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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 4, 1954 4 215 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, January 4, 1954, at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present. Mr. Burns, Suptt. of Public Works, aid the Clerk were also present. The Chairman reported that Roy Jackson, who lives opposite the Hancock -Clarke House, has a Curbing problem caused by tourists turning cars around and driving over his grass plot. He does not ob- ject to the use of his driveway but would like to have curbing installed to prevent the cars going over the grass and is willing to pay half the cost. The Chairman said that he has seen the grass plot and it is all cut up from the oars. Mr. Burns stated that the total cost of curb- ing would be approximately $1,000 and it has been the policy for the Town to pay the entire cost. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to revise the 1954 budget for curbing and include an item of $1,000 for curb- ing along Mr. Jackson's property on Hancock Street. The Chairman read a letter from Richard J. McKee, 66 Hancock Street, stating that it was his understanding that the correction of the street McKee drain sewer situation whereby the town drains the drainage street into his land, would be made in. 1953. How- ever, nothing has been done. Mr. Burns reported that he was down at this place today, has rands to do the work and every intention of doing it, but it is one of the things that the men have not had time to do. He expects that it will be done this week. The Chairman read a letter from Walter Car- Request michael, 7 Appletree Lane, requesting the Town to for trees plant a few trees on his property. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Carmichael that until such time as the street is accepted, the Town has no legal right to grant his request, and following acceptance, his request will be placed on the list for consideration. The Chairman read a letter, signed by twenty- 216 one residents of Blossom Street, calling the Board's attention to the condition of the Street. A snap - Blossom St. shot was enclosed, drainage Mr. Burns stated that this is the last of a group of drainage problems which will have to be taken care of. He said that personally he has always felt very strongly that there should have been a drain installed but was advised that it is not the town's responsibility, because the condition is caused by the land having been filled in and not by water dumped by the -Town. Mr. Gay asked who filled the land and Mr. Burns replied -that it was Mr. Swenson. The Chairman asked if he thought the Town should correct the condition and Mr. Burns replied that re- gardless of the legal angle, these people are tax- payers and it is a very bad situation. He reported that there are a number of small school children in the neighborhood and they have to walk through the water which whin frozen is dangerous. Upon motion -of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to authorize Mr. Burns to do whatever drainage work necessary to correct the condition. Notice was received from the Massachusetts Forest Dutch Elm and Park Association relative to a conference on Dutch Conference Elm Disease to be held on Friday, January 8th. Mr. Burma.- said that he has asked Mr, Brenton to attend the conference. The Chairman informed. the Board that hearings will have to be held in connection with the streets the Board intends to recommend for acceptance at the Annual Street Town Meeting. He explained that there are twenty-four hearings streets that have been constructed by private contrac- tors according to Town specifications and four that the Town will construct. It was agreed t o sign the Notices of Intention to Lay Out the streets on January 18th and hold the hear- ings on Tuesday, February 2nd. Town Counsel will ad- vise the Board if it is necessary to hold public hear- ings on the streets already constructed. He mentioned the street that has to be. construe - ted in connection with the School Street school building and the Board did not think it good judgment to construct the street before the building is erected due to the fact thatall the heavy equipment would be going back and forth. The Board felt that it would be better to submit this particular street for accep- tance at the Annual Town Meeting in 1955. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at 7:30 P. M. and Mr. Burns retired. Onewl CL 1 217 The Chairman read a letter from Lieutenant Forrest Knapp, in which he applied for retirement Knapp under Chapter 32, Section 85E, G. L., to he effec- retirement tive March 1, 1954. Before Lieutenant Snapp can be retired he -must be examined by a medical panel consisting of three physicians, and a majority of such panel must, after examination, and after reviewing all pertinent facts, certify in writing that the applicant is mentally or physically incapacitated for further duty and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. The panel• must consist of one registered physi- cian designated by the State Surgeon, who shall serve as Chairman; a second physician who shall be desig- nated by the Board of Selectmen; and a third physician who shall be designated by the applicant. 'Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to designate Dr. Ralph H. Wells to serve on the medical panel. Mr. Stevens said that it would be all righttto write to the physicians and also to notify L4eiitenant Knapp, and he would check the law further and advise the Board. The Chairman read a memorandum from the Massa- chusetts Selectmen's Association relative to Legis- lative Hearings on five bills. Mr. Stevens said that no action is required by the Board. The Chairman read a letter from the Town Mana- ger Committee, authorized by the 1953 Annual Town Meeting, requesting the insertion of an article in the warrant for the 1954 March meeting to see if the Town will vote to continue the Committee and to in- struct the Committee to prepare legislation guthor- izing a Town -Manager -Selectmen Fbrm of Administration, to be submitted to the Town for approval in 1955. The Committee further requested that a copy of the proposed article be submitted to Town Counsel for his approval and that he consult with the Committee bwfore the article is published in the warrant. A copy was given to Mr. Stevens. The Chairman read a letter from -the Approp- riation Committee requesting the Board to insert an. article in the warrant to see if the Town will vote to establish a job classification and salary -plan and a personnel board as authorized by Section 108A of Chapter 41, G. L.' and appropriate a sum of money for such'board. The Chairman reported that Mr. Walker had in- formed him that this was merely to provide Loney for the Committee. Legislative Bills Town Manager Article Article Re Salary & Job classi- fication 218 Mr. Stevens said that he understands the Com- mittee wants to come in with a proposed by-law that would set up a personnel board, job classification plan. He said if the Committee is ready to recommend adoption of such a plan, they can do it under this article and make an appropriation if it is desired. Petition was received, signed by John T. Zoning Blackwell and seventeen other registered voters, Articles requesting the Board to insert four articles in the warrant pertaining to zoning changes. The petition further requested the Board to request the Planning Board on its own initiative to hold the. necessary public hearings well in advance aid in any event not less than twenty days before March 1, 1954. Mr.. Stevens said that the Board's only obliga- tion is to insert the articles in the warrant. It was agreed to so advise &Ir. Blackwell and also to tell him that he will have to assume the respon- sibility of contacting the Planning Board. Letter was received from Martin A. Gilman, Chairman of the Youth Study Commission, stating that the commission will introduce no articles on school budget items, recreationarticles or Planning Board items. The letter referred to provisions in the Police Department budget which it is recommending and which they would like to discuss with the Board. A suggested article was enclosed whereby the Town would vote to aithorize and require the Selectmen to designate a member of the Police Department as Youth"Patrol Officer, such officer to be released in 1954 and 1955 from his duties to acquire special training. The proposed article also included provisions for an appropriation of $1,000 tuition for training the officer and WOO for salary to„employ a replacement on the regular force. The letter also included an article to establish a Youth Committee and an appropriation of money for its expenses. Town Counsel did_ not think this was something for Town Meeting B.gtion. At 8,00 P. M. Colonel Theodore W. Gramstorff, National State Armory, Charlestown, met with the Board to again Guard Unit request space to locate a National Guard Unit in Lex- ington. He said that the space needed would not have to measure up to the requirements listed in his letter of December 18th. They would like.two rooms close together to an assembly area. The Chairman said that the Board is unable to find even a drill hall. Youth Study Commission hiong Coy 1 Colonel Gramstorff inquired about the old High School and the Chairman informed htilit that the Select- men have no jurisdiction over the school buildings and he would have to discuss that With the School Committee. He said he thought most of the schools were booked up well in advance for recreational pur- poses by various groups. Colonel Gramstorff asked -about the Town Garage and -Mr. Bateman told him that it is full of equipment. Mt. Driscoll suggested that the colonel con- tact the C. J. Maney Company about the possibility of using its building on Bedford Street. The Chairman explained that the Board is not trying to prevent the location of a unit in Lexington but that there just is not any room available, Colonel Gramstorff and Mr. Stevens retired at 8:13 P. M. Chief Rycroft, Police Department, met with the Board and the Chairman explained that he had been invited in again in regard to his request for three additional police officers.. He said that the Board is not entirely satisfied as to whether three more men are necessary. He stated -that since the last meeting there are two things that possibly might change the picture in regards to three new men. First, Lieutenant Knapp has asked for retirement and second, the Youth Study Commission is request- ing an article to provide for a Youth Patrol Officer, Wa ich, if passed, will squire another man in the Department. He explained that when the Police budget was discussed, the Board did not know about these two items and, at that time, there was some doubt as to whether or not three more men were necessary. He said that, for the present, the two items would be disregarded and he would ask the Chief to explain his reasons for requesting three new men. Chief Rycroft gave his explanation about as follows: • We are working a five-day week and have 25 men, a man each week, they get 50 days off, divide that by 7 gives you 6 days with 7 men off and on the 7th day you have 8 men off. Subtract that from 25, it leaves you 18 or 17 men. Then out of that you have no safety factor and I can't emphasize it for any sickness. You have no spare men, no auxiliary, none as a part-time police officer that can be called in, The Toon is not being covered the way I wouldliike to have it covered at night with two cars on both shifts. I can't work it now with the men I have even -without sickness. 219 Police Dept. budget & misc. matters 220 We are running on days just as close. We try to change a man from day to night for more coverage but find it impossible. This is not 22 men working every day. I never know when I leave the Station what I am going to be called upon to do. I may be called upon by the Town of Lexington for a water break, sewer or water services being put in. I aft running so short I can't make any more changes. I want men to cover the cars. I also stated before if we did get the men there would be a few nights with an extra man or two end I would'like to put than in sections on foot. If anyone had the time and spent 8 hours a day down there for a week no one would have to come up and tell you anything. We have requests, telephone calls and investigations to make. Many times I put a car where I want it and they no more than get there when I have to call them off because of something happening. Last week we had to call a center man down to an accident at Munroe School. I was there myself and received another call about an accident on the Concord Turnpike. As it turned out, it w as -not too serious. In giving the Committee a man, he is going to work for them all the time. He is not going to work for me and will not be on the Police Department. He will be run by them and -not by me. It may do some good, but it is m9 opinion that there is no need of a police patrol- man to be doing Youth work now. The Chairman explained that this is not something the Selectmen are recommending. It may come in under the signatures of ten registered voters.' Mr. Gay asked about the duties of a Youth Officer sad the Chief replied that he could go to. the schools and lecture, and investigate anything that might cane up where a jurenile might be involved. He would also talk to parents. He said that he uses one of his own men now, but it is not a full-time job. He said he was not going to make the remark that our children are ail bad: they are not. He said we have a certain percentage and it; is a small percentage. He said that the Youth Commission investigates rumors, and that is a job for the police. The Chief said that there are two men on the cer- tified Civil Service list and one of them is in the service. Another list will hot be available until -the present one -is exhausted, nbr can another examination be held until that time. He said that he did not know whether or not the Medical Panel will find'that Lieuten- 'ant Knapp is disabled. If he is, and the Board appoints two men it will be Fall before another list is estab- lished. He said that Frank Mowat is working and says he is feeling fine, but the Chief has his doubts. He C Omni 1 221 said that he is looking ahead and would not ask for men for the reason of just asking for them.' Mr. Bateman said that two years ago the Chief wanted two men for school crossings. Now he has the women. In the morning he has two men at the High School and two at the Junior High School. Ike asked if the Chief could use part-time men to cover the schools. The Chief replied that he wouldn't know where to get them. Mr. Bateman said that they wouldn't have to be young men. The Chairman said that in Winchester the janitors do traffic duty. The Chief said that he has been through janitors. and firemen doing traffic duty and has tried everything. He said that the idea of three extra men is not going to make any difference in the schools because the last half men go into the schools at 7:30 and cover until quarter to eight. One man is usually at the Junior High School to let the bus in and there are no children cross- ing after 8:30. Mr. Bateman asked if that time is the peak and the Chief replied that all day long is the peak. Mr. Bateman said that he may see things that some of the other members of the Board may not see and one thing that bothers him is seeing so'many men in the center of the town and none of them apparently doing alything. He said that very often he sees four men together. The Chief said that if Mr. Bateman would note the day and time, he will try and give him the answer. Mr. Bateman said that there should not be that many men around and the Chief said he could not answer yes or no. One day a week, in the morning, the meters are collected in the center. One crew will leave the car at Box 9 where the bell is and they will go for coffee. If the man on the desk wants anything he will ring the bell and the officer in the center gets the -other man. He said that if he knew the day and the time, he thought he could get the answer. Mr. Bateman asked how much instruction was given the men and how much Sergeant Corr would teach them about what he learned at school. The Chief replied that he does not give any in- struction unless it is correcting something. He said the only thing now is instruction in the new ticket system. He said that the men are all told about change of law but as far as target practice goes, they have no site. Mr. Bateman asked if the program called for four men in the cars and two men on foot. The Chief said that on days there are two men in the center and two men in one car. 222 Mr. Bateman asked if there were six men on a shift and the Chief replied in the affirmative. Mr. Bateman asked if one car covered most of the calls coming in and the Chief said that it does during the day. - Mr. Bateinan asked why he couldn't put the other Men on foot and the Chief said that he does not have two cars on days. He has the two men in the center, two in the car and Officer Day on the desks The Ser- geant is doing court work with the Chief. • Mr. Bateman said he would keep a record of theme things in the future, He said one night he saw two men in the center and two cars down -at the station and it appeared that there was no officer in them. The Chief said that there may have been only one crew working that night and if there is an accident they come in and make out reports or they may have been called in. Mr, Bateman asked if the Chief felt the Police Training School was worthwhile and the Chief replied in the affirmative. He said that he -spoke to the Chairman on the subject and asked to have his budget revised'to provide funds to send four men this year. The Chairman said that one other item that came up was teletype. The Chief said that this was always too expensive for Lexington. At the time it was investigated the town was going to have to pay for a set of -wires from Arlington and the cost was between $65 and -$90 per month. He said it is a good thing and keeps the de- partment posted on that is going on. Lexington would be the last place and therefore would be the messers such as Arlington has been for Lexington for years. Mr. Driscoll questioned if_the town is ready for teletype and the Chief said -that he would like time to look into it. Mr. Gay said that if Lieutenant Snapp retires, the Chief will need four additional men and the Chief said that was correct; one would be a replacement. Chief Rycroft retired at 9:15 P. M. Mr, Driscoll said that he would be unable to attend the meeting tomorrow night for work on budgets and wanted to be recorded as being in favor of four additional men for the Police Department as recommended by the Chief. Messrs. Person and Foley, of the Recreation Com- mittee, met with the Board. Mr. Pelson said that his Committee had received a request from people in the Sunnyfield section -for a play area and advised them that he thought -it was too late to be considered this March. He said that he would 1 223 like the Board's advice re who owns the land, how mudh it would cost, etc. and'about inserting an article in the warrant for this year. At the present time there is nothing in -the budget for this item. The Board felt, and the -Committee agreed, that Sunnytield this would be too much of a hurried project and it play area would be better to work something out orderly and present'it at a later Town Meeting. The Chairman informed the Committee that the 'Selectmen will recommend an amount of $10,000 to drain the enclosed field. - Messrs. Person and Fbley retired at 9:40 P. M. Mr. Driscoll said that he wished to be recorded as opposed to the location of a baseball diamond on the Hayden property. • Proposed baseball diamond The Chairman read a letter from the Capital Expenditures Committee advising that the members would like to discuss any capital expenditures the Selectmen -may be planning to propose for the next five-year period. The Clerk was instructed to make an appoint- ment for the Committee to meet with the Board on January 25th. The Chairman read a letter from the Cemetery Commissioners advising that Louise F. Healy has Cemetery been appointed as part-time Clerk to the Board of Clerk Cemetery Commissioners at the rate of $1,000 per year as of January 1, 1954. Letter was received from Mrs. H. Patricia Trailer Nichols, requesting permission to store a trailer on town property adjacent to 303 Marrett Road. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to deny the request inasmuch as it would seem to be establishing an uniesirable precedent. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, License it was voted to renew the following licenses: renewals Corner Variety Shop Highland Farm Market Ye Towne Diner Morris Motors Simonds Pontiac 856 Mass. Ave. 421 Lowell St. 1722; Mass. Ave. 400 Waltham St. 7 Marrett Rd. Common Victualler rr r� rr e 1st Class Avant n rr Application was received from the Lexington Choral Society requesting permission to conduct a rehearsal Use of and concert in Cary Hall on March 13th and 14th and halls 224 also on May 22nd and 23rd. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded byyMr. Use of Bateman, it was voted to grant the uses free of charge, halls no admission being charged. However, the uses are subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor's over- time services. Application was received frcan Donald J. Gillespie, Use of Jr., on behalf of the Music Department, Lexington fublie halls Schools, requesting permission to conduct an annual Spring concert in Cary Hall on May 14th from 8:00 P. M. until 10:30 P. M. and also the. use of Estabrook Hall as a "ready roam" fort he pupils. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bate- man, it was voted to grant the use of the hall subject to a charge of $35 inasmuch as there is to be an ad- mission charge. The use is also subject to a charge of $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime services. The meeting adjourned at 10;00 P. M. A true record, Attest: ler ", SZectmen C 1 225 SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 12, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room,Town Office Building' on Tuesday evening, January 2, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay and Bateman were present. The Clerk was also present. . Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Juror Board for the drawing of one juror. Mr. Stillman P. Williams, 9 Sheridan Street, was drawn for jury duty. Mr. Carroll retired. At 7:00 P. M. hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company for conduit Conduit and manhole locations on Massachusetts Avenue and location Grant Street. Mr. -Mahon, representing the petitioner, was the only person present at the hearing. He ex- plained that the company is endeavoring to increase the voltage at the bowling alley and surrounding area. It is proposed to place•a new manhole in the sidewalk and go out to the conduit in Grant Street, thereby avoiding any work being done on Massachusetts Avenue which has recently been paved. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bate- man, it was voted to approve the following locations: Massachusetts Avenue, northwesterly from Grant Street, a distance of approximately 30 feet, manhole. Grant Street, northeasterly from Massachusetts Avenue, ardistance of approximately 20 feet. The Chairman asked if anything had been done on the lights at the new High School, and Mr..Mahon re- plied that he had discussed this with Mr. Wentworth Street today and following the last meeting with the Board, lights he went over the entire situation with Mr. Burns. (School) Some of the proposed locations were agreeable to Mr. Burns and some of them were not. He was interested particularly in the lights at the rear of the build- ing. Mr. Wentworth and the engineer who plotted the job have gone over the situation with Mr. Burns. Mr. Mahon presented a plan of pole location Pole location 226 Pole on town property to service the garage in the West- location view Cemetery. He explained that the town will do the underground work and no charge will be made for the pole. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the proposed location subject to approval by Mr. Burns, Mr. Mahon presented a plan of pole locations in Edison Way connection with illuminating the Edison way parking pole area. He said there are no questions about.the poles locations on Edison Way from Massachusetts Avenue, but he wanted to make sure whether or not the other poles were on private property. Later in the evening the matter was discussed with Town Counsel who advised that it is town -owned property and considered to be private. Mr. Mahon retired at 7:25 P. M. Curbing The Chairman read a letter from.Dr. R..Willard Hunt, 34 Hancock Street, requesting that funds be in- cluded in the 1954 budget to provide for curbing in- stallation in front of his property. He also mentioned that he understood W. L. Jackson had made a similar re- quest. Dr. Hunt also c.aimed that as a result of laying .the new sewer pipe in Hancock Street the passageway for cars was temporarily narrowed and traffic de- stroyed the grass plot between the street and side- walk. Mr. Burns arrived at .the meeting at 7:40 P. M. Mr. Burns agreed that some damage had been done to the grass plot, but he intends to restore it in the Spring. Mr. Nickerson said that if the Board is going to receive requests for curbing all along Hancock Street, it might be profitable to study the matter and de- termine whether or not the Board is going to change its policy which has been to avoid installation of curbing.. The Chairman said that Mr. Burns is of the opinion that if curbing isgoing to be installed to any extent, it should be considered as a betterment and assessed to the property owner. The Chairman suggested accepting no more curbing requests for 1954 and between now and the 1955 budgets determine whether or not assessments are to be -levied. He was authorized to advise Dr. Hunt that it is too late to include his request in the 1954 budget, that it will be considered as an item for the 1955 budget, 1 1 and further that the Town will correct that may have been caused to his grass result of Town work. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting any damage plot as a at 7:45 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Alfred R. Batstone, 49 Bartlett Avenue, requesting deferment of sewer betterment assessment on lots 104, 105 and 106 Bartlett Avenue. Mr. Nickerson said that he held this for advice from Town Counsel because it has been the Board's policy to defer betterments on farm land only. He asked if the Board would be putting itself in a position of having to grant similar requests. Mr. Burns said that he thought this request is OM that would come into the category the Board has been thinking about. He said this property con- sists of several hundred feet oz} both sides. Mr. Nickerson asked if these lots could be built upon today and Mr. Burns replied that the street is layed out but not open to the public. He said that he just couldn't see Mr. Batstone selling this as a parcel to build on. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nicker- son, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acta of 1950, to extend the time for payment of betterment assessment on Lot #106 in the amount of $1,491.32 and on Lot #104 in the amount of $797.20, 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 termin- ate immediately if the facilities of the sewer are used for said land or any part thereof. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:25 P. M. The Chairman reported that he talked to the Chief of Police today and the veteran on the Civil Service list will be by-passed. When the one re- maining man is appointed a new examination will be scheduled. Mr. Reed left the meeting at 8:30 P. M. and upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by lir. Bate- man, it was voted to have Mr. Gay act as temporary chairman. Messrs. Albertine, Lewis,,Bashian, Hood, Cole and three other individuals, representing the Allied Veterans' Council, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that there were one or two questions the Board would like to ask about the budgets submitted by the Council• 227 Batstone sewer betterment deferred Civil Service List April 19th Budget 228 Mr. Bashian explained that the item for Enter- tainment of Guests, includes hotel room and meals for the speaker of the day and his aide. Mr. Lewis explained that it costs the Norwich band'$300 ar $350 to come to Lexington and the money listed in the budget is for feeding the band. The Chairman inquired about the figure for Lex- ington Drum Corps and Mr. -Lewis explained that the Drum Corps receives $100, High School band -$25 and the Norwich band $100. -Mr. Cole stated that it costs $35 to runcthe hand up the street, and it cost the Legion $2300 last year to keep the Lexington Drum Corps on the road. Following further discussion the g roup retired at 9:00 P. M. Mr. William H. Lyon'. and Mr. Donald Fifield, rep- resenting the Lexington Taxpayers' Association, met with the Board. T.P.A. req. - Mr. Lyon said that the Association would like to publishing have the article having to do with the cost of the town assessments report increased by an amount sufficient to publish the list of assessed valuations. He said they do not know the exact cost, but hive figures from $2400 to $3,000. A definite cost can be arrived at. EA said if the assessments are published it will mean increased rev- enue to the town. The Chairman asked if Mr. Lyon -was requesting the Board to add to the cost of publishing the town r sport, the cost of publishing the assessed valuations. Mr. Lyon replied in the affirmative and said that if the Board will hot do that would it permit the Tax- payers to insert an article in the warrant under ten signatures -even though the closing date has gone by. The Chairman said that the Board would give him an answer, but felt that is something to be discussed when Mr. Reed is present. Mr. Nickerson said that if the assessments are pub- lished, undoubtedly there will have to be 1500 copies or more. Mr. Fifiel&said he thought there is a demand for this and that the published. assessments would be read. Mr. Lyon admiLtted that the information is avail- able to the public at any time, but it is not used. He said this would help the Assessors by making it unneces- sary for real estate men to call them or visit theme when a house is for sale. Mr. Nickerson said that he would like to get a com- plete overall exposition as to just how this would ef- fect what the. Association wants it to effect. Messrs. Lyonand Fifield retired. 1 229 The Chairman read a letter from William H. Wilder, 74 Winter Street, complaining about eleven junked auto- mobiles adjacent to his property. The Clerk was in- Complaint structed to refer the complaint to Mr. Lindstrom for investigation and report. Letter was received from Marshall P. Lerner, Gilmour, Rothery & Co., requesting that his name be added to the Lexington Agent's Pool for insurance. Insurance Mr. Lerner had previously written in 1952 and was ad- vised to submit his request at a later date. Inasmuch as distribution of commissions has al- ready been made, no action can be taken at this time. However, it was agreed to place his name on the list for consideration if and when further distribution of the town's insurance is made in 1954. Notice was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, Referendum advising that the Attorney General has approved Article approved 4, of the Referendum held December 28, 1953. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Use of Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of halls halls: Veterans' 'memorial Committee Conf. Rm. Jan. 14th free 4-H Club Cary Hall May 7 & 8 free Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. License Bateman, it was voted to renew the following licenses: renewals Donald W. DeFelice William DeP'elice Anthony Ferreria 80 Westview Street Peddler (Bakery) 249 Marrett Road ++ tt. Mr. Gay suggested that the Chief of Police be con- tacted on all license renewals before they are granted by the Board. A special meeting will be held on Thursday, January loth to work on budgets. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: 230 Wire Insp. fees • SELECTMEN'S MEETING Ja.uary 14, 1954 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Town Engineer's Office on Thursday, Janu- ary 14, 1954 at 8:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. - Nickerson, Garr, Driscoll and Bateman were present. The Cleric was also present. Mr. Robert Jeremiah, Wire Inspector, met with the Board to discuss his 1954 budgets. The Chairman mentioned that the Board has never arrived at any decision relative to the revision of electrical fees submitted by Mr. Jeremiah. Mr. Jeremiah stated that Lexington is low compared to other towns, and two or three towns, within a radius of four or five miles, are raising present fees. Be stated that the only people who would be affeeted are the new homes with the fee being increased from $2 to $3, which in his opinion is a very small fee for the contractors. He said that $3.00 is about average, although some towns do not charge any fee. Mr. Nickerson advised against multiplicity of fees that may be confusing and suggested deferring an y major change until next year. The Chairman -said that some electrical work in connection with the Little League Field and -the spot lights for the police officers had permits stamped "No Charge" by the contractor. He said that if the work is done by a private contractor a charge should be made and furthermore, he did not think any con- tractor has the authority to determine whether or not a fee is to be made. • Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve a fee of $3.00•for new houses; fifty cent fees to be increased to $1.00 and $1.00 fees to be increased to $2.00, effective April 1, 1954. Mr. Jeremiah referred to the Personal Services budget and said that when Social Security and With- holding Taxes have been deducted his pay is $39 plus a week. He said that he agreed this is a part-time job, but he does think it is worth more than $39 per week. He said that occasionally he stays up until @3even o'clock for 'phone calls, keeping permits and .40 1.4 1 1 1 231 sending letters out to contractors. He said he is not concerned about the time and $2,000 sounds good but when it is broken down it is a small salary per Wire Insp. week. He said he has had to make appointments with Personal ,people on Sundays and there is a volume of paper Services work, desk work and telephone work. He is in the office Tuesdays,and Thursdays and some of the time is wasted because no one conies in to see him. He has encouraged contractors to call him at his, home and has requested the telephone company to change his service from a two-party line to a private line, which will be an expense to him. He told the Board that he has to go back dozens of times when.people are not home and can see an im- provement in the work being done since he took over the job. He said that even if his salary is not in- creased, he would still like to continue as Inspector aid will do the work to the best of his ability. Mr. Jeremiah said that he goes out on inspec- tions Saturdays, some Sunday mornings, some evenings between 8;30 and 9:00 and some weeks puts in between forty and forty-five hours. Mr. Nickerson asked if that was an average and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Nickerson mentioned that this past year has been unusually busy; If the paper work is becoming bothersome, he thought Mr. Jeremiah should ask Mr. Burns for,some assistance and furthermore, long- distance telephone calls should be made from the office and not from his home. Mr. Jeremiah said that the girls in Mr. Burnet department are quit. busy. For the past eight months they have been taking care of hia card file, but they have been so busy since before Christmas that they .have not had time to help him. Mr. Bateman asked how much work is done by flashlight and Mr. Jeremiah replied that he uses a flashlight in some houses even during the day. He mentioned doing work in a beauty shop at night, and stated that none of the contractors are being held up and there is no cause for complaint. He said that he goes out mornings on roughing inspec- tions before he goes to work. Mr. Jeremiah's expense budget was considered next. The Chairman said he understood Mr. Jeremiah was requesting an increase in automobile allowance because he drove his car 9,000 miles. Mr. Jeremiah said that he receives a check for $41.66 a month and the third week he runs out of gas money. He said that he works at the Bedford Airport 232 so most of the 9,000 miles is on town work. The speedometer on his car registers 11,500, and he purchased the car in April. He would like to buy a car every three years if he can and had in mind asking for $500 to purchase a jeep for town business. Mr. Nickerson asked if he would average 11,000 miles a year on town business and Mr. Jeremiah re- plied in the affirmative. Mr. Nickerson said that he thought 71 per mile would be fair. The Chairman asked if he made the same number of calls as the Building Inspector and he replied that he would make the same if not a few more. Mr. Jeremiah retired at 8:30 P. M. Budgets were acted upon as follows: Department Wire Department -Personal Wire Department -Expenses Registration Dept. -Expenses Drain Construction -Sundry Streets (IRcludes $10,000 for Enclosed Field) Veterans! Agent -Personal Veterans! Agent -Aid & Expenses Park Dept. -Wages & Expenses Patriots! Day -Expenses Memorial Day -Expenses Armistice Day -Expenses Ambulance Maintenance -Expenses The -Clerk retired at 9:50 P. M. A true record, Attest: Requested $ 2,500.00 750.00 750.00 34,000.00 1,560.00 10,000.00 24,622.86 2,303.54 622.50 125.00 500.00 Appreved 2,000.00 700.00 750.00 34,000.00 1,263.24 10,000.00 24,622.88 2,000,00 422.50 125,00 450.00 1 1 . SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 18, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, January 18, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay and Bateman were present,. The Clerk was also present, Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of two jurors. Mr. Francis X. MaguireNew England Telephone & Telegraph Company, 34 Robbins Road and Wendell H. Irvine, 63 Bertwell Road, were drawn for jury duty. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:05 P. M. and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, met with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Dr. William L. Barnes, requesting deferment of sewer betterment assessment levied against property owned by him, identified as Lot Bl, Bedford Street. Mr. Burns said that this particular parcel is not a lot but a long strip of marshland which abuts property owned by the doctor and upon which a_sewer assessment has been deferred. He recommended defer- ment for this property. _Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of sewer better assessment on lot Bl, Bedford Street in the amount of $290.78, 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 immediately if the facilities of the sewer are used for kaid land or any part thereof. The Chairmen read a letter from Neil McIntosh requesting deferment of sewer betterment assessments levied on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Bedford Street, shown on a plan of Sunnyfield. Mr. Burns recommended that the request be granted. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of sewer betterment assessment on Lot 1 in the amount of $162.84, Lot 2 in the amount of $174.47 and Lot 3 in the amount of $174.47, without interest, until said 233 Jurors Barnes sewer assessment deferred McIntosh sewer betterment deferred 234 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 ter- minate immediately if the facilities of the sewer are used for said land or any part thereof. Letter was received from Commissioner Volpe, Chapter 90 State Dept:. of Public Works, advising that the sum Construction of $14,500 has been tentatively approved for highway purposes under the provisions of Chapter 90.- The project approved for 1954 is Hill Street, $13,500; 6,750 and $6,750 and Hill Street maintenance $1,000 each for State, County and Town. The Chairman read -a letter from Commissioner Conf. re: Volpe. advising that a -conference will be held on Route 128 -Thursday, January -21, 1954 at 11:00 A. M. to -discuss traffic the traffic problem caused by Route 128 traffio using Lowell Street, Maple Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Pleasant Street and Tatertown Street as a short cut to Route 2. •Mr. Burns was requested to attend the meeting. Messrs. Nickerson and Bateman said that they would also plan to attend. The Chairman was authorized to advise the Chief of Police. Snow The Chairman read a letter from Ernest Cutter, Removal 127 Follen Road, complaining about snow removal. Complaint It was decided to defer any reply until some time in April when the total -cost of snow removal could be deterMined. The- Chairmanbrought up the Subject ofMr. Edmin 8. Johnston's request 'for `a: permit to sell gine,. Gun Mr. Stevensarrived at the meeting at 7:35 P. M. Permit The Chairman said that the Chief of Pollee in- formed ;hire Mr. Johnston would have to obtain a local per- mit before the State will issue him a license. He sells guns from his car and does not carry on a business from his home which is 6 Preston Road, a residential area. Mr. Stevens suggested that the Board invite Mr. Johnston to attend a meeting in an effort to obtain more detailed information. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:10 P. M. Mr. Edwin B. Worthen, Sr. -met with the Board. Mr. Worthen said his story is brief and in a way incomplete. He said that the problem of the Lexington Historical Society is with the trees down at the. Munroe Tavern. bastyear the town did same work on them and CL 1 1 235 there is more work to be done. The Society has no Work on money but is .aware of the fact that there is work shade trees to b e done. Mr. Edmund Munroe who lives there, at called Mn. Garrity to discuss the subject who ad- Historical vised that this is now a ease of employing expert houses advice for which the town would pay. Mr. Worthen explained that there would be some charge for Mr. Garrity's advice and the Society does not want to go ahead and employ Mr. Garrity and obligate itself to do any work unless the Town can help it out again. Mr. Worthen .said that he knew the Board could not commit itself beyond the present year and asked if the Selectmen would think it was an absurdity to let the Society feel if everything goes well it might rely on $200 a year for three years to match what- ever the Society can put with it. He said there isn't much soil on the Tavern grounds and.what money the Society has would have to go to feeding the trees and rely on the Town for heavy work. The. Chairman stated that he thought the Board would be of.the same opinion as it was last year. It is willing to do a certain amount of work with the money available under the Shade Tree appropriation. He said the Board has not considered the possibility of eontinning.for three years but he thought the mem- bers of this Board who would be on next year would be willing to go along with a small amount each year. Mr. Burns said that the money spent last year was in the vicinity of $200 or $300. Mr. Worthen said he did not think the Society should ask for more than that. Mr. Worthen said he would report back to the Society and the first thing to do is to get Mr. Garrity to lay out what the trouble is and have the imperative part done first and up to $200 can be counted on. Mr. 1i1Ckerson informed Mr. Worthen that when the Board talked with Mr. Garrity, just prior to his re- tirement, he mentioned the fact that he would help the Board any time it wanted advice. He said that he would think, having been Park Superintendent for so many years, he would be out of order if he charged the Society very much. He stated that after the talk the Board had with him, it would be willing to call upon him for advice. Mr. Worthen retired at 8:15.P. M. Chairman McQuillan, Messrs. Cosgrove and Jackson, of the Board of Health, met with the Board. Mr. McQuillan said that since he requested this appointment, they have found a map and report giving information relative to the subject of sewers in town. He said one of the things his Board has in mind is the 236 question of what study or plans are being made for the near future for building new sewers. He said if Board of there are such plans they would be helpful to his Health re Board when passing on various sub -divisions.. Sewers The Chairman explained that this year the Board will recommend the sewer up Lowell Street to Bartlett Avenue and this area will be developed Very shortly. The road to Winchester is very imminent now and it will open up the area for development. The main coming along Lowell Street will make it possible to require the in- stallation of sewerage in that area. Mr. Burns said that before any of the plans reach the Board of Health and there is any possibility of a sewer going in, he would so advise Mr. Jackson. Mr. McQuillan asked if they could plan for the future as to where the most probable spots for sewers are and Mr. Burns referred him to Metcalf & Eddy's report. He explained that if there is a sewer within half a mile of one place, it will immediately branch out. He said it is better to keep the sewer expense down to requests that are really serious. Mr. Burns said that there is nothing, insofar as he knows, where there is a development being put off so that it can't be reached. He said one of the worst eases ig Burling- ton Street and there is nothing that can be reached beyond what has already been reached. He referred to Carrig's development and stated that a year ago no one could have foreseen this and said that a sewer should have been installed there. Mr. McQuillan said that Mr. Carrig told.his Board he was not having any trouble with cesspools and then someone said that there is water in several of the cellars. Mr. Burns explained that 90% of the water in the cellars is caused by the builder not using good sense in building. The Chairman said that suitable plans have been made for sewers and he does not.think the town is get- ting behind. Mr. McQuillan said that it now appears that a com- mittee on sewers is not necessary if the Board of Health keeps in touch with Mr. Burns. The group, including Mr. Burns, retired at.8:30 p. M. Miss Dane, Mrs. Cheever, Messrs. Gilman.and Blume of the Youth Study Commission met with the Board to discuss articles proposed by.them in a communication dated January 3rd. Mr. Gilman said the question of a Youth.Patrol Officer is something his group is interested in dis- cussing, particularly since the police are under the Board's jurisdiction. He said the article for the 1 237. warrant was drawn up as good as they could do so at the time. He said they feel it would be nice and best if the provisions for the Youth Patrol Officer, and the officer to replace him, could be included in the regular Pelice Department budget.. The Chairman stated that the Selectmen have dis- cussed the subject and do not feel that the Youth Youth Patrol Officer is necessary at this time and they Patrol would be reluctant to include this in the police bud- Officer get. He said that, inasmuch as the Commission had the article prepared prior to the closing date of the warrant, the Board would accept an article submitted by ten or more registered voters if it is presented within the next day or two. He explained that the Committee was. originally established by an article submitted by ten or more registered Voters and the .Board feels that this article shouldbe inserted under signatures. Mr. Gilman asked if the Chairman would give the Board's reasons on the subject. The Chairman said that in the first place, the Board feels. the Department is short of men. There are only two men on the eligible list and one is in the service, thereby not available. The one remaining man will be appointed about March lat and another examina- tion will not be held until September at which time two more men will be appointed. He said the Bosrd does not feel it can spare an officer out of the department at this time. He explained that -the list is Civil Ser- vice and the man remaining must be appointed before the Department will schedule another examination. Miss Dane asked if anyone knew, ii. a case like this, if a temporary appointment could be made. Mr. Nickerson explained that some years ago the Board of Select made a practice of temporary ap- pointments and/.one instance with unfortunate results. He said thata.temporary appointee purchased his uniforms and was on the force but when he took his physical examination he failed to pass and, at that time, The Board decided not to make any temporary appointments. He stated that it is not possible to determine whether a temporary offieer will pass either the mental or physical examinations and to qualify as as a police officer both exams must be passed. Mr. Gilman said the only question in his mind is about acquiring ten signatures for the articles. The Chairman said that he would like to know the difference between the Youth Commission now in -exis- tence and the one to be proposed. Mr. Gilman replied that ,he is not clear at the 238 moment as to how far they can go in introducing an article as to the powers of this committee. He said one of the things would be finding ways and, means of establishing a Youth Patrol.. That may be all they would want to have the committee charged with. It may be, however, to have a more permanent Youth Com- mittee established as a going concern,to see that some of the things this committee has suggested would be carried out. He stated that it may be determined that a permanent committee is not what they are in- terested in at the moment and a committee for a Youth Control may not be town appointed, but people interested in the project. The group retired at 8;45 P. M. The Chairman reported that Mr. C. R. Glenn, 105 Winter Street, Lexington, came into the office in ref - Tax title erence to tax title lots 35 and 36 Hillcrest Street, property In 1951 he offered $100 for the twa lots and the Board entertained an offer of $800 which would include water betterment assessments in the amount of $178.65. Mr. Glenn would like the Board to reconsider, However, there is now a street betterment of $750. The Board was unanimous in the opinion that the price of the lots should not be reduced. Committee Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, advising that the following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Maple Street School Building Committee: Thornton S. Cody, Richard P. Cromwell, Edward A.. Larner, Jr., Alfred P. Tropeano and Jason A. Woodward. Uses of Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, halls it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: ' Girl Scouts Conf. Room Jan. 21 Meeting Chamber of Commerce Estabrook Jan. 24 Meeting Five Fields, Inc. Estabrook Jan. 29 Meeting (All above uses granted free of charge) Assessor Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to re -appoint Leland H. Emery to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term expiring January 1, 1957. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr.. Nickerson, it was voted to sign intentions to Lay Out the follow- ing streets to be aceepted a t the Annual March Meeting: Buckman Drive.,. pawns Road, Williams Road, Bertwell Road, Field Road, Bates Road, Wildwood Road, Philip Road, Benjamin Road, Oak Terrace, Peachtree, Road, Castle 1 1 1 239 Road, Ballard Terrace, Peartree Drive, Williams Road, Intentions Scotland Road, Battle Green Road, Minute Man Lane, to Lay Out Appletree Lane, Patterson Road, Barberry Road, Wyman Streets Road, Holton Road, Hutchinson Road, Stearns Road, Webster Road and Lantern Lane. The hearings will be Ueld in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Tuesday, February 2, 1954 at 7430.P. M. on streets constructed and at 8:00 P. M. on the streets to be constructed. Further consideration was given to the Lexington Listing of Taxpayers Association's request to have funds approp- property riated at the March Meeting to provide for publishing assessments a listing of property assessments, The members of the Board were all opposed to the project and the Chairman was authorized to advise the Association that inasmuch as the warrant closed January 4th it is. too late to insert any additional articles even if they are presented by ten or more registered voters. The Clerk retired at 8:10 P. M. before the Plan- ning Board met with the Selectmen to discuss employ went of expert advice and various new projected roads to be presented to the Annual Meeting as a tentative project. A true record, Attest: 240 Jurors SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 25, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, January 25, 1954 at 7400_P. M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. James 3. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of three jurors. The following individuals were drawn for jury duty: William A. McLaughlin, machinist, 88 Oak Street, Thomas G. Gallagher, contractor, 61 Buckman Drive and Henry B. Foster, broker, 27 Sherburne Road. Mr. Carroll retired and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, met with the Board. The Chairman informed the Board that, inasmuch as there are only two candidates for the two vacancies on the -Board of Selectmen, he has extended them an invita- tion to attend the Selectmen's Meetings from now on. Mr. Burns presented a plan of Vine Street and ex- plained the location presenting a problem due to the fact that Father Kinneen has requested the Town to establish lines. - Viiie He stated that the layout is forty feet wide based Street on the original 1913 plan and as far as it goes it is the best that can be done. In laying it out to a forty foot width, it results in taking something like eight feet from the front lawn in front of the Kinneen house. That is the way it was originally laid out. Beyond his property, it is up to sixteen or seventeen feet and that property is owned by Mrs. Louise Sexton. The Chairman said that in looking this over today with Mr. Burns they thought it would be better to make a thirty foot street and take five feet off each side. Actually, the Town is not constructing the street but only establishing a property line. Mr. Burns said that if nothing further is done after the line is established, it will be fine. However, if it immediately raises the point that the people want to have something done about the street, it will mean trouble because there is a six or seven foot drop and additional land will have to be taken for a slope easement. The Chairman said that Father Kinneen's only request was to have a property line established. 1 1 1 1 Sarano sewer assessment deferred Mr. Burns said that he has conferred with Town Counsel about avoiding the necessity of making a complete layout. He has not heard from anyone on this subject except Father Kinneen. He stated that Town Counsel has advised that there is nothing to do but establish the line. A plan just showing Father Kinneents property can be filed and no hearing will be necessary. Mr. Burns said that he would have this portion staked out on the ground and make an appointment with Father Kinneen to show him the plan and also the staked out portion. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:25 P. M. The Chairman read a letter written by Paul McCormack to Chief Rycroft, advising that the Holy Child School Guild authorized him to write relative to traffic at the corner of Pelham Road and Massa- chusetts Avenue. Some members stressed that warning signals or appropriate signs at this location would help avoid the possibility of a serious accident. Mr. Nickerson said that he thought the Town would have to do something about this particular location very soon and Mr. Driscoll agreed. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to authorize Mr. Burfts to investigate the possibility of having a flashing signal light installed. Mr. Nickerson presented a communication he re- ceived from Nathan B. Bidwell, attorney for Mrs. Sarano, requesting deferment of the sewer betterment assessment levied on Lot #10, Marrett Road. Upon motion of Mr. Driscbil, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of ewer betterment assessment in the amount of $657.59, without interest, until said land of 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 are used for said land or any part thereof. The Chairman reported that Mr. Hume, of the Bedford Board of Selectmen, is willing to pay the amount of the sewer loan, plus interest, but does not want to pay the entire amount. Mr. Stevens said that it would be difficult to ask the Town for money for the Bedford Street sewer when Bedford has not paid for it. 241 Traffic signals Pelham Rd. Sarano sewer assessment deferred Bedford sewer 242 Mr. Burns said that he would have to have more money to proceed with resurfacing this Spring and the Chairman was authorized to contact Mr. Hume and request him to attend a meeting of the Board next Monday night. The Chairman read a letter from Edwin S. Johnston, Firearms 6 Preston Road, in regard to hill request for a license permit to sell firearms. He has been actively engaged as a denied dealer in antique weapons for six years. Mdst of the firearms are antique or obsolete and may be bought and aold without a permit, but when buying a collection or quantity, some of the guns may be classified as modern firearms. Mr. Johnston wrote that h8 does a mail order business, conducted from his home with other dealers or gun collectors. Mr. Stevens sand that he did not see how the Board could grant a license to an individual to carry on a mail order business from his home which is in a residential area. He said that no permit is necessary for the sale of antique guns. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to deny the request for a license to sell firearms. Building & - Mr. Stevens reported that he has received a copy ' Plumbing of the proposed Building and Plumbing By-laws which By-laws consist of 120 pages and if they are accepted at the Annual Town Meeting, will hale to be printed in the warrant. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded'by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to defeh acceptance of the proposed Building and Plumbing By-laws until some later Special Meeting. Bylaw Mr. Stevens also recommended amending the present Town By-laws to include a section whereby the removal of loam can be controlled. Town Meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to aet Monday, March 15, 1954 as the date for the Adjourned Town Meeting. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:25 P. M. and the following Long Range members of the Long Range Planning Committee met with Planning the Selectmen: Chairman Brown, Messrs. Jaquith, Williams, Committee Miss Lewis and grs. Rich. Mr. Brown said that his group is interested in go- ing through last year's report and finding out what sort of numbers the Board had for the items in the re- port for this year. He mentioned the Publie Works 1 243 surface water drainage, sewers, street consruction, sidewalks, curbings, water mains and laterals. The Chairman asked if he meant what the Board will recommend this*year and Mr. Brown replied in the affirmative. The Chairman informed the group that the largest drainage project this year will be the complete drainage of the enclosed field. He said the other drainage projects to be recommended are Blossom Street, at the corner of Allen and completion of the Williams Road drain. He gave the group the following information re- garding recommendations to be made by the Board: Street construction 048,980.00 idening & reconstruc= 30,000.00 tion (Cedar Street and Mass. Avenue from Grant Street to Winthrop Road) Sewers 187,950.00 Sidewalks 800.00 Curbings 3,000.00 Water Mains & Laterals 107,000.00 Mr. Brown said he has 318,000 for a fire engine replacement and asked if the Selectmen were going along with that. The Chairman said that the Board will recommend 017,500. Mr. Brown said that his committee has not met with the Recreation Committee but would like to know what the Selectmen are going to recommend. The Chairman stated that the Board will recommend 07,000 for grandstand seats. The Recreation Committee has an item of something like $9000 for a new field on the Hayden property, but the Selectmen are not go- ing along. They will, however, recommend 020,000 to make a new field bordering the enclosed field. Mr. Brown said that they have a definite time table for miscellaneous projects and a new police station is the number one item. The Chairman said that he served on the Committee relative to the adequacy of the Town Offices and one item was a new police station probably within five years. The Chief is recommending this. Mr. Brown said that the next item is a billing machine for the Assessors. Mr. Bateman said that it seemed better judgment to wait on the change in personnel when a new Collector is elected. 244 Mr. Brown asked•if this item should be kept on the miscellaneous list and the Chairman said that it would have to come up some time. Mr. Brown asked if any provision is being made for dump facilities and the Chairman replied that the Committee on Incineration has just submitted its report and is not recommending incineration, but is recommending two_dumps, one at either end of the town. Mr. Brown said that the next item is the Marrett Road Fire Station which, according to a letter from the Fire Commissioners, was fpr 1956.. He asked if the Chairman knew if that was a reasonable schedule and the Chairman replied in the negative. Mr. Brown said that item six is the Planning Board's new highway. The Chairman stated, that up until a few minutes ago the Board was going to recommend building 400 feet with the layout from Stratham Road to Massa- chusetts Avenue, but there is insufficient time so this item will have to be presented at a Special Town Meeting. - Mr. Brown asked about extension of the standpipe and new, larger mains. Mr. Burns said that another standpipe in anew location would go for possibly three to five years. The extension of the mains will still go on: Mr. Williams asked about the cost of a new standpipe and Mr. Burns replied that it depends on when it is constructed and the location. However, it will be somewhere in the vicinity of $180,000. Mr. Brown said that.the last item is the west side municipal parking lot. The Chairman said that there is nothing in the warrant on this subject for the meeting this year. • Mr. Brown said that the only other item is an appropriation to print the committees report.. Last year it cost somewhere about $-300. Mr. Williams said that he has talked with Alan Adams and it MOB agreed that the Appropriation Com;% mittee would be a good committee to handle the work of the Capital Expenditures Committee because they have. all the figures. He said that apparently the only thing that keeps the Appropriation Committee from doing this, without all the energy the Capital Expenditures Committee spent, is that no one has ever told them to.. He said possibly the town By-laws, which instructs them as to what to do, could be so written that it would instruct the Appropriation Com- mittee to get out this report and that would solve the problem of continuity of this committee. 1 r" 245 The Chairman said that he had not thought of that before and it is something new. He asked how often the personnel of the committee ohanged and Mr. Brown replied that the committee is discharged at every annual meeting. • Miss Lewis said she thought there should be terms of appointment. Mr. Jaquith said he mentioned this to Mr. Stevens and there is a question as td Whether this committee can be a by-law committee. Mr. Bateman said that he umderstood that Article 2 is to be se written this year that no committees can be appointed under it. The Chairman said that is'.correct and to have - another committee appointed, there will have to be an artiele. He said the warrant is actually closed but for such a committee, the Selectmen could insert an article. Mr. Jaquith suggested that an article be inser- ted in the warrant to appoint a Long Range Planning Committee using the same language that was used last year. The group retired at 9:05 P. M. Judge Pierre Northrup and Chief Ryeroft met with the Board. Judge Northrup said he wanted it understood from Senate the beginning that he has no axe to grind, but asked 411 022 for the meeting with the Board solely in the interest of the people of Lexington and this judicial district. He said he is amazed at the lack of appreciation of the judicial system as a force In the community and spoke at length about the origin of the District Courttof Central Middlesex, Its territorial jurisdiction, popu- lation served and the numerous services. - He said that for the last twenty-five years there has been a campaign on to discredit the district courts and he would say unjustly so. There is now a Senate bill #322 which is not all bad. Thirty-four district courts have been listed to be designated as•full time, if reorganization under the bill goes through, and the bad part of the bill comes when they decide -what is to be done with the other district courts. The District Court of Central Middlesex is not included in the list of full-time courts and he enumerated the disadvantages and many reasons why it should be full-time. Judge Northrup said that he was not asking anyone to take a stand on behalf or against the bill but would like the Board to write to Senator Charles J. Innis, Chairman of the Special Recess Committee, Room 319 State House, and urge them•to put the District Court of Central Middlesex on the list as a full-time Court. 246 Assessments on new streets The Chairman said that the Board would consider the subject and undoubtedly the decision would be favorable to the district. Judge Northrup end Chief Rycroft retired at 9:55 P. M. The Board was unanimously in favor of contacting Senator Tnnis and asking that the Court of Central Middlesex be recognized and placed on the.list of full- time Courts if reorganization is made under Senate bill #322. Chairman Burnham, Messrs. Emery, Casa and Cronin of the Board of Assessors met with the Board at 10:00 P. M. The Chairman said that` the Selectmen have scheduled a hearing on February- 2nd and in regard to acceptance of twenty-seven streets. The property owners have been notified and in some instances have called to in- quire if it is necessary to attend the hearing. In one instance the Chairman advised that it is not necessary and the hearing is a matter of form required by law. In. the meantime some of the people have talked yith Mr. Cronin and asked various questions. Some of the people have the information, which may be entirely rumors, thatthe assessments on the land will be increased about $200. He said he would like to know if the Assessors intend to increase the aasesaments on the streets that have already been constructed by the sub -dividers; the people who purchased the land having paid the cost of the street, water And in some cases the sewer. Mr. Emery explained that everything the Assessors know about is charged up. If a street, water and sewer is completed, there are no extras and the Assessors assess the property as completed. After it is accepted by the town,. no further assessment is made. The Chairman said that some of the houses have been there one or two years and asked if the Assessors intend to change the assessment when the street is accepted. Mr. Burnham explained that they are already assessed as accepted streets.. Mr. Cronin said that the mere acceptance of the street would not mean an increase in the assessment. A finished street is_part bfthe vahie.~of .the.prb ierty. The Chairman said that all he wants is assurance from the Assessors that no change will be made in the assessment on the streets that are already constructed and are to be .presented for acceptance. He said that as .he understands it now.,no change will be made in 144e assessment. when the sreet is accepted and Mr. Cronin replied that was correct. 1 1 1 • T$e Chairman said that the Selectmen do not feel that there should be a change in the assessment even if the street is accepted and then maintained by the Town. The Board of Assessors retired at 10:15 P. M. Notice was received from the Middlesex County Commissioners advising that the amount which the Town of Lexington is to pay for the maintenance, operation end repair of the Middlesex County Sanatorium for the year 1953 is $21,286.29; said amount parable on or be- fore April 1, 1954. The warrant was r eterred to the Board of Assessors. The Chairman read a letter from the Boy Scouts of American, Boston Council requesting permission for the use of the Center Playground and the Battle Gruen on Satrirday, April 10th for the Annual Scout Pilgrimage. The Board had no objection and referred the communication to the Recreation Committee. 247 Mdsx. Cty• San. warrant Scout Pilgrimage The Chairman read a letter f rain the American April 29th Legion Auxiliary, requesting permission to erect a stand food booth at the corner of Meriam Street and Buckman Tavern on April 19th. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Letter was received from the Arlington Board of Selectmen stating that the Ar1igrton Selectmen thought it would be advantageous to the Selectmen of ground- ing towns if they would visit and sit in at each others meetings. They invited the Lexington Board to attend one of their meetings on any Monday evening that would be mutually satisfactory. Notice was received from the Middlesex County Selectmen's Association advising that the first meet- ing of the Association will be held at Robbins Memorial Town Hall, Arlington on 'Wednesday, February 3rd. Inasmuch as this is the first time the meeting has bees held in Arlington, all members of the Board expreemdd the desire to attend and the Clerk was in- structed to so advise the Secretary of the Association. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll stating that the voting equipment in Precinct One will have to be repaired before it can be used again. Invitation Selectmen's Assn. Meeting Voting booths 248 The Chairman was authorized to instruct Mr. Burns to contact Mr. Custance and have the necessary repairs made. The meeting adjourned at 10:25. P. M. A true record, attest: .er ,.Se etmen ONMI CMI a 1 249 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 a't 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 ndlocated an Bedford Street. Anderson Won 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 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 Until the 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 Volpe, 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, andnot later than April lst. 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 received 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 ofa hearing on Housebill Bill Ne. 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 11). M. Chairman Person,,Messrs. Crerie and Foley, of the Recreation Committee, met with the Board. Mr. Person said his committee has found 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 1 251 two baseball diamond, which is the Lincoln Street diamond,; and through the area the eommittee had hoped to use for a new baseball field. The Chairman said that the Selectmen will rem 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 until a complete overall program of the entire area is presented which is iri accordance with Mr. Haydenfs 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 his 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 ease 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 of 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 Upon motion of Mr. Gay,Aseconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to rescind the vote of January '16, 1984 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 Lotter.was received from Joseph A. -Purcell, property attorney for Anthony Graziano and Irene B.Graziano, � 20 Thesda Street, Arlington, advising that they would like to purchase ten tax title lots en Philemon Street at a fair market price. • The Board -was unanimously opposedto 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 uo offer. Abate st. Pursuant to the authority received from the Com - 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 aasssatent 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 pertificate 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 F. Clarke; 91 Simonds Road. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seeonded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the certificate of incorporation and return it to the Secretary of State.. Upon 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: �la�r1 3sotmen 1 253 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 2, 1154 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room,.Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening, February 2, 1954 at 7:30 P. M. Chair- man -Reed, Messrs."Bateman and Gay were present. Mr. Higgins, Asst. Town Engineer, and the Clerk were also present. Hearing was declared open upon the intention of the Board to lay out as town ways the following streets, all having been constructed by the subdivider: Appletree Lane from Peachtree Road, south- westerly and southeasterly, a distance of approximately 1512 feet; Barberry Goad from Concord Avenue, south- erlyr and<;wepterly; a distance, of approx- imately 2386 feet; Ballard Terrace from North Hancock Street, northerly a distance of approximately 820 feet; Bates Road from Wood Street, northeasterly, a distance of approximately 959 feet; Battle Green Road from Minute an Lane westerly and'northwesterly to ul_Revere Road, a distance of approximately 1166 feet; Benjamin Road from Concord Avenue, northerly and westerly to Concord Avenue, a distance ®f approximately 1154 feet; Castle Road from Franklin Road, northeast- erly to'Hayes Avenue, a distance of approx- imately 470 feet; Field Road from Concord Avenue southerly to Barberry Road, a distance of approximately 981 feet; Holton Road from Wood Street, northeasterly to Patterson Road, a distance of approx- imately'768 feet; 254 Hutchinson Road from Concord Avenue, north- easterly to Webster Road, a distance of approximately 1054 feet; Lantern Lane from Philip Road northerly to Dames Road, a distance of approx- imately 947 feet; Minute Man Lane from Massachusetts Avenue northerly and westerly to Battle Green Road; Patterson Toad from Wood Street, north• easterly and northerly, a distance of approximately 1542 feet; Peachtree Road from Woburn Street, southerly, a distance of approximately "512 feet; Peartree Drive from Lowell Street, northeasterly to Appletree Lane, a distance of approximately 250 feet; Philip Road from Buchman Drive, westerly, a distance of approximately 473 feet; Scotland Road from Appletree Lane south- easterly and southwesterly to Appletree Lane, a distance of approximately 852 feet; Stearns Road from Pleasant Street, north- westerly_to Webster Road, a_distance of -approximately 252 feet;' Webster Road from Hutchinson Road to Hutchinson Road,. a.disttnce of approx- imately 2906 feet; Wildwood Road from Wood Street north- easterly to Patterson Road, a -distance of approximately 618 feet; Williams Road from Dexter Road, north- easterly to Blake Road, a distance of approximately 1030 feet; Wyman Road from Williams Road, northerly and easterly to Blake Road, a diatanee of .approximately' ?395 feet• 1 255 There were approximately eighteen persons present at the hearing. Notice of the hearings were served in person by Constable or by registered mail to all the property owners on tho.atreets, to be presented at the Annual Town Meeting in March, being registered owners as of,January 1, 1954. The Chairman explained that the subdivision streets have been constructed as A-1 according to town speci- fications and the hearing required by law is a matter of form. He informed.those present that no betterments will be assessed. He said that the streets are all listed in alphabetical order, but he would first take up the streets upon which the people here live or own property. He explained that those in favor of accep- tance wouldbe given an opportunity to speak and then those opposed would be given the same opportunity and further requested that any person wishing to be heard state his or her name and address for the record. Mr. Ciampa, 40 Webster Road, inquired about the installation of street lights and the Chairman in- formed him that he should submit his request to the Board in w rat. He explained that each year there is a certain amountof money appropriated for street lights and when the funds have been exhausted, any other requests are kept in the order of receipt and usually considered some time after the first of July. He said that there is no particular form re- quired and suggested that it might be well for Mr. Ciampa to obtain signatures of those peoplt"an'i he street who desire lights. The Chairman asked if he is in favor of having Webster accepted and Mr. Ciampa replied in the af- firmative. The Chairman a sked if anyone else wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the acceptance of Webster Road and no one made any reply. Mr. Oscar R. Carlson said that he would be in favor of having Castle Road accepted if there are no complications• The Chairman explained that the Board was obliged to hold this public hearing. Mrs. Carlson asked how much money is provided for street lights and the Chairman replied tb.at it usually is enough for about thirty lights each year. Mrs. Carlson a sked if the Board required a formal request for street lights and the Chairman replied that the Board prefers to have it in writing. He explained that when the Board has approved a. certain number of requests, the list is then submitted to the Boston Edison Company and a survey is made as to. just where the pro- 256 posed lights are to be installed. He -said that usually the Board goes along with the Company's recommendation. The Chairman said that he would like all present to realize that the acceptance of a street does not in- clude construction of sidewalks or planting trees. Mrs. Carlson asked if a request for trees mould be submitted and the Chairman replied in the affirmative. He stated, however, that the requests are numerous and not all of them can be granted. The Chairman informed the_group that the town will maintain the streets, when they have been accepted by Town Meet:mg, but would not do any further construction. He explained that the Selectmen only recommend aecep- tanee at the Tgwn.Meeting and the Town Meeting members are the ones who actually vote on it. The Selectmen cannot guarantee that any street will be acdepted. Mr. George McNally, Jr., 5 Franklin Road, asked if the remaining land, from the edge of the street now to the edge of the abutting property would be developed as for sidewalks or paths and the Chairman replied that should have been done by the subdivider who built the street. He said t hat the Town will not build any side- walks and whatever is there now will not change. He said that the town does construct sidewalks but the ap- propriation is small each year, and further when a sidewalk is constructed-, betterments are assessed and the abutter must pay a portion of the cost. Mrs. Carlson asked about the speed limit and the Chairmanexplained that the acceptance of a street does not mean that traffic signs will be erected, and informed her that the speed limit in Lexington is twenty-five miles per hour. The Chairman asked if there were any further ques- tions in regard to the acceptance of Castle Road, and there were none. • Mr. Earle S. Rosenblum, 28 Patterson Road, said that the questions he had in mind were. In line with the ones answered on the previous streets. He said that Mr. Burns told him that, regardless of acceptance, an order had gone in for street lights. As of now they have not been put in. The -Chairman expalined that is because the Boston Edison Company has been very slow. He said -that the lint of lights approved by the Board had been referred to the Company in July and some of the installations have not been made to date. Mr. Rosenblum mentioned grading, looming and seed- ing the shoulders. 1 257 The Chairman informed him that the physical con- dition of the road will hot change from what it is now; that should have been taken care of by the contractor. ' Mr. Bateman said that Mr. Burns had informed the Board that there would have to be some more work done. The Chairman explained that if the Board waits for the subdivider to complete the project, it would be too late to present the streets for acceptance in March. Mr. Rosenblum asked if it would be in order to ask for street signs. and the Chairman said he thought it would not at - this hearing. He explained that any time Mr. Rosenblum felt warranted enough to ask for a sign he should submit his request to the Board in writing and it would be given consideration. Mr. Robert M. Cantwell, 31 Patterson Road, said that'he understands the next step is for the Selectmen to recommend acceptance to the Town Meeting where it willbe voted on. The Chairman said that he could see no reason why the Town Meeting would not go along with these streets. One gentleman asked what the significance of accep- tance is and what it involved. The Chairman replied that it means the street will be maintained by the town, and becomes the town's re- sponsibility. He said that the town is not required to plow unaccepted streets but it has been the policy to do so. The mans sked if the property owners would have to reimburse the town and the Chairman replied that there will.be no charge. The Chairman asked if there were any further ques- tions in r egard to the acceptance of Patterson Road, and there were none. Mr. Alan B. Wade 524 Concord Avenue, referred to the acceptance of Field Road, and asked if the town planned to widen the entrance. The Chairman replied that there will be no change in the physical condition of the road. The town con- templates ontemplates widening Concord Avenue as a Chapter 90 project. Mr. Wade asked if there is any possibility of the town not Widening Concord Avenue and the Chairman ex- plained that he would have an opportunity to register his opinions at the time the project is taken up. The Chairman asked if there were any farther ques- tions in regard to the acceptance of.Field Road and •there were none. Mr. James F. Flynn, 3 Minute Man Lane, said that he wished to be recorded as being in favor of the accep- tance of Minute Man Lane and asked if t he people should contact the builder if anything further is to be done to 258 the street. The Chairman replied that he thought Mr. -Burn would make sure that Alm contractor completes the work. The Chairmen asked if anyone present wished to speak either for or against the acceptance'of any of the proposed streets and no one expressed the desire to make say further comments. - The Chairman explained that the town would install street name signs as soon as they are obtainable after the streets have been accepted. Hearings on subdivision streets. was declared closed at 7:50 P. M. At 8:00 P. M. hearing was declared open upon the intention of the Beard to lay out as town ways the fallowing streets: Bertwell Road from Simonds Road, north- westerly, to Williams Road, approx- imately 520 feet; Buckman Drive from Locust Avenue, southerly, a distance of approximately 2000 feet; Dawes Road from Pollen Road, south- westerly, a distance of approximately 1002 feet; Oak Terrace from Oak Street, easterly, a diatanoe of approximately 310 feet; Williams Road from Bedford -Street to Dester Road, a distance of approximately 800 feet, easterly. - The Chairman explained that there are five streets to bepresented to Town Meeting for acceptance to be con- structed under•the Betterment Acta He said that the first on the.list is Bertwell Road and asked if anyone present wished to be heard in favor or in opposition. He ex- plained that the Board would first hear from those in favor and then those opposed. He stated that the Board is compelled by law to hold hearings prior to the accep- tance of any street and that the Selectmen can recommend acceptance only. Itis up to the Town Meeting members to vote on the subject. Be stated that -in the event there wasverydecided opposition to acceptance, the Board might not submit that particular street to the Town Meeting. tad 1 259 Mrs. John C. Kehoe, 100 Bertwell Road said that she is in favor of acceptance. Mr. J. M. Denison said that he was speaking for his mother and she is in favor of having the street accepted. The Chairman asked if there were any ethers present who wished to speak in favor or pppositien to the acceptance of Bertwell Road and there were none. Mr: W. L. Peabody, 64 Locust Avenue, refearredto the acceptance of Buckman Drive and asked if the street was to be constructed as a result of a petition filed or if it is the Selectmen's idea. The Chairman stated that the Selectmen very seldom present a street for acceptance upon their own initiative. He explained that Buckman Drive has been a second-class street and will be constructed as a first-class street and is being done upon petition from the abutters. He asked if Mr. Peabody was in favor of acceptance and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Peabody inquired about installation of sewer and the Chairman informed him that the sewer would have to be initiated by the abutters. Mr. Peabody.said that the people would like to have the street accepted and sewer installed. The Chairman explained that the original petition, as he.recalled, was for acceptance on1y and the abutters did not want_the sewer, Mr. A. E. Oliva asked just what would be done on the street. Mr. Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer, explained that the base has been put down and a 2" top_has been put on and also the drainage is in. The town will put on a 2" surface and fill in any depressions so that there will be a 4" wearing surface which will bring the street up to specifications. He stated that no sidewalks will be constructed. Mr. Couette asked if it would be blacktop and the Chairman replied in the affirmative. Mr. Couette asked if the shoulders would be re- dressed and the Chairman replied that they would be loamed and seeded. Mr. Couette said he understood that the estimates that have been made are the long estimates. The Chairman said that they are maximum and -the actual assessment may be less, depending on the cost of construction, but in no instance would the assessment be greater than the estimate. Mr. Lanpher, 7 Buckman Drive, asked about his assess- ment and the Chairman told him -,that the estimate is $353.50 and it could be apportioned'.over a period of ten years. 2G0 Mr. Oliva asked when construction would start and the Chairman replied that Town Meeting will vote on the acceptance in March and if voted favorably the work will be put out on bids. Soon after that the work is started. He said that he assumed construction would be completed by October first. Mr. Peabody asked if the cost to the abutters is the actual cost to the -town and the Chairman replied in the affirmative. Mr. Lanpher asked if the -assessment would be in- creased and the Chairman replied that he could not speak for the'Board of Assessors, but he was fairly sure that there would be no change in the assessment at this. time. He explained that the 1953 assessment is based on no sewer and an unaccepted street. Mr. Thomas G. Gallar, 61 Buckman Drive, asked what percentage of signatures is required for accep- tance oce - tance and the Chairman said that usually it is 65%. Mr. Gallagher asked if there was 65% and if they are obtainable. The Chairman said that Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, is ill and unable to -be present this evening but he probably had the list of signatures. Mr. Gallagher asked what it would cost to build a street such as Buckman Drive is now. Mr. Higgins replied that it would be between $12 and $15 a foot; most of the work has been done; there is 12" -of gravel, drainage, and 2" of surface there now. The Chairman asked if Mr• Gallagher was in favor and he replied that he has three lots and -is -opposed. Mr. Lanpher said that he would not object if the other neighbors want the -street -accepted. • Mr. Oliva said that he is in favor if the sewer is put in. The Chairman said that the sewer will not be in- stalled. Mr. Felix Conti, 47 Buckman Drive, said whoever made the statement that no sewer was wanted misrep- resented the facts. The petition was just fer the street, but the man who presented it had no right to make the statement that the people only wanted the street. The Chairman said he thought Mr. Conti would find that more people are in favor of the street than there are who want the sewer. He asked if Mr. Conti was in favor of having the street accepted and he replied in the affirmative. No other persons wishing to be heard, the Chairman took up Dawes Road. Mr. Albert J. Moll, 25 Dawes Road, acid that he had no comment to make as being in favor or opposed. The Chairman asked if any other person wished to - speak or in opposition to the acceptance of Dawes Road, r•y Comil CL 1 261 and no one spoke.. Mr. Gallagher asked if there would be any ad- ditional cost for Lantern Land and the Chairman replied that there would not. Mr. Robert Marsh, 32 Williams Road, asked if there were estimates available of the cost of improvements. Mr. Higgins replied that the estimate is $7,50 a foot br $15 a. linear foot for the street construction and drainage. He explained that the estimates are maxi- mum and if the job boats less, the assessments will be leas. The Chairman said that if the job is less than estim- ated, the assessments will be less, but in any event no ene will have to pay more than the amount signed for. Mr. Marsh said that he'is in favor of having the street accepted. Mr. Joseph M. Picardi said that he owns land on Oak Street, and would like to know where Oak Terrace is going. Mr. Higgins explained the proposed location ,by us. of a plan. and Mr..Picardi laid that he was in favor of acceptance. *he hearings were declared closed and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: 262 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 8, 1954 A regular meeting of the'Board of Selectmen was held in the Seleetmenss Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, February 8, 954 at 7:00 P..M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Nickerson Gay Driscoll and Bateman were present. Mr. Burns, Suptt, of Pub lic Works, and the Clerk were also present. Bedford The Chairman read a letter from the Bedford Board sewer of Selectmen advising that the Sewerage Committee has payment approved payment of $53,000 to the -Town of Lexington for sewer construction. Mimeographed notice was receive from the Massa - Billboards chusetts Selectmen's Association requesting'notifica- tion of any specific instances where the'0utdoor Adver- tising Authority has licensed billboards.over'the ob- jection -of the Selectmen. Nei such instances baying becutred in Lexington, no action was taken. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. E. A. Lindstrom, Building InspectoP, to which was attached New schedule of proposed increase in building permit fees. Building Mr. Burns informed the Board that Mr. Lindstrom Permit has been discussing this subject for some time and has fee; also investigated fees charged by other communities. Mr. Nickerson asked if the effort is to pay for the cost of the department and Mr. Burns replied in the affirmative. He said that at present the fees are not anywhere near paying the costa Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to aprrove the following revised building permit fees, effective April 1, 1954= Charge New Cons action - Valuation - leas than $5,000.00-45.00'' over $5,000.00 1.00 per M _ Additions& Alterations a up to X300,00 2,00 e e e e up to 1,000.00 3.00 e r " n up to 5,000.00 5.00 e of e " over $5,000.00 1.00 per M Private Garages (1 - 2 car) 2.00 0 car) 3.00 Moving of Buildings 2.00 Demolition 2.00 IIFire Damage - same as alterations 1 L Minimum fee for permits Maximum fee for permits e 2.0 $1,000.00 263 The Chairman read a letter from W. Russell Red Cross Battersby, Chairman of the 1954 Red Cross Fund Appeal, thermometer requesting permission to erect a small Red Cross ther- mometer in Emery Park from March 1 until March 31. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the request. Mr. Bateman mentioned the dangerous condition Parking existing at the municipal parking area due to operators area of motor vehicles going the wrong way and explained that the signs painted on the pavement cannot be seen when covered with snow. The Board authorized him to confer with Mr. Burns in ai effort to determine some passible ablution to the problem. The Chairman referred to the Insurance Survey Insurance for the Town of Lexington prepared by Mr. Robert Cave, Survey by a member of the Appropriation Committee. The survey Appr. Comm. Contained eighteen recommendations in regard to the subject of insurance. Mr. Nickerson reported that he had studied the survey and also asked Mr. Converse Hill to comment on the items enumerated in the summary o1 recommendations. The members of the Board agreed to read the re- port, and no action was taken at this time, Mr. Burns retired at 7:30 P. M. --Mr. Gennaro Sanseverinofs offer of $130 for lots 35, 36 and 37 Hillside Avenue was held over. (Board to view.) Application was received from Mrs. William Harris, 12 Bates Road, Lexington, on behalf of the Minute Man Use of hall Council of Girl Scouts, requesting permission to con- duct a meeting in the conference room, Cary Hall,on Thursday, February 18 from 2:45 P. M. until 4:45 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it. was voted to grant the use of the conference room, free of charge. Application was received from Swift Company,25 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston requesting permission to conduct a sales introductory meeting in Cary Hall on February 26 from 2:00 P. M. until 5:00 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to deny the request inasmuch as the buiding was a bequest and such a meeting would not follow the terms of the will. Tax Title Property Use of hall denied. 264 Mr. Harold B. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at 7:40 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Charge for Appeals advising that the average cost per hearing is Board of $9.75 and the present charge is $5.00 per hearing. Appeals Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, hearings it was voted to increase the charge for Board of Appeals -and'' the Appropriation Committee; the latter having originally suggested the increase. At 7:45 1/4 M.• Chairman George P. Wadsworth -and Supet. John Blackhall Smith, representing the School Committee, met with the Board, in regard to inserting an article in the warrant to -provide for an addition to -the Franklin School. Mr Wadsworth etplained that the committee has been going over the future school needs and at the time the Elementary School Site Committee were talking about the School Street and Maple Street schools it seemed that the developments were going in fast enough on Maple Street to instigate a school there. However, they are not sure now the way the population is going but that it might be better to -put the addition on the Franklin School first and come in later with the Maple- Street apleStreet School. He explained that both will have to be done' eventually and they thought they could get plans under $5,000 for the addition, and then next Fall when they have a better picture' of what will be needed, this job may be done for less money. He said that the Elementary School Facilities Committee decided that it should not have plans drawn for all -threes The Chairman said t hat the land formerly belong- ing to Wheeler has changed hands and is now owned by DeVries, and they intend to proceed with the construe.. tion of 250 houses there. Mr. Smith stated that when the Elementary School Facilities Committee was working he felt that an article should be•ineluded for the Franklin addition because there are a great many students who belong at Franklin now going to Hancock and Munroe Schools. T1 Committee, however, felt that there was too much going on at once. When the School Committee met with the Long Range Planning Committee, there was skepticism as where school enrollment was going, and the question of the addition to the Franklin School was raised. He informed the Board that there are 45 children near the Concord Turnpike•now going to the Center School who could logically go to the Franklin School. There are 62 children at the Haneook School who come from the Franklin School; 61 at -the Munroe School Abe -could go to Franklin and it totals about 190 children who 1 265 should be going to the Franklin School. He said be- cause of the recent building restrictions they felt that maybe the development was not going to come in the Maple Street area and -possibly they should go after the FrUnklin addition. Mr. Bateman asked if Johnson Road was laid out and the Chairman replied that the developer is going .ahead with it. Mr. Stevens said that it is being redesigned. Mr. Smith said the problem is that they are go- ing to pot in the Fiake addition. He said that the Committee does not want to make them move this year and then move them again next year. If the children on the Concord Turnpike are moved next September, it will be another move for them in a couple of years if the Franklin School is added to. He stated.that there are forty children in the Bow Street area and the ques- tion is whether to put them in the Fiake School or stand pat thinking they will go to the Maple Street School. The Chairman -said that the question is whether or not an article for the Franklin School addition is to be inserted in the. warrant. Mr. Driscoll said that he would like to be re- corded as being in favor of including an article to enlarge the Franklin School. The Boardwas unanimously in favor of including the proposed article. . Messrs.. Wadsworth and Smith retired at 8;OO P. M. Mr.. Stevens .explained the proposed article which Aartible the Committee on Colonial Architecture wants inserted in the warrant and stated that it. was very late in being submitted. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson., second.dd by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to take no action.inaamueh as the warrant is closed and ready for the printer. Upon motion of:Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the warrant for the Annual Elec- tion on March 1, 1954 mud the Adjourned Town Meeting on March 15, 1954. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve the cum of 450 to cover the Committee cost of the report of the Committee studying Salaries Funds and Wages. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign Orders of Layouts for the follow- ing streets: 266 Street Orders Signed Welcome to Visitors Bertwell Road Buckman Dire Dawes Roach, Oak Terrace Williams Road Wildweed Appietree Lane Ballard Terrace Bates Road Benjamin Road Stearns Road Road The original and one copy is to be given to Mr. Burns and a copy is on file in the 1954 Selectmen's Files under Highways. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to sign the Selectmen's Annual Report for 1953. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:15 P. M. The Chairman reported that Dan Fenn had contacted him relative to having a representative of the United Nations group act in the capacity of greeting visiting dignitaries chid fo eigm-'1sitors'to'Lexington. Mr. Nickerson said that he thought if due respect was to be given to any, visitor, a town official should greet them and that any time the Board has been advised of any such visit some member of the Board has been on hand. Mr. Bateman suggested that either Dr. Wells or Gail Smith be invited to join the Boardd-of Selectmen when- ever visitors are welcomed to Lexington. - The Clerk left the meeting -at 8:30 P. M. and some time later in the evening the Appropriation Committee met with the Board. , A true record., Attest: . Cis , S ectme 1 1 1 267 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 15, 1954 A regulat.meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Ream, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, February 15, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Driscoll, Gay and Bateman were present. Mr. Burns, Supt.,of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com- Pole pany and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- location pany for permission to remove and replace one pole on Simonds Road. Mr. Burns explained that the pole as now located is in the way of a driveway of a new house and he recom- mended that the petition be approved. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was noted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following pole location: • Simonds Road, approximately 280 feet east of Blake Road - One pole. (One existing J/0 pole`„to be removed.) The Chairman read a letter from Osoar R. Carlson, Request. et al requesting the installation of street lights in for street Castle Road. lights The Chairman was authorised to advise Mr. Carlson that the request_ would be placed on the list for con- sideration some time about the first of July at which time all requests for street lights will be considered and submitted to the Boston Edison Company. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. H. Pierce Request Brower, 148'Pleasant Street requesting replacement of for tree a tree at her house th ich was removed when the house was constructed, Mr. Burns reported that the tree was taken down by the builder and now the new owner wants it replaced. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Brower that her request will be placed on t -he list of similar requests to be considered some time after the 1954 bud- gets have been acted upon by the Town Meeting Members in March. The Chairman referred to letter received frau attorney Norman T. May, on behalf of William H. and Effie S. Lyon, requesting abatement of sewer better- 268 ment assessments on Lots 1, 2 and 3 Bedford Street, formerly owned by Neil McIntosh• He reported that.ho had mentioned the subject Betterment to Mr. upon and was informed that he only wants a deferred deferment. The lots are now being filled in with material being removed from the location of the dial telephone exchange. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the ABts.'of 1950, to extend the time for payment of sewer betterment assessments on Lot -1, $162.84; Lot 2, $174.47; Lot 3, $174.47, 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 immediately if the facilities of the sewer are used for said land or any part thereof. Mr. Burma retired at 7:35 P. M. • Further consideration was given to Mr. Gennaro Sanseverino's offer of $150 for Lots 35, 36 and 37 on Hillside Avenue. 'fax title The Chairman reported that he had viewed these property lots and they are located at the -end of the street almost over to Lisbeth Street. He recalled that the Board has not previously been in favor of disposing of tax title property on Hillside Avenue, preferring to wait'until Oak Terrace (Mr. Larsents street) is completed. Be also reminded the Board that there is no water in t he street.. Mr. Gay said that Mr. Sanseverino wants the lots for an entrance and protection. The Chairman reported that the Board refused to sell lots on this street in 1952 upon recommendation of the Planning Board. Mr. Nickerson recommended retaining the lots un- til the completion of Oak Terrace and Mr. Gay was, authorized to advise Mr. Sanseverinn to contact the Board about two years from now, the burden of approach being on him. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the suet ing at 7:40 P. N. Tax Title Letter was received from Samuel Santoauosso, property 410 Massachusetts Avenue, offering $300 for lots 51 aid 52, Cummings Avenue. The Board preferred to view the lots before mak- ing any decision on the offer. • 1 269 The Chairman read a letter from Colonel Connell Paper Albertine, on behalf of the Church of our Redeemer, Drive requesting permission to conduct a Paper Drive on Sunday, March 14th. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the request. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Lindstrom, New fees Building Inspector, together with schedule of building for Bg. permit fees to supersede the schedule he presented on permits February 8th. - Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the vote of February 8th and further voted to approve the proposed schedule as submitted by Mr. Lindstrom today, effective March 1, 1954. Mr. Stevens said that the Planning Board has Ojotion, by taken'an option to purchase a parcel of land owned by Planning the Dianne Estates. The idea would be to have the Board option exercised by the Selectmen for $1200. He paid $2500 for the entire lot and the Town will receive 4 little less than half.. Mr..Stevens stated that he has drawn the option and is no* checking the title. He said the Selectmen should receive a report from the Planning Board to enable exercising the option at this next meeting. Letter was received from Mr. Stevens with refer- Bequest ence to the vote adopted at the Special Town Meeting in November, authorizing the Selectmen to accept a deed from the Lexington Field and Garden Club of the triangular parcel of land situated at the junction of Lincoln Street and Marrett Road. Pursuant to the vote, the Club has Qonveyed the parcel to the Town to be held for the benefit of the public, and Mr. Stevens recorded the deed today in -Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds. Letter was received from Mr. Stevens with refer- Tax title ence to Lot 7, Block 95; Reed Street and an explants- property tion in detail given to the status of this parcel of land. According to the Registry of Deeds title is in the Town of Lexington although taxes have been assessed to and paid by Rose B. Turner and her estate since 1921. The estate is represented by Francis E. Burke and he has requested that the title be cleared. Mr. Stevens be- lieves that the request is a proper one and he has asked Mr. Burns to let him know if there are any easements, rights or interests that the Town should reserve in this lot. Upon motion of Mr. -Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to authorize the Town Counsel to proceed 270 to clear the title and settle the matter f or $15. At 8:00 P. M. Mr. Donald Gillespie met with the Board to discuss the Northeastern'Massachusetts School Musical Festival tolbe held oft May lst. He explained Music that the Lexington School System will be host this Festival year and all the towns in Middlesex and Essex Counties will be sending their bands and choral.groups te audition. He stated that it is a sharing..ln'music and the groups are rated on constructive criticism. He expects there will be'3,000 children taking part in the festivities. There will be auditions in ten halls, including Cary Hall which will be used for the largest auditional tnits of bands and combined choral concerts. In the afternoon the choral concert will be fol• lowed_by a parade of bands which ends at Parker Field where each band will play six numbers together. -The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a dinner for the directors and administrators. He said they would like to give each child participating a program folder which will come rather high. As the host chairman; he laid the committee would likerah i 1) A picture of the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the program booklet, together with a message of welcome. 2) Have the charge of Cary Hall, exclusive of janitor's fees, rescinded. There "will be a charge of 50¢ for adults and 25¢ for students which will'admit them to any of the ten halls and the enclosed field. 3) Chairman give a brief talk at the super- visors* dinner. 4.) Supply police for the parade in the stadium and approve the parade of thirty-nine bands. 5) The P.T.A. or the Dad's -Club would like per- mission for a booth concession, the proceeds of whish will go to the scholarship Rand, The Chairman said that as far as he knows the Board would have no objection to the parade providing arrangements are made with the Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it'was doted to rescind the vote of the Board charging $35 for the us® of Cary Hall inasmuch as tickets for the festival are actually admission to all the buildings used as well as the enclosed field and not limited to Cary Hall. 1 1 271 The Chairman said that, in reference to police for the parade, Mr. Gillespie should contact the Chief of Police and suggested that either the P.T.A. or the Dad+s Club apply for the concession. Mr. Gillespie retired at 8:20 P. M. Chairman Wadsworth, Mr. -.Fisher and Mrs. Morey, of the School Committee, met with the Board. School The Chairman said that he understood from Mr. Committee Wadsworth.that in his discussion with the Approp- re: budgets riation Committee the statement was,made that the Selectmen had been making a request for merit raises. Mr. Wadsworth said that was his understanding. They worded it this way - They were not going along with anything but a merit increase. He asked if they heard..from the Selectmen and the answer was they heard, up to date only of three or four merit increases. Mr. Wadsworth said he took that to mean that the Selectmen had submitted three or four. Mrs. Morey felt that in going over the list there were three or four merit in- creases and the rest across the board. The Chairman said that at no time has the Select- men recommended merit increases to the Appropriation Committee. Mrs. Morey said she understood the Selectmen recommended an increase with a little more for some than others. The, Chairman said that the Selectmen have not given ground and are not recommending.merit.inereases, and to his knowledge they do not intend to change, but will go along with increases as recommended by the Board in the budgets. Mr. Wadsworth asked if the committee could get an idea as to what that is and the Chairman replied that in the Publie Works Department it is 10 an hour; in the Police and Fire Departments it is $208 a year or $4.00 a week; department heads $200 to $300;.Junior Clerks $2; Senior Clerks $3 and janitors $2. Mr. Wadsworth said his committee had the janitors ranging $1, $2 and $3 using a little bit of a merit system. He said the Appropriation Committee told him they would not go along with anything but a merit raise and asked the School Committee to reduce its budget 05,000 on expenses and $5,000 on personal services. He said they cannot do a great deal about the personal services. Since the budget was made up in December, the situation is getting blacker in r egard to what they will need for teachers next year. He said they were considering a Director of Elementary Education and Audio -vision but now the nanny may have to go into additional teachers. 272 He said they can only cut the janitors by giving them $1.00 and this would reduce the budget only about $1,000. .He explained that the large items are the toilets at Parker and Adams Schools and they are in very bad condition. Then there is the oil burner at Adams Sehool. He said anything postponed will have to be considered next year.. The.Chairman explained that the Selectmen are not opposed to merit increases but do feel that the overall recommendation is a merit increase. Mr. Nickerson said he becomes increasingly eon- .cerned about the misuse of the word merit. When the Appropriation Committee says it is going along with merit increases they imply that any other increase is of no merit. He said the selectmen feel the increases they have recommended this year all have merit, and . they are not being recommended just to spend the town's money. He said they feel these people need the money and merit getting it. He explained that the Board thinks the whole thing is merited and will try to clar- ify that to the Town Meeting members at the precinct meetings. Merit, to the Selectmen, is what has to be paid in the market to have the services of the town well managed. The Chairman explained'that there are a few in- stances, such as in the Engineering Department, where an individual is doing a different type of work and the Board feels the job is worth more money. Mrs. Morey asked what the labor is paid and t he Chairman replied that unskilled labor is $1.50 per hour for a forty-four hour week. Mrs. Morey said that the custodians always ask that question, and compare themselves with the Public Works employees. They have requested a $10 per week increase plus additional $5 if they have charge of a building. Mr. Wadsworth said the Supt. of Buildings rev calves $5,000 and t he Committee is considering recom- mending an increase of $200. He has been on. the job a year and the increase would not be effective until September. Mr. Wadsworth said this man has given the Superintendent of Schools an opportunity to.do some of the things he should be doing and has demote an excellent job. He said the Committee feels he isworth it and does not -want to go by the first year without giving him some res egnitiou. Mr. titserort4 said the 'Committee is recommending an increase' or $500 for Mr. Smith which will bring him up to $9,000. Mr. Nickerson asked if it has been decided that the teachers will receive 000 step -raise and $100 ad- ditional. 0.4 a 1 Mr. Wadsworth replied in the affirmative_ and said the step -rate increase is $100 for those who qualify and the other $100 comes from moving up the rates the first three years from $100 to $150. He said the Com- mittee feels it must do this to compete with other towns. Mrs. Morey said that the Appropriation Committee agreed to go along with the entire increase. They had no quarrel with the budget on teachers. Mr. Wadsworth said that his committee could try to cut the budget and take out $7500 which would be a amble. This is assuming that -the toilets don't cost $15,000 as estimated. The School Committee and Mr. Stevens retired at 9:05 FI M. Mr. JamesJ. Collins and the following members of the Appropriation Committee met with the Board: Chair- man James, Messrs. Biggs, Cave, Clarke, Ferguson, Madden, Fisher and Reed. The Chairman said that there 1s some difference in the information given relative to Miss;Crosbyts s.iary so he invited Mr. Collins to be present. He explained that the Appropriation Committee is recom- mending an increase of $4 and the Selectmen are recom- mending $2. He said he understood from Mr. Collins that Miss Crosby's work has not increased insofar as doing different work or being in a different category, and that she has not taken over any more work than what she had already done. lit.'Collins said that the picture has changed since he talked with the Board. She did all the pay- rolls,,but as of January lat there was a new medical plan to'take care of. He has given A.D.C. and Disabi- lity Assistance to Miss Mitchell and taken it away _from Miss Crosby. Now she has only Old £ge_gssistanee She types the payroll for general relief which is about nine names a week. The Chairman said that the change has been made since the first of January and the Board had no know- ledge of it. The Selectmen felt that where she had not taken over work of the otherclerk she was in t he cate- gory of a Junior Clerk and warranted the same increase as the Junior Clerks. He asked if one Clerk eould be increased without increasing the others. Mr. Collins said that one: -could not be merited without meriting the other and they are supposed to re- ceive increases on merit only. The Chairman said that the Board felt, where Miss Crosby had been doing the same work and not taken on any other duties she was,in an unfortunate position. Mr. Collins said that she is a Junior Clerk and cannot be made a Senior Clerk. 273 Approp. Committee & Mr. Collins re: Salary 274 Mr. James said the Appropriation Committee is recommending a $4 increase because, according to Mr. Collins' figures, the Civil Service range for Junior Clerks is -from $2100 to $2700 per year. Last year she received $2168 which is $68 more than the minimum established for t hat position. She -has been working ten or twelve years and the -Committee felt she should be -getting more than the minimum. Therefore, they r eoommend $4 a week increase which brings her up to not quite the middle of the range. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have never adopted the Civil Service•atep-rate increases.. Mr. James said -that his committee hasn't either but is giving her $4 a,week. He said that -Mr* Collins said his department is different and should pay the Same as other Welfare Departments pay. If that is the case, this $2100 is minimum and she receives only $68 more than minimum. Mr. Collins said that the Senior Clerk $2460 minimum is set by the State. That clerk has held her position seventeen years and is only one-half step above -the minimum. The Social Worker has been work- ing for the town sixteen years also and is only one- half step above the minimum. Mr. Nickerson said that in spite of minimum and maximum as recommended by the Civil'Service, the Select- men have always voted the salaries according to -the Junior and Senior Clerks in the other departments and have been able to do that because the salaries ha1re-been above the minimum. He stated that the Board -has always held the line on Junior and Senior Clerks and can't see why a change should be made this year because .even though Miss Crosby is in an unfortunate position, she still has to be a Junior Clerk and it would not be fair for her to receive more than the other Junior Clerks. Mr. Ferguson asked what her unfortunate position was. Mr. Collins replied that she is a Junior Clerk who can't be raised because he is allowed to have only one Senior Clerk. He stated that he has been to the State Civil Service, but they will not make her a Senior Clerk. Mr. Ferguson said that she merits Senior Clerk rating. Mr. Collin said that both positions are on par but the other clerk was there six years before Miss Crosby was and took the examination for Senior Clerk a long time ago. - Mr. Ferguson said the only reason the Selectmen are holding down is the girl merits an increase, but they do not recognize merit. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen do not 0.4 tat 1 1 275 want to break the established pattern. He said that they had discussed making her a Senior Clerk but found it could not be done under Civil Service became of the size of the office. Therefore, they felt the situation was unfortunate, but nevertheless, do not intend to break the pattern for clerks. Mr. Ferguson said that the Chairman did not answer his question and said that the Board does not recognize merit. The Chairman replied that the Board is recognising merit on all the wages this year. Mr. Ferguson said that if'everyone receives a raise it is not merit. The Chairman said he disagreed. Mr. James said that Mr. Collins is ts•lliring about one type of Senior and Junior Clerk - Civil Service, and the Board is tkThing about another category. The•Chairman said that she would have to be classi- fied as a Senior Clerk if her rate is increased. Mr. Ferguson said that there could be two Senior Clerks•if the Board wanted to recognize merit. The Chairman explained that, according to Civil Service, there cantt be two Senior Clerks in -the orrice. Mr. Ferguson said they could be classified in the town as two Senior Clerks, but not for Civil Service. Mr: Gay asked what Civil Service would say if she were made a.Senior Clerk and Mr. Collins replied that Civil Service has always'disapproved. He said he would have to report her as a Senior Clem. Mr. Clarke said that if she is a Senior Clerk in the town, she could still be a Junior Clerk in Civil Service. Mr. Collins said that'll' her salary is within the double step -rate it would be all right. He said that she is doing less work than she was last month, and pro- ceeded to read the duties of the Senior and Junior Clerks. Mr. Ferguson said that he would rather go by what Mr. Collins said before, that she merits a Senior Clerk rating. Mr. Nickerson asked if the town votes the now Junior Clerk a Senior C1erkts salary could it be put down on the records so that Mr. Collins would not get into any trouble. Mr. Collins replied that there would be no trouble if it does not amount to a double stop -rate. • The Chairman asked if one clerk in the Department could be increased without considering the others. Mr. Madden said that, according to Miss Richardson at the State House, one can be given a double step -rate and the next none as long as they had all been considered. Mr. Collins said that is not the way it was ex- plained to him. 276 Js e s of halls Orders of Layouts Proclamation Mr. Bateman said that he would like to have a letter from the State as to just shat can happen. Mr. Collins asked what was to be done about the Senior Clerk and the Chairman replied that the Board intends to recommend an increase of $3 a week. Mr. Collins said that he did not think Miss Crosby should receive a double step -rate and the other Clerk nothing. Mr. Collins retired at 9:45 P. M. Mr. James informed the Selectmen that the Approp- riation Committee mould send out a letter tomorrow ad- vising of a joint meeting on budgets to be hold next Tuesday, Conference Room, Cary Building. This is to be the only joint meeting, on -budgets. The Appropriation Committee retired at 9:O P. M. Upon motionof Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Veterans' Memorial Comm.. Selectmen's Rm. Feb.18 Meeting n " Feb.25 n Simon W. Robinson Lodge Cary May 15 Banquet (Subject -to charge of $35 plus janitor's fee) Morning Study Group Estabrook Mar. 9 Meeting American Legion Estabrook 3rd Mon. each month Upon motion of $r. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to'sign Orders of Layouts for the follow- ing streets: ' Barberry Road Battle Green Road Castle Road Field Road Holton Road Huttehinson Road The original and onecopy Burns and a copy is on file in Files under Highways. Lantern Lane Minute Man. Lane Peachtree Road Peartree Drive Williams Road Wyman Road is to be given to kr. the 1954 Selectmen's The Chairman read a letter from Ervin E. Gross, Jr., Chairman of the Lexington Chapter, American Red Cross, suggesting a proclamation to be printed in the Lexington Minute -Man the week of February 22nd, an- nouncing the opening of the Chapter's annual drive for funds. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to publish the suggested proclamation inas much as this is a national drive. Pori Cmi 1 1 1 1 The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. A true record, Attest: • 277 278 • SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 23, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening,. February 25,-1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Publie Works, and the Clerk were also present. Rearing was declared open upon petition of the Pole Boston Edison Company for location of three poles in locations Edison Way. Mr. Mahon, representing the petitioner, was the only person present. Mr. Burns explained that these poles are to pro- vide illumination for Edison Way and the hearing is to confirm the Boston Edison:Company's position. Upon motion of Mr. Niekarson, seconded by Mr. Bateman* it::,was voted to approve the petition'and sign the• der -for the following pele. leeations ':, Edison Way, northerly from a point approximately 110 feet north of Massachusetts Avenue, --Three poles. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Bateman* it was voted to grant permission to the Boston Edison Company to locate and maintain four poles off Edison Way. Mr. Burns explained that a property owner on Grassland_Street has contacted the Boston Edison Com- pany for location of one pole for house service. The town owns property there and the Boston Edison Com- pany would like permission to grant the request and locate the pole on town property. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the Boston Edison Company to locate one pole on tax title property located on Grassland Street. Mr. Mahon retired at 7:10 P. M. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Marie A. Miller, 580 Marrett Road, enumerating complaints in connec- tion with the installation of the sewer -in Marrett Road and also referring to betterment assessment in the amount of $718.24. Mr, Burns explained that Mrs. Miller had talked to him over the telephone and, as far as he is eon - OEM 1 eerned, her complaint is justified. He stated that there is no plumbing in the shed and if the Board does not think the assessment should be abated, he would recommend deferment without interest. The Chairman asked if the damage was caused by the contractor or the town and Mr. Burns replied that she is concerned about the time lost because her place of business was shut off and that is the town's responsibility. • .The Chairman asked if Mr. Burns thought she was entitled to deferment and he replied in the affir- mative. Mr. Burns said that he explained to her that if the assessment were. deferred, it would be without interests The Chairman agreed to write Mrs. Miller and advise that if she desires deferment of the assess- ment without interest, sheshould submit her request to the Board in writing for consideration. Mr. Burns retired at 7:45 P. M.- 279 Miller Sewer Assessment Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, O'Connell together with copy of petition of Richard W. O'Connell petition for for assessment of damages, damages Mr. Stevens explained that Mr. O'Connell has brought a petition individually and for his brother's estate for damages in takings on Edison Way extension. Mr. Stevens said he has written for a copy of the petition and will file an answer. Resolution by the City of Melrose was received in regard to proposed legislation providing for the establishment of the Metropolitan Planning District. Mr. Stevens reported that he has not had an opportunity to check on this but he did hear that an unfavorable report was made by the Committee on Met- ropolitan Affairs. He said that he did not think any action was required by the Board. Mr. Stevens retired at 7:50 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Visiting Nurse Association, requesting the Board to appoint one of its members to serve on the Board of Directors of the Association. No action to be taken until after organization of the Board following the Annual Election. Mr. Santosuosso's offer of $300 for Lots 51 and 52,Cummings Avenue was held over. The Chairman read a. -letter from Connell Albertine, inviting the Board to a showing of the finished model of the contemplated Veterans' Memorial, in the Select- 280 ments Room, Thursday evening at 8:00 P. M. Proposed notice for the newspaper in regard to change of electrical fees was received from Mr. Jeremiah, The notice was approved as submitted and no changes made. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, Liquor it was voted to request co-operation from the liquor Stores stores in closing on Monday., March 1, 1954 from 7:30 A. M. until 8:00 P. M. the hours 'during which tie polls will be open. . At 8;00 P. M. the following members of the Approp riation Committee met with the Board: Messrs. Ferguson, Joint who acted as Chairman, Cave, Biggs, Donnelly, Clarke, Meeting on Fisher and Read. Mr. Potter, Chairman of the Cemetery budgets Commissioners, Mr..Burnham,.Chairman of the Board of Assessors and Mr. Wadsworth, Chairman of the School Committee were also present* Mr. TOrgusen explained that the meeting was called by the Appropriation Committee in accordance with the By-laws. He said that he had gone over the budgets with the Selectmen and the School Committee and there are a few points of difference. He. referred to budget page,35, Fire Department Expenses and said that the Appropriation Committee in recommending adding $500 back into this budget and let- ting the Fire Commissioners decide whether they want to paint the building or put in the hot top themselves. He. said he wanted the Selectmen to know about this, but that the Appropriation Committee would go along either way„ Mr. Nickerson commented that the Station is in need of. painting and the Board of Selectmen had no objection to adding $,500 back into the budget. Mr. Ferguson referred to budget page 13, Assessors Personal Services and said that there are two Junior Clerks who have been there four or five, or five or six years each. Under the rates recommended they would receive $38 per wee) and $40 per week which would make them themothe lowest paid Clerks in the town. On that basis,. the Appropriaton Committee would not be opposed and would recommend making the salaries $40 per. week and *42 per week. Mr. Burnham said that they have been asking for raises for the past two years and the Beard of Assessors would agree to the increases:. 1 281 Mr. Ferguson said that the next budget, where there is a difference, is page 82, Public Welfare - Aid and Ex- pehseb. He mentioned that the original amount for *ash grants was $5,000 and the original amount for Other Cities and Towns was $4,000. The Appropriation Committee is willing to go along with a total budget of $18,000. The Chairman said that the Selectmen felt Mr. Collins was afraid of the layoffs at the Navy Yard and the Water- town Arsenal and thought it would be better to gamble and later request a transfer if necessary. Mr. Ferguson said that $5,000 would be 25% of the Reserve F nd and too much to transfer. The Appropriation Committee and the Selectmen both agreed on a total budget of $16,000. Mr. Ferguson referred to budget page 86, Veterans Services - Personal Services. He said the Agent asked for an increase of about $300 and the Appropriation Com- mittee is willing to go along. Last year the Agent told the Committee the job did not justify a raise at that time and when he thought it did he would ask for it. Mr. Ferguson said he thought Mr. Healy is entitled to the increase and the Appropriation Committee will go along with it. The Chairman explained that this individual cannot earn more than $2700 a year because of a total disability pension which he receives. He had been getting $1250 as Veterans Agent and was appointed Clerk to the Cdmetery Commissioners and paid another $1,000. Then he was made Superintendent of Cemeteries at $900 which put his total salary over $2700. He,therefore, had to give up his position as Clerk to the Cemetery Commissioners and his wife took it over for him. Now his income is under the $2700 figure and he is requesting a raise. He explained that the agent can make the job whatever he wants; he can put in a whole day or not. He said that the Select- men feel the;:.salary is sufficient, plus his being Super- intendent of the Cemeteries and his wife, Clerk. Mr. Nickerson explained that the present agent suc- ceeded Mr. Chapin who did the work a number of years on a small number of hours; two afternoons a week and some visiting evenings. Mr. Chapin discussed the matter with Mr. Nickerson and said he was very much satisfiedwwith the money but felt he would rather live on his Post Office salary and not do the extra work. He explained that the present agent made a fuller job and has done a very good job, but everything the Chairman said is true. Mr. Ferguson said that since Mr. Healy has been on the job there have been two general increases. He has reduced the number of cases and done a lot of investi- gating which has enabled the cases to be cut down. 282 The total budget was agreed upon: at $1,560.00. Messrs. Burnham, Wadsworth and the Clerk retired at 9:20 P. M. ' ' true record, Attest: • 1 283 SELECTMEN ' S MEETING March 1, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 1; 1954 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. The Chairman read a letter from the Mystic Valley Gas Company requesting permission to locate a welded steel gas main in Lincoln Street and Barrymeade Drive Gas main for the purpose of supplying gas service'to-the pro- location posed Howard Johnson building on 1oute 128. Mr. Burns explained that he had requested the gas company to submit the request because he has one from the Atlantic. The main will not be put in the street on Barrymeade Drive but is on the sidewalk which is -actually nonexistent. No action was taken and the Clerk was instruc-' ted to place the request on the agenda for next week. The Chairman read a. petition from John Garofalo Arcola St. and Antonio Buss, requesting the extension of the water water main in Arcola Street to service new houses now under construction. Mr. Burns said that he would have funds enough to extend the main as requested. The Chairman read a letter from Robert L. Johnson Johnson, 91 Cary`Avenue, registering a complaint complaint about used cars and equipment being kept on property adjacent to his house. The subject was referred to Mr. Lindstrom for investigation and report. Further cansideration was given to Mr: Samuel Santosuosso's offer of $300 for lots 51 and 52 Tax tit]® Cummings`Avenue. Some members of the Bbard had property viewed the property and the Chairman explained the location by use of an engineer's plan. It wadi unanimously agreed not to dispose of the property at this time. The Chairman referred to an offer of $200 for Tax title lots 22, 23 and 25 Valley Road, submitted some time property ago by Mr. Arthur Massucco, 41 Crawford Street, Watertown. At the time, the Board authorized the 284 Article Article Chairman to advise Mr. Massuceo that it would not consider selling these lots,until he acquired lot 24, privately owned. The Chairman reported that Mr. Massucco has tried to purchase lot 24 but the owner is unwilling to sella It was unanimously agreed to advise Mr. Massucco that until such time as he is able to acquire let 24, the Board is not interested in disposing of the tax title property. Photostatic copy of Chapter 120 an Act to Define in Part the Boundary Line between the Town of Lexington and Winchester was received, noted and placed on file. Photostatic copy of Chapter 141 ank: Act Authoriz- ing the Board of Selectmen to Appoint the Inspectors of Plumbing in the Town of Lexington was received, noted and placed on file. The Chairman referred to Article 5g in the war- rant relative to selling a portion of the so-called Poor Farm Tract to the Lexington Golf Club. The Board agreed'that until such time as more definite information is received relative to area and price, no action should be taken and therefore ask for indefinite postponement at the March 15th meeting. The Chairman referred to Article 31 in the war- rant relative to subdividing into lots'all or any part of the so-called Poor Farm Tract for veterans. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:50 P. M. Mr. Nickerson mentioned the possibility of pre- paring the vote so that the Town could handle this as a special item with the understanding that there are still two lots which could be disposed of, if the Town so votes, to either World War II veterans or Korean veterans. Mr. Burns retired at 7:10 P. M. Messrs. Joseph E. Belcher and Lewis L. Hoyt, of the Town Manager Committee, met with the Board. Town Mgr. The Chairman said that the Board would like to Committee know what the'committee is recommending, and Mr. Belcher said that he was chagrinedthat the Select- men wanted to meet with him, after having written to the Board. He said he plans to take the proposal of last June 8th and let the Town Meeting decide if they want to continue thinking about Town Managemant or if they' wantto forget it for awhile. He said that is his article in the warrant.' He is ming' if Town Cflo 1 Meeting wants to continue thinking about Town Manage- ment, continue the present committee and ask it to bring in a Selectmen -Manager form of administration nett year. He saidthe committee is not proposing anything except that and will ask for $300 or $500 which will be necessary if the committee is continued, to publish a report and possibly mail it. He said the mailing will determine how much money will be needed. If it is mailed to the Town Meeting members; it will be less than if it is mailed to the registered voters. However, they intend now to mail it to the Town Meet- ing members only. He said beyond that his report will not do anything except point out what town management is and ask the members if they want to continue with the suggested program. Mr. Belcher said that he would be present for the first Town Meeting but will not be here for a post- poned meeting and would enjoy the privilege of present- ing his article the first evening if it is agreeable with the Board. EA said he would like to present it between article7.7.9 and li,_.butcitcit:isAleet$bfted until the secnnd meeting, Mr. Hoyt will have to do the work. Mr. Belcher asked if the Chairman would present the article and then have him present the vote and the Chairman replied that Mr. Belcher would have to present the vote. The Chairman, said that he assumes the articles will go along in good order until the school items, and he would rather have the Board in accord as to when this article is to be presented. He said he would try to work out with the Board the best place for it and so advise Mr. Belcher. Mr. Stevens stated that it would be necessary to have a motion to take the article up out of its order in the warrant. Mr. Nickerson said that he understands the Com- mittee is going to recommend drawing up a plan. Mr. Belcher said that a majority of the committee feels that in running a business asilarge as Lexington it is wise"to have as close a control and as well knit an organization as possible and the Selectmen -Manager Form of Goverment gives that to them. He said they feel there is nothing wrong with the way Lexington is being run;ot±:htsibeeeh ruh;.that is they know of no par- ticular case of things being done wrong. They do feel Lexington is in the midst of an area undergoing changes and, in order to be ready to counteract the changes, it should be prepared to be able to adopt a plan of govern- ment which has met with approval not only in the United States, but in the world as the most productive type of government. 285 286 Mr. Nickerson said he assumed Mr. Belcher would make a recommendation and his corollary question is has the committee determined and is it going to pre- sent to Town Meeting that it favors a strong, medium or weak form of Town Manager. Mr. Belcher said that he is not going to mention that in his report whatsoever. Mrt . Nickerson asked if he didn't think it might be germane to give the Town Meeting members the Cam- mittee's thinking on that score. Mr. Belcher replied that he thought they were concerned last June with the fact that this article seemed like something slipped in and they want to clarify first - did the Town Meeting members want a committee in favor of Town Management or didn't they and that has been the guiding light in the Committee's decision to the way they'are presenting the article this year. He said he believes the committee is giving the Town Meeting members an opportunity to say whether.or not they want someone'to do Some serious thinking about a flown Manager form of govern- ment.n He said the committee'found out that not too many people were aware of what happened last year and actually the committee will be disobeying the will of the vote. He said he does'not think the committee should recommend a strong, weak or middle line on a Chapter. Any plan they might present before accepted is subject to amendment and he thought the time for discussing whether this is going or that is going would be next year when it is presented to the Town:.i Meeting. He said it could be discussed at precinct meetings and by the time it'gets to Town Meeting the members will know what they want. Messrs. Belcher and Hoyt retired at 8:35 P. M. Lt. Knapp The Chairman read a report from the Medical retired Panel. that examined Lieutenant Knapp who has re- quested retirement because of physical disability. The panel diagnosed' the case as chronic gout; re- ported that the applicant -is physically incapacitated for further duty in his present position and the op- inion is thaethe disability is not the result of accident or hazard undergone during performance of duty; that this disability is likely to be permanent. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Ttt. Nickerson, it was voted to accept the decision of the panel and retire Lieutenant Knapp as of March 1', 1954 at the rate of 58% of his 1953 yearly salary. clomml CIO 1 1 1 287 The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board advising that an option has been secured to pur- chase a lot of land on Waltham Street owned by the Land option Dianne Estates; it being necessary to acquire the lot exercised in order to. lay out the new proposed town highway run- ning from Bedford Street to Route 2, Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to exercise the option and purchase the land for. $1250. Mr. Stevens retired at 9:00 P. M. Further consideration was given to request sub- mitted by Daniel A. Lynch, attorney for Connors Bros. re application to transfer the present license for Connors Bros, the sale of all alcoholic beverages from Edward J. Inc. license Connors and Thomas F. Connors, doing business as Connors Bros., a co -partnership, to Connors Bros. Inc. Notice of the proposed transfer was inserted in the February 25, 1954 issue of the Lexington Minute - Man. Upon motion of Mr, Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the application, subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Com- mission. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council submitting the names of five individuals to serve as the Patriots' Day Committee Patriots' for 1954. Day Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, Committee it was voted tq appoint the following persons to serve on the Patriots' Day Committee for 1954; Messrs. Maurice A. Gagne, Malcolm H. Clifford, George Foster, Connell Albertine and Wilfred F. Pierpont, Jr. Application was received from Mrs. Kenneth R. Use of hall Bolles, on behalf of the Lexington Field and Garden Club, for permission to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall on March 25th from 8:00 P. M. until 10:00 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge, subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for jani- tor's overtime services. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. A true record, Attest: 288 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 2, 1954 •A special meeting of the -Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening, (arch 2, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Messrs. Reed, Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. James J. Carroll,- Town Clerk, took Mr. James' oath for the faithful performance of his duties as Selectman and duly s wore him into office. Mr. Maloney had been sworn into office earlier in the day. ' Mr, Carroll retired, Mr. Gay, as senior member of the Board, opened Organization the meeting and welcomed Mr. Maloney and Mr. James to the Board. He saidthe first business to be con- sidered was the organization -and he would like to have the privilege of saying a few words and conclude with a nomination. He stated that he has served on the Board with Mr. Reed for two years; the second year with Mr. Reed as Chairman. He commended Mr. Reed for willingly giving so much of bis time to the office. He said that the work had been done most efficiently and he would like to nominate Mr. Reed as Chairman for the ensuing'year. - Mr. Bateman seconded the motion. Mr. Gay asked if there were any other nominations and there being none, Mr. Bateman moved that the nomina- tions'be closed. Mr. Gay instructed the Clerk to cast one ballot for Mr. Haskell W. Reed as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year. Mr. Haskell W. Reed was unanimously eleeted Chair- man of the Board for the ensuing year. The Chairman thanked the Board for its expression of confidence in him and acknowledged the co-operation received from the members of the Board during his term of office. He congratulated Messrs. Maloney and James upon their election and welcomed them to the Board. The Chairman explained that Mrs. Ethel U. Rich, successful candidate for t he office of Tax Collector, would assume her duties tomorrow morning, having ob- tained a surety bond, approved by Commissioner Bchan of the Division of Corporations and Taxation. The Cowl 1 289 State Auditors, now in the process of making the Collector's annual audit, will have the books in the Collector's Bond office completed tomorrow.- Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve Surety Bond 416745 in the amount of $74,100, issued on behalf of Ethel U. Rich as Collector of Taxes for the Town of Lexington. Application was received from William Meadows, Jr., on behalf of the Little League, requesting permission to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall on Mar°eh 10th from 8:15 P. M. until 11:30 P. M. The Chairman explained that the group would like a decision as soon as possible to enable them to send out notices. - Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the Little League group the use of Estabrook Hall, free of charge, subject to overtime fees for the janitor. - Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to re -appoint Miss Hazel J. Murray, Executive Clerk of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring March 31, 1955, The meeting adjourned at 7:20 P. M. A true record, Attest; Use of hall eiU SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 8, 1954 •A regular meeting of the Board of Seleetmen 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. fir. John Bieren, trucking, 524 Bedford Street and Mr. James 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, Supft. of Publie 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. Mrn.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 1 291 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 enc 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 lst. The Clerk reminded the Board that the School Department music festival with several hundred par- ticipants and visitors, will be bald on that date. The Chairman was authorized to advise We. 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 rummage sale, the Board will consider some other date whiehahe may suggest. The Chairman read a letter from John W. Flaherty, Jr., 197 Woburn Street, referring to the 292 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 wily 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 sura 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 VNA 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, rnginehtifg permisbion 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 hire committee. The Chairman was authorized to sign a requisition Omni Col 1 blank requesting Civil Service to make available the certified list of men who have passed the ex- mmination for patrolman for the purpose of filling the vacancy caused by Lieutenant Knappts resignation. 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 at the Episcopal Church on Meriam Street on Sundays. He reported that about 300 children leave Sunday 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- gestedthat the Town Engineer attend. Mr. Bateman and Mr. Maloney both expressed a desire to attend the hearing. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 A. true record, Attest: . M. 293 Civil Servic e List requested Police at church crossings 294 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 15, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room; Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 15, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman,.Ja*es and Maloney were present. The Clerk was also present: • • Hearing was declared open -upon petition of Country- side,..Ine. for permission to increase the underground storage of gasoline from 8,000 gallons to 10,000 gallons, Gasoline storage of 500 gallons of motor oil and storage of 500 hearing gallons of antifreeze. Mr. Currier and one other individual were the only persons pvesent at the hearing. Mx'. Currier explained that the present tanks have been underground for thirty-two years and he is con- cerned about possible leakage. Therefore, he would like to replace them and at tie same time increase the storage capacity. Mr. Gay asked if the increase was due to •the oil company's delivery schedules and Mr.•Currier replied in t he affirmative. The Chairman stated that Captain Belcastro, v f• the Lexington Fire Department, had made an inspection and designated his approval on the application. The hearing was declared closed at 7:03 P: M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to issue a license to Countryside, Inc. for underground storage of 10,000 gallons of gasoline, 500 gallons of motor oil and 500 gallons of antifreeze on premises located at 400 Lowell Street. Mr. Currier and the gentlemen with him retired. Chief Rycroft, of the Police Department, met with the Board. The Chairman said that the Board had received the certified civil service list in regard to the appoint- ment of a patrolman. Mr. John J. Shine, Jr., 11 Utica Street, one of the two names on the list called and said that he would accept appointment, and the other individual, Earl P. Anair, 786 Concord Turnpike, is in the service. The Chief agreed to contact Mr. Shine and arrange to have him meet with the Board for an interview next Monday night. The Chairman explained that the Chief had been in- vited to meet'with the Board this evening to discuss the subject of having a traffic officer on duty at the Civil Service Police list Immel GL 1 295 Episeopal Church on Sundaysthe Board having received a formal request for an officer. He suggested that the Chief explain what he can and cannot do in this regard. The Chief'stated that there are five men on the street and one on the desk Sundays and at present six ehurohes are being covered. Mr. Bateman asked if the number of men on duty Officer at Sundays Included the Chief and he replied that he does Episcopal desk duty if any other officer is out sick. He does Church not set his schedule up to be on duty Sundays but he has. had to come in freiquently due to sickness. He stated that his department is covering the Unitarian Church, St. Brigid+s every service, Sacred Heart every service, the Sunday School at the Fellen Church and the Baptist Church. The Chairman said that the difficulty is that the services are all at the same time. One church has co- operated by changing the time. The Chief explained that the time was changed to quarter of eleven. The Hancock Church has two ser- vices and the Baptist Church started two services last Sunday. He stated that everything comes in from 10:15 through 12:15 or 12:30. The officer at the Unitarian Church gpes to assist the officer at St. Brigid's Church. Mr. Gay said that the Episcopal Chinch does not have an officer and the Chief said that was correct. The'Chairman inquired about bringing officers in for extra duty and the Chief explained that permission would have to be obtained from the Division of Civil Service. Mr. Gay asked about using policewomen and the Chief explained that they cannot be used for this pur- pose. He stated that it was difficult to get legis- lation through and the law was so writtin;:that the women can do school traffic duty Only. Mr. Bateman abked about the churches hiring in- dividuals to direct traffic and;tha4:Qhief said that it could be done but he does not like it. Mr. James said that should not be demo at one location unless it is done at all the ehnr hes. Mr. Bateman asked what happened'in the event of 'a fire or accident acid the Chief replied that he just has to take the men off church duty. Mr. Bateman asked if the new man would provide for a man at the -Episcopal Church and the Chief replied that he would not want td say as it all depends on the days off. Mr. James asked how difficult it would be to ob- tain permission from the Division of Civil Service to use men for extra duty and the Chief replied that it would probably not entail too much. 296 Permission to locate gas main Injury Mr. Maloney asked if he would work them all day and the Chief replied in the negative. He said he would pay them for four hours. Mr. Bateman asked about using firemen and the Chief said that if they are to be paid, he might as well use police officers. Mr. Bateman asked if the police would do it and the Chief replied it is not a question of their doing it or not doing it. If there is detail assigned, they will have to tact) it. The Chief explained that the school duty differs in that when the bell rings everyone cbrpes out at one time. However, the church crowds may get out ten minutes be- fore they are •xpected'or ten to fifteen minutes later. The Chairman said that it appears to him the solu- tion might be to obtain Civil Service permission for extra duty. The Chief asked from what funds the officers would be paid and Mr. James said this world be a legitimate emergency. The Chief explained that the reason the Episcopal Church did not have a man on duty was because it is not located en the main 'stem. The Chairman asked the Chief to look into obtaining permission from the Division of Civil Service right away. He agreed to do so and retired at 7:15 P.,M. Mr. Burns, Superintendent of Public Marks, met with the Board.. Letter from the Mystic Valley Gas Compaiy request- ing permission to locate a steel gas main in Lincoln Street and Barrymeade Drive for the purpose of supply- ing the new Reward Johnson building on Route 128 was held over. • Mr. Burns reported that he has inspected the pro- posed location: In connection with this, there will also be a sewer main installed in the same trench* He said that he recommended approval and agreed -to contact the gas company. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by -Mr. Gay, it was unanimously voted to grant the Mystic Valley Gas Company permission to locate a steel gas main in Lin - coin Street as recommended by Mr. Burns. Mr. Burns retired at 7:20 P. M. Letter was received from the Board of Fire Com- missioners, together with report of injury to Private McCarron sustained on January 24th in the performanee of his duties. 1 1 The Chairman read.aletter:;fremm::.Mauriee,A. Gagne, Chief ..Maraha1I of .the _19th : of Aprl1_ parade _ suggesting that the Board of Selectmen participate in the parade by marching, riding in a car, or viewing the parade from the reviewing stand. The Chairman was authorized to inform Mr. Gagne that the Board would be pleased to participate as usual, but would appreciate definite information as to the program prior to the time it is released in the local paper. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the following bonds: Surety Bond F-113346 Public Official Bond F-101165 Surety Bond $58,500 James J. Carroll, Treasurer 1,000 James J. Carroll, Clerk 5,000 Mary R. McDonough Asst. Town Treasurer 297 19th of April parade Notice was received from the Director of Forestry Appointment re appointment of a Forest Warden. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Batemai it was voted to re -appoint Roy A. Cook As Forest Warden in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring March 31, 1955. Notice was received from the Bureau of Insect Pest Control re appointment of a Moth Superintendent. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded. by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to appoint Charles H. Brenton as local Moth Superintendent for a term expiring March 31, 1955. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Mdsz. City Farm Bureau Cary Lexington Grange Cary Daniel Buse Sale etmen's Rm. April 29 Sept. 11 Mar. 18 The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P. M. A true,reeord, Attest: Banquet Fair Meeting Appointment Uses o$ Kalli 298 Bids on grandstand SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 22, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectman's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 22, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay,`Bateman, James and -Maloney were pre-., sent. Mr. Burne,' Sup''t. of'Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Robert Person, Chairman of the Recreation,Com- mittee, and five other individuals were present for the opening of bids1 on grandstand proposed for the center playground. Sealed bids were opened and read by t he Chairman as follows: Hussey Manufacturing -Company, Marr Scaffolding Co. Marr Equipment Corp. M. E. O'Brien & Sons. First alternate Second alternate Carbeau Scaffolding Inc. Alternate Sam W Ingram & Associates Alternate lA Alternate #2 - Proposal #3 Proposal # 'Proposal #5 J. L. Hammett Company Inc. $ 6,671.00 7,325.00. 5,0 2.00 6,9L0.0o 6,685.00 6,050.00 30G. 00 ,510.00 6,710.00 6,9!0.00 8,230.00 8,640.00 7,450.00 7,6680.00, 6,395.00 The Chairman said that the Board would take -the bids under advisement and contact the successful bidder as Aioon as possible inasmuch as the grandstand is to be erected by May 1st. The'group, with the exception of Mr. Burns and Mr. Person,. retired at 7:15 P.' M. Mr. Burns.'aaid that he would go over the bids in the morning and have a report for the Chairman. The Chairman said that he had received a request Use of from the Bedford Air Force for -permission to use the grandstand portable grandstand in Bedford on April 26th. Mr. -Person -said that the Recreation Committee would not have any objection provided there was no ex- pense to the town. The Chairman explained that it would not involve azy cost to the town and the seats would be returned the next day. 1 299 Mr. Burns said that he now understands the Air Force plans to obtain seats from Fort Devens. Mr. Person retired at 7:15 P. M. Hearing was declared open upon petition filed by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company arid the Pole Boston Edison Company for approval of one pole location location on Ooncord,Avenue'_aPerexitetelytli.®•7:feet::sbutheast of Barberry Road. Mr. Mahon, representing the Boston Edison Company, was -the only person present at the hearing. He explained that some time ago a petition was presented for this loca- tion and the company engineer described the distance as fifteen feet instead of ten feet. The discrepancy was discovered by the telephone company and therefore this hearing was petitioned for to correct the records. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the following pole location and sign -the orders Concord Avenue, approximately 10 feet southeast of Barberry Road - one pole. (One existing telephone pole to be re- moved.) Mr. Mahon retired. Chief Rycroft, End John J. Shine, Jr. met with the Board. John J. -The Chief introduced Mr. Shine, the only applicant Shine eligible for appointment to the Police Department, on app'tment the -Civil Service certified list. In answer to qudstions by the Board Mr. Shine stated that he is twenty-five years of age, wants to make police work his career and has been driving a delivery truck for ten, years in the employ of Jordon Marsh Company. Mr. James asked why he wanted to be a police of- ficer -and Mr" .S$.n he replied that he is married and has two children.` It is a security Sob. He can never tell when -the delivery department willclose up and he waits to make sure that he c,A n support his family. -Mr. James asket'it were security.that interests Mr. Shine and he replied in the affirmative. llr. Maloney aeked if he had arq experience in deal- ing with the public and he replied in the affirmatige. Mr. Shine retired at 7«30 P. M. Upaa motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint John J. Shine, Jr., 11 Utica Street's patrol- man in the Lexington Police Department at a salary o#' $61.33 per week, effective April 2, 1954. 300 Bids on new cars Sealed bids were received for two cars for the Police Department and one car for the Public !Yorks De- partment 'as Poll oris. ' F. K. Johnson, Ino. 1951 Chevrolet Model 1502 2 Door Sedan Allowance on 1917 Chevrolet Coupe Net bid 1954 Chevrolet Model 1502 2' Door Sedan Allemanee for x952 Chevrolet (Police oar 032) 'Met bid 1954 Chevrolet Model 1502 2 Door Sedan Allowance for 1952 Chevrolet (Police car #33) Net bid * 1 12.2 C. x:271.91 1712.25 8654 846.91 1712.25 86 816.91 Frederic R. Childs Mainline' V8 Tudor Sedan 2000.00 Allowance for 1947 Chevrolet 60 Net bid 1100.00 • Mainline V8 Tudor' Sedan 2000.00 .Allowanbe for 1952 Chevrolet :,,,,,.(purchased in April) 1200.00 Net bid !Moo Mainline V8 Tudor Sedan 2000.00 Allowance -for 1952 Chevrolet. (purehaaed in November) 1250.00 Net bid. 750.00 ' Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to accept' the bid of Frederic R. Childs for one V8 Tudor Sedan equiP$edwith oil filter, di rection lights,' heater and seat `covers, trading a 1.452 Chevrolet purchased in Novembers for a net price of 050 and further voted to accept the bid of Frederic R. Childs for bne.V8 Tudor Sedan equipped with oil filter, direction lights, heater and seat covers, Pang cL 1 trading in a 1952 -Chevrolet purchased in.April, for a net pride of $800. -- Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to accept the bid of F. K. Johnson, Inc. to furnish one car for the Public Works Department as follows: 1954 Chevrolet Model 1502 2 Door Sedan, equipped with spare tire, air flow heater, defroster, directional signals and seat cover, trading in a. 1947 Chevrolet Coupe, for a net price of $1271.91. . Chief Ryoroft retired at 7:140 P. M. The Chairman left the meeting for a few minutes to confer with Mr. Ferguston, Moderator, and Mr. Gay took over the meeting. Mr. Burns referred to Mrs. Marie A. Miller's letter in regard to deferment of assessment under Chapter 159'of.the Acts of 1950 and said that he had talked with her, explained the Act and she requests deferment. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was. voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to extend the time for payment of sewer betterment assessment on Lot 5A in the amount of $718.24, without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold, or until the expira- tion of three _years.from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first; provided, however, that this ex- tension of time shall terminate immediately if the facilities of the sewer are used for said land or any part thereof. Letter was received from the State Department of Public Works re the Board's suggestion that Lowell Street be made a State Highway. A traffic count was made by the State on February26 and Another survey is . planned during the month of June to determine if there is a seasonal increase during warm weather. Further consideration was given to the letter from the -First Church of Christ Scientist.relative to ad ditional street lighting. Mr. Burns explained that the lighting at the cor- ner of Forest and Muzzey Street was increased but the church still wants a light on Muzzey Street beyond Forest. He agreed to have a light placed oh the pole located on Muzzey Street across from the church.. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign two releases, prepared by Town 201 Miller deferre=d`_. assessment State Traffic survey on Lowell St. Street light 302 Counsel, $a09.98 to be paid by Hector MacLean resulting Legal from an accident on February 13, 1953 on Concord Avenue, claims and -$176.66 to be -paid by Christopher Johnson resulting from an accident which occurred oh December 29, 1953,on Pleasant Street. Both releases were signed,by the Board and mailed to Town Counsel. The Chairman.read a letter, from Mrs Leon H. Rummage Truesdell, on behalf of the Pollen Afternoon Alliance, Sale requesting permission to use the Barnes property for a rummage, sale on Saturday, Apri1.21;th. - Upon motion -of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the request. - Permit Uses of hells The Chairman read a letter from William S. Peirce, on behalf of the Battle Green•Chapter, Order of DeMolay, requesting permission to sell ice cream on April 19th on Massachusetts Avenue between Grant Street and Slocum Road. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the request. Mr. Burns retired at 715 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seoonded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Daniel P. Buss Selectmen's Rm. March 2h Meeting Richard F. Jackson Estabrook Hail April 29 Meeting Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney," it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Manfred L. Warren Cary June 9 Sr. High graduation Sister Genevieve Cousineau Eetabrook June 11 graduation All uses were granted freeof charge, subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtire`services. Approval was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Liquor Control on the transfer of Package Goods Store license license from Connors Bros. as a partnership to Oo re -Bros., Inc. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the license. The Chairman stated that he had called the -members of the.Board, but was unable to contact Mr. Bateman, in regard to two tag days to be held for the purpose of raising funds to send Coach Abell to New York. 303 Mr. Bateman said that people in town have com- plained about two.tag days being held in succession and he questioned if it were fair:to other organi- zations to deviate from the established policy. The Chairman stated that he had explained the policy but the other members of the Board feel that this is a little. deff`rent situation. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P, M. A true record, Attest= 304 Jurors Ricoa betterments sELECTMEA*8 MEETING Mardh 29, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 29! 1954• at 7x00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. The Acting Clerk was also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with'the Board for the drawing of two jurors. Mr. Leon D. Kinsman, 6 Rowland Avenue, engineer, and William -D. Adler„..31- Taft Avenue ,• buyer, were drawn for jury duty. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:05 P. M. and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, met with the Board. Mr. Fred Ricca came in todiscuss, the betterments and taxes levied - against his property on Grant Street, lots 3 -and 14. Mr. Ricca was. represented by Mr. Catino. After much discussion the Board advised Mr. Ricca that they would take this matter under advisement, and not. make. a decision this evening._ Mr. Ricca, Mr. Gestin and also Mr.. Burns retired at 7:25 P. M. at which time Mrs. Ethel U. Rich, Tax Collector met with the Board. Mrs. Rich explained conditions in the Tax Collets- Tax ter's office, regarding capacity of present employees., Collector's and the need from time to time of hiring a parttime requests typist. She requested a transfer of $500 for this care girl. She explained that one_of-the, girls in thatof- fice ie not a typist. Mr. Reed stated that every one in the Collectors Office should be a qualified typist. Mrs. Rich said that it -was unfortunate, but one of them is not a typist and they ax'o behind. in getting the tax bilis out. Mr. Gay suggested that they give Mrs. Rioh the extra help -so she wouldn't be behind with her bills. Mrs. Rich also requested a transfer of $325 to cover the purchase of two new files which are necessary to keep the bills in good order; this_ amount also covers the installation of a new light at the counter. She also brought out the- eet'that there are un• paid ambulance bilis which have not been paid. since 1947. They have sent out letters on these, but no replies have been received. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at- 7x16 P. M. After a few. moments more discussion as to hoe conditions in the Tax Collector's Office bould be im- proved, Mrs. Rich left the meeting at 7:53 P. M. Owl Coo 1 1 305 At 7:55 P. M. Mr. Robert Person, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, met with the Board and Mr. Burns returned to the meeting. The Board considered bids opened last week foraa grandstand to be erected at the Center Playground, Discussion The grandstand:must be ready by .May First and the in grandstand vitation for bide specified this completion date, proposals Upon examination of the bids ii was apparent that the Marr Equipment Corp., the low bidder, could not meet this completion date and it was, therefore, unanimously voted to award the contract to Hussey' Manufacturing Company, Inc. of -North Berwick, Maine, the next lowest bidder and the only bidder whose propoisal indicated that it-oould meet the completion date. • Mr. Person left the meeting at 8:05 P. M. -Mr. Stevens brought in legal papers for the Board to sign. A $50 settlement was accepted by the town from the Boston Diaper Service for damage. to the Police Sta- tion'lawn. It was signed by members: of the Board.- Mr. Legal Stevens also -presented correspondence involving two issues roads abandoned by Bedford. The Board then discussed the letters from the Suspended Assessors' Department regarding suspended water, assessments street and sewer assessments. Mr. Stevens advised to send the bills out on these. Mr. Burns agreed to write Scheibe & Willard so as to get immediate action on again requesting deferments, Mr. Stevens left the meeting at 8:28 P. M. Mr. Burns discussed letter from Brewer and Lord Insurance regarding extending insurance coverage to cover mali- cious mischief but not.action was taken on this, Mr. Burns presented the bids on copper for 10,000 feet. Be mentioned_that we purchase a lot of Copper bids miscellaneous items from Caldwell, but MacDonald is a local man. Either split the order pr giye the whole order to MacDonald. Mr. Bateman motioned that we give the order to MacDonald. All members of the Board were in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Burns discussed water 'on Meriam and Adams Streets to Coolidge Avenue. The Lowell Street sewer, Spring Street sewer, and the Butler Avenue sewer. Streets to build: Street Construction $uckman Drive Oak Terrace Bertwell Road Dawes Road Williams Road 306 Mowat bond approved License Uses of halls and Oak Terrace sewer also, Shich would be' included in street construction. On Bedford Street sewer, Mr. Burne wants this done very soon, and would like to get whatever bid he can,in the most reasonable deal. Hill Street and Cedar Street was disouseed. Mr. Reed suggested that the Board go up -and look the -situation over on Cedar Street. Drainage on. the ball field was discuseed. Mr. Burns stated, it wasn't in too bad a condition right now, and he would go into it in the Fall. Lincoln Streetdevelopment.• We will be.faced with two hundred or three hundred feet of sewer to connect. Lowell Street drainage is a' pretty tough.pro- position. Mr. Burns showed, the Board a drawn plan of Lowell Street for the .proposed sewer location, explaining that there would be damages on acccunt of taking easements. Mr. Burns left the meeting at 9:05 P. ¥. The Board voted to approve the Surety Bond #F-141.736 on behalf of James F. Mowat as Constable in the Town of Lexington. Upon motion of.Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to,grant the following licenses: Frederic B. Hubley Winfield $. Couette Margaret -M. -McLaughlin Robert N. Cann John A. Sohoppet i} Stetson S.t. 1710 Masa. Ave. 25 Harding Rd. 1965 Mass. Ave. 8 Dee Rd. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by it was voted to grant the following. uses Citizens Comm. Lex. Hist. Soc. Vet. For. Wars St. Brigid's Holy Name Soo. Lex. Christ. Se. Monitor Cary Leot. Comm. Estabrook Apr. 12 Cary Apr. 1 Cary Aprr 24 Cary 'May 9 Hstabrook May 21_ Cary May 27 Auctioneer e e e �e Mr. Bateman, of halls s Meeting Meeting Installation Breakfast Parents & Friends event Cary. Lecture All uses were granted free of charge, subjeOt to a fee of $1.50 per hour for' janitor's over time services. 1 307 The Acting Clerk left the meeting at 9;18 P. M. A true record, Attest: Acting. Clerk, Selectmen 308 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 5, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 5,-1954 at 1-i00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messra. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Application was received from James S. Durkin -for permission to maintain one underground tank for the storage of 1,000 gallons of gasoline on premises located Gasoline at 11 Marlboro Road. Notice that a public hearing would hearing be held was inserted in the March 25, 1954 issue of the Lexington saute -Man and the abutters notified according to requirements of law. Prior to the hearing, Mr. Durkin withdrew his ap- plication and therefore no action was taken on the sub- ject. Mr. Robert'Jeremiah, Wire Inspector, met with the Board. The Chairman stated that the Board is concerned Wire about the time the inspector is on the job and would Inspector like, to know if there is anyway ha could devote more time. 'Mr. Jeremiah asked how much time the Board wanted and the Chairman said that he thought the Board was not completely satisfied with the hour between four and five. Most of the contractors are on their way home and it is difficult for them to meet withthq inspector, He re- called that the inspector previously said it was.'a waste of time because so few contractors come into the office at that time. Mr. Jeremiah said that during the past six months he has had. only four or five calls. He said this is a part-time job and asked if it 'were not more important for him to be out on inspections than to!be sitting at home Orrin the office waiting for the telephone to ring. The Chairman said that the Board was not thinking so much about the telephone calls as it was about the contractors coming in to see the inspector. He men- tioned the Building Inspector's hour between one and two., Mr. Jeremiah said that the Town Offices do not opananntil nine and that makes it difficult for him because he has to report on his own job at eight o'clock. He said he could be in the office between eight and_rnine but was doubtful that he could work out OEM Cmi CL 1 309 anything between nine and ten or one and two. He said some of the contractors do not like to take the time to come into the office and would rather send applications in,by mail. He said the contractors know what is re- quired of them and it is only an occasional strange con- traittor ..in-tojlwaho contactsthe office. Mr. Jeremiah said that hereal ly would like to be able to spend more time in the office. He said'that he is not money conscious but he receives $129 per month, with all the deductions. He has asked for more money and if he received more he might be able to db something, but he can't under the present circumstances. He said that as it is now he loses about $200 a year from his regular work. He assured the Board that he was not complaining about the compensation because he likes the work and wants to keep the position. He said he thought he was doing a good job attends meetings for Mire Inspectors, but if the Board feels it is important for him to be in the office he -does not know what he can do about it. He said he did not be- lieve many contractors would come in to see him in the morning. He is available Sundays and evenings and en- courages contractors to call him at -his home. Mr. Bateman said that he did not know what the hour should be, but he did think if the Building Inspector had wor$ed something out it was because the people asked him to. He mentioned the possibility of a contractor coming &ptotown, wanting an inspection and then -be -on his way and asked what that pereon would do. .. Mr. Jeremiah replied that when a job is done in the morning, it is inspected that night or in the afternoon, Mr. Bateman asked if he saw the contractor on the Job and Mr. Jeremiah replied in the. negative. Mr. Bateman said that was the point he tried to make. The Inspector leaves a note if there is anything wrong and sometimes the contractor has come from a distance (one from Ashland). The contractor has gone home and must come all the way back again. Mr. Jeremiah said that strange contractors know they should contact the Wire Inspector, find out what they ars supposed to do and do the job accordingly. Under those conditions, they will not have to come back. Mr. Bateman said that a year ago when the position was discussed, he understood that there was going to be regular hours and all the inspections would not be made after hours, Saturdays and Sundays. He said something should be worked out so that the inspeetionacan be made during the day. Mr. Jeremiah said that there has been only one flashlight inspection and that was when he first took the job and had an inspection to make at the Atlantic and Pacific. He explained that he uses a flashlight even dur- ing the day. The okay inspections made after dark, during 310 the winter; were electric ranges, electric dryer instal- lations and other appliances where the inspections are made in the homes and can be madeafterdark. Mr. Maloney said that if an electrician -somas in and applies for a permit, under the prevent arrangement, the inspector does not know if he has a 1111611Mw " Mr. Jeremiah said that the electrician is supposed to have a number and he has a book containing a list of ail licensed electricians and their license numbers and addresses. He said that if a notice is mailed about a de- fect and ?ge dbes hbt hear from the contractor within ten days he goesafter him. Mr. Maloney said the only complaint he'had is that there should be someone on the job at least part of the day and he has received five such complaints. The Chairman explained that the Board•has`received no complaints insofar as the work is concerned. Mr. Burns said that the contractors who work in town know inhere to reath the inspector and personally he has not seen any strangers coming in looking for him, Mr. Jeremiah mentioned that the Town of Arlington has two full-time inspectors and they are in the office only one hour each day. He said he spends between thirty and thirty-five hours on the job. H3 makes a roughing inspection on a new home and a finished inspection. He stated that he has inspected every electrical installation made in the town since he took over the job. Mr. James said the only complaint he heard is that of a fellow who has done a job and wants to get it in- spected before he goes home. He does not want to come back again unless it is necessary. Now the inspections are made after four in the afternoon and on week ends. 1f a.contractor finishes a job after four on Friday, he would then not be able to contact the inspector and. go home. If an inspection were made over the week end, the contractor would not receive a notice until Tuesday or Wednesday and Mr. James said he felt that was -very serious. Mr. Jeremiah said that the contractors working in town know time rules and regulations and do not slip up in that respect. lir. James asked if there was a written code and Mr. Jeremiah'replied that there is one but he has been going to write up something and present it to the Board for ap- proval and then send copies to the contractors. Mr. Jams asks. if there is no code, under what code does the tows operate and Mr. Jeremiah replied that he goes under the Na,onal Underwriters Code. • Mr. James' asked if the town conformed to the state regulations and Mr. Jeremish r eplied in the aftirmatise. Mr. Ames said that people coming into the town now 1 1 311 don't know what they have to do except to go by the State code. Mr. Jeremiah said the first thing -they should do`is" contact.him and they know that. Contractors are supposed to take out a permit before installing a range, but -sonic' of the contractors wait a Week after the installation be- fore applying for a permit. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at' 7:25 P. M. The Chairman said that the major item is the tits - the inspector is in the office and mentioned the hour be- tween eight and nine in the morning. Mr. Jeremiah asked if the Board would require that he be in during that hour every day. He said he would like to do it -but he will forfeit $15 a week from his regular job.. The Chairman asked hamar much he had been forfeiting between four -and five, and he replied $6 a week. Mr. Bateman said he did not know whether the hour .should be in the morning or in the {afternoon. The Chairman asked if the Board feels the complaints are justified enough to ask the inspector to change the hour or continue until more complaints are received. Mr. Jeremiah suggested continuing on the same basis and if further complaints are received he will try to work something out. Mr. James aaked'if the -"contractors knowwhere the' inspector -can be reached between four'and five, and Mr. Jeremiah replied in the affirmative. Mr. Bateman bald that the contractors do not like to tweak into their evenings with business. Mr. Burns Said that` he does not believe there is any man in the electrical business today, or in any business, who does not know, where to locate the Wire Inspector. Mr. Maloney asked why the contractors should be obliged to locate the Inspector. Mr. Burns replied.that they have to call him some place. Mr. Maloney said that he has no complaint about the Inspector's work, but:he does 'not eee why anyone should have to go looking for the Inspector or anyone else to get an inspection for which they are paying. Mr. Jeremiah said that no one is being held up on inspections. The Chairman asked'if.the Board wanted to set°the - hour between eight and nine in the morning or between four and five in the afternoon. Mr. Maloney said that he was not prepared to say. but he would not aee-wily the position should not be 312 operated to accommodate the people who come in. Mr. Burns said that it is not always known when the people are ready for inspections either in the Building or Wiring Departments. He said the hours work out well in the Building Department. The buil- ders call and request an inspection; a list is kept of all calls and the inspector picks it up when he comes in and then goes out on inspections.. He said that the Building Inspector does not see the people. Mr. Gay asked if any one of the individuals who complained recommended any specific hour for the in- spector to be available and Mr. Maloney replied that they would just like some hour during the day. There are no complaints whatever about the work. '--The Chairman suggested that the work 'be carried on as it ie temporarily and an effort -be `made to'find out just what hour would be the most satisfactory to the contractors. Mr. Gay suggested that the inspector contact other towns where a part-time inspector is employed and find out about the hours they spend in the office. • Mr. Jeremiahretired at 7040 P. M. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Pole Boston Edison Company and the New England.Telephone and location Telegraph Company for four j/o pole locations on Woburn Street. No persons were presentat the hearing and Mr. Burns approved the proposed locations. • Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, .it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the following j/o pole locations; Woburn Street, southwesterly from a point approximately 95 feet southwest of - the Lexington -Woburn Line, four poles. Petition was received from. the. Boston Edison CompanY and the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company Pole for yo pole relocations on Adams Street. Mr. Burns location approved the proposed locations. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the following j/o pole locations; Adams Street, approximately 15 feet south- west of Westwood Road, 1 pole. > (One exist- ing j/o pole to be removed.) Adams Street„ approximately 80 feet north- east of Westwood Road, 1 pole. (One exist- ing j/o pole to be removed.) 0.1 1 1 1 313 The Chairman_read a letter from the Board of Health -regarding a dump on private land on Essex Street. The Board is asking permission from the owners of the land -to have it filled in and -would like the Board of Dump on Selectmen to authorize the Superintendent of Public Essex Works to fill it. Street Mr. Burns explained that the Board of Health had asked him to cover it and he refused to go onto private property. Mr. -Stevens laid that the owner could post the land and_the dumping could be stoppec1in that way and he also referred to the Board ofilealth rules and regu- lations inregard to the subject of dumps. The Chairman- was authorized to- advise the Board of • Health that inasmuch as this dump is on-prlvate property, the Selectmen have no-aUthority to act and suggest that the problem might be solved under the provisions of the amendments to the -Board of Health regulatione,- in re- lationto dumps, adopted on February 15, 1952. Petition was received, signed by residents of Grant Street, requesting the Board to erect -a permanent. type fence around the storm drain located east of Hayes Lane at Grant Street. Some members of he Board'yiewed.the area and the Pence for Chairmanaaid that a guard railfenco could be erected storm drain for, $5U.against $200 for a chain,link fence. Mr. James said that he did not believe a guard rail fence would take care of the situation., • Mr. Maloney asked if the town were liable to erect a fence and Mr. Stevens replied that there is no liability for surface water drains. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to erect a 0 chain link fence. Mr. -Burns referred to the garbage contract and said that when it was awarded he recommended that it be for one year with option to renew 195h -end 1955 at bid pride, de- pendingupon performance in 1953 and 19. He said as far as he is concerned the collections have been good; Garbage complaints have dropped from fifteen and twenty a day contract to about four a week and it has been a pleasure to do business with the contractor.- The contractor would like the same option -to renew in 1955. Mr. Stevens read the contract and said that no provision has been made for a second option.and the collection will have to be put out for bid again. He took both the contract and the bond and it was agreed to discuss the subject further next week. - 314 At 8:00 P. M. Mrs:. Lowell, ].1 Slocum Road, and her daughter, met with the Board in regard to a water bill. in'the aMount,of $9.00. She explained that the builder Water was given money to pay this and other bills which he bill neglected to do and she felt that the amount should be paid by the builder. Mr._Stevens explained that the charge for water is a charge against the land itself and that is the basis upon which water is furnished. The credit ie extended because the property is pledged to pay for the water and is worth so much more than the water. The Chairman said that the Board was in sympathy with the problem, but it is one between the builder and the owner. There is no legal authority under which the Board could abate the charge. Mrs. Lowell ssid.under the circumstances she sup- posed she would bane to pay for it. She and her daughter retired at 8:15 P. M.. Mimeographed memorandum was received from the Met- ropolitan Distriet Commission in regard to application made by the Town of Needham for permission to pump a portion of the town's water supply from the Sudbury aqueduct, Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:40 P. M. Messrs, Gagne, Albertine and Pi,erpont, representing the April 19th Committee, inet with the Board. and outlined the proposed program for observance of Patriots' Day. The group retired at 9=00 P. M. Miss Marcia Dane met with the Board, at her request, to talk -to the hoard as a private individual. She stated that whit she had to say was not political and not to be' recorded in the Selectmen's records. The Clerk retired. Bond approved Proclamation At the conclusion of Miss Dane's discussion, they completed the agenda and the action was relayed:to the Clerk for the records. Upon motion of Mr.,James, seconded by Mr. Bateman,'. it was voted to approve Bond No. 150081 on behalf of Reginald A* Roberts, as Deputy Collector, in.the amouht. of $1,000 for term expiring December 31, 1954;, said bond having been approved by Commissioner Sahan. Letter was received from the Bay -State Society for - the crippled and handicapped children, together with suggested proclamation in support of the Easter Seal campaign. 1 1 315 It was decided to publish the proclamation in this week's issue of the Lexington Minute -Man. Letter was received from the Lexington Committee Sign forEducational Television Channel 2, requesting per- mission to erect a sign )a+ x-51 on Emery Park in con- junction with the local campaign for funds, April 19-24. The Board had no objection and approved the request. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Uses of halls Girl Scouts Conf. Room April 8 free `flown Committee Cary April 27 free Lex. Methodist Church Cary Nov. 6 05 It was agreed to grant permission to the Old Rummage Belfry Club to use the Barnes property on Saturday, sale April 17th for a rummage sale. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Annual to make the following annual appointments for a 'term appoint - of one year unless otherwise noted: menta APPOINTMEN'T'S Board of Appeals Board of Appeals (Associate Members) Board of Public Welfare MADE 14/5/514 Building Inspector Constable (Under Ch. 41, Sec. 91A.) Dental Clinic Dog Officers Executive Clerk Field Drivers Thomas G. Lynah (5 yr. term) J. Henry Duffy Elmer C. Houdlette Edwin M. Worthen, Jr. Harold F. Lombard John A. Sellars Howard A. Dawes Ernest A. Lindstrom Charles E. Moloy Mrs. Vincent Burke Mrs. John R. Rich Mr. John B. Smith James F. Mowat Eugene M. LaRosa Hazel J. Murray John •W. Rycrott Benjamin W. Day 316 Fence Viewers Gamrnell Legacy income Trustees (Acting with Board of Public Welfare) Lockup Keeper Measurer of- Wood & Bark Moth Department Superintendent Old Age Assistance Plumbing Inspector Public Works Superintendent Registrar of Voters Town Counsel Town- Engineer Veterans' Agent Weighers Rev. Harold Handley Mr. Garrity Harold F. LOmptu Mrs. Robert C. Merriam John W. Rycroft Harold I. Wellington Charles H. Brenton Harold F. Lombard John A. Sellars Howard H. Dawes Ernest A.' Lindstrom William M. Burns Malcolm H. Clifford (3 yr. term) Harold E. Stevens William M. Burne Maurice N. Healy Harold I, Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodapot Pard Wagner, Jr. Arthur Genetti Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted ;¢o appoint the following Special•Police Officers for terms expiring March 31, 1955: SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS • Acheson, Eugene A. Allen, Charles D. Allison, Howard D. Anderson, Carl Andrews, Daniel J. Barrett, Elliott J. Beaus hesne,. Joseph 26314 Massachusetts Avenue 1; Paul Revere Road 15 Utica Street 231 Bedford Street 21 Shirley Street '232 Lincoln 36 Adams Strom' OEM Cwel 1 Bickford, Walter E. Bradford, -Arnold P. Brand, Robert W. Brunn, . Swart M. Butler, Lawrence M. Cabral, Joseph E. Carroll, James J. Clifford, Malcolm H. Coleaworthy, C. B. Jr. Conklin, George F. Jr. Crosby, Vernon R. Curran, Michael D. Davis, Daniel B. Dearborn, Horace G. Dearborn, Murray G. Dermody, Roderick Dooley, Henry W. Dow, -Kenneth W. Dressily, Andrew Eriksson, E. Alden Fifield, Donald M. Pinney, Charles A. Flack,'Clifford F, Foster, George E. CalvingRoswell P. Garrity,- Jerome F. Greening, Caywood Howie, Colin A. James, Hew; Jenson,'Edmund M. Johnson, Joseph S. Jones, -Cecil - Josephson, Harold W. Eakas, Edward G. Kleinberg, Edward F. Lamont, John Lannquist, Arthur Lewis, -Raymond E, Linfield, Arthur R. MacDonald, -Charles MacKechnie, Maloney, William E. Marcus, Hymen 82 Waltham Street 21.E Pine Knoll Road 89 Bedford Street 40 Deeming Road 24' Woodland Road 47 North Street 17Muz$sy Street 5Chase Avenue 23 Hancock Street ]5 Nichols Road 5 Bunnyknoll Avenue 214 Baker Avenue 8 Plainfield Street 16 Stratham Road 16 Stratham Road 1722 Massachusetts Avenue 77 Baker Avenue 5 Bedford Street 15 Goodwin Road 41 Preston -Road 25 Adams Street 36 Albemarle Avenue 1+1 Outlook Drive " 10 Plainfield -Street 21-Cres6ent Hill Avenue 15 Theresa Avenue 68841arrett Road 14 Scotland Road ' 28 Vaiile Avenue 1461Pern Street 51 Spring Street 36 Woburn Street 27 -Harding Road " 44 -Locust Avenue 41 Moreland Avenue 11 Spencer Street 153 Shade Street 11 Hancock Street 58 Oak Street 24 Bernard•Street ' 12 Winthrop Road 269 Bedford Street 229 Massachusetts Avenue 317 318 Martin, Clifford M. McInnis, - Richard Melquist,'Jobn Mar:, William F. Moakley, Richard Moloy,. Charles E. Moretti, Joseph A. Murphy, L. Francis Myatt, Robert MacLean, Ralph D. Nickerson, Benjamin O'Connor, Daniel P. Parker, 'Edwin F. Palermo, Victor Pierpont, Wilfred D. Jr. Polley, John D. Redmond, James Reilly, John F. Richards, Randall W. Richardson, Earl W. Ritter, Julius C. Rogerson, William G. Rosendorn, Louis Rudd, C. R. Ruocoo, Louis Ryan, William J. Satuels, Frank T. Jr. Saunders, Robert W. Schofield, Clesaan C. Sellars, John A. Seymour, Cyril V. Shaw, James C., Slader, Frederick Smith, Edward C. Smith, Walter C. Jr. Sorenson, Axel Thompson, John H. Turner, Gerald C. Walsh, James Y. Webb, Edmund A. Webb, Melville W. Wilson, Davia,S. dr. Wright, Glenn 6 Hillside Terrace 83 Cary Avenue 86 Gleason Road .252 Marrett Road 1149 Adams Street 2.3 Webb Steet 8 Rindge *venue 5 Bennett Avenue ' 9 Sunnyinoll: Avenue 9 Spaying Street 81 Gleason Road 0, Cedar Street 9 Forest Street '20 Avon Street 4 Taft Avenue 189 Wood Street. 7 Dunham Street 143 Downing Road 667 Farmerest Avenue 18 Winter Street 13 Pine Knoll Road Homestead Street Pottier Avenue Prospeot Hill Road Theresa Avenue '6 Camelia Place 31 grassland Street 295 Marrett Road 7 Pleasant Street 430 Condord Avenue 11 Bedford Street 11 Hamblen `Street 23 Horth Hancock Street ' 55 Taft Avenue 17.Coolidge Avenue .117 Bedford Street 274 Marrett Road 9 Hillside Terrace 1 2 Bedford Street 3 Hayes Avenue 2o6 Lincoln Street 11 Hamblen Street 67 Simonds Road Fool 1 Young, Stanley R. Zittell, George S. Zitso, Peter - SPECIAL Alan G. Adams Roy A. Cook Anthony Rochette Charles Brenton 4. Ralph I. Dale Haskell W. Reed Frederick M. Goy Leon W. Bateman Raymond W. James Michael E. McDonnell William M. Burns Francis J. Smith Ernest A. Lindstrom Frank J. Peters James Stuart Smith William L. Harrington John W. Alexander Henry Brown, Jr. James W. Manning. LINCOLN PROJECT M.I.T. August S. Cidaho Donat A. La Cass* George C. McKenny 319 86 Winter Street 306 Lowell_ Street 21 Bertwell Road POLICE OFFICE Adams Press Deputy Chief Fire Department Janitor, Town Office Park Department 1640 Massachusetts Avenue Selectman a Janitor, Cary Library Supt. of Public Works Keeper, Hobbs Brooks Reservoir Plumbing Inspector Middlesex County Sanatorium 4 Percy Road Metropolitan State Hospital e a * 173 Hancock St., Cambridge (Belmont Country Club) 55 Lake Street, Wilmington 22 Spring Street Lexington 115 Brown Street, Brookline 320 Tranbfer SPECIAL POLICE - SCHOOL JANITORS Clarence Maep►ee 114 Baker Avenue George Doughty, Jr. 75 Paul Revere Road Thomas F. Ryan 29 Shirley Street Thomas J. Sullivan 2407 Massachusetts Ave., Louis -A, Bonney 261 WRltham Street William A. Knight 18 Bowker Street Carl R. Petterson 6 Hill Street Horace W. Bonney 261 Waltham Street Anthony J. Janusas 12 Tucker Avenue Thomas Sullivan 17 Curve Street David Kidd 7 Butler Avenue William P. Casey 1063 Masa. Ave. William J. Harahall 9 Independence Avenue School Departsl4lut w e w e or a. r 0. Further consideration was given to Mrs: Rich's re- quest for additional funds for an extra typist and two files. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $500 from the Reserve Fund to the Tax Collector's - Personal Services account and $325 to the Tax Collector's - Expenses Account. C tHENI Cowl 1 1 1 Letter was received from the Town Counsel re land of -Dianne 'Estates, Inc., 'Waltham Street. Pur - Swint to Cif- the Board, purchase has .been com- pleted for a parcel of land in the sum of $1200 (option obtained by the Planning Board) and the deed recorded. 1 321 322 Oil bids SELECTMEN'S —TING April 12, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office -Building, on Monday evening, April 12, 1951 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burna, Supt. of Public Worka, and the Clerk were also present. Mr -Burne -reported that he had sent out twelve in- vitations to bid on the Town's heating oil and received oy:three replies. Some of the companies that inquired about the business did not submit 6 -bid. The bids received were as follows; Burton Purber Coal Co. 3.23 perbarrel Esso Standard Oil Co. 3.199 w Union 011 Company of Boston 3.20 " W Mr. Burns explained that the difference in bhe bids amounts to about 95g on a yearts supply. The Union Oil Company has been supplying the town and Mr. Burns said that insofar as he is concerned the relations' have been satisfactory. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to accept the bid of the Union Oil Cpmp' ny• Notice was received from the State Department of Chapter 90 Public Works advising that the sum of $1,000 has been maintenance allotted for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in Lex- ington, on condition that at least $1,000 shall be con- tributed by the town and $1,000 by the county. Notice was received from the State Department of Chapter 90 Public Works advising that the sum of $13,500 has been construction allocated for Chapter 90 construction (Hill Street) in Lexington, on condition that at least $6,750 shall be contributed by the town and $6,750 by the county. Mr. Burns retired at 7:20 P. M. Willard The Chairman read a letter from Miss Edith W. betterment Willard requesting oontinuation of the deferred water deferred betterment assessment levied on her property located on North Street. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Cowl a 1 1 323 Acts of 1950, to again extend the time -for payment of water betterment assessment of $395.66 upon land owned by Edith W. Willard and Genieve Robinson, consisting of approximately 316.53 feet and situated on North Street, without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon or sold or until the expiration of three years from t -he date hereof., whichever event occurs first; pro- vided, however, that this extension.of tffime shall -terminate immediately if the facilities of the water main are used for said land or any part thereof. The Chairman read a.letter from The Sachem Council, Inc. Boy -Scouts of Ameriea, requesting continued defer- Boy Scout went of -payment of -the street betterment assessment betterment levied -on their property located on Grant Street. deferred Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted, under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to again extend the time for payment of Street betterment assessment of $2,781.91 upon land owned by the Sachem Council, Inc. located on Grant Street, Without -interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon, or sold or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first. The chairman read a letter from the Stanley Hill Post, No. 38, Inc. advising that the Post will not hold its annual field day over the July 14th week -end this year and that similar plans for the future have been discontinued indefinitely. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town Resignation Clerk, advising that Lewis L. Hoyt has resigned as a member of the Town Manager Committee. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 705 P. M.' Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, Fire Dept. advising of the appointment of Captain Bernard J. Belcastro as head of the Fire Department in accordance with Chapter ih8 and Chapter 143, Section 8 of the General Laws. Mr. Gay expressed concern over the wording 'dead of the Fire Department" and Mr. Stevens explained it was the language used in the -statute and providedfor in the Special Act:__ -covering the Fire Department. The appointee is head of the Fire Department for those specific pur- poses mentioned in Chapters 1148 and 1143, G. L. Mr, Stevens presented a plan showing the taking for the Sunnyfield Sewer and explained the properties in- volved. He stated that both Buttrick'and Barnes brought suit against the town - $140,000 for Barnes and $12,000 for 324 Buttrick. Mrs..: Commons, who has requested an appoint** went with the Board this evening, discussed the subject with Mr. Burns -back in 1953. The date for.filing suit expired in" 1953. According to her letter of February 10, 1953, addressed to the Assessors, she asked to have the betterment abated and her property connected to the sewer without charge in aettlement for the easement. Mrs. Commons, two daughters and her brother met with the Board. She said that her brother would speak for her because of the fact that she is hard of hearing. Her brother said that Mrs. Commons settled in her present home thirty-two years agoand has been.`paying taxes there. He said the sewer went through the middle of the land which is about 600 feet deep...*bout throe years ago the State went acrose the front leen. He ex- plained that Mrs. Commons would like abatement of the sewer betterment tax.and have the sewer connected to her house. She does not want any caah'settlement or any- Commons thing for the 1and.and does not expect anything. He sewer said that these two items amount to about $600. easement The. Chairman explained that the Board is familiar With the subject. He .said that Dr. Barnes on• one side and Mr. Buttrick on the other have quits against the town for damage to their property allegedly cased by the easement. He explained that the Board does not feel this would be the time to make any settlement .with Mrs. Commons because the result of the suits is not known. If settlement is made with her, it may be a measuring stick for what the others may be paid. He explained that this does not mean the Board will not make a settlement with Mra. Commons. He said that the Board does not feel that damage has been done to any of the property up there, including Barnes', Buttriek's and Commons'. In fact, in some instances there has been an improvement. Some of the land has been levelled off and is in much .better condition than it eves was before the easement -went through. He stated that the Board tried to locate the sewer in such a way that if a development went in back and a street was constructed, the houses could be con- nected frith the sewer and there would be no betterments. Mrs.Commons+ brother asked what the 1306..95 charge was for and the Chairman replied that it is on the front land and has nothing whatever to do .with the sewer in the rear. lira. Commons' brother asked about the stone wall that was knocked down and the soil that was' levelled. off. Mrs. Commons said that the stone wall was the only dividing line. Now that, as well as the fence, is gone so it is just a meadow from Barnes and Buttricks. 1 325 1 The Chairman said that this is something of.which the Board had no knowledge and would have had it re- placed. The contractor is supposed to,put back anything taken out, that can be put back, the way it was origin- ally. He stated that the stone wall should have been re- placed. Mrs: Commons said that the soil was tossed to one side and she does not know if the top soil was put on the bottom or the bottom soil on the top. The Chairman said that he felt certain the Board would 'have heard from either Dr. Barnes or Mr. Buttrick if the soil hadnot been correctly replaced as they were both`g'owing things there at --the time.: The Chairman said that if any settlement is made with Dr. Barnes and Mr. Buttrick an equivalent settlement Might be made with Mrs. Commons, He said that these two people wanted the land damage to be decided by jury and settlement will have to be made on the decision of the jam* Mrs. Commons said that she would just "sit tight,' then. Mr. Stevens said that the Board will decide What amount it is willing to pay. Many considerations will 'enter into what is awarded. Mrs. Commons has 0 single lot of land that can't possibly be subdivided whereas Dr. Barnes and Mr. Buttrick both have larger areas capable be subdivision. He explained that the Board could not say definitely that it would apply the same measure in each case. He said there is the question as to what the prop- erty was worth before the sewer easement went through and if it was worth any less after the easement. If it is worth leas, then Mrs. Commons would be entitled to be com- pensated for the difference. Mr. Stevens pointed out that $600 3s more than one half of the total assessed value of all Mrs. Commons' land as of today. Mrs. Commons' brother said.that if she were given assurance that the Board would treat her as fairly as the people on either side she would not expect any more. Mrs. Commons agreed with the statement and the group retired at 8s00 P. M. Mr. Frederick D. Welts met with the Board and pre- sented a•letter, on behalf of the Lexington High•School P.T.l�. and the Dad's Club, for permission to locate a May First stand adjacent to the.Boy Scout headquarters for.the permit sale of sandwiches and tonic on Saturday, May lat, the Music Festival date. The proceeda will go into the scholarship fund. ' • Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded.by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the request. Mr. Wells retired at 8:05 P. M. 326 Garbage contract Mr. Stevens reported that he had secured a new bond to go with the garbage contract for the year com- mencing April 18, 1954. He said that last week the question was raised as to why there were not two options and in checking the records it was .found that an option was granted for one year only. He said that the contract will have to be let out on bids next year-, and that if the present contractor, who is apparently doing a very good job, was not the low bidder, the Board would not necessarily have to accept the.low bid.. Mr. Stevens referred to the sewer betterment assess George meat levied against.property of George F. Smith, Bedford Smith Street. He explained that the interest was never committed betterment on the assessment and it.seems to.him that the interest of 4% whould be paid. from December 13, 19148 to Maroh 6, 1950, Which was the time the Board had authority to defer better- ment assessments without interest.From that date on, the Board could vote to defer payment without interest for three years. Further consideration to be given this subject at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Stevens referred to the Nichols' agreement re assessment on Oak Street and said he thought the beat pro Oak Street cedure would be for him to obtain an agreement with West, betterment who now:owns the property, whereby when he sells the land the betterment: will be paid. Be explained that -helms drawn up an agreement and will send it to Mr. West. Mr..Stevens reported that there is a law.ease-pend- ing in connection with the Shea contraot for putting the water line in Bedford Street. Before the end of the one- year guarantee the pipe broke and dug a hole in the street. A milk truck went into it and Mr. Stevens had difficulty Claim with the bonding company. The case hat been pending for several years and is coming up shortly. The total damage is about *167 and the bonding company refuses to do any. thing.The suit was brought on the basis of a street de. feet but Mr. Stevens doubted if they oould collect on that inasmuch as the town did not know about the hole until after the accidents Mr. Stevens was authorized to settle the claim out of court. Mr..Stevena retired at 840 P. M. Dr. William L. Barnes, Jahn Bruochi and three other individuals, representing the Kiwanis Club of Lexington, met with the .Board. Dr. Barnes saidthe club would like to have a portion of the ball field on.September $:8th.foNea.shbrae_ show# with a rain date of September 25th. He said he understood the Cle 1 1 1 327 Board rented or leased the property in question to various organizations. He explained the location as the sit;,where the Legion holds its fourth of July celebration. The Chairman asked if he meant the Hayden property and he replied inthe affirmative. The Chairman suggested that the group also contact 'the Recreation Committee, that committee having super- vision of playground areas. He -said that he thought the Board -Would have no objection but would like to discuss- the-s'ubject"-inasmuch as the proposed date is a Sunday and said that he would have a definite answer following next Riwanis week's meeting. horse The group retired at 7:55 P. 1K. show Mr. Maloney said that he would not be present at the meeting"neat week, but would be in favor of granting the request.. The Chairman was authorised to contact Town Counsel to check on any possible technicalities. Application for -certificate of incorporation' was re- ceived from the Secretary of the Commonwealth,on behalf of David F. Toomey, 1061 Massachusetts Avenue. Satisfactory character reference was received from the Meg; of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, Seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the certificate. Cert. of Inc. Application for certificate of incorporation was re- Cert. of ceived from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, on behalf Inc. of H. S. Swartz, 19 Highland Avenue. Satisfactory charac- ter reference was received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the certificate. The Chairman read a letter from the Drum Corps of Permit the Stanley Hill Post, American Legion, requesting per- mission to locate a balloon both adjacent to the Auxil- iary booth on April 19th. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the request. Letter was received fromihe First .Parish Church, re- questing permission to sell balloons off the premises on Permit April 19th. The Board had no objection and inasmuch as this is private property, no permit is necessary. Letter was received from Mrs. Charles P. Whittemore, on behalf of the Community Services of Lexington, re- questing permission to conduct a meeting in the &elect men's Room on Tuesday, April 27, from 8:00 P. M. • Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seesonded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the request. Use of room 328 Application was received from Richard P. Jackson, Health Sanitarian, requesting permission to conduct an Use of immunization clinic in a conference room on April 17th room from 3:00 P. M. until 5:00 P.'M.. Upon motion of Mr."Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use- of the froom free of charge. Letter was received from the Lexington Oeal Company Appointment requesting the appointment of Mrs. Edna R. Anderson, 41 Ledgelawn Avenue, as a Public Weigher to replace Mre: Boleyn Who is -no -longer in- the employ of the company. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to -appoint Yrai.-Edna R. Anderson a PublicaWeigher. in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring Mareh 31, 1955, Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. 'Betaken, it Licenses was voted to renew the following licenses: John W. Leary 45 Waltham Street Public"Carriage Marcia Dane 1736 Masa. Avenue Employment Office Joseph Derelict, 81 Westview Street Peddler mOrders of Upon motion of Mr. -Gay, seconded by Mr. Batman, it taking was voted to adopt an order for taking in connection with the following streets accepted at the adjourned Town Meeting held on March 221 19514: Bertwell Road Dawes 'Road Buckman Drive Oak Terrace Permit and: ' Williams Road Appletree Lane Barberry Road Ballard Terrace Bates Road Battle Green Road Benjamin Road Castle Road Field Road Holton Road Hutchinson Road Lantern Lane • Minute Man Lana Patterson Road ' Peachtree Road Peartree Drive Philip Road Sootland Road Stearns Road Webster Road Wildwood Road Williams Road Wyman Road The Chairman read a letter from Charles A. Peirce, on -behalf of the Battle' Green Chapter, 1 rder of Demolay, requesting permission to sell lee cream on May 1,-1954, the Music Festival day. Two of the locations selected by the Order are playground areae at the center playgPound. 1 329 Permission was granted subject to the following provisoest- 1. Check with Mr. Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. Chairman of the Festival in. an effort to avoid any possible confusion or conflict with his plans, Contact Mr. Robert Person, Chairman of the Recreation Coaittee inasmuch as the com- .mittee has jurisdiction of all recreational areas. Mr. Maloney, speaking on behalf of the Lexington. Boys, Club, informed the Board that the Club ialplenning to locate a Pepsi Cola truck on private property April Permit 19th, but in the. event it is not successful in securing the location would like permission to place it on the Barnes,' property. - The Board was unanimously in favor of granting the request. The:Ohatrman read a letter from Rev. Crawford 0. Speakers Smith, on behalf of the Couples Club of the First Baptist stand Church, requesting permission to borrow the speaker's desk from Cary Hall to be used in a church play on April 30 and May 1, The Board granted the request. The Chairmanreported that Mr. George W. Emery would like to continue to serve as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unan• imoualy voted to re -appoint George W. Maori an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals for a term expiring March 31, 1955. At 9:35 P. M. the following members of the Planning Board met with the Selectmen: Chairman Adams, Messrs. Specia¢l Ripley, Grindle, Jaquith and Hathaway. Mr. Burns, Supt. Town of Public Works, was also present. Meeting Mr. Adams said that the appointment was requested because he thought a similar interview was held before Town Meeting when the two Boards discussed the townhhigh- way leading westerlyfrom Bedford Street. There was not sufficient time to proceed before the Annual Town Meet- ing and the inference was that there would be a meeting in June. He said if the meeting is to be held in June, there is a great deal of engineering work to be done. He said he recalled that -both Boards agreed that this pro- posed highway should be presented to the town. He explained that the matter is being brought up tonight because the Planning Board now has to file plans under Form A. He also informed the Board that another Appointment 330 • • • • ten feet will be needed from the Seth property to make the proposed road a width of 70 -feet, and saidthat if there is to be -a meeting a decision should be made. The Chairman said that there --could be a public __ hearing held now which would not necessarily mean set- ting the date for the meeting. Mr. Adams asked if the Board had heard from Mr. Viano and the Chairman replied in the negative. Mr. Adams said that the project has re*G'hed the point now where the town. is either going to 40 some- thing or forget about itw, The Chairman was authorized to contact Mr. Eugene Viano. The Planning Board retired at 9250 P. M. and the meeting adjourned. A true record, Attibts Cle 1 331 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 20, .1954- A regular meeting of tha Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening,•April 20, 1954 at 7.100 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman and James 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- Conduit mission to locate 365 feet of underground conduit on location Woburn Street. Mr. Gonsilvio, representing the petitioner, Mr. John Coyne, 31{ Woburn Street and Mr. Charles'Sullivan, 43 Woburn Street mere present at the hearing. Notice of the hearing was read by the Chairman who stated that all abutters in the, affected area had been notified. Mir. Consilvio explained that the petition is for a total of 365 feet of underground conduit which is about double the amount. The_:petitioner found"wat that the conduit location from pole 514/6A to pole 1114/7 was never validated. He said that the reason for the petition is for upraise of service and trunk lines for the new central office. He said the conduit will be in the public way and will have nothing to do about private property. The Chairman explained to those present that the Board is required by law to notify the abutters re- gardless of the location. Mr. Burns approved the proposed location and the property owners present had no objection. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the petition for the following underground conduit location: Woburn Street: From present manhole easterly approximately 365 .feet. Messrs. Sullivan and Coyne retired. Hearing waS declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company far per- -mission to locate underground conduit and manholes in 332 Bedford Street from North Hancock Street to the Bedford line. Mrs. Joseph Depose, 136 Highland Avenue,Somerville, was the only person present at the hearing, although notices had been mailed to all property owners. The Chairman explained that the conduit would be underground, in the street, and the Board was required by law to notify the abutters even though the conduit is not to be .looated:in private property. Consilvio said that the pole line from Westview Street has three very large lead cables and there are no more facilities, The company is trying to Build up Conduit & the trunk lines and service towards the Town of Bedford, manhole and there is no other way to get up there. They cannot locations put another lead cable on the pole. Mr. Gay asked if the proposed installation was similar to the conduit location in Massachusetts Avenue and Mr.. Consilvio replied in the affirmative. Mr. Bateman inquired about the reserve. capacity and Mr. Consi]vio replied that this installation will have at least a ten-year capacity and it could be more, but he would have to check with the company engineers. Mr. Bateman asked if the present large cables would be taken down and put in this conduit. Mr. Consilvio replied that he did not think so. The only reason for taking the cables down would bo if the company were forced to by a prescribed law. Mr. Burns said that, according:to the plans, some portions of the location are close to an existing water main and some of the installation looks to be over the main. He said that from Harding Road there is solid ledge and he does not want the conduit located on top of the water main. He said that he would like to see the locations shown on the ground before giving his ap- proval. Mr..Consilviosaid that he would arrange to have Mr. Haynes, company engineer, contact Mr. Burns. Mr. Bateman said that he would like to know the nuPber of years capacity this installation is going to take because the Town of Bedford is growing at a terri- fic rate. He also mentioned that the patch usually put in the streets by the petitioner. is not too satisfactory. Mr. Gay inquired about resurfacing Bedford Street and Mr. Burns statedemphatically that he does not want the telephone company making any installation until he has finished working onthe street. The Chairman said that no action will be taken on the petition until such time as the company's engineer contacts Mr. Burns, works out some location satisfactory to him -and also advises him as to the time of capacity. Immq CL 1 1 333 The hearing was declared closed and Mrs. Derosa retired. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Now England Telephone and Telegraph Company for per- Conduit mission to locate underground conduit on Bedford Street location from Harrington Road southerly approximately 4153 feet. Mr. Consilvio said that there is a plugged duct from manhole 54/53$. They plan to start off at a dead end for the L 3 feet to the manhole at Harrington Road. Thereis no way of going northerly except by picking up the dead end and running in a new conduit. • The Chairman said that the same conditions will apply to this location as to the one in the previous hearing. Mr. Gay asked if these two locations would complete the work to Bedford and Mr. Consilvio..replied in the affirmative. Messrs. Consilvio and Burns retired at 735 P. M. Mr. John J. Garrity came into the meeting, and re- ported that there is a leak in his house and he would like someone from the Board or a representative of the Board look at it. The Chairman said that someone would be up and inspect the roof. Mr. Garrity retired. Mr. William G. Potter, Chairman of the Cemetery Commissioners, arrived at the meeting. Mr. Stevens, Town Coubme1, arrived at the same time. ' Mr. Potter said that at the last meeting of the Commissioners, Mr. Healy brought up the question of his salary. Mr. Potter told him' that the Commissioners had decided what the salary would be, but Mr..Healy said that the Chairman of the Board stated on the Town Meeting floor that the increase would apply to all full and part- time employees. Mr. Potterexplained to him that the subject had been thoroughly discussed and recalled that he had been on the job ohly a short period of time, the reason for no increase being recommended by the Com- missioners. However, Mr. Healy insisted that, accord- ing to the Chairnian''s remarks he was entitled -to an in- crease. ' Mr. James asked if Mr. Potter knew what he re- ceived last year and he replied that he was Veterans, Agent and when he took over the positions of Supt. and Clerk to the Cemetery Department he received $1900. He asked the Commissioners if it would be all right for Mrs. Healy to work as Clerk and said that he would 334 give her the Clerk's salary. They had no objection and thought it would work out all right, permitting him to cover the officefor both jobs. However, after.a week or so he brought up the question again of an in - Crease: for n-crease:for himself, and the Board found out that the reason he wanted to hire Mrs. Healy was because he had reached the maximum salary he could receive without for- feiting his 100 disability pension. Mr. James said that Mr. Healy received a substan- tial increase as -Veterans' Agent percentage wise. Mr. Potter said he understood that but Mr. Healy's argument is the statement made by the Chairman., The Chairman said that he did not mention part- time employees because the Boar was not giving raises to part-time employees. Mr. James said th+t he holds two jobs and' his net salary was increased. The Chairman explained that the Seleotmen did not recommend an increase at all as far as he Was concerned as Superintendent of the Cemetery Department and was not too much in favor of increasing hi's salary as Veterans' Ageht. However, in diecussing the subject with the Ap- propriation Committee before Town Meeting, the Selectmen were willing to increase the Veterans" Agent salary, that being the only place the Board felt justified in anin- crease. He said that he -has no recollection of making any such remark on Town Meeting floor. Mr. Gay said that he did not recall any mention being made about part-time 'salary increases. Mr. Potter asked the Board to write the Commis- sioners to that' effect. The Chairman said that he would be glad to dis- cuss the subject with Mr. Healy at a'ny time. Mr. Potter said that the maximum he can receive and still collect disability is $200 more. Mr. Bateman said that while this budget was being discussed he talked with Mr. Hynes and he gathered that where Mr. Healy had one full-time 'job he could not do any more on the Veterans job, then he took on this job. He said that personally he is not satisfied with the setup. Mr.` Potter retired at 745 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. K. 3. Reed, 38 Buckman Drive' recommending that the traffic circle at' Trafficthe corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Pieasant'Street circle be roved ten or fifteen feet into Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Burns said that this bubjeet has been considered• every year about this time ever since he game' to Lexington. The State was called in on it and agreed that they would like to do something but it would cost too much. It would Poadel Cowl 1 1 1 335 involve taking land from Cataldo and some frontage off the building. -- Mr. Stevens said that it would have -to be a set- back and there isn't much roman there now. Mr. Burns said that the answer is a real inter-. change which is too expensive. He said that there,isn't much of aceident reoord for this -particular spot. The Chairman asked about lights and Mr. Burns re- plied that he does not think that is the answer. He said it should remain as is or have an interchange put in which would be an expensive proposition. He agreed to contact the State Departmentof Public Works and ar- range for a study and recommdation. Mr. Stevens brought up the subject of Edison ifay and said that some of the betterments should be abated. The western Real Estate Trust has two betterments; one parcel of registered land and one unregistered. Mr. Burns said that he would put the commitments through next week. Yrs Stevens referred to the $200 settlement in re- gard to Edison Way with the Boston & Maine Railroad. Edison There are no funds left in the Edison way account. Way It was agreed to take the money from the Law De- partment Expenses Account. Mr, Burns retired at 8:05 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners in regard to medical bills incurred'as a result of fury to private Francis MoCarron who in- Transfer jured his ba%k while fighting a fire in Waltham. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seoonded'by Mr.. Gay, it was voted to request the Appropriation 'Committee to transfer the sum. or *1,130.35 from the Reserve Fund to the Fire Department:Expenses Account•. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, Town it was voted to call a Special Town Meeting to be held Meeting on June 14, 1954. • The Chairman read a letter from the Board of As- Napoli seasons advising that on January 29, 1953 Prank A. and betterment Mary Napoli sold to their daughter and son-in-law lot due #1 at 45 Middle Street and there is a house now erected on the lot Therefore, the Assessors will commit the amount of $814.44 deferred sewer betterment assessment. Letter was received from Guy Franoeschelli, Grapevine Avenue,` requesting continued deferment of sewer betterment assessment; three years from the last deferment having expired. 336 Upon motion .of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted, under provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950,, to again extend the time for payment of Franceschelli betterment assessment'Sof $1,759.98 upon.land owned by betterment Bertha Francescheb5.i, Gaetano and Bertha Franceschelli, deferred located on Grapevine Avenue, without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon or 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 immediately if the facilities of the sewer main are used for sd.d land or any part thereof. The Chairman read a letter from Miss Harrington, Complaint 1881 Massachusetts Avenue, complaining about oil trucks, owned by Minute Man Oil Company, being parked unattended for hours at a time in the vicinity of the Common. Mr. Bateman said that he would watch the area and the Chairman was authorized to write the company and re quest co-operation in parking either on Meriam Street, the old Firs Station site or the municipal parking area. + Notice from the Middlesex County Selectments Asstn. re meeting on May 5 was held over. Invitatioh Invitation was received from the Veterans. of Foreign Wars to attend a joint installation of officers of the` Post and Auxiliary on Saturday evening, April 21h in Cary Hall, Mr. James said that he would represent the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was'voted to renew the following licenses: Minute Man Cab Co. Lexington Cab Co. Lexington Bowladrome M Salvation Army Corner Variety Shop John J. Dacey DUrundts Chocolate Shop1780 Mass. Avenue Five Porks Spa 286 Lincoln St. Manor Spa 269 Bedford St. Town Line Pharmacy Inc.204,22 Mass. Ave, Wardrobets Pharmacy 807 Mase. Ave. ' Henrit s EHobby House 4112 Marrett Road Fruit Haven 314 Marret Road Jae 1 1 18 Manley Court Public Carriage( renewal) w w w 11 Depot Square M M M 1698 Mass. Avenue Bowling Alley a M 1" Sunday Bowling 87 Vernon St. Rox.Junk Collector 856 Mass. Avenue Sunday Sales 424 Marrett Road w M W ai w 11 • M or IF Letter was received from Leo M. Gaughan, on behalf of the V. F. W. requesting permission to conduct its annual Poppy Drive on Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29, New New 1 337 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the request, being a national drive. Poppy Drive The meeting adjourned at 9:114 P. M. A true record, Attest 338 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 26, 195h A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, April, 26, 1951{ at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman reported that a representative of Minute Man the Minute Man Oil Sales came into the office in res - Oil Sales ponce to the Board's letter re parking oil trucks in parking the area of Buckman Tavern and the Common.,Inasmuch as no traffic laws are .being violated the company intends to continue the practice of parking at these. locations. Mr. Bateman said that on Tuesday morning he saw three trucks parked on the Buckman Tavern side, the next day there was one, He has also been up several times since but during the last visits, there were no trucks parked, The Chairman read a notice of Registrar King in regard to the Eighth Annua]. Massachusetts Governors' Highway Safety Conference to be held at the State House on May 25. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the communication to the Chief of Police, with the sugges- tion that he plan to attend. Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Paul F. Cert. of Inc. Hannah, 6h Bloomfield Street was received from the Secretary of State. The corporation is to be known as the Raytheon Charitable Foundation and will be loca- ted in the. city of Waltham. Satisfactory character refer- ence was received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the application and return it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Kathryn Cert. of Inc. M. Cleveland and twelve other women, all of Lexington, was received from the Secretary of State. The corpora- tion is to be known as the Minute -Man Council of Girl Soouts, Incorporation and will be located at 14 Muzzey Street, Lexington. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve the application and return it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. hommil 1 1 339. Letter was received from Chief Ryoroft advising Police that Patrolmen William Meadows and Joseph Belcastro school have started a months training at the Massachusetts State Police Training School at Framingham. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Lexington Softball League Conference Rm., April 28 Board of Health Conference Rm. May 15 Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to renew the following licenser Chester W. Fillmore 659 Marrett Road .. Peddler The Chairman informed the Board that a Mr,. Hays, representing the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company left a revised set of plans in connection with the proposed conduit location on Bedford Street, upon Which a public hearing was held last week. He infor- Conduit med the Clerk that the changes have been approved by location Mr. Burns. No action was taken inasmuch as the Board had asked Mr. Consilvio last week to find out from his company the number of years this conduit. would serve, if the cables were to be removed from Westview Street and if so when. An informal discussion was held relative to the subject of Mr. -Roeder's expired term as a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bate- man, it was voted to reappoint Harold E.. Roeder, a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners for a three- year term expiring May 1, 1957• Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel. arrived 0.7z30 P. M. Mr. Charles S. Tuck, 16 Spring Street, applicant Sunday for a Sunday Sales license at L112 Marrett Road, met Sales with the Board. The Chairman said that Mr. Tuck had been invited to the meeting due to the fact that his application is a new license and the Board wanted an opportunity to discuss the subject with him, find out about the main part of his business and his reason for wanting to be open on Sundays. Mr. Tuck said that he thought, a Sunday License would help him in, his business. He plans to sell candy, cigarettes, ice cream and also soft drinks. However, his main business will be toys, two lines of greeting Uses of halls Licensee ,appointment 340 cards, handmade aprons, and hobby materials. He said he -was renting the property from Mr. Curtin who men- tioned a Sunday Sales License. The Chairman asked if he planned to open on Sun- day before that, and he said that he had not given it any thought. The Chairman explained that if the Board receives complaints, -it may be forced to request him to close on Sundays even though he may have a Sunday Sales License. He said that the Board could issue a license to -sell ice cream but -is concerned_ about the hobby sales. Mr. Tuck asked if it:eould be against the law to be open on Sunday,'Without a license, for inspection and no retail business. Mr. Stevens replied that it would.. Mr. James asked how he would feel if the license were granted on the condition that no'one complained and if complaints were received, he would have to close. Mr. Tuok'replied that if the Board requests him to close, he would close. Mr. Tuck retired;at 8x00 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. -Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant a Sunday Sales License -to Charles S. Tuck, d.b.a. Henri's Webby Shop at 442 Marrett Road. Mr, William T. Chandnoit, 54 Rtchgram Avenue, Waltham, applicant for a Common Victualler's License to do business at Ye Towne Diner, met--with-the Board. Colston Mr. Chandnoit presented referencea•from'Captain Victualler Murray, Watertown Police Department, and. from Frederick License B. Wait,. City Councillor, Waltham. He stated that he now works for the Lynn Telegraph News. His brother and his wife will be working at the diner during the day and he will be in charge nights. Mr. Gay inquired about the hours and he replied that he will be open from 6:00 A. M. Until 11:00 P. M. and. he hopes to open by May 15th. He said that the, diner is in good condition but it needs to be cleaned up. The Chairman said that the Board definitely does not want the diner to be a gathering place for teen-agers. Mr. Chandnoit said that he kept,* very respectable place in Watertown and hoped to do thb same here. The Chairman asked if he planned to be open on Sun- days and he replied that when he was in Watertown he usually served a turkey dinner on Sundeys. He expects to continue -the same in Lexington. Mr. Chandnoit retired at 8:10 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant a Common Victualler License to William T. Chandnoit, 54 Richgram Avenue, Waltha, to serve meals at Ye Towne Diner, 1722 Massachusetts Avenue, COI CL 1 341 The Chairman read a letter from the -Northeastern Gas Transmission Company requesting approval of cancel- lation of Bond No. 14052-1b-1101{-51, 4,000 and Bond N. E. Gaa No. 314052-1137-51, ,000. Bonds Upon advice of Town Counsel, the Chairman was cancelled authorized to answer the letter stating that if, as the company states, it has made a settlement with all owners of property'within the Town of Lexington in which it took interests by eminent domain, then the Board has no objection to the cancellation of the bonds. At 6:55 P. M. Mr. Eugene Viano, his attorney, Mr. Daniel Lynch and Mr. Alan G. Adams, Chairman oftho Planning Board, met with the Selectmen. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the construction of,a road proposed by the Planning Board and to find out whether or not Mr. Viano would convey titleto the Town at no cost -for a strip approximately thirty-five feet wide. The disousaionws more or less as follows; Chairman: The last meeting we had with you was my first meeting with the Board. At that time you Viano re were discussing the drainage problem. We all Intra realize the conditions were serious and we are Highway trying to find some way to correct the sit- uation and have been talking about piping the brook, and draining it. ;one night the Planning Board came in with a road in the vicinity of the'_brook. We discussed it and felt we could save some money if we piped the brook and con- _sbrueted the road all at the same time. This year we decided we would like to start the road.ifossible, from Bedford Street and running 4400 feet. We"would, however, lay it' out from Bedford Street in its entire length. That is the reason I wrote to you and thought we might come to some terms. We will make it a double' barrel road about seventy feet -in width. According to Mr. Burns we have twenty- five feet from Seth and Cole for this road; before they sold it to the First National Stores. We are trying to get ten more feet from the First National Mare and would like to.come to some agreement and get thirtyfive feet from you on the southerly side of the brook. Viano: Didn't Seth enter into an agreement with the First National of a right-of-way for more than thirty-five feet, 342 Chairman: I am not sure. 1 understood_ they gave twenty- five and wanted thirty-five. Vianos Seth owns a large parcel of land north of the brook to the west of Bedford Street which was originally laid butits a housing development. Adams: It never has been laid out officially. Vianor It was a proposed layout. - (The Chairman presented a plan showing the proposed road from the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Lincoln Street to Bedford -Street.) Viano,: How would Seth sell this parcel t otthe First National. and get into their other land with a twenty-five foot right±of-way's Adams: Under the new Form A, where anyone register- ing land must come before us, -.they presented one to register a deed -of the sale to the - First National. One was a lot they purchased and they left another.lot which was a twenty- five foot strip. I think their land abuts Tewksbury Street. Viano: That would be the entrance to the property providing. they did not have one here. Have you talked with the First National Store? Adams: That is, only in an informal way with Marshall Duane. He wanted to know at the time of pur- chase -if there were any plans and the plans were public. Lynch: What is the purpose for building it only for this distance? Chairman: We don't know how the town . is. going, to ' take this. At the present time there are no houses in the way of the proposed road. We have picked up an option on a lot on Waltham Street down beyond the.High School where the road would come: out there. This more or less to 'find out how the town feels on this and we feel.it would take oare of the drainage. We would also pipe it over to the North Bridge. Lynch: The selling point is the eccessability as far as the Fire Department is concerned. Chairman: Yes. As soon as South Road in Bedford is closed, we aril going to get increased traffic. We have been having a serious problem of parking on Sundays -for church. This road will open up a parking area for St. Brigid's church'>and will -relieve the bad condition on Sundays. Lynch:- Do you plan to assess betterments? Chairman: We have not decided on that and would say we will leave it open. Fowl 1 Viano Chairman: Viano: Adams: Chairman: Viano: Adams: Bateman: Viano: Adams: James: Viano: Adams: Viano, Lynch: Chairman: Viano: Chairman: Viano Adams: Stevens: .Lynch: Stevens: Chairman:.. Lynoh: Stevens: You certainly should,. We just haven't gone into it. The land as it is now is good for nothing. You have the problem of Hastings Park. How much of that are you going to take? None. I want to get the drainage problem solved and felt that by doing the street and drainage at the same time it would save money. You could take care of the drainage by easement. Is it desirable and testable to put the -drainage in the middle-'of'the street? If you oame out with an easement, in the event -you have difficulty With -the drainage at some future time you would not have to dig up the street. What little inquiring we did on engineering,`I don't think it is uncommon to place a drain in the street. It will be in the center strip. How much of a center strip will you have? Fourteen feet. The State is allowing thirteen feet to a lane. With the easement you could accomplish the same thing at no extra coat to the town. The Planning Board is thinking of a major project to improve the traffic problem of the whole town. In principal, I think it is a wonderful thing. How much would the road cost? What we are going to cohstruct, including the drainage, would be $50,000. Do you propose to go in 1400 feet and construct the drain and leave the rest for some future development? That is right. What assurance have you if the town approves the plan that some time. in the future you will get the town to approve the remainder? Once it is laid out, it is legally'a town way. It is laid out as a town way, but not open as a town way. It pins it down only on paper. That is right. I don't think the town would vote the 1400 feet unless they intend to go ahead. I would present a vote for the drain and then present a vote on the street. Will you make your takings now on t he whole thing? Yee. 343 344 Adams Viano: Adams: Stevens: Viano: Chairman: Lynch: Chairman: •Lynch: Viano Chairman:_ Adams: Viano: Stevens: Chairman: Adams: Lynch: Adams: Viano: Adams: Bateman: We have had indications that some of the people will -give the town the land. It would appear to me that there should be some assurance that the entire road will go through. NIB road has been on the drawing board for over thirty years.• Not to this extent. Do you think Town Meeting would vote to build 400 feet if they were not committing them selves to complete it? Two years from now the Town Meeting may say that it can't afford to build it. This business of 400 feet was on the previous Board. This Board has not discussed the 400 feet, but this is something cast off. It would be no asset to the town Fire Depart- ment, going 400 feet only. The Board, I think, was trying to find out how Town Meeting members feel about this road. If - they cb n't want the road they wontt vote the 400 feet. Then, we come into the expense again. Can't you bond itt Are you going to put the entire brook into pipe? I believe so. • I think all the length up to Stratham Road is in pipe. At the Newgent land you run into grade. I would like to know what the abutters on this road are going to do -for the community and what they are going to gigs. You are asking me to give thirty-five feet and also another twenty foot setback which is'actually fifty-five feet of my land. If the twenty foot setback applies in this case, you are asking me for fifty-five feet. If you took fifty feet from Seth and the First National you would not be hurting them. It is a 0-2 tone and there is no setback. This road has been a Planning Board project and not the Selectmen's.. We have talked with the Lexington Construction Company and also with Cole. We have reason to believe that the rest of them will come along. 1 did at one time talk to Father Casey and they did have plane of a parochial school up back. We won't have one in Lexington' for et least ten years. • I also talked to Murray Dearborn. Do you plan putting in a sewer? We have not come to that yet. It should be done at the time.. • There is another quarter of a million dollars. 1 1 1 Viano Chairman: Viano: Maloney: Lynch: Chairman: Lynch: Chairman: Viano: Adams: Chairman: Viano: Adams: Viano' Chairman: Viano: You can bond it for a short term. I don't want to make -any commitment whatever at this time. Without studying it, my answer would be -no -on the 100 foot deal. I am expected to give something of a very good value to me. I have a very good and definite reason for own- ing this piece of property. I am not going to give away something of value to benefit someone who has nothing to give away. Seth has nothing to give away. They have to have access to the property. What would be your thinking if we went all the way? I would be very much impressed to the value tome. I don't say -I would agree to the course you take but would have to study it, but I do say there would be some value to my property. There is no enhancement to my property by building 1}00 -feet. Your property is all business. He can develop that from Bedford Street now. Are you going through with this regardless of agreements with abutters? Yes. We are going to put the drainage in any- way. I want to 6et the road in there. You are not foreclosed against putting the Whole thing in? Definitely not. 1 would like to study this because it.has a serious impact on property that I own. I will go upstairs and get you a plan. We will study this again insofar as construc- tion of 100 feet or more. Will you also study re-routing of the road? I think this is the best feastOle engineering route and by that I mean the best practical. It seems to that if you want me to co- operate, I might kuggest a change and you might keep an open mind on that. I am willing to co-operate with this town in any reasonable respect I can without punishing myself too much. I am not trying to get something from the town. I am not going to try and oppose you people, but in justice to my corporation I have a right to protect their interest. I have 'Mr. Lynch to help me on this. We are here not in a sense where we are against it, but we want to be sure it is not going to hurt us too much. I can give you my answer on this the fir t of the week. What is the oth r plan? My idea would b to push it your way a little bit. I don't t nk it is sound to put the brook under the middle of the road. 345 346 Chairman: We can discuss that. Viano: I will present to you what I think I am will- 'ing to, give without any compensation from t he town whatever and you can consider it. I will give a proposition to the town whereby it will cost the town nothing if the town is willing to meet within reasonable limitations what I propose. Chairman: I.have been pushing this thing on drainage because I.felt -it should be taken care of. The group retired at 10:10 P. M. and the meeting adjourned. A true record, Attest: Cosi 1 347 SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 3, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office. Building, on Monday evening, May 3,,195Ii at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, -Messrs. Bateman, James,. Maloney and Gay were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Burns informed the Board that he received Bids on 6" the following bids in tyro carloads of 6" clay piper clay pipe Waldo Brothers 35 per foot with a 2% discount Lexington Lumber 31 e * with a 5% discount after deduction of freight Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to accept the bid eubmitted by the Lex- ington Lumber Company. Mr. Burns reported on bids received for a 3/14 ton pickup truck and a carryall as follow: Bids on 3f14 ton truck and Pickup oarryall F. K. Johnson, Inc. Net $1279 Frederic R. Childs 1300 Carryall F. K. Johnson, Ind, 1839 Frederic R. Childs No bid Mr. Burns explained that Childs did not bid be- cause they do not have anything to approach the Chev- rolet price. Mr. Bateman aaked if anyone else manufactured a carryall and Mr. Burns replied that they do not in that price range. Mr. Maloney inquired about the trade-in and Mr. Burns explained that he will be trading in a 1911 carryall and a 1941 pickup. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bate- man. It was voted to authorize the Suprt. of Public Works to place an order with Frederic R. Childs for a 3/4 ton Ford pickup at the quotild price of $1300 and to place an order with F. K. Johnson, Inc. for a Chevrolet carryall at the quoted price of $1839. Mr. Burns referred to petitions filed by the New 348 Conduit locations England Telephone and Telegraph Company in April for permission to install underground conduits and manholes in Bedford Street. He reported that the work is de- signed on a twenty-five year basis and no replacements will be -needed for that period of time. He further reported that the company does not intend to takedown the present cables until they become so disintegrated that it will be necessary to place them underground. The ducts will be able to take them when and if they do have to be taken down. Mr. Burns explained that the company has changed the plans insofar as they affected the water and sewer locations and he has no further objections. Upon motion of Mr.. Gay, seconded by Mr. Batsman, it was voted to approve the following conduit and man- hole locations Bedford Street: From manhole 5405 at North Hancock Street, northwesterly approximately 5637 feet of under- ground conduit to pole 6/101, also nine manholes. From manhole 54/107 approximately 221 feetof under- ground conduit to pole 40/2' on Simonds Road. From manhole 54; 11 approximately 60 feet of under- ground � PP y From manhole i54/11 pproximatelyt to Dead End at n170 feeard t ©f under grouted conduit to pole 92/1 on Westview Street. Bedford Street: From manhole at Harrington Road, southerly approximately -h53 feet of underground conduit. III Pole Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com - location pany and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany for a j/o pole location on -Concord Avenue, south- westerly side, approximately 250 feet southeast of Barberry Road. No action was taken on the petition. The Chairman read a letter from Robert L. Lyon, Curbing 265 Bedford Street, requesting this installatioh of twenty feet of curbing on the North Hancock 'Street side of his property. Mr. Bateman mentioned that this is something that will have to be considered in the curbing program. The Chairman was authorizedto advise Mr. Lyo Lthat the Board hopes to have a survey made on the subject this year, but that'it is too late to include his request in this year's program. However, if fluids should be avail- able in the account, his request may be acted upon favorably. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Re- tirement requesting the Selectmen to consider estab- lishing stab-lishing a requirement that a complete physical examina- 1 349 tion, including chest x-rays, be given to all pros- pective permanent laborer employees before hiring. Mr. Burns said that he has never asked for an army examination, but has always required a doctor's certificate to accompany the application for employ- ment. Mr. James asked how good a job the physician would do and Mr. Burns replied that probably it de- pended on the doctor but he doubted if he would re - port a man was in good physical condition, under his signatureif he did not think so. He said that he has not hired anyone for five or aix years. Mr. Bateman asked if he had any objection and Mr. Burns roplled in thenegative. M'r. James said he thought the Board of Retirement should look into the matter, determine who does the examining and how much it cants. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:30 P. M. Mr. John Brucahi met with the Board. He said that the people in bilk neighborhood are upset about overflowing cesspools in the McConchie development. He has discussed the subject with the Board of Health and also with Mr. Burns. He said that unless some action is taken within ten days he intends to go to the State Board of Health. He referred to,a pipe through which the sewage flows onto his land and said that he wants that ,pipe blocked up. The Chairman said that actually this is a Board of Health problem and the Selectmen will have to work with that Board. He stated that the Board would view the area and also discuss the matter with the Board of Health. - Mr. Brucchi retired at 8:15 P. M. The following individuals, owners of property abutting the intra highway proposed by the Planning Board, met with the Selectmen: Mr. and Mrs. Seth, Mrs. Maxner, Messrs. Foley, McDonough, Locke and Emery (rep- resenting Home for Aged), Dearborn, Newgent and Father Casey. The Chairman explained that the Board invited the group in for an informal discussion, and stated that the meeting was not a hearing of the proposed layout. He said that this is a portion of a road recommended by the Planning Board to bypass the center and traced the location of the road on the wall map. He said that there has been a serious drainage problem in the area for some time and the present Board of Selectmen has been consider- ing draining the area even though there is no legal ob- 350 ligation. When it was learned that the Planning Board was.recommending the road, the Selectmen felt that the drainage could be done at the same time. He said that the Selectmen would like to get the reaction of the property owners and hear whatever suggestions they might have. The Chairman explained that two owners of large areas, Mr. Viano and the First National Stores, are not present because the subject has been discussed with them inasmuoh as they own property on Bedford Street there the road entrance will be. He explained that the entrance is proposed to be approximately opposite the Fire Station .because one of the main purposes of the road is to pro- vide a way for fire apparatus to -reach the 'Concord Hill area without having to go down Bedford -Street and over Harrington Road. He said he would like to know how those present feel and explained that if the road does go through, it will undoubtedly open up a considerable amount of property. He asked if anyone had any objec- tions and there were none. One ind3,vidual, who did not give his name, said his objection was personal; he would not like a highway going across his back yard. The Chairman said that the road will .probably be seventy feet with a twenty foot grass plot in the middle. Itwill not be limited access and asked where. this manta property is located. He replied that it is 2013 Massachusetts Avenue, next to the Home for the Aged. The Chairman said that in most oases the greatest amount of_land to be taken, this side of the brook, would be thirty-five feet. He said: that they Board would, of course, like to have the property owners deed that amount Of land to the Town if there is no objection. .He said the Board would like to find out whether or not the Town will have to take the land. Mr. Whalen asked if it were. on each: side of the road next to the center and the Chairman replied ih the affir- mative. . Mr. Dearborn asked how much it would be on the other side, and the Chi replied that it varies and ex- plained that no definite location has been determined. He said under the conditions Viano and First National Stores.give, it will be sixty feet on the Viano side. and ten feet on the First National side. At the present time it would go almost on an angle so in some instances, the amount taken would be small and in others it will be larger. Mr. Seth said that he went on record to the effeet that he would deed a part of the land but did not think i t would be sixty feet. The Chairman said that no definite layout has been made. 11 CEO 1 1 351 He asked if Mr. Seth and the other property owners would be willing to deed whatever the Town wants to take providing it is within reason. Mr. Locke said that it is a' question of how much of the property is taken. The Chairman said that there would have to be a cut in the corner there. At the present time Stratham Road would not cut through the highway. There would be a small triangle on the farther side of the Home. for the Aged which could be given to them in return for what the Town takes in the rear. Mr. Locke said they would want an access to their property. The Chairman said they would still be able to get in. The Chairman said that the water main would be in- stalled but no sewer at this time. He said if the road is constructed, betterments may be charged and deferred until the land is built'upon. Mr. Locke asked if there would be betterments assessed to the Home and the Chairman replied that there are some cases where betterments might be assessed because the land will be bettered and salable for house lots. Mr. Seth said that, atarting at Bedford Street, .there would be a 900 angle and it will come into his property. He asked if there would be a winding road to follow the contour of the brook and the Chairman replied that it is not planned to follow the brook, but the brook will be piped and under the strip in the middle. Mr. Burns said. that depending upon the outcome of the discussion this. evening, an endeavor will be made to plan a layout that will most nearly cover everyonets condition. If. the pian is prepared and the Board decidesto go ahead with the project, a public hearing will be held and the property owners will be given an opportunity to see the plan. Father Casey said that he would have to consult with the authorities on the church land, but he felt•euro they would agree with any recommendations the Board makes and give any amount of land needed.. He said that he is de- lighted beyond measure because the road would give access to the land and heal a very great deal in the parking situation on Sunday mornings. He said the church seeks mostly from the road, access to the land and parking area. The Chairman said that the Board realizes this road will clear up some of the parking problems both for St. Brigid's Church and the Unitarian Church. He said that very shortly South Road in Bedford will be closed and all the traffic will come. down to Lexington. This road will prevent the traffic from going through Harrington Road and also be access to Concord Hill by the Fire Department. Mr. Dearborn asked if the Board planned to go to Stratham Road and the Chairman replied that it will turn 352 on the outside corner of the Home for the Aged. Mr. Dearborn asked when the road would be pre- sented to Town Meeting and t he Chairman explained that the Board had considered a June, meeting, but now be- lieves it will be possibly, September if everything works out. He said that if the .damages are too high, it may not be presented at all. Mr. Whalen asked when construction would begin if the Town Meeting approved it and the Chairman replied that it would have to be let out on contract and would: be in the Spring. Mr, Newgent asked where the money was coming from; that is. the Town or Town and State.. The Chairman replied that this would be.a Town pro- ject. Mr. Newgent asked about betterments and the Chairman said that he had previously mentioned that the Board could defer the betterments until the land is built upon, but as yet he definite decision has been made in regard to the assessment of betterments. Mr. Newgent asked what the assessment would be and Mr. Burns replied that it would. depend on the cost of the road and how much the Board decides to`appor.tion to the property. Mr. Newgent asked why there would be a grass plot in the middle and Mr. Burns explained that there would be turn offs and the traffic would be moving /est. The twenty foot strip is about the length of a car and anyone having to make a turn would have some protection. The Chairman explained this is tbe..beginning of a road the Planning Board has designed to go over to Route 2. This will be presented to the Town Meeting as the first part of that road and the Town Meeting action will deter- mine whether or not the road will be constructed Ult its entirety. He said that at the present time there awns houses in the way of the road at all. Mr. Emery said that he was puzzled about the plot in the middle and said that in that event cars would not be able to park in the middle and would park on the edge. He said if it were a wide single road, there would be op- portunity to take extraland and provide for angle parking. The Chairman asked what reason there would be for parking in the street and said that there will be parking areas at both the First National Store and the churches. One individual asked about the intersection of Massa- chusetts Avenue and Lincoln Street. Mr. Burns said that is a problem and the Board is - aware of it. Not being able to take anything from Hastings 4.4 1 1 1 1 Park, there will have to be an approach to the new road about 90o -to Massachusetts Avenue with a circle opposite the triangle. He said that there will have to be traffic lights there. The Chairman asked how the group felt.about the road. Mr. Whalen said he liked it. Father Casey said he was praying for it and Mr. Seth said he is very much in accord and feels it would be a great asset to the town. Mr. Bateman explained the urgency by stating that both Mr. Viano and the First National Store have definite plans and if the road is going to be constructed, it must be done at this time. The Chairman explaixned that damage would be consider- able if they start construction and then the Town took any land. Therefore, it is important to obtain the land be- fore construction is started. . At 8'15 P. M. Messrs. Hathaway, Irwin, Grindle, Jaquith and Ripley, of the Planning Board, arrived at .the meeting. Mr. Newgent asked if it would be better to have the land given to the town and not have to assess betterments, He said it might.be better to have assessments in order to receive full co-operation. The Chairman sad the Board hoped to receive co-opera- tion of all.eoneerned, but it is the feeling that better- ments should be assessed because, in most eases, the road will definitely improve the property. He said betterments could be.asseased and deferred until such time as the land is built. upon. Hathaway, acting as Chairman for the Planning Board,.'said that this is a section of what the Planning Board hopes to be a two-mile .road and the Board is still in the period of discussion. Mr. Whalen said that there is complete unanimity among the abutters with the exception of one. person who represents the abutter. Mr. Emery said the Home for the Aged is at the cor- ner of where this road would turn. He said if it should give up thirty-five feet, it will but if the amount could be out down to something less, they would like it. He said the property would be hemmed in and further it cannot expand. However, it would not stand in the way of the road. The Chairman said that there is a small place where Stratham Road comes out onto Massachusetts Avenue now. The Town might deed it to the Home for the piece in the rear. Mr. Emery said they would appreciate any consideration. The Chairman said that the Board definitely would have more information for the group before too long because the location must be determined and the group would be notified. The Planning Board, property owners, Messrs. Burns and Stevens retired at 8.55 P. M. 353 354 Letter was received from Gilliam P. Fitzgerald, Parade Little League Chairman, 140014011tig permiesion-to eon - duct a parade lo officially open the 1954 season on' Saturday, May 8 at 1:AO P. M. from the Junior High School to the ball field. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the request,• Telephone call was received from Dr. John E. Murray, on behalf of the Archbishop Cushing Paper Paper Drive,, requesting permission to conduct a drive in drive Lexington on Sunday, Kay 9. Upon -motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the request. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Village Variety Store 93 Mass. Ave. Sunday Sales (renewal) George R. Reed Drug Co. 1721 Mass. Ave. 0 Vernon S.. Rivet 135 Burlington Jubk Collector " St. Bedf.. Benjamin W. Berman 13 Mass. Ave. " • Theron H. Gaugh 451 Concord Ave. Peddler Sign at Mr. Gay presented a letter from the Lexington Com - Emery Park munity Concert Association requesting•permiasion to lace a placard 12* x 15a in Emery Park between May place and 8th to announce the campaign drive. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Mr. Gay said that the Christian Scientist Church has been granted the use of Eatabrook Hall on May 21 for a Monitor Junior Forum and would like to use the hall on Thursday for a rehearsal. The Board had no objection. The C irman brought up the subject of the Kiwanis Horse show Club request for permission to conduct a horse show on the so-called Aldrich property. The Board had no objection and the Chairman was authorized to so advise the group and suggest that they contact the Recreation Committee with whom arrangements should be made. 1 Use of hall The Chairman referred -to Mr. Garrity's visit to the Board at which time he mentioned leaks in the roof of the house in which he lives. The Chairman was authorized to ask Custance Bros. to inspect the roof and submit a report to the Board. The.Chairman read a letter from the Watertown Arsenal with reference to Armed Forces Day, s+aturdey, May 15_; for which special dedication ceremonies hemp been planned, Mr. James agreed to represent the Board. The meeting adjourned at 9:410 F. M. A true record, Attest 355 356 Jurors SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 10, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, May 10, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed,Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. At 7:00 P. M. Miss McDonough, Assistant Town Clerk, met with.the Board tor the drawing of two jurors. Mr. Louis A. Zehner, banker, 6 Fair Oaks Drive and Colin A. MacDonald, auto mechanic, 16 Fottler Avenue, were drawn for jury duty commencing June 7, 1954. Miss McDonough retired. Mr. Buffs submitted bids on 126 oast iron water pipe as follows: United States Pipe Co. Warren Pipe Company R. D. Wood .28 per foot .27 " " 4.20 " Bids on Mr. Burns reported that the R. D. Wood bid was water pipe not on the same grade of pipe as the other two bidders and•therefore Warren Pipe Company is low bidder if Wood is out because they did not bid on the same weight pipe. Mr. James asked if the Wood.bid was adequate and Mr. Burns replied that the bid is adequate but it is not the grade of pipe the town has been purchasing. He ex- plained that the Wood pipe is a brand new classification and is strictly to enable them to compete. Furthermore, it has to be laid under conditions set down by the bid- der. The Chairman asked if this type of pipe was some- thing the other bidders would delay in coming to and Mr. Burns replied that most dealers are trying to keep away from it. It is all in trying to meet competition. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to award the bid for 12" cast iron water pipe to the Warren Pipe Company. Mr. Burns submitted bids for valves and fittings as follows Fittings Valves Public Works Supply #1502.61 Hilco Supply 11400.59 M. C. Allen Associates 11466.93 Public Works Supply ,*19.07 Hilco Supply 2020.60 M. C. Allen Associates does not make valves 357 Bids on valves and fittings Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to award the bid for valves to Public Works Supply at the quotation of *19514.07. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to award the bid for fittings to Hilco Supply at the quotation of, *11400.59. Mr. Burns brought up the subject of the Spring Spring Street Street sewer as a matter of information inasmuch as it sewer is an unusual situation and explained the proposed loca- tion by use of a plan. . He said that in order to reach all the houses on the portion of the street that can be -jsewered at a depth starting from Hudson Road going to Shade Street,. there are two houses that are critical. .It makes a difference in the cut of five feet to service these two houses Which means a depth of eighteen feet. With the line he recom- mends, the first house could not be serviced unless the owner hada septic tank or cesspool if he intends putting any facilities in the cellar. The owner of the second house will have to change the plumbing. He said it will not interfere with the use of the sewer because all on the first floor and above can be reached. To correct the situation involves an expenditure of $10,000. Mr. Bateman asked if the town was legally correct and Mr. Burns replied in the >e4ffirmative. The Chairman reported that Mr. Bateman received a telephone call yesterday about the water on Bartlett Avenue.. Mr. Bateman said that there -was six inches of water over the 'street flowing down and stood to wash out the shoulders. He said it appeared to be bubbling Bartlett Ave. out of the.drains. The back yards were flooded and one drainage oil burner was put out. • The Chairman explained the situation by use of the wall map and said that he did not think the town was responsible. • Mr. Stevens arritsd at the meeting at 7:25 P. M. The Chairman explained that the height of the reservoir was the major reason for the flooded conditions.,. 358 Mr. Burns stated that the town has not done anything down, in that area to change the situation on Bartlett Avenue and the flooding is nothing new but has been prevalent every year. He said that one of tha . reasons the Town of Arlington won't co-operate in cor- recting the situation is because there is ledge in the bottom of the. brook. Mr. Bateman said that he still thought something should be and could be done. The Chairman said that he did not know what could be done unless the Town of Arlington would change the spillway. Mr. Stevens advised that Lexington is under no responsibility for -the reservoir. Mr. Bateman naked about the water in the cellars and Mr. Stevens replied that the town is not liable un- less it is dumping. water in7. Mr. Bateman said he would like Mr. Burns to bring in a comprehensive answer from an engineering standpoint and then the Board can take steps to do What it can with the Town of Arlington. Mr. Burns agreed but said he doubted if anything could be done to correct a situation such as this primar- ily caused by Aelp days of rain and a flash flood. Messrs. Paul K. Palmer, Lincoln P. Cole, Mrs. George P. Morey of the Maria Hastings School Committee School Street met with the Board. School Mr. Palmer,said that the committee has a drainage drainage problem and presented a preliminary dkainage plan of the Maria Hastings School area, laid out in blue, also show- ing the drainage pipes which the engineer derided nec- essary for proper drainage. He explained that there is a town drainage pipe which makes a pool in the low land. In order to prevent flooding, the committee would like the town to make a connection between that drainage pi►e and the one the committee will install. He ex- plained the distance as being about 120 feet. The Chairman said that if a town does install a pipe connecting the two, and the area is developed, the pipe will then have to be removed. He asked if -it wouldn't be better to let the drainage go through an open culvert. Mr. Cole agreed that it would be satisfactory as long as it did not become plugged by debris. Mr. Cole said that what they are doing meets with the approval of Mr. Burns but the committee felt the pool 'would exist if it were open or shut. However, it can be kept dry. . The Chairman said he thought the land would be 1.0 1 359 developed soon whether the school is constructed or not and it might be better to wait. Mr. Palmer said the land where the water stands is higher than t he school land. The Chairman asked if Mr. Cole felt the better solution was the pipe and he replied that the committee thinks the perfect solution is the pipe. Mrs. Morey asked if Ellison Road was not being built upon on both sides and Mr. Burns replied in the affirmative. Mrs. Morey said that therefore drainage would have to go in and Mr. Burns explained that the drainage dump- ing there comes between the lots. Mrs. Morey suggested obtaining an easement and preventing a law suit against the town. The Chairman asked about the distance and Mr. Burns explained that it will have to be brought to Roosevelt Road, a total of 290 plus 00. Mr. Maloney inquired about the amount of money involved and Mr. Burns replied that they are talking about $2500. • The Chairman asked if Mr. Burns thought this could be considered as a budget item for next year and he re- plied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that representatives of the Methodist Church were meeting with the Board this evening and he understands that they have bought or intend to buy land in this area for a church. He said that the Board will know definitely after this meeting whether or not betterments will be assessed. Mr. Cole said that if the church purchases the land, the committee's contractor will take over the drain- age. The Chairman said that he would let the committee know how the Board makes out with the church represent .atives. The Committee retired at 805 P. M. Messrs. Greenlaw and Millican met with the Board. Mr. Millican explained that they are two of a nine man Board of Trustees who ariatrying to •build a Methodist Church in Lexington. They have chosen a site, but have not as yet purchased it and it is the Thompson property at the corner of School Street and Massachusetts Avenue. He said they have to report back to a committee and were told that there would be a heavy betterment tax here, They are trying to find out if it is an actual fact or if the betterment tax can be eliminated because of the church. He said they realize the road will ben- efit the property, but as far as they are concerned it will not help them because they have two streets. He asked if the church would have to pay the betterment. 360 Mr. Gay asked where the church is toiae located and Mr. Millican pointed, it out on a plan and skid that they are going to move the house. The Chairman said that there will be betterments on three lots and it is not a tax. He explained that a betterment is different from a tax and the town was building the road with the understanding that there would be betterments. Methodist Mr. Stevens explained that when the'land was Church acquired from Mr. Thompson it was in the agreeni ent that PO when a road was put in these lots would be assessed betterments betterments. He said that was very definitely explained out and there was no question about'it, and it was in the written agreement. He said that a betterment is not a tax. It is an,improvement of the property and would therefore seem to be something that should be assessed. the Chairman said that Mr. Burns might be able to give them a rough estimate of the assessment and Mr. Burna said that on 250 feet it would be in the vicinity of $1700. He also said that there may be a sewer assess- ment on a portion of School Street. Mr. Millican asked if the land was not laid out at all and they purchased itwould-the church atill'be re- quired to pay. Mr. Stevens explained that insofar as betterments are concerned the church is not any different because this is not a tax. He said he has not checked this but based on the theory of betterments he would say that the church would have to pay betterments. Mr. Millican asked for a definite answer in writing and Mr. Stevens agreed to disouss the subject tomorrow with Mr. Clark, attorney for the church group. The Chairman said that the Board would leave it with Mr. Stevens and have a definite answer by next Mon- day night. Messrs. Millican and Greenlaw retired at 8;15 P. M. Mr. Stevens referred to the betterment assessments in regard to Edison.Way and recalled that it was agreed to abate the betterments if the land were donated with- out charge. He said that he already has the deed from the Trustees of the Western Real Estate. Hunt is hold- ing the deed until the abatement goes through and the Boston & Maine Railroad is making no claim. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mrr. Bateman, it was voted to abate the following Edison Way better- ment assessments a.s.per agreement between the Town and the property owners•, land having been donated without charge; Boston Edison Company $ 2162.10 1 Edwin D. Edwin D. Theopold Trustees Trustees Edwin D. Edwin D. Theopold ,Trustees Trustees Brooks, Moses Williams, Brooks, Jr., Philip H. and Dwight Foster, of Western Real Estate Brooks, Moses Williams, Brooks, Jr., Philip H. and Dwight Foster, of Western Real Estate Agreement Anstiss S. Hunt, Mary D. Hunt, Alice -M. Ballard, and Nathan B. Bidwell and Anstiss S. Hunt, Trustees u//w Mellissa E. Hunt Mr. Stevens referred to the sewer betterment assessments levied against property owned by Frank A. and Mary Napoli and said that after some action being taken with re deferment of the last sewer betterment, Mr. Lynch came in with Thomas Napoli and at that time, July 20, 1953, it was'left that if they would lay out the three lots on which the buildings were erected or were Napoli to be erected, Mr. Burns would then apportion better- betterments menta to those lots. They would be paid by Frank Napoli and the time for payment of the remainder would be ex- tended. He said the Board has been waiting ever since for the plan. He called Mr. Lynch today and he said that Frank Napoli does not want to sewer his house from the'rest of the farm and he is not going to connect to the sewer. Mr.'Stevens explained to Mr. Lynch that the only basis for extension is if the land is not built upon. If Mr. Napoli does not take the house lot out of it, the land is built upon. Mr. Stevens advised that the application for abate- ment should be disposed of. Mr. Lynch wants to keep the application and would like to meet with the Board be- fore any action is taken in regard to it. He said he told Mr. Lyniah he would review the subject with the Board and an appointment would'be made if the Board wanted to discuss the subject further with him. It was agreed to invite Mr. Lynch to meet with the Board'next Monday night. Letter was received from Willis R. and Marcie M. Anderson, 29 Bellington Street, Belmont in regard to a water betterment assessment in the amount of $250 as- sessed to Paul C. and Gladys E. Folsom and located on Robinson Road. $ 799.87 1201.80 7611.25 361 362 Mr. Stevens explained that this amount should have been included in the amount paid by the Common- wealth of Massachusetts but through an error in the Folsed Collector's Department, the attorney was advised that betterment there were no further liens on the property. abated The Board felt that inasmuch as the error was made by the town the present owners of the property should not be expected to pay a betterment assessed against the land when it was owned by someone else. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to abate the water betterment -assessment in the amodnt of $250 to correct an error made three years ago in the Collector's Office. Letter was received from the County Commissioners Johnson Road advising that a hearing will be held at the Commissioners' hearing Office on Tuesday, June 1, 195h at 10:30 A. M. before issuing an order layout as a public way in Lexington and Winchester from Ridge Street near Johnson Road. The Chairman read a letter from Custanoe Brothers, Repairs to Inc. submitting a figure of $388 to shingle the house Garrity at 9 Hancock Street now occupied by Mr. Garrity, plus house $150 for repairs around the bottom of the house. Mr, Gay asked if Mr.' Burns had any money to pay for the work and he replied in the negative. The Clerk was instructed to make an appointment for Mr. Garrity to meet with the Board to discuss the subject further. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 9:30 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Ellison F. Beckwith, Insurance 17 Edgewood Road stating that he would like to be con- sidered for some of the Town's insurance. It was agreed to place his name on the list for consideration at some future time. • Letter was received from Douglas Maxner, Manager of the Lexington Drum Corps, requesting permission to conduct Tag Days on May 21 and 22. Inasmuch as the V.F.W. have a Poppy D ive,'which is national in its soope, scheduled for May 28 and 29, Mr. Bateman moved that the Board suggest to the Corps that its Tag Day be held on Friday, June 18th, one day only. Mr. Gay seconded the motion and it was so votisd. • Application -was received from the Allied Veterans Use of hall Council requesting use of Cary Hall for Memorial Day Exercises on May 30. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge, subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for jani- tors overtime services. Application was received from the Lexington High School Class of 19514 requesting permission to conduct a dance in Cary Hall on June 11. Inasmuch as the Grey Nuns organization has been grated the use of Estabrook Hall the same evening for graduation exercised, the Chairman was authorized to advise the'applicant that Cary Hall is not available and to suggest that he select some other night.' The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P. M. A true record, Attest: 363 Use of hall Use of hall 364 SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 17, 1954 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, May 17, 1954 at 5:00 P. M.for the purpose of receiving bids for laying water mains, -eta.. Contract No. 1. Chairman Reed and Mr. Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, the Clerk, Mr. Howard, representing Whitman & Howard, and eighteen other individuals were present. The bids were opened by the'Chairman and read by Mr. Howard as follows: Bidder Fantoni & Bitsoli Co., Inc. Ricci & De Santis Constr. Co. Joseph Cucci Richard White Sons, Inc. Quintin Vespa Co., Inc. George Brox, Inc. Susi & DeSantis Co., Inc. Continental Construction Co. S. Scali Construction Co. Peter S.alvucci & Sons, 'Inc. Jalco Corporation North Construction Co. Cannavino & Shea Crognale Construction Co. Inc. R. A. Buecella & Sons, Inc. Amount of Bid Cert. Check 63,770.00 28,250.00 40,217.00 41,615.00 31, 84,0.00 25,230.00 27,298.00 42,720.00 54,861.00 33,222.50 29,987.00 32,750.00 32,984.00 33,780.00 32,800.00 $ 2,000.00 w • w e The Chairman explained that the Board would hold checks submitted by the three low bidders but would re- turn the others if the individuals taking them were known by Mr. Howard or Mr. Burns. He further stated that the bids would be taken under. advisement and the bidders advised of the award when'niads. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: Cowl 1 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 17, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening,, May 17, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works,and the Clerk were also present. The Chairman discussed the water conditions at the rear of. 15 Franklin Road, property owned by Paul Collins. He reported that he and Mr. James had viewed the area and although the Town might be responsible for some of the accumulation of water, they do not.think it is entirely contributed by the Town. Mr. Burns agreed to compose a reply to Mr. Collins for the Chairman.'s approval and signature. A further informal discussion was held relative to the Bartlett Avenue flooding conditions. Mr. Burns retired at 7:30 P. M. The Chairman read copy of a letter from Town Counsel to the Board of Assessors, advising that Chapter 286 of the Acts of 1954 amends Section 13 of Chapter 80 of the General Laws, so that betterments may be appor- tioned over a period of twenty'years rather than over a period of ten years as at the present time., The new Act, approved on April 6, 1954 goes into effect ninety days thereafter. The Chairman read copy of a letter from Town Counsel to George 1. Greenlaw, Jr. in regard. to better- ment assessments against church property. The letter explained that while a church or other charitable cor- poration is exempt from local real estate taxes, it is not exempt from betterment assessments for street con- struction and other improvements that particularly benefit the, property. Mr. Stevens also discussed the subject with Mr. Vincent Clark, attorney for the Methodist Church group, who concurs in Mr. Stevens' opinion as to•the law. Letter was received from Donald K. Irwin., 6 Valley Road, offering $2500 for thirty-eight parcels of tax title property located on Hillside Avenue. No action will be taken on the offer until the Board has .had an opportunity to view the land. 365 Water c ompl ai nt. Apportion- ment of betterments extended Church betterne me Tax title• property^ 366 The Chairman read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. James ]unless, Jr., 28 Sherman Street, recommending Gordon Steele, 12 Smith Avenue as a member of the Ree - Recreation rection Committee. Committee The Chairman informed the Board that the appoint- ment for 1951 is one to be made by the Moderator and the Recreation Committee would like to have the pre- sent member, Mr. Lawrence Allen, reappointed. The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the letter to Mr. Ferguson, the Moderator. Mr. Reed referred -to the Lexington Drum Corps' Tag Day request for permission -to hold a Tag Day on May 21 -and 22 and the Board's reply suggesting June 18. The or- ganization has now. requested the two dates of June 18 and 19. • The Chairman was.autharized to advise the Lexing- ton Drum Corps that. permission is granted for June 18 only. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:50 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Rev. Harold T. Permit Handley, on behalf of the Lexington Vacation Church School Committee, requesting permission to conduct small arts and -crafts classes on the Battle Green dur- ing the mornings of June 21 through July 2. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request. ` Invitation Invitation was received from His Excellency Christian A.. Herter to attend graduation exercises at the Framingham State Police Training School on Friday, May 21, 1954. Scheibe The Chairman read a letter from Henrietta M. betterment Atwood in reply to the Board's communication in regard to water betterment assessed against property owned by Emily R. Scheibe, now deceased. The Clerk was:instructed to forward a copy of the letter to Town Counsel for reply. Engineering Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it contract was.voted to sign contract for engineering services (Contract No. 1) between the Town of Lexington and Whitman & Howard, Inc.; said contract having been approved and signed by Town Counsel. The Chairman read a letter from Governor Herter advising that President Eisenhower has requested the State of Massachusetts to participate in the effort to raise $5,000,000 on.behalf of victims of the Korean War. 1 367 Mr. John J. Garrity met with the Board to dis- cuss further repairing the roof of the house at 9 Garrity Hancock Street in which he lives, owned by the Town. house A quotation was received from Custa.nce Brothers repairs in'the amount of $388 to repair the roof and $150 to repair around the bottom of the house. The Chairman aaid that Mr.. Bateman had suggested inviting Mr. Garrity in to discuss this subject and also said that there are no funds available. He asked if the situation might not be too acute could any action be de- ferred until a special Town Meeting in the Fall. Mr. Garrity replied that something would have to be done right away. The Chairman said that to request a transfer would mean that this is an emergency to justify the transfer. Mr. Garrity said that the roof leaks into the bathroom and downstairs to the front room and kitchen. He had Gordon Osgood go all over it two weeks ago and he believes some of the water is coming in through the brick chimney. Mr. Gay asked how long it has been since any major work has been done and Mr. Garrity replied about thirty years. Mr. Maloney said that if the Town is going to do any work, it should be done right and remove the shingles that are there rather than shingle over them. .Hesaid he would like to obtain a price on the complete job and suggested that the Board look into the matter further. Mr. Garrity said that there are two or three other items that should be taken care,of - the steps should be fixed and some clapboards replaced. If those are taken care of, the house should then be painted,; He said that if the Board is going to ask for a transfer, the whole house and barn should be fixed up. Mr. Garrity retired at 805 P. M. Mr. Maloney mentioned a proclamation in connection with the V.F.W. National Poppy Drive and it was unan- Proclamation imously voted to authorize the Chairman to sign a proc- lamation for publication in the Lexington Minute -Man_ Further consideration was given to the Jury List for 1951. Mr. James questioned the procedure followed Jury List each year in the preparation of the list, and showed great concern over the fact that the names were selec- ted by the Clerk even though they were presented to and approved by the Board. Following some discussion, the other three members of theBoard agreed to accept the list as presented by the Clerk and she was instructed to send out the ques- tionnaires to be considered by the Board at a later meeting. 368 At 9:00 P. M. Mr. Harvey Newgent and Mr. Burns met with the Board. Mr. Newgent stated that he had been asked by some of his neighbors to discuss the flooding condition in front of his house. He asked if the town could clean up the area after every•storm because the drain fills up. The Chairman mentioned that the streets are all Newgent paved and asked•where the sand came from. Mr. Newgent complaint replied that it is the winter sand. The Chairman asked if it plugged the drain and Mr. Newgent replied in the affirmative. He said that it fouls up the sewer. • Mr. Burns said that the conditions exist only fol- lowing a heavy rain storm and explained that the drain is sitting on ledge. • Mr. Newgent said he did not think anyone could do anything about it, but would like the Town to clean up after every storm. The Chairman said that if cleaning the material up would correct the situation, the Town would do What it can. Mr. Burns said that this is just another condition that will require a substantial amount of money bo cor- rect. Mr. Newgent retired at 9110 P. M. Mr. Burns also retired and the meeting adjourned. A true record, Attest: 1.0 Cad 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 24, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, May 24, 1954 at 6:45 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. .of Public Works, and the Clerk were (Also present. Mr. Burns reported that the bids opened last week on Contract No. 1 for laying water mains, etc., have been analyzed and there are no changes in the quota- tions as submitted. The Chairman mentioned that some dissatisfaction has been expressed in regard to Brox, the feeling be- ing that he has not been doing the job he could do. Mr. Burns said he has heard this through the years but would like to'have something specific. He said that personally he does'not know of anything serious or glaring that has not been done. He ex- plained that some of the work which might have been included in the project hadto be eliminated because the necessary funds were not'available. He stated that an attempt was made to have the job done with the money available rather than re -advertise. Mr. Maloney,observed that if Brox is the low bidder and there is nothing definitely wrong, he must be con- sidered. Mr. Burns said that if there is something that is not right, he is unaware of it and would like to be informed. ids referred to the Gleason Road project and explainedthat Mr. Brox was away and the super- visor in charge was not satisfactory. However, the situation has been called to Mr. Brox' attention and he is going to correct it. He said that he would not like to have the Board placed in an embarrassing posi- tion, but this is a contractor who is low bidder, can obtain a bond, has done this type of work before and is presently doing a half million dollar job for the State. He further explained that in the bid, the large item on which he is low is bituminous concrete surfacing which is in his field. If Susi & DeSantis is awarded the con- tract, they will have to sublet the resurfacing. The other major item on which Brox is low is ledge. He said that on a straight business basis he could see no reason not to accept the low bid. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it 369 ( Contract No. 1 water mains awarded 370 was unanimously voted to award contract No. 1 for laying water mains, etc., to George Brox, Inc., the low bidder, at the quotation of $25,230. Mr. Burns referred to a water bill charged to the DeVincent farm, and explained that there was a leak which ran up about $200 worth of water. He said that on two or three similar instances the town has taken the actual water used and charged what the water DeVincent cost the town and abated the difference. He mentioned water bill that this leak was at the pit. Mr. Gay asked if Mr. Burns felt an abatement was justified and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if DeVincent knew about the leak and Mr. Burns replied that there is more than one DeVincent and each one thought the other had notified the department that the farm had -shut down but actually no one did. The Chairman asked if DeVincent had requested an abatement and Mr. Burns replied that he.asked if any- thing could be done about it. He told him that he would present it to the Board. - - The Chairman said that inasmuch as this is a case of neglect'on DeVincents+ part he did not think the town was obligated in any way. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted not to.authorize abatement of the water bill. Petition was received from residents of Winter Street requesting the Board to consider extending the sewer from Bedford Street up Winter Street. Request for r. Burns explaire d the situation by use e of the sewer in wall map and said that the original design called for an Winter St„ ejector station in this area. He stated that it would involve a long sewer to r each t he area and it cannot be brought down Winter Street due 'to the valley and it is solid ledge. He said that it would be approximately 190 feet through the hollow and a rough estimate of the cost would be $60,000 just to get it there. The Chairman was authorized to advise the petitioner that no provision has been made for this project in the 1951t budget and it will be -considered as a 1955 item but that does not necessarily mean that it will be approved and voted upon favorably. The ehairmsn read a letter from Mrs. James D. Tree Seaver requesting removal of a maple tree located in removal front of her prbport, at 37 Somerset Road. The Board is to view the tree before taking any action on the request. 1 1 371 Copy of letter was received from Mr. Lindstrom to Leeland MoConchie directing him to cease stripping and removal of loam from the rear of 6 Hawthorne Road Which is in violation of the Zoning By-laws. The Chairman reported that he had talked with Mr. Howard Custance relative to reshingling the house in which Mr. Garrity lives. Mr. Custance believes that trouble would be encountered if the present shingles Repairs to are removed due to the age of the building. Garrity Mr. Custance submitted another quotation of $195 house in addition to the original figure of $388 if the shingles are to be removed. The Chairman said that the Board should deoide whether or not theshingles are to be removed and Mr. Maloney suggested asking for other bids both ways. The Chairman asked Mr. Burns to solicit two or three other bids asking for a price leaving the old shingles on'and also for a price to reme them. Mr. William G. Potter, Chairman of the Cemetery Commissioners, met with the Board and said that he had received a notice from the Board of Appeals upon petitions of the Lexington Sand and Gravel Company and Mr. Linehan for permission to further remove gravel from the pit on Westview Street. He said that this seems to him to be something that affects the whole town as'well as the Cemetery Department. He mentioned that at the Town Meeting a statement was made, when the area was being considered for a busi- ness zone, that further removal _of.sand and gravel would be more of an eyesore than it is now. The Chairman said that he told Mr. Linehan at Town Meeting that the new law was not to get at him or the Lexington Sand and Gravel"put to control the pit on North Street. He said that he and possibly some other members of the Board intend to be present at the Board of Appeals hearing next Thursday night. Messrs. Potter and Burns retired at 7:35 P. M. Letter was received from the Board of Assessors advising that the 1954 tax rate has been established and approvedt $46 per $1,000. The total assessed Valuation is $45,308,810 a gain over last year of $3,760,110. Board of App, als hearing Tax rate The Chairman read a letter from the Assistant Town Clerk advising that the Moderator has appointed Committee the following individuals to the Capital Expenditures appointed Committee: Sanborn C. Brown, John A. Carrier, D. Sargent Goddard, Mrs. John F. Rich and Donald E. Williamson. 372 Letter was received from the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council inviting the Board to participate Memorial Day in the annual Memorial Day observance to be held observance Sunday, May 30 and Monday, May 31. The Chairman said that he would represent the 'Board on Sunday and Mr. Maloney agreed to attend the services on Monday. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at 7t140 P. M. Letter was received from the Appropriation Com- mittee advising that the following transfers from the Reserve Fund have been approved: $500 Collector's Personal Services; $325 Collector's Expenses, and $1,130.35 Fire Department Expenses. ' Application was received from the Board of Use of Health for permission to use a conference room, Cary hall Memorial Bu •lding, on June 12 from 3:00 P. M. until 4:00 P. M. for an immunization elinic. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request.' Application was received from Hall Baking Coop. License pany for renewal of peddler's license issued to Anthony Ferreira, 249 Marrett Road. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to approve the application. Mr. Frank Beleastro, 141 Spring Street, met with the Board and said that he would like a job working for the town. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have no Beleastro jurisdiction oirer hiring and it is left entirely with re job the department heads. He stated that the Fire Com- missioners employ men in the Fire Department, the Police Department is under Civil Service and`Mr..Burns hires men for the Public Works Department. ' The Chairman also explained that Mr. Burns has no fundsva ab e a it 1 in his budget this year to hire dg y a any additional help but suggested that Mr. Beleastro see him and possibly he will keep him in mind for some future time. Mr. Beleastro retired at 8:00 P. M. Transfers Letter was received from Mr. Stevens in re Lots 1 and 2., Block 18, Reed Street which the Board voted to sell to James F. Sawyer, having been advised by the Town Clerk that these lots were owned by the Town mild could be sold. In checking the records at the Regiatry of Deeds Mr. Stevens found the matter not clear from the recorded instruments and upon investigation it is his opinion that the title of the Town to the lots is invalid. 1 373 Mr. Stevens said that he has discussed this matter with Mr. Sawyer who wants the land for protection. Be explained to Mr. Sawyer that the title was not any good, but he is willing to wait until it has been cleared. Tax title Mr. Stevens recommended that the Assessors be re- property quested to place the propertyon the list of taxable real estate and that the 195real estate tax be assessed to Ellen Rowell. Upon non-payment of the tax,.the Col- lector can make a new taking of the property and, after the expiration of two years, the tax title can be fore- closed and the property conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer. The Board approved Mr. Stevens' suggestion and he said that he would contact the Assessors. Mr. Daniel A. Lynch and Mr. Thomas Napoli met with the Board at 805 P. M. Mr. Lynch explained that his meeting with the Board concerns the assessments on the Napoli farm, and said he thought most of the Board was familiar with the land. He presented a plan of the Napoli' land bounded by Middle Street and Marrett Road'. He said that the total assess- ments on the property run close to $6,000 - $5,939.65. Mr. Lynch reviewed the subject and said that Tom Napoli came in before the Board some time ago and had a long betterment talk with t he Board before he came into the picture. At that time the Board had an understanding to tie Mr. Napoli into the sewer. Nothing was ever completed in the arrangements and nothing put in writing. Tom re- ported back to his father who was not quite satisfied. Mr. Lynoh said that he came in July 20 last year and left with a definite agreement substantially that Mr. Napoli would have sole engineering work done on the farm and establish three lots; one lot to one daughter, a second lot to another daughter and the third lot would incorporate Mr. Napoli's house. The betterments were to be determined on the three lots and he would pay that and have the balance deferred. Mr. Lynch sp0M. to Miller & Myland.er. They were busy at the time and it took several months to do the engineering work. They met Mr. Napoli who is old and he asked them what they were doing. They told 40 and he then spoke with Tom and Mr. Lynch and was not happy about the arrangement. Mr. Lynch said Mr. Napoli does not want to cut his house away from the farm. He is not well, getting along in years and this assessment is an encumbrance on the property. He wants to pass it along to his, children without any encumbrance. Hesaid t hat Tom appreciates it is embarrassing having made an agreement with the Board, but his father is not happy about it. Mr..Lynch said that he has another suggestion, having in mind the Board has already granted Tom's origi- 374 nal request and also his request of July 20. Mr. Napoli, Sr. will never develop this land. Tom farms most of the land and does most of the work. He has no.present intention of doing anything with it. If this were regarded as one lot it would be assessed only en one street. He said it should not be regarded as a single lot as it istoo big for that. Mr. Lynch said that.under the law, as it was be-. fore 1950, the Board could defer payment only by charg- ing interest. Then a law was pasted in 1950 whereby the Board can defer w ithout interest. These better- ments have been deferred by the Board to the last one of December 28, 1953 plus the one he spoke to the Board about. What Mr. -Napoli, Sr. would like is an abatement of some kind at which time he would then pay the balance in full. If the land later were developed; someone might feel.that someone had received something for noth- ing. Mr. Lynch said that he does not think the Value of the land has been increased by the assessment. He said he did not know how mahy lots they could get with a total assessment of $6,000. If the land remains as a farm, its value is reflected because of the work Tom has done up there. He said a $6,000 sewer bettermenton land Which is not being utilized seems high. One of Tom's sisters has paid the assessment on her lot and she is not tied in. Theother sistar has tie&'in and Mr. Napoli, Sr. is not going to use the facilities: Mr. Lynch said he would like.to recommend instead of deferring this any longer, that the Board grant an abatement, rather than have a double assessment, by about 25%; somewhere in the vicinity of $1,000 or $1,500 and get rid of it. The Chairman said that he felt he was speaking for the Board and the Board feels that at some time -in the future this land can still be used for house lots. Mr. Lynch agreed and the Chairman explained that the Bos'd has learned from past experience that land upon which abatements have been requested, has been built upon. He said he realized Tom may not have any idea of house lots, but some time it may be divided into house lots. Be said that if the assessment is deferred without interest, there is no cost to anyone and it can go along until such time as it is built upon. He said that seems to him the only fair way to handle the matter. He explained that at the end of the three-year deferment period Tom can again request deferment without interest. Mr. Lynch said he thought it was a very reason#ble Approach as no one knows what might develop five -or `six years from now. He said that if it were abated* someone might criticize the Board and that bothers him. He said he would think it sums up to this. Mr. Napoli does not want to remove his house from the farm as such. At the 1 1 375 present time he will. pay the betterment on two lots. However, Mr. Lynch said he was bothered about the 'legal problem. Under the law, if the land is not built upon it can be deferred. The Chairman said he did not .know what Town Counsel would rule and said that perhaps the Board could assess 125 feet in front of the house and not remove it from the lot. Mr. Lynch said that Mr. Burns could take a fron- tage of 125 feetand put irn.the lateral line. How- ever, that bothered Mr. Napoli. He would .prefer to pap it with whatever abatement the Board would give him. He said he has tried to explain it to Mr. Napoli but he is old with fixed ideas. The Chairman said he realized there is no value to the land now, -but he did believe that at some time there will be a"value from the sewer. He said he would be willing to assess' 125 feet for the sewer in front of the house if it can be done and defer the balance. He said he could not see any justification for abating any of the assessment. Mr. Stevens said that unless Mr. Napoli is willing to take the house out by deed or plan, there is not land unbuilt on upon which the statute operates. The Chairman said that some future Board might abate it, but this Board would not feel justified in abating any amount.. Mr. Stevens said that.the value is there even though the sewer does not help the farm; the value is there but not being used. He said that every case the Board has had, and there have been several, has been taken care of by lotting the land to separate the house from the other land. He said it must be a recorded plan. Mr. Maloney said that there is $6,000 tied up, and it was deferred for three years. He said suppose it was deferred for twenty years, the town would be paying in- terest on borrowed money. Mr. Gay said that the present Board has gone along on the basis of if and when but no one could tell what a future Board would do. Mr. Maloney left the meeting:at 8:20 P. M. Mr. Gay said he did not think a future Board would make Tom pay the assessment. Mr. Lynch said that the Board has been very fair but Mr. Napoli has definite fixed notions and they.dis- turb everyone a little bit. He asked if the Board would give some4hought to an abatement, he didn't care how much, and he would put it up to Mr. Napoli. He does not want deferments as he has an idea he is getting relief in his lifetime to pass the burden on to his children. Mr. Lynch said if the Board would give him some abatement, he has a petition pendingfor an abatement. 376 The Chairman said that if the Board could find anything to justify its action, it would be agrewsds. He said, however, that the Board is representing the town and does not want to be criticised even though it does sympathize with the conditions existing here. Mr. Gay asked if Mr. Napoli had mentioned any amount.he wants abated and Tom replied that he would leave it up to the Board. The Chairman a aid that the Board would discuss the subject further and advise Mr. Lynch. Messrs. Lynch and•Napoli retired at 8:30 P. M. Borrowing in Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Tseas- anticipation urer, advising that the financial condition of the of revenue town is such that,it will be necessary to borrow $00,000 in anticipation of revenue; notes to be dated June 1, 1954 and payable November 1, 1954. The Board was unanimously in favor of granting Mr. Carroll's request for permission to proceed to make the borrowing. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 P. M. A true. record, Attest: er, Sqi OMMII Cis 1 377 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 1, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1954 at 8:05 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burne, Supt. of Public Works, Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, and the Clerk were also present. Haring was declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for per- Conduit mission to lay and maintain underground conduits on location Massachusetts Avenue and Wood Street. Messrs. Barnard, Hayes and Consilvio, repre- senting the petitioner were the only. persons present. Mr. Consilvio explained that the petition was submitted due:to the. fact that the company has to sup- ply service to the Army Base and also to the Lincoln project in Bedford, in which area there are a great number of subscribers. Mr. Gay asked if the conduit would take care of everything in the..area and Mr. Consilvio replied that it would be good for at least ten years. Upohimotion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to approve the following conduit location: Massachusetts Avenue and Wo9d Street: From the present manhole 5)'89 in Massachusetts Avenue to pole 115/3 in Wood Street, approximately 310 feet. . Tbeabove hearing was declared closed and hear- ing was then declared open upon petition of the New Conduit England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permie- location sion.to lay and maintain underground conduit in Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue. No persons were present in opposition. Mr. Barnard -explained that this particular pro- ject is.tor..the purpose of picking up the subscribers in Lexington to carry them to the new central office on Waltham Street. The only way it can be done is to Dome out on Massachusetts Avenue. The company thought the situation was taken care of a year ago when it was planning to have the office on Mariam Street, However, the company is now forced to go back into the street and there is no alternative. He said this would be a major conduit line. 378 The Chairmal said that last year, before Mas- sachusetts Avenue was resurfaced, the Superintendent of Public Works notified the utility companies that no permits would be granted to open up Massachusetts Avenue unless an emergency arose. He said this may be an emergency but the Selectmen are not of that opinion. The petitioner anticipated obtaining land on Mariam Street which did not work out and now the Board of Selectmen will be in a.pesition whereby it will be severely criticized for:?opoming the avenue again. Mr. Barnard said that his company does not like the situation either but last year no one could fore- see the situation which forced this upon them. Hh said that the duct had already been put up to Mariam Street because the company wanted to move in advance of the street resurfacing. Mr. Gay esked.how long the avenue would be closed off and Mr. Barnard replied that they would do the Work at nig'h't' if necessary.and they will keep lanes open on both sides of the street. Due to other ob- structions in the street, the company will have to go downLthe middle. The Chairman said that the - Board woul4 Ufldoubtadly insist that the work on Massachusetts Avenue be done at night. He said he would like to discuss the subjecii further with the Board before making a decision. Mr. Gay -asked if the proposed conduit would com- plate theproject and Mr. Barnard replied that the office is being built to take care of a twenty-five year period. Messrs. Barnard, Hayes and Consilvio retired at 8:25 P. M. Mr. Burns recommended that the Boardrequirq the company to cap from the curb on Waltham Street to the curb directly across on Massachusetts Avenue. The order was not signed and a letter listing the provisions is to be sent to the petitioner. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the Nevi England Telephone and Telegraph Com - Pole pany for j/o pole location on Burlington Street. location Mr. Burns explained that the present pole is lo- cated in a street entrance and he approves the pro- posed change. . Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to„approve the following lito pole location: Burlington Street, approximately 15 feet northwest of Longfellow Road, --'One pole. (One existing pole to be removed.) C 1 1 379 Petitions received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pang for j/o pole locations on -Lowell Street, Blossom Street and Concord Avenue were held over from a pre- vious meeting. Mr. Burns reported that the present poles are all located in driveways and he recommended approval of the petitions. . Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to approve the following j/o pole lova- Pole -loca- tions and sign -the orders: tions Lowell Street, approximately 25 feet - southeast of Fairlawn Lane, one pole. (One existing j/o pole to be removed..) Blossom Street, approximately 375"feet north of`Concord Avenue, one pole.. (One existing j/o pole to be removed.) Concord Avenue, southwesterly side, ap- proximately 250 feet southeast of Barberry.ffioad, one pole. The Chairman read a letter from George F. Hagerman, 1 Oakland Street, requesting the town to place a shield on the electric light located op- posite -his house. Mr. Burns informed the Board that he had written a letter today in an effort to find out whether or not the neighbors in this area would have any objection to a shield being placed on this light. The Chairman read a Setter from Supt. Smith rela- tive to a recent break into the office of the Center School at which time a film machine and a tape recor- der were stolen. He suggested purchase of insurance protection;on`equipOent located in all of the public. schools. Mr. Burns reported that the cost for this. par- ticular type of loss is $22.75 per $1,000. However, this is for breaking and entering only; vandalism is something else and not covered by the same policy for breaking and entering. He said that he talked with Mr.' Hill and it is a question of how much the town has lost. From the conversation he felt that Mr. Hill thought the cost would be too high. The Chairman agreed to write Mr. Hill and ask for some definite information as to cost, types of coverage and advice. Light shield 380 Memo was received from R. J. Fontaine, is Revolutionary Road, complaining about water col,- lecting-in front of his property. Mr. Burins explained that the water comes off Paul Revere Road and goes into Revolutionary Road. Complaint There has been -water there before and he built an apron which has taken care of the condition to some extent. However, it would•have to be three feet high to take care of recent storms: Mr. Burns said that he has done as much as he can to help this man, but Revolutionary Road is nothing but gravel and not an accepted street. He talked to Mr. Fontaine today and when he left the.offioe he seemed to be satisfied, but anted to leave the information with the Board. Further consideration was 'given to Mrs. Seaver's Tree request to have a maple tree removed from in front of removal her property at 37 Somerset Road. The Chairman said that he, Mr. James and Mr. Burns had viewed the location and felt that it would be a shame to take the tree down.. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Seaver that the Board is reluctant to'heve the tree removed but if she will submit a petition signed by the neigh- bors advising that they would have no objection, fur- ther consideration will be given to her request. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 9:07 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from John J.augh- nessy, 414 Garfield Street, Wbburn, requesting per nii•sion to move a barn 21' high,'20' wide and 30' Permit to long from the Burlington -Lexington Line on the old move bldg. Middlesex Turnpike to Russell Street thence to the left into Woburn. A bond for $1,000 was filed with the letter. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant a permit subjeaa't to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Contact Park Department to make -certain no trees or shrubs will be damaged. 2. Contact Chief of Police well in advance so that he may arrange his schedule as to the day and time the building is to be moved. The Chairman read a letter from Henry W. Merry, Duxbury, requesting permission to move two Qgonset house sections -on a trailer over Massachusetts Avenue from Bedford to Quincy. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the permit subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1. Bond coverage to indemnify the town from any damage to persons and/or property., 2. Contact Park Department to make certain no trees or shrubs will be damaged. 3. Contact Chief of Police well in advance so that he may arrange his schedule as to the date and'exact time the buildings are to be moved. 381 Permit to" move bldg. Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, Appointment advising that the Moderator has re -appointed M. Lawrence Allen a member of the Recreation Committee. Further consideration was given to letter from the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council in regard to a Transfer shortage in the 19th of April account whereby a bill of 134.20 due the Service Bus Lines of Revere is un- paid. The Chairman was authorized to ask the Trustees of Public Trusts to consider a transfer from the Leroy S. Brown fund to defray this expense. Further consideration was given to Mr. Worthen's letter of May 24th in which he suggested placing a Historical marker on the first. common grave of the Minute Men. marker The Board was in accord with the suggestion and authorized the Chairman to ask Mr. Worthen for advice re an appropriate inscription and further secure the endorsement of the Lexington Historical Society. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the Dog Warrant for 1954. Letter was received from the Follen Church Evening Alliance requesting permission to use the Barnes proper- ty on Saturday, September 11, 1954 for a rummage sale. Rummage Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, sale it was voted to grant the request. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Licenses David 3. Michelson 30 Harding Road Guide William DeFelioe 80 Westview Street Peddler Application for a Junk Collector's License was received from Francis J. Lima, 847 Waltham Street. The Chairman read a letter from Chief Rycroft 382 License Use of hall Abatement giving Mr. Lima's record with the Board of Probation dating back to 1931, 1940 and 1941. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the license. Application was received from Mrs. Stillman P. Williams requesting permission, on behalf of the United Nations Commi e, to holda meeting in the Selectmen's Room on"Tuesda evening, June 15,-`1954. Upon moti•n of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to g ant the request. The Board mitted as jani Robinson Lodge ded it was 'vot was for servic and clean the partment for a Upon moti Appointment it was voted t member of the expiring June discussed the amount of $32.25 co* or's fees char8ed to the Simon W. and upon motion duly made and secon- d to abate the sum of $18. This amount s rendered to remove the canvas, chairs all following a use by the School De - concert. n of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, re -appoint Dr. William L. Cosgrove a oard of Health for a three -gear term 1957. Upon moti.n of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, Signing of it was voted sign bonds in the amount of $500,000 bonds borrowed in an icipation of revenue; said bonds dated June 1, 1954 and payable November 1, 1954. Transfer Letter was received from the Board of Health ad- vising that there is a shortage in the Dog Clinic Account in the amount of $35.147 due to the increased cost of vaccine. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by.Mr. James, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $35.47 from the Reserve Fund to the Dog Clinic Account. The meeting adjourned at 9150 P. M. A true record, Attests 383 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 7, 1954 L regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evenings -June 7, 195h at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, --Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. 'Notice Was received from the State Departiaent of Chapter 90 Public -Works advising that bids are to be opened at bids 100 Nashua Street, June 8th at 2:00 P. M. for Chapter 90 reconstructioh of a portion of Hill Street. Further consideration was given to petition re- ceived from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Conduit Company, upon which a public hearing was held last locations week, for permission to locate underground conduits in Massachusetts Avenue and Waltham Street. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order subject to the following provisions: 1. All work on this project is to be done be tween the hours of 7:00 P. M. and --6:00 A. M. No work is to be done in this location on a Friday night or Saturday night and no Sunday work'of any kind will be all©wed. Excavation to be completely covered during the day and all excavated material re- moved from the site each day. 14. After the installation of the conduit, the trench is to be covered immediately with a temporary bituminous concrete patch. 5. In addition to the permanent repairs to the trench, the entire area shown in color on the enclosed plan must be covered with -a one course bituminous concrete surface. 6. All trench repairs and resurfacing must be done to the -specifications -of the Lexington Department of Public Works. 7. No -work is to be done until after July 14th. The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord rela- tive to types of insurance and cost of protection on Insurance equipment in all of the school buildings. The Chairman said that Mr. Wadsworth, Chairman of the School Committee, had expressed a desire to meet 384 with the Board and the Board agreed that would be the time to discuss this subject. The Clerk was in- structed to forward a copy of the insurance company's letter to Mr. Wadsworth and also a copy to Mr. Smith, Supt. of Schools. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. John R. Bevan, 56 Hancock Street, relative to an accident that occured on May 17th at 1:15 A. M. He reported that Mr. Burns had called Keenan of "the State Department of Public Works and at the time approval -would not be given for the "'Stop° sign now Mrs. Bevan's located on Adams Street. The State prefers td have complaints stop signs located on the intersection street with the least traffic. The Chairman explained that if motor vehicle operators do not atop now he questioned.if they would stop if .the sign were legal. He informed the Board that he had investigated the records at Police Headquarters and there was a call to investigate a suspicious ear at the corner of Hancock and Adams Streets. Officers Casey and Kotelj fouid a man changing a tire. They, saw no evidence of any damage to the car and were not present when the incident occurred so they naturally could not make a record of excessive speeding as questioned by Mrs. Bevan. The officers further saw no evidence that the operator had been drinking. The Chief explained to the Chairman that motor vehicle operators are not obliged to report accidents when no personal injury has been sustained or the cars involved damaged. The Board requested Mr. Burns to obtain a state- ment in writing from the State inregard to the 'sign and authorized him to take the following steps in an en- deavor to correct the situation: 1. Erect a pole on Adams Street upon which two signs are to be placed; namely "Stop Sign Ahead" and "Curve Ahead", 2. Paint a white line in the center of the street. Sign Mr. Maloney reported that a very irate citizen called him twice last Saturday in criticism of the sign placed at the Monument advertising th®,Lexington Com- munity Nursery School Fair. He said that he contacted the Police Department and requested the sign removed. 385 It was agreed to write the school, advice them of the criticism and also call attention to the fact that no signs or posters may be placed within the - limits of the Town without a permit from t he Hoard. Notice was received from the State Civil Defense Agency advising that a public participation practice Alert alert will be held on June 114 between 10:00 A. M. and 10:10 A. M. The Chairman mentioned the letter received last week from the Board of Retirement relative.,to ex Retirement amination of new permanent laborer employees. The exam. Board had no objection to the Health Examination form recommended by the Board of Retirement. Mr. Stevens presented three copies of Contract #1 between the Town of Lexington and George Brox, Inc. for laying -water mains, etc. He stated that the bonding company is the one Whioh he had previously said he would'not'recommend approval of -their bonds in the future. However, the Contract #1 contraotor's insurance man said that he would do what- water mains ever the Board wanted but it would be embarrassing in this ease because the bonds have already -been written. Mr. Stevens said he advised him that inasmuch'as the contractor is Brox, known to the Board, always per- formed good work he would recommend approval of the` bond, but in the future bonds of that particular cop- pang will not be honored. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was unanimously voted to sign the contract. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:25 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Stillman P. Williams asking the Chairman or a delegate to rep- resent the Board at a meeting of the Town United Nations Committee on Tuesday, June 15. The Clerk Was instructed to advise Mrs. Williams U. N. Meeting that, due to previous commitments, it will not be pos- sible for a representative from the Board to attend the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: 386 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 14, 1951 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 14. 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Gay arrived at the. meeting at 7:35 P. M. Mr. Burns presented a layout of"the three parcels Napoli bf"land owned-by-Mr:'Napoli upon which three separate assessments assessments were levied. The subject was discussed informally with Town Counsel and the. Chairman was authorized to contact Mr. Lynch. attorney for Mr.- Napoli, in regard to a possible settlement. Dump Notice from the Department of Commerce relative to Acts in re promotion of business and industry was re- ferred to Town Counsel for whatever action he may deem advisable. Bulletin from the Massachusetts Selectmen's Associa- tion re Gypsy Moth eradication statute was referred to Town Counsel. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:10 P. M. Mr. Maloney brought up the subject of the dump on Lincoln Street, and following a discussion with Supt. of Public Works was requested to submit rules and recom- mendations to the Board for decision. The Chairman read a letter from Walter P. Clark, 24 Notre Dame Street, Roxbury, requesting the instal - Req. for lation of a water main in Circle Road, Lexington to water service a house owned by him. Circle Rd. Mr. Burns explained the area by use of the"wall map and stated that it would be en expensive propo- sition and further that the property is almost inacces- sible. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Clark that the Town is not in a position at the present time to undertake this project. Bids were received as follows for repairs to the roof on the house located at 9 Hancock Street, occupied by Mr. Garrity: 1 1 Donald K. Irwin Reshingling roof over existing shingles 41155 Reshingling roof removing existing shingles 198 Edward Shenrock Strip shingles, wood shingles, copper and nails Stripping off existing shingles Cuatance Brothers Reshingling Removing present shingles Upon tuition of Mr. Gay, seconded by was voted to accept the bid as submitted Irwin. Mr. Burns retired at 8:15 P. M. The following members of the Personnel Advisory Committee met with the Board: Chairman Chapman, Messrs. Day, Hoyt and Simonds. The Chairman explained that as yet the Selectmen have not arrived at any definite assignment for the Committee but would like to discuss the entire subject. He said he thought the Board was of the opinion that it would be an internal matter for this year and at present-it does not look as if there will be any raises recommended for the coming year. Indications are that the departments are operating very smoothly. He said that Mr. Chapman was familiar with this subject and asked if he had any suggestion. Mr. Chapman stated that the Committee has arrived at one conclusion which is both broad and general. He said the Committee understands and expects to get into things only as assigned and requested by the Board an-advisory group. He explained that if the Committee receives calls from various individuals, the answer will be that the matter is to be taken up with the department head and the Committee does not function un- less the Board of Selectmen requests it to review and report. He explained that the Committee has not gone into the classification program in detail at all. He said that subject would take a little study but he did not think the Committee would go ahead without submitting plans to the Board for approval and instruction. He said as they understand the vote, it does callfor some organizing work, an informal plan to be used for the guidance of the Selectmen in connection with the gen- eral pay structure. That, he thought, would be one of the Committee's first duties. He said they do not 575 696 388 1.95 Mr. James, it by Donald K. 387 Bids on Garrity house Personnel Advisory Comm. 388 expecti",-in ;connection with this, to go out and start interviewing -town employees. He said they could go over'the town payroll, as was done by the other committee, and try and see if there are anyfeatures that might be improved upon informally, not necessarily changing the rates, either in cases of individuals or groups or general changes. Mr. Maloney said that everyone knows about the Committee and asked if the members had received any questions -from any of the town employees. Mr. Chap- man replied that there was one individual who'xanted to -Meet -with' them, but he was advieed to"disctss whatever he had -on hie mind with his department head. The Chairman said he thought it would be help- ful if the Committee looked into the subject of sick leave. Mr. James said.in looking over the classifica tions, as he -recalled them, there were a number of different classifications. He thought something could be done to make a"lesser number without dis- turbing things too much. The Chairman said that the sheet prepared by the Town Accountant contains only nine classifica- tions for twenty-nine men. Mr. James asked.if all laborers received the some and the Chairman replied that sixteen laborers receive $1.50; the dump man and one meter reader and the man who picks up.the papers are in a different classification. Mr. James said that the other items he had in mind were sick leave, vacations, insurance coverage and other fringe benefits. The Chairman said that he has the group insurance data in his desk and he will be glad to give it to the Committee. Mr. Chapman said that many people in the same classification may have a variation of duties per- formed.. _._ Mr. Hoyt asked if ths'Chairman meant the situ- ation is pretty --well takenccare of insofar as the Town Meeting went and the Chairman replied that .. there was a general increase with the exception of a few part-time jobs. Mr. Hoyt said that it might be a good idea to , get away from the program of overall inoreaaes being made.aoross the Board. He said that served its pur- pose during the war but now increases should by con- sidered on merit. The Chairman said that he did not -think there would be any -across the Board -increases. There may be some items not quite equal. He said he thought that those who have worked for the town for a number Nly cid 1 389 of years should be given an extra week's vacation. At the present time there is no recognition for length of service. Mr..Chapman said that if there were a policy guide, it might be something for the Committee to work up for the Board. He asked what the Board wanted to use as a measuring stick in regard to vacations,'sick leave, time off, death benefits and a pay policy. The Chairman said that the Board went over the sub- ject last year and felt that Lexington had an unusual group of men. They are younger and of greater ability than what was found -in surrounding towns. For the num- ber of --men, much Work is accomplished. Mr. Chapman said that the Board might consider if ,t -wants a booklet spelling out the policies. Mr. Day said that he would like to have it in the records that he could assure the Selectmen that any- thing said in the meetings will *riot go out the door'". He asked if it would be out of order if the Committee made any similar comparisons with surrounding towns. He said that he would dare to state that the year will not expire without some requests from some of the de- partments and he thought it would be an advantage if the Committee could bring in a very clear picture of towns similar to Lexington. Mr. Maloney suggested selecting surrounding towns even though they might be larger in size. The Chairman said that the Board would be glad to listen to anything the Committee Might prepare in hel- ping the Board to set up a policy. Mr. ehapman said that the Committee would.disouss its approach at the next meeting, -submit it to the Selectmen who can let the Committee know how they feel about it. Mr. Hoyt asked if the Appropriation Committee used any Taxpayers' Association data which is accurate but not up to date. Mr. James said that some of the information is not too reliable because it is statistics pure and simple. The Committee would have no idea in reading the Job title and the pay what the individual actually did. Mr. Hoyt said that the Committee would have to know the background in the individual towns. Mr. Day said that the large group of employees would be the Fire and Police Departments and .at the present title should be equal in pay from the top to the bottom. He said thetnext group would be,the Public Works, the laboring group and -then the .per- sonnel in the Town Office Building with one or two exceptions, then the library. Mr. Day asked the Board's permission to use town stationery for letters of inquiry and the Town Counsel could see no objection. 390 School Committee The group retired at 8:45 P. M.- The .The following members -of the School Committee met 'with the Board: Chairman Wadsworth, Mr..Norris and Supt. of Schools, Smith. Mr. Wadsworth said that two things the Committee is contemplating is the addition to the Franklin School and•the Maple Street School. -These two pro- jects have to be faced in the near future. Franklin School has about 8i acres of land and the Building-Commission"thinks'that for eight or ten rooms,in addition to what is over there, there should be about ten acres. He said there is a triangular piece '(explained -by use of wall map) that could be squared off which contains about an -acre and a half. The Committee would like to know what to do about acquiring it. This piece of property is owned by Swenson, owner of the -parcel of land originally pur- chased for the school. • The Chairman said that he would be willing to contact Mr. Swenson and discuss the subject with him. Mr. Wadsworth then brought up the subject of'the acoustics in the gymnasium at the New High School. The' Committee would like to do the four corridors and the gym and include the cost in the report for dchool aid. However, the report must be submitted by October lst. He said the committee now wonders if it should attempt, at the Fall Town Meeting, to try and get. $3500 of which one-third would be paid for by the State. Mr. Smith said they need $6,000 or $7,000 to do the corridors and the gym and one or two other areas. The estimate on the gym is about $3500. He•said the Committee would get something back from the State pro- viding the bills are paid by October 1st. Mr. Norris asked if the Committee could use money from the Sohool Maintenance budget and then request a transfer. -Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, returned to the meet- ing at 9:15 P. M. The Chairman explained that the Committee needs money for acoustics and asked if a transfer could be made from the Reserve Fund. Mr. Norris explained that the Committee wants to submit the bill to Marshall by October lst. Mr. Stevens asked how much money would be involved and Mr. Smith -replied $7,000. Mr. Norris said it could be paid from maintenance funds and if the Town Meeting in October approved, transfer it. 1 391 Mr. Stevens asked what would happen if Town Meeting did not approve it, and Mr. Norila replied that some of the maintenance could not be done. The Chairman said that the Committee would like to get the work done and submit the bill. Mr. Stevens stated that maintenance money is for expenses and not classified as maintenance. He said that it is not an amergency and that the Reserve Fund is set up by vote of the Annual Town Meeting. He explained that the Pall Town Meeting could vote for a transfer, but not to the Reserve Fund. Mr. Stevens said t hat it would certainly leave the Reserve Fund very low. Mr. Norris suggested contacting Mr. Marshall and inquiring whether or not the bills could be sub- mitted October 1st, minus this one bill and processed on this basis. Mr. Stevens retired at 9:50 P. M. Mr. Wadsworth said they have the problem of elementary schools and what they should do. They have the plans for Franklin -School ready for about July 1st. There are plans also for the Maple Street school which they should have about the same time. At the present time there are enough students going to.various schools to fill the Franklin addition. There are not, at the present time enough students to go to a sixteen room school at Maple Street. He asked what the Board thought about, instead of going for such a large school on Maple Street, to build possibly only eight rooms and auditorium, which would be cheaper, and the Franklin School addition at the same. time. Mr. James asked how much it would cost to build the Maple Street School in two parts in comparison to one. Mr. Smith said his thought is that the school suggested for Maple and Lowell Streets would be com- parable to what the Franklin School originally was. The Franklin School will cost $325,000 more for the addition. He thought the building in two parts would cost $250,000 more than if it were built all at one time. Mr. Norris said he did not think it would cost any more. Mr. Maloney said that he would not recommend com- ing into Town Meeting every year asking for more funds. The Board of Selectmen were in favor of the six- teen room school at Maple Street and the addition to the Franklin School. k. Wadsworth said that one of the problems to be 392 School Com. re: Police Dept. , met in ]1958 is the problem of the High School being filled even if the 9th grade is moved back. There will be. about 1,000 students over there and the building is designed for 850. The Junior. High school will be filled about 1959. Mr. Wadsworth said that the Committee does not have much luck in keeping informed on vh at the police are doing in regard to the various breaks. He said the -Committee thinks it would be of great help if they know how they stood. He said they never know what the police are doing, what they have accom- plished or what they find out. Mr. Smith reported that about two months ago he, wrote to Chief Rycroft, after a break in the Center School and Junior High School„ and said if he could havegareport without interfering with the investigation, the committee might be able to help him. He said if the Committee knew how certain inci- dents were solved, the Committee might be guided in protecting the property. He never received a reply to that letter. ]Qr. Smith said that about four weeks ago there was a break in the•Franklin School.. An innocent boy was accused and the matter came to his attention. The boy denied it and so he had him in his office with the boy's principal. He told his story and it involved' two other boys. The two boys were called to his office with their principals and both of them confessed to the break at Franklin School and the Junior High School. After the confession, hr. Smith contacted Chief Rycroft and told him the story. He said he would take care of the matter and that is where it ended. A week or so later, the boy accused in the first place was set upon by a group of other boys because he had told and was beaten up. Immediately, it raised the question of what happened to the two boys *bolero guilty. He said it would be helpful if he ceuld tell -the teachers that the situation was taken care of. The impression now is that nothing is being done. Mr. Smith said he thought the Chief tries not to give the youths. any record but at the same time these things do happen and the •Committee feels that it Mould know how these things progress. The Chairman said that he would discuss the subject with Chief Rycroft. The Chairman referred to Mr. Smith's letter of May 25th in regard to insurance *overage on school c Sri 1 393 egqipment and also to Brewer & Lordts letter on the same subject. He said that the amount of items stolen over a a period of ten years is minute and the cost of the Insurance insurance, in the Board's opinion, would be too ex- pensive. Mr. Smith said that after reading the letter from the insurance company, thecoverage seems to be an expensive proposition for the school. The Chairman said that the subject Could be dis- cussed again when budgets are considered. . Mr. Smith said that in view of the rates, he would not recommend the coverage. The group retired at 10:05 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Charles G. Davis, President of the Lexington Historical Society in re- gard to Mr. Worthen's letter relative to placing a Marker for suitable marker on the first grave of the Lexington grave of Minute Men. Minute Men Mr. Davis suggested a committee of two, one from the Board and one from the Society to confer with Mr. Worthen. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Davis that the Board is in favor of the project and suggest that the Society work out the details with Mr. Worthen. Letter was received from the Appropriation Com- Transfer mittee approving a transfer of $35.37 from the Reserve Fund to the Dog Clinic Account. Letter was received from Miss McDonough, Assis- Cary Lecture tant Town Clerk, advising that the Moderator has made Committee the following appointments to the Cary Lecture Com- mittee: W. Neil Chapman, Mrs. Clayton M. Hager and Harold F. Wheeler. Application was received from Clarence MacPhee, 114 Baker Avenue,for renewal of his Common Victualler s license. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the license. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P. M. A true record, Attest: er , SeZ ctme& License 394 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 28, 1954 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Build- ing, on Monday, June 28, 195h at 5:00 P. M. for the purpose of receiving bids for sewer extensions, Contract No. 2. Chairman Reed, Mr. Maloney, Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Wdrks, Mr, Howard, representing Whitman & Howard, the Clerk and fourteen other individuals were present. The bids Mr. Howard as Bidder Jalco Corp. Richard White Sons, Inc. Susi & DeSantis Co., Inc Quintin Vespa Co. J. Andreassi Co. Z. & S. Construction Co. were opened by the Chairman and read by follows: Bid $ 201,213.80 104,289.00 98,800.00 89,964.50 139,540.00 , Inc. 112,810.00 Alternate Bid $ 196,852.80 102,517.00 98,707.00 89,964..50 139,540.00 116,222.50 The Chairman explained that the Bosco d would retain certified checks submitted by the three low bidders and return those to individuals known by either Mr. Burns or Mr. Howard as representatives of the bidders. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: er , Se ctmek ELI 1 1 395 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 28, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 21, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. -Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Maloney, and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Burns reported that the Chamber of Commerce has requested two signs on Massachusetts Avenue indicating Parkin the entrance to the municipal parking areal one to be area sign placed on the Edison Building and one in the vicinity of Waltham Street. He said he doubted if he could putt a sign on the building and suggested placing it at the corner with an arrow pointing in the direction of the parking area. The Chairman polled the Board and all were'in favor of Mr. Burns placing the signs wherever he deems to be the best locations. Mr. Burns presented the following suggestions as a possible solution to the problem of the Lincoln Street dump: 1. Close dump at 6:30 P. M. a. Have regular collectors in town register and give keys to gate. Dump Prohibit all outside trucks from using dump. Prohibit all dump picking by peddlers including attendant. 5. Absolutely no fires. Persons caught starting fires to be prosecuted. 6. Station uniformed police outside to stop people from dumping ruhbish at gate and to enforce re- striction on outside trucks, and dump picking. He called the Board's attention to the fact that, from past experience, he felt certain there would be telephone calls complaining about the regulations and said that once they are established, they should be strictly enforced. The Clerk was instructed to make copies of the proposed regulations and mail them to the members of the Board for study and consideration at the next regular meeting. 396 The Chairman read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Hooks, 19 Utica Street, stating that they Street would like the electric light pole now located in lights front of their house moved to the corner of Dunham and Utica Streets. According to the letter, a Mr. Bokus of the Boston Edison said he would be willing bo relocate the street light if the Selectmen gave their consent. , Mr. Burns agreed to discuss the subject with a representative of the Boston Edison Company. The. Chairman read a letter from William. F. Tree Cushman, 65 School Street, requesting removal of three removal elm trees located on town property and the remnants of, a stone wall, both of which interfere with work in widening the driveway. Mr. Burns stated that most of the stone wall had been removed and he plans to remove it all. How- ever, in regard to the trees, he would like to see them first. Before making any decision in regard to moving the trees, the Board will go.up and look at them. Mr. Stevens, Town,Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:25 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from William H. Sullivan, 114 Milk Street,.requesting the extension of a water main in Calvin Street, a distance of 110 feet Request for to Justin Street for a distance of 75 feet. water Mr. Burns informed the Board that there are no funds in this year's budget for this project and also called the Board's attention to the fact that as soon as water is installed in.Justin Street, houses, will be constructed and the street is in an extremely bad condition. He said he felt certain that requests would then be made to have the street accepted. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Sullivan that there are no funds` available this year, but the subject will be considered when the 1955 bud- gets are discussed, not necessarily meaning that the project. would be approved and funds appropriated. The Chairman read a letter from Robert R. Shrock, Traffic 200 Waltham Street requesting placement of two signs, signs one at Park Drige and one at Winthrop Road in an attempt to protect the children in the area. Mr. Burns said that he has a number of signs on order and when they arrive he will install one at each of these locations. 1 The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Robert R. Shrock complaining about a depression in the street at 200 Waltham Street which he claimed was caused when the water main was installed. He also inquired about curbing. Mr. Burns said that he was aware of the con- dition and expects to correct it when the curbing is placed. The Chairman read a letter from Five Fields Incorporated stating that a petition had been pre- sented to the Planning Board in re Concord Avenue and they now understand the Town Engineer has been requested to draw plans for extending Concord Avenue into Spring Street. The corporation also requested the Selectmen not to apply for County funds to widen Concord Avenue. The Chairman informed the Board that neither Mr. Burns nor the Planning Board have any knowledge of such a project and the Board of Selectmen has no such plan in mind. He was authorized to so advise Five Fields Inc. 397 Curbing Concord Ave. The Chairman read a letter from Dom Ross, Jr. in which he asked for funds from the recreation ap- Request for propriation to aid the Lexington Town Baseball Team. funds Town The question was raibed as to whether or not the Baseball Team Town could appropriate money for a private organi- zation, one not sponsored by the Recreation Committee. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Ross that the Town Meeting appropriated funds for the Rec- reation Committee, but for specific purposes recom- mended by that Committee and•these did not include the Town Baseball Team. Letter was received from Mrs. George MacBeth com- plaining about the noise caused by a water pump oper- Complaint ated by Mr. Ricci when he waters his farm. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. MacBeth that the situation is strictly a private one and noth- ing in which the Town is involved or over which it has any jurisdiction.. Letter was received from Paul K. Palmer, Chairman of the Maria Hastings School Building Committee, re- School questing bond issue of $700,000, effective July 1, borrowing 195h; bids to be opened on July 15th. The Chairman reported that Mr. Carroll, Town Treasurer, has already started necessary proceedings to.effect the borrowing. Mr. Burns retired at 8:00 P. M. 398 Mr. Paul C. Folsom, former owner of property on Robinson Road and Grove Street, met with the Board. He said that he received a bill in the amount Folsom of $250 for water which was an adjusted bill. He abatement said his attorney, Mr. McCormack, told him that the betterment was abated but someone had said that there was a moral obligation to pay. Mr. Folsom said that he was financially able to pay anything he. owed, but he did not believe there is any moral obligation in- volved and explained at length the matter of water in- stallation, betterments and State takings. on his pro- perty. The Board called Mr. Burns down at 8:20 and he presented a plan of the property involved. When Mr.- Stevens heard the explanation he said that this amount should have been abated when the taking was made and apparently Mr. Folsom does not owe the Town any money. He said that there is nothing in the official records in any way stating that this was a moral obligation and he would call Mr. MdCormaek and so advise him. Mr. Folsom and Mr. Burns retired at 8:15 P. M. Rev. Freeman and Mr. Collins, Welfare Agent, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that Rev. Freeman had talked to him in regard to Mr. -George S. Head and his property. Rev. Freeman stated that Mr. Head attends his church and came to him about two months ago and said George Head that the town was taking his place for taxes and going property to put him out. He wanted Rev. Freeman to raise the money and pay the taxes. The Chairman explained that the property was foreclosed through the Land Court on July 18, 1952, and at that time the total amount due the town for taxes, costs, interest and water liens was $1,h08.).2. He also explained that the total amoOnt of assis- tance given to George Head and Mabel Maynard by the - theWelfare Department amounts to $13,735.51 and there- fore, merely paying the taxes would not reimburse the town. He said that the only way Mr..Head could take over the property would be to purchase it. Once it is foreclosed the title becomes invested in the town and the right of redemption is ended. The Chairman said that he does not know the case too well, but Mr. Collins would like to have Mr. Head put in a home. Mr. Collins said that he has to give him $79 now and if he was put in a home it would be $20 a week. He would like to see him placed somewhere so he would receive proper care. 1 The Chairman assured Rev. Freeman that the Board is not thinking about putting him out until the time comes when he is unable to care for himself. Messrs. Collins, Freeman and Stevens retired. State regulations governing the speed of motor vehicles on Routes 14 and 25, State Highway, in Lexington and Bedford were received from the Town Clerk. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P. M. A true record, Attest: The next regular meeting of the Board will"be held on Monday evening, July 12, 1951{ at T«00 P. M. 399 Speed limit State Highway 400 SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 12, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room„ Town Office Building, on Monday evening, July 12, ]1951] at /:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Burns reported that the bid submitted by Sewer Contr. Quintin Vespa Co. on Contract No. 2 for sewer exten- #2 awarded sions has been analyzed and there are no changes in the prices quoted. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to award the contract to Quintin Vespa,C0., the low bidder, at the bid figure of $89,964.50. When Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived later in the evening, four copies of the contract were signed and taken by him. Further consideration was given to the proposed Dump regulations governing the use of the dump on Lincoln Street, submitted by Mr. Burns at the last meeting of the Board. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, was instructed to pre- pare regulations effective August 1, 1954 which may be enforced, subject to fine for violation, incorporating the following: 1. No dumping before 7:00 A. M. or after 8:00 P. M. 2. No lighting of fires. 3. Anyone lighting a fire will be fined. It was further agreed to insert a notice relative to these rules in the local paper, erect a sign at the dump in regard to the hours and to request the"Chief of Police to stop out-of-town trucks from dumping. Discussion re Mr. Cushman's request for removal of three trees at 65 School Street was held over from the last Board meeting. The Chairman reported that he viewed the area and there are three small elm trees growing in one butt, probably four inches in diameter, located at oneedge of the driveway that Mr. Cushman wants to widen. He said that personally he would recommend taking them down. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to post the trees for removal. Removal of trees Smail 1 Petition was received requesting installation of traffic signals at Route 2 and Spring Street. Mr. Burns reported that he had asked the State for lights at Pleasant Street and also at Spring Street. The State approved the installation of lights at Pleasant Street.and Route 2, but did not approve the Spring Street location, the major reason being that there is no accident record here. Mr. Burns was instructed to again contact the State re installation of traffic lights,at Route 2 and Spring Street. Contract in triplicate was received from the State, dated Juhe 22, 19544 between the Town of Lexington and George Brox, Inc. for reconstructing a section of Paul Revere Road under' Chapter 90. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the contract. Mr. Maloney mentioned that a Mr. Gerald Friel would like to have a tree removed from Revere Street as it interferes with a house being erected there. Mr. Burns reported that the tree has already been posted for. removal. Mr. Burns retired at 8:45 P. Town Counsel, met with the Board. M. and Mr. Stevens, The Chairman read a letter from Henrietta M. Atwood and Elizabeth Scheibe requesting extension of time for payment of water betterment assessment, without interest, on property at 376 Lincoln Street. Pending further investigation and approval of Town Counsel, it was voted under Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, to again e*tend the time.for payment of water betterment assessment in the amount of $494.71 without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon or 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 immedi- ately if the facilities of the water main are used for said land or any part thereof. The Chairman read a letter from Thomas McNamara requesting an investigation of zoning violation at 88 Oak Street where a business is being conducted. Letter was received from Mr. Lindstrom advising that he inspected the premises and the garage is evidently being used for a business of a plasterer. There are bags of plaster, wire lath, spread can - 401 Request for traffic signals Chapter 90 contract Tree removal Scheibe Betterment Assessment deferred Zoning complaint 402 vasses, shovels, extension lights and rock lath in- side the garage. Outside, there are two mixing beds 71 x 3'ie, one 275 gallon oil tank used for storing water, wire mesh screens, two 55 gallon oil drums, several wooden horses and milk cases, as well as tires and miscellaneous cans. Mr. Lindstrom wrote to Mr. McLaughlin, owner of the property and informed him that the zoning viola- tion would 'have to cease immediately or legal action might be taken. Mr. Stevens advised the Chairman to inform Mr. McNamara that it is the responsibility of the Building Inspector to enforce the Zoning By-law. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:30 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Elbert A. Fisher, Tax title 12 Rangeway Road, offering $75 each for lots 31 and property 32 Rangeway Road. Before making any decision on the offer, the Chairman and some. representative of the Board will view the lots. The Chairman read a letter from Alfred P. Tax title Tropeano advising that he has been authorized to property offer $150 for lots 117 and 118 Oak Avenue. Before making any decision on the offer, the Chairman and some representative of the Board will view the lots. Certificate of Incorporation, -on behalf of Manfred L. Warren, who with others not residents of Cert. of Lexington, have applied for incorporation under the Inc, name of Massachusetts Secondary School Principals' Association, Inc. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the certificate and return it -to the Secretary of the, Commonwealth. Letter was received from Mrs. Hale Burdge re - Rummage questing permission, on behalf Of the Pre -School Sale P.T.A. for permission to use the Barnes property for a rummage sale the first Saturday in September. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Use of hall Application was received from the Lexington Choral Society requesting permission to conduct a concert in Cary Hall on December 12, a rehearsal on December 11 and set up on the morning of December 11; Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, 1 it was voted to grant the uses of hall free of charge providing no admittance is to be charged for the con- cert, subject to $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime services. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the falling Sewer Orders: Butler Avenue from end of existing sewer a distance of 450► southeasterly and Lowell Street from Bartlett Avenue southerly, a distance of approximately 680 feet to Summer Street. Copy of both orders in 1951 Select- men's Files under Sewer Orders. 403 Sewer Orders The Chairman reported that he represented the Resolution Board at a testimonial dinner given by the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council to Colonel Anthony Rock. He explained that Colonel Rock had been advising and assist- ing the Council for a number of years in completing plans for the 19th of April celebrations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted tb•. incorporate the following resolution in the permanent records of the Board of Selectmen: WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Town of Lexington should recognize and show its appreciation for many years of humble and gratuitous service; and WHEREAS, the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council should also recognize and show its appreciation for many years of valuable service; and WHEREAS, the Lexington Minute Men Inc., The Sons of Union Veterans, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3007, The Massachusetts State Guard Veterans, -and the Stanley Hill Post #38 Inc., The American Legion, comprise the membership of the Allied Veterans' Council and are there- fore equally appreciative; and WHEREAS, members of the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council are appointed by the Lexington Board of Selectmen as the Lexington Patriot's Day Celebration Committee; and WHEREAS, this Town, this Council, these Organizations, and -this Committee have not heretofore officially acknow- ledged the great service rendered, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Lex- ington through the Patriots Day Committee and the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council, along with its associated members, do hereby give due HONOR, APPRECIATION, and sincere THANKS TO ANTHONY Jr ROCK WITHOUT WHOSE UNSELFISH AND UNNOTICED GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE THE PATRIOTS DAY CELEBRATION WOULD HAVE BEEN DISMAL EFFORTS. 404 NOW in public recognition thereof we do herewith present him this testimonial and preserve a copy hereof in the permanent records of the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council. Signed this 30th day of June 1954 The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M A true record, Attest: 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 26, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, July 26, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burne, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, Board for the drawing of one juror. Mr. Corcoran, electrician, 91 Woburn Street, Mr. Carroll retired. met with the Thomas was drawn. Mr. Burns presented a list of street lights to be approved, totalling 53 including all requests as of this date, and explained that a small margin is left which would take care of two or three more. Mr. Maloney stated that he had received a re- quest for the location of a light at the corner of Lisbeth Street. Mr. James said that people in the vicinity of the intersection of Blake and Preston Roads had men- tioned to him that they would like a light in this location. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following list of street lights: Rowland Avenue Gleason Road Eldred Street Grove Street Lisbeth Street Summer Street Blake & Preston Roads Ballard Terrace Williams Road Castle Road Peachtree Road Scotland Road Appletree Lane Peartree Drive Lantern Lane Philip Road Hutchinson Road Webster Road Benjamin Road 1 1 11 - 1,000 lumin - 1,999 " - 1,000 " • 1,000 " 4 - 1, 000 4. - 1,000 N6 poles Full street is lisped n It x n n n n n 4 - 1,000 lumin 1 - 1,000 " 3-1,000 " 4.-1,000 " 5 - 1,000 x n n 405 Juror Street lights 406 Barberry Road Minute Man Lane Battle Green Road Patterson Road Calvin Street Longfellow Road Hawthorne Road 2 - 1,000 lumin 6 - 1,000 " 4 - 1,000 " 5 - 1,000 " 1 - 1,000 " 4 - 2 - 1,000 " The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord with reference to the fire insurance rate as affected Fire by the.Maria Hastings School. Due to the wood roof, insurance unprotected lally columns and the large proportion of increased glass windows, the rate will be approximately $2.08 per thousand annually as against 61.29 per thousand on the Fiske School. The town's fire insurance schedule. will be increased approximately $1,316.42 for five years or $263.28 annually. Petition, signed by eleven residents of Hancock Street, was received registering protest against the removal of a large elm tree at the junction of Revere Street and Quincy Avenue. Mr. Burns explained that water and sewer could Tree be installed whether the tree is there or not. He removal said, however, that whatever is put around the tree will kill it and if the enclosure is large enough, it will interfere with cars passing, and hot top will event- ually kill it. Mr. Maloney said that he did not think the tree should be left in the middle of the street and he felt it would create a traffic hazard. Before making any decision, the Board is to view the location and then instruct Mr. Burns as to what action is to be taken. The Chairman read a letter from John F. and Evelyn Paratore requesting the installation of a hot top Req. for sidewalk at 11 Berwick Road. sidewalk Mr. Burns explained that he does.not have money available and suggested that Mr. Paratore submit his request which could be included in next year's budget. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. J. Yntas, 40 Moreland Avenue, requesting extension of water main to service a small cottage on Rockville Avenue. Req. for The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Yntas water that there are no funds available at the present time, but if she can obtain a petition signed by the property owners requesting the installation of the water main, the project will be considered when the budgets for 1955 are prepared. 1 407 Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to sign contract between the State Hill Street of Massachusetts and the Town of Lexington for Chapter Contract 90 construction, Hill Street. signed Copy of letter was received from C. M. Sullivan, Captain, USN. to the Bedford Board of Selectmen in regard to tapping the government-owned line supplying water from the Town of Lexington to the Raytheon Man- Water ufacturing Company for the purpose of providing water USN. to five dwellings in the Tilden Street South Road area. Mr. Burns explained that Lexington supplies Raytheon from a pit at Westview Street and we have no part in this at all. Raytheon will be billed for the water. Notice was received from the Town Clerk re claim for damages filed by Mt. Vernon Motor Transportation Company. A company truck was run against by a tree hanging low over and across Marrett Road. Mr. Burns reported that this is a State highway and Mr. Stevens is aware of the facts. Claim Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mrr.Maloney, it was voted to sign an Order for the installation of Sewer a sewer in Lowell Street from Maple Street to Bartlett Order Avenue. (Copy of order in 1954 Selectmen's Files under Sewer Orders.) Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Discussion was held relative to the dump on Lincoln Street and upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to adopt the folldneing Rules and Regulations governing the operation of the Town Dump on Lincoln Street: RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN GOVERNING•THE OPERATION OF THE TOWN DUMP ON LINCOLN STREET IN LEXINGTON Pursuant to the power conferred on the Board of Selectmen by the General By -Laws of the Town, and every other power them thereto in any way enabling, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington herebyadopt n6 the following rules and regulations governing the opera- tion of the Town Dump situated on Lincoln Street in Lexington: 1. The dump shall be open daily between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., and the placing or depositing of any material in or about the dump,.except during the 40g aforesaid hours, is prohibited. No person, unless expressly authorized, is permitted within the dump during the hours that it is closed. 2. The lighting of any fire in the dump and the placing.of any combustible material on any fire that may be burning in the dump is expressly prohibited. 3. No material is to be placed or deposited by any person in such portion or portions of the dump as may be marked by signs indicating that dumping -in those areas is not permitted. 4. No garbage, offal or offensive material shall be placed or deposited in or'about the dump. 5. The dump is maintained for the deposit of ashes, cinders, papers, and other refuse and rubbish originating within the Town of Lexington, and the dumping or depositing therein of any material origin- ating outside of the Town of Lexington is prohibited. 6. The penalty for violation of these rules and regulations is a fine not exceeding $20.00 for each offense. 7. These roles and regulations shall become effective on August 1, 1954. BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:07 P.M. Mr. J. Edward McManus, 22 Russell Street, Everett, who submitted a bid of $6,5 for Lot 3, Block 91, Essex Street, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that another offer had been received from a Mr. Waldo Who explained that he wanted this lot and two others for protection. He Tax title asked Mr. McManus to explain his reason for wanting property to acquire this land. Mr. McManus stated that this lot is essential to him in his plans to build a house and said that he owns lots one and two. He said he would also like to obtain lot four, not owned by the town. The Chairman said that lot four is in the process of being foreclosed and the Assessors could tell the name of the owner if.fr. McManus wanted to try and acquire it.. The Chairman said that if the Board decides to sell lot 3 to Mr. McManus it is to be definitely un- derstood that he -will pay for putting the water in. 1 409 Mr. McManus said that Mr. Burns had advised him that there was no money available to cover the cost of water installation and he said that he would be willing to pay for it. The Chairman explained that if the Board does decide to sell the lot, it will have to be advertised. Mr. McManus retired. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was doted to entertain an offer of $100 for this lot. The Chairrdan read a letter from Mr. Worthen ad vising that the lettering on the tomb of Rev. John Hancock and Rev. Jonas Clarke is nearly obliterated. Relettering He has discussed the subject with others and a plan old may be worked out whereby a private individual will tomb assume 1/3 of the cost and the Historical Society 1/1, providing the Town will assume the other third. It was agreed to ask Mr. Burns to obtain an estimate of cost tor relettering the tomb. Copy of letter from Mr. Jackson to Mr. Carroll was received in which Mr. Jackson advised that he will resign as Health Sanitarian effective September 15, 1954. Mr. Jackson has applied for acceptance at the Graduate School of the University of Massachusetts as a Food technology major. Application was received from the Lexington Lions Club requesting permission to conduct the Annual Merchants' Exhibit in Cary Memorial Hall on October Use of 26, 27 and 28 from 6:30 P.M. until 10:30 P.M.; also hall Sunday, October 24th to set up the exhibits and Saturday, October 30 to take them down. Resignation Application was also received from the Lexing- ton United Nations Committee for permission to conduct a meeting in Cary Hall on Saturday, October 23rd from 8:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. The Clerk raised the question of janitor's fees for preparing the floor after use by the United Nations group for use by the Lions Club. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Rochette, Janitors custodian, and try to find out more details about the fees overtime work that will be necessary and then deter- mine which group As to be charged. Both uses,of the hall were granted free of charge. Mr. John Bruechi, 63 Paul Revere Road, met with the Board and complained about sewage flowing onto his property. 410 The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have no jurisdiction over the matter and it would have to be Brucchi discussed with the Board of Health. The Chairman informed Mr. Brucchi that if he wished to register any complaints to the Board it would have to be in writing and signed by him. Mr. Brucchi retired at 8:45 P.M. Chairman McQuillan, Messrs. Cosgrove, Mole and Jackson of the Board of Health, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Burns, met with the Board. Mr. McQuillan said that he has been talking with Mr. Burns on the subject of cesspool and septic tank inspections in regard to subdivisions. He said that at all times there are approximately 100 inspections ahead of the Board of Health, and Mr. Burns thought something could be worked out with Whitman & Howard whereby some - Cesspool one, not a full-fledged engineer, would do the inspec- Inspections tion work for the town. He mentioned the $3500 appropriation for engin- eering fees and said that the Board of Health is not in favor of paying engineer's fees for builders and sub- dividers who are making a living out of building in Lexington. He said that Mr. Burns had suggested advising the subdividers that they will have to pay the engineer's fee to the town. Whitman & Howard will be employed by the Town but the subdivider will be required to pay the fee. Mr. Stevens said that the town could employ Whitman & Howard, they would render a bill to the Board of Health and that bill would be paid by the Board. Mr., Burns suggested obtaining a price from Whitman & Howard and have the developer pay it in ad- vance just as is done when water services are installed. Mr. McQuillan said that a bill could be sub- mitted to the developer for whatever the estimate is as quoted by Whitman & Howard. The group retired at 9:05 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to appoint the following Election Officers for terms expiring September 1, 1955 (See Selectmen's Files -Election Workers 1990 Letter was received from the United Nations Com- mittee, together with suggested letter to be sent to U. N. Mayor M. Rey, Colmar, France as an act of friendship on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi who created and sculptured the Statue of Liberty. The Board had no objections and the Chairman was authorized to sign the letter. complaint Immo LL 1 411 Further consideration was given to Donald K. Irwin's offer of $2500 for thirty-eight tax title lots located on Hillside Avenue. The Board viewed the area and is unanimous in Tax title the opinion that it would be to the beat interest of property the Town not to dispose of these lots until the pro- posed road from Oak Street is definitely located and constructed. Further'consideration was given to Miss Clariscia P. Russell's letter in regard to Lot 164, Ledgelawn Avenue. The Board viewed the lot and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $1,000 which includes better- ments, back taxes and interest. Further consideration was given to Mr. Frank A. Waldo's offer of $150 for Lot 3, Block 91, Essex Street and Lots 6 and 7, Block 93. The Board viewed the lots and inasmuch as there is no water available, felt that it would be in the best interest of the town not to dispose of lots 6 and 7. In regard to Lot 3, the Board was unanimous in the opinion that they should be owned by the owner of lots 1 and 2 who had submitted a higher bid. Further consideration was given to Mr. James Harrison's offer of $150 for Lot 22, Hillcrest Street. The Board viewed the lot and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $425.00 plus water betterment assessment of $75. Further consideration was given to Mr. William H. Sullivan's offer of $750 for lots 30 and 31 Hillo-rest Street. The Board viewed the lots and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $1900. 41,000 for the two lots plug betterment assessments of 50 per lot). Further consideration was given to Mr. Harry M. Sullivan's offer of $200 plus betterments for Lots 35 and 36 Hillcrest Street. The Board viewed the lots and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of500 for Lot 35, *750 for Lot 36, plus betterments of $1,071.90, or a total for both lots including betterments, of $2,321.90. Further consideration was given to Mr. Manuel Souza's offer of $.00 for Lots 7 and 8 Eastern Avenue. The Board viewed the property and inasmuch as building would result in demand for installation of water main, it was unanimously agreed that it would be 412 in the best interest of the town to retain these two lots. Further consideration was given to Mr. Alfred P. Tropeano's offer of $150 for Lots 117 and 118 Oak Avenue. The Board viewed the property and inasmuch as building on these lots would probably result in demand for installation of a water main, it was un- animously agreed that it- .would be in the beat interest of the town to retain these two lots. Further consideration was given to Mr. Salvatore R. Corvo's offer of $100 for Lots 53 and 54 Tax title Rockville Avenue. property The Board viewed the lots and inasmuch as building on them would probably result in request for installation of a water main, it was unanimously agreed that it would be in the test interest of the town to retain them. Further consideration was given to Mr. Datolli's offer ,pf $544for.Lot 66 Albermarle Avenue. The Board viewed the 1ot:and'inasmuch as lots 63, 64, and 65 are .also tax title property, the Board was of the opinion that no one lot should be sold separately. It was agreed to advise that if Mr. Datolli is interested in purchasing the four lots he should submit a bid. Further consideration was given t� Mr. Elbert A. Fisher's offer of $75 each for Lots 31 and 32 Rangeway Road. The Board viewed the lots and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $350 for each lot, plus betterment assessments of $304.28. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. A. D. Wilson's offer of $500 for Lot 215 Spring Street. Upon advice of Mr. Burns the Board unanimously agreed that it would be in the best interest of the town not to dispose of this particular lot. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. 'A true record, Attest: Clerk, Selectmen. howl 1 413 SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 30, 1954 The Chairman received a letter from James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer, advising that bids had been re- ceived for the $700,000 school loan; $100,000 sewer loan and $100,000 water loan. Halsey, Stuart & Co. Inc., et al were low bidders at 1.80%. The Chairman called Selectmen Maloney and James who, together with him, constituted a majority of the Board and the following vote Was passed: Voted to accept the 1.80% of Halsey Stuart &.Co., Coffin & Burr, Inc. to Townsend, Dabney & Tyson, First of Michigan Corporation, jointly at the price of $100.388 of accrued interest, for the sale of the following bonds to the town:. $100,000 1.80 per cent Water Bonds (Nos..1 to 1000) dated August 1, 1954, payable August 1 $10,000 in 1955 to 1959 and $5,000 in 1960 to 1969, and reciting that they are issued pursuant to Chapter 1i4 of the General Laws as amended and a vote of the town duly passed, $100,000 1.80 per cent Sewer Bonds (Nos. 1 to 1000) dated August 1, 1954, payable August 1 $5,000 in 1955 to 19711., and reciting that they are issued pursuant to Chapter 1.14 of the General Laws as amended and a vote of the town duly passed, $700,000 1.80 per cent Sehool Building Loan, Act of 1911.8, (Nos. 1 to 700) dated August 1, 1954, payable August 1, $35,000 in 1955 to 1974, and reciting that they are issued pursuant to Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended and a vote of the town duly passed. er� ctme • 414 , SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 9, 1954 A special meeting was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, August 9, 1954 at 5:00 P. M. for the purpose of opening bids for reconstruct- ing two tennis courts at the center playground. Chairman Reed, Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, Mr. Person, Chairman of the Recreation Committee and the Clerk were present. Mr. Driscoll, representing Dennis:Driscoll Company was the only person present for the opening of the bids. Bids were received as follows: John McCourt Company Norfolk Asphalt Company P. J. Joyce & Son, Inc. Dennis Driscoll Company $ 6100.00 6663.00 4563.94 5895.00 The Chairman stated that the bids would be taken under advisement and the bidders notified of the Board's decision. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P. M. A true record, Attest: 0-4 1 415 SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 9, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, August 9, )954 at 700 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Bateman, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. At 7:00 P. M. Hearing was declared open upon peti- tion of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Pole Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to lo- locations tate twenty-two poles on Wyman Road. Mr. Mahon, representing the Boston Edison Com- pany, was the only person present at the hearing. He explained that the company, through this peti- tion, is attempting to provide service for the Baskin development. Mr. Baskin is now ready and the petitioner would like to cover the entire job with one petition, being on a public way. The proposed locations have been approved by Mr. Burns. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following pole locations: Wyman Road, easterly side, approximately 160 feet north of Williams Road - One pole; Wyman Road, westerly side, northerly from a point approximately 285 feet north of Williams Road - Eighteen poles; Wyman Road, southerly side, from a point approxi- mately 11.110 feet north of Williams Road - Three poles. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for permission to transfer location for Ji/0 poles on Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Mahon explained that this is now a J/0 pole and through this petition the petitioner would like to make it straight Edison which is merely a transfer of ownership. The proposed transfer was approved by Mr. Burns. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve petition and sign the order for transfer of location for J/0 existing pole as follows: Massachusetts Avenue, southerly side, approxi- 416 Chapter 90 Lowell St. Napoli betterments mately 10 feet east of the LAnbolfeLexington line - One pole. Mr. Mahon retired at 7:10 P. M. and Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board. Contract was received from the State Department of Public Works for Chapter 90 maintenance on Massa- chusetts Avenue (800 feet). Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the contract. The Chairman read a letter from the State De- partment of Public Works in re Boardts suggestion that a portion of Lowell Street be made a State Highway be- cause the construction of Route 128 has increased traffic between Route 2 and the new Route 128 via Lowell Street. A second survey was mad by the State and in its - opinion the small volume of traffic does not materially contribute,to a deterioration of traffic conditions and, therefore, no action is contemplated at this time for making a portion of Lowell Street a State Highway. The Board felt that it' would be advisable to take this subject up again when Route 3 is completed, possibly some time in December. The Chairman read a letter from Daniel A. Lynch, attorney for Prank A. and Mary Napoli, with reference to sewer betterment assessments levied on their property located on Middle Street and Marrett Road. Mr. Lynch enclosed a check in the amount of ,53/1.6){, the total amount of the assessments less 05.00,.an abatement allowed by the Board and arrived at as Follows: Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, itwas voted to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to prepare an abatement in the amount of L105.00, the opinion of the Board being that the original assessment was in excess of the actual frontage by this amount. 1 417 Mr. Stevens explained that the Tax Collector should acknowledge receipt of the check and enoloae -dertificate!s; the_: 2400'charge' for the certificates to be charged to Law1:D partment - Expenses Account. At 7:25 P. M. Mr. Robert T. Person, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, met with the Board, in re Tennis bids opened this evening at 5:00 o'clock for recon- Court strutting two tennis courts at the Center Playground. bids Mr. Burns was instructed to contact Mr. Joyce, the low bidder, and determine whether or not he has equipment to do the job and further to find out if he will arrange with Dennis Driscoll Company to put on the final coat. The Chairman explained that Mr. Person would also like -to discuss use of the enclosed field. He said that one evening last week a representative of the American Legion Drum Corps requested permission Enclosed to hold a Drum Corps championship on the enclosed Field field and wanted a reply immediately. They also wanted to charge admission. The Chairman advised that they would have to contact the Recreation Committee for permission to use the field and he would check on the admission charge. Mr. Stevens stated that he did not think there is any authority to let this group use the field either with or without admission charge. He explained that the difficulty is that the deed to this land on which the enclosed field is located contains the pro- vision that the land is conveyed for a public park and playground on the condition that it shall always re- main as a public park and playground. The Statute having to do with playgrounds provides that the body in charge may use the fields for recreation and may charge admission. It also provides for permission to use buildings. There is no provision that says the land can be used by any public organization. He said that the only way this can be handled is by legislation and he is not sure it would work. An amendment would have to be made to the section of the Statute which provides for letting the land. He said that if the Act under which the land was given to the Town is changed he thought it would be all right. He said admission can be charged for playground purposes but not for parks. He said that the difficulty here is that if the condition upon which the land was given is changed, the deed can be broken by the heirs. Mr. Person retired at 7:10 P. M. Letter was received from R. G. Bleakney, attor- ney for the Boaton and Maine Railroad, together with 418 B & M hearing notice from the Department of Public Utilities re petition of the railroad for approval to discontinue passenger train service..,A hearing on -the subject has been scheduled for September 16, 1954 at 10:00 A. M., Room 166, State House. Notice was received from the Board of Appeals Board of in re hearing scheduled August 12, 195)} upon petition Appeals of James W. Quinn, Patrick P. Quinn, Martin H. Quinn hearing and Joseph C. Quinn for permission to operate a sand and gravel pit in land situated easterly of Woburn Street. Transfer Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:55 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health requesting a transfer of $183.90 to cover the salary of a new Sanitarian from September 2, 1954 to September 15, 1954 (the date Mr. Jackson leaves), to enable Mr. Jackson to acquaint the new man with the Town and orient him to Board of Health problems. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to request the Appropriatidin Committee to transfer the sum of $183.90 from the Reserve Fund to the Board of Health -Personal Ser- vices Account. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. J. Edward McManus' offer of $100 for Lot 3, Block 91, Essex Street. A proposal to sell this lot was ad - Tax title vertised in the August 4, 1954 issue of the Lexing- property ton Minute -Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted that the offer be accepted and that Lot 3, Block 91, Essex Street be sold and con- veyed to J. Edward McManus. Notice was received from the' Board of Appeals Board of in re hearing scheduled August 12, 1954 upon petition Appeals of J. Edward McManus for permission to erect a single hearing family dwelling at #3 Laurel Street, which will not have the setback and rear yard required under the Lexington Zoning By-law. Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Roy Cert. of A. Crosby, 180 Lincoln Street, was received from the Ina. Secretary of the State. The corporation is to be known as the Somerville Sportsmen Club, Inc. and will be located in the City of Somerville. homy 1 Satisfactory character reference was received from the Chief of Police.' Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the certificate. Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Walter H. Moreton, 163 Maple Street and B. J. Noyes, 36 Reed Street. The corporation is to be known as Child Medi- Vcal Aid Assocaition, Inc. and is to be located in Cambridge. Satisfactory character references were received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the certificate. 419 Cert. of Inc. Application was received from Cornelius P. Cronin, on behalf of the Stanley Hill Post #38, American Legion, for permission to use Estabrook Hall on September 16, 1954 from 7:00 P. M. until 11:00 P. M. Use of hall for the Installation of Officers. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the hall free of charge, subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor's over- time services. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Rich, Col- lector of Taxes, advising that on April 6, 1954 the Unpaid Assessors committed unapportioned street assessment in assessments the amount of $800 to Angelo & Antoinette Buse; water assessment to Everett Kourian in the amount of $832.00 and water assessment to Neil McIntosh in the amount of $300. These were billed on April 7, 19514 and still re- main unpaid. It was the opinion of the Board that the bills should be collected. The meeting adjourned at adjourned at 9:10 P. -M. A true record, Attest: 420 SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 23, 1954 A special meeting was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, August 23, 19524 at 5:00 P. M for the purpose of receiving bids for street, water, drain and sewer work. _Chairman Reed, Messrs. Bateman, Maloney, Gay and Mr. Burns, Superintendent of Public Works, were present. Mr. Howard, representing Whitman & Howar, Engineers, and eight others were present. The Acting Clerk was also present. The bids were opened by the Chairman and read by Mr. Howard as follows; Richard White & Sons, Inc. A. Oak Terrace B. Bertwell Road C. Williams Road D. Buckman Dive & Dawes Rd. E. Massachusetts Ave. Total Fantoni & Bitsoli A. Oak Terrace B. Bertwell Road C. Williams Road D. Buckman Drive & Dawes Rd. .E.. Massachusetts Ave. Total 16,350.00 14,635.O0 12,895.00 13,595.00 9,170.00 56,6145.00 16,067.50 ,1450.00 114,805.00 18,090.00 9,835.00 614, 2147.50 0. Memici & Sons A. Oak Terrace $ 19,2146.00 B.. Bertwell Road 6,2 5.00 C. Williams Road 19,1.415.50 D. Buckman Drive & Dawes Rd. 20,385.00 E. Massachusetts Ave. 8,570.00 Total 73,881.00, Imowl Coy >a, DiMinico & Pallotta A. Oak Terrace $ 16,332.50 B. Bertwell Road 5,881.00 C. Williams Road 16,3)43.00 D. Buckman Drive & Dawes Rd. 17,505.00 E. Massachusetts Ave. 9,7)45.00 Total 65,806.50 George Brox, Inc. A. Oak Terrace $ 1.1495i0Cri B. Bertwell Road,296.00 C. Williams Road 1{,760.50 .D. Buckman Drive & Dawes Rd. 10,6)46.00 E. Massachusetts Ave. 9,985.00 Total 58,982.50 Richard White, Sons, Inc. submitted the lowest bids, with George Brox, Inc. the next lowest. The Chairman stated that we would hold the certi- fied ertified checks on the two low bidders, returning the rest. The meeting adjourned at 5:27 P. M. A true record, Attest: Acting Clerk, Selectmen 421 422 SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 23, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen, was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, August 23, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Bateman, Gay and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works and the Acting Clerk were also present.. Mr. Burns stated that he had obtained esti-. mates on re -lettering the tomb in the old cemetery. Re -lettering Quotation received for re -carving the existing to1- old tomb. let and re -painting was $260. A new tablet in slate commemorating the eight Minute Men would cost $185. It was agreed unanimously to have the old tab- let re -carved and to go along with the recommenda- tions by Mr. Worthen for the town to pay one-third of the cost, Lexington Historical Society to pay one-third, and a private individual assuming the other third. Petition was recCived from the Boston Edison Pole Company and New England Telephone & Telegraph Com - locations pany for pole location on Revere Street. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the petition for: Revere Street, approximately 20 feet northeast of Quincy Avenue, -- One (1) pole. (One existing JO pole to be removed). Discussion on tennis court bids was brought up, inasmuch as Mr. Reed said there was quite a dif- Tennis ference in bids; the sum of $1300. The lowest bidder Court being P. J. Joyce & Son, Inc. contracts Mr. Burns stated he put the matter to Mr. Joyce very bluntly that he didn't think Mr. Joyce was equipped to do the job properly and we would insist that he get the equipment or have somebody else do it; otherwise the Selectmen wouldn't offer him the job. Mr. Joyce said he would get the equipment and do the job right. Mr. Burns insisted that Joyce either obtain Miami 0,1 1 423 necessary equipment or sublet the work of laying Tennis final surface. Court It was agreed unanimously to let Joyce have contracts the job if he does it properly; either obtaining his own equipment or sublet to someone with the equipment. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meet- ing at 7:25 P. M. Mr. Robert M. Stohn and another gentleman, of Flintlock Road met with the Board at 7:30 P. M. re- garding the completion of Flintlock Ridge and Red- coat Lane. Mr. Stohn presented a petition signed by seven- teen families for the completion of the hot -top road. He said that the work is at a'standstill and nothing is being done. He would like to get some assurance that the road is going to be finished. Mr. Burns stated that it is'a question of going along with DeCarlo, who said they would finish the road before the frost sets in. To take the matter up with the Bonding Company would be a long drawn out process as it would be another year before the Bonding Company would show any action. Mr. Reed stated that we would have no funds to take over the work of finishing this job, and we have DeCarlo's assurance that it will be finished by Ocotber 15th. Mr. Burns said that as long as there is no frost in the ground the lob can be finished at any time. The big question which is holding up the job is DeCarlots lack of money. Mr. Burns spoke to DeCarlo and said that he would like to get the job done this year. Mr. Burns said nothing can be done after Nov- ember 15th unless there is a definite rising tem- perature. Mr. Stevens said that we have spoken to the B ndang Company in the past to put the pressure on DeCarlo and suggested that we keep pressure on the Bonding Company and also on DeCarlo. Mr. Stevens said we were more interested in getting the streets surfaced rather than damages. Mr. Reed assured Mr. Stohn that we definitely would keep the pressure on DeCarlo. Mr. Stohn and the other gentleman retired at 71110 P. M. Letter was received from Mrs. Elizabeth R. Lewis, requesting removal of a large Elm tree on Waltham Street. Re: finishing Flintlock Rd. & Redcoat Lane Tree removal 424 The Board granted the request, and Mr. Burns was advised to take care of the matter in the near future. Mr. Stevens brought up the matter of -Mr. Kourian's water betterment assessment. Mr. Stevens said we settled two of them and the only thing we gave Mr. Kourian was an extension df time. Mr. Kourian's Kourian claims that he did not understand the situa- betterment tion. The deferred interest came Alm when he sold assessment his first lot. Mr. Stevens read a letter from Mr. Kourian's attorney, Mr. K. L. Johnson, requesting that the amount of $837 be accepted as full payment of assess- ment with no interest. Due to an oversight, this assessment had been overlooked. It was unaniiously voted to accept the check, and give it td Mrs. Rich, Tax Collector, who would make out the receipt, plus a release on the water assessment. At 7:55 Mr. Aiden L. Ripley arrived at the meeting. Mr. Ripley came in to discuss the subject of Re: traffic traffic on Pleasant Street. He claimed that the Pleasant *No Passing1° signs are being ignored. He claimed Street that there have been three minor accidents in this vicinity lately. He also said that Mr. Wilson, who has the fruit and vegetable stand on Pleasant Street had complained about the fast moving traffic. Mr. Ripley had spoken to the Chief of Police about this situation, who agreed it was' good idea to check on the traffic on Pleasant Street. It was agreed unanirjously to put a sign "No Left Turn* on the rotary. Mr. Ripley retired at 8:15 P. M. Mr. Bateman suggested that the Police give a little time to check on this situation. Mr. Stevens brought up the questioh of lot McManus sold to McManus. He suggested putting a restriction restriction in the contract "No building permitted unless used in conjunction with lots #1 and #2*. Mr. Burns and Mr. Stevens retired at 8:20 P. M. Re: town Letter from Mr. George E. Stone, insurance insurance broker, was read and discussed, in which he requested a share of the town's insurance. gffie 1 1 1 The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Stone and advise him that it is a policy of the town that he would have to be a resident of Lexington for at least five years before we would consider him eligible for a share of the town's insurance. Application for Common Victllar_'tu license was approved and signed for William Pewtherer, who is to operate Ye Towne Diner. Application was received and approved by the Board from Mrs. Raymond Beals, on behalf of the First Baptist Church, to conduct a rummage sale at the church on Saturday, September 18, 1954. Letter was received from Dr. Wm. Barnes, on behalf of the KiwanisnClub of Lexington, requesting permission to hold a Horse Show, Sunday, September 19, 1954, at the Swenson Farm, with the rain date as September 26, 1954. It was voted unanimously to grant the request. Letter was received from Mrs. Annette Wright, on behalf of the Hancock Congregational Church for per mission to conduct a rummage sale at the Barnes property on Saturday, November 6, 1954. Request for this sale was granted. Warrant for State Primaries in September was signed by members of the Board. Letter was received and read from Mr. George E. Lane, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Emergency Finance Board, inquiring about our Department of Public Works. Mr. Reed advised the Clerk to write and tell Mr. Lane that we will be glad to have Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works Department discuss this matter with him about our Superintendent and Department of Public Works set-up. Letter was discussed from Mr. John B. Smith, Supt. of Schools on the subject of buying land from Mr. Swenson for the Franklin School Playground addition. The Board agreed to go and look this land over be- fore deciding how much to purchase. The meeting adjourned at 8-30. A true record: Acting Cler], Selectmen L/a5 License Rummage Sale Horse Show Rummage Sale Signing of Warrant Mass. Fin- ance Board re: Public Works Franklin School Playground SELECTMEN' S MEETING August 30, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, August 30, 1954 at 7;00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present.a Juror Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of one juror. Mr. Edward J. Belliveau,-30.0ak Street was drawn. Mr. Carroll retired. The Chairman reported:thatbids were opened laat Monday' for street, water, drain and sewer work iunder Bids Contract No. 3 and Richard White Sons, Inc. was the low `bidder. He explained .that Whitman & .lit*ard, the engineers; have analyzed the bids and the figures are all correct., Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was unanimously voted to award Contract No. 3 -for street, water, drain and sewer work in the Town of Lexington to Richard White Sons, Inc., the low bidder, at bid of $56,645.00. The Chairman read a letter from the State De- partment of Public Works advising that a request has been received from George Brox, Inc. that the date of completion on Hill Street, Chapter 90 contract be ex- tended from September 13, 1954 to October 30, 1954. Hill;: St. .The C ssioners reeoms►end that the Selectmen of contract Lexington grant .the request. extended The Chairman reported that in discussing this subject with Mr. Burns, he explained that the contract was in the State Public Works offioe for three, Weeks waiting to be signed and consequently. held the eon - tractor up. The extension is granted due to that delay. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. MalonM7 it was unani#ously voted to grant the request of George Brox, Inc. that the date of completion On Hill.Street, Chapter 90 contract'be extended from September 13, 1954 to October 30, 1954, The Chairman read a letter from the State Depart sent of Public Works advising that approval for an allotment for vista clearance has been received at 1 427 that office, and 'requesting permission. to allow State forces -to enter the town on the northerly side of Vista Marrett Road, Automobile Route 2A, between the State clearance Highway location and the old reservoir. The work by State would cbnsist.of clearing the underbrush and trimming trees where necessary in order to gain a good view of the vista by the motoring public. The Board was unanimously in favor of granting requested approval. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was unanimously voted to grant permission to the Street Boston Edison Company to install, repair, renew and lights maintain15 street lamp posts and the necessary pipes with the. necessary wiresand cables therein beneath the surface of the ground on property of the Town at the -Lexington High School, off Waltham Street, for the purpose of providing street lighting.. Petition was received from the Boston Edisbn Com- pany and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com pany,for approval of pole relocation on Lincoln: Street. Mr.. Burns explained that the pole is now in a Pole street e.ntranee and he reconunended approval of the location petition. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mro Maloney, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following j/o pole relocation: Lincoln Street, approximately -20 feet West.of Lincoln Terrace, One -pole" One existing j/o pole to be removed. Mr. Burns retired at 7:25 P. M. Letter was received from Joseph Dattoli, 101 Cliffe Avenue, offering $75 each for lots 63, 6h, 65 and 66 on Albermarle Avenue, with the request that he be permitted to make monthly payments. - Members of the Board have viewed.the property Tax title and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted property to entertain an offer of.$100 for each lot, plus sewer betterment assesament in the amount of 051..01; payment to be made in full and not monthly as suggested by Mr. Dattoli. Letter was received from Mr. M. Donald Plummer, President of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Permit requesting permission to hold an outdoor art exhibi- tion on** Buckman Tavern Lawn on Sunday, October -10, 195; from 1:00 P. M. until 5:00 P. M. or on Sunday, 428 .October 17, 195h in case of inclement weather. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Letter was received from Henrietta W. Bennett, Barnes' . on behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary, Lexington Post 3007, property V.P.W., requesting permission to use the Barnes prop* erty for a rumma8e sale on Saturday, September 25, 195)4. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it waa,voted to grant the request. • Request was received from Mrs. Muriel S. Williams, on behalf of the Lexington United Rations Committee, re- Use of questing permission to hold a`meeting in the Selectmen's room Rooth on Thursday, September 8, 195h from 8:00 P. M. until 10:30 P. M.. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the room. The Chairman referred to the proclamation Suggested by the Salvation Army in connection with the drive for Proclama- funds which is to open officially on September 27th, tion Upon motion of'Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bate- man, it was voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the proclamation to be published in the Lexington Minute -Man. . The Chairman referred to press release received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission relative to the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages on State Liquor Primaries.Day, Tuesday, September lh,_ 1954. Stores Package Goads stores shall not sell or deliver alcoholic beverages during polling hours unless they are authorized to do so by vote of their respective -- local Licensing Authorities.. The Chairman was authorized to advise the pro- prietors of.the Package Goods Stores that the Board has not voted to authorize the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages during polling hours, 8:00 A. -M. until 8:00 P. M., on State Primaries Day, Tuesday, September 14, 195)4. The meeting' adjourned at 7:05 P. M. A true record, Attest: CL 1 is SELECTMEN'S MEETING September 7, 19514 • A'special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, September 7, 1954 at 1:00 P. M. in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were ' present. Mr. Burns, Supt. -of Public Works, Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Walker, Town Accountant, and the Clerk were also present. The members of the Board Were duly notified of the meeting by the Clerk, per instructions of the Chairman, by telephone. The meeting was called for the purpose of de- termining the method of obtaining funds, and an eitim- ated amount required, for clearing trees from public highways and other necessary expenses incident thereto, as a result of the hurricane of Tuesday, August 31, 195h. Mr. Stevens explained that the amount to be sub- mitted to the Director of Accounts for approval should include repairing the streets and sidewalks and every- thing incidental to the storm could properlywgo into the figure. He said that if the measures recommended by the Governor are carried to law, the town should be reim- bursed for the entire amount spent as a result of the hurricane. Mr, 9Urns stated that work on the trees may very well take several months or a year and he estimated'` the amount needed for his department to be $150,000. The Chairmen received a telephone call from the School Department advising that the estimated amount of money needed by that department is $3750. Letter was received from the Cemetery Commissioners advising that the estimated amount of money needed by that department is $5,692.43. The Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners telephoned that his department estimates 0,500 will be needed as a result of the hurricane. The Chairman offered the following emergency vote which was unanimously adopted: 42 4-30 Appointment of Women Patrol Officers Use of Barnes Building Voted: That in view of the extreme emergency involving the health or safety of persona Or'property caused by the hurricane of August 31 1951}, liabil- ities not exceeding $161},000.00 in excess of existing appropriations may be incurred by the proper Departments with the approval of the Selectmen. Mr. Stevens informed the Board that.in the event the amount of money requested is not sufficient, the Board can then offer another vote. Be explained that. the money, When approved, is.to be taken from cash in the bank. Br. Bateman said that'as he understands the situ? ation, the town has over a million dollars now and -the Excess and Deficiency Ao6ount will be left intact until such time as it is decided where the money is to come from. Messrs. Stevens and Walker retired at 14:30 P. M. Letter was received from the Chief of Police re- questing approval of appointment of two Women Safety Patrol Officers to fill vacancies at two school cross- ings caused by resignations. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seoonded by -Mr. Maloney, it was voted to appoint Mrs. Elizabeth Baird, 57 Baker Avenue and Mrs. Elizabeth P. Ryoroft, 112 Woburn Street as Women Safety Patrol Officers for the Town of Lexington. Letter was received from John L. Ennis, 214 Theresa Avenue, on behalf of the United Community Services, requesting permission to use two rooms on the first floor of the Barnes building for headquarters during the Red Feather Drive from the middle of September until the end of November. ' Won motion of Mr. -Maloney seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the request. The meeting adjourned at 14:45 P. M. k true record, Attest: lammol tat 1 1 1 431 SELECTMEN'S MEETING September 13, 1954 L regular meeting of the -Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday,evening, September 13, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs, Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. . The Chairman read a letter from Charles M. Blake, 72 Meriam Street, stating that during blasting on Meriam Street in connection with installation of a water main his house and garage, Which have an outside finish of Claim for stucco, developed a number of creeks. damage Mr. Burns reported that he .has written to the insurance company on the subject and also forwarded a copy of theletter to Mr. Blake. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. John Verdone, 85 Woodbine Road, Belmont, requesting town water for a single family dwelling to be constructed at 26 Deming - Road.' -- -Mr. Burns explained that the road isonlya-twenty foot layout, There is at presenta. service tortake— careof one house already completed -and this would go beyOnd that. The distance Is approximately four or five hundred feet and Ur. Burns said that he could not see anything going in there but a service, the cost of which would be paid by Mrs. Verdone. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to advise Mrs. Verdone that the only possible solution is to extend a service from Waltham Street, the cost of which would have to be assumed by her. Mr. Burns retired and -the following members of the School Committee met with the Board: Chairman Wadsworth, Messrs. Cromwell, Norris and - Mrs. Marek. Mr. Smith, Supt.- of &shoo's, was also present. Mr. Wadsworth said that the School Committee has been debating for about a year now, trying to figure out what.it will have to do on the school proposi- tion, and would like to discuss the subject with the Selectmen before talking to any other committee. One of the problems is the enrollment in the High School and the enrollment in the Junior High School which is going to be a very serious question withla Req. for water -in Deming Rd. School Committee re: new schools 432 two or three years at the outside. He said the committee was planning to bring back one grade from the High Sohool to the, Junior High School in -1956 which would relieve the High School until about 1957 or 1958 but the trouble is that the Junior High School isoing to:be loaded in 1958 and by 1960 close to 1500 or 1600 is expected in that build - 1471g. It should not operate over 1,000. He said that the committee -is loathe.to make a decision on the Junior -High School, but the question of adding on to the buiiding'involvea;the land that is there which is questionable."-Thie possibility of Munroe being available for -an overflow is a question at the present time. The population certainly is not inoreasing`in that area. Tf" there were.'another aisi�ior High School; tbs' problem would be where to put it. He said`the committee feels it should have a thorough etudy.and more information as to what it is eventually going to end up with. Mr.- Wadsworth said that on the other hand they have the elementary population. tine. solution which seems feasible to the •ommittee, which would postpone the Junior High, would be to go ahead with the High School and put on the additional twelve or fourteen rooms, finish the auditorium and the shop and keep the four grades over there for awhile. The reason the com- mittee is looking in that direction is that it has to have those rooms anyway eventually. There is no cues - tion whatsoever but that they are going to need the rooms and if this is done it will postpone the question of the Junior High School.' Mr.` Wadsworth said the proposition which the com- mittee feels would be .the safest solution and the least expensive and which would give them an opportunity to get through three, four or five years, would be the fol- lowing: Build ten rooms down at Maple Street to handle the elementary situation for the moment instead of a six- teen -room school which would be about one-half a million dollars. Try for this at the Fall Town Meeting. Then try and get the High School completed with the additional roods at the March Town Meeting to have it ready by 1956. He said that the ten. rooms down there will give the conunittee a breathing space of a couple of years and then they Can look over the situation at the Franklin School or putting more rooms at Maple Street. Mr.'Gay asked how long it would be before they needed the High School anyway and Mr. Wadsworth re- plied'that they were going to try and get it next year. Mr. Gay said that it would be put off for only a year and asked if that would be good. 1 1 1 1 Mr. Wadaworth replied that they will have it ready by the Fall of 1956. Mr. Smith said that the auditorium, shop and fourteen classrooms is estimated at $875,000. The 'llairman said that the discussion in regard to the Maple Street is for ten rooms and he asked how - long it would be before an addition to that building would be needed. • Mr. Wadsworth replied that if there is no change in the situation they will either have to add on to that school or add on to the Franklin SohoOl in 1956 or 1957. The Chairmaneaid that he was wondering whether or not it would be better to Wild the Sixteen rooms and save on the coat. Mr. Wadsworth said that the direct addition to the Fiske &shoo' may have cost $104000 or $13,000 more but he doubted it, He said that Mr. Norris thinks the job is large enough so that there is nothing to be gained by not doing the entire job at once. Further- more, many people feel that something should be done in the Franklin area. This way, it is 'giving the cosi- mittee'an opportunity to really see what is going to happen in the next two or three years. He said they were trying to keep, if they could, in looking over the Long Range Planning reports, the amount of money in the line of the total amount they had talked about in the past. To a certain extent, they were talking about two elementary schools 'right away. This was a possibility of keeping the seventh grade back and not putting them in the Junior High for another year. Mr. Bateman asked about the operating cost of adding the Maple Street School as compared to the Franklin. Mr. Wadsworth replied that he thought -the tOst would be greater but they have to take into considera- tion the transportation problem. He said that if the building ContinUee-or any numberofchildren come -into the new houses,they will run into difficulty. There is no room in the Fiske School. The committee asked the Planning Board where they felt the school should go and they were strong in the recommendation that the committee would be in a Tam down in that area. Mr. Cromwell said that he made an estimate, not in- cluding anything discussed thisevening, but in general terms something about the cost of new buildings. Taking into account the addition- to the. Franklin School* the new Maria Hastings School, the Maple Street School, Franklin SchOO1 addition and the fact that the town has not been getting all of the State reimbursements it is going to get, and assuming increased assessed valuation by 1957, 433 434 Pole location the coat of additional schools will be about 764 on the tax rate. He said the cost of running the school system will increase a great deal more than that, but'the cost of paying for the schools that they have built or are building Will -not amount to what one would suppose. He said that the rate will not go up $4.00 or $5.00 for building the schools. The cost of running the schools will•go up more than that. Mr. James asked if this was assuming that all income from assessments will be applied against the school and Mr. Cromwell replied that he was -assuming that you divide up the -total cost of paying principle- and interest less State reimbursements by the"assea'sed valuation. The increase would be very small-beaause the town has not received any reimbursement on the High School as yet. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at 7:40 P. M. The Board of Selectmen were in favor of a complete building program at one meeting; preferably the Annual March Meeting, rather than to ask for a limited number of roomeand an addition at a later date. It was eug gested that the School Committee discuss the subject with the Appropriation Committee. The Committee retired at 8:00 P. M. and Mr. Burns returned to the meeting. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate two poles with guy wire and anchor on first pole on Castle Road. Mr. Gerald F. Gillis, representing the Boston Edison Company, Mr. Charles H. Cole and Mr. William L. Hench were- present• at the hearing. Mr. Gillis explained that Mr. Hsnchhas applied for service and the poles are being placed on the' wooded side of the street. Mr. Burma said that as faras the proposed loca- tioh ie concerned he has no objections. Mr. Cole said that he would like to have a heavier pole installed and Mr. Burns agreed to discus's the sub- ject with Mr. Baagus of the -Boston Edison Company. Upon motion of Mr Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, petition for the following go pole location was approved subject to Mr. Burns contacting' the Boston Edison Comp: Castle Road, southwesterly frog a point approxi- mately 275 feet southwest of Hayes Avenue. Two poles. Guy wire and anchor on first pole. 1 1 43 Mesars. Cole and Hench retired. Petition was received from the Boston Edison ✓Comapny and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for j/o pole location on Balfaar Street, approximately 85 feet west of Bellflowerrstreet. Mr. Burns explained that the petition should not have been presented to the Board inasmuch as Balfour Street is a private way. No action was taken. Mr. Gillis retired at 8:08 P. M. Petition was received, from residents of School Street requesting the Board to take some action to eliminate the traffic problem on that street. School St. Mr. Burns said that he'hae had several requests traffic for signs and there are twelve now ready at State Prison and if it hadn't been for the recent'storas they would have been called for and erected. The Chairman was authorized to request the Chief of Police to assign an officer to School Street oc- casionally. The Chairman read a letter -from R. J. Fontaine, 1{ Revolutionary Road, re water pouring down the road after heavy rains. Mr. Burns said that he sent a crew up there Sat- urday night to unblock the brook and filled in Revo- lutionary Road with'more gravel. He said a keg full of nails had been placed in the mouth of the pipe and he had it removed. He said there is no question but the problem exists and if the town is -responsible for the water going onto an unaccepted street, he will have to take care of it.- He said that a great deal'of the trouble does Come froth Paul -Revere Road. That was a Chapter 90 project and there are no drains. Furthermore, Mr. Fon- taine.happens to live at the foot of a hill'and a storm such as that of Saturday could not be controlled by any system. He said that the people on Revolutionary Road do not want to have the street constructed as they do not Want to pay for it. Some relief will result from the removal of the keg but every time there is a four or five inch rain storm his property is washed out. 'The -Chairman said that apparently the answer is to have the street accepted and drains put in, and the Board authorized him to advise Mr. Fontaine and further to invite him in to discuss the subject with the Board if -he is not satisfied with the reply to his letter. • Letter was received from the Bureau of Accounts advising that the sum of $1614,000 for payment of Water on Revolution- ary Road 436 Hurricane liabilities incurred or to be incurred to meet the amount emergency resulting from the hurricane damage on approved August 31st hes been approved.: Communication was received from tie Hurricane Relief Board, together with copy of Chapter 689, Hurrieandl Acte of 1954, advising that it is necessary for the liason' Board to appoint a liason officer if the town is to officer request reimbursement under this Act. Upon motion of Mr. Gay; seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to appoint `William M. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, as liason officer between the Town and the`Hurricane Relief Board.. Mr. Stevens retired at 9:30 P.; -M. The Chairman read a letter from the Appropriation Committee advising that a transfer of $183.90"from Transfer the Reserve Fund to the Board of Health Personal Ser- vices had been approved to pay the new Sanitarian's salary. from September 2, 19514 to September 15, 1954; the date Mr. Jackson's resignation becomes effective. Mr. Burns presented two bids received for in- stalling an oil burner at the library and reported that two companies did not answer and 'one called and said that he could not handle it.' Oil burner Patrol Oil Burner Corp. will do the job accord fdir Cary ing to specifications for $1687.00 plus $860 if a Library 5,000 gallon storage tank ia":uaed instead of 1,000 gallon. George F. Jones submitted a bid of $1243.32 for 1,000 gallon tank and $1838.62 for a 5,000 gallon' tank. Upon motion of -Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to accept George £a. Jones' bid of $1243.32 and have a 1,000 gallon tank installed. Mr. Burns retired at 9:50 P. M. UN Meeting • Further consideration was given to report received from the Lexington United Nations. Committee. Mr. James agreed to represent the Board at the Committee meeting scheduled for September 16. Further consideration was given to Mr. Jeremiahts Wire insp. letter suggesting a change in his office hours from hours 8:00 A. M. - 9:00 A. X. to 4:00 P. M. - 5:00 P. M. -In,a two month period he received only one telephone call and on®ersonal visit during". p morning hours. -- . Although the Board had no criticism of Mr. Jere- miah's work it was felt that. some arrangement should 134 1 be made that would be more satisfactory to the contrac- tors and people in town. However, no objection Was voiced 'in regard to the proposed'change of hours. The Chairman read a letter from Col. Connell Albertine,,on behalf of the Church of Our Redeemer, requesting permission to conduct a paper -drive on Sunday, October 24, 1951. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the request. • Application was received from the Lexington Little League requesting permission to conduct a meeting ixi Est&brook Hall on Friday evening, Septem- ber 17 -from 8:00 P. M. until 11:00 P. ,M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the use bf the hall free of charge. 437 Paper Drive Use of hall Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign deed, prepared by Town Counsel, Tax title conveying Lot 3, Essex Street to J. Edward McManus et ux. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P. M. A true record, Attest: 4!..4.--f.„,--;441,," ectme4 438 SELECTMEN'S MEETING September 20, 2954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, September 20,•19514. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were preset. The Clerk was also present. Application -was "receIt d froom Mrs: yEalph -G." Rummage Bartlett; on behalf of the Women's Association of the Sale Hancock Church, for permission' to hold a rummage sale •at the Barnes property on Saturday, October 16th. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Letter was received. from• Alfred F. Tropeano ad- vising that he has been authorized to offer $75 each for lots 7, 8 on Eastern Avenue and Lots 12, 13, 114, Tax title 15, 16 on Eastern Avenue and lots 117, 118 on Oak property Avenue. In'a previous letter to the Board Mr. Tropeano offered .150 far lots 117 and 118 on Oak Avenue and did not mention the lots on Eastern Avenue. The Chairman reminded the Board that Mr. Souza's offer of $400 for lots 7 and 8 on Eastern Avenue was rejected last July, the principal reason being that there is no water in the street. He further reported that, according to the Assessor's records the Town does not own lots 12 and 13 on Eastern Avenue. According to Mr. Tropeano's letter, the group he represents proposes to install the water main and also build the streets. The Chairman was authorized to find out from the Health Sanitarian whether or not this land is suitable for cesspools or septic tanks and also to discuss the matter with Mr. Souza. When he finds out whether or not Mr. Souza is still interested, an appointment is to be made for Mr. Tropeano to discuss the matter with the Board. Mr. Grant Cole, Director of Civil Defense, met with the Board and said that there are three items he would like to discuss. Item one was where to establish Civil Defense headquarters. Item two was where to establish head• quarters for communications, pr efereably below grade or at least on the first floor and the third item was sirens. He said that for three days he received calls OEM 1 439 at his office from people complaining that they could not hearthe signal and he had a formal notice from the Superintendent of Schools to the effect that his principles cannot hear the signal. He said that three of the sirensused during the last war were sold and two disappeared. Mr. Cole said he would like to have Civil Defense headquarters and communications in the same building if possible. Civil Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meet Defense ing at 7:30 P. M. Mr. Cole asked if the sirens belong to Civil De- fenee aa' if they are to be the responsibility of the ?ire;Departient-to be used for call mere and the Board was unanimous in the opinion that sirens are definitely Civil Defense items. The Chairman explained that he would not want to have the sirens used except for Civil Defense signals. It *as -agreed to permit Mr. Cole to place his Mai and maps in the first -floor conference room -in Cary Memorial. Building, now used by the Appropriation Committee. The Chairman said that the Board would try to finds suitable location.for the communications center. Mr. Cole said that he would consider the sirens aa a''Civil.Defense problem and start from there. He retired at 7:45 P. M. Mrs, Joseph Yntas, 140 Moreland Avenue, met With the Board to discuss water supply for a cottage on Rockville. Avenue which she owns and intends to let to her daughter. `She said that she paid for the pipe that was installed years ago and the Chairman 'explained that she paid for the portion that.was.installed in front of her property. Dir. Burns referred to the water°guarantees men- tioned'by-Mrs. Yntas-and said that it may have bean the intention to carry the water around at the -time but it was never done andnothing was .ever ooi mitted. The Chairman said that there are no funds avail- able to provide water even if the Board approved and he understood that developers are trying to purchase some of the lots in the area and if that is done, they will put the water in. The Chairman read a letter -from Mrs. James D. Howard, 199 Grove Street, requesting a rebate on -the charge made for installation of a water main along the front of her property through which a gas line has been placed. Yntas water 440 Mr. Stevens explained that settlement should have been made with the gas company. The. property Request for was bettered by the water main and the question of rebate on betterment is as of the time the water was put in. water He said that Mrs. James' argument is with the gas betterment company and not with the town. The question arose as to whether or not.a precedent had been established previously in a similar situation. Mr. Stevens said that if the Board grants the request -on the basis of this situ- ation it will have to follow the same policy in the future.-- Decision was held over until the next meeting of the Board. Notice was received from the Middlesex County Commissioners to the effect that October 13 has been Chapter 90 set as, the. date for 1955 Chapter 90 budget estimates to be presented. The„projects mentioned in this connection were completion of Hill Street, a start on Concord Avenue and possibly Johnson Road. Petition was -received from the Boston Edison Company and,the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole Company for approval of a j/o pole location on Con- location cord Avenue. Mr. Burns explained that the present pole is located in the way of a proposed driveway. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the following pole locations Concord Avenue, northeasterly side- approxi, - :lately 200 feet northwest of Benjamin Road, one pole. One existing j/o pole to be re- moved. Closing Letter was received from the Corps of Engineers, Wood Street U. 3. Army re closing of Wood Street. The Chairman was authorized to advise that the Board is familiar with the subject as discussed in a previous communication to Mr.,$urns, and will take it under advisement. Stop sign Cary Ave. The Chairman read a letter from Edward J. McCarthy, Highway Traffic Engineer, State Department of Public Works, advising that an anonymous letter had been re- ceived from a Lexington taxpayer complaining about the dangerous condition existing at the intersection of Cary Avenue, Middle Street and Marrett Road. If the Board wishes to apply for an isolated stop sign to face northeast bound drivers on Cary howl 1 441. Avenue, the State would investigate and make recom- mendations. With the request the Board should for- ward a two vehicle count, the aocident record, and a 140 scale sketch of the`interseortion. Mr. Burns was instruoted to compile the data. The Chairman read a letter from Ars. Rich, Col- lector of Taxes, advising that Angelo Buba had offered to pay $2Q0 on account of a street betterment asesfs ment of '800 which had been deferred and she refused to'accept.the partial payment as she claimed that the Buss's lag prohibits acceptance of a partial payment on ex- deferred tended betterments. betterkent Mr. Stevens said he could not underetand.why pay- ment could not be accepted as the remaining unpaid balance would go em next year's tax.' bill and. he agreed to discuss the subject with Mrs. Rich. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. A trbe record, Attest: 442 Jurors SELECTMEN'S MEETING September 27, 19511 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Build- ing, on Monday evening, September 27, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr..Maloney arrived at 7:25 P. M. Mr. James J. Carroll} Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of two moors. Mr. Frank W. Lutz, baker, 24 Spender Street and Mr. Gardner 0. Ferguson, banker, 54 Burlington Street, were drawn. Mr. Carroll retired and Mr. Donald E. Nickerson met with the Board. Mr. Nickerson presented a plan, drawn by Miller & Nylander, of the land at the far end of the Lexing- ton Golf Club and indicated land on the plan now owned by the Club. He explained that the Club would like to acquire approximately an acre and a half of land owned by the Town. He said that the plan was drawn up at the Club's request centering it on the brook which seemed logical. He reported that the land is swampy and of practically no value to anyone else. He said Lex. Golf that if the Selectmen would primarily be willing to go Club re along with disposing of this parcel, the Club would additional then offer a certain amount of stoney for it. However, land before that, they would like to know if the Selectmen would be, willing to insert anarticle in the warrant for the March Town Meeting. If so, the.Club will make an,, offer. Mr. Nickerson said that if the land is acquired the Club might lengthen the 7th hole and in any event they would dry it up a little bit. He explained that the land in question goes from the land presently owned by the Club up to Veterans' Lot A on Hill Street. He said that if the Board is favorable, the Club will instruct Miller & Nylander to make a specific drawing with the bounds. The Chairman said that the Board would prefer to have the Club submit an offer rather than have the Board entertain one. ' Mr. Nickerson retired at 7:15 P. M. Mr. Bateman said that he would llike to see the land lotted out on fifteen foot lots for veterans be- ONE! C 1 443 fore this proposition is voted upon. He said that he personally would not vote to sell it to the Club if it would in any way interfere with any Veterans' Lots that may be laid in the future. The Chairman read a letter from Supt. John Hurricane Blackhall Smith advising of an increase of $3393.60 damage to as the amount of damage resulting from the hurricane schools of August 31, 1954. The Board authorized the Chairman to inform Mr. Smith that the Selectmen do not feel justified in approving•theamount of $750, submitted in the ori- ginal estimate, for reseeding and regrading the field adjacent to the Junior High School building. The Chairman reported that Mr. Clayton Morse had inquired, through the Clerk, as to whether or Grange not the. Board would approve chargee for janitor's janitor's fees on the. Friday and Saturday the Grange had fees scheduled its annual Fair but was obliged to cancel due to the hurricane. The amount involved was $10.50. Inasmuch as the organization is to pay for the use of the hall, plus janitor's fees -for the two days of the Fair, the Board felt justified in cancelling the charge of $10.50. The Chairman read a letter from Robert Jeremiah, Wire Inspector, advising that the electric wires at Electric 554.b0-63 Bloomfield Street are in a dangerous con- wires dition as 'a result of the recent hurricanes and recom- mended calling this to the attention of Henry Shea, Boston Edison Company, Box 246, Woburn, Mass, Mr. Burns agreed to contact Mr. Shea and the Chairman was authorized to instruct -Mr. Jeremiah to report any similar conditions he may find in other areas of the town. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Survey, Health Sanitarian, in reply to his request for a re- port re lots 117-118 Oak Avenue, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16`Eastern Avenue insofar_as operation of Lots on cesspo6l or septic tank disposal` systems are con Eastern Ave. corned, & Oak Ave. Mr. Lurvey reported evidence of ledge and springs in the area, but in order to give a definite answer he requested the Board to contact Mr. Burns and have him arrange to pin point each lot.and have a test pit dug. He would then run a percolation test and.give the Board an accurate report. Mr. Burns said that he has discussed the sub- ject with Mr. Lurvey and suggested that the Board 444 leave it up to him and Mr. Lurvey to work something out. In the meantime the Chairman is to contact Mr. Tropeano, who has submitted an offer for the lots, and advise him that the Board is in doubt about sell- ing them because of the lack of water and sewer faci- lities. If the Board does decide to dispose of the lots it will be .on the condition that the purchaser installs both water and sewer. Mr. Burns retired at 7:1.5 P.M and Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board. Mr. Stevens referred to letter from the Tax Col- lector, dated September 17, 195►, advising the Board that she had refused a partial payment of $200 --on an Busa *800 deferred street betterment assessment levied deferred against Angelo Busa's property on Grant Street., assessment. He advised the Chairman to write Mr. Busa and remind }aim that in 1951 he requested deferment and received same under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acta of 1950. Under the terms of the Act, and vote of the Board, the full amount became due when he sold any part of the land and therefore nothing less than the full amount can now be acdepted. Mr. Stevens explained that if the betterment is not paid, the Tax Collector will then add it onto the 1955 tax bill. At 8:1O P. M. approximately thirty represenkir. atives from the various veterans' organisations met with the Board, at the request of the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council, to discuss the program proposed by the United -Nations Committee for observanee of United United . Nations'Dag,,October 23, 195. Nations Day One speaker reported that at the last meeting Observance of the Allied: Veterans' Council, it was voted to oppose the present setup of the United Nations Day Observance and also the Chairman of that. Committee. Mr. Daniel O'Connor said that.the Council feels Mrs._Williams, the Chairman of,the:Committee, has been associated with the World Federalists. He reported that he has material on the..Wgrld Federalists. and they are conneoted,with the United Nations Day. Some of the things they advocate is abolishment of the United States of America, tear down the flag and stamp on it. He said that everyone connected with the World Federalists who have comecout as speakers are cited by the F. B. I. as aati.Aaaerioans. He stated that the speaker engaged for United Nations Day, if the stories 'phoned in are true, C.� tat 1 is a Communist. The Council has asked the F. B. I. for information and also written to District Headquarters en the subject. He said that India has never'helped the U. N. but the town is going to have an Indian speaker and Indian students in the schools. He said that the Council wanted to do something drastic but thought the matter should first be brought to the • attention of the Board. He said the reason the Coun- cil is opposed is that the members feel the town will be pointed to as furthering the interest of Communists. Mr. Donald Guiler said that the subject of W. N. Day was brought up at the last meeting of the Lexington Minutemen and they voiced their opinion against the Committee. This was then carried to the Allied Veterans Council and he was appointed a member of this Committee. He.said the Council isnot opposed to the U. N. which is a group of sovereign countries working together. However, the World Federalists aresomething else and quite different. The Council objects to members of the World Federalists serving on dommittees appointed by the Board of Selectmen, as they are definitely against the United Stdtes. Mr. Maurice Gagne said that the proposed speaker, Jansen was, up until abdut a year ago, Public Relations Counsel of India. In talking with the F. B. I. he learned that the operation of these communists ig to place speakers in the public schools. He said that if this individual is permitted to speak in Cary Hall the speech should be scrutinized very carefully. If the students are talking in the schools he thought the Council should know what they are going to discuss, and it protests Indian students being in the schools, The Chairman explained that the Board has heard rumors -of this the last two or three days and it seems to be the impression that the Board of•Selectmen is responsible. He said that to thia day, he does not knowxho is on the Committee and further stated that the Board did not appoint the Committee or the Chair- man working on the Committee. He asked how Mr. Bashian's name came to be en the program which, apparently the Veterans' group oppose, and Mr. Bashian replied that he is on as a private citizen and not as a representative of any organization. The Chairman said that the Board received a letter, as did all organizations,' requesting a reps resentative be sent to the meeting on September 16th. 445 446 He asked how many members of the organizations ob- jetted to the proposed program. Mr. O'Conner said they objected by turning down the invitation. The Chairman said that all the organizations were represented on the Committee and it would seem that it was up to the organizations to be present and object. • Mr. O'Conner said that they have not had a representative since the United World Federalists - took over. They have never attended a meeting ;ince the f irat one. " 'The Chairman asked if he did not think it would have been a good idea to have someone present to ob- ject to the proposed program and Mr. O'Conner re- plied that they do not want the name of the -organi- zation tied in with this group. The Chairman asked if there were anyone present at -the last meeting and Mr. O'Conner replied that there was but only as a °watchdog° and not as a mem- ber of the organization. Mr. Bashian said that be was present and his name was used only as a private citizen. The Chairman asked if he approved of the program as a private citizen and he replied that he did not approve of the entire program, The Chairman said that he was endeavoring to determine'Who planned the program and asked if Mr. Bashian helped to start the program. Mr. Bashian re- plied that he attended a few of the meetings. The Chairman stated that the U N. Committee is not a town committee and was not appointed by the Board. He explained how -it began in 1949 and said that it was made up of members of various organiza- tions. He said the Board was requested by the Presi- dent of the United -States to ask the Committee to plan a U. N. program. He said that. the Board read the names On the letter and felt that these individuals were re- liable citizens. He said that Mr.. James attended the meeting representing the Board and at that time, there were at least thirty individuals and nn one voiced any objection, Mr. Gagne asked if the Chairman of the Committee was to serve in that capacity year after Year and the Chairman replied that Mrs. Morse, former Chairman, re- signed and as far as he is able to determine the mem- bers of the Committee appointed Mrs. Williams andshe acted from there on. He stated that the Board did not make the appointment. He said that it would appear to be up to the Committee to make a change in the Chair- manship. 1 447 Mr. O'Conner said that he did not think it -would be out of order for the Board to look over the speech before it is made and the Chairman said that the Board is working on the subject. He has•aome information that does not all correspond to what has been said here this evening, but some of it is the same. Mr. Guildr said he thought the Board would find that the Chairman has been a World Federalist. The Chairman said that from what he•oan find out, the U4 N. Committee consists of one member of every organization in town. Mrs. Morse asked a member of•every organization to serve on the Committee. The Selectmen did not appoint the Committee. AMr. Guiler said that the veterans are not op- posed to the U. N. The World Federalists are quite different and he thought they were using the United Nations -in this town to carry out their own ends. Mr.. Maloney asked what the group thought the Board should do and Mr. O'Conner replied that the speaker whould submit his speech to the Board first. If it is objectionable, the Council can provide a speaker to refute any argument that he may have. He said the Council has men capable of meeting. him. He said that if the students of India are not what the Council thinks they should be, the Council can replaoe them with some Americans who fought for this country. Mr. Maloney asked if he felt the Board should see this. Speaker's subject before he delivers it and pass on it. Mr..Stevens said that it might be possible to secure a copy of the proposed speech. Mr..Maloney asked if a member from this group should pass on the speech if the Board does obtain a copy and Mr. George Royal said that there is nothing to prevent the speaker from deviating from the speech. Mr. -O'Conner said that the Council could have. enough representatives present at the meeting to stop it by talking and moving around. The Chairman explained that the Board has been in touch with Senator Lodge in regard to the speaker, Mr. Jansen. He said that possibly next year the pres- ent Committee could -be abolished and a new Committee organized. The Chair>aan&aske d if the group would be willing to have the speaker go on if the speech is net ob- jectionable and Mr. O'Conner replied in the affirm- ative.' The Chairman said that he would rather abolish the entire program than to have it begin and then be broken up. He said t he Board would continue to in 448 veatigate and asked the group to designate one in- dividual with whom the Board could work. The. group named Mr. O'Conner, and left the meeting at 9:25 P. M. Mr. George Wadsworth, Chairman of the School Committee, met with the Board, and said that he would like to find out about a Fall Town Meeting. Special The Chairman said that there definitely would Town - be a Fal Town Meeting and it will be more or less on Meeting school items. Mr. Wadsworth said he was thinking.about the last of -October, say, the 27th. Be stated that;ha was not proposing the date, but just indicating a ti*u . The Chairman said that he -would prefer to have the meeting in November and Mr. Wadsworth stated that November would be all right. The Chairman said that he would check with the Planning Board and then contact Mr. Wadsworth. Mr. Wadsworth saidthe first or second week in November would be agreeable and retired at 10:O5 -P. M. The Chairman read a fors letter from the United U. S. Day States Day Committee, Inc. re celebration of United State$ Day, October 23, 1954. No action was taken. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the following uses of halls were approved: Lafayette Club Estabrook Oct. 5 Meeting Uses -of Veterans of Foreign Wars Oax Nov. li Danoe - halls Leicingtof Knights of Columbus "Carr Nov.77 Breakfast Letter was received from the Lexington United Nations Committee requeating'permisaion to conduat'a meeting in the Selectmen's Room on November 1, 1954 from B:pO P. M. No action was taken. The Chairman read a letter from the American Poppy Drive Legion Auxiliary requesting permission to conduct a Poppy Drive on Friday,. October 22nd or Friday, October 29th in the event it rains the first Friday. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the request. Application was received from George E. Peak, 22 Ewell Avenue, for a Public Carriage License. The ap- Public Carriageplicant made a notation that his cab will work from Lie. denied the East Boston Airport.. Town Counsel had previously advised the Board on a similar application that he could see no basis for issuing a license. from Lexington to be used.in'another city and recommended that no license be issued. 0.4 CL 1 1 1 449 The application, therefore, was not approved. Mr. Bateman reported that Robert H. Moore, 23 Coolidge Avenue has offered to assume payment of ex- Tree for penises incurred in removing an evergreen tree donated Common by George E. Smith and transplanting it on the Common to replace the one damaged by the,recent hurricane. The Chairman agreed to acknowledge the offer and also write a letter of thanks to George T. Smith. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. A true record, Attest: 450 • SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 1, 1954 •A special meeting of the. Board of Selectmen was held in the Engineers' Room, Town Office Building, on Friday evening, Oetabsr 1, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. The meeting Was -not held in t he:Selectmen's Room, because it had been reserved by the Board of•Registrars for registration. Chairman Reed, Messrs.'Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. Aft. Stevens, Town Counsel, and the Clerk were also present. At 7415 P. M. the following individuals, representing the Steering Committee of the Lexington United Nations Com- mittee, met with the Board: Mrs. Williams, Miss Potter, Mrs. Packard, Mr. Bashian, Mrs. E.ahborn Brown, Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. Austin Fisher, Jr. Mr. Williams, not a member of the Steering Committees was also present and Dr. Wells arrived at the meeting at 8:145 P. M. The Committee was present at -the request of the Board. The Chairman said that, as the group probably re- alized, the subject of United Nations Day observance in Lexington has been blown up much beyond thesize it should be and more, he knew, than the Allied Veterans Council wanted it. He stated that the Council's main objection was the program of the day and the subject which was India. He said that was all the Council wanted the Board to do something about. The membersof the Council did not like India because of leanings toward Red China. They wanted the Board to arrange to have the speaker replaced or have the speech submitted to the Board in advance so that it could be read. That was the way the matter was left Monday night. He said that he thought he could say the -Allied Veterans Council as a Council has not sanctioned what hap- pened. It has been done by a few individuals in the organi- zation without the approval of the Allied Veterans Council. A lot of the information is misinformation. He said that as far as the Board of Selectmen is concerned the primary issue was the program, The speaker was transferred and it was unfortunate that the Board did not know it at the time. However, his transfer settled the problem with the.Veterans Council. Since that time, of course, accusations have been made about Mrs. Williams. He said the Board has no informa- tion upon which to base a decision, and understands the Unitedliations Day Committee has given her a vote of con- fidence. He explained that the Board really did not know who constituted the Committee and it was not until this subject came up that he checked back and found that in 1919 CENO CIO 1 451 the Chairman of the Board at that time passed the duty of appointing a committee on to Mrs. George Morse. She was asked to be Chairman and appoint her own committee. He asked how the committee organized and how the present members came to be on the committee. Mrs. Williams said that was her understanding with the history of the Committee. She did not come to Lex- ington until 1951 so had no knowledge ofwhat happened before that. She said she did know that by 1951 or 1952 Mrs. Morse was still Very much -interested but there was no town group to go along 'with her. Mr. Fenn helped with regard to getting a speaker. He had been Chairman for the Committee until his own political campaign two years ago at which time he resigned and turned it back to Mrs. Morse. She said she did not know how he became Chairman but thought Mrs. Morse may have appointed him.' She stated that last year she met with Mrs. Morse because she was interested in the United Nations Day, and she thought Mrs. Packard and Miss Heywood. In 1953 they held a meeting in Estabrook Hall, at which time a representative of the League of Women Voters, Maurice Gagne-; V.F.W., Mrs. Meadows, P.T.A., Mra. Packard and probably one or two others were present. She said they thought they'mould like to do something but did not have much in the way of D)roes with which to operate. Then they.decided to col- lect medical kits in the schools which was quite success- ful.. When that was over -in the meantime Mrs. Morse said she could not carry on and by default Mrs-. Williams carried the ball last year. She said she told Mr. Fenn that the position had not status whatever. After several months Mr. Fenn did talk with Mr. Reed on a personal basis. Then in May a meeting was -held at which Miss Heywood, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Williams were present. At that time they asked her (Mrs. Williams) if she would be Chairman. She said -she told them she was not sure she was therright person to do it but they felt she was. She said the accusation in the Post was that information was not known -to everyone there. She said they did not have -all the information. She said she accepted the appoint- ment with the great hope being that somehow this would be a•town committee and it would not be a small group of people doing this. It was with that end in view that a meeting was held in the Selectmen's Room in June and by telephone twenty-five or thirty organizations were con- tacted and asked to send representatives. There were also representatives from the churches. Mrs. Pakcard said she had forgotten the details in particular, but at the beginning an attempt was made to have representatives from as many organizations as pos- 452 sibie but only three, four, five or six people would come. This just dwilhdled and dwindled. This year, sinee Mrw. Williams took over, there has been more genuine partici- pation than ever before. Mrs. Williams said that at the meeting in June, at the end of the winter when most organizations had ceased meetings, they were asked for help in planning,a program in October. The organization representatives came to hear, but could not commit' their organizations to they asked her to draw up a proposal for United Nations Day this year which would 'be anl:witted to them. They would then get together and either accept or reject it. She said that she told -them` she would like to choose a working committee to work with -her over the summer months. She called for volunteers and Miss Burtch, of the Lexington Historical Society served until a month ago. Dr. Wells agreed to serve, Mrs. Packard agreed to serve, Miss Potter and Mr. Bashian agreed to serve. She said that Mr. Bashian Made it very clear he was coming as an individual to hear and would not commit his organization, and that when they had a definite plan he would take it back to his organization and then couldte.11 her what organiza- tion he represented. She paid there were two meetings in the summer; one in July and one in August. She !laid,. knowing they could not wait until September they went further and tried. to find a.speaker. They asked the World Affairs Council in Boston to send a speaker and it was Mr. Jansen. The Chairman asked how the subject of India was chosen and Mrs. Williams replied that twenty people decided at a meeting in June. There was a good disoussion and those present felt that they were there to make plans for a United Nations Day. They wanted to emphasize the United Nations with particular emphasis on India because there was a great deal done there.• Miss Potter skid that in June no one objected to the sizb jest of India. Mrs.. Paekard said had they the time, the pbjectien to India:might have come up. There was a lot of interest shout India, it was late and someone said they were .there to get a speaker for United Nations Day and how about it. The de- cision to choose India.was taken withput a lot of thought, Mr. Gay asked if the Committee suggested India or if it was the Council in Boston who made the suggestion. Mre. Brown said that of the suggestions made at a meet- ing there was a unanimous feeling that India showed pos- sibilities. -They could increase their knowledge of what the United Nations had done in India and what the success or failure had been. She Said it was not that they had twenty possibilities from which to choose. She said she had no feeling that the leadership had made the decision. The Chairman. asked if they knew how who the speaker would be and Mrs. Williams said her husband has been in touch with Mr. Gibson of the World Affairs Council and they 1 1 453 did say they Wanted Henry Cabot Lodge if possible. For a 'moment it looked like a possibility but has since turned out that he cannot come. She said the second suggestion he offered was Christian Phillips from Beverly and that is who he is working nn now. The Chairman inquired about the rest of the program and Mrs. Williams said it isstymied until they know where they are. Mrs. Brown said'that there has been no reaction from the hosts and hostesses who have agreed to take' the Indian students: The Chairman explained that the Allied Veterans Coun- cil had been misinformed about the atbdents. They thought they were going into the grade schools but he understands from Dr. Wells that they are only going into the Junior and Senior High Schools. Mrs. Williams said that they will come in and sit in the classes only. No further commitments have been made. ' Mr. Bateman asked if Mrs. Williams had any dealings with"the Communist party since she left it in 1939 and she has testified for the United States government. Mr. Maloney asked if Dr. Wells had anything to do with the Indian influence. Mrs. Williams said that when Miss Towle presented the possible projects she mentioned the possible affiliation with a town in'India as something to think about and talk about. She said she would say that is one of the reasons India. came in. The Committee also knew that Dr. Wells was interested. She said they had not reason to think, on that basis, they' were out of line. Mr. Maloney asked if she knew the speaker before he was named or if she knew his background and Mrs. Williams replied in the negative. Mr. Maloney asked about the World Affairs Council who recommended the speaker, Mrs. Williams explained it was the Committee Dan Fenn was secretary'to until recently. Mr. Whittemore, the present secretary has been asked by Governor Herter to do the State United Nations Program. Mr. Williams said the World Affairs Council is rep- resentative of three groups; one a Boston group, origi- nally in 1920,dedicated to further understanding the League of Nations. It included the old members of that group. It is also the active proponent of the Bostoh Foreign Policy Association for United Nations. Mobt of their emphasis is a Uhited Nations society. It is the group in this Boston area, or indeed New England, which is the chief primarily with respect to understanding United Nations Affairs. There are about 2,000 members of which 1,000 are from Massachusetts. Dan Fenn had 454 this in its former name and changed the name. It was United Council in World Affairs meaning these three groups. Mr. Gay said that Mrs. Williams made the statement she was asked to be Chairman of the Committee but said she did not think she was the proper person and he asked if it was because of her previous affiliation with the Communist party. Mrs. Williams replied that by her marriage nshe"is associ- ated with the United World Federalists. She said"she thought it might not be the right thing, but she did not spell it out. The Chairman asked if there were anything Mrs. Williams would like to say-. She said 00 was most embarrassed for the Board, the Townsend herself. This is the last thing in the world she wanted to happen. She said she was not worried about it and would never have thought about a communist label being added to it. There was a job to be done and she hoped she could do such a good job this year they would have a dignified program and perhaps next year a'town committee. Now embarrassment has come onto the heads of the Town, India and the World Affairs Couheil. Mr."Stevens said that he has been wondering about the Communist connection. It has been assumed here tonight that Mrs. Williams was a member. What runs through his mind is the affect of this on the town in such a program. 'It is known that today the United Nations does not have the sup- port of the people of this country it did whenfirst organized. He said he thought the Committee taking on the respohsibility of this activity ould have to consider if it is doing the United Nations a<service or disservice. He'thought every- onewould have to look at this from the - town's point of view and not from hurting or helping individuals. Mrs. Williams asked if the Board felt the Town and the program would be better served if 'she were no longer Chairman. She said she was interested in seeing the program go forward. She said she wanted to do the right thing and would abide by the Board's decision if it oared to make one. The Chairman said that'he did not think the Selectmen would ask her to resign from the Committee at all. ne thought that would be left with the Committee. Mrs. Williams asked if it would make it easier if she offered her resignation to the Board. Mr. James said he did not think that would solve any- thing. The Board must decide if it is satisfied with the program. Miss Potter asked if "we" are not big enough to accept a person for what he or she is today and not because they be- longed to an organization seventeen years ago which was not illegal at that time. Mrs. Packard asked what the problem was that would not be solved by Mrs. Williams' resignation and Mr. James said it would create in the minds of the public that this Board agrees wit# the acousation. 1 1 1 455 Mr. Stevens said that he did not think the Board ever appointed her as Chairman and therefore he could' not see quite why the Board would come into it if she resigned; that he thought would be kept within the Committee. He said he did not think it was a question of whether or not'this Board is satisfied as to Mrs. Williams, but a question as to what is beat for the Committee. He said it is amatter that the Committee veiny impersonally and im- partially feel their way through and then decide on what they will do. One woman (did not -give her name) said that this Com- mittee is a very informal committee and in accepting Mrs. Williams, as they all do, would mean nothing to the town as a whole. This has come before the town because the matter was brought before the Selectmen and because that matter was allowed to appear in the press. She said the Selectmen have involved themselves by calling this meet- ing tonight and they have a very strong responsibility in upholding this Committee or repudiating it. Mr. Stevens said that if the Committee has reached this conclusion, the Selectmen can decide on it,' but it does not absolve the Committee. Mrs. Brown said that there -are a lot of intangibles and the group are not very good mindreadera with regard to the town. She said they have no way of knovring_:how many people read the papers. She said if'they could know what chance the individuals in this town hive bad to know the facts and what facts they have read, the Committee would be better able to know what is the best thing for the town. She said she does not know if it would be bad for the Committee and the town to allow Mrs. Williams to resign, or if it would-be better if she did resign be- cause they have not the full facts. The Chairman explained that the Board planned to have this meeting before any accusations were made about Mrs. Williams. The meeting was planned anyway -in -regard to the program. When the press was here tonight and wanted Mrs. Williams in, the Board refused because she was not the issue. The only issue was the program. No aoe;usa- tions were made last Monday night in regard to Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Williams said that the Post told her the Allied Veterans Council had asked for her resignation, and she asked if that had come to the Board at all.' The Chairman replied in the negative. • Mrs. Williams said that the Committee has no stand- ing in the town and asked if there might be a pobsibility of making the Committee official by appointment by the -Board. The Chairman explained that in 1909 Mrs. Morse was asked to act as Chairman. He said he thought the Com- 456 mittee should be appointed by the Board and not only the Chairman. Mrs. Williams asked if that could be done now and Mr. Stevens said he thought it would be unwise at this time. Mies Potter asked if it would be well for this Cotlj- mittee to resign and let the Selectmen appoint one. The Chairmanreplied that the Board is not thinking of changing the program. The Allied Veterans are agreed to the program now that the original speaker is not going to speak. Mrs. Packard said that after U. N. Day this year the Selectmen could appoint a bonafide committee. She said she did not think the Committee was representative of the Town as a whole and she thought the Board could give it some help. The Chairman said in calling this meeting the Board is trying to get the program going. He said it does not have to take up the other subject because it has not received any request for Mrs. Williams to resign. Mrs. Williams asked if the Board would be embarrassed if it becomes known that this meeting was held and she is Chairman. The Chairman said that if the Selectmen are in favor of her continuing, they will back her up. Mr. Williams said that in. 1947 at Ashville a group of Federal organizations existed for world government, World Federalists Inc. and two smaller groups merged: That is the use of the term united. There was a group which dissented which is working towards the strengthening of the United Nations. That was a group known as World Republic. One of the main issues about this whole United Nations Day the past several years has been one of apathy toward the United Nations. In a case such as this, speaking of World Federal- ists, they are perhaps not helping the United Nations gain strength. At least one good thing has come out of it and that is to endorse, assuming it is, the program of what is going on now. In that way will be the beginning of a series of successful United Nations Day. He said he thought the burden was on the Selectmen cf Lexington to affirm. Mr. Stevens said that he is not a member of the Board nor a member of the Committee and was speaking as an indivi- dual. 'He said that as the Chairman of the Board had stated, at the time of the meeting the Allied Veterans' Council op- posed the program. Only one or two individuals there re- ferred to Mrs. Williams as a formerCommunist. The program has taken care"of itself in that the speaker is no longer in the picture. -The whole attack is pointed now on Mrs. Williams. He said he did not think had everyone been aware of the fact, that one would have recommended a person with those associations and that background be in this picture. If by action of the Board Mrs. Williams was forced to give up the Chairmen ship there would be reaction of those who Omni ICU 1 1 457 thought it was unfair. If she continues she will have the opposition of those who are of the other thinking. He said he could not see why the Committee can't handle this in a statement prepared by Mrs. Williams explaining that in the interest of the Town and of the whole program, and in order that it not be confused by anything that happened fifteen .or twenty years ago, that she did not want to continue as Chairman. One woman said that the entire Committee would be up- set and Mr. Stevens said that the Committee is a small part of the town. He said the group present knew that the reporters are not going to let something die. Mrs. Williams said she has had this in the back of her mind for many months, that is to see Dr. Wells head the Committee. Dr. Wells arrived at 8:1455 F. M. Mrs. Williams said that she would be willing to work in the same capacity as before if Dr. Wells were to assume Chairmanship. She said she would like to know if the mem- bers of the Committee would work with Dr. Wells as well as they had with her if he were willing. Dr. Wells said that he was not willing to be Chairman. Be further stated that at the present time there is so much adverse criticism in the papers about the students he doubted if they are going to be able to come out here. The Chairman asked how many members of the Committee were World Federalists and Mrs. Williams replied that she and Miss Heywood are. Miss Pother said that she would like to suggest drop- ping the entire program this year and next year put on a good program. The Chairman said that the Board was in favor of put- ting the program on and he did not think it has changed one bit. He said he was sure the Board is unanimous in having the program put on. A short recess was called to allow the Committee to discuss the matter privately and when the Board returned it was advised that the Committee voted unanimously that it remain as presently constituted and the program go forward as it is. The Committee retired. The Selectmen agreed unanimously to the following statement to be given to the press The Lexington Board of Selectmen at its meeting to- night with the Lexington United Natiohs Committee.en- dorsed the program which is being arranged by the Lex- ington United Nations Committee for the observance of 458 United Nations Day and week. The Board of Selectmen also offered its support to the Committee. Since the original speaker is unable to attend, the Committee is endeavoring to obtain the services of a member of the United States State Deggrtment. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P. M. A true record, Attest: CL 1 459 SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 5, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening October 5, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Burns reported a balance of approximately $32 in the Sewer Maintenance Account and stated that Transfer the amount of money needed, barring any unforeseen trouble with pumps, is $2,000 to pay the power bills until the end of the year. He explained that he has allowed $3,000 for power and already has.apent $3,200 with two months to go. He stated -that repairs to equipment, while high, is only up about $400. Sewer renewals are higher than last year and at the moment are up about $2,000. He explained that the power is running on the average of 400 per month instead of $250. This partially due to Bedford but more so by home owners opening cellar traps during heavy rains. He said the43,000 figure used last year *aa merely an estimate,, Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $2,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Sewer Maintenance Account. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Cpm- pany and the New England Telephone & Telegraph Com- pany for permission to relocate a j/o pole on Woburn Street opposite Utica Street. Mr. Burns explained that the present pole is in the way of a driveway. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the following j/o pole location: Woburn Street, southerly side, opposite Utica Street, one pole. One existing j/o pole to be removed. Petition was received, signed by twelve residents, requesting estimate of cost for acceptance of Sherburn Road between Vine Brook Road and Winthrop Road. Mr. Burns was instructed to prepare estimate of coats to be sent out for the property owners to sign. Pole location Street estimate 460 The Chairman read letters, dated September 28 and September 30, from Superintendent of Schools Reseeding & Smith in regard to the expenditure of $750 for re - regrading seeding and regrading the field adjacent to the school Junior High School Building. field The Chairman was authorized to call Air. Smith's attention to the Board's letter of September 8 which indicated clearly that liabilities in excess of exist- ing appropriations could be incurred but with the ap- proval of the Board, and further to request an itemited statement of the work done and tha expenses involved. • Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, to which was attached copy of letter from Charles J. Claim Abizaid, representing John D. Wilson of Belmont, claiming damage to two large elm trees on Mr. Wilson's land at 79 Lowell Street. Mr. Carroll also referred the matter to Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel. Following a general discussion re sewers in the Carrig development and the Cedar Street area, Mr. Burns Petition retired at 8:00 P. M. speed zone Petition was received from residents of School Street__ requesting the establishment of a 15 mile per hour speed zone on School $treet. The Chairman said that he had inquired about this and insofar as he is able to determine it is a matter for the Traffic Division of the State Department of Public Works, 1 The Chairman read a letter from the Massachusetts' UN Day Committee for United Nations Day, Arthur E. Whittemore, Chairman, advising that oontaot be made with John S. Gibson for suggestions re a UN Day proclamation. No action was'taken. The Chairman informed the. Board that Mrs.'Williams had called the Selectmen's Office and.said that she would like to hold an evaluation meeting if it would not be embarrassing to the Board. The Board had no objection. Letter was received from. Helene Hurlbut, Billerica, Sus in re curtailment of bus service on the Boston and Maine o'urtailaent line. The Chairman was authorized to advise Miss Hurlbut that inasmuch as no comments have been received from Lexington commuters, the Board doss not feel justi- fied in taking any action on behalf of residents in other communities. 461 Application was received from Joseph.Angiolette, Sunday 61 Poplar Street, Boston, for a Sunday Sales License Sales at 62 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Satisfactory character reference was received from James F. Corr, Acting Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the license. Letter was received from Mrs. R. Willard Hunt, 3h Hancock Street, requesting permission, on behalf Barnes of the Minute Man Auxiliary of the Massachusetts property Osteopathic Hospital to hold a rummage sale at.the Barnes property on October 23rd. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the prop- erty, permit to conduct a rummage sale to be acted upon by the Board of Health. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of Uses of halls' halls Fetabrook Hall Little League Oct. 1.9 Meeting (free of charge, subject to janitor's overtime) Selectmen's Room UN Committee Nov. 14 Meeting Cary Hall Lex. Police Nov. 17 Ball ($35.00 plus janitor's overtime) Cary Hall Lex. Council of Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Churches Service (free of charge, subject to janitor's overtime) The Chairman road a -.:letter from Philip S. Gilman, 29 Liberty Avenue, steting he would like an oppor- tunity.to handle a portion of town insurance. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Gilman that his name would be placed on file for coneidera tion'if and when further distribution.of the town's insurance is made;. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P. M. A true record, Attest: Insurance 462 SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 18, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, October 18, 1954 at 7:00 P. M. Chair- Man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. William G. Potter, Chairman of the Cemetery Commissioners, met with the Board. He stated that the Cemetery Commissioners had received a copy of a,letter from the Lexington His- Relettering torical Society to the Board in regard to recutting the old Tomb lettering on the Hancock-Clarke•Tomb. He said that the Commissioners are in doubt as to where they stand and raised the question as to where the funds were to come from. The Chairman explained that the project was insti- gated t Mr. Worthen and read his letter of July 21, 1954. Re said that the Board had no objection to the proposal and had Mr. Burns obtain an estimate of the cost. The Chairman then read excerpts from Mr. Worthen's letter to the Historical Society, a copy of which was mailed to the Board. The Chairman said that the Board may have been negligent in not advising the Commissioners but at the time it was taken as just another item brought to the Board's attention by Mr. Worthen. He explained that ex- pense would be paid from available funds and would not have -to be taken from cemetery appropriations, and apolo- gized for not calling the matter to the Commissioners' attention sooner. Mr. Potter said that as long as•Mr. Burns had agreed to more or less supervise the project, the Com- missioners have no objection and will let it go along as is. Mr. Potter retired at 7:10 P. M. Application was received from the Lexington Use of Allied Veterans' Council for permission to conduct Vet hall erans' Day Services in Cary Memorial Hall on Thursday, November llth from 0:00 L. M. until 11:30 A. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge, subject to $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime ser- vices. 1 1 Application was received from the Lexington Field and Garden Club for permission to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall on February 10; 1955 from 9:00 A. M. until 12:00 noon. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the ball free of charge. The Chairman reported that Dr. John E. Murray tele- phoned for permission to conduct the Annual Archbishop Paper Drive on Sunday, October 31, 19514. The Board was unanimously in favor of granting the requeet. 463 Use of hall Paper Drive Me. Burns arrived at the meeting at 7:25 P. M. The Chairman brought up Mr. Manuel Sousa's offer Tax Title of $400 for Lots 7 and 8 Eastern Avenue. He explained Property that the Board at one time refused to sell these lots to Mr. Sousa because there is no water available. Mr. Sousa came into the office and told the Chairman he would like to purchase Lot 7 to use as a driveway to his house which is on Lot 6. He does not want to purchase Lot 8 unless the Board Is unwilling to sell Lot 7 separate. Mr. Burns said t hat if the lot is sold to Mr. Sousa he will derive benefit of both water and sewer, which will be put in by the developer who is negotiating to purchase the'other lots in the area, without having to pay for them. ' It was agreed to invite Mr. Sousa to meet with the Board two weeks from tonight. Note was received from Mrs. Williams advising that UN Day at.a meeting of the UN Committee held on September 16 police Mr. James mentioned that police would be required at the officers UN Day program scheduled in Cary Hall on Saturday, Oct8- ber 23. She would like to know if it is to be the re- sponsibility of the Selectmen or the Committee to arrange for police officers. The Chairman explained that the Chief of Police has been requested to meet with the Board later in the even- ing at which time he will mention the subject to hilt. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Williams that the responsibility of having officers assigned Saturday will be assumed by the Board. Letter was received from Mrs. Williams (Copy of which was mailed to the Selectmen) inre UN Day program asking for attendance of the Board at the public obser- vance in Cary Hall on Saturday evening, October 23 at 8:15 P. M. The Chairman, Mr. James and Mr. Maloney plan to attend; Mr. Bateman will if his present plans are 464 changed, but Mr. Gay has a previous commitment. • In this letter mention was made of the fact that UN literature is to be sold"and Mr. Gay raised the question as to whether.or not the hall should have been granted free of charge inasmuch as the regulations speci- fy a charge of *35 if admission is charged or goods are offered for 'sale. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mrs. Williams and explain the regulations and to suggest the use of a sign asking for donations rather than offering mater- ial for sale. Further, to a dvise Mrs. Williams that the literature should be confined to strictly UN. Statement was received from the State Department of-Public'Works listing the total expenditures made for Chapt. 90 Chapter 90 maintenance to be $2992.78. reimburse- Mr. Burns explained that the figurea are correct ment and upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to sign the certification whereby reimburse- ment will be made to the town. Sewer Hist. Soc. shade trees Petitions were received for installation of sewer and construction of Pearl Street and Arcola Street. Mr. Burns was instructed to have the estimates of cost prepared and sent out for signatures. Letter was received from Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., Vice President of the Lexington Historical Society in reference to the $200 prolided in the Shade Tree Account for work on trees located at three historical houses. Owing to the fact that'the Town has had, and will have, an enormous amount of clean-up and repair work to do on trees, the Society feels that any further special atten- tion at this time to trees on its property would be an imposition. He stated in the letter that although the Sooiety has decided not to use the $200 allocated thisear, it would like to request the Board to grant .a similar al- lowance next year. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel 'arrived at the meeting at 7:L 0 P. M. Letter dated October 13 was received from John Blackhall Smith, Supt. of Schools, to which was attached School bills received to date for repairs to the various school hurricane buildings as a result of hurricanes Carol and Edna. Mr. damage Smith stated that he understood none of the painting work to repair the damages has been started and before it Cid 1 1 465 is he will submit an estimate by buildings. Letter dated October 18 was received from John Blackhall Smith, Supt.,of Schools, to which was attached detailed estimate of the cost to repair storm damage caused by hurricane Edna. Mr. Smith stated that none of the work has been started and he will not proceed with it until permission has been obtained from the Board with the understanding that all bills will b e submitted to the Board and paid from the emergency ap- propriation-covering p-propriation covering recent hurricanes. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, advised the Chairman to tell Mr. Smith that bills for repairs to the various schools as a result of hurricane Edna cannot qualify as reimbursable from the State u.bdor the emergency declared specifically for hurricane Carol. The following bills submitted by Nelson Bros. Inc. were approved for payment: Junior High School $1114.79 Hancock School 67.30 Munroe School 65.60 Franklin School 109.02 Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was unanimously voted that inview of the extreme Emergency emergency involving the health or safety of persons vote orroperty caused by the hurricane of September 11, 1954, liabilities not exceeding $31,000 in excess of existing appropriations may be incurred by the proper departments with the approval of the Selectmen. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:00 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. William Binder, 239 Concord Avenue, met with the Board. Mr. Binder said that he asked for the appointment this evening to petition the Board to put a catch basin in front of his property, as he had quite a lot of hur- ricane damage from flooding. He said he understood there was an old catch basin there and he stopped at Binder req. the Engineer's office but there was no record of it. for catch He said that he had contacted Mr. Burns and the Build- basin ing Inspector and they both agreed that the request for a catch basin is legitimate. Mr. Binder said that there is a dip in the road and the water came down the road from a hill across the street and Plodded his front yard, ran down underneath the patio, underneath the garage and undermined the foundation wall and it col- lapsed. He said it cost $9146 to repair it and he also 466 will have to pay $150 for fill to re -loam his lawn because he•had to dig a ditch across the lawn. The Chairman said that the Board realizes the seriousness of the situation and most of the members are familiar with the location. However, no'one anticipated what occurred during the two hurricanes. He explained that, as Mr. -Burns had advised, there are no funds left in the drainage account this year. He said that Mr. Burns had brought the matter to the Board's attention and an amount would be definitely included in the 1955 budget in an endeavor to correct the condition.• He further explained that the money would not be available until voted upon at the Annual Town Meeting in March. Mr. and Mrs. Binder retired at 8:10 P. M. Letter was received from Ralph A. Nason, Librarian, Library to which was attached an estimate from S. E. Lund for Hurricane insurance purposes, of the damage to the main library estimate from hurricane Edna. Mr. Stevens returned to the meeting at 8;15 P. M. The subject of precinct revision was discussed Precinct informally with Mr. Stevens and it was unanimously Committee agreed that the Board would appoint a committee of five to study the subject and report to the Board of Selectmen not later than June 1, 1955. The Chairman referred to petition signed by •mothers on School Street requesting establishment of School St. a 15 mile per hour speed zone on that street, and re- quested Town Counsel to advise what is involved and what action may be taken. Special The Chairman mentioned the Special Town'Meeting Town requested by the School Committee and it was unani- Meeting mously voted to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 22, 1951x. The Chairman reminded the Board that bids should Town be obtained for printing the 1954 Annual Town Report Report and reported that there are approximately 300 copies of the 1953 report left from a total of 500. Following a short discussion, it was agreed to ask for bids for 500, every effort to be made to have the copy received in time to have the reports completed by the printer and delivered before the Annual Town Meeting. 1 467 Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to sign the Warrant for the State election and further to establish the polling hours from 7:30 A. M. until 8:00 P. M. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M. A true record, Attest: 468 SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 25, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, October 25, 19514 at 7:00 P. M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and Mr. Snow, Consultant to the Planning Board, met with the Selectmen. Mr. Snow stated that he would like to confer with the Board re major problems insofar as they relate to the Planning Board. He explained that he has something outlined to discuss with that Board but would like to Mr. Snow re know first what the Selectmen may have in mind in way 1955 projects of major problems. He said that one, of course, is parking and he though.there might be others of .which he was not aware, and which the Board might like to have studied in order of priority. He said that he is going to meet with the Recreation Committee, Police and Fire -Departments and discuss their problems as they see them. He said he would like to know what the Board con- siders are the problems of immediate importance to be taken up first. The Chairman explained that the School Committee has in mire well in advance what they are going to do in the next three or four years. The two school sites they have are about to be used and they may need others. He said he thought the parking area for the left- hand side of Massachusetts Avenue is probably the first project, and;the next one would be the so-called by- pass road. This however, is ljptoothe Board of Select- men more than the Planning Board because the Selectmen have been trying to acquire the land at no cost to the town. He said this was something the Board would have to re -open right away if it is to be ready for the Annual March Meeting. Mr. Maloney said he would like to mention the lot adjacent to Cary Memorial Library. Mr. Gay explained that this subject is to be brought up at the next meeting of the Trustees, the idea being to make a parking lot in anticipation of a wing to be added to the library. Mr. Maloney said that if the area could be cleared and the loam removed it could be used. 1 Mr. Burns informed the Board that this area would take eighteen cars. Mr. Maloney said that the parking area mentioned by the Chairman is extremely important, has been dis- cussed for a long time and it is'possible that the town will find itself in the position whereby the land will not be available. Mr. Bateman mentioned the proposed street between Waltham Street and Muzzey Street. The Chairman stated that these are the only items which would concern the Planning Board and said that if the parking area is started, the other item is up to the Board. Mr. Snow retired at 7:15 P. M. •Mr. Burns discussed informally the program for1955 and explained that some of the items he has are more or less cut and dried and some are not. He said that as far as figures are concerned, they are very rough and may increase or decrease and he definitely would not want to be held to any figure he might quote this evening. Overall it may be within 10% of what he is dismissing. He said that he would present the smaller projects first and submitted the following as information for the Board: Streets to be constructed under the Betterment Act. Bertwell Road from Fuller Road to Simonds Road, Bridge Street'from Waltham Street to Spring Street. Fuller Road from Harding Road to Bertwell Road, Arcola, Pearl, Brandon and Fottler' $68,000 Sewer Projects Hayes Avenue from Berwick Road to Castle Road. Oxford Street from Theresa Avenue. Shade Street from Spring Street (500-600 feet). Sherburne Road. Arcola and Pearl Streets. $175,000 (Sewers & Streets) Sidewalks Very definitely on one side of School Street and an amount will have to be included for land takings. Assess betterments to be con- sidered when damages are claimed. Waltham Street to the Franklin School. 469 Mr. Burne re 1955 projects 470 Street Construction Oak Street widening. Massachusetts Avenue By-pass Road. Maria Hastings School. Major Sewer - Trina Line ' From beginning (Pumping Station) to Cedar Street 6,000'feet $450,000. Entire length to Shade Street 15,000 feet. Something over a million dollars. Figured at $75 per foot including land acquisitions, deep cuts and everything else. If Board decides;t o proceed with a portion, Mr. Burns will go into it in more detail. It will cost around $50 or $75 per foot regardless of how it is done. These figures are for the trunk line only and do not include any laterals which will run about 1/3. Laterals, however, would not be done for another two years. Up to about Massachusetts Avenue is $750,000. Additional Sewers Trunk line to Carries development, Kelley development, Flintlock Road, Longfellow Road; not too serious. The figure on these is; around one-half million dollars. The other end of the Carrig line and Wood- haven Section is another $700,000. Concord Avenue line $600,000. Messrs. Burns and Stevens retired at 8:15 P. M. Mr. Chapman, Chairman,. and Me saps. Hoyt, and Day Personnel of the Personnel Advisory Board, met with the Board. Advisory Mr. Chapman said that the committee wanted to Committee make sure that it is proceeding along •the right way ac- ceptable to the Board. He gave a general account of what the committee has accomplished to date and what it has in mind for the immediate future and asked for the Board's approval. The Board had no objections to the program which the committee outlined and the group retired at 840 P. M. Petition was received from residents of Sherburne Req. for Road requesting the extension of the sewer. 'ewer The Clerk was instructed to refer the petition to Mr. Burns who is to have the estimates of cost prepared and sent out for signatures. 1 471 Petition was received from residents of Brandon Req. for Street and Fottler Avenue requesting acceptance. Street The Clerk was instructed to refer the petition to accept. Mr. Burns who is to have the estimates of cost pre- pared and sent out for signatures. The Chairman read a letter from the Appropriation Committee advising that a transfer of $2,000 had been Transfer approved from the Reserve Fund to the Sewer Maintenance Account. Letter was received from the Director of Accounts advising that authority has been given under provisions of Section 31 of Chapter 4h of the General Laws. for pay- ment of liabilities incurred or to be incurred to an amount not exceeding $31,000 to meet the emergency re- sulting from hurricaneLtdamage on September 11, 1954. (Edi' ). Letter was received from the Battle Green Chapter, Order of DeMolay requesting permission to solicit ads Permit for program book to be issued in connection with a play the Order plans to put on. The communication was referred to the Chamber of Commerce and taken by Mr. Maloney. Application' was received from Five Fields, Inc. for permission to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall ,on December 7, 1951; from 7:30 P.M. until 10:30 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Burns, it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge, subject to' a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor's over- time services. Hurricane Mr..Maloney reported that the Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants Division, would like permission to use the enclosed field on Saturday, December 11, 1954, the plan being to have Santa Claus arrive in a helicopter. He will then parade with the High School band down Mas- sachusetts Avenue tot he end of the business district, into the parking area and up:,to Depot Square where dis- tribution of candy will be made to the children. The Chairman mentioned that the'Recreation Committee. should be contacted'in regard to the use of the enclosed field. Use of hall Chamber of Commerce arrival of Santa Claus The Board voted not to authorize the sale and de- livery of alcoholic beverages during polling hours 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 2, 1954, State Election Day. Liquor Sales 472 The Chairman reported that Mr. Errol Locke, Chairman of the Board of Appeals, left word at the Dump Selectmen's Office that Mr. Cataldo had called him• re the Town of Arlington using his land for a dump. Mr. Locke thought the Selectmen would be interested and if the Board -of Appeals ever did grant permission, which at present is doubtful, they might want it used by the Town of Lexington and not the Town of Arlington. Dump A short discussion was held re the dump on Lincoln closing Street and it was unanimously agreed to amend the rules hour and regulations whereby the dump will be closed at 4:00 P.M. effective November 1, 1954. ,Further consideration was given to appointment of Revision of a committee for to study precincts and possible re - Precincts vision. Suggestions as to who might serve were• dis- cussed and the names mentioned were A. Edward Rowse, Rupert Stevens, Betty Lewis, James J. Carroll of the Board of Registrars, and Mr. Raymond E. James, Board of Selectmen. The Chairman read a letj;er from Ronald A. Schuler, 11 Carley Road, Lexington, stating that he would like to purchase Lot 164, Ledgelawn Avenue. When he left Tax Title the letter at the Selectmen's Office he said he would Property be interested in the lot at the price of $1,000 previous- ly established by the Board which includes betterments. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a proposal to sell the lot be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man and that further consideration he given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. A true record, Attest: ler , Se etmen� 1 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 1, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 1, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were pres- ent. The Clerk was also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, Board for the drawing of two jurors. Mr. Warren F. Coward, Accountant, and Mr. George W. Greenlaw, Jr., Cost Lowell Street, were drawn to serve. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:10 P.M. W. Rycroft met with the Board. met with the 219 Follen Road Accountant, 500 and Chief John 473 Jurors The Chairman asked if the Chief knew anything 4of the background of the three applicapts for' position of patrolmen and he replied that all he knew was what he has been told by individuals. Mr. Carl A. Carlson, 329 Marrett Road, was the Police first applicant to meet with the Board. applicants The Chairman explained that he had been invited in this evening to give the members of the Board an opportunity to meet him and also to ask a few .questions, and further that some questions may be asked later on in the form of a letter. He said that the certified list shows Mr. Carlson to be high man with a per- centage of 84.93 and he said the Board would like to know why he wants the position as a policeman in Lex- ington, something about his family and himself. Mr. Carlson said that he was born in Boston and moved to Billerica when he was two or three years old. He was ready to graduate from Billerica when his father moved to Watertown during the war. He graduated from Watertown High School and was called into the service. Upon discharge from the service he lived in Watertown. Mr. Carlson said he married a Mortimer girl from Brighton whose father is a retired detective and through him he became interested in police work. glen moved to Billerica and lived in his father's house. He was then called back into the service and in Korean detail. He said that he did not have much time to study for the police examination. He said He 474 when he came out of the service again he went to Billerica and then his father-in-law purchased the house on Marrett Road where he lives now. It was not until then that he prepared for the examination. He said --that he was looking for a position With security plus a pension system which his father-in- law is now enjoying. He stated that he is employed at Raytheon Manufacturing Company as an outside ex- peditor on secret material. The Chairman asked about his age and he replied that he is thirty. Mr. Maloney inquired about his length of service and he said that he was in three years the first time and eighteen or nineteen months the second time. Mr. James asked if, in connection with his pres- ent work, he has occasion to meet people and he re- plied in the affirmative and stated that he secures bids on various jobs. Mr. Maloney asked if he considered his present position a good one and -he replied that he considers it a very good position. Mr. Maloney said that insofar as security is con- cerned, there is Social Security and Mr. Carlson said that the work is all government contract and he does not know if it will be steady. He said that he has a wife and child and would like to have better security. Mr. Bateman asked if he would be working for less money as a pollee officer and he replied in the affir- mative. Mr. Gay arrived at the meeting at 7:20 P.M. Mr. Maloney asked if his -present position was the only one he ever had and he replied that he worked for the Ford Company in Somerville. The Chairman said the Board would get in touch with Mr. Carlson and probably ask a few more questions in the form of a letter. Mr. Carlson retired at 7:22 P.M. Mr. Robert R. Muller, 214 Ewell Avenue, was the second applicant to meet with the Board. The Chairman explained that the Board had invited him in this evening to get a little better acquainted, to find out why he wanted the appointment to the police force, to get a little of his background, what he has been doing, his service and what he is doing at the present time. He said that the Board would probably ask a few more ques- tions in a written statement which will be prepared be- fore an appointment is made. 1 475 Mr. Muller said that his main point is a secure job; that his present job is a good one and he likes it. He said the pay is good but it is liable to lose contracts and then it would close up. He said that he works as a guard in Raytheon in Bedford and that he is a Special Officer in Bedford, does traffic duty on Route 62 and likes it. The Chairman asked if he had always lived in Lex- ingtson and he replied in the affirmative. He said he went to school in Lexington and graduated from Lexing- ton High School. The Chairman asked how long he was in the ser- vice and he replied that he was in the Navy Reserve four years, activated during the Korean conflict and served a` year on active duty. The Chairman asked if his present position was the only one he ever had and he replied that he went into the service when he finished school and went to work on this job when he was discharged. The Chairman asked if he wanted this position for security reasons and Mr. Muller replied that he likes the work and when he was in the Navy he took a corres- pondence detective course in Washington, D.C. He said it was an outside course and he paid for it himself. Mr. Maloney asked if he were married and he re- plied in the negative. Mr. Maloney asked if he lived in Lexington and if so for how long. Mr. Muller replied that he lives in Lexington now and has lived here for twenty-two years. The Chairman asked if he would receive less money on the Police Force and he replied in the affirmative. He said his average pay is $122 a week. The Chairman asked for how many hours and he re- plied for a seventy-two hour week. He said the sched- ules are made up and he has nothing to say abotit them. The Chairman said that it would mean a decided drop in pay. Mr. Muller said that he took that into consider- ation. He is single. Mr. Gay asked if he felt, with the drop in pay, he would be interested in making police work permanent or if this would be something in between until he found a different position. Mr. Muller replied that he always wanted to do this type of work. The Chairman said that the Board may have a ques- tionnaire prepared for the applicants before the week is out and the Board will then be in touch with him in regard to the appointment. Mr. Muller retired at 7:25 P. M. 476 Mr. Michael J. Shaughnessy, 16 Manley Court, was the last applicant. The Chairman explained that the Board had invited him in this evening to obtain a little information in re his past history, family, how long he has lived in Lexington, where he lived before, his service and why he wants the position. Mr. Shaughnessy said that it is a Civil Service job and security is the main reason. He said that his present job is a good one but it is going to be neces- sary for him to leave the state as the firm for which he works is Beggs and Cobb, leather, in Winchester and they are "Moving to the south. He said he is married and has a family -and -wants -to live in Lexington. The Chairman asked -if he would be taking a cut in pay and he replied in the affirmative. The The Chairman asked about his present salary and he replied that he receives $68 per week. The Chairman asked if the reduction in salary would affect his living conditions and. Mr. Shaughnessy replied in the negative. He said he has lived in Lexington trop and a half years and before that he lived in Woburn. The Chairman asked how long he had been in the service and he replied that he was not in the service. Mr, Maloney asked if there was any chance of his going into the service and he replied in the negative. He said he is married and twenty-eight years old. Mr. Bateman asked how many children he has and he replied one. Mr. James inquired about his present position and he replied that he is a weigher on freight that comes •into the plant. He said that he has charge of all hides coming in, truck unloading and has from ten to fifteen men under him every day. Mr. James asked if he had held any job previous to •this one and he replied that When he left school he went to work at Raytheon as a stores clerk. He graduated from Woburn High School. Mr. Maloney inquired about the number of hours he works and he replied that he worts an eight hour day, forty hours. He is now going on his eighth year in his present job. Mr. Gay asked why he left Raytheon and he replied that he was laid off. The Chairman said that the Board would probably send out a questionnaire this week and then will be in touch with him right away. Mr. Shaughnessy retired at 7:33 P.M• Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board. howl CI. 1 477 Mr. James asked the Chief if he thought Mr. Muller's voice would be a detriment and the Chief replied in the negeti*ee He said he thought some of the weakness in his voice was due to nervousness. The Chief reported that Carlson studied for the ex- amination but Shaughnessy did not know anything about it until two weeks before' he took the examination. The Chairman informed the Board that, due to Civil Service regulations, the appointments must be made with- in two weeks from October 25 which would be November 8th, or ask for authority to extend the time for an additional two weeks, The Chief was instructed to investigate the appliro Cents and find eut something about their background. Extension Upoh motion duly made and seconded, it was unan- of Civil imously voted to request the Division of Civil Service Service list for an extension of authorization of the eligible list for patrolmen for an additional two weeks, the reason being inability to make selection within authorized period. Chief Rycroft retired at 8:O4 P.M. At 8:0/4 P.M. Mr. Manuel Souza, 12 Eastern Avenue, and Mr. Burns, Superintendent of Public Works, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that Mr. Souza wanted to purchase Lots 7 and 8 -on Eastern Avenue. His house is located on Lot 6 which sets backi from the road and now he wants Lot 7 for a`driveway. Mr. Souza said that since Mr. Caterino tried to purchase the land he would like to get Lot 8 so that there will be no house built close to his. The Chairman said that someone would have pur- chased that lot anyway. Mr. James asked if it was correct that Mr. Souza did not want to build on"either lot and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman said that the development there- Caterino and his associates - are going to put in the sewer, streets and water, and this means that the sewer will come down by Souza's lots. Mr. Souza said that Caterino told him it won't un- less.he can buy the land. He said he would bring the water and sewer in from the other end. He said he knows his father will not sell any of his land. The Chairman asked if his father owned land on the left hand side and Mr. Souza replied that'he owns about 150 feet. Mr. Souza said thatthere is a valley between lots 7 and 8 and it is all wet. Tax title property 478 The Chairman said that if the Board selie lot 7 it must have assurance that there will be no building constructed on it, and Mr. Souza said that he would be willing to sign a statement to that effect. He said he only wanted the other lot for protection and he does not think it can be built upon. Mr. Stevens said that the deed for lots 7 and 8 could be drawn up with restrictions. The Chairman asked if Caterino brought the sewer down Eastern Avenue would Mr. Souza be compelled to pay for it. Mr. Souza said that he does not want to pay for the sewer. Mr. Burns said that the developer could refuse to let him connect. Mr. Maloney said that the Board does not want to sell two lots of land at a small price and then have the purchaser benefit at someone else's expense. Mr. Souza said that the bank has been after him to get a driveway in there and he would put a driveway on lot 7. If he builds the driveway where he is now it will cost a fortune and then won't be satisfactory. The Chairman asked if the Board decided to sell, would Mr. Souza be agreeable to a deed with certain re- strictions and he replied in the affirmative saying that he has no intention of building. Mr. Burns said it might be more economical for Mr. Caterino to go up Eastern Avenue. Mr. Maloney said the Board does not want to sell to Souza or Caterino if either one of them will be hurt by the sale. Mr. Souza said that if the town does accept the street, he would have to pay a betterment and he does not want that expense. Mr. Maloney asked if Mr. Souza's cesspool was working satisfactorily and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Souza asked about the town accepting the street and the Chairman explained that the town does not accept streets unless the people request it. He said that Ewell Avenue won't be accepted unless Robbins Avenue or Eastern Avenue is accepted because the town can't accept a street that does not connect to an accepted street. At the pres- ent time Ewell, Robbins Avenue and Eastern Avenue are not accepted. Mr. Bateman said that eventually Eastern Avenue will be accepted. When the gravel that washes down becomes enough of a nuisance the Board may decide it to be to the best interest of the town to accept it. However, there is no tolling when that will be. COMMII Old 1 479 Mr. Souza said that he would just have to take that gamble. The Chairman said that the Board would let him know its decision within a week. Mr. Souza retired at 8:18 P.M. The Chairman asked Mr. Burns to find out if Cater- ino can buy the lots, not owned by the town, and if he would pay $200 for lot 8. Decision was held over until the next meeting of the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Dr. Gilman W. Haven, 29 Bay State Road, Boston, requesting extension' Req. for of sewer to include parcel of land, Lot #20 of the sewer Castle Estate on Meriam Street, upon which he intends to build a house. Mr. Burns said that there is no such intersection and he agreed to try to locate the lot and advise the Board whether or not it will be possible to grant the the request. The Chairman read a letter signed by John C. Kent and other residents of Adams Street requesting the con- Req. for struction of a.culvert in an effort to eliminate flood- culvert ing their properties. Mr. Burns said the culvert should be replaced and he intended to take care of it as soon as he can. He said the condition would have been taken care of even if the Board had not received the complaint. Petition was received signed by Denis J. Fullerton and three other residents of Wallis Court requesting Req. for acceptance of that street. street Mr. Burns was instructed to have an estimate of acceptance cost prepared for the abutters to sign. Petiton was received from Robert V. Dodd and nine other residents of Bates Road requesting the town to Req. for plant shade trees. trees The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Dodd that the request will be included with those now on file for consideration in the 1955. budget. The Chairman read a letter from Joseph Connolly, 91 Hill Street, requesting the erection of a retaining Req. for wall because of the condition of his land as a result retaining of work done on Hill Street. wall Mr. Burns said that there is no doubt but that it will be difficult for Mr. Connolly to take care of`this and the street was almost level to his property. How- ever, the State under Chapter 90 will not put in a re-. 480 taining wall and it has not been the policy of the Board in the past to put them in. He warned the Board that if the request is granted, the town might find itself in the position of being unable to construct streets because there will be so many walls to build and maintain. He explained that this is no steeper than the ones he took care of on Paul Revere Road, Grant Street, Coolidge Avenue and Adams Street. He said he thought this could be taken care of.but felt Mr. Connolly would not be satisfied. The Chairman was authorized to tell Mr. Connolly that after observation and careful consideration the Board is of the opinion that a retaining wall is not necessary and the condition can be improved by lemming and seeding or sodding; that Mr. Burns will try to work out a plan in the Spring in an attempt to improve the situation. Mr. Burns said that he hired, on a rental -purchase basis, a chipper to use following the hurricane. The Purchase of price is $2150 and the rentals run to about $1321 which chipper, can apply to the purchase price. He said that he would like permission to purchase the chipper, and the Board granted his request. Mr. Burns read a letter from the State Department Amendment of Public Works in re traffic signs at Hancock and Adams to traffic Streets and the traffic circle at Massachusetts Avenue, rules Follen Road and Pleasant Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously voted that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Lexington adopted by .the Board of Selectmen under date of October 7, 1935 be and are hereby. amended by adding the following at the end of Article VIII, Sec- tion 11: Southwestbound drivers on Adams Street at Hancock Street._ (Stop and enter) The Chairman read a letter from Austin W. Fisher, Traffic at Jr., 1303, Massachusetts Avenue, asking that something be. Tower Park & done to improve a dangerous and annoying traffic situ - Munroe Tavern ation at the curve of. Massachusetts Avenue between Tower Park and the Munroe Tavern. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Fisher that a large sign is now on order and upon delivery will be placed on Massachusetts Avenue, the side opposite his property. Further, the Superintend of Public Works will have some type of a reflector warning sign placed on his sick of the avenue in an effort. to solve the problem. 1 481 ¶?he Chairman reported that a Mr. Maynard, Station WHIL,'Medford,telephoned for permission to use a loud speaker broadcast inside the drug store at corner of Waltham Street, November 5th from 10:00 A.M. until 4:30 Broadcast P.M.,in connection with the store opening under new management. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Maynard that loud speakers or amplified sound in the center of the town are contrary to the policy adopted by the Board of Selectmen. Messrs. Burns, and Stevens retired at 10:10 P.M. Letter was received from Mrs. Barbara C. Gorell, on behalf of the Church of Our Redeemer, requesting permis- sion to place a sign 20" x 30" at the corner of Meriam Permit Street advertising the Church fair on Wednesday, Novem- ber 10th. The Board had no objection. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Ronald H. Schuler's offer of $1,000, including betterments, for lot 164 Ledgelawn Avenue, Lexington. A proposal to sell this lot was advertised in the October 27, 1954 issue of the Lexington Minute Man. As a result of the advertisement one individual, who did not give his name, called in re the lot and said he Tax title was afraid that blasting to build a house on it would property damage his property. The Clerk informed him that if he were interested in purchasing it a bid should be submit- ted to the Board on or before 5:00. P.M. N vember 1, 1954. However, nothing further, was heard from hlm. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded. by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sell and convey Lot 164 Ledgelawn Avenue to Ronald H. Schuler. At 10:15 P.M. Officer Burdick, of the Police De- partment, met with the Board at the Board's request and the discussion was more or less as follows: Chairman: We just asked you in tonight to talk to you in a friendly way and to be frank about it. During the last three or four weeks numerous things have been bothering the Board in the Discussion way you have conducted your duty. We are with Officer not going to prefer charges but will just Burdick talk to you. Maybe something is bothering you and you would like.to get it off your chest, also we would like to say how we feel about it. Bateman: Last Tuesday night five minutes before six I was coming out of Depot Square. Someone was directing traffic and you were strutting back and forth in front of the police car 482 with a cigarett in your mouth. It showed definite lack of dignity and it was dis- gracing the uniform you are wearing and it was a disgrace to the town of Lexington. I can't think of anything much worse a man can do than to defy the rules and regulations under which you are working. Chairman: You may feel that some of the others are getting away with some of the things they do too. We don't intend to let it go. We are not just singling you out. You will remem- ber one Friday night I was trying to get across .the street and you were leaning against a park- ing meter. I understand your duty is to be out there directing traffic. One other, evening you were not out there at all but sent up behind the 177.5 Coffee Shop talking to someone and the traffic was in bad condition. I don't know whether or not you feel that the other officers are getting away with it and therefore why shouldn't you,but that is not the right way to feel. We know others are conducting themselves in a manner which wa do not like and we are go- ing to put a stop to it. We are going to put our foot down. We had you in just to tell you some of the things; that have been bothering us. One other night'you were in the police car, put it into reverse and raced back onto the street. It is ;just little things, but they don't look good. S know you are a good officer. The Chief and Sergeant have both told me so. It is just the attitude you take. Maybe there is something bothering you. Do you like the job?' If not, maybe it would be better if you did something else. I think you like police work, but maybe somethingis bothering you. Burdick; I am sorry but I am not prepared to- present any items that are bothering me. There have been a number of things for the past five or six years that have bothered me. I have gone to my superiors and brought them up and to my knowledge there has never been anything done to remedy them or anything said about them and many times I have been the one left hold- ing the bag. The Tu sday night you refer to, I recall seeing you come out of Depot Square. I was waiting for the man•directing traffic to finish and come along in the car. I did have a cigarette in my mouth and someone Cowl cy 1 1 483 came along and asked for information and I got out of the car with the cigarette in my • mouth. I have talked to you Mr. Reed, about certain things connected with the Police De- partment. At the time you said a man-to-man talk and I guess I got a man-to-man answer which I don't think was too Satisfactory. What I think doesn't seem to matter at all. If you would like, at some future date when I can sit down and collect myself. This is short notice at ten o'clock to report here at quarter past ten. I could; get some things together that might be bothering me. Chairman: I felt that you may have a reason for doing some of the things you do. It is only hurting yourself. The townspeople notice It. You are the one to take the penalty if we do any- thing about it. I am not asking for a lot of things criticizing the Police Department, but thought maybe some one thing might be bothering you. For one thing, you are arro- gant. The tone of voice you use to people is something that should be corrected. Burdick: I don't believe I have ever been arrogant to anyone. Speak to the Chief about my methods of doing police work. He has never suggested anything like that. There might be a more fitting word than arrogant. I have been told I have a chip on my shoulder. There are things that irritate people. I am irritated and I am not the only one. As a general opinion, things are irritating down stairs. Why I am picked as the one at this particular time I don't know.' The cross walk incident may be the reason. I asked the Lieutentant before,goi}g to the post that the orders were and if he does not know, how do you expect me to know. Chairman: If there were a number of people trying to get across the street I think, even if your duty did not call for you to move at all, you should have seen that those people got across the street. That night someone else met Mr. Maloney and said something about it. I was not the only one who noticed. Chairman: It is unfortunate that we started with you. We are het singling you out but there are two or three circumstances that we happened to see which involved you. If some involved another officer let me assure you he will be up here too. We not going to make an example of you. We are just talking to let 484 Chairman: you know we don't want it to go on. After this we will have to do it the other way. We just want to say we don't like it and want to see if you will correct it and we think you can. Thi's door is open any time to anyone who wants to come in and I am sure any member would be willing to hear what you may want to say if there is some- thing bothering you. Burdick: This is a short notice. I sat down before voluntarily and had things that I was coming up here about and was talked out of it. I have been told it is a useless battle. Now that I have joined the ranks of the rest of the Police Department and things go as I observe thsmp,it is strange that I should be brought up for a minor thing such as this. This stemmed out of the orders in regard to that particular post. There is a lot of con- fusion down stairs and sometimes people get caught up in the rush and it looks like I am the one. Understanding orders, understanding one another, trying to.get things clarified. Wien I ask for a reason I have been told there is no reason and to forget it. Usually you get 'an explanation of what is going on. Evidently 'here you are not supposed to ask why but just go along with the others. Chairman: This is the beginning of clarifying a lot of things. The Board is beginning to get a lot of things clarified so that the infor- mation will be given to you officers and your questions answered. It is just unfor- tunate that you happen to be the first one up here. However, it may be fortunate and may turn out very different from what you think it will. That is why we -did not let you know in advance. We just wanted to see how you feel without having had a chance to think things over. We realize the things you talk about are minor, that is why you are here merelyfor a discussion. Maloney: If you have more, we would like to know. Un- less we know the reasons why, we can't do anything about it. We all should work for the best interestof the town. This situa- tion to you is minor, but is something people talk about. If you have anything to say or the other men have anything to say I don't thick there Will be an ounce of hard feelings. Cmi 1 1 485 Chairman: You have a Board here now interested in the Police Department. Maybe on previous Boards two or three members were interested but now there are five members interested. As mem- bers of the Board we are Police Commissioners and we are going to see that the Department is run right. The only way is to start with the patrolment and get their co-operation in an effort to straighten things out. Maloney: You s ay you have joined the ranks of the rest of the men. The only way I can read that is that some of them are unhappy. We don't ex- pect you to be arresting everyone on the street, but it is necessary to conduct your- self like a gentleman and make a good impres- sion.. There must be good public relations. Chairman: If wewant to do more things for this Depart- ment it is difficult to get approval of the Town Meeting when the people feel that the men in the Department are not doing a good job. Burdick: I. started up here dozens of times and have been talked out of it by various older men in the department and that is where you get advice. One man told me I had a wife and family to think about and if I thought I could explain anything up here I was mis- taken. You get advice from older men and they tell me conditionshave been like this for twenty-two. years and nothing will be done to change it. People upstairs know about it and nothing will be done about it. During the past two or three weeks I have contemplated turning in this gear and calling it quits. Perhaps I might be more happy, and better off. 1 talked to the Sergeant and I think he has done a lot of work trying to straighten things out but I think he is hampered -quite a bit. .He knows a lot of things exist that are making me disgruntled. A little matter of box key. I was on the desk one night and had to give my key to another man because he left his home. When he brought it back it was not the one I gave him and it was all bent. It is only a small item but the boxes have to be pulled and re- corded. That key would open but three boxes in the town and I told the Sergeant, Lieuten- ant, Patrolman and Chief. Friday, I spoke to him before he went on vacation. Three days ago I got a key. That is a minor item, 486 Gay: Burdick: Gay: Burdick: Gay: Burdick: Maloney: Bateman: Maloney: Chairman: but things become very important. A year ago I noticed the wrong boxes were down on the sheet. I had not pulled them but they were on the sheet, andspoke to the man who put them there and was told the boxes don't mean a thing. I told the Chief the wrong boxes were. going down and he told me to keep track of them and correct them. I suffered for the next six months for having mentioned the wrong boxes were down. What do you mean? • Petty ways. I suffered for the next six months and was told that I would be the one to come out on the wrong end of the stick. Do you feel other men are experiencing the. same conditions and the. morale of the de- partment is low. Of course there are. The morale is low, low. There are a few who will tell you it is all right, but the general opinion I get is that things are not right and people don't know what is going on down there. Do your superiors make it that way? I don't know. Very often I don't say any- thing to anyone in the police station and go home and talk things over with my wife. It has now reached the point where she agrees with me that there is something wrong up here. If you have anything else on your mind we should hear it. Maybeyou don't want to talk to us as a Board but would like to talk to one of us alone and discuss the subject in confidence. It can't be confidential. If there is any- thing on your mind we have to'know and know where we are at. You can be sure of the sup- port of this Board. I don't care who the member of the department is, he will be treated with respect. We want good personal relations and if you fellows don't give it to_us we can't get it. We will try to do something without causing any hard feelings. It maybbe fortunate that you were the first one to be brought up here, both for the Board and for yourself. If there is something wrong with the department as a whole I think we can correct it. If you have anything to say, think it over and be sure it is something you know is right. Have facts and remember your first duty is to CL 1 1 1 487 Chairman: your conscience. Don't let someone talk you out of it. Burdick: If my action has been of a nonco-operative nature I will see what I can do to correct it. Officer Burdick retired at 10:50 P.M. Letter was received from the Boston Association for Retarded Children, Inc. together with suggested proclamation in re drive to be held between November 13 and December 15. No action was taken. Inviatation was received from the Lexington Minute Men, Albert G. Frothingham, Clerk, to attend the annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, November 6 at Invitation 8:99 P.M., Masonic Hall. Mr. James and possibly Mr. Maloney will represent the Board. Further consideration was given to the appoint- ment of a committee to study revision of voting pre- Precinct tincts and upon motion duly made and seconded it was Committee voted to appoint the following individuals to serve: Raymond W. James, James J. Carroll, A. Edward Rowse, Eugene T. Buckley and Fred C. Newhall. (Report with recommendations to be submitted to Board on or before June 1, 1955.) The Chairman referred to Benjamin R. Golini's offer of $750 for lots 527-533 inclusive on Asbury Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a proposal to sell the lot be advertised in the Tax title Lexington Minute -Man and that further consideration property be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Application was received from Kevork Mahtesian, 2 Autumn Street, Boston, d.b.a. Countryside Market, Sunday 315 Woburn Street, for a Sunday Sales License. Sat- Sales isfactory.character reference was received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the license. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. A true record, Attest: 488 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 8, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 8, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. Messrs. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the 'Clerk were also present. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Gay conducted the meeting as Chairmen pro -tem. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permis- sion to place and maintain underground cable, manholes, handholes with wires and cables therein, on the Cam- bridge-Conoord Turnpike and Blossom Street. Underground Mr. Consilvio, representing the petitioner, was cables the only individual present at the hearing. Mr. Burns explained that the proposed location is on State Highway, but the petitioner must obtain a grant from the town and he has no objection to the pro- posed location. Mr. Consilvio explained that there are fifteen drop wires at Blossom Street and the Turnpike which are a hazard in the wirier when coated with ice. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the petition in the following form: Cambridge -Concord Turnpike & Blossom Street. From a point approximately 1)40 feet north- easterly of Highway Station 83, southeasterly on the Cambridge -Concord Turnpike. Thence northeasterly and easterly on Blossom Street, approximately 386 feet of buried cable. Snow loader Mr. Consilvio retired at 7:20 P. M. Mr. Burns reported that he had received bids on a snow loader as follows: Clyde -Everett Equipment Co. Sicard Perkins -Milton Co. Perrin Seamans Adams travel loader 2% cash discount Blower Net Barber Green 2% cash discount Balza, $13,000.00 12, 74 0.00 11,650.00 11,215.00 10,990.70 10,700.00 1 1 489 Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to purchase a Haizz snow loader from the Perrin Seamans &-Co., Inc. at the quoted price of 00,700.00 net. Mr. Burns read a letter from the State Highway Traf- fic Engineer in regard to School Street traffic, resi- School St. dents having requested the establishment of a fifteen traffic mile per hour speed zone. The State Department niade a review of the traffic conditions_ and the results of the investigation indi- cated that the establishment of Legal Speed Zones through- out the way would not alleviate existing hazards as created by children playiig near the street. It was the engineer's opinion that the construction of sidewalks should be the prime consideration and he felt that this together with street enforcement plus additional chil- dren warning signs would effect a more orderly traffic pattern throughout the area. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the let- ter to the petitioner for a fifteen mile speed zone. Mr. Burns said that there would have tt be side- walks for the school and he thought it would be better to go through, make a taking and put in a gravel side- walk unless the Board decides to go to the expense of in- stalling sidewalks on both sides of the street. He stated that if a permanent sidewalk is to be installed he would not want it put in the first year unless curbing was. in- stalled on both sides of the street. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Letter was received from the State Department of Snow Public Works re snow removal Route 2A -Town gap. removal It was agreed to advise the State that the Board would like to continue the arrangement whereby the State will remove snow from the entire length of Maple Street and the Town to plow all of Massachusetts Avenue. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rose requesting the Board to consider installation of a sidewalk in front of 220 Massachusetts Avenue as a 1955 Sidewalk budget item. request The Board agreed to advise Mr. Ross that the pro- ject would be considered when budgets for 1955 are dis- cussed. The Chairman read a letter from T. Kemp Maples, 161 Blossom Street registering opposition to the recent change of hours at the Lincoln Street dump. Dump 490 Letter was received from the Planning Board Street relative to request from Mr.. Robert H. Conroy that Name the way upon which his house is located: be designated as Marian Road was held over from the last meeting. Mr. Stevens checked the Statute re naming streets and advised the Board to inform the Planning Board that this particular subject comes under its juris- diction as a Board of Survey.. The Chairman read a letter from Town Counsel to Allia Mr. Frank S. Allia, 154 Bedford Street in re his claim claim for damages sustained when water coming from a manhole of a Town drain during hurricane Edna entered his cellar. Mr. Stevens advised that the situation is notone for which the Town has any legal liability. Further consideration was given to Mr. Benjamin H. Golinits offer of $750 for lots 527-533 inclusive on Asbury Street. A proposal to sell these lots was ad- vertised in the November 3, 1954 issue of the Lexington Minute Man. As a result of the advertisement Mr. N. S. Couette, Tax title Jr., 28 Balfour Street, called at the Selectments Office property as a representative of the poeple in the area. They wanted to matte sure that the individual purchasing the property was not a speculator who might erect more than one house which, in their opinion, would make them too close together. He suggested that the Board have the deed drawn up so that only one house can be erected and possibly include the abutting lot, 476 Balfour Street, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sell and convey lots 527-533 inclusive to Benjamin H, Golini, the deed to limit the construction of build- ings to one, providing the town does not own lot )76.. However, if it is found that lot 476 Balfour Street is tax -title property the Board would like to consider the subject further. The Chairman read a letter from Ralph A. Nason, Secretary to the Cary Memorial Library Board of Trus - Transfer tees,'requesting transfer of.$159 to provide additional temporary help; the amount to cover the salary for the month of December. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $159 from the Reserve Fund to the Cary Memorial Library Personal Services Account. The Chairman read a letter from James J. Carroll, Town Clerk &Treasurer, requesting a transfer of $36 to his personal service budget. Mr. Carroll explained that limey Cowl 1 1 one of his clerks left and he was able to replace her immediately which resulted in a shortage due to the fact that he was paying the new clerk while the clerk who resigned was being paid for her vacation. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $36 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk & Treasurer's Personal Services Account. 491 Transfer Application was received from the Sachem Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America requesting permission to Use of hall hold a camp reunion in Cary Hall on Monday, December 27, 1951 from 7:30 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. -Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge, subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime services. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the Warrant calling a Special Town Meeting for Monday, November 22, 195, at 8:00 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Superintendent of Schools, John Blackhall Smith, in re unpaid bills in- curred as result of hurricanes Carol and Edna. Hurricane Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted bills to approve the following outstanding bills Custance Brothers $1,996.32 Parker School Custance Brothers 130.60 Junior High Standard Window 100.00 (Providing this item is covered by insurance) The appointment of three patrolmen was held over Police until the next meeting of the Board; the acting Chair- appointments man desiring further information from the Chief in re- held over gard to Robert R. Muller's voice and his record of be- ing late for school. Warrant The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. A true record, :fittest: 492 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 15, 1951 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 15, 1951{ at 7:00 P.M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman and James were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Maloney arrived at 7:25 P.M. Chief John W. Rycroft met with the Board relative to a letter he received from Massachusetts Institute Special of Technology, Lincoln Laboratories, requesting that Police men assigned to traffic duty by that organization be appointed Special Police Officers. He said that he would have no objection because he does not have men available for this work, but raised the question as to whether or not the Town would be liable if the men should get hurt while on duty in the street. Mr. James suggested requesting the Security Officer to sign a statement relieving the Town of Lexington of all responsibility. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, took a copy of the letter, when he met with the Board later in the even- ing, and agreed to advise the Board on the subject. The Chairman said that the Board still has to make a decision in regard to appointment of three police officers and he understood action was held over from last week due to the fact that he was not Appointment present. He asked the Chief how he felt in regard to of three the three applicants. patrolmen Chief Rycroft said that after talking with them and examining the reports from their employers on two of them there is no question. The only question was in regard to Muller. He said ho gave the matter a lot of serious thought and could not satisfy himself that he would be justified in saying that he would not make a good police officer. From what he hears, Muller is a .good man; does not drink or smoke. He explained that Sergeant Corr received a comprehensive report from Lt. Kehoe, with whom he went to school, and from that re- port the Chief could find nothing to substantiate not appointing him. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following in- dividuals as patrolmen in the Lexington Police Depart- ment, effective November 29, 1951a at the rate of *3405.82 per year: 0.4 1 1 493 Carl A. Carlson, 329 Marrett Road Robert R. Muller, 24 Ewell Avenue Michael J. Shaughnessy, 16 Manley Court Letter was received from the Division of Civil Service, together with an eligible list established as a result of examination held on July 20, 1954 for pro- Appointment motion to Lieutenant, Lexington Police Department. of Police Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, Lieutenant it was unanimously voted to appoint James F. Corr, Jr., 8 Park Street, Lexington, a Lieutenant in the Lexington Police Department, effective November 19, 1954 at a salary of $4500 per year. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bate- man, it was unanimously voted to request the Division of Civil Service to hold an examination for the posi- tion of Sergeant in the Lexington Police Department to fill the vacancy caused by promotion of Sergeant Corr to a Lieutenant. Chief Rycroft left the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, met with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Everett C. Hardy, 73 Meriam Street, requesting the Board to in- spect an oak tree in front of her home which was dam- aged by the hurricanes and now leans toward her home. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Hardy that someone would look at the tree and she would then be advised of the Board's decision. The Chairman read a letter from H. G. Gray, Chief Engineer, State Department of Public forks in reply to the Board's letter of August 1954 1954'relative to in- stallation of traffic control signals at the intersec- tion"of Route 2 and Spring Street. According to the letter a complete investigation of the traffic con- ditions has been made and it is still the opinion of the State Engineers that traffic signals are not neces- sary. The Chairman was authorized to f orward a copy of the letter to Mrs. Arthur L. Ballou, 21 Shade Street, who filed the original petition for the signals. The Chairman read a letter from David S. Miller, 11 Beacon Street, Boston, advising That he represents Mrs. Mary Brown in a claim against the Town for per- sonal injuries sustained by her on November 2, 1954 as Requ. exam. for Sergeant Tree damaged by hurricane Re: Traffic signals at Spring St. Claim for injuries 494 result of the defective condition of premises known as Cary Memorial Hall. Copy of the communication was given to Town Counsel. The Chairman read a letter from the Bedford Air - Airport port Committee of the Town of Lincoln re a joint meet - Meeting ing with Senator Saltonstall on Thursday, November 18, 1954 at the First Parish House, Lincoln, to discuss the subject of possible solution of the flying problems in connection with Bedford Airport. The Chairman said that he would attend and sug- gested contacting Mr. Nickerson, who was on the Board during the hearings at Washington, to invite him to attend also. The Board had no objection. The Chairman read a letter from the Lincoln Board of Selectmen re a public meeting to be held on Wednes- day, November 17, 1954 at the Lincoln Town House, for the purpose of discussing problems arising from the rapid growth of Bedford Airport. The Chairman read a letter from Raymond C. Garran, 17 Spring Street advising that he owns Lots 223 and 22i4 and would like to purchase Lot22.5::now owned by Tax title the Town. property The Chairman reminded the Board that Mr. Donald A. Thomas, 787 Washingtoh Street, Newtonville, had'made an offer of $250 for this lot in March, 1954 and was ad- vised that the Board did not want to dispose of it at that time. The Chairman wasauthorized to advise Mr. Garran that the Board prefers to retain this particular lot until the installation of the sewer in Spring Street has been entirely completed, at which time he will be contacted on the subject. It was mentioned .that pos- sibly the lot could be divided; one half to be sold to 'Mr. Garran and one half to be sold to Mr. Thomas. Milne sewer The Chairman read a letter from William D. Milne, 15 Preston Road in regard to a letter he received from the Board of Health relative to connecting to the pub- lic sewer. Town Counsel advised that Mr. Milne be told this is a matter over which the Selectmen have no control and comes entirely under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health, but the Selectmen will be glad to discuss the letter with the Board of Health. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:50 P.M. Mr. Gordon Steele and Mr. Lloyd Martin met with the Board. 1 495 Mr. Steele said that he is working toward the skating area.in back of the Adams School which is a natural pond flooded by means of damming the brook Skating which has been done in recent years. He explained it pond at is approximately 2001 x 200' and has possibilities for Adams Schoo] enlargement if at any time it is decided to make it larger. He said.that in this town, as in other towns, there is a hazard after dark and as far as children are concerned that is important. The children are dismissed from sc%ool at three and by the time they go home and arrive back at the pond for skating it is four o'clock and it gets dark at four thirty. He said activities keep children out of mischief and he feels that the area should be illuminated from four thirty oh. He said he realizes this means some expense to someone. The younger children skate from four to six and then the teenagers use the pond. He said if the pond was il- luminated it would be helpful to them and also to work- ing adults who like to skate at night. He said that Ar- lington, Newton and many other towns have illuminated ponds for skating and he feels the time has come when this town should think about it as an important part of the winter program. • Mr. Steele said that he has talked to lighting en- gineers, Mr. Allen, Mr. Linguist of the Boston Edison Company, and others. Without any official statement, a simple way would be to run from a pole outside of the Adams School, about four more poles,. possibly five, from there to the pond. That would be a Boston Edison project. He said that the first two poles would be erected without charge and each additional pole would be charged for at about $50 per pole or maybe $70. He explained that it would take three additional poles as well as the free poles. The lighting engineers estimate that there will be six poles needed around the pond, similar to the ones used at filling stations. Those would cost about $100 or $120 for six. The cost of six sets of lights would be $120 And three poles from $150 to $160. The current will cost for 1,,000 watts 1.J41{ pernight and for 3500 watts, $1.35 per night. The meter would be on a pole near the school. He said he estimates fifty or sixty skating nights per winter with about 500 children, 500 teenagers, Junior High and High and 500 adults. The total cost would be about $l450 to $500 which includes $120 for electricity and labor, assuming that the town would contribute a man or two from the Park Department to help put up the poles. He said that if money is hot available two oil companies will oontribute some poles and fixtures that are obso- lete. The Chairman asked if Mr. Steele had discussed the subject with the Recreation Committee and he replied in the negative. 496 The Chairman asked if he were talking about this winter and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman said he was not so concerned about the amount of money involved as he was where it would come from. Be explained that the only budget to which it could be charged would be the Recreation and he did not know the balance in that account. He explained that it is difficult to obtain funds at this time bf the year as most of the money appropriated for the var- ious departments has been allocated. He said he would not hesitate to recommend this project in the 1955 budget. Mr. James mentioned that in this connection, re- quests would probably be received for the same program at Kinneens Pond, the Reservoir and the center play., ground. The Chairman said he was definitely in favor of the project but the only action now is to find out whether or not the Recreation Committee has any funds available. He suggested that Mr. Steele contact the Chairman of the Recreationr:.Committee to find out whether or not that Committee would go along with the project and whether or not they have the funds. Messrs. Steele and Martin retired at 9:20 P.M. Notice was received from Edward J. Cronin, Secre- Census tary of State, relative to taking the Decennial Census, which is taken every tenth year from 1925. The Chairman was authorized to delegate this work, through Mr. Carroll, to the Board of Registrars. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Golini!s offer of $750 for Lots 527-533 inclusive on Asbury Street. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney Tax title it was voted to sell and convey Lots 527-533 inclusive, property Asbury Street to Benjamin H. Golini; the deed to be so drawn that Mr. Colini will be prohibited from erecting more than one dwelling on the entire parcel of land. Invitation was received for the Board to attend graduation exercises of the Seventh Local Police Officers Training School on November 24th at Framingham Motor Inn. Sealed bids for printing the 19514 Annual Town Re- port were received as follows: Bids on Town Report Somerville Printing Company, Inc. 500 copies - $4.55 per page 200 school - 2.00 per page 50 accft. - .90 per page • Pony a 1 Atlantic Typesetting Company 500 copies - $6.80 per page 200 school - 82.80 50 acct. - 51.52 Discount 2% 30 days Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to accept the bid submitted by the Somer- ville Printing Company, Inc. The meeting adjourned at 940 P.M. A true record, Attest: 497 500 Pole locations SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 22, 19514 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 22, 19514 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were pres- ent. ..Mr.. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present•. Hearing was declared open upon petition of Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Tele- graph Company for permission to locate three jj/o poles on -Bowman Street. Mr. Mahon, representing the Boston Edison Company, was the only person present at the hearing. He ex- plained that the petition is for extension of lines to reach a new home being constructed by Mr. William Hamilton. Mr. Burns, having no objection, upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the pro- posed locations and sign the order for the following pole locations: Bowman Street,northwesterly from a point approximately 700 feet northwest of the Arlington -Lexington line, 3 poles. Mr. Mahon referred to lighting at the rear of the Pole Town Office Building and requested permission to locate locations two poles, approved by Mr. Burne, to better illuminate the driveway and entrance to the Police Station. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request. Mr. Mahon explained that there is a situation on Pole Laurel Street where a new home is under construction by locations Mr. MacManus. The Edison Company has rights to locate two poles and would like permission from the Town which owns tax title property in the area involved. The Board had no objection and permission was un- animously granted. Mr. Mahon explained that his company would like per - Pole and mission to locate two poles in Garfield Street and"'ap- anchor guide proval of anchor guide to service a new house. The Board had no objection and approval was given for the poles and anchor guide. Mr. Mahon retired at 7:20 P.M. 1 501 The Chairman read a letter from R. G. Allen, 253 Complaint Bedford Street, requesting that something be done to re: Hill the unfinished part of Hill Street. Street The Chairman said that there were a couple of holes there and as far as he knows they have been filled in. He was authorized to advise Mr. Allen that there are no funds available to comply with his request. Petition was received from Dr. Ivan G. Pyle and two other residents for an estimate of the cost of construc- tion and acceptance of Hayes Avenue, The Chairman explained that in this particular in- stance the Town would have to assume a large portion of the cost because there are four corners involved and the property owners have been assessed on the other street. Mr. Burns was authorized to prepare an estimate of cost for the property owners to sign, no definite assurance to be given that the project will be approved. The Chairman r ead a letter from Donald M. Fifield, 25 Adams Street calling the Board's attention to the condition of the sidewalk in front of his.property. Mr. Fifield stated that he understood the Appropriation Committee recommended a hard top sidewalk on Adams Street, the town voted the money but the appropriation was used in another part of the town. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Fifield that no appropriation has ever been approved for in- stallation of a sidewalk in Adams Street and that all Adams St. hard top sidewalks are constructed under betterment sidewalk provisions whereby the property owners are assessed one-half of the cost. However, Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works,will build up the shoulders, smooth off and fill in the walk where it has been gullied out. The Chairman read a letter from William M. Bowen, 22 Munroe Road, advising that he would like to parti- Insurance cipate in the town's insurance program. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Bowen that the Board is of the opinion that the list of agents now participating is as large as desirable. However, if for any reason any agents now connected with -the insurance program drop off, the Board will consider those who have .expressed a desire to be included. Further consideration was given to Mr. Antoi4o Buss's offer of $300 for Lots 51 and 52 Cuxiunings Ave- nue. The Chairman was authorized to contact Mr. Tax title Samuel Santosuosso, who submitted an offer in Feb- property ruary and ask if he is still interested in the land. If so, to advise the Board how much he is willing to pay for it. Hayes Ave. 502 The Chairman read a letter from Leonard F. Collins notifying the Board that he intends to exer- cise option to extend the contract for the collection Garbage of garbage in the Town of Lexington, for the term of contract one year from April 18, 1955 to April 18, 1956. - • Town Counsel checked the contract and advised the Board to tell Mr. Collins that there is no other option for extension and it will be necessary for. the Board of Selectmen to advertise for bids and award another contract, The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids as soon as possible, to be opened January 10, 1955. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman„ Package it was unanimously voted to grant, subject to the ap- Store Lie. proval of the Alebholie Beverages Control Commission, a "Package Goods" Store license to Joseph Trani., Inc., 1757 Massachusetts Avenue. Application was received from the Lexington Little League, Inc. for permission to conduct a meeting in Use of hall Estabrook Hall on Thursday evening, December 2, ]195} from 8:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the.use of the hall free of charge,.subject to a fee of $1.50 per hour for jani- tor's overtime services. The Clerk called the Board's attention to the Closing of fact that a closing date for accepting articles to be warrant inserted in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting should be established. It was unanimously agreed to establish January 4, 1951 as the closing date for the Annual Warrant. Complaint The Chairman read a letter from Betty Currier, re: dog 295 Woburn Street, complaining about a boxer dog owned by Captain Richard Weir, 365 Woburn Street. The Clerk was instructed to request the Dog Officer to investigate the complaint and submit a report to the Board. ,The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: er , S ectme}Z Mmemil 1 498 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 23, 1954 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening, November 23, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing budgets for 1955. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Bate- man, James and Maloney were present. The Clerk was also present. Budgets were acted upon and approved as follows: Budget Requested Approved Appropriation Com. -Personal $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Appropriation Com. -Expenses 1250.00 1250.00 Selectmen's -Expenses 2020.00 2020.00 Accounting -Expenses 500.00 500.00 Parking Meter -Town Clerk 125.00 125.00 Law Dep't.-Personal 4000.00 4000..00 Law Dep't.-Special Fees 5000.00 5000.00 Law Dep't.-Expenses 1500.00 1500.00 Elections -Selectmen 2x39.60 2239.60 Elections -Town Clerk 550.00 550.00 Registrations -Personal 2522.00 2522.00 Registrations -Expenses 475.00 475.00 Engineering -Expenses 1220.00 1220.00 Board of Appeals -Expenses 1378.00 1378.00 Wire Dep't.-Expenses 700.00 700.00 Weights & Measures -Personal 1200.00 800.00 Weights & Measures -Expenses 1424.00 14214.00 Forest Fires -Personal 50.00 50.00 Forest Fires -Expenses 500.00 500.00 Dog Officer -Personal 235.00 .235.00 Dog Officer -Expenses 650.00 650.00 Omit Coo I= 1 Budget Vital Statistics -Expenses 499 Public Welfare -Administration Public Welfare -Aid & Expenses Disability Assistance Dependent Children -Aid & Exp. Old Age Assistance -Aid & Exp. Veterans' Services -Aid & Exp. Soldierst Burials -Expenses Cary Library -Expenses Fire -Pensions Printing Town Report Ambulance -Expenses Administration Trust Funds Maturing Debt Requested $ 25.00 925.00 16,000.00 8,3 0.00 14,040.00 85,500.00 10,000.00 150.00 19,423.00 3,844.68 1,809.00 400.00 175.00 364,000.00 The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. A true record, Attest: Approved $ 25.00 925.00 16,000.00 8,3 0.00 14,0 0.00 85,500.00 10,000.00 150.00 19,423.00 3,844.68 1,809.00 400.00 175.00 364,000.00 503 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 29, 19514 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 29, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. James J. 'Carroll, Town Clerk, met for the draw- ing of two jurors. Miss Marguerite W. Halton, 1508 Massachusetts Avenue was drawn for a Jury Pool and Jurors Miss Helen Murphy, stenographer, 4149 Waltham Street, was drawn for jury duty. Budgets under Mr. Carroll's jurisdiction were Town Clerk discussed. The Chairman explained that the Board does Budgets not plan to make any decision in regard to personal services until a report is received from the Personnel Advisory Committee. Mr. Carroll referred to the salary he is request- ing in 1955 and stated that he has been quite upset during the past few months because the Clerk appointed to work for the Planning Board receives 06500 per year. He said that as a r esult of a law recently passed this individual cannot do anything until it has been approved by the Town Clerk. He said that if this man is paid 0500, he should receive some consideration with the responsibility involved in his capacity as Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. The Chairman inquired about what Mr. Carroll had to do in connection with the Planning Board and Mr. Carroll replied that anyone requesting a subdividion approval must file with him. He has to make a record, make notesand keep it.on file for a certain number of days. It is then submitted to the Planning Board who int urn go to the Clerk of that Board and he must go to Mr. Carroll for approval before he can do anything. The Chairman asked if this procedure was something Mr. Carroll was doing for the Planning Board before the man was hired and Mr. Carroll replied that the law is new. The Chairman asked if it were something he would have to do even if the man in question did not work for the Planning Board and Mr. Carroll replied in the affir- mative. Mr. Carroll said that over 35,000,000 is handled in his office besides the thousands of dollars he has to hold, and this individual has only one single job. • 504 The Chairman said that the Board has not discussed personal services but appreciated Mr. Carrollts explana- tion for requesting an increase and said it would be taken into consideration when wages and salaries are discussed. Mr. Carroll said the Planning Board expected to starta Clerk at`$5,000 and Mr. Bateman remembered that they had requested $7500. The Chairman explained that this invididual is not classified as a Clerk but was employed as a Consultant to the Planning Board. Town Clerk & Treasurer - Expenses. Mr. Carroll ex- plained that the item of $600:1under Equipment and Repairs includes two adding machines and the item of $150 under Travel Expenses makes provision for him to attend the Town Clerks Annual Convention in Chicago. However, even if this item is approved, he may not attend. He explained that later on,• he may want to add an amount to provide for certification of notes. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:15 P.M.. Mr. Burns met with the Board. The Chairman r ead a letter from the Board of Health, Sewage to which was attached a copy of letter from the State disposal Department of Public Health in regard to sewage disposal Paul Revere in the Paul Revere Road area. Road area This particular area is included in a major sewer project which Mr. Burns presented to the Board a few weeks ago and involves a substantial expenditure. The Chairman was authorized to advise the Board of Health that at present the Board can only advise that the sub- ject will be given consideration when the sewer budgets for 1955 are discussed. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at 7:25 P.M. The Chairman mead a letter signed by H. K. Mac- Kechnie, 12 Winthrop Road, and several other residents in the neighborhood with reference to the so-called Engstrom Engstrom Drain. The signers requested that the town. Drain maintain the entire length of the drain and also cor- rect the drain without further raising the water level. Mr. Burns presented a plan of the area and ex- plained that he has checked every transfer of deeds and he has been unable to find any transfer of easement. Insofar as he can find out, there is no easement running 1 1 505 to the Town of Lexington. He said that he has a very definite reason for not doing anything in regard to this drain and that is that as far as he is able to determine, tOo Town does not have any rights in there. He also presented a plan of the "Proposed Sani- tary Drain System", 19]J4 which was never signed and a plan made in 1921. He said in 1951 he extended the drain at the request of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Burns showed a profile of the bottom of the ditch, dated 19)43, and explained that the additional pipe had no effect on the water level. 'He said that he does not think this is a town drain. Mr. Stevens said that if the Town does not have an easement, it would have to obtain one before going in on this property'. He took a copy of the letter for further study and the Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. MacKechnie that the Board will look into the matter. Further consideration was given to Mrs. Hardy's letter in regard to a tree, located at 73 Mariam Street, which she claimssis on town property and in a dangerous Tree at condition resulting from the recent hurricane. 73 Meriam The Chairman and Mr. Bateman viewed the tree and Street were of the opinion that it is not dangerous. Mr. Burns agreed to have Mr. Brenton check and report next week. Further cOisideration was given to Mr, Manuel Sous&'s offer to purchase tax title lot 7, Eastern Tax title Avenue. Mr. Burns reported that Mr. Caterino will property pay $200 for lot 8. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to advertise a proposal to sell in the Lexington Minute -Man and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Messrs. Burns and Stevens retired at 8:10 P. M. Mrs. Ethel U. Rich, Tax Collector, met with the Board to discuss budgets. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen, for the present, are not doing anything in regard to Personal Services. Mrs. Rich had no comment to make on the subdeet. Mrs. Rich presented the Chairman a letter to which was attached abatements on Water and"Sewer Connections for which bills have been returned with a notation Abatements "cannot locate"; Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted t o approve the following abatements: 506 Hallet & Brooks :".L. J. Colwell Dennis J. Kelley H. & L. Construction Sinclair & Ryan Bal. Water House Conn. $1.51 w �bj u u n n .7 •37 3.50 Sewer House Connection 63.32 Mrs. Rich also presented the Chairman with a letter to which was attached abatements for interest charged on several deferred betterments. When Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting later in the evening he advised the Board to check further into these items before approving the abatements. He took the let- ter and`the abatement sheets. Mrs. Rich retired at 8:25 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Lindstrom ad - Substitute Vining that he intends to take his vacation from Decem- Bldg. & Plmb. ber 6 to December 20 and it is his understanding that Inspector he no longer has authority to appoint a substitute in- spector. He submitted the names of John Burns, Plumb- ing Inspector for the Town of Arlington and Earl Outhet, as Building Inspector. Notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities re petition filed by New England Telephone Hearing and Telegraph Company for permission to increase rates and charges for telephone service. Hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 1951, at 10.00 A. M., Room 166, State House. The Clerk was instructed to f onward a copy of the notice to Town Counsel. The Chairman read a letter from Maurits D. Cashman, Principal Examiner, State Department of Banking and Retirement Insurance, to Which was attached a copy of report of System audit examination of the Lexington Retirement System as of December 31, 1953. The Chairman said that the report would be on file in the Selectmen's Office if any member of the Board desired to read it in detail.. Application was received for Certificate of Inoor- Cert. of Inc. poration on behalf of Antonia Pappas, 188 Lowell Street. Satisfactory character reference was received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to sign the application. Cid 1 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the following licenses, subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Commission: Connors Bros. Inc. 1700 Mass. Ave. Package Goods Store Lex. Liquor Mart 18)}9 Mass. Ave. Package Goode Store The Chairman read a letter from John Maclachlan, 15 Lexington Avenue, requesting permission, on behalf of the Simon W. Robinson Lodge, A.F. & A.M., to con- duct an Annual Ladies' Night Dinner and Dance in Cary L/ Hall on April 23, 1954 from 6:00 P.M. until midnight. Upon motion of Mr.• Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the use of the hall subject to a charge of $35 plus $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime services. Application was received from Paul West, 17 Deming Road, on behalf of the Battle Green Chapter, Order of DeMolay, requesting permission to conduct movies in Estabrook Hall on Saturday afternoons from 2100 P. M. until 1:00 P. M. The Chairman informed the Board that the appli- cant said he had heard that the Lexington Boys' Club had a similar project in mind and if the plans have been made, his organization will withdraw. Mr. Maloney reported that the Boys' Club has all the equipment and expects to show movies. He said that he would contact Mr. rest and discuss the subject with him. The Chairman explained that due to unforeseen ex- penses such as repairing voting booths, microphone, longer hours for election workers than anticipated and a re -run of warrants for the State election (due to error in sample warrant from State) it will be necessary to obtain a transfer of $600.85 for the Elections Department -Jurisdiction Selectmen Account. Upon motioha of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $600.85 from the Reserve Fund to the Elections -Department -Jurisdiction Selectmen Account. Mr. Maloney reported that the Lexington Chamber of Commerce would like the Board to authorize the Police Department to cover the parking meters on Friday nights during the month of December inasmuch as the retail stores will be open every Friday night for Christmas shoppers. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 507 Use of hall Transfer Cover park- ing meters 508 to instruct the Chief of Police to arrange to have the parking meters covered Friday nights during the monthe of December commencing December 10th. At 9:20 P. M. Chief Rycroft met with the Board to discuss his budgets for 1955 • He told the Board that he very definitely wants the Board of Health work taken out of his Depattment because it is taking altogether too much time and in- terferes with police secretarial work. He explained that he had taken it over as a favor to the Board and agreed to handle it for one year., Personal Services Chief Rycroft explained that he is asking for four Sergeants, one to replace Lieutenant Corr and three ad- ditional as of June 1, 1955. He said that he would like to have a superior officer on duty at all times and with four Sergeants he would have one on duty the first half and one on the last half. His plan is to have a Sergeant spend two hours in one cruiser and then change to the second cruiser for two hours; alternating from one car to the other for two hours. The item of e200 for matrons provides $1.50 per hour. He has advised that he must pay this rate as it is very difficult to get a matron. He is requesting one additional police vn man to pro- vide coverage at the Maria Hastings School if it is . opened in September. Chief Rycroft stated that he is requesting three ad- ditional patrolmen as of September 1 1955 to enable him to create a Traffic Division./ His gan Is tp station these men outside of Lexington Center and in reply to Mr. Bateman's question, he said that the men would be on foot. The item for Special Duty is increased as he would like to be able to assign an officer to the new church and he also believes the precincts should be covered during elections. This item also makes provision for officers to be on duty at Town Meetings. The Chief explained that his men have never com- plained about working April 19 or Hallowe'en, but these are two days for which they are not paid. He estimated $750 for forty-six men. Zwl 1 In reply to an inquiry -re teletype Chief Rycroft said that the installation charge would be $15 and t he rate is $30 per month but he definitely has no room available. With reference to cruisers, the Chief explained that he is requesting funds to trade two cruisers and also to purchase an additional car. He stated that work in the department has increased to such an extent that one car is used for Court work practically every day. Chief Rycroft retired at 10:55 P.M. and the meeting adjourned. A true record, Attest: le , S ect 509 510 Welfare Budget SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 6, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen Mitts held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 6, 195h at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were pres- ent. TheCClelk•was also present. Mr. James E. Collins, Welfare Agent, met with the Board to discuss budgets for 1955. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have not taken any action in regard to personal services. Mr. Collins stated that his personal services bud- get is based on the step -rate increases allowed by the Welfare Compensation Plan. The Chairman asked if the increase included all the employees in the department and Mr. Collins replied in the affirmative. The Chairman informed Mr. Collins that all budgets under his jurisdiction, with the exception of personal services, has been approved as submitted. Mr. Collins referred to Old Age Assistance -Aid & Expenses and explained that the amount to be deducted for Federal Grants for Aid should be $55,800, making the total budget $88,700. Mr. Collins retired at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Edward B. Cass, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, and Mr. Cronin, Secretary, met with the Board to discuss budgets for 1955. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have not made any decision on personal services. Mr. Cass said that Miss Ready now receives the maximum for Senior Clerk but if any increases are to be made in the Sestlor Clerk salaries, the Assessors would Assessors' then requ.st an increase for her. He explained that Budget Miss Pierce and Mrs. McLellan have not reached the max- imum salary and a $2.00 per week increase is provided. He stated that the Assessors would like to increase Mr. Cronin's salary to $5200 as they feel he is well worth the money. The purchase of a billing machine was discussed informally and Mr. Cass was of the opinion that inasmuch as it would be used only one month out of twelve the cost of purchasing one would not be Justified. He said that the work can be done as quickly and efficiently by hand. The Messrs. Cass and Cronin retired at 8:00 P.M. 1 1 511 The Chairman read a letter from the Mystic Valley Gas Company requesting permission to locate a !" cast iron gas main in Vine Brook Road. He reported that Mr. Burns had no -objection providing the main is not placed on top of the l6° main in the street now. Gas line Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, permit it was voted to grant the request, providing the peti- tioner contacts Mr. Burns before any work is started to make sure that the gas main is located where he approves. The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord ad- trising that now the addition to the Fiske School has Fiske Schoo: been completed the insurance coverage should be in- insurance creased. The company has discussed the cost with both increased Mr. Smith and the architect, and after deducting the cost of excavations, and including the new equipment, it was determined that the insurance should be in- creased $2670500 - making the total on this item $692,500. The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord to- gether with list of names of agents who are to parti- cipate in distribution of commission on the town in- surance. Last year only 93% of the total was distri- buted as the Board felt it would like to hold 7% for distribution to other agents who might be deserving for consideration. The Board discussed the subject and it was unan- imously agreed that with the addition of.four agents, who have requested a share in the townts insurance business, the list would be as large as desirable. No new agents to be added unless for some reason an agent now connected with the town insurance program drops off. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to give l to four new agents and the re- maining 2% to Brewer & Lord, the firm that does the work on town insurance. The apportionment of insurance was approved in the following percentages Brewer & Lord (Includes 4, balance of 7% carried over last year) Tracey W. Ames R. C. Merriam Albert I. Carson W. S. touette • Norman A. Downs Samuel L. Fardy Foster & Lamont 25.000 8.000 7.500 3.250 3.250 3.250 3.250 3.250 512 Req. for sewer Wm. H. Lyon Mrs. H. D. Broderic John F. MacNeil Charles F. Vaughn Milton F. Hodgdon Edward A. Larner John J. Sullivan J. Quinton Rush Jasper A. Lane Donald M. Fifield Bradford Giddings Merlin J. Ladd Leslie H. Bull C. Irving Lohr Ernest E. Rogers Charles R. Soar W. S. Cooledge Co. William E. Phillips Ellison F. Beckwith Marshall P. Larner Philip S. Gilman 3.250 3.250 3.250 3.250 2.250 2.250 2.250 2.250 2.250 2.250 2.250 2.250 1.250 1.250 1.250 1.250 2.250 1.250 1.250 1.250 1.250 At 8:00 P.M. Mr. John M. Buchanan and Mr. Gilman Haven met with the Board re installation of sewer to service houses they intend to build on Meriam Street. Mr. Buchanan explained that they intend to build on Meriam Street, the Castle Heights Estate formerly owned by Mr. Baskin and the sewer is now as far as Abbott Road. / Mr. Buckanants architect asked him to find out whether or not it will be possible tp put in a sewer connecting from a point on Abbott Road so that his house could con- .nect into it. He felt it would be better to avoid using a septic tank. The Chairman asked if his house would be located about 300 feet beyond Abbott Road and Mr. Buchanan re- plied that it would be possibly 350. This would take it V upt of where his roadway will come in. The Chairman asked if he had discussed the subject with Mr. Burns and Mr. Buchanan replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if Mr. Burns said anything about ledge and Mr. Buchanan replied that he did not know. He said that there is some ledge near his property. The Chairman explained that the Board could include this item in the budget now being prepared to be voted on at the annual Town Meeting. He said that the Board could not give him any assurance that it will be voted upon favorably, but in most cases the budgets are approved. He said that another consideration is the assessments Omni Coil 1 1 which usually include both sides of the street. He explained that Mr. Jones, whose property is across the street, is already connected from a long connec- tion from Meriam Street. Mr. Buchanan said that Mr. Sands owns the proper- ty next to his. The Chairman explained that the other side will be assessed and he does not know if the owners will be will- ing to go along with it. He said t hat there is no ques- tion but that it will be expensive. Mr. James asked if his house would be lower than street level and Mr. Buchanan replied that Dr. Haven's house would be all right but if the sewer is put in, the architect will have the house so it sets up and there will be sufficient height to connect if the sewer is six or seven feet down. Mr. James asked if he would build the house up t o meet a normal depth sewer and Mr. Buchanan replied in the affirmative. He said he could connect from the fist floor. Mr. Bateman said that the cost would be about $18 or $20 per foot which will amount to approximately $7,000 and it is questionable if the town x.11 approve it inas- much as only two .properties are involved. He said, how/ ever, that if Mr. Buchanan wanted to pay the entire assess- ment, it might be done but he was not sure. The Chairman said that there are some questions he would like to ask the Town Engineer but he had another engagement this evening. He said that the people on the other side of the street definitely will not want the sewer because one is already connected and two of them are up on top of the hill and undoubtedly would sewer the other way. Mr. Buchanan asked if the Town would ever put a sewer up there and the Chairman explained that the town does not put in sewers unless the conditions constitute a health menace. He explained that all other sewers are installed upon petition from the abutters and the Board requires at least 75% signatures of the property owners. Mr. Bateman said that Mr. Buchanan's land slopes' down toward Castle Road and perhaps he could get an ease- ment through the property and possibly go down on that side, Mr. Buchanan said he would be willing to contribute a reasonable amount but to assume half of the $7,000 would be very difficult. The Chairman said that the Board would discuss the subject with the Town Engineer, decide what could be done and then invite Mr. Buchanan and Dr. Haven to be present at some future meeting to consider the problem further. Messrs. Buchanan and Haven retired at 8:45 P.M. 513 514 Cemetery budgets Fire Dept. budget Legal notice Mr. William G. Potter and Mr. George Hynes, Cemetery Commissioners, met with the Board to discuss budgets for 1955. Mr. Potter explained that the Commissioners have included funds in t he personal services budget to pro- vide for an increase in the Superintendent's salary. This amounts to $40 which will bring his salaky up to the maximum he Can receive and still retain his veteran p - pension. The Clerk's salary amount includes funds to pro- vide her with one-half of what a full-time Clerk receives. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have not made any decision in regard to personalaservices but is somewhat concerned about the Superintendent of Cemeteries who is also Veterans' Agent. He said that the Veterans' Agent was supposed to be a part-time job and that is what Mr. Healy wanted when he took it over. However, he has now made it practically full-time and the Board is aware of the fact that he has done a good job. He ex- plained that last year the Appropriation Committee was of the opinion that he should receive an increase as Veterans' Agent, but the Selectmen were not altogether in agreement. Messrs. Potter and Hynes retired at 9:10 P. M. Chairman Roeder, Messrs. Sheldon and Fitzgerald, Fire Comimissioners, met with the Board to discuss bud gets for 1955. The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have not made any commitment in regard to personal services. Mr. Roeder stated that the Commissioners have given no thought to increases but if there is an over- all program for increases, the Commissioners will go along with it. He said that the Commissioners still feel that the position of Deputy Engineer should be created so that the duties of the Chief Engineer may be taken over automatically when he is out of town. The items and information on the budget explanation sheets were taken up individually and the Commissioners retired at 10:30 P.M. Notice was received from the State Department of Public Utilities advising that a hearing will be held at the State House on Tuesday, December 11 at 2:15 on petition of the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Co. for approval of merger into it of Suburban Electric Securities Company. A second notice was received from the State Depart- 1 1 515 Department of Public Utilities advising that a hearing Legal will be held on Tuesday, December 14, at 2:15 on peti- notice tion of the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Co. for approval of change in par value and number of shares of its remaining capital stock. Both petitions were referred to Town Counsel. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. H. L. MacLean, 31 Grove Street, requesting permission to erect the Nativity Scene on the Common during the Christmas season. She also inquired whether or not it would be necessary to notify the Park Department to have the barn delivered to the Common on Saturday morning, December 11 and the figures on Saturday morning, December 18. The Chairman was authorized to instruct Mr. Burns to have the barn and figures delivered to the Common on the dates requested by Mrs.- MacLean. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, Licenses it was voted to grant the following licenses (all re- newals): Nativity Scene on Common The ]1775 House Regent Deleicatessen Co. Margaret & Sidney Heywood Mawhinney Motor Sales Frederic R. Childs F. K. Johnson, Inc. Hardyts Garage 130 Pleasant St. 1729 Mass. Ave. 271 Marrett Rd. 581 Marrett Rd. 1st Class Agent » » (renewal) Common Victualler » » » » » X09 Mass. Ave. 39-)41 Bedford St. 915 Waltham St. e. 2nd Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: Minute Man Council Girl Scouts Lex. Choral Society » » » Conf. Room Dec. 16 (Free) Cary. Mar. 12-13 It 'May 21-22 a Lex. Boys' Club Estabrook Saturday after- noons, beginning Jan. 8th Mr. Maloney will advise the Board whether or-nbt ad- mission is to be charged and if so, the Club will be charged $10 for the uses of the hall. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Manuel Souza's offer of $200 for Lot 7, Eastern Avenue, A pro- posal to sell this lot was advertised in the December 1st issue of the Lexington Minute -Man. No one contacted the Selectments office as a result of the advertisement. Upo1* motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sell and convey Lot 7, Eastern Avenue to Manuel Souza for the sum of $200; the deed to be so drawn that the erection of any building on the lot will be prohibited. » 9 a n Uses of halls Tax title property 516 Letter was received from Mrs. M. Cavanaugh, 38 Tax title Tarbell Avenue offering $200 for Lot 151 Tarbell property Avenue which abuts her property. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted that a proposal to sell the lot be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man and that further consideration be given the offer attthe next meeting of the Board. If the lot is sold to Mrs. Cavanaugh the deed is to be drawn'up to exclude building on the lot. Mr. Busafs offer of $300 for Lots 51 and 52 Cummings Avenue was held over until the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Cuccinello's offer of $75 for lots 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31, Block 17, Ward Street was held over until the next meeting of the Board. Letter wasreceived from Thomas L. Flannery, on behalf Proclamation of the Boston Association for Retarded Children, Inc.,, together with suggested proclamation in connection With fund raising campaign being conducted for mentally re- tarded children. Mr. Maloney reported that he believes this to be a fairly good causecand would like the Board to co-operate. The Chairman was authorized to sign a proclamation de- claring the month of November 114 to December 15 as Re- tarded Childrents Month and to insert a copy in the_ Lexington Minute -Man. Application on behalf of John F. Rich, 27 Mariam Cert. of Inc. Street, for a Certificate of Incorporation was received from the office of the Secretary of State. Upon motion of, Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to sign the application certifying Mr. Rich's character. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 P. M. A true record, Attest: 0.4 C.4 1 1 517 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 13, 195) A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town:Office Building, on Monday evening, December 13, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Bos- ton Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for approval of pole location on Pole Lowell Street. location Mr. Mahon, representing the Boston Edison Company, was the only person present at the hearing. Mr. Burns explained that at a previous hearing the Board had granted permission and signed an order, but the petitionerts description was incorrect, although the plan was right. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to approve the location and sign the order for the following: Lowell Street, approximately 25 feet southeast of Fairlawn Lane, -- One pole. (One existing j/o pole to be removed.) Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for approval of a pole location on Concord Avenue. Pole Mr. Mahon, representing the Boston Edison Company, location was the only person present at the hearing. Mr. Burns explained that this is another instance where the petitionerts description was incorrect when originally presented. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the location and sign the order for the following: Concord Avenue, northeasterly side, approximately 280 feet southeast of Chadbourne Road, -- One pole. (One existing j/o pole to be removed.) Mr. Mahon retired at 7:0)} P. M. 518 Truck bids Mr. Burns read the following quotations received for the purchase of a 2-i ton dump truck: F. K. Johnson, Inc. Frederic R. Childs International Harvester Ferrin Seamans & Co. Inc. (G.M.C.) $5882.23 net 6100.00 n 6/400.00 n 7000.00 " Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to accept the bid of $5882.23 submitted by F. K. Johnson, Inc. At 7:11 P.M. the following members of the Planning Board met with -the Selectmen: Chairman Adams, Messrs. Irwin, Grindle, Jaquith, and Hathaway. Mr. Snow, Con- sultant to the Planning Board and Mr. George Smith were also present. Discussion was somewhat as follows: Chairman: We have called this informal hearing on the Parking parking area. The Board felt that this year area it would like to go along with the parking area on the other side of Massachusetts Ave- nue which is bordered by Muzzey and Waltham Streets. This Board Is in charge of the mechanics and the Planning Board has set up the design and planning. We have come up with a plan and I thought I would let Mr. Snow bring it out here now and we will go over the whole project and find out if it is agreeable to everyone concerned and also find out if we can come to some" agreement making it possible to proceed with the parking area which we would like very much to do. Snow: (Presented plan of proposed parking area.) We have studied a number of plans and it seems to us the most desirable thing to do is to come down through the middle without destroying any houses or business and put in a central parking area. We could come in off Waltham Street and we could get through from several different points here. Perhaps through the Leary -Sexton property or some- where near there. In order to make it feas- ible we want to get as many cars as possible and this particular scheme shows only 58. If we come back out from the telephone ex- change we will get in 98 cars. Smith: On this plan you are taking all of my. land. Snow: (P'resented another plan showing the Smith land and what he has purchased.) This 1 Still th Chairman: Smith: Adams: Snow: Smith: Adams: Smith: Snow: Chairman: Smith: Chairman: Smith: L achene would take that piece _af: land.e: -Every owner would abut on this parking area and in so doing increase the value of the property from a commercial development angle. With this -scheme there would be an additional amount of land there you would not need and you could get in a three- car garage plus a small building. It is not really a garage. It is building from which I want to distribute newspapers. It has garage doors. That is all. (Pre- sented a rough drawing showing the proposed building 431 x al. I want to get it so I can drive into it from my driveway. The other building would be 35' wide and come across the end of this lot here. The parking area could eventually continue down to Forest Street. There is another building which I hope to put up which will give me a little revenue from the property. We have tried since 1939 a number of plana and from thetpoint of view of a well operated parking lot this seemed to be the most feas- ible. It will be the one to give the great- est advantage to every holder of frontage. We plan for every store to have service. This I definitely would not like to see be- cause the cars go so fast now I have a sign there to stop them. That is the least of all of the present exits. There are other possibilities. I would not care about the other side but this is a bad spot. This here would be only one way. Eventually this street will have to be one way because of the traffic on it now. I would not need all that. It is a 35' build- ing and a 103' building and that is the land I want to retain. We wantthe parking area the same as the one up here, flush against the buildings. I know of no other place near my store where I can get land tocperatetthis building. If you tell me where I can find another piece of land I would like to know. I am afraid of the right of way out of there. It is a one -car right of way and one car can block it up. If I have an entrance to my garage Which I own and control, I can take care of it. 519 520 Bateman: Smith: Adams: Smith: Smith: Hathaway: Smith: Adams: Maloney: Smith Maloney: Chairman: Smith: Chairman: Smith; Chairman: Burns: Chairman: Smith: You are going to put up a business block there some day. Some day in the future maybe. As far as your own business goes, wouldn't this give you enough access and the size of building you want? It does not look ad when you go in there. Mr. Stevens`Town Counsel, arrived at 7:25 P.M. I want the 35' building there so I -can rent it, and have a contract ready for the con- ' struction. The value of your property on a frontage street and if there there is a parking lot put in be- hind it would tend to enhance the value. I am not interested in the value. It is not for sale in the first place and in the second place I paid more money for it than it is worth, but I paid it because it was worth that to me as it was the only place I could get. Your first essential is the distribution center. The other building came along afterwards. We are trying to look out for the other commercial ventures. This is for the benefit of everyone and if we could have this corner here, it would give you a better plan. Him :web ihcbme would you get? I would get enough to pay the taxes on the prop- erty. I doubt it. That will be very valuable some day. If we came to some agreement on fixing your dis- tribution center which was the purpose for which you purchased the land, and we were able to pur- chase the other part of the land from you, would you agree to that? Well, if -you have made up your mind, you can take it anyway. That is not the way'we want to do it. I would not want to say definitely until I can get a layout. We would do everything we can to help you do that. I will have the building staked out for you and try placing it' in three or four places to show you how it will look. The best way to go about this is to have Mr. Burns go over it with you and stake it out so you can see how it will look. Yes. Sometimes it looks good on paper but when you drive a car over it, it is not so good. 1 1 521 It was agreed to have Mr. Burns arrange a meeting with.Mr. Smith, at his convenience, and then make another appointment for him to discuss the subject further at a later meeting of the Board. Mr. ,Smith retired at 7:140 P.B. Adams„ He could work out his distribution center, but the carpenter shop will require a Board of Appeals hearing. On what ground could it be denied? Chairman: He purchased the land mainly for a distribution center. The Planning Board retired at 8:00 P.M. The Chairman read a letter, signed by John J. Burtch and three°other residents of.Lowell Street, in protest of fouling the.water in Butterfield's Pond. According to the letter a gravel washing concern has taken over Butter - the land on the other side of the pond and is using the field's water to wash gravel and then run the waste water back pond into the pond. Mr._Burns.said that the concern. is located in Bur- lington. The only interest the Town of Lexington has was when, as part of the Vine Brook Drainage project, there was a discussion with the Town of Burlington about col- lecting this water. Mr. Stevens said he would try to secure information in regards to the taking Lexington may have made and suggested that Mr. Burtch be told the Board is looking' into it to see if there are any rights of the Town which are being violated. . Mr. Frank Grazulis, 108 Reed Street, Lexington, who made an offer of 75 each for lots 7,8,10 and 11, Block 32, Avon Street, met with the Board. The Charman explained that the Board invited him in inasmuch s the members are a little reluctant to sell these lots because of the fact -that there is no water in Avon Street. He said he understood that Mr. Grazulis would be willing to connect the water himself. He asked if Mr. Grazulis intended to connect a service from Center Street. Mr. Gragulis replied that the nearest connection would be on Reed Street opposite Center Street and it would run about 200 feet. The Chairman asked if he owned the property on the corner of Reed and Center Streets and he replied that he could run along Center Street. Mr. Burns asked if he owned the land on the left hand side of Center Street and Mr. Gra,ulis replied in Tax title property 522 the negative. He said he owns one piece on Avon Street, #9. He said that Mr. Cunha would like to see a main go down there but he could not put it in him- self. The Chairman said that the Board is concerned about getting the water down there and.should know from the people who own the land on the left hand side if they would object. He said the Board would want to know definitely one way or the other before advertising the lots for sale. He said the Board would also have to arrive at what it believes is a fair price for the lots. He.stated that the Board would want permission in writing from the property owners to go through their land, and if Mr. Grazulis could obtain this the Board will give further con- sideration to his offer. Mr. Grazulis retired at 8:20 P.M. Mr.. John M. Buchanan's letter of November.29th Request for in re sewer facilities for a house he intends to build sewer on Meriam Street is to be considered by the Board when budgets are discussed later this seek. Further consideration was given to letter re- Engstrom eeived from H. W. MacKeehnie, et al re so-called Drain Engstrom Drain. Town Counsel said that there appears to be no obligation on the part of the town ss it seems that the culvert put in on Highland Avenue does not affect it. Insofar as he is able to ascertain the town does not have any rights in it, and he agreed to draft a reply to Mr. MacKechnie. . The Chairman read a letter from the School Com - Additional mittee requesting the Selectmen to take the necessary land for steps to secure additional land adjacent to the Franklin Franklin School so it may be available whenever the decision is School made to add to the building. The Committee would like to have an article inserted in the warrant for the March, 1955 meeting to secure 2.or 2i acres of land on the Allen Street side. Some questions were raised as to .why the addi- tional land had to be on the Allen Street side and the Chairman agreed to investigate; the other members of the Board to view the property at their convenience. Mr. Burns presented a plan of the present veterans lots on Hill and Cedar Streets, together with proposed road and possible additional lots. He pointed oat the parcel of land which the Lexington Golf Club.would like to acquire and explained that it would not have any effect whatever if the additional lots are ever devel- oped. evel-oped. Golf Club land 1 523 . The Board was unanimous• in the opinion that no further lots should be considered in this area until the sewer is installed which will be some time away. .It was agreed to insert an article in the war- rant for the March meeting requesting authorization .to. sell the parcel to the Lexington Golf Club, and .further agreed to entertain an offer of $300. Mr. James inquired about the cost of renting the bulldozer and said that he thought the Appropriation Committee should be requested to make a transfer to Transfer purchase the unit. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 9:45 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Representative Police Edith Nourse Rogers on behalf of Earl P. Anair, ap- applicant plieant for appointment to the Police Department. He also read proposed reply which was approved by the Board. Notice was received from Commissioner William Treas. & A. Schan advising that the sum of $61,300 has been Collect. established as the amount not less than whie'6t the bonds 1955 bond of the Treasurer shall be Written and $68,500 has been established as the amount not less than which the 1955 bond of the Collector of Taxes shall be written. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve the sum of *61,,300 as the amount of the Treasurer's bond for 1955 and the sum of $68,500 as the amount of the Collector of Taxes bond for 1955. Application was received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth on behalf of David F. Toomey, 1061 Massachusetts Avenue, for a Certificate of Incorpora- tion. A satsqfaotory character reference was re- ceived from the Chief of Police. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the application. Letter was received from Chief Rycroft advising that he needs an additional $200 for expenses. As explanation, he reported that the maintenance of automobiles for the current year was higher than an- •ticipated, during the hurricanes approximately $100 was paid out for food and equipment and the cost of batteries and bulbs has gone'up as high as 100% in some instances.. Cert. of Inc. Transfer 524 Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to request the Appropriation Com- mittee to transfer the sum of $200 from the Ressrge Fund to the Police Department -Expenses Account. The Board gave further consideration to Mrs. M. Cavanagh's offer of $200 for Lot 151 Tarbell Avenue. Tax title ✓A proposal to see this lot was advertised in the property December 8, 195)4 issue of the Lexington Minute -Man. No persons contacted the Selestmen's Office as'a result of the advertisement. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sell and convey Lot 151 Tarbell Avenue to Mrs. M. Cavanagh, 3t$ Tarbell Avenue for the sum of 200,•_the deed to be drawn sa as to prevent the erection of a building on the lot. Tax title property Tax title property Licenses Further consideration was given to Mr. Antonio Bueals offer of $300 for Lots 51 and 52 Cummings Avenue. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seceded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to entertain an offer of $500 for the two lots. Further consideration was given to Mr. Albert C. Cuccinello's offer of $75 each for Lots 27, 28, 29,.30 and 31, Block 17, Ward Street. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to entertain an offer of $300 per lot. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Lexington Bowladrome Five Forks Spa Countryside Pharmacy Mary A. Rowland Berman's Market, Inc. Albert J. Cavatorta (Letter from Chief) 1698 Mass. Ave. 286 Lincoln St. 317 Woburn St. 150 Lowell St. 12-14,Mass. Ave. Com. Vic. m 1 w a Pkg.Goods 12 Forest St. Auctioneer Renewal w n Stora New The Chairman reminded the Board that Mr. Edward Appointment B. Cass' term as an Assessor would expire January 1, 1955. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted ro re -appoint Mr. Edward B. Cass as an Assessor for a three-year term expiring January 1, 1958. 1 1 525 Mr. Bateman brought up the subject of seals on Seals on Town cars and stated that he definitely thought all town ears town cars should have the seal. The Chairman said he felt differently on the subject and explained that the Supt. of Public Works and the Chief of Pollee have business which could be better carried on if the cars were not so easily recog- nized. Mr. Maloney expressed the view that people re- ceiving aid from the Town, through no fault of their own, might be caused undue enibarrassment if the -Wel fare Department ear had a seal on it. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. k true record, Attest: e , S ea tm�I� 526 Corcoran re: Soldiers' Relief SELECTMEN'S MEETING De=cember 20, 1951a A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, December 20, 195L at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman and Maloney and4ameaaane plesent. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Healy; Veterans' Agent, met with the Board. The Chairmen explained that he has received many calls from a Thomas Corcoran who has been re- questing money because he has no food or fuel. He has been receiving aid under Soldiers' Relief and claimed that Mr. Healy has refused further assistance. The Chairman explained that he had contacted Mr. Healy and was informed that the State disapproved any further aid for two reasons - refusal to accept em- ployment and intoxication. He also read a letter from M.I.T. explaining that Mr. Corcoran was discharged be- cause of intoxication. Mr. Healy said that this individual is what he calls welfare conscious, and has been receiving aid on and off since 1.935. He sent him to the Jefferson Union in an attempt to providehimwith employment, but Mr. Corcoran never kept the appointment. Mr. Corcoran met with the Board at 7:15 P.M. The Chairman explained that as a result of tele- phone calls received from Mr-. Corcoran he had invited him to meet with the Board in an effort to straighten out the situation. He said that he had mentioned a letter to Mr. Corcoran sent from the State relative to- discontinuing further aid which he denied receiving. The Chairman had a copy of the letter and read it to Mr. Corcoran, Mr. Corcoran said that he has been working on and off at various jobs whenever he could get them and at present he is working onChristmas mail which will be only for two weeks. He said that .he cannot take a"job. that -would involve lifting anything heavy. The Chairman asked if Mr. Healy had suggested a job with the Jefferson Union Company and Mr. Corcoran said that he couldn't do that work. He stated that he never went down to find out about it because on that day he had another appointment. The Chairman said that the post offioe work was obviously part time whereas the position at the Jeffer- son Union might have been steady. hormal c�. 1 527 Mr. Corcoran said he had to report at the post office at eight o'clock. Mr. Gay asked about his previous employment and he replied that he worked for M.I.T. two years and at the Navy Yard for nine years. Mr. Gay asked if the M.I.T.'work was permanent and Mr. Corcoran replied in the negative. The Chairman asked why he was discharged from M.I.T. and he replied that he was laid off. Mr. Gay inquired about his trdde and he replied that it is electronics and radio. Mr. G y asked if M.I.T. let him go because there was no wor and Mr. Corcoran replied in the affirmative. The C airman asked about the size of his family and Mr. Co Goran replied that there is only one daughter at home an she is not working now as she is recovering from an op ration performed at the Emerson Hospital. She has been o t of work for three or four months but is now ready to g back when she can find something. She used to work at Neceo. The Chairman asked if Mrs. Corcoran worked and he replied in the negative, stating that she suffers from asthma and is under the care of a doctor. His other children are all married and have families of their own to support. He has sons in Bedford, Westford, Long Is- land and Belmont. Yr. Gay asked if he received any -aid from them and he replied in the negative. Mr. Healy said he left M.I.T. December, 1952 and asked how long a period of time he worked since that time and he replied that he worked from March until September at Ultrasonic. Mr. Corcoran stated that he is in arrears in pay- ments on his house for which he pays $6)4 a month. Mr. Healy asked if he made the payments or if his son made them .and he replied that he is usually able to make etigngh money to meet the payments. Mr. Healy asked if his son turned the house over to him and he replied in the negative. The house is in his son's name, but he is carrying it. His son pur- chased it on a G. I. loan. The Chairman said that acoordixig to records, M.I.T. discharged him for intoxication and Mr. Corcoran said he he was never intoxicated. The Chairman said that the Board would discuss the situation and then contact him but felt that he should make gvery effort to take the jobs Mr. Healy recommends. Mr. Corcoran retired at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Healy recommended financial assistance and agreed to arrange to provide the family with food and 528 Street lights Tax title property Transfer fuel to the equivalent of $25 per week for one month and also to assist in having his eyeglasses repaired. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr:Corcoran that payment of fonds from the Soldiers' Relie budget is entirely under Mr. Healy's jurisdiction and the Selectmen are, therefore, leaving the problem'of his present financial situation up to Mr. Healy. Mr. Healy retired at 7:140 P.M. Mr. Burns, -{Supt. of Public Works, met with the' Board. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Ether_ Caldwell requesting installation of street lights on Deming Road. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Caldwell that the policy of the Board is to defer consideration of street lights until about the first of July at which time all requests are considered together and then pre- sented to the Boston Edison Company. The Chairman read a letter from'Francis C. Terrasi -advising that he has n� objections to digging up. that portion of Center Street which is opposite his preperty in order that water may be brought to the land which Mr. Grazulis would like to purchase from the Town. The_Chairmal reported that he had discussed this subject with Mr. Ladow who stated that he would be in- terested in going along in the same ditch and would get in touch with Mr. Grazulis: Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to entertain an offer of $100 each for lots 7, 8, ILO and 11, Block 30 Avon Street; the deed to be so drawn that the erection of a building on°these lots wLll be prohi- bited. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel at 7:55 P.M. Mr. Burns said that he had bulldozer as follows. Perkins -Milton Co. Inc. arrived at the meeting received prices on a $8,011.50 Net Morrisey Brothers Tractor Co. 6,635.00 Net Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $6,.635 from the Reserve Fund to the Highway Department Road Machinery New Equipment Account to make possible the purchase of an Allis-Chalmers Model HD -5B Diesel Tractor from Morrisey Brothers Tractor Co. Inc., the low bidder. 1 1 The Chairman presented a plan of the proposed access road opposite the Fire Station and following an informal discussion on the subject, it was agreed to invite Dr. Foley to meet with the Board to con- sider the matter with him inasmuch as his property will be involved. 529 Access Road Mr. Stevens reported re Special Police for air- Special port duty and suggested to the Officer in charge that Police duty rather than have special police appointed, arrange Special detail for the regular police officers. Chief • Rycroft agreed to make the arrangements. Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired- at 8:J45 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from the Fire Com- missioners requesting an article in the warrant for the March Meeting appointing a committee to obtain prelim- inary plans and cost estimates for the construction and furnishing a third fire station on land situated Article at the junction of Outlook Drive and MarrettRoad. and providing $1,000 for the expense of the committee. Mr. Bateman suggested, and the Board agreed, that the Chairman contact Mr. Roeder -and advise him to de- fer the appointment of such a committee for at least another year inasmuch as enlargement of the Town Of- fices and new police headquarters must be considered. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Donald E. Nickerson advising that the Lexington Golf Club will pay $225 for the parcel of land it would like to ac- quire adjacent to the Club and now owned by the Town. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to advise Mr. Nickerson that the Board will accept $225 for the land in question. Rolf Club offer for land The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll ad- vising that the following persons have been appointed Committee by the Moderator on the High School Building Addition appointed Committee: Robert W. Custance, Mrs. George P. Morey, Donald E. Nickerson, Charles H. Norris and Gordon E. Steele. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Gay, Licenses it was voted to grant the following licenses: Wildacre Inn Village Variety Corner Variety Woodhaven Country 50 Percy Rd. Innkeeper 93 Mass. Ave. Com. Vic. 856 Mass. Ave. St.I24 Marrett Rd. " " Renewal w 9 530 Old Coffee House 1775 Mass. Ave. Com. Vict. Renewal Ernest C. Martin 1793 Mass. Ave. H p " Donald DeFelice 80 Westview St. Peddler s Schragle Motors 34 Bedford St. lst, Class Agent New (Formerly Hildreth Motors) At 9:15 P.M. the following members of the Plan- ning Board -met with the Selectman: Chairman Adams, Messrs. Irwin, Jaquith, Ripley, Grindle and Hathaway,. Mr. Snow, Planning Board Consultant, Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, were also present. A brief discussion re the proposed parking area between Waltham and Muzzey Streets was held. Mr. Adams suggested that Mr. Bateman and Mr. Maloney discuss the subject further with Mr. George Smith and he would eon.. tact Mr. Hunt. It appeared to be agreed that Town Counsel would arrange to contact the other abutters in- volved. The Planning Board retired and the meeting ad- journed at 9:50 P.M. A true record, Attest: 11 en feet en 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 27, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 27, 1951 at 7:00 P.M. Chair- man Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Burns stated that he would like authorization to close the Public Works Department at noon on Friday before New Year's day and explained that the men do net receive pay this year for either holiday inasmuch as they fall on an off day.. He said that in the event of a snow storm, of course the men would have to work. The Board was unanimously in favor of granting Mr. Burns' request; the men to be paid overtime if it happens that they are needed for snow removal on Friday or Saturday. It was also agreed to close the offices at noon on Friday before New Year's and the Chairman was authorized to so advise the Department heads. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Alfred Tropeano's offer, on .behalf of a client, to purchase tax title lots on Oak and Eastern Avenues. Mr. Burns discussed the subject with Mr. Caterino, the prospective purchaser, dated June 6, 2903 and ex- plained the situation as follows: On the basis of Mr. Caterino's conversation he wanted 14 lots for $1500 or approximately *107 per lot. However, lots 12 and 13, Eastern Avenue are tax title but not foreclosed and therefore cannot be disposed of. To get the same rate, it amounts to 12 lots for $1284; the, purchaser to put in the water, sewer and build the streets. It was agreed to entertain an offer of $1500 for lots 56 - 61 inclusive on Fairland Street; 117 - 118Oak Avenue; 8-14-15-16 Eastern Avenue; lot 8 to be combined and further to advertise the offer in this week's issue of the Lexington Minute -Man. Further consideration was given to Mr. Frank Grazulis' offer to purchase lots 7, 8, 10 and 11, Block 30, Avon Street. Mr. Maloney moved that a proposal to sell the 531 Town Offices & Public Wks Bldg. closed at noon Tax title property 532 Tax title property Special Police Complaint re dog Capital Exp. Committee lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute Man and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the. Board. Mr. James seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Antonio Busa advising that he will pay $500, the price entertained by the Board, for lots` 51 and 52 Cummings Avenue. Mr. Busa wanted to know if he would receive a- clear title to the land. It was agreed to advertise the lots and advise Mr. Busa that the deed will be so drawn that only one building can be constructed on the lots and further to advise him that the Town does not make any agree- ment or representations as to the -validity of the title; purchasers must obtain their own legal ad- vice as the the title.. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded it rias voted to appoint Bart Halmkin, the Old Belfry Club, a Special Police Town 'of Lexington for a term expiring by Mr. James, Custodian at Officer in the March 31, 1955. Upon motion of Mr. Gait seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to renew the following licenses: Com. Viet. » e Geo. R. Reed & Son, Inc. Anna E. Phillips Howard D. Johnson, Co. 1721 Mass. Ave. 29 Depot Square Rte. 128 & 2A n .The Chairman read a letter from Dog Officer, James Mowat, advising that he had investigated a com- plaint by Betty Currier that a Boxer dog owned by Captain Richard Weir had destroyed her cat. Officer Mowat advised that Mrs.. Weir said they would either get a muzzle for the dog or dispose of him. The Chairman was autheri;ed to advise ice. Currier of the report. The Chairman read a letter from Sanborn C. Brown, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, ad- vising that the members of the Committee would like to have it established as a By-law Committee. He also enelosed,a copy of an article to be inserted in the warrant for the March Meeting in this regard. Mr.. Burns menti one d briefly that some of the work anticipated by the Committee should rightly be carried out by the Planning Board and Mr. Maloney expressed the opinion that there appears to be too many com- mittees appointed. 1 1 533 The Board wanted an opportunity to study the proposed articles and therefore no action was taken; the subject to be considered at the next regular meeting. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Supt. John Articles Blackhall Smith requesting two articles for the war- rant; one involving an appropriation for the renova- tion of the present junior high school building or the construction of another junior highschool building; the second authorizing the appointment of a committee to secure plans and supervise the construction of a classroom addition to the high school building and to add to that building an auditorium and shops. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the proposed articles to Town Counsel. Mr. Stevens retired. At 745 P.M. Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Haven met with the Board. The Chairman explained that Mr. Burns has worked out a possiblesolution of their problem in regard to Buchanan and sewer facilities for homes to be, constructed by them Haven sewer on Meriam Street. services Mr. Burns presented a sketch of his recommenda- tion and explained that the pipe will come across lots 20 and 21 to reach Mr. Buchanan's house. It will be installed five or six feet in depth and by this method it will be off the street and put in as a service. However, the town would first have to have an ease- ment and the actual location would depend on receiving a plot plan from Mr. Haven. Mr. Burns explained that the cost, =leas there is ledg�p, is usually 443.00 a foot but in this instance there will be two separate pipes, one for each house, but he thought he could arrange to keep the cost so that it can be; divided between the two owners. He said that the combination of the two services would be about $850 providing the proposed location is not changed too much. Mr. Haven said that he could see nonobjection to giving the town an easement. The Chairman stated that after this meeting, all that is necessary is for Mr. Buchanan and. Mr. Haven to contact Mr. Burns. Both men retired at 7:50 P.M. Mr. Donald Fifield met with the Board. 534 Adams Street sidewalk The Chairman explained that the Board had in- vited Mr. Fifield in this evening to discuss the sub- ject of sidewalk on Adams Street. He stated that the Selectmen's records do not indicate that•any money had been allocated to Adams Street, although Ms.Mr. Fifield said, the Appropriation Committee did make the statement. The Chairman read article 19 voted at the'Annual March Meeting in regard to sidewalks. Mr. Fifield said the School Committee wanted the sidewalk and he thought the people who voted on the subject of sidewalks expected the sidewalk in Adams Street. He stated that if this is the situation, he thought the articles as presented should be looked into and possibly limit the Selectmen's authority t little more. • The Chairman asked if Mr. Fifield was request- ing a permanent sidewalk or one such as was there. He explained that if a permanent sidewalk is con- structed, one half of the cost will be assessed to the abutters, and a petition would have to be pres- ented signed by the abutters, requesting installation. Mr. Burns said that he remembered -•the time it was requested for the Franklin School and the work was done. He explain' it was out and gravel and stone dust put on. Mr. Fifield said that the rain washes it out and the Chairman said that the Board realizes that. Mr. Fifield said it would be economical to put in a permanent sidewalk. •The Chairman explained that if a permanent side- walk is installed one half of the cost will have to be assessed to the property owners and it will be necessary for the Board to have a signed petition. He; said he would not want to proceed without a peti- tion because it would not be fair to oharge the prop- erty owners if they did not want the sidewalk. He said the Board feels it 'should have at least 70% in signatures. Mr. James said he thought the percentage could be downward if the sidewalk is for the school. Mr. Maloney said that the percentage of better- ment'would be the same. Mr. Gay explained that even if the sidewalk had been constructed, the• Board would have no alternative and would have had to assess the abutters. Mr. Fifield said- he wants a permanent -sidewalk and is willing to pay his share•. Mr. Gay asked if the abutters want the sidwalk and if they would be willing to pay. Mr. Fifield replied that the people want the sidewalk, but he did not know if they w uld want to pay for it. 1 535 The Chairman suggested that Mr. Burns figure the cost for either a bituminous or concrete sidewalk, make up the necessary forms for signatures and give them to Mr. Fifield to obtain the signatures. If the abutters do not want to go along with a permanent sidewalk, the present sidewalk will be fixed. Mr. Fifield agreed to circulate the petition and retired at 8:12 P1.M. Mr. Burns said that if a permanent sidewalk is installed, he would also want curbing. Mr. Burns retired and the following members of the Board of Health met with the Selectmen: Chairman McQuillan, Messrs. Cosgrove and Cole. Mr. McQuillan said that Chief Rycroft has in- formed him that the clerical work in his department has increased to the extent that. it will no longer be possible for Mrs. Manley to do the Board of Health work. He said that the Board of Health does not need a full- time girl and Mr. Cole thought four hours a day mould cover the work. The Chairman said that calls coming in are not confined -to four hours and although the clerical work may take only four hours, a girl would have to be available all day to take care of the calls. The Chairman mentioned Mrs. Healy who works part- time for the Cemetery Commissioners and Mr. Maloney asked how it would tie in with the Building Dep rt - ment. Mr. McQuillan replied that the Building Depart- ment would tie in better because the work on cesspools and septic tanks is closely connected with building permits. The Chairman said that the Board is not prepared to make any decision in regard to the problem and Mr. McQuillan said that Mrs. Manley would carryf'on for a few weeks. Mr. McQuillan said he would just like to mention Sewer the subject of sewer connections. He said that the connections Board of Health feels that when the town appropriates money for sewer installations the people should be made to connect within a reasonable length of time. He ex- plained that in some instances hardship cases have been iven ample time. He said it seems a shame to build $250,000 worth of sewers and not have the people connect. The Board of Health feels that it is not good sanitation if no pressure has been brought to bear when only six or tan people connect. Mr. dames said that on the point of economics, it does not make any difference whether the people son- 536 neet or not. They pay the betterment and the reason for connecting insofar as the Board of Health is con- cerned, is a health problem. The people who do not connect may have sewage systems that never give any trouble, and he said he could see,no reason why they should be made connect. Mr. McQuillan said that on that basis ohly those having trouble would have to conhebt and therefore a quarter of a million dollars worth of sewers wouldbe installed for only a few people. He said that sewers are modern sanitation, and cesspools or septic tanks are not as sanitary as modern sewers. Mr. James Said he was thinking of an instance Where the septic tank is ii the rear of the house, all the plumbing is in the back and the house sits on a ledge. There are only two people in the family, the system is working all right and it will cost $2,000 to have the plumbing changed over to connect to the sewer. He said this individual can see no reason for connecting. Dr. Cosgrove said that in such ah instance, the Board of Health can't see any reason either. The Board of Health retired at 8:140 P.M. Dr.•Howard Foley, his mother, Mr. Burns and Mr. Stevens met with the Board. The Chairman explained the situation in regard to the access road from about opposite the Fire Station on Bedford Street to the corner of Lincoln Street and Massachusetts Avenue. He said the Board would like very much to include an article in the warrant this year to construct the road but unless it can be done the way Mr. Access Viano and the First National Stores want it laid out, road it will be altogether too expensive and the project 'will have to be dropped. He said the Board would like Dr. Foley and Mr. Viano to arrive at some agreement in regard to Dr.. Foley's property so that the road can be constructed. He explained the situation by use of a plan and said that the Board would like to kilow Dr. Foley's decision as•soon as possible as time is very important. The group retired at 9:25 P.M. and the meeting adjourned. A true record, Attest: 'Se ectm .6-4..-17 1