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SELECTMEN'S MEETING I
November 7, 1955
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, November 7, 1955 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Bateman, Messrs. Gay, Reed, Maloney and James were
present. The Clerk was also present.
Sunday Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James,
License it was voted to sign a Sunday Movie License for The
Lexington Theatre.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Bailey A.
School Simpson, 21 Moreland Avenue, protesting the decision
Custodian of the School Committee that a custodian must be
for Scouts hired each time school property is used by Scout
groups after school hours.
Mr. Maloney mentioned that the school buildings
belong to the taxpayers and stated that the Scouts do
not have $1,000 a year to pay this fee.
Mr. James reported that only recently have cus-
todians been on duty for scout meetings and suggested
contacting Mr. Howard Butler on the subject. He sug-
gested that the School Committee, Mr. Butler, and any-
one else he might want present, meet with the Board
on Monday, November 14th.
Invitation The Chairman received an invitation to attend
Veterans' Day Services on November 11th at 11:00
A.M. on the Common.
The Chairman reported on request received last
Traffic week from the East Lexington Men' s Club that an of-
ficer be assigned to traffic duty on Massachusetts
Avenue between Curve and Pleasant Streets during the
hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. He said he discussed
the subject with the Chief of Police who will start
immediately to contact Mr. Otis Whitney and advise him
that Lexington can no longer supply an officer for
duty at Access Road.
Mr. Reed mentioned that if an officer is assigned
to East Lexington, it will not be possible for the
Chief to have him there an Friday nights.
The Chairman reported on information he obtained
Aerial in re letter received last week from the Board of
Ladder Fire Commissioners relative to testing the aerial
ladder. He stated that he discussed the subject with
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Mr. Charnock and up until now all Fire Departments
have inspected their own ladders as much as Lexington
did. Mr. Charnock is aware of the situation in Lex-
ington but made no comment or decision.
The Chairman reported that the National Fire Pro-
tection Association has a new pamphlet which will show
how a department can protect its own equipment. It in-
volves purchasing a protractor which shows angle ele-
vation of the latter. There are weights to put on the
end of the ladder which will tell if it is good or not,
but there is no group or bureau that actually tests the
ladders.
Mr. Gay said that he thought the Fire Commissioners
should be advised that the Selectmen are not interested
in any further tests.
The Chairman said that Mr. Charnock is doubtful if
the ladder should be tested or if there is anything
wrong with it.
Mr. Maloney reported that the Chief said he would
use the ladder any time. at any place and the Captain
with whom he has talked does not think it is unsafe.
Mr. James asked if tbsting and passing the test
had anything to do with insurance ratings or any other
kind of ratings and the Chairman replied in the negative.
It was decided to advise the Commissioners that,
based upon information received from Mr. Charnock and
reports of examinations made, no further tests are
needed.
The Chairman reported that Charles Heath, an Agent
for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Comppny, is very Group
much interested in agitating with the town employees Insurance
to begin group insurance coverage. He would like per-
mission, which the Charman refused, to call a meeting
of all employees. The proposed coverage would include
life, retirement and sickness.
Mr. Reed said t hat when the time comes that the
Board feels it should be recommended to Town Meeting
and an appropriation requested, then itwould be time
enough to call such a meeting.
Mr. Maloney said that until the employees them-
selves want the coverage and are willing to pay for it,
the Board should not initiate the plan.
Mr. James said that if and when such a meeting is
called, all other agents who have shown interest in
signing up town employees should be given an opportu-
nity to attend.
Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, Sewer
it was voted to sign the following Sewer Easement Orders
Orders:
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington,
acting in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of
the Acts of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in
amendment thereof, and of every other power and authority
hereto enabling, at a meeting duly held this seventh day
of November, 1955, has laid out and voted to construct a
common sewer in Ash Street, a way in said town opened or
dedicated to the public use Aa ich has not become a public
way, from Ward Street southwesterly approximately 250 feet
to Earl Street, as more fully shown on a plan entitled
*Plan of Proposed Sewer in Ash St. Lexington, Mass. Scale
1" = 40' Oct. 21, 1955 William M. Burns, Town Engineer",
abutting the premises thereon designated as Lots 35-38,
23-25, 1, Pt. 2, on the Assessors' plans and does hereby
order that the same be constructed in said location. A
plan entitled *Plan of Proposed Sewer in Ash St. Lexing-
ton, Mass. Scale 1* = 140' Oct. 21 1955 William M. Burns,
Town Engineer* Ls to be recorded herewith all in com-
pliance with vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting
held March 21, 1955 as follows:
*VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assess-
ment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or
unaccepted streets or .other land as the Selectmen may
determine in accordance with Chapter 501 of the Acts of
1897 and all acts in amendment thereof .and in addition
thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or
otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such in-
stallation and land acquisition the sum of $106,,190.00
of which $36,190.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer
Assessment Fund; and the balance of $70,000.00 is to be
provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and
that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen,
be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of
$70,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor,
to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chap-
ter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period
not exceeding twenty years.*
That the work be done by, or under the direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works who shall as soon as1111
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feasible after the completion thereof, together with
the Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and
return to the Board an account thereof, and that there-
after, one half of the cosi of construction thereof,
shall be assessed upon the estates specially benefited.
thereby, under and subject to the provisions of Chapter
221 of the Acts of 1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Order,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record
in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of
said County, as a statement of our action in the prem-
ises in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of
Chapter 83 of the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated, and
the estates upon which assessments may be so made, are
numbered in the numbering of said street or otherwise
designated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed
and made a part hereof.
Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gay Selectmen
Haskell W. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Hazel J. Murray
Clerk
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated assessments and estates to be
assessed. Annexed to Sewer Order for construction of
sewer in Ash Street from Ward Street : southwesterly
approximately 250 feet to Earl Street.
Block Lot
Supposed Owner piny, No. Area Assessment
Clifford D. & Eleanor F. 16
Fleming h/w 35-38 9,9003l46.50
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Block Lot
Supposed Owner No. No. Area Assessment
Town of Lexington 3 23-25 7,750 $271.25
Theresa DeFelice 3 1, Pt. 2 4,000 140.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting
in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the Acts of
1897 and all acts in additon thereto and in amendment there-
of,
here-of, and of every other power and authority hereto enabling,
at a meeting duly held this seventh day of November, 1955,
has laid out and voted to construct a common sewer ih Avon
Street, a way in said town opened or dedicated to the public
use which has not become a public way, from Myrtle Street
southeasterly approximately 325 feet to Cefitre Street, as
more fully shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer
in Avon St. Lexington, Mass. Scale 1" = 40+ Oct. 21, 1955
William M. Burns, Town Engineer", abutting the premises
thereon designated as lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, on the
Assessors' plans and does hereby order that the same be con-
' structed in said location. A plan entitled "Plan of Pro-
posed Sewer in Avon St. Lexington, Mass. Seale 1" = 40'
Oct. 21, 1955 William M. Burns, Town Engineer" is to be re-
corded herewith all in compliance with vote taken at the
Adjourned Town Meeting held March 21, 1955 as follows:
"'VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assess-
ment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or
unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may de-
termine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of /897
and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto,
or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise
acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land neces-
sary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and
land acquisition the sum of $106,190.00 of which $36,190.00
is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund; and
the balance of $70,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of
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bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer with
the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is
authorized to borrow the sum of $70,000.00 and issue bonds
or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accor-
dance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of the General
Laws, as amended, within aperiod not exceeding twenty
years."'
That the work be done by, or under the direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works, who shall as soon as
feasible after the completion thereof, together with the
Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return
to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter, one
half of the cost of construction thereof, shall be assessed
upon •the estates specially benefited thereby, under and
subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of
1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Ogler,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record
in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of
said County, as a statement of our action in the premises
in compliance with the provisions of Section 317 of Chapter
83 6f the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated, and the
estates upon which assessments may be so made, are num-
bered in the numbering of said street or otherwise desig-
nated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and
made a part hereof.
Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gav Selectmen
Haskell W. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Hazel J. Murray
Clerk
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated assessments and estates to
be assessed. Annexed to Sewer Order for construction
of sewer in Avon Street from Myrtle Street southeasterly
approximately 325 feet to Centre Street.
Block Lot
Supposed Owner Number Number Area Assessment
Town of Lexington 31 -- 27,500 $962.50
Henry E. Lowe 30 1, 2 5,000 175..00
Henry E. & Clara
W. Lowe h/w 30 3 2,500 87.50
Leverett C. Bishop 30 4 2,500 87.50
Town of Lexington 30 5 2,500 87.50
Joseph Ambarik 30 6 2,500 87.50
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Town of Lexington 30 7, 8 5,000 175.00
Mary T. Talbot 30 9 2,500( 87.50
0/0 Frank Grazulis
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting
in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 50h of the Acts
of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment
thereof, and of every other power and authority hereto
enabling, at a meeting duly held this seventh day of Novem-
ber, 1955, has laid out and voted to construct a common
sewer in Cehtre Street, a way in said town opened or dedi-
cated to the public use which has not become a public way,
from Avon Street southwesterly approximately 645 feet to
Ward Street as more fully shown on a plan entitled "Plan of
Proposed Sewer in Centre St. Lexington, Mass. Scale 1e = 401
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' Oct. 21, 1955, William M. Burns Town Engineer", abutting
the premises thereon designated as lots 21, 22, 8-11 inc.,
19-22 inc. , 10, 11, 22-24, 25A, 1, 2, 1-3 inc. , 28, 29,
23-27 inc. , on the Assessors' plans and does hereby order
that the same be constructed in said location. A plan
entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Centre St. Lexington,
Mass. Scale 1" = 401 Oct. 21, 1955, William M. Burns Town
Engineer" is to be recorded herewith all in compliance with
vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 21,
1955 as follows:
"'VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install sewer mains, au bject to the assess-
ment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or
unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may de-
termine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of
1897 and all acts in amendment or otherwise acquire any
fee, easement or other interest in land necessary there-
for; and to appropriate for such installation and land
acquisition the sum of $106,190.00 of which $36,190.00
is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund;
and the balance of $70,000.00 is to be provided by the
issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treas-
urer with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he here-
" by is authorized to borrow the sum of $70,000.00 and
issue bonds or notEts of the Town therefor, to be payable
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14)4 of the
General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding
twenty years."'
That the work be done by, or under the direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works who shall as soon as
feasible after the completion thereof, together with the
Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same. and re-
turn to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter,
one half of the cost of construction thereof, shall be
assessed upon the estates specially benefited thereby,
under and subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of
the Acts of 1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Order,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record
in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of
said County, as a statement of our action in the premises
in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chapter
83 of the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated; and the
estates upon which assessments may be so made, are num-
' bering of said street or otherwise designated; as set
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forth in the schedule hereto annexed and made a. part
hereof.
Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gay Selectmen
Haskell W. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Hazel J. Murray
Clerk
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated assessments and estates
to be assessed. Annexed to Sewer Order for
construction of sewer in Centre Street from
Avon Street southwesterly approximately 6145
feet to Ward Street.
Supposed Flock Lot Land Ct.
Owner No. No. Cert. No. Area Assessment
Gabriel M. & Gilda
Bello h/w 29 21,22 7,200 $252.00
Nelson F. & Marion
N. Fleming h/w 29 8-11 inc. 14,400 5014.00
Francis C . & Joan B.
Terrasi h/w 30 19-22 inc. 12,500 437.50
Town of Lexington 30 10,11 6,250 218.75
James F. & Florence , 22-24 inc.
M. Sawyer h/w 18 25A . 72652 12,000 1420.00
Ellen E. Rowell 18 1, 2 7,920 277.20
Shadrack M. Jr. & 95 1-3 inc. 9,375 328.12 II
Jeanette C. Wislon h/w
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Supposed Block Lot Land Ct.
Owner No. No. Oprt Noy. Area Assessment
Manuel A. & Lavinia 95 28, 29 5,000 $175.00
A. Cunha h/w
Manuel A. & Lavinia 95 23-27 inc. 149663 12,500 1437.50
A. Cunha h/w
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, as. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR COUSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Wown of Lexington, acting
in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897
and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof, and
of every other power and authority hereto enabling, at a meeting
duly held this seventh day of November, 1955, has laid out and
Voted to construct a common sewer in Earl Street, a way in said
town opened or dedicated to the public use which has not become
a public way, from Ash Street southeasterly approximately 125
feet, as more fully shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed
Sewer in Earl St. Lexington, Mass. Scale 1" = 40' Oct. 21, 1955,
William M. Burns, Town Engineer", abutting the premises thereon
designated as lots 26-30 inc., 31-34 inc. , 35-38 inc., 1-5 inc.,
6, 7, 8, 9-15 inc. , on the Assessors' plans and does hereby
order that the same be constructed in said location. A plan
entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Earl St. Lexington, Mass.
Scale 1"° = 140' Oct. 21., 1955 William M. Burns, Town Engineer"
is to be recorded herewith all in compliiince with vote taken
at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 21, 1955 as follows:,
"`VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author-
ized to install sewer mains, subject to the assessment of
betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or unaccepted
streets or other land as the Seleetmen may determine in accorll
dance with Chapter 5014 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in
amendment thereof and-in addition thereto , or otherwise, and
to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, ease-
ment or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to
appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the
sum of $106,190.00 of Which $36,190.00 is to be transferred
from the Sewer Assessment Fund; and the balance of $70,000.00
is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town,
and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be
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and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of
$70,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town there-
for, to be peyable in accordance with the provision s
of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within
a period not exceeding twenty years."
That the wDrk be done by, or under the direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works, who shall as soon as
feasible after the completion thereof, together with the
Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return
to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter, one
half of the cost of construction thereof, shall be assessed
upon the estates specially benefited thereby, under and sub-
ject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Odder,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record in
the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of said
County, as a statement of our action in the premises in
compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chapter 83
of the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated, and the
estates upon which assessments may be so made, are num-
bered in the numbering of said street or otherwise desig-
nated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and
made a part hereof.
Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gay Selectmen
Haskell W.. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Bezel J. Murray
Clerk
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated assessments and estates to be
assessed. Annexed to Sewer Order for construction
of sewer in Earl Street from Ash Street southeasterly
approximately 1425 feet.
Supposed Block Lot Land Couit
Owner No. No. Cert. No. Area Assessment
Hugh C. Tupper 3 26-30 Inc. 69136 12,500 $137.50
Hugh C. Tupper 3 31-34 Inc. 10,000 350.00
Town of Lexington 3 35-38 Inc. 10,000 350.00
Clifford D. & Eleanor 4 1-5 Inc. 12,750 14146.25
F. Fleming h/w
John F. Fleming 4 6, 7 5,000 175.00
0/0 Clifford D. Fleming
Eleanor F. & Clifford 4 8 2,500 87.50
D. Fleming h/w
Town of Lexington 1} 9-15 Inc. 17,500 612.50
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, se. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting
in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 50)4 of the Acts of
1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof,
and of every other power andsuthority hereto enabling, at a
meeting duly held this seventh day of November, 1955, has laid
out and voted to construct a common sewer in Locust Street, a
way in said town opened or dedicated to the public use which
has not become a public way, from easement near Garfield
Street southeasterly approximately 290 feet, as more fully
shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Locust
St. Lexington, Mass. Scale 1": 401 Oct. 21, 1955 William M.
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Burns Town Engineer" abutting the premises thereon de-
signated
as lots 40-!44 inc., 71-74 Inc, 17-24 inc., 25, 26,
on the Assessors' plans and does hereby order that the
same be constructed in said location. A plan entitled
"Plan of Proposed Sewer in Locust St. Lexington, Mass.
Scale 1"' = 4O' Oct. 21, 1955 William M. Burns, Town En-
gineer" is to be recorded herewith all in compliance
with vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March
21, 1955 as follows:
"VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assess-
ment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or un-
accepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may de-
termine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of
1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition
thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or
otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such in-
stallation and land acquisition the sum of $106,190.00 of
which $36,190.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assess-
ment Fund; and the balance of $70,000.00 is to be provided
by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the
Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he
hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $70,000.00 and
issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payhble
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the
General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding
twenty years."
That the work be done by, or under the direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works who shall as soon as
feasible after the completion thereof, together with the
Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return
to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter, one
half of the cost bf constructiomthereo '; shall'-be assessed
upon the estates specially benefited thereby, under and
subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of
1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Order,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record
in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of
said County, as a statement of our action in the premises
in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chapter
83 of the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated, and the
estates upon which assessments may be so made, are num-
bered
in the numbering of said street or otherwise desig-
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nated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed
and made a part hereof.
Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gay Selectmen
Haskell W. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Hazel J. Murray
Clerk
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated ima ed assessments and estates
to be assessed, annexed to Sewer Order for
construction of sewer in Locust Street from
easement near Garfield Street southeasterly
approximately 290 feet.
Block Lot
Supposed Owner No. No. Area Assessment
Town of Lexington 9 40-44 Inc. 12,750 $446.25
Town of Lexington 1 71-74 Inc. 10,800 378.00
Town of Lexington 59 17-24 Inc. 21,050 736.75
Emma K. Williams 59 25, 26 5,900 206.50
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington,
acting in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the
Acts of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amend-
ment thereof, and of every other power and authority hereto
enabling, at a meeting duly held this seventh day of Novem-
ber, 1955, has laid out and voted to construct a common
sewer in Myrtle Street, a way in said town opened or dedi-
cated to the public use which has not become a public way,
from Brook Street wouthwesterly approximately 745 feet to
Avon Street, as more fully shown on a plan entitled "'Plan
of Proposed Sewer in Myrtle St. Lexington, Mass. Scale 1" _
�0' Oct. 21, 1955, William M. Burns, Town Engineer", abutting
the premises thereon designated as Lots 1-3, 15, 16, 17, 18-21,
1-i , 48, 49, 31-34, 29, 30, 26, 7-10 on the Assessors' plans
and does hereby order that the same be constructed in said
location. A plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Myrtle
St. Lexington, Mass. Scale l" = 1}0' Oct. 21, 1955, William
M. Burns, Town Engineer" is to be recorded herewith all in
compliance with vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting
held March 21, 1955 as follows:
"VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assess-
ment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or un-
accepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may deter-
mine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897
and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto,
or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise
acquire any fee, easemeit or other interest in land neces-
sary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and
land acquisition the sum of $106,190.00 of which $36,190.00
is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund; and the
balance of $70,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of
bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer with the
approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized
to borrow the sum of $70,000.00 and issue bonds op notes
of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 1414 of the General Laws, as amended,
within a period not exceeding twenty years."
That thework be done by, or under the direction of,
the Spperintendent of Public Works who shall as soon as
feasible after the completion thereof, together with the
Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return
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to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter,
one half of the cost of construction thereof, shall be
assessed upon the estates specially benefited thereby,
under and subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of
the Acts of 1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Order,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record
in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of
said County, as a statement of our action in the premises
in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chap-
ter 83 of the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated, and the
estates upon which assessments may be so made, are num-
bered in the numbering of said street or otherwise desig-
nated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and
,made a part hereof.
Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gay Selectmen
Haskell W. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Hazel J. Murray
Clerk
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated assessments and estates
to be assessed. Annexed to Sewer Order for
construction of sewer in Myrtle Street from
Brook Street southwesterly approximately 7L5
feet to Avon Street.
Block Lot Land Court
Supposed Owner No. No. Area Cert. No. Assessment
Town of Lexington 72 1-3 9,680 $338.80
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far
Block Lot Land Court
Supposed Owner No. No. Area Cert. No. Assessment
Teresa Massucco 72 15,16 5,45o 1190.75
Town of Lexington 72 17 2,500 87.50
Teresa Massuceo 72 18-21 10,000 350.00
Teresa Massuceo 75 1-4 10,000 350.00
Donald A. Cameron ?3 48,149 7,1x60 261.10
John J. & Mary J. ?3 31-34 10,000 79722 350.00
Shinnick h/w
Andrew & Theresa 73 29,30 8,P58o 300.30
Massucco h/w
Martha F. Titus 74 26 3,700 129.50
c/o Ruth L. Baker,
Gdn.
Malcolm & Doris I. 32 7-10 10,500 367.50
Conant h/w
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting
in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the Acts
of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment
thereof, and of every other power and authority hereto
enabling, at a meeting duly held this seventh day of Novara-
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' ber, 1955, has laid out and voted to construct a common
sewer in Ward Street, a public way in said town, as more
fully shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer in
Ward St. Lexington, Mass. Scale- 1" = 40' Oct. 21, 1955
William M. Burns, Town Engineer*, abuttingthe premises
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thereon designated as lots 2 , 26, 27, 2 , 29, 30, 31,
32-36 inc. , 37, 38, 39-41 inc. , 20-26 inc., 27-31 inc .
32-38 inc. , 1, 2. 3-6 inc. , 7-9 inc. , 10, 11, 12-14 inc. ,
15, 16,• 17, 18, 19, 1-5 inc., 6-9- inc. , 10-13 inc. , 14,,
15, 16-19 inc. on the Assessors' plans and does hereby
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order that the same be constructed in said location.
A plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Ward St.
Lexington, Mass. Scale 1" = 140' Oct. 21, 1955 William
M. Burns, Town Engineer" is to be recorded herewith all
in compliance with vote taken at the Adjourned Town
Meeting held March 21, 1955 as follows:
"VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assess-
ment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or un-
accepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may de-
termine in accordance with Chapter 50I of the Acts of
1897 amd all acts in amendment thereof and in addition
thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain
or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest
in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such
installation and land acquisition the sum of $106,190.00
of which $36,190.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer
Assessment Fund; and the balance of $70,000.00 is to be
provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and
that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen,
be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of
$70,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor,
to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chap-
ter )4 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period
not exceeding twenty years."
That the work be done by, or under the direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works, who shall as soon as
feasible after the completion thereof, together with the
Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and re-
turn to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter,
one half of the cost of construction thereof, shall be
assessed upon the estates specially benefited thereby,
under and subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the
Acts of 1926.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this Order,
attested by the Clerk of the Board, be filed for record
in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of
said County, as a statement of our action in the premises
in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chap-
ter 83 of the General Laws.
The assessments so to be made are estimated, and the
estates upon which assessments may be so made, are num-
bered in the numbering of said street or otherwise desig-
nated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and
made a part hereof.
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Leon W. Bateman
Frederick M. Gay Selectmen
Haskell W. Reed of
William E. Maloney Lexington
Raymond W. James
Attest:
Hazel J. Murray
Clerk
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Schedule of estimated assessments and estates
to be assessed. Annexed to Sewer Order for
construction of sewer in Ward Street from
Centre Street southeasterly approximately 1080
feet to Ash Street.
Block Lot L. C.
Supposed Owner No. No. Cert. Area Assessment
Irving S. & Char» 18 25B,26, 714606 7200 *252.00
lotte L. Reed h/w 27
Carmelo & Concetta 18 28, 29 5000 175.00
Casella h/w
Sidney L. Brackett 18 30 2500 87.50
Daniel Maddison 18 31 2500 87.50
William G. & Anna 18 32-36,Ine. 12,500 1137.50
L. Lee h/w
Alice G. Spear 18 37, 38 5,000 175.00
Arthur N. Lee 18 39-141 Inc. 8,300 290.50
Simon deC. Stone 17 20-26 Inc. 19,900 696.50
Town of Lexington 17 27-31 Inc. 121500 437.50
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Block Lot L. C.
Supposed Owner No. No. Cert. Area Assessment
Carmine Cuccinello 17 32-38 Inc. 17,100 $609.00
Carmelo & Concetta 19 1, 2 5,500 192.50
Casello h/w
Alfred W. Jackson 19 3-6 Inc. 10,000 350.00
" n tit 19 7-9 Inc. 7,500 262.50
Joseph J. & Mar- 19 10,11 5,000 175.00
jorie P. Murphy h/w
George V. Alice M.19 12-14 Inc. 7,500 262.50
Ryan h/w
Heirs of Marion 19 15 2,500 87.50
Keene c/o George
Ryan
George V. & Alice 19 16,17 5,000 175.00
M. Ryan h/w
George V. & Alice 19 18, 19 7,000 245.00
M. Ryan h/w
Russel, R. Just 16 1 - 5 Inc. 12,1400 431 .00
Heirs of William 16 6 - 9 Inc. 10,000 350.00
H. Kelley c/o Annie
E. Kelley
Harold S. & Evelyn 16 10-13 Inc. 10,000 350.00
S. Pierce h/w
Stephen J. & Anna C.16 14, 15 5,000 175.00
O'Neil h/w
Clifford D. & 16 16-1$ Inc. 9,900 316.50
Eleanor F. Fleming
h/w
Letter was received from John F. Blais, attorney Tax title
for James Mulcahey, Burlington, offering $1,000 for Property
tax title lots 27-31 inclusive, Block 17, Ward Street.
IIThe Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Blais
that the Board will enteratin an offer of $1500 and
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also to inform him that there will be a sewer
betterment levidd against the property very
shortly in the amount of $437.50.
Sergeant The Chairman read a letter, a copy of which
Appointment was received by each member of the Board, from
Mrs. Edmund Morelli questioning the fact that
her husband was not appointed a Sergeant.
Mr. Stevens reported that most Civil Service
procedure is on the basis of taking the top #an
unless there is something definite against him.
It was agreed to make an appointment for Mrs.
Morelli to meet with the Board next Monday night
to discuss the subject.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. A. M.
• Sewer Commons, 402 Bedford Street, asking whether or not
Easement settlement has been re sewer easement through her
property and property of Dr. Barnes and Mr. Buttrick.
Mr. Stevens said that the attorney was going
to discuss the matter more fully with Dr. Barnes and
then get in touch with him. They felt they were go-
ing to lose two lots but he said he could not see
how they will lose any lot. He said the attorney
was going to take the matter up with Dr. Barnes and
Mr; Buttrick and come back with something. The
cases have not yet been disposed of and not come to
trial. He suggested that the Board advise Mrs.
Commons that the matter will be taken up with Town
Counsel to find out vh en he may expect trial.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded byMr. Gay,
Worthen Rd. it was voted to sign contract between the Town of
Contract Lexington and George Brox, Inc. for Street and Drain
Work, Contract No. 3 Worthen Road.
Mr. Stevens presented a petition, dated today,
for the Board to sign to be sent to the D.P.U. re-
garding the railroad crossing at Fottler Avenue.
Mr. Burns arrived at the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
Water ext. The Chairman read a letter from the Burlington
Burlington Board of Water Commissioners stating that it is the
Board' s desire to have Lexington proceed to extend
the water main from a hydrant on North Street to the
Burlington line.
Mr. Burns reported that no agreement has been
prepared.
Mr.
Mr. St®ones said that nothing should be done
until an agreement is signed and recommended that
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the Board advise the Water Commissioners to have their
attorney contact him as it will be necessary to have
an agreement prepared and signed before any construc-
tion is started.
Mr. Burns reported that he needs $1950 for the Transfer
balance of the year in the Building & Plumbing De-
artment. Of that amount, $1900 is for wages and
50 for expenses. He explained that there are nine
weeks at $100 for the Building Inspector and nine
weeks at $60 for the Plumbing Inspector and at prep.
sent the account is in the, red about $I30. Then there
is one day at the end of the year, $32.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the
sum of $1900 from the Reserve Fund to the Building &
Plumbing Personal Services Account and $50 from the
Reserve Fund to the Building & Mumbling Expense Account.
Mr. Burns said that he can see from observation
that he will be ]sere beyond the first of December and Suptt. of
there are sufficient funds in the Public Works Per- Public
sonal Services Account to pay his salary and the sal- Works
ary of Mr. Richard Gayer. As a suggestion, he said he
would remain as Superintendent until the end of the
year and whenever Mr. Gayer comes to work. the Board
could appoint him^as Assistant Superintendent at
whatever salary has been agreed upon. He explained
that this will accomplish two things. It leaves the
responsibility of projects already started on him
and gives "Jr. Gayer time to orient himself and there
will be no problem of accepting his resignation and
then hiring him back as a consultant.
Mr. Burns presented a plan of Winter Street and
said that two or three years ago it was planned to Drain in
go in back of Wildest property with a drain. How- Winter St.
ever, it was not carried out as permission could not
be obtained. Mr. Sullivan now owns the lot and was
refused permission by the Board of Appeals to erect
two houses. Now he wants to put up one house on the
two lots and wants the town to move the drain which
is all right. He explained that he was merely calling
the matter to the Board' s attention because undoubtedly
someone will hear from Wildes or Miller.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
5 1C elk, S ,le c tmmen/ ��V