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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-03-08-BOS-min :61A) Immo Cwif SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 8, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 8, 1954 at 8:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. The Clerk was also present. Jurors Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of two jurors. 4dx. John Bieren, trucking, 524 Bedford Street and Mr. Japes J. O'Brien, credit manager, 21 Ledgelawn Avenue were drawn. Mr. Carroll retired. Pole At 8;02 P. M. hearing was declared open upon locations petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Com- pany and the Boston Edison Company for four j/o pole locations on the northern circumferential highway (Route 128). 11r. Consilvio, representing the telephone com- pany, and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, were the only persons present at the hearing. Mr. Consilvio explained that the proposed loca- tions are to provide service to the Howard Johnson restaurant and the Atlantic filling station. Origi- nally the company was under the impression that the land was owned by the Commonwealth but found out through the Department of Public Works that the area is definitely State highway and, therefore, it is necessary to petition the Town before a permit will be granted by the State. Mr. Burns said that the State considers the pro- posed location as a highway and Barrymeade Drive is not shown on the plan because it is a public road. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was unanimously voted to approve the following j/o pole locations : Northern circumferential highway (Rte. 128) Easterly side, southerly from Marrett Road between State Highway Stations #75/0 and #7676/, four poles. Mr .Consilvio retired at 8:07 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from B. J. Pickering, 3 Patriots Drive, requesting the installation of cur- bing to prevent cars from cutting over the grass at "91 the corner of Patriots Drive after leaving Meriam Curbing Street. request Mr. Bateman reported that he went over to look at the area and feels that Mr. Pickering has a justified complaint. The Chairman recalled that the Board has ad- vised one other applicant that a survey would be made in regard to the subject of curbing and asked if the Board wanted to so advise Mr. Pickering. Mr. Bateman said that this man is not anxious to have curbing installed but -would like the corner fixed. Mr. Burns said he would not recommend placing a stone there because the town could be held liable for damage to cars running over it. Mr. James said that it seemed to him curbing should be installed where it will benefit more than one person. Mr. Burns said -that for one house he would agree, but -in an instance like this, replacing the shoulders over and over would eventually cost more than the curbing. It was agreed to advise Mr. Pickering that if funds are available this year, his request may be acted upon favorably. Mr. Burns retired at 8;20 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Overlay Assessors with reference to the Overlay for 1953, $43,785.89. . Of this amount only $3,782.02 has been used by the Assessors for overvaluation abatements which indicates that the taxpayers are, as a whole, apparently quite satisfied with their assessments. Letter was received from Mrs. Philip Tropeano, Rummage on behalf of the Holy Child Guild, requesting per- sale mission to use the Barnes property for a rummage sale on May 1st. The Clerk reminded the Board that the School Department music festival with several hundred par- ticipants and visitors, will be held on that date. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Trppeano that the Board would be pleased to grant the request and to acquaint her with the facts in regard to the music festival. If she thinks this activity would adversely affect the rage sale, the Board will consider some other date which she may suggest. The Chairman read a letter from John W. Flaherty, Jr., 197 Woburn Street, referring to the X92 Co article in the warrant in regard to veteran's lots on Veterans' Cedar and Hill Street. He would like to submit his Lots name for listing in the event that the Town votestto open more lots. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Flaherty that his request will be placed on file and the Board will further advise him following action of the Ad- journed Town Meeting. Appointment The Chairman read a letter from Mr. James J. Carroll, advising that Miss Mary R. McDonough has been appointed Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer as of March 2, 1954. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, Bond it was voted to approve bond #416789 in the sum of approved $10,000 on behalf of Mrs. Ethel U. Rich in respeet to the uncollected accounts of her predecessor which were recommitted to her by the Assessors. Commissioner William A. Schen approved the bond on March 5, 1954. Bond Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, approved it was voted to approve bond in the sum of $2,000 on behalf of William George Dooley as Constable in the Town of Lexington for a term of one year. Representa- Appointment of a member of the Board to serve on tive on VNL the Board of Directors of the Lexington Visiting Nurse Association was held over. Mr. James agreed to represent the Board on the condition that he will attend the meetings provided he is in town on those particular nights. Mr. Maloney agreed to attend the meetings when- ever Mr. James is unable to do so. Application was received from Mr. Connell Albertine, Use of room on bet,nif of the Veterans Memorial Committee, reginektifg permission to conduct a meeting in the Selectmen's Room, on Friday evening, March 12th. The Chairman informed the Board that the Town Clerk has received a petition for a recount of votes east March 1st for Town Meeting Member in Precinct One and would like the use of the Selectmen's Room on that evening. It was agreed to advise Mr. Connell that the En- gineer's Room will be made available for use by hits committee. The Chairman was authorized to sign a requisition 293 blank requesting Civil Service to make available Civil the certified list of men who have passed the ex- Service amination for patrolman for the purpose of filling List the vacancy caused by Lieutenant Knappts resignation. requested The Chairman was also authorized to sign a re- quisition blank and request for promotion for the purpose of requesting an examination to be held for the positioh of Lieutenant in the Police Department. Mr. James said he would like to make an of- ficial request for a police officer to be stationed Police at at the Episcopal Church on Meriam Street on Sundays. church He reported that about 300 children leave Sunday crossings School at 10:30 and at 11:00 the church services start which is another 200 people. The Chairman explained that the department is now using all available men and the Chief has to take the desk on Sundays. Mr. Gay suggested having the policewomen cover the church crossings and it was decided to invite the Chief in next Monday evening to discuss the sub- ject with the Board. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meet- ' ing at 8:40 P. M. He reported that a hearing is to be held at the Bedford Airport on Wednesday at 2:00 P. M. Inasmuch as the discussion will be mor4 or less technical and in terms of engineering, be sug- gested that the Town Engineer attend. Mr. Bateman and Mr. Maloney both expressed a desire to attend the hearing. The meeting adjourned at 9 :05 P. M. A. true record, Attest: le S ectmin I