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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
September 4., 1956
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on
Tuesday, September 4., 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Reed,
Messrs. James, Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were
present. Mr. Gayer, Sup' t. of Public Works, and the
Clerk were also present.
The Chairman referred to Mr. Gayer's first item
Bertwell Road, and explained that at the public hearing
Bertwell it was agreed to put a three-foot shoulder on the side
Road of the street, now in question, and evidently there
was no record in the Public Works Department to that
effect. He said, however, that at one time he spoke to
Mr. Gayer and asked him what he intended to do and
he said he was going to put a retaining wall up
there. He then told Mr. Gayer to get in touch with him
before anything was done but apparently there was some
misunderstanding.
The Chairman read the records of the meeting held
on October 24., 1955 to acquaint the Board with the
discussion held at that time, and explained that the
plans for the road originally called for a three-foot
shoulder.
Mr. Gayer said that the plans do not call for a
three-foot shoulder.
Mr. Maloney asked if they call for a stonewall and
Mr. Gayer replied that they do not call for anything
but show the stonewall that was there.
Mr. Maloney said that the Board made an agreement
with the people to do certain things and he thought the
Board was obligated to do them.
Mrs. Morey said, according to Mr. Burns, there
was to be a three-foot shoulder.
The Chairman stated that when the people left the
hearing it was their understanding that a three-foot
shoulder would be placed on that side because Mr.
Burns spoke for the Board. He said it was also his
understanding. He also said that every effort was to
be made to save a tree on one side if possible.
Mr. Gayer reported that there is a tree there
now. If the wall is taken down and he goes back three
feet, the tree will have to be taken down.
The Chairman said that he understood that. The
group was told that every effort would be made to save
it.
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Mr. James explained that the people on the westerly
side of Bertwell Road were afraid that the people on the
other side were going to gain more land than they were.
He said that is what the argument was all about. The
Board agreed that everyone would be treated equally which
meant the street would go- through the center of the tak-
ing.
The Chairman stated that the people on the other
side of the street contend that there is not as much
Imid taken from the other side of the street.
'''s° Mr. Maloney said that when the Town plows the
street in that area in front of three or four houses
there is no place to push the snow. On the other side,
they can take the snow.
Mrs. Morey asked who built the wall and Mr. Gayer
replied that he ordered it built, but it was constructed
by Brox.
Mr. Gayer said that he would do whatever the Board
ordered. He said he walked into this with his eyes
open not realizing the background. He presented a
drawing and showed a wall one foot back from the edge
of the pavement. He said in most places it is touch-
ing, or ledge is projecting into the wall. If he goes
back three feet and takes one and a half to one slope,
he will be on Town property. He said if he attempts
a flatter slope, he will have to take some private
property. He reported that a rough estimate shows
about 270 cubic yards of ledge that will have to be
removed to get a three-foot shoulder with no wall:
This cannot be blasted, but will have to be taken out
by hand because there are houses setting on it.
Mr. Maloney said he did not think there was ledge
there, that it is shale and nothing will satisfy the
people except the agreement the Board made with them.
He said anything else does not enter into the picture.
Mr. Gayer said that there is no money to do any
additional work.
The Chairman inquired as to the amount of money
left and Mr. Gayer said that there is about $1,000.
The Chairman said that the Board did not talk
about a retaining wall, but did discuss slopes and
grass.
Mr. Gayer said it means removal of ledge and sloping
to get the grass to grow.
Mrs. Morey asked how long the area is and Mr.
Gayer replied that it is about 250 feet.
Mr: Maloney asked how much it cost to put the wall
in and Mr. Gayer replied $2,000.
Mrs. Morey said that from what Mr. Gayer reported,
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there is ledge in the 260 feet and asked how frequently
along the area he tested for ledge.
Mr. Gayer replied that there is considerable amount
of ledge in the bank. He indicated on the sketch where
he lined up and said that whenever it projected out, he
built the wall around the ledge.
Mrs. Morey said that all he knew then was that as
he built the wall he kept running into ledge.
The Chairman said that personally he felt the three-
foot shoulder should be put in wherever possible.
Mr. Maloney asked if the contractors for these reads
agree to loam, grade and seed the side of the road.
Mr. Gayer replied that they normally do.
The Chairman asked if shoulders were to be put on
the other side of the road and Mr. Gayer showed him the
plan.
The Chairman asked if it showed a three-foot shoul-
der and Mr. Gayer replied in the negative.
The Chairman asked why it was put in and if it were
automatic.
Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative.
The Chairman indicated a section on the sketch and
asked why it was not put in there and Mr. Gayer replied
that there was ledge there.
The Chairman said that he did not know of any street
in Town where it has been paved right up to the wall.
Mr. Gayer said his estimate is 270 cubic yards of
ledge.
Mr. James said that is to get rid of enough ledge ffi
so he can maintain a grade.
Mr. Gayer said it is a guess, but he is figuring
between $10,000 and $12,000.
The Chairman said he could not understand why it is
costing $12,000 now.
Mr. Gayer said that is an estimate to the best of his
ability as to what he may run into.
The Chairman said when the project was originally
discussed there was no expense such as that involved.
Mr. Gayer pointed to the sketch and said that at
the time the estimate was made the ground was laying
here and all the ledge was covered.
The Chairman said that the contractor was going
along and taking that out until someone told him to
stop and it was nothing/to Brox„, He was digging /new;
the three-foot shoulder until h% was told to stop and
it was Something he planned to do.
Mr. Gayer explained that if the contractor ran in-
to ledge, the expense would have exceeded the amount of.
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the contract. As soon as a contractor runs into ledge,
he is given more money.
The Chairman said it is nothing he had not planned
to do. He did not finish it at the time.
Mr. Tucker suggested that soundings be taken and a
figura obtained.
Mrs. Morey said that apparently this was going to
be graded and then there was a wall put in. She asked
whose idea that was.
Mr. Gayer replied that it was his idea and he would
take full responsibility. It was an effort to complete
the job not knowing what went on previously.
The Chairman said he would like to go along with Mr.
Tucker's suggestion but he still felt that the Board was
committed to do what it agreed to do. He said he real-
ized if the contractor encountered ledge, he would have
to be paid more money. He said it is not known what is
there. Regardless of the money involved, the Board is
committed to carry out its agreement.
Mrs. Morey suggested inviting the people to meet
with .the Board at which time the situation could be ex-
plained to them.
The Chairman said that everyone' s amount would be
increased.
Mr. Gayer said that they cannot be charged more than
the estimated amount.
The Chairman explained that everyone would have to
share it and it would not be one individual.
Mr. Gayer said he would go in and determine, as near
as he can, how much ledge is there.
The Chairman said that if the Board then wants to
have the people in and discuss the matter with them, all
right.
The Chairman referred to Mr. Outhet's subdivision
and tie repotted that he cannot proceed until such time aa
he receives a. letter from Mr. Gayer. He said these were
30,000 fodt lots and one of the reasons for increasing
the size was to relieve to some extent sewer installations.
Be reported that the Board has received requests for sani-
tary sewers in areas that have been built for a number of
years and it was his feeling that these people should be
taken care of before the new subdivisions.
Mr. Gayer was authorized to write a letter to Mr.
Outhet advising him that, following the receipt of the
plans, the subdivision is approved.
There was some thought expressed by a member of the
Planning Board that, when the development is completed,
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no sewer would be approved for a period of five years.
Mr. James said that he did not think the Board could
be as arbitrary as that.
Mrs. Morey asked if Mr. Outhet were anxious to put
the sewer in and Mr. Gayer replied that he is very anxious
to get going. The delay is what is bothering him.
Mrs. Morey asked if the Sanitarian had been over to
see the land and Mr. Gayer replied that he and Mr. Lurvey
are of the opinion that Mr. Outhet would not have any
trouble with Septic tanks because the area is sandy.
A short discussion on the subject of garbage col-
lection was held and the Chairman explained that the
same situation existed when Roketenetz had the contract
and at that time the Board granted him more money. -
Mr. Stevens said that ii*eturn for the extra money,
he gave up the right he had to extend the contract for
another year.
The Chairman said that, in other words, the Board
went out for bids the following year. He asked if it is
necessary for the contractor to give up something.
Mr. Stevens said that there has to. be some con-
sideration for the town paying more money. On April ill,
1952 the option was rescinded and it was agreed that the
contract should end unless already terminated as provided
in the contract. He was given an Increase of 411,000 and
promised another $1,000 if the work was done satisfactorily.
Mr. Collins met with the Board at 8:20 P.M.
The Chairman recalled that the Board had. asked Mr.
Garbage Collins to see if the Board could help him and to arrive
at some figure that might be an answer to the problem.
He asked/Mr. Collins wanted to speak first and then /if
a discussion could be held in an effort to see what can
be done to improve the. garbage collection s,ttuation.
Mr. Collins said if some system could 'be set up to
eliminate some of the rubbish, paper, etc. and if it is
necessary for him to put on another struck, which no doubt
it will be, he has a price in mind.
The Chairman asked if this were for a third truck.
Mr. Collins said that it would be for a fourth trUck
as he is now using three.
The Chairman said this figure is if he put on A
fourth truck and not if he just kept three.
Mr. Tucker asked how long he had been Using three trucks.
Mr. Collins said it has been since Mr. Gayer re-
quested him to, about a month ago. He said he did :.hAve
a third truck that he had been using as a spare.
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Mr. Tucker asked if he had any idea what his
average time was between collections and Mr. Collins
replied that it varies . Mr. Gayer asked hime to get
into certain districts as soon as possible, one of
which was Webster Road.
The Chairman asked if it were a twice a week
pick up and Mr. Collins replied it definite]$ is. He
said during the past week all of this part of the town
has had very good service.
The Chairman asked what the figure would be if he
put on a fourth truck.
Mr. Collins said that if he puts on another truck
and tries to eliminate some of the trouble, he will have
to get $6,800 for the remainder of this year; starting
September first until the end of April.
Mr. Maloney asked if he meant the end of the con-
tract year and he replied in the affirmative. He said
it is $850 per month increase, including a truck and
man.
The Chairman asked if he would collect all of the
Town twice a week with a fourth truck and Mr. Collins
replied in the affirmative. He said the people who con-
tinually include rubbish in the garbage will be given a
notice.
Mr. James asked if he were referring to paper bags
and things like that. He said it is a common practice
for people to put the garbage in paper bags.
Mrs. Morey explained that those are paper liners.
Mr. Collins said that some of the people line the
container but some of them just wrap the garbage in
bags and the liquid leaks out. Most of the people put
in too much paper.
Mr. James said he could live with that kind of a
situation and Mr. Collins agreed.
The Chairman said that, as he understood it, the
$850 per month is for the rest of the year and asked
about next year.
Mr. Collins said that if the Board requests him .
to fill the contract for next year he will want 1Q,800.
Mrs. Morey asked what happened when one of the
trucks broke down.
Mr. Collins said the spare is working now. He
said he has not had many breakdowns. He put three new
motors in three of the trucks.
Mrs. Morey asked how old the trucks are, and Mr.
Collins replied that one is a 1953 and the other two
are 1950.
Mrs. Morey asked if the fourth truck would be a
1956 and Mr. Collins said it would depend on what type
of body he can get. He explained that some towns are
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doing away with the sanitary bodies. Needham and Dedham
have gone into open trucks with canvasses.
Mr. Tucker said that this is close to 50% increase.
Mr. James said that the annual increase suggests
that in the past Mr. Collins has had an average of only
about two trucks working and the third one as a spare.
Mr. •Collins said that was correct.
The Chairman asked '. if 1p. Gayer could tell when he
first requested another truck and Mr. Gayer said that it was
not put on for five or six weeks after requested. However,
Mr. Collins disputed the statement.
Mr. Gayer said he was having trouble getting person-
nel and Mr. Collins said that the man driving that truck
has been with him for four years.
Mr. Collins explained that he lost money last year
and Mr. Tucker asked why.
Mr. Collins explained that hogs were worthless.
Mr, Stevens said that under the contract Mr. Collins
is obligated now to collect twice a week and put on such equip-
ment as the Board asks for.
Mr. Collins said that he is not obligated to pick
up trash.
Mr. Stevens said that he is obligated. If he re-
ports it in writing that this type of trash is in the
garbage, then he does not have to pick it up after that.
He then read an excerpt from the contract. He explained
that unless Mr. Collins has protected himself as provided
for in the contract, he is obligated to pick up the gar-
bage.
The Chairman asked if he had been requested in the
past to collect twice a week and Mr. Collins replied that
this is the first time anyone has ever asked him to collect
twice a week.
The Chairman asked if he did collect twice a week
in previous years and Mr. Collins replied that certain
sections were collected twice a week.
The Chairman said that if the Board should consider
this, it might request Mr. Collins to give somethingin
return.
Mr. Stevens explained because this is not an option
and is a three-year contract, an amendment could be made
which might take care of it.
Mrs. Morey asked if one..half of the town was getting
two collections and Mr. Collins replied more than anehalf,
-Mrs. Morey asked if he could collect the whole town
twice a week with three trucks or if a fourth would be
necessary
Mr. Collins replied that he is afraid he will not be
able to keep up with the growth of the town. He said
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in any type of work it is impossible to get men to work
and work as they did years ago.
Mrs. Morey asked if he could work with three trucks
if a drive was made to lesson the amount of rubbish.
Mr. Collins said it did not work well with two last
year.
Mrs. Morey said that with three trucks and the
rubbish eliminated, he should make out.
Mr. Gayer explained that there are about 700 addi-
tional homes over last year's number and that is quite
an increase to handle.
Mr. Tucker asked if the rubbish were not so much
the volume but the price he could get for the garbage, and
Mr. Collins said that is why he brought the hog man in last
Week. He could not usgkhe garbage and got him a place in
oburn to use it.
Mr. Tucker said that there is not enough volume of
r ,bbish to interfere with the collection, and Mr. Collins
said that there is.
The Chairman said that what Mrs. Morey was trying to
find out was could Mr. Collins work with three trucks if
the Board getsout notices.
Mr, Collins said he understood that and he will go
along 100% with whatever the Board suggests. He said
the situation for the hog men looks better this year.
He said Lexington is not the only town in which this
has happened.
Mrs. Morey said that she had heard that collectors
in other towns do have tags to put on the garbage pails
and said it might be helpful here.
The Chairman asked if the Board wanted to go along
with three trucks and try to eliminate some of the rub-
bish or did it want to put on a fourth truck.
Mr. Tucker said he thought the Board should discuss
the subject later.
Mr. James asked if there were a large number of
people putting rubbish in the garbage, if it is general
practice, or i ' it is a small number who do it all the
time.
Mr. Collins said that the day he did Woburn Street
from Fitzgerald's station to the four corners it was
good but through the new development it was rough. On
the new development off School Street it is terrible and
it certain sections the garbage is useless for feed.
Mr. James said it seems to him that it is happening
in neighborhoods and the only way the situation can be
corrected is by Mr. Collins co-operation in reporting to
the Board. He said he thought the notice should be sent
from the Board.
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The Chairman said that some people have come from
towns where the garbage is burned and they may not
realize the situation in Lexington.
Mr. Stevens reported that Brookline is s very strict
in segregating tubbish from garbage.
Mr. James said that there should be an educational
program first of all, with a notice to each householder.
Then if the trouble still exists, Mr. Collins should re-
port to the Board and then it would serve notice that
if it happens again, the garbage will not be collected.
Mr. Maloney asked if there were any houses from
which he did not collect at all, and Mr. Collins re-
plied that the DeVries development has electric pigs.
Mr. Maloney asked if there were many houses in
other places, and Mir. Collins replied that the people
living on Grove Street never saw a truck until he took 4
over the job.
The Chairman said the Board would discuss the sub•
ject again. In the meantime, notices will be prepared
and an effort made to get the program started. He
asked Mr. Collins to let the Board know if the violations
still persist and the Board will go on from there.
Mr. Gayer asked if the town would get two collec-
tions a week and Mr. Collins said probably not every
three days;every four days. He would rather say four
than three.
Mr. Maloney asked if he worked six days a week
and he replied in the affirmative.
Mrs. Morey asked what time they started in the
morning and Mr. Collins replied they are in town at
six. It depends on the weather. He said he has a
good group of boys/for this particular type of /and
work one can't obtain the best help.
Mr. Collins retired at 8:55 P.M.
The Chairman said that Mr. Collins thinks he can go
along with three trucks if the rubbish is eliminated.
Mr. Maloney reported that from personal observa-
tion, the rubbish takes 2/3 of the bucket.
Mr. Tucker asked how far the Board could go on-
refusing to pick up the garbage, and Mr. Stevens re-
plied that the people are forced to comply with the
regulations. He said the town is not under any obli-
gation to take away the garbage. It is a function the
town can perform and can adopt rules and regulations
to cover it. It is up to the people to comply.
Mr. Tucker said an educational campaign should be
started, the sooner the better.
Mr. Maloney said he thought that was the best way
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to approach the problem.
Mr. James said the collector should provide the
Board with the names of the violators and the letter
should be sent from the Board.
Upon motion of Mrs. Morey, seconded by Mr. Maloney,
it was voted to publish in the Lexington Minute-Man,
Section (g), Article 4 of the Garbage Contract.
Some type of notice to householders is to be pre-
pared for distribution through the mail next week.
Mr. Stevens referred to letter from the Board of Retirement
Fire Commissioners relative to Captain Broughail's re-
quest for retirement. He reported that he had discussed
the subject with the Clerk of the Board in an effort to
obtain more definite information but the Board does not
know under what Statute he intends to retire. He then
tried to contact Captain Broughall but he was on vaca-
tion.
Letter was received from Minot, DeBlois and Maddi-
son with reference to lease dated July 27, 1953, be- Lease
tween the Trustees of the Western Real Estate Trustees terminated
and the Town of Lexington, advising that it is the
Lessor's intent to terminate the lease of the portion
of Lot C-1 as shown on plan enclosed with letter.
Mr. Stevens advised that no action is necessary
and the communication is simply to be filed.
Notixte was received from the MDC re hearing to be
held on September 13th on applications of the Cities MDC
of Peabody and Lynnfield for admission to the Metro- hearing
politan Water District.
Mr. Stevens explained that the Commission has to
send out notices to the communities in the District
but it will not be necessary for the Board to attend
the hearing.
Letter was received from the Council for the Aging,
together with form of proposed •by-law or ordinance for Council for
the establishment of a local council. Aging
Mr. Stevens informed the Board that this is not
entirely new and unless the Board felt that it is some-
thing the town needs, no action is necessary.
Letter was received from Natalie B. Williams ad-
vising that she is now the owner of the property at
441 Bedford Street. A sewer betterment assessment in
the amount of $174.47, plus $8.68 for annual interest,
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' Sewer has been billed for payment in full.
betterment Ms. Williams said that Mr. Thayer who previously
owned the property was granted a deferment under Chap-
ter 159, Acts of 1950. She requested that the customary
ten years repayment plan plus interest be accorded to her.
Mr. Stevens said that the Selectmen assess better-
ments and can defer them. The Assessors apportion
betterments if requested. This is a lien on the land
and the time for payment was when the property was ex-
changed. He said that under the Statute the betterment
is due and he did not think the new owner could request
an apportionment over a period of years.
The Chairman pointed out Winchester Drive on the
wall map and reported that there is no way for the
children attending Harrington School to get up to the
Sidewalk crosswalk. He recommended construction of a sidewalk
500 feet from the corner of Winchester Drive to the
crosswalk.
Mrs. Morey mentioned that it might be necessary
to extend the sidewalk up to the next street, and asked
about money.
Mr. Gayer said that $14,000 is committed and this
particular sidewalk may run as high as $4.00 a foot.
Mr. James asked what the Board had in mind for the.
remaining $10,000 in the sidewalk construction budget.
The Chairman said he thought some funds should 'be
held for a while to see if anything is going to be done.
by the State on Maple and Lowell Streets.
Upon motion. of Mr. Janes, seconded by Mrs. Morey,
it was voted to construct a sidewalk on the easterly
side of Lowell Street extending from Peartree Drive
to Winchester Drive, a distance of approximately 1,000
feet.
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The Chairman read a letter from/Mystic Valley
Permit Gas Company asking consideration of application for
permission to install a four-inch high pressure steel
gas main in Buckman Drive.
Upon motion of Mrs. Morey, seconded by Mr. Tucker
it was voted not to grant any further permits dntil the
surface of other streets dug up by the Gas Company
have been repaired to the satisfaction of the Super-
intendent of Public Works.
Anchor guy Application was received from the Boston Edison
& poles Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company for permission to install and maintain one
anchor guy and two poles on Alpine Street.
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Mr. Gayer said that he wondered if it would be
possible to change the line so they would not have to
guy on the lot at the corner which belongs to the town,
Mrs . Morey said that .if they are in the way, they
can later be moved if necessary.
Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey,
it was voted to grant the petition for installation and
maintenance of one anchor guy and two poles on Alpine
Street running from Wood Street.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. George M. Shade Tree
Gowen, 73 School Street, relative to replacement of a
deceased elm tree.
Mr. Gayer said that he would have a tree planted
for Mrs. Gowen in the Spring.
Mr. Maloney said that the town put a sewer in
Colony Road but no betterments were ever assessed Sewer
against the property owners because it was too low' connection
to serve them. Then the MDC sewer came through and charges
made the sewer accessible and now those people want
to connect. Under the law they have to pay a con-
nection charge. They have the sewer and were told
they could not use it when they built their homes,
and have been tdild they will have to pay the full
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amount .of the betterment.
Mr. Stevens interpreted it that way but agreed
to check into the subject further.
Mr. Maloney said the people do not object to pav-
ing, but want the pavement spread over a period of
time.
Mr. James referred to the number of accidents Accidents
that have oceured at Pelham Road and Massachusetts
Avenue and inquired about placing reflector buttons
along that curve.
Mr. Maloney brought up the subject of appointing
additional members to the Traffic Study Committee and
suggested that a member of the Chamber of Commerce be
considered.
Mr. James said he would like to have a report of
progress.
Mr. Gayer said that the Committee would like to
make recommendations relative to additional members
and will submit names for consideration and approval
next week.
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Mr. Gayer retired at 10:35 P.M.
Letter from the Cary Memorial Library Building Ad-
dition Committee was held over.
Mr. Maloney reported that he had discussed the
subject with Mr. Douglass and he is agreeable to go
along with the Committee if it can come up with some
idea as to what is to be done. Mr. Maloney told Mr.
Douglass that this represents a little giving and a
little taking.
Mrs. Morey suggested that the Chairman of the
Committee be advised fra=to'what has taken place and
recommend that he contact Mr. Maloney to arrange for
further discussion with him and Mr. Douglass.
Further consideration was given to letter, held
Transfer over 4flast week, received from the Board of Fire Com- *from
missionera requesting a transfer of $1500 to the
Personal Services Account.
Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James,
it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to
transfer the sum of $1500 from the Reserve Fund to the
Fire Department Personal Services Account .
Further consideration was given to letter from
the Board of Fire Commissioners with reference to ap-
pointing
an additional man to the Fire Department.
The Board agreed to insert an article in the
warrant for the Special Town Meeting, tentatively
scheduled for October, requesting an appropriation
for an additional man.
The Chairman read a letter from Maurice Healy,
Veterans' payrolls
Agent, advising that cash grant p y
Transfer and incidental bills to be charged against the Aida
denied and Expenses Account will average over $600 for the
remainder of the year, and possibly more if any new
cases are added. He requested a transfer of $1,000.
It was agreed to deny the request and suggest that
Mr. Healy reiterate his request later in the year.
Mrs. Morey recommended that the Appropriation
Committee be advised of the request so they will know
that such a request will be submitted at some .future
date.
Cert. of Certificate of Incorporation ,on behalf of William
Inc. Bevis, was signed by the Board; satisfactory character
reference having bean received from the Chief of Police.
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Letter was received from Mrs. Lillian B. Lunt,
Chairman of the Painters' Guild, Lexingtofl Arts and Permit
Crafts Society, requesting permission to conduct an
Outdoor exhibition on Buckman Tavern lawn on Sunday,
October 14th from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. with an
alternate date of October 21st in the event of in-
clement weather.
The Society also requested that the event be
placed on a yearly basis and the date held open each
year.
The request for this year's exhibition was granted,
but the request to have the date held open each year
was denied inasmuch as a present Board cannot commit
a future Board.
Letter was received from John A Sharkey, 13 Hazel
Road, offering fr5O for tax title lot #13 Hazel Road.
Before taking any action on the offer, the Board Tax title
would like an opportunity to view the property. In
the meantime, a letter is to be sent to 1r. Sharkey
asking him to advise the Board of his reason for want-
ing to purchase the lot.
Further consideration was given to Mr. Gerald
Holton's request to extend the expiration time on permit
to use tax title lots 534 and 535 Butler Avenue. Mr.
Holton also stated that he would like to purchase the Tax title
lots as a means of access to lot 30 and not for the pur-
pose of erecting a house.
The Board has no objection to extending the per-
mit to use the lots from September 1, 1956 to Decem-
ber 31, 1956 subject to the terms and provisions set
forth in the original agreement signed by Mr. Holton
on December 9, 1955.
With reference to purchasing the lots, he is to
be requested to submit an offer.
Application for a Common Vitualleris license
was received from Peter G. Bertolami, d.b.a. Minute License
Man Resturant, 1715 Massachusetts Avenue. Satisfact-
ory character reference was received from the Chief
of Police.
The Clerk reported that Mr. Lurvey, Health Sani-
tarian , had given verbal approval of the establish-
ment insofar as the Board of Health is concerned.
Upon motion Of Mrs. Morey, seconded by Mr. James,
it was voted to grant a Common Vitualler's license
to Peter G. Bertiblami, d.b.a. Minute plan Resturant.
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The subject of the political signs placed in town in
violation to the by-laws was discussed and it was agreed
to call the matter to Mr. Irwin's attention.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
A true record,Attest:
Executive erk, electme .
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