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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-05-25-min 588 tC OZ SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 25, 1953 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office ,wilding, on Monday evening, May 25, 1953 at 7 :00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs, Nickerson, Gay and Bateman were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7 ;00 P. M. hearing was declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Com- Conduit pany for conduit and manhole locations in Massachusetts hearing Avenue; Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street and Massachusetts Avenue and Merriam Street. Mr. Long, representing the petitioner, was the only person preaant at the hearing. He explained that the conduits and manholes at the present time between Muzzey Street and Locust Avenue are filled to capacity. He said that Bedford Airport is demanding more and more every day, and .the company cannot give the service. Upon motiob of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the petition, grant the request and sign the orders for the following con- duit and manhole locations, all subject to Mr. Burns ' approval: Massachusetts Avenue Between manhole 54/52 located opposite Muzzey Street and manhole 54//23, located opposite Locust Avenue, approximately 7,728 feet underground con- duit. Enlarge and build one manhole. Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street From manhole 54/53A located on Massachusetts Avenue opposite Clarke Street, northerly and northwesterly approximately 160 feet underground conduit. Massachusetts Avenue and Merriam Street From existing conduit in Massachusetts Avenue opposite Merriam Street, northeasterly and nor- therly approximately 432 feet underground conduit. One manhole. Mr. Long stated that Mr. Burns has notified the com- pany of the Town' s intention to blacktop Massachusetts Avenue and every effort will be made to place the con- duit before the work on the avenue is started. Mrs. Fisher arrived at the meeting at 7:10 P. M. 589 and Mr. Long explained the proposed conduit and man- hole locations to her satisfaction. Mrs. Fisher and Mr. Long retired at 7:15 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Dr. William L. Barnes, 404 Bedford Street, requesting deferment of Barnes' the sewer betterment assessment levied against his sewer property on Bedford Street until it ceases to be used assessment as a farm or is subdivided into house lots. deferred Mr. Nickerson mentioned the roadside stand that is in operation and recalled that Dr. Barnes told the Board at one time it was very profitable to him. The subject was discussed with Town Counsel when he arrived at the meeting later in the evening. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of betterment assessment of $930.77, without interest, levied against property of William L. and Bertha L. Barnes, located on Bedford Street until said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold, or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof, which- ever event occurs first; provided, however, that this extension of time shall terminate immediately if the facilities of the sewer main are used for said land or any part thereof. The Chairman read a letter from Edwin G. Schneider, representing the Moon Hill Association, requesting the Req. for Board to consider cohatruction of a sidewalk on Fern sidewalk Street. Fern St. The Chairman reminded the Board that there are no funds available for any more sidewalk construction this year and even if funds were available, it would be nec- essary to aogAtreland from the abutters. Mr. Nickerson suggested, and the Board agreed, to advise Mr. Schneider that the Board would be pleased to discuss the subject with him and explain the situation. Mr. Gay arrived at 7:25 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Louis J. Ferracone, Trees 31 Winthrop Road, requesting the town to plant a few trees on his lot at the Corner of Winthrop and Sherburne Roads. The Chairman reported that in checking on this re- quest, he found the land to be on a private way on both sides. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to advise Mr. Ferracone of the situation and explain under the circumstances the Board does not have authority to grant this retluest. 590 CC O0 The Chairman read a letter from Charles F. Wenzel- berger, 456 Marrett Road, in which he called the Board's Wenzelberger attention to the condition of his lawn which he claimed lawn is due to damage caused when the sewer was installed in Marrett Road. The Chairman reported that he has discussed this with Mr. Burns who has advised Mr. Wenzelberger that he is aware of the condition of the lawn, has not forgotten about it and will do some work on it as soon as he can. Notice was received from the State House in regard to a hearing on House Bill Nol 96 - to provide for in- creasing the rate per million gallons to be charged cities and towns which are members of the Metropolitan Water District. Mr. Stevens advised that he could see no point in the Board being recorded in favor or any cause for ob- jecting. Letter was received Prim the Arlington Gas Light Company in regard to proposed gas main extension in Watertown Street to supply a development in Peacock Gas Main Farm Road. Extension 1. The Board had no objection to the proposed exten- sion providing the company understands clearly that no entry is to be made until all details have been cleared through and approved by Mr. Burns, due to the fact that he plans to install a water main in Watertown Street. The Chairman read a letter from Daniel J. Kerrigan, 30 Porter Street, •Woburn,Sto Mr. Garrity, offering $5500 Bid for for the used Mist Blower. The Chairman explained that used Mist the bid meets with Mr. Burns' approval and Mr. Garrity Blower would like to have the Board approve it as soon as pos- sible. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to accept the bid of $500 submitted by Mr. Kerrigan. Certificate of Incorporation, for Peter Somers, 135 Blossom Street was held over. Mr. Nickerson reported that he had an interview with Mr. Somers who told him he was a lawyer represent- Cert. of ing a group in Wellesley who desire to put on playa . Inc. He does not know anything about it and when Mr. Nickerson asked why a Wellesley representative did not make an application from that town, he had .no answer. Mr. Nickerson asked if the other members of the corporation, living in another town, would receive a certificate, and Mr. Stevens replied that he thought they would. He explained that as he understands it, the application is sent out for a character reference on the individuals but that he would obtain more infor- mation on the subject. 591 Better was received from Norman Hayes, Chairman of ' the Parish Committee of the Follen Community Church, offering $900 for the so-called Old Adams School lot . Adams School Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, lot it was unanimously voted to accept the offer of $900 and sell and convey the property known as the Old Adams School lot, located on the southwesterly side of Mas- sachusetts Avenue to the Follen Community Church. Letter was received from Mrs. Roland A. MacPhee, on behalf of the Lexington Methodist Church, requesting Rummage permission to conduct a rummage sale at the Barnes sale property on Saturday, Jane go, 1953. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to grant the request. Application was received:from Joseph Downey, pres- ident of the Senior High School Class of 1953, request- Use of hall ing permission to conduct a graduation dance in Cary Hall on June 12, 1953 from 8:00 P. M. until midnight. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Bateman; it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant a Sunday Movies license to the Lexington Amusement Co. , Inc. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P. M. The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Mc( iillan' s termras a member of the Board of Health will expire June 1, 1953. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it Board of was voted to re-appoint Mr. R. L. McQuillan, a member of Health the Board of Health for a three-year term expiring June 1, 1956. The Chairman read a letter from Chief Rycroft re- Special questing the appointment of twenty-five individuals, Police employed at the Lincoln Project for M.I.T. as guards on the Wood Street project, as Special Police Officers. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to appoint the following invividuals special police officers in the Town of Lexington for terms expiring March 31, 1954: Lawrence P. Arthur John D. Haley Francis L. Mowers 282 Renfrew Street 126 Lake Street Main Street Arlington, Mass . Arlington, Mass. Westford, Mass John G. Bohn Cecil Y. Howell Richard A. Palmer 183 Lineoln Road Arthur Wood Avenue 39 Roosevelt Street Medford, Mass. Burlington, Mass. Maynard, Mass. 592 w ��yyyy� Edward J. Boulden Carl Isaacson Edward A. Richardson 20 Brown Street 7 Joy Street 34 Lexington St. min ton Maynard, Mass . Waltham, Mass. Wilg , Mas s. August S. Cidado Bertram F. Jackson Howard D. Ryder 55 Lake Street 22 Charles Street 2 Wilson Road Wilmington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass . Lancelot B. Cooper Frank M. Kotchin Walter J. Sullivan 118 Burlington Street 126 Lake Street 18 Putnam Road Lexington, Mass. Arlington, Mass. Arlington, Mass . William J. Demell Donat A. La Casse Donald Tucker 48 Cherry Street 22 Spring Street 24 Swan Road Waltham, Mass. Lexington , Mass. Lexington, Mass . Edward T. Gallagher George G. McKenny Earl Turner 3 Sudbury Street 115 Brown Street 15 Morris Road Maynard, Mass . Brookline, Mass . Wakefield, Mass . Water Goss George A. Morris Ivers J. Rutherford 5 Grove Avenue 23 Levant Street 39 Mt. Hood Road Wilmington, Mass. Dorchester, Mass. Brighton, Mass . George E. Richardson 272 Channing Road Belmont, Mass. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was v oted to sign the following Sewer Orders : Simonds Road from Preston Road, northwesterly distant approximately 280 feet; Marrett Road from end of existing sewer, a dis- tance of approximately 1120 feet northerly; School Street from Marrett Road a distance of approximately 1990 feet northerly; Bartlett Avenue from Lowell Street, westerly distant approximately 1400 feet; Gle son Road from North Hancock Street northerly to Puller Road a distance of approximately 780 fee£; and Burlington Street from Grove Street north- easterly distant approximately 210 feet. (Copies of Orders in 1953 Selectmen's files under 'Sewer Orders"'. ) The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town Sewer Treasurer, advising that he had received a rate of li% Loan from the Lexington Trust Company for a loan of $45,000, sewer connection with the Town of Bedford. She loan is to be dated June 1, 1953, payable April 1, 1954. 593 Mr. Nickerson questioned payment of interest until April 1st. It was agreed that two members of the Board would sign the note and if the date is approved after discussion with Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, one other member would sign it, thereby making a mtgjority of the Board. The Chairmarinformed the Board that Mr. Theodore Tree J. Boebel, 3 Low 11 Street, had requested removal of a tree. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Garrity to post the tree for removal. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M. A true record, Attest: 1(--- t-g4, lett en II 1 1