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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-06-30-min 297 SELECTMEN'S I;IEETING June 30, 1952 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s ttoom, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 30, 1952, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Nickerson, Messrs Emery,Driscoll and heed were present. Mr . Burns, Sup' t of Public works, and the Clerk were also present . Hearing w• s declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for joint or identical location of two poles on Grove Street. Mr Mahon, representt- tive of the Boston Edison Company, was the only person present at the hearing. He said that he believed the poles are installed and Pole have been for some time. In March, 1951, the company Location received an application from a Mr. Johnstone Fitzgerald of 210 Grove Street eor service who was apparently in a hurry for ser' ice , nd the builder found he had not ap- plied . The company iiivision Head at th^E time obt.ined a vernal right to place the poles in advance of a grant being obtained . ahe papers were set aside and thisdid not show up until the work sheets came in from the field and the question was raised about the right for the pole . He explained that through this petition, the company is trying to clear its records,. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by M'r Driscoll, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following pole locations : drove atreet, southerly from a point approximately 978 feet south of Winter Street - two poles . The hearing; wL s declared closed . Rearing wo- s declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone & Telegraph 6ompany for joint or identical location of Pole ten poles on Paul nevere Road . No persons were present Location except Mahon. Mr. Mahon explained that this is a matter of paper work. the company came in with the wrong type of petition and grant. In the matter of a priyate way, which this road was at one time, the Edison '(pmpany or the Telephone Company obtained rights from the abutting owners . When they were advised that the street had been accepted, they attempted through a petition to velidate whet was already done in the street as a private way. 298 A He said that it should have been done back in the Spring, but wasn' t. He explained that the company petitioned, in an effort to have the poles relocated, found the records were incomplete at the time because they should have presented a petition to validate what was € lready done in aprivate way. the second step would ue what is tieing done now, asking for per- mission to relocate poles for new street lirh.es . He said that a petition wt. s suomitted , forgetting; that the company did not have sustaining rights . He said that now a petition is acing presented for sustaining grant to keep the records straight, and suggested abandoning the petition which the board has for this evening and substituting one which he wrought with him. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by lir. Reed , it was voted to rescind the vote of April 21,1952, approving location of ten poles on Paml nevere Road, approxim—tely 20 feet northeast ofMassechusetts Avenue and removal of ten poles . 'this vote was passed in the interest of hiving the matter handled properly from ttie Edison Company standpoint of view. Upon motion of ar. triscoll, seconded by Mr. finery, it was voted to validEte the location of ten poles on raul Ttevere tioad, northeasterly from a point approximately 30 ` feet northeast of Massachusetts Avenue, no public hearing being required inas much as the poles are already set. Upon motion of idr. teed, seconded by Mr. Drieeell, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for relocating ten poles on caul Revere Road; said *ay having changed from a private way to a public way. Mr. Mahon retired Lt 7 :15 P.M. Mr. Burns reported that he received five bids on a truck, but only three submitted bids for what he wants which are as follows : Autocar, 0, 018; Mack, @8,034 and International, 40,869. He explained that these are all five yards gross and his preference New Truck for the Autocar. the town now has two of them and had for PWD very good results. They don' t give much trouble and parts are interchangeable. Me said that the Inter- national has nne gas tank and the Autocar has two fifty- gallon tanks which makes a great difference when plowing. The chairman inquired about the amount appropriated and Mr. Burns replied that he had $9,500 in his oudget. Mr. emery asked if he would be turning in a unit and he replied that he is turning in one army truck and the figure quoted is net-.cost. Upon motion of Mr. D riscoll, deconded by i4r. Lmery, it was voted toauthorize'the Sup 't of Public Works to accept the bid submitted by Autocar. 299 The Chairman resorted that a petition has been filed by a group of residents of the Fair Oaks section in regard to the shortage of water in the area. He said that Mr. Burns doubts if the situation can be corrected until a larger size pipe is installed. Mr. Burns mentioned a high-pressure system as a remedy. Mr. Driscoll asked if residents could be stopped Water from watering lawns and gardens and Mr. Stevens replied Pressure that he believed so if it was necessary. The Chairman asked if the 'hoard desired to take any definite summer action with regard to restricting the use 01 water or take the situations up as they arise. It was unanimously agreed to authorize the Chairman and Mr. Burns to handle the problem in whateger way they deem advisable. ilir. Stevens presented dontracts #2 and #3 for Sewer, Drain and Water work for Laying Water stains, etc. He ex- plained that Contract #2 is complete except for the certi- ficate on motor vehicle coverage which he will have in the morning. He recommended that the contracts be signed and held b• rim until he is completely s tisfied with the Contracts certificLtes . #2 #3 Both Contracts were signed by a majority of the Board signed and given to Town Counsel. Mr. Stevens referred to a suit pending against the estate of Mrs . Scenebaugh who, because she was not a citizen and was not entitled to Old lige assistance, Welfare rec"ived General Welfare. Frank Burke is handling the Case esttte and has been working with Mr. Stevens in an effort to work out some settlement. The real estate left b Mrs. Scenebaugh is of little value and Mr. Stevens recommended and the Board agreed, that the Town accept any money that can ae obtained as reimb.irsement for aid given. At 8:05 P. M. Messrs . Gustin, Carlson, Emmons , Outhet and Brucci, representing the Lexington Lions Club, met with the Board. Mr. Gustin said that he did hot think a conclusion could be reached at this time, but the Lions Club would like to enteHtwin and do a project. they have in mind starting and doing the first strep on the development of Aldrich the Ildrich property; namely, the skating area . He re- Skating ported that he went over this with Mr. Garrity who went Area over it with Mr. Barns . the club would like to make the so-called lagoon a reality for skating , and also to find out if the §erlectmen are so inelined . He stated that the Club would like to take it away fromthe flown, as it were, be responsible to do the work and then turn it pack to the Town. He explained that the 'recreation Committee is favorably inclined . Soo Cu The Chairman asked if this is a part of the Recreation Committee program that would be done by the Committee when and ifthey have the funds . Mr. Gustin replied that the Lions Club would like to do this es a project. He said that there would have to ue some type of contrast, as it were, without being a legal contract. The ''hairman said that it would seem to him that first it should be determined just exactly what the Recreation Committee did have in mind for the devel- opmeit, find out what plans they may have, the costs that may have been worked out, add how much it would cost the Lions Club to do the project the way the "ecreation Committee panned to do it. Mr. Gustin explained that the `-ldrich property was accepted by a Town Meeting and a projection prepared as to how the land would be developed . The overaUi develop- ment was that the lower part, in back of what hat been filled in towards the dump, would be a lagoon--skating area for the; winter and an island inthe middle that would be used as a stage and use the side of the. hill of the Aldrich property for a ther- tre. The hill itself would be somoothed off for skiing and toboggan slide. the lower section would ae an archery range and over to the left would be a golf driving range . 11e said this was one man' s idea and the town more or less accepted that plan. The necreatioh Committee, when it came into being, more or less voted to go along with the development of the area_ along those lines when and if they could get the money. Whe estimated cost was Ii30, 000 or 440, 000. , but the first step would be the skating area. He explained that the Club would fill it and put in two dams to eliminate reeds, etc, and that, as Mr. Garrity went over it with Mr. burns, will cost about 42,500. He said that the Club believes the area formerly used for skating and later turned over to hockey is no longer a skating area because it is used for hockey all the time. The new area would be for skating and not for hockey. The Chairman said that the Board would recognize the fact that the group met with the board and mentioned the project and that the board would think it over and be in contact with Mr. Gustin. Mr. Gustin said that the group cannot commit the Club until it has someth;img from the board . The bhairman said that he understood the Club is contemplating an initial . 2,500 expenditure for a skating area and the Selectmen will consider the matter. The Chairman said that if the Loard goes along with the proposed project, it will have to discuss the matter wittiMr. burns and he thought there were two ways to handle it insofar as the engineering is conderned. 301 One would be to have the Town e,ngineer do it rend the other would be to have u private Lngineer, and he thought that a privare en6ineer would be the most sat- isfactory to the Club and to theiYoard, at the monent, but that this was merele a guess . He said that the engineer would make a drawing, establish quantities, make an approximation of cost 2.1d than hove a contract prepared . Ir. Dustin said that the Lions ,lub would like to do this as e credit to itself and a benefit to the Town. He mentioned that there will be some maintenance once the project is complated . The group retired at 8:20 k. M. Mr. William P. Fitzgerald met with theaoprd et the Woares request in re objections to conditions at his filling station. The Chairman explained that the board has been Fitzgerald considerably exercised about the conditions at his Esso filling station - wrecks and parts of automobiles around Station there for not only days but for weeks and in large num- bers . He stated that complaints have been registered by residents of the area end xectrerous comments have been made about the looks of the place. He slid that the Selectmen want to ask him formally to make sure that he holds tothe permit under which he is permitted to operate a place for the sale of gesoline and oil and other products allied . He said that no storage of wrecks and that the premises are to be kept in e neat and clean conditionLare a part of the permit. Mr. Fitzgerald asked if t he 'hairman meant that he was not to tow in any car to work on. The Chairman replied that he did not know what he was referring tof but this . the place has not been kept in a neat and clean condition' because of a portion or automobiles or wrecks . Mr. Fitzgerald said that he has never dismantled a car or sold any parts . The Chairman said that he was not inferring that Mr. Fitzgerald had broken any rules. He said that the place does not look neat and clean f, nd that is the primary objection - it should . He said that h permit had ueen given by the board of Appeals to ppernte in an RI Zone under these conditions . He said that when there ere ears layine around, he thought the people were within their r.„ghtseto object. He stated that Mr. Fitzgerald hid been approached by a number of people unofficially and asked to do better, and that the dorrd is not satisfied with the results so had asked him to come in and agree to Wbate the situation. 302 c cc mg lvir. Fitzgerald said that the filling station work at one time was a limited business . Today, unless one operates the station for electrical service there isn' t any trade . He said that he would like to know if it is illegal or if he is overstepping his grounds if when a car is towed in he puts in a new condenser or set of points . The Chairman said that technically he world be overstepping his legally given permission because this plat of land is one that was much discussed back in 1937 when Mr. O' Connell wanted to use it for a gasoline station. He said that it is ina residential area and specific permission was given - for the erection of a building for the sale of gasoline and oil tnd other allied products . He said that he supposed tires were sold, but that no permission is given to sell cars or pperate a repair shop. He stated that if Mr. i''itzgerald is going to demolish and partly demolish cars and leave them, work on them and repair them, he is very def- initely exceeding his permit . Lir. Driscoll said that in an emergency he did notthink anyone would ever bother him. He said he thought the Lhairman referred to wrecks towed in there. Mr. Fitzgerald said that he has two cars right now. One he took in from Route 128 with a broken water pump and h s had it since Wednesday be- cause the owner is in Connecticut and will pick it up tomorrow. The Chairman mentioned that he might have six, eight, ten or twelve cars under the same circumstances all mtorei on the premises at the same time. Mr. Driscoll asked if he hzd another place and Mr. Fitzgerald replied in the affirmatige . He said that as far as the wrecks go, they will proba .ly never be back in there . He said that he would like to know ust where he stands and that 90) of the filling stations today all render electrical service. The 'dhairman said that he mever saw any accumu- lation of cars at the Maple Street station or at Childs . He said that Mr. Fitzgerald would have to govern himself by the people who surround him there and that if he has between six and twelve cars around the place he is going to have adverse comment. lie said that he doubted if there would be any adverse comment if he were working on only one or two cars . He explained that Ivir. Fitzgerald is the only person who can satisfy the people in the area or make it necessary for someone to become rugged with him. Mr. Emery said that he thought the Chairman had stated the case very well. 203 Mr. Stevens s-A.d that the station itself is zoned for izusiness and the Chairman said that he meant it was surrounded by the 111 district . Mr. Stevens scid that in u business district filling stations are permitted only by a board of Appeals hearing, and it was set forth in the permit a limited permission. He explained that this was referred to him by Mr . Lindstrom and no action has been taken yet . Mr . Fitzgerald said that the only thig left is two cars, one of which is aeing held for a fellow in the Navy. Mr. Stevens asked if he intends to keep the wreckers there and Mr . Fitzgerald repleed that he would put one in- side. He asked if Mr. tevens me nt that he could not even tow in a wrecked car. Mr. Stevens replied that running a tow business is entirely separate from a gasoline business . Mr. Fitzgerald said that when he received Mr. Lindstram' s letter he removed as many cars { s he could . Mr. Driscoll inquired as to t he area in the rear of the station. Mr. l''itzgerald said that when school is in session he perked c, rs round in back and had had to pay for refinishing fenders . Mr . Driscoll asked about putting up a fence and Mr . Fitzgerald replfled that he could do that. The Chairman said that the - oard is taking cognizance of a petition in a friendly manner and it is up to Mr . Fitzgerald to keep the p1. cc. neattand clean and that he could not with a number of wrecks there. Mr. Fitzgerald said that the wrecks are something in the past and he could not understand why he couldn' t store one of his trucks in the lubritorium nights. Mr. Stevens said that the petition mentioned wrecked cars and wreckers . Mr. Fitzgerald said that he could net see any harm in keeping ohe truck there. He retired at d:45 P . M. The following persons met with the Board: Mr. and Mrs . Tinkham, Mr. Bauguss , Mr. Wier, Mrs . Smith, Mr. and Mrs . Saunders and their attorney, Mr. Cunningham. The Chairman stated that in opening this so-called hearing, it is not a formal hearing but an effort on the pert of the Board of Selectmen to get some people who are bothered by barking dogs together with the owners ofthhe Saunder' s to hear what the vfrious interested parties have to Dog say and come to some friendly neighzorhood solution to a Hearing proImlem which is vexatious to at least seven people who have petitionedLeor a hearing. He explained that Mr. Stevens, Tvwn "ounsel, has talked with Mr . Cunningham. 304 CD He stated that if the people have a complaint against a kennel in the area, they wA.l have to go further than to the Selectmen with it. It will becnecessary for them to obtain a petition signed by twenty-five pwrsons and they will gave to go to the "ounty Com- missioners. If they do not like the decision of the ''ounty, L they will then have to take the case to Court. He said that before entering into any such situaton as that, they may arrive at some more friendly solution. I3e stated that this meeting could not be conducted on the set lines of a formal legal hearing, but he suggested following the same genergl procedure which is to hear the complainants present their views and then hear Mr. end Mrs. Saunders and their attorney. Mr. C. H. T'inkham, 18 Coolidge ?venue, said that he regards this th..ng as a nuisance . It interferes with his home life very muchaand he has been through quite an ex- perience with it . He said that he has seen the time when there were twelve ,,or fourteen dogs there, and that a dog can' t be stopped barking. He said that he is nne of the abutters and is within seventy-five feet of the kennel. He said that he should suppose it would not be necessary for him to say another word of what le is expected to put up with. The "hairman asked if his only complaint was the noise and Mr. linkham replied, "Yes, exactly. " The Chairman said he believed at some time an abutter complained euout lighting the kennels late at night, and Mr. -inkham said that \.ould not bother him. He said that he has arrived home many times and found his wife in a very nervous condition. She said to t the noise would have to atop or they would nave to move . He said that if they cannot get relief from this nuisance, they will have to get out, and he thought the 4'own should look after its citizens . Mrs. Tinkham said that last year they had seven_ pppptes, 13 and five or six older dogs. Mr. and Mrs . Saunders are not home during the d< ay, but leave the dogs in care of a boy. One day she was ]thost beside herself with the noise and called the police, but its told that they could not trespass on the Saunderss ' property. She explained that the petition was started east year and thought they would stop the dogs from barking. ~he said that she cannot entertain any friends on her piazza. ''he further stated that they bed the dogs with newspapers which are burned every day and cause a terrible odor. Mrs. Walter Smith, 17 Coelidge 1\venue, said that her house is right across from the side hill and she gets the noise. ''he said that she thinks hers is one of the few houses on the other aide of Coelidge Jlvenue that gets the noise and it really is terrific . 305 IShe said that some times it goes on until one o-',clock in the morning and it is not possible, to telephone be- cause there is noione at home. She said that the dogs do quiet down when the Saunders come home. She said that about a year ago she spoke to Mrs . Saunders and the situation was better for a short time . 'he said that her contention is thet thereis no one at home to quiet the dogs . Mr. Tinkham said that the boy lar. launders las tries to stop the noise but 1e is not thaare all the time. Mr. Joseph S. Wier, 23 Coolidge, said that he is opposed to the establishment of a kennel. He stated that he objects to the establishment of a kennel or anything whereby a noise similar to what is made by these dogs disturos the neighborhood . Ho s&id that previous to the arrival of the dogs therewere one or two horses nd previous to the horses therewas a flock of chickens. The chairman asked if Mr. Wier lived on the same side of the street and Mr. Wier replied that he lives on the opposite side and his Uedroom window faces north so he doesn' t hear the noise t night He said that it does not enhance anyones property to have this type of kennel and he thought it wfs a lack of neighborhood spirit. Mr. Pail i3au,uss, 18 Adams "treat, said that first of all there is nothing personal as far < s he is con- cerned . He feels it is an immature approach to life in e ,;omrcunity to feel that neighzors should b e sub- jected to this type or torture . He said that his wife has a very serious ieart condition which has been aggravated by this condition, and it has a very definite gearing on their ganeral health of hind He said that the fact that Mr. and Mrs . Saunders have a complete disregard for their neighbors, with the exception of one or two, gives the feeling or immaturity in approa chin, community life. He said there is the matter of noise and odor and when the females ere in heat it attracts other dogs . He said that the general hubbub is terrific both day and night. He stated that when Mrs . Saunders is home the situation is much improved . Mr,. Walter C. Smit'- , 17 Coolidge ! venue, said that he thought everything had been said . He reported that in talking with Mr. Horton he wxpressed the opinion that he thought this was a nuisance and should be stopped. Mr. Smith said that he agreed with Mr. Horton The chairman said that he assumed all who had signed the petition had ween heard and if so he would ask Mr. gid Mrs . Saunders and their attorney to speak. 806 Mr. 'unningham said that he understood this is not a formal hearing in the sense that any formal order of appeal to the District Court can issue from, and in that case he did not think it wEs apprppriate for him to cross examine the witnesses . He said that he would like to point out that Mr. Bauguss does have a collie and there is another collie in the neighborhood. these two dogs get together and do cause somewhat of a hubbub themselves . He said that he wonted to point out the methods of oper- ation and the importance ofthe establishment to Mr. amd Mrs . Jaunders, and that perhaps Mrs . Saunders could speak for herself . Mrs . bounders said that unfortunately they never could have a family and they have the dogs as a hobby. They breed the best in the country and intend to continue. She stated that they never had more than four dogs there at one time; puppies don' t count until they are six months old . She said thft they purchased a large lot of land and have it fenced . They have a dog in the show circuit and intend to keep him there and also intend to go on breeding. Mr. Cunningham said th< t Mrs . Goodwin is a direct abutter and does not hLve any objection to the situation. The Chairman stated that the report of the Dog officer is always a, compl®te white wash of any nuisance condition. He ‘,.as up there twice et a listening post and it happened to be at times when there was no noise and he so reported . He said that the Officer gave a clean bill of sale oh the condition of the kennel. £he Chairman said that he knows some of the people present and they wo, ld not be here this evening unless they are bothered. He said if necessary the Board would send the Dog Officer up there to spend a week if it has to. Mrs . =launders sf id that she never comes hore at night, regardless of the time, eleven, twelve, one or two, without going out end checking the dogs . yhe light is not on for more thrn ten or fifteen minutes and she brings the female dog into the house. The Chairmen asked what they do 'With the dogs and Mr. Saunders replied that they show them and give at' ay most of the puppies . Mrs . Saunders s id that they finished the champion and gave her away because she did not bark. Mr Cunningham said that from his irspection of the property tonight, he thinks evcrythinL, is being done that can b done to protect the neighbor ' s welfare. whenever the dogs are taken out they are on a leash. The kennel is clen and a high school boy makes sure that the dogs are _ 307 fed regularly. He st. ted that with reference to burning papers, the droppings are burned and everything else is put down the cesspool. The Jhairman inquired about the size of the lot End Mrs. Saunders replied that it is about 3/4 of an acre and is enclosed with a steel fence. Mr. Emery asked which neighbor lived next to the kennel and Mr. Tinkham replied that he does . He said ths4his house is aJout seventy-five feet away. Mr. wry asked if his house fronted on Coolidge Avenue and he replied in the affirmative . Mr. Driscoll asked how many puppies they have and Mrs . Saunder replied that they have four, sevenweeks old . She sE id that they paid y�l,000 for the female and thid is her first litter. the stud dog is in Philadelphia. Mr. Saunders questioned the truth in the statement about the horses and hens. He said that boxers ane dings that do not bark only when something disturbs them. if someone comes onto the property or speaks to the dogs they will bark. iie said that they do not bark at two in the morning. He further stated that they are home almost every night inthe _ week. He said the t some times the cogs bark and he hE s found the reason and stopped them. Generally it is some other dog in the neighborhood that causes trouble . Ae skid that the two collies in the neighoorhood cauee more trouble than any of his do_,s. ire said that he has never had twelve or fifteen dogs at one time and there are only three in the kennel now. The chairman asked whEt solution they had for abating the nuisance End explained thmt he called it a nuisance because the petitioners have so called it. Mr. Saunders said th t he didn't think burning papers cmused a bad odor End he does not think the noise is his feilt. Mrs. Saunders said tht the noise is not excessive . The Chairmmn said that three dogs and four puppies are potential noise makers . Mrs. Saunders said that they have quite an investment here and it is a hobby. The Chairman said that he did not think they are in a neighborhood where people should be distubed. Mrs. Tinkham said that last summer there were seven young puppies in the kennel, brought on the place and kept there all summer. ��nQ x708 " pz The Chairman said that he would like to see if the people could not get together and eliminate a nuisance or cut it down and get somewhere . If Northeastern they can't, the petitioners will be forced to take Gas Co. whatever legal procedure is at their disposal. bond He asked if the people would be contented if Mr. Saunders would agree to have someone there in charge of the dogs at all times and Mr. Bauguss said that he would not. He said that would not 1301ve the situation. The uoy is there and the dogs still bark. He slid that he does not believe someone staying there would be the solution. The Chairman said that the Board will have to think the matter over and contact the group later. The group retired at 9:25 P.M. The Board felt that the people would have to follow the regular legal procedure if they wish to pu1sue this complaint any further. Mr. Stevens said that as a result of the hearing it appears that the kennel is the substance of the complaint and on that basis a petition must be signed by twenty-five residents . A letter was received from the Northeastern Gas Transmission company advising that there are only four condemnation cases outstanding in Lexington and they would like the Board ' s approval of reducing their bond from 410,000 to y,,8,000. Mr. Stevens recommended that the Board not reduce the amount of the bond and the Chairman was authorized to advise the company. Mr. piano 's letter of May 7th re drainage on Bedford Street was held over. Letter was received from It4rs . Rich, Town Accountrnt, advising that the total bills for the 1th of April Com- 19th of mittee amount to 41,440.80 and the balance of the 41,000 April appropriation is 4965.04. She said that it will be neces- sary to pay the diffeence of 4475.76 out of the Leroy S. Brown Income Fund and asked the Board to request a trans- fer from this fund. The Chairman was inssucted to find out from the Committee why such a large amount is necessary over and above the appropriation. Further condideration was given to Mr. Goss ' request for the removal of a tree in front of his driveway at 1111 Walnut Street . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Wks voted to instruct Mr. Garrity to post the tree for removal. 309 Mrs . Maynard ' s request for the removal of a tree Tree in front of her property at 2380 Massachusetts Avenue Removal was held over. Letter was reoeived from Miss Thompson, collector of Taxes, requesting a transfer of 4841.50 for an ad- ditional Clerk in her Department for the balance of the Transfer year. The board felt this is a reiteration of a previous request which was considered and denied End the members were still of the same opinion as�pefore. Certificate of Incorporation of behalf of Morton Margolis, 22 Sherburne Road, was received. Satisfactory character reference ' as received from the Chief of kolice.Cert. of Action was held ove4ending further information to Inc . be submitted by Mr. Driscoll. Letter was received from Mr. c Mrs. Robert butler, 21 Burlington Street, Woburn, advising that they are willing to pay the price of 4300 for Lot 28 Rangeway Road, plus 472 water betterment assessment. Tax Y Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, Title IIit was voted that a proposal to sell be advertised in Property the Lexington Minite hien and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Certificate of Incorport- tion of behalf of Florence Cert. of M. Bruce was veld over. the Chairman agreed to inter- Inc. view Mrs . Bruce. Letter was received from George W. Breslin, 17 Hayward Avenue, Lexington, advising that he is willing to pay : 200 for lots 158, 159, 160, 16l anJ 162 Hayward Avenue . Upon motion of Mr. '-mery, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted that a proposal to sell these lots be ad- Tax vertised in the Lexington Minute Ian and that further Title consideration be given the offer at the next meeting Property of the Board . Further consideration was given to Atobert W. Swanson' s offer of 420 for lot 13 Symth Street, Lex- ington. A proposal to sell this lot wcs advertised in the June 19, 1952, issue of the Lexington Minute Man. No persons contacted the "electmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to sell and convey lot 13 Smyth Street to Robert W. Swanson. 310 cc L-4 Letter was received from Mrs . alter Cunha , Tax title 139 Reed Street,, offering $;.50 for Lot 4, Block 95, Property Reed Street the price entertained by the Board in 1949 at which time no reply ws received from Mrs . Cunha . The board preferred to look at the property before trking Eny Fction on the offer . Letter was received from the Town Clerk to which w' s attached a list of the unlicensed dogs in the Town. Dog Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Warrant Emery, it loes voted to issue and sign a warrant to the Dog Officer, submitting the original liht of unlicensed dogs to him. Application w s received from Jail W. Smith on behalf of the Lexington totry L,lub, requesting per- mission to conduct i broadcast in connection with Use of Freedom Festivals in Estabrook ''rid Cary Hall if the attendance is large enough. Mr. aery moved that the use of the halls oe granted free of charge. Mr. heed, seconded the motion and it WfS so voted . Application wfs received from Robert G. Tucker, 100 Meriam Street, for renewal of his Guide License . ticense Mr. Driscoll moved that the license be renewed. Mr. Reed seconded bhe motion and it WFS so voted . Application WfS received from the Lexington Amusement Co. , Inc . , 1794 Massachusetts Avenue for Sunday a Sundry iiovie License . This is the Lexington Movies Theatre formerly operated by the Vianos . Mr. Driscoll moved that the license be signed Jut held pend,Lng further information by the Chairman. Ur. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted . Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll. seconded uy Ur. Emery, it w a voted to re-appoirt Mr. Howard S. O. Apptt Nichols as a member of the hoard of Retirement for a three-year term, expiring July 1, 1955. Letter was received from Charles F. Vaughan with reference to the on fire insurance now to be written through the office of Brewer and Lord. Mr. Vaughan laughan is of the opinion that as a broker his per- complaint- centage will be decreased from 25% to 20%. He also insurance stated that the companies for whom he acts as Agent have allowed him credit for fire insurance premiums against his automobile premiums . 311 The Chairman reported that Mr. Hill has had only three contacts from people who are disgruntled about the insurance and one was Mr. Vaughan. He stated that Mr. Hill was very firm in stating that no broker will receive less money than he did before . It Was the opinion of the Board that the change in policy is for the overall good of the Town. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. M. A true record, Ittest: • 1