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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-06-15-min 261 I SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 15, 1964 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 15, 1964, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Brown, Burnell, Cataldo and Sheldon were pre- sent. Mr Richards, Special Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr . Gray, Executive Assistant, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. Mr. John Brucchi, 52 Paul Revere Road, met with the Board He referred to an order issued by the Adams ' dog Board that a Collie dog owned by Jean L. Adams, 69 Paul Revere Road, be securely restrained at all times within the limits of the property of the owner except when under the control of an adult and on a leash Mr. Brucchi stated that the dog has been train d to go after horses.* He stated the Dog Officer ha been called several times and the Adamses admitted to 1 tting the dog out The Chairman said he has talked to the Dog Officer and to the best of his knowledge, he has followed t"zrough II on this . Mr. Brucchi said the dog is roaming all over the neighborhood morning after morning between six and seven o 'clock. He said if the Board does not do some- thing, he will have to go to Middlesex County or engage an attorney He said he would like a copy of any corres- pondence sent to Mr. Adams Mr. Brucchi retired at 7 :35 P.M. It was agreed to request Officer Shaughnessy to meet with the Board next Monday night Mr. Richards said he wanted to bring the Board up to date on a matter that has been going on between him and Mr. Irwin, the Building Inspector. He said Grand- view Avenue has be n a matter of debate for some time . The Town owns some lots and a Mr. Erickson owns some lots there. This is not an accepted street and the Grandview Town decided building permits would be denied. He Avenue stated that applications for permits have been filed and if a denial of the permits is made, there will be litigation. He reported that Mr. Carroll said the road has been bulldozed open. Mr. Rt6harda looked at the road and said it is hardly passable for one car. It is a lane, and prior to this time it was im- ' passable. He advised Mr. Irwin today that permits should *He said the dog is let out without a leash. Cc" be denied, and it is Mr. Erickson's opinion he should seek legal redress. Mr. Richards said in reading the background, at some point the Board of Selectmen should include this as a street to be built under the betterment Act . Mr. Erickson cannot build under the subdivision control because he can't get the rights from other people. The tax title lots would not be of any great value to the Town because of the con- dition of the street. Water and sewer are available at both ends. He said this is something the Board should think about in preparing budgets for the next Annual Town Meeting. He pointed out that if Mr. Erickson does take action against theTown and is successful and the building permit was issued, there is no water or.isewer. Any house t that he built, he thought he would have difficulty in sell- ing, but he didn't know. He said Mr. Erickson finds him- self in a bad situation The Planning Board advised him it does not see how he can build under the subdivision control and the Building Inspector has refused a permit as advised. Mr. Sheldon asked if Mr Erickson would wait until next spring, and Mr. Richards replied this had not been discussed The Chairman said if the Building Inspector is forced to issue a building permit, the Town would not have to put in water Mr. Richards said the Town does not have to do any- thing. It does not even have to plow. Mr. Cataldo said under the existing law, a building permit could not be issued without water Mr. Richards said he could dig a well, but a permit could not be denied for lack of water Mr. Richards reported that sewer and drain easements Easements have been taken on Woodcliffe and Marmoro Roads and the necessary information would be given to the Executive Clerk so the required notices can be sent out. The Chairman read a letter from John H. Devine, dated June 11, stating the the Board of Appeals denied his petition for variance filed so that the status of premises at 19 Slocum Road is still considered as a single lot. Devine sewer Mr. Carroll presented a plan on whicn he indicated betterment Mr. Devine ' s house, the house lot , his son's Rouse and denied the lot he tried to cut out. He explained Mr. Devine is now in the position of having a single lot and he thought on this basis the assessment should be abated Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vcted to abate in full the sewer betterment assessment of $1,055.25 levied against property owned by John H. Devine, located at 19 Slocum Road an, referred to as "the tennis court lot". The Chairman read a letter from Kenneth J. Garland, 33 Wyman Road, requesting town sewer facilities Mr. Carrollpresented a sewer plan of the North Lexington area and stated that Wyman Road sewage would eventually go to the Brook Street Pumping Station. He said he felt that the Board should not install any more sewer laterals in this area until some action is taken to correct the infiltration problem, or increase the pumping capacity in the pumping station. He said the problem is not one of joint leakage, but some poor house eonnections, made plus sump pumps pumping out into the street. He said he did not know of a solution except putting in larger pumps and force main, but it is im- portant that the Town does not keep adding to this system as the pumping station is being overflowed during peak periods and letting raw sewage go into Topiat Swamp and eventually to the Shawsheen River. Mr. Sheldon suggested that the individual be advised that the subject is being studied, but nothing will be done until the Annual Town Meeting. The Chairman said these people should submit a peti- tion and Mr. Carroll could send them the necessary figures. Mr. Carroll explained that he does not want to encourage these people to the extent that they think the sewer will be installed next year. The Chairman said they could be told there is a real problem which does not look as if it could be solved this year, but get the figures. Mr. Carroll said they could be advised that there are problems in the area which have not been solved and until the problems are solved, the Board can't add to the system. We would keep their petition on file and when the problems are solved, the petitions would be acted on. The Chairman read a letter from Oil Burner Tech- nicians, Inc. in regard to locating a Class A Citizens Radio Band radio station on town property, Winchester Drive station N . Richards said he did not think the Board of Selectmen has the right to grant use of Town property. Mr. Eugene Heighton and his father, Allen F. Heighton, were present at the meeting, and Eugene acted as spokes- man for the Oil Burner Technicians, Inc. Mr. Beighton said he would appreciate the Board telling him why, if they do not like the proposal, they do not like it and whet ° he may make corrections 264 Cc The Chairman stated this is Town land. Mr. Richards said this is part of the land acquired by the Town some time ago for park pupposes There is an antenna on the property now which was part of a con- tractual arrangement with the owner of the property when the Town acquired the property. He said it would be his opinion, without looking further, that the Board does not have the power to enter into the lease, sale or other use of the Town property for other than public purposes, particularly permission to a private or�ani- zation, corporation or individual 1 Mr. Heighton said he has been trying to get in contact with Mr.Niekerson, Chairman of the Board of Appeals. This land is not a part of the parcel Mr Richards is talking about, but is on the opposite side of tne street Mr. Carroll stated that Mr. Heighton was talking about thepublic way. Mr. Heighton said all of this was within the road- way of Winchester Drive. Mr. Cataldo explained that Mr. Heighton wants the same type of permission the utility company gets if possible. Mr. Richards said he would like to see a plan. Mr. Heighton explained his plan, which was attached to his letter, and indicated the edge of theroadway, The Town line, the lot owned by Stone, the Town Park and where he would like to put the pole. Mr. Carroll presented a plan and indicated the new Town li .e. Mr. Heighton indicated on this plan where he would like to place the pole which he said is 60 ' long with 4' in the ground. He said the box would be 6' high and 3' wide. Air. Richards asked if this had to be fenced, and Mr. Heighton replied in the negative. He said the utility company would let him go on the existing pole if he can get permission from the Town of Lexington. Mr. Richards asked who would maintain the pole. Mr. Heighton replied Demar Electric of Watertown. Mr. Richards said he meant for any damages . Mr. Heighton said Oil Burner Technicians, Inc . Mr. Carroll said frankly, he thought if granted, this would be establishing a dangerous precedent. Mr. Richards said he would pick up a copy of the file tomorrow and asked if any effort had been made to locate on private property. Mr. Heighton said he talked with Mr. E. G. Stone . Mr. Richards asked what benefit would this be to the Town. 2665 Mr. Haighton replied Oil Burner Technicians would be able to operate in the Town. They serve this entire area. Mr. Richards said that was benefiting Oil Burner Technicians . The Chairman said the Board would take the matter under advisement Mr. Heighton asked whom he should contact . The Chairman said he would hear from the Board when Town Counsel advises it whether it has authority to do- this or not . He said the B.;ard should have some information next Monday, and he would inform Mr. Heighton when the Board had the information. Mr. Heighton said at present Oil Burner Technicians were off the air and may as well be out of business. He said if the Board does not grant permission, he will have to go to a private owner. He said he wanted to know this evening what Oil Burner Technicians could do to go back on the air tomorrow. Mr. Richards said the Board could not grant him per- Fission to use Town property; the street may be different . He said the Board could not act in any way to give him permission to use public property for private purposes . Mr. Heighton asked what the smallest piece of land would be that Oil Burner Technicians could purchase. Mr. Richards explained that the Board can only sell tax title property, other than that the Board would have to be authorized to sell by Town Meeting. Mr. Heighten said at present on Aerial end Fern Streets and a street parallel to Wood Street, there are tax title lots and asked if the Town woald be willing to sell this tax title land. The Chairman explained the procedure in regard to the sale of tax title lots . Mr. Heighton asked if Oil Burner Technicians bid for this land for this use, would tris Board grant it. The Chairman explained that the Board would sell the land if Oil Burner Technicians was the highest bidder and for the amount of money the Board thought the land was worth Mr. Gray explained that the notice on the bulletin about these lots Mr. Heighton mentioned are not tax title lots but are parcels being foreclosed by Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk. Mr. Sheldon said this land has not even been taken by the Town yet. Mr. Heighton asked what Oil Burner Technicians must do to erect this pole if they can' t get in touch with Mr. Nickerson. 9 66 (77 Cr Mr. Sheldon said if there is other tax title land owned by the Town in which Mr. Heighton was interested, the regular procedure could be followed. The land he is interested in may never be acquired. He said he could discuss this with Mr. Gray and see what land is available and what land could be sold Mr. Gray stated that it would do no good to see Mr. Nickerson until Mr. Heighton had a piece of land . Mr. Heighton said at the present time, he has a bid in for a piece of land off Hillside Avenue and asked if the Board would be willing; to sell that to him this evening Mr. Gray said, as usual procedure, the offer was re- ferred to the Planning Board and he has already told Mr. Heighton that he did not think the Board would be willing to sell this land, but he could submit a bid if he so desired Mr. Burnell stated that there is nothing the Board can do this evening to solve Mr. Heighton's problem This will take anywhere from a week to a month. Mr. Heighton asked what the proper procedure would be. Mr. Gray stated that he has discussed this with Mr. Heighton for a period of three weeks now, and each time he has had a different proposal. This is the first clear- cut proposal he has presented His initial request was private property and he told him that was with a private individual and the Board of Appeals He said Mr. Heigton apparently has a problem but until he knows exactly what he wants to do, it is hard to act. He said the Board has before it a concrete proposal and by next Monday night, it will know whether he can put it on Town land . Mr. Richards stated that there is more than a good possibility the Town does not have title to the land . It has not been the custom in the past for the Town to acquire the fee in the street from the subdivider. He said Win- ' chester Drive may have been accepted as a public way, which means it is for public travel. The Town does have fee to the park land He said he could not say this evening if the Town has more than an easement right, and the Board could not grant anything fvr other than public purposes. He said an easement was granted to the Town and the Town accepted it as a street. Mr. Heighton asked who granted the easement . Mr. Richards replied DeVries was the developer of the property Mr. Richards retired at 8:24 P.M. The Chairman read a petition for installation of sewer in Burlinuton Street. From what Mr. Carroll reported earlier in the evening with reference to request for sewer in Wyman Road, the 267 Chairman said this installation was further away than the Wyman Road sewer and suggested that a similar letter be sent to these petitioners . The Chairman read a letter from Isaac Blair & Co. , 433 Harrison Avenue, Boston, requesting permission to move a private dwelling from 2889 Massachusetts Avenue to lot #8 on Stimson Road. Permit Mr. Carroll reported that he went over the proposed route with Chief Rycroft and Mr. Mazerall. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to Isaac Blair & Co. to move the building subject to the usual regulations. Letter was received from Villa Belotti requesting Street the installation of a street light at 21 Webster goad. light Mr Carroll stated that he would take care of this. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs Ernest Berglund asking when the stonewall, to be erected by the Town on Ames Ames Avenue, will be started. Avenue Mr. Carroll said he is taking care of this. The wall Board promised Mrs. Berglund at the hearing on Ames Avenue that a stonewall would be built, and he said it would be ' done very shortly. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board listing proposed names for ways established or affected by the alteration of Route 2. Mr. Carroll presented a lan and stated that some- thing should be done to change street numbers and as Street soon as reconstructionis actually started on Route 2, numbering there will be all kinc. s of problems if the numbers are not changed . He was a little confused as to what makes the change official and said he thought the procedure was to have the Planning Board promote an article at a Town Meeting. He suggested that r.he Board ask the Planning Board to go into the fall Town Meeting with this. Mr. Burnell said while these streets are being re-named, Robbins Avenue or Robbins Road should be changed Mr. Carroll suggested that the Planning Board ' s attention be called to the fact there is a Stonewall Road, the Plan- ning Board having suggested the name Stone Road for the Frontage Road . The Chairman read a petition from residents on Parker Street requesting 20 mile per hour zone and signs. The Traffic petition was referred to the Traffic Study Committee. 268 C`� The Chairman read a letter from Robert P. Outerbridge , ' 8 Goodwin Road, requesting six rulings on sewer betterment Ruling on charges . betterments It was agreed to refer the file to Mr. Richards and inform Mr . Outerbridge that his request ha, been referred to Town Counsel. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following pole locations , all having been approved by Mr . Carroll: Freemont Street, northwesterly side, at Cedar Street, -- One (1) pole . Pole (One existing JO pole to be removed. ) locations Cooke Road, southwesterly from a point approximately 139 feet southwest of Douglas Road, -- Ten (10) poles . Grove Street, southwesterly side, approximately 1030 feet southeast of Robinson Road, -- One (1) pole . (One existing J6 pole to be removed. ) Grove Street, southwesterly side, southeasterly from a point approximately 60 feet southeast of Volunteer Way, -- Three (3) poles. (Three existing JO poles to be removed. ) The Chairman read a letter from Murray Herscott , 12 Rumford Road, whose dog the Board had ordered re- strained, requesting a hearing before the Board. Herscott The Chairman also read a letter frim Flihu Petnov, dog 73 Laconia Street, asking for restitution of damage caused by Mr.Herscott 's dog. Mr. Cataldo reported that Mr . Herscott was taken to Court and fined. He wanted the Judge to order the Board of Selectmen to hold another hearing. The Chairman reported that he has talked to the Dog Officer . He said he thought Mr. Herscott and Mr . Petnov should be asked to a hearing. It was agreed to have both gentlemen in and also have the Dog Officer present . Mr. Carroll retired at 8:50 P.M. Complaint from Fred Meruling, 42 Maple Street, in Complaint regard to two families living in a single family residence at 30 Maple Street, was held over pending receipt of a re- port from Mr. Irwin. 269 IIPetitionwas received from residents on Bedford Street complaining about the property across from numbers 435 to 1 inclusive, which is beingused for a dump. Complaint 45 � p p Mr. Gray said he talked to Mr Irwin today. The people are complaining that someone is dumping loam there and selling it. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Irwin reporting that he had contacted the owner of the property, Mr. Joseph Predejohn, 651 Marrett Road. Mr. Prestejohn is aware of the problem but said dumping was not being done Complaint under his permission and he has contacted the police in an effort to prevent dumping. Mr. Brown said the portion where loam is being re- moved is another problem. Mr. Gray stated that Mr. Irwin was checking this The Chairman read letters from William L. Earley, 251 Marrett Road, and Margaret E Collins, 160 Woburn Bus ser- Street, requesting the Board to take action to maintain vice bus service in Lexington Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Five Fields Hospitality Com- Permit mittee to conduct a square dance at the jundzon of Field and Barberry Roads on the evening of July 3 or, in the event of inclement weather, on July 4. A form letter was received from the State Group Insurance Commission on the subject Hew Insurance Law - Elderly Governmental Retirees . Mr. Gray said he is trying to find out if by ac- Insurance cepting Chapter 32B of the General Laws, the Town is accepting a new provision, Chapter 647 of the Acts of 1962 He said he thought the Town was all right on this Mr. Sheldon suggested that Mr. Gray check this. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the characters of the following individuals who have applied for Certificates of Incorporation: John M. Doukas, 114 Cedar Street, Lexington, Massachusetts Maria A Doukas, 114 Cedar Street, Lexington, Massachusetts Burton L. Williams, 17 Dane Road, Lexington, Massachusetts and others (not residents of Lexington) Robert Lenk, 59 York Street, Marjorie Lenk, 59 York Street and others (not residents of Lexirgton) . 270 � Russell E. Cutter, 32 Brandon Street, Lexington, Mass. and others (not residents of Lexington. ) Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Licenses to grant Taxi Driver Licenses to Francis C. Kiley, 10 Chase Avenue and Robert W. Weeks, 16 Lake Street. Application for a Taxi Driver License was received from Donald F. Bryant, 29 Hobart Street, Danvers Mr. Gray reported that this applicant came in to see him last week and stated that he is negotiating purchase of the Minute Man Cab, Inc. However, his home is in Danvers and under the present rules and regulations, the owner must be a resident of the Town for six months . Mr. Bryant plans to move to Lexington as soon as he can dispose of his house in Danvers The Chairman stated that no report has been received from Chief Rycroft Mr. Sheldon suggested that a report be obtained from the Chief and that Mr. Gray find out whether or not the Board has the right to waive the rules and regulations . Mr. Gray said he would cheek with Mr.Richards and have a report for the Board next week. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Dump permit to issue a Yearly Dump Permit to ABC Building Supplies, Inc. , 47 Athletic Field Road, Waltham Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held on June 8. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Meetings to hold regular meetings of the Board on the 13th and 27th of July and on the 10th and 2Ljth of August . lr Grapy said he would ,like to take his vacation the last two weeks in August. The Board had no objection. The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation Commission in reply to the Board 's letter of May 20 relative to Mr. Harrison's inquiry as to whether the Harrison Town would be interFsted in purchasing a portion of land his property at 29 North Street adjacent to Willard 's Woods . The Commission was unanimous in its opinion that it would be advantageous to the Town to acquire this property and would make application to the State for aid if the Board desires it to do so. The Chairman asked if the Board wanted to acquire this land through the Conservation Commission. 2 / Mr. Sheldon suggested that the Commission negotiate and report to the Board Mr. Gray said Mr Jarrison wants $3500. Mr. Richards, Special Counsel, returned to the meeting. Mr. Gray reported that he received a call from Juniper Farms, Hudson, whose truck selling ice cream in Lexington was stopped by the police The representatives from the Farms told Mr. Gray he had this trouble in other communi- Peddler ties and the Attorney General' s Office advised him that the type of regulations these towns have is illegal Mr. Richards said if these people are licensed by the Stele, no regulations that the Town has can stop them. It was suggested that Mr. Gray send Juniper Farms a copy of the Town Rules and Regulations on Peddlers Decision relative to the need for official Town in- volvement in the process of integrating the American negro into the community was held over. Mr. Sheldon suggested the appointment of a Study Committee to consist of one clergyman from each of the three major Faiths, representative from the PTA, repre- sentative from the Junior Chamber of Commerce, repre- sentative from the Civil Rights Committee and one or two members at large; the Committee to study as long as it wishes and report whatever recommendations it may have, as a result of the study, to the Board. Mr. Cataldo suggested that Mr. Kent be invited to meet with the Board again in an attempt to find out ex- actly what he has in mind. He pointed out that when Mr. Kent met with the Board on May 25, he had with him some of the people involved in both groups. The Chairman said there was an active Civil Rights group in Town and he had faith in the present Civil Rights group Mr. Cataldo said his thought was to have Mr. Kent in to explain what he feels this new committee would accomplish that the Civil Rights Committee won't accomplish. Mr. Sheldon said the study committee might feel that the present Civil Rights ' group is handling the matter adequately The Chairman said Mr. Kent wants the Board of Selectmen to take a stand on Civil Rights Mr. Sheldon said if the committee came back with a report, it might be that the Board would take a stand, and that he was only recommending that a study committee determine whether another committee is necessary (J Mr. Cataldo said he thought Mr Kent should lay his cards on the bable. Mr. Brown asked if this could be done by a telephone call to Mr. Kent The Chairman reported he had agreed to meet with Mr Kent himself and discuss the matter with him. If the Board wanted him to, he would meet with Mr. Kent and further explore the matter. He asked if the suggested committee would be appointed by the Selectmen, and Mr. Sheldon replied in the affirmative It was agreed that the Chairman should contact Mr. Kent and report his conversation to the Board next Monday Mr. Cataldo reported that the 4-H Club would like the Board to consider some area in the Town, Town-owned, to be designated as a 4-H area. 4-H Club The Chairman said this would be to set up a horse ring and hold a horse show Mr. Cataldo said the problem is to find an area with ample parking space so that automobiles would be off the public streets The Club would improve the property and remove the ring The Chairman reported that he had requested Mr. p q Bertini to discuss this subject with the Recreation Committee. The Chairman also suggested that possibly a portion of the dump area on Lincoln Street could be used, but Mr. Cataldo said it would be too bad to have the Club fix the area and then have it taken away. Mr. Gray said he did not think the Club 's type of operation would be compatable with the type of operation that will be in the dump. Mr. Brown suggested that the Recreation Committee request, through Mr. Gray, a list of all tax title pro- perty and if an area can be used for this purpose, he thought it would be better than to sell it for develop- ment purposes. Mr. Cataldo stated that the Town owns a parcel of substantial size on Concord Avenue . He suggested that all Town-owned property be checked by Mr. Gray and the 4-H Club be granted permission to use the parcel best suited for its purpose. Mr. Brown reported that a week ago today, a meeting was held with the President of Arthur D. Little Co. and two of its City Planners. The purpose of the meeting was to hear their ideas on what they feel may be wrong or right in the present down-town business area. The conclusion reached that there is much wrong with the downtown area. They said he did some work on the tenta- tive layouts for the future oftthe center area and had shown them to Mr. Gray, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Adams and Mr. 27 Sterns from Arthur D. Little to show what he had done. A meeting was held Saturday morning, at which Mr. Adams was present. Mr. Adams said there are two things coming upl the opening of Filene 's shopping center within three to five years, and the National Park within five to ten years . The group feels this area could be redeveloped into a compact service center which would be so different and attractive it could be used by the local people and also for people coming to see the National Park. They did not urge urban renewal but thought this could be done under private Authority, even going so far as to the Town leading the parking areas to the Authority. He said it seemed to him the only possible answer, as there is a successful but very shabby shopping center now. He said if the planning is not done now, when the time comes, it will be too late and too expensive. He said it seemed worthwhile enougn to have a res -onsible group looking at it now. Mr . Sheldon asked if these people were City Planners or not Mr. Adams replied this is one phase . Mr. Sheldon asked if they hoped to be retained. Mr. Brown replied that the President of Arthur D. Little lives in Lexington and they came out on their own free time Mr. Sheldon said this is a City Planning job . Mr. Alms Adams stated theyfeel it should be done by private enterprise . He said he did not think anyone realizes what will happen when the National Park starts This is something that can be an asset to the Town and bring in additional finances . The Chairman said at this time, where the Chamber of Commerce has shown such an interest, it should carry the ball for the time being. Mr. Adams said he thought it needs some liaison, but he did not mean it should be taken over by the Board of Selectmen. The Chairman said he would like to give the Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to carry the ball, and if it needs help, then it would be time for the Board of Select- men to step in. Mr. Brown stated that he has an appointment tomorrow with Mr. Sterns of the National Park Architectural Planning. The Chamber of Comm rce is interested, but as Mr. Adams pointed out, if anything is to be done, now is the time. He said the Central Block group has plans for a new build- ing and the Hunt Block is going to be replaced within three to five years If there is no plan, these people will build their own buildings c C7' The Chairman said the Chamber of Commerce did start this and he would like to give it a chance to carry the ball. Mr. Adams said the administration of the Chamber of Commerce changes. He said let the Chamber of Commerce head it, but have a number of stbstantial or highly in- terested local men. He said the Chamber of Commerce has never worked with the banks. The Chairman said this is something the Chamber of Commerce started and leadership, as in the Board, comes and goes, but for the time being, let it handle this and bring it to the point where it needs the backing of the Board and probably the creation of an Authority. Mr. Cataldo said a substantial amount of money will be involved and the people who hold the property will have to be interested The Chairman said he we not saying this should be left with the Chamber of Qommerce, but just that it should be given a chance. Mr. Gray said this must be broader than the Chamber of Commerce. ,He said after tomorrow it will be known whether the National Park Service has any money for architectural work. He said there is also the possi- bility that funds would be available through the Ford Foundation. He said when it has been determined whether money will be made available for architectural work, then would be the time to call a meeting of the property owners and find out what the sentiment is . He said no grant would be forthcoming if half the property owners are opposed to this. Mr. Brown said this is something in which people have suddenly expressed an interest. Mr. Burnell asked if the Board would find out what the Chamber of Commerce would do. Mr. Brown reported that he went to its meeting last week and nothing was done. He said he received this in- formation and went back to the Chamber of Commerce, and one-fifth of the downtown ownership is interested and willing to co-operate - the Central Block and the Hunt Block He said he agreed with Mr. Adams, this must rest with people outside of the Chamber of Commerce. The Chairman said he would like to give the Chamber a chance Mr . Adams suggested that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce be invited to meet with the Select- men next Monday and ask what they suggest. It was agreed to invite the Board of Directors and the Planning Board to meet with the Selectmen next Monday, 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, I mighg adversely affect the public security, the financial Executive interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person Session The Chairman read a letter, addressed to Mr. Cataldo, from Miss Edna G. Sanford, and following a discussion of its contents, it was voted to resume the open meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M. // A true record, Attest ,,r / ecive k, Sele men r c ' I S L__ —..