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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-04-22-min `'90 ic SELECTMEN'S MEETING ' April 22, 1963 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 22, 1963, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Adams, Messrs. Cole, Brown, Burnell and Cataldo were present . Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Execu- tive Clerk, were also present. Mr. Legro, Town Coulsel, arrived at 9:30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Legro with re- ference to contract dated December 7, 1961 for a 214." water main, disputed by Mr. Vogel of Wes-Julian Con- Wes-Julian struction Corporation. water con- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted tract that, the work having been completed on October 31, 1963, the withdrawal of the final estimate dated December 3, 1962, even though it was done at the request of the contractor, was an error and it should be reinstated. 11It was further voted to adopt as correct Whitman & Howard' s estimate with respect to bituminous concrete resurfacing, to so notify the contractor and give him an opportunity to discuss the matter further, if re- quested Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt an order of land takings, for installation of sewer main or mains from Pleasant Street near its Woodhaven intersection with Route 2, to the vicinity of the Wood- sewer takings haven area and also to the westerly side of the Follen Hill, in the following form: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS TOWN OF LEXINGTON At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington held on the 22nd day of April, 1963, it is ORDERED: Whereas at a Town Meeting duly called, warned and held on March 5, 1962, namely at an adjourned session thereof duly held on March 19, 1962, in accordance with the provisions of law applicable thereto, it was unanimously 291 "VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install a sewer main or mains in such locations as the Selectmen may determine from Pleasant Street, near its intersection with Route 2, to the vicinity of the Woodhaven area and also to the westerly side of the Follen Hill and adjacent areas , subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary ther for; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $584,000.00 and to provide for pay- ment thereof by the transferof $33,816.37 from the unexpended balance of the appropriation for the installation of sewer mains voted under Article 14 of the warrant for the 1959 Annual Town Meeting, by raising $50,183.63 in the current tax levy and the balance of $500,000.00 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $500,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. " WHEREAS the Selectmen have determined that it is necessary to install a sewer main in the land hereinafter described NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned, being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of said Town of Lexington, duly elected and quali- fied and acting as such, do hereby, under and by virtue of the pro- visions of Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and Chapter 79 of the General Laws, and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of any and every other power and authority us hereto in any way enabling, take in the name and on behalf of said Town of Lexington the perkiltqwele rights and easements to lay, construct, inspect, repair, remove,1 operate, and forever maintain a sanitary sewer or sewers with any manholes, pipes, culverts and other appurtenances, and to do all other acts incidental thereto, including the right to pass along and over the land for the aforesaid purposes, in, through and under three certain strips of land in the vicinity of Valleyfield Street, a private way, in said Lexington, said strips being bounded and described as follows: Strip No. One: Beginning at the southerly terminus of the north- westerly side line of Valleyfield Street, a private way, thence running South 19°49' 10" West through Land Court lot B, distant 960.70 feet, more or less, to a point; thence turning and running South 85°57'54" West through Land Court lot B, an unnumbered parcel, and Land Court lot 284, distant 1177 .68 feet, to a point in the common boundary of said Land Court lot 284 and land of spring St. Trust, as shown on plan hereinafter ' mentioned; thence turning and running South 21°35110" 292 m East along said common boundary line, distant II 41.95 feet to a point; thence turning and running North 85°57'54" East through said Land Court lot 284, said unnumbered parcel, and said Land Court lot B, distant 1202.02 feet to a point in said Land Court lot B; thence turning and running North 19° 9'10" East through Land Court lot B, distant 97 'feet, more or less, to the southerly terminum, of the southeasterly side line of said Valleyfield Street; thence turning and running North 63°55'30" West, distant 50.30 feet to the po nt of beginning; all as shown and marked "50 ' Sewer Easement" and "40' Sewer Ease- ment" on plan entitled "Plan of Sewer Easement Lexington, Mass .", dated March 21, 1963, by John J. Carroll, Town Engineer, to be regis- tered herewith and a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof Strip No. Two Beginning at a point in the northwesterly side line of the above described 50' Sewer Ease- ment which point is South 19°49'101 West of the southerly terminus of the northwesterly side line of said Valleyfield Street; thence running North 70°10 '50" West through Land Court lot B, distant 279 feet, more or less, to a point in the common boundary of Land Court lot B and land of Town of Lexington,on said plan; thence turning and run- ning South 29°08'20" West along said 8ommon boundary, distant 41 feet, more or less, to a point; thence turning and running South 70°10'50" East through Land Court lot B, distant 285 feet, more or less, to a point in said northwesterly side line of the above described 50' Sewer Easement ; thence turning and running North 19°49'10" East along said northwesterly boundary line, distant 40.00 feet to the point of beginning; all as shown and marked "40' Sewer Easement on the aforesaid plan. Strip No. Three: Beginning at the southerly terminus of the northwesterly side line of Cutler Farm Road, a private way, thence running South 17°51'40" West through Land Court lot 284, distant 40.00 feet, to a point; thence turning and running South 72°08' 20" Eastsito a point in the common boundary of Land Court lot 284 and land of Town of Lexing- ton, on said plan; thence turning andrunning North 18°25'40" East along said common boundary through Land Court lot 284, distant 183.75 feet n 293 line, distant 40.00 feet to a point in the south- westerly side line of Lot 264 on said plan; thence turning and running North 72°08'20" West along said southwesterly side line of Lot 264 and the southerl; terminus of said Cutler Farm Road, distant 183.35 feet to the point of beginning; all as shown and marked "40' Sewer Easement" on the aforesaid plan. We do hereby also so take temporary construction easements, for use in constructing the sewer to be installed in the permanent ease- ments hereinabove described, in the following strips of land situated in said Lexington 1. A strip of land having a uniform width of 10 feet, measured at right angles -)etween side lines, and extending from the northwesterly side line of the above described 50' Sewer Easement through Land Court lot B, and an unnumbered parcel, and Land Court lot 284 to land of Spring St. Trust, said strip abutting upon and extending the full length of the northerly boundary of the 40' Sewer Easement described above as part of Strip No. One, all as shown and marked "10' Temporary Sewer Construction Easement" on said plan; and 2. A strip of land having a uniform width of 10 feet, measured at right angles between side lines, and extending from the southeasterly side line of the above described 50' Sewer Easement through Land Court lot B, and an unnumbered parcel, and Land Court 10t 284 to land of Spring St. Trust, said strip abutting upon and extending the full length of the southerly boundary of the 40' Sewer Easement described above as part of Strip No. One, all as shown and marked "10' Temporary Sewer Construction Easement" on said plan; and 3. A strip of land having a uniform width of 10' feet, measured at right angles between side lines, and extending from the northwesterly side line of the above described 50' Sewer Easement and extending through Land Court lot B, said strip abutting upon and extending the full length of the northeasterly boundary of the 40' Sewer Easement above described as Strip No Two, all as shown and marked "101 Temporary Sewer Construction Easement" on said plan; and 4. A strip of land having a uniform width of 10 feet, measured at right angles between side lines, and extending from the northwesterly side line of the above described 50' Sewer Easement through Land Court lot B, said strip abutting upon and extending the full length of the southwesterly boundary of the 40T Sewer Easement above described as Strip No. Two, all as shown and marked "10' Temporary Sewer Condruction Easement" on said plan; and 5. A strip of land having a uniform width of 20 feet, measured at right angles between side lines, and extending from the common 294 ie boundary of land ofTown of Lexington an gtanaouglr ac 801to II the northwesterly side line of Cutler Farm Road as extended, said strip abutting upon and extending the full length of the south- westerly boundary of the 40' Sewer Easement above described as Strip No. Three, all as shown and marked "20' Temp. Sewer Con- struction Easement" on said plan; and reference to said plan is made and said plan is incorporated herein for a complete and detailed description of said strips of land. The temporary construction easements herein taken include the right to enter upon the land taken, to deposit earth and material thereon, and in general to make all use necessary or desirable in connection with the aforesaid sewer construction. The construction easements shall terminate thirty days after the completion of the sewer construction, and, in any event, not later than July 1, 1965. Said rights and easements in the land included within the above descriptions are taken without interference with or prejudice to the rights of the respective owners of the land, except so far as is reasonably necessary in the exercise of the rights and easements hereby taken, and there are reserved to the respective owners and their heirs, successors and assigns all their respective rights in and to the use of their lands for all lawful purposes not inconsistent with the use thereof for all of the purposes hereinabove mentioned. On each occasion that the Town enters upon the land in which the aforesaid rights and easements are taken and performs any work thereon, it shall be the obligation of the Town to remove all surplus material and to leave the premises in reasonably as good condition as when the Bntry was made . Any trees upon the land included within the above described strips of land are included within the taking. The land in which the aforesaid rights and easements are taken is believed to belong tothe following named parties, but if the name of the owner of any of said land or of any interest therein is not stated or is not correctly stated, it is to be understood that such land or interest is owned by an owner or owners unknown to us : Registered Land Lots as Indicated Cdrtificate Owner on Aforesaid Plan of Title Nathan Ribock John C. Morgenstern and James J. Bagnell, Jr , Trustees of Valleyfield Ralty Trust Lot B 102259 Book 641, Page 109 295 uT Edward W. Hinds, Trustee 106 284 75727 of Hinds Realtor Trust Book 506, Page 153 Unregistered Land Lots as Indicated Owner on Aforesaid Plan Benjamin Del Gaudio and Theresa Del Gaudio, Husband and wife Unnumbered And said Board, having considered the question of damages , hereby determines that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. No betterments are to be assessed for this improvement WITNESS our hands at Lexington as aforesaid this twenty-second day of April, 1963. /s/ Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. Otis S. Brown, Jr. Robert Cataldo Levi G. Burnell Majority of the Board of Selectmen COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss . April 22, 1963 Then personally appeared Otis S. Brown, Jr. , Levi G. Burnell, Robert Cataldo, and Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. , known to me to be a majority of the duly elected, qualified and acting Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, and acknowledged t1E foregoing instrument to be their free act and deed, before me, /s/ Donald E. Legro Notary Public r 096ale The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board approving a proposed exchange of a portion of the Valley- Exchange of field Realty Trust land between the Farmhurst subdivision land for and the proposed lateral of the Woodhaven trunk sewer for an Woodhaven equal area of land which is now part of lot 65 of the sewer Farmhurst, Section 4 subdivision The Board was receptive to the proposal and the Chair- man stated that the subject should be referred to Town Counsel. Mr. Carroll advised that the Town should acquire the land before the sewer is installed. Mr. Burnell suggested that the Board go along on an option. The Chairman read a letter fromthe Board of Appeals advising that a petition has been filed by the Grey Nuns for permission to remodel the Engstrom property and make a considerable addition for a rest home retreat One of the Board's members recalled that the Town was desirous of acquiring some property from the Grey Nuns to straighten out Pelham Road. Mr. Carroll presented a plan entitled "Proposed Relo- cation of Part of Massachusetts Avenue and Pelham Road, dated December 1957", and explained the proposal that was most receptive about two years ago. The Chairman asked if the subject should be referred Acquisition to the Planning Board, and said this may be something of land to that could come up at the next Town Meeting. straighten It was agreed to ask the Planning Board for its Pelham Road comments pertaining to straightening Pelham Road and also its recommendations relative to extending Pelham Road to Bennington Road. Mr. Carroll presented a plan on which he indicated the proposed Iodation of the sewer in Peacock Farm Road for which he stated that funds are available. He ex- plained tiat when the estimate was made last fall, he did not have a profile and thought the sewer would have to go down into an easement . However, it has nowrbeen determined that this will not be necessary, but there is another problem. He presented the profile and indicated three houses on Compton Circle, numbers 40, 42 and hand reported that it would be necessary to go toa depth of twenty feet to service these three properties which would be very ex- pensive. He said the Town should either put the sewer in Peacock Farm Road shallow and not sewer these three (, houses or p t the sewer inPeacock Farm Road and also put it in now to Compton Circle while the equipment is there He stated that these houses on Compton Circle 29 ' would have to be sewered some day and recommended doing it now, funds being available. Mr. Cataldo was in favor of Mr. Carroll' s recom- mendation and felt Compton Circle should be included while the equipment is in the area. The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll would be able to obtain easements without charge, and he said he doubted if he could. Mr. Cataldo stated that, rather than go to a twenty-foot depth, it would be wise to do the entire project at one time. Mr. Cole asked how much it would cost to include seven houses, and Mr . Car oll estimated S10,000. Mr. Carroll said he would try to obtain grants of easements but he could not guarantee that he would be able to get them. The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord with reference to a new approach to Workmen ' s Compensation Insurance for large premium accounts with a favorable Workmen ' s loss experience. The plan proposed pays a dividend, Compensation based on the loss experience which includes medical expense and the actual compensation payments. Mr. Hill, of Brewer he Lord, advised ib his letter that the Town has nothing to lose under the plan and the company recommended re-writing the policy Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Brewer & Lord to proceed as recommended, and re-write the policy back to January 1, 1963. Mr. Carroll recommended that some action be taken relative to Route 3. Mr. Brown reported that he had a conversation with Ran Fenn, who sugged,ed, in so far as Washington is Route 3 concerned, that the Board wait . Because of the work he did on Route 2, he felt it was too soon to bring up Route 3. Mr. Cataldo recommended that a conference be ar- ranged with officials in Boston . The Chairman suggested including the Planning Board. It was agreed that Mr. Gray and Mr . Carroll would arrange a meeting for some time next week. The Chairman reported that four of the State flags were stolen April 19, and Mr. Mazerall has advised that he received an estimated cost of $55 each to replace State flags them. He said he would like the Board to offer a re- ward for any information pertaining tothe disappearance of the flags . 298 _ w Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to offer a reward of $50, Mr. Carroll to report from what account the reward could be paid. Mr. Gray reported that he obtained an estimate of $15 for a stand and pole for flag to be placed in the Flag Selectmen' s Room. The Board approved the expenditure and the Chairman stated that Mr. Mazerall has funds available for flags. The Chairman said there should be an article in Article the warrant for the fall Town Meeting to accept the Town flag presented by the Marine Corps. Mr. Carroll retired at 8:20 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meetings held on April 13 and 15, as amended. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board recommending the acquisition, for playground and re- creational purposes, land of Harry J. and Eva T. Palladino designated as parcel 8L on the Assessors' map 30. Mr. Palladino had written to the Board of Selectmen on March 23, 1963 advising that he was inter ted in selling this parcel located in the rear of Spencer Street, Palladino bordering the Great Meadows land in rear The Chairman also read a letter from Mr. Sanborn of Spencer Brown to Mr. Palladino stating that he would prefer the Street Town to own this land but this could take time. In the meantime, he would like to move ahead in the matter and offered Mr. Palladino $4,000. Mr. Cataldo explained to the Board that there is no access to this parcel of land and, therefore, it is not worth very much. Mr. Brown stated that if Sanborn Brown purchased the parcel and then sold his property, including this parcel, there would be an access. Mr. Burnell said the Town would not gain much in purchasing the land. The Chairman said the Board could vote to take it up at the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Brown said the Town would have to obtain an option or Sanborn Brown would purchase the parcel. Mr. Burnell asked why the Board could not obtain an option and take it up at the fall Town Meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make an attempt to acquire an option. `A99 r ' Mr. Gray was requested tocontact the owner and try tb obtain an option Mr . Burnell said he did not think the Board had a good argument for acquiring this parcel. He said if there is a real good reason for buying it, he woubl go along with it. He asked if the Board thought the Town Meeting members would appropriate $3,000 to pur- chase it . Mr. Brown said he thought the idea was looking ahead to the time when the Town has a Conservation Commission. Mr. Burnell said he would go along with the motion and in the meantime, the Board would have an option which he tiought should go beyond November. At 8:30 P.M. , the following group met with the Board: Herbert T. Carlson, Fred Corazzini, Ralph D. Cataldo, John Chiesa, Robert E. Doran, Thomas Napoli, William E. Porter, James W. Wilson and James G. Cullen, attorney representing Shaw, Glynn & Wittenberg. Mr. Napoli acted as spokesman for the group, and said this group of farmers asked for the meeting to present its side of the tax problem. He stated that informal meetings had been held in the fall of 1962 relative to taxes and assessments . A committee of threeresented their cases to the Board p h oar of Assessors and they are now approaching the time limit and have received no decision or answer. He said they asked for a fair and equitable assessment of their properties and they feel the Board of Assessors should have reached a decision in a five-month period of time. He explained that legal counsel has advised that the deadline would expire May 1 insome instances and the group will find it necessary to take legal action Mr. Napoli submitted a copy of Chapter 386, An Act defining Agriculture and Farming, which the Chairman Farm group read. re assess- He also submitted requests for assessments asked ments of the Board of Assessors, which the Chairman read and upon which comments were made as follows : Not over $.50 per square foot for greenhouses, Mr. Carlson said they range from 50ri to $1.50 per square foot and vary on the same street. Not over $.15 per squm foot for plastic green- houses . Mr. Cataldo said he was assessed 35i a square foot Not over $500 per acre on farm land. Mr.Chiesa said the frontage is assessed at $50 per running foot, back land 4)1,000 an acre Not over $1.00 per square foot per floor for barns. 300 it The Chairman said the Board would be glad to talk to the group but explained that it has no authority over the Board of Assessors, but the Board has rights as citizens to recommend and to ask why they had not met with them. He asked if the group made any attempt, as a group, to see the Assessors . Mr. Napoli replied that they spent two hours with the Assessors and they seemed to think these demands were fair. He said this was on November 27 The Chairman asked if the group had heard from the Board of Assessors since that time, and Mr. Napoli replied in the negative. Mr. Burnell stated that Mr. Cronin told him two months ago the Assessors were working on farm land and golf courses . Mr. Napoli said the time is running out and the group has not heard from the Assessors . Mr. Cole informed the group that a few months ago the Selectmen did meet with the Assessors and told them the Selectmen hoped they would not carry these farm assessments as R-l. The Chairman stated that Chapter 386 which the group submitted was not quite applicable to these land assessments. Mr. Napoli said that it wasn 't, but the group wanted the Board to know there are laws . He said he would like the Assessors to tell them whether they are going to help this group or not Mr. Cole asked if this was something Mr. Gray could follow through. Mr. Chiesa explained that many of the group are reaching the point where they will have no time to take action. The Chairman asked if all present had filed an appeal, and Mr. Carlson replied in the affirmative. The Chairman said, if he was correct, if the group did not hear, they would appeal to the Appellate Tax Board. Mr. Cullen said either that Board or the County Commissioners. The Chairman said the Board of Selectmen would promptly contact the Assessors. Mr. Gray said as he understood it, the group wanted the Board of Assessors to advise the individuals that they either granted the request or did not grant it. Mr. Cullen explained that everyone has filed an abatement, and after 90 days , it is deemed denied if no action is taken by the Board of Assessors. The petitioner then has 90 days for appeal. He said the 301 Assessors can do nothing and these people lose their rights. He explained, to protect their own rights, they have 90 days of the expiration of the denial of their appeal, and the second 90 days is running out. He said some of the group have received letters of denial. He stated that each one has to be considered individually Mr. Gray asked what the Board of Assessors could do if the time limit has expired, and Mr. Cullen replied that between now and pending appeal, they could re-assess The Chairman said that Mr . Gray would look into this tomorrow. Mr. Chiesa said he could give the Board some notes taken when they had the hearing on November 27 The Assessors were in sympathy and said at that time they would do something if it was legally possible The Assessors said they could not take the group as a whole and eachcase would have to be treated individually. At that time, the Assessors said in some instances the homes were on lots and some of that was being assessed as farm land. He said the Assessors are very much in- terested in frontage . They also said something about the possibility of talking to the Planning Board, some- thing to the effect that maybe they could call this all farm land. The Chairman asked if everyone in the group was actually operating farms and Mr Chiesa replied in the affirmative . The Chairman explained that some of the delay may have been caused because of the change in the personnel of the Board, and explained that the Selectmen do not have any legal control over the Board of Assessors The group, with the exception of Mr. Cullen, re- tired at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Burnell asked if it was agreeable to Mr. Cullen if the board worked with Mr. Napoli and he replied to the affirmative. He said he was going to advise the group on the appeal. Mr. Cullen retired. The Chairman read a letter from Ronald F. Lee, Regional Director of the National Park Service, ad- vising that a representative would like to visit the Landmarks landmark certificates presented to Buckman Tavern and the Green on April 19, 1961. The Chairman read a letter from the Chamber of Comm rce submitting the names of Leslie H. York and George Kolovson to represent the Chamber on the com- mittee authorized by Town Meeting to study and make 9)02 recommendations as to the needs of the Town relative to providing public facilities in or near the Battle Green District. (Appointments The Chairman suggested that the Committee con- sist of two representt ives from the Chamber of Com- merce, two from the Historical Society and two from the Historic Districts Commission. Mr. Burnell said he was very much interested. Motion was made to appoint Leslie H. York, from the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Burnell from the board of Selectmen, Mr. Worthen from the Historical Society and Mrs. Morey from the Historical Society Mr. Cole sugLested that appointments be deferred until the meeting Wednesday night , at which time, the entire committee could be appointed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to write letters to the Town Celebrations Committee, the 250th Anniversary and the Minute Man Freedom Committee Commendation commending them for the excellent programs planned and executed in the obearvance of Patriots' Day and the 250th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Jack 11Cert. of Inc . Kerrebrock, 68 Freemont Street, and Sanborn Brown, 37 Maple Street, satisfactory character references having been received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of the Cert . of Inc . following individuals, satisfactory character refer- ences having been received from the Chief of Police: David F. Packard Robert J Appleton 79 Ward Street 4 Donald Street William H. Ryan Joseph P. Spinelli 108 Simonds "oad 39 Fairbanks Road W. Allen Stuart John A. Fiorentino 6 Philips "oad 1 Loring Road Robert E. Thompson Gilbert G. Barclay 14 Normandy Road 34 Sherburne Road Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Permit to grant a Yearly Dump Permit to Frederick Stalcup, 1145 Broadway, Somerville. 303 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Common Victualler License to Angelo Porcaro, Lexington Motor Inn Restaurant, the license to be held License pending receipt of satisfactory character reference from the Chief of Police. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew Maribeth Leonardoes license to be a Guide License within the Town Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Mr. David F. Toomey, 9 Spencer Street, to Appointment the Board of Public Welfare for a term expiring March 31, 1964, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Loibard' s resig- nation. Mr. Burnell said he thought the Board of Public Welfare should be given an opportunity to make a sug- gestion relative to the appointment . Appointments to the Town Celebrations Committee were held over until the meeting of the Board on Appointments Wednesday, April 24. Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Treasurer, reporting on bids he received for borrowing $3,200,000, School Project Loan, Act of 1948 Bonds , payable $160,000 on April 1 in each of the years 1964 to 1983, inclusive. Borrowing Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the bid of 3.00% at 100.9499 submitted by the First Boston Corp. Mr. Gray referred to a letter the Board received on April 8 from Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, with reference to the Carriage House on Lincoln Street. Carriage He reported that he received a follow up letter and ex- House plained that no action has been taken by the owner and Mr. Irwin will follow procedure according to law. Mr. Gray referred to a letter received March 29, 1963, from Dr. Howard Smith submitting an offer of $700.00 for lots 59 and 60 Ivan Street. He reported that the Planning Board has no objection to the dis- Tax title posal of these two lots but recommends that if sold, they be combined into one lot. He also reported that sewer, water and street betterments total $666.03 on each lot. He said Ivan Street is paved, with sewer and water, and in his opinion, $1400 is not enough Mr. Burnell suggested that Mr. Harry Berglund be requested to appraise the lots . X04 w. Mr. Gray said he had another letter from the Plan- ning Board regarding two other tax title lots. He read the Planning Boardts letter in regard to the sale of lot 60, situated on Winter Street, for which a token offer of $10 was received from Everett L. Cram, Jr. , 120 Winter Street The Planning Board suggested that instead of sell- ing lot 60 to Mr. Cram that it be retained by the Town, Tax title at least temporarily, until a settlement is reached with Mr. Harry M. Sullivan in regard tothe tkking the Town made of a portion of his lot 9 in connection with the laying out of a permanent turnaround for Winter Street. Mr. Gray said if it was agreeable with the Board, he would discuss this with Mr. Snow in an effort to determine what can be worked out. Mr. Gray read a letter from the Planning Board with reference to lots 22 to 29, inclusive. The Selectmen had received a letter from Francis X. Morse,, on behalf of Alfred Iodice of Winter Street, who is desirous of acquiring the lots to annex to his land, not for building purposes. Mr. Gray said, in combination with this, there was another expression of interest in acquiring these lots received from John V. Geary of Connelly & Livingstone . He said he thought the lots should be sold to Mr. Iodice 11 or not sold at all. It was agreed to have an appraisal made of the lots and to sell them to Mr. Iodice if he is willing to pay what the appraiser places as a value on them The Chairman made no comment. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- cussing, deliberating or voting on a matter which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, Executive the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation Session of any person. Following a report by Mr. Gray pertaining to Civil Defense matching funds, it was voted to resume the open meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. A true record, Attest : G� �c ive lerk/ Sele ctm