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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-02-01-BOS-min 249 •e r SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 1, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, February 1, 1954. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman reported that Mr. Parker, Chairman of the Cary Lecture Committee, called the office and asked to reserve Cary Hall on Thursday, May 6th for Use of hall a Cary Lecture. However, in January the 4-H group was given permission to hold an exhibit on Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th from 8:00 A. M. until 4 :00 P. M. The Clerk explained the situation to Mr. Parker but was requested to take the matter up at the Selectmen's meeting. Inasmuch as the exhibits will necessitate re- moval of chairs from the floor, they will not be in place for a lecture the night before and the Board felt that, unfortunately, the Cary Lecture Committee was too late in requesting the use of the hall for May 6th. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, arrived at the meeting at 1410 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from G. O. Anderson & Son, requesting deferment of sewer betterment assessment levied on property owned by them and located qn Bedford Street. Anderson Vpon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. sewer Bateman, it was voted, under Chapter 159 of the betterments Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of deferred sewer betterment assessment in the amount of $3817.86, without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold, or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first; provided, however, that this extension of time shall terminate im- mediately if the facilities of the sewer are used for said land or any part thereof. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Marie J. 'Thayer, 55A Pine Street, Arlington, requesting de=. ferment of sewer betterment assessments on Lots 4, 5 and 6 Bedford Street. 250 Cr Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted, under Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of sewer Thayer betterment assessment on Lot 4 in the amount of sewer $174.47; Lot 5 in the amount of $174.47 and Lot 6 in better- the amount of $174.47, without interest, until said land ment or any part thereof is built upon, sold, or 13 til thb deferred 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 are used for said land or any part thereof. Mr. Nickerson retired at 7:30 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Commissioner Voape, Route 3 together with a digest of .remarks and comments made at the meeting on December 30, 1953 in regard to future development. of Route 3 south from Route 128 into Boston. The Commissioner requested that every effort be made to forward comments and suggestions to the Depart- ment of Public Works as soon as possible, and not later than April 1st. The Chairman explained the three proposed routes by use of the wall map. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at 7:35 P. M. Letter was receive& from Commissioner Volpe, in Land taking regard to land taken for highway 'purposes. for State Mr. Burns stated that a portion of town land, at highway least the area where the town has drainage rights, is to be taken. Mr. Stevens took the communication.- Notice was received of a hearing on House bill Bill No. 1367 relative to the appointment of Plumbing Inspectors of the Town of Lexington. Mr. Stevens agreed t o represent the Board at the hearing. Notice was received of a hearing on House bill Bill Ns. 2289 relative to legislation to define in part the boundary line between Lexington and Winchester. Mr. Stevens agreed to represent the Board at the hearing. At 8:00 P. M. Chairman Person, Messrs. Crerie and Foley, of the Recreation Committee, met with the Board. Mr. Person said his committee has fou it out within the fast week that the circumferential highway is a little more of a reality and further that it will affect the playground. It is now proposed to go across the number 251 II two baseball diamond, which is the Lincoln Street diamond, and through the area the committee had hoped o use for a new baseball field. The Chairman said that the Selectmen will commend the beginning of the circumferential highway at the March Town Meeting. 'It is proposed only to Recreation present it to the Town Meeting to find out what the Committee members think and only 400 feet from Bedford Street re: budget at the Fire Station is contemplated.. He explained that it has not been definitely determined that the highway will go through the Aldrich property. Mr. Burns stated that there will be some change at the corner of Park Drive and the proposed road will very definitely go through the portion that is field now. Mr. Person said it would be useless to put in a baseball diamond on the Aldrich property if a new highway is going through there. The Chairman said that the Selectmen will not go along With an appropriation for a diamond on the Hayden property uhtil a complete overall program of the entire area is presented which is in accordance with Mr. Haydents plans. He suggested that the Recreation Committee discuss the proposed highway with -the Planning Board. The group retired at 8:20 P. M. Mr. Hume, Bedford Board of Selectmen, telephoned and informed the Chairman that a voucher will be put Bedford St. through for $53,000 as payment on account for the sewer Bedford Street sewer. payment The Chairman read a letter from Norman T. May, attorney for William H. Lyon and Effie S. Lyon re- questing abatement of sewer betterment assessment on Lots 1, 2 and 3 Bedford Street. Mr. May stated McIntosh in fiis letter that the lots were owned by Mr. Neil betterment McIntosh until January 12, 1954 when they were con- rescinded veyed to the Lyons . At the end of the letter he requested abatement in whole or in part on lots 2 and 3 and abatement entirely on lot 1 and a defer- ment of whatever amount the Board finds due. The Chairman reviewed the case and recalled that in a letter dated January 13 Mr. McIntosh requested deferment and on January 18th the Board voted to defer the assessments under provision of Chapter 159 of the Acts bf 1950. Inasmuch as Mr. McIntosh was not the owner of the property when he requested deferment, Town Counsel advised rescinding the vote passed by the Board. The Chairman was authorised to contact Mr. Lyon, no action to be taken until he has discussed the subject with Mr. Lyon. 252 cL Upon motion of Mr. Gay, Aseconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to rescind the vote of January 16, 1954 extending the time for payment of the sewer betterment assessments, under the provision of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, on lots 1, 2 and 3, Bedford Street. Tax title Letter was received from Joseph A. Purcell, property attorney for Anthony Graziano and Irene B. Grazianot 20 Thesda Street, Arlington, advising that they would like to purchase ten tax title lots en Philomen Street at a fair market price. The Board was unanimously opposed' to selling this property,taking into consideration its inaccessibility, lack of sewer, water and snow removal. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted not to dispose of the 'lots and therefore entertain no offer. Abate et. Pursuant to the authority received from the Corn- betterment missioner of Corporations and Taxation by letter dated Lot W. November 16, 1953, aid acting under the provisions of Pine Knoll Section 8 of Chapter 58 of the General Laws, it was Road voted to abate the 1949 street betterment aesssazent on Lot W, Lexington Park, in the amount of $15.89 and to abate interest in the amount of $56.25. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 9:00 P. M. Cert. of Satisfactory character reference was received Inc. from the Chief of Police on behalf of Edmund C. Tocci, 8 Concord Turnpike. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the certificate of incorporation and return it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Cert. of Satisfactory character reference was received Inc. from the Chief of Police on behalf of Kenneth P. Clarke, 91 Simonds Road. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the certificate of incorporation and return it to the Secretary of State. Upen motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to include an article in the warrant relative to acceptance of Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952 providing for increased pensions to cer- tain former town employees. The meeting adjourned at 9150 P. M. A true record, Attest: 77I/ -tier , 3 . omen l