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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-04-13-min 551 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 13, 1953 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, April 13, 1953 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the New lhglandTelephone and Telegraph Company Pole for replacement of three poles on Hillcrest Street. location Proposed locations were approved by Mr. Burns. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the erdeb as follows: Hillcrest Street, easterly from a point approxi- mately 25 feet east of Winter Street - three (3) poles. (Three (3) existing JO poles to be re- moved. ) The Chairman read a letter from the Arlington Gas Light Company requesting permission to extend a 4" steel main in Waltham Street from in front of house #292 to the present dead end at Scott's Driveway, to Extension provide increased capacity for the new High School. of gas main Mr. Burns said that he would like to have some- thing to say about the condition in which the side- walk will be left. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the request with the understanding that the Arlington Gas Light Company will contact Mr. Burns and discuss the d etails with him. Mr. Burns mentioned the proposed development of the Robinson land by Harvey Newgent and reported that he, Mr. Burns, has taken the stand that a sewer should be installed by the developer, but Mr. Newgent claimed that the land could not be sewered. Mr. Burns said that whether it was practical or impractical, if an answer to the problem were not found before construction began, the Town would be forced into finding the answer . The Board of Health had a report on the condition of the land which was not too favorable. The report indicated that 50% of the land could be taken care of by cesspool or septic tanks, but, as far as Mr. Burns is concerned, 50% is poor enough so 552 tc that pressure would be brought to have the Town in- "W stall the sewer. He said that he thought this would be a test case and to get to Newgent's land it will take about 10,000 feet and cost between $18,000 or $20,000. Mr. Burns said that he has taken the stand that if Newgent wants the sewer put in, he should do it himself. The subject was discussed with Town Counsel later in the evening, and he informed the Board that the Planning Board has advised Mr, Newgent that he will have to be responsible for installing the sewer. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Adams, Chair- man of the Planning Board, on the matter, and Mr. Stevens said that he and Mr. Burns would discuss the subject with the Planning Board. Mr. Burns retired at 7:35 P. M., and Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town Treasurer, advising that he had received bids on the Bids on $160,000 School Borrowing authorized under Article 5 borrowing at the Special Town Meeting held November 17, 1952 as follows: George P. Fogg & Co. 2.20% 100.359 D. E. Hutton & Co. ) Lyons & Shafto, Inc. ) 2.40% 100.212 Hemphill, Noyes & Co. 2.40% 100.129 Yoerbhants Nat'l. Bank of Boston 2.40% 100.10 Coffin & Burr, Inc. 2.60% 100.209 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, the following vote was unanimously passed~ VOTED that the sale of the $160,000 2.20 perdent School Building Lan, Act of 1947 bonds (Nos. 1 to- 160 ) of the Town, dated May 1, 1953, payable May 1 $10,000 in 1954 to 1965 and #5,000 in 1966 to 1973, and reciting that they are issued pursuant to Chapter 186 of the Acts of 1947 as amended and a vote of the• Town duly passed, to George P. Fogg & Co. at the price of 100.359 and accrued interest is hereby confirmed. Mr. Stevens reported that the contbaot between the Town of Lexington and Leonard F. Collins, for the collection of garbage was prepared and ready for the Board's signatures. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, Garbage it was voted to sign the contract in duplicate between Contract the Town of Lexington and Leonard F. Collins for the collection of Garbage for a period commencing April 18, 1953 and, unless sooner terminated, expiring on April 17, 1954, with the option to extend the term to and including April 17, 1955, in the sum of $24,965 for the year ending April 17, 1954 and the sum of $26,325 for the year expiring April 17, 1955. .553 Letter was received from Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, in regard to the case of Greenough Bros. Inc. vs. Town IIof Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 164524. Mr. Stevens explained the disposition he had worked out for the case and recommended rescinding the vote of the Board December 13, 1948 and a vote to extend the time for completion. In view of the amount involved Settlement and the •expense of trying the case he recommended of Greenough settlement in the sum of $525 and $300. He now holds claim in escrow a general release from Greenough Bros. Inc. to be delivered to the Town upon receipt of the checks in settlement. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Niekeraoh, it was unanimously voted to rescind the Board's vote of December 13, 1948, denying the contractor's request for an extension of time on Contract C-1. Upon notion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was unanimously voted to extend the time f•or com- pletion under Contract C-1 from November 26, 1948 to December 21, 1948, Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to authorize Mr. Stevens to settle the claims on Contract A for $300 and further to release to the contractor $525 which was withheld by the Town as liquidated damages on Contract C-1. Mr. Stevens retired at 8;05 P. M. The Chairman reported that Mr. Ancil E. Heighten, who applied for permissionito maintain en underground tank for the storage of 1,000 gallons of gasoline, had requested him to ask the Board to reconsider the matter. The Board was of the opinion that the subject has been closed and was not willing to make any change in its original decision to deny the request. Letter was received from Theron W. Osgood, Com- mander of the V. F. W. Post 3007, requesting per- mission to locate a popcorn trailer at the Emery Park end of the Central Block or at the Mariam Street end of the Central Block on on April 20th. Permit Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by *Dr. Nickerson, it was voted to grant the organization permission to locate a popcorn trailer on the Emery Park end of the Central Block. Letter was received from Robert W. Custance, on behalf of the Battle Green Chapter Order of Demolay, Permit requesting permission to sell ice cream on April 20th, on Massachusetts Avenue between Grant Street and Slocum Road. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. 554 cc 0.0 OD Further consideration was given to the appoint- ment of two more members to the Board of Public Welfare Appointment and upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bate- man, it was voted to appoint Mr. Charles F. Vaughan for a term expiring March 31, 1954. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Dris- coll, it was voted to renew the following licenses: Robert Cann 1965 Mass. Ave. Auctioneer renewal Margaret McLaughlin 25 Harding Rd. " 0 Charles Durkin 18 Manley Court Public Carriage "' Lex. Cab. Co 11 Depot Square # 0 Kenneth Blodgett 269 Bedford St. Sunday Sales * Corner Variety Shop 865 Mass. Ave. " " " Geo. R. Reed & Son 1721 Mass. Ave. 0 a M John 3. Dacey 424 Marrett Rd. " " '" Salvation Army, Inc. Roxbury Junk '" Benjamin W. Berman 13 Mass. Ave. " M At 8:30 P. M. Messrs. Albertine, Lewis and Foster, met with the Board to discuss the proposed program for April 19th celebration. Mr. Lewis reported that the program will be more or less the same as italways has been. Paul Revere will arrive at 1:08 P. M. and the committee would like at least one member of the Board present to read the proclamation. Gyral Shoup will be the speaker of the day and the other invited guests are Governor Christian A. Herter, Maj. Gen. Roderick R. Allen, Edith Nourse Rogers and John F. Kennedy. Both Col. Albertine and Mr. Lewis said that the Committee is making every effort to keep within the appropriation. The group retired at 9:45 P. M. It was agreed that the members of the Board would ride with the guests as follows: Mr. Reed Governor Herter Mr. Nickerson Maj. Gen, Allen Mr. Gay Edith Nourse Rogers Mr. Driscoll John F. Kennedy Mr. Bateman Brig. Gen. Shoup The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M. A true record, attest: C rk