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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-12-03-BOS-min 176 - C'" L�7 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 3, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 3, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James, Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. The Executive Clerk was also present. Mr. Roland Greeley, Chairman of the School Sites Committee, met with the Board. Mr. Greeley said as he understood the Town Meeting vote on the Junior High School Site, the Town Meeting said it would be willing to buy either of the two sites condidered if they could be had for $65,000, but left the final power of decision to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. James said he understood it s. little different- ly.. They were given the option of voting $65,000 or $45,000 and $45,000 would have bought the Lidberg land and $65,000 the Chiesa- Bull. They voted $65,000 and in his opinion they voted a preference for the Bull-Chiesae land. Mr. Greeley said if they voted the $45,000, there would have been no longer a choice. He said he did not think they were telling the Selectmen to get the cheaper one. The Committee is in favor of the Bull- School Chiesa site. He said they would have presented it at Sites the Town Meeting if it had not been for the Approp- riation Committee, and also other people. feeling that this was a high price. He said it is high, but not too high for that land. Mr. Greeley said he did hotmean to present it to the Town Meeting so the Town Meeting could make a definite decision. He intended to leave the decision to the Board of Selectmen, the Committee and the School Committee. He said how they, as indi- viduals, interpreted it he is not sure. They were willing to pay 05,000 for the better site but doubted if the Board had to get the better site. Mr. James said some believed they were expressing opinions and said if they wanted the :Lidberg. site, they would have voted $45,000. Mr. Greeley said he did not want to be unfair. Mrs . Morey said the Mr. James seemed to have understood it the way she did. The Chairman said he thought it was left to the Board of Selectmen to make a dicision on the site. L_ 177 Mr. Tucker said that was also his impression. Mr. Greeley said his intention was to have the decision made later by the Board of Selectmen rather than the Town Meeting making a decision. He said if they had been deciding against the latter site, they would have voted for the Appropriation Committee amend- ment. He said how many felt they were voting for the Bull-Chiesa site could be argued all night. Mr. James said they did not express a preference for the Lidberg site. Mr. Tucker said that only by voting the larger amount could they get the Chiesa land. Mrs. Morey asked about options, and Mr. .Greeley said that both Bull and Chiesa indicated willingness to sign options; He said the Committee did not let them sign because Town Counsel felt if eminent domain should be indicated, it would be more sensible not to have options signed. Mr. Tucker asked what type of option he meant and Mr. Greeley replied an option in consideration of $1.00. They agree to sell to the Town at this agreed price with- in X number of days. They are not on record agreeing to -sell at this $2300 figure . The Committee did not ask them to put it on record. The Chairman said he had a call last week from Mr. Tropeano representing the other piece of land and he would like An opportunity to talk to this Board before a decision is made. Mr. Greeley said he also called him. Mri Greeley said the situation is one where Bull- Chiesa are not particulary anxiaa to sell. The par.. ties interested in the Lidberg property are very anxious to make a deal . . The last figure they gave to him was $4.5,000 for the whole thing. He said if that site is taken, there will be another $2,000 or *3p000 for a parcel that will have to go with it. He said there is the matter of Diehl Road also to be straigh- tened out-and that may cost some money. The Committee would recommend an exchange between a little of the ChiOsa land and some of the back land of Gragg. It did not negotiate with Gragg. He said there are people who say if the Town took the Bull-Chiesa site, it could be had for less than $2300 an acre. Mr. Maloney said that there has not been a piece of land sold in Lexington for $2300 an acre or even half that amount for back land. He said Mr. Lidbergts land sold for less than $1,000 an acre. Mrs. Morey said that over x7,000 was paid for the Fiske School site with a little frontage on Adams Street * with the Chiesa-Bull site. 178 '.10 and one ,house lot on Colony Road. The price for the land was between $1800 and $2,000 an acre. *She said that is where Chiesa set his price and that having been done across the street is something that has to be dealt with, Mr. Maloney said that there was good front land at the Fiske School. Mr. Greeley said he thought there was a differnnee between what it is worth and what the Town would get under eminent domain. Mrs. Morey said that at least eight acres of Lidbergts land is no good, and he knows he can't build houses on it. Mr. Greeley said that all the Bull-Chiesa land is high except a little bit of the Bull lands high in elevation, is a little soft and damp in wet weather but can be drained because it is very high in eleva- tion. He said the Committee feels that the Bull-Chiesa site is worth the additional cost. Mrs. Morey said that there is one thing that should be considered and that is the traffic flow and access to both sites. It does increase the value of one over the other. She said she is aware of the traf- fic flow in that area. Mr. Greeley said the difference between the sites are 1) quality of land and it is a clewa fact that the Lidberg site with two or three acres of Millican's would make an adequate location for the school building itself on good high gravel but other than that the Bull- Chiesa is much better land and a much better site, The other item is tl.e point of access . As long as a sig- nificant number of the children who go to that school will be coming from Revere Street . distance access situation is in favor of the Bull- Chiesa site. Mr. baloney asked what the cost for access would be on the Bull-Chiesa site in comparison to the Lidberg site. Mr. Greeley said they made a rough comparison of the two sites based on where they thought the school would be located on each site, and, as nearly as they could estimate, there was not a 10% difference between the two sites, slightly in favor of the Bill-Chiesa site. He said in addition to that there probably should be added a figure of several thousand dollars for more grading on the Bull-Chiesa site than in the ]Lidberg site when it comes to developing the athletic field facilities . If the Lidberg is just grading without any special under- * 10 years ago. 179 ground facilities there would be more cost of grading on the Bull-Chiesa site. He said the fact remains, for the Lidberg site they go away down to East Street and then a distance back into the site. From the same area they go in Coolidge Avenue and Diehl Road with a walking distance of one-third of a mile. There is a walking distance of about 1,000 feet for those children coming from Revere Street Mr . Tucker asked what would happen for the next ten years if the Town does not buy the Bull-Chiesa land, and Mr. Greeley said that undoubtly Chiesa would continue to farm his land and Bull will leave it there until he dies. The Lidberg land is going to be on the market by Lidberg unless this Spagnuola can make a deal to pick up the option he has now. They feel at times they will have to sell part of it to the Town in order to get money to develop the other half. Mr. Tgpker asked what benefit would be to the Town fromiperty if it is not purchased by the 4Town. Mr. Greeley replied that if the Town buys the Lidberg property, the Chiesa land will remain farm land until such time as it goes into good development. If the Town buys the Chiesa-Bull property, the Lidberg land will go into a low-grade development, or a better development than this group will do. Mr. Maloney asked how long the option runs on the Lidberg land and Mr. Greeley replied that Spagnuola says the deed has not been recorded. Mr. Greeley said in talking $45,000 for this, it is not just in terms of land, but also reimbursment for a road. For the thirty-five acres they will get $25,000 or less. Mr. Maloney pointed out that they would be getting a good road. Mrs. Morey said that the developer wand Yxare to put a road in over to the school property with sewer and water and there will be no betterments. Mr. Tucker asked if the Planning' Board wanted the road fifty feet wide aid Mr . Greeley replied in the af- firmative. He said when the Planning Board was con- sidering the whole site as a subdivision they mapped out a direct road frog Adams Street to Burlington Street. They insisted that the road be not direct and used as a cutoff. The Chairman asked how the Board felt. He asked if the members wanted to look at the sites and then discuss the subject with Mr. Stevens next Monday . Mr. Maloney said he _thought the Board should go through these places with some members of the Committee 10 r who have looked at them and have the advantages and disadvantages pointed out. Mr. Tucker agreed. Mr. James said they should have some fairly accurate site development figures. He asked if the figures Mr. Greeley had were 'reliable. Mr. Greeley said they are reliable if they have assumed the right place for the location of the school. He said the unit cost ®4 figures were obtained from the Engineering Department and he thought they were very nearly accurate. However, they don't pretend to in- clude the figure for grading. He has not had any estimate as to what it would cost -to grade ore Lite in comparison to the other. All that was put in for a storm drain was a main drain, and no borings have been taken. Mrs. Morey said that perhaps borings should be taken. Mr. Greeley said he was not opposed to borings bat unless a sizable amount is spent to get detailed borings, nothing much will be proved. Mr. Maloney said at least they would be sure. Mr. Greeley explained that down lower they have the routes of what was encountered when the sewer was put in. It was agreed to meet on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Fiske School driveway. Mr. Greeley reported that since the Town Meeting at which they said they had an option of $8,000 for Mrs. Smith' s property, they have negotiated with Andrews who could not be reached before Town Meeting. He wants $7,000 for five acres of his land which is good cleared land adjacent to the Smith property. He said they would like to go ahead with that. Mr. Andrew is subject to be called in the Naval Reserve any minute or will be put on an oil tanker and would like to clean this up if he can, this month. He said Andrews' land is not better than Smith's but it is cleared. He would sell the middle five acre•-squaref keeping all the frontage on Robinson Road ane i;ne Lot on Grove Street. He said per- haps he would not have agreed to this figure unless he knew this was all the money left in the appropriation. He explained that the Planning Board has not yet com- pleted arrangements with Techbuilt, This is on the assumption that there will be a way to give access to the back of the property because Robinson Road does not go beyond the Anderson property. He said if Anderson goes along with squaring off the lot, the next step is a survey. He said Anderson's property had not been sur- veyed.f or a long time and he was supposed it means a survey before purchasing it. 181 111Mrs. Morey said if he would cut off the corner, it would be worth a little more money. The Chairman agreed to arrange for a survey when he hears again from Mr . Greeley. Mr. Greeley retired at 8:25 P.M. Mr. McQuillan and Dr. Cosgrove, of the Board of Health, Mr. ,& Mrs. Barnes and Mr. Esserian met with the Board. Mr. McQuillan explained that Messrs. Barnes and Esserian have submitted a proposed site fon a hospital Board of between Massachusetts Avenue and Lincoln street, above Health re: Audubon Road. The Board of Health has contacted all Hospital the doctors in Town and received answers from most of then as to how they felt about the need for a hospital. He said there is no question about the need. Every doctor in Town says there is a need, and in the future the need will be greater. He said Lexington patients are not supposed to go to Concord and the ninety beds in Arlington Symmes Hospital are not sufficient to cover the needs of Arlington alone. In this area there should be between 200 and 262 beds. The doctors all see a ter- rific need for a hospital facilities. He said that Lexing- ton is the only town in this part of the State that has not even thought of hospital sites. For that reason -the Board of Health feels it is its duty to bring this to the attention of those who should be interested. He said the Board of Health would like the Selectmen to see the site and also would like them to appoint a hos- pital committee to make a proper study of this and to start the thinking along this line if not for now, for the future. He said the Board of Health does not know about purchasing land, but the Federal Government pays 40% of the cost of the building. He said most hospitals are built by the people raising the money. However, the first thing is perhaps a site which might bring about thinking of the need for a hospital in the future. He said he does not know how much these gentlemen want for their land. Mr. Esserian said that the land/off Masachusetts Avenue adjacent to the water tower and presented the Board with a plan of 11* acres. He said the subject of the lanlhas not been discussed with anyone except Mr. Snow who suggested that they contact the Board of Health. They have not discussed the matter with any developer, and they are not professional real estate people. Mr. McQuillan asked how much the land is worth an acre. 182 r- Dri Mr . Esserian said it is a paper idea now. Mr. Maloney asked show many acres were involved and Mr. Esserian replied about twenty-two. Mr. Barnes explained that there are two lots sold with a reserved roadway between the two lots. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have not had any idea relative to a hospital and the first they knew about it was through the Board of Health. Mr . McQuillan said his Board thought they might bring to the Selectmen the need of a hospital and the need of a site. He said they have no idea what can be done about this. The Chairman said that certainly a reason would have to be given at a Town Meeting for purchasing the land. Mr. McQuillan said that the Beard of Health is not pushing this piece of land but it looked good. Mr. McQuillan asked if a committee should be ap- pointed by the Selectmen or through a Town Meeting. Mr. aures explained that in either case in order to provide money for the committee to work with it would have to go before a Town Meeting. The Chairman said that the Selectmen-would dis- cuss the subject further relative to the advisability of appointing a committee and said he assumed it should be appointed by vote of alae Town Meeting to give it an of- ficial capacity and also to provide for money. In that way, it could be determined if the Town would consider a hospital. If such a committee is approved, it would indicate that the people would lile to consider such a project . He said at the present time, the next Town Meeting will be in March. Mr. Esserian asked if a committee could be ap- pointed prior to that and the Chairmah explained that the Board could appoint it. but it would not be ap- pointed by the Town and there would be no money avail- able for such a committee. He said there is a possi- bility of another Town Meeting before March and it might be considered at that time. Mr . Esserian said he did not think the Town Meet- ing itself was the answer. He said the whole thing may take over a year and he is not here to push it but on the other hand there is always some sort of assurance that it can obtain a working relationship. He said if that could be had, it would be covered in their minds and they ' would agree to have this land presented in sora form to the Town. Mr. James said that personally he thought it was a good idea to consider the advisability of a hospitalain the Town, but he thought the Town or this Board could not do anything in establishing a working relationship 133 or anything else without a Town Meeting. The com- mittee could work on this site or some other and come up with a recommendation which might not be this site. Therefore, he did not feel that the Board could come to any understanding. Mr. Esserian said he did not want to make this land available to anyone else and he might be happy with a personal relationship. They could go into another chan- nel and not waste a year' s time. The Chairman said that the only thing the Select- men can do is to suggest that an article be inserted in the warrant for the Town Meeting to appoint a com- mittee and that is the only assurance they can give. Mr. Barnes said if the Town does not takd the land, it has many uses. Mr. Esserian approached him with his land and he thought it would be better for institutional purposes because of the location. He said if the Town likes it perhaps it could be used for that purpose. If the Town soes not like it, it will have many other uses. He said he was aware of the fact that the Selectmen do , not have the power th enter nto any agreement to put- chase the land. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen would have to go to Town Meeting for authority to purchase land. Mr. McQuillan said if this could be presented to the Town Meeting and they feel a committee should be formed to start a study of the matter, the Board of Health would feel that it has done its duty. The Chairman asked if the Board of Health felt strongly enough about this to carry through on such an article. Mr. McQuillan said that he did not care who puts the article in, either the Board of Selectiten or the Board of Healthy The Chairman asked if the Board of Health fait the Town needed a hospital enough to write the Select- men requesting that such an article be inserted in the warrant and Mr. McQuillan said he wou]d be pleased to write such a letter. Mrs. Morey said that the Symmes Hospital is a private hospital and asked if the Board of Health was proposing that the Town obtain a site and then hope some day someone will contribute the money for tt. Mr. McQuillan replied that it exactly hid idea. The group retired at 8:55 P.M. Mr. J. T. Vocell, of the Vocell Bus Co., Billerica, met with the Board relative to his application' for a license to operate buses in Lexington. Bus License 184 The Chairman asked how many stops they plan to have in the proposed route area, and Mr. Vocell re- plied that he has not gone onto it to that extent. He said if it has a bearing on the license, he sup- posed he could designate them. Mr. Vocell explained teat he has to obtain a per- mit from Lexington but on the whole his interest is to get back to Woburn again. The Chairman asked if his idea is for Woburn patronage, and Mr. Vocell replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if the buses would stop only at the corner of Lowell and Woburn Streets and then again• at the corner of East Street. Mr. Vosell said the potential is not too great as far as Revenue is concerned. Mr. James asked if it would always be in that direction and Mr. Vocell replied that it is much easier. for a bus to go up over Lexington Street and down Russell Street because the incline is greater. Mr. James asked if he intended just to make the loop in that direction and he replied in, the affir- mative. The Qhairman asked if he had any idea what he would establish for the fare and Mr. Vocell replied that as it is now, they have a ten-cent fare from Woburn to Woburn over the present route. He may add ten cents to cover the extension. Mrs. Morey asked if he provided school bud trans- portation and he replied that he did last year but did not bid this year as they were in the prosess of building schools and he was in continual hot water changing passergers from one school to another•. He said he provided school transportation in New Hamp- shire and has for about forty years in Billerica. Mr. Maloney asked if he intended to Tide Lexington people if they wanted to ride and he said he thought the people in the area could use the bus and he could use the extra revenue. It might be a better way for them to get to Boston, as he has a schedule connect- ing at the White Spot to Boston. He said when his petition goes before the Depart• meat of Public Utilities he said he might run into restric- tionsplaced on the route by the Middlesex and Boston. Usually they give the prevailing lines 1,000 feet pro- tection. Their existing route is Coubtryside . He said he did not know how that would affect the would be pat- rons on his line. He said *if the Board could do anything to keep / S� these restrictions out it would help him. The Chairman said that the Board would probably be notified of the hearing and Mr. Vocell explained that he has to have a local license before he goes to the Department of Public Utilities. Mr. Vocell retired at 9:05 P.M. Upon motion of Mrs. Morey, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant a license to the Vocell Bus Com- pany to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of pas- sengers for hire upon certain ways or streets in the Town of Lexington as follows: Over Woburn Street to junction of Lowell Street; over Lowell Street to junction ion of East Street; over East to Woburn Street. Chief John W. Rycroft and Richard A. MacInnis, applicant for position of patrolman, met with the Board. The Chairman said that there might be a little repetition but two members of the Board were not present at the last meeting and would like an opportunity to talk with him. Mr. Tucker said one item he was wondering about was the headaches that Mr. MacInnis mentioned and asked how much they bothered him. Mr. Maclnnia said that he has not lost any time at work on account of the headaches. Mr . Tucker asked haw long he has had them and he replied since 1948. Mrs. Morey asked if he had medication which re- lieved them and he replied he takes aspirin. Mrs. Morey asked if he would be able to continue on duty if he had a headache and he replied that they do not lay him down. Mr. Tucker asked why he wanted to be a patrolman and he replied that he thinks the position has more Advancement than some jobs and it has been an ambition of his, Mr. Tucker asked what there is about police work that appeals to him and he replies that it would be difficult to answer that question; Mr . Tucker asked what branch of the service he was in and he replied that he was in the Army Infantry, overseas, Italy. Mr. Tucker asked if he were married and he replied in the, affirmative and said he has one child. 1.4981 /t Mr. Tucker asked how his wife felt about it and he replied that she is very happy. Mr. Tucker asked if he had any police work in the army and he replied that he had some. Mr. Tucker asked if he had any special training in police work and he replied only what he picked up. Mr . Maclnnis retired at 9:20 P.M. Mr. Albert W. Koch met with the Board. The Chairman explained that two members of the Board who were not present at the interview last week may have some questions to ask. Mr. Tucker asked why he wanted to be a policeman and Mr. Koch replied that he enjoys that type of work. Mr. Tucker asked how he knew and he replied that he has friends in that line of work. He has talked to them and ridden with them and the work appeals to him. Mr. Tucker asked if he did any shore patrol duty and he replied some. Mr . Tucker asked where he served in the Navy and he replied he was on a destroyer out of Norfolk. Mr. Tucker asked if he wanted to make this his life work and he replied in the affirmative . Mrs. Morey asked if he were prepared to stand in the hot sun on 'Massachusetts Avenue for three hours in the summer and he replied that is part of the job. Mrs. Morey asked if he were born in Lexington and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Koch retired at 9:24 P.M. Mr. Kenneth M. Cox met with the Board. The Chairman explained that the two members of the Board who were not present last week may have some questions to ask. Mr. Tucker asked what prompted his desire to be a policeman and asked if he had a member in his family on the force. Mr. Cox said no one in his family is on the force and he has always admired policeman and wanted to be one. Mr. Tucker asked if he was in the service and• he replied int he negative. Mrs. Morey asked if he were ineligible and he re- plied that he was married and has two children. Mr. Tucker asked if his health were good and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Tucker asked if he had planned to attend college and he replied that at one time he had had the ambition- of going to college but never made it. I Iiia tem 187 Mr. Tucker asked what he was going to do in college and he replied that he wanted to be an athletic director. Mr. Tucker asked if he played football and he re- plied that he played football and also was on the track team. Mr. Tucker asked how his wife felt about joining the force and he replied that she thinks it is a good idea. Mr. Cox retired at 9:29 P.M. The Chairman reported that he had requested an extension of time on the appointments. Mr. James asked if the Board was going to appoint two or, three men. The Chairman said he had not requested three be- cause he did not know if that was what the Board wanted. The Chief lqq into Civil Service and was told if the Board made/request, the third appointment could be made. He explained that the Chief has sufficient funds in his budget, but legally a new man must be appointed by December 4th. .. The Chief said that the question is how wrong is it to appoint the third man. The Town must have some rights, and to wait from last April for the list. Mr. James said that the Board would appoint two replacements. Mr. Y'aloney asked how the Chief felt about the need for three men and he replied that he could use them. It has been difficult since last February. If something out of the ordinary comes up, he would have to depend on the men who are off. He said that he has been on the desk himself for hours because he had no man., He has been taking care of the churches on Sun- days by paying the men to work half a day, and it has been difficult to fill Sunday details. Mr . James said that he would like to know from Town Counsel what difficulty the Board couls get into by appointing a new man at this time. He said his selection would be Maclnnis, then Cox, and Koch third. Mrs. Morey said she would be in favor of appoint- ing Cox before Koch becasue he is a little older. _ Mr. Maloney said he would prefer Cox of the three. Mr. Tucker asked about Koch and his status as a veteran. Mr. James said the Board could advise Civil Ser- vice that in the opinion of the Board of Selectmen, upon examining the three candidates, it appeared that Koch seemed more immature than the other two. 1 188 r"w CC~ [�7 Mr. Tucker said that the Board could say he was not appointed because of a degree of immaturity which he undoubtedly would be able to overcome. Mr. James asked about the procedure if Town Councel is ofc the opinion that the Board can appoint. the third man. The Chief said that the Board should write a let- ter amending the previous request and state that it - now eants to appoint a man for a newly created posi- tion, and furthermore, Earl P. Anair did not indicate any interest, and did not send in a reply. The Chairman said it was about time that all day parking was eliminated in the center parking areas. The Chief explained that at this time of the year Parking he usually writes the merchants on the subject and now they are waiting for him to write the letter and sug- gest where their clerks can park. Chief Rycroft retired at 9:55 P.M. The Chairman called the Board' s attention to the fact that Monday, December 24th is the day before Christ,. mas and Monday, December 31st is the day before Christmais New Year's. He asked if the Board wanted to close the Town Office at noon the day before Christmas. It was agreed to hold the Selectmen' s meetings on Wednesday, December 26th and Wednesday, January 2nd. Bids on Bids were received for a Gang Mower as follows:- Power Mower The Clapper Co. 1 'Toro Park Master Tractor and Mowers Outfit $3060e00 (Allowing for trade-in, 1949 model) • Cash discount, 2% 61.20 Net $2996.b0 Sawtelle Brothers Worthington Model G Tractor, F.O.B. 3645.00 Trade-in allowance 500.00 Net 3145.0Q Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. -]1ucker, it was uaanimousley voted to accept the bid submitted by The Clapper Co. The Chairman read a letter from Allen C. Church, amending original petition for installation of a sani- Sewer tary sewer in Winthrop Road. _ 6 189 etitdnn was received fron Anthony J. DiRocco, et als requesting installation of a sanitary sewer in Dunham Street. The Chairman explained that presently there is no sewer available in the area. If the sewer is installed Sewer in Utica Street, a proposed 1957 project, this area might be reached. The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord rela- tive to the Agents who are to participate in the dis- tribution of commission on Town insurance. The list Insurance has been checked and, to the best of their knowledge all of the Agents are engaged in the insurance business; the only change being Mr. Norman Downs, *ho has moved to Cambridge. It was agreed to remove Mr. Downs from.the list but not to allocate his precentage for the time being. Further reference was made to Mr. Herbert M. Collin' s letter relative to sewer and water betterment assessments on lots 33 and 34 Robbins Road. It was agreed to send Mr. Collins a copy of the Robbins Rd. detailed report submitted by the Public Works Department betterments and to advise if he has any further questions to male an appointment to discuss the matter with the Board. Letter was received fromt he City Counsel, North Resolutions Adams, together with a Resolution with reference to enactment of legislation providing for a sales tax. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to renew the following Licenses: Licenses Joseph Trani, Inc. 1757 Mass. Ave. Pak. Goods. Str. Renl. Berman's Market, Inc. 12-111 Mass. Ave, " '� a Lex. Liquor Mart, Inc. 1849 Mass. Ave. " " t=' Letter was received from Governor Christian A. Herter advising that the International Rescue Committee is conducting a nation-wide emergency campaign to help the suffering Hungarian people in their bid for free- dom; the New England quota having been set at $200,000. Governor Herter is honmrsry state Chairman for the drive and asked that the ('hairman of the Board Hungarian serve in/ imilar capacity for this committee , as Relief well as appoint some other person to guide actively the local committee. It was agreed to give the subject some publicity . in the local newspaper and adivse where contributions may be sent. the Chairman said he wouTd call the Boston Office for further information. 190 DeJ Further consideration was given to Mr. George Holton' s offer to purchase tax title lots 534 and 535 Butler Avenue. It was agreed to entertain an offer of $800 plus Tax title $191.60 sewer betterment assessment, and to request Mr. Holton to let the Board know if he is stillin- terested in acquiring the property within the next ten days. Further conddieration was givenTr. Francis Carota' s offer of $300 for tax title/I46 and 147 Tarbe]l Avenhe It was agreed to entertain an offer of $800, and Tax title to request Mr. Carota to ley the Board know if he is still interested in acquiring the property within the nest ten days. Further consideration was given to Mr. Oscar W. Carlson' s offer of $400 for tax title lots 53 and 5L1. Rockville Avenue. It was agreed to advise Nor. Carlson that the Boatd is willing to sell the lots but is of the Tax title opinion that the amount offered id unreasonable If he will submit a fair price within the next ten days, the Board will consider the subject further and advise him of its decision. Further consideration was given to David W. Walsh's offer of00 for tax title lots on Alpine ine p Street, Colonial Avenue and Wood Street. Tax title The following action was taken by the Board. Lots 230-23h. inclusive Alpine Street. An offer of $500 entertained and if the property is sold and conveyed, the deed will be so drawn as to. restrict the land to erection of one building. • Lots 236-265 inclusive Wood Street. Mr. Walsh to advise the Board of his reason for wanting these particular lots because insofar as it can be determined, he will be unable to obtain a building permit. Lots 223-226 inclusive Colonial Avenue. In the opinion of the Board it would be in the best interest if the Town not to dispose of this property. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. ' A true record, Attest: �xec�iveriq Selectmen.