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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-11-13-BOS-min .41 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 13, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Tuesday evening, November 13, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Maloney, James, and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Tucker arrived at 8:05 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from P. Arthur Newell, 98 Maple Street protesting a sewer betterment asses- sment in the amount of $477.86. Mr. Newell explained that when he built his house the Water Department informed him that town sewerage would be available by September, 1955, but the house was ready in Nov- ember, 1955 and because the sewer had not been in- Sewer stalled he was required to build a cesspool at a betterment cost of $100. Mr. Gayer presented a plan showing lot 30, the one against which the assessment was levied and due to the fact that the lot is pie shaped, Mr. James said he thought some consideration should be made. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to reduce the assessment from $477.86 to $377.86 and abate $100. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. A. N. Small, 18 Independence Avenue relative to the difficulty she has in crossing Massachusetts Avenue at Indepexi- dence Avenue due to the traffic. The Chairman also read a letter from Vernon C. Page, 12 Independence Avenue, calling the Board' s attention to the need of a traffic light on Massac- husetts Avenue somewhere between Curve and Pleasant Streets. Mr. Page stated that several parents will not permit their children to attent meetings at the Follen Church becauseit is so difficult for thea to cross the street. He said that for the same rea- son they are deprived the use of the library. The Chairman said that the Board at one time had talked about alterations to the lights at the East Lexington Fire Station whereby they could be operated as a pedestrian light. He said that in Feb- , ruary of 1956 the Chief of Police wrote that he had contacted the State and was advised that with some 142 alterations there could be a pedestrian walk light there and the cost for such alterations would be approximately $900 or $1,000. The Chairman said that a pedestrian light at the fire station would not serve the purpose at the school and church area. Mr. Maloney said that it would serve the purpose at Locust Avenue which the Board was discussing in the beginning. Mrs. Morey asked why something could not be done about a pushbutton light at the school. The Chairman said he thought it would have to be some distance from the traffic circle, nearer the drug store. Mr. Maloney said he would like someone who knows more about traffic lights than he does look into the matter. f#e said he was in favor of a push-button light at both places. The Chairman asked Mr. Gayer to find out the cost of changing the lights at the fire station to push button, the cost of a pedestrian light in the vicinity of the school and whether of not the State would approve. Pedestrian Mr. Page also mentioned a traffic officer at lights Curve Street between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. Mr. James asked if the Chief could assign an officer and the Chairman replied that he did not. think so. as the department is now two men short. Mr. James suggested paying extra duty. The Chairman asked Mr. Gayer to find out how! much money is left in the Traffic Control budget and if there is sufficient balance, he suggested using it to. pay for alterations to the light at the fire station. Mr. Gayer said he would have the answer next week. Mr.. Stevens left the meeting at 7:55 P.M. Letter was received Friday, November 9th from Bitowthall the Board of Fire Commissioners inviting the Board 134to a testimonial dinner for Captain Broughall to be held on Wednesday, November 14th. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Trust Savings Bank advising that on October 17, 1956 there Funds was a deposit., under Trustees of Public Trusts, a total of 21i.3 accounts having a total pflincipal of 143 $32,360.00. In addition, under the Cemetery Trust Funds, the total principal is $4,877.47. The Chairman read a letter ,from Edward A. Palmer, Town Accountant, with recommendations to be sub- mitted to the Personnel Advisory Committee. He rec- ommended changing the rating of General Clerk to General Accounting Clerk. He also asked to have the junior clerk's classification changed to General Clerk Grade 2 and an increase in salary of $3.00 per Salary and week granted, effective immediately. classification The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Palmer that the Board has the grades in mind, that the General Accounting Clerk will be Grade 3 and the other Clerk will be Grade 2. The increase in salary was not approved at this time. At 8:00 hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to place an iron guy pole on Patriots Drive, approximately 40 feet northwest of Meriam Street. Mr. �} representing the Boston Edison Company, and four/individuals were present at the hearing. Pgr. Mahon explained that at the present there 1 is a five-pole line now on Meriam Street which dead ends at the corner of Oakland Street as shown on Pole location the blueprint which accompanied the petition. He said he understood the telephone company installed a heavy cable up Meriam Street on t he existing pole. The Boston Edison Company is afraid that the corner pole will get away from them unless there is something to hold it; hence the request for a guy wire. The Chairman asked if theole is on the side of the church property and Mr. Mahon replied int he affirmative. Mr. James inquired about the height of the pale and Mr. Mahon said it would be twenty-five feet. The Chairman asked about the size of the pole and Mr. Mahon replied that in effect it is a trolly pole. The Chairman said that everything is under- ground in Patriots Drive and he assumed the Boston Edison Company was aware of that. The Chairman asked if there was any other solution And Mr. Mahon replied that there is but it is not as effective. The solution would be 'a, 144 pick up the existing pole and cement it. The strain is not in the ground but in the pole itself. He explained that this is a situation the company does not like to be a party to,.. The Chairman asked if Mr. Gayer had checked the matter and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if he had an opinion and he replied in the negative. The Chairman asked if anyone present desired to speak on the proposed pole. Mr. Benjaimn Pickering, 3 Patriots Drive, said that Mr. Mahon stated that the strain on the pole is not in the ground, but above. He asked, if that is the case, why did they put in a smaller pole than was taken out, and why they did not put in a heavier pole. Mr. Mahon replied that this is a telephone pole and asked if it had been replaced recently. Mr. Pickering replied that about a month ago they took out the old pole. Mr. Mahon said that it may be the original pole was an old chestnut pole that they had through- out the town. The new poles being installed are a different type and do not have to be as large to maintain what may have been on the pole at the time. He said it is possible a smaller pole was put in. Mr. Pickering asked what type was being used now and Mr. Mahon replied that they are hard pine. He said he understood the telephone company has not in stalled .all the cable work on this pole and that is what brought this about. They were afraid the pole might get away from them. Mr. Roderick Firth, 2 Patriots Drive, asked if there was any reason why the iron pole could not be installed at the corner asked why it had to be a wooden pole. Mr. Mahon explained that the company would lie to put in .iron poles but under the laws of Massachusetts they cannot do that. Mr. Pickering asked if they didn't usually anchor the guy pole and Mr. Mahon replied in some cases they dt if it is a wooden pole. Mr. Pickering asked what would happen if the pole was erected and then began to tip. Mr. Mahon explained that just would not happen, and there never has been an instance when it haa. He explained that this strictly a safety measure_ 14 and neither the telephone company or the Edison company would care to invest money if it was not necessary. Mr. Richard Sears, 1 Patriots Drive, asked if the only solution was to put in the guy pole. Mr. Mahon said that a heavier pole at the cor- ner would not be the answer. The strain is at the top of the existing pole. He said as they put more strain on the pole they are adding to the top of the pole and it is the strain there they want to take care of. Mr. Sears asked if it was in the pole itself and asked if a heavier pole would not take care of the problem. Mr. Mahon replied that it really would not, Mr . Sears asked what was wrong with putting in another pole on Oakland Street and Mr. Mahon explained that it is going in the wrong direction. Mr. Sears asked when the cable was going up and Mr. Mahon replied as soon as the company has the rights. Mr. Sears asked if Mr. Mahon had a drawing of the pole and he replied in the negative. He said it is a twenty-five foot iron pole and a guy pole is a guy pole. He said e trolly pole is about a thirty- foot pole and holds trolly wires . It is about six inches in diameter. be Mr. Sears asked how the wires would/run and Mr. Mahon replied from the cross arm. Mr. Sears asked how many guy wires there would be and Mr. Mahon replied one. Mr. Sears asked how large it would be and Mr. Mahon replied about as large as a pencil. . Mr. Holcombe, Parish Clerk of the Church of Our Redeemer, said that the notice was not received in time for an actual vote of the vestry. He checked with over half of the vestry and the point brought out was the church is now building and along Pabriots Drive the row of shrub growth will be taken down and the area will be landscaped, There will be nothing there except shrubs with maybe some trees. This would mean just one thing sticking up in there. They are opposed to i from that angle because of Patriots Drive being/lean street at the present. Mr. Pickering asked why the cable went up Oakland Street. The Chairman explained that was a telephone problem and he did not think Mr. Mahon could answer it. 1 x.46 He said the telephone company does not have to come before the Board because it is merely putting in additional service. Mr. James explained that some poles are maintained by the telephone company and some by the Edison company and both use them. This happens to be one maintained by the Edison company. Mr. Pickering said that Oakland Street has been the same for the last forty years with the exception of maybe three new houses. He said he could not understand why a cable should be run up Oakland Street now, and said to run it up Meriam Street where there is more development. Mr. Firth said he felt this was an important matter because he is opposed to a pole in an area where poles no far have been prevented. He said he was at, a disadvantage not knowing all the facts and wouod like to propose an alternate solution but can't. The Chairmai pointed out that the Selectmen} have not approved of thispetition as yet and this is the first time it has been seen by them. Mr. Mahon said he was at a disadvantage to explain the telephone comapny's activities but he does have certain information from which the plans are drawn and the petition is made. He said he would be glad to have a telephone company representative attend another meeting and have them explain more fully what their thoughts are. The Chairman asked if the group would agree to Mr. Mahon's suggestion and Mr. Pickering replied in the affirmative. The group retired at 8:25 P.M. Further consideration is to be given to the peti- tiot next Monday evening at 7:00 P.M. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company for permission to relocate one pole on Lowell Street. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr . Maloney, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following pole relocation. Lowell Street, easterly side, approx- Pole loca- imately 355 feet south of Summer Street, tion one pole. One existing pole to be removed. 1 47 Mr. Mahon retired at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Mack Dankese, 87 Lincoln Street and Mr. Drinkwater met with the Board. Mr. Dankese said the number one item is trying to clarify the situation of dumping after hours and find out what can be done to enforce the pen- alties posted on the -inside of the gate. He said at the present time the dump is closed at five and at five one there is a traffic jam there and he can't get in or out of his driveway. He said one could call the police. He talked to Mr. Gayer in the summer who said it was up to the police. He called t}ie police who said it was up to Mr. Gayer. The Chairman asked if this situation was just when the hours went into effect or if it occurred all the time, and Mr. Dankese replied that it is all the time. The Chairman asked if the situation was as Complaint bad as he described, and Mr. Dankese replied that r e dump it sure is. Mr. Drinkwater said at tames there are a dozen cars lined up there* The Chairman asked if there was more dumping at five than there was at eight and Mr. Drinkwater replied there is more now. He said some of them have been reported to the police and made clear it. He said the sign does say there is a fine for dumping after hours, but it has never been enforced. The Chairman explained it has not been enforced because there have not been many complaints. He said it is the duty of the police to enforce it but it is not possible to assign a man there at all times, and such an assignment is not intended because it would be too expensive. Mr. Dankese said that a petition had beem filed when Mr. Bateman was Chairman and he was disturbed. The Chairman asked if conditions had improved. much and Mr. Dankese replied in the affirmative. Be said if a patrol car was there periodically people would know the Y are not todump after closing time. The Chairman explained that a dump is a problem in any town. He explained that much more money has been spent on the dump this year than in the past. He said the dump is there and will probably be there for a few more years. He said the Board could see about 148 having a police car sent over and it is unfortunate that people dumping do not have more consideration for the people in the neighborhood. Mr. Dankese said it is very bad for high blood pressure or ulcers. He said he is a part of the town and has every right to try to control what is going on in the town. If no one else will do it he will have to see what can be done about it. People take the position they can dump any place they want. The Chairman said that numbers have been called and the people requested to pick up what they dumped. He said he personally watched one night when the num- bers were sent in. Mr. dames asked if there were any repeaters and Mr . Dankese replied in the negative; Mr. Drinkwater said that the garbage collector dumps garbage in the dump and 3r. Gayer asked if it occurred recently to which he replied in the negative. The Chairman explained that Howard Johnson' s resturant is in Lexington and the collector picks up the rubbish. He pointed out that it is difficult to seperate the rubbish and the garbage in the rest- aurant containers . The Chairman said that the poison for the rats did not work satisfactorily and now arrangements have been made for an exterminator to come in and help solve that problem. Mr. Tucker asked if they did not think the dump was kept much better than it ever has been and Mr. Dankese asked if M ,. Tucker didn't think it was be- cause of the complaints. The Chairman said he would disagree. Mr. Dankese said if the people did not keep complaining nothing would be done. Mr. Tucker asked if there was a definite im- provement and Mr. Dankese replied in the sffit'mative He said it was in terrific condition and Mr. James went up several times. lityChairman explained that this will never be a residential area, and the dump was located and in operation long before the houses were built. He stated that the Board never had any intention of moving it . He said if the people who built had asked" the Board they would have found out that no plans had ever been made to move the dump. Mr. Dankese said he may have inquired from 149 Town Officials who were mislead. The Chairman said his point was that it will never be a good residential area because of the dump and .to keep it up like a residential area would be tiro costly. He explained that the Board had considered rubbish collection wihch would involve three trucks, extra men and an expenditure of $75,000 for the initial expense. at Mr. Dankese said he understood that/one time there was a Board condidering another site and Mr. James explained that there was an Incinerator Committee. Mr. Dankese asked if that Committee ever thought of another site away fron people and Mr. James replied that there is no land away from people. Mr, Dankese mentioned an area on Route 128 and the Chairman explained that it is private property and has no access. Mr. Dankese said the only thing to do was to find another site which would not be an added expense. Mr. James stated that the committee did nfit recommend an incinerator because it was too costly and that is the way it was left. The Chairman explained that at the time they were studying an incinerator they were also talking about garbage being disposed of in the incinerator. That is what started the study in the first place. Mr. Dankese said he mentioned to Mr. James that he would be glad to put iia any effort and time to help make a study and do whatever he could. He said he would like to extend his services if any one wants to use them. The Chairman said that many times the Board is looking for people. He said he would seeif the police could put a car checking the dump at five but that is heavy traffic time. he said the subject would be given more publicity in the paper. Messrs. Denkese and Drinkwater retired at 8:45 P.M. Mr. Robert S. Prescott and seven other gentlemen met with the Board relative to--the Lexington Civil Defense Communications Net. H introduced Mr. Richard Furington, a resident of Lexington, who acted as spokesmen for the group. Mr. Furington explained that the group is licensed to operate transmitters and provide facilities for civil defense and there are many opportunities 150 r for them to be of service to the community, particu- larly to the police and fire departments. He pres- enter each member of the Board with a copy of Lex- ington Civil Defense Communications Races Program* He explained haw the group could be of assistance to the Police and Fire Departments and said that the men in the group are mature and their interest is in the way of a hobby but one which they take very seriously. He explained that they need some things but ham been unable to get them through the Civil Defense Channel. He said that the Civil Defense generator at the rear of the buildlng used by the poilce needs some service as it isf+ed properly. They need an antenna and accessory equipment, a six-meter transmitter receiver, provisions whereby the center fire station could communicate • with the East Lexington Fire Station, a receiverat the fire station. He explained that the egdipment can be purchased with the Federal Government supplying half of the funds so the town pays half of the cost. Mr. dames asked if Mr. Furington opuld tell the Board what the items would cost, and he stated that the six-meter and two-meter equipment are *300 each or a total of $600 one-half of which will be paid by the Federal Government. The Cary Hall in- stallation would amount to $140 or $150 including the wiring changes to the generator. The Chairman asked if the cost included changing the police from this building to the new building, and Mr. Furington replied in the affir- mative, and said that it might involve an expen- diture of *50. Mr. James asked if he was correct in his under- standing that the police transmitter is a two-meter and operated in conjunction with the police, fire and public works cars with the same system. He also Asked if the system the group proposes is a six-meter system. Mr. Prescott rfRi d that they use a six-meter system there and /is much less Obstacle effect. Mr. James said the six-meter system they Sug- gest means they would need the transmitter receiver to communicate with the State Headquarters. He said the transmitter and repairs, they indicate should be in the Fire Department and asked if they were six-or two meter. Mr. Prescott replied that they are tw®i_meter, L 151 and they would like to turn those in for six-meter equipment. Mr. James said the cost of the items suggested is about 4750 and Mr. Prescott stated that was correct. Mr, James asked if the antenna for the two stations was included in this figure and Mr. Prescott replied that they Mould cost $200 overall. The Chairman asked if the request for money had been presented to the Civil Defense Director, and M,. Prescott replied that it had not for all of this equipment. The Chairman said that there is money available for this equipment in the Civil Defense Account and the bills are not approved by_the Selectmen, but are signed by the director. He said he thought the Board had sufficient information to discuss the sub- ject with Mr. Cole, the Direc tor The group retired at 9:20 P.M. Mr. Harry Sullivan, 38 Maple Street, met with the Board relative to proposed restrictions in deed conveying tax title lots 35 and 36 to Mr. Sullivan. He presented a plan of thesei and other lots he owns, and said that they are no* fifty-foot lots and he pro- poses to /peke them into ninety-foot lots. Mr . James asked if he intended to make three lots out of five lots and Mr. Sullivan replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if he intended to go before the Board of Appeals and he replied in the affirma- tive. The Chairman explained that the Board's main concern was erecting houses on small lots and said he could see no objection to what Mr. Sullivan Tax title proposes to do. The Board had no objection to the plan as sub- mitted and agreed to have the deed prepared without the restriction established at a meeting held on October 22, 1956. Mr. Sullivan retired at 9:30 P.M. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, returned to the meeting. He said one item he had was the matter of the drain easement from Tower Road to Independence Avenue and explained that it has turned otit that 152 r DI it would be better to make a taking by eminent domain and not record it mitil the town obtains am agreement from Canessa and Marshall releasing damages; Canessa of $1.00 and Marshall of $500. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to adopt an oredr of taking by eminent domain, for drainage purposes, through and under the parcel of land shown on a plan entitled Drain "Plan of Drain Easement, Lexington, Mass.", dated Easement September, 1955, Whitman & Howard, Engineers. The land in which the ri+ hts and easements are taken is believed to belong to the following individuals: Rufus L. McQullian and Minnie A. McQuilian, Lot 75; or Robbins and Smith, Inc., Lot 75; Aleah E. Cannessa, unnumbered lot; Alice G. Marshall, unnumbered lot. Petition was received from The Boston Edison Company for a i/o polerd.ocation on Meriam Street, to correct the petitioner' s records of a grant re- cently approved and the pole located to the wrong place. Upon motion of Mrs. Morey, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the following pole location: Meriam Street, northwesterly, side approx- Pole imately 80 feet southwest of Patriots location Drive, one pole. (One existing pole to be removed. ) Mr. Gayer reported on the Cutter sewer better- ment situation and said that, based on 1949 figures, the betterment would have been $243.95 on 9700 square feet. At present tate the estimate would be Cotter $393.02. sewer The Chairman pointed out that until a bill betterment has been committed no abatement can be approved. The Chairman was authorized to: advise Mr. Cutter that the Board will abate the difference between what his assessment would have been in 1949, which is $21j3.93 and the amount figured when the bills have been prepared, so that the cost to him will be based on 1949 cost. Mr. Gayer retired at 10:00 P.M. The Planning Board met with the Selectmen and Mr. Hathaway reported that his Board has not arrived 1 153 111 at a decision relative to Article 23, in the Warrant for the Town Meeting on November 19th, which has to so with re-zoning a piece of land on Depot Square. He said his Board understood the Selectmen hoped to have further conferences with some of the property owners and the Planning Board was seeking information if the Selectmen wished to give it to them. The Chairman reported that George Smith is still asking $2.00 per foot. He was advised by Mr. Tropeano that they would give the land in lieu of betterments. He said he has had no discussion with Mr. Scott as he has been unable to contact him. Mr. Hathaway sa,.d that Article 21 is going to involve a fifteen-foot strip, part of which will be on MacNeil's land and the other part will come from Smith. He asked if that was correct and the Chairman said that essentially it was. There are 14.1 feet of Smith's land, 100 plus feet of MacNeil's and 700 plus feet of Scott's. He said Re-zoning the .Board Mill figure $2.00 per square foot for Depot Square coverage in the event an agreement is not reached. Mr. Hathaway asked if the, Board proposed to pave the street now or later,. and the Chairman replied that actual construction of the road is only $1500 butt the Board intends to install sewer and water to be done by the town. Mr. Hathaway asked what benefit would accrue to the town. The Chalbman said that the Planning Board had planned to put a road through there some time and the Selectmen felt now as good a time as any as long as it has been started. Mr. Hathaway asked if it would be completed lateron, and the Chairman said the Board is in favor of a thirty-foot road and does not feel that a forty-foot road is necessary. Mr. Hathaway said it appears to be defeating the purpose of the discussion with Mr. MacNeil. He said he now hears talk about erecting a two-story building. Mr. Malo Tey said there would be no objection to a two-story building. Mr. Hathaway said that it may mean another Board of Appeals case, and that Mr. MacNeil can go forward on the basis of the permit granted him last summer. 154 The Chairman said that he did not think Mr. MacNeil had any idea of doing that. The builditg has been turned around and the Board iS left in the position that he has not done what he agreed to do. Mr. Hathaway said the Planning Board must decide if it will be of material benefit to the town to go ahead on the re-zoning. The Chairman said it would be re-zoned some time anyway . Mr. Hathaway said it is a questio# whether or not it is a benefit to the town. The Chairman asked if the Planning Board. had received any objection at the hearing last week and . Mr. Hathaway replied in the negative. He said that there was no opposition. The Chairman asked what the purpose would be for not following through. Mr. Hathaway said it may be that more land should be studied. The Chairman •said that he did not know a taking had to be made within thirty days and neither did Mr. Adams. He said had that been known, no agreement would have been made with Mr. MacNeil. Mr, James said he thought Mr. MacNeil was justi- fied if he did not want to face his building on the road that is not full width. The Chairman said the Planning Board had said it would consider it at tome time anyway and later on the Board can try to acquire the necessary width from Scott. Mr. Adams said that would seperate the re-zoning He said MacNeil could go to the Board of Appeals, again to bring his new building out ten feet further than it ever was before towards the station so the blank side wall will be more visible from Depot Square than it ever was. Mrs. Morey said he talked about stores and the stores will not want blank walls, but will want windows. The chairman said that the Selectmen have not seen Mr. acNeil since the street hearing, However, he talked to Mr. Tropeano who thought he could convince Mr. MacNeil into giving the land in lieu of better- ments. Mr. Adams said the major item was the appearance of the center. The Shairmanidaid that the Planning Board had mentioned re-zoning the station. The Planning Board retired at 10:15 P.M. 155 The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Sanborn C. Brown, President of the League of Women Voters requesting permission to display copies of the Massachusetts State Government handbook in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building on Monday evening, November 19th. The Board had no objection. Application was received from Rand Corp. Lincoln Laboratory, requesting permission to conduct a company buffet and dance in Cary Hall on December 14, 1956. from 7:30 until 1:OOA . M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted torant the use of the Hall Use of Hall subject to a charge of $35. 00 plus $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime services. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Wildacre Inn (Virginia Coleman) Common Victualler & 50 Percy Road innkeeper Bids were received for printing the 1956 Annual Town Report as follows: The Lexington Press, Inc. 500 copies $7.55 per page 600 copies 7.75 per. page Authors corrections 40fi per line 200 School reports 115.00 50 Accountant' s Reports 100.00 Town Reports Somerville Printing Company, Inc. 500 copies $4.65 per page 600 copies 4.96 per page 200 School Reports 2.50 per page 5o Accoutant 's Reports 2.40 per page It was unanimously voted to award the contract to Somerville Printing Company, Inc., the low bidder. The Chairman reported that he had received a let- ter from the School Committee, together with a list of what it considers to be the most critical sidewalk 11eff; needs as of November 1956. The Committee also requested an additional police women for the Maria Hastings School. The Chairman reported that the article in the warrant for the Special:Town Meeting relative to trans- Portation is to bs postponed. The Chairman asked if the Board wanted to recommend appointing another police women and explained that there are sufficient funds available. He said that he would go over the list of applicants with the Chief to determine whether or not those not appointed before are still interested. Mrs. Morey said that the relocation of Pelham Road has been discussed and she thought the time to do it would be when the new water main is installed. • The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. A true record,rA ttest: / ,/7-1 xec£itive: lerk Select . 1 ,