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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-02-27-BOS-min 345 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 27, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, February 27, 1956 at 7 :142 P.M. Messrs. Gay, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Gayer, Superin- tendent of Public Works and the Acting Clerk were also present. In the absence of Mr. Bateman, Mr. Gay acted as Chairman. Petitions were received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany for the following pole locations : Pole locations Burlington Street, at Graham Road, - One (1) pole. (One (1) existing JO pole to be removed. ) Scotland Road, northeasterly from a point approximately 120 feet northeast of Appletree Lane, -- Seven (7) poles. Peartree Drive, northeasterly from a point approximately 15 feet northeast of Lowell Street, -- Two ( 2) poles. Appletree Lane, opposite Peartree Drive, -- One (1) pole. Appletree Lane, northerly from a point approximately 135 feet north of Peartree Drive, -- Ten (10) poles. Gleason Road, northerly from a point approximately 55 feet north of North Hancock Street, Seyen (7) poles. Wood Street, northwesterly side, approximately 35! northeast of Massachusetts Ave. , -- One (1) pole. Massachusetts Ave. , southerly side, approximately 590' west of Paul Revere Road, -- One (1) pole. sad Peachtree Road, southerly from a point ap- proximately 20 feet south of Wbburn Street, -- Five (5) poles. Guy wire and anchor on 5th pole. School Street, westerly side, southerly from a point approximately 205 feet south of Eastern Avenue. Two t2) poles. (Two existing JO poles to be removed.) School Street,, westerly side, northerly from a point approximately 80 feet north of Marrett Road, Nine (9) poles. Guy wire and anchor on first pole. (Nine existing JO poles to be removed. ) Mr. Gayer stated that all the changes had been made in the pole locations before the Board had a chance to ap- prove, them. The streets had been accepted and therefore the Boston Edison may have assumed it was all right to go ahead with the poles. It was unanimously agreed to ask Mr. Mahon to attend the meeting next Monday night with further explanation regarding these pole locations. Mr. Gayer presented a bill from DeVries Construction Company relative to 12"' cast iron water pipes used in their Unpaid development of Sun Valley section. The subdivider has to bill provide all the hydrants and fittings. It was unanimously agreed to pay this amount from the Water Construction account; Mr. Gayer having checked and found that there were sufficient funds to cover this bill. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 8:05 P.M. Easements Mr. Stevens presented three certificates of entry for trunk line sewers and also plan of sewer easement on Cedar Street for the Board to sign. The taking of easement for trunk line sewer on Thom- psonts property was also discussed; same being on the corner of School Street and Massachusetts Avenue. In 1953 the Town extended the sewer up School Street but only went part way by Thompson's land. Mr. Stevens suggested certificates of title to take liens off the lots which have betterments. The takings have been made. After a few moments discussion, Mr. Stevens left the meeting at 8:115 P.M. 1/47 At 8:1.45 P.M. Chief of Police, John W. Rycroft, met with the Boa- d. The Chief had previously left a letter of explanation regarding the McNamara incident February 11, 1956, to- gether with an explanatory letter from the officers on Complaint duty in the police cruiser in question. Police After the chief had a personal talk with Mrs. Department McNamara, and explained why the cruiser had to rush right to the center for an emergency call, she requested that the whole incident be forgotten. The Chief retired at 9:00 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, License Sunday movies license was signed for the Lexington Theatre. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, License renewal of auctioneer' s license was signed in the name of Warren W. Custance. Letter was received from Edith M. Burke requesting April 19th permission, on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary, for permission to conduct a food bobth on April 19th at the corner of Meriam Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The Board had no objection. It was unanimously agreed to grant partial abate- Abatement ment to Mr. and Mrs. Cloud on their property located at 39 Bridge Street. Mr. James suggested that we cha' ge them for 100 feet valuation instead of 131 feet. The Chairman agreed to write Mrs. Cloud advising her of this. Offer of tax title property received from Edward Tax Title E. Reid, for Lots #30 and #31 Hillcrest Street was again property discussed. Mr. Maloney had checked on this and found the lots cannot be built upon unless a Board of Appeals hearing is held. The offer submitted by Mr. Reid was not sufficient as the Board had previously set the price on these two lots as $1900.00. It was agreed to have the Chairman write Mr. Edwards advising him of the Board of Appeals and the price of the lots with the restriction that only one house will be built on these lots combined. Mr. Bateman arrived at the meeting at 9:10 P.M. I I _ 348 Mr. Bateman brought up the subject .of sending a Precinct postal card to every voter telling them in what precinct Notices they are to vote, and advised that we need extra money for the error in the warrant and more money for two special Town Meetings this year. The sewer situation on Robinson Hill area was dis- cussed. Mr. Gayer presented the plans and layouts and ex- plained that in certain sections we have to spend a great deal of money to put in sewers. Mr. Janes suggested that if there were not enough houses in certain sections to make use of the sewer, it would be a waste of money to put them in at this time. It was unanimously agreed to include Spencer Street and Eastern Avenue sewers in the. budget. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. A true record, Attest: Acting Clerk