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i III SELECTMEN'S MEETING
February 2, 1959
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, February 2, 1959, at 7 00 P. M.
Chairman Maloney, Messrs James, Tucker, Adams and
Mrs Morey were present . Mr. John J. Carroll,
Superintendent of Public works, and the Execdtive
Clerk were also present .
The sewer construction budget was considered
and proposed installation of a sewer to service the
Holton Road area was discussed Mr James suggested
that Mr. Carroll obtain a statement from the Board of
Health relative to the area
The Chairman said if the sewer is not to be in-
stalled, the people should be advised, and Mr . Carroll
was instructed to write a letter advising that due to Sewer
the small percentage of signatures, the Board is con- budget
sidering taking the item for sewer in Holton Road out
of the budget . If mo e neighbors are willing to sign,
the Board will discuss the subject further .
It was also unanimously agreed to take out the
item of $3,600 for Eustis Street.
The water construction budget was considered
and Mr. Carroll reported on the item of $90,000 for
the Route 2 and 128 sewer from Spring Street to
Lincoln Street
Mr. Carroll reported that he had discussed this
project with Raytheon. He said if they put a 12" main
1 through their property, the Town might consider paying
the difference between the 8" and the 12" , and they
thought it was a good suggestion He said he roughly
estimated the cost to the Town of $40, 000 and Raytheon
would spend $50,000 to put the sewer main through their
property.
It was agreed to request an appropriation of $40,000
but not to start the project until Raytheon starts .
Mr . Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7 35 P. M.
Mr. Carroll reported that there is a balance of
about $13,000 left in the Chapter 718 funds add sug-
gested using it for the work on North Hancock Street .
He agreed to find out whether or not this money can be
used.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign petition to the County Commissioners for
Petition authority to lay out a footway between Valley Road and
re Footway Essex Street over the location and tracks of the Boston
and Maine Railroad, Lexington Branch, at grade therewith.
Mr. Stevens retired at 9:00 P. M. , and the Capital
Expenditures Committee met with the Board.
An informal discussion was held relative to pro-
jects to be listed in the Committee ' s report and the
group retired at 10:10 P. M.
Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com-
pany and the New England Telephone & Tele graph Company
for approval of a pole location on Wilson Road. The
Pole proposed location was approved by Mr. Carroll.
location Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. sucker,
it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order
for the following j/o pole location.
Wilson Road, easterly side of Roosevelt Hoed,--
One pole
One existing j/o pole to be removed
Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com-
pany and the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
for approval of pole locations on Roosevelt Road. The
proposed locations were approved by Mr. Carroll.
Pole Upon motion of Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr . Tucker,
locations it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order
for the following j/o pole locations:
Roosevelt Road, northerly side, approximately
95' west of Wilson Road, -- One pole
One existing j/o pole to be removed.
Roosevelt Road, northerly side easterly from
a point approximately 110' east of Wilson
Road, -- Three poles .
Three existing j/o poles to be removed.
Letter was received from the State Department of
Public Works listing the tentative 1959 Chapter 90 al-
lotments as follows -
Project State Town County
Concord Avenue $17,000 $8,500 $8,500
Maintenance 1,500 1,500 1,500
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Letter was received from the Visiting Nurse As-
sociation inviting the Board to appoint a representa-
tive to the Board of Directors of the Association V N A
It was agreed to defer action until after the
Annual Election in March
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington
Arts and Crafts Society, Inc . , submitting the names
of Carl E Bryant and Philip B Parsons as nominees Historic
for appointment to the Historic Districts Commission. Districts
Upon motion of Mrs . Morey, seconded by Mr. James, Commission
it was voted to re-appoint Mr. Philip B. Parsons a appointment
member of the Historic Districts Commission for a
term expiring January 1, 1964
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Robert C
Merriam resigning as an Associate Member of the Historic
Districts Commission, effective May 1, 1959 . Mrs . Resignation
Merriam and her husband are moving to Maine the end of
March for at least six months of the year .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept Mrs . Merriam' s resignation.
The Chairman read a letter from Paul F. Poehler, Jr . ,
Interim Superintendent of Schools, advising that he has
no one in mind to suggest as a replacement on the Dental Dental
Clinic to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs . Clare Burke ' s Clinic
resignation.
Mrs . Morey agreed to discuss the subject with Mrs .
Burke .
The Chairman read a letter from Commander David F.
Toomey, V.F.W. , submitting the name of William F.
Bongiorno for appointment to the Town Celebrations
Committee . Appointment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint William F. Bongiorno, 197 Waltham Street,
a member of the Town Celebrations Committee for an un-
expired term ending March 31, 1961. Mr. Bongiorno re-
places Mr. Joseph 0. Rooney who resigned.
Mr. Toomey questioned the charge of $35 for the
use of Cary Hall by the V.F.W on May 23, 1959.
In view of the fact that the Post will be ob-
serving its 25th Anniversary, it was voted not to
charge for this particular occasion; the Post to be
advised this does not establish a precedent for future
Uses
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town
Treasurer, stating that the Insurance Division cover-
ing Town employees, has advised that the Town' s share
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in making payments will be as follows : Monthly, $677:35;
Insurance Quarterly 62,026.42 and Semi-annually, 44,037.61.
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payments Upon motion of Mr. James , seconded by Mr. Adams,
it was voted to make the payments on a semi-annual basis .
At 5:00 P. M. , sealed bids for a 1959 Cadillac ambu-
lance were opened and read by the Chairman as follows:
Miller-Meteor Sales of N. E.
1959 M-M Cadillac Ambulance , 42" headroom
Less Federal Taxes, Delivered $11,539.00
Less allowance for 1951 ambulance 3,000.00
Net § i,539.00
Delivery within 45-60 da'gs from
date of order
Superior Funeral Coach Sales , Inc
1959 Superior Cadillac 42 Inch Headroom
Ambulance 12,122.00
Less E .O.H. 625.00
Less allowance on
1951 Cadillac ambu-
lance 3100.00 3,725.00
Net cash balance delivered in Lexington 8, 397.00
Alternate bid
1959 Superior Cadillac 48 Inch Headroom
Ambulance 12,572.00
Less E.O.H. 650.00
Less allowance on
1951 Cadillac
ambulance 3200 .00 3,850.00
6,722.00
Delivery 60 days after receipt
of order
The I. W. Douglas Co.
S & S Model 591043 ambulance , intregal
type construction with Cadillac
commercial chassis, standard equip-
ment $11,643.00
Freight, preparation and delivery 225.00
11, 666 .00
Ir Less Federal Taxes 700.00
411,166.00
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The I. W. Douglas Co. (cont 'd. )
Brought forward $11,168.00
Leese-Neville H.D. Alternator, 325.00
2 belt drive
Installation extra rheostat control
to heater 25.00
Choice of turret type rooflights front
and rear roof or Swept-Wing Stream-
lined lights 249.00
Federal Beacon Ray roof light 85.50
Outside rear view mirror, right side 6.25
Federal C 6B siren, roof mounted 211.00
Ferno All-Level cot, foam mattress E.O.S. 60.00
Custom design medicine cabinet, Formica
finish, with spare tire under floor,
oxygen wells etc . 185.00
Muffle coat chassis fenders and gas tank 26.00
Two spotlights 56.00
Extra curtain rear door 28.00
Delivered price including above equipment /P12,42L .75
Allowance and municipal discount
1951 ambulance 3,750.00
Net Price d, 674.75
The Board considered the difference in the price
and the funds appropriated and unanimously agreed to
request an additional appropriation ro riation at the Annual Town
Meeting in March
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani-
mously voted to accept the bid submitted by The I. W.
Douglas Co. at a net cost of *8, 674.75, subject to ob-
taining an additional appropriation at the Annual Town
Meeting in Parch.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M
A true record, Attest:
Executive Jerk, Se
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