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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-10-25-BOS-min 112 t" DI SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 25, 1956 4 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen'e Room, Town Office Building, on Thursday evening, October 25, 1956 at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. John Carroll and Mr. John O'Connor of the Engineering Depart- ment, and the Excutive Clerk were also present. The meeting was held for the purpose of making and establishing layouts of three streets to be presented to the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1957 for acceptance by the Town. Notices of the Harrington intention of the Board to pass an Order for the Schoolg layouts were delivered by Constable to all property Lighting owners as they appear on the most recent tax list. The Chairman reported that he had talked to Mr. Wentworth, Boston Edison Company, and for 4,000 lumen lights with concrete poles it will cost $61.00 per year for the light. Mr. Wentworth is of the opinion that they can't use overhead wiring because going in to the school from Maple Street the line would be straight but then it becomes a circle. This results in a pull on the pole in- stead of!ac up,ort,v- He wad going te look into the subject further to make sure. The Chairman asked if the Board wanted the wires there if concrete poles are used. He explained that with overhead wiring there would be no costcto the Town except $61.00 per year, no charge for in- stallation. He said that if the company is unable to put in overhead wiring, and the Board may not wane it, they would go underground and. the Town would have to pay for the pipe and for digging the trench. The cost per light would be $74.61 per year, plus the initial cost. Mrs. Morey asked why the cost increased if the wires were underground and Mr. Gayer explained that a different type of light is involved. The Chairman reported that he talked to Mr. Tropeano, Chairman of the Harrington School Build. ing Committee, and he is in favor of the under- ground installation he would advise him. At the 13 same time Mr. Wentworth will tell what he can do. The Chairman explained that this lighting is the same power as that in the parking area. He said that the lights at the High School can only be built up to 2500 lumen of the type of post. Mrs. Morey asked if 2500 Lumen could be used on this type of post, and the Chairman replied that Mr.Wentworth recommends 4,000. Some schools have 6,000 and others 10,000. Mr. Tucker asked how many lights were in- volved and the Chairman replied seven. Mr. Maloney said he thought $70 per year is very inexpensive lighting. Mrs. Morey asked at what hour the lights are turned off and Mr. Gayer replied that he did not know, they are on a clock. Mrs. Morey said that the Harrington School needs light for protection but it might not be used more than two nights a week for parking and her question is how much lighting is needed there. The Chairman reported that.. the Committee has $89,000 left in the Harrington School Fund. The Chairman asked if the Board wanted an es- timate on the underground installation. Mr. Tucker said definitely, and Mr. Maloney said he would not be in favor of the overhead. Mr. Gayer was instructed tb request Mr. Went- worth to figure on the underground installation. Hearing was declared open upon the intention of the Board to lay out Ivan Street from Eldred Ivan Street Street northwesterly approximately 380 feet. hearing No one appeared in favor or in opposition. At 8;15 P.M. hearing was declared open upon the intention of the Board to relocate Allen Street from Waltham Street southeasterly 1620 feet more or less to a point in Allen Street which is 120 feet Allen Street more or less southwesterly of Clematis Road. hearing Mr. Henning W. Swenson and Mr. Alan G, Adams were present at the hearing. The Chairman stated that the abutters have been duly notified and the proposed way is shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Allen Street Relocation in Lexington, Mass, Scale 1" = 401 Oct. 1, 1956 Whitman & Howard, Engineers 89 Broad St. Boston, _Mass."' The Chairman stated that there would be no betterments involved, this being a relocation of the street. 144 r CC He asked. if Mr. Swenson had gone over the plan and Mr. Swenson replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that the relocation of this street has come about by the request of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board. He said at one time Mr. Swenson spoke to him about widening the road. These three factors have brought the Board of Selectmen to propose the relocation of Allen Street. He stated that this proposed relocation was included in the warrant for the March Town Meeting last year and the Selectmen thought it was all set with a 40' way. However the Planning Board insisted that it become a 50' way so it aaas withdrawn. An- other survey has been made on a 50' basis. He said that perhaps Mr. Adams, of the Planning Board, could give the Board's viewpoint. Mr. Adams said that he was not attending the hearing representing the Planning Board. The feeling was that this will open Up a large area of undeveloped land and there Undoubtedly will be subdivisions along it. It could become a major artery and the. Planning Board feels that major artery roads should have at least 50' taking even though only a 4' pavement is constructed. lie said that eke the reason as he recalled it. The Chairman explained that in relocating the Street, the Board is going to install a water main because there is no water in Allen Street and the Board feels it should be installed before a complete new street is constructed. The Chairman asked if Mr. Sewnson had any questions he would like to ask. Mr. Swenson replied in the negative and said it was up to the Board of Selectmen. The Chairman explained that the Board has gone over this and is of the opinion that it should be done this way. He said the Board would prefer to make the 50' taking now than to come in later and take 10' more. He asked if the Engineer explained to Mr. Swenson about the slope easement. Mr. Gayer replied that he had gone over it, but Mr. Swenson said nothing was discussed about the fill. Mr. ayer, by use of the plan, explained that there will haee to be fill to make a consistant grade of the street. .The Slope will go beyond the 50' line. In case it does, they have proposed a 30' slope easement which means that he feels when he gets to the job the fill will probably go beyond this solid line here. 115 Mr. Swenson said he could see that and it is all right. The Chairman asked if the members of the Board had any questions, and there were none. The Chairman explained that the water will be installed under the betterment, without interest, for a period of three years until the land is built upon, sold or the facilities used, Mr. Swenson said that was all right. The Chairman said that the Board feels the water should be installed before the street is constructed, and Mr. Swenson said that would be the proper time to so it. The Chairman asked if there were anyone. in favor of or in opposition, and Mr. Swenson replied that he was in favor of the proposed relocation. The Chairman declared the hearing closed at 6:25 P.M., and Mr. Swenson retired. Hearing was declared open upon the intention of the Board to lay out a Proposed Street from Depot Square northwesterly 152' more or less to Meriam Street. Mr. George E. Smith, George Scott and his' Proposed attorney, John F. MacNeil and Alfred Tropeano Street were present at the hearing. hearing The Chairman stated that the abutters noti- fied were John F. MacNeil et al, George Smith and Geouge Scott. He said he had the plan before him and he would open. the meeting for discussion by any of the abutters who wished to ask any questions. He explained that the hearing is a matter of formality which has to be followed before presentation at the Town Meeting. Sometimes there'e questions, and sometines there are not. He explained that the Board intends to install sewer and water in the street because it feels it is necessary and would rather make the installation now than to have to dig the street up later on. He explained that there will be a 1.' sidewalk with curbing on the easterly side and a 13' pavement. Mr. Smith asked if an opening would be left for his tenant and the Chairman replied in the affirmative. He said the Board has not definitely decided, but he thought it would, to blacktop the property owned by the Town on the fire station site so it can be used 116 ZC Mi for parking. The Chairman asked if there were any questibna, and Mr. Tropeano replied that he has a problem he would like to discuss with the Board later on. The Chairman asked if Mr. Smith had any questions, and he replied in the negative. The Chairman said he would discuss the land taking with each one individually sone time next week. He reported that he has already talked with Mr. Smith, and would now like to talk with Mr. MacNeil and Mr. Scott. Mrs. Morey asked about the total number of feet involved and the Chairman gave the following of information: 1,411 square feet of the Smith property, 711 square feet of the Scott property, 58square feet of the MacNeil property and the Town has 106 square feet. No one wishing to ask any further questions, the hearing was declared closed at 8:45 P.M. A true record, Attest: 5 -Executive/Clerk Select n. 1L J s I