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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-04-16-BOS-min 397 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 16, 1956 A regular meetingof the Board of Selectmen was � held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, April 16, 1956 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James, Maloney and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Hearing was declared open upon peitition of the Gasoline Socony Mobil Oil Co. Inc., for permission to increase hearing the underground storage capacity of gasoline from 6,000 gallons to 10,000 gallons on the premises located at 273 Bedford Street. Notice of the hearing was inserted in the April 5, 1956 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man and also to owners of property abutting the location. Mr. Richard Rieves, representing the petitioner was the only person present at the hearing. He pre- sented plans and explained location of the present and proposed tanks. The Chairman reported that the proposed increase in capacity was approved by B. J. Belcastro, Deputy Chiu of the Fire Department. Mrs. Morey asked if the petitioner proposed to increase the number of pumps. Mr. Rieves replied in the negative and explained that by increasing the storage capacity of the tanks it will reduce the number of deliveries by trucks. The hearing was declared closed and upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the petition and issue a license to the Socony Mobil Oil Co. Inc. to store 10,000 gallons of gasoline in underground tanks located at 273 Bedford Street, Lexington. Mr. Rieves retired at 7:10 P...M. Sealed bids for a new car to be used by the Build- Bids ing and Plumbing Inspectors were received and read by cars the Chairman as follows: Mawhinney Motor Sales 1-1956 Plymouth Plaza 6 cylinder 2 door sedan $2227.00 Heater, defroster, oil filter, oil bath air cleaner, directional signals, air foam 398 seat, front and freight 18 .00 141..00 Less Federal Tax 138.50 2275.50 Less Special Discount 591.50 Net lbd4.00 Frederic R. Childs 1-1956 Ford Mainline 6 cylinder Tudor, equipped with fresh air heater, seat covers, oil bath air cleaner, oil filter and turn indicators - Less Federal tax Net $1475.00 Rowe-Jackson Chevrolet. Inc. 1-1956 Model 1502-Series 150 - 2 door sedan, 6 cylinder 1797.25 Plastic seat covers, airflow heater and defroster, oil filter, oil bath air cleaner 110.50 1127.00 Less Federal tax 125.00 1702.25 Less discount 2.50.00 Net 1532.25 Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to accept the low bid of $1475 net submitted by Frederic R. Childs. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, Conduit it was voted to approve petition submitted by the New , locEtion England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a conduit location ZDn Maple Street, from pole 61/34 northerly and westerly, approximately 75 feet. This order supersedes and rescinds the order granted on January 30, 1956 to correct the description originally presented by the petitioner as northerly and southerly. Gas main Letter was received from the Mystic Valley Gas Company re installation of a four inch steel gas main in Follen Road and Dawes Road. Mr. Gayer reported that this installation is for an extension of service and he had no objection. Mr. Gayer was informed that the Board isnot satis- fied with the condition in which the streets are left by the gas company. :99 The Chairman read a letter from H. G. Gray, Chief Sidewalks Engineer, Department of Public Works, re sidewalks in which he suggested that a firm commitment signed by the members of the Board, agreeing to conditions set forth in his letter of December 14, 1955, be submitted to the Department. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Albert E. Zani, 37 Homestead Street, requesting a petition for acceptance of the street. Homestead Mr. Gayer was instructed to have an estimate of Street cost prepared and sent to Mr. Zani. Mr. Gerald V. Fox, 3 Redcoat Lane, and two Other individuals met with the Board. Mr . Fox reported that he could not find an ease- Drain ment relative to the storm drain. The Chairman explained that there is no easement and the contractor will have to do further work before the Planning Board will release his bond. He presented the plan and stated that the surveyors, Miller & Nylander, apparently made an error in the plan. Mr. Snow, con- ' sult ant to tfie Planning Board,advised the Chairman today that Miller & Nylander admitted the error. He told DiCarlo, the developer, he would have to have this straightened out before the bond is released. The Chairman explained that the street was not accepted at the Annual Town Meeting because no ease- ments were obtained. Mr. Stevens said t hat what the contractor agreed to do with the Planning Board was what he was shown on the plan. He said this is not a town affair and asked Mr. Fox what he thought should be done. Mr. Fox replied that he did not know, but some- thing will have to be done. Mr. Stevens said that the first question is to find out, from an engineering point of view, what should be done. He said he was sure the Planning Board would be glad to help. The group retired at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Gayer reported that he received a petition Leroy Road from some people on Leroy Road for acceptance, but it would not continue out to School Street. He said he would recommend constructing it all the way through. The Chairman said that the Chief of Police feels definitely, if the street is accepted, it will have to be made one way to prevent its use as a cut-off from the airport traffic. A IA Mr. Stevens said that if the Board took the position that as a town way it should be constructed all the way through, these people may change their minds. The Chairman stated that the project proposed by the Bureau of Roads might take some of the traffic off School Street. Mr. Gayer said that he would like to discontinue Dump the practice of allowing the junk dealers to pick the dump. Mr. Stevens said that the dump regulations would have to be amended. It was agreed to have Mr. Gayer and Mr. Stevens go over the present regulations governing the dump, Mr. Gayer then to present his ideas to the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Arthur Copyright Bernier in re release of the Liberty Bill copyright. Mr. Stevens took the communication with him, Mr. Richmond, Lincoln Laboratories, met with the. M. I. T. Board. Lincoln Lab He said that he is assistant to Dr. Hallway, Director of M. I. T. Lincoln Laboratories, Lincoln Laboratories have been in Lexington for about two years now and they would like to be known as a good neighbor. It seems to them the first step is to get better acquainted with Lexington people. He said his mission this evening is a double one. He would like to extend an invitation to the Board and such other officials as it may suggest, to visit with Lincoln some time in May either for a luncheon or buffet supper. He said they would like a group of between twenty and twenty-five and would like sug- gestions. The Chairman expressed appreciation, on behalf of the Board, and explained that possibly Tuesday or Thurs- day would be a better night. He said he was sure the Planning Board would be interested and also suggested the Superintendent of Public Works, Executive Clerk, Board of Fire Commissioners, Chief Engineer and the Chief of Police. He said it would probably not be possible to arrange a night convenient to everyone and suggested that Mr. Richmond set the date and the group could then arrange its time to attend. Mr. Richardson retired at 9:00 P.M. East Street Mr. Cataldo met with the Board and presented a sketch of East Street where he proposed to build a house. He said that a few years ago the Town took a strip of land for the purpose' of widening the street 4)1 and at some points it goes as far back as twenty-eight feet. He said that there is a hollow there and he wants to bring his house up to the grade of the street. He will fill in his land and wants the town to fill in the land taken for widening. The Chairman said that the Board could not make a decision this evening and would have to look into the matter further as it is an unusual situation. Mr. Cataldo retired at 9:05 P.M. Mr. Paul Palmer met with the Board relative to Hastings loam for the Hastings School. School Following a short discussion relative to loam loam removed from the school, the Chairman advised that the town does not have any loam available. Mention was made of the fact that the Unitarian Church intended to make a parking area and will have loam to dispose of. Messrs. Palmer and Gayer retired at 9:25 P.M. Letter was received from Governor Christian A. Exec. Order Herter, together with Executive Order 31 which makes 31 a change in the Civil Defense program. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Tax title Board asking that the Selectmen notify the Planning property Board of any possible sale of tax title or other town owned property before such sale is consummated. A detailed explanation of the reasons for this request was included. in the letter. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to approve Surety Bond No. F-150988 in Bond the amount of $2,000 on behalf of William G. Dooley as Constable in the Town of Lexington. Letter was received from the Boy Scouts of America, Boston Council, inviting the Board to attend the lith Scout Annual Minute Man Pilgrimage to Lexington on Saturday, Pilgrimage April 21st. The guests of honor will assemble at the Common at 2:15 P.M. Mr. James agreed to represent the Board, and ex- tend the greetings of the town to the Scouts and Leaders. Letter was received from the .Town Celebrations Committee suggesting that the sale of the Liberty Bills Liberty be offered to the Chamber of Commerce with the under- Bills standing that any funds beyond expenses be applied to the upkeep and preservationof historic sites in Lexington. 402 G The Chairman read a letter from Lexington Post Proclamation No. 3007, V. F. W. to which was attached a Loyalty Day proclamation to be signed by the Chairman and published in the Lexington Minute-Man. The Board had no objection. Letter was received from the Lexington Post No. Permit 3007, V. F. W. requesting permission to use the triangle at the junction of Bedford and Hancock Streets for a popcorn stand on Thursday, April 19th. The Chairman explained that this organization had permission last year to use the same location. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconddd by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the request. Further consideration was given to Mr. Handley's Sign letter relative to a fence that has been erected on Curve Street and his recommendation that a sign be erected for the protection of children in the area. It was agreed to request Mr. Gayer to place a Go Slow Children sign at whatever location is recom- mended by the Chief of Police. Letter from the Lexington Field and Garden Club Triange at relative to possible improvement in the appearance Hancock & of the plot located at the intersection of Hancock Revere Sts, Street, Revere Street and Coolidge Avenue was held over until the next meeting. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Salvatore Tax title Ciccariello, )01 S. Kehan Street, Somerville, advising that he will pay $2200 for tax title lots 30 and 31 Hillcrest Street. Mr. Ciccariello will file an ap- plication with the Board of Appeals if the Board ac- cepts his offer. These are the same two lots that Mr. Edward R. Reid, 72 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, offered to pur- chase for $1900. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to advertise a proposal to sell the lots in next week's issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. Further consideration was given to bids opened Police last week for the purchase of three cruisers for the cruisers Police Department. The Chairman reported that he had ridden in the Plymouth and the only objection was the lack of room in the front seat. However, he was assured that the seat could be moved back. He also reported that the Chief of Police would prefer to have three, oars of the same make. 40'J Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to aecept the bids submitted by Mawhinney Motor Sales as follows: 1956 Plymouth Plaza, 2 door 6 cylinder, plus equipment quoted and less Federal tax $2343.50 Allowance on 1955 Ford 2 door 1143.0 Net 120.00 1956 Plymouth Plaza, 2 door 6 cylinder, plus equipment quoted and less Federal tax 2343.50 Allowance 1955 Chevrolet 2 door Net 1100.0 1956 Plymouth Plaza, 2 door 6 cylinder, plus equipment quoted and less Federal tax 2343.50 Allowance 1954 Ford Sedan 1847.50 Net 496.00 Letter was received from Mrs. Arol Maxner re- questing permission, on behalf of the Afternoon Rummage sale Alliance of the Follen Church, for permission to use the Barnes property on Saturday, June 2nd for a rummage sale. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the request. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, Use of halls it was voted to grant the following uses of halls free of charge: Town Meeting Members Ass'n. Conf. Rm• May 1 Meeting Chief Rycroft Estabrook May 15 Meeting of Spec. Police. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Licenses Jean Baker 1736 Mass. Ave. IntelligencecOffice John A. Schoppet 8 Dee Road Auctioneer Lex. Bowladrome 1698 Mass. Ave. Bowling Lex. Bowladrome 1698 Mass. Ave. Sunday Bowling Town Line Pharmacy 20 Mass. Ave. Sunday Sales Lexington Theatre 1794. Mass . Ave. Sunday Movies Albert A. Young & 321 Woburn St. Common Victualler James R. O'Brien Smith' s Paper Store 1832 Mass. Ave. Common Victualler Wardrobe's Pharmacy 807 Mass. Ave. Sunday Sales Reference was made to the Spring meeting of the Selectmen' s Middlesex County Selectmen' s Association on Wednesday, Ass'n. April 25th at Cary Hall. It was agreed to invite Mr. Meeting 404 = n Adams, Chairman of the Planning Board, Mr. Snow, con- II sultant to the Planning Board, Chief Rycroft and Chief Cook. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to appoint the following individuals as Special Police in the Town of Lexington for terms ex- piring March 31, 1957. SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS Expiring March 31, 1957 Acheson, Eugene A. 2634 Massachusetts Avenue Allen, Charles D. 4 Paul Revere Road Allison, Howard D. 15 Utica Street Anderson, Carl 231 Bedford Street Andrews, Daniel J. 21 Shirley Street Barrett, Elliott J. 232 Lincoln Street Beauchesne, Joseph 36 Adams Street Bickford, Walter E. 82 Waltham Street Bradford, Arnold P. 24 Pine Knoll Road Brunn, Ewart M. 40 Downing Road Butler, Lawrence M. 24 Woodland Road II Cabral, Joseph E. 47 North Street Carroll, James J. 17 Muzzey Street Clifford, Malcolm H. 54 Chase Avenue Colbert, Edward P. 794 Massachusetts Avenue Conklin, George F, Jr, 15 Nichols Road Crosby, Vernon R. 5 Sunnyknoll Avenue Curran, Michael D. 24 Baker Avenue Davis, Daniel E. 8 Plainfield Street Dearborn, Horace N. 16 Stratham Road Dearborn, Murray G. 16 Stratham Road Dermody, Roderick 1722 Massachusetts Avenue Dooley, Henry W. 77 Baker Avenue Dow, Kenneth W. 5 Bedford Street Dreselly, Andrew 15 Goodwin Road Eriksson, E. Alden 41 Preston Road Fifield, Donald M. 25 Adams Street Finney, Charles A. 36 Albermarle Avenue Flack, Clifford F. 41 Outlook Drive Foster, George E. 10 Plainfield Street Gagne, Maurice A. 18 Middle Street II Galvin, Roswell P. 21 Crescent Hill Avenue Greening, Gaywood 688 Marrebt Road 405 Howie, Colin A. 14 Scotland Road James, Henry T. 28 Vaille Avenue Jenson, Edmund M. 1j6 Fern Street Johnson, Joseph S. 51 Spring Street Jones, Ceeil 36 Woburn Street Josephson, Harold W. 27 Harding Road Kakas, Edward G. 44 Locust Avenue Kleinberg, Edward F. 41 Moreland Avenue Lamont, John 11 Spencer Street Lannquist, Arthur 153 Shade Street Lewis, Raymond E. 11 Hancock Street Linfield, Arthur R. 58 Oak Street Licciardi, Frank G. 26 School Street MacDonald, Charles 24 Bernard Street MacKechnie, H. K. 12 Winthrop Road Marcus, Hymen 219 Massachusetts Avenue Martin, Clifford M. 6 Hillside Terrace MacLean, Ralph D. 9 Spring Street McInnis, Richard 83 Cary Avenue Melquist, John 86 Gleason Road Merz, William F. 252 Marrett Road Moloy, Charles E. 23 Webb Street Moretti, Joseph A. 8 Rindge Avenue Murphy, L. Francis 5 Bennett Avenue Myatt, Robert 9 Sunnyknoll Avenue Nickerson, Benjamin 81 Gleason Road O'Connor, Daniel P. 49 Cedar Street Parker, Edwin F. 9 Forest Street Palermo, Victor 20 Avon Street Pierpont, Wilfred D. Jr. t Taft Avenue Polley, John D. 189 Wood Street Redmond, James 7 Dunham Street Reilly, John F. 43 Downing Road Richards, Randall W. (07 Farmcrest Avenue Richardson, Earl W. 18 Winter Street Ritter, Julius C. 13 Pine Knoll Road Rogerson, William G. 19 Homestead Street Rosendorn, Louis 50 Fottler Avenue Ruocco, Louis 28 Theresa Avenue Ryan, William J. 6 Camelia Place I Ob n Samuels, Frank T. Jr. 31 Grassland Street Saunders, Robert W. 295 Marrett Road II Schofield, Clessan G. 7 Pleasant Street Sellars, John A. 430 Concord Avenue Seymour, Cyril V. 11 Bedford Street Shaw, James C. 11 Hamblen Street Slader, Frederick 23 North Hancock Street Smith, Edward C. 55 Taft Avenue Smith, Walter C. Jr. 17 Coolidge Avenue Sorenson, Axel 117 Bedford Street Turner, Gerald C. 9 Hillside Terrace Walsh, James V. 152 Bedford Street Webb, Edmund A. 43 Hayes Avenue Webb, Melville W. 266 Lincoln Street Wilson, Davis S. Jr. 11 Hamblen Street Wright, Glenn 67 Simonds Road Young, Stanley R. 86 Winter Street Zittell, George S. 306 Lowell Street Zitso, Peter 65 Williams Road SPECIAL POLICE - SCHOOL JANITORS I Expiring March 31, 1957 Clarence MacPhee School Department George Doughty, Jr. n n Thomas F. Ryan n m Louis A. Bonney n n Carl R. Petterson n n Horace W. Bonney n n Anthony J. Janusas n n Thomas Sullivan I" n David Kidd "' n William P. Casey n n Generino Santosuosso n n Edward T. McDonnell Library SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS - TERMS EXPIRING March 31, 1957 James E. May Mid. County Sanatorium II Charles W. Varney n n n William J. DiCicco n it m 407 M. I. T . LINCOLN LABORATORIES - LEXINGTON Mr. Ivers J. Rutherford 39 Mount Hood Road Brighton, Mass. Mr. William L . Spiers 188 Lowell Street Lexington, Mass . Mr. Henry Crowninshield 7 Paul Avenue Woburn, Mass. Mr. Christian Larsen 40 Thoreau Street Concord, Mass. Mr. Edward T. Gallagher 177 Main Street Maynard, Mass. Mr. George F. Cheney 73 Chestnut Street North Reading, Mass. Mr. Raymond L. MacLean 16 Cypress Road Arlington, Mass. Mr. Edward A. Richardson 34 Lexington Street Wilmington, Mass. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS - TERMS EXPIRING March 31, 1957 Alan G. Adams Adams Press Roy A . Cook Deputy Chief Fire Department Anthony Rochette Janitor, Town Office Charles Brenton Park Department Ralph I. Dale 1640 Massachusetts Avenue Haskell W. Reed Selectmen (Mrs. ) Ruth Morey Ralph H. Tucker Raymond W. James William E. Maloney rn Richard J. Gayer Francis J. Smith Supt. of Public Works Keeper, Hobbs Brooks Reservoir Lincoln L — 408 Cla James Stuart Smith 1. Percy Road William L. Harrington Metropolitan State Hospital John W. Alexander n rr Henry Brown, Jr. IT `" " James W. Manning 173 Hancock St., Cambridge (Belmont Country Club) LINCOLN PROJECT - M. I. T. August S. Cidaho 55 Lake Street, Wilmington Donat A. La Casse 22 Spring Street, Lexington George C. McKenney 115 Brown Street, Brookline George Richardson 272 Channing:Road, Belmont The Chairman brought up the subject of zoning, Route Zoning 128 and it was more or less agreed to write to the Avco people and inform them that the Board is interested in what they have to propose. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Helen DeRusha, Permit 325 Conant Road, Weston, requesting permission to sell denied ballons in Lexington on April 19th. Inasmuch as it has been an established policy of the Boards for a number of years to limit sales on April 19th to local residents, it was agreed to deny her request. Permit Request was received from John J. Shaughnessy, 44 Garfield Street, Woburn, for permission to move a real estate building 12' wide and 20' long from Wachusett Circle to Woburn on Friday, April 20th. Mr. Shaughnessy has a bond on file in the Select- men' s Office and it was agreed to grant his request, sub- ject to the provision that he contact the Chief of Police in advance to arrange the time most convenient for him. Mr. Maloney reported that the liquor stores in Package towns adjacent to Lexington will be open for business all Goods day on Tuesday, April 12th, Primary Day. He stated that Stores the owners of Package Goods Stores in Lexington would also like to remain open. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the vote of April 9th requesting the Package Goods Stores to remain closed during polling hours on April 24th. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 P .M. A true record, Attest : , -E ecfztiv lerk7elec en.