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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-12-20-BOS-min 228 1.6 MI SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 20, 1956 ` A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Engineer's Room, Town Office Building, on Thursday evening, December 20, 1956. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Rev. Earl D. Haywood, of the Methodist Church, met with the Board in regard to his request for location of signs directing the public to the new church building. The Chairman explained that the Board had discussed the subject at its last meeting and there seemed to be a difference of opinion on it. He said that there was some question as to the proposed locations and also that the Church Board would prefer to reduce the number etom four as re- signs quested. Mr. James explained that the Board was reluctant to establish a precedent that many others mitht want to follow. Mr. Haywood ds.id that if it is not poasibl® to obtain permission for all of the ldicatsions they would like one if it meets with the Board's approval and if that is now possible, they would abide by the Board's decision. The Chairman referred to the corner of Worthen Road and Bedford Street and explained that when the public arrives at Wothern Road and Massachdsetts Avenue it won't know where to turn. He said the same would a* ply to the location of Massachusetts Avenue and the intersection of Clark Street . When arriving at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Massachusetts Avenue , they would not know where to go. Mrs. Morey said she recommek uthe corner of Worthen Road and Massachusetts/because she felt people going through the town would probably arrive at that area and one sign would direct them. Mr. Haywood said that the one in the center is not necessary because people know the church is on Massachusetts Avenue. The only problem is identifying Lincoln Street or Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. James said a sign would be advisable at the corner of Worhten Road and Massachusetts Avenue, Mr. Haywood explained that there its no Methodist Church in Bedford and he does have people coming down from Bedford cutting over Worfhen Road. He said this ill would be a permanent sign unless they could compromise on a temporary sign. He said he liked the signs the Church of Our Redeemer and the Christian Science has. 229 11 The Chairman explained that the Board is endeavor- ing to reduce the number if possible. Mr. James said that he approved the type of sign submitted and would not object to having it located at the intersection of Worthen Road and Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Haywood said he was optimistic in requesting four and if he received permission to locate one he would be satisfied. Mrs. Morey suggested that he try the Worthen Road and Massachusetts Avenue location and said that it seemed as though that is the one that is really going to tell. Mr. Haywood asked if the corner being discussed was the intersection of Worthen Road, turning right at Massachusetts Avenue and Mr. James replied in the affirmative. Mr. Haywood said he thought that would be very good, Mr. James suggested that he locate it about twenty or thif'ty feet up• toWards the church so that people coming out of Worthen Road could see it. Mr. James suggested that Mr. Haywood locate the sign, see how it works out and if he has any further problem, contact the Board again. ' Mr. Haywood agreed and retired st 7:40 P.M. Mr. Stevens submitted a deed he prepared conveying lots 35 and 36 Hillcrest Street to Mr. Harry M. Sullivan, including a 99-year restriction providing it the two lots are -not combined into one lot for building pur- poses, then no building can be erected on wither of them or on any part of the lots without permission from the Board of Appeals. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to sign the deed prepared by Town Counsel, Tax title conveying lots 35 and 36 Hillcrest Street to Mr. Harry deed M. Sullivan and Dorothy H. Sullivan,P h/w. Mr. Stevens submitted a deed he prepared convey- ign lot 251 Wood Street to Catherine R. Cummings, Tax title the description wrtttiu in such manner as to point deed out clearly that there has been a relocation of Wood Street. Upon Motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Tucker it was voyed to sign the deed prepared by Town Counsel conveying lot 251 Wood Street to -Catherine R. Cummings. I 230 Mr. Stevens said that he had the Exercise of Option granted by Lillian M. Smith, *8,000, for the elementary school site. He explained that Mr. Maloney spoke to Mr. George Andrews and he has agreed that the Board can practi- cally forget About the hen house. Mr. Andrews would like a plan showing his land, what the Town is taping Exercise of and what remains. He said that Mr. Gayer advised him Options this could be done very easily. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. .Morey, it was unanimously voted to sign the following Exer- cises of Options: By instrument dated November 15, 1956 Lillian M. Smite, of Lexington, Massachusetts, for consideration paid, granted to the Town of Lexington an option to purchase certain land in Lexington therein described. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of said instrument, the Town of Lexington, act- ing by its Board of Selectmen, hereby exercises said option to purchase said land subject to all of the terms, provisions and conditions set forth in said instrument. Signed in Lexington,. Massachusetts this 20th day of December, 1956. By .y. knstrumezt dated December 15, 1956, George J. Andrews -, of Lexington, Massachusetts, for con- sideration paid, granted to the Town of Lexing- ton, an option to purchase certain land in Lex- ington therein described. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to therovisions of said instrument, the Town of Lrjxington, act- ing by its Board of Selectmen, hereby exercises said option to purchase said land subject to all of the terms, provisions and conditions set forth in said instrument, It is understood that the hen house now situated on Parcel 2 is to remian the property of George J. Andrews, with the right of access thereto across said Parcel 2, until such time as the Town is ready to improve the land and thereupon, the Board of Selectmen shall so notify Mr. Andrews and fix a reasonable time for him to remove said hen house from the land. Signed at Lexington, Massachusetts this 20th day of December, 1956. 231 w Mr. Stevens referred to the agreement with the Air Force whereby they were permitted to connect to the Town's sanitary sewer system. Under the terms of that agreement, in addition to the connection charge, they are to pay additional assessment to the Town by the M. D. C. He said that now there is an agreement cover- ing this, the amount having been worked out by the con- Sewer ferences at the M.D.C. with the kir Force. He ex- agreement plained that all the instrument does is recite that with Air under the Act ther were given permission to connect Force and agreed to pay the Town. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to sign the agreement as submitted by Town Counsel. Mr. Stevens retired at 7:55 P.M. The Chairman reported that Mr. Gayer will need Transfer an additional $4,000 for snow removal as a result of the ice storm last weekend. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $4,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Snow Removal A count. ' At 8:25 P.M. Mr. Donald K. Irwin met with the Board to discuss 1957 budgets in his department which in- clude the Building, Plumbing and Wiring Inspectors. He retired at 8:45 P.M. Mr. McQuillan, Chairman of the Board of Health, and Mr. Charles Cole met with the Board to discuss 1957 budgets. A question was raised relative to one item of $500 for a refrigerator and the Chairman agreed to find otit whether or not this equipment is included in the appropriation Of the New Town Office Building. Messrs. McQuillan and Cole retired at 8:45 P.M. Mr. William G. Potter, Chairman of the Cmmetery Commissioners met with the Board to discuss 1957 bud- gets. He said that if the Selectmen were considering an increase for the min in the public Works Department the Commissioners would like to hace the men in the Cemeter - Department given the same increase. Mr. Potter retired at 9:00 P.M. I 232 DO The Chairman said that a meeting should be scheduled with the School Committee and the Junior High School Sites Committee. He suggested that thqq meet with the Board next Wednesday and that three quarters of an hour be allowed for the discussion. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mrs. Marek to find out what time would be convenient for the School Committee and then contact tie Sites Committee. It was also decided to have the Fire Commissioners in on Wednesday eveting to discuss budgets for half an hour. Mrs. Morey referred to the records of December 10th and requested the Clerk to strike out the sentence referring to "six children" in the Maria Hastings School police woman discussion. Mrs. Morey brought up the subject of snow and ice on the sidewalk in front of the Towne Diner and it was agreed to check with Mr. Gayer to find out why the area is not cleared. The meeting adjodrned at 9:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: . I/ -71 "- xee tive ler4 Select n. • 4 a I