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SELECTMEN'S MEETING I
April 18, 1955
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building , on
Monday, Aprl l 1.8, 1955 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Bateman,
Messrs. Reed, Gay, James and Maloney were present.
The Clerk was also present.
Mrs. Arthur Gore' s request to have two crab
Tree removal apple trees removed from in front of her property 38
Grove Street was held over from last week.
Mr. James reported that he had been up to view
the trees but he was unable to determine whether they
are on town property or private property. He said he
thought they should be taken down and if they are on
town property the town should do the work.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. James,
it was voted to post the trees for removal if, after
checking with Mr. Burns, it is found that they are on
town property.
Mr. Gardner Frost' s request for removal of two
Tree removal poplar trees from in front of his property at 31
Hayes Avenue was held over.
The Chairman reported that these two trees are
definitely on town property. It was voted to have the
trees posted for removal if it meets with Mr. Burns'
approval.
The Chairman read a letter from Morris Motors
Tree removal requesting removal of a tree from in front of 100
Waltham Street. Mr. Bloomberg claimed that branches
of the tree are constantly breaking off and falling
on the cars on display.
It was decided to check with Mr. Burns to find
out whether or not the problem can be solved by trim-
ming before taking any action relative to having it
posted for removal.
The Board gave further consideration to Mr. E.
Tax title J. Harris' offer of $100 each for Lots 32 and 33
property Poplar Street. A proposal to sell these lots was ad-
vertised in the April 14, 1955 issue of the Lexington
Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen' s
Office as a result of the advertisement.
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Upon motion of Mr. Gay , seconded by Mr. Reed,
it was voted to sell and convey Lots 32 and 33 Poplar
Street to Mr. E. J. Harris; the deed to be so drawn
that it will prohibit erection of a dwelling or prin-
cipal building on these lots.
Mr. Albert Cuecinello' s offer of $100 each for Tax title
lots 1 and 2, Block 29, Reed Street, was again held property
over.
Letter was received from the Arlington Board
of Selectmen with reference to the problem of pro- Dump
viding a location for the disposition of rubbish un-
der the sanitary fill method of disposal. The Town
of Arlington owns a large tract of land in Lexiington,
known as the Great Meadows, and suggested that a plan
he worked out whereby the land could be used for the
above-mentioned purpose.
The Chairman also read a letter from Mr.
McQuillan, Chairman of the Board of Health, in re
two requests received for a permit for sanitary fill-
ing operations to be done by the Town of Arlingth. Dump
One request was from Jerry Cataldo regarding his land
on Bow Street and the other was from Father Kinneen
regarding his land on Vine Street.
The Chairman was authorized to advise the Arl-
ington Board of Selectmen that under no .conditions
would the Selectmen of Lexington consider allowing Dump
dumping in Lexington at any time. The Board of
Health i s to be advised that the Selectmen would
definitely be opposed to any other town using Lexing-
ton as a location for rubbish disposal.
Mr. James reported that he •had license numbers
of four cars, the occupants of which were throwing
rubbish in the Lincoln Street dump after four o'clock.
It was the decision of the Board to have the informa- Dump
tion referred to the Police Department.
Mr. James suggested extending the time for clos-
ing the dump during daylight saving hours, possibly
setting the time as eight o' clock.
The Chairman agreed to work something out with
Mr. Burns relative to change in closing hours and
effective date.
Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meet-
ing at 7:35 P.M.
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Notice was received from the Middlesex County
Selectmen' s Selectmen' s Association relative to the Spring meeting
Assn. to be held in the new Police Station, Wakefield, on
meeting Wednesday evening, May lath. It is expected that all
the members of the Board will be able to attend.
The Chairman read a letter from William Roger
Greeley suggesting that parking be prohibited in front
Parking of the Hunt Block in Lexington Center.
Even though elimination of parking meters in
this area would necessitate changing the Traffic Rules
and Orders, which must be approved by the State De-
partment of Public Works, the Board was of the opinion
that the idea justifies serious consideration.
The Chairman was authorized to discuss the sub-
ject with the Chief of Police and report back to the
Board next Monday night.
Mr. Covello, 74 Summit Street, Arlington, met
with the Board re his request to have a tree removed
from in front of a house he is building atn320 Massa-
chusetts Avenue.
The Chairman explained that some members of
the Board had been down to look at the tree and said
that frankly he could not see why the driveway could
not be on the other side of the house because it will
be expensive to take the tree down, and move the fire
alarm system.
Mr. Covello said that he has the foundation in
already but it will not be necessary to change the
fire alarm system. He explained that if the driveway
was located on the other side of the house it would
necessitate construction of a retaining wall.
Mr. Reed asked how many more trees would have
to be removed and Mr. Covello replied that this is the
only one.
Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney,
it was voted to have the tree posted for removal.
Mr. Covello retired and Chief Engineer Roy A.
Cook met with the Board.
The Chairman explained that the Board is very
Speed of much concerned about the speed at which fire appara-
fire tus and the Chief' s car is driven around town, par-
apparatus titularly in the center. He also referred to the
speed of the engines going from one station to another
to cover during a fire.
Chief Cook said that there is a set speed out-
side the center and it is posted on the dash of all
equipment. He said that the equipment painted red
actually is not traveling at the rate of speed it ap-
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pears to be and that he was driving only about twenty-
five miles per hour last week when his accident oc-
curred. Speed of
fire
Mr. Reed said that anyone waiting for the arrival Apparatus
of fire apparatus thinks it takes forever but actually
it is only a matter of minutes. He stated that the
Board is more concerned about the speed in the center
of the town.
Mr. Reed asked if the apparatus is always driven
by the same man and Chief Cook replied in the negative.
He said that they alternate.
Mr. Reed said that he thought Chief Cook was the
one to speak to the men in his department on the sub-
ject and Chief Cook said that he has already asked
his men to co-operate.
Chief Copk retired at 8:30 P.M.
Petition was received, signed by the required
number of registered voters, requesting a referendum Referendum
upon the vote adopted under Article 58 of the warrant
for the 1955 Annual Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold a referendum on Monday, May 9, 11955, the war-
rant to be signed on Monday, April 25, 1955.
The Chairman read a letter from John T. Blackwell
with certain recommendations in reference to the Building
Building By-Laws. At suggestion of Town Counsel copy By-Laws
of the letter was referred to the Building and Plumb-
ing By-Law Study Committee for consideration in con-
nection with its present study of the By-Laws.
Mr. Stevens retired at 9:15 P.M.
Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney,
it was voted to sign a Certificate of Incorporation on Cert. of
behalf on Clarence W. Johnson and Thomas A. Napoli, sat- Inc.
isfactory character references having been received
from the Chief of Police.
Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. GaJ ,
it was voted to grant the following licenses: Licenses
Minute Man Cab Public Carriage Renewal
Marcia W. A. Dane Intelligence Office a_
Wardrobes Pharmacy Sunday Sales
Town Line Pharmacy, Inc.
Joseph Angioletti a M M
Jloseph DeFelice Peddler
Milton John Smith Peddler New
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The Clerk included an item on the agenda re
Fire Comm. appointment to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Mr.
Sheldon's term expiring May 1, 1955.
No action was taken.
It was agreed to view several parcels of tax
Tax Title title property, for which offers have been received,
on Thursday, April 28th.
Appointment Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to to appoint Ernest E. Stokes, 21 Oaklaid Street, a
Recreation member of the Recreation Committee for a three-year
Committee term expiring March 31, 1958.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
' Gler�k, S- ectmen
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