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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-01-12-BOS-min 5 6 SELECTMEN'S MATING January 12, 1959 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Moiday evening, January 12, 1959 at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Maloney, Messrs. James, Tucker, Adams and Mrs. Morey were prescant. The Executive Clerk was also present Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into executive session for the purpose of dis- cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the finanr:ial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. chief. John W. Rycroft met with theBoard and reported on incidents concerning the Police Department, and retired at 8:00 P. M. The :3oard voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Harold E. Stevens, Town Counsel, and Mr. John J. Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, met with the :3oard. Mr. :Pasquale J. Monsignore, 76 Laconia Street, and two other individuals came into the meeting. Mr. Monsignore had filed an application for a Public Carriage :License and explained that he expects to operate from 421 Lowell Street. This store is now occupied by the Lexington Auto Parts and he will have a telephone in the store . He stated that there is a driveway adjacent License to the building that he will be able to use . The Chairman asked if he felt there is a need for a cab in that area, and Mr. Monsignore replied in the affirmative . The Chairman asked if he had a car now and he replied that he his one and intends to purchase two more . Mrs . Morey asked if the business would be operated under a name , and he replied that he would operate it under his own name . The Chairman asked if Mr. Monsignore would drive and he replied that he and his two brothers would drive . Mr. Monsignore said that he purchased the house at 76 Laconia Street from his father 02 ►-c s The Chairman said the Board world take the appli- cation under advisement and the group retired. The Chairman read a staisfactory character reference from the Chief of Police . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Public Carriage license to Pasquale J. Monsignore, the business to be operated from 421 Lowell Street. Mr. Carroll presented a plan of Worthen Road from Waltham Street to Massachusetts Avenue which had been completely engineered. He discussed it with Mr. Stevens and Mr. Snow and it is now at the point when something s. ld be decided as to whether or not it is to be laid Worthen Rd. out as a street. He said he thought someone should dis- cuss the matter with the Hayden people . He explained by use of the plan what would be involved in regard to traffic control, lights, etc . , and said that the estimated cost of building this is $350,000. He stated that most of the money is for the intersection. He also said that the plan is for a thirty foot road. Mr. Stevens asked what it would cost just to do Park Drive and Mr. Carroll replied about $150,000 or $200,000. Mr. Carroll reporha t Mr. Snow had suggested tearing down the H$ydeplouse and moving a house . The Chairman said that each year the Recreation Committee has requested funds for the track. Mr. Adams asked what the Board thought of Mr. Snow' s suggestion of putting the track around the football field. Mr. Tucker said if the present location of the track is not good, it might be better to build a new one and abandon the present track rather than to spend money on some- thing that is only a makeshift. Mr. Carroll said technically it should go around the football field but pipes would have to be installed under the track because the field is wet. Mr. Stevens said he would discuss the location of the road with the Planning Board Mr. Carroll discussed a request from the people con- structing the motel in the center for increased electrical service and reported that Mr. Pellegrini of the Boston Edison Company is of the opinion that they definitely need Motel the permit. He said he wanted the Board to know that a permit was issued and he insisted that the work be done only between the hours of ten in the morning and three in the afternoon because he felt it presented a serious traffic situation To speed the project, work will be done on Sunday. He said he has checked with the Chief of Police and 565 II the wohk will be kept under control . Mr. dams brought up the question of a wooden side- walk dura construction and Mr. Carroll said when the original 1 rmit was issued, he had insisted on a wooden sidewalk and there was one which has been more or less abandoned He said he would correct the situation. Mr. Carroll referred to Laurel Street and reported that he a d the Town Counsel have discovered that the County la d out a road for the Town which is the road Laurel St . in front f the Jellis house . Mr. tevens said the County layout came down from Bedford S reet and ended at the large place Meagher had there Mr. arroll said that a substantial amount of field work is involved and he would do his best to get it ready for the Annual Town Meeting but it may not be pos- sible . Mr. Stevens said the Board should adopt a layout or altera' ion and relocation from some point on the County wa and bring it down to Center Street and then it will definitely known where the Town way is from Bedford S rest to Center Street. The other way would be to hur y it and bring it just down to Laurel Street. 1 He said h thought it should be pieced in correctly to the Count layout of a Town way to Center Street He said he t ought he should write and tell Jellis what has been round out . The :Boa-d agreed unanimously that the layout should be done correctly down to Center Street . Mr. Carroll referred to the sewer contract, recently awarded tD White and said the sewer would go from Massa- chusetts .venue along Route 128 up to Roosevelt Road all . through town property with the exception of a small piece owned by Bob Innes . He ha tried, without success, to Roosevelt Rd contact Mr. Innes relative to an easement . easement Mr. Stevens explained that this is at the end of the land the Town acquired from Seabury and the Planning Board at that time said it might acquire the land from Innes Mr. i.arroll said that someone from the Planning Board is talking about getting the land and if it is not acquired, an easement will have to be obtained. Notice was received from the State Department of Public Works, a copy of which was mailed to the Board, relative to a hearing January 13th in the matter of Hearing laying out State highways across the railroad, on II Bedford Airport access roads in the Town of Lexington. _66 Mr. Stevens said he told Mr. Carroll someone should attend for the Town to indicate interest and to hear what is said. The Chairman reminded the Board of the hearing to be held January 14th relative to high pressure gas mains or pipe lines Mr. Stevens said the Town would take the view that they are unfair in trying to push this onto the Town. Mr. Stevens said he had prepared a Certificate of Cert. of Entry on Allen Street. Pursuant to an Order of Taking Entry signed April 29, 1957, the Town made entry' on January 3, 1959. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Certificate of Entry to be recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds by Mr. Stevens. Mr. Stevens presented contract #3, Richard White Sons Inc., for trunk sewer work, in the sum of $101,855. Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the contract. Mr. Stevens retired at 9:15 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. , in which he referred to an item in the November 10th issue ofthe Lexington Minute-man which reported that the property at 9 Hancock Street was to be torn down. 9 Hancock St. Mr. Worthen said he knew of at least one organ- ization which was interested in making use of the build- ing and he hoped the Board would make every effort to explore such a possibility before demolishing the build- ing. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Chapter American Red Cross stating that an inspection had been made of the property at 9 Hancock Street and it is believed that it could be used as a Chapter House for several years . An appointment with the Board was re- quested. It was agreed to discuss the subject with the Red Cross The Chairman read a letter from Officer William Resignation Meadows requesting the Board to accept his resignation as a police officer of the Town, effective January 29, 1959 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation. 567 The Chairman read a letter from Murray G. Dearborn resigning as a member of the Town Celebrations Committee ; the pressure of business making it impossible for him to devote the time required. Resignation Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept Mr. Dearborn' s resignation The Chairman was authorized to ask the Stanley Hill Post, American Legion, to submit twe or three names from which the Board can make an appointment to fill the unexpired term. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Appeals with reference to increasing the fee for a hearing before the Board. The Board of Appeals wanted to be Fees certain that a formal vote had been taken because some applicants may object and that Board wants to be able to refer to the record. Mr . Carroll retired at 9:25 P. M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a Certificate of Incorporation application for Bruce J. Russell, 156 Grant Street, Yankee Hardwaremen, Cert . of Inc . , a satisfactory character reference having been Inc . received from the Chief of Police . An ambulance service report and rescue truck re- port were received from the Lexington Fire Department for transrorting five students, involved in an accident that occurred at Park Drive near Muzzey Street, to the Ambulance hospital. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted not to make any charge for the use of the ambulance or the rescue truck Further consideration was given to the application for a Retail Package Store license received frcmManuel J. Aruda ind Ethel R. Aruda, for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises located at License 329 Massachusetts Avenue . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously voted to reject the application as, in the opinion of the Selectmen, the present four retail package stores are adequate in number and location to meet the reasonable demands of the public for places at which it may obtain alcoholic beverages . Mr. Adams reported that Arthur H. Hayden, Vice Presi- dent of the Middlesex County Selectmen' s Association, ad- atiti m vised him that the Association has made plans to hold a meeting on February 25, 1959 at the Lexington Inn. Meeting The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Hayden that the Lexington Selectmen will be pleased to act as hosts and assist in any way possible . The Chairman read a letter from Dr. Carl R. Benton offering the use of his hospital free of charge to the Town and its Police Department for the care of stray or Dogs unidentified dogs hit by a car, hurt in dog fights, shot at, or otherwise injured. A copy of the letter was sent to the Chief of Police . The Chairman read a letter from Philip L. Pattison, 2 Valley Drive, Ipswich, applying for the position of Assistant Town Engineer. Mr. James said that, to his knowledge, the Board Asst. Town never interviewed this applicant, but Mr Gayer did. Engineer He asked Mr. Gayer to find out how serious he was, and at that time he was not ready to change positions. Mr. games suggested that Mr. Carroll invite the applicant to meet with him and discuss the subject. Mrs . Morey said she thought the Board should have three or four candidates . Mr. Adams said there may be some qualified men in town and if there are , any available notice should be given that the position is open. Letter was received from the Collector of Taxes relative to a bond for the Deputy Collector. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve bond on behalf of Frederick J. Wright, as Bond Deputy Collector, in the amount of $2590 for a period expiring December 31, 1959; said bond having been ap- proved by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation . The Chairman informed the Board that he would be out of Town until sorra time after next Monday and said he would like to suggest that Mr. Tucker act as Chairman. Chairman Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Mr Tucker Acting Chairman of the Board during Mr. Maloney' s absence . The Planning Board met with the Selectmen at 9:50 P. M. for the purpose of further discussing Worthen Road. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen would like to know why the road is located as shown on the Worthen Rd plan presented by Mr. Carroll earlier in the evening. Mr. Grindle replied that there is a better foundation at the foot of the hill , less cut-off of the track. II r4 Mr. Snow said he did not think the track was in- volved in any way and it is not considered He said this is the only parcel of land upon which a road can be built and if the location is moved, the remaining land will be of no use He said it is utilization of land. He said this is a question of moving the location so that the Hayden Foundation can use land and the Town having a piece of property whidh will be of no value . He said the track is wet which gives an indication of the land. It looks like a good piece but isn' t. Mr. Tucker asked how far the dolid landeextended, and Mr.Sncw replied that there could not be a foundation where the road keeps sinking and undulating The Chairman said the Board understood the cost would be very high and with the expense involved, too much opposition would defeat the construction. He said the Eoard did not want the Hayden people to say that the town is destroying what they have in mind . Mr. Snow said if the road location is changed, the piece of land left will not be large enough for any facility. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Cannll and Mr . Snow discuss the subject in the n-orning in view of the engineering information received from Miller & Nylander Mr . Snow said that the Board of Selectmen is the policy mating Board and must come to some decision. The Elanning Board retired at 10:25 P. M: The Board of Selectmen was unanimous in the opinion that viorthen Road should not be submitted to the Annual Town Meeting but should be held over for a Special Meet- ing in Mai; or June . Mr. James said that he would like to have Herbert Carlson se::ve on the committee to plan appropriate observance of National Engineers ' Week. Appointment Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint: Herbert T. Carlson to serve on the Committee . The meeting adjourned at 10 30 P. M. A true record, Attest ea.tivg%Clerlc, Sele men . Ill J V-