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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-03-14-BOS-min 6 SELECTMEN'S MEETING , March 114, 1955 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen Was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, Monday evening, March 14, 1955 at 7 :00 P.M. Chairman Bateman, Messrs. Reed, Maloney and James were present. The Acting Clerk wee also present. Gasoline hearing was held on behalf of the Ebso Gasoline Standard Oil Company to increase the underground capa- Hearing city at the premises located at Woburn Street and Fletcher Avenue, from 1 ,000 to 8,000 gallons. None of the abutters or property owners appeared in favor' or in opposition. The reason being given for this request was due to the increase in business. There will be less deliveries. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was unanimously voted' to grant the permit. Appointments Letter was received from Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk & Treasurer, appointing Mary R. McDonough Assistant Town Treasurer and Assistant Town Clerk for the ensuing year. Letter was received from Town Counsel re corres- pondence from Council for the Aging, Boston, Massachu- setts. Town Counsel wrote that we do not have to ap- point a local Council for the Aging. Discussion was brought up re letter for the 1955 Proclamations crusade from the American Cancer Society, The Board decided on a blanket policy on this. Any niw drives or crusades will be brought up for discussion. All other ones we will go along the same as they have in previous years. Pole location Ivan Street from Eldred Street held over for Mr. Burns' approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded the following Licenses license renewals were granted: Frederic B. Hubley S Stetson St. Auctioneer John A. Schoppet Dee Rd. Auctioneer Uses of halls Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney the following uses of halls were approved: 7 Minute Man Council of Girl Scouts Conf. Room March 18 St. Brigid' s Holy Name Society Estabrook March 15 The Chairman read over correspondence from Albert Tax title Cuccinello regarding tax title property on Ward Street. property Since Mr. Cuccinello's offer last November 12, 1951{, the Board voted to entertain an offer of $300 for each of these lots. Mr. Maloney agreed to discuss the matter with Mr. Cuceinello and advise the Board. Mr. Bateman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town Request Clerk, re using the Selectmen' s Room for a recount of the votes per request of Walter S. Beatty, for Precinct Four, Friday evening, March 18th. As the room was not going to be used, Mr. Carroll' s request was granted, Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:1i5. P.M. At 7:50 P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Feeley met with the Board re operating the Lexington Theatre. Mr. Feeley stated that he would like to open by March 27th ( start showing pictures). They operate three other theatres at present. Mr. Maloney stated that we should get first run pictures to get the people to go to a neighborhood Movie theatre. Theatre Mr. Stevens suggested that Mr. Feeley write a letter of application to the Board giving experience and years in the business, also the names of the theatres. Mr. Feeley questioned if there is a possibility of getting an earlier opening in the town on Sundays in- stead of 5:00 P.M. It was agreed that the opening time is by choice. He mentioned that they are going to in- stall cinemascope pictures. Mr. Feeley showed a photograph of proposed sign which he would like in front of the movie when he operates. In case the sign shown did not meet with our requirements he is willing to comply with any rules. Mr. Feeley also questioned he would like to show movies to choice groups. He is interested in showing special movies for youngsters. He would like to work with the town to co-operate in making the movies in- teresting so as to keep the children off the streets. Mr. and Mrs. Feeley retired at 8:10 P. M. The Acting Clerk left the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Bateman reported the next day that the following Annual Appointments were made: c CD CL APPOINTMENTS MADE 3/1!4/5� I Board of Appeals Aiden L. Ripley (5-year term) Board of Retirment Howard S. O. Nichols (3-year term) Constable (Under Ch.41, Sec. 91A) Charles E. Moloy Dental Clinic Mrs. Vincent Burke Mrs. John R. Rich John Blackhall Smith Director of Civil Defense Grant B. Cole Dog Officers James F. Mowat Eugene M. LaRosa Executive Clerk, Selectmen Basel J. Murray Field Drivers John W. Rycroft Benjamin W. Day Fence Viewers Rev. Harold T. Handley John J. Garrity Lockup Keeper John W. Rycroft Measurer of Wood & Bark Harold I. Wellington Moth Department Superintendent Charles H. Brenton Public Works Superintendent William K. Burns Registrars of Voters Charles F. Vaughan (3-year term) Sealer of Weights & Measures Ralph E. Chadwick Town Counsel Harold E. Stevens Town Engineer William M. Burns Veterans' Agent Maurice N. Healy Weighers Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Paul Wagner, Jr. Arthur Genetti Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Edna R. Anderson 9 IA true record: Attest: Acting Clerk, Selectmen I