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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-06-15-min 10 V r-, C.a ta+ SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 15, 1953 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 15, 1953 at 7 ;00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Bateman and Gay were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for per- mission to locate an underground conduit in Westview Street from pole 92/21 to pole 92/24. Two representatives of the telephone company, Mr. Gustave Hurtado and Mr. Charles Linehan, were Conduit present. location Mr. D. L. O'Brien, representing the petitioner, explained that the proposal is to place 325 feet of underground conduit on the field side, which would be in the sidewalk if there were a sidewalk there. He would like it underground because of the railroad tracks which are a hazard. The small cable now there will be removed, and this is t6 be a feeder for 250 units in Bedford and the Raytheon Company. Mr. Burns approved of the approved location. The Chairman asked if anyone was opposed to the petition, and Mr. Hurtado said that he owns property on Westview Street and does not wan; anything to go through his land. The Chairman explained that the conduit will be in the street and will not be in any- one's land. He explained that notices were sent out, according to law, to all persons owning property located where the conduit will pass by. Mr. Hurtado felt that the conduit would cause electrical storms and might destroy his property. The Chairman explained that the line is now located in the air and will be placed underground where it will be much safer. He assured Mr. Hurtado that nothing will be done that would be harmful to him. Mr. Hurtado said that he objected anyway. Mr. Linehan asked how deep the conduit would be placed and Mr. O'Brien explained that it will be eighteen inches. Mr. Linehan said that some time ago he had a side track that used to come in what is now Westview Street and went into the pit. He asked if this track would be injured if at any time it were revived, and Mr. O'Brien replied that the company, at no cost to anyone, could place the conduit deeper. He said that if at any time in the future, the track is revived, the com- pany would be willing to go down deeper at that time. a 17 The hearing was declared closed at 7 :15 P. M. and the group retired. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve the petition and sign an order for the following conduit location: Westview Street : From pole 92/2.1 located approximately 2543 feet southwest of Bedford Street, southwesterly, to pole 92/24 approxi- mately 325 feet underground conduit. Mr. Burns referred to discussions with Mr. John Baskin regarding drainage on Williams Road. He ex- plained the situation to the Board by use of a sub- Williams Rd. division plan of the area involved and stated that drainage Mr. Baskin permitted the town to dump water into his field. At that time he spoke of the possibility of developing this land, and it was understood that when he did develop the land, the Board would consider a drainage outlet. Mr. Baskin is prepared to proceed with his development and has an agreement with the Planning Board. Mr. Burns explained that as a result of a favor- able and inexpensive solution to the Carroll drainage problem he has approximately $4500 available, and the Williams Road drainage project will cost somewhere be- tween $7,000 and 48,000. The Hoard agreed to view the development before making a decision and suggested that Mr. Burns advise Baskin that the Board discussed tthe subject and it appears that there might be money available to do at least a portion of the work this year. Mr. Burns informed the Board that a Mr. Hoxie purchased the property at 884 Massachusetts Avenue and has requested that a portion of the brook, be- tween fifty and sixty feet, in the rear of the prop- erty be piped. The Board felt that the request is reasonable and had no objection. The Chairman read a letter from the Kelly Cor- poration requesting ihstallation of street lights in &treet the development at the junction of Lowell and Woburn lights Streets. Mr. Burns informed the Board that he has in- cluded the four streets mentioned in his street light budget for this year. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Field and Garden Club, requesting approval of pro- posed planting at the junction of Reed and Bedford Streets, and installation of curbing. 18 CL The Chairman was authorized to advise the Club Curbing that the Board has no objection to the planting, but that there are no funds available this year f or curbing, and the subject will be considered when the 1954 budgets are discussed. The Chairman read a letter from the Billerica Board of Selectmen inquiring about mosquito control., Mosquito and it was agreed to suggest that they contact Mr. Control Armstrong, Supt. of the Eastern Mosquito Control Project. Mr. Burns retired at 7;55 P. M. The Chairman reported that Mr. Massucco, who had an eight o'clock appointment in regard to his offer to purchase lots 22, 23 and 25 Valley Road, telephoned him and said that he was uhable to keep Tax title the appointment. property Mr. Massucco does not own lot 24, and his father owns the lots adjoining those he wants to purchase. The Chairman told him that the Board would not consider his offer until he acquired lot 24, as it does not approve leaving one isolated parcel of tax title property. At 8:00 P. M. Mrs. Mowat, 27 Waltham Street, met with the Board. She said that the Waltham bus stops outside of her bedroom window. Her husband is ill with a car- diac condition and rest is essential. She com- plained about the noise and confusion created by boys and others waiting for the bus in front of her house and requested the Board to consider moving it further down towards the corner, only as far as t he next driveway would help. The Chairman explained that moving the bus stop would involve a change in Traffic Rules and Regu- lations which must be approved by the State. He stated that if the stop were moved to the corner, it would create a traffic hazard and asked how often the buses stop there. Mrs. Mowat said that about every hour, but people congregate half an hour be- fore the bus arrives. She also mentioned a public nuisance created by men and children. She said that she cannot move but is compelled to live there. The Chairman said that insofar as people creat- ing a public nuisance, the Board could probably cor- rect that and would look into the matter of moving the bus stop. Mrs. Mowat retired. Mr. Nickerson suggested, and the Board agreed, that the Chairman discuss the matter with Chief Rycroft and possibly have the stop moved twenty feet 19 or so without making any formal change in the Traffic Rules and Regulations. Mr. Currier' s letter in regard to drainage prob- lem at his property, 2 Larchmont Lane, was held over. The Board agreed to view the area next Monday night at 7 :00 P. M. and hold the regular Selectmen' s Meet- ing at 8;00 P. M. The Board also decided to view lots 35 and 36, Tax title Grassland Street, for which Mrs . Valihura offered property $150. Let$er was received from Jerome G. Gallant, 11 Spencer Street, applying for veteran lot #3, HJ.11 Street, Mr. Gallant stated that he enlisted August 27, 1946 and was honorably discharged on Veterans Jane 27, 1949. lot The question was raised as to whether or not Mr. Gallant could be considered as an applicant of World War II inasmuch as he did not enter the service until 1946, and it was agreed to ask Mr. Stevens for an opinion. Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, advising that the following individuals have been appointed by the Moderator to serve on the Capital Expenditures Committee ; Sanborn Brown, Wilbur M. Jacquith, Elizabeth Lewis, Mrs. John Rich and Donald E. Williamson. Letter was received from Mrs. D. Crawford, on behalf of the Follen Church Evening Alliance, re- Barnes questing permission to use the Barnes property 2 _ property for a rummage sale on Saturday, September 11th. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Letter was received from Mrs. Mary Fuller, on behalf of the Pre-school P.T.A. , requesting permis- Barnes sion to use the Barnes property for a rummage sale property on September 18th. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request . Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Lexington Amusement Co. 1794 Mass. Ave. Sunday Movies Donald W. DeFelice 80 Westview St. Peddler The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: Cler H