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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 31, 1956
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Engineers' Room, Town Office Building, on
Tuesday evening, January 31, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Chair-
man Bateman, Messrs. Reed and James were present. Mr.
Gayer, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also
present.
Petition was received from the New England Tele-
Pole phone and Telegraph Company and the Boston Edison
location Company for permission to relocate one pole on Marrett
Road opposite Tufts Road. The existing pole will be
out of line to the new proposed line of poles for guy-
ing purposes. The relocation was approved by Mr. Gayer.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. James,
it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order
for the following pole relocation:
Marrett Road opposite Tufts Road
1 pole, Flan #05-311 Dated January
13, 1956.
Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at
7:45 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Francis
Coyne, 294a Bedford Street, re snow removal on the
Snow removal property which is recorded at East Cambridge as a
29L{a Bedford private way.
Street Mr. Stevens explained that a right of way is a
right one person has to drive across land of another.
When it is public, it is mentioned as a public way.
The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Lindstrom in
an effort to determine how a building permit was
issued to build on a private driveway. He reported
that he had called Mrs. Coyne and discussed the sub-
ject with her.
Mr. Stevens presented the Board with a copy of
Deputy his letter to the Fireman' s Fund Indemnity Co. in re
Collector Reginald A. Roberts, Deputy Collector. He advised
the company that it appears there may have been
failure by Mr. Roberts to turn over to the Collector
of Taxes some of the taxes collected by him in the
years ]1954, 1955 and 1956.
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Mr. Stevens discussed various special articles
to be inserted in the Warrant for the Annual Town Warrant
Meeting and explained that it is necessary for him
to have complete information for a draft to beP re-
sented next Monday night.
Mr. Stevens retired at 9:50 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from the School Com- School
mittee in regard to sidewalks, salaries of non-profes- Committee
sional employees and painting maintenance.
It was agreed to invite the School Committee to
meet with the Board next Monday night to discuss these
subjects and proposed articles for the warrant.
Letter was received from the Town of Wilmington Street
requesting information for a program of street better- assessments
ment assessments. The Chairman agreed to advise the
Wilmington Assessors of the procedure followed by
Lexington.
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington
Field and Garden Club calling attention to the oppor- Curbing
tunity for improving the plot located at the inter-
' sectj.on of Hancock Street, Revere Street and Coolidge
Avenue. If the Board is in favor of providing suitable
curbing, available Emery funds might be applied to the
prevision of decorative planting.
The Chairman was authorized to advise the Club
that the Board looks favorably on the project and will
definitely consider it further after the final adjourn-
ment of the Annual Town Meeting.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. James, it
was voted to sign a Certificate of Incorporation on Cert. of Inc.
behalf of Charles J. Sullivan, 143 Woburn Street; satis-
factory character reference having been obtained from
the Chief of Police.
Notice was received from the Board of Appeals of
a hearing to be held on petition of Joseph Monsignore Board of
for permission to remove gravel and fill from lot B.7, Appeals
Laconia Street to Dana Road and Foster Road in the hearing
Colonial Development. The hearing will be held Feb-
ruary 16th at 8:15 P.M.
Mr. Gayer stated that he would like to recommend Request for
the purchase of a back hoe to be owned by the Town. back hoe
Mr. James asked if he meant a small unit and he
replied in the affirmative.
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Mr. Gayer said that the Town could have used
one last year, still hired the one it did hire and
not finish all the services. He asked what would
happen if Littlefield decided to leave the town.
Mr. James inquired about the cost and Mr. Gayer
replied that he has not had an opportunity to check.
Mr. James said that if Mr. Gayer believes it is
a unit the town should have, it should be included
in this year's budget.
Mr. Gayer said that he would not recommend getting
rid of the half yard shovel. It can be used on the
sand pile in the winter annd::although the trade-in
value would be small, it still can be used. He agreed
to obtain a figure for the Board' s consideration.
Mr. Gayer retired at 10:05 P.M.
The Chairman was authorized to request the Per-
sonnel Advisory Committee to submit additional in-
formation it may have to Mr. James as soon as pos-
sible.
The Chairman read a letter from Errol H. Locke
Resignation submitting his resignation as a member of the Board
of Appeals, effective March 3, 1956, due to the fact
that he is moving from Massachusetts to Vermont.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. James,
License it was voted to sign Sunday Movie License for the
Lexington Theatre.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. James,
Use of hall it was voted to grant the Lexington Kights of Colum-
bus permission to conduct a Communion Breakfast in
Cary Hall on Wednesday, February 22nd from 8:30 A. M.
until 11:00 A. M. free of charge.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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