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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-06-09-BOS-min 370 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 9, 1958 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on. Monday evening, June 9, 1958, at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Maloney, Messrs . James, Tucker, Adams and Mrs . Morey were present. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. The Board discussed the subject of sewer extension to service Lot 1B Crosby Road, owned by Fred F. Robicheau, 259 Winn Street, Burlington. Mr. Haskell Reed left a plan of a possible solution and Mr . Gayer also presented a plan. Mrs. Morey said that there has been some drainage work done in the area since the lot was tested by Mr. Sewer Lurvey, Health Sanitarian, in 1956 and suggested that he be requested to make another test. The Board agreed with the suggestion and it was also decided to have Mr. Robicheau present next Monday evening for further dis- cussion of the subject. Mr. Stevens said he would like authority to settle a claim against the Town filed by Richard J. Villa. Mr. Villa' s car was damaged because of an alledged defect in the Town' s portion of Lowell Street . He will settle for $23 12 . Claim Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Adams, it was voted to authorize Mr. Stevens to settle Richard J. Villa's claim for damages in the amount of $23.12. The Chairman asked about the status of the agreement to supply water to Raytheon' s new laboratory in Bedford, Water for and Mr. Stevens asked to have the subject held over for Raytheon another week and he wanted to discuss it with Mr. Gayer. Letter was received from Harry M. Yeo, 111 Grant Street asking if it would be possible to purchase land adjacent to his home , formerly owned by Anatacia Richards Town Land and Della Thurston. Mr. Gayer presented a plan which indicated that the Town owns only a small strip running parallel with Grant Street varying in width from approximately 13 feet at Hayes Lane to approximately 23 feet next to Mr. Yeo's land. There is a 100 foot easement through which Vine ,371 Brook flows in the rear of this strip. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Yeo of the situation and tell him if he or his attorney finds out who owns the property and he acquires it, the Board could consider going to a Town Meeting for authorization to sell the strip of land owned by the Town Petition was received from the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to install a sidewalk anchor guy off pole 55/4 Guy Wire on Lincoln Street Mr. Gayer had no objection and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition Petition was received from the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate three poles on Burlington Street. The proposed locations were approved by Mr. Gayer and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the following pole Pole locations: location B urlington Street, southeasterly side, south- westerly from a point approximately 5 feet southwest of North Street, -- Three poles. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate seven poles on Paul Revere Road. Mr. Gayer explained that the poles are already located and this petition is probably to bring the company' s records up to date . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to Pole grant the petition and sign the order for the following location pole locations: Paul Revere Road, southeasterly side , south- westerly from a point approximately 75 feet southwest of Cedar Street, -- Seven poles . Notice was received from the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Pole the abandonment of one pole on Abbott Road, southwesterly abandoned side approximately 90 feet southeast of Meriam Street. 372 Further consideration was given to Mr. Rocco M. Frasca' s letter requesting deferment of a sidewalk betterment assessment in the amount of $413.50, as- Frasca seesed against his property at 987 Waltham Street. Sidewalk The Board agreed that the sidewalk did not bet- assessment ter the land to the extent of the amount assessed and voted to reduce the amount to $250 .00. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Frasca that the$250 may be de- ferred if he so requests . Mrs . Morey reported that the Traffic Study Committee considered Mrs. Albert E Gilman' s complaint relative to Wilson Road traffic on Wilson Road. She explained that the Committee recommended no action and that Mrs. Gilman be advised that the Committee does not feel there is an unnecessary burden of traffic and that the children should be encouraged to keep off the street. If the people want to send in a peti- tion for a sidewalk, the Board will consider it . Mrs . Morey reported that Mr. Snow is going to write the State and recommend No Parking on the left hand side of Bedford Street going towards Bedford. She said the suggestion was made that the no parking be extended a No Parking couple hundred feet beyond Valley Road. Bedford St. The Chairman suggested extending it as far as the Parker School Parker School and said he did not think it should go beyond the school . Mr. Adams said the Board would make a recommendation and the State may have something to say about the sezbject. Mr. Gayer agreed to compose a letter to Mr John Kiernan, State Engineer. Mrs . Morey reported that the Committee discussed the traffic situation at Dr. Mooney' s on Massachusetts Amendment Avenue at Marrett Road and recommends no parking for Traffic about 200 feet in front of his house which is the curve, Rules and also is the Town' s highway. It was agreed to amend the Traffic Rules and Regula- tions to eliminate parking at this location. Mrs . Morey said the Committee recommends improving visibility at Fiske ' s bluff, and it was agreed to write the State Highway Department and explain, the problem at this location Mr. Adams said he thought very definitely the Board would have to install parking meters on the west side municipal parking lot . The Chairman explained that money for the meters Municipal would have to be appropriated by Town Meeting . Parking Mr . Adams said that the Chief told the Traffic Com- mittee it is almost impossible to check the cars parked y Ore) in the lot. The Chairman said that there are funds in the police budgdt that could be used to pay officers for extra duty. Mr. Adams suggested that the Board advise the Chamber of Commerce that serious consideration is being given to installation of parking meters . The Chairman said he felt enforcement could correct the situation and said he would like to discuss the sub- ject with the Chief again. Mrs. Morey reported that the Committee also dis- cussed the situation in regard to No U Turns The Chairman read a letter from Mr Donald E. Nickerson advising that Anthony Masi, who has been in his employ for twelve years, has purchased two lots on Muller Road, Burlington, upon which he and his brother are building houses . In front of one house is a hydrant and Mr. Masi did not know until several days ago that there would be any complication in obtaining a water con- nection. When he applied at Burlington, he was advised Water for that permission would have to be obtained from Lexington. houses on The Board felt that the two individuals involved Muller Rd should not be penalized for a situation over which they had no control, and Mr. Gayer was instructed to tell them that the Board had agreed to make it possible for them to obtain watkr. The Chairman was instructed to write the Burlington Water Commissioners of the Board's displeasure in the lack of co-operation in carrying out the original agree- ment . Mr. Gayer was requested to submit information rela- tive to ITER at the next meeting. Mr. Gayer retired at 8:40 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Donald Irwin, Build- ing Inspector, advising that he would like to take his vacation, a day a week throughout the Summer months, in the majority of cases Friday, beginning June 20th . Building The Board had no objection. Inspector Letter was received from Chief Albert E. Ryan, Arl- ington Police Department, commending Lieutenant George E. Smith for transmitting pertinent information to that department . Police It was agreed to send the original letter, together with a letter from the Board, to Chief Rycroft with the request that they be posted on the police bulletin. board. 1 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Appointment to appoint Murray G. Dearborn to the Town Celebrations Committee for a three-year term expiring April 30, 1961. The Clerk was instructed to arrange with Mr. I . W. Douglas to have the ambulance, upon which he submitted Ambulance a bid, at the Town Office Building next Monday night be- tween 7:00 and 7:30 o' clock for the Board to inspect. Mrs . Morey mentioned the vote of Town Meeting at which the sum of $20,000 was appropriated to buy the Great Meadows, and said she had asked Mr. Stevens what Great is to be done about it . Mrs Shapiro wants to erect a Meadows sign off Fottler Avenue . Mr Busa has stopped them from going into the Great Meadows on Bow Street. She has been working on what the Great Meadow can be used for. Mrs. Morey said that possibly Mrs Shapiro and Mrs . Marek could work out something . Mrs Shapiro is working on this as an open area for Arlington in Lexington. Mr. Adams suggested that the project be referred to Mr. Snow to work out !-something between the two towns. He said Mr. Snow has been working on that area. Mr. James suggested that the Board appoint a Great Meadow Committee to work with the Arlington group and re- port to the Board. The Committee would have no authority but could bring in reports . The names mentioned to serve on such a committee were Felix Cutler, J. Henry Duffy, Lois Brown, Aiden L. Ripley and Roland Greeley. The subject is to be discussed further next week and suggestions made relative to the duties of such a committee . It was agreed to arrange a dinner for Mr. Haskell Reed, former member and Chairman of the Board, on Monday, June 23rd A telephone call was received from Austin W. Fisher, Chairman of the Standing School Building Committee, ad- Barnes vising that the bids for renovating the Barnes property Property are to be opened July 7th. The Committee is assuming the building will be vacant by that date an if not , would like to know what arrangements will be made . The Chairman was instructed to request Mr. Gayer to have the Barnes property vacated by July 7th. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. A true record, Attest: v730; to 02;,--7,>11z, -Sxecutive(/Clerk Selec men.