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SELEOTMEN'S MEETING
January 14, 1957
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on
Monday evening, January 14, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. Chairmen
Reed, Messrs. James, Maloney and Mrs. Morey were pre-
sent. Mr. Gayer, Supt. of Public Works, and the Execu-
tive Clerk were also present.
Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board
Jurors for the drawing of two jurors. The following individuals
were drawn for jury duty: Harry J. Mack, 19 Minute Man
Lane and Henry C. Kirkland, Jr., 11.4.8 Cedar Street.
Mr. Carroll retired at 7:35 F.M.
Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mrs. Morey,
it was voted to renew the following licenses:
Licenses Smith' s paper Store 1832 Mass. Ave. Com. Vie.
Wildacre Inn 50 Percy Road Innkeeper
The Chairman read a letter from Dr. William L.
Barnes, 404 Bedford Street advising that he wished
to reapply for deferment of the sewer betterment
assessment, in the amount of $930.77, levied against
the far portions ,his property which has not been
Sewer built upon or/by-Vim as of January 12, 1957.
assessment Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mrs. Morey,
deferred it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159
of the Acts of 1950 to extend the time for payment of
the sewer betterment assessment in the amount of $930.77,
without interest. , levied against property of Willies L.
and Bertha L. Barnes, located on Bedford Streetuntil
said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold, or
until the expiration of three years from the date hereof,
whichever event occurs first; provided, however, that
this extension of time shall terminate immediately if the
facilities of the sewer main are used for said land or any part
thereof.
Further consideration was given to Mr. John Casello's
offer of $200 for tax title lots 30 and 31, Block 18,
Tax title Ward Street.
lots It was unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of
$200 for each lot, plus sewer, betterment assessments
totaling $175; the deed to be prepared to require that
the two tax title lots be combined with lots 28 and 29
now owned by Mr. Casello.
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Memorandum was received from the New England Tele-
phone and Tel graph Company, together with three copies
of Signed Rig is covering one pole and anchor guy on
Williams Aven e, a private way, involving property owned Pole &
by the Town o Lexington, u wire
Upon mot on of Mr. James, seconded by Mrs. Morey, location
it was voted o sign the instrument and return it to the
New England T lephone and Telegraph Company.
Letter w a received from the State Department of
Public Works dvising of the following tentative 1957
Chapter 90 allotments:
Chapter
Protect State Town County 90
Concord Avenu $10,500 $5,250 $.54250
Maintenance 1,500 1,500 1,500
Letter w a received from T. F. Hanron, District
Highway Engin er, with suggested articles and votes per- Chapter
taining to th use and proceeds under Chapter 718 of the 718
Acts of 1956. A copy of the letter, articles and votes
was mailed to Town Counsel.
Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting
at 8:00 P.M.
He asked if the Board had come to any conclusion
in regard to the Junior High School Site and the Chair-
man explained that the Board had a.rriired at a tentative Junior
agreement with Mr. Tropeano on the Lidberg property High
and a map showing the bounds is in the process of being School
prepared. Site
Mr. Stevens said he would proceed to obtain a
check for Mr. Andrews.
Mrs. Mor y said that she had raised the point as
to whether or not the Board could do anything about the
garbage colle tion and asked what the Board could do if
it would.
Mr. Stev ns explained that if the Board finds the Garbage
collector is of properly performing)it can refuse to
let him have t for the third year. He said two weeks
ago he wrote lebter to the broker and instructed him
to get the to a bond and the necessary insurance. He
received a reply to the effect that the bond had been
signed by the Maryland Casualty and vas sent to Mr.
Collins for his signature. He, said that there are a
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good many powers in the contract. He said the town is
supposed to have the bond by the first of February and
there is ample time in which to receive it.
Mr. Stevens retired at 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Gayer said that if the Board pushes too hard
it may find itself in the position of having no col-
lection and will then have to be prepared to find some-
one else interested in collecting and also be prepared
to pay more money. He said some Of the people know
that the contract calls for two collections a week and
they are not getting two collections. He pointed out that
in this weather many of the garbage containers are not
shovelled out . He reported that he has been working "
on the idea of having the collector leave a notice at
the houses where material other than garbage is put in
the containers stating that the grabage was not picked
up for the reasons checked off on the notice. They
would also be advised that the Selectmen are being not-
ified that collection will not be made if foreign
material is put in the garbage container.
Mrs. Morey said it seemed to her this is the time
to discuss the subject.
Mr. Reed reported that two weeks ago he saw the
collector on Dexter Road and he had no garbage that
could be seen. It appeared to be newspapers and paper
bags.
Mr. Maloney reported that a Mr. Bryant and Dr.
Sullivan contacted him advising that it is hazardous
for women driving children up Pelham Road, turning in
from Massachusetts Avenue, going to the new school.
They would like some protection in the morning.
Mrs. Morey said that the Board had disca.ssed the
possibility of the town getting a piece of land to
straighten that corner.
Mr. Maloney reported that Sister Genevieve does
not want to be coming to the town all the time for
something and feels if she speaks to himjit is suf-
ficient. He said they are willing to co-operate with
anything the town wants to do.
The Chairman asked what the complaint was and Mr.
Maloney explained that they would like an officer
assigned to the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and
Pelham Road for three quarters of an hour in the mor-
ning.
Mr. James asked if he meant they were having
trouble making a left turn'
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The Chairman asked what time was involved and
Mr. Maloney r plied it is between 8:30 A.M. and 9:15
A .M.
Mrs. Mor y said that the children are all taken
to school and there is no pedestrian traffic.
Mr. MalOney said that Mr. Bryant is the man
most concerned and they would like to go on record
as looking for this protection.
Mrs. Morey suggested a school zone sign, but the
Chairman questioned if it would help.
Mr. Maloney said that the pupils are in Junior Req. for
High School 137 8:30 and asked if the officer there officer at
could then go down to Pelham Road for three quarters Pelham Rd.
of an hour.
The Chairman said that he would check with Chief
Rycroft to determine whether or nbt all officer can be
assigned at the corner from 8:30 A.M. until 9:15 A,M.
Budgets were discussed with Mr. Gayer as follows:
Budget Requested Approved
Insurance $33,096.4.9 • $33,096.49
Suptt. Public Works 1,860.00 1,860.00
Expenses
Public Works Bldg. 30,482.00 30,482.00
Wages & Expenses
Sidewalk Construction 50,000.00 50,000.00
More information requested - breakdown of
proposed sidewalks.
Highway Maint ' Ch. 90 6,000.00 6,000.00
Highway Maint , Construction 20,000.00 21,000.00
Highway Dept. Road Machinery 31,600.00 31,600.00
Highway Dept. New Equipment 26s4 25.00
Chapt. 718 Acts. 1956 6,000.00 6,000.00
Traffic Reg. _ Control 7,050.00
Street Lights 45,706.43 45,706.43
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Street Signs 2,100.00 2,100.00
Sewer Maintenance 8,900.00 8,900.00
Wages & Expenses
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
The Board will meet on Monday, Janpary 21, 1957
at 7:30 P.M. for a pole location hearing,`
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held
on Tuesday, January 22, 1957 at 7:30, P.M;.
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