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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-04-15-BOS-min 386 CEJ C17 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 15, 1957 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, April 15, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman James, Messrs. Reed, Maloney, find Tucker were present. Mr. Stevefisi Town Gounsdly .Mrl,Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with, the Board for the drawing of four jurors. The following individuals were drawn for jury duty.. William E. Haible, 21 Moon Hill Jurors Road; Herbert F. Stewart, 1965 Massachusetts Avenue; John A. Rodes, 131 Shade Street and Charles B. Jaixen, 226 Concord Avenue. Mr. Carroll retired. Mr. Gayer reported that he did not have the corrected water and sewer bids from Whitman & Howard because of the delay in tail delivery. He called them on the tele- phone and Susi & DiSaptis is the low bidder at $43,575.00 Bid with an alternate of 44,500. He explained that Whitman & Howard informed Susi & DiSantis they can use the lower price and recommended that the contract be awarded to them. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted, in view of past performance, to award the contract to Susi & DiSantis, the low bidder at the quotation of $43,575. Mr. Gayer said the next item for consideration was widening of Pelham Road and he presented a plan for a Pelham Rd. less hazardous entrance. He explained that he cannot see entrance much of an opportunity for cutting the corner back, but indicated on the plan where an entrance could he made so there would be much longer site distance. Mr. Reed asked if he would abolish the other part and not leave it one way going up and Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative. He said that the Traffic Committee is not in favor of that. He explained that he would like to have the water main in the new layout if possible. Mr. Reed asked what he would do insofar as money is concerned, and Mr. Gayer replied that he has not considered that point but had been requested to bring in a plan. He 387 111 said as an estimate he thought it would be in the vicinity of $8,000 or $9,000. He explained that there is a substan- tial cut and the existing sidewe.11c would have to be replaced. The Chairman asked if he intended to construct new walls, and Mr. Gayer replied in the negative. Mr. Reed pointed out that this would be a relocation and raised the question as to whether or not it could be done without a vote by Town Meeting. The Chairman said that there will be a Town Meeting in May. Mr. Gayer said he would continue with the plans if the Board wanted him to and the Chairman said he thought that should be done anyway and then determine the cost. Mr. Gayer reported that he had received a request Water from Mr. Clarence Walker for water in Tavern Lane. He Tavern explained that he had a plan made up, which he presented, Lane to show what the Town would get in return if the main Walker is extended. He said that, going to theroperty only, a distance of 211.0', the Town would realize $361 .59. If the main is extended all the way up to Pelham Road and Eliot Road, a third lot would be added and the betterments would be $51.8.99. Mr.-Reed said he was in favor of extending the main the entire length and asked if it would strengthen the system. Mr. Gayer replied that it would definitely strengthen the system and they are having trouble in Pelham Road. He reported that he talked to Mr. Walker and he was not interested at all. He can't see why he should contribute any more than the betterment and Mr. Gayer told him that the Board could wait until another Town Meeting for the funds. Mr. Walker was not interested and felt that the Town owed him water. If the Board has any suggestions he will be at home this evening to discuss it. Mr. Maloney said it would cost Mr. Walker a substantial amount to run his own line up if the Town gave him a long service. Mr. Walker suggested running a 2 line up and it occurred to Mr. Maloney that he might be willing to co-operate with the Twain in order to get water. He said a 2" line would be expensive. The Chairman asked what the entire project would cost and Mr. Gayer replied about $1500 or $2,000. Mr. Reed asked if this an instance where the house was built and no thought given about the water and Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if it would be several months before the water in installed and Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative. Mr. Reed said if a main is to be installed it should go the entire length. 1388 Cs' CJ He asked how much benefit this would be to the Town, 11 forgetting the lots there now. Mr. Gayer replied that this is something the Town would not go in and do. Mr. Reed asked if it would be a benefit to the overall system, and Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative. Mr. Maloney said if Mr. Walker was not building his house, the extension would not be made. M . Reed agreed1 but said that it would benefit the system. Mr. Reed suggested advising Mr. Walker what it would cost to have a 2" service put in and if the Town supplies the pipe a 6" main can go in for that amount of money. Mr. Gayer said he would not like to have Mr. Walker put in a long service. Mr. Maloney said the Town could give him the pipe if he would have it put in. The Chairman said Mr. Walker has two choices. He can run a long service with the Board's permission or pay a betterment on a main if the Board decides to install it. He said Mr. Walker should be willing to pay $800 for his share of the cost of the main and in view of the circuma stances he should pay more than just the betterment. Mr. Reed pointed out that there are no funds avail• able to put in the main, and if he wants the water it will be necessary for him to contribute to extend it, the Town furnishing the pipe. The Chairman said it would be either that or wait until the next Town Meeting. Mr. Fucker said if the Town gives- him the pipe he should put in whatever size the Town specifies. Mr. Maloney said it would not be fair to charge Mr. Wardrobe for his lots. Mr. Tucker said that the Town would have to provide water somehow. The Chairman said there are two choices. Mr. Walker can wait until the next Town Meeting or have the Town furnish the pipe and have it installed himself. Mr. Maloney telephoned Mr. Walker and discussed the subject with him. He reported to the Board that Mr. Walker said to make the best arrangement possible. Mr. Stevens explained that the Board should .exercise the option to purchase land from Esco Builders and John H. Option Millican for the new Junior High School Building. Upon motion of Mr. Reed? seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to exercise the options prepared by Town Counsel. 389 Mr. Stevens referred to Article 30 whereby the Town Drain Meeting voted to authorize the Board to execute a release release of a drain easement on Winter Street. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to sign the release as prepared by Town Counsel. Mr. Gayer presented a plan of the Smith property, 51 School Street and Mr. Stevens reported that he has looked this up at the Registry. Mrs. Smith owns three lots of land, 514.,55 and 56. Lots 54 and 56 are unregistered and lot 55 is registered. Her house is on lots 55 and 56. Seer What she asked for, is an abatement of the sewer better- Betterment ment assessment levied against lot 56. He explained that even though she had connected to the sewer, the Board would have charged a connection fee which would have been based on the amount of the betterment. He pointed out that she has an available building lot. The Chairman agreed to write Mrs. Smith and explain the situation. Mr. Stevens presented a plan of Cherry .Street and Sutherland Road. •Mr. Gayer explained that there is a low spot between two houses add there is a drain going down Cherry Street, dumping into Sutherland Road. At one time a small line allowed the water to run into the drain and then go out. Cherry The previous owner called Mr. Burns so many times he had Street the drain plugged up and now there is a pond in the area. and Mr. Gay said that the people want to get rid of the Sutherland water and/diussd the matter with Mr. Stevens today. Road drain Mr. Stevens explained that the people claim the water comes out of the drain and said that the Town is under no liability at the present time. He said if the Town connects the drain for them and if the water in flood ' time backs up into their land the Town will be liable for flooding it. Mr. Gayer said there might be some liability for plugging it up and Mr. Stevens said maybe. He said the Town would definitely have a liability if it put in the drain. He said he thought he could draw an instrument whereby these people would agree to save the Town harmless. However, he did not know if the banks holding the mortgages would agree or not. He asked if the Board felt inclined to do it or not. Mr. Tucker was in favor of obtaining the release or whatever is necessary and connect the drain. Mr. Stevens asked if he would be willing to pay, own the drain and connect it, not with permission, 390 CEJ C�7 without any liability. The Chairman said one solution might be, since it is their drain and on their property, they have the right to block it. The Town could help by permitting them to connect. Mr. Steens said he would check and see what the title references are. gr. Stevens retired at 8:25 P.M. Mr. Snow and Chief Rycroft, of the Traffic Stu Committee, met with the Board. The Chairman said the Hoatd would like to be brought up to date on the results of the Committee 's deliberation over the past few months, to see if it had any recommenda- tions and if not what the situation is. Mr. Gayer explained that the Committee has been taking little problems given it, pne by one and cited the driveways at the First National Store parking lot. They have made inquires to the State on the problem of Winchester Drive, Maple and Ldwell Streets as to what changes are pro- posed there. The Chairman asked if the Committee had arrived at a decision relative to one-way streets in the center. Mr. Snow.' presented an over-all program, using maps and Traffic charts, of the center showing relationships of the roads Committee .one to another and where the traffic count was made last Fall. He presented a plan of the traffic volume in Lexing- ton center, the total volume in the center at any one particular time , incoming and outgoing traffic. The Chairman asked how much more needed to be done be- fore recommendations can be made and Mr. Snow said he had to obtain more information. The Chairman asked if something positive would be ready by September and Mr. Snow replied it would not take that long. He said It should be started this Spritg. Chief Rycroft said he would like to see if something can be worked out in the area in front of the Monument. He said time should be spent on that location and perhaps they could come up with something about the other two streets. He said that the members of the Committee agree with him that Muzzey and Clarke Streets should be left as they are for the time being. He said the two locations needing at- tention is the Monument and Pleasant Street at Massachusetts Avenue. He reported that Maple Street is also becoming a problem. He recommended No Parking on Muzzey and Clarke Streets down as far as Raymond Street and said he thought it would be worth trying. 391 Mr. Snow retired. The Chairman reported that Mr. Doyle, representing the Lexington Little League, telephones and requested " Little permission to conduct a parade on Saturday, April 20th, Lea ue starting at 1:00 P.M. , from the Junior High School to Parade the Center Playground. The Board had no objection but agreed to ask Mr. Doyle to start the parade at 1:30 inasmuch as Paul Revere and Dawes will arrive at the Common at 1:00 P.M. Bids for three new cars to be used by the Police De- partment were received as follows: Rowe - Jackson Chevrolet, Inc. 1957 Chevrolet Model 1502, 2-door sedan, 6 cylinder including accessories $2266.47 Less Tax exemption 11.3.00 2123.47 Allowance, 1956 Plymouth, Serial Net 14235161 1086 00 1957 Chevrolet Model 1502, 2-door sedan, 6 cylinder ihcluding accessories 2266.47 Bids for Less Tax exemption '343.00 Police ear 2121.47 Allowance, 1955 Chevrolet 118.47 Net 934.00 1957 Chevrolet, Model 1502, 2-door sedan, 6 cylinder including accessories 2266.47 Leas Tax exemption `143.00 2123.47 Allowance, 1956 Plymouth, Serial 14235200 93.1 Net 1 U Fredreick R. Childs 1957 Ford, 6 cylinder Custom tudor Sedan including accessories 2525.80 Allowance, 1956 Plymouth Plaza Tudor Sedan 1430.80 Net 1095.00 Price is less Federal Tax 392 1957 Ford, 6 cylinder Custon Tudor Sedan including accessories 2525.80 Allowance, 1956 Plymouth Plaza Tudor Sedan 1130.80 Net 5.095.00 1957 Ford, 6 cylinder Custom Tudor Sedan including accessories 2525.80 Allowance 1955 Chevrolet 1430.80 Net 1095.00 Mawhinney Motor Sales 1957 Plymouth Plaza 2 door 6 cylinder including accessories 2492.00 Less Federal Tax 149.50 2342.50 Allowance, 1956 Plymouth 2 door 1202.50 Net 1140.00 1957 Plymouth Plaza 2 door 6 cylinder including accessories 2192.00 Less Federal Tax 149.50 2342.0 Allowance, 1956 Plymouth 2 door 1202. 0 Net 1140.00 1957 Plymouth Plaza 2 door 6 cylinder including accessories 2492.00 Less Federal Tax 14940 2542.50 Allowance, 1955 Chevorlet 2 door 1364.72 Net 971.7b Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to purchase two Chevrolets from Rowe-Jackson Chevrolet, Inc. - $938.00 and $1088.00 and one Ford from Frederick R. Childs - $1095.00. Police The Chairman signed a requisition for the appointment of one additional police officer. Chief Rycroft and Mr. Gayer retired at 9:20 P.M. Roy A. Cook, Chief Engineer, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that about a year ago the Grass Board had a discussion relative to preventing grass fires as Fires much as possible amd the Chief appointed some Deputy Fire Wardens. He said the Board would like to know how the Chief plans to use thew. 393 Chief Cook presented the Chairman with a list of the Deputies he appointed and said that some of them have been very active and others have not been so active. He said the unfortunate feature is that most of them are not available during the week. The Chairman said that the men would be needed on Saturdays and Sundays and asked what instructions had been given to them. Chief Cook replied that they go around and if they see anyone burning asked if they have a permit. If they don't have one the deputy calls him and then he checks on it. He said on dry weekends he has a State Warden drive around the Town. The Chairman asked if the men wore their badges and Chief Cook replied that most of the men have badges and he hoped they wear them. The Chairman asked if the Saturday and Sunday burning was done by adults and the Chief replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked what was done when an individual is found burning without a permit and Chief Cook replied that they acquaint them with the regulations if they are new residents and chastise them if they are old residents. The Chairman asked if anything was done about prople burning without permits and the hief replied in the negative.Mr. Reed asked if any thought had been given to the Town of Lexington and Arlington burning the meadow before anyone else set fire to it, and Chief Cook replied in the negative. He said they do not have the men today. Mr. Reed pointed out that he has help when the fire is going and Chief Cook said they let it burn itself out. Mr. Reed said he wondered if it would be a good idea to get the Auxiliary Firemen out some day to burn it. Chief Cook said that he has a very good auxiliary group that does considerable burning for him. The Chairman asked if he had many fires Sunday and he replied that there were four. The Chairman- said there should be some way to cut down on the fire by use of Deputy Fire Wardens and thereby save the Department. Chief Cook said he has done very well this year in comparison to last year. He explained that he sends two trucks out on a call and if both are not needed one returns to the station. He said he does not like to call mutual aid on grass fires. The Chairman asked if any of the Deputies listed had not donesnything and Chief Cook replied that pro- bably one or two who have been very busy. The Chairman asked if it would be any heli if the list was double what it is now and Chief Cook replied in the negative. 4.. 394 C"" N Mr. Reed asked if he had anything in the paper on the subject and he replied that he tries to put something in every once and awhile. The Chairman asked if he thought everything was being done that could be done and he replied that he thought they were doing fairly well. Chief Cook retired at 10:50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Henry C. Latta, 86 Morse Avenue, Wilthington, a mail carrier, who com- Complaint plained about a dog owned by Mr. Frederick C. Henriques, re : dog 15 Moon Hill Road. A report was received from the dog officer advising that he contacted both Mr. and Mrs. Henriques and they have agreed to either dispose of the dog or restrain it in the future. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, relative to an investigation concerning the activities of Mr. Alfred G. Jones, 272 Concord Avenue,( A hearing was held last week upon Mr. Jones application Gasoline for permission to maintain a 1500 gallon gasoline tank tank & on the premises. zoning Mr. Irwin reported that Mr. Jones would like to carry on a custom farm and trucking business and was unaware of the restrictions that would prevent the property from being used for these purposes. He said at the present time there is no violation and a letter is being sent to Mr. Jones explaining the uses that are permitted in an R1 zone. The Board agreed to take no action on the application until the petitioner brings the subject up again. The Chai n read a letter from Ralph Sandberg, re- questing,/B lfnof the V,F.W. to operate !i popcorn stand April 19th on the triangle at the corner of Hancock and Bedford Streets. The Board had no objection and Mr. Sandberg is to be requested to cease operation of the stand by noon. The Chairman read a letter froM John MacNeil advising that he would like an opportunity to discuss group insurance Group for town employees. insurance It was agreed to refer the communication to the Committee authorized by the recent Town Meeting to study the subject of group insurance. The ChairmAn read a letter from John MacNeil advising that through the facilities of the Lumbermen's Casualty 395 Co., which is controlled by the Kemper group, he is able to offer the facilities for one or more police men to try to qualtfyh€or the i.traffic institute conducted at North- western University. There are sixteen fellowships of $1,650 and sixteen of $795.00. The Chairman was authorized to send the literature to the Police Department. Letter was received from Mr. Donald E. Nickerson accepting re-appointment to the Board of Appeals. The Chairman reported that Mr. Charles Norris is willing to serve as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Reed, Appointment it was voted to appoint Charles H. Norris, 132 Berwick Road, an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals for a term expiring March 31, 1958. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to approve Surety Bond 632130, on behalf of the Executive Clerk to the Board, in the amount of $1,000 for a period expiring April 1, 1958. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Town of Lexington, as follows : Article VIII - Section 11. By adding to this Section the Amendment following: (Stop Signs) to Traffic Rules Westbound drivers on Hill Street at the intersection of Cedar Street. Eastbound drivers on Paul Revere Road at the intersection of Cedar Street. Article V - By inserting a new section as follows: Section 2A. Prohibited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. on Mondays through Fridays on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue from Depot Square southwesterly for a distance of one hundred thirty-seven (137) feet. 396 1.4 Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the following licenses : Manor Spa 269 Bedford St. Sunday Sis. Ren. Wardrobe 's Pharmacy 807 Maps. Ave. Minute Man Cab Depot Square Public Car. " Lexington Bowladrome 1698 Mass. Ave4,1 Bowling Alley" Sunday Bowling "' Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Tacker,, it was voted to sign an Order for construction of a side- Sidewalk walk along the southerly side of Percy Road, extending from a point 355' + northeasterly of Highland Avenue a distance of 90' ± northeasterly in the following form: PERCY ROAD Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington at a Town Meeting duly called and held on March 18, 1957, and adjourned to the 25th day c ' March, 1957, duly adopted under Article 18 of the Warrant the following vote: "VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks, at such locations as they shall determine, where the abutting owner oays one-half of the coat or otherwise, and to appropriate therefor the sum of ;50,000.00, and to provide for payment thereof 'by transfer from the EXcess and Deficiency Account." NOW THEREFORE, We, the undersigned being a majority of the Board of .Selectmen of said Town of Lexington, duly elected qualified and acting as such, do hereby pursuant to said vote and under the provisions cf Chapter 83 of the General Laws, as amended, and of any and every other power and authority us hereto in any way enabling determine that public con- venience requires, the establishment of a sidewalk along the southerly side of Percy Road a public way in said Town, extending from a point 355' 4. northeasterly of Highland Avey.z, a distance of 901 ± northeasierly, and it is therefore: ORDERED: that a bituminous concrete sidewalk be constructed along the southerly side of Percy Road, ex- tending from a point 3551 ± northeasterly of Highland Ave. a distance of 901 ± northeasterly and that one hale of the cost thereof be assessed upon the abutting estates. 397 Annexed hereto and made a part hereof is a schedule of the owners of said abutting estates and an estimate of the assessments upon them. Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this fifteenth day of April, 1957. Haskell W. Reed Majority William E. Maloney Board of Selectmen Ralph H. Tucker of Lexington COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. April 15, 1957 Then personally appeared Haskell W. Reed, William E. Maloney and Ralph H. Tucker and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington before me. Hazel J. Murray Notary Public My commission expires November 29. 1957 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER Owner as of Estimated J„nuary 1. 1957 Frontage As3Bssment William 0. & Arlene E. Way 90.0 #90.00 398 Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was v ted to sign a Water Order for the Water Order, construction of/Rater main in Green Lane.,from Crescent Road a distance of 6501 ± southwesterly in the following form: ORDER OF TAKING By the Town of Lexington of Easement for the construction of Water Main GREEN LANE From Crescent Road a distance of 6501 ± southwesterly WHEREAS, at a meeting duly called and held on March 18, 1957, adjourned to March 25,1957, the Town Meeting of Lexington pursuant to an article in the warrant of the meeting for which due notice was given, duly adopted by unanimous vote the following vote and made an appropriation therefor: "VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in diameter In such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determines subject to the assessment of betterments or other- wise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $106,600.00 of which 12,600.00 is to be transferred from the Water Assessment Fund; 14,000.00 is to be transferred from the Wate Department Available Surplus; and the balance of $90,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes or the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $90,000.00 and issue bonds or noted of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter L . of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding fifteen years." AND WHEREAS, the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of said water main, NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of L xington, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commis- stoners, for and in behalf of the said town, by vi, tue 39 of the authority conferred upon them by the foregoing vote and of every other power them hereto enabling, hereby adopt this Order of taking by eminent domain, for the said public improvement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a water main in Green Lane from Crescent Road a distance of 6501 t southwesterly as aforesaid, the following easement namely: The right to enter upon the land shown as Green Lane on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Water Main in Green Lane Lexington Mass. Scale 1" = 40' (Mb. 10, 1956 Richard J. Gayer Town Engineer" and owned by Anthony & Gabrielle F. Mazza, Bonifacio & Crocifissa Camarra, Salvatore & Lucy Antonucci, Cosmos Frank & Helen G. Romano, Robert S. & Dorothy M. Schwab, Rocco G. & Caroline M. Capriano, Caryl Realty Trust, John A.Cadario Tr., and construct therin a line of water main with al necessary connections, shut-offs and appurtenances substantially as shown on a plan of Richard J. Gayer, Town Engineer, dated October 10, 1956 to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said Town or other duly authorized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within the said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of initially constructing and thereafter maintaining, operating, inspecting, repairing, and replacing from time to time the said water main, (the said town being always bound to see that the ground after the completion bf the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material and surface left in as smooth and good condition as of the time of entry.) Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws. The area which it is expected will receive advantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement comprises the several lots shown upon the plan of Richard J. Gayer, Town Engineer, above referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that would be assessed upon each said parcel of land to be as shown in the said schedule. We determine that no damages have been sdstained and none are awarded. 400 [r1 To have and to hold the said easement to the Town of Lexton, its successors and assigns, to its and their/use and behoof forever agreeable to the provisions of said Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all pertinent acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have hereunto subscribed our names this fifteenth day of April, 1957. Haskell W. Reed William E. Maloney Selectmen Ralph H. Tucker of Lexington COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ' Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington April 15,1957 Then personally appeared the above named Haskell W. Reed, William E. Maloney and Ralph H. Tucker and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, before me, Hazel J. Murray Notary rublic SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER GREEN LANE From Crescent Road a distance of 650? ± southwesterly. 401 Supposed Lot Land Count Owner No. Frontage Assessment Cert. No. Anthony & Gabrielle F. Mazza h/w 15 104.70 $157.05 79271 Bonifacio & Crocifissa Camarra h/w 16 101.59 152.39 76846 Salvatore & Lucy Antonucci h/w 17 101.1.6 152.19 76845 Cosmos Frank & Helene G. Romano h/w 18 100.11 150.17 79862 Robert S. & Dorothy M. ' Schwab h/w 19 100.25 150.38 73033 Rocco G. & Caroline M. Capriano h/w 20 100.00 150.00 29010 Caryl Realty Trust John A. Cadario, Tr. 8 222.00 333.00 The Chairman read a letter from Vernon Page stating that for many years the Public Works: Department has made the complete connection of sewer pipes from the street to a point inside foundation walls with the plumber provid- ing ten feet of cast iron soil pipe. He said he has been informed that a rule has �g made by the Public Works Department to terminate/t sewer pipe ten feet from the foundation wall and someone else will have to complete the project. The reason for the rule is the Department claims it has received complaints because some time water works through joints where pipes come through the wall. Mr. Page contended that the town should do the entire job and not require property owners to engage a private contractor. was Mr. Reed said he/unaware that the policy had been changed. The Chairman reported that Mr. Gayer informed him it is being done in accordance with the Plumbing By-Law and he is merely carrying out the law. Mr. Reed said the By-Law was never followed that way before and he thought the Board should have been notified of the change. The Chairman said, in absence of instructions, Mr. Gayer should follow the by-lawn and asked if it had always been done the other way. 402 timat Mr. Reed replied in the affirmative. Mr. Maloney said it has never been done this new Connecting way. Sewer The Chairman reported that he asked Mr. Page if it pipe had been done and he said it was always done for him but not for many others. The Chairman said he thought Mr. Gayer should have a letter from the Board covering the subject. Letter was received from Mrs. James Walsh, 20 Hall Street, Somerville, asking if the house being used by the Boy's Club would be for sale. -•r - The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Walsh that the Clouse is to be demblished eltdr the prbpertlr :ra*i.on served for future use by the Town. The Chairman reported that he discussed the situation at the Lexington Theatre with Mr. Feeley who is aware of it and also concerned. Mr. Feeley and Chief Rycroft have come to at understanding whereby when it appears that things are going to get out of hand he will call the Station and the Chief will immediately assign a man for duty. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: of � �vl� xe ti Clerk, Selemen 1 L _