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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
January 9, 1956
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, January 9, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Bateman, Messrs. Gay, Reed and James were present. Mr.
Maloney arrived at 7:55 P.M. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent
of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Pole
Boston Edison Company for permission to locate four locations
poles, guy wire and anchor on Worthen Road. Notice of
the hearing was read by the Chairman.
Mr. Mahon, representing the petitioner was pres-
ent and Dr. and Mrs. Howard Foley arrived at 7:35 P.M.
Mr. Mahon presented a new petition and plan. He
explained that the street is not constructed as shown
on the plan. The First National people are most anxious
to get their service and it is Mr. Mahon' s understanding
that the town may not get to making the street passable
for some tithe. Therefore, the First National is asking
the company to bring the line on their side, and it will
be on land abutting their property. He said he thought
he could put poles on that side right now.
The Chairman inquired as to where the First National
was now receiving power and Mr. Mahon replied that they
have no power but may have a temporary service from a
pole on Bedford Street. He said he was asking withdrawal
of the original petition.
Mr. Gay asked what the expense would be to have the
service underground.
Mr. Mahon said that in this case service is avail-
able directly on Bedford Street. The poles would be set
inside the customer' s property-if the company could not
obtain permission.
Mr. Gr asked who would be required to pay for un-
derground installation and Mr. Mahon replied that it
would be at the customer's expense.
The Chairman explained that this is the first por-
tion of a large section of a boulevard and the first
thing being done before it is started is locating four
poles. He asked why they could not be underground.
Mr. James said it would be on the town way.
Mr. Mahon stated that it is a matter of company
policy, and he would have to determine that with the
company. They could explain to the First National
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that there is a petition but the Board prefers not
to see these poles and the company could ask the
First National if they would entertain the thought
of having underground service.
Mr. James said the problem is not serving the
First National with underground. The Board is talk-
ing about underground the entire length of Worthen
Road and let the First National take from that.
Mr. Mahon said it was company policy and he
could not make a quick answer on it. He explained
that the company endeavors to reserve its expendi-
tures for underground expenses in business districts.
The company policy is to spend money in a business
district. If in this case, it is asked by the Board to
see *hat means could be brought about to serve this area
with underground service, it is up to the company to
decide. He said he would take the matter up with the
company, He stated that underground service would be
just the thing in new developments such as DeVries.
Mr. Janes said if it is done at the time of con-
struction there would be no other expense and Mr.
Mahon said that there would be the matter of setback
which could be absorbed by the builder. He said
what the Board is suggesting is a little irregular
as it is talking about underground service in what
the Company would consider an overhead district.
Mr. Reed said that he realizes the Company con-
siders this an overhead district, but it is also go-
ing to be another business district. He explained
that the business zone goes in 1400 feet. He said
that this may not be a good time for the Company to
put the service underground, but the Board might be
willing to go along with the poles until the road is
constructed at which time the Company might be willing
to remove them and place the service undbrground.
The Chairman asked if it would be possible to
put in a temporary line.
Mr. Mahon replied that the First National does
not expect to open until about the first of March.
They are asking for this service for construction
purposes.
The Chairman asked Dr. Foley if he had anything
to say and he replied that he was just listening.
Mr. Gay said he thought it was time to start a
program to get underground installation, and asked
what the additional cost would be to an average lot.
Mr. Mahon replied that it would be about $200.
The Chairman asked Mr. Mahon to discuss the sub-
ject with his company and said the Board would hold
the petition over until some reply has been 'received.
Mr. James asked if the state, or the condition,
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IIof the area there now on the Town right of way was such
that underground installation could not be put in prior
to street construction.
Mr. Mahon replied that he did not think so. He
thought it could be done .
The Chairman asked if Dr. Foley had anything to
add to the discussion and he asked if this is just to
bring service in for the First National.
The Chairman replied that it is at this point.
Mr. Reed explained that anyone could tale service
from it.
Dr. and Mrs. Foley retired at 7:50 P.M.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Guy and
I Boston Edison Company for permission to locate a hip anchor
guy and anchor on Lowell Street. location
No one attended the hearing in favor or in op-
position.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Gay, it
was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for
the following guy and anchor location:
Lowell Street, westerly side, from
II a pole located approximately 530 feet
south of Summer Street.
Mr. Mahon retired at 7:55 P.M.
Notice was received from the State Division of Insect
Forests and Parks advising of the following required Control
liability and recommendation for public nuisances:
Account Liability Recommendation
Insect Pest Control $17,569.714 $5,900.00
Dutch Elm Disease 5,270.92 7,000.00
The Chairman suggested holding the communication
over until the Shade Tree budgets- are discussed.
Application was received from the Sun Oil Company Gasoline
requesting permission to replace the present gasoline tanks
tanks on premises at 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Deputy Chief Engineer Belcastro approved the ap-
plication.
Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney,
it was voted to grant the petition and sign the license.
II
The Chairman read a letter from Jasper A. Lane, Re :istrar of
177 Waltham Stree, applying for the position of a Voters
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Registrar of Voters to fill the present vacancy caused
by Mr. Truesdell' s resignation.
The Chairman explained that, as instructed by the
Registrar of Board, he had contacted Mr, Harvey Winlock who was to
Voters advise him whether or not he would accept appointment
to the Board of Registrars. He wanted an opportunity
to confer with Mr. Clifford and Mr. Vaughan to deter-
mine what the position involves.
No action is to be taken upon Mr. Lane ' s ap-
plication until a reply is received from Mr. Winlock.
Mr. Harold E. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the
Board at 8:00 P.M.
Letter was received from Mrs. Rich, Tax Collector,
Bond together with bond in the sum of $1,000 on behalf of
Mr. Reginald A. Roberts, Deputy Collector for a term
expiring December 31, 1956.
Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Gay,
it was voted to approve the bond; same having been
approved by Commissioner John Dane, Jr.
Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay,
Licenses it was voted to grant the following licenses:
Minute Man Restaurant 1715 Mass. Ave. Common Vict.
Howard D. Johnson Co. Route 128 Common Vict.
Margaret W. & Sidney Heywood 271 Marrett Rd. Common Vict.
Bernard C. Goodman 62 Mass. Ave. Common Viet.
The Lexington Theatre 179h Mass. Ave. Sunday Movies
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. H. G. Dear-
March of born, President of the American Legion Auxiliary, re-
Dimes questing permission for Legionnaires and Auxiliares to
be on the streets with canisters, January 13th and 14th
to raise funds to aid the March of Dimes. This activity
is in connection with the Blue Crutch Days designated
by Governor Herter.
The Chairman was instructed to contact Mr. John
Meehan, Chairman of the March of Dimes Drive, before
granting the request.
Mr. Stevens retired at 8:30 P.M.
Public Works Department budgets were discussed by
Mr. Burns until 9:40 P.M. at which time he and Mr. Gayer
retired.
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' It was agreed to meet on Saturday morning at
nine o' clock to continue further discussion on budgets.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Fier-, Sel ctmer