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SELECTMEN'S MEETING ,
November 22, 19514
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, November 22, 19514 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman
Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were pres-
ent. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk
were also present.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of Boston
Pole Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Tele-
locations graph Company for permission to locate three jj/o poles
on Bowman Street.
Mr. Mahon, representing the Boston Edison Company,
was the only person present at the hearing. He ex-
plained that the petition is for extension of lines to
reach a new home being constructed by Mr. William Hamilton.
Mr. Burns, having no objection, upon motion of Mr. Gay,
seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the pro-
posed locations and sign the order for the following pole
loo at ions;
Bowman Street, northwesterly from a point
approximately 700 feet northwest of the
Arlington-Lexington line, 3 poles.
Mr. Mahon referred to lighting at the rear of the
Pole Town Office Building and requested permission to locate
locations two poles , approved by Mr. Burns, to better illuminate
the driveway and entrance to the Police Station.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant the request.
Mr. Mahon explained that there is a situation on
Pole Laurel Street where a new home is under construction by
locations Mr. MacManus. The Edison Company has rights to locate
two poles and would like permission from the Town which
owns tax title property in the area involved.
The Board had no objection and permission was un-
animously granted.
Mr. Mahon explained that his company would like per-
Pole and mission to locate two poles in Garfield Street and ap-
anchor guide proval of anchor guide to service a new house.
The Board had no objection and approval was given 111for the poles and anchor guide.
Mr. Mahon retired at 7:20 P.M.
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The Chairman read a letter from R. G. Allen, 253 Complaint
Bedford Street, requesting that something be done to re: Hill
the unfinished part of Hill Street. Street
The Chairman said that there were a couple of
holes there and as far as he knows they have been filled
in. He was authorized to advise Mr. Allen that there
are no funds available to comply with his request.
Petition was received from Dr. Ivan G. Pyle and two
other residents for an estimate of the cost of construc-
tion and acceptance of Hayes Avenue, Hayes Ave.
The Chairman explained that in this particular in-
stance the Town would have to assume a large portion of
the cost because there are four corners involved and the
property owners have been assessed on the other street.
Mr. Burns was authorized to prepare an estimate of cost
for the property owners to sign, no definite assurance
to be given that the project will be approved.
The Chairman r ead a letter from Donald M. Fifield,
25 Adams Street calling the Board' s attention to the
condition of the sidewalk in front of his property.
Mr. Fifield stated that he understood the Appropriation
Committee recommended a hard top sidewalk on Adams Street,
the town voted the money but the appropriation was used
in another part of the town.
The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Fifield
that no appropriation has ever been approved for in-
stallation of a sidewalk in Adams Street and that all Adams St.
hard top sidewalks are constructed under betterment sidewalk
provisions whereby the property owners are assessed
one-half of the cost. However, Mr. Burns, Supt. of
Public Works,will build up the shoulders, smooth off
and fill in the walk where it has been Bullied out.
The Chairman read a letter from William M. Bowen,
22 Munroe Road, advising that he would like to parti- Insurance
cipate in the town' s insurance program.
The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Bowen
that the Board is of the opinion that the list of agents
now participating is as large as desirable. However,
if for any reason any agents now connected with the
insurance program drop off, the Board will consider
those who have expressed a desire to be included.
Further consideration was given to Mr. Antoi4o
Buss' s offer of $300 for Lots 51 and 52 Cu*mings Ave-
nue. The Chairman was authorized to contact Mr. Tax title
Samuel Santosuosso, who submitted an offer in Feb- property
ruary and ask if he is still interested in the land.
If so, to advise the Board how much he is willing to
pay for it.
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The Chairman read a letter from Leohard F.
Collins notifying the Board that he intends to exer-
cise option to extend the contract for the collection
Garbage of garbage in the Town of Lexington, for the term of
contract one year from April 18, 1955 to April 18, 1956.
Town Counsel checked the contract and advised
the Board to tell Mr. Collins that there is no other
option for extension and it will be necessary for the
Board of Selectmen to advertise for bids and award
another contract.
The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids
as soon as possible, to be opened January 10, 1955.
Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman,
Package it was unanimously voted to grant, subject to the ap-
Store Lie. proval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission,
a "Package Goods" Store license to Joseph Trani, Inc.,
1757 Massachusetts Avenue.
Application was received from the Lexington Little
League, Inc. for permission to conduct a meeting in
Use of hall Estabrook Hall on Thursday evening, December 2, 1954
from 8:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.
Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James,
it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of
charge, subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for jani-
tor' s overtime services.
The Clerk called the Board' s attention to the
Closing of fact that a closing date for accepting articles to be
warrant inserted in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
should be established. It was unanimously agreed to
U establish January 4, 1951 as the closing date for the
Annual Warrant.
Complaint The Chairman read a letter from Betty Currier,
re: dog 295 Woburn Street, complaining about a boxer dog owned
by Captain Richard Weir, 365 Woburn Street.
The Clerk was instructed to request the Dog Officer
to investigate the complaint and submit a report to the
Board.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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