty much agreed on the building itself, but
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Mrs . Morey does not agree with the choice of locations
The other four members are in accord. He indicated
the location proposed by the majority and said they feel
it is more centralized and in the center of activity.
He said both locations could be worked out fairly well
and it is a matter of choice. He stated both areas are
staked out at the present time if the Board would like to
view the areas. He said neither location would destroy
any of the larger trees.
Mr. York said that Mr. Burnell has a strong feeling
that when this building is built, he would like to see
the Public Works Department bard building taken out so
as not to add more buildings to the Green. Mr. York
said he felt the function of the committee would be to
recommend the removal of the building, but it is not
the Committee 's function to tell the Town what to do
with the Building.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Committee planned to use
the walks
Mr. York replied they would have to add more to it .
Mrs. Morey said she felt this is not only for the
tourists but also for the Town. It is the business
corner of the Green and the only busy corner. She felt
it should be as near the business center as possible.
She said everyone knows the Central Block will be changed, and
this building would be a transition of what the Central Block
will become without encumbering the Green with more buildings.
She said this building should take care of the people who
go downtown and don't want to have to ask the stores for
permission to use their toilets. It is a town service as
well as a tourist service. She said while the Park Depart-
ment building is getting dilapidated, it was one of the
outbuildings of the Buckman Tavern and was moved back when
the Buckman Tavern was acquired in 1913, and the Historical
Society feels strongly about keeping that building which
might be turned into a museum. She mentioned that Town
Counsel advised thatTown funds cannot be used for a museum
and the Historical Society is thinking about raising funds
for a museum.
Mr. Brown said he agreed with Mrs. Morey and the
Boards should look ahead toward the opening of the Park
and the traffic involved. He said all the traffic would
not park around the Battle Green area itself.
Mr. Sheldon said he thought the area Mrs . Morey
selected was more accessible.
Mr. York said he understood the Board of Selectmen
wanted to be able to see Buckman Tavern and definitely
wanted the building up beyond.
Mr. Brown said that was when a public facilities
building only was being considered
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Mr. Sheldon suggested that, before presenting this
to a Town Meeting, it would be better to have everyone
in agreement.
Mrs. Morey said the question about maintenance will
come up, and stated that the building will have to be
supervised, but will not be large enough for a permanent
custodian.
The Chairman asked about the hours.
Mr. York replied that the Chamber of Commerce is
planning to have a full-time year around service which
it does not have now. The hours should be varied with
the seasons . It is felt now that the Chamber of Com-
merce needs a full-time secretary. This would help
during the rush of tourists. He reported 8,220 registered
visitors in 1961; 8,475 in 1962; 13,925 in 1963 and 19,000
in 1964 through the month of August.
Mrs. Morey stated that the back room at the left of
the main door could have maps and displays to help people
see just where they are and also have a few little things
shown so they would know whether they wanted to visit the
houses or not .
The Chairman said any buildings of this nature would
require more policing than buildings of another nature.
Mr. Catkido said he thought Meriam Street was a
better location for policing at night . He asked if any
thought had been given to the property et the corner of
Massachusetts Avenue and Clarke Street.
Mrs. Morey said the owner, Miss Harrington, is still
living there and she plans to leave the building to re-
tired ministers.
Mr. York said the committee will have to present
this to the General Court to obtain permission to build
in the Park area, and it will _lave too before a Special
Town Meeting to request an additional $2,000 to build
the building. An appropriation will be requested at
the spring Town Meeting .
Mr. Cataldo asked if the committee felt eleven
units were enough and Mr. York replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Cataldo said if $40,000 is going to be spent, it
would not cost much more to have a larger building.
Mr. York said there is plenty of room for expansion.
The Chairman said the committee should get together
on the site and either agree on one of these or come up
with an alternate location so the committee could go into
Town Meeting unanimous .
Mrs. Morey said there will he opposition in Town
Meeting to placing this building on the Green and that
will kill it.
Mr. Cataldo s id he noticed thFt the guides would
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be downstairs and he thought there should be someone
there in charge of the guides at all times.
Mr. Kolovson said the Chamber of Commerce thought
the guide situation has been poor and in this way it
will have some control over the situation.
Mr. York asked if the Board had any suggestions on
the building itself.
The Chairman replied that the Board tries to take
the recommendations of the appointed committees and where
the committee has spent so much time, the Board would not
get into any argument . He said he hoped the committee
would agree to go along with what the Historic Districts
Commission would suggest
Mr. York sail Mrs. Morey agreed, if the Historic
Districts Commission is in favor, to go along with it.
He said the Commission would not give final approval
until it has final drawings.
Mr. Cataldo said the committee should show the
Commission the walks and driveways.
Mrs. Morey said the committee does not need working
plans for final approval.
Mr. York stated that the exterior has to be finalized
or the commission will not approve the plans .
Mrs. Morey said a lot has been done to the building
since the committee met with the commission.
Mr. York said the exterior of the building is all
the commission can rule on and it needs final exterior
plans. He said half of the $1,000 has been spent .
Mr. Kolovson said the remaining $500 would be suf-
ficient to get what the committee wants now.
The Chairman said he came to the conclusion that the
Board of Selectmen favored the location near Meriam Street,
and suggested that the committee get together again.
The group retired at 8:40 P.M.
Miss Ruth Ryan met with the Board. She stated that
she end her father live at 21 Revere Street. She stated
that a brook runs across their property into which the Town
Drainage dumps water which is ruining their property. She stated
that about ten years ago, the brook was six feet wide and
now it is twenty feet wide. She has had to have a fence
moved toward the house twice in recent years, and the
leach beds are going to go. She said the Town maintains
the brook and lowered it on the further side, but it is
going faster on her property because it is going downhill.
She said something has to be done because the ground where
the leaching beds are is sinking away.
The Chairman asked if Miss Ryan had discussed the sub-
ject with Mr. Carroll.
IMiss Ryan said she did, but it did no good and that
is why she made the appointment with the Board. She said
the brook would have to be put in a pipe or a retaining
wall built. She said her back yard is a lake and the
sewer backs up into the cellar. The whole back yard is
leaching beds and that is what worries her. She said
she would likethe Board to look at it.
Miss Ryan retired at 8:45 P.M.
Mr. Gray stated that there was a gentleman present,
representing Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, who did not understand
the procedure of the application submitted by the Burroughs
Corp. for permission to maintain a tank for the under-
ground storage of fuel oil. Fuel oil
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted storage
to take up item one on the agenda.
No one was present representing the petitioner.
Notice of the hearing was mailed to the petitioner,
owners of the property deemed to be affected as they
appear on the most recent local tax list, and also ad-
vertised in the September 3, 1964 issue of the Lexington
Minute-man
The application was approved by Chief Engineer
Belcastro of the Fire Department .
No one was present in favor or in opposition.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant a license to the Burroughs Corp. for permission
to maintain an underground tank for the storage of 3,010
gallons of #2 fuel oil on premises located on Spring
Street.
Mr. Bradford Giddings, 3 Stetson Street, met with
the Boa d at 8:45 P.M.
Mr. Giddings said he had a water bill for $142 which
dates back a year and a half. He explained that apparently
a leak developed and he did not know it because the bills
he received a ye .r ago and which he received last December Giddings '
were minimum bills, and he thought they meant he was not Water bill
using more than the minimum amount of water. In July he
received a bill for $142. He said if he had received a
proper bill a year a6o, he would have known there was a
leak and he would have done something about it . He ex-
plained the meter reader could not get in to read the
meter in July or December because the door was locked
He left a card on June 25 which apparently was not returned
because the Town does not have it . In December, he returned
a card which the Town says was postmarked January 3, but
did not get on the bill. He said he felt where there
were three six-month periods where the leak was going on,
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the first six months a*°e on him. The last six months,
when be returned the card, he did not think was his
fault, and the middle six months is open for negotiation.
He said he felt he was not entirely wrong and neither is
the Town wrong. He said most people rely on the water
bill to tell them what is going on. He stated he checked
with the meter man, Mr. Jefferson, and he said Mr. Giddings '
house was apparently the last one in Town to be read.
He either has to get the card back quickly or nothing
will be shown on the bill. He said he does not feel he
is entirely to blame. On the other hand, he used the
water. He said someone suggested that the Town might
charge him what it cost the Town for water, and he was
just asking for consideration.
Mr. Cataldo asked where the leak occurred, and Mr.
Giddings replied in the attic in an enclosed area. It
was overflowing but not where anyone could hear it.
Mr. Sheldon asked if it couldn't be heard when
everything wss quiet, and Mr. Giddings replied that it
is in an insulated area. He said he could not hear it
in the L,pipe�c,dmi.n.$ to the toilet but the plumber could
hear it.
The Chairman asked if he had any different use in
water during the last six months and Mr. Giddings replied
there are only three people in the house.
The Chairman said the Board would take .the matter
under advisement and make further investigation. He
asked Mr. Gray to investigate all aspects of the matter
and report back to the Board.
Mr. Giddings retired at 8:55 P.M.
Notice was received from the Department of Public
Utilities of a hearing to be held on Tuesday, October 6,
Hearing 1964, at 10:00 A.M. , 166 State House, in regard to the
rates and charges of the Boston and Maine Railroad.
Bill was received from Mr. Samuel P. Snow, in the
amount of $800, for profession al services in the propar-
Mr. Snow's ation of a general site plan for Lexington central play-
bill ground, in accordance with the Board's letter of October 29,
1963.
The Chairman said to the best of his knowledge, Mr.
Snow had fulfilled his part of the contract.
Letter was received from Mr. Snow advising that he
had, on September 9, 1964, given Mr. John Carroll the
original of the plan entitled Facilities for the Center
Playground and High School Physical Education, Lexington,
Massachusetts", dated Sept 2, 1964. He said it was his
understanding that Mr. Carroll would have the original
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returned to him after he made such prints as may be needed
by the various town agencies concerned with the project
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize payment of Mr. Snow 's bill in the amount
of $800 and to furnish him with a copy of the plan ex-
plaining that the Board has purchased the original plan.
Letter from Mr. Donald K. Irwin, Building Inspector,
enumerating points he believes should be considered for Personnel
a supplement to the Personnel By-Law and Pay Schedule By-Law &
prepared by Charles M. Evans and Associates, was noted Pay
and placed on file, a copy having been mailed to each Schedule
member of the Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant a Taxi Driver License to George W. Hastings, License
23 Riverside Avenke, Concord, the applicant 's record
to be checked before renewing the license when it ex-
pires.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held Minutes
on September 2, 1964.
A Mr.
Spagnuolo, developer of Ingleside, met with
the Board.
Mr. Spagnuolo said he was present at the suggestion
of Mr Carroll and Mr. Irwin concerning the removal of
loam and gravel on the Ingleside development. They sug-
gested that he see the Board of Selectmen first because
there is a question as to whether or not, a determination Removal
of whether or not, this loam and gravel can be removed of loam
from the premises is a matter for the Board of Appeals & gravel
or not. They also suggested that he discuss this with
the Board of Selectmen so it would be aware of what is
going on there. Most of the complaint calls :nave been
through the Board of Selectmen He said one of the
reasons he wants this cleared up is because every time
he goes to move some material, Mr. Irwin or Mr. Carroll
come down and they are concerned. He has been there
for two years, and every time he removes any material
from the property or on the property, they have been
down on some type of complaint . He said he would like
to get this squared away.
Mr. Gray said he originally suggested the Board of
Appeals and then found that Mr. Irwin and Mr. Carroll
suggested that Mr. Spagnuolo meet with the Board.
The Chairman said he heard tonight that Town Counsel
said this should be Board of Appeals.
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Mr. Cataldo said the Board could discuss the oper-
ation
with Mr. Legro .
Mr. Spagnuolo said that Mr. Carroll had suggested
some type of an agreement for regrading and reloaming
the lots in order to protect the Town. He said with
the road bonds, there is no protection on the lots.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to check with Mr. Carroll.
He told Mr. Spagnuolo that the Board would check with
Town Counsel and let him know as soon as possible.
Mr. Spagnuolo retired at 9:10 P.M.
The Chairman said he had a letter written, if it
meets with the Board 's approval, requesting the Town
of Arlington for permission to post the Great Meadows,
"No Hunt ing".
Mr. Brown represents the Board on the Hunting Com-
mittee and the Board authorized the Chairman to send
the letter, a a suggested by Mr. Brown on behalf of the
committee.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr. Legro, Town Counsel,
with reference to the dish of Jerome Pearlman vs. Carl H.
Anderson, employee of the Town.
Claim Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to indemnify the employee, Carl H. Anderson, and to
authorize Mr. Legro to settle this claim for the lower
of two repair estimates, $39.20.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr. Legro, Town Counsel,
with reference to Tax Title deed to United States of
America.
Tax title Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to execute a deed, prepared by Town Counsel, pursuant to
vote of Town Meeting on November 25, 1963; conveying Tax
Title Lots 185-189, inclusive, on Hayward Avenue, to the
United States of America for National Park purposes.
Mr. Gray referred to letter received from the Plan-
Castoldi ning Board some time ago relative to an exchange of land
land between John W. Cattoldi, Inc. and the Town, recommending
exchange insertion of articles in the warrant for the next Town
Meeting to authorize the Selectmen to sell a parcel to
Castoldi and to accept a parcel from Castoldi as an even
exchange.
Mr. Gray reported that he had received an appraisal
from Mr. Harry A. Ber%lund which, among other things,
stated that it was his opinion that by straighten ing
the boundary line by transfer of a triangular parcel
with a frontage of 175 feet, more or less, on a street
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constructed to Town specifications, at no cost to the
Town, and with direct access from this area to the
Willard Park, it would be advantageous to the Town, both
in money and land.
Upon Iotion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article in the warrant for the next Town Articles
Meeting to authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town
to sell or otherwise convey a parcel of land to John W.
Castoldi, Inc.
It was further voted to insert an article in the
warrant for the next Town Meeting to authorize the
Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept a gift of a
parcel of land from John W. Castoldi, Inc.
Mr. Gray said he had a letter that was received this
afternoon, signed by ten citizens, stating that they had Dump
conducted a count of the number of vehicles entering the
Town dump on Lincoln Street As a result of their study
they feel the new dump on Hartwell Avenue should remain
open Sundays, that closing the dump on Sundays would
cause inconvenience to many taxpayers, and that the Board
reverse its original decision.
The Chairman said he would not like to make a
judgmmnt without giving the Superintendent of Public Works
an opportunity to express his opinion.
The matter was held over until the next meeting of
the Board, at which time Mr. Carroll will be present.
Mrs. Fay Lieb, League of Women Voters representative,
said that Saturday, during the day up until five
o 'clock, many families are out family shopping, either
in Boston or the shopping areas and going to the dump Dump
before five is difficult . She stated to give this a
try when the dump will be closed at five is a poor time.
She said Saturday is a very active day on cars and this
will increase the load on Saturday and may not be a
relief at all.
The Chairman stated that the Board would go on a
basis of facts, and if -he facts warrant a change, he
thought the Board would be willing to change, but in
fairness to the Superintendent who made this recommen-
dation, the Board would wait until he at least has had
an opportunity to express his opinion
The Chairman referred to the report of the Traffic
Study Committee, a copy of which was mailed to each
member of the Board, and stated that Mrs. Graham,who
is affected by one of the reports, is present. Her
complaint was in reference to the area on Adams Street
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between #93 to #76
The Traffic Study Committee recommended that this be
considered by the Selectmen with the 1965 sidewalk budget
The work necessary to correct the situation is extensive
and will involve a sum of money not available at the
Traffic present time The Superintendent of Public Works is
preparing plans to show tne possible methods of correct-
ing the situation
Mr. Gray stated that as well as requiring a con-
siderable expenditure of funds, which are not available,
this may also involve some land taking
Mrs. Graham said the parents realize it will cost
money to do the job the way it should be done and that
next Thursday the children will be starting school. She
reported that in the last few days, a sand trucW. partially
covered the sidewalk as well as the street, over the
weekend two mail boxes were knocked down by a car, and
a truck is partially on the sidewalk. The children
have to walk around the truck. She said sue would
like temporary measures this year and asked if a bumper
strip could be put in.
The Chairman asked if she meant curbing, and Mrs.
Graham replied that she meant a guard rail. She asked
if something could be done to separate the children
from the cars.
The Chairman asked Mr. Graf if there was any way
the Highway Maintenance Fund could be used to put up a
rail.
Mr. Gray replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Sheldon said he thought the Board would have to
talk to Mr. Carroll to see what temporary measures might
be taken.
The Chairman said the Board would take the matter
under advisement and do what it can.
Mr. Gray said he would take this up with Mr. Carroll.
Mr. Gray reported that he received a letter from
Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, with further reference to
the Cummings ' property on Massachusetts Avenue and the
Buildings Trebino property on Dunham Street. He said he thought
both of these had been turned over to Town Counsel, and
he would take them up with him again and see that he
starts the necessary proceedings for hearings .
Mr. Gray read a letter from the Planning Board
with reference to Mr. Harvey Newgent 's request to pur-
Tax title chase tax title lots 41, 55 and 56 on Wood Street
The strip of land Mr. Newgent is interested in
was conveyed to the Town by Holton and Brogna on
October 23, 1933, and includes Old Wood Street which
was never legally abandoned as a street The Planning
Board recommended that the Town refrain from selling
or conveying any land or rights in this area until the
matter of street frontage is resolved to the satisfaction
of Town Counsel
It was agreed to advise Mr. Newgent that the report
of the Planning Board indicates there are legal problems
involved and the matter has been referred to Town Counsel.
Mr. Gray read a letter from the Planning Board with
reference to Miss Florence J. Armstrong's offer to pur-
chase a strip of land contiguous to Town property at
34 Summer Street.
The Planning Board reported that from its investi-
gation the proposed 40-foot strip is not owned by the
Town and that Miss Armstrong and the owner of lot of
house #36 Summer Street may own the fee in that part
of the proposed street. It was the Planning Board's
recommendation that the Town not sell the right-of-way
strip.
Mr. Gray read a letter from the Planning Board
with refeence to Mr. Antonio DeVito's offer to purchase
lots 79 and 81 Valleyfield Street to enable him to build
a house on lot 80. Tax title
The Planning Board sees no objection to the sale
of lot 79 to the owner of the adjacent lot 80. Lot 81
is owned by Joseph F. and Edna B. Cichy of Woburn who
paid taxes in 1963 and 1964 and is not a tax title lot.
The Chairman said the Board could depart from its
policy of advertising because the person interested in
acquiring it owns the adjacent lot .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize Mr. Gray to obtain an appraisal
Mr. Gray reported that Mr . Carl Blake called to
find out whether or not a date had been set for a Special Town
Town Meeting. The Town Meeting Members Association wants Meeting
to meet with the Board next Monday to discuss articles .
The Chairman said the Board could aim for November 16,
and Mr. Cataldo said that would be the earliest date.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday,
November 16, 1964, at 8:00 P.M.
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Mr. Gray reported on three bids received by ,
Mr . Arthur Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, on
radios, and stated the only bid that met the_ispecifi-
Contract cations, was Motorola, but $249 over the amount avail-
Radios able. Mr. Burrell recommended awarding the contract
to Motorola and that a request be made for a transfer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award the contract for radios to Motorola at its
bid of $4,920.
It was further voted to request the Appropriation
Committee for a transfer of $250 if this amount is not
available in the Police Department budget
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 made
Session public, might adversely affect the public security, the
financial interest of the Town or the reputation of any
person.
Following discussion of part-time clerical help,
items pertaining to the Special Town Meeting in November,
and lots on Circle Road, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:15 P.M.
A true record, Attest :
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