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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-06-01-min ac g) SEi.F,CTMEN'S MEETING June 1, 1964 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen 's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 1, 1964, at 7 :30 P.i°1. Chairman Cole, Messrs Brown and Sheldon were present Mr Norman J. Richards, Special Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assist- ant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, , Executive Clerk, were also present. Mr Cataldo arrived later in the evening Mr Robert Cherny, 252 Lincoln Street, applicant for a Guide 's license, met with the Board Satisfactory report on an examination was received fromMr. John J Garrity, Examiner and Chief Rycroft Guide Upon motion duly made ^nd seconded, it was voted to grant Robert Cherny permission to be a Guide within the limits of the Town of Lexington. The Chairman presented the license and badge Mr. Che••ny retired Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Ediso:�n Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Cofnpany for permission to locate one pole on Walnut Street . Mr. SerVerson, representing the Boston Edison Company, ad Mr. Cooley, representing the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, were the only persons present at the hearing Notice Of the hearing was nailed to the petitioners, owners of thy; prope ty as listed on the petitioners ' plan, and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Pole Works location Mr. Serlrerson explained this is a relocation to clear a driveway at the request of the abutter Mr. Carroll approved the proposed relocation and the hearing *as declared closed Upon motion du y made and seconded, it w s voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the fol- lowing j/o pOle location: Walnut Street. spmt }easteriy side, approximately 540 feet southwest of Concord Avenue, -- One (1 ) pole (One existing JO pole to be removed ) 2 44 cr Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephoe and Telegraph Company for permission to locate one pole on Bedford Street southeast of Revere Street Mr Serverson, representing the Boston Edison Com- pany, and Mr Cooley, representing the New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, were the only persons pre- sent at the hearing. Notice of the hearing was mailed to the petitioners, owners of the property as listed on the petitioners ' plans, Pole and also filed with the Superintendent of Public works . location Mr. Serverson explained this is a change of ownership from an Edison pole to a joint ownership Mr. Carroll approved, and the hearing was declared closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow- ing j/o pole location: Bedford Street, northeasterly side, approximately 708 feet southeast of Revere Street, -- One (1) pole. (This is an existing pole, no new pole to be set. ) Hearing was declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate underground conduit in Massachusetts Avenue and Rowland Avenue. Conduit Mr. Cooley, representing the petitioner, Mr. Robert X location Geary, 8 Rowland Avenue, and Mr. Mario P. Pfaff, 6 Rowland Avenue, were present at the hearing Mr Cooley explained the donduit is needed to go into a repeater station the telephone company has in Rowland Avenue Messrs. Cooley, Geary and Pfaff left the meeting and discussed the proposed conduit location. Mr. Cooley returned to the meeting and requested that the petition be tabled for the time being Mr. Richards referred to the execution of the interim garbage contract that has been in effect between the Town Garbage of Lexington and Stanley Roketenetz, Inc . , and explained contract that because of various delays, the garbage has been col- lected, but the Town has never executed the contract Mr. Richards stated that the interim contract has been signed and returned by Roketenetz who took out two of the paragraphs namely, nine and ten Paragraph nine pertains to the $5.00 assessment and paragraph ten per- tains to termination. He said as the matter stands now, the question is almost mute It is now Juhe 1, and to be paid, the contract should be executed in duplidate 245 Mr . Sheldon asked if Mr . Richards recommended accept- ing the contract minus the two paragraphs Mr. Richlards replied that in the contract submitted to him, these, were stricken out in ink and never initialed, and as far as he knw, there was no record of a discussion of terminatiopn Mr . Carrpll said Roketenetz had never discussed it with him. Mr. Richards asked if there was any reason to helieve there would be a penalty, and Mr . Carroll replied in the negative . Mr Richards advised that in order for the Town to pay, the contract should be executed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the interim garbage contract between the Town of Lexington and Stanley Roketenetz, Inc All copies were taken by Mr. Richards Mr. Richards stated that he had the permanent con- tracts which Mr. Legro, prior to his departure, was able to approve as' to form. There are a number of thins that have to be done, and one of them is a deposit with the Town of a0)ank book with the necessary withdrawal slips . He said he Knew the bank book has not come in, and Mr. Carroll told him that Roketenet would have it here this evening and if so, the contract would be in order for signatures Mr. Carroll reported that the bank book and with- 1 drawal slips are supposed to be delivered at the meeting this evening, lbut he did not know just what time. The Chairman said the Board would hold it. Mr. Richards stated that Mr . Legro sent him a draft of the motions. The meeting is only one week away and the Board may want to see him later on. The motions at Motions this point do0not contain any of the sums or the sources . He asked if the Board planned to see the Appropriation Committee . Mr.Richards referred to Article 5 and advised that under the law the amount can E,o to $15,000. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Legro with reference to sewer and drain easements in Munroe Road and Woodcliff Road . Easements Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the sewer and drain easements, all copies taken by Mr Richards 11 Mr. Richards retired at 7 :45 P.M. Mr Carroll mentioned the fact that the Board had declared a section of Worthen Road an underground dis- Worthen Road trict for utilities . The Boston Edison Company reviewed /tilitids the cost and advised that it will cost $16,235 to go underground on Worthen Road. If the Town, or another party, da.d_ the work, it would cost $8,589. He read a letter, dated May 25, 1964, which he received from the company and stated that he did not think the Town could, by law, force the company to put the utilities underground He said he had discussed this with the DPU and was told that the Town cannot force this . He said he had some thought the Town might want to do the digging, but it would still be a substantial amount of moneythe Town would have to pay, somewhere in the vicinity of 11, 000 or $12,000. Mr. Brown asid he thought the Board should make every effort to have these utilities underground Mr. Sheldon asked about the abutters assuming the responsibility Mr . Brown suggested that the matter be pursued through the abutters Mr. Carroll explained that the abutters will have to pay the entire cost in front of their property Mr. Brown suggested that Mr. Carroll and Mr. Gray contact the abutters who may be willing to go along with some part of the expense Mr. Carroll stated one of the problems is supplying power to the apartments and the pumping station Mr Sheldon said the abutters should be given an opportunity. Mr. Carroll said he would arrange a meeting with the abutters and the Boston Edison Company. Mr . Brown said he did not believe it would be neces- sary to meet withthe Board. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Carroll and Mr. Gray arrange a meeting and if a decision is needed, he can con- tact a majority of the Board Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company to Gas main open Mass2chusetts Avenue, from the Prlington-Lexington line to Pleasant Street, for the purpose of relaying an existing 4" gas main and services, subject to approval of Mr. Carroll. The Chairman read a report from the Board of Health in regard to Mr. Evert Fowle ' s letter about a possible Health health menace in the rear of his property, 12 Winthrop menace Road The Chairman suggested that a copy of the report 111 be sent to Mr. Fowle. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioneis, to which was attached a let er from the Commissioners to Lieutenant Marshall, stating the Com- missioners ' position in regard to the request for recog- nition of the International Association of Firefighters The Commissioners voted on May 25, 1964 that they would not recognize the International Association of Fire- fighters as an agent for the Lexington firefighters Lieutenant Marshall, who was present at the meet- , ing with sixteen or seventeen firefighters, asked if he could have an 'opportunity to speak The ChairMan sked if he hadp ermission from the Fire Commissioners to meet with the Selectmen Lieutenant Marshall replied that he talked to Mr. Gray, and the Board 's letter suggested that he come back after the Fire Commissioners had acted. Follow- ing the directive of that letter, he was present this evenirg The Chairman said Lieutenant Marshall was at the meeting without permission from the Fire Commissioners and that is the Board that has the jurisdiction of over- seeing the Fire Department He said to follow protocol Lieutenant Marshall should have permission from them. Lieutenant Marshall said last Monday night, he met with the Commissioners and they had not reached a de- cision. He said he assumed from the Chairman' s letter that he had the right to meet with the Selectmen, and since the Fire Commissioners have decided, he has come back to the Selectmen The Chairman said there is nothing in the letter that says he should come in without permission from the Fire Commissioners Lieutenant Marshall said there is no department regulation that requires him to request permission to come before the Boe rd. The Chairman said it has been the policy. Lieutenant Marshall said no department regulation precludes him from meeting with the Selectmen The Chairman said the Board would follow protocol and go through the Boards Lieutenant Marshall said he told Commissioner Fitz- gerald today that he was meeting with the Selectmen. Mr. Sheldon reported that he talked to Commissioner Fitzgerald who asked if an appointment had been made for Lieutenant Marshall to meet with the Selectmen this even- ing. He told the Commissioner he did not know. He stated as far as he was concerned, he would not discuss this with Lieutenant Marshall until he has gone back to II the Fire Commissioners 248 4,, a Z. Lieutenant Marshall said he read in the Board's letter that it would hot take any action until the Fire Commissioners did The Fire Commissioners have and he thought they could come before the Selectmen and ask that the case be judged on its own merits The Chairman said, follow protocol, do not embarrass anyone either the Fixe Commissionrs, the Selectmen or himself He said it was theCommissioners prerogative to grant permission and he suggested that Lieutenant Marshall ask their permission. Lieutenant Marshall asked if he could do so by tele- phone. Mr. Brown said it would be more to his advantage to meet with the Board of Selectmc n when all five members are present. Lieutenant Marshall said there is no department regu- lation stating he should request permission to meet with the Selectmen The Chairman said it is the Board 's policy Lieutenant Marshall said he understood then that he could not make a statement now or distribute literature. The Chairman replied it would be better if he would talk to the Fire Commissioners, that the Selectmen were not acting on this tonight. He said no action would be taken until all members of the Board were present Lieutenant Marshall said there were seventeen fire- fighters present to disprove statements in the letter from the Fire Commissioners . He stated he did not ask 1 Mr. Fitzgerald ' s permission, but did make the statement he was meeting with the Selectmen. The Chairman asked if Lieutenant Marshall would take his suggestion and go through the Fire Commissioners. He said the agenda closes on Friday and suggested that he request an appointment. Lieutenant Marshall said as they had not been recog- nized, he was appearing as a citizen The Chairman stated that even citizens have appoint- ments. Lieutenant Marshall said he made an appointment with Mr. Gray One of the firefighters asked what the procedure would be if the Fire Commissioners did not grant their► permission. The Chairman replied they would have the right as indi- vidual citizens to write tothe Board requesting an appoint- ment. Lieutenant Marshall said there was no discussion about meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The Chairman stated that this is just a request that he come before the Selectmen by going through channels 249 He said the Board would be remiss in its policy if it did not go through the line. Lieutenant Marshall said the letter from the Fire Commissioners made no mention about getting permission, but he would take the Chairman 's advice and request per- mission from the Fire Commissioners to meet with the Selectmen. The Chairman pointed out that next Monday night is Town Meeting night and therefore the Selectmen's Meeting would be a short one. He suggested that ,ieutenant Marshall obtain permission from the Fire Commisjioners and then set up an appointment with Mr . Gray. The group retired at 8 10 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Irwin, Building Insp'ctor, advising that he has not received anything in writing regarding the takeover of elevator inspections by the State as requested by the Board. However, a representative from the Department of Public Safety, Mr. Short, came into his of.iice andlinformed him that the State has assumed the responsibility of the elevators . The Chairman said he would write the Department of Public Safety again and ask if the Board 's letters had been received 11 Letter was received from Murray Herscott regarding a second complaint filed about his dog by Mr . John E. Dog McGrath. Mr . Herscott requested a hearing with the Board . No action is to be taken until the Board receives a report from the Dog Officer. Decision relative to appointment of a bi-racial committee as requested by Robert B. Kent , et ala, when they met with the Board on May 25, was held over until Bi-racial all members of the Board will be present . committee Letter was received from David F. Toomey on the same subject . The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation Commission in regard to the possibility of a Girl Scout troop participating in conservation work. Mr. Carroll stated he and Mr. Mazerall discussed this. He did not think projects of this type should be encouraged and mentioned that the tree planting project at Vine Brook got out of hand He said he would rather have a plan of exactly what the group has in mind ana have the Board act on it The Chairman sug -ested that Mrs . Smallman, Secretary to the Commission, contact Mr Carroll 250 ,3.'7 rm Cr Mr . and Mrs D M. Semonian, 504 Lowell Street, met with the Board. Mr. Semonian said he was meeting with the Board to explain and get some answers from the Town in regard to the water betterment assessment on Laconia Street. He said it came about because the Town put in a water main from the intersection of Ridge Road to Lowell Street, 900 feet, and this was done because two house lots were sold on that street and the people petitioned theTown for a water service. He said the Town could have run the water approximately 4 .0 feet an( supplied these two Water families with the water without running it tha other betterment assessment 500 feet He said from that point on, there were no house lots, no homes or type of area that needed a supply of water The point he wanted to make is that the Town, after it ran the additional 500 feet - he was talking to the men while they were putting the water in, and knowing most of them, said he hoped he was not gong to be charged a betterment They informed him that the people who peti- tioned would be responsible for betterment . Then to his surprise, a month or so later he received a substantial bill for the water service which he cannot use He said when he purchased this land, he paid for over 500 feet of water betterment on Lowell Street and asked if the Town would not ask him to pay 449 feet on Laconia Street. He said the Town subdivided his residential property. This is land that wasAmortgaged with the bank and it goes with his home. The Town formed Lot A which is the land now being assessed for this water He asked what Lot A is and said the first time, the Town Engineer came within fifteen feet of his garage and drew a hypothetical line through his property When he complained, the line was changed a certain degree but Lot A still remains. He said over 75% of Lot A which the Town has made, is a pond, and very little of it is actual land. The pond is three or four feet deep, and the children skate there in the winter. In the summer, it is a wild life sanctuary and this is what the Town is asking him to pay a water better- ment on He said if he tries to sell it as a pond, it had no value and for him to have it filled, the cost would be three times more than he would get for the land. He said the bank has told him if he wanted to borrow money, he could not do so because of the lien against the property The betterment has been put on an extended time basis, and if he ever sells, he ha to pay the betterment He said if he wants to remortgage, there is still a lien on this piece of property and he thought it was an unjust assess- ment against his home. Mr. Sheldon asked about the area of Lot A 6' ; Mr.. Carroll pr, sented a plan and indicated the total area of 19,000 square feet He explained that the Town never subdivided anything, but a hypothetical line was drawn, fOr the purpose of computation. He further ex- plained the line was drawn because there was sufficient area to get a house in there He said he told Mr. Semonian there is nothing in this Town that is not build- able The Chairman asked if Mr Semonian had made any payment on the bette ment, and he replied in the hegative. He said the deferment should be reviewed, but he wants a cancellation of the betterment which he thinks is an unjust assessment against the property The Chairman stated that any abatement is final and if someone purchased the land, the Town could not then collect a bette ment Mr. Sheldon asked wh^t would happen if Mr. Semonian would execute an agreement whereby no one could ever build on it . Mrs . Semonian asked if the Town could cut up a lot The Chairman explained that the Town has not cut up the lotl Mr Sheldon stated it was merely for the purpose of computing a figure. Mr. gown asked if the betterment was abated would Mr. Semonian have any objection to the restriction that the land could never be built upon Mr. Sheldon pointed out this .;ould be binding on the property forever not only to Mr.Semonian but to whoever might buy it Mrs Semonian said that would devaluate the property Mr Sheldon said as a building lot it would, but Mr Semonian does not regard it as a building lot . Mr. Semonian said he would not like to get into any- thing like that and neither does he want any hypotehtical lines drawn or any liens against the property The Chairman explained that the line was drawn to Mr. Semonian's advantage. Mr. Carroll estplained that no land was taken from anyone The Chairman said the Board could check with Town Counsel to see if anything could be worked out on this . Mr . Semonian asked why the water was run the remain- ing 500 feet, there were no houses. Mr. Carroll explained that to get the water to Mr. Ferraguto 's house, the line had to be brought past part of the lot Mr. Semonian owns and the reason it was con- nected through was to eliminate a deadend which is stand- ard procedure . L 252 a�6, r- The Chairman said the policy is not to create deadends and the Board would take the matter under advisement and see what can be worked out. The Semonians retired at 8 :30 P.M. 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, Executive might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following a discussion with Chief Rycroft relbting to the Civil Service Requisition Number C64-7578 and an incident in his department, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Richards returned to the meeting. The Chairman read a report from Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, on his investigation of a complaint filed by Fred W. Meunling, 42 Maple Street, about an unsafe build- ' Complaint ing located at 44 Maple Street . The owner of the building, Mr. Wathen-Dunn, was made aware of the Town's concern and Mr. Irwin, following a conversation with Mrs Wathen-Dunn felt that the situation will be corrected without any further action by the Town. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it wa voted Permit to grant permission, requested by the Lexington Lodge of Elks, to conduct Flag Day exercises on the Battle Green, Saturday, June 13, at 8 :00 A.M. Letter was received from Representative F. Bradford Morse , with copy of a bill providing that the flag of the Flag United States of America may be flown for twenty-four hours each day on the Battle Green providing it is illumi- nated between the hours from sunset to sunrise Invitation was received from the Lexington Post 3007 Invitation VFW to attend the Installation of 0:f icers on Saturday, June 6. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Appointment to re-appoint James M. West to the Board of Health for a three-year term expiring June 1, 1967. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses Licenses Lexington Cab Co. 7 R Muzzey Street Public Carriage Isabelle M. Kitson 847 Mass Avenue Baker Ave Variety 14 Baker Attenue Sunday Sales William M. Belcher 8 Balfour Street Taxi Driver Richard E. Durkin 24 Fletcher Avenue " " Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held Minutes on May 25, 1964 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign an order for the construction of a sidewalk on Sidewalk the westerly side of Lowell Street from Laconia Street Order to East Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign an order for the installation of a sewer main Sewer Ord in Hudson Road from 82 feet east of Woodcliffe Road easterly 485 feet to Cutler Farm Road Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign an order for the installation of a sewer main Sewer Ord in Munroe Road from 110 feet south of Underwood Avenue , 710 feet to beyond Woodcliffe Road Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to meet at 7 :00 P.M. on Monday, June 8, 1964 Meeting Mr. Gray reported that the TraZfic Study Committee, consisting of Mr Burnell of the Board of Selectmen, Chief Rycroft and Superintendent of Public Works Carroll, met with a large representation from the Christian Brothers The whole area was explored as an access to and from the school. It was the general opinion of the Traffic Study Christian Committee that in theinte rest of public safety in the School entire area, Bartlett Avenue should be the entrance to the school. The Committee feels the entrance should be over the piece of land the school wants to purchase from the Town Mr. Carroll reported that the State feels the inter- section at Lowell Street and Summer Street is extremely poor for an access and would require major construction; that Bartlett Avenue is much better because there is sight distance both ways Mr. Gray reported that the school does not plan to use school buses but there will be a Volkswagen, and most of the students will come in private cars or car pools. They felt the maximum number of cars would be fifty at the most when the school, is operating. Mr. Carroll reported that the school representa- tives said the school grounds could be graded and left open for the children in the area to play Mr. Cataldo asked if there war a sidewalk on Bartlett Avenue, and Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. Mr. Cataldo asked what the school would do if the L_ r 4 ad. Town refused to sell this piece of land, and Mr. Carroll replied they would use Pearl Street . Mr. Brown asked about the cost of a sidewalk, and Mr. Carroll estimated $3,000. The Chairman asked if the Traffic Study Committee was recommending in and out or one entrance Mr. Carroll replied the Committee would like it in and out . Mr. Gray said the Committee did not actually vote on this in and out, but felt Bartlett Avenue was most desirable. The Chairman said there is nothing to prevent the school from going in Pearl Street ,Mr. Gray said the school has the right to use both Pearl and Arcola Streets. Mr. Cataldo asked if the State would redesign the whole intersection if the school goes out Lowell Street. Mr . Carroll replied that the way the State repre- sentatives talked the other day, it would have to make takings and involve reconstruction. He explained that the Christian High School representatives did say they would accept a suggestion to go out Lowell Street A gentleman from Bartlett Avenue , who neglected to give his name, asked about sidewalks and what would happen if they did go down Bartlett Avenue . Mr. Carroll replied that sidewalks would cost about $3,000. The gentleman asked if the school would have to put the sidewalks in, and Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. The gentleman asked if the State would have to redesign for fifty cars a day. Mr. Carroll replied in order to make it safe, it would have to redesign He explained that if the Christian High School came out that intersection, it would not be necessary to redesign the intersection, but it would be dangerous, and the only way to correct it would be to redesign. He explained the volume of traffic had nothing to do about redesigning. Another gentleman from Bartlett Avenue, who also neglected to give his name, asked if lights would be re- quired if Bartlett Avenue was used. Mr. Carroll said this question did come up and as nearly as he could recall, the Chief thought there was a possibility that during school hours police protection could be provided although this did become a policy question as to whether or not police personnel could be used to provide protection for a private school He said Lowell Street is a much more difficult situation and an entirely different situation 255 The Chairman said the Christian Brothers have the right to go out Arcola and Pearl Streets, byrt they wanted to get along with neighborhood and the Town Mr. Gray said they will do anything they can within the bounds they consider reasonable One of the gentlemen present said he still felt Lowell Street is the safest way Mr. Carroll said he disagreed, the police disagree, and two State representatives who have been in the traffic business all their lives disagree also He explained that volume of traffic is not the problem, but poor sight dis- tance at Lowell Street is a problem He said he felt very strongly that Lowell and Summer Streets is a very poor place; the Chief of Police and the State feel the same way Mr. Richards recommended the orderly procedure for the sale of tax title land be followed in that the Board entertain offers. Mr . Sheldon said if the Board is going to advertise, Mr. Gray should notify the Christian Brothers because they may not read the paper. Mr. Gray said the lots should be checked out first One of the gentlemen present said a neighbor next door has been trying to buy these two lots He does not intend to sell their land to the school The Chairman stated that the school is not pre- cluded from going out Pearl or Arcola Street The gentleman said he felt that one of these children will be killed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a proposal to sell Lot #107, Bartlett Avenue, Tax title be advertised in the Lexington Minute-Man and that further consideration be given the offer at a future meeting of the Board The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Public Welfare requesting approval of an expenditure of $94 from the income of the Bridge Charitable Fund for payment Bridge of necessary dental work in the case of Renee Renwick, Charitable 48 Bellflower Street, age eight, whose mother is a widow Fund and financially unable to pay Upon motion duly ma e and seconded, it was voted to request the Trustees of Public Trusts to approve the expenditure of $94 from the Bridge Charitable Fund. The Appropriation Committeemet with the Board to discuss motions for the Special Town Meetings to be held on June 8. During the discussion of Article 8 pertaining to the installation of sewer and water mains under a portion 256 Cr of Route 2, Mrs . Trombetta of Lawn Avenue met with the Board Mr. Carroll said Mrs. Trombetta called him this morning and told him her well is without water. The Fire Department has supplied her in the past two or three years in July when the well ran dry. He said a few weeks ago, the Board decided to eliminate the water and sewer main on the section of Lawn Avenue where Mrs Trombetta lives . Because the Town Meeting is coming up next Monday, he thought it important for her to meet with the Board. Mrs. Trombetta said the well has been going dry and the Fire Department h:. s supplied her with water The State took one of her lots in the rear. Before the State starts paving the road, she thought she had better speak about the water to see if there is any chance of getting it . She said she has a sale- able lot for which she will eventually need water. The Chairman said the Board had her problem, is well aware of it, and will take it under advisement and let her know what it is going to do. Mr. Trombetta said she would appreciate it be- cause she will have to consider getting a well dug. Mrs Trombetta retired at 10:00 P.M. The Planning Board met with the Selectmen, at ' which time Article 18 of the warrant for the June 8 meeting was discussed. Planning Mr. Meyer reported that the Town can purchase Board the land for $1200 an acre and $26,000 is a firm offer. He recommended thEt an effort be made to reduce this figure. Mr.Greeley asked if the Selector n would go along with an option up to $26,000. The Chairman said the Planning Board would come in with a firm figure and the figure will not exceed $26,000. Mr. Sheldon asked if the Planning Board would have a firm figure for Town Meeting, and Mr. Meyer replied in the affirmative. The Board of Selectmen was agreeable to making option money available to the Planning Board if neces- sary. The Appropriation Committee retired at 10 :50 P.M. The Chairman asked what the Board wanted to do about water in Lawn Avenue Mr. Cataldo said it would cost $5100 for one house and a vacant lot. 257 Due to the circumstances, it was agreed not to recommend appropriation of funds to extend the water or sewer mains to this portion of Lawn Avenue Mr Brown was recorded in opposition The Chairman read a letter fromJames J. Carroll, Town Treasurer, advising that it is necessary toborro#r $500,000 in anticipationof taxes . Bids were received as follows Borrowing New England Merchants National Bank of Boston 1.73% discounted Lexington Trust Company 1.80% discounted Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the bid of 1.73% submitted by the New England Merchants National Bank Application was received from Raymond F. Boudreau for a license to sell all alcoholic beverages, not to License be drunk on the premises at 20 Worthen Road . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to hold a hearing on the application ori Monday, June 22, 1964, at 8:00 P.M Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Yearly Dump Permit to Francis J. Penzone, Permit 111 Felton Street, Waltham, a landscaper who does busi- ness in Lexington. The meeting adjourned at 11 :15 P.M. A true record, Attest ivy Cler , Select n