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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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) .
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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