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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-03-17-BOS-min 64 CC 6.4 SELEC TMEN ' S MEETING , March 17, 1959 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, March 17, 1959, at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Maloney, Messrs . James, Adams, Ferguson and Mrs. Morey were pre- sent . Mr. Stevens, Town ounsel, Mr. Carroll, Super- intendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were present Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the records of the meeting held on March 9, 1959, subject to minor changes . Mr. Stevens presented five copies of Contract No. 4 Contracts for Sewers, Force Main and Pumping Station, between the Town of Lexington and Frank Frederick Construction Co. , Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the contracts. Mr. Stevens retired. The Chairman read a letter from Paul F. Poehler, Jr , Interim Superintendent of Schools, relative to street lighting on Colony Road between Adams Street and the Fiske School . Street Inasmuch as the section of road referred to as Lights Colony Road is a school driveway, the subject was re- ferred to the School Committee . The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Eugene Buckley, 22 Grant Street, advising th t the area in front of his home has not been cleared of snow. He stated that it is a turning point for all cars coming over from the Center and is a busy entrance into Grant Place . Snow Mr. Carroll reported that snow removal in the area removal was not as good this year as it has been and he would make an effort to see that a more satisfactory job is done in the future . The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Engineers extending thanks for the co-operation and assistance rendered by the Public Works Department in extinguishing a recent fire at the dump. 65 The Chairman read a letter from Mr. William Roger Greeley in regard to reducing the traffic hazard at the curve on Massachusetts Avenue and Pelham Road Traffic The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Greeley that the subject has been under consideration for some time and will be discussed again with the Grey Nuns in connection with their plans for further development to determine whether or not another means of access can be worked out. Mr. Adams said he thought this would be a proper subject for next year ' s budget. The Chairman read a letter from Chief Rycroft in regard to a complaint registered by Mr. Charles H. Blanchard, 9 Rockville Avenue, concerning an abandoned refrigerator on the front lawn at 15 Rockville Avenue . Complaint The Chief had an investigation made and it was found that the refrigerator had no doors and therefore could not be elAssified as dangerous . The officer agreed that it was an eyesore , but as there is no violation of the law, nothing was done about the re- frigerator. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs . Dexter Smith requesting permission to use a portion of the Willard property for a Girl Scout outing to be held some Saturday in May. Willard It was decided to discuss the use of the pro- property perty with Town (Jounsel next Monday night before re- plying to Mrs. Smith' s request. The Chairman read a letter from the National Honor Society of the Lexington High School, request- ing permission to operate a traveling booth on April Traveling 20th to serve coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts booth The Board was not in favor of a traveling booth April 20th and authorized the Chairman to ask the Society to designate a particular location for the Board to con- sider. The Chairman read a letter from the Battle Green Chapter, Order of DeMolay, requesting permission to sell ice cream on April 20th between 10;00 A.M. and DeMolay 5:00 P. M. along Bedford Street and Massachusetts April 20th Avenue, from the Masonic Temple south to Muzzey Street, and to maintain a stand on the Masonic Temple property at the corner of Harrington Road and Bedford Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request, a similar request having been granted last year 66 ' tc Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a Certificate of Incorporation application on Cert . of behalf of Kenneth J. Button, a satisfactory character Inc . reference having been received from the Chief of Police . The Chairman read a letter from Reverend Norman B. Cowley, North Carver, registering a complaint against John Stanos, proprietor or manager of the Howard D. Johnson Co. Restaurant on Route 128. Complaint It was agreed to write Mr. Stanos advising him of the complaint and ask to hear from him on the subject. If, upon receipt of a letter from Mr . Stanos, the Board is not satisfied, an appointment will be made for him to discuss the matter at a Board meeting. Upon motion of Mr . Adams, seconded by Mr. James, Bond it was voted to approve a bond on behalf of Kenneth M. Cox, Constable , in the amount of $1,000 for a term of one year. Upon motion of Mr. Adams , seconded by Mr. James, Bond it was voted to approve a bond on behalf of Paul Edward Furdoh, Constable , in the amount of $1,000 for a term of one year. Upon motion of Mr. Adams, seconded by Mrs Morey, it was voted to appoint William F. Caterino, 22 Deering Appointment Avenue, a member of the Remmation Committee for an un- expired term ending April 30, 1960, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Gardner C . Ferguson. A form letter was received from Freedom, Inc . , rela- tive to appointment of a local committee to assist the Massachusetts High School Students Overseas Project for 1959 No action was taken on the matter. Upon motion of Mr . Adams, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to renew the following Auctioneer Licenses: Licenses W. S. C ouette 1710 Mass. Avenue Auctioneer (renewal) Jeanette M. Kanis 93 Spring Street " n Walter W. Custance 502 Main St. ,Acton " n Upon motion of Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to re-appoint Donald K. Irwin, Building Inspector Appointments for a term expiring March 31, 1960; John B. Byrne , Jr. , Plumbing Inspector fmr a term expiring March 31, 1960 and Edward A . Palmer Town Accountant for a term expiring March 31, 1962. The Planning Board met with the Selectmen to discuss the proposed location of Emerson Road. Mr . Snow said the subject was discussed prior to the purchase of the Millyan property with the idea in mind that Emerson Road was to be laid out across Massachusetts Avenue . He outlined on the plan the Emerson Road proposed location and said that one portion of the road not laid out was from Massachusetts Avenue to Route 2 He explained, by use of a plan, his proposal for the layout of Emerson Road, stating that, as far as the design of that portion of the cloverleaf or interchange shown on the plan was concerned, it met the State Department of Public Works ' standards He indicated - an interchange set askew of Route 2 in such a manner as to provide an overpass for Watertown Street. M . Snow said he understood this will not be a State Road but will have a State Route number, and may be constructed with Chapter 90 funds. He said the plan showed only one petal of the cloverleaf and explained that the other one would be on the land formerly owned by Techbuilt. He said the purpose of the proposed route would be to avoid widening Water- town Street where there are houses . He stated that the problem in regard to this is the fact it would sever the Peacock Farm development. This road has been so located to cross Peacock Farm about 300 feet on Watertown Street. He explained that there is a pos- sibility of relocating this road in such a way, moving fifty feet to a general easterly direction, so when the road came through it would only take three houses. He said some house will have to go but only two will be involved. The Chairman asked if they could be set back and Mr. Snow replied thAt they will have to be completely eliminated. The Chairman asked if there was a possibility of assessing betterments on Emerson Road and Mr. Snow replied thet he did not know. He said Mr. Wilson has indicated that the Town can have the entire right of way for *1.00,. The Chairman asked if there would be an opportunity to develop homes on this road and Mr. Snow replied in the affirmative . Mr. Snow said if the Town shows some action in re- gard to a portion of this road, the State will connect to it. It would be a matter of mutual agreement, some- thing to be worked out . Mr. James said he thought it should be located *where on the plan said department's preliminary studies called for 68 VC CD CC where it will do the least harm. [r Carroll said that the layout as proposed was fine, as far as he was concerned, for the sewer. The Board of Selectmen felt that the road should be located where it would do the least damage and would be the most economical and direct route . The Planning Board retired at 10:00 P. M. and the meeting adjourned. A true record, attest: " xecftive lerk Select n. h1\p F `