Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-11-21-BOS-min 251 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 21, 1955 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 21, 1955 at 7:30 P.M. Chair- man Bateman, Messrs. Gay, Reed, Maloney and James were present. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman read a letter from the State Depart- ment of Public Works, advising that the Chapter 90 as- Chapter 90 signment of funds for the improvement of Winchester Drive have been reduced to read as follows: State $12,000 - Town $6,000 and County $6,000. Letter was received from the County Commissioners advising that a second hearing on petition for spool- Winchester fie repairs of Winchester Drive will be held on Decem- Drive ber 2nd at 10:)40 A. M. Notice was received from Commissioner Volpe, De- partment of Public Works, advising that the State will Snow assist in plowing Route 2A, Town Gap, 0.20 miles. Removal The Board was in favor of continuing the arrange- ment made in previous years whereby the State will re- move snow from the entire length of Maple Street and the Town will plow Massachusetts Avenue. Letter was received from the Metropolitan District Commission, together with statement indicating the un- expended balances of funds previously appropriated or MDC funds authorised to be used in connection with the improve- ments or extensions to the MDC Water Supply System. Mr. Stevens advised the Board when he arrived at the meeting that no action is necessary, Letter was received from the State Department of Public Works relative to the matter of a sidewalk on Sidewalks Marrett Road between Cary Avenue and Lincoln Street. The subject is to be investigated and following re- ceipt of a report from the District Highway Engineer the department will advise the Board further. The Chairman reported that he went up to the area with the Chief of Police, Mr. Burns and a representa- tive from the State. It is believed that the State can do something this year although ledge may be encountered. The Chairman notified the people on School Street. 959 Letter was received from the Aetna Life Insur- Group Ins. ance Company advising that legislation now permits municipalities to provide a Plan of Group Insurance for employees and that if contacted the company could arrange for the preparation of a complete pro- posal in accordance with law. Letter was received from the Needham Taxpayers' Association, Inc. re meeting to be held on Thursday evening, December 1, 1955, 8:00 P.M. at the Broad- meadow School in Needham. Transfer Letter was received from the Board of Appeals ad- vising that the following amounts are needed for the balance of the year: Hearings to December 31, 1955 57 hearings C $2 $ 11/4.00 Advertising of hearings averaging $5 an insertion 25 advertisements 125.00 Stationery, typewriter service, printing, etc. 80.00 31.1 Balanee on hand 1 . 2 . Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $220 from the Reserve Fund to the Board of Appeals Expenses Account. Letter was received from the Town Celebrations Committee requesting payment of $9.82 to Mrs. Edith B. Town Celeb. Cheever, Secretary, expenses incurred in connection Committee with UN Day. A request was also made for $5.00 to pay Expenses for cards and postage. The Clerk was authorized to charge both amounts to the Selectmen' s Unclassified Account. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, it Certificates was voted to sign the following Certificate of In- of Inc. corporations; satisfactory character references hav- ing been received from the chief of Police: Gloria N. Larner, 28 Oakmount Circle, the Mended Hearts, Inc; James F. O'Neil, 14 Philip Road, Mystic Valley Master Plumbers' Association Incorporated; Duncan E. Macdonald, 12 Hilltop Road, Cinema-X Incorporated. 253 Letter was received from John J. Shaughnessy, 4)4 Garfield Avenue, Woburn, requesting permit to move two 1Q story houses, approximately 26' x 46' from 76 Water- town Street to 163 and 165 Spring Street. State per- Permit mits for the use of State highway will be obtained by Mr. Shaughnessy. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the permit, subject to the usual provisions. The Chairman read a letter from John F. Bliss, at- torney for James Mulcahey advising that his client is Tax title interested in purchasing lots 27-31 inclusive, Bioak property 17, Ward Street, at the Board' s figure of $1500 and betterments. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to advertise the lots for sale and to give the offer further consideration at the next meeting. Mr. Harold E. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 8:05 P.M. Application was received from Frank A. Folino, Use of hall 16 Fairlawn Lane, requesting permission, on behalf of the Sun Valley Associates, Inc. , to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall on Thursday evening, Dec- ember 1, 1955 from 8:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, .seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to grant the request, free of charge subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor' s overtime services. Application was received from Mrs. James W. Smith, Jr. , 3 Chandler Street, requesting permission, on behalf of The Minute Man Council, to conduct meet- Use of hall ings in a conference room the second sNednesday of February, March, May and June from 9:30 A.M. until noon. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to grant the uses of the conference room free of charge. Verbal request was received by the Clerk from Use of hall Murray G. Dearborn, on behalf of the Stanley Hill Post, American Legion, for permission to conduct meetings in Estabrook Hall the third Monday of each month to July 1, 1956. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to grant the uses of the hall, free of charge but subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor' s overtime services.- 254 License Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant a Sunday Movies License to the Lexington Theatre, Inc. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Gay, it Warrant was voted to establish Tuesday, January 3, 1956 as the closing date for receiving articles to be inserted in the warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting: the first Monday in January being a holiday. Order of Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Gay, itt Taking was voted to sign an Order of Taking of 16 Muzzey Street. The Chairman reported that Nathan Bidwell, at- Parking torney for Mr. Hunt, called him and claimed that the Area Town had taken down a property line on his property. The Chairman told Mrs. Bidwell that the Town is going to erect a fence all around and leave passageway through the Hunt property. Mr. Maloney said that there had been some discus- sion but nothing has been decided and he suggested that the Chairman obtain a letter from Mr. Bidwell on the subject. At &;lto P.M. Mr. W. John Baskin met with the Board. Baskin offer The Chairman explained that the Selectmen had of land for received a letter from the Planning Board about land recreation at Route 128. Some members of the .Board had viewed the property and also looked at a map describing it. He said perhaps Mr. Baskin could give them more of his ideas on the matter. Mr. Baskin aaid that he thought there was about 4$ acres. If lot #36 was not used for a playground there would be parking in front of the houses along there. He said lot 23 should go with 36. He has promised lot 22 but has been waiting for the town to take a drainage easement before completing the sale. Mr. Reed asked if Mr. Baskin had the easement and he replied in the negative and explained that he has talked to Mr. Burns and Mr. Stevens who are work- ing on it. The Chairman asked if Mr. Baskin intended to give the town Lot 23 and he replied in the affirmative. He said that last year he mentioned the matter to the Planning Board and has held the lot just in case the Town is interested in having it. He said he intended to give it to the Town, but if the Town is not in- terested, he can sell it.. The Chairman asked how much of the area could be 255 used and Mr. Baskin said that he thought it all could be used but it will require a little drainage work. Mr. Baskin said that there is only one drain bit, it would be better to have another. Mr. Reed asked if the easement is supposed to be on the lot that Mr. Baskin is offering the town and he replied in the negative. The Chairman explained that the offer would have to be presented to a Town Meeting and there is no question but that this Board would recommend acceptance. Mr. Baskin retired at 8:50 P.M. Letter from Brewer & Lord listing Agents who are to participate in the distribution of commission on the Town Insurance was held over from last week. Insurance The Chairman reported that Norman A. Downs is go- ing to move out of Town. Mr. James said that he thought the schedule should be completely revised, that there is no justification for a list such as this. He said he would like to see those agents with active businesses in Town included on the list. Mr. Maloney mentioned that a revision would un- dohbtedly csauee considerable confusion. For now where there are two people going off, and at least two people in business who should go on, he suggested in- cluding Lincoln P. Cole and Otis S. Brown , Jr. Mr. Reed explained that Mr. Downs cannot be re- moved from the list until he moves out of town. Mr. Maloney said that he thought Mr. Cole should receive the .larger percentage. Mr. James recommended giving each of them 2.250 and whatever is left, give to Brewer & Lord. Then when Mr. Downs does move, give it to Otis S. Brown. It was unanimously agreed to establish a new policy, relative to future additions to the list, whereby Agents must be individuals who have insurance offices in the Town of Lexington and who also must be residents of Lexington. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. A true record, Attest: � f S /iectm if