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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-11-03-min 397 SELECTMEN' S MEETING November 3, 1952. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Build- ing, on Monday, November 3, 1952, at 7 :00 P. M. Chairman Nickerson, Messrs. Emery, Gay, Driscoll and Reed were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of two jurors. Mr. Frank Cole, Jurors 41 Kendall Road and Mr. Alex Traill, 905-B Massachu- setts Avenue, were drawn. Mr. Carroll retired at 7 :05 P. M. Petition was received, signed by residents of Wilson Road, requesting the Town to plant trees on Shade said road in the Spring of 1953 . Trees Consideration will be given the request when the 1953 budgets are discussed . The Chairman read a letter from Amos J. Carver reiterating his request of May 29, 1951, for the in- stallation of a water main to service his property located at the corner of Blossom Street and the Con- cord Turnpike. Mr. Emery suggested that the applicaht might expedite the installation if he would pay the entire cost . When Mr. Burns arrived at the meeting he informed the Board that it would cost approximately $1100.00 for the installation plus 4150 each for the two con- nections. The Board did not feel justified in recommending the expenditure of this amount of money for a specu- lator and authorized the Chairman to so advise him and suggest that he could consider installing the mains and services at his own expense. The Chairman read a letter from Bradford Motor Co. requesting approval of the construction of a new concrete approach to the service station location Bradford which will necessitate removal of a tree. Tree Mr. Burns was instructed to check the area and Removal report to the Board next meeting. The Chairman read a letter from Bradford Motor Co. commending Officers Burdick and Nutt for pre- venting an attempted theft which occurred on October 25th. 398 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, License F it was voted to grant a Sunday Movie License to the Lexington Amusement Co. Inc . Application was received from the Lexington Allied Veterans ' Council requesting the use of Cary Hall on November 11, 1952, for Armistice Day exercises from 8;00 A. M. until noon. Mr. Driscoll moved that the use of the hall Uses of be granted free of charge. Mr. Emery seconded halls the motion and it was so voted. Application was received from the Lexington School Department requesting the use of Cary and Estabrook Halls on Friday, May 8, 1953, for the annual school concert. Mr. Driscoll moved that the use of the hall be granted subject to a charge of $35. Mr. Gay seconded the motion and it was so voted. Application was received from the V. F. W. Auxiliary requesting the use of a Conference Room on Wednesday, November 12th. Inasmuch as the Chamber of Commerce has engaged Cary Hall for an exhibition to be held on this date, the Board was not in favor of granting the application and sug- gested that the group apply for another date. Application was received from John H. Judge on behalf of the Lexington Civic Group request- ing the use of Estabrook Hall on November 12th for a meeting. This request was also denied because of the fact that the Chamber of Commerce has en- gaged Cary Hall for its exhibition. Application was received from the American Legion Auxiliary for the use of a Conference Room on Monday, November 17th. This request was denied because of the fact that the Special Town Meeting is scheduled for that evening. Mr. Burns, Supt of Public Works, arrived at the meeting at 7 :35 P. M. He reported that Mr. Baskin circulated a Franklin petition for the installation of a sewer in Frahk- Road lin Road and secured the signatures of all the Sewer abutters, including Mr. Reed and Mr. Kingsley. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to proceed with the installation of a sewer in Franklin Road. Mr. Burns discussed the proposed water and sewer projects for the Town of Bedford and re- ported that it has finally been decided to extend 399 the sewer up to Hamilton Road; Lexington to receive the difference in the cost of the two lines. He informed the Bedford group that Lexington is ask- ing $50,000, but he thought Bedford had a smaller figure in mind. He stated that Lexington has an Bedford M. D. C. charge for the construction bf the sewer Sewer and an M. D. C. annual charge for the use of the sewer. He explained that he has been trying to obtain a figure from Mr . Berrigan. Mr. Burns said that Lexington should make a straight connection charge and then make a yearly charge for the use of the system. In reference to the water, he reported that it is agreed to have Bedford connect with Lexington, supply the meter and pipe through its property. Lexington would charge the same rates now being charged to the Veterans ' Hospital. He explained that they have a temporary connection now, and he is charging regular commercial rates . When Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting, the subject was reviewed and Mr. Burns said that he is Bedford not particularly interested in selling water to the Water Town of Bedford or to the Navy. He said that he would just as soon write the Navy and tell them that until some arrangement has been arrived at between the Navy and the Town of Bedford, Lexington would not be interested. Mr. Stevens said that he does not think the M. D. C. will stand for the Town of Lexington selling water to Bedford and then Bedford selling to Raytheon. However, the Commission would ap- prove of the Town of Lexington selling direct to Raytheon. He said that he had talked with the Bedford Town Counsel and informed him that Lex- ington wants a clarification of the subject. It was agreed that the Chairman would ',kite to the Town of Bedford and Mr. Burns would write to the Navy. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Dris- coll, it was voted to sign an order for the con- Sidewalk struction of a cement concrete sidewalk on the Order northeasterly side of Richard Road, at property o f 7 Richard Road. At 7 ;45 P. M. Mr. Vernon S. Rivet, lTi5 Bur- lington Street, Bedford, met with the Board in re- gard to his application for a Junk Collector' s License which was denied by the Board last Week . Mr. Rivet told the Board that a friend of his in Billerica, who had a license, asked hixi to help out on a job in Acton, and use his truck. The Chief of Police in Acton picked him up for not hav- ing a junk collector' s license. 400 co He said that the next day his friend applied for a license in Acton and it was issued to him. He explained that he would like a license in Lexington because his telephone exchange is Lex- ington, and he receives many calls from people in this town. He said that the second offense was when he cleaned out a friend 's yard and took the junk to Junk Chelsea. He said that he collected junk before License going into the Navy, and he now operates a taxi business in Bedford but cannot make a living in that business alone. Mr. Rivet retired at 8;00 P. M. The Chairman polled the Board on Tuesday, and a majority of the members voted to grant Mr. Vernon S. Rivet a Junk Collector 's License. Hearing was declared open upon application of Joseph F. Kelly and others, as Trustees of Kelchester Realty Trust, 25 Forest Street Place, Arlington, for a license to store 9,000 gallons of gasoline; 500 gallons of fuel oil and 500 gallons of waste oil in underground tanks and 500 gallons of motor oil; 100 gallons of kerosene; 100 gal- lons of anti-freeze; 100 gallons of alcohol in the aboveground tanks. Mr. Daniel A. Lynch, attorney for the appli- cant , a Mr. Pierce, a Mr. Kelly, and a woman who did not give her name, were present at the hearing. Mr. Lynch explained that the property is Gasoline owned by the Kellys, Kelchester Realty Trust. He hearing explained that this would be a company-owned station; owned by the Atlantic Refining Company and will be operated by a veteran. No one present was opposed to the granting of the license. Mr. Emery asked if the only question for the Board to decide was for the issuing of a license to Store gasoline, oil, etc. in underground tanks and Mr. Lynch replied in the affirmative. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Gay,_ it was voted to grant the license. The group retired at 8;15 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, Chapter 90 it was voted to sign a contract for $10,965. between Drainage the Town of Lexington and George Brox, Inc. for con- struction of drainage in Hill Street. The Chairman reported that the list of per- centages of Fire Insurance, submitted by Brewer & Lord on October 15th contained the name of George 1 /Drainage W. Taylor & Son involving $3.76. Due to the fact that this coneern is now out of business, Mr. Hill would like instructions from the Board as to the allocation of this amount. L. 401 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to transfer this item to Donald M. Fifield . The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Allied Veterans ' Council requesting a member of the Board to be present at the Armistice Day exercises in Cary Hall at 10:30 A. M. Mr. Gay agreed to represent the Board if he is in Town, and Mr. Driscoll said that he thought he would be able to attend. The meeting adjourned at 8 :55 Y. M. A true record, Attest : C1 k 1