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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-06-22-min C 20 ". z. CL SELECTMEN' S MEETING June 22, 1953 , A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 22, 1953 at S:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Nickerson ar- rived at the meeting at 8:35 P. M. Mr. W. John Baskin met with the Board in reference to the drainage problem off Williams Road, down towards the meadow, and asked what the Board coulddoif any- thing. He said that Mr. Burns had advised him that there were no funds available. The Chairman said that there are no funds, and he did not know whether there would be any available to use when the sewer and drainage contracts are completed. He said that the only way the Boardcould go along would be by a gentlemen's agreement, .but nothing definite could be put in writing at this time. It could be presented to the Towm Meeting and a gamble taken as to whether or not the Town Meeting members would go along with an agreement such as this. He said that next year there could be two new members on the Board, but there will be three who will keep the agreement with MP. Baskin if he decides to do the work himself. Mr. Baskin s aid that he would like to go ahead and do the work now and then the Town could rei±burse him later, as soon as convenient , or the Board could have Mr. Stevens do the work and pay him. He said that any way would be all right with him. Mr.. Burns said that he thought it would work out better if the town dealt with Mr. Baskin only and did not bring in a third party. The Chairman concurred and said that the agreement would be with Mr. Baskin. Mr. Baskin asked if the Board was familiar with the amount of money discussed. Mr. Burns said that there is no disagreement on the amount of the work and what has to be done. The Chairman said that the Board realizes it is committed but does not have the money, and Mr. Baskin will just have to go along with a gentlemen's agreement that the Board will take care of the situation. Mr. Baskin said that it would be perfectly all right with him. 21 Mr. Baskin asked if the town would furnish the pipe, and Mr. Burns replied that at the moment he can' t. Mr. Baskin said the figure given him by Mr. Stevens was $8700. He said that whatever the Board felt was fair and whatever time the Board could reurse him would be agreeable to him. Mr. Baskin retired at 8:10 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from the State Depart- ment of Public Works advising that the Commissioners Chapter 90 voted an Additional allotment of $2,000 from Chapter 90 Hill St. funds for Hill Street, on condition that the town and county each contribute an additionaln$Jr004. Memorandum of Agreement, in duplicate, was received from the State Department of Public Works, for Chapter Chapter 90 90 maintenance. caintenance Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to sign both copies and return them to the State as requested. Further consideration was given to Mr. Currier's letter in regard to flooding of his lawn and cellar at 2 Larchmont Lane after heavy rain storms. The Board Currier viewed the area this evening before the meeting and drainage there is some doubt as to whether or not the cellar water is caused by the drainage problem. However, there are no funds to do any drainage work on Larch- mont Lane this year, and the Chairman was authorized to so advise Mr. Curtier and to tell him that it would be considered in the 1954 budget, but that it does not necessarily mean that the money will be approved and voted by Town Meeting. Further consideration was given to Mrs. Valihura's Tax title offer of $150 for lots 35 and 36, Grassland Street. property The Board viewed the lots this evening before the meeting. The Chairman mentioned the water situation and also the condition of the land, and Mr. .Burns said that if Mrs. Valihura purchases the land and builds a house, which she plans to do, a request will be made for the town to install a water main. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to reject the offer and advise Mrs. Valihura that the Board does not desire to dispose of the land at this time. Letter was received from the Middlesex County Selectmen's Association in re a drive to be conduc- ' ted June 26, 27 and 28 to raise funds for Worcester and other areas affected by the recent tornado. C 22 C a It was suggested that the Chairman contact the Boy Scout acid Girl Scout leaders relative to having , the scouts canvass the town. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, advising that the following individuals have been appointed by the Moderator to serve on the Vet- Veterans' eranst Memorial Committee: Connell Albertine, Donald Memorial Andrews, Charles M. Blake, Jr., Mrs. Maude E. Farnham, Committee George E. Foster, Jerome Garrity, Murray Dearborn, Mrs. Elizabeth Durkin and Mrs. Henry D. Love. Upolx motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant a Sunday Movie License to the Lexington Amusement Company, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the following uses of the Selectmen's Room: The Youth Study Commission July lst meeting Veterans' Memorial Committee June 8.6th meeting Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to adopt the Jury List for the Town of Lexington as follows : NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Adams, Kenneth E. Lithographer 138 Simonds Road Adler, William D. Buyer 31 Taft Avenue Ahern, Joseph P. Electronics 15 Muzzey Street Applebaum, William Executive 19 Normandy Road Armstrong, Frank E. Bookbinder 16 Lockwood Road Arnold, Walter Salesman 72 Middle Street Bachelder, Albert Engineer 2526 Mass. Avenue Ball, Robert A. Manufacturer 8 Warren Street Ballard, Stanley C . Ind. Engineer 2 Rowland Avenue Bartholomew, Robert L. Foreman 1009 Mass. Avenue Bateman, Hilda R. Shop Manager 10 Winthrop Road Beals, Thomas E. Supervisor 10 Sutherland Rd. Beecher, Charles L. Branch Manager 6 Fair Oaks Terr. Belliveau, Edward J. Elec. Assembler 30 Oak Street Bieren, John Trucking 324 Bedford Street Bolter, Carl H. Merchant 79 North Street Bowman, Harry N. Carpenter 280 Concord Highway Braunfeld, Frank J. Mech. Engineer 29 Downing Road L - 23 te NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS 1 Breen, Frank S. Securities Trader 104 Bertwell Road Bresnahan, Michael J. =1-11.i. 136 Lowell Street Brigs, Walter B., Jr. Auditor 19 Normandy Road Brodhead, Woodruff M. Mfgrs. Rep. 21 Hayes Avenue Brown, Thomas Bus driver 456 Waltham Street Buker, Ralph E. Milkman 28 James Street Burke, Edith M. Secretary 225 Marrett Road Burnham, Ralph A. Banker 25 Parker Street Cairns, Stewart P. Manager 47 Taft Avenue Carey, Charles C. Executive 3 Eliot Road Carlson, Oscar E. N. E. Tel. & Tel. 23 Hayes Avenue Carter, F. Sherburne Manufacturing /4 Percy Road Casey, James F. Engineer 94 Winter Street Cassidy, Richard P. C.P.A. 27 Farmcrest Ave. Chapman, Gerald Mechanic 95 Spring Street Chick, George C. Cabinet Maker 18 Boulder Road Clare, Frank J. Planner 443B Masse Avenue Coe, Ralph W. Dairy Maint. 8 Churchill Lane Colpitts, Donald A. Mechanic 50 Hillcrest Ave. Connors, Edward J.- Retail Package Store 4 Vine Brook Rd. Conrad, Harry F. Garage Man 212 Lincoln Street Cook, Margaret H. At home 11 Wachusett Dr. Cooley, Sumner P. Inv. Specialist 43 Carville Ave. Copp, Francis W. Engineer 127 Blake Road Cotter, Francis W. Commercial Photo. 898 Mass. Avenue Coward, Warren F. Accountant 219 Follen Road Coye, Edward E. Electrician 53 Taft Avenue Crawford, John B. Sales Manager 9 Richard Road Cruwys, Stanley C. Rwy. EXpress 18 Winthrop Road Curran, Margaret R. Secretary 24 Baker Avenue Custance, Robert W. Lumber Dealer 88 Hancock Ave. Cutter, Ernest Accountant 127 Follen Road Dalrymple, Agnes Housewife 1 Sheridan St. Daly, William F. Engineer 1998 Mass. Ave. Dean, Marshall C. Draftsman 85 Blake Road DeLoth , Francis T. Sales Mgr. 234 Concord Ave. Dever, John F. Engineer 11 Pleasant St. Downes, Carroll T. Salesman 30 Fuller Road Downey, John F. Salesman 44.Farmcrest Ave. Drury, Herbert W. Manager 9 Plainfield St. Dwyer, Wilfred L. Mdse. Mgr. 193 Follen Road I Al C 24 CL NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Ellis, Mary S. H. At home 188 Waltham St . ' Erskine, John M. Manager 41 Harding Rd. Ferguson, Gardner C. Banker 54 Burlington St. Ferry, John A. Insulation 86 Wood Street Figenbaum, Ernest K. Draftsman 7 Charles St. Flaherty, William G. Engineer 9 Cutler Farm Rd. Foster, Henry B. Broker 27 Sherburne Rd. Gaffey, Joseph M. Contractor 52 Maple St. Gale, John Physicist 9 Winston Road Gallagher, Thomas G. Contractor 61 Buckman Drive Garrity, Jerome F. Salesman 15 Theresa Ave. Gaudun, Peter Salesman 25 Shade Street Gilman, Martin A. Radio Engineer 56 Bloomfield St. Gilson, Royal W. Bank Examiner 19 Parker Street Greenwood, John F. Machinist 37 Watertown St. Groot, Benjamin F. K. $allkIExecutive 26 Vine Brook Rd. Grosser, Frank T. Underwriter 44 Golden Avenue Gunther, John S. Radio Engineer 98 Spring Street Hagar, John H. Sales 1 Plymouth Road Hale, Albert G. Photographer 41 Woodcliffe Rd. Halton, Marguerite W. At home 1508 Mass. Avenue Harding, James A. Jr. Executive 14 Highland Ave. Harding, Richard R. Purchasing Agent 83 Hill Street Hardy, Sherman K. Salesman 80 Hill Street Harkins, Irene F. Stenographer 2 Myrna Road Harrington, Daniel E. Agent 5 Aerial Street Hatch, Walter G. Accountant 33 Grove Street Hennessey, Agnes Tel. Operator 53 Grant Street Hill, Donald Salesman 38 Burlington St. Holmes, Theodore Insurance 68 Farmcrest Ave. Howe, Ralph W. Retired 20 Hancock St et Raton, Charles D. Lab. Technician 162 Burlington St. Irvine, Wendell H. Brokerage 65 Bertwell Road Jensen, Harry A. Bookkeeper 18 Spring Street I Jensen, Oscar R. Salesman 197 East Street iC 25 NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Jenson, Edmund M. Toolmaker 46 Fern Street Johnson, Alice C. Secretary 30 Wachusett Dr. Johnson, Carl 0. Cab Prop. 167 Blossom St. Johnson, Iver Sports Goods 34 Eaton Road Johnson, Laurie Accountant 5 Cary Avenue Jones, Lawrence A. Shipper 166 Lowell Street Keating, Paul L. Elec. Engineer 11 Hayes Avenue Kinsman, Leon S. Serv. Eng. 6 Rowland Ave. Ladd,dMerlin J. Insurance 2001 Mass. Avenue Lannan, Stephen F. Auto Distributor 291 Lowell Street Lewis, Elizabeth R. Chemist 2 Forest Street Lombard, Helen F. Housewife 23 Eliot Road Lydiard, Alan F. Sect. Head 44 Fletcher Ave. MacArthur, Miriam L. Secretary 20 Bernard St . MacDonald, Colin A. Auto Mechanic 16 Fottler Ave . 111 MacKinnon, Florence Secretary 194 Waltham St. Maguire, Francis X. N. E. Tel. & Tel. 34 Robbins Road Manchester, Alden Economist 9 Woodcliff° Rd. Marshall, Alice G. At home 9 Independence A. Marshall, James G. Asst. Treas. 22 Forest Street Marshall, William J. Custodian 9 Independence A. Martin, Clifford M. Officer Mgr. 6 Hillside Terr. Martin, Norman H. Brokerage Rep. 2 Wachusett Cir. Maxner, Dorothy B. Buyer 1834 Mass. Ave. McDevitt, Thomas Mkt. Gardener 1 Grove Street McDonough, Arlene J. Stenographer 26 Robbins Road McKearney, John F. Salesman 125 Grant Street McLaughlin, William A. Machinist 88 Oak Street McLauthlin, Herbert G. Buyer 15 Fair Oaks Drive Miller, Robert P. Caterer 17 Munroe Road Moakley, Elizabeth B. Secretary 705 Mass. Avenue Monahan, Alice C. At home 51 Lowell Street Moore, Frank J. Salesman 222 Follen Road Morris, Thomas C. Research Chemist 4 Robbins Road Mugridge, Charles H. Contractor 123 Grant Street Mullen, James E. Supt. 69 Bertwell Road Murphy, Helen Stenographer 449 Waltham Street Murphy, Walter E. Accountant 267 Concord Ave. I Needham, Harold B. Asst. Foreman 40 Fern Street Nickerson, Raymond L. Treasurer 43 Forest Street 26 = a NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS O'Brien, Harold D. Cashier 1 Fuller Road I O'Brien, James J. Credit Mgr. 2l Ledgelawn Ave. O'Brien, Joseph J. Mgr. Auto Div. 5 Richard Road O'Leary, Mary M. Buyer 38 Woodcliffe Rd. Padden, Ethel M. Secretary 488 Marrett Road Palmer, Linwood E. Jr. Ward Steel 4 Milk Street Parker, James T. Sr. Machinist 26 Farmcrest Ave. Parker, J. William Broker 31 Independence A. Patch, John L. Manager 11 Dee Road Peabody, Wilbur L. Jr. Salesman 64 Locust Avenue Peirce, David L. Mgr. Travel Bureau 41 Locust Avenue Pence, James A. Adv. Manager 3 Candlewick Cl. Perry, Elinor Secretary 8 Bertwell Road Peterson, Matltba Clerk 125 Waltham St. Porter, Thomas R. Tech. Sales Mgr. 32 Slocum Road Potter, Winthrop F. Engineer 25 Summit Road Pullen, Philip E. Claims Examiner 17 Percy Road Reilley, John F. Electrician 43 Downing Road Ritchie, Arthur D. Accountant 37 Wachusett Dr. Roberts, Wilbur W. Clerk 10 Muzzey Street Robertson, Douglass S. Salesman 11 Grapevine Ave. Roeder, Harold E. Manager 6 Churchill Lane Royal, George Mgr. of Bldgs. 6 Stratham Road Rudd, John J. Merchant 17 Vine Brook Rd. Ruggiero, Anthony J. Executive 19 Richard Road Runnels, Alfred J. Engineering 1 Winthrop Rd. Rush, Herbert L. Steamfitter 70 Middle Street Sands, Welter E. Flour & Food Bus. 57 Meriam Street Saltsgaver, Victor R. Edison Co. 10 Parker Street Scott, Timothy Electrician 6 Forest Court Shaefer, Robert F. Painter 14 Walnut Street Shea, Justin L. Auto Dealer 517 Mass. Avenue Sheldon, George C. Sales Mgr. 5 Cedarwood 'Derr. Sinnett, George J. 3d Foreman 6 Hilltop Ave. Smith, Dexter A. Retailer 55 Hancock St. Smith, Ernest C. Sears Roebuck 50 Fern Street Spencer, Richard J. Jr. Plumber 87 Waltham St. Stevens, Edward L. Coal Dealer 254 East Street Stubbins, Hugh A. Architect 103 Pleasant St. I L. _ _ J 27 T NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS II Thomas, Robert C. Sales Eng. 13 Summit Road Traver, Frances W. Supervisor 262 Marrett Road Trenholm, Bertha M. At home 2 Eustis Street Tamer, Wesley S. Architect 2 Cutler Farm Rd . Vanderhout, Louise C. At home 6 Plainfield St. Viano, Lillian L. At home 186 Bedford St. Walsh, Edward R. Engineer 28 Maple Street Warner, Roland C. Elec. Engineer 35 Robbins Road Watt, Robert H. Plumber 130 Bedford St. West, Paul B. Welder 70 Gleason Road Whalen, John P. Furniture Dealer 11 Harrington Road White, Stanley W. C.P.A. 11 Belfry Terr. Williams, Stillman P. At home 9 Sheridan St. Williamson, Thomas F. Lever Bros. 37 Ledgelawn Ave. Wilson, Albert 0. Jr. Structural Eng. 24 Bennington Rd. Wood, George A. Accountant 88 Middle Street IYosgandes, John Carpenter 822: Mass. Avenue Zehner, Louis A. Banker 6 Fair Oaks Dr. Zitso, Peter Com. Photo. 21 Bertweil Rd. Mr. Gay brought up the subject of used cars being stored and repairs made at the rear of the property located. at the corner of Bow Street and referred to Mr. Lindstrom's letter of May 11, 1953, He said that last Saturday there was a number of cars parked in the yard. Further consideration was given to Miss Thomp- sons's letter of June 15th requesting funds to pur- Transfer chase a new Sundstran Adding Machine to replace the one in use which is eighteen years old. She re- ceived a quotation of 96.80 for repairs and a quota- tion of $269.20 net for a new machine. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to consider a transfer of $269.20 from the Reserve Fund Ito the Tax Collector's - Expenses Account . 1 k CL Mr. Harold E. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at 8:35 P. M. The Chairman referred to a letter from Daniel A. Lynch in re Frank A. and Mary Napoli sewer betterment Napoli sewer assessments on Marrett Road and Middle Street, a copy betterments of which was sent to Mr. Stevens. . §tevens said that Mr. Inch was filing an application for abatement on behalf of the Napolis, stating that it is unfair to assess them for the full sewer betterment on both streets, particularly on the grounds that they have no plans for using the land. He said that his recollection was that Thomas Napoli informed the Board that his father intended to pay the betterments providing the town made no charge for the sewer connection to his house. It was decided to invite Mr. Lynch and Mr. Thomas Napoli to meet with the Board on Monday, July 6, 1953 to discuss the subject. Mr. 2ullo's letter, together with petition, in Complaint regard to John Brucchi 's horses was held over. Mr. Stevens said that he would have something definite for the Board at the next meeting. There was presented to the meeting a petition Boston of the Boston Edison Company for approval of the Edison acquisition from the City of Cambridge of rights and trans. easements for electric transmission lines under the easement servile of land owned and held by the City for water supply purposes and located in the Town of Lexingt one It was explained that the land involved was t he same land as that on which the Board voted on July 14, 1947 to approve the acquisition of easements for electric transmission lines upon and over the land, and that the present petition related to the acquisi- tion of easements to place such transmission line under the surface. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the acquisition by the Boston Edison Com- pany from the City of Cambridge, of rights and ease- ments for electric transmission lines under the sur- face of land owned and held by the City for water supply purposes and located in the Town of Lexington. Memorandum was received from the Massachusetts Union Health Selectments Association relative to Bill H-2605 en- Districts titled "An Act Relative to the Organization of Regional Health Districts". r 29 Mr. Stevens explained that the original Act con- tains provisions requiring towns to join by 1958 and this Act repeals that provision and makes joining on a voluntary basis. He reported that he had called Mr. George Evans, Senator, who said that he would look into this and then call him. Mr. Stevens told the Senator that the Board is in favor of the repeal. Mr. Stevens reported that the license and permit fpr t)}e installation of a water main in Westview Street to supply Raytheon is now in order for signature. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was unanimoksly voted to sign the license, approved by Town Couhsel, to furnish water to the building or buildings of the Raytheon Manufacturing Company, to be located on property of the United States Govern- ment in the Town of Bedford. All copies of the contract were delivered to Mr. Stevens. The meeting adjourned at 9. 15 P. M. A true record, Attest: /Clerk