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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 3, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, January 3, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Sheldon were
present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Super-
intendent of Public Works, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
and the Acting Clerk were also present.
Hearing was declared open upon the application of
the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Company for the installation of one pole
on Westview Street.
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioners, owners of property as listed on the petitioners'
plan and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Pole
Works. location
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
was the only person present at the meeting. He stated
the petition was for the relocation of a pole at a new
building on Westview Street, Weston Rotek.
No one was present in favor or opposition, and the
Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
approve the petition and sign the order for the following
JO pole location:
Westview Street, southeasterly side, approximately
1,235 feet southwest of Bedford Street, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed.)
At the request of the Town Clerk, Miss Mary R.
McDonough, two jurors were drawn, as follows: Norman Jurors
E. Buzzell, 21 Ledgelawn Avenue, and John E. Roberts,
53 Munroe Road.
Mr. Gray reported that Mrs. Morey had been in to
see him with regard to obtaining permission for the
Historical Society to locate the case for the Artifacts
in the lobbey of the Public Facilities Building. She Artifacts
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reported they now have a case 6 feet x 40 inches high,
with three shelves, and the Society will assume all the
responsibility for it.
Mr. Sheldon asked if her request covered temporary
or permanent use of the space.
Mr. Gray replied he did not think it was on a
permanent basis.
Mr. Sheldon asked how long it would be there, and
Mr. Cataldo replied Mrs. Morey stated she would have it
moved at the request of the Board, and he could see no
harm in having it there on a temporary basis.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to give permission to the Historical Society to locate
the case in the lobbey of the Visitors' Center Building
on a temporary basis, the case to be removed at the
request of the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Gray reported some time ago, the Board voted
to sell lots on Grassland Street to Peter Sowkow,
Valleyfield Street. Mr. Sowkow has to move the houses,
and has requested permission to move the house onto the
lot before final papers are passed. Mr. Gray said he
Grassland had received a letter from Mr. Sowkow's attorney re-
Street lot questing this permission, stating that the Town will be
released from all responsibility for damage to the house
before title is passed.
Mr. Legro felt the Board of Selectmen couldn't do
this, and asked how long it would be before it was con-
summated.
Mr. Cataldo asked what was holding this up, and
Mr. Carroll stated one of the conditions was the plan
of the easement.
Mr. Sheldon stated he does own a lot next to the
Town's, and if he gets permission from the Building In-
spector he could put it there.
The Chairman said there was not much the Board
could do at this point, and Mr. Gray said he would talk
to Mr. Sowkow again and get the plan.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from the
Minute-man Publications, which he read to the Board,
Addresso- relative to the addressograph plates of the Town's
graph voting list, which he stated would not be handled by
plates them when they get into their new building.
Mr. Sheldon stated someone has to provide that
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Mr. Gray said he had a call from the Lexington
Press, Gardiner Maxey, stating he would purchase the
plates and carry on the addressing of material for the
Town.
Mr. Sheldon asked about the price, and said the
service would have to be available to the Town at a
reasonable price, and asked would Lexington Press
continue at the same rate.
Mr. Cataldo stated if the Town goes to data pro-
cessing, it will have no use for them, and Mr. Gray
said Mr. Perry stated there is nothing firm at this
time.
Mr. Mabee suggested holding this up until the Board
gets more information, and Mr. Sheldon agreed.
Mr. Carroll said last week the Board approved a
request for a transfer of $7500 for Personal Services.
Since then, they have done figuring and the figure is
$6,199.99. He stated he had talked to Mr. Perry and Transfers
he is calling the Appropriation Committee and getting
its approval. He said he would talk with him again.
About the other figure he requested, he stated they
would not have to have the transfer if there is enough
money in the Reserve Fund, that they would not have the
figures until tomorrow night.
Mr. Legro said this required the approval of the
Director of Accounts.
Mr. Gray replied if it does not exceed the Reserve
Fund, it will be all right.
The Chairman read a letter from Harold L. Brehm,
D.B.S. , relative to snow removal on Wallis Court.
Mr. Carroll stated it is a policy decision of the Snow
Board, and stated he estimated it would cost roughly removal
about $120 to remove the snow from Wallis Court.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Town picked up snow from
Muzzey Street, and Mr. Carroll replied it is picked up
on all the business areas.
Mr. Sheldon asked if Wallis Court was basically
commercial, and Mr. Carroll replied a great portion of
it is with the new building in the middle, the Barrett
Press.
Mr. Carroll felt it is a reasonable request to
pick it tp.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant Dr. Brehm's request to pick up snow on Wallis
Court.
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The Chairman referred to the letter from C. F.
Mistretta, District Highway Engineer, relative to the
removal of the tree on Massachusetts Avenue. He stated
Federal Aid this had cost the Town $50,000 for not removing the tree,
Mats. Ave. and asked Mr. Carroll if he was not correct.
Mr. Carroll stated Mistretta had recommended to the
Chief Engineer that the Town not get Federal Aid until
the tree was removed.
Mr. Sheldon felt the Board should wait until it
hears from Mr. Horgan.
It was the consensus of the Board that before any
decision is made, a letter should be received from the
Park Commission.
Letter from the Lexington Junior Chamber of Com-
merce relative to the annual presentation of the
Distinguished Service Award to an outstanding youngman
Distingu- of 1966, was read by the Chairman.
ished The Chairman advised that this letter would be on
Service file for any member of the Board to consider.
Award
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the following Common Victualler licenses,
Licenses all having been approved by the Board of Health:
Anthony's Restaurant Common Victualler Renewal
Colonial Coffee House " " "
Geo. H. Reed & Son, Inc. " "
Bakeri, Inc. " " "
At 8:00 P.M. , a hearing was scheduled for the Battle
Green Motel Liquor License. The Chairman read the appli-
cation and stated this motel qualifies under the Act
passed by the Legislature. He stated proponents would be
allowed to speak, then opponents, after which any questions
would be answered. The Board will then take the matter
under advisement. Anyone wishing to speak would please
identify themselves for the record.
Mr. Hugh Mulligan, Attorney, 281 Massachusetts Avenue,
Arlington, Stated he represented the owners of the Inn.
He said the Battle Green Inn is located in the heart of
Lexington and is one of two motels which would qualify.
The motel is described in the application filed with the
Board of Selectmen, and he described the building. He
said they were asking permission to serve all kinds of
liquor seven days a week, with room service. It proposes
food to be served on a room service basis as in any hotel.
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He said the changes that would be required are minimal to
accommodate service of liquor. A small service bar will
be installed in the main dining room and a small divider,
and basically that is all that will be required in regard
to physical changes. He said the Battle Green Inn license
is a matter of the Board's good will toward them. They
intend to increase the quality of the good, and hope to
make the Inn a substantial part of the community and a
satisfactory place for the service of transients. He
stated Lexington has been an attraction for tourists and
the intention is that the Inn can serve the people who
come to Lexington. The obtaining of the license would
assist in promoting the service of the Inn in general.
The restaurant business is difficult, and the profit
margin that liquor can add to the restaurant business
is to be desired. He said his clients ask the Board to
approve the license. He stated they have not seen fit
to make a coverage of the neighborhood, as they feel
first of all, all the vote of the Town speaks for itself.
However, they have spoken to Mr. Spencer who owns the
funeral home and he has no personal objection. He said
if there were any questions, he would be glad to answer
them.
The Chairman asked if notices were sent to the
abutters and asked if he would file them with the Board,
and Mr. Mullggan gave him the receipts. The Chairman
asked if any member of the Board had any question at
this time.
Mr. Cataldo asked what the hours would be that they
would serve, and Mr. Mulligan replied, basically, they
plan to serve as long as the kitchen is open; they would
close when there was no more business. Under the statute,
the time limit is 1:00 A.M. , and 12:00 midnight on
Saturdays. They intend to keep the dining room open as
long as there is public to accommodate during those hours,
subject to the Board' s approval.
Mr. Mabee asked how they planned to serve liquor to
the transients in the rooms, and Mr. Mulligan replied
generally they ask for a liquor room service. At present,
beverages with food will be served in the rooms, and they
will be guided by the Board's feeling in the matter. He
said he thought this was generally the type of thing done
in a hotel and stated room service does not comprise a
substantial part of the business. He said there is no
real discrimination, and it means around this area a hotel
with parking. He said he thought the wording of the
statute seems to contemplate residents of the Town can
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vote to grant a liquor license to something that would
have the substantial aspect of a hotel, a hostelry with
rooms and a dining room of so many persons. It was merely
that food would be served every time liquor was served,
and he felt there was not much difference between motels
and hotels.
The Chairman asked if there were any other proponents,
and stated this part of the hearing would be closed. He
then asked if there was anyone in opposition.
Mnl Ralph DiNunzio stated what the motel would desire
in relation to the license is an unfair advantage over the
other dining rooms in the area. He said the motel people
close the dining room at 9 P.M. Now it will be open until
1:00 A.M. He said he thought other eating places should
be given the same rights.
The Chairman explained the questions on the ballot
and stated that the voters did not have the right to vote
for anything else, other than taverns, and they could have
voted for taverns.
Mr. Abraham Wise, 30 Waltham Street, an Optometrist,
stated he has his office in the area. He questioned the
entrance on Waltham Street, and stated no one can go in
from Waltham Street. He also wondered about the procedure
of the door, and stated his office is right next to the
door, that there are no signs on his door, and he would
hesitate to have people coming in for a drink. He stated
he had no objection to the door or to the motels serving
liquor, but he was concerned about the door itself, and
what hours they will have with the service of liquor.
Mr. Mulligan stated he appreciated the Doctor' s
pitoblem, and said with regard to the door on Waltham
6treetry, that is etrictlye' rerexit; it-has the aspect
of a door, and he would take caution to specify it as
such, that it will not be an entrance. He stated as
far as the opening hours, the statute refers to 11:00 A.M. ,
but the owners have no strong feelings as to that hour,
they would have cocktails with luncheon.
The Chairman stated they are applying strictly to
statute. He stated if there were no more in opposition,
this part of the hearing would be closed.
Mr. James Storer, Pleasant Street, stated he thought
the question is a matter of concern to this Board. It
was in the province of the legislature to specify the
questions on the ballot and the voters to find out an
affirmative vote. He did not feel they could argue on
competition and what is fair and unfair, and any problem
on which there is a question, the Board has to draw the
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line somewhere and the voters have decided in this case.
tnotThe Selectmen should have the right to hear the motels;
it should
affect the application of those who qualify.
He said there may be some problems and there are many
people who would like to have a license, but the fact
remains they have no license. He felt it was beyond
the province of this Board to decide a question like
this, that it had been left to the voters to decide.
The Chairman asked if there were any further questions,
and declared the hearing closed. He stated a decision
would be rendered in the near future.
Mr. Mulligan retired.
Mr. Alfred P. Tropeano met with the Board and stated
he wished to supplement remarks with regard to Hartwell
Avenue, sewer and water installation. He stated he did
not know until today, when Mr. York informed him, that the
warrant closed tonight. He stated Roberts Brothers re-
presents Itek, and said he talked with them on the 'phone.
He stated they have suspended work until water and sewer
would go in, and said Mr. Roberts did state as soon as
they are assured, an arrangement with Itek can be
consummated. He said the other prospect is from Instru-
mentation Lab, Inc. They are working on plans made with
the Planning Board, and if voted in the March Town Meeting,
within two months after the vote, they will be willing to
accept title and proceed with construction after the Town
has voted the contract for installation. This would be a
64,000 square foot building, completely erected within two
years. There would be two buildings, both completed within
five years, 200,000 square feet of building on this parcel
of land, subject to the Town voting the utilities. He said
the building must be completed by 1968, and would like an Hartwell
article to be inserted in the warrant. Avenue
Mr. Cataldo asked if this would be considered as a
special article and asked if Mr. Carroll had a plan of
where the buildings will be located. He asked Mr.
Tropeano if Mr. Carroll could have a plan of the land and
where the buildings would be located.
Mr. Tropeano stated they have talked with the Plan-
ning Board, and Mr. Cataldo said the plan could be rough,
just as long as the Board knew what parcel.
Mr. Sheldon stated before Mr. Tropeano goes to the
Appropriation Committee, there should be a decision on
what is to be adopted, that he should go with the final
determination.
Mr. Tropeano said they also had a project to connect
the lower side of Hartwell Avenue, but this Instrumentation
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Lab was the only firm one. He gave the name of McCall,
Liggett and Warner.
M*r Sheldon stated he felt the Board needs this
information and cost figures from Mr. Carroll, and
Mr. Carroll said he had something in his budget.
Mr. Tropeano asked to have something in the warrant
so he could assure Instrumentation Lab.
Mr. Cataldo stated the Board will insert the article,
but he did not know whether the Board would support it
or not.
Mr. Tropeano said he would have much more to give
to the Appropriation Committee.
Mr. Cataldo moved that articles be inserted in the
warrant to cover this, and it was so voted.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with Mr. Crush, Chairman of the
Board of Assessors, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation
Commission, together with enclosures, relative to the
New Amsterdam property.
Mr. Legro stated he thought it was quite fair, subject
to what the Board of Selectmen wanted to do about it. The
situation is not in the state until the decision is made
by the Board.
New The Chairman read both enclosures, letter to Mr.
Amsterdam Samuel Cohen and his reply to the Conservation Commission.
property He stated the Conservation is interested in purchasing
land upon which options have expired, and stated it is
the Board's decision whether it wants to purchase the land.
Mr. Sheldon stated a new article should be inserted
and a new option obtained, that he was in favor of that
procedure.
The Chairman asked is the Board going to make a
decision to exercise the option that does not exist.
Mr. Mabee asked if the attorney had been contacted.
Mr. Sheldon stated he thought Town Meeting voted to
acquire this land, that it was the sense of the Town
Meeting to buy it, and he felt it was the Board' s duty
to do it; that an option should be obtained.
Mr. Mabee agreed and suggested that Mr. Gray get
the option.
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Chairman said he did believe the intent of Town
Meeting was to acquire this land, and an article could
be put in for whatever amount is necessary to consummate.
Mr. Sheldon said he felt it should be suggested to
put an article in and have them secure an option.
Mr. Cataldo asked what is to prevent the Board from
getting an appraisal and making a taking, that he could
not see going beyond the price.
Mr. Legro stated he thought the article included
taking by eminent domain.
Mr. Sheldon said it was bought under Conservation.
Mr. Cataldo stated he could not see spending any
more money, that he could not see going beyond the price.
Mr. Sheldon moved the article be inserted, and it Appraisal
was so voted.
Mr. Sheldon said the Board wants another appraisal,
and he would say to get another, and Mr. Cataldo said to
get another appraisal through Town Counsel, and it was
voted to get another appraisal through Town Counsel.
The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation
Commission relative to a small parcel of land on Grove
Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Article
to insert an article in the warrant to acquire this
parcel.
The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation
Commission relative to its Expense budget and the West
Farm fence.
M . Sheldon made a motion that their appropriation
be increased to $1500,
Mr. Cataldo suggested taking it up at budget time.
The Chairman said the Board could either put an
article in the warrant or increase the budget.
Mr. Sheldon suggested increasing Mr. Carroll' s
budget in the necessary amount; to add it to the Park
Department budget.
The Chairman referred to the letter from Mr. Burrell,
Civil Defense Director, enclosing the report relative
to Natural Disaster Emergency Operating Center, held
over from the last meeting. He said he presumed the
Board had read the report, as copies had been sent to
each member. He said the Board should make a policy
decision.
Mr. Burnell said the Board had already done this.
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The Chairman stated as far as organization is con-
cerned, the Board has to make all appointments, and said
Mr. Burrell' s recommendation was the Wire Inspector. He
said he felt Mr. Carroll' s Department should be the one
to handle it, as he is dealing with the electric, gas
and telephone companies, someone in his department to be
the coordinator.
Mr. Carroll felt someone in his department might
not have the knowledge.
Mr. Sheldon thought this matter should be discussed
with Mr. Burrell, that it had merit, and he suggested
that Mr. Gray talk with Mr. Burrell.
Mr. Gray felt it should be discussed with the Chief
of Police, Fire and Mr. Burrell, and get this matter
straightened out and have it clarified; what is considered
an emergency, attend meetings, etc.
The Chairman referred to the Subdivision Regulations,
submitted by the Planning Board and held over from the
last meeting. The items were discussed separately.
Mr. Cataldo asked, with regard to a. , how much would
this cost the Town, and Mr. Carroll replied he would have
to bring in the information next week, but it would cost
the Town money, that the Town does not pay for the poles
at the present time; that the subdivider does the under-
ground work.
Mr. Sheldon stated the Town would ;still have to bear
this expense.
With regard to b. , 42 feet diameter grass islands in
the center of turnaround circles, Mr. Cataldo asked what
condition they were in, and Mr. Carroll said the Town just
seeds them.
The Chairman said there was the problem of snow plow-
ing and maintenance of it.
Mr. Sheldon felt the Board could get all the facts
but the Planning Board would do what they wanted to do.
Mr. Cataldo felt the Board should be recorded.
Mr. Sheldon thought it was a good idea and would go
along with the problem of maintenance.
Mr. Cataldo asked how much pressure would be brought
on these that are going now, and Mr. Carroll replied it
was difficult to say what this is going to cost but it
certainly would add some amount of labor to his budget,
that it would add thousands of dollars.
Mr. Sheldon stated it is the sense of this Board
that it has no objection but wished to point out the
additional cost and requirements for maintenance which
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will develop in the forthcoming years. It was so voted,
Mr. Cataldo and the Chairman wished to be recorded in
opposition.
Mr. Mabee stated, with regard to c. , he could recall
the Planning Board turning down the development of industrial
property, but said he would like to support this even though
it costs the Town money.
Mr. Carroll asked why the same result couldn't be
accomplished by putting in a 44-foot road, with planting
on either side.
Mr. Cataldo asked why it couldn' t be land strip
without grass strips, with a ground cover.
Mr. Carroll wondered how this could be accomplished,
and stated it would have to be maintained.
Mr. Cataldo asked why it couldn' t be planted with any
type of evergreens
Mr. Sheldon suggested to go along with planting in
the center strip, planting alongside.
The Chairman referred to the letter from the Planning
Board relative to Zoning changes, held over from the last
meeting of the Board, and asked for an opinion from the Special
Board. Town
It was the consensus of the Board that the Special Meeting
Town Meeting was a good idea, and suggested informing
the Planning Board that this Board will be more specific
as to the date, but it would be no earlier than June 5,
and it would be willing to try it on a one year basis.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Alfred L. Viano,
Chairman of the Lexington School Committee, submitting two
articles to be inserted in the 1967 Town Meeting. Articles
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert the twoarticles as requested in the letter
from the School Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
not to insert the Structure of Town Government Com- Article
mittee' s article relative to a permanent building
committee in the warrant for the March Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article to amend the General By-Laws. Article
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Mr. Francis McNamara, Joseph Road, who was present
at the meeting when the list of articles was discussed,
stated that he was concerned that there was no article
Article - pertaining to the Adams School P.T.A. fence.
Adams Mr. Mabee suggested that the warrant be left open
School for another week, and if an article is brought in for
fence this fence, it will be accepted.
The Chairman stated the Board set a deadline which
applies to all major Town Boards, and he did not think
it would be fair to them or other citizens' groups to
allow a little latitude in one particular case.
Mr. Mabee moved to hold the warrant open specifically
for this one article, Mr. McNamara being here in person,
relating to the fence for the Adams School, and it was
so voted. Mr. Cataldo was recorded in opposition.
Widows' Reference was made to an article establishing
pension pensions to widows of Town employees who are not in the
article Contributory Retirement System.
An article will be inserted to cover this item.
Mr. Cataldo stated, as the Board knew, the Town
had been a part of the Incinerator group, and is not
Inciner- to be accepted until January 11. He stated as the
ator deadline is tonight on articles, two articles are
Articles needed in the warrant:
1) To become part of the Planning District.
2) Appropriation
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to reserve space in the warrant for two articles.
Mr. Cataldo referred to Worthen Road, the access
between Marrett Road and Pleasant Street, both ends
Worthen are town-owned. He stated no matter what concept is
Road accepted by the Town, the Town would have to design
the two ends, and he felt some thought should be given
to designing the two ends at this point so if a sub-
divider comes in, it could be constructed this way.
He said this has nothing to do with the connector.
Mr. Sheldon asked how much was involved.
Mr. Carroll submitted a plan which the Board dis-
cussed.
Mr. Sheldon stated the Town would have to build it
in any case, and asked if it would serve any useful
purpose, and Mr. Cataldo replied, access to the school.
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Mr. Cataldo said if the Board wants to consider any
preliminary design, it should go to Town Meeting with it.
Mr. Legro retired at 10:45 P.M.
Mr. Carroll said he would say $5,000 for doing pre-
liminary design on both sections.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go to Town Meeting.
A Mr. Gould, Pleasant Street, present at the meeting,
stated he would like to get a clarification on what this
$5,000 would cover, just the extreme ends of the road,
which is Town property, and there is no plan for a road
at the present time. If there is no plan for the road,
it does not make sense, and asked why the Town should
have to go to the expense of doing engineering now.
The Chairman explained the requirements of the
Planning Board and stated Worthen Road was to be built
without expense to the Town.
Mr. Cataldo referred to Lexington Center, the
Central Block. He said they had talked to the people
of the Central Block and he stated it doesn' t look as
if anything would happen. He felt it should be found
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what they have in mind, and an article should be put in Central
the warrant. Block
Mr. Sheldon suggested reserving a space for the type
of article needed; and if after the expiration, an article
was inserted, it could be withdrawn.
Mr. Gray stated he would like to remind the Board
to insert an article for a traffic study for Hartwell
Avenue, Bedford Street area, and the Chairman stated Article -
also Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street area. Traffic
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Study
to insert an article for a traffic study for Hartwell
Avenue and Bedford Street area.
The Chairman spoke of the Massachusetts Avenue and
Pleasant Street area, and said he had talked to the
Planning Board. He said this area would be changed,
and asked who makes this traffic study.
Mr. Sheldon asked how much money is involved, and
Mr. Carroll stated he was not sure, 128, Bedford Street,
Wood Street, Hartwell Avenue, they were talking $5,000 or
$6,000. He said if the Board is talking of an overall
study of Emerson Road, it is pretty broad. Define the
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Mr. Carroll said, with respect to Worthen and Emerson
Roads, $15,000, that he was just guessing.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
put it on the warrant, and the Board would consider it at
budget time.
Mr. Cataldo stated a good study should be made or
it shouldn't be done.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
Executive interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Session Following discussion with Mr. Carroll relative to an
employee, acquisition of land with Mr. Gray, it was voted
to resume the open meeting.
The Chairman stated the Board had to make a decision
with regard to item #2 on the agenda, Battle Green Motel
liquor license.
It was stated this is the first liquor license of
its kind in Town, and felt the stricter the Board was,
the better off it would be; that the bar should be open
Battle only when the dining room is. IIGreen Mr. Cataldo stated the hours should be. 11:00 A.M.
Liquor to 11:00 P:M. every night, no later than 11:00 P.M. and
License they can serve until the dining room closes. It was the
consensus of the Board that the fee should be $2500.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that the hours for the Motel would be 11:00 A.M. to
11:00 P.M. every night, no later than 11:00 P.M. , except
on Sunday the hours should be 1:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 11:35 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 7, 1967
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Saturday, January 7, 1967, at 9:00 A.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present.
Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent
of Public Works, Mr. Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer,
Mr. Colella, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works,
and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
The following action was taken on 1967 budgets sub-
mitted for the Department of Public Works:
Department Reauested Approved
Sewer Construction $1,517,810 $302,360
Sundry Streets
Trunk Sewers 685,500 1,000,000
(Sewers to be installed when needed and
where Board decides. If the amount approved
is not voted by Town Meeting, only Volunteer
Way and Hartwell Avenue trunk sewers are to be
constructed. )
Drain Construction 50,400.00 18,400.00
Street Construction
Sundry Streets 339,500.00 147,750.00 tentative
Street Construction
Capital Outlay 65,000.00
01--Blossomcrest Road 20,000.00
Philip Road 30,000.00
Sidewalk Construction 58,000.00 51,000.00
Curb Construction 5,000.00 5,000.00
Chanter 90 Maintenance 4,500.00 4,500.00
Chapter 90 Construction 60,000.00 60,000.00
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Mr. Robert Ericson, 46 Shade Street, met with the
Board relative to his request for Grandview Avenue.
The Chairman stated the Board had agreed to give
Mr. Ericson an opportunity to meet with the Board when
budgets were being considered for 1967.
Mr. Ericson said he has been a small builder in
Town for about fifteen years, building mostly speculative.
About eleven years ago, he purchased five lots on Grand-
view Avenue with the intent he would be able to build.
Grandview Five years ago, he acquired two more lots and submitted
Avenue a plan to the Planning Board. He explained the lots
in question are not in one parcel - 105 & 106 - 112 & 110
and 111 - 113 - 33 & 34. He applied for a building permit
to build on two lots, which he indicated on a plan, under
the advise of Mr. Zaleski. He filed a plan but Mr. Irwin
refused it. He went before the Board of Appeals and his
petition was denied because the lots do not front on a
street as defined in the Lexington Zoning By-Law. He
stated before he did this, he had a technical agreement
to run a water line down the street. The Health Depart-
ment approved the land for a septic tank. When he went
for a deed for the water rights, the man changed his
mind. He petitioned the Town three years ago and he had
eight signatures on the petition, seven of his own and
one other gentleman. He said this land does not come
under the subdivision control law because it was laid
out in 1829 and he knew this when he purchased the
property. He said the last petition has thirteen
signatures on it. He owns seven lots so that is seven
signatures, another individual owns one and another
individual owns five.
Mr. Cataldo pointed out that, between street, sewer
and water this involves $37,000.
Mr. Sheldon asked if Mr. Ericson would combine these
lots and he said he tried to purchase land owned by the
Town, but the Board would not sell it.
Mr. Burnell asked if he would consider combining
two fifty-foot lots into one hundred-foot lots.
Mr. Ericson replied he could cut the three fifties
in half and make two seventy-five foot lots. If he
acquired the Town lots, he could have two one-hundred
foot lots. He said the question he had would be the
price of the land.
Mr. Cataldo said the question is, how many people
can be served for $38,000, and the main problem is whether
the Board should recommend construction of this street.
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Mr. Ericson said he would pay all betterments before
the properties are sold.
The Chairman said the Board would take the matter
under advisement, and Mr. Ericson retired at 11:14 A.M.
Mr. Sheldon said he thought there was an opportunity
to make a transaction which would result in having accept-
able building lots.
Mr. Carroll suggested that the land be purchased by
the Town for conservation purposes. The Board did not
think this desirable.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize Mr. Gray to contact Mr. Ericson to discuss
the subject further with him.
Mr. Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer, said he would
like the Board to consider a future request he would Higgins'
like; to give him sabbatical leave for a year to go to sabbatical
school for public management or public administration. leave
He said he felt the Town would benefit by it, and that
the Board could give this serious consideration. He
said it takes more than an ordinary civil engineer to
deal with the people in this Town. He said there are
programs of collective bargaining and Federal aid and
he would be better qualified to do a better job for the
Town. He said, with reference to the program he has
investigated, there are only four courses in the country
which offer it and he has investigated two of them. They
seem to think his education is adequate so he could get
into a program, but he has not gone as far as applying.
He mentioned the University of Maine, University of Rhode
Island, University of Syracuse and New York University.
Mr. Sheldon asked if there were any colleges in this
area offering such a program, and Mr. Higgins replied in
the negative.
Mr. Cataldo said, after looking into it and thinking
about it, the problems it will present to Mr. Carroll will
be tremendous, as Mr. Higgins would be gone a year, and he
asked who would replace Mr. Higgins. He asked if an
Assistant Town Engineer would be hired for only one year
and if there was anyone in the department now that could
take over the job. He said a well qualified man would have
to be hired, and asked what would happen to him at the
expiration of one gear. If the Town makes an investment
in Mr. Higgins, it would want him to return and the problem
is what to do in the meantime.
Mr. Higgins said this is something he would have to go
over with Mr. Carroll, and he did not think he could be
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replaced easily. He said plenty of school teachers have
had sabbatical leave and those left picked up the load.
Mr. Cataldo said the Engineering Department is im-
portant, and Mr. Carroll said he could not see bringing
a man in from outside. He said there are two men in the
department with abilities, Mr. Coscia and Mr. Adams.
Mr. Coscia works on the outside and Mr. Adams inside.
Mr. Cataldo said he would like to see this worked
out.
Mr. Sheldon suggested Mr. Carroll and Mr. Higgins
get together and present a plan that is datisfactory to
Mr. Carroll so that he will know he can operate with
reasonable efficiency. If Mr. Carroll says he can only
go to a qualified replacement, that is another situation.
Mr. Carroll said it would take a man six months to
know what the problems are.
Mr. Sheldon said Mr. Carroll should discuss this
withMr. Higgins and make a recommendation to the Board.
Mr. Cataldo said everyone should know and under-
stand the problem and the Board will have to know what
the Salary Committee recommends. There is also the
guarantee that Mr. Higgins will come back. He said the
tuition is not paid as far as he knew and the procedure
to be followed will have to be exactly the same as that
followed by the School Department.
Mr. Burnell asked what the time agreement would be
that Mr. Higgins would remain with the Town when he
returns.
Mr. Gray replied a three-year period.
Mr. Higgins said the subject is being brought up
now so if everything works out by next September, he
could go then.
Mr. Cataldo said as soon as Mr. Carroll made a re-
commendation to the Board, it would not take long for
the Board to make a decision.
The Chairman said when the Board discussed the motel
and hotel liquor licenses, it established a maximum fee
Fee of $2500. He said the maximum fee for Package Goods
Stores is $1500 and it seemed both fees should be the
same.
Mr. Cataldo stated if the fee had originally been
established at $1500, he would not hesitate to change.
No motion was made to reconsider the vote of the
Board establishing the fee for motel and hotel liquor
licenses.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
II to establish the hours of Hotel and Motel Liquor Licenses
as 11:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. on weekdays and as 1:00 P.M. Hours
until 11:00 P.M. on Sundays.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to amend the vote of the Board requesting a transfer to Transfer
the Snow Removal Account to read $16,850.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold a Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen Meeting
on Saturday, January 14, 1967, at 9:00 A.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 12: 20 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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acSELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 9, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, January 9, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee
were present. Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr.
Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Gray submitted a bill, received from Waltham
Chemical Co. in the amount of $50 for termite control,
Public Works Building, and reported that the com-
Bill mittee had approved the bill for payment.
approved Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize payment of the bill as submitted.
Mr. Gray reported on bids received for the 1966
Annual Town Report and informed the Board that out of
six invitations, only one bid was received and that
was submitted by Spaulding-Moss. The bid was $1402.00
Town for 1500 copies; additional copies ordered at the same
Report time, 100 complete books $30.00; 100 of part I only
$25.55. More or less pages printed in multiples of 4
will be charged or credited at $4.80 per page. For
each photo add $3.601 For each screened area add $5.00.
For each halftone, line and screen combination add $15.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to order 9,000 copies of Part A and 700 copies of Part A
& B; total cost $4,983.00.
Mr. Gray reported he received a telephone call from
a Mr. Wilson in regard to the property on Bartlett Avenue.
Mr. Gray recommended that the Board proceed under Chapter
139 as it did on Massachusetts Avenue.
The Chairman recalled that Town Counsel did have
some instrument filed.
Mr. Gray said the Board held a hearing and should
get the place demolished, but it might be better to hold
another hearing.
The Chairman said if a hearing has elapsed, it would
be safer to hold another hearing, and Mr. Legro has a
file on this.
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Mr. Sheldon said if Town Counsel feels another hear-
ing is necessary, then the Board would have to hold one.
However, if Town Counsel feels a hearing is not necessary,
the Board will not have to hold one. He suggested that
Mr. Gray check with Town Counsel, and if it is his opinion
that another hearing should be held, to schedule one.
If he feels a hearing should not be held, then the
Board would take action under Chapter 139 at the next
meeting.
Mr. Carroll stated the Board has not received a
reply from its letter to the Town of Bedford, dated
December 14, 1966, in regard to the sewer contract. Bedford
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Sewer
to authorize the Chairman to write an appropriate
letter to the Bedford Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Sheldon suggested also that Mr. Carroll tele-
phone the Town Engineer in Bedford.
Mr. Carroll mentioned the problem involved in regard
to the possibility of making a taking for Worthen Road
at Marrett Road. He submitted possible designs and
indicated the location of the Steevesproperty. In Steeves'
the third design he recommended that the entire parcel property
of 300 feet be acquired and stated the value of the taking
Steeves' property would not be destroyed. He also indi-
cated land, on the opposite side of the street, owned by
the Town and the Swenson property. He said he thought
a taking should be made of the Steeves' property to
protect the Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the basic scheme B as submitted by Mr. Carroll.
At 8:00 P.M. , hearing was declared open upon appli-
cation pf the Lexington Motor Inn Inc. for a license to
sell all alcoholic beverages, to be drunk on the premises,
as per Chapter 511, Acts of 1966, Section 11D, located
Lex . ,tin , at 727 Marrett Road. Lexington
Motor Inn The Chairman explained the Board is not required MMtor Inn
he<:,riug to hold a hearing but it has been the custom of this Town hearing
to hold hearings. He stated the proponents would speak
and if there are any opponents, they would speak and the
proponents would have an opportunity to answer questions
raised by the opponents.
Mr. James J. Reagan, attorney at law with an office
at 17 Dunster Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, stated
he was representing the LexingtonMotor Inn relative to
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its petition for a license to sell all alcoholic beverages.
He said as far as changes in the Inn to accommodate this
license were concerned, they would be minimal. He ex-
plained there will be a service bar, not one that is a
stand up or sit down bar, but one where waitresses can
obtain the drinks and serve them to the patrons. He
said the hours they would like, the dining room opens at
11:00 A.M. and stays open until nine at night. There
are additional functions from time to time until mid-
night. They would like a license from 11:00 A.M. until
11:45 P.M. He stated due to the fact this is the first
time the Board has had an opportunity of granting a license
under the recent act of the Legislature, it has the right
to charge from $250 up to $2500. He believed $250 is
much, much too low and also that $2500 is much, much too
high. He reported places like Anthony' s Pier 4 pays $2500;
the Fantasia in Cambridge pays $1425. He said a place more
or less comparable, the Lexington Motor Inn would be the
Lord Wakefield, which pays $1,000. The Charter House in
Waltham pays $1,000 and the Holiday Inn pays $1600. He
said the food operation at the Inn has been running in
the red due to the fact it is impossible to compete with
surrounding communities. Maybe now it will be operated
in the black. He said at the moment it will be a case
of attempting to increase the business up there. This
would give them an opportunity, maybe, to get into the
black.
The Chairman asked if notices were mailed to the
abutters, and Mr. Reagan replied in the affirmative. He
stated there were only two, and submitted return receipts
to the Chairman.
Mr. Sheldon said Mr. Reagan did not mention anything
about Sundays or room service.
Mr. Reagan said they would like the license for seven
days and for the rooms if the Board would go along. However,
if the Board did not want service to the rooms that would
be all right. They would like seven days and he thought
a reasonable fee would be $1500 or between $1500 and $1000.
Mr. Burnell asked about the Sunday hours, and Mr.
Reagan stated that it would be all right at 9:00 P.M. and
to open at 11:00 A.M.
The Chairman said the application asked for the
dining room, The Colonial Room, Liberty Room and room
service.
Mr. Cataldo asked if there would be one bar to
service the three rooms.
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Mr. Reagan said one bar would take care of the room
off the dining room and a bar downstairs. They would
be just service bars where waitresses would pick them
up. The upstairs bar will be in a room next to the
dining room. It will be the Liberty Room.
The Chairman said he would close this part of the
hearing, and asked if anyone present was in opposition.
No one present expressed any opposition, and the Chair-
man said he would close that part of the hearing. The
Board had no questions.
The Chairman said the Board would take the appli-
cation under advisement and notify the applicant of its
decision.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to establish the hours 11:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. on
weekdays as long as the dining room is open, but not
later than 11:00 P.M. and from 1:00 P.M. on Sundays
until 11:00 F.M. as long as the dining room is open,
but not later than 11:00 P M.
The Chairman stated the Board should move to re-
consider the vote establishing the fee under the appli-
cation of the Battle Green Inn.
Motion was made to reconsider the fee established
for the Battle Green Inn.
Mr. Cataldo said he would like to know the reasons
for considering a change.
Mr. Mabee explained his reason would be the fees
for commensurate types of places are lower in other
towns and, more important, in his feeling, he would
like to encourage building of motels in this Town. He
said he did not want the fee to be out of line with other
towns.
Mr. Sheldon said he agreed, and stated the Board
should do everything it can to encourage these people
to serve good meals and it was his hope both hotels
would upgrade their dining rooms.
Mr. Cataldo said he would like to see some good
restaurants. The package stores are paying the maxi-
mum of $1500 a year. The maximum for a motel license
is $2500 and that is what the Board voted. He said
he could not see any establishment coming in and com-
plaining about $1,000. The Battle Green Inn paid
$1,000,000 for the operation, and this is going to cost
the Town some money in policing. He said he could not
see at this time why the license fee should be reduced.
He said if anyone wants the license, they should pay for
it and handle it well. He said he would be strongly
opposed at any fee below $2500.
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Mr. Burnell said the motion is for reconsideration
and nothing has been said about a difference in the hours
that the Board established for the Battle Green which
differs from the request of the Lexington Inn.
Mr. Sheldon pointed out that is not the issue at
the moment, that the issue now is the fee.
Mr. Mabee said he would move for the same on the
hours.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Board had decided on the
$1500 originally, this is where it should stay. He
said the Board voted the $2500, and the public has been
reluctant to have this type of license.
Mr. Mabee stated that none of the Board gave this
much thought and he was proposing a compromise of $2,000.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board did not give this much
thought the night of the hearing, but the Town voted in
November and the Board knew this was coming and he would
not move off the $2500.
The Chairman said it had to be fair, and he did not
know how much money these people were going to make. He
said, personally, he felt it would not hurt to have a
lower rate for one year and see how that works out; then
the Board could increase it to the maximum.
Mr. Cataldo said he could not see anyone coming in,
with a $1,000,000 operation complaining about $1,000.
He asked why the Board had to take this position and
said both of these are $1,000,000 operations.
The Chairman asked for a motion to reconsider the
previous question and said the main question was before
the Board without any further debate.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to reconsider the vote of the Board establishing the
fee of $2500.
Mr. Cataldo and Mr. Burnell were recorded in oppo-
sition.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to establish the fee of $1500 per year for hotel and
motel liquor licenses.
Mr. Cataldo and Mr. Burnell were recorded in
opposition.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant a liquor license to the Lexington Motor Inn at
the fee of $1500; the hours to be the same as those
established for the Battle Green Inn, 11:00 A.M. until
11:00 P.M. on weekdays as long as the dining room is
open, but not later than 11:00 P.M. , and 1:00 P.M. until
11:00 P.M. on Sundays as long as the dining room is open,
but not later than 11:00 P.M.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve bond No. 65627 on behalf of Julian Roberts,
Deputy Collector, in the amount of $5,000 for a period Bond
of one year ending December 31, 1967, said bond having
been approved by the Commissioner of Corporations and
Taxation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign a Liquor Purchase I.D. Card
Identification card for Ann V. Connell, 55 Forest Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant Taxi Driver Licenses to Herbert B. Hope,
49 Ward Street, and Harold E. Welch, Jr. , 26 Eustis Licenses
Street, Arlington, satisfactory character references
having been received from the Chief of Police.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting Minutes
held on December 27, 1966.
Mr. Cataldo said last week the Board voted to
reserve space in the warrant for a possible article
relative to Lexington Center and he thought the Board Lexington
should delegate someone to contact the Minute Man Center
Realty Trust.
The Chairman delegated Mr. Cataldo to represent
the Board.
Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Board should meet
with the Appropriation Committee next week and discuss ApOropri-
the School Department. He said he had information on ation
the kindergartens and closing the two schools. Committee
It was agreed to meet with the Appropriation Com-
mittee next Monday night. Mr. Gray left the meeting
to so inform the Appropriation Committee.
Mr. Mabee referred to a problem of Maintenance
at Cary Memorial Library. He said several possibilities
had been considered but nothing concrete has been done.
Mr. Carroll said he would like to take a look at
the building and see what is involved, and he definitely Cary
thought the Public Works Department could handle it, Library
but funds would have to be made available. maintenance
Mr. Cataldo said the School Department wants to
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including school facilities and equipment.
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Mr. Sheldon said the School Department would be
meeting with the Board later for some other items and
suggested that this subject be discussed at that time.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board should have a meeting
of the minds before it gets into that area. Right now
the School Department's thought is to go into the cellar
of the Muzzey School.
Mr. Mabee said the library is not an immediate problem
and everything is all set for this year, but he thought
something should be done.
Mr. Cataldo said regardless of what direction the
Board goes, it will need space. He explained that what-
ever Dr. Fobert and Mr. Maclnnes have to say will be
with the authority of the School Committee and whatever
they say will be official.
Mr. Carroll said it is not just maintenance done
by the Town personnel.
Mr. Cataldo explained there are plumbing and elec-
trical contractors and if this is to be done on a
Town-wide basis, space would have to be made available.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
authorize Mr. Cataldo and Mr. Gray to specifically dis-
cuss the maintenance of the two libraries in the dis-
cussion. I
The Chairman said last week the Board extended the
warrant for one week to allow citizens to come in with
one article. He said he now has an article with thirteen
Article names that have not been checked. This article is to
appropriate money for the erection of 315 feet of chain
link fence, including one twelve-foot double gate, on
the Adams School Playground. He said the article would
go into the warrant providing there are ten valid signa-
tures of registered voters. If there are not ten valid
signatures, the article will not go in the warrant.
Letter, received October 25, 1966, from Elizabeth C.
Whitman, 9 Demar Road, relative to a definite program
for mowing fields owned by the Town, was held over.
Mr. Carroll said he had the information but he did
not know what happened and he thought this woman was
Mowing concerned about burning. He said he talked to Mr.
vacant Mazerall about this and as far as he, Mr. Carroll, is
areas concerned, it might involve a large maintenance problem
if a program to mow these areas is started. He said
his opinion was to leave the areas as they are and not
attempt to do anything with them.
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Mr. Cataldo said he would like to see these areas
left in their natural state.
It was agreed to advise Miss Whitman that after con-
sidering the subject and exploring all facets, it was
decided not to instigate such a program at this time.
Letter from Mr. George A. Talland, 24 Forest Street,
with reference to reconstruction of business buildings
in Lexington Center and extension of the business zone Zoning
to include Muzzey Street, was referred to the Planning
Board, with request that that Board make available to
the Selectmen a copy of the minutes taken when the subject
of rezoning was discussed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to establish the sum of $92,100 as the amount not less Bond
than which the 1967 bond for the Treasurer shall be
written.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to establish the sum of $108,800 as the amount not less Bonds
than which the 1967 bond for the Collector of Taxes shall
be written.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to establish the sum of $1,800 as the amount not less
than which the 1967 bond for the Town Clerk shall be
written.
Mrs. Hooper, Valleyfield Street, met with the
Board and said she had spoken to the Chairman and Mr.
Burnell in the hope that the Board would reconsider
its action in regard to the construction of Valleyfield Valleyfield
Street. She said a number of her neighbors were also Street
present.
The Chairman stated when the Board considers building
roads, sewers, drains, etc. , for many years it has a limit
beyond which it does not like to go, trying to keep the
tax rate stable. He said the limit the Board has set up
each year is $250,000 and it has to look at all the peti-
tions and take everything into consideration.
Mr. Tony Gelzinisis, 73 Valleyfield Street, said
some of the judgment should be determined on a diffi-
culty of passability of this road. He said the holes
fill with water and freeze, then the bottom of the cars
scrape. When the Town put in the sewer, everything
was mimed up together and covered with sand. This
collapsed completely and the road is very bad. He
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said three homes are being built and heavy equipment is
going over the road. He said if there was an emergency
there, the ambulance would not get down.
Mr. Carroll said the water and sewer is in and he
concurred with the prople that the street is in a very
bad condition.
The Chairman said the Board would take the comments
unddr consideration and take another look at the budget,
but he could not guarantee the outcome.
Mr. John Byrne, Plumbing Inspector, met with the Board.
Mr. Carroll said this concerns the recent plumbing
code established by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers.
Up until a few months ago, the procedure for installing water
and sewer services from the main in the street to the build-
ing had been for the Town to install the service from the
main in the street to the property line, and then have
someone licensed by the Town to install it the rest of
the way. The Board of Examiners of Plumbers were author-
ized to enact a new plumbing code which in effect says
only plumbers could install water and sewer services from
the property line to the building. The code became
effective August 15, 1966. He said he and Mr. Byrne
working together, adopted a let's wait and see attitude.
The plumbers have expressed no great interest in becom-
ing drain layers and some towns have applied for deviation
from the code and obtained deviations. He said they have
examined this closely and would like to recommend to the
Board that it ask the State Board of Examiners of Plumbers
tovary the plumbing code to the extent he can continue
the way he is now with private drain layers doing the work
and have the inspection done by the Engineering Department.
He explained as it stands today, the inspection of the
plumbing between the property line and the building is
under the Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Carroll said he and
Mr. Byrne feel the Board should ask the State to deviate
from the plumbing code to permit the Town of Lexington to con-
tinue in the present manner and to use materials now being
used by the Town. He said Winchester has such a deviation
and he asked Mr. Legro for an interpretation.
Mr. Mabee asked who brought the subject to his atten-
t ion.
Mr. Carroll replied a man in Westford called him
about it. He said the drain layers themselves, Mr. Byrne
and a number of people told him he was operating illegally.
Mr. Gray explained a letter was received from the
State calling this to the Town' s attention.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the State Board of Examiners of Plumbers to
grant a deviation of the Plumbing Code as recommended
by Mr. Carroll.
Mr. Mabee asked if this was likely to be a Union
dispute, and Mr. Byrne replied in the negative. He said
the Union has nothing to say about it, that it is a
State law.
It was agreed- that Mr. Carroll would compose a
letter for the Chairman's signature.
The Chairman brought up the subject of Valleyfield
Street, and Mr. Cataldo said he would rather include it
in this year' s budget in preference to Grandview Avenue. Valleyfield
Street
It was the sense of the meeting to include Valleyfield
Street in the list of streets to be presented to Town
Meeting this year, a definite vote to be taken at a
later meeting.
Mr. Carroll said a request had been received from
the Planning Board for insertion of an article in the
warrant to establish as a town way and accept the layout Emerson
of as a town way of Emerson Road from Adams Street north- R§ad
westerly to a junction with the existing Emerson Road in
the Adams Estates Section Four subdivision. He asked
if there was to be an article for the acquisition of the
Lidberg property or if this was to become a street layout.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Board is trying to build
Emerson Road, he would rather wait ten years and then
buy the house and land.
The Planning Board met with the Selectmen at 9: 15
P.M. and Mr. Greeley explained the Planning Board feels
the best way to proceed is to make a layout. He said the
Planning Board recommends construction of the road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Executive
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person. Session
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Following discussion with Mr. Carroll relative to
employee classification, and land acquisition, it was
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voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:20 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Exec ive(/Clerk Select
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 16, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, January 16, 1967, at 7 30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
At the request of the Town Clerk, one juror was
drawn: John H. Dyer, 24 Oakland Street, Lexington. Juror
Messrs. Blaisdell, Gary, Zehner, Kenney, Kolovson
and Mrs. Souza, of the Appropriation Committee, met with
the Board. Mr. Perry, Comptroller, was also present.
Mr. Blaisdell acted as Chairman in the absence of Mr.
Parrish.
The Chairman explained the reason the Board had
asked the Committee to meet with it was because the Kinder-
Board had unanimously requested the School Committee gartens
to put an article in the warrant for kindergartens.
He stated the Selectmen did feel the primary issue was
that at least the Town Meeting have a right to say
something about it They did not accede to the Board' s
request and it would like to discuss with the Appropri-
ation Committee whether or not the Board should insert
an article in the warrant. He explained the issue is not
whether the Board is for or against kindergartens. The
issue is whether it lets the Town Meeting have a say.
He stated he did not know if the Appropriation Committee
could cut the budget in the amount of the cost of kinder-
gartens and if it did, if it would be violating their
autonomy.
Mr. Blaisdell, addressing Town Counsel, said the
School Committee unanimously stated the establishment
of the kindergartens was an educational decision up to
the five-man Board and no one else. He asked if this
was the law of the Commonwealth or not
Mr. Legro replied he had already given his opinion
to the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, and
it is, in his opinion, the School Committee has the right
to put it in the budget. He explained it is not an item
authorized or required by statute, but he thought the ap-
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propriation of money for kindergartens would be upheld.
He stated a failure by the Town to appropriate money for
the support of kindergartens put in the budget by the
School Committee would be a failure by which the court
would require an appropriation. He said it was his
opinion that the court would not require the appropri-
ation if the Town failed to make it.
Mr. Blaisdell stated, as a committee, they had not
met and voted whether there should be a separate article
or whether there should not. The budget, as submitted
to it, includes establishment of kindergartens and
expenses for the same. He said he understood the Board
or Town Meeting Members Association have asked what the
figures will be for 1967. He said if the committee
deleted it from the school budget, that would be the
number. He asked Town Counsel if, in his opinion, are
the figures presented under Article 4 the figures recom-
mended by the Appropriation Committee or are these digures
requested by the Boards themselves. He asked if the School
Committee figures as listed in its budget would be the ones
that would be properly presented to Town Meeting and any
change would be a motion to amend or should the figure read
and presented to Town Meeting be that of the Appropriation
Committee and should the School Department decide it was
its responsibility to make a motion to amend.
The Chairman said the Appropriation Committee was
aware of Section 44, Chapter 60.
Mr. Legro referred to Chapter 39, Section 16.
The Chairman explained it has been the practice of
the Board, whenever an opinion is requested of Town Counsel
that requires research, that he not be required to give
that opinion at the meeting but to have time to look into
the subject,'
Mr. Blaisdell asked if he could get an opinion from
Town Counsel fairly soon because it is precedent in this
State that a school committee budget if modified has been
upheld. He said to the question, should the Selectmen
suggest that the expense items of the school budget be
divided, presenting to the Town Meeting the items of oper-
ating expenses, exclusive of kindergartens, and then on a
separate article the dollars and the authorization for the
establishment of kindergartens, he thought it important
that the Appropriation Committee have clearly which side
is the proper approach, He said, personally, he did favor
submitting a separate article and using the same numbers
that the committee is asking so that the question of kinder-
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gartens can be clearly, and without question, answered by
the Town Meeting.
Mr. Cataldo said the approach of the two articles
would not be considering separating the budget.
Mr. Legro said if the School Committee submitted a
figure in its budget, including kindergartens, and the
Board of Selectmen put in a separate article with a
separate appropriation for kindergartens and that article
was denied, it would have the effect of decreasing the
school budget.
The Chairman asked if the Appropriation Committee
had the right to have its figures presented to the Town
Meeting as against the School Committee.
Mr. Legro replied he would give both the Appropri-
ation Committee and the Board of Selectmen a written
opinion on it and he could do it very quickly.
Mr. Cataldo stated, not only the School Committee,
but Mr. Blaisdell, was asking can any department' s figures,
The Chairman said if it were true for the School
Committee it would be true for all departments.
Mr. Legro advised he thought they are two entirely
separate issues.
Mr. Blaisdell said he presumed his committee would
like to have Town Counsel' s opinion before making a
recommendation.
Mr. Cataldo said he would be in favor of submitting
kindergartens to the Town Meeting in a separate article
using the figures the Committee has in its budget, de-
leting the figure it has and put it in the separate
article.
The Board of Selectmen was in favor of inserting
a separate article in the warrant on kindergartens.
Mr. Blaisdell said perhaps they should explore the
possibility of what the next step should be.
Mr. Cataldo reported that he and Mr. Gray had been
talking to the School Committee about the cost on the
basis if kindergartens were not established this year,
two schools could be closed, and they are getting figures
of what this would save the Town. He is also getting
information what this would mean to the School Committee
itself; substandard rooms as compared to the Bridge School
and Bowman School. Hereported that Hancock School has
a gym program in the Belfry Club and it does not have a
hot lunch program. He said he questioned how solid the
School Committee' s projections are. He said Hancock and
Munroe Schools were to be phased out without any mention
of kindergartens.
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Mr. Gray asked what the Board' s opinion was with
respect to the School Committee, he understood it has
its eye on the Munroe School for an administration
building. He asked if the committee could make the
change-over without approval of Town Meeting.
Mr. Cataldo stated it is the School Committee's
plan to take the Munroe School as its office building
in 1969, and the only control the Town Meeting would
have would be appropriating funds. He explained if
they have kindergartens, they would phase out Munroe
School in 1969, but would have to hire a new principal
for one year for a school. He said he was looking into
the possibility of including the school department in
the Town Office complex.
Mr. Blaisdell asked for the Board' s opinion in
regard to presenting a separate article.
The Chairman said the chair would entertain a
motion to insert a separate article.
Mr. Sheldon said on the theory the Town Counsel
upholds the right to insert such an article, he would
make a motion.
Mr. Legro said he had not made any ruling whatever
on the right to insert a separate article. He said
the Board has the right to insert an article but if the
indirect result is to modify the school budget, he would
like to take a second look and he would include it with
his ruling. He said if the Board wants to get expression
from the Town Meeting, he felt it could be done by a
segregation of the items in the school budget or by a
separate article. He stated he would like to consider
further the right to require segregation of this item.
Mr. Cataldo said there is only one part of the budget
the Board would question. This would be the personal
services. Any capital expenditure should be a separate
article anyway, which this is. He pointed out by policy
and precedent for years this has been done under separate
articles
Mr. Legro said the discussion generally was about
kindergartens.
Mir Cataldo said the budget is personal services,
transportation and capital outlay. He said capital out-
lay definitely has been a separate article from the
beginning of time, and on that basis, it should be a
separate article.
The Chairman said Town Counsel would give the Board
an opinion in a relatively short time, and Mr Legro said
he would give the Board an opinion this week. He said he
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thought the Board was asking him a very serious question
and it warranted some time.
Mr. Cataldo asked how the Appropriation Committee
felt on the subject.
Mr. Blaisdell said the committee only discussed it
lightly, but had not been polled as to the opinion on
this matter. He said probably this evening it could
see what it would do, and that committee has a meeting
with the School Committee at 8:30
The Chairman said by next week the Board should
know in what direction it is going.
Mr. Kenney said the Appropriation Committee should
take a poll tonight and give the Selectmen an indication
of how it feels.
The Appropriation Committee retired at 8:02 P.M.
Mrs. Grace Chu, 18 Oakmount Circle, met with the
Board and said she thought it was about time for the Town
to help her solve the problem she has had with town water
for fifteen years.
Mr. Carroll explained the problem comes about because
the water line is a deadend.
The Chairman asked how long Mr. Chu had been using
Calgon, and Mr. Carroll replied between two and three
years. He said generally the effect has been excellent
and the undissolved rust is picked up by the filters
Mrs. Chu said she has been buying filters for two
years.
Mr. Sheldon asked if the new houses on Oakmount Water
Circle had any problems, and Mr. Carroll replied in the
negative. He said Mrs. Chu' s house is at the end of the
line.
Mr. Carroll said one alternative is to tie in a
small pipe at the end of the existing main and go to
another pipe, but he did not think a flow would be created
and the expense involved would be about $5,000. Another
alternative would be to go over the bill to York Street or
to Grant Street or to Round Hill Road. It would cost more
money to do this because it is right over a cliff of solid
ledge. He explained the problem has been brought to a
head because of a twenty-four inch water main break and he
has been getting calls from all over Town. He is trying
to get the Calgon back into the system again. He suggested
that the Board get someone more of a specialist than he is
to study the problem and give the Board a report.
Mr. Sheldon asked if Mrs. Chu would be willing to pay
part of the cost if a consultant came up with an answer,
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and she replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Carroll said he did not think Mrs. Chu should
have to pay part of the cost as it is incumbent upon the
Town to supply her with clean water. He said a study
could be made in a couple of weeks
The Chairman said the Town is paying Whitman & Howard,
consulting engineers, and suggested that their expert come
out, look at the problem and get some solution.
Mrs. Chu said it was imperative to do something before
she puts in a new septic tank.
Mrs. Chu retired at 8:35 P.M.
Mr. Gray said he had received a bill in the amount of
$2,000 for architect' s services in connection with the
Public Works Building which had been approved by the
Bill committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve payment of bill in the amount of $2,000 sub-
mitted by William Halsey, Architect.
Mr. Gray said he had received a bill in the amount
of $108,217. 75 from John Tocci & Sons, Inc. , contractor
for the Public Works Building, which had been approved
Bill by the committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve payment of bill in the amount of $108,217.75
submitted by John Tocci & Sons, Inc.
Mr. Gray, with reference to the Goodwin property,
on Pearl Street, said he had checked with Town Counsel
who felt it was not necessary to hold another hearing.
He said it is now a matter for the Board to make a
determination of what should be done on the barn, and
he could have the necessary paper work done for the
next meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, operating under
Chapter 139, Section 3, of the General Laws, it was voted
Goodwin that the structure is a nuisance and should be torn down,
property and the Board hereby directs Mr. Goodwin to tear the
structure down, otherwise the Board will step in and take
it down at Mr. Goodwin' s expense, with a time limit of
thirty days after the time the Board orders removal of
the structure.
Mr. Carroll reported he had met with the people on
Golden Avenue and explained to them what the problem was. ,
He explained four basic solutions of the problem which he
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indidated on a large plan. He said the people want to
remain in Lexington, and if the Board wants to keep them Golden
in Lexington, it should talk to the Arlington Selectmen Avenue
to see if some arrangement can be made. He said there is
also the problem of police and fire protection. He said
he thought the Lexington police would have difficulty
getting in there.
The Chairman said he thought the problems could be
solved by arrangements with other towns
Mr. Sheldon asked what the best approach would be;
Town Manager or Board of Selectmen, and the Chairman
said he thought the Board of Selectmen because that is
the policy-making Board.
Mr. Cataldo said the main thing is, are they going
to stay here and what is going to be done. He asked how
the extension of the water main would benefit Lexington
if the people are Arlington.
Mr. Carroll said it wouldn' t unless the land on
either side of Watertown Street beyond the State property
were developed. He said the difference in cost of six
and eight inch pipe just to get across the bridge would
be $1,000.
Mr. Mabee asked if this main served any of the nine
houses, and Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. He said
they are fed from Arlington.
The Chairman said the decision has to be made known
whether the main should go across and he thought it should.
Mr. Carroll explained eventually this will become
a part of Arlington because the prople will be isolated
and the services Lexington gives will be so few.
Mr. Mabee said the Board should talk to Arlington
about fire, police and snow removal.
Mr. Carroll said his feeling is that eventually
the area will go to Arlingtdn and he thought the Board
would be safe in making this assumption.
Mr. Mabee suggested that the best arrangements be
made with the Town of Arlington and in the meantime,
Mr. Carroll could contact the State.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if Executive
made public, might adversely affect the public security, Session
the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of
any person.
Following discussion with Mr. Legro pertaining to
legal opinions, discussion with Mr. Carroll pertaining
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to snow removal and discussion with Mr. Gray pertaining
to land acquisition, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
The Chairman read a letter from Ephraim Weiss,
462 Lowell Street, requesting the Board to take appropri-
ate action to provide for the installation of curbing
Curbing along Lowell Street between East Street and Woburn Street.
Mr. Carroll reported he talked to Mr. Weiss as late
as tonight about this and it would cost something like
$6,000 to $8,000 to put in berms on both sides of the
street. Mr. Weiss would be satisfied if the Town tried
to put in as much of the hot top berm it can each year
under the Highway budget.
The Chairman said he would so advise Mr. Weiss.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Caleb Warner,
546 Concord Avenue, relative to installation of sewers
Sewer in her area.
Mr. Carroll said this is the area that is out and
the long-term plan is to get a trunk there. He agreed
to write a letter of explanation to Mrs. Warner.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Robert C.
Jackson, 62 Colony Road, with further reference to a
sidewalk and the betterment.
Mr. Carroll reported that he and Mr. Coscia met
with Mr. Jackson on the property. His argument was
there was a stone dust sidewalk that could provide the
Sidewalk base. Mr. Carroll showed him that the location of the
stone dust sidewalk was obscured, but if he wanted to,
he would find the stone dust sidewalk, but that it would
be more expensive to build. Mr. Jackson said Mr. Carroll
was absolutely right and to go ahead. He received his
bill the other day for the sidewalk and is now question-
ing it.
Mr. Carroll agreed to prepare a letter for the
Chairman' s signature.
Request for permits to move two buildings, received
from the Metropolitan Building Movers Co. was held over
at the request of Mr. Carroll.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Traffic amend the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Lexington
Rules & adopted on October 7, 1935 and subsequent amendments thereto,
Orders as follows:
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AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC RULES AND ORDERS
TOWN OF LEXINGTON, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
SELECTMEN, JANUARY 16, 1967
ARTICLE I
Definitions
VOTED: That the Rules and Orders of the Town of Lexington
adopted on October 7, 1935 and subsequent amendments
thereto are hereby further amended as follows:
By adding a new definition as follows:
(cc) Service Zone - An area in the roadway or
municipal off-street parking area set aside for
the accommodation of commercial and transient
vehicular traffic."
ARTICLE V
Parking
VOTED: That the Rules and Orders of the Town of Lexington
adopted on October 7, 1935 and subsequent amendments
thereto are hereby further amended as follows:
By adding a new definition as follows:
Section II Service Zones - No person shall park a
vehicle upon any street or municipal off-street
parking area in any service zone for a period of
time longer than thirty (30) minutes and except
while actually loading or unloading.
/S/ Robert Cataldo Board
/S/ Levi G. Burnell of
/S/ I. H. Mabee Selectmen
Adopted January 16, 1967 /S/ George C. Sheldon
A true copy, Attest:
Executive Clerk, Selectmen
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Laconia St. to hold a hearing on its intention to lay out as a town
hearing way Laconia Street from Lowell Street a distance of 1150
feet, more or less, southerly and easterly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Hearings hold public hearings on its intention to lay out as town
ways the following streets:
Blossomcrest Road Lake Street
Blossomcrest Road Longfellow Road
Crescent Road Payson Street
Emerson Road Philip Road
Ewell Avenue Phinney Road
Hadley Road Tricorne Road
Kendall Road Tyler Road
Laconia Street Valleyfield Street
Whittier Road
Letter was received from the Executive Committee
of the Cary Library Board of Trustees with reference
to requests received by the Selectmen from the Follen
Traffic Community Church in regard to traffic.
Mr. Gray stated the Traffic Study Committee wrote
to the Library Trustees and the School Department and
as soon as a reply had been received from the School
Department, the Traffic Study Committee will make a
recommendation to the Board.
Request was received from Raymond E. Lewis, Adjutant,
on behalf of the Stanley Hill Post #38, for permission
to use Parker Field Center Playground, for the Post' s
Country Third Annual Lexington Country Fair over Labor Day week-
Fair end, 1967.
Mr. Cataldo recalled this was a program that posed
a problem relative to construction hours.
The Chairman said he would ask Mr. Lewis to meet
with the Board to discuss the subject.
Letter was received from Rayment E Lewis, Adjutant,
April 19 on behalf of the Stanley Hill Post #38, requesting per=
mission to operate a good stand on April 19, 1967, at the
corner of Meriam Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the request.
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motion Upon p t on duly made and seconded, it was voted
to renew Common Victualler licenses to Mereditt Foods, Licenses
Inc. , 321 Woburn Street, and Lexington Indoor Tennis
Corp. , 459 Bedford Street, satisfactory reports having
been received from the Board of Health.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold the first session of the Annual Town Meeting Town
in Cary Memorial Hall on Monday, March 20, 1967, at Meeting
8:00 P.M.
Mr. Gray referred to a request from a Mr. Sullivan
for abatement of the street betterment assessment levied
against land owned by him and located on Volunteer Way.
He reported that Mr. Zaleski, Planning Director, claims
this is a legal size lot with legal frontage.
Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr. Sullivan had been denied Sullivan
a building permit, and Mr. Gray replied in the negative, betterment
He said Mr. Zaleski said that the taking does not affect
Mr. Sullivan, it is a legal lot, and there is no reason
why it cannot be built upon.
Mr. Cataldo asked Mr. Gray to double check with the
Building Inspector to find out whgther or not this is
a legal building lot for which a permit could be issued.
Mr. Sheldon moved that if this is a legal size lot
and a building permit can be issued, that the request
for abatement be denied.
Mr. Gray reported that the Planning Board wanted to
know about the Lloyd property and he told him what the
Board has done on this. Mr. Zaleski said the Planning Lloyd land
Board wanted to negotiate on this. He said the Planning
Board wants permission to get appraisals on bile other
two articles and negotiate with the owners.
Mr. Carroll retired at 10: 20 P.M.
Chairman Greeley, Mrs. Rif fin, Messrs. Worrell,
Fowle, Campbell, of the Planning Board, and Mr. Zaleski
met with the Board. Mr. Greeley said, in talking with
Mr. Gray, the Planning Board asked if he would convey
to the Selectmen an explanation of the Planning Board' s
preference. He said they would like to ask the Town
to authorize the Selectmen to make a layout of that
place of Emerson Road between Castoldi' s subdivision
and Adams Street, intending that the physical improve-
ment would take place at a later date, assuming the
Board could go ahead on that, not to insert an article
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in the warrant to take the whole Lidberg and Castoldi
property. He said it would be like paying damages for
Articles the rights to improve a street there at a later date.
He said he hoped to be able to negotiate something in
the order of $5,000.
Mr. Cataldo said he took a look at it today and
he would have to stay with his original thought, it is
not the best, but if the Planning Board recommends it,
he would support laying out Emerson Road.
Mr. Greeley said his Board feels this is another
step in slightly devaluating the importance of Emerson
Road. He said the Planning Board believes it is im-
portant to get this connection through in the future
from Adams Street to Burlington Street and this is the
last good chance of doing it.
Mr. Mabee said he also would support the layout of
the road. Mr. Burnell was recorded in supporting it.
The Chairman asked if the Board was making com-
mitments before the hearing, and Mr. Mabee said he was
supporting the article.
The Chairman explained his position and did not
concur with the recommendation relative to the layout
of Emerson Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
Executive made public, might adversely affect the public security,
Session the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of
any person.
Following discussion pertaining to recommendations
submitted by the Salary Study Committee, it was voted
to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 11:45 P.M.
A true record, Attest.
ecu ve, ;clerk, Selectn
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
January 23, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board. of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, January 23, 1967, at 7:30 P .M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and. Mabee were
present . Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Super-
intendent of Public Works , Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Letter was received from Mr. Legro in answer to a
question raised by one of the members of the Board in Question
regard to authority by which the question relating to on ballot
the zoning for shopping centers was placed before the
voters several years ago. The question was placed
on the official ballot Dor the March 10, 1958 election
of Town Officers by authority of Chapter 7t. of the Acts
of 1958, Section 1.
Notice was received from the State Department of
Public Works, advising that the Chapter 90 construction
allotment for the Town for 1967 is $13,100 and. the Chapter 90
allotment for Chapter 90 maintenance for the Town for
1967 is $1 ,500.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petitions and sign the orders for the
following kole locations, all having been approved by
Mr. Carroll:
Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly side, opposite Pole
Lisbeth Street, --
One (1) pole. locations
Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly side, approxi-
mately 348 feet northwest of Curve Street , --
One ( 1) pole.
Woburn Street, southerly side, approximately 903
feet east of Cottage Street , --
One (1) pole .
Woburn Street, southerly side, approximately 1,166
feet east of Cottage Street, --
One (1) pole.
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Worthen Road, easterly side, approximately 10 feet
north of Massachusetts Avenue, --
One (1) pole.
Dewey Road, southwesterly side, southeasterly from
a point approximately 16 feet southeast of
Grove Street, --
Eight (8) poles , guy wire and anchor on first
pole.
Suzanne Road , northwesterly side, southwesterly from
a point approximately 108 feet southwest of
Millbrook Road , --
Two (2) poles.
Suzanne Road , northwesterly side, at/and northeasterly
of Millbrook Road, --
Five (5) poles .
Juniper Place, southwesterly from a point approximately
28 feet southwest of Meriam Street, --
Five (5) poles.
Baker Avenue , northwesterly side, at Butler Avenue, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Upon motion
p duly made and seconded , it was voted
Permit to grant permission to the Metropolitan Building Movers
Co. to move a building from Belmont to lot #113 on
Lawrence Lane
The Chairman reada letter from Mr. Legro in
connection with the vote of the Board last Monday even-
Land of ing relating to the land. of New Amsterdam Casualty
New Amster- Company, in which he stated he had obtained from the
dam Casualty Engineering Department a print of a plan showing the
Company area to be acquired for conservation purposes . He
stated apparently Parcel A is a strip of land that
either the Planning Board or some other board or com-
mittee involved in this transaction proposes to acquire
or keep available for future street purposes, and if the
whole tract were acquired for conservation purposes, it
would be difficult, if not impossible, to later take the
steps necessary to devote this land to street purposes .
Mr. Cataldo askedif the Board took the land on a
general taking, could it at a later time submit it to
conservation and get reimbursement.
Mr. Legro replied he didnot know of any case in
which it has been done, but he thought the statute was
broad enough to permit transferring land takan to con-
servation. He said he would like to read the statute.
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He submitted a plan and indicated the property involved,
the entire parcel C.
The Chairman asked if it was the Planning Board' s
proposal to have a street, and. Mr Carroll repliedin
the affirmative.
Mr. Mabee said he thought Red Coat Lane was always
in it
Mr. Carroll suggested that Mr Legro was not given
sufficient information when he prepared the article and
if he had knownithe road was there, he would have prepared
another article.
Mr. Sheldon said he would like to know if the Plan-
ning Board understands that taking it for conservation
would block any streets, and how important this street
is to them.
Mr . Carroll said it is a connection to Hathaway
Road and it is a master plan.
Mr. Legro said he would discuss the subject with
the Planning Board this evening and see the Selectmen
afterwards .
Letter was received from Mrs. Battin, Chairman,
of the Structure of Town Government Committee, advising Mandatory
that the committee has decided to accept the vote of Referral
the Selectmen not to include a 'Mandatory Referral'
article for the March, 1967 Warrant.
Letter was received from the Planning Board re-
questing the Selectmen to call a special town meeting Special
for zoning articles to be held not later than June 5, Town
1967. Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold. a Special Town Meeting on June 5, 1967, and
further voted to close the warrant for the meeting on
April 24, 1967.
Invitation was received to attend a reception for
Reverend and Mrs.Miles McKey on Sunday, January 29, Invitation
1967, at L :00 P .M. , Follen Community Center.
All members of the Board accepted with the ex-
ception of Mr. Mabee who had a previous commitment.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign a Water Order for the construction of a water Water Ordel
main in Blossomcrest Road from Meadow Brook Avenue, a
distance of 1156 feet, more or less , westerly to Mayflower
Street.
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Upon motion duly made arra seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting held
on January 16, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with Mr. Carroll pertaining
to snow removal , and legal opinions submitted by Mr.
Legro, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Legro retired at 8:30 P.M.
The Chairman stated on advice of Town Counsel, the
Board is not disposed to putting a special article in the
warrant bn kindergartens. The matter will be in the
Kindergarten School Committee budget, andit was his understanding
any Town Meetinf Member may move to amend.. This is a
matter for the Town Meeting and. the Selectmen will not
insert a special article on the kindergartens .
Mr. Charles Sisk, American Legion Stanley Hill Post,
met with the Boardrelative to the Post ' s request for
Joe of permission to use Parker Field, Center Playground, for
Parker Field the Post' s third Annual Lexington Country Fair over
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Labor Day weekend , 1967.
The Chairman said that last year there was quite
a number of complaints andthe major question was on the
setup working there late at night with noisy instruments.
The neighbors were disturbed. He askedif permission
were granted, when the Post would start to set up.
Mr. Sisk replied they wouldhave to start Tuesday or
Wednesday afternoon and early evening and that is the
best they can do. They will not work after nine o' clock.
The Chairman asked if the Post would acd.ept a nine
o' clock limit on this . With this in mind , the Board
wouldconsider tt:J .
Mr. Sisk said the Post would like to use the roadway
out back for a livestock show which the Board had pre-
viously denied.
The Chairman, addressing Mr. Carroll, said he knew
the feeling of the Park Department Superintendent .
Mr. Carroll said they were both opposed to putting
livestock on the field because they feel this is setting
a precedent that coul3 be enlarged upon in the future and
they feel it shouldnot be started.
The Chairman said iillard 'foods have been used for
horse shows . He said he thought the Board' s policy wnflid
be consistent with the past, and the animal show would not11
be approved.
Mr. Sisk retired. at 8:4.0 P .M.
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10110go "mc ,Ohapimr iiit7dkidl1 and(Mrsl-Atewlo, Capital
Expenditures Committee, met with the Board .
Mr. Chapin said they assumed the Board had read. Capital
the report submitted to each member and explained the Expendi-
committee has made an effort to even out the capital tures Comm.
expenditures for the course of the next five years.
Following a general discussion on capital outlay
items, the Committee retired at 9:30 P .M.
Messrs. Hayes , Sparrow and Davison of the Recreation
Committee, and Mr. Bertini, Director, met with the Board
to discuss 1967 budgets.
The following action was taken:
Requested Approved
Personal Services $25,043.50 $25,043.50
Expenses 8,035.00 8,035.00
Recreation
Swing for Sutherland Road Committee
play area disapproved . An
area to be blacktopped for
basketball
$2600 was added to the Park Department Expenses budget
to cover three swings andone basketball court.
$2550 was added to the Park Department Expenses budget
to cover three baseball backstops ; two at Bridge and one
at Harrington.
Upon motions duly made and seconded, it was voted
to include articles in the warrant for installation of
an instructional pool at the Center Playground ; two sections
of spectator stands at the Center Playground and a topo-
graphical survey and plan of the so-called dujp area on
Lincoln Street.
The Recreation Committee retired at 10:20 P.M.
Mr. Gray said last week the Board discussed the pro-
perty on Bartlett Avenue and he had prepared a notice
which, according to Town Counsel, is in order. He ex-
plained the order for the demolition of the two-car garage Goodwin
at 9 Pearl Street was recommended by the Building In- Property
spector.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the following Order:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. TOWN OF LEXINGTON
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington
held on the 23rd day of January, l967 it is
ORDERED: Whereas on July 11, 1966 said Board of Selectmen held
a public hearing, due notice of which was given to Joseph A. Goodwin,
at 9 Pearl Street, Lexington, in said County of Middlesex, as owner
of burnt , delapid.atedor dangerous building located at premises known
as and numbered 9 Pearl Street in said Lexington; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Selectmen have made the following findings
of fact:
1 . That there ib located on said premises known as and numbered
9 Pearl Street, Lexington a two-car garage.
2. That in 1963 a fire destroyed the front portion of the roof
and right side wall which has not been restored or repaired, and the
roof portion and other debris from the fire is still strewn around
the general area of the garage.
3. That the garage is in a generally delapidated condition.
NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned , being a majority of the
Board. of Selectmen of said Town of Lexington, duly elected and
qualifiedand acting as such, do hereby, under and by virtue of
the provisions of Section 1 of Chapter 139 of the General Laws, and.
all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of any
and every other power and authority us hereto in any way enabling,
make and record an order adjudging saidgarage to be a huisance
to the neighborhood and dangerous , and do hereby order:
1. That within thirty days from the date of the service of
this order on the owners the garage be demolished , all demolition
debris and other debris removed from the premises, and any and all
excavations filled to the level of the surrounding ground with
clean solid. fill:
2. That a copy of this order be filed with the Town Clerk
who shall deliver copies thereof to an officer qualified to serve
civil process, which officer shall forthwith serve an attested
copy thereof upon Joseph A. Goodwin at his last and usual place
of abode, 9 Pearl Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, and make
return to said. Town Clerk of his doings thereon.
WITNESS our hands at Lexington as aforesaid this 23rd. day of
January, 1967.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
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By /s/ Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. Majority
Levi G. Burnell of the
Hobert Cataldo
Board of
I H. Mabee Selectmen
L- George O. Sheldon
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A copy of the order is to be sent to Mrs Joseph A.
Goodwin, and also to Mr Frank Goodwin, a son.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr Legro, regarding
the Lexington Motor Inn, Inc. application for a license
to sell liquor to be drunk on the premises . Liquor
The Chairman said he did not think it necessary to license
hold another hearing and he understoodthis is being
worked out by Mr.Legro and Mr. Reagan, attorney for
the Inn.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:35 P .M.
A true record , Attest :
'/ ec i Cle k, Selec nen
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STREET HEARINGS ON SUBDIVISION STREETS
& CONSTRUCTION STREETS-JANUARY 25, 1967 1
A street hearing was held on Wednesday, January 25, 1967
at 8 00 P.M. at the Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building.
Present were Lincoln P Cole, Levi G. Burnell, Robert L.
Higgins and Alice D. Stringos.
8:00 P.M. Mr. Cole explained the subdivision streets are constructed
under the Subdivision Control Law and the Construction Streets
are under betterments.
Mr. Cole stated that everyone present would be given an
opportunity to speak in favor or in opposition and to ask
questions. He also stated that the final decision as to
whether the streets will be accepted or not is made by the
Town Meeting members.
8:05 P M. Hadley Road - Mr. Joseph Quinan, 48 Eldred Street was
recognized. He had no questions.
8: 10 P M. Longfellow Road - No one spoke for or against.
8: 12 P.M. Phinney Road - No one spoke for or against.
8: 13 P.M Tricorne Road - Mr. & Mrs. Greene, 85 Marrett Road opposed
to acceptance because they fear front of
property will be ruined.
8: 14 P.M Tyler Road - Mr. Leonard Cohen, 2 Winchester Drive - Asked
if easement had been dropped Mr. Cole read a
letter dated August 30, 1966 written by the
Planning Board and commented that the Board of
Selectmen voted to accept the Planning Board' s
recommendation.
8. 18 P.M Whittier Road - Mr. Robert L. Stettiner, 12 Whittier Road
was recognized. No questions.
8: 20 P M. Crescent Road - Mr. Cole asked if anyone was in favor of this
street. Mrs. Philip Swartz, 8 Crescent Road
spoke in favor of it. II
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Mrs. Frank Harlow, 5 Crescent Road -
' She commented that she is absolutely
opposed to this road. Also stated that
she was never approached when the
petition was circulated.
Mrs. Larrabee, 15 Crescent Road -
Not in favor.
8. 25 P.M. Emerson Road - Mr. Greeley spoke representing the
Planning Board. The Planning Board
favor of Emerson Road being accepted.
Mrs. Skov, 8 Hawthorne Road spoke for her
own interest and is opposed to this road
if it is only going to be used as a
cut-through. Also commented that she
thought the Planning Board should study
this further.
Mr. Chester Lidberg, owns Lot Pt. "B"
Emerson Road - Commented that no one
approached him and that not much
thought had been given to this road.
Mr. Greeley said "that much thought
had been given to this" and agreed that
no one had approached Mr. Lidberg.
Mrs. Harvell, 131 Burlington - Commented
that outside people would use this road.
She objected.
Mr. Arthur Burrell, 2 Thoreau Road -
Stated that the people were not informed
about this meeting. He opposed
Mr. John C. Belcik, 14 Payson Street -
Asked "is this an existing paved road?"
Mr. Cole said "no it is Lidberg' s
pasture". Mr. Belcik asked "can this
road be built by available funds?"
Mr. Greeley commented that it would be
unfair to slip it through by available
funds.
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CI(cont.) Emerson Road - Mr. Robert Stettiner, 12 Whittier Road -
Asked "who would the road serve?"
Mr. Greeley said "to help circulate
traffic in the center of town "
8:45 P.M. Ewell Avenue Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Seaberg, 8 Ewell
Avenue, Mr. & Mrs. Edward J Burke,
7 Ewell Avenue, Mr. Paul A. Looney,
1 Ewell Avenue, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard F.
Anderson, 21 Ewell Avenue, Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph P. Delaney, 4 Ewell Avenue,
Mr. Paul Sullivan, 18 Ewell Avenue,
were all in favor of this road.
Mr. Paul Sullivan asked about services.
Mr. Higgins stated that services are put
to the side of the road before street is
built.
Mr. Peter Millinazzo, 27 Ewell Avenue -
Opposed to it.
Mr. & Mrs. John G. LaBelle, 31 Ewell Avenue -
Very much against it. Concerned about water
running down Ewell Avenue from Deering
Avenue. Mr. Higgins stated that a drain
will be built on Ewell Avenue to solve the
problem.
9:02 P.M. Kendall Road Mr. Julio Amicangelo, 61 Kendall Road - Asked
questions on Article 75. Mr. Cole read the
proposed road to him. Mr. Amicangelo, after
the length of the proposed road was determined,
agreed that he and the Appolonios favored the
road.
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice E White, 55 Kendall Road,
Mr & Mrs. Leo M. Patrician, 47 Kendall Road,
Mr. & Mrs. Amos J. Carr, 53 Kendall Road
were all in favor of the road.
9:09 P.M. Blossomcrest Road - from Worthen Road to Meadow Brook Avenue
Mr. John W. Grabski, 64 Blossomcrest Road -
Asked if there would be a taking. Mr. Higgins
stated that this part of the road is entirely
a land taking.
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(cont.) Blossomcrest Road
Representing Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Sanderson,
5 Meadow Brook Avenue and Mr. & Mrs. Robert
E Byrne, 77 Wellington Lane Avenue was
Attorney George Kilgore. He stated that
the Sandersons & Byrne were opposed to this
road. Mrs. Sanderson and Mr. Byrne were
present.
Mr. William E Spinney, 87 Blossomcrest Road -
He opposed.
Mr. Lloyd V Polhamus, 81 Blossomcrest Road -
He opposed
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Ezekiel, 75 Allen Street,
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Goldberg, 60 Blossomcrest
Road, Mr. & Mrs. Adolph F. Krol, 51 Wellington
Lane Avenue, Mr. Duane Belt, 58 Blossomcrest
Road, Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. McElman, 74 Blossom-
crest Road were all opposed to it.
9:32 P.M. Blossomcrest Road - from Allen Street 723± feet westerly
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd V. Polhamus, 81 Blossomcrest
Road, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick D. Ezekiel,
75 Allen Street, Mr. John W Grabski,
64 Blossomcrest Road, Mr. & Mrs. Donald E
McElman, 74 Blossomcrest Road, Mr. Duane
Belt, 58 Blossomcrest Road, Mr. Alphones H
DesRoches, 57 Blossomcrest Road, Mr. Robert
E. Byrne, 77 Wellington Lane Avenue were all
in favor of it.
Mrs. Frank J Sanderson, 5 Meadow Brook Avenue
- In favor of road but not sewer.
Mr. & Mrs. William E Spinney, 87 Blossomcrest
Road - Did not state whether they were for or
against this road. They asked questions re-
garding proposed sewer.
9:59 P.M. Lake Street - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Driscoll, 11 Lake Street -
Very much in favor. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H
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Jeffrey, Jr. , 6 Lake Street - In favor of it.
Mr. Andrew J Farago, 4 Lake Street - In favor
of it
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(cont.) Lake Street - Mr. Royston T. Daley, 2243 Mass. Avenue -
In favor of it with reservations that
granite curbing be installed at Mass.
Avenue.
10:00 P.M. Payson Street - Mr. & Mrs. Amelio J. Bertelli,
4 Payson Street - In favor.
Mr. John Fahey, 12 Payson Street - In favor.
Mary A. Beiner, 10 Payson Street - In
favor of the road if Grassland Street could
be built. Mr. Cole explained that it was
too late this year to build Grassland
Street.
Mr. Anthony Sacco, 23 Bridge Street,
Mr. John C. Belcik, 14 Payson Street were
in favor of the road.
Dr. & Mrs. Francis Huneeus, 30 Grassland
Street, Mr. & Mrs. John Perry, 24 Grass-
land Street were opposed to the road.
10.02 P.M. Philip Road - No one appeared. I
10.03 P.M. Valleyfield Street - from Bridge Street 1240+ feet
southerly
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Hooper, 50 Valleyfield
Street, Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Rosa, 58
Valleyfield Street, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Gelzinis, 73 Valleyfield Street, Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph F. Cichy, 222 Cambridge Street,
Woburn - owners of Lots 81, 82, 83 Valley-
field Street were present and in favor of
the road.
10:08 P.M. Laconia Street - Mr. Solomon Samourian was not able
to attend due to illness but wrote a letter
to the Board of Selectmen giving them power
of attorney to vote in favor of Laconia
Street. He lives at 120 Laconia Street.
Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Ferraguto, 145 Laconia
Street, Mr. George Morey, 49 Ridge Road,
Mrs. Eli Seymourian, 118 Laconia Street,
Mr. & Mrs Howard B. Dempsey, 119 Laconia
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(cont. ) Laconia Street- Street, Mr. John Meurer, 45 Laconia
Street, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Passanisi,
135 Laconia Street, Mr. Donato L. Mazzola,
136 Academy Hill Road, Brighton owners of
Lot 9 on Laconia Street, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas
Maxner, 124 Laconia Street were all very
much in favor of the road.
Mr & Mrs. Diran M. Semonian, 504 Lowell
Street - Not in favor of it.
Mr. Paul Rosa, 500 Lowell Street -
Definitely opposed to it. He stated
that paving this road would create
nothing but a drag-strip.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Spellenberg, 125
Laconia Street - Also opposed to it -
stated that road will create a speed-way.
Mrs. Katherine M Spellenberg, 498 Lowell
Street - Opposed to this road.
10:40 P.M. Mr. Cole declared hearing closed.
Alice Stringos, Clerk
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111 SELECTMEN'S MEETITIG
January 28, 1967
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Saturday, January 28, 1967, at 9:00 A.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs . Burnell, Cataldo and Sheldon were present .
Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant , Mnd Miss Murray, Executive
Clerk, were also present.
The Chairman read a letter from Leslie H. York,
Chairman of the Town Meeting Members Association, asking
the Boardto make a decision on possible run-over dates
after the initial March 20th Town-Meeting. Town Meet-
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted ing dates
to hold adjourned sessions, if necessary, on the follow-
ing dates: Wednesday, March 22, Monday, March 27,
Thurdday, March 30, Monday, April 3.
The Chairman reported that the Pisarrring-Board has
decided that it is in favor of holding a Special Town Special
Meeting in June . The Board, at--a previoas meeting, Town Meet-
voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on June 5, 1967. ing
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire
Commissioners in regard to a bargaining agent for
Local 1491 of the International Association of Fire
Fighters. The Commissioners submitted a list of re-
quests presented to it and the Commissioners ' comments
as listed below:
1. That the Town clearly designate its collective
bargalbm mg agent,.
The Board of Selectmen agreed to designate
the Board of Fire Commissioners as the
bargaining agent.
2. The Town recognize Local 1491, International Associ-
ation of Fire Fighters as bargaining agent for the
fire fighters. (The Commisioners recommended affirma-
tive action. )
The Chairman said the Board of Selectmen
says it does.
3. Proposed salary schedule be made available to fire
fighters . (The Commissioners have supplied the
bargaining bargaining agent with these figures . )
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4. There be no freezing in step if a new salary schedule
is adopted.
The Chairman said the way it is recommended,
there is no freezing in step.
5. Ten paid holidays be granted fire fighters, even
though some of these may fall on Saturday. (The Com-
missioners recommended affirmative action. )
The Chairman said the fire fighters get the
same number of paid holidays as the other
Town employees .
Mr. Cataldo asked if this was for this year,
and said. the Board could agree to those things
for this yeaf:
Mr. Gray said this is on an annual basis.
Mr. Sheldon said it should be made clear tht
anything agreed upon is on an annual basis; that
he Boardis tryitg for treat all employees in
the same manner and this is the Town' s policy..
6. Three weeks' vacation he grained after eight years'
employment andfour weeks After fifteen years. (The
Commissioners recommendednegate action, but would.
recommend three weeks' vacation after ten years and
four weeks after twenty years. However, if there is
a change is vacation pal imy for all Town .employeeg,
they would reammmmmmdto the bargaining agent that the
fire fighters womply.
Upon motion_ duly_made and_secended, it was voted
to grant three + + s'- .a�aLi�.. for sten years
employment and four weeks vacation for twenty
years ' employment for all Town employees.
7. Policy relative to time off for a death .in. a _family
to be clarified. (At_.present the Commissioners are
adhering to the Evans' report. )
The Selectmen felt that the Evans' rdport was
clear and agreed to remain with this policy.
8. Firefighters' gear (helmets, coats, boots, etc. ) hhould
be supplied by the Town and exempted from the clothing
allowance. (The Commissioners recommend affirmative
action. )
The Chairman said a sum- of money is available
each year per man. It was agreed that the
Town would continue to furnish all necessary
equipment as it has in the past; the method
of accounting of paid equipment to be left in
the hands of the Fire Commissioners as is being
done now.
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The Chairman read a letter from Richard M.. Perry,
Comptroller, requesting recy,,01(A.A .tion and possible classi-
fication of his position to S-27-C.
Following discussion of the subject, motion was
duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to classify
the Comptroller as S-26-D.
At 10:10 A.M. , Mr. Vincent Hayes, Chairman of the Re-
creation Committee, and Mr. Bertini, Recreation Director,
met with the Board.
Mr. Hayes said discussion had been held relative to
going into new areas and creating another area. The Com-
mittee feels it should do more with Baskin field in order
to make a suitable playground. In light of the fact the
Committee does have under study now, with the Planning Board,
a long-range plan, it would just as soon propose to fill
an area at Baskin field. Article
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article in the warrant for loaming and seeding
the Baskin playground.
Mrs. Morey came into the meeting and presented each
member of the Board with a copy of the revised General By-Laws.
It was agreed to include an appropr1ation in the article
in the warrant for the acceptance of the By-Laws.
Miss McDonough , Town Clerk and Treasurer, met with the
Board. Miss McDonough had written to the Chairman under
date of January 16, 1967, requesting $9,300 for Town Clerk
and $2,000 for Town Treasurer.
The Chairman asked if she would object to being Town
Clerk only.
Mr. Cataldo asked if $9,300 would be acceptable if
the positions were separated.
Miss McDonough said if -she did not have the Town
Treasurer, she would want $10,000 for Town Clerk.
The Chairman suggested: $9,800 for Town Clerk and
$1,500 for Town Treasurer.
The Chairman asked how she felt about keeping both
jobs, and Miss McDonough replied she does not want to keep
both jobs.
The Chairman asked, how many hours a week were devoted.
to work of the Treasurer.
Miss McDonough replied Saturdays is mostly Treasurer' s
work.
Mr. Sheldon asked why it had to be Saturdays, and if
someone else was doing it, how many hours a week would be
involved.
Miss McDonough replied if they bad nothing else to do
but that, it would take - - (She didn't finish) .
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Mr. Cataldo said if the Town goes into data processing,
this would take some of the load aff, and asked how big a
Treasurer' s office she would say-.
Miss McDonough replied it is hard to say. If the
data processing takes off all the cheek-making and earning
records, then there is all the Blue Cross, not only deductions
but reports.
The Chairman said sooner ar later-these lobs will have
to be separated. He asked if Mtge McDonough had any immedi-
ate reaction if the presented itself this year
on splitting these two jobs.
Miss McDonough said there would be a big problem when
it is split. There have been two departments that have
been actually one. It will take six months to divide the
Town Clerk and Town Treasurer work.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board would let the figures go
at $9,800 and $1,500.
Miss McDonough said she would think about it over
the weekend andthat $9,800 is way out of line with what
other department heads are getting. She said the Fire
Chief, Police Chief and Town Clerk and Treasurer were
always the same.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that the approach for this
year be the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer as one. If a
split does take effect the following March, the Board can
submit to Town Meeting what Miss McDonough felt it should
be.
The Chairman pointed out that the salary review board
only covers the individuals under the Selectmen' s juris-
diction.
Miss McDonough said that was true and asked what about
Salaries the elected officials.
Miss McDonough said the Boardwas saying if the job
is separate, she would be satisfied with $9,800.
Mr. Cataldo said if anything happens and next year
Miss McDonough ran only for Town Clerk, what would she
ask for .
Miss McDonough replied she does not know what she
would come in for.
The Chairman asked, assuming all things being equal,
would $0,80Q and $1,500 be agreeable.
Miss McDO h replied that would be $11,300 - yes.
She asked about $10,000 and $1,300.
Mr. Cataldo said if she would feel better, the Board
could leave it at $10,000 for Town Clerk and $1,500 for
Town Treasurer.
Miss McDonough said all right and retired at 10:55 A.M.
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IIThe Chairman asked. Mr. Grayato talk to Miss McDonough
about the rates in her budget for clerical help and to tell
her that they are to stay in their category and go up their
regular step.
In going over the Assessors' budget, the Chairman
said there is no change in part-time jobs. The Salary Assessors
Review Board will study all part-time salaries next year.
It was agreed to have the Cemetery Commissioners
meet with the Board next Monday evening.
The following action was taken on 1967 budget requests :
Department Requested Approved
Selectmen' s - Personal $ 33,042.00 $ 35,142 00
Clerical Pool - Expenses 5,000.00 5,000.00
Selectmen' s - Expenses 6,430.00 6,430.00
Out of state Travel 350.00 500.00
Fire & Police Medical 500.00 500.00
Director of Guides 1,000.00 1,000.00
Town Clerk & Treas. - Expenses 2,915.00 2,915.00
Vital Statistics 100.00 100.00
II Town Clerk & Treas. -Out of State !}00.00 400.00
Foreclosure & Redemption 150.00 150.00
Parking Meters 60.00 60.00
Truetbes of Public Trusts 1+00.00 40.00
Board of Appeals - Personal 2,603.00 2,603.00
Board of Appeals - Expenses 2,000.00 2,000.00
Planning Board - Out of State 200.00 200.00
Insurance 68,000.00 68,000.00
Insurance - Municipal Property 68,000.00 68,000.00
Town Report 1,700.00 1,700.00
Elections - Town Clerk 885.00 885.00
Board of Registrars - Personal 4,478.00 4,478.00
Board of Registrars - Expenses 1,463.00 1,463.00
Appropriation Comm. - Expenses 3,200.00 3,200.00
Town Celebrations - Expenses 5,300.00 5,300.00
Historic Districts - Expenses 975.00 975.00
Conservation Commission - Expenses 750.00 750.00
Recreation - Personal Services 25,043.00 25,043.00
Recreation - Expenses 8,035.00 8,035.00
Capital Expenditures - Expenses 75.00 75.00
Standing School Building Comm. 500.00 500.00
Collector - Personal Services 11,799.00 11,799.00
Collector - Expenses 2,275.00 2,275.00
Collector - Metered Mail 3,200.00 3,200.00
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Comptroller - Expenses 2,965.00 2,965.00
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Department Requested Approved I
Cpmptroller - Out of State Travel $ 250.00 $ 250.00
Assessors - Expenses 2,975.00 2,9$5.00
Assessors - Professional Services 4.,000.00 4 ,000.00
Assessors - Out of State Travel 200.00 200.00
Board. of Health - Personal 13,909.00 14,225.00
Board of Health - Out of State 250.00 250.00
Board of Health - Engineering 500.00 500.00
Animal Inspection - Personal 1,270.00 1,270.00
Rabies Clinic 1,030.00 1,030.00
Dental Clinic - Personal Services 7,420.00 7,420.00
Dental Clinic - Expenses 800.00 800.00
Police - Personal Services 397,933.00 399,159.00
Police - Expenses 54 ,115.00 51 .,115.00
Fire - Personal Services 4.06,293.00 38$8,211.00
Fire - Expenses 4.2,660.00 41,720.00
Ambulance 650.00 650.00
Fire - Out of State Travel 500.00 500 00
Civil Defense - Personal Services 9,890.00 9,890.00
Civil Defense - Expenses 11,725.00 11,725.00
Civil Defense - Out of State Travel 275.00 275.00
Inspection - Out of State Travel 200.00 200.00
Inspection - Expenses 1,4.60.00 1,4.60.00
Weights & Measures - Personal Ser. 1,500.00 1,500.00
Weights & Measures - Expenses 545.O0 54.5.00II
Public Works - Personal Services 4.82,969.00 4.79,042.00
Sup't. Public Works - Personal 60,303.39 62,369.00
Engineering - Personal 75,988.00 75,988.00
Park Department - Expenses 29,130.00 34.,780.00
Public Welfare - Personal 12 497.00 12;4.97.00
Public Welfare - Administration625.00 625.00
Public Welfare - Aid & Expenses 9,000.00 9,000.00
Public Welfare - Disability Expenses 2,400.00 2,400.00
Public Welfare - Aid. to Dep.Childeenal, 00.00 31, 00.00
Public Welfare - Old Age Assistance 18,000.00 18,000.00
Public Welfare - Medical AssistancelO0,009.80 108,000.00
Veterans' Benefits - Personal 5,392.80 1 ,893.00
Veterans' Benefits - Expenses 704.00 1,4.51.x.00
Veterans' - Aid. & Expenses 20,000.00 20,000.00
Graves Registrations 350.00 350.00
It was agreed to have the Cemetery Commissioners
meet with the Board to discuss budgets on Monday, January 30,
1967.
Upon motion duly made an.d seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 12:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 30, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, January 30, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Sheldon and Cataldo were present. Mr. Legro,
Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll,
Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Execu-
tive Clerk, were also present.
At the request of Miss McDonough, Town Clerk, three
jurors were drawn. Those drawn for jury duty were
Jurors Lloyd S Beckett, Jr , 112 Burlington Street; Arthur
Bergstrom, 8 Kimball Road; B. Frank Herr, 38 Eastern
Avenue.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company for location of one pole on Bedford
Pole Street
location Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioners, owners of property as listed on the petitioners'
plans and also filed with the Superintendent of Public
Works .
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
was the only person present at the hearing. He stated this
is an existing pole and the ownership is being transferred
to both the Boston Edison and the New England Telephone
Company.
Mr. Dunn, representing the telephone company, called
the office and stated this is just a transfer of paper work
and it is an existing pole.
No one wishing to speak in favor or in opposition,
the Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant the petition and sign the order for the following
JO pole•
Bedford Street, northeasterly side, approximately
312 feet northwest of Harrington Road;
(One pole. )
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Mr.. Legro stated he had a bill of sale of seven poles
to the Boston Edison Company on the Diamond Junior High
School land, authorized some time ago by Town Meeting. Sale of
He explained the instrument was not in satisfactory form Edison pole
when submitted by the Boston Edison Company. He said the
form he submitted has been received today approved by the
Boston Edison Company He said this is a sale of poles for
$529 in which the Town reserves the permission to use the
poles for fire alarm wires.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
execute the instrument as presented by Mr. Legro. (All
copies were taken by Mr. Legro) .
Mr. Gray stated he received a letter from Alfred
Buse requesting the Board to approve lowering of the
bond on Circle Road He reported Mr. Carroll has Circle Rd.
estimated the value of the work to be done to be $1,000 bond
and recommended that the bond be reduced to $1,000.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant Mr. Busa' s request and approve lowering the
bond to $1,000.
With reference to the insurance commissions for
1966, Mr. Gray said the final policy of 1966 was paid
the premiums and the commissions can now be paid. He
said there was a change and one Selectman mentioned Insurance
an insurance agency at Countryside He
reported he commissions
checked on this and found the agency was opened in
September of 1966 and the agency is eligible.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
"to approve full shares to the existing agents on the
list and one-third to the new Agent."
Mr. Gray said the Traffic Study Committee recom-
mends to the Board of Selectmen that the Board request
the State to approve the Stop signs at the corner of
Worthen Road and Massachusetts Avenue as they are pre-
sently erected. Stop signs
The Chairman asked if the Committee felt there is
public acceptance of this now.
Mr. Gray replied complaints were received from
people who are not happy about it. The State will study
it if the Board submits to the State a complete report
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on this intersection with request, substantiated by
accident rate, traffic columes, etc. He said the
opinion of the committee is unanimous and it feels the
State should study this.
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Mr. Carroll said he thought the State recommended,
on a preliminary investigation, that the signs be placed
as they are now. If the State DPW gets involved, the
Town will find out soon enough whether or not this is the
right way to put these signs.
Mr. Sheldon said the important action is to have the
State make a study.
Mr. Carroll said he would ask the State to accept
the signs as they are now. He explained if the State says
it will not accept the signs as they now are, they will
automatically go back to what they were before. He said
only one accident has occurred here as the signs now are.
Before the signs were changed, there were six or seven
over a period of two years.
Mr. Cataldo asked when the study would be completed,
and Mr. Carroll replied in about two months.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
leave the signs in the present location, and to request
the State to have them approved or disapproved.
Mr. Carroll referred to Chapter 679 of the Acts of
1965 and said the Town received $51,000. He said there
has already been assigned, through Town Meeting, all but
Chap. 679 $17,550.00, to Massachusetts Avenue and he has asked the
funds for State if this could be applied to the reconstruction of
Blossom St . Blossom Street, the cost of which was estimated in his
budget to be $20,000. He said he was recommending that
the Town apply for the remainder of this money.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
authorize Mr. Carroll to make application to the Department
of Public Works for permission to apply the remaining
balance to be used for the reconstruction of B.&ssom Street.
Mr. Carroll referred to the aerial bucket in his Road
Machinery budget.
Mr. Sheldon said he understood if Mr. Carroll wanted
the bucket he felt in order to dispose of the extra tree
Aerial limbs he would need the chipper.
bucket Mr. Carroll stated that is a matter of opinion. He
said if the Board approves the bucket, he would suggest
that it forego one of the tractors in the budget.
Mr. Sheldon said Mr. Carroll wants the bucket and he
gathered he was not over enthusiastic about the chipper.
Mr. Carroll said he felt he could get the bucket this
year and get the chipper next year. He said Mr. Mazerall
feels he needs the bucket and Mr. Carroll agreed with him,
that he does need it. He said if the issue of the chipper
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is important, he would rather forego the purchase of the
tractor he was going to buy for the Park Department, get
the chipper and the bucket.
Mr. Cataldo said he discussed this with Mr. Mazerall
who agreed the only area he could stand on with the argu-
ment he gave, was that it was safer, and even with this,
whoever is working in that bucket will have to know what
he is doing working around the wires. He said he could
mot see this as a piece of equipment that will save the
time everyone is talking about saving. He said if Mr.
Mazerall was serious about the two tractors, he was serious
and how does the Board take them out. He said he was not
about to tell him what equipment to buy or how to run his
department, but this is not the piece of equipment to buy
to save time and get more work done. He said there are
places in which to put the same amount of money and save
more time.
Mr. Carroll said Mr. Mazerall showed him trees around
town that need pruning and he had not been able to get to
them because of the present methods. Mr. Mazerall feels
he will be able to get to these trees that have badly
decayed limbs. Mr. Mazerall cannot get men willing to
go between the wires any more.
Mr. Cataldo said to think of the tree cutting being
done now. This piece of equipment would be used half an
hour for two weeks on the type of work being done now.
He said his position is that there are many things that
can be purchased to save time.
Mr. Sheldon asked how much the chipper would cost,
and Mr. Carroll replied $4,000.
Mr. Cataldo asked how much it would cost to keep the
truck another year, and Mr. Carroll replied it needs a new
motor.
The Chairman suggested that a copy of the data sub-
mitted by Mr. Carroll be sent to Mr. Burnell and Mr. Mabee
and to hold this over for next week.
Mr. Donald Wilson, 32 Fern Street, and Mr. Allen Wilson,
met with the Board.
Mr. Donald Wilson acted as spokesman and said they have
some property at 556 Massachusetts Avenue in a single-family
zone. The area is two-family zone from Arlington Heights to
Maple Street with the exception of about 1,000 feet, and
somehow this 1,000 feet is single-family zone. They want
to take the house down because it is beyond repair and put Wilson re
up a Colonial Brick-front entrance so that it looks like re-zoning
a single family house, but it will be a two-family house.
He stated they asked the Board of Appeals for this and
felt they should be able to do it. That Board sent him a
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letter that the zone be changed from R-1 to R-2 and he
asked if this could be done at the June Town Meeting.
The Chairman advised Mr. Wilson that he should
discuss this with the Planning Board and it could put
in the article for him. If the Planning Board refuses,
he could insert citizens' article which would require
100 signatures.
Mr. Cataldo said the Selectmen said they would talk
to the Planning Board themselves.
Mr. Sheldon said he thought the proper redress is
for Mr. Wilson to go to the Planning Board and the Select-
men should express their feelings when all members of the
Board are present.
Mr. Wilson referred to the stand on Pleasant Street
and said they feel they are too close to the street and
should move back another thirty-five feet. He asked if
Pleasant Street is widened in the future, what the proper
widening would be.
Mr. Carroll said he did not know the present width,
but thought it was fifty feet, and the travelled way is
Pleasant probably thirty feet.
Street Mr. Wilson said once they move back they will be
widening back sixty-five feet and asked if in the future, they
would lose ten or twenty feet.
The Chairman said he thought it would be presumptuous
of this Board to say what a future Board is going to
recommend and it would be purely a guess.
Mr. Carroll said he thought the maximum layout would
be seventy feet and more likely fifty feet.
The Chairman said all the Board could tell Mr. Wilson
at this time is there are no immediate plans.
Mr. Cataldo suggested there may be some merit in
Mr. Wilson discussing this with the Planning Board the
same time he talks about rezoning.
The Wilsons retired at 8: 15 P.M
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board
agreeing to withdraw the zoning re-codification article at
this time, it being understood that this will be inserted
in the warrant for the next town meeting following the
June, 1967 Special Town Meeting.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that the Selectmen make it clear
to the Planning Board that there will be no fall Town Meet-
ing except for some unforeseen emergency.
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Letter was received from Mrs. Rich, Collector of Taxes,
pertaining to partial release of betterments on properties
taken by the State and owned by Sheldon R and Selma L.
Roen and Philip L. & Ruth Gordon. Partial re-
Mr. Legro reported he had written to the attorney lease of
for one party and to the other party and to the Board of betterments
Assessors for information the Selectmen should have to
make a determination.
Memo, dated January 26, 1967, was received from
Alexander Zaleski with reference to Augustus Road.
Mr. Legro reported he had been in touch with the
bonding company and there are signs of progress so he is
hopeful that without being forced to take legal action, Augustus
this can be constructed as soon as weather permits Road
A Mr. Cronin, present at the hearing, said it was
the junction between the paved road and the unpaved road.
He asked if it could be done in Ma*ch
Mr. Carroll replied they could not finish that until
May. He said he would speak to the contractor.
Mr. Cronin asked how long legal action would take.
Mr. Legro replied it is very difficult to tell and
his guess is it would take between six months and a year
and if the bonding company' s hand can be forced and get
someone in there to do the work, it will be much better.
He said he did not think he could get this heard and
determined before the summer recess
The Chairman said Mr. Carroll would check to see if
anything can be done on a temporary basis.
Letter was received from the Bedford Selectmen
inviting the Board to attend their meeting in Bedford
on Wednesday, February 1, at 8 00 P M to discuss the Bedford
sewer contract. sewer
The Chairman said he would be unable to attend due
to a previous commitment and he thought it would be im-
possible to get a majority of Lexington' s board for
Wednesday.
Mr. Cataldo said he did not think Lexington should
have to go to Bedford, and this should be discussed at
a Lexington' s Selectmen meeting.
It was agreed to invite the Bedford Selectmen to
meet with the Board next Monday evening
Letter was received from Robert A. Rissling,
230 Follen Road, relative to damage caused by what he
claimed to be a blockage in the Fallen Road sewer.
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Claim - Mr. Carroll said he has given a report to Mr.
Follen Rd. Legro.
sewer The Chairman asked to have a copy of Mr. Rissling' s
letter sent to Mr. Legro.
The Chairman read a letter from Evert N. Fowle,
12 Winthrop Road, suggesting construction of a sidewalk
along the side yard of Vine Brook of the premises of
Vine Brook 11 Winthrop Road, and an improving of the existing side-
Road side- walk along the rest of Vine Brook Road.
walk Mr. Carroll said the suggestion had merit, but at
the same time, it might be wise to look at the other
corner of the street because the hedge that is a sight
problem is twenty feet out onto the Town way He said
it could cost between $750 and $1,000 to construct 250
feet, but he thought the whole street should be analyzed
It was agreed to advise Mr Fowle that Mr. Carroll
will analyze the entire street, and following his investi-
gation and report, the Board would arrive at a decision
and so advise him.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Pole & grant the petitions and sign orders for the following
conduit pole locations:
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Woburn Street, southerly side, approximately 8 feet west
of Lowell Street, -- One pole.
Brigham Road, northwesterly f um Hancock Street, a
distance of about 1,505 feet, - conduit.
Letter from David W. Ryder, 10 Parker Street, relative
Traffic to traffic at the intersectionMassachusettsAvenue of and
Worthen Road, was referred to the Traffic Study Committee.
Notice was received from the State Department of
Public Works, relative to a hearing to be held on March 9,
Kiln Brook 1967, at 10:30 A.M , 100 Nashua Street, on the construction
program in waterways areas.
Mr. Carroll said he thought he should attend and that
the Town should go ahead at this time and complain about
the Kiln Brook.
At 8:35 P.M. , the Cemetery Commissioners met with the
Board to discuss their 1967 budget. Messrs. Sherman,
Graham, Grant and Mrs. Healy were present
The Chairman asked if the backhoe requested would
eliminate the need for two new labor equipment operators.
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Mr. Sherman said they would prefer immediately to Cemetery
receive the backhoe. However, they do need more space budget
and are beginning a program to develop the cemetery
Mr. Cataldo asked what type of work they are doing,
and Mr. Sherman replied filling in, more cutting, stump
pulling and operating the cemetery for people when they
die. He said they would be doing cthls work all year
'round.
Mr. Cataldo asked if he thought this was the way
to do it rather than to go in with heavy equipment.
Mr. Sherman replied most of the heavy equipment
work has been done He said they do not need any bull-
dozing and he was talking about grading, seeding, filling
and raking
Mr. Cataldo said the Board knew this equipment would
free up a large number of man hours and with this piece
of equipment it would free up the equivalent of two men.
Mr. Sherman said a survey he made showed this is the
only cemetery in the State that does not have such a machine.
Mr. Cataldo said there is no objection to the backhoe,
and the only reason the department does not have a backhoe
is the 6emetery Commissioners did not want it.
Mr. Sherman said if the Board would approve the
backhoe, the Commissioners may be able to agree to one
man, but he felt they do need the other man. He said
he wanted the Cemetery men to maintain the cemetery with-
out calling upon the Park Department .
Mr. Sheldon asked if the extra man would reduce the
overtime .
Mr. Sherman said that has nothing to do with the
overtime
Mr. Cataldo said there is no question about the
backhoe, but it should affect the other -articles in the
budget .
The Chairman said the Board has never approved the
summer health program.
Mr. Sherman said the Commissioners know they must
develop and begin to develop immediately if the cemetery
is to be maintained.
The Chairman asked, based on past experience, how
much land they have there now.
Mrs. Healy said there are forty-three acres but
only fifteen acres are developed, and of the fifteen
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acres , the lots are not laid out. She stated there are
lots available for the next five years.
Mr. Cataldo said the Commissioners should come back
when they find out what they are going to do. He said
there is no question but that the backhoe should be pur-
chased, but he did question the two additional men at
this time
Mr. Sherman asked for one man for this year.
Action by the Board was deferred until Monday night.
The Cemetery Commissioners retired at 9 03 P.M.
Mr. Leslie York, President, and other members of
the Town Meeting Members Association, met with the Board.
Mr York stated they had just met with the School
Committee and asked if it would reconsider putting the
article for kindergartens in a separate article from
Article 4. He said his group had been contacted, not in
its regular meeting. He said they have not had an official
meeting but polled the people by telephone and talked to
eighteen members at this point. Of the eighteen there
are thirteen who would favor coming back and asking that
consideration be given again to putting in a separate
article for the Town Meeting to vote on as far as the
kindergarten situation is concenned He said they are
in no position, or do not infer they are in favor or not
in favor of kindergartens. He said their position is
they would like to maintain the same procedure as they have
in the past when it comes to an article of this magnitude.
Mr. Sheldon asked what the School Committee said,
and Mr. York replied tonight was not one of the Com-
mittee' s posted meetings. There were only four of the
five present and could not give an answer. He said he
Left them with the fact he understood the warrant will
be signed a week from tonight, and he said he thought
that was what would happen, and asked if the committee did have
an official meeting that it consider this . He said his
feeling was the School Committee would continue its policy.
He is approaching the Selectmen on the basis that if he
did come to the Board in this there might be reconsideration
on the Board' s part. He said they would like to see the
opportunity given to the Town Meeting members to vote on
a spparate article.
The Chairman said he assumed the group was aware
of the fact the Selectmen made the original request for
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a separate article.
Mr. York said he felt it was courtesy to give them
one more opportunity He said he felt an amendment to
Article 4 is a negative approach to this problem.
A Mr. Whitman said he was not polled and he knew of
no record of this vote of thirteen to five
A Mr. Gallagher said he was not polled.
Mr. Butters said he believed he knew of six people
who were not polled.
Mr. Gallagher said he felt his committee should have
discussed this and had a vote and had a chance to discuss
the pros and cons on this He said it depends on who
calls up and how it is presented and it is his feeling
that the committee is not in a position to make any defi-
nite recommendation at this time. He said he found
there are many who agree with him.
Mrs. Morey said it was her feeling, from the meeting
at Mrs. Flynn' s house the other night, everyone was very
much concerned. She was asked if she was in favor of
doing this and by showing up she thought she was indicating
she was in favor.
The Chairman said he received a group of signatures
requesting the Board to have a separate article, and if
this is a citizens' article, it is out of order because
the warrant is closed.
Mr. Tryon said it seemed to him the real issue is
whether the Town Meeting is going to have a democratic
process or not. He said it seemed to him a separate
article is a neceaity if a democratic process is to be
preserved
The Chairman said the School Committee could put in
whatever it wants in the educational program and that
being understood if a separate article were in, there would
still be Article 4 with everything in it the Committee wanted.
Mr. Cataldo said the Selectmen were of the position
they have the right to split the School Committee' s budget.
He said the Selectmen were not reducing it, and with a
separate article all the Board would be doing is separating
the items and not reducing the budget. He said the Board
would take the Committee' s figures in Article 4 and put them
in a separate article. That would not be voting them twice.
The Chairman said the Personal Services could not be
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Mr. Cataldo said according to Town Counsel, the
Selectmen have every right to do this using the Committee' s
figures in its budget.
Mrs. Morey said kindergartens would be divided under
Personal Services, Expenses and other places.
Mr. Cataldo said each amendment will have to be amended
down. He explained the Selectmen are not reducing the
budget, but Town Meeting has the right to reduce it.
Mr. Brown asked if the dollars amount for kindergartens
was separated by amendment and turned down, couldn' t the
School Committee implement the kindergartens within the
budget that remains. He said all that is being done is
the members are not having an opportunity to vote kinder-
gartens per se.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Town Meeting voted kinder-
gartens down and the School Committee had kindergartens,
there is definitely something wrong.
Mrs. Morey said the figures in the Appropriation Com-
mittee report will be the figures the Selectmen and Appropri-
ation Committee arrive at, that is the way it has always
been done.
The Chairman said, as he understood it, the School
Committee has every right to expect the figures it presents
will be presented.
Mr. Legro said it does not stand as a matter of right
that the School Committee will have its
figures presented
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by anyone else. It will be present to see that its figures
are presented to the meeting.
Mr. Cataldo said the Appropriation ro riation Committee has the
right to reduce the figures and a separate article is not
reducing the budget, if is separating the budget.
Mr. Legro said he did not think the Board would find
any decisions relating to kindergartens; whether the School
Committee has the right to use other funds for kindergartens.
He said it is his opinion the Committee could use the total
budget and apply a portion of it for kindergartens if it
so chose. He said the Board is dealing largely here with
a question on which the Courts have not spoken, and the
Board may find a variety of opinions on the subject and the
Best' it' sati eit-isaailbpinionountllstha S1i rem'e Judicial ' a
Court speaks.
Mrs. Harvell asked if the Selectmen or anyone else had
spoken to the School Committee of the image it wiligcreate
for Lexington and what it will do to the property value
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of the Town. She asked what image the schools would come
off with if such a thing happens. She said she understood
if funds are deleted from the school budget , it will very
likely go to court.
The Chairman said this had not been discussed with the
committee.
One individual said he understood Mr. Fisher to say
peoplethe School Committee and said they,
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on their own initiative, would do this.
The Chairman said the best the Board could do tonight,
with two members absent, is to say that the other members
of the Board will be made aware of these comments.
Mr. Adams said he was with Mr. York in the statements
he has made and urged that every effort be made to include
an article in the warrant.
The Chairman said it was the Board of Selectmen who
originally asked the School Committee to put an article in.
Mr. Cronin said there is more than one democratic
process; the State Legislature has given the School Com-
mittee its autonomy. He said he personally believed in
Town Meetings,but he did not believe in Town Meetings making
educational ddcisions.
The Chairman said he did not believe anyone said it
was the only democratic process.
Mr. Cataldo said the Legislature, in its wisdom, did
not see fit to include kindergartens in its autonomy.
Mrs . Harvell said it is not the Town Meeting Members'
function to vote on kindergartens. The function of the
Town Meeting is to vote on money It is asked to appropri-
ate money. She said they do have to appropriate money for
the School Department and are being asked to vote on the
money involved.
The group retired at 9:40 P.M.
The Chairman said the Board received a copy of a letter
from Mr. Sussman to Mrs. Joel Orlen relative to a wid life Wildlife
area on property at the end of Highland Avenue believed to
be owned by Mrs. Ashley. He said he would have a copy sent area
to the members of the Board.
Letter was received from the Planing Board requesting Special
that the date of the Special Town Mating be postponed until Town
the approval of the Attorney General of the recodification
Meeting
by-law has been secured.
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The Chairman explained the letter is no longer valid. ,
Further consideration was given to the American
.egion Legion' s request for permission to use Parker Field for
'air the Post' s Third Annual Lexington Country Fair over
Labor Day weekend, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission for the Fair with the understanding
that no set-up work will be done after nine o' clock at
night, and no activities will continue after eleven
o'clock at night, and further to deny permission for a
livestock show.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Sewer to sign an Order for the installation of a sewer main
Order in Westwood Road from Adams Street a distance of 870
feet, southerly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meetings
held on January 23 and 2S.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with Town Counsel pertaining
to kindergartens and submission of appraisIas by Mr.
Gray relative to the New Amsterdam, Pihl and Murphy
properties, and report from Mr. Cataldo relative to
the Minute Man Park Realty Trust, report from Mr. Gray
in regard to the Lexington Motor Inn, it was voted
to resume the open meeting.
Following discussion pertaining to the Lexington
Motor Inn, it was unanimously voted to rescind the vote
Liquor of January 9, 1967 granting a liquor license to the
license Lexington Motor Inn which was subject to approval of the
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:40 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
ecdtiv Clerk, Sele tmen
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SELECTMEN'S MPRTING
February 6, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, February 6, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Burnell,
Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present. Mr.Legro,
Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll,
Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Execu-
tive Clerk, were also present.
Due to a previous commitment, Mr. Cole was unable
to attend the meeting, and Mr. Burnell acted as Chairman
in his absence.
Mr . Legro said he had a partial release of land
from a sewer betterment assessment that the Board re-
ferred to him. The parcels involved are No. 13-3,
Sheldon R. & Selma L. Rosen, 37 Peacock Farm Road , Partial
having a balance of $745.11, and parcels 13-4 and Release
13-D-1, Philip L and Ruth Gordon, 35 Peacock Farm
Road, having a balance of $521.12
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
tp execute the partial releases prepared by Mr. Legro
who said he had a little further checking to do with the
Assessors and would hold the executed instruments until
he completes his check.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a bill in the amount
of $621.00 submitted by Mason and Prey for landscape
architectural services for design studies for Massachu- Architects
setts Avenue , Lexington Center. He explained the bill bill
has been approved by the committee. approved.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it- was voted
to approve the bill, in the amount of $621 .00, and to
authorize payment.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from Richard E.
and Patricia P. Filipowski, 10 Round Hill Road, relative
to the acquisition of a tax title lot on Round Hill Road
which abuts their respective properties. They want to Tax title
acquire this lot to prevent anyone else from purchasing
it and building a house. He said he checked with Mr.
Zaleski and the Planning Board has no objection to the
sale of the lot subject to the restrictions agreedto by
the respective purchasers.
Mr. Sheldon said he thoughtselling the lot to the
abutters was an excellent idea, but he also thought it
should be advertised , as had bean the Board' s policy in
the past.
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Mr. Cataldo asked Mr. Carroll at:.melstlan this
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lot would have in connection with Mrs. Chn's aster problem
Mr. Carroll replied he did not think this lot will
be involved in solving the problem.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to advertise the offer and to notify the interested parties
that it is being advertised.
Mr. Carrell referred to letter received by the Board
from Evert N. Fowle, 12 Wi4tbrofr Road, requesting the con-
struction of a sidewalk on Vine Brook Road, near Winthrop
Road. He said he looked at the whole street, and in addi-
tion to the sidewalk that would have to be constructed,
Sidewalk across Mr. Stevens' property, there would be a sidewalk
about 300 feet in length toward Sherburne Road-. He
stated other than that, the rest of the sidewalk is paved
and in fairly good condition. He stated. he was talking in
the vicinity of $1500 to do the entire stretch. to complete
the street, and there are no wall problems. He explained
this would be on the west side going toward Waltham Street.
Mr. Mabee said there was some mention of a large
hedge at the corner of Winthrop Road and Vine Brook Road
and asked if this was, in Mr. Carroll ' s opinion, a hazard.
Mr. Carroll replied it certainly would. improve the
situation at the intersection if it were removed or cut
down.
Mr. Mabee asked if Mr. Carroll thought it was better
to see than not to see and slowdown.
Mr. Carroll implied rthe- atfia±aettVe Ant eat* the
question was whether or not the Board wants to increase the
amount of the sidewalk budget.
Mr Cataldo asked how many streets in Town did not
have sidewalks , and Mr. Carroll replied many, but he did
not know the number.
Mr. Sheldon asked if, Ln his opinion, Mr. 'Carroll
thought it was neoessary to do this sidewalk this year or
if it if it could be postponed.
Mr. Carroll replied- that considering the- sidewalks
the Board has disapproved, he thought it shouldbe post-
poned.
Mr. Mabee said he was .familiar with the location and
it does need to ha done, but he did not think it needs to
be done now.
The Chairman said. this would be an item to be considered
in next year' s budget.
Attorney Peter J. Neadhem.,..representing Herbert F.
Greene and Georgina Greene, 85 .Marrett Road, met with the
Board.
Mr. Needham said this has to do with the taking of I
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land belonging to the Greenes in conneetion with the
layout of Tricorne Road. He said= they 'have no objection
and approve of the road being accepted, but it so happens
Mr. Greene has a house at_. 85 Marrett Road and Tricorn°
Road. There is a proposed taking of some 600 square feet
of his land. He said he sent a letter to all members of
the Board. last week and pointed out, in his opinion, the
proposed taking of the_lsrui would greatly exceed any bene-
fit to the public generally and he suggested for a safe
traffic pattern several caution signs approaching the Tricorne
road. Mr. Needham submitted--a plan-entitled "Property Road
Map Town of Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts,
James W. Sewall Company, Old Towne, Maine Scale 1 inch
= 100 feet." and some pictures taken of the property.
He said the taking itself is minimal but his position is ,
he feels the value of the property would be so greatly
diminished it would hardly be worth taking *his prime land .
The Chairman said he assumed Mr. Needham was speaking
for any others present interested in this item.
Mr. Needham said he was only'-representing the Greenes .
The Chairman said the Board would make a decision on
this because later in the evening it would be signing the
layouts of streets to be presented to Town Meeting for
acceptance and. Tricorne Road is i.ncludad in this list.
He stated it may be eleven er eleven-thirty before the
Baord gets to this but the Board. would advise Mr. Needham
after the decision has been_made.
Mr. Needham said he. would just as soon be advised
later.
At 8:00 P.M. , the Bedford Board of Selectmen and Town
Engineer met with the Board relative to the sewer contract.
The Chairman asked if this discussion should be held
in Executive Session.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Bedford Selectmen had kept
their discussion in Executive Session, and Mr. Lewellen
replied in the negative.
The Chairman said if there were no objections, he Bedford
would. resume with the open meeting. He said there had Sewer
been some correspondence and meetings regarding the sewer
problem and Bedford had written Lexington a letter giving
certaih things Bedford, agreed •to- and this was answered at
some later date. The Ctsirman proceeded to read the letter,
dated. December 14, 1966, written. to Bedford.
The Chairman asked. if Bedford' s Town Meeting was coming
up soon, and Mr. Lewellen replied- in March.
Mr. Lewellen said Bedford has an article warning the
Town it may consider raising some funds for this but they
have been discouraged on this. Since receiving Lexington' s
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letter, they tried to evaluate. .what it is asking Bedford
to do. He said Bedford is being- asked to spend one
million and a half dollars and give up whatever investment
it has now. This has slowed them down. He said he
thought Bedford has made a very big offer, but Lexington
turned it down. He said they have done quite a bit of
reviewing with people on this type of thing and most
everyone agrees that the joint use meets with most
everyone' s recommendation except Lexington. He said
funds Bedford might expect to take advantage of are tied
up always with regional facilities andregional operations.
He said the aid that Bedford can get possibly is a very
strong incentive and he understood it would be as much as
80%. He said if Lexington and Bedford went their own way,
from what he has seen, it seems highly unlikely Bedford
would be able to getaid doing this on its own. If Lex-
ington and Bedford went into it together, there is a
strong chance of getting thie aid .
The Chairman asked Mr. Carroll for technical comments .
Mr. Carroll saidit is hi-a understanding there is
not that much money around on federal aid for- sewers at
the present time. He said he did not think they woudi be
eligible for 80%. He said he also thought this was not the
proper approach to the problem.
Mr. Cataldo asked where the regional part came into
the proposal Bedfordsent to Lexington. He said the only
regional is the gallons Bedford wants in the force main
which would be twenty-five years from now.
Mr. Lewellen said Bedford was so anxious to please
the Town of Lexington they were willing to put up_ their own
money to do that. He said they believe the rest of it
should be joint, regional.
Mr. Cataldo said there is nothing at this time that
is going to be regional.
Mr. Lewellen said from the exit of Lexington' s pump-
ing station on to some extent, there would be that lapse
of time of twenty-five years. It was their understanding
Lexington was going to build a new force main of twenty-inch
capacity whichcapacity was everything Lexington would want
ultimately, plus Bedford' s rate of flow and presumably the
fourteen inch main would no longer -be used. He said if
Lexington would give Bedford the use of that main and then
if they need the additional 1,000 gallons or so, and second,
keep it regional in case Bedford is applying for funds,
A Bedford Selectman said when the time comes that from
Hamilton Street on down there must be relief, Bedford would
work with Lexington to either get another line in or urge MDC
come up with whatever solution is indicated at that time which
is fifteen years away. He said there may be a different
answer then, but whatever it is , Bedford will carry its freight .
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Mr. Mabee said the only thing really regional is
from Hamilton Road along down to the MDC.
Mr. Lewellen said it starts at Lexington's station.
Mr. Mabee said Bedford and Lexington would make an
ag'reemsent to use Lexington's fourteen inch main add asked
if that, to Bedford, was regional. He said there was
an agreement except for from Hamilton Road along.
Mr. Cataldo pointed out Bedford does not want to
lease the line. He said with the history Lexington has
had with Bedford, the Board thought it could come to an
agreement for a year and then extend it. He said to get
to the finishedproject, he realized would take more than
a year.
Mr. Sheldon asked why Bedford would prefer to buy
than lease.
Mr. Lewellen said to help Lexington.
Mr. Sheldon said it seemed to Lexington it could
accomplish something by leasing it that would not aggra-
vate Bedford' s financial problem, and he thought this
Board was preparedto be quite reasonable. He asked
if Bedford objected to the one-year notice.
Mr. Lewellen replied they object to the lease and
prefer to own it
Mr. Mabee said if Bedford prefers to own than to
lease, it is not as regional minded as it professes to
be. He said Lexington wants to ultimately separate the
twos sewers.
Mr. Lewellen said they want an agreement that they
don' t go through this again, being told to get out of the
sewer system. He said in fifteen years, many things
could happen, and MDC may be the only one eligible for
assistance.
He said if Bedford cuts loose from Lexington,
it would cost one and a half million dollars.
Mr. Cataldo said the Bedford Selectmen are fighting
for Bedford and
nd the Lexington Selectmen are tryingto
protect their townspeople' s money. He said buld not
see selling this line. In ten years, the Town may develop
in such a way it will need that force main, and- he wanted
Lexington to retain ownership of that line. He said the
Board would be in an embarrassing position if it sold the
line at a reduced price and theh found Lexington needed it
in ten years. He pointed out it was not costing Bedford
anything at this time for construction.
Mr. Sheldon asked what the essential money difference
is between what Lexington proposes and what Bedford proposes.
Mr. Carroll said he did not have the figures but it
was not going to coat a million and a half dollars.
Mr. Sheldon said it seems to boil down to whether an
agreement could be made acceptable to both Boards regarding
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the use of this line, and what. worries Bedford is that
Lexington may turn it off.
One of the Bedford Selectmen said there is a possi-
bility of the MDC going to the Bedford town line and this
is something worth exploring.
Mr. Cataldo said thiswas supposed to have been done
two years ago. He said Lexington does not want to wait
another two years.
Mr. Lewellen said the MDC was built out here and
at that time, it was a grey help. to Lexington for which
Lexington did not pay any additional money but was paid
for doing this same job, and the MDC sewer solved a big
problem. He said Bedford was a big factor in getting
this done .
Mr. Sheldon asked what Bedford proposed to bring
before its Town Meeting.
Mr. Lewellen replied unless there is some agree-
ment, they are not going to bring in anything.
One of the Selectmen stated they have the intent in
the warrant and all that has to be done is work out some
agreement.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board ultimately wants the two
systems separated. He suggested that Bedferd agree to go
to Town Meeting and solve the problem of the Brook Street
station.
Mr. Mabee said they could not do that unless they get
the rest of this solved. '
Mr. Sheldon suggested that fubther discussion on the
subject be held next Monday evening.
Mr. Carroll suggested that a negotiating team be set
up from both towns, including members of the Boards and
anyone else the Boards want, so they can work together;
the Board members could keep their Boards informed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that the Chairman be authorized, to appoint one member of
the Board to set up a committee including Town Counsel and
Town Engineer to work with the opposite members from Bedford
if Bedford agrees.
Mr. Lewellen said he thought his Board would do the
same thing, but this is not one of their meetings.
The Bedford Board of Selectmen retired at 5:55 P.M.
Letter was received from Mrs. Hannah M. Conner,
54 Outlook Drive, reiterating her dissatisfaction at the
Conner Board' s offer of $150 for a taking involving lot 154,
claim Middleby Road.
The Chairman referred the communication to Town
Counsel for report.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing JO pole location: Pole
location
Revere Street, southeasterly side, approximately 185
feet southwest of Ledgelawn Avenue, --
One pole.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company
to locate a four inch high pressure welded steel gas Gas Main
main in Dewey Road toserve a new home.
Letter was received from Associated Industries of
Massachusetts pertaining to a Water Pollution Seminar
to be held at the Colonial Restaurant, Lynnfield, on Water
February 13, 1967. pollution
It was agreed that Mr.. Carroll would designate seminar
someone to attend to represent him if he is unable to
go, and also to send a copy of the letter to the Board
of Health.
Further discussion was heldrelative to the item
of an aerial bucket included in Mr. Carroll' s requests
under Road Machinery, Capital Outlay. Road
Upon motion duly madeand seconded, it was voted Machinery
to approve the purchase of a chipper, aerial bucket and.
not to approve one tractor to be used by the Park De-
partment.
Mr. Cataldo was recorded in opposition to the
motion.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Irwin with
reference to a substitute fbr Mr. Jeremiah during his
vacation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was' voted Wire
to appoint Mr. Anthony Agresti, 4 Foster Road, Lexington, Inspector
Substitute Wire Inspector in the Town of Lexington for a
three-week period commencing March 2, 1967, on which date
Mr. Jeremiah will begin his vacation
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Irwin with
reference to a substitute Building Inspector for two
days when he will be attending the Eastern Statee Build- Building
ing Officials' school. Inspector
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr Richard Soule substitute Building Inspector
for February 23, 1967 and February 24, 1967.
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Letter was received from Leon A. Burke, Jr. , Guide
Director, listing Guides who have applied for reappointment.
Mr. Cataldo asked if any of the Guides would. be
Guides able to stay on the Common between April and June.
Mr. Burke said. he is working toward accomplishing
this .
Mr. Sheldon stated, for the record, that the Board
of Selectmen is very appreciative of Mr. Burke' s services
and he thought he had.. done an excellent job.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to reappoint the ten Guides as recommended. by Mr. Burke .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Executive might 'adversely affect the public security, the financial
Session interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Mr. Cataldo said he felt very strongly on the School
budget , and he felt this should be a separate article on
the basis of the way the Board handles other departments.
He said the Board should give the other departments the
same courtesy it gave the School Department. Putting this
in a separate article will give Town Meeting more information
than is in Article 4. He said he could not see fighting
each item, and he thought Town Meeting- should have a clear-cut
Kindergartens opportunity and the School Committee should have a clear-cut
charge. He said the Board has the legal right to do this,
He said the Board. wants to do it on the Cemetery Department
right before it . He said the Board heard all the information
the School Committee wants to came up with and there are many
ramifications of the kindergartens that. the School. Committee
has nbt Come out with. He said he could not see them coming
out under Article !.. He said the TMMA asked the Board to
do this. They are the first arses to support the Board in
its article. He said. the School Committee go ing. beyond
the autonomy should get no further consideration than the
other departments..
Mr. Cataldo said he felt very strongly about this
and moved for reconsideration.
Mr. Mabee asked if Mr. Cataldo would reduce the School
budget by a certain amount.
Mr. Cataldo replied he would not reduce the numbers at
all, just split the budget.
Mr. Mabee said the issue would come up under Article !}
anyway. He said unless Mr Cataldo reduced the ahanged
the budget in Article 4, he did not see that he would. be
really accomplishing anything He said. he had. not changed
his mind.
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Mr. Cataldo said the Board wouldbe telling the School
Committee it is going to adhere to the policy of the other
departments. The School Committee at this pthint, because
of history, has a moral obligation to put this as a separate
article . He said the School Gcittee has not brought out
the information it couldclose two schools. He said he felt
if the Board is going to give the School Committee the right
to have its budget, it should give any other Board the same
privilege. These people have no more right than any other
elected Board.
Mr. Mabee asked why Mr. Cataldo couldn' t say exactly
what he is saying now under Article 4.
Mr. Cataldo said there can be $73,000 cut out of the
budget, but who says it is for kindergartens.
Mr. Mabee said he Always thought the Selectmen were
a little presumptious with the Planning Board. He said.
these men are electedand he thought they should handle
their own budget .
Mr. Cataldo asked why the poardshould give these
people any more privileges than it does the Cemetery
Commissioners .
Mr. Cataldo moved that the Boardinsert a separate
article for kindergartens.
Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion.
Mr. Gray read a statement from Mr . Cole which con-
cluded that he felt the best interest of the citizens would.
be served by the Town Meeting acting on the kindergarten
issue under Article 4.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Legro had any fuller or
more concise presentation_ than this . He said if he went
back andread the minutes of the conversations, he would
find almost contradictions on some of the thinga. that are
said. He said. Mr. Legro did say the Board could insert
an article if it so chose. He said the Board had the
right to insert an article of this nature . He said
apart from that, he thought he had saidall he has to
say on this subject.
Mr. Cataldo said the School Committee' s letter stated
Mr. Legro advised them to put in Article 4.
Mr. Legro said no, it did not. It saidthis action
was supported by the Town Counsel and the Moderator. He
said the School Committee had exactly the same advice as
the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Cataldo said. Mr Legro' s advice to them was to
leave it in Article 4.
Mr. Legro said the Committee' s decision was supported
by him.
Mr. Cataldo said looking at the letter, the ordinary
person would assume that Town Counsel advised them to do
this.
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Mr. Legro said the ordinary person has no right to
assume. He said he thought their position was supported' a e
by his advice to the Selectmen and the School Committee
He said he has not discussedit nearly as much with the
School Committee as he has with the Selectmen. He said
so far as he was concerned, he would be as honest as he
could and his advice to one Boardwon' t be one word
different if he could help it .
Mr. Cataldo asked if this was a true statement .
Mr. Legro said he heard the statement over the tele-
phone and he could not properly ask him to leave the word
"support" out. He said he could not take the position of
backing off from one Board. He thought their statement is
true that their position is supported by his discussions
with them.
* Mr. Sheldon moved the previous question.
Mr. Legro said the debate should be what the article
would include if the Board inserted a separate article. He
asked if the Board was going to put in an article to see
if the Town will vote $73,000 for kindergartens. He
stated if the Board did that , it will not segregate the
items as it does in the budget.
Mr. Legro asked if it was the Board' s feeling, if
this were not a separate article* and the money was not
appropriated, that the School Committee would have any
less right.
Mr. Cataldo replied it has the same right regardless.
Mr. Sheldon moved the previous question.
Mr. Mabee said there was a motion, first and seconded,
all that was needed is a vote.
Motion that the previous question now be put.
Messrs. Cataldo and Sheldon were in favor of the
main motion.
Messrs. Mabee and Burnell were opposed.
Further consideration was given to the Cemetery
Commissioners' budget.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Cemetery that the Senior Clerk remain part-time, the same as she
Commissioners was last year.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve one additional man for the department.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to reduce the item for overtime to $1500.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to disapprove the compressor.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Burrell, Director
of Civil Defense, requesting appointment of two Assistant
Radef Officers.
Mr. Mabee seconded the motion. •
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Upon motion duly made andseconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr. Richard Kimball, 60 Gleason Road, and Radef
Mr. Beilmebt Navarro, 43 Gleason Road , Assistant Radef Officers
Officers.
The Chairman read a letter from Reverend Harold
T. Handley requesting permission, on behalf of the Church
of Our Redeemer, relative to a stand April 19, and a April 19
Paper-Rag Drive.
Upon motion duly made and.sennnded, it was voted
to advise Mr. Handley that the Beard had no objection to
the operation of a stand at the Rectory on April 19, 1967, Paper Drive
andfurther to grant permission for a Paper-Rag Drive on
Sunday, April 30.
Upon motion duly made andseconded, it was voted
to grant permission to the Greek Orthodox Church of
Cambridge to conduct the Sixth Annual Ten Mile Race on Race
Saturday, April 8, 1967, beginning at the Minute Man
Statue at 1:00 F.M. ; police cruiser escort to be worked
out with Chief Corr.
With reference to seventeen streets to be presented
for acceptance by Town Meeting, the Chairman said the
Board should go through the streets one by one and. vote
on them.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to lay out as a town way Whittier Road. from Longfellow Whittier
Road a distance of 750 feet, more or less , northerly. Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to lay out as a town way Valleyfield Street from Bridge Valle,¢ield
Street a distance of 1240 feet, more or less, southerly. Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to lay out as a Town way Tyler Road from Winchester Drive Tyler Road
a distance of 1215.49 feet northerly and easterly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
to lay out as a town way Phinney Road from Fairbanks Road Phinney
a distance of 750 feet, more or less , easterly. Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to lay out ad a town way Payson Street from Bridge Street Payson
to Grassland. Street. Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to lay out as a town way Longfellow Road from Hawthoone Longfellow
Road to Whittier Road. Road.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Lake Street to lay out as a town way Lake .Street from Massachusetts
Avenue to Columbus Street.
Upon motion duly made- and it was voted
Hadley Road to lay out as a town way Hadley- Raced Thum-Eldred Street
a distance of 792 feet, more or less , northerly.
Upon motion duly made and it was voted
Crescent to lay out as a town way Crescent Road from Watertown
Road Street to Green Lane.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Blossomorest to lay out Blossomcrest Road from Worthen Road to
Road Meadow Brook Avenue.
Upon motion duly_i -a 4 amd- a, it was Toted
Blossomcrest to alter and relocate Bless: merest Read from Allen Street
Road a distance of 723 feet, more or less, westerly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Ewell Avenue to lay out Ewell Avenue from Eastern Avenue to Deering
Avenue.
A Dr. Smith was present at the meeting and said he
recently purchased property on Kendall Road and did not
know about the hearing. He said he found it to be a
matter of dust on the road rather than utilisation. He
said he was not opposed to the. pavement but was concerned
as it is now laid out it will be a thirty-foot street
that seems to be excessive and it will take all the trees
from the side of his house.
Mr. Carroll explained the proposal is for thirty feet
wide on a firty-foot layout, but this is net a decision that
has to be made this evening. He explained _a road would be
laid out on top of an eAlating private layout. The Town
would be taking an easement over the entire road for public
purposes. There is a retaining- wall along the east side of
the Smith property and it looked to him, even. a twenty-four
foot pavement would result in reconstruction of the; wall.
He said there probably would be some saving of trees but
his feeling was it should be a thirty-foot pavement at this
time.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Kendall Rd. to lay out Kendall Road from Marrett Road a distance. of
320 feet, more or less, northerly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Philip Rd. to lay out Philip Roark from Pollen Hill Estates to
Minute Man Highlands.
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With reference to Tricorne Road , Mr. Carroll said when
wh this cubdthi6S.eubdteiiioritwaio 'ir!t kboatnte be constructed by
Mr.Outhet, when the preliminary plan was brought to
him, he was concerned about the sight distance. He con-
tacted Mr. Outhet and Miller & Nylander and the State
Department of Public Works' official, Mr Hunter. He
asked Mr. Hunter, at the time, whether or not the State
would refuse a State permit for the connection to the road.
He informed Mr. Carroll that the State had to issue a
permit. It could only more or less decide the manner in
which the connection was to be made. The plan was sub-
mitted to the Planning Board andwhen he was asked for an
opinion, he pointed. out to the Planning Board there was a
very poor sight distance on Marrett Road . The subdivision
was approved and built. He said when the question of the layout
came up, he thought it would be best if a taking was made on
that corner. He said the question as to the amount of money
involved. to rebuild the wall, but it might be $1,000.
Mr. Cole arrived at the meeting at 10:55 F.M.
Mr. Carroll said he did not have any strong feeling,
He has two layouts; one taking the corner and one without.
Mr. Cataldo said he went down there today and he did
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agree with the taking from the point he could not see it
changed the sight distance at all , but it will definitely
open the whole corner . The house would be sticking
right up there. He said if a tkking were to be made, it
should be constructed. If it is not going to be con-
structed now, he asked why make the taking.
Mr. Carroll said the proper time to do it is now
when the Town is makingit a public way.
Mr. Cataldo said he could not see any benefit of a
change in the sight distance.
Mr. Legro retired at 11:05 F.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it wasvoted
to lay out as a town way Tricorne Road from Marrett Road Tricorne
a distance of 557 feet, more or less, northerly. Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to lay out as a town way Emerson Road. from Adams Street Emerson
a distance of t.10 feet, more or less, westerly. Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to lay out as a town way Laconia Street from Lowell Laconia
Street a distance of 1150 feet, more or less, southerly Street
and easterly.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Warrants to sign the Warrant for the Annual Election, March. 6,
signed 1967 and the Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1967.
Mr. Carroll said there is the problem of the Center
Center beautification. He said he had inserted in each of the
beauti- Selectmen' s folder information entitled "The Promenade
fication Parking" . He stated the Center Committee has reached
a point in its work where it has to have a decision from
the Selectmen. He explained the changes made by the
architect which changes the number of parking spaces.
He said before they go much further as a committee, the
question is whether or not the Board felt the decrease
in parking was something the Town would not put up witty.
He explained this is something- the committee didnot
feel it should decide. He said the Board should think
about what the merchants will have to say.
Mr. Mabee said if 66Ls ±s -the recommendation of the
architect and the committee has no recommendation, theh
the Board goes along with the architect' s recommendation.
He said the architect has been retained and should be paid.
Mr. Cataldo said the architect was hiredto landscape
the Center. He is justifying his position on the land-
scaping. He said he could not see reducing the number
of cars any more than it is. He said he felt the number
of parking spaces should be reducedas little as possible.
Mr. Sheldon asked if Mr. Cataldo favored the Selectmen's
plan.
Mr. Cataldo replied he did and he felt it makes the
landscaping heavy enough to do the job the Board is looking
for.
Mr. Carroll said there is no question but that the
Selectmen' s plan can be worked.
Upon motion duly made andseconded, it was voted
to accept the concept not to reduce the parking spaces
beyond sixty-five.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meetings held
January 28, 1967 and January 30, 1967.
Mrs. Battin, of the Town Structure of Government
Committee, met with the Board.. She saidshe hoped the
Board would put back the original wordingjwhich said"all
town buildings, structures and facilities" . She said the
committee wants the highest possible latitude for Town
Meeting possible, and they hope it would include re-
creational facilities . She said the committee does think
its article shouldgo in as originally requested.
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Mr. Cole said Town Counsel took a strong exception
to the wording.
Mr. Gray said there are certain things by law that
are strictly in the province of the Selectmen and they
might be read into this article some years from now. He
said structures is a pretty broad term
Mrs. Battin said by taking these words out, the com-
mittee is afraid it restricts the motion.
Mr. Cole saidrecreational facilities even mention
swimming pools.
Mrs . Battin said if the Board disagrees with the
committee, she hoped. the Board would amend the motion
downward.
Mr. Cole stated Town Counsel' s advice was this article
had too much latitude.
Mrs. Battin said they have to spell out in detail the
motion.
Mr. Cole said Town Counsel could be approached again,
but if he advises the Board to go a certain way, he would
most certainly go the way he advises.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
tth adjourn at 11:35 P.M.
A true record , Attest:
ec ive Jerk, (Selectmep�/
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SFTFCTMEN' S MEETING
February 13, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, February 13, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present .
Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent
of Public Works , and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were
also present .
Mr. Gray submitted a change order, Architect ' s
project No. 6607, Public Works Building, for the addi-
Change tion of seven telephone outlets, an additional $176.00,
Order and to provide covered trench for pipes to truck lift
pits, an additional $816.50, which he stated had been
approved by the committee.
Upon motion duly marde and seconded, it was voted
to approve the change order increasing the contract by
$992.50.
Mr. Gray reported that Chief Corr requested the
Board to appoint Captain Paul E. Furdon as Acting Chief
during his absence this week.
Acting Upon motion duly made andseconded, it was voted
Chief to appoint Captain Paul E. Furd.on, Acting Chief of
Police, during Chief Corr' s absence from Thursday,
February 16, 1967, through Monday, February 20, 1967.
Mr. Carroll said on Route 2 at Watertown Street,
he had a set of plans submitted to him by the State
Route 2 Department of Public Works . He said this concerns it-
self with the street layout and sidewalks, etc. He
explainedthese plans indicate the State is going to put
a sidewalk on Watertown Street from Peacock Farm Road on
the east side all the way across the bridge ending on the
south side of Route 2. There is going to be no great
pedestrian travel, but it seemed to him it might be a
Sidewalks better idea if the sidewalk was on the other side of the
street and suggested that the State build a sidewalk on
both sides of the street within the limits of the construction.
He said he thought the State would go along with the request,
but the Board would have to make the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the State Department of Public Works to construct
sidewalks on both sides andfurther, if only one side is to
be constructed that it be on the further side.
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Mr. Carroll said on the south side of Watertown
Street the State has indicated afbrty-eight foot pave-
ment which narrows down to meeting the existing pavement
twenty-two and a half feet wide. He said the State has Route 2
carried the construction to within about 200 feet of the State road
Belmont line , and has also determined, from a point about
500 feet from the Belmont line toward Peacock Farm Road
will be State road. He said there is about 500 feet in
length from the Belmont line to the beginning of the ramp
that will be a Town road and he felt this should be all
State road. He said the Board should ask the State to
build it right to the Belmont line, and he would continue
the same width of construction, twenty-two and a half
feet to the Belmont line.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the State Department of Public Works to con-
tinue the construction on the south side of Watertown
Street to the Belmont line so that the entire length
will be a State road.
Mr. Carroll referred to the westbound ramp coming
from Peacock Farm Road and asked if the• Board shouldn't
have the State remove that so there would be no left turn
on oncoming traffic.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to include this in the two requests mentioned above.
Mr. Carroll referred to the article in the warrant
in regardto the Hartwell Avenue traffic study and said
he received a letter from Wilbur Smith. They have come
up with a detailed estimate from $17,000 to $26,000. He
recommended 'Wet the motion contain $26,000 because he
would rather be high than too low. Traffic
The Chairman asked. if Mr. Carroll couldn' t choose a Study cost
figure somewhere in between.
Mr. Carroll saidhe wouldrather have the $26,000.
The Chairman said there is a lot of latitude.
Mr. Carroll said there is a question in hismind how
much of the work the Town could supply.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll could supply any
of the work, and he replied possibly a great deal.
The Chairman said that should have a bearing on the
ultimate figure , and Mr. Carroll said he thought it would
be better to have the $26,000 figure.
Mr. Carroll said this is an estimate for the article
andhe may not even use this firm.
The Chairman said if $26,000 is put in the motion,
that is the amount that will be assessed against the tax
levy. He asked how much of the work Mr. Carroll felt the
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Mr. Carroll replied right now the Board should
assume that the Town will do none of it.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll could have a
figure between now andthe time it is put in the motion.
Mr. Carroll said the Chairman was asking him for an
answer he could not give, and right now the Engineering
Department is tied up.
Mr. Arhhur Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, met
with the Board and said last November to spoke to the
Board about the possibility of having a training exercise
concerning the key personnel of the Town. He said he
thought it would be a great help in understanding how the
people function under emergency conditions. He intro-
Civil Defense duced Ernest R. Hamilton, Region One Training Office, and
training Harold Perkins and Sidney Pierson of the University of
exercise Massachusetts.
Mr. Hamilton outlined the early history and background
of simulation training and benefits that could accrue to
the Town. He stated they propose to put on this emergency
operation center training for Lexington at no charge, to be
conducted by the University of Massachusetts. It is only
one concept of operating and they want to see if they can
apply it to Lexington' s own emergency operation center.
This will involve cooperation with the University of Massa-
chusetts collecting data on resources, conducting training
sessions and finally coming up with a training exercise.
Mr. Perkins, of the University of Massachusetts, said
they have been engaged in conducting Civil Defense training
for three and a half years, training instructor-level
students. The biggest portion of the problem is being sure
they can cope with any situation with the greatest of ease.
They will set up an operational control room using a b' x 7'
status board and will have a visual aid reference of what-
ever action is taking place in the community. They will
contract with the local printing eompany 'to develop maps to
put on the display boards . At the center itself, there will
be the Chairman supervising, his public information officer
and Civil Defense Director. There will be an operation
staff - fire, police, health and welfare, public works and.
shelter. He explained the exercises and stated they would
last between two and a half to three hours. There will be
emergency messages necessary to move equipment or personnel,
dynamic messages and fina :lY, a eel message. They t +ain
both the operators and the simulators.
Mr. Sheldon asked where simulation ended andactual
movement of people began.
Mr. Perkins replied this will all be on paper and they
would like to conduct this exercise in May.
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Mr. Burrell said he was looking for formal permission
from the Board to put this on.
The Chairman said he thought it was an excellent idea.
The Board had no questions, and upon motion duly made
and seconded, it was voted. to authorize the proposed Emer-
gency Operating Center training exercises to be conducted
by representatives of the Department of Defense and the
University of Massachusetts.
The group retired at 8:10 P.M.
Mr. Cataldo reported. the Town Office Space Committee
has interviewed, many architects and as d Chit morning
unanimously voted to recommend to the Board of Selectmen
that it contract with the architects Perry, Dean, Hepburn
and Stewart, a company of about seventy people. They
are completely architectural people andhave a good re-
lationship with construction and mechanical people. The
committee feels they are extremely competent and capable
of doing the job. They were selected because they are
the people who did Williamsburg.
Upon motion duly made and. seconded, it was voted
to enter into a contract with Perry, Dean, Hepburn and
Stewart as recommended by the Town Office Space Committee,
Mr. Cataldo moved that the Executive Session of the
minutes that had to do with kindergartens- and the Cemetery Executive
Department budget, specifically last week's meeting, be Session in-
made part of the public record. to Open
The motion was seconded and unanimously carried. Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing J0 pole locations, all having been approved byMr.
Carroll: Pole
locations
Lowell Street, westerly side, northerly from a point
approximately 97 feet north of North Street, --
Eighteen poles .
(Eighteen existing JO poles to be removed. )
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Harold Andleman,
1130 Massachusetts Avenue, stating she strongly advocated
the installation of sidewalks in the Munroe Tavern area
that has been under construction. Sidewalks
The Chairman said he would acknowledge the letter
with thanks and advise Mrs. Andleman this will come up
some time in the future.
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The Chairman read a letter Prcnn the Planning Board
recommending the adoption of underground wiring as a
town-wide standard.
Mr. Cataldo pointed out this includes streets the
Board is recommending for acceptahce.
Mr. Carroll said either the Town or the owners would
have to pay for the relocation of the lines on the property.
Undergrourr3. Mr. Carroll said the Town would have to pay in the
street street and the people would have to pay for the service into
lighting their house.
Mr. Carroll said that was correct and it would cost
about $300 or $4400 per house.
The Chairman said this is going to be a very ex-
pensive proposition.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Board could get some in-
formation from the Boston Edison Company as to how muck
this would cost and who would. pay 2 r it .
Mr. Carroll replied in the affirmative .
The Chairman saidif the individual home owner kc.ows
he is going to get a $300 or $1+00 bill, there might be a
different attitude on the part of the public.
Mr. Carroll said the Edison may be willing to give
the Board an estimate, as an example, of a couple of streets
now in the budget.
Letter, dated February 10, 1967, from Jules P. Sussman,
Chairman of the Conservation Commission, with reference to
the New Amsterdam property, was held over until the next
meeting when Town Counsel would be present.
Letter from Dr. L. M. Titelbaum, 216 Concord Avenue,
complaining about a barking dog, was referred to the Dog
Dog Officer, and the Chairman read the Officer' s report. It
was agreed that, according to the report and recommendation
of the Officer, no justificatin for restraint exists.
Verna was received from Metcalf & Eddy in regard to
Memo re: Recreation and Conservation.
Recreation & Mr. Sheldon saidthat is the subject of the steering
Conservation committee' s next meeting of which committee he is a member.
and he has read the memo. This is the first of seven or
eight reports the Boardwill receive.
The Chairman said it will be available and asked Mr.
Gray for a condensation of the salient points.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverages
Control Commission pertaining to Washington' s Birthday,
Liquor February 22, 1967.
February 22 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
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that hotels and restaurants may sell alcoholic beverages
during the usual hours. "Package Goods" Stores may sell
and deliver alcoholic beverages between the hours of
1:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. on the holiday and until 11:30 F.M.
on the night before.
The Chairman reada letter from Peter Sowkow, 614.
Valleyfield Street, together with a plan showing two pro-
posed foundation cellars which Mr. Sowkow said he was sub-
mitting as requested by the Hatch Act.
Mr. Gray said under the Hatch Act, Mr. Sowkow will
have to have a hearing before the Board .
The Chairman said if a hearing is held, the Division Sowkow re:
of Natural Resources have to be notified. Hatch Act
Mr. Gray said there is a small brook and this is not
a waterway.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to check with Town Counsel
and see if a hearing is necessary; if so, have it set up.
Letter was received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Post No. 3007, requesting permission to operate a stand
April 19 on the property at 1668 Massachusetts Avenue, per-
mission having been obtained from the owner. April 19
The Board had no objection.
Mr. Cttaldo suggested that Mr . Gray handle all future
requests for locations of stands on April 19.
Upon motion duly made andseconded, it was voted
to sign an Order for the construction of a sewer in Adams
Street from Westwood Road a distance of 285 feet north-
easterly to North Street.
Letter was received, signedby seven Precinct Five
Town Meeting Members, asking the Board to give careful Opposition
consideration to the proposed tax increase as they are to tax
vigorously opposed to further town tax increases. increase
The Chairman said he did not think these people are
aware of how the tax dollar is broken down, and he would
answer the letter which was addressed to him.
Letter was received from Mr. Perry, Comptroller, in
regatd to the financial reports as of December 31, 196$.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on Minutes
February 6, 1967.
Mr. Sheldon suggested that Mr. Gray give the Board
a breakdown of the amounts requested in "other articles" .
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Mr. Sheldon said he read the report of the Fire
Commissioners which had to do with certain discussions
Fire Comm. they had with the firefighters and he thought Mr. Gray
policy should review that to make sure everything discussed and
agreed upon is in line as far as other Town Departments
are concerned.
Mr. Gray stated the Chairman had written the Fire
Commissioners a letter andthose things were covered.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to make sure the Com-
missioners' policy is the same as the policy for the
other Town Departments
Mr. Sheldon said he received a request this evening
from Mr. Sussman that Mr. Gray bring him up to date on
the status of the New Amsterdam, Pihl, Trinity Covenant
Church and Rosetti parcels.
Mr. Carroll retired at 8:1.0 P.M.
Chairman Parrish, Messrs . Blaisdell, Grant, Kenney,
Zehner and. Mrs . Sousa of the Appropriation Committee, met
with the Board.
The Chairman stated the Chairman of the Appropriation
Committee had requested an executive session before it goes
on with all the business it has with the Board this evening.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Mr Gray retired.
Following discussion off the record pertaining to
personnel, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Parrish suggested reductions of $150,000 in the
school budget, $100,000 in the general budget, $450,000
in the articles and $200,000 in the Selectmen' s articles
Budget in an effort to reduce the tax rate.
reductions The Chairman said the Board would go over the budgets
in an effort to reduce the total of $450,000 by $200,000.
The Appropriation Committee was in favor of going
over the budgets, arrive at a figure, and invite the Boards
in for discussion.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 1967,
in the Conference Room, Cary Memorial Building, to go over
all budgets again.
The Appropriation Committee retired at 10:35 P.N.
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IUpon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public ,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion pertaining to a highway, Regis-
trars , and Great Meadows, it was votedto resume the open
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 11:15 P.M
A true record, Attest: Gj u �
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
February 20, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, February 20, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Sheldon and Mabee were present .
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant ,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Cataldo arrived at the meeting at 10:10 P.M.
Mr. Legro said he had prepared an Order of Taking
Rossetti for the Rossetti land on Whipple Hill.
land Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to execute the Order as submitted .
Mr. Gray stated he had a bill for payment on the
Public Works Building in the amount of $38,7L14.80 which
has been checked out and approved by the Committee.
Tocci Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
payment to approve application for payment, dated February 10,
1967, in the amount of $38,744.80 to John Tocci & Sons ,
Inc.
Mr. Gray stated he had a bill for payment on the
Halsey Public Works Building in the amount of $700.00 for
payment architect' s fees which had been approved by the Com-
mittee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
to approve for payment bill in the amount of $700 to
William A. Halsey, architedt.
Mr. Carroll referred to the accident involving
Ambulance one of his employees, Joseph Vitale, who was seriously
bill burned, and asked. the Bard to abate the ambulance bill.
abated Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to abate the ambulance bill #29 in the amount of $10.00.
Mr Carroll submitted the following letter in re-
gard to Federal Aid for sewers :
Federal
Aid for February 16, 1967
sewers
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February 16, 1967
Board of Selectmen
Town Office Building
Lexington, Massachusetts 02173
Gentlemen:
Back in April of 1966 you authorized me to file, in
your behalf, a preliminary application to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development for Federal Assistance on
certain sewer projects :
Winter Street Trunk Sewer
Emerson Road to Burlington Street Trunk Sewer
North Street Pumping Station and Trunk Sewer
Today I received the enclosed form letter from the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development denying our request.
Underlying the denial is the fact that there are simply
not enough funds to go around .
There are two basic government programs for providing
assistance to sewer programs.
The first is the one that is now under the control of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. It
was formerly handled by the Department of Health Education
and Welfare and this is the program through which we were
able to get funds on the Woodhaven Trunk Swwer and the North
Lexington Pumping Station and Force Main. This program is
to help eliminate pollution, with the great emphasis on ex-
isting pollution. In the opinion of E. A "Bud" Cooney of
Whitman & Howard who is intimate with the complexities of
the Federal Aid programs, their isnot much chance of Lexing-
ton picking up any further aid on this program except for
relief sewers.
The second is the one referred to in the beginning para-
graph of my letter - the Housing and Urban Development
program to promote efficient and orderly growth of communi-
ties. In order to be eligible for assistance under this
program a town must be a member of a regional planning
group wuch as the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
The facts on this program are these:
1. ) One hundred million dollars, each, were appropri-
ated for
ppropri-
ated. for 1966 and 1967 for the entire country.
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2. ) This region, which includes New York State, has
$12,000,000 available to it each year.
3. ) As the letter says, theiequests total twenty
times the appropriation made for Fiscal 1967.
Summing it up, with the exception of relief sewers, I don' t
think there is much likelihood of the Town of Lexington get-
ting any Federal Assistance on its sewer programs in the
near future.
Very truly yours ,
/s/ John
John J. Carroll
Supt. of Public Works
& Town Engineer
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cc: Bud Cooney
The Chairman said he thought the concluding sentence
summed up the subject.
Letter was received from the Planning Board, dated
February 9, 19$7, with reference to Great Meadows' zoning.
Great Mr Mabee said the Board was going to ask Town
Meadows' Counsel for his opinion.
zoning Mr. Legro said he received a copy of the letter
Saturday morning, and lookedit over, but had not reached
any conclusion.
It was agreedto hold the subject over until the
next meeting of the Board in order to give Mr. Legro an opportunity
to formulate an opinion.
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board.
requesting the Selectmen to take every necessary step to
Augustus have the work in Augustus Road commenced as soon as soil
Road and weather conditions permit.
The Chairman said. the Selectmen share the Planning
Board' s concern.
Mr. Legro reported he is hopeful that the bonding
company will see that the work is done when the weather
permits. He tried to contact the bonding company today
without success because the man he wantedto talk with
was out. He also stated he is prepared to take action.
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The Chairman read a letter from C. F. Mistretta,
District Highway Engineer, DPW, dated February 13, 1967,
in regard to Massachusetts Avenue, Federal Aid Safety
Project. It is the opinion of the Traffic Engineering
Section that the construction of a retaining wall to
improve the sight distance for eastbound traffic on
Massachusetts Avenue from Station 90± to Station 95t
would not rectify the type of accidents that are occurring
in this area, and it is therefore judgedthat this project
does not qualify as a Federal Aid Safety Project. The
letter stated it wouldappear if this section of Massachu-
setts Avenue is to be improved , it would require 100% ex-
penditure by the Town, or at the Towns request be included
in the Chapter 90 program.
The following letter, on the same subject, was re-
ceived from Mr. Carroll :
February 20, 1967
Board of Selectmen
Town Office Building
Lexington, Massachusetts 02173
Re: Chapter 90 Massachusetts Avenue
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the letter dated February 13, 1967
from C. F. Mistretta to Lincoln P. Cole concerning the
Federal Aid. Safety Project on Massachusetts Avenue. I
submit the following information to you to help you make
your decision as to how to proceed to complete the con-
struction.
I. ) The amounts appropriated at Town Meetings were
as follows:
Article 21 - 1965 $ 60,000.00
Article 22 - 1966 95,100.86
Total appropriated $155,100.86
Thislis further broken down as follows:
State County Town Total Total
Share Share Share Allotment Appropriation
Article 21 1965
$26,200 $13,100 $13,100 $52,400 $60,000
Article 22 1966
$26,200 13,100 13,100 52,400 60,000
1966 Chapter 6795.100.86 35,100.86
$1y,yuu.00 $1550.wu.0b
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The difference of $15,200 between the Total Appropri- IIation of $155,100.86 and the Total Allotment of $139,900 will
be used by Town to pay what the State calls Non-Participating c
costs. These might include new sidewalks , curbing where grades are
are less than 3%, new trees, etc.
II. ) Belli' s contract on the present construction is
for $114,282.00. To be on the safe side we should
assume that extras might bring this contract tb
$120,000.
III. ) This leaves us with $35,000 to construct the 500 ft.
section north of Pelham Road. This amount is more
than adequate if we go to full depth construction,
including curbing, but it is not nearly sufficient
to build the walk and flatten the curve to produce
desiredsight distance.
a) Full depth construction - no widening -$10,000
b) Full depth construction - including wall-$50,000
and widening
IV. ) I talked to Mr.Mistretta on Friday after I received
a copy of his letter to you. He advised me as fol-
lows: II1) That the 500 foot section can not be added to
Belli' s contract. They cite a recent Attorney
General' s ruling regarding major changes to
contracts.
a 2) Mt they will not allow State funds to be used
on this section unless the tree goes.
V. ) This leaves us with the alternative - if we wish
to do the work this year and I recommen3 that it
be done this year - of using the Chapter 679 funds
Iready received from the State andauthorized to
be used. on Massachusetts Avenue under Article 22
of 1966.
We would have to put the project out to contract.
Since the State would not help us we would have to
pay for engineering costs ourselves. These would
amount to about $1,500, so the total cost of con-
structing this section comes to $11,500.
In order to be able to use the Chapter 679 money
we must ask the State' s permission to use $11,500
of it on this section and. guarantee them that if the II
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Belli contract runs in excess of the amount
left that the Town willmmake up the difference.
I see no reason why the contract amount will be
in excess of $120,000 which should allow us
plenty of latitude to make this statement .
Very truly yours ,
/s/ John
John J. Carroll
Supt. of Public Works
& Town Engineer
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The Chairman asked how much the State funds would
be in this section, and Mr. Carroll replied all the Town
would be losing is $1500.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll wanted to put this
particular section out to bid .
Mr. Carroll replied it definitely should be done this
year and he would like to go out to bid on it as soon as he
can in the spring. He said he was sure the two contracts
' could be coordinated and that Belli Bros . would bid.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
to authorize Mr. Carroll to put this section of Massachusetts
Avenue construction out to bid.
Mr. Mabee askedwhat the requirements are other than
the tree , and Mr. Carroll repliedthere are no other re-
quirements .
The Chairman said for $10,000, leaving the tree where
it is, the Town can go ahead.
Letter was received fram athe Planning Board, dated
February 8, 1967, in regard to the Annual Town Meeting
Traffic Study for Massachusetts Avenue - Route 2 and the
extension of Outlook Drive to Marrett Road and relocation Planning
of Pelham Road. Board
The Chairman explained. the Planning Board realizes articles
the fact the Planning Board didnot know certain articles
were eliminated from the warrant was not intentional and
he wound so advise them. He said the Board would keep
that $oard informed, on articles that concerns it.
Letter, dated February 10, 1967, was receivedfrom
the Department of Corporations and Taxation relative to the
Bureau of Local Assessment of the Department of Corporations Bureau of
and. Taxation created in 1955. Local As-
The Chairman asked Mr Gray to go over the letter and sessment
come up with a digest for the Board next week.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
to certify the character of Herbert E. Stotts, 11 Hunt
Cert. of Road., an applicant for a Certificate of Incorporation,
Inc. satisfactory character reference having been received
from the Chief of Police.
Common Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
Victualler to renew Common Victualler license for Folso ' s Seafoods
of Lexington, Inc . , 182 Bedford Street.
Application for a Common Victualler license was re-
Common ceived from David H. Smith, 271 Marrett Road. This was
Victualler formerly known as The Old House and the proprietors had
a license .
Letter was received from the Board of Health stating
the facilities and equipment in this building may not be
adequate to meet the requirements of the State Sanitary
Code and therefore the Board of Health does not recommend
issuance of a Common Victualler license.
A telephone call was received from the Police De-
partment advising it had been unsuccessful in locating
Mr. Smith.
The Chairman said he would take this matter up with
Town Counsel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting held on
February 13, 1967.
Letter was received from the Town Clerk advising
that Charles H. Spaulding hadbeen appointed to the
Appointment Standing School Building Committee to fill the unexpired
term of George Kolovson who resigned as of October 27, 1966.
Mr. Lee 4hitman met with the Board relative to a
petition requesting the Board to construct and maintain,
sidewalk including snow plowing, a sidewalk on the norhh side of
Turning Mill Road 800 feet, more or less, from Robinson
Road eastward connecting with the existing sidewalk at
Demar Road.
Mr. Carroll submitted a plan and Mr. Whitman indi-
cated the location as referred to in the petition.
M. Whitman said he would like to see a long-range
program that would cost about $18,000 and could be amor-
tized in nine years. He said a saving could be made
on busing.
Mr. Carroll said he recommended tbAt Robinson Road
be constructed before or with the sidewalk and be done
as one project.
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Mr. Whitman said it was a matter of safe passing
and economics.
Mr. Carroll skid he has bad enough dealings with
people who want their children to get safe passage to
school to know this Board will definitely haye a request
for a sidewalk on Robinson Road .
Mr. Whitman said he woulddiscuss this with the
School Committee.
Mr. Sheldon referredto the Steering Committee,
connected with Metcalf & Eddy' s study, which is made up
of the Selectmen, Planning Board, Capital Expenditures Steering
Committee and the Appropriation Committee . He said Committee
because he was going off the Board , he would like to be
relieved.
Mr. Mabee agreed to take Mr Sheldon' s place.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the fiancial Executive
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Session
Following discussion pertaining to legal matters with
Town Counsel, and budget items with the Appropriation
Committee, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Cataldo arrived at the meeting at 10:10 P.M.
Budgets were reconsidered and acted on as follows:
Department Requested. Approved
Selectmen' s - Clerical Pool $ 5,000.00 $ 6,000.00
(All part-time vacation Budgets
help to be included here)
Selectmen' s - Expenses 6,035.00 5,200.00
(Equipment and repairs
transferred to another account. )
Appropriation Committee approved. 5,110.00
Selectmen' s - Out of State 500.00 550.00
Town clerk - Foreclosures 150.00 100.00
Parking Meter Maintenance 60.00 00.00
(Counting being done by
Lexington Trust Co. )
Planning Board - Personal 17;522.00 17,335.00
Planning Board - Expenses 6,000.00 5,550.00
Elections - Selectmen 7,000.00 6,675.00
(ICh�3nbknce on machines
in insurance budget)
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Board of Registrars - Personal 4,478.00 3,725.00
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Town Celebrations 5,300.00 5,000.00
Conservation Commission 750.00 300.00
Recreation - Personal 24,043.00 24,400 .00
Recreation - Expenses 8,035.00 7,500.00
Metered Mail 3,200.00 2,200 .00
Comptroller - Expenses 2,965.00 2,565.00
Assessors - Expenses 2,975.00 2,615.00
Assessors - Professional Services 4,000.00 1,000.00
Board of Health - Personal 13,909.00 13,925.00
(Vacation & extra help in
Clerical Pool)
Board of Health - Expenses 8,895.00 9,000.00
** Police - Personal 397,033.00 397,000.00
Police - Expenses 54,115.00 54,115.00 ?
Dog Officer - Expenses 1,000.00 800.00
Fire Department - Expenses 42,660.00 41,680.00
Forest Fires 500.00 100.00
Civil Defense - Personal 9,890.00 9,800.00
Civil Defense - Expenses 11, 725.00 10,100.00
Civil Defense - Out of State 275.00
(Out of State paid by Nat'l .
Association. )
Inspection - Personal 30,773.00 27,884.00
(Vacation funds in IIClerical PPool)
Public Works - Personal 482,969 40 460,540.00
Public Works - Expenses 60,303.39 56,090.00
Town Offices & Cary Building P.S. 20,546.00 20,246.00
Town Offices & Cary - Expenses 37,3 8.00 34,238.00
Public Works Building 18,129.00 17,575.00
(Printing calculator
transferred to another budget)
Traffic Regulation & Control 6,400.00 6,000.00
Street Lights 79,300.00 79,300.00
Sewer Maintenance - Expenses 38,249.00 23,749.00
(Hydraulic Sewer Cleaner
to Road Machinery)
Park Department - Expenses 29,130.00 32,680.00
The Chairman reported the following possible savings
as considered by the Selectmen:
Sewers $50,000
Sidewalks 20,000
Road Machinery 12,000
Options 7,500
Crescent Road 16,500
Blossomcrest Road 24,000
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With referenceExpenses Wi h to the Police Fsxpe s s B udget,
Mr. Parrish said he wanted it on the record that when
the Chief comes in with his budget next year, the
amount for uniforms will be increased again. He said
the Committee has been badly misled in this area and he
did not like it.
Mr. Cataldo said he would never agree to taking these
articles out, knowing everyone else is going to get what
they want. He said there are people who have wanted sewers
and streets for twenty and forty years and he, for one,
would not go along.
The Chairman said, referring to the Articles, that
the Appropriation Committee will make its recommendations
and if the Selectmen have differences, they will try to
resolve them with the Appropriation Committee before Town
Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 12:15 A.M.
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SELECT MENtS MEETING
February 27, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectments Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, February 27, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Cole ,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present .
Chairman Viano, Messrs . Fisher, Clarke, Farwell,
Mrs Clarke, of the School Committee, and Dr Fobert,
Superintendent of Schools, met with the Board.
Chairman Parrish, Messrs Noyes, Zehner, Grant ,
Gary, Blaisdell, Kolovson and Mrs. Souza of the Appropri-
ation Committee, were also present .
The Chairman explained the School Committee had
requested the meeting.
Mr. Viano stated the reason for the meeting was
Junior to discuss the article pertaining to the New Junior High
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High School School. He said he believed the members of the Board
all had a set of papers the Committee prepared, and the
Committee would like to share with the Board some of the
thinking on this project as far as the Committee has gone
with it . He asked the Board to turn to page 5 and said
it would see the need for the school. He explained the
Committee has come up with three possible solutions . On
page One , it has Proposal I which would be to add a 600
unit to the High School giving a new capacity of 3300 people
This would preclude the possibility for some later date of
phasing out Mgzzey and commits the Committee to a 3-2-14
program.
T he second proposal on the following page, number II,
would be to build a new Junior High School with a capacity
of 900 students which would be expandable to 1200. He ex-
plained that when this opens in 1971, the Committee would
be able to have a 6-6-3 program. In 1981, there would be
the possibility at that point of phasing out Muzzey and
going to a 6-2-4- program
The third p oposal would be to build a Junior High School
that would have a capacity of 1200 students and add to
the Diamond Junior High School 200 more spaces. This would
allow an early phasing out of Muzzey Junior High School.
He explained one of the problems here is the Committee
would be buildin _- well beyond the needs to get this phasing
out of Muzzey. This allows a 6-3-3 program.
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He said on the next page the Board would see the
estimates of the cost of the various proposals . Proposal
I adds 600 to the High School which will take up quite a bit
of the athletic fields and additional ones will have to be
opened up. This proposal would cost in the vicinity of
$2,000,000.00. He said Proposal II, to build a new
Juhion High School for 900, expandable to 1200, would cost
an estimated $2,160,000.00. Proposal III, to build a 1200
pupil elementary school and200 addition to the Diamond
Junior High School, is about $1,000,000 more. He stated
this is basically what the Committee has been over so far
H r. Sheldon asked if Metcalf & Eddy' s population
projection was used throughout here .
Dr. Fooert replied they have drawn that is to show
there is a similar pattern.
Mr. Sheldon asked if it meant the Committee accepted
the ultimate projection .
Dr. Fooert replied in the negative. He said this
is the only figure they have, because they have only pro-
jected up to 1980. He said the Committee' s figures and
Mr. Clarke' s figures show a gradual levelling off .
Mr. Sheldon asked what the ultimate projection was .
Dr. Fobert replied the saturation point, the Committee
has not projected that far ahead. It has gone through
1982 and used Johnson' s figures of saturation because they
seem to be reasonable although the Committee does not agree
with them.
Mr. Sheldon said the Committee was projecting present
enrollments and assuming a growth.
Mr. Farwell said the Committee estimated the first
grade class and has a pattern that that class follows. He
said the Committee' s basic estimate is on the first grade
class and what happens to it .
Dr. Fobert saidthey have not gone to saturation They
have accepted Metcalf & Eddy' s figures for the future be-
cause the Committee has no others .
Mr. Sheldon said it is an extension of the first grade
enrollment.
Dr. Fobert said that was correct.
The Chairman said the Committee has three different
projects and for the most part, they may disagree, but
they do follow the same pattern . It says the Committee
needs more space for the children in the Junior High level.
Mr. Farwell said the Metcalf & Eddy projection goes
up as they get into 1980. The reason is that they are
projecting an increase in the birth rate which is not used
in the other project.
Mr. Parrish asked if the School Cpmmittee felt Muzzey
should be phased out as soon as possible.
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Mr. Viano replied the Committee feels Muzzey should
not be phased out . It does feel in a program that looks
to the future , this possibility should not be precluded.
The Metcalf & Eddy report considers it to be a reasonably
good building.
Mr. Parrish asked if the Committee had made any plans
as to what Muzzey would be used for after it is phased out .
Mr. Viano replied they would plan to use it ; it could
be phased out if the Tann found a better use for it or it
outlived its usefulness .
The Chairman asked if the Committee still had an
open mind.
Mr. Viano replied it has an open mind and would like
the Board' s comments
The Chairman said it seemed to him he would favor
Proposal II
Mr. Viano said it is the general consensus of the
School Committee that it does favor this plan
M r. Cataldo saic. the Committee must recognize the
fact, as far as the article it has in the warrant, it
can do nothing else. It is planning money for a new Junior
High School at Marrett Road, and according to the article,
the Committee does not have an open mind
Mr. Viano said as far as the site is concerned at
this particular time
Mr. Cataldo pointed out the Committee cannot consider
Proposal I; it can only build a new Junior High School at
Marrett Road.
Mr. Fisher said it coild be postponed to the spring
meeting.
Mrs. Clarke said the Committee needs to know whether
the Town wants Muzzey Junior High School sooner, later or
never .
M r.Cataldo asked who figured the $2,000,000.00 one.
Mr. Viano replied Charles Cole
Mr. Cataldo said Newton is going 800 for $3,000,000
Mr. Fisher said if these figures are low, they are all
low in proportion; the Committee is guessing at the $2,000,000
one . He stated Proposal I brings this many children in one
place.
Mrs. Clarke said 3300 is more than they will ever need
for a High School
Mr. Gary said he did not see why there were three pro-
posals and that the Committee must have a judgment from an
educational standpoint . He asked what the School Committee' s
proposal was.
Mrs. Clarke replied the Committee wanted to share with
the Board what it went through to reach this .
Mr. Farwell said if there is considered to be a need
for Muzzey outside of a school area, maybe Proposal III
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should be considered on that basis. He said the Committee
is saying in this, there is a $1,000,000 difference between
Proposal II and Proposal III. If that can be justified
by another use of Muzzey, it should receive consideration
He said the use that hab been talked is a station or addi-
tion to the office complex.
Mr. Cataldo stated this complex here cannot wait until
1976 to expand and if any school building is taken , it will
be Muzzey for the Police Station.
Mr. Farwell said in order to phase out Muzzey over
this, the Committee would have to overbuild, and he asked
if there was a date on Munroe .
Mr. Cataldo replied in the affirmative .
Mr. Sheldon said he agreed, based on the facts pre-
sented here, that Proposal II is the most feasible and
a pparently it meets the needs.
Dr. Fobert said it was the most desirable for the
Committee and it does not want to overbuild. He said
Proposal II permits the Committee to rduce its regu-
lation at Muzzey.
Mr. Parrish said he did not think the building com-
mittee discussing the Town Office has progressed far enough.
Mr. Cataldo said the committee has just started to get
into it and lookin[ at it, it cannot wait until 1976.
Mr. Farwell said they were talking about 1971 and
asked if that would change it. Kinder-
Mr. Cataldo r plied in the negative gartens
Mr. Parrish said there are other alternatives.
Mr. rataldo said if kindergartens are not established,
the Police Station could be put down next year at Munroe
and save a brand new building. He said a brand new building
would be needed in 1966.
Mr. Cataldo said if kindergartens are established,
the committee will have to start again. He said lookibg
at the proposal the School Committee gave the Board, if
kindergartens are established, the School Committee is
willing to live with conditions until 1973, the Committee
cannot be in too much trouble . He asked if the Committee
was openin,, a Junior High in 1971.
Mr. Viano replied in the fall of 1971.
Mr. Clarke said his method depends on population in
Town rather than school population . He said he feels the
methods Johnson is using are not applicable unless one
assur4es the first grade is going to change very radically
in the future
The Chairman said the Committee had the sense of the
Board of Selectmen
Mrs. Clarke asked if it would be worthwhile for anyone
else to estimate the costs .
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The Chairman replied the more experts they have giving
estimates , and they were consistent, it would lend more
weight to the argument .
Mr. Fisher said they did go over this with the School
Building Committee and confirmed the $20,000 initial appropri-
ation figure.
Mr. Gary said if they had a new Junior High School in
1972, they would have surplus capacity in the High School
from here oh
Mr. Viano said that was correct .
Mr. Gary asked if the Committee would consider putting
part of the ninth grade over in the High School.
Mr. Viano replied it is possible . The Committee had
this situation recently and it is not a good program and is
a very poor program. There is duplication. He said they
have had experience with the problem and it is not a good
plan.
Mr. Cataluo said he was not present last Monday night
when the subject of budgets came up. Tuesday morning, he
heard the conditions of the terms of the budget out. He
said under no conditions would he be a part of it, and it
is a sorry situation if the Town of Lexington is being faced
with a situation such as this. He said he did not in any
way want to be a part of it. He said if the School Com-
mittee
can cut its budget for one reason, it can for another.
He said he did not think any Board should get into a situ-
B udgets ation such as this . He said he did not think the Board
should operate this way and that the Board should write the
School Committee and state under no conditions can it accept
something like this . He stated it is the duty of the
A ppropriation Committee and the Selectmen to stand up re-
gardless of the issue and make their feelings known. He
said it was brought to him, the condition the School Com-
mittee would cut its budget would be that way if the Boards
did mot oppose the kindergarten issue . He said this is not
to be the situation and this is no way to run the Town of
Lexington . He said it came tohim from three separate
sources and he refused to be a part of it.
Mr Viano stated, complying with a request from the
A ppropriation Committee to help held the tax rate down, the
wrong thing to do, maybe the Committee did the wrong thing.
It cut its budget $143,A00 He said there were no guarantees
when the budget was cut . He said he had not seen the
Appropriation Committee report and he did not know what it
contains.
Mr. Cataldo said it does not contain the original - -
Mr. Viano was saying that these three people told him last
Tuesday was not the case.
Mrs. Clarke said the School Committee said it hoped
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they would not take a position on the kindergarten if
the Committee did make a cut
Mr. Viano said the Appropriation Committee has a
financial responsibility to the Taan; the School Com-
mittee saw fit to cut its budget $]1i.3,000, but still
show kindergartens as part of its program, this is what
it has done.
Mr. Cataldo said don't come to these two Boards say-
ing you will give us this money if we don 't oppose the
kindergartens; what I was told Tuesday morning is not the
case?
Mrs. Clarke said it was stated by the School Committee
last Monday night it had every intention of making these
cuts no matter what other Town departments did. She said
the Committee would have done it regardless.
The Chairman said the Committee made these cuts with
the wish there would be no opposition from the major Boards
of the Town, but with no demands .
Mr. Cataldo asked if he hadbeen given an incorrect
story and if the minutes were wrong
The Chairman said the School Committee did request -
it was not contingent .
Mrs. Clarke said it certainly WLs not a condition.
Mr. Viano said the Committee asked for cooperation.
The Chairman stated the approach to him was would
he guarantee for his Board and he said he could not.
Mr. Parrish said there was discussion as to what
the Appropriation Committee' s position was on kindergartens
It was his opinion thatthey, as a Board, had voted against
kindergartens because they wanted it brought to the attention
of Town Meeting, and singularly, they were opposed if it was
brought up. He stated he also said he was looking for an
area whereby the School Committee would be willing to reduce
the budget going into the Town Meeting so the tax rate would
not show a substantial increase. There was a discussion
about kindergartens and what would happen if the Appropri-
ation Committee got the money. He said his opinion was
the Appropriation Committee could take the School Committee' s
suggestions and not argue against any particular program it
might have. He said he made it clear tothe School Com-
mittee if it cooperated, the Appropriation Committee would
coopePate.
Mr. Cataldo said this is not the story he was originally
given .
The Chairman said Mr. Cataldo would find he did state
that the request was asked of him if he could guarantee the
Board, and he said he could not guarantee the Board' s position.
Mr. Parrish said there was some indication on the School
Committee that if he were to tell them the Appropriation Com-
' mittee was opposed to kindergartens and would fight it, they
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would be reluctant to come up with the cuts they came up with
He said there was no guarantee, but there was some discus-
sion. He said if the Appropriation Committee and the
Board of Selectmen said they were opposed tokindergartens
and would fight it on the floor, he thought the School Com-
mittee might not have come up with as much as it did.
Mr. Cataldo said on Tuesday there was no question
in anyone' s mind of these terms and he refused to be a
part of this thing and he thought the Board of Selectmen
should go on record. He said the day the Board has to
reduce the tax rate at the expense of not getting up and
giving its feelings on any program, is a sorry day. He
stated he was not talking individuals , but he did refuse
to be a part of this situation.
Mr. Noyes asked if the School Committee would feel
badly if the Appropriation Committee opposed kindergartens on
the Town floor
Mr. Viano said the Appropriation Committee had every
right to do it as far as he was concerned. He said the
School Committee has committed itself to kindergartens and
will feel badly about anyone opposing them, but the Com-
mittee did not deny that right .
Mr.Noyes asked when the motion is made under Article 4
if it would contain the same cuts .
Mr. Viano said the Committee has committed itself to
these cuts and stated he was speaking for himself
Mr. Noyes said he asked the Board
Mr. Viano said his personal opinion was, the Com-
mittee would
Mr. Blaisdell asked if the School Committee made
this out in the appropriation because it felt it had an
excessive budget or only because it thought the tax rate
would be high.
Mr. Viano said the Committee thought its budget was
reasonable when it submitted it . The Committee cut it
because it was asked to. He said the Committee felt it
was in sympathy with the $8.00 in the tax rate
Mr. Blaisdell said it looks like a deal against deal
He said it is the Town of Lexington and they were all
taxpayers, wanting the people to have the best school system
and the best Town government. He said it seemed to him
something is wrong when the Boards come up to the very last
minute and find the expenses so high they can cut the figures
and say they are not cutting the program
M r. Viano said he did not say they were not cutting
their program
The Chairman said every cut in the Selectmen' s budget
is cutting the program
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Mr. Blaisdell said this is the first year the School
Committee has cut its program
The School and A ppropriation Committee retired at
7 50 P.M.
At the request of the Town Clerk, three jurors were
drawn Those drawn for jury duty were Charles Hammond Jurors
Dugan, 1265 Massachusetts Avenue ; Richard E. Schneider, 40
Wyman Road, and James H. Stanton, 2127 Massachusetts Avenue.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston
Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company for location of poles on Massachusetts Avenue. Pole
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners, locations
owners of the property as listed on the petitionerst plans
and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works.
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
and Mr. Dunn, representing the 11gy EnglaxidcTel.® 3hW9S'and
Telegraph Cpmpany, were the only persons present for the
hearing.
Mr. Dunn explained this is just for paper work; the
permission already exists andthe telephone company is
tying in on the poles .
No one wishing to be recorded in favor or in oppo-
sition, the hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the Order for the follow-
ing Ji0 pole locations :
Massachusetts Avenue, southwesterly side, southeasterly
from a point approximately 142 feet south-
east of Wallis Court, --
Three poles.
Massachusetts Avenue, southwest(,rly side, at Winthrop
Road, --
One pole .
Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly side, approximately
)017 feet southeast of Percy Road, --
One pole .
(Existing poles, no new poles to be set. )
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the Order for the follow-
ing 30 pole location on Colony Road:
Northwesterly side, approximately 670 feet southwest of
Grant Street, --
II One pole
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Messrs. Dunn and Pratt retired.
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Mr.Legro said he had an Order of Taking of the
Order of property at the corner of North and Adams Street, owned
Taking by Bennett, for sewer purposes He stated damages have
Bennett land been agreed upon and only references were made to them
in the Order.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to execute the Order of Taking as prepared and submitted
by Town Counsel
Mr. Legro referred to the acquisition of land from
Trinity Cov. the Trinity Covenant Church and said he had an instrument
Church re- containing a partial release
lease Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to execute the instrument as prepared and submitted by
Town Counsel.
W ith reference to letter, dated February 9, 1967,
received from the Planning Board in regard to the Great
Meadows, Mr. Legro said in general he agreed with the
P lanning Board' s comments relating to the validity of the
zoning. He said there are just two uses, farming and
golf course, that have any relationship to any economic
use and the rest are public uses . H e said he thought
there was considerable doubt if it might be considered
valid any particular parcel of land that was afterward
conveyed to an incavidual especially if the land was not
feasible for these two uses .
The Chairman said the provision could not give
Arlington what it wants.
Mr. Sheldon asked how Arlington could be given what
it wants.
Mr.Legro replied Arlington owns the land and can
control it.
The Chairman said Lexington has a degree of control.
Mr. Legro said Arlington has to use it within the
framework of the present zoning which is R-1.
Mr. Mabee asked if a Town owns land within another
Town' s boundary if there was any obligation on the Town
who owns the land.
Mr. Legro said he would be glad to give an amplification
M r. Mabee said he would be very interested in hearing
that
Mr. Legro said getting into the field of protection is
getting close to depriving tie land of any productive use.
Mr. Mabee said the Board could not zone and get the
same use of the land it is now,acquiring it for under
Conservation purposes.
Mr. Legro explained that is one of the reasons the
Legislature created Conservation Commissions for the acqui-
sition of open spaces; tzose things are ordinarily done by
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taking khetland or purchasing it so to have control as
the owner.
The Chairman asked if anyone disagreed with the
statdments of the Planning Board.
Mr. Sheldon said the Board would have a problem
explaining this to the Board of Selectmen of Arlington.
Mr. Legro said he had not discussed this with Joe
Purcell at all .
Mr. Sheldon said Arlington is planning action at
itsrTown Meeting.
Mr . Legro agreed to discuss this with Mr. Purcell,
Town Counsel of Arlington.
The Chairman said in general this Board agrees with
the Planning Board.
Letter was received from Officer Stanley Robbins
advising that on February 23, 1967, his car was parked
at the rear of the Police Station while ke was working
and a Town Front End Loader struck it. Two estimates Claim
of damages were attactbd9
Mr. Legro advised this should immediately be re-
ferred to the insurance company.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to follow this through.
The Chairman read a letter, dated February 21E., 1967,
from Mr. Carroll with reference to further reductions made
in the Public Works budget on February 20, 1967. Budgets
Mr. Carroll submitted pictures taken by Mr. Mazerall
of the trees around town damaged by the two recent storms.
Mr. Sheldon said he would be in favor of putting the
two men back.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
voted to put back the two men in Account #49OO, Public
'forks Personal Services -a) Additional permanent personnel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was unanimously
voted to increase the number of summer help from four to
eight.
t was the sense of the Board not to approve the item
of a Oky bucket in the Road Machinery - Capital Outlay, and
no acion was taken to reconsider.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the following JO pole location on Lowell Street:
Pole
South4esterly side, approximately 559 feet northwest of location
Bartlett Avenue.
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Copy of letter from the Emerson Gardens to Mr.
Carroll was receivedin regard to the extra width of
Emerson Rd Emerson Road from 50' Otreet to 70' street.
subdivision Mr. Carroll stated this is the subdivision on
width Emerson Gardens where the subdivider constructed the
road to a wider width than the specifications called
for. He said he had the money to pay this $9,686.30.
the Chairman said. the Board should check with the
Planning Board.
Mr Legro advised the Planning Board has to make a
recommendation.
Letter was received from Richard E. and Patricia P
Filipowski, 10 Round Hill Road., and Mr. and Mrs. Byron F.
Blanchard, 16 Round Hill Road, offering $600 for lot
Tax title #56-199 Round Hill Road , and stating the lot will be
divided equally rendering it useless as a house lot.
Action was deferred until Mr . Cataldo has an op-
portunity to look at the lot and report his recommendation
back to the Board .
Warrant in the amount of $5,082. 76 was received as
Assessment the Town' s assessment for the maintenance, operation and
repair of the Middlesex County Sanatorium for the year 1966.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Cert of to certify the characters of Henry E. Helms, 348 Marrett
Incorporation Road, and Gerald J. Holton, 14 Trotting Horse Drive, appli-
cations for Certificates of Incorporation
The Chairman read a letter from Franklyn J. Crosby,
Commendation 5 Piper Road, recommending that a letter of commendation
be sent to Lieutenant Wallace Cupp and Privates William
Whiting and Walter Cunha of the Fire Department
With reference to the vacancy in the Board of Assessors,
caused by Mr. Hoyt' s death, the Chairman suggested that the
Assessor Board contact the Chairman of the Board of Assessors to find
out whether or not he has any suggestions He also suggested
that the members of the Board give this subject some thought
during the week and consider it further at the next meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held.
on February 20, 1967
Mr Legro said he wrote the Board a letter on
February 24, 1967 regarding the West property. Back in
1940, a sewer was constructed on Oak Street and a betterment
assessed .
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He explained the site the Town is interested in the
betterment is $1,002.00. The owner then was Nichols
and the Town entered. into an agreement, dated. July 21,
1942, whereby the Selectmen abated. the sewer assessment West land
and Nichols agreed to pay to the Town, when any part of
his land was sold, at the rate of $150 00 for each 12,500
square feet, or part thereof, so sold., until the Town re-
ceived an aggregate of such payments amounting to the as-
sessment with interest at the rate of one percent per annum
from January 1, 1942. The agreement was a covenant run-
ning with the land and when West acquired the land in 1945)
the deed recited the conveyance was made subject to the
agreement dated July 21, 1942. He said it seemed to him
that the West agreement of November 20, 1954 requires
the specified payments to be made to the Town at the time
of the conveyance to the Town, but he thought this was a
matter which should be decided by the Board .
Mr Legro stated that there was also a water better-
ment assessment against the property in 1950 in the amount
of $1,246.50. The sum of $309.00 was abated on the lot
upon which the house is located and $375.00 for 250' on
Oak Street and $562.50 for 375' on Oak Street were deferred.
He ezzplained it may not be possible to complete the acqui-
sition this coming week, but he thought it is a matter of
policy to be determined by the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Sheldon said it appeared the Wests should pay
these betterments.
Mr. Cataldo said there is no question they have to
pay end. asked if Mr. Legro had discussed the subject with
West.
Mr. Legro replied. in the negative.
Mr. Sheldon asked if this was something Mr. Legro
would talk to West about.
Mr Legro said he would be willing to
The Chairman said he did not think the Board had
any choice but to collect the betterments.
At 8:40 F.M. , Messrs Parrish, Gary, Blaisdell,
Zehner, Kolovson and Noyes , Appropriation Committee, met
with the Board .
Further discussion on 1967 budget requets was held
somewhat as follows :
#3800 - Police Expenses - Mr. Parrish said the Appropri-
ation Committee is using $50,000.
'Mr. Gray said they cut it $26,025.
Mr. Parrish explained the item #550 was cut because the
Chief has already purchased the guns . The committee
cut $500 off batteries .
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Mr. Gray said he found out today the revolvers have
already been purchased. What the Chief wanted to do
with the money was to buy some riot control equipment
which he said amounted to $500.
Mr. Cataldo, referring to item $1,050, said the Chief
saidhe purchased the guns for the new men and this
was replacement of the old ones. He asked if this
had changed..
Mr Gray replied apparently it has.
The Board of Selectmen approved total amount of
$50,250.00 for Police expenses .
#5100 - Engineering Personal Services - Mr Parrish
said the Appropriation Committee reduced the overtime
Mr. Carroll explained overtime is on subdivision in-
spections , water and sewer inspections, making traffic
counts between seven and nine in the morning andfour
to six in the evening and surveying. He said the
overtime is not relatedto the survey for any of the
sewer program.
The Boards approved a total amount of $78,978 for Engi-
neering Personal Services.
#5250 - Town Offices and Cary Building Personal Ser-
vices - was approved in the amount of $33,400.
#5600 - Street Lights Expenses - was approved in the
amount of $78,000.
#6200 - Public Facilities Expenses - was approved in
the amount of $2768.
Mr. Parrish said the Committee is bonding sewers so
there will be money available for land acquisition.
Mr. Cataldo said the only purpose is to keep the tax
rate down. On the other hand , there is $300,000 land acqui-
sition in the warrant this year.
Mr. Gray said. the Board is recommending $750,000 bonding.
Mr. Parrish said the Committee is opposed to Article 28,
underground wiring on Meriam Street He said the building
on the corner has yet to come down andthe beautification is
yet to be started
Mr. Parrish asked the purpose of Article 32, Conser-
vation Commission options and. appraisals.
Mr. Legro explainedthis is an article requested by
the Conservation Commission, and he had previously stated.
it would not work because the Commission has no right to
acquire land for anything but conservation purposes.
Both Boards agreed to postpone this article.
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Both Boards agreedto postpone Article 31, Planning
Board options and appraisals .
Mr. Parrish said the Committee is opposed to Article 3,
a study of traffic conditions on Bedford Street, Hartwell
Avenue and Wood Street . The Committee felt the Town should
get some agreement from the Air Base to share in the cost
before the Town goes ahead and does all this work.
Mr. Carroll stated the Federal Government has no con-
trol over roads not in the base.
Mr. Parrish saidthey wouldlike some more prelimi-
nary discussions before spending $26, 000.
Mr. Parrish, with reference to streets , said the Com-
mittee has cut out Emerson Road , Crescent Road , 'Ewell
Avenue and Blossomcrest Street. It is down to $93,000 for
sundry streets and $50,000 for capital outlay streets.
Mr . Gray advised $4,000 is needed for damages on
Emerson Road.
Mr. Parrish said. the Committee understood Article 63
is Worthen Road and the committee is opposed.
The Committee is opposed to Article 6L , Article 66,
no information, and Article 67 postpone.
pool .the Board explained the request for an instructional
Mr. Parrish said ARticle 72 has been taken out,
Article 75 is out. The committee is opposed to Article 81.
He saidthe request under ARticle 77 is $10,000 and the
Committee has approved $2,000. The Committee is opposed
to the fence at the Adams School.
Mr. Parrish said the Committee has approved $86,000 for
Whipple Hill, Article 78.
The Chairman questioned the wisdom of this expenditure
when a concerted effort is being made to cut the budgets in
an effort to keep the tax rate down.
Mr Cataldo suggested that an appraisal be made and a
taking made .
Mr. Legro advised before any substantial amount of
money is appropriated , there should be an appraisal.
The Chairman said it seemedthis is something the
Appropriation Committee might recommend to be postponed.
Mr. Cataldo questioned appropriationg $86,000 and
leaving the money stand for two years until the Board can
come to terms. He stated, the circumstances are entirely
different now. He said there should be sufficient funds
to give the Board latitude to make a taking.
Mr. Parrish said he would agree to that.
The Chairman, referring to #1900 - Public Works Per-
sonal Services - said the Board, had to give two additional
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two permanent laborers , one will be a janitor and one a
mechanic
The Chairman said the Board would take another look
at the budgets andsee if it can get $10,000, but personally,
he would not agree to cutting the services to the public
below what it now has.
The Appropriation Committee and Mr Legro retired at
10:05 P.M.
Messrs. Greeley, Campbell, Fowle, Worrell, Mrs . Riffin
and. Mr. Zaleski met with the Board .
The Chairman said what the Board has to discuss with
the Planning Board, in part, has to be in Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Executive to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Session deliverating or voting on matters which, if made pbblic,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with the Planning Board relating
to zoning and other matters, it was voted to resume the
open meeting.
Mr Carroll submitted a plan of the connection of
Worthen Road to Pleasant Street, explained what the State
proposes and answered questions asked by citizens present
at the meeting.
The Planning Board and Mr. Carroll retired at 10:45 P.M.
Chairman Fitzgerald , Messrs. Robbins, Bailey and Chief
Engineer Spellman met with the Boadd
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on mattersrhich, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion in regard to salaries, it was
voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Sheldon said the Board discussed getting two
appraisals on the Whipple Hill property.
Whipple Hill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
appraisals to authorize Mr. Gray, in conjunction with Town Counsel,to
obtain one appraisal of the Whipple Hill land.
Mr.Cataldo asked what action the Board was going to
take on Worthen Road. He asked if the Board was going
to tell Commissioner Hibbs that it accepts this con-
nector and aske about the conditions.
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Mr. Sheldon said. the Board would have to have a
meeting andlet these people express their views.
The Chairman said he thought the Board would have
to schedule a public meeting Worthen Road
Mr. Mabee suggested that the Board vote on whether connector
or bot this is acceptable to this Board. Then find out
what £he time schedule is and then have a public meeting .
Mr. Cataldo asked the purpose of the public meeting.
The Chairman said he thought the Board would have to
give these people a little more chance than they had tonight
It was agreed that Mr. Cataldo and Mr. Carroll would
arrange a meeting with the State Department of Public Works
first and get some more detailed information which they
would report back to the Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted.
to adjourn at 11:30 P M
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 6, 1967 I
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, March 6, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee, were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Richard G. Gillespie, 4 Grassland Street, appli-
Guide cant for a Guide License, met with the Board .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to issue a Guide License to Mr. Gillespie.
Mr. Legro stated he had a release from a sewer
betterment assessment of that part of the land owned
Partial by Sheldon R. & Selma L. Roen, 37 Peacock Farm Road,
Release that was taken for Route 2.
Upon motion duly made and,aeconded, it was voted
to exercise the Instrument of Partial Release.
Mr. Carroll referred to Route 2 and Watertown
Street and the questions submitted to the State and the
Route 2 statements the Board made to the State by letter of
and February 14, 1967 from the Board. He said the Board
Watertown asked the State to consider the limit of construction
Street of Watertown Street be extended to the Belmont Line and
that the State take over the jurisdiction of 560 feet.
He reported the State will accept the maintenance and
jurisdiction, but it will not construct it under the
present contract. He said the Board requested no left
turns on ramp D, and the State has agreed they will not
be able to make a left turn on this route. He said the
Board requested sidewalks on both sides and the State
will only approve the east side. The State will install
a section of pipe through the bridge, and the Town will
have to pay the difference in the size of this which
will carne to $500.
Mr. Carroll stated Mr. Zaleski, Planning Director,
asked him to look at this a little while ago. The
Planning Board has come up with the idea of having a
connection from the Maney property and the adjacent
Maney pro- properties which would go out to Revere Street as a rear
perty access and take some traffic off Bedford Street . One
connection scheme is a road off Bedford Street which would be the
new entrance to the Town barn. The other scheme is to
run a long deadend in from Revere Street to the back of
the properties.
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Mr. Carroll said he felt, in regard to Scheme one, that
he is 100% opposed to it, and pointed out highway traffic
will be mixed with public workst fic. He said the
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other scheme, he thought, talkibout the barn, the
Board should be concerned abojrt'- a area it has there.
He stated the Planning Board- is recommending a strip
70' x 2001 and it becomes, as far as he is concerned,
an important area. He said on that basis alone he thought
the Board should tell the Planning Board this is not
something it will go along with. He stated first of
all, it involves a house taking on Revere Street and he
did not think it would relieve the traffic enough to
warrant this kind of an expenditure.
Mr. Cataldo pointed out no one knows how that land
is going to be developed and until it is known what is
going to develop in there at the Maney property, this
should be deferred.
Mr. Carroll said he did not think this is the solu-
tion to the traffic problem.
The Chairman said at this point in time the Board
of Selectmen is not prone to Lo along with this.
Mr. Carroll said he would tell Mr. Zaleski.
Chief Corr presented a gift to Mr. Sheldon, his last
night as a member of the Board, with a gift as a token of
esteem from the members of the Police Department. He Gift
expressed the department' s appreciation of what Mr. Sheldon
has done for the Town and to the department on behalf of
the Town.
Mr. Franklyn Crosby said he fell and if he fell on
Town property, he had no intention of making a case out
of it.
Mr. Gray said Chief Corr wanted him to bring to the
Board' s attention that Mrs . Ryan, a school crossing guard, Mrs . pyran b
has been out of work for quite a while as a result of a sick
serious accident. He would like permission to pay her leave
an additional thirty-day sick leave.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize Chief Corr to extend Mrs. Theresa Ryan's
sick leave for a period of thirty days.
Mr. Gray reported some changes in the Blue-Cross -
I Blue Shield, namely the Master Medical Program and said
he would like permission to talk to the department heads Blue Cross
and employees regarding this program. He said it appears Blue Shield
this could be increased with no extra cost.
It was agreed not to take any action until Mr. Gray
investigates and determines whether or not this program
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Mr. Gray said he had a bill from the Town By-Laws
Committee and Mr. Green, Chairman of the Committee, said
Town By- there were no funds in the account to cover it. The
Laws ' Comm. balance in the committee' s account is $68.00, leaving a
bill balance of $181.60 for which there are no funds.
The Chairman said the bill is dated this year and
asked why it couldn' t be paid out of the appropriation
the committee is requesting this year.
It was agreed to wait until after Town Meeting, and
when funds have been appropriated for the committee , this
bill can then be paid out of those funds.
Letter was received from Mrs. Margery M. Battin,
Chairman of the Structure of Town Government Committee,
with a motion the committee plans to present under
Article 73.
MOTION The Chairman said the Board received a motion from
Town Counsel which is now in proper form.
The Chairman reported a member of the TMMA asked
him for the Board' s position on several of the articles.
He said the Board had not taken a position, so he gave
the member of the TMMA his own feelings .
Notice was received from the State Department of
Highway re- Public Works relative to a hearing on March 9, 1967 for
classifi- the purpose of reviewing and commenting on the proposed
cation plan.highway classification plan for the Town.
Mr. Carroll said someone from his department would
attend the hearing.
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board
stating it is the unanimous opinion of that Board that
Blossom- the laying out and construction of Blossomcrest Road from
crest Road Worthen Road to Meadow Brook Avenue and from Allen Street
723' westerly forms an essential link in the Town' s street
system. The Planning Board strongly recommended that
Blossomcrest Road be laid out and constructed as proposed.
The Chairman read a letter from William Reed, 14.6
Golden Avenue, who is opposed to making that street a
through way to Winter Street.
The Chairman asked if, actually, that connection
Golden Ave. was rather difficult .
Mr. Carroll replied it was not as 'difficult as he
thought it was going to be.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll thought the Board
sho old look at this again.
Mr. Carroll said all the neighbors were opposed to
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this connecting to Winter Street. He said the Board
would have to get the State to agree and the Town would
definitely cut across the golf course green.
Mr. Cataldo said at this late date, the Board
would have to go in and tell the State either it wants
this or it doesn' t want it.
Mr. Carroll said the job is going out for bid on
March 20. He said on the basis of what these people
told him, a letter was written to the State and the
statement made this was the official stand of the Board.
The Chairman asked if the Board wanted to recon-
sider its position and asked if there was enough addi-
tional information to warrant it.
Mr. Carroll said even though these people feel they
want to live in Lexington, once this is built, they will
be so divorced from Lexington they will have to go to
Belmont or Arlington. He said if this road is not built
now by the State, the State will never do it two years
from now. He said theseeo le know the facts which
were presented to them. They were told about the possi-
bility of becoming residents of Belmont or Arlington.
They felt being on a deadend street was more important
than being in Lexington. He said he felt the Board
should leave this alone.
The Board agreed not to change its previous position.
Letter was received from Mrs. Arlene Stiglitz, 23
Turning Mill Road, requesting installation of sidewalks
on Turning Mill Road between Demar Road and Robinson Road
and on Robinson Road from Turning Mill Road to the
Estabrook School. Sidewalks
Mr. Carroll said he did not think the Board made a
decision in regard to Mr . W )itman ' s request and Mrs.
Stiglitz is asking for what Mr. Carroll said would be
asked for.
`i►h'e Chairman said there is nothing that can be done
specifically he wanted it this year, but would like to
have it some time.
The Chairman read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
requesting the use of the Visitors' Center the third Wednes-
day evening in each month for meetings of the Board of
Direc#ors.
Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Chamber of Commerce Visitors '
should be given consideration. Cente '
The Chairman said he would be in favor of granting
the use without a custodian.
Mr. Cataldo felt a custodian should be on duty.
Mr. York, 1st Vice President of the Chamber of
Commence, asked the purpose of a custodian, and Mr.
Sheldon explained this is Town property.
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Mr. York said he thought the Chamber could afford
to pay a custodian .
Visitors' Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Center to grant the Chamber of Commerce use of the Visitors '
Center the third Thursday of each month for the Board
of Directors' meeting, sub4ect to a charge for custodian ' s
overtime services.
Mr. Kolovson, Mrs. Scharfman, of the Lexington
Implementation Committee, and the landscape architect,
met with the Board.
The Chairman, a member of the Committee, stated
the committee has gone ahead with the beautification
Lexington aspect and the plan, posted on the wall, is the unani-
Center plan mous recommendation of the committee.
Mr. Frey explained the overall master plan of
the whole avenue and said as he understood it, the Town
has only enough money to do the Hunt Block and the Baker
Block. He said he thought he should do the master plan
from the Minute Man statue all the way to the Town Offices.
There will be fifty-five ears on both sides of Massachu-
setts Avenue . This is a compromise plan agreed upon by
the Selectmen earlier . In order to get the parking
in, they had to eliminate the double row of trees in some
places. They have not gone into the details of the ex-
act material of the street, but it will be a different
color asphalt, concrete, or cobblestones. He explained
the plan as presented. He also explained the model
placed on the Selectmen ' s table.
The Chairman said he wanted to make it clear that
no final decisions had been made.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the second row of trees in
front of the Post Office would be on Post Office property
or Town property.
Mr. Frey replied it is all the Massachusetts Avenue
right of way.
Mr. Cataldo asked what the cross sections would look
like in front of the Post Office.
Mr. Frey said there will be no pots, only the raised
planting pieces.
Mr. Cataldo asked the width of the sidewalk and asked
if there would be trees on each side.
Mr. Frey said there will be the curb. The trees are
about twelve feet apart and six feet from the curb. The
sidewalk from the street to the grass is about fifteen or
,sixteen feet. He said the existing curb line would be
moved out. He said in front of the Post Office it will
be moved out by only about five feet.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Board could have a cross
section with dimensions, and asked why they were going
to a single row of trees in Depot Square. IIMr. Frey replied mostly to get the number of cars in.
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The Chairman explained the Board did direct the com-
mittee to maintain fifty-five places. In order to
maintain the fifty-five places, this was the only place
the committee could get the extra places.
Mr. Cataldo asked why he did it aesthetically.
Mr. Frey stated it was felt the activity area where
the space is needed is in front of the store; adding more
trees to the park did not seem so important as it did
along the commercial area.
Mr. Cataldo asked what was going to happen at the
Central Block and if Mr. Frey felt, aesthetically, the
Board should take this approach. He asked what Mr. Frey
thought, supposing that nothing is done with the Centril
Block for twenty years.
Mr. Frey replied he really could not say, as he had
not thought about it in that way. He said this is a
master plan but it has not been approved.
Mr. Cataldo asked if he was recommending the same
variety of trees that are there now.
Mr. Frey replied either that or a honey locust,
which is an excellent street tree with low maintenance.
The Chairman said the committee does unanimously
recommend this layout . The details as to the sidewalk
material and where different things are going to go has
not been decided. He said the basic layout of the trees
is the committees recommendation and it needs approval
of the Board at this point. He explained all the com-
mittee is asking this evening is approval of the basic
layout on the trees and the curb line.
Mr. Cataldo said before accepting it, he would like
the Board to take it under advisement because there are a
number of things he would like to discuss.
Later in the meeting Mr. Cataldo said he had very
strong reservations in his mind, only to the point, where
the Board is going into one section somehow, somewhere it
is going to change. He said if he could get some strong
assurance that it would not change, he would not object
to it. He said he could not understand the movement of
the cars. He said he was very skeptical of this being
the final plan in the final analysis, and did agree everyone
has very good intentions .
The Chairman said this was the unanimous vote of the
committee; this is it.
Mr. Cataldo said the attitude of the committee is not
one of complete cooperation with the Board. He said he
was afraid the Board would accept this at this point
and next year come in and make some changes for the
second section.
Mr. Burnell asked where the changes would be made.
Mr. Cataldo replied between the front of the Post
Office and Depot Square. He said he understood the
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number of cars are the same, but after listening to the
reasons for placing some of these trees, he had very
strong reservations, and he would like to see this
cross section. He said he did not think this was all
coming out as the Board thought it was going to come out.
Mr. Gray said Mr. Frey could prepare that.
The Chairman said he could see no problem with
that, and the cross sections could be obtained. He
asked if Mr. Cataldc would feel any better if the
committee gave him its vote.
Mr. Cataldo said this is what the Board is accepting
but who could say it would not change .
Mr. Burnell suggested, before voting on it, to get
the cross sections of the two ends.
The Chairman said this plan is after much discussion
by the committee and is one upon which the committee was
able to agree.
Mr. Cataldo said he could not see why they went from
four to three cars in one area. He said after going
into a meeting and listening to some of the comments made,
he was very reluctant.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to follow this through
and get the cross sections for next week' s meeting.
Further consideration was given to an offer received
for the purchase of tax title lot 56-199 Round Hill Road.
Mr Cataldo reported he lookedat the lot and asked
if the Board sold the lot and it was divided between the
,Tax title two abutters if they couldmake it a part of their lots.
He said the lot has 400 foot frontage
Mr. Legro said he assumed the Board would put a re-
striction in the deed requiring that it be combined .
The Chairman said if the Board puts the proper
restrictions in the deed , the offer of $600 would be a
fair price.
Mr. Cataldo stated there is no street or facilities.
Mr. Carroll agreed to look at the street and the
decision was held over for another week .
Letter was received from the Lexington Post V.F.W.
requesting permission to hold a carnival at Parker Field
Carnival from May 17, 1967 through May 20, 1967.
Mr. Gray pointed out this activity would be held
during the school term and might interfere with the
athletic program.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to deny the request.
Letter was received from Mr Burrell, Director of
Civil Defense, advising that his clerk will be on sick
leave for an extended period beginning March 10. Mrs. Hall
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who has been working for him part time, will fill in full
time and he requested permission to charge her salary for Clerical
the month of March, $267.00, to the Selectmen' s Clerical Labor Pool
Labor Pool.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant Mr. Burrell' s request.
Notice was received from the TMMA regarding a warrant
information meeting on Wednesday, March 1$, 1967, at 8:00 P.M.
in the Science Lecture Hall at the High School.
The Chairman reported that in line with previous
practice, he had asked the Chairman of the Board of
Appeals and the Chairman of the Board of Assessors, for
recommendations to fill vacancies on these two Boards.
He said he received a letter from Mr Nickerson, Chair-
man of the Board of Appeals, recommending appointment
of Mr. Howard H. Dawes
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to appoint Howard H. Dawes a regular member of the Board
of Appeals for an unexpiredterm ending March 31, 1968, Appointmeni
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Lewis L.
Hoyt.
The Chairman said he had not received a recommendation
from the Board of Assessors.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held. on Minutes
February 27, 1967.
The Chairman said Buckman Tavern is in deplorable
shape . He read a letter from Town Counsel in regard
to the subject and concluded that if the Historical Buckman
society and the Board of Selectmen want a bill presented Tavern
to the Legislature seeking authority to appropriate money
for the repairs without terminating the lease to the
Society, he would be pleased to assist in the preparation
of a petition for such legislation
The Chairman asked if the Board was requesting its
Representative to file legislation
It was agreed to insert an Article in the Warrant
for the June Town Meeting
Mr Legro agreed to discuss the subject with the
Director of Accounts.
The Chairman said he received a petition, presented
to him this evening, from people in the Freemont Street Lloyd land
area, urging favorable action on the purchase of lots
222 and 223 and the 916 acres of land owned by Paul B. Lloyd..
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to adjourn at 10:35 P.M
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 13 , 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, March 13, 1967, at 7:30 P M. Messrs. Cole,
Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present Mr
Gray, Executive Assistant , Mr Carroll, Superintendent
of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were
also present.
The meeting was called to order by the Clerk who
stated nominations were in order for nominating a Chair-
man of the Board
Mr. Lincoln P Cole, Jr was nominated and. the Organization
nomination seconded. There were no other nominations
Upon motion duly made and seconded , nominations
were closed.
Motion was duly made and seconded, to elect Mr.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. , Chairman The Clerk cast one
ballot and Mr. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected Chair-
man of the Board for the ensuing year.
Petition was received requesting the Board to take
immediate action to restrain a dog owned by Joseph Dattoli,
101 Cliffe Avenue
Mr. Harris Feierstein, 28 Lillian Road , said he would
not like to come to the point where any injustice would Dattoli dog
be done to the animal and that the people would be stis-
fied seeing that a restraining order be set forth and
that the dog be kept on a leash and let it be a watchdog
in its own home
Mr. Gray reported Officer Carlson tried several times
to get a voluntary restraining order but has not had any
success and his recommendation is that the Board of Select-
men hold a hearing on restraining this dog
Mr. Feierstein said he called. Mr. Dattoli the other
day and he mentioned he was aware of a restraining order
and knew it should be enforced Mr Dattoli toldhim he
was not sure if it was for five, ten days or for the duration
of the life of the dog. Mr. Feierstein said he has been told
the restraining order is a permanent order. The dog was tied
up for two weeks.
Mr. Gray said he thought Officer Carlson was voluntartly
looking for the cooperation of the owner. He has had no
cooperation.
The chairman asked if the Board had to hold a hearing.
He said he thought the Dog Officer was trying to tell the
Board he would like tohave a hearing
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A motion to hold a hearing was made, but not seconded .
The Chairman pointed out Town Meeting would be held
for the next two Mondays .
Mr Cataldo recommended that the Dog Officer issue
a restraining order
Mr. Gray stated that the Dog Officer does have the
authority to issue a restraining order.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to "direct the Dog Officer to indefinitely restrain the
dog" .
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston
Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Pole Company for location of one pole on Lowell Street
location Mr. Dunn, representing the telephone company, and
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, were
the only persons present for the hearing.
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioners, owners of the property as listed on the petitioners '
plans and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works.
Mr. Dunn explained this is for paper work only. It is
an existing pole at this location and the telephone company
would like to use it also It is a change from single to
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No one present wishing to be recorded in favor or in
opposition, the hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing JO pole location:
Lowell Street, southwesterly side, approximately 706 feet
southeast of ,Woburn Street, --
One pole
(An existing pole, no new pole to be set. )
At the request of the Town Clerk, one juror was
Juror drawn Mr. David K . Barton, 6 Abbott Road , was drawn for
jury duty
Mr Gray reported receipt of a letter from Burt
Nichols , 9 Tufts Road , in i @gard to Article 87 in the '
Warrant . This is the article referring to swimming pools
and a1copy9of the; letter,,bas been mailed to Town Counsel
and also to Mr. Robert Custance, Chairman of the Committee
He said this is for the Board ' s information and thought it
should be answered by Town Counsel.
The Chairman said. the Board would hold the letter
until it receives a reply from Town Counsel and Mr. Custance.
He requested that copies of the letter be sent to each II
member of the Board .
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Mr. Gray submitted a bill, in the amount of $2,490.63,
received from Mr. John Frey for landscape architectural ser-
vices. He explained this is according to the agreement. Architect' i
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted bill -
to approve the bill and authorize payment to Mr. John Center
Frey in the amount of $2,! 90.63
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a request from the Lex-
ington Lions Club for permission to operate a booth
April 19 in front of the Trani store on Town land . It April 19
is proposed to locate the booth in front of the store booth
leaving a reasonable distance to go by it. He explained
the request is for what is now sidewalk.
The Chairman stated he thought the Board should be
careful of what land it makes available.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that it be limited to an area
and width, if the Board is going along with this.
Mr. Mabee pointed out this area would be Town property
next year also
Mr. Burnell said he did not think this booth belonged
in front of the store and if this is permitted in front of
Tranits, he did not see how the Boardcould do anything
different with anyone else coming in up and down the street.
Mr. Gray was instructed to contact Mr. Reed, who filed
the request on behalf of the Lions Club, and suggest strongly
that they locate on private property
Mr. Gray stated in going over the budgets , the Town
Clerk made an error in the classification of one of her
employees andit should be corrected It is a matter of 'down Clerk
adding $325 to the Town Clerk' s budget . He reported
Mr. Perry will take the subject up with the Appropriation
Committee this evening.
The Chairman said he was aware of it, and it is an
error.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted,
to approve the change
Mr Carroll said the Snow Removal budget request is
$84,000. Up to this point , he is committed to $66,299.00 Snow
including some items which he proposes to buy this year. removal
It would leave about $18,000 to get through the rest of
the year. He said if there are no storms between now and
Town Meeting, it is a reasonable gamble.
The Chairman said one storm in the fall would use
this up, and if the proper amount of money is not appropri-
ated., a transfer from the Reserve Fund would have to be
made.
in June.
Mr. Gray said there is going to be a special meeting
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The Chairman asked Mr. Carroll by what amount he
would want to increase the budget and Mr. Carroll replied
$10,000, assuming there is no stom between now and Town
Meeting.
The Chairman said the Appropriation Committee has a
legal meeting with the Board this evening and he would
ask the Committee at that time what it thinks .
Mr. Carroll said the overtime figure is requested
at $5,000. Up to now he has spent $25,000, but he thought
there was no problem.
Mr. Carroll referred to Article 22 in the Warrant ,
Lowell Street - Chapter 90. He said it was discussed
whether this section of road shouldbe four lanes or two
lanes. The State has done some work and he has come to
the conclusion it should be four lanes . He said nothing
could be resolved at Town Meeting except to say the Appropri-
ation should be enough to build the road four lanes wide
but there will prcbably have to be a widening of the layout.
The Town Meeting could lay it out at a subsequent time or
the County could lay it out . He stated there may be a
taking although he has not had anything definite, but it
Lowell St . looks like a ten-foot taking. He said the road is carry-
Chapter 90 ing about 700 cars an hour at peak more than it should,
and by making the road four lanes, it would increase the
capacity to 1,000 cars an hour. There will still be con-
gestion but not as much as there is now.
Mr. Burnell said he was concerned about the narrow
front yards these people have now.
Mr. Carroll said he did not think the Board had
to make a decision this evening but he thought Town Meeting
should be advised of what the problems are . He said he felt
the roadshould be widened and the congestion should be re-
duced He stated many people feel by making a road wider,
it invites traffic, andto a certain extant, that is true.
Mr. Carroll said his recommendation right now is that
it be widened, but he would not make it final at this point.
However, if the Board wanteda definite recommendation, he
could give one. He said there is nothing in the darrant that
says there is going to be a change in the layout.
The Chairman said if Mr. Carroll did not need a decision
from the Board this evening, he thought he should hold his
recommendation.
Mr. Cataldo explained Mr. Carroll is telling the Board
that if someone asks the Board. at Town Meeting what its
feeling is, the Boardshould be able to tell him, and if
the Boardis going to come up with a position, it should
be now.
Mr Carroll said he would make his recommendation firm.
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Mr. Cataldo said he felt it should be widened at
that point unless one takes the attitude, leave the
congestion.
The Chairman said he wanted to be sure this problem
is peculiar to that area.
Mr. ca±iroll stated the problem is the fact the cycle
of the lights cuts the flow of traffic.
It was agreed to go to Town Meeting andstate the
design has not been made
Messrs. Parrish, Noyes , Gary, Blaisdell, Grant,
Kolovson, Mrs . Souza of the Appropriation Committee ,
Mr Perry, Mr. Sherman, representing the Cemetery Com- Appropri-
missioners , and Mr. Logan Clarke , Chairman of the School ation Com-
Committee, met with the Board . mittee
Mr Parrish said the legal meeting, which the Ap- budget
propriation Committee is required to hold , was in order meeting
but his Committee had no particular questions .
The Chairman said there is not too much money left
in the Snow Removal budget, and the Board likes to go
into the fall months with at least $20,000.
Mr Cataldo said the Board does not know if the
season is over.
The Chairman asked , assuming between now and Town
' Meeting, there is no storm, if the Appropriation Committee
thought it wise to go along with $17,000.
Mr. Parrish said they did not know if it was going
to be $20,000, $1.0,000 or what , and a number around $20,000
seems to be an average of what theanount has been over the
past five years, but he was willing to go to $25,000.
The Chairman said if the Appropriation Committee was
sure there is enough in the Reserve Fund , it would be there
if needed., and it would not bother him if the budget was
not increased He said if more money is needed, a request
will be made for a transfer from the Reserve Fund.
Mr. Mabee asked about the Recreation budget.
Mr. Parrish replied his personal feeling is, the request
is the type of thing he hopes would not be done this year .
It is adding another person to the payroll.
Mr Mabee said Mr. Parrish being opposed to the swim-
ming pool and this goes together.
Mr. Parrish said no; he felt the swimming pool was the
most peatponable item, but the committee would discuss it
some more .
Mr. Mabee askedabout the committee ' s position on the
Lloyd land.
Mr. Parrish replied the committee wouldlike to stand
where it is on that; indefinite postponement .
Mr. Mabee ahked if the committee was in favor of the
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Whipple Hill land, and Mr. Parrish replied in the affirma-
tive. P
Mr. Mabee said he felt the committee was in favor of
the Lloyd land
Mr. Parrish explained he had said if the Whipple Hill
land was a new item coming up this year for the first time,
they might vote d.iffeeently, but the fact the Town has voted
to acquire this land several times persuaded the decision.
He said where the Lloyd land is coming up for the first time,
the committee felt it could be postponed.
Mr. Mabee explained the Board understood that the owners
of the land didnot care when it was sold, but now they would
like to sell it to the Town in preference to anyone else,
right away, and this has changed the Bbardts opinion. He
said the Board thought it could be postponed, but now in
deference to the owners and their strong wish that it be
soldon its merits - -. He saidthey are giving the Town
a good price and want to sell it to the Town. He said he
would like to see the Boards buy it.
Mr. Noyes said there should be some use of the land
that the Town might put it to other than the owners want
to sell it.
Mr. Mabee said the Planning Board definitely wants
it for recreatioh.
The Chairman said this parcel can be divided into
twenty-four house lots and evryone agrees it wouldbe
better to have the land open.
Mr Parrish said he thought Lloydwould rather have
it open. He said if what the Board has stated in the past
is true, it would seem to him that the Lloyds would be
willing to sign an option
Mr. Mabee said they would like the option to expire
after this Town Meeting.
Mr. Gray said they would sign an option for this
Town Meeting.
Mr. Gary suggested putting this under Conservation
and the answer is , there might be some other use for this
property. He saidfourteen acres is a large piece of land,
for recreational use.
Mr. Gray said the committee is talking about twenty-three
acres on Whipple Hill.
Mr Gary asked why the Recreation Department is directly
responsible for this and askedwhat other uses the Board.
might see for this land.
Mr. Mabee said there is the possibility of Federal Aid.
Mr. Gary said to ask the Town to pay $4,000 an acre for
land earmarkedfor playground is too much.
Mr. Cataldo said there is no comparison between the
Llo'd land purchase price vs the Whipple Hill land.
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Mr. Parrish said the Committee ' s feeling is some
outside pressure has been put on to buy this piece of
land, and the committee was told this article had been
postponed.
Mr. Mabee said once this is put in the warrant ,
it is a matter of public information and a lot of things
begin to happen
Mr. Parrish asked what the Assessors ' feeling was
on the assessed value being used in the committee' s
report.
Mr Grush replied the Assessors do not have a final
figure as yet but he thought they would look a little
more rosily on it --half a million. He said the com-
mittee is not very far from the mark as far as the As-
sessors can project this early.
Mr. Parrish asked when the Town might have to go
to reassessment again
Mr. Grush replied there should be a new professional
revaluation by 1972. The work should be done during
1970-71.
Mr. Mabee saidhe would like the committee to go back
and think in terms of Whipple Hill vs the Lloyd land and
take another look at it
Mr. Parrish asked if the Board had an appraisal on
Whipple Hill.
Mr. Gray repliedthere would be one made/
Mr Mabee said he did not know what these people
would do after Town Meeting; they will sign an option
tomorrow for $55,000. They want the Town to have the
land and he thought it is an opportunity far better for
the overall interest of the Town than other pieces being
discussed and he wouldturn down others in preference to
this.
Mr Parrish asked why the Boardput the article in
the warrant with the feeling it did not have to be purchased
at this time .
Mr. Mabee said the Board thottt in the beginning
it wouldgo ahead with this, and the Lloyds originally
gave the Board the distinct feeling they did not want to
go ahead with this. They even said two or three years.
The change occurred after the warrant was printed. He
explained the Lloyds called him last October and asked
if the Town would be interested in acquiring the land and
the Board said it would He and Mr. Gray were appointed
by the Board to negotiate and the feeling was they would
sell it to the Town this year, next year or any time .
The Boardthought it was a good postponable article in
regard to the tax rate, but since then it has changed.
Mr. Cataldo explained the Board was considering
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the Lloydproperty and talking about it at the same time
the Planning Board wanted an article in the warrant to
negotiatedwith Lloyd.
Mr Noyes asked if the Board was going to oppose
Article 78
The Chairman polled the B-)ard .
Mr . Burnell preferred. the Lloydland over Whipple
Hill.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Whipple Hill land could not
be purchased for $500 or $600 an acre; he was opposed to
the purchase.
Mr. Kenney said he wouldgo for both of them.
Mr. Cataldo said he definitely opposed the amount
of money in the article .
The Chairman said he would await a motion to act on
Whipple Hill .
Motion was made and seconded to oppose the purchase
of the Whipple Hill land
Messrs . Burnell and Kenney were recorded in favor of
the purchase .
The Chairman said he would entertain a motion on the
Lloyd land .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was unani-
mously voted to take the position of being in favor of the
purchase of the Lloyd land .
The joint meeting concluded at 9 :00 F.M.
Mrs Morey, Mr Ripley, Mr Gary, Mr. Noyes, et als,
of the Lexington Historical Society, met with the Board .
Mrs. Morey sail their question is "where do we go
from here" . She said the piece in the Minute-man was a
little upsetting. She asked if anything came of th Board ' s
discussion with Mr. Legro as to what should be the proper
procedure. She said the group was familiar with the terms
of the 1913-.4agreement .
Mr. Gary said it is town-owned property and the society
is anxious to get done what needs to be done. It is a
dangerous coOdition and the Society must look to the Board
for some guidance.
The Chairman stated his thought was the money could
be put in Article 4. In talking with Town Counsel, the
Board was advised legislation is necessary and this would
mean an article accepting legislation that was passed .
The proper procedure is to get an Act into the legislature
and then come back to a June Town Meeting for acceptance
of this legislation.
Mr. Noyes asked , assuming it is passed and goes to
Town Meeting, would the Board award the contract and super-
vise the work.
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The Chairman said he did not see how the Society
could open the building to the public until the work
is done.
Mrs. Morey said Mr Mutrhead feels there could be
shoring in the areas of danger bo there would be no
danger to people coming in during the season.
The Chairman said , temporarily, it can be made safe
to be opened to the public.
Mrs. Morey said it can be open April 19.
Mr. Noyes said he was not sure of that . They were
not sure this was the best move to make under the circum-
stances.
The Chairman said if this is an emergency, the
Selectmen cannot contract because they have no money.
Mr. Cataldo said the society could do the negotiab-
sing but legally, the Board would have to contract.
Mr. Noyes said nothing should be done until after
that Town Meeting.
Mr. Cataldo agreed this would be the most ethical
way to handle the matter, and Mr. Noyes agreed with him.
The Chairman said he thought they would be on safe
ground if the Selectmen did the contracting.
Mr. Mabee said he did not think there was any choice .
The Chairman asked for a definite figure, and Mr. Gary
said the lowest of three bids was $22,180, plus a figure
of not more than $500 for electrical work to be added .
The highest bid was $3200 more.
Mr Mabee asked if the Society was satisfied with
the low bidder, and Mr. Gary replied in the affirmative
but stated he is non-union.
The Chairman asked if Buckman Tavern could be opened .
Mrs. Morey replied she was given to understand -- .
Mr. Gary said they can, in all probability, have the
Tavern open April 19 if it goes ahead with some temporary
shoring work and there will be no undue hazard to the
public.
The Chairman asked, if the Society could do that , why
not prodeed, and he would file late legislation and the
Board would insert an article in the warrant for the June
Town Meeting.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that the Superintendent of
Public Works might be able to help Mr. Muirhead in the
shoring work.
The group retired at 9:15 P.M.
Further consideration was given to an offer of $600
for lot 96-199 Round Hill Road , received from Richard E.
Filipowski and Byron Blanchard.
Mr. Carroll reported, in his opinion, a building
permit could not be issued on this lot today. There are
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no utilities in the street and there is no need for the
Town to use the lot in the future
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sell and convey tax title lot 96-199 Round Hill Road
to Richard E. and Patricia P. Filipowski and Mr and Mrs .
Byron Blanchard for a total of $600 .00, said lot to be
divided between the twoabutters and combined lot to be-
come a part of their present lots .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant petition of the Boston Edison Company and the
Bole New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission
location to locate one pole on Lowell Street, southwesterly side,
approximately 706 feet southeat of Woburn Street.
(This is an existing pole, no new poles to be set. )
Letter from Mr. Franklyn Crosby, 5 Piper Road, re-
Accident porting an accident caused by a fall on the flagstone
walk at the post office, was referred to Town Counsel.
Letter was received from the Planing Board re-
Emerson Rd . commending payment of $9,686.30 to the Emerson Gardens
payment Realty Corp. for the extra work in the construction of
Emerson Road.
Letter was received from the School Committee ask-
ing
for a copy of the Traffic Study Committee report
Adams School on the request of the proponents of Article 91 in regard
fence to a fence at the foot of the railroad embankment behind
the Adams School.
The Chairman asked Mr Gray to see that Dr. Fobert
has a copy of the report in the morning.
Letter was received from
Chief Corr asking for a
transfer of $271.28 to his expenses account; one of his
cruisers having been involved in a high-speed chase of
Transfer a stolen motor vehicle.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the
sum of $271.28 from the Reserve Fund to the Police De-
partment Expenses Account .
Mr. Gray discussed insurance coverage on police
cruisers and recommended covering the four cruisers and
Insurance the fifth marked cruisers.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to cover the marked cruisers with $100.00 deductible
insurance.
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Letter was received from Mr. Burrell, Director of
Civil Defense, in regard to the item of $275 - Out of C.D. Out
State Travel - disapproved in his 1967 budget of State
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Travel
to approve the amount of $275 on the basis of it being
personal Out of State Travel for the Director
Letter was received from the Board of Health re-
ferring to Article 92 in the Warrant relative to air Air pollu-
pollution. The Board of Health has agreed to adopt a tion
Set of rules to be added to the present Health Rules and
Regulations to help govern the matter of air pollution.
Letter was received from the Town Celebrations
Committee inviting the Board to participate in the ob- Invitation
servance of Patriotrs Day, April 19.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve Surety Bond Nol 89-81-91 in the amount of Bond
$3,000.00 on behalf of Constable John J Shine, Jr
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authroize the Chairman to sign a declaration for Coffee Day
March 214. as Coffee Day for Crippled Children.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to appoint Mr Allan F. Kenney to represent the Board LVNA
on theLVNA Board of Directors
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the Lexington Council of Churches permission Common
to use the Common on March 211 , 1967, from 6 :30 A.M.
until 7:00 A M for an Ester Sunrise Service.
Report was received from the Planning Board on
Articles 31, 57, 61 , 63 , 65, 66 , 75 and 76 of the Warrant
for the Annual Town Meeting
Mr. Mabee said any Board of the Town wanting to
acquire land should have a clearing Agent. Land
Mr. Cataldo said he would disagree with every acquisition
Board negotiating for land; the final purchase is made
by the Board of Selectmen. He said if the Planning
Board wants a parcel of land , fine, but it should come
to the Board of Selectmen first.
Mr. Mabee suggested a meeting with those people in
Town, whoever they are, who are empowered to negotiate,
for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
to be followed .
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Application was received from Joseph Beaudette, Meadow-
brook Road , Lincoln, requesting permission, on behalf of
Use of the John Birch Society, to show a civil rights film in
hall Cary Hall on April 7, 1967.
Mr. Gray was requested to find out whether or not
the Society, as such, is a registered Chapter in Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to make the following Annual Appointments:
APPOINTMENTS
(Terms expiring March 31, unless otherwise noted)
Building Inspector Donald K Irwin
Director of Civil Defense Arthur E Burrell
Director of Veterans' Benefits & Services Bernard J. Belcastro,Jr.
Executive Assistant, Selectmen Albert Gray, Jr.
Executive Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J Murray
Fence Viewers Rev. Harold T. Handley
Appointments John J. Garrity
Field Drivers James F. Corr
Insect Pest Control
(Within 10 days after organization of
Board) Paul E. Mazerall
Lockup Keeper James F. Corr
Park Department Superintendent Paul E Mazerall
Public Works Superintendent John J Carroll
Public Works Assistant Supertntendent Guy V. Colella
Registrar of Voters (Three-year term) Timothy Sullivan
Sealer of Weights & Measures Ralph E Chadwick
Town Counsel Donald E. Legro
Town Engineer John J. Carroll
Town Engineer, Assistant Robert L. Higgins
Tree Warden Paul E. Mazerall
Veterans ' Graves Officer Bernard J. Belcastro, Jr
Wire Inspector Robert K. Jeremiah
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 6,
1967.
Board of The Chairman agreed to contact the Chairman of the
Appeals Board of Appeals for suggestions for an Associate Member.
Selectmen' s 1pon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Meeting to meet next Monday, March 20, 1967, at 7:00 P.M.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that funds to be appropriated under Article 1I of the Article
warrant for the Annual Town Meeting be provided by the funds
current tax levy.
With reference to Article 73 of the Warrant , pro-
viding for a permanent building committee, the Board Committee
was in favor of the appointing authority consisting
of the Moderator, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
and Chairman of the School Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matter which, if made Executive
public, might adversely affect the public security, the Session
financial interest of the Town or the reputation of any
person.
Following discussion with Mr. Grush, Chairman of the
Board of Assessors , pertaining to matters relative to
that Board , it was voted to resume the open meeting.
At 11:30 F.M. , the Appropriation Committee returned
to the meeting
The Chairman explained the opinion of a majority
of the Board in regard to bonding and stated that a
majority of the Board feels funds should be raised in
the current tax levy under Article 14 of the Warrant .
In regard to the purchase of the Lloyd property,
Mr. Parrish recommended that the Board go to the Lloyd
with a reasonable option request .
Following discussion pertinent to various items to
be presented to Town Meeting, the Appropriation Committee
retired .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 12:15 P M.
A true record , Attest : , / / 417
eci*ive Clerk, Selec en
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 20, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, March 20, 1967, at 7°0O P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mltbee and Kenney were present .
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works , and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Erik Lund ' s appointment withthe Board was
Appointment postponed and the Chairman explained there had been a
death in the family.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Gas main to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company
to install a 4 inch and 6 inch medium pressure welded
steel gas main in Nickerson Road to serve a new home.
Letter, dated March 2, 1967, and received March 13,
1967, from Daniel S. Horgan, Chief Engineer, State De-
partment of Public Works, answering certain requests made
Route 2 & by the Board in connection with the reconstruction of
Watertown Route 2 at Watertown Street.
Street Mr Carroll explained this is written confirmation
of a verbal report he had given the Board and was a
matter of information.
Letter, dated March 6, 1967, and received March 13,
Updating 1967, from Daniel S. Horgan, Chief Engineer, State De-
traffic partment of Public Works, in regard to updating traffic
devices devices on all municipality controlled highways.
Mr . Carroll explained this does not really apply
to Lexington and is a matter of information.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Wesley A.
McSorley, Jr. , Bird Chairman of the Garden Club Federation
Bird of Massachusetts. A copy of a proposed proclamation pro-
Sanctuary claiming Willard Woods to be a Municipal Bird Sanctuary
was attached to the letter.
Action on the subject was held over for the next
regular meeting of the Board .
Upon motions duly mace and seconded, it was voted
to certify the characters of Sumner J. Foster, 14 Suzanne
Certs . of Road, and Dean E. Nicholson, 7 Sherburne Road, who have
Incorporation applied to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for Certi-
ficates of Incorporation. Satisfactory character refer-
ences were received from the Chief of Police.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
t pp ox's tO apprdfecbed6 lo. t92-O6536..infteVaMOuratOof $92,100.00 Bond
on behalf of Mary R McDonough, elected Town Treasurer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve bond No. 92-06-37 in the amount of $1,800.00, Bond
on behalf of Mary R. McDonough,h elected Town Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve bond No. 1019236 in the amount of $108,800.00 Bond
on behalf of Ethel U. Rich, elected Collector of Taxes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve bond No. S-Ll-9-55 in the amount of $3,000.00 Bond
on behalf of Guy D. Busa, elected Cortable.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on March 13, 1967.
Mr. Gray reported that Haskell Reed called in re-
garding the Lions Club request for permission to locate April 19
a trailer in front of Trani's Package Goods Store on
April 19, 1967 and advised that the request had been
II withdrawn.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a couple of requests
for permission to sell balloons on April 19 One re- April 19
quest was received from the Lexington Choral Society
and the other was received from three citizens of Waltham
The Chairman stated it has been the policy to approve
such requests for local organizations and not those from
outside of Town.
The Chairman referred to the Article in the Warrant
relative to the Permanent Building Committee and reported Permanent
the committee has agreed to the compromise he suggested, Building
on his own, without the approval of the Board. They want Committee
to know if the Board would approve the appointments being
made by the Moderator, Chairman of the Board of Selectmere
and Chairman of the Schon Committee.
Messrs Burnell and Mabee had no objection.
Mr. Cataldo asked if they were going to amend the
motion on the new Junior High School.
The Chairman said he thought that was the under-
standing.
Mr. Cataldo had no objection .
Mr. Gray stated an architect had been hired idncon-
nection with the new Town Office Building and asked if
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the committee would handle this.
Mr. Mabee, addressing Town Counsel, asked if a member
of the Appropriation Committee and Capital Expenditures
Committee, under the old By-Law, could legally be a member
of the permanent building committee. He said it was not
necessary to have an answer this evening, but he would like
to know some time.
Letter was received from Miss Mary R. McDonough, Town
Treasurer, advising the necessity of borrowing $1,000,000.00
Borrowing in anticipation of revenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the low bid of 2.67% received from the First
National Bank of Boston.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Meeting to hold a Special Meeting of the Board on Wednesday,
March 22, 1967, at 7:00 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 22, 1967
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in
the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday,
March 22, 1967, at 7:00 P M. Chairman Cole, Messrs.
Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present. Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works , and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present .
Mr. Carroll reported a telephone call received from
Mr. Lyon, on behalf of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce,
advising that the Chamber would like to have the Visitors'
Center closed on Easter Sunday. He said he had no object-
ion Visitors'
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Center
to close the Visitors' Center on Easter Sunday, March 26,
1967.
Mr. Francis W. K. Smith, of the Conservation Com-
mission, met with the Board and stated he was acting as
temporary chairman because Mr. Sussman is out of town. Conser-
He referred to Article 79 and stated it was his under- vation
standing they were going to move for indefinite post- Article
ponement, but there is a motion with an appropriation of
$11,000.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board feels it should be indefi-
nitely postponed, but each time the Board approached the
Commission, that group appeared to change its mind.
Mr. Smith said the Commission had no grief with the
Board and would move for indefinite postponement .
Mr. Mabee said the Board was going to postpone the
New Amsterdam property and held it over until it had an
opportunity to discuss it with Town Counsel.
Mr. Smith said the Commission' s motion was for
indefinite postponement.
The Chairman said tiff there was any change, the Board
would let him know.
Mr. Smith referred to Article 78, additional funds
for Whipple Hill, and said he understood a figure was to
be obtained by the Board, an appraisal. He said the
motion has been prepared and there is no figure in it.
Mr. Gray said the Appropriation Committee is using
$65,000, and stated that he had notreceived the appraisal
prom Reenstierna. He said he may have it by Monday night
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Mr. Smith referred to Article 80, Kingston Homes,
and said the Appropriation Committee has $25,000 and
the Commission had an option of $24,000. He assumed the
additional was to cover appraisals and acquisition costs.
He said he would like to do the same on the 7.9 acres
on the other side of Grove Street.
The Chairman explained the Board of Selectmen
has problems with the Kingston Homes' property as com-
pared to the New Amsterdam property, and the cause could
be hurt in an eminent domain taking. Speaking personally,
he said he did not know if the Board should even take that
one by eminent domain. He said the way it stands, he
assumed the Board would have to oppose the Kingston Homes.
Mr. Smith retired at 7:15 P.M.
The Chairman said at the Information Meeting, Erik
Lund was there while four members of the Board were present.
He wanted to talk to Mr. Cohen concerning the New Amsterdam
property, but the Board decided it wanted to consult with
Town Counsel first.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Cohen stating
following discussion with the Board , he spoke to Mr.
Cohen who gave him oral commitment that his clients would
sell the property for a total price of $37,000, provided
the Selectmen notify him in writing on or before April 17
that the Town intends to purchase the property at that
price, and that the Selectmen in their letter of notifi-
cation specify a closing date of no later than June 1, 1967
for the transaction.
The Chairman said the members of the Board did say
they wanted to talk to Town Counsel and he thogght the
Board should discuss this with Mr. Lund.
Request was received, similar to one received last
year, from Mrs . desley A. McSorely, Bird Chairman aof the
Bird Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, relative to pro-
Sanctuary claiming Willard Woods to be a Municipal Bird Sanctuary.
It was agreed to advise Mrs. McSorely that, while
the Board appreciates the intent, it is something beyond
the scope of the Board' s authority.
Letter was received from T. S. Stern, Captain SC,
Picture of USN, inquiring about a glossy color picture of the
Minuteman Minuteman Statue to be used as a symbol in the Savings
Bond Program.
Mr. Gray said he would obtain a picture .
Mr. Gray referred to an application received from
Use of the John Birch Society for permission to show a Civil
ball Rights' film in Cory Hall and reported this is a Chapter
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composed of Lexington people and others from out of town.
The local representative is Charles Ward of Lexington.
He reported the Society is not listed with the IRS as a
tax-exempt organization
It was agreed to advise the applicant that the hall
is not available to political or religious organizations
and ask in what category the Society classifies itself.
Notice was received from the Middlesex County Select-
men' s Association of Ladies ' Night meeting to be held on Ladies'
April 5, 1967 at Igo' s, Cambridge; Social Hour, 6:30 P.M. , Night
Dinner, 7:30 P.M
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign Requisitions to the Civil
Civil Service Department for a promotion from Sergeant Service
to a Lieutenant and appointment of a Lieutenant .
The Chairman read a letter from Richard K. Eaton,
Town Meeting Member, Precinct 4, to the Board of Assessors
with reference to discrepancy between the assessed value Assessors
of properties the Town is authorized to acquire and the
amount the Town is asked to appropriate. The TMMA would
like to have a member of the Board of Assessors present
at Town Meeting to answer questions .
The Chairman said the main point to get across is the
Assessors are appointed by the Selectmen and become officers
of the State. They do not have to report to the Selectmen
and they are not political.
The Chairman said the Board could agree to lay Article
14 on the table in deference to the Appropriation Committee Sewers
which has differences with the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Cataldo pointed out that the streets depended on
these sewer laterals.
The Chairman said he did not know whether the Board
could defer action on this Article.
Mr. Gary said it was all right .
Mr. Grant asked if there was any way the street and
sewer articles could be left open. He said if Town Meet-
ing votes unfavorably on Conservation Articles, the Com- Streets
mittee may feel differently.
Mr. Cataldo said the Conservation money was not too
large.
Mr. Kent advised if the Board starts changing the
number of articles too much, people are going to wonder
what is going on.
Mr. Cataldo said as much as the Board would like to
cooperate, he did not see how it could .
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The Chairman said the Board has a serious problem on
the Lloyd property.
Lloyd land Mr. Legro reported he was told the area contemplated
to be acquired was about fourteen acres. The Article
malls for 9.6 acres, plus two lots. He said he could aee
no justification within the scope of the Article to talk
about fourteen acres plus in the motion. He said he had
not seen anything on this except a draft motion which was
seat to him.
Mr. Mabee said the Lloyds would like to sell the land
to the Town in two pieces.
Mr. Kenney referred to the Article on the Junior High
School and said he thought they are overbuilding it; it
concerned him greatly. He said the Board has a great
duty to the citizens of the Town not to rush into this and
asked if it could be postponed until June .
The Chairman explained this has the backing of the
Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee
and the School Committee.
Mr. Mabee pointed out the Board of Selectmen is already
committed.
The Chairman said he was willing to ask if they would
be willing to postpone this until the June Town Meeting.
Mr.Mabee read an excerpt from the Executive Session
of the Selectmen' s Meeting with Mr. Grush which he said
he would like to read to Town Meeting unless the Board
objected.
Mr.Legro mentioned, other than checking with Mr.
Grush, there was only one statement he would question and
the Board agreed to delete that particular item.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 7:55 F.M.
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SELECTMEN 'S MEETING
March 27, 1967
A meeting of the Boardoof Selectmen was held in
the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday,
March 27, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Cole , Messrs.
Burnell , Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present . Mr.
Gray, Executive Aststant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent
of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were
also present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel , arrived at
7:35 P.M.
Mr. Erik Lund met with the Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the Mablic security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Executive
Following discussion with Mr. Lund relating to the Session
acquisition of a parcel of land , and a discussion with
Mr. Carroll relative to sick leave, it was voted to
resume the open meeting .
' At 7:30 P.M. , Messrs. Parrish, Grant, Blaisdell,
Gary, Mrs. Sousa, Mr. Perry, Messrs. Chapin, Mitchell and
Mrs. Rawls, met with the Board .
The Chairman received a letter from Town Counsel re-
garding the Lexington Housing Authority State-aided Housing
Project, Lexington 667-1, together with an amendment to Contract
contract for financial assistance, dated April 12, 1969,
which be said Town Counsel had advised was in order to sign.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign seven copies of the Amendment to Contract for Finan-
cial Assistance, dated April 12, 1969, between the Common-
wealth and the Lexington Housing Authority.
The Chairman said at the last session of Town Meeting
there was a little controversy on the Road Machinery Fund
and mentioned difference in figures submitted by the Select-
men, Appropriation Committee and Capital Expenditures Com- Road
mittee. He said he thought it advisable to at least make Machinery
an attempt to make it on some common ground . He said Mr. Fund
Chapin was entirely right on his statement to the meeting.
Mr. Carroll submitted to the members of the Board
what appeared to be additional information on the equipment
he recommended acquiring
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The Chairman stated the gang mower did not get in
the warrant as a separate article, and it should not
normally be in this article . He said the sewer item
was also questionable as to whether it should be in a budget
such as this or in the sewer budget .
Mr. Carroll stated it is not a rolling stock.
Mr. Parrish said the Committee would have recommenddd
separate articles if these had come to its attention
earlier enough.
The Chairman said he thought this could be explained
to Town Meeting.
The figure of $92,500 in the Selectmen' s motion was
discussed , and Mr Carroll said the pickup trucks would
be the least important items and either one of the small
loaders .
Mr. Cataldo suggested a compromise of $5,000 and elimi-
nation of the pickup trucks.
Mr. Chapin stated the Capital Expenditures Committee
favors $82,500.
Mr. Parrish said the Appropriation Committee favors
$82,500.
Mr. Legro stated, with reference to the Agreement
between Local #1491 Fire Fighters and the Town, that he
was not ready as he only received it last Friday and as
this is the first agreement of its kind , he wanted to
study it .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize payment of $400.00 for architects services
Public Works to William A. Halsey, and $23,919.97 to John Tocci & Sons,
Building Inc . , Contractor , Public Works Building, which Mr. Gray
said had been approved by the Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 8:00 P.M.
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S1 TF;CTMEN'S MEETING
March 30, 1967
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Thursday, March 30, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell , Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll,
Superintendent of Public Tdofks, and Miss Murray, Execu-
tive Clerk, were also present Mr. Legro, Town Counsel,
arrived at the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Parrish, Messrs. Grant , Gary, Blaisdell,
Kolovson and Mrs . Souza of the Appropriation Committee,
and Mr. Chapin, Capital Expenditures Committee, met with
the Board .
The Chairman referred to the article covering the
acquisition of the New Amsterdam property and stated
the Board was going to appooach it on eminent domain New
He reported the title search has not been completed yet Amsterdam
and Town Counsel has stated there is a possibility they land
may not own all of it so the Board could not follow that
procedure He said the price of the land is $2300 an
acre.
Mr. Parrish said the option was $2200.
The Chairman explained they are bringing in the
interest and taxes. He said the Board has not reached
any agreement yet and Town Counsel has to make them one
final offer in connection with getting Federal funds.
He said when it comes to Kingston Homes, which it is
agreed to take at $4,000 an acre it will not help on
the other one .
Mr. Grant stated one case cannot be put in evidence,
but it may make it more difficult to negotiate.
Mr . Cataldo said if the Board agrees to pay $4,000
an acre; it is a willing buyer and a willing seller and
if the Board votes to buy Kingston Homes at $4,000 an
acre without taking it, this is the problem.
The Chairman asked, if this Town Meeting agrees to
take Kingston Homes at $4,000 an acre, what reflection
would this be on the New Amsterdam property.
Mr. Parrish said up to a given moment they are
willing to settle for $2300 and have publicly said so.
The Chairman said the option has run out .
Mr. Cataldo said he was concerned with the value
being set from here on.
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Mr. Parrish said the Kingston land is half under
water, and, in his opinion, it is not a better piece
of land than the New Amsterdam land .
Mr. Parrish said he thought, as a committee, it
would give this some serious thought. He said the com-
mittee was hopeful that by this time the eminent domain
proceedings on the Pihl land would be started and the
New Amsterdam land would be in the fold.
Mr. Cataldo said the basis of decision should be
what this type of land is worth to the Town.
Mr. Parrish asked if the appraisal the Conservation
Commission had for this land is $1.,000.
The Chairman stated they can say they have an ap-
praisal to justify this figure .
Mr. Parrish said his committee would consider this
seriously.
Mr. Mabee reported the Board is going to recommend
indefinite postponement on the Lloyd land . He submitted
Lloyd land a plan and explained a section of the property not covered
by the article and stated even though the Board went ahead
Lloyd would not sell it because it would land lock the back.
Mr Lloyd has said he would give the Board an option for
any time in the .future. He said they were talking about
next March, and at that time , the land will be surveyed
and properly described. He said a much more favorable
arrangement was going to be made as to terms with Lloyd
next year which might cost a little more. If the Board
agrees on the price, Mr. Lloyd will give an option for
$1.00.
The Chairman referred to 4hipple Hill and said there
are those who would like to take it regardless of how
Whipple much it costs . He said he thought a majority of the
Hill Board feels it is overpriced, and it has an appraisal
considerably less.
Mr. Parrish said the number the Appropriation Com-
mittee came up with appears to be half way between the
two appraisals or somewhere near that , and there is some
thought the committee would just leave it that way. He said
the other thought is , the Town is not going to buy this
no matter what it offers; just put in enough to take care
of whatever the lowest appraisal is . He said the penalty
there is, as he understood it, the reimbursement appli-
cation has to but in at this and the Town cannot refile
for reimbursement. This would result in some penalty
to the Town. He said this is information received
from Mr. Sussman.
Mr. Cataldo said he would rather hear from Town
Counsel on this.
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The Chairman said the Appropriation Committee is
looking for postponable articles, and to his thinking
this is as postponable as anything. It is not going sly-
where this year.
Mr. Parrish said that school of thought had been re-
jected before. This is land the Town has been talking
about for five years.
The Chairman said he did feel services in the Town
had been cut and then the committee recommends something
like this.
Mr. Parrish said this is why the committee was will-
ing to bond.
Mr. Cataldo said the same approach could have been
made on the sewer; the committee cuts $50,000 off the
sewer which was bonding.
Mr. Parrish said the lateral sewers were bonded in
lieu of land.
Mr. Cataldo said if the $50,000 were kept in the
sewer, it would have been bonded.
Mr. Parrish said a good portion of that bond was in
lieu of purchase of land.
Mr. Cataldo said $275,000 was for land, but the extra
$50,000 would have been bonded for sewers.
Mr. Grant said if the Town is going to acquire land,
it should be good-sized parcels.
The Chairman asked if the committee felt Whipple Hill
was going anywhere this year.
Mr. Gmy replied in the negative.
Mr. Parrish said it might go up in price.
Mr. Mabee said the thinking of the Board at one time
was it preferred the Lloyd land to the Whipple land and
the Appropriation Committee was reversed. He said he
subscribed to that, but now the Lloyd land is going to
be indefinitely postponed and he thought the Town should
buy land each year and he would support Whipple Hill now.
The Chairman said the idea of buying open land is
to keep it open. If the committee is convinced that
Whipple Hill is not going anywhere this year, it will still
be open land and will still be in the same state next year.
He asked why this could not be postponed.
Mr. Grant said next year there would be the Lloyd
land and the Whipple Hill land.
Mr. Kenney said he thought this is a gcod year to
get the Whipple Hill.
The Chairman said there is a legitimate concern
with the tax rate this year.
Mr. Parrish said this would be bonded. He said
the committee' s plan, as of the moment, is to proceed
on the Whipple Hill article as its report states.
Mr. Cataldo said he could see the committee wanting
to take Whipple Hill, but not for the amount of money it
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has. He said the lowest appraisal should be the outside
figure.
Mr. Kenney asked if the committee would support that.
Mr. Parrish said the committee would take a vote on it
and he thought there would be no reason to put more money
in the article than is needed to take it.
Mr. Parrish said Mr. Sussman believes that in the
filing of an application with the Federal government,
if the land is taken by eminent domain, the maximum
amount that can be filed is the amount the Town originally
agreed to pay. If the court decides a higher or lower
number, the Town cannot refile.
Mr. Legro said he had not seen that . Most of these
matters are handled entirely by the Conservation Commission.
He said he had not seen anything to that effect.
The Chairman said it does not mean it isn't so.
Mr. Cataldo referred to Article 63, and said he under-
stood the Appropriation Committee was supporting this
Article.
Mr. Parrish said he thought, equivocally and unalter-
ably the committee was opposed because this, in its opinion,
is another step in the speep-up of construction of Worthen
Road which is not necessary and not worthwhile. The com-
mittee finds no reason to do it.
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Mr. Parrish said the Conservation Commission is going
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to ask for more than the $2,000 the committee has approved
Conser- for its fund. He said he understood it will ask for
nation either $5,000 or $10,000. He explained appraisal money
funds is now being put in each article.
The Chairman said that is the best argument for de-
creasing it . te said he thought the Board is with the
committee on the $2,000.00.
Mr. Cataldo referred to Article 63 and said he thought
it would be in the best interest of Worthen Road to postpone
Article 64. He suggested taking up Article 64 first, move
indefinite postponement, and then take up Article 63.
The Board and Committee appeared to agree with Mr.
Cataldo' s suggestion.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 7:40 P, M.
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11 SELECTMEN 'S MEETING
April 3, 1967
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in
the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday,
April 3, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs.
Cataldo and Kenney were present. Mr. Gray, Executive
Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works,
and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Messrs. Legro and Burnell arrived at 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Sumner Perlman, and two oth:,r gentlemen, met
with the Board. Mr. Perlman said he would like to talk
about the Laconia Street article. He said he would like
to have it inserted in the June Town Meeting.
The Chairman said this was a possibility. He ex- Laconia
plained there would have to be a hearing and the Board Street
would have to decide quickly because of the time element
involved.
Mr. Gray reported he had talked to Town Counsel
and there is time enough but a decision will have to be
made very quickly, and if not tonight, certainly by
next week because of the legal notices required.
The Chairman said if the Board could wait until next
week, he would prefer it, when all members of the Board
would be present.
Mr. Cataldo said there was an agreement that the
June Town Meeting was to be a zoning meeting unless on
an emergency basis. He said his feeling would be not
to establish a precedent going against it, although he
fully agreed Laconia Street should be constructed. He
said he thought it would be a lot better for all con-
cerned ±f Mr. Perlman came in with 100 signatures.
The Chairman said this should be in by next Monday
night.
Mr. Kenney asked if there would be any problem pro-
viding the money.
Mr. Gray stated the warrant closes on April 24, 1967.
He said, accoring to Mr. Legro, the hearing could be the
last week of April or the first week in May.
Mr. Perlman said he did not think there would be any
problem getting the signatures.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of bids on police cruisers
as follows:
Rowe Chevrolet, Inc. $7,483.40 net
Lexington Auto Sales, Inc. 8,181.36 net Police cars
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
accept the low net bid of $7,483.40 for six new 1967
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Chevrolet police cars as per specifications submitted by
Rowe Chevrolet, Inc.
Mr. Gray said he received a reply from Town Counsel
in regard to the letter from the Fire Commissioners rela-
Agreement tive to a proposed Agreement between the Town and Local
#1491.
The Chairman asked to have a copy of the reply mailed
to each member of the Board before any action is taken.
Mr. Gray said a Mr. Buse is requesting to purchase
a piece of land on Bow Street. He said he checked with
Mr. Zaleski, Planning Director,
and that Board has no
objection to the sale of the land. He said he also
Tax title checked with Mr. Cronin who said this is tax title and
could be sold. He checked with Mr. Carroll because there
is a sewer easement involved and he has no objection.
He said people are parking here all day and creating
problems. Mr. Buse would like to own it for parking
and control it.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that a proposal to sell this lot be advertised in the
Lexington Minute-man and that further consideration be
given the offer at a later meeting.
Mr. Carroll referred t o reconstruction of Massachu-
setts
Avenue and said the 500-foot section which the
Board authorized him to have engineering plans and specifi-
cations worked up on and advertised --. He said he was
looking at Whitman & Howard' s proposed contract and then
he looked at the article on Chapter 90 and the motion says
the sum of $95,000 for all or any part of Massachusetts
Avenue under Chapter 90 highway construction and payment
be provided by the transfer of $60,000 from the Excess
and Deficiency Account and by appropriation of the sum of
$35,108.86 received from 'the State under Chapter 679'of
the Acts of 1965. He said this means, he has talked to
Mr. Legro, the only way he can rebuild any part of Massa-
chusetts Avenue and use any money from that article is if
it is done under Chapter 90 and that means either the
project is done under Chapter 90 and the tree goes, or
wait until the June Town meeting and appropriate the neces-
sary money and do the work himself as he hoped he could do.
Mr. Kenney asked if Mr. Carroll was talking just about
the 500 feet.
Mr. Carroll replied in the affirmative and said this
500 feet cannot be tied into the contract. If it is done
under Chapter 90, the State will insist that the tree come
down. Hesaid he had not followed up and really gone
after t his man and tried to get the tree even under Chapter
90.
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The Chairman said this is Mistretta whose superior is
Horgan whose superior is Ribbs .
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Mr. Carroll said it looks like he was talking $12,000
plus the engineering. He said it would be $13,500 and
the money would have to be appropriated in the June Town
Meeting.
The Chairman asked if it would be worthwhile to
attempt to change their minds.
Mr. Cataldo asked what would be gained.
The Chairman replied getting it under Chapter 90,
having it done all at the same time.
Mr. Carroll said he would like to try Mistretta, but
he would like to have someone with him.
The Chairman agreed to accompany Mr. Carroll.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Donald K. Irwin,
Building Inspector, advising that Mrs. Ryder will be taking
her vacation starting April 10 for two weeks. Hewasin- Vacation
forming the Board that Mrs. MacDonald would substitute so
the Board would be aware of this because the substitute
will be charged to the Selectmen' s Clerical Labor Pool
budget.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Cornelius P.
Cronin, Chairman of the 19th of April Committee, Lexington
Chamber of Commerce, requesting a member of the Board of
Selectmen to act as a judge for the float competition. Float
Mr. Kenney agreed to act in this capacity. judge
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meetings held Minutes
on March 20, 22, 27, and 30.
The Chairman suggested that if Town Meeting is not
completed this evening, that it be adjourned to Wednesday
night. Town
Mr. Burnell said he would not be able to attend. Meeting
Chairman Sussman, Messrs, Ripley, York, Smith and
Peckham, Conservation Commission, met with the Board,
The Chairman said the Board was having this meeting
and if there could be a meeting of the minds, it would
be nice. If they are going in with differences of opinion,
the Board should know what they are. The first article
is the $2,000 Conservation Fund. He said he understood
the Commission is going to amend this upward. Conserve-
Mr. Sussman said they were going to move that it tion
be taken up after Article 81. When they reached that articles
number, he thought what the number is will depend on
what has happened before, but it will most probably be
$10,000.
The Chairman said the Board discussed this with the
Appropriation Committee and is committed to stay with
the $2,000.
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The Chairman asked what figures the Commission was
putting in for Whipple Hill.
Mr. Sussman replied sixty-five off the tax rate with
seven transferred from the Conservation Fund. He said they
had not seen the appraisal, but he hoped it meets with the
Federal and State requirements and can be backed up. He
said the Commission does not intend to fight the motion
downward, and would tell the Town Meeting what the asking
price is.
The Chairman said the Board was not against conser-
vation but felt where the Town meeting is tax conscious
this time and putting off items, cutting sewers, road
machinery and a few other things, this is a postponable item.
He said he did not know how the Board woull vote.
Mr. Sussman said if the Board does vote not to support
it, and it does decide to tell the Town Meeting that the
Board of Selectmen does not support it, he hoped it would
indicate that the Board is split.
The Chairman said the Board always does.
The Chairman referred to the New Amsterdam and Pihl
land.
Mr. Smith said $11,300.
The Chairman said this Board has voted to take it by
eminent domain and given it to Town Counsel who only has
to make a final offer on Federal reimbursement. He said
at the present time, it is in Town Counsel's hands. He
said it comes to a question of opinion as what the value
of the land is.
Mr. Cataldo asked what has changed the position at
this time and if there was any information the Board does
not have .
Mr. Sussman si .d the Pihls have agreed to drop their
price to the same price of the New Amsterdam, $2300 per
acre. That is why the additional $11,300 would give the
Commission sufficient funds to consummate both. The Pihis
dropped from $1$,750 down to $17,200 something. He said
he has the appraisals and the approval of the House Urban
Development to proceed based on this purchase price. The
Commission also has approval from the State of its appli-
cation. It does not have denial or approval from the
Federal Government.
The Chairman asked how the State and Federal funds
were holding out.
Mr. Sussman replied the State is just about out of
funds but the application was in early enough to be approvel
from existing funds. a said if this goes into an adverse
eminent domain, ithe Town will have to accept whatever it
pays or wait for the settlement.
Mr. Smith siad under the Article of last year' s
Special Town Meeting, the question of eminent domain,
as he recalled it, was only upon written request of the
Conservation Commission. ne asked if this was not the
usual motion that the Selectmen may take it by eminent
domain on written request of the Conservation Commission.
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optiThe Chairman said the Board could not exercise the
on.
Mr. Sussman said the only evidence he has is the
Board decided not to. He stated the Commission is unanimous
in its feeling about this. It feels this is indeed a fair
price and there being a concern about a difference in the
price, the risk on the outside is far greater than the
amount of money involved.
Mr. Legro read the motion referred to by Mr. Smith
and said he thought it came from Section 8c, if he was
not mistaken.
Mr. Sussman said he hoped the Board would decide to
support the position of $11,000.
The Chairman said he would check with the Board.
The Chairman referred to the Kingston Homes and said
the Commission 's price per acre on that is considerably
higher.
Mr. Sussman said, to protect the Town's interest, he
would leave it to the Board whether this should be in
Executive Session.
The Chairman stated if it is not properly Executive
Session, the Board can always purse the record.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with the Conservation Commission
pertaining to certain land acquisitions, it was voted to
go into open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 8:00 P.M,
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SELECTMEN ' S MEETING
April 10, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, April 10, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole , Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant , and the Acting
Clerk were also present . Mr. John J. Carroll , Super-
intendent of Public Works , arrived later in the evening.
At the request of the Town Clerk, four jurors were
Jurors drawn as follows: Edward F. McLaughlin, 9 Blodgett
Road; Robert E Fitzmaurice, 423 Bedford Street ;
Kenneth N. MacWilliams, 66 Colony Road ; John R. Howe ,
18 Speing Street .
Chief James F. Corr met with the Board relative
to appointment of one Lieutenant and one Sergeant.
The Chief stated that Edmund Morelli came on the force
October 28, 1946, was promoted to Sergeant May 7, 1962,
approximately five years in this position. He is
presently filling a Lieutenant ' s position. He stated
Police he would recommend his appointment, effective April 14,
Appointments 1967.
Chief Corr stated on the three applicants for
Sergeant, all three men were equally qualified . Officer
Carlson has been on the force since November 1, 1954,
followed by Cox in 1956, and Officer McSweeney came on
in 1962. As Mr. Carlson is top man, he recommended
that he be appointed , effective this Friday, April 14.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Sergeant Edmund Morelli a Lieutenant in the
Lexington Police Department, effective April 14, 1967,
and Officer Carl A. Carlson to the position of Sergeant
effective April 14, 1967, pending approval by the Division
of Civil Service.
Chief Corr retired at 7:40 P M.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Chief Corr, requesting a
transfer of $445.33 for damages sustained to a Police
Cruiser operated by George C. Barry, and a pickup truck
owned by the Town and operated by Warren Hamilton on
Transfer March 20, 1967.
Chief Corr stated there is no appropriation in
his budget to repair this vehicle.
Mr. Mabee asked if the Town wasn' t covered , and
Mr. Gray replied this was an unmarked cruiser.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the
sum of $445.33 to the Police Department - Expenses Account,
#3800, Code 371.
Mr. DiGiovanni of the Mystic Valley Gas Company met
with the Board relative to three proposed gas main lo-
cations. He stated the first one is in Kendall Road.
and said that the company would like to do here is the Town
is going to make this road over and reconstruct it. He
stated there is a 2 inch line in now, and the company would
like to replace this with a 4 inch line to give more
pressure in this section of Lexington Permits
The next one is on Burlington Street, and what they
have there is about 3;0 feet of 6 inch. The reason for
re-laying this is sort of a high pressure system coming
from the Bedford Air Base. This is a section of cast
iron main and the company doesn' t like it on a high
pressure system; to replace it with welded steel and
abandon the existing line.
Mr. Cataldo asked what pressure is used, and Mr.
DiGiovanni replied the maximum pressure is in the range
of 50-55; normal pressure 35-45 pounds.
Mr DiGiovanni stated there had been several breaks
on the existing line on Harding Road ; that a new drain
line was put through here , and the company feels it would
like to re-lay this section, 350 feet on Harding Road and
250 feet on Simonds Road . This is a safety precaution,
and is not high pressure, normal distribution through
Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company to
locate the following mains, all having been approved by
Mr. Carroll:
4 inch high pressure welded steel gas main relay in Kendall
Road , Lexington
6 inch high pressure welded steel gas main in Burlington
Street, Lexington.
4 inch and 6 inch medium pressure welded steel gas main
in Harding Road and Simonds Road, Lexington
Mr. Gray reported a bill from Whitman and Howard for
engineering services in relation to the Widening and
Beautification of Massachusetts Avenue, in the amount of
$1322 49, which has been approved by the committee. Mass. Ave
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted bill
to authorize payment of $1322.49 to Whitman & Howard
for engineering services on Massachusetts Avenue.
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Mr. Gray reported he had two options , one on Dr.
Newellts property and one on Mrs . Bertha Murphy' s land .
Newell He stated the Board had until April 18 to exercise the
Option option on Dr. Newell' s property, and if it could be
voted tonight , it could then be given to Mr. Legro.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to exercise the option on Dr. Newell' s property.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr. Legro, enclosing
Exercise of Option form relating to the property of
Murphy Bertha J. Murphy.
Option Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to exercise the option as prepared by Mr Legro.
Mr. Gray stated he had a letter from the Dog
Officer which he read to the Board. This is a complaint
against a dog owned by Mrs Carolyn Cacciola of 18 Young
Street .
Dog Mr. Cataldo asked if Officer Carlson restrained the
complaint dog, and Mr. Gray replied he was not sure .
Mr. Cataldo stated a hearing is the last thing the
Board would want to do
The Chairman asked if Officer Carlson had the authority
to restrain the dog, and Mr. Gray replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that Officer Carlson order the
dog restrained, and then, if necessary, have a hearing.
Mr. Mabee asked what Officer Carlson advised.
The Chairman stated the Board can vote to have the
Dog Officer order the dog restrained, and if ignored, the
owners can be taken to court, but at the moment, it would
seem to direct the Dog Officer to order the dog restrained .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to direct the Dog Officer to order the dog restrained.
Mr Gray stated he had requested more information
from Mr. Beaudette, applicant for the use of Cary Hall,
Use of on behalf of the John Birch Society, relative to the
Hall type of organization Ethe John Birch Society is , and he
read the reply he received from him.
Mr Kenney said he had looked up the society in the
Encyclopedia and it stated it is an American Political
organization in the United States It is not under edu-
cational or public affairs.
Mr Cataldo asked if the Board was prepared to deny
the request , and it was so moved and seconded .
The Chairman stated he thought the Board should be
very careful, that the hall has been used by Civil Rights,
and they are very strong in their feeling on the Civil
Rights' movement; he felt the Board would be criticized
on freedom of speech.
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Mr. Cataldo stated no matter what direction it goes,
it will be criticized.
Mr .Kenney asked about the local aspect of this.
Mr. Burnell said this has been determined, that Mr.
Ward is a local representative.
Mr Cataldo said the hall has been rented to out
of town organizations.
Mr Mabee said he didn' t see how they could be
denied the use of the hall; that it had been used by
all types previous to this, education, non-religions,
etc. , and he would suggest approving it quickly and
forget it.
Messrs. Kenney and Burnell were opposed .
The Chairman stated that when the Board rents this
hall, it is not necessarily in sumpathy; that they con-
form to the restrictions.
Mr. Cataldo stated it should be made clear it isn' t Use of
political. hall
Mr. Burnell stated he had seconded the motion that
he was opposed because it was political, an the Cary
will definitely states the hall shall not be used for
religious or political functions; that he was sure the
easiest way out was to grant them the use of the hall.
The Chairman stated the denial was defeated.
On the basis that it be made clear what the use is,
upon motion dui made and seconded, it was voted to grant
permission to the John Birch Society to use the hall
on April 21, 1967, from 7:30 F.M. to 10:30 P.M. , at the
price of $35.00, plus custodians ' fees of $4.25 per hour
for overtime services.
Mr. Gray stated he had a request from Mr. Burrell,
Director of Civil Defense, that the Board of Selectmen
appoint officers as listed in his letter to the Civil C.D.
Defense Department. Officers
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint the following officers as requested by Mr.
Burrell:
Mr. Richard Kimball Radiological Defense Officer
60 Gleason Road, Lexington
Mr. Robert C. Navarro Assistant Radiological
43 Gleason Road , Lexington Defense Officer
Dr. Eric T. Clarke
29 Moon Hill Road , Lexington Radiological Defense
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The Chairman received a petition, signed by 100
voters, requesting an article in the June Town Meeting
warrant to construct Laconia Street , which was denied
at the Annual Town Meeting.
Petition The Chairman stated this petition would have to
Laconia St. be checked by the Town Clerk to ascertain if it was
correct .
At 8:00 P.M. , Mr Arthur E Burrell met with the
Board He stated he had a problem. He felt the
$5,000 appropriated was out of line very generally,
and it is not enough, for as of last week, the depart-
ment had already spent $2,566 00, 50% of the money
available. He said, based on their minimum monthly
expenses, if they continue at the present rate, they
will be down under $500 at the end of June. He sub-
Civil mitted recommendations to each member of the Board, and
Defense said he had made three recommendations on page 2. 1) In
view of the Town Meeting vote, he felt it would be apprppri-
ate to activate this committee. He said he thought basic-
ally it was an indication that the Town does not under-
stand the program. This is one way there could be a
better understanding. 2) Cut down the warning system;
which is the biggest part of the expense every month,
telephone and Edison routine month' s expenses. 3) He
would like to suggest that a special article be submitted
for $1 ,785.00 to cover the expenses listed on page 2.
He stated if the Department didn' t get the money, he would
like to close down the program.
The Chairman stated it has been lack of understanding
of the program. The general reaction is they really didn' t
know what the department was doing; show them and they will
change their vote The way it is set up is a very objective
group to perform a useful function and come before Town
Meeting with an article . He said he didn't agree to shutting
down the warning system
Mr. Burrell said there is just not enough money to
run this, and if additional money is not appropriated in
June , the total program goes down the drain.
The Chairman asked if he believed that the Town Meting
intended to vote out the warning system.
Mr Gray asked if there weren' t figures in the C.D.
budget that are monthly charges for the telephone system.
The question was asked if you shut down the warning system
would there be enough money to take care of the essential
services.
Mr. Mabee asked if Mr. Burrell could tell the Board
what is the breakdown, and he replied $2100 Anything
spent oti the warning system is 50% returned to the Town.
$162 month telephone; $75 a month maintenance, $3.00 an
hour to 'lallace Cupp, 15 a month for power charges, it
doesn' t provide for any repair He said he was only
asking for six months.
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Mr. Mabee asked what the telephone charges were speci-
fically for, and Mr . Brurell replied for leased lines . Each
speaker is connected , 18 leased lines which go into the tele-
phone exchange.
The Chairman stated any of the things are matching
funds or reimbursable . The program is for a civil emergency.
Mr. Burrell said the warning system could be used for
school signals, that he had talked to the Fire Commissioners.
If the Board feels it is a proper use , it is up to the
School Committee.
The Chairman felt this was a use for which the warn-
ing system could be spent , and stated when the facts were
known, Town Meeting will bakk any program for a valid reason.
The recommendations as set forth in the letter were dis-
cussed 1) Voted to appoint an Advisory Council of five
members 2) With regard to shutting down the warning
system, it was decided to hold off and see what the June
Town Meeting brings.
Mr. Mabee said he would like it to be brought before
Town Meeting; that it is positively going to be shut down
unless funds are appropriated .
Mr Cataldo stated he felt the warning system should
not be shut down, that it should remain, that there is a
possibility of more money being appropriated in June, but
as of now, to start and spend nothing more than should be
spent until June He said we may not get any more money
in June and an attempt should be made to keep the depart-
ment going.
The Chairman stated the public is not aware of what
is going on; there are enough spaces for 30,000 people
2t1.,000 stocked There is a place to go until it is ready
and stocked
Mr. Burrell stated without the warning system, there
would be money to finish stocking 5,000 spaces
Mr. Cataldo said our position is, take the money
given; we are going to run this way until June, and we
shouldn't take that attitude.
Mr Burrell stated it depends on what you want to
keep going. The warning system does not mean much if
you take out the rest of the program.
The Chairman stated this is to warn the people; some
place to go in an emergency. There is training for
shelter management in order to know how to run these
shelters
Mr. Burrell stated the department has been run on
a budget of $12,000 for three years , and they were cut
$7,000 to $9,000, very valuable items; 20% of the budget
cut out, and said they had to have some of these things
to make it run. He had to attend one meeting a week
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Mr Cataldo stated these items are desirable, but if
there is no money, you can' t have it
Mr Burrell said it is the warning system or the total
program; the warning system could be reactivated
Mr. Burnell said the warning system could be shut down
and reactivated a lot easier than the rest of the program, and
suggested that Town Meeting be approached with a new presen-
tation and let it decide what to do
The Chairman stated that Town Meeting did not get the
facts, and he felt it would make a wise decision
Mr. Burrell said to request $3500.
Mr Kenney asked if he could carry on a minimum pro-
gram, and Mr. Burrell replied in the affirmative
Mr Mabee said to knock out the warning system or wait
until June You have a very distinct step. If you knock
out $2500, you will get this .
The Chairman said the primary element is the warning
system; a place $Qrpeople to go and sustain them in that place.
The Chairman asked if the Board would put an article
in the warrant for the June Town Meeting by the Advisory
Council'
Mr. Cataldo said money should not be spent at the
rate they have been spending it; it should be reduced to
an absolute minimum.
The Chairman questioned the deferring of training,
to see how much can be cut down until June to keep the mini-
mum program, continue on the limited basis and go in with
an article to maintain the program that is necessary.
Mr. Burrell said they would make no expenditures which
are not required , no new commitments
Mr. Mabee said it can be cut to $3500.
The Chairman said that an article would be inserted in
the June Warrant but there was no figure at this time.
Mr. Burrell asked for an expression from the Board to
use the warning system for the school signals , and the
Chairman replied any use that would be a benefit to the
townspeople is 0 K
Mr. Burrell retired at 9:05 P.M.
Mr. Norman Koss, 15 Fulton Road , met with the Board.
to discuss the trunk sewer. He stated this was his first
Sewer appearance, and would like to discuss the sewage health
Fulton Rd . problem with Mr. Carroll pertaining to the Briarwood
Estates, Douglas Road , off East Street . He referred to
the money appropriated by the Town for sewers under Article
17 He stated Mr. Carroll had said tare has been no settle-
ment of how these funds may be used . He said he would
like to urge the Selectmen that no lines be put inbo un-
occupied areas at this time, that the health conditions
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of overflooding of cesspools warrant attention immediately,
if possible.
The Chairman explained the money was used to put in
trunk sewers where builders were going to build so they
would have to put in laterals at no cost to the Town He
stated Fulton Road would be considered next year The
budget was cut $50,000.
Mr. Koss said he was arguing for it now, not next year;
that steps should be taken to rectify this as soon as
possible. He said it would seem that with the health
interest of the Town in mind, the Selectmen should remove
the hazards that exist and prevent further trouble, extend-
ing the resources at hand in a potential area.
The Chairman explained before the trunk sewers would
be put in, there would have to be a plan on file, and
asked how large the lots were in his area.
Mr. Koss replied 33,000 feet
TheChairman said the Boad recognizes the problem, the
land is saturated .
Mr Koss said he found it very difficult why the
Town could not prevent building, and the Chairman replied
the owners had the right to use the land as they see fit .
Mr Koss said he was very upset , that he felt it was
a very irresponsible act, and he would take legal action.
The Chairman advised him to follow his counsel' s
advice ; that the Board raalizes the seriousness of the
situation, is well aware of the conditi. ns, that there are
many areas in Town where sewage runs down the street. More
money could not be spent than was appropriated at Town
Meeting
Mr Koss retired at 9:20 P.M
Mr Richard E. Schneider , L..0 Wyman Road , met with
the Board
He stated he was associated with the Dewey & Almy
Chemical Co. , Division of the W R Grace & Company,
Cambridge. He stated he is the Assistant Chief Engineer
of Dewey & Almy, responsible for the central engineering Assessor
group which has the facilities of plant sites throught
United States and Canada The project engineers who are
working for him have technical background in all phases of
engineering Then they have a supporting small staff of
designers who operate He stated his technology is
chemical engineering, State of Ohio Prior to 1963, he said
he worked for Pittsburg Plate Glass Company for ten years
and worked along with his father and brother remodeling.
The Chairman asked how long he had lived in Lexington
and Mr Schneider replied since July, 1963; purchased a
home in September, 1963 and moved here in October.
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The Chairman asked several questions pertaining to
the methods of taxation in Ohio, and thanked Mr. Schneider
for coming in.
Mr Schneider retired at 9 :30 F.M.
Mr. Carroll referred to the old chairs in Cary Hall
and stated that the Board had agreed to offer them to any
Cary Hall charitable organization or church group that wanted them,
chairs and he wanted to be sure that the Board still felt that
way and if it wanted him to write a notice, that there
were 325 of them.
Mr. Kenney asked if they could be used at the Infor-
mation Center, and Mr. Carroll replied they were in groups
of three, and wouldn' t be a good conference chair, that
they were too low; he felt they would be used for lectures
at a church.
The Chairman said for Mr. Carroll to carry through on
it , that the Board would consider any request from a church
or town group
Mr . Carroll referred to the North Street Trunk
sewer which is being built which he explained to the Board
by use of a plan. He said the upper end of that sewer,
the force main which starts at North Street , comes down
North St . to Colony Road and Grant Street . No one can tie into
Trunk Sewer that; 500 feet profile of street slants back to Colony
Road; building a gravity sewer at Town' s advantage He
said. if they build according to plan, they will be creating
a gravity sewer which will serve eight properties , sewer
available right now. The property owners don' t know it
but they should be assessed a betterment. He asked if the
Board wanted him to notify them and bring their reaction
back to the Board , that they definitely should be assessed
betterments .
The Chairman stated the owners are entitled to know.
Mr. Carroll said he would notify them.
Mr. Cataldo said to go forward and build the gravity
sewer anyway, regardless of the betterments .
Mr. Carroll stated the next item concerns some items in
the budget affected by Town Meeting action. One is the
water and sewer extension on Blossomcrest , $6,000 water,
$12,000 sewer, $18,000 total. Tied into this is another
Sewer article approved by Town Meeting. He stated they recon-
structed a piece of Blossom Street dry sewer at a cost of
$25,000. If they took out the section, then we have a
dry sewer on the upper portion of Blossomcrest Road which
is of no use . It would be wise to knock out, do the whole
thing in a package . We would still have a dry sewer Could
presumably build the section, so it would be better and we
would rather do it as one package.
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The Board agreed with Mr Carroll to leave the dry
sewer on the other end of Blossomcrest Road On Crescent
Road knock out the sewer, $32,500.
Mr. Carroll stated on Volunteer Way, he had talked to
Nicolas and he definitely is planning to go ahead with his
subdivision. He stated he would like to proceed with the
engineering on this trunk sewer. He has the same problem
with the one on Hartwell Avenue Tropeano
Mr. Cataldo asked that an appointment be made with appointmen
Mr Tropeano to meet with the Board next Monday night
Mr Carroll referred to Route 2 at the intersection
of Watertown Street, the water main through bridge He
stated they had discussed the difference between the 6"
and 8" water main They would like a letter from the Route 2
Selectmen. He would recommend $1,000 and the Board
would have to tell them where the money was coming from.
He has money available in Water Construction. Mr. Carroll
is to prepare a letter to be sent
Mr. Carroll retired at 9:40 P.M
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington
Historical Society relative to the need for structural
repairs at the Buckman Tavern and reporting that the Buckman
repairs have been completed and the Tavern will be Tavern
opened for the regular season on April 19
The Chairman said he had the legislation ready to
file and would attend to it the next day.
Letter from Frederick J. Conroy, relative to claim
of injuries sustained by Theodore A Couris, of 165 Aberdeen
Avenue, Peabody, Massachusetts, on the sidewalk in front Olaim
of the driveway between 1710 Massachusetts Avenue and 1720
Massachusetts Avenue, was read by the Chairman and refer-
red to Town Counsel.
Letter from Mr. Legro relative to the Lloyd land off
Freemont Street, was held over until the next meeting of Lloyd land
the Board.
Letter from Mr Legro relative to Municipal Law
Seminar to be held on April 22, 1967, was read by the Seminar
Chairman who stated the letter would be on file for any
member of the Board who might wish to attend .
Upon motion dui* made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign permit for one pole Pole & gpy
with Anchor Guy on Marrett Road , for Water Purifier. location
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Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
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to sign amendments to the Traffic Rules and Regulations
as follows:
AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC RULES AND ORDERS
TOWN OF LEXINGTON, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
SELECTMEN, APRIL 10, 1967
ARTICLE VIII
Section 11 (Stop)
VOTED: That the Rules and Orders of the Town of Lexington
adopted on October 7, 1935 and subsequent amendments
thereto are hereby further amended as follows ;
By adding at the end of Article VIII, Section 11 the
following new descriptions:
North and southbound drivers on Hastings Road at
Massachusetts Avenue.
Northeast and southwest bound drivers on Sutherland
Road at Taft Avenue.
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/s/ Robert Cataldo Board
/s/ Levi G. Burnell of
/s/ I. H Mabee Selectmen
/s/ Allan F. Kenney
Adopted April 10, 1967
A true copy, Attest:
/s/ Marguerite L. McCausiknd
Acting dierk, Selectmen
April 11, 1967
Then personally appeared the above-named Marguerite L. McCausland ,
Acting Clrk, Board of Selectmen, and acknowledged the foregoing
to be her free act and deed , before me
/s/ Mary R McDonough
Notary Public
Commission expires September 15, 1 7
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Letter from William A. Rae , Chairman, Lexington
Great Meadows Committee, was read by the Chairman.
The Chairman said he would like to cooperate and
asked the Board what it wished to do Great
Mr. Mabee said the Board thought it was going in Meadows
the right direction, Lexington in turn, zone. Both
Mr Greeley and Mr Legro think zoning accomplishes nothing,
that the town would be better off to have a covenant and
agree on some use
Mr Kenney stated without a study, an adequate de-
cision could not be made; that Arlington may have to go
ahead and do it themselves
The Chairman stated Town Counsel was supposed to
get in touch with them, and to hold this until Town
Counsel is present .
Mr. Cataldo said he would be against doing anything
with the Great Meadows; that it should be left as it is .
It is open and green, and Be felt no money should be
spent for it; to spend the money for other pressing
problems He said his recommendation is to use it as
it is .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to hold this letter over until Town Counsel is present.
The Chairman read a letter from Roland B Greeley,
Chairman of the Planning Board , requesting that the
amount of $175 be made available to it for appraisals Options
and options for the Lidberg and D'Augusta properties.
The Chairman said it was his understanding that the
Board cannot give money for options . He stated accord-
ing to Town Counsel there is no money for options.
Letter from the Board of Health, dated April 6, 1967,
relative to the salary of the part-time Health Inspector,
asking the Board to advise from what account the money
should be paid. Health
Mr Cataldo asked if there was no extra money in Inspector
their account .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that the part time Health Inspector be paid from the
Clerical Pool.
Letter from the County Commissioners relative to
hearing upon the complaint of Dr. L M Titelbaum, Complaint
246 Concord Avenue, relative to a dog owned by Francis
Bussey, 216 Concord Avenue, was read and placed on file.
Mr. Carroll returned to the meeting.
He stated that last week Mr. Gray, Cole, Legro, he
and representatives of Bedford , met with begard to the
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Bedford Sewe , and they reached a point where he felt
they have something that looks promising to report He
submitted a report from Haley & Ward , Inc. to ecah member
of the Board, Scheme A andScheme B.
Mr Carroll explained the different items, and also
pointed out the areas involved on the detailed plan. He
stated the sharing of any cost should be based on the
increased benefit for new nonstruction. He stated Bedford
would pay 1/3, Lexington 2/3 Federal funds will be
available for both ventures
Mr. Mabee stated the Town should be sure to protect
itself.
The Board gave approval of Scheme B.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Laconia St. to sign notices of intention to lay out Laconia Street
from Lowell Street a distance of 1150 feet, more or less,
aoutherly and easterly
The Chairman read a letter from Mr Irwin, Building
Vid.ation Inspector, dated April 6, 1967, relative to zoning vio-
lation at L}. Wheeler Road .
This report is to be kept on file.
The Chairman read a letter from Franklyn J Crosby,
Article 5 Piper Road , relative to the insertion of an article
in the Town warrant for the June meeting
The Chairman stated he would reply to this letter.
Notice from the Alcoholic Beverages Commission per-
April 19 taining to the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages
ABC notices as they relate to Patriot ' s Day, Wednesday, April 18,
1967, was read by the Chairman
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the liquor stores to remain closed all day on
the holiday, as has been the usual custom; the Battle
Green Inn may sell alcoholic beverages during the usual
hours
Invitation was received to attend April 18 Distinguished
Guests Reception and Annual Patriots' Day Ball on Tuesday
Invitation evening, April 18, 1967.
Mr. and Mrs Lincoln P. Cole, Jr , and Mr. and Mrs .
Levi G. Burnell will be happy to attend .
Letter was received from Mrs . T C. Schelling, 20
Oakland Street, giving permission to a group of teenagers
Teenagers' to use her barn. The group had petitioned the Board of
request Selectmen to hold a club at the above address
Upon motion duly duly made and seconded , it was voted II
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Ito deny the request , and to inform the group that the
Bard of Selectmen has no jurisdiction over matters such
as this.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Demetrios Cert. of
U. Constantelos, 70 Simonds Road, Lexington, satisfactory Inc.
character references having been received from Chief Corr.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on April 3, 1967,
The Chairman asked if it would be agreeable to the
other members of the Board to postpone the Town Meeting Special
to June 12, and to close the warrant on May 1 Town
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Meeting
to postpone the June Special Town Meeting to June 12, 1967
and to close the warrant on May 1, 1967
Mr. Cataldo referred to the Worthen Road connector.
He said the Board had made a commitment, and asked if Worthen
this is what the Board wants to do. Road
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The Chairman suggested getting more information
and meet with Ribbs again; to set up a meeting with Ribbs.
Mit Mabee referred again to the Lloydlland, and
stated there has to be a good description of the land , a Lloyd land
prerequisite , and the Board should get a plan that can be
referred to .
Mr. Carroll suggested that Paul, Mr Gray, John and
Mr Mabee go up there and get an option
The Oakmount Circle water problem was referred to
and Mr. Carroll stated that the Calgon has no effect Water
there, they would check the valves
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public ,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Executive
interest of the Town or the reputaiL t of any person. Session
Following discussion with Mr Carroll relative to
a transfer, hiring clerk, April 19, the West Property,
Local #1491, and a complaint, it was voted to resume the
otlen meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 11 :30 P.M
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Acti g Clerk, Selectmen
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
April 17, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, April 17, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell , Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present Mr Legro, Town Counsel, Mr Gray, Executive
Assistant, Mr Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works ,
and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present .
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
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Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company for permission to locate one pole on
Pole Lowell Street .
location Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioners, owners of property as listed on the petitioners'
plans and also filed with the Superintendent of Public
Works
Mr Pratt , representing the Boston Edison Company,
and Mr. Dunn, representing the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Company, were the only persons present at
the hearing.
Mr. Pratt explained the proposed pole is to hold the
line going down North Street
Mr Carroll had no objection
There was no one present at the hearing in favor or
in opposition, and the Chairman declared the hearing
closed
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the petition and sign the order forthe follow-
ing JO pole location:
Lowell Street, westerly side at North Street , --
One pole.
Hearing was declared open on petition of the Boston
Edison Company for permission to locate a buried box and
conduit in Patriots Drive
Conduit Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioner,
location owners of property as listed on the petitioners ' plans
and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works
Mr Pratt , representing the Boston Edison Company,
was-the-,only person present at the hearing. He ex-
plained the proposed installation and Mr Carroll approved.
There was no one present at the hearing in favor
or in opposition, and the Chairman declared the hearing
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Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing conduit location:
Patriots Drive , approximately 295 feet southwest of
Edgewood Road , a distance of about 45 feet , --
Buried box and conduit.
Mr. Legro stated he had an Order of Taking for
the Bedford Street-Winter Street trunk sewer and ex-
plained there had been somewhat of a delay in making Order of
arrangements with the Boston Edison Company and the Taking
gas line. However, both companies assured him there
would be no damages sustained by reason of this taking
and no damages have been awarded He mentioned that
the Board had previously voted no damages
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign the Order of Taking for the Bedford Street-
Winter Street trunk sewer as submitted by Town Counsel.
Mr. Legro stated he had an Order of Taking for
the Murphy property on Grove Street that was voted by Order of
Town Meeting. He stated this would be followed by a Taking
confirmatory deed and release of damages .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign an Order of Taking for the Murphy property on
Grove Street as submitted by Town Counsel
Mr. Legro stated that , under Article 85, the
Annual Town Meeting, there was a vote to authorize
the Selectmen to acquire Lot A in the Peacock Farms, Lot A
Section 6, subdivision The Planning Board had pre- Peacock
viously obtained an option which expires April 20, 1967 Farm Sec 6
He said he had previously suggested that the Planning
Board let the Selectmen know in advance so it could
be exercised . He stated he had an Order here for
the Board to exercise the option
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the Order to exercise the option.
Mr. Legro said he would check it out with the
Planning Board before he sends it out .
Mr. Legro said the Board voted last week to exer-
cise the option of the Newell property and said he had
the forms for the exercise of that option. Newell
'Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted option
to exercise the option as submitted by Town Counsel
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Mr Legro said this afternoon he received a call
from Mr. Perry regarding the annuity for Mrs . Rycroft.
Mr Perry had received a call from Chief Corr. The
question specifically was whether in his, Mr Legro' s,
opinion, the Town could make it retroactive to January 1,
1967. He said he felt it proper for the Selectmen to
Rycroft vote to pay the $2,000 annuity for 1967 and to make the
Annuity first payment cover a period of four months , payable the
last day of April, and to make the other payment on a
monthly basis for the last day of the month for the
balance of the year He said the Board should vote one
way or another on it because that is the way the statute is
written.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to pay to Grace Rycroft, widow of John W. Rycroft, an
annuity in the amount of $2,000.00 for the year 1967,
subject to the provisions of G L Chapter 32, Section 95A,
payable as follows: $666 64 on the last day of April,
and $166.66 on the last day of each subsequent #onth in
1967, beginning with the last day of May.
Mr. Legro referred to the West property and the
betterment assessments that he discussed with the Board
some time ago. He reported that Mr. West went to his, `e
office and stated he expected to pay and would , and had
computed the interest . This was before Mr. Legro knew
that Mr. Tropeano represented Mr. West. Last week, he
West property received a letter from Mr Tropeano, dated April 13, 1967,
betterment stating the betterment was to be paid as the lots were
assessments sold. Mr. Tropeano referred to a letter from Harold E.
Stevens Mr. Legro acknowledged the letter and told Mr.
Tropeano when he discussed thts with Mr. West, he was
willing to pay the betterment and in fact, had computed
the interest He told him hewould take this up again
with the Board He said it is a policy question which
he could not decide He explained the ehecks have been
drawn and held for some time because he had difficulty
with the plan He said he supposed he could turn the
checks in and get new amounts
Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr Legro knew any compelling
reason for Mr. West changing his mind
Mr. Legro replied he did not know that Mr West
has changed his mind . His personal feeling is that the
Town is paying for the land and he is getting an adequate
sum of money for the land, and expected to pay for these.
The Chairman asked if there would be any merit to
the Board ' s adopting the policy these should be paid at
this time, Mr. Legro to contact Mr Tropeano and have him
convey this to Mr West .
Mr Cataldo said he would not like to impose any
hardship on Mr. West.
The Board hgreed to the Chairman' s suggestion.
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Mr Gray said he received a proposal from the
A & D Realty Trust offering $200 for Lot 7B Bow Street.
He said this was advertised last Thursday and bids opened Tax Title
at 4:00 F.M. last Friday.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to soil and convey tax title Lot 7B Bow Street, subject
to the easement going through the lot, and subject to
this lot being combined with adjoining property of the
A & D Realty Trust for the sum of $200.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from Ernest E.
Outhet, 25 Ivan Street , requesting permission to move a
house from Bonair Street , Lexington, to .flood Street , Lex-
ington Permit
The Chairman said the usual procedure is to refer
such requests to the Chief of Police and Superintendent
of Public Works, and asked that a report be submitted
by Mr. Gray at the next meeting.
Mr. Wilbur Nylander, representing Mr. Alfred P.
Tropeano, met with the Board in regard to the proposed
building on Hartwell Avenue to be erected by the Instru-
mentation Laboratory, Inc. pepple. He said they are
very definitely going ahead and have submitted plans to
the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals. The Board
of Appeals has approved the plans and site layout They Hartwell
do plan to go ahead as soon as sewer is available. Their Avenue
purchase agreement is subject to that and unless the ser- building
vices are provided , there will be no building. He said
he had a letter dated December 16 in which they restate
these facts.
The Chairman said they are waiting for the Town to
put in the water and sewer He stated the Board has a
commitment from the Town Meeting on the basis the Board
has it signed , that they go ahead He said they could
get everything approved and still not build He stated
the Town would be in undesirable position if it went in
with the services and then they backed out . He said
they have to recognize the Burd has a mandate from the
Town Meeting to go ahead and to do this , but Town Meeting
and the Board of Selectmen want to be assured they will
go forward .
Mr. Nylander asked what they could do or say that
would satisfy the Board
Mr. Cataldo replied the first thing is for them to
buy the land and the Board would put the sewer out on two
bids
Mr. Carroll said he doubted that
Mr. Cataldo said if the Town is going to start
spending design money, they should start simultanethusly
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Mr. Nylander said they have engaged an architect
and they are committed to buy the land if the sewer is
made available. He said if the contract is let for it,
he thought they were bound to buy it .
Mr. Cataldo said they were bound to Mr. Nylander.
He said once the Town starts this and designs are made
and bids taken, it is not going to stop. He said the
Board wants the same assurance from them
Mr Nylander asked what the Board wanted for assurance.
The Chairman replied for them to buy the land and
start building; then the Town could proceed
Mr. Cataldo said there is no reason why they cannot
let their construction contract the same time the Town
lets its contract
Mr. Nylander said that may be the answer
The Chairman asked if they understood the Board
has approval of Town Meeting
Mr Nylander replied that Mr. Ross, the President
of the organization, lives in Lexington
Mr Cataldo said the Board would do everything in
its power to get this started .
Mr Nylander asked if the Board wahted the construction
contract for the sewer and the building signed at the same
time.
The Chairman said reasonably within the same time
Mr. Cataldo said it would not take the Town as long
to design the sewer
Mr Carroll said if the Board said to start this
today, it would be three or four months before construction
would start He said construction would take three months
Mr. Cataldo asked that Mr. Nylander start designing
and the Town would start.
Mr. Nylander said Mr Thomas Ross of Lexington is
President and Mr Newhouse is Treasurer He said he
thought the problem now is one of mechanics of bringing
these together. He said he would like to know what they
have to come back with.
Mr. Mabee stated the Board wants to know when they
are going to start design, when they will complete design,
when they will go out for bids, when construction will
begin and whhn it will end . He said the Board would then
try to meet that timetable
Mr. Carroll said Mr Tropeano said these people do
not know if the bids will come in higher than theestimates .
He said it seemed to him the Board would be wise to meet with
these people.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that they work with Mr. Carroll.
It was agreed that Mr. Carroll and Mr . Gray arrange
to meet with Mr. Tropeano and a representative of the
company
Mr. Nylander retired at 8 :10 P.M
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Mr. Leonard Dellis, Sr , Reed Street , met with
the Board and registered complaint about the condition
of Reed Street, the width and lack of sidewalks . Reed Stree
It was agreed to take the matter under advisement
and that Mr. Carroll would come back to the Board with
a report on the overall length and width of the street
with engineering facts so the Board could properly con-
sider it
The Chairman said the Board needed more engineering
facts and stated nothing could be done this year because
no funds have been provided
Mr Jellis retired at 8120 P M.
Mr. Anthony DiNitto, 9 Shade Street, met with the
Board and said he has been complaining for about a year
and a half about Raymond Potter who repairs automobiles
at the side of his , Mr DiNitto' s borne He said Mr
Potter has a two-car garage and there has been a col-
lection of maybe three or four cars all at one time,
trucks and engines all over the area. He said first
he called the police who came up and advised him to see
the Building Inspector who was supposed to enforce the
law. He said he went to see Mr Irwin and he said he
would look at it and talk to the man. He said he also
called Mr . Spellman of the Fire Department who was going Complaint
to do something about it. The following week, he went
to Mr . Irwin again and he said he talked to Mr . Potter ' s
father who said he was going to talk to him Mr
DiNitto said this goes on continually After that, he
called Mr . Spellman again because of the fire hazard .
Mr. Spellman said he would look into it Mr. DiNitto
said they are using acetylene torches Mr. Spellman
told him he sent his deputy over who said he could not
find anything. Mr. DiNitto said this went on all last
year and no matter when he talks to Mr Potter, it does
not make any difference to him a He said just last
Sunday he had another talk with him, and at that time,
Mr Potter said he was building a racing car as a hobby.
Mr. DiNitto said if someone is building a racing car for
a purse, that is business. He said while Mr. Potter
is working, there are other fellows working in the area
and it is one continuous racket . He also brings in
;reeked cars and works on them. Mr DiNitto said he is
in the automobile business and he knows what is going on
there.
The Chairman asked for the address, and Mr. DiNitto
said it is at the corner of Old Shade Street and the
Cambridge Turnpike
Mr. Cataldo said everyone was familiar with the
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Mr DiNitto said Mr Potter is not only working,
but there are a number of people coming in there with
hotrods and they go up and down the street at any speed
they want .
The Chairman said Mr . DiNitto' s complaint was against
the property owner and the use of his property.
Mr. DiNitto said that was correct .
The Chairman said he would write a letter to the
Building Inspector outlining the complaints and ask for
an inspection and report .
Mr. DiNitto stated Mr Potter said he could do this
provided it is a hobby. However, he has a compressor,
spraying equipment and the men are working there all night.
Mr. DiNitto said he knows this business , the automobile
business . He said if the Inspector says he cannot find
anything there, these people get the word and clean the
area up. He said last week he told them he was going
to do something about it and they cleaned the place up
but he had already taken some pictures. He said he has
pictures of people using the acetylene torch and if neces-
ary, he would get his own lawyer and bring this to court.
The Chairman suggested that the pictures be avail-
able for the Building Inspector.
Mr. DiNitto said if something is not done , he will
take this to court.
The Chairman said this would go through the normal
channels and he would keep Mr. DiNitto informed .
Mr.DiNitto said if Mr. Potter is allowed to continue,
he would get his own truck up there with five or six
wrecks and claim it tmbe his hobby.
Mr. DiNitto retired at 8:30 F.M.
Mr. Carroll asked if the Board wanted him to pro-
ceed to get the fence for the Adams School and have it
Fence erected .
The Chairman instructed Mr . Carroll to proceed.
Mr. Carroll referred to the instructional pool and
Fool reported that Mr . Hayes, Mr. Bertini, Mr Gray and he
had a meeting and the committee would like to proceed
with the construction of that pool, and would like to
have it handled by the Engineering Department.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to authorize the Engineering Department to proceed.
Mr. Carroll reported he went in to see Mr. Greeley
Bedford from the State today regarding Federal Aid on the pro-
sewer gram with Bedford. He said the news was fairly en-
couraging. Mr. Greeley said he could see no reason why
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this project would not be eligible for 75% to 80%
Federal Aid . If the Federal agoes to 50%, the State
will give 25% and if the Town or City is a member of
a planning district, which Lexington is , it is entitled
to 10%. He said they cannot assure the Town money will
be available. He did say it is now possible, once the
project has been approved by the State, Federal Aid will
come at a later date He said he could get a letter
stating the project will be eligible for Federal Aid
The next step is to have a meeting of the two committees
and bring in the Air Force people and probably a discussion
with the MDC at a future date
The Chairman said Mr Carroll had control of a meet-
ing with the two towns and he was sure that he had the
Board ' s approval to proceed .
Mr. Carroll referred to a taking of a proposed sewer
easement on the North Street Pumping Station trunk sewer
project and said it its the last easement to be acquired
on this project It involves the Hamilton property Sewer
and both people have been contacted . No appraisal has easement
been made of the damages . At the present time, there
is an existing drainage easement cutting across both
these properties He said if the Board had no objection,
he would like to proceed to get an appraisal and work
towards having the Board adopt an Order of Taking.
The Board had no objection.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Legro stating
he read a report in the Lexington Minute-man that the
Selectmen had voted to change the date of the Special Special
Town Meeting from June 5, 1967 to June 12, 1967. He Town Meet-
had scheduled his program so as to be available on June 5 ing
and thought he should let the Board know at this first
opportunity that he would not be available on either
June 12, 1967 or June 19, 1967.
Letter was received from Mr. Legro stating, in his
opinion, that an agreement with the Lloyds could be worked
out whereby the purchase price could be paid in two or Lloyd
three installments covering a period of a like number of agreement
years provided the entire amount of money is appropriated
in one year. He advised that an option should be obtained
from the owners specifying the agreed terms of payment .
The Chairman said the Board was in favor of obtaining
the option
Mr Legro stressed most strenuously that a proper
plan be prepared , and said it should be in form for record-
ing
Mr Cataldo said the terms of the agreement should
be straightened away first.
Mr Mabee said he would like to know what piece
of land the Board is talking about
Mr Cataldo said he meant what the price is.
Mr. Mabee said Lloyd is talking twelve acres and
t e Board is talking fourteen acres, and the Board should
know tht are before it starts talking money.
Mr Gray suggested that Mr Lloyd and Mr. Carroll
walk the land so they would know what the Town is talking
about .
Mr Mabee suggested that a meeting be arranged this
week for some afternoon at four with Mr. Carroll, Mr
Gray and Mr Lloyd
Letter was received , dated March 22, 1967, from
William A Rae , Chairman of the Lexington Great Meadow
Committee, stating Arlington Town Meeting passed an
article concerning the Great Meadows, including $10,000.
Great He asked if Lexington was planning to have an article
Meadows in the warrant for the June Town Meeting
The Chairman said his personal feeling is, he
would like to see something done with the Great Meadows,
but he did not know what the result of a study would
prove.
Mr Legro said had he caught up with Mr. 'Purcell,
he would have talked to him about the subject of zoning
which was all he, Mr Legro, knew about at the time.
He said he would not have mentioned the question of a
study.
The Chairman said if zoning is not entering into
it, this Board now knows enough about it to decide if
it wants an article in the Town Meeting.
Mr. Cataldo asked Mr Gray to obtain a copy of the
Arlington vote and arrange a meeting with the Committee
for next Monday night.
Mr. Carroll' s letter, dated April 4, 1967, a copy
of which was sent to each member of the Board , in regard
to plowing churches, was held over.
Plowing Mr. Kenney said he would like to go along with Mr
churches Carroll' s recommendatiohi
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to discontinue the practice of plowing churches, temples
and the Mental Health Building located on Bedford Street,
beginning with the 1967-1968 season.
At 9:00 P.M , the Appropriation Committee with
the Board to discuss the bonding of sewers.
Mr. Carroll stated he and Mr . Perry were discussing
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the problem of the various sewer articles , and the general
conclusion was, it would be wise if only one bonding issue
were involved. He said one problem is the fact he has
no definite commitment on Hartwell Avenue and there are
no funds to work with for Hartwell Avenue. He said he
thought the Appropriation Committee felt there should be
no bonding until After July 1.
Mr. Gray explained borrowing before July 1 would Bonding
involve an interest payment for which no funds have been
provided.
Mr. Parrish said the problem is Mr Carroll has
only a small amount of money.
Mr. Grant suggested that Mr Carroll use the $10,000
in the other sewer article now.
Mr. Legro said he would frown on that and thought
the Comptroller might question it He said there is at
least 2% cash in the borrowings .
The Chairman said this is something the Board can
hold in abeyance.
Mr. Legro advised the sewer money can be used for
the purposes for which it was appropriated in the articles .
Mr. Parrish said the Appropriation Committee is
looking into the matter of a Personnel Board , and a strong
personnel committee. He said the Committesjust wants Personnel
the Board to be aware of the fact thereshould be a Board ]
stronger personnel committee than there has been in the
past.
The Chairman asked if Mr Parrish was saying the
Salary Review Board should be given these full responsi-
bilities.
Mr Parrish replied in the negative and said it is
the Committeefs impression they should be stronger and
more objective, freer from the Bca*rd3 than it has been
in the past.
The Appropriation Committee retired at 9:15 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant permesion to the Mystic Valley Gas Company
to locate a two-inch high pressure welded steel gas Gas main
main in Vine Street and Woburn Street, Mr. Carroll
having approved the proposed location.
Notice was received from the North Atlantic Div-
ision, Corps of Engineers, New York, advising of a
public hearing to discuss the Northeastern United States Hearing
Water Supply Study. Mr Carroll said he would have
someone from his department attend the hearing.
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Notice was received from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes,
, Iin accordance with the provisions of G. L Chapter 131,
Section 117C, that they intend to dredge, fill or re-
move land which falls within the jurisdiction of this
statute.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted ,
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 220 of the Acts
Hearing of 1965, to hold a hearing in the Selectmen' s Room,
Town Office Building, Lexington, Massachusetts, on
Monday, April 24, 1967, at 8 : 30 Y.M. , relative to
plans of the Hartwell-Lexington Trust , c/o Cabot, Cabot
& Forbes Co. , to make available for industrial develop-
ment an area bounded by Hartwell Avenue , the Boston and
Maine Railroad and Hinchey Road , Lexington, Mass .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant permission to the Lexington Post No. 3007 to
Permit conduct its annual Poppy Drive on May 25, 26 and 27.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
Permit to grant permission to the Lexington Youth Baseball
League to conduct the League ' s annual parade on Saturday,
April 29, 1967, starting at 1:00 F.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted IIto approve bond No . 92-40-54 in the amount of $23,000.00
1 Bond on behalf of Rita J. McNamara as Assistant Town Treasurer
and bond No. 92-40-53 in the amount of $1,800.00 on be-
half of Rita J. McNamara as Assistant Town Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint the following Special Police, as requested
Special by Chief Corr:
police SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS 1967-1968
Acheson, Eugene A. 2634 Massachusetts Avenue Resident
Adams, Adam A. 23 Charlds Street Resident
Adams, Alan G. 15 Somerset Road Resident
Adams , Bertram H. Jr . 127 Wyoming Ave . , Malden M I.T . Lincoln Lab.
1 Anderson, Carl 41 Ledgelawn Avenue Civil Defense
Baker, Ramon C . 11. Stratham Road Resident
Ballou, Sidney R. 3 Highland Avenue Resident
Barnes , John B 26 Kenmore Road , Malden M.I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Barnes, Raymond E. 59 Gleason Road Resident
Barrett , Elliott J. 92 Middle Street Resident
Barry, John M 34 Forest Street Resident
elcastro, Francis 75 Williams St. , Arlington Firefighter
Bentley, Thomas F. 264 South Rd . , Bedford Custodian
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Bevington, Alfred 130 Marrett Road Firefighter
Blodgett, John 15 Hilltop Avenue School Department
Bluteau, Joseph 21A Flint St , Somerville School Department
Breland , Barry 111 Page Road, Bedford Bedford Police
Burke, Thomas M. 151 East Street Firefighter
Burnell, Levi G. ,Jr 3 Whittier Road Selectman
Burrell, Arthur E 2 Thoreau Road Civil Defense
Bussey, Francis 216 Concord Avenue Firefighter
Carroll, John J. 54 Lincoln St , Dedham Supt. Public Works
Casey, William P 1063 Massachusetts Avenue School Department
Cataldc , James 43 Rindge Avenue Firefighter
Cataldo, Robert 14 Atrial Street Selectman
Carew, Walter 3 Pleasant St , W.Concord Lincoln Police
Cole, Lincoln P . Jr 16 Hill Street Selectman
Cormier, Joseph G. Jr. 53 Loomis St , Bedford Bedford Police
Cousins , Lyman S 6 Bancroft St , Waltham School Department
Dearborn, Horace N. 16 Stratham Road Civil Defense
Delfino, Nicholas J. 1 Forest St , Stoneham School Department
Dooley, Henry W 77 Baker Avenue Resident
Doughty, George Jr . 75 Paul Revere Rd School Department
Doyle, Charles 23 Highland St W.Concord Lincoln Police
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Emer , Alan 1 Lowell Street Firefighter
Erikson, E. 41 Preston Road Resident
Ernst, Karl 37 Eldred Street Resident
Ewers, Joseph E. 12 Old Coach Rd ,Weston M I.T. Lincoln Lab
Finney, Charles A. 36 Albemarle Avenue Resident
Flaherty, William 4 Spencer Street Firefighter
Foley, Harold J. 11 Freemont Street Firefighter
Freeman, George 13 Grant St . , Concord Police Employee
Fullerton, Dennis 2400 Massachusetts Ave Firefighter
Gallagher , Edward T. 8 Spring Lane, Maynard M. I T . Lincoln Lab.
Garland, John A. Jr 54 Gleason Road Resident
Gilman, Edward M 66 Bloomfield Street Firefighter
Goodfellow, Arthur L 12 Edge St , Ipswich M I.T. Lincoln Lab
Gray, Albert, Jr. Harvard Road , Stow Executive Assistant
Hallett, Richard Walden St , Concord Lincoln Police
Hitchcock, Hale H 10 Marina Rd , Chelmsford M I.T. Lincoln Lab
Heimlich, Oscar 796 Massachusetts Avenue School Department
Hruby, Albert W 36 Williams Road
Jefferson, Charles E 8 Alcott Road Civil Defense
1 ilJones , Cecil 36 Woburn Street Civil Defense
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Kelley, Kenneth Jr 11 Cedar Street Firefighter
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Kenney, Allan F. 10 Burnham Road Selectman
Kleinberg, EdwardF. 41 Moreland Avenue Resident
Larson, Charles 10 Maple St . , Bedford Bedford Police
Lewis, Raymond E. 11 Hancock Avenue Civil Defense
Mabee, Irving H. 25 Highland Avenue Selectman
MacDonald , Charles 24 Bernard Street Civil Defense
Maclean, Ralph D. 9 Spring Street Resident
Mazerall, Paul 20 Wilson Road Park Superintendent
McCarron, Francis 5 Hillside Terrace Firefighter
McDonald, Walter 14 East Street School Department
I McDonnell, Edward T. 62 Elm St . , Bedford Cary Library
McHugh, Michael Great Road , Acton Lincoln Police
McNeany, Thomas 22 Springs Road , Bedford Bedford Police
McSweeney, Leo M. 6 Bancroft St . , Waltham School Department
Mercer, Charles R 6 Park Street Resident
Moretti, Joseph A. 8 Rindge Avenue Civil Defense
Muller, Eugene T 21i. Ewell Avenue Firefighter
Muller, Leonard E 19 Fairbanks Road Firefighter
Nickerson, Douglas I. 44 Paul Revere Road Firefighter
Nutt , Alfred 45A Ridge Road School Department
Ormiston, Wallace W 38 Charles Street School Departme
Pekins, George 28 Chase Aveni,ie Firefighter
Pezzulo, Michael 247 Marrett Road School Department
Pierpont , Wilfred D. , Jr. 4 Taft Avenue Civil Defense
Pike, Herbert Charles Street, Bedford Bedford Police
Pittman, Robert 10 Putnam Road , Bedford Bedford Police
Potzka, Joseph G. 14 Banks Avenge School Department
Prescott, Robert 6 Forest Street Resident
Ratcliffe, Howard I. 5 Chester St , N Reading School Department
Redman, James 7 Dunham Street Resident
Redmond , James J 9 Utica Street Firefighter
Richardson, Earl W. 18 Winter Street Resident
Ricker, Edward 69 Woodland Road , Bedford Bedford Police
Ritter, Julius C. 13 Pine Knoll Road ,Bedford Civil Defense
Ryan, Thomas 53 Vine Street School Department
Ryder, Howard D. 2 Wilson Road M I .T. Lincoln Lab.
Samuel, Frank T. Jr. 8 Burnham Road Resident
Saunders, Robert W. 295 Marrett Road Resident
Savage, David T. 9 Manley Court Firefighter
Scarfo, Arthur W 85 Farnham St. , Belmont Belmont Police
Snyder, John 177 Concord Rd. , Bedford Bedford Police
Sherman, Robert )01 Loomis St . , Bedford Bedford Police
Spellman, Walter 276 Massachusetts Avenue Fire Chief
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Spiers, William L. Jr 185 Lowell St. M.I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Stevens, Edward P 4 Chandler St. , Salem School Department
Stevens, Raymond Treble Cove Rd . ,Billerica School Dept.
Sullivan, Richard 437 Bedford Street Firefighter
Sullivan, Thomas 17 Curve Street School Department
Swan, Duncan F. 24 Bedford Street School Department
Turner, Gerald C 9 Hillside Terrace Civil Defense
Vinsec, Robert J. 310 Boston Post Rd . ,Wayland M.I.T.Lincoln
Lab
Walsh, John 10 Ames Avenue Firefighter
Walton, Robert E , 5 Spencer Street Firefighter
7ashburn, Arthur E. 1061 Massachusetts Ave. Firefighter
Whiting, William 314 Lowell Street Firefighter
Wright, Glenn 67 Simonds Road Resident
Yewell, Paul G. 6 Leland Terrace Resident
Young, Stanley R. 86 Winter Street Resident
IIUpon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to make the following appointments: Appoint-
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APPOINTMENTS
(Terms expiring March 31 unless otherwise noted . )
Board of Appeals (Five Year term) Donald E. Nickerson
Board of Appeals Associate Members Logan Clarke, Jr
John H Blaisdell
Ruth Morey
Robert H. Farwell
doodruff M. Brodhead
George W. Emery
Bureau of Public Welfare and Old Age Howard H. Dawes
Assistance Robert K. Taylor
Robert P. Trask, Jr.
David F. Toomey
Martin A. Gilman
Gammel Legacy Income Trustees James E Collins
(Acting with Department of Public Welfare
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APPOINTMENTS ( cont'd )
Board of Retirement (Three-year term)Apr. l George P. Morey
Standing Plumbing & Building By-Law Comm. Robert W. Custance
(Three-year term) Leo Dunn
Dog Officer April 1 Carl A. Carlson
Dr. Howard A. Smith
(Second Dog Officer)
Fire Commissioner (Three-year term) Fred Coolidge Bailey
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May 1st
Forest Warden May 1st William P. Fitzgerald
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on April 10, 1967
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign Orders for the construction of the following
Street streets:
Orders
Longfellow Road Tyler Road
Phinney Road Kendall Road
Tricorne Road Payson Street
Whittier Road Valleyfield Street
Mr James E. Storer and Mr Frank Carpenter met
with the Board .
Sidewalk Mr. Storer stated he was representing people of
the Bowman Park area who are concerned about the side-
walk between Worthen Road and Watertown Street He
said he was concerned about the appropriation because there
was a total of three children on this section of the street
and in three years, there will be no children on this
section of the street He said these three go through
their back yards over Moon Hill and there is no need for
a sidewalk in the terms of children He said the real
safety need on Pleasant Street is some provisions for a
bus stop for the school bus. He said last year suggestions
were submitted to the Planning Board along this line as
part of the Bowman Park beautification He said if the
sidewalk is postponed for a year or two, the beautifi-
cation program would pick it up. He asked if the Selectmen
would postpone the Pleasant Street sidewalk between Watertown
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Street and Worthen Road for this year
The Chairman explained that, on sidewalks , the Board
has followed exactly the recommendations of the School
Committee. He said if the School Committee would write
the Board a letter and state in its opinion there is no
need for a sidewalk on Pleasant Street , he did not think
from the information the Board has , it could take any
other action
Mr. Storer said the School Committee is considering
this and asked the Board not to take any action at this
time
The Chairman asked if Mr Storer agreed the Board
should wait for a recommendation from the School Com-
mittee .
Mr. Storer said he was asking the Board not to
take action until the School Committee does have time to
review it .
Mr. Cataldo said , as far as he was concerned , if the
School d;ommittee did not stand on the original recommen-
dation, his vote would be not to install the sidewalk He
said he would give the committee an opportunity to revalu-
ate it
The Chairman said the letter from the School Com-
mittee should state it does not think a sidewalk is neces-
1 sary on Pleasant Street between Watertown Street and Worthen
Road .
Mr Cataldo said the letter would have to be signed
by the School Committee
Appointment to the Board of Assessors was held over.
Mr Cataldo said the Annual Town Meeting Authorized
the Moderator to appoint a planning committee for the
incinerator group and he felt it necessary to have an Article
appropriation for the committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to insert an article in the warrant for the June 12,
1967 Special Town Meeting requesting an appropriation
of $3,000 for the use of the Regional Refuse Disposal
Planning Committee.
Mr. Kenney asked if it would be helpful to the Board
if Mr. Gray would prepare a schedule of land acquisitions Land
so the Board could keep it up to date and forestall such acquisitim
questions as happened on the West property
The Chairman explained that Mr Gray has bees working
on all past votes of Town Meetings on land acquisitions
and has been working with Town Counsel.
Mr. Cataldo explained what came up on the West pro-
perty would not have been evident on such a list.
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Mr Kenney said he would still like to have a list
made up for the members of the Board
Mr. Gray agreed to have such a list ready for the
next meeting of the Board .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if mile public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following didcussion regarding fill and a sewer
backup, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
April 24, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, April 24, 1967, at 7 30 P M Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr Gray, Executive Assistant ,
Mr Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works , and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present
At 7 30 P.M. , hearing was declared open upon
notice of intention to lay out as a town way, Laconia
Street from Lowell Street , a distance of 1150 feet ,
more or less, southerly and easterly.
The Chairman stated this is not the usual place
for a hearing on a street, but the Board felt that where
there was only one street involved, it would hold it in
alegal Selectmen' s Meeting He read the notice of
intent , dated April 10, 1967, and said he believed all
those involved had received a copy of the notice. He Laconia St
asked for those who wished to be recorded in favor. heating
Mr Salvatore Ferraguto, 145 Laconia Street, was
recorded in favor and requested that a stret sign be
erected so the Town Meeting Members can find it and
see the condition for themselves
Mr Thomas J. Passanisi, 135 Laconia Street, was
recorded in favor and reported that Mr Sumner Perlman
asked him to inform the Board that he is infavor.
Mr. Mazzola said he owned a lot of land and wanted
to build a house, is a taxpayer in Lexington, and was
in favor
Mr Douglas Maxner, 1?)1 Laconia Street, was recorded
in favor
Mr. George Morey, 49 Ridge Road , was recorded in
favor.
Mr Solomon Samourian, 120 Laconia Street , who said
he has lived there since 1938, was recorded in favor.
Mr. Edward Dempsey, 119 Laconia Street, was recorded
in favor
Mr Paul Rosa, 500 Lowell Street , and Mrs Rosa,
were recorded in opposition Mr Rosa said it would
cost him about $2,000 for a road he cannot use, and
asked how this reappeared after it was turned down by
Town Meeting
The Chairman explained , at a Town Meeting, an
article can go in the grant at the discretion of the
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Board of Selectmen or on petition of ten registered
voters At a Special Town Meeting, an article can
still go in at the discretion of the Board or on peti-
tion of 100 registered voters, and 100 registered voters
having petitioned , the article would go in
Mr. Diran Semonian said he lived at the corner of
Lowell and Laconia Street and he walked along the street
to survey why he was opposed He registered opposition
because it means a great cost to him personally There
are about thirteen families involved and they are asking
three families to pay 50% of the cost of the road . He
said it would cost him approximately $4,400 which he cannot
afford . He said if the Board could come up with a more
equitable way to pay for this, then he would not oppose it
Mrs. Semonian said it will be $30 a month for twenty
years .
Mrs Frederic'.. Spellenberg, 498 Lowell Street , was
registered in opposition
The Chairman said he would declare the hearing
closed ; the Board had heard those in favor and those in
opposition He said the article would go in the warrant
because it has been petitioned for by 100 registered voters.
He advised anyone who is a resident of the Town will be
able to speak from the gallery if the Moderator gives his
permission
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Mr Leonard Doppler met with the Board relative
to the completion of Augustus Road , and stated nothing
Augustus has been done in seven and a half months
Road Mr Carroll said he understood Terrazzi is about
to pave the section of the road in question and he knew
the paving contractor was anxious to get going. He
said Trimount would not have the equipment there unless
they are going ahead. Mr Coscia has been in touch-
with Terrazzi in an attempt to get certain things done,
and as far as he knows, Mr Terrazzi knows what has to
be done, and has agreed
Mr. Ler stated the bonding company has a complete
list of what has to be done. He reported he tried a
number of times last week to reach the field supervisor
for the bonding company and did not get an answer. He
tried six or seven times this morning without result and
he has a declaration to be filed . He said at 5 10 today
he received a call from the field supervisor and told
him of this meeting tonight and that maybe as a result
of this meeting, there would be a direction to have some-
thing done He agreed to call Mr. Legro tomorrow morning.
The field supervisor was under the impression they are
ready to start but were held up because of the weather
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The Chairman asked if it was possible that tomorrow
morning there would be a definite date when the work will
start .
Mr Legro said it is likely that an answer will come
back from Mr McLaughlin to Mr Stimpson. He said he
was prepared to move forward if it becomes necessary.
Mr Doppler asked if this would have to go to court,
and Mr. Legro replied in the affirmative and said it would
have to be heard and all that would be gotten would be
money to do the work He said he thought, with the
Travelers, he could expect now that things are moving to
get this accomplished properly and reasonably promptly
Mr Legro said at 10:05 today, it was indicated to
him that they were read to go but the weather was holding
them up. He said since he has bean active on it since
last fall, there really hasn' t been an opportunity to do
much
The Chairman explained the Town could not go in and
do anything o n the street because it is actually owned
by the abutters and it has no legal right He said he
thought all indications are that the work will be started
- shortly.
Mr Carroll said in two weeks the road should be done,
and he would not give them more than two weeks .
The Chairman said after that time Mr . Legro can take
the legal course that is available. •
Mr Legro said he thought the Town should move a
little faster than that, and he thought the Board should
have in mind a period of a week or ten days depending on
the weather. He said if the weather is good , they should
move in there in three or four days .
Mr Cataldo asked if Trimount would do the whole job,
and Mr Carroll replied he thought so.
The Chairman said everything has been done that can
be and the declaration is ready to go .
Mr Doppler suggested a week from Friday if the
weather is good
Mr Legro said it may be sooner than that
Mr Doppler retired at 8:20 F M.
Mr Gray said he received a letter from Temple Emunah
requesting permission to hold its Annual Country Auction
on Sunday, June 11, 1967, on the Temple parking lots,
starting at 1:20 P M Auction
The Board had no objection.
Letter was received from Itek Corporation, dated
April 18, 1967, stating the corporation is experiencing Itek sewag(
a serious problem of inadequate sanitary sewage disposal. problem ,
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Mr Carroll said he was aware of the letter and he
would like to emphasize that the Town is in real bad
trouble in regard to the sewerage system in North Lex-
ington at the present time The heavy rains have caused
a great deal of infiltration into the system He
mentioned that the Town of Bedford has cooperated He
said every effort should be made now to reach this agree-
ment with the Town of Bedford and proceed to construct
the force mains and relief sewers . The next step is for
the two Towns to meet with the Air Force and MDC to alert
them of what has been done so far. He said most of the
overflows are coming from individual houses .
It was agreed that Mr. Carroll would discuss the
matter with Mr. Burdick prior to a meeting to work out
the details .
The Chairman said he would advise Itek thatd;teps
are being taken to alleviate this problem.
Memo was received from Mr Perry, Comptroller, ad-
vising that the Appropriation Committee has discussed
the Board ' s request for a transfer of $1,000 from the
Transfer Reserve Fund to the Highway Maintenance Account The
Committee understands the unforeseen expenditure , but
hopes that through careful management of funds, a saving
in the amount requested may be possible in another area
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If conditions warrant , and this transfer becomes neces-
sary, the request will be reconsidered at that time.
Mr. Carroll stated he could stay within the budget
by doing $1,000 less paving He said he thought he
should get the $1,000 whether now or later
The Chairman said the Board would reiterate its
request to the Appropriation Committee
Letter was received from Mr. George P George,
7 Piper Road, requesting that repairs be made in front
of houses #5 and #7 Piper Road where a water pipe was
Complaint _ ocently replaced
Mr. Carroll stated he had referred this to Mr
Coscia to check out.
Mr . Gray said he received a letter from Alford
Peckham regarding the United Fund They want to put
U. F. torch a torch symbol in front of Cary Hall on the flagpole .
They Mould take care of the erection and maintenance
and would like to have an electrical connection
Mr. Carroll said there would be no problem.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the request providing this is done under the
direction of Mr Carroll.
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Mr Gray said he had received a letter from Vernon
Page relative to inserting an article in the warrant for
the June Town Meeting in regard to the Dog Leash Law
The Chairman said where this is a Special Meeting
and the Board informed everyone else that it would require Article
100 signatures, and this Board agreed the June Town Meeting
should be a Planning Board Meeting, it would be his feel-
ing the Board should keep do her articles at a minimum.
Mr Kenney stated Mr. Page called him last week and
he told him to send a letter to the Board
Mr. Cataldo said the law accepted was the one re-
commended by the committee
The Chairman said this does not seem to be the time
to present the article to Town Meeting
Mr. Gray said he received several requests from
Eugene Sullivan, nephew of Harry Sullivan, who owns
property on Volunteer Way, relative to damages involved
in the cul-de-sac where the Town took some of his land . Sullivan
Mr Gray said when the street was laid out there were damages
no damages At that time, Mr Sullivan did not complain.
His nephew wants the Town to reconsider its position in
the awarding of damages He said he told him at the
time no damages were awarded
The Chairman said at the time, the Board felt
there was sufficient frontage for a building lot.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the time limit had expired
and Mr Gray replied in the affirmative
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to deny the requebt.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant permission to Earl E Outhet to move a house Permit
from 30 Bonair Street, Lexington, to 185 Wood Street,
Lexington, subject to the usual conditions
Mr . Carroll referred to Mr Jellis' request in
regard to Reed Street when he met with the Board last
week. He said the street from Bedford Street to Center
Street varies in width from twenty to twenty-three feet.
The layout is fifty feet from Garfield Street and sixty
feet from Garfield Street to Center Street . He re-
ported to reconstruct the street and make it something
more than twenty-one or twenty-two feet would be in
the order of $48,000 to go from Bedford Street to
Garfield Street and $4.5,000 to go from Garfield Street
to Center Street . Mr. Carroll recommended that the Board
consider only constructing the sidewalk and that would
cost $20,000, which would answer most of Mr Jellis'
questions
Mr. Kenney asked if there would be any land takings ,
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and Mr Carroll replied in the negative.
Mr. Cataldo asked if this was an old county layout,
and Mr. Carroll replied part of it was .
Mr Cataldo said then this street was not built under
the Betterment Act
Mr. Carroll explained betterments are not assessed
for reconstructing a street
Mr.Kenney asked about the condition of the street .
Mr. Carroll stated it is in reasonably good con-
dition. The piece from Bedford Street to Garfield Street
is not bad, but there is need for drainage
The Chairman asked if it was possible that any part
of the sidewalk on Reed Street could be done this year if
money is available
Mr. Carroll replied in the affirmative and said,however,
the Board should be consistent . It should pick up the ones
that have been rejected The School Department has never
requested a sidewalk on Reed Street
The Chairman said every major sidewalk has been done
at the request of the School Committee and there are other
areas in Town that do need and want sidewalks .
Mr Carroll said that was true, but the Board should
be sure the people want it, not just one individual.
The Chairman asked Mr Carroll to give the Board the
information for the record
At 8: 0 P.M , hearing was declared open, pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1965, relative
to plans of the Hartwell-Lexington Trust, c/o Cabot , Cabot
& Forbes Co to dredge, fill or remove land to make avail-
Hartwell- able for industrial development, an area bounded by
Lexington Hartwell Avenue, the Boston and Maine Railroad and Hinchey
Trust Road , Lexington, Massachusetts.
Mr. Allen Flye, Trustee , of Hartwell-Lexington Trust,
and Mr Hutchinson, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes , met with the
Board.
Mr Flye explained, by use of a plan, what is proposed.
Mr Cataldo asked if this was all they planned for
this area and Mr Flye replied in the affirmative.
TheChairman asked if Mr Carroll saw any potential
problems because of this.
Mr Carroll replied it will increase the runoff in
the area, but he did think for every piece of land de-
veloped up there, it will increase the runoff to the brooks
in the area and he thought the Town has to make some sort
of judgment . He said eventually there will probably have
to be a drainage system through the whole area. He said
this certainly will not create a major problem of itself.
Mr. Carroll said his personal opinion is that it will
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be all rthght, beat he recognized the fact there will be in-
creased runoff to the area. He said the Town has zoned
the land to be developed this way and as far as he was
concerned, there will be no major problem.
Mr Cataldo asked if the entire area would be paved,
and Mr. Flye replied only the area they would have sold as
they go along. They have a client for one portion of
it, Jive acres, which will leave twelve acres remaining
which may be divided.
Mr. Hutchinson said there was nothing he could add
other than whit Mr Flye had said They will be going
before the Board of Appeals on a five-acre parcel of land
The Chairman declared the hearing closed at 8:4+5 P.M.
Messrs . Flye and Hutchinson retired .
Mr. Cataldo said theTown should have some land en
that side of the brook; a drainage easement 100 feet wide
Mr Carroll was instructed to contact Mr Flye and
Mr Gray was instructed to contact the Department of
Public Works and Department of Natural Resources to find
out why they were not represented at the hearing
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public ,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person
Following discussion with Mr . Carroll, pertaining Executive
to his department, discussion with Mr Legro on a legal Session
matter, and the acquisition ( - a parcel of land with
Mr Gray, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Messrs. Rae, Garrity and Sparrow, Great Meadows
Committee, met with the Board
The Chairman said the Town of Arlington passed an
article for $10,000 which was contingent on Lexington' s
Town Meeting passing an article for the same purpose.
He said Lexington' s Town Counsel is having difficulty Great
in the study for use of land owned by someone else Meadows
Mr Rae asked if he meant the Town cannot legally
spend money on someone else' s property.
The Chairman said this is it
Mr. Rae said this was not discussed at the joint
meeting, and the Chairman said , no, it was not At that
time, the question of zoning was brought up and resolved
as it served no purpose; they own the land which is in
Lexington It is zoned for R-1 and Lexington is not about
to change the zoning. He stated this started with him
and Joseph Greeley walking the Great Meadows to see if
something could be done for the benefit of Arlington and
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Mr Sparrow asked if there was any recommendation 111made Lexington would go along with Arlington.
The Chairman replied it was not specifically made,
but there is good reason to interpret it that way.
Mr. Rae asked if the Board was in favor
The Chairman said his own personal feeling is he
would like to have a study made He would like some
legal way to do it. He said Town Counsel is having
difficulty with it. The warrant closes next Monday night
so the Board would have to move quickly
Mr Rae asked if this does not go in the warrant
would it rest as it has in the past .
The Chairman replied he did not want it to rest.
Mr Rae said he thought the article in the Arlington
warrant for the golf course committee was turned down.
He said there was no opposition to the appropriation for
$10,000. He said his group feels professional services
are needed here from now on It will give the background
of the land and its uses and the Town will get advice on
the best use of the land .
Mr. Mabee asked if the vote was contingent on the
zoning or the $10,000.
Mr. Rae replied it was contingent on the $10,000;
Lexington does not have the money and there is none available.
He said he thought Arlington expects this in the June Town
Meeting.
The Chairman said he would have to get a definite
statement from Town Counsel whether it is legal to do
this
Mr Rae said if Town Meeting turns it down, at least
the Board has acted on it and lived up to its part of the
bargain He asked if there was anything his committee
was supposed to do.
The Chairman said he did not know that there was
much it could do.
Mr Sparrow asked if the Board would have an answer
in time for the warrant
The Chairman said he thought by next Monday night
this Board would have to vote to insert or not insert
an article. He said he thought the Board could move
to put an article in the warrant and work on the basis
it is legal until it is advised it is not legal. If
advised it is not legal, the article could be postponed .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article in the warrant for the June 12, 1967
Town Meeting requesting an appropriation of $10,000 fora
a study of the Great Meadows
The committee retired at 9:30 PM
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Mr Fred Tucker, 66 Blake Road , met with the Board
and related in detail conditions existing in regard to Blake Road
the construction of a sewer now in progress sewer
The Chairman said the Board would discuss the sub-
ject with Mr. Carroll and let Mr Tucker know of its
decision.
Mr Tucker retired at 9 45 P.M
Messrs. Brown, Conroy, DeFlice and Arthur Douglass
met with the Board
Mr Brown said the group met with the Planning
Board and is proposing a zoning change for the approxi-
mately eleven acres on Worthen Road between the First
National Store and Grace Chapel to office use with the Zoning
exception of one small parcel which would be occupied
by Douglass Funeral Home The Planning Board a week
ago advised the group that it was neither for nor against
and would not initiate an article in the warrant . Mr.
Brown said he had submitted 230 signatures asking for a
special hearing. . He submitted the saw number of signa-
tures to the Board requesting that an article be inserted
in the warrant for the June Town Meeting
Mr Cataldo asked what the schedulewauld be if this
prevailed .
Mr Brown replied , speaking for himself, he would
start the following spring.
Mr Cataldo asked if this was on the whole package
Mr Brown said there would be three buildings under
way next spring out of a total of seven, not counting
Mr Douglass He said there is a very good possibility
it would all be in in two years
Mr. Cataldo asked if they were proposing the roads
would be accepted streets.
Mr Brown replied in the affirmative
Mr. Cataldo asked if they would maintain the fee in
the islands and maintain them
Mr Brown said this would be up to the Town; they
dontt have any feeling for keeping it
The Chairman asked if they would give the Town a
completed street.
Mr. Cataldo asked if it would be landscaped or given
to the Town as it is .
Mr Conroy said as it is , he supposed ; the streets
would be completed .
The Chairman said the Board would process the signa-
tures and put the article in the warrant providing there
are sufficient legal signatures
The group retired at 10:00 P.M.
Messrs. Legro and Carroll returned to the meeting.
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Letter was received from the Board of Health rela-
tive to having a town law enacted prohibiting the burning
of outdoor rubbish, garbage and leaves as control of the
Article Air Pollution The Board of Health suggested a confer-
ence with the Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments,
the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health It also
suggested that Town Counsel write such a law for an
article in the June warrant .
Mr Legro suggested either having the meeting as
suggested or that he write to them and find out what
laws they have referred to. He said this is a much
bigger problem than burning leaves and there might be
a solution much broader than this.
The Chairman asked Mr . Gray, in the next couple of
days, to get as much information together as he could
and give it to Mr Legro
The Chairman said the Board had voted to insert an
article in the Town Meeting to appropriate $10,000 to
match Arlington for the land use and land study and
Article stated it was on the basis if it were legal. He said
the Board would like to do it and if it is illegal, the
article could be postponed .
Mr. Legro said he thought it was too early to give
any helpful answer
Mr Cataldo said it would be better if the Board
found out before the article is inserted .
Letter, dated April 14, 1967, was received from
Whitman & Howard in regard to the water problem at
Chu water 18 Oakmount Circle.
Mr Carroll suggested giving Mrs . Chu a summary
of the report and telling her what is being planned .
Messrs . Conroy, Michelson, Rooney and York met
with the Board .
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce requesting that an article be in-
serted in the warrant for the June Town Meeting to
pave the unpaved portion of the Meriam Street parking
lot.
Article Mr Rooney, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
said it seems the Harvard Trust owns the property next
to Trani ' s and this area is being filled up . He said
there is a need for all-day parking.
Mr Michelson said the lot now paved is 100% used
every day of the week except Wednesdays
The Chairman explained that ultimately the plans
are to pave it and get a connection through to Grant
Street . However,there were no plans for this year
and he said he could not see the Appropriation Com-
mittee going along with this .
Mr. Cataldo explained the main raason was not
the money. It was to see how the Center was going to
develop He said there are two or three schemes to be
adopted and at that time, the Board can see where it is
going
Mr York said they would like it as far as Craft
Cleaners.
Mr Burnell asked how much money was involved
Mr Carroll replied there were three or four
possibilities at one time and it got up over $100,000
Mr. Burnell said that rules out anything being done
at the June Town Meeting.
The Chairman stated when the Board set up the June
Meeting it agreed that it would be for Planning Board
articles except for those of an emergency nature or
citizens' articles as they came in. He said the Board
has denied articles that have been requested by indi-
viduals , and it might be criticized by not planning
something such as this in the regular March meeting
Mr Cataldo asked how many parking spaces were being
discussed .
Mr Michelson said there might be another hundred
Mr. Cataldo asked if he thought this would make a
difference.
Mr. Michelson said it would help.
Mr Cataldo asked why he was in favor of taking 100
spaces out of the Center
Mr Michelson said the shopping center will open in
Burlington in 1968 and additional parking spaces here
would help the Center
The Chairman said the Board would take it under
advisement, but it could not promise anything.
Mr Mabee said he thought the right time for this
to come up is the Annual Town Meeting.
The group retired at 10 35 P.M
Memo was received from Mr Perry, Comptroller, ad-
vising that the Appropriation Committee has discussed
the Board ' s request for a transfer of $445.33 from the
Reserve Fund to the Police Expenses budget The com- Transfer
mittee understands the unforeseen expenditure was not
in the budget estimate , but it is hopeful that through
careful management of funds, a saving of the amount
requested may be possible However, if conditions
warrant , and this transfer becomes necessary, the re-
quest will be reconsidered at that time
The Chairman said the Board would reiterate its
request for a transfer
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
License to grant a Common Victualler license to Brigham' s, Inc ,
1777 Massachusetts Avenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
I.D. Card to authorize the Chairman to sign a Liquor Purchase
Identification card for Paul G. Cunningham, 133 Bedford
Street , Lexington
Letter was received from the Lexington Chamber of
April 19 Commerce asking the Board to take whatever action is
holiday necessary to clarify the status of the Sunday closing
law as it applies to the 19th of April holiday.
Mr. Legro said the Chief of Police is more familiar
with the Sunday law
Mr. Gray said he understood the Sunday law does
not apply to April 19 and the Chairman asked Mr. Gray
to check this out
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
requesting permission to hire a girl for the first week
Clerical in May to assist in the clerical work involved with three
help different clinics scheduled for May.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the request, and the Chairman asked Mr Gray
to take care of this .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
Laconia St. to s`_gn an Order for the layout of as a town way the
way known as Laconia Street from Lowell Street a dis-
tance of 1150 feet , more or less , southerly and easterly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
' Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
April 17, 1967
The Chairman read a letter from Mr . Donald K . Irwin,
Building Inspector, in regard to his investigation of a
complaint relative to the use of property at 556 Cambridge-
Complaint Concord Highway. Three pictures taken of the premises
were attached
The Chairman asked Mr Gray to talk to Mr Irwin
to see if he could get the owner of the property to
clean it up, and said he would write to Mr. DiNitto,
9 Shade Street , who made the complaint .
The Chairman read a letter from David T . W. Minot,
22 Eliot Road , and Stephen B. Mabee , 25 Highland Avenue,
asking permission for the use of a public parking facility
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If preferably the lot at the Diamond Junior High School
to be used for "Go-Karts" . Use of
The Chairman said inasmuch as the school property school
is not under the jurisdiction of the Board , pemmission parking lot
by the Board could not be granted .
Mr. Gray said he received a requett from the Knights
of Columbus for permission to conduct a carnival on the Carnival
organizationts property, Bedford Street, on May 15, 1967.
Mr. Legro advised this would have to go before the
Board of Appeals He said he did not think it was under
the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen unless there
is some license for a carnival He said his offhand
opinion is a carnival is not a permitted use for the
land .
Mr Carroll said for the record , he was submitting
his resignation tonight as Superintendent of Public Resig-
Works and Town Engineer nation
The Chairman said the Board accepted it with very
deep regret.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- Executive
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters , which, if Session
made public, might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of
any person.
Following discussion with Town Counsel and Mr. Carroll
in regard to land taligs, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign Orders for the construction of Lake Street, from
Massachusetts Avenue to Columbus Street; Philip Road
from FoBen Hill Estates to Minute Man Highlands Street
Orders
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign an Order for the alteration and relocation of
Blossomcrest Road from Allen Street a distance of n3
feet, more or less, westerly
Messrs. Greeley, Worrell, Lund , Mrs . Riffin and
Mr Zaleski, met with the Board .
Mr Greeley said they have a great many articles
for the June 12, 1967 Special Town Meeting One is
the requirement for parking in the C-2 zone except in
the immediate Center Articles
He said the Planning Board proposes to amend to
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allow funeral homes in the R-1 zone It also proposes
to come in with an amendment to put C-S zone in the back
part of the Maney - K of C property; the first 200 feet
remaining in C-1. The Board is going to try and define
junk yards better.
Mr. Greeley said the Board wants to come in again
for the Emerson Road-Lidberg property It is coming
in for both the layout and construction He asked
that the Board give notice of intention to lay out
Emerson Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
give notice of intention to the property owners involved
to lay out and construct Emerson Road as recommended by
the Planning Board .
Mr Greeley said the Board would submit its articles
to Mr Legro this week
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 11 14.5 P.M
A true record , Attest:
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SELECTMEN'S METING
May 1, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmenis Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, May 1, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Leon Burke, Director of Guides, introduced
Deborah Arch, 31 Coolidge Avenue, and Andrea Dudley, Guides
5 Frost Road, applicants for Guide licenses . He
stated both applicants were qualified and their parents
were present .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant a Guide License to Deborah Arch and to Andrea
Dudley.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
Humble Oil & Refining Company for license to store
16,000 gallons of gasoline in underground tanks at its Gasoline
station located at the corner of Woburn Street and storage
Fletcher Avenue. The present license is for the storage
of 8,000 gallons.
A notice of the hearing was inserted in the April 20,
1967 issue of the Lexington Minute-man and sent, certified
mail, to the abutters as listed on the records of the
Board of Assessors.
Mr. Weldon E. Dingwell, representing the petitioner,
explained the company proposes to take the 8,000 - one
four and two two' s, remove the two two' s and replace
with two 6,000 gallon tanks . He stated the business has
reached the point where they are making eight to ten
deliveries a month and by increasing the storage capacity
will be able to cut it down to four or five times a month.
No one was present in favor or in opposition, and the
Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to the Humble Oil & Refining Company
to increase the storage capacity of underground tanks from
8,000 gallons to 16,000 gallons on premises located at
Woburn Street and Fletcher Avenue and to issue a license
for the storage of 16,000 gallons of gasoline in underground
tanks.
Mr. Legro referred to the sewer betterments assessed
on property owned by West and located on Oak Street. He
stated he had recommended, and the Board twice voted,
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that the balance of $2, 000 be paid to the Town. He said
he previously reported the letter of December, 1954, that
Mr. Stevens has written. He said since the seller and
his attorney still insist the betterment should not be
paid at this time, he talked with Mr . Stevens to get the
background for his letter . Mr. Legro pointed out the fact
there had been a change of one word in the agreement and
he felt Mr. West did get something for the agreement to
obtain a release. Mr. Zaleski, Planning Director, said
the remaining land can be divided into five lots. Mr.
Legro said this is at the point now where the Board makes
a determination whether the payment of this betterment
is to be deferred until there is a sale of frontage lots
or if it is to be paid at the present time.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board left this at the last vote
it was not a hards'ii.p and the Board wanted the money now.
He asked if there was any evidence of hardship now,
Mr. Legro replied there is some financial problem.
He said the question is more on the question of what the
agreement provided for and if it is necessary to collect
it at the present time. He said there was one word in
the agreement bordering on Oak Street that was stricken
in the agreement. In order to have that word stay out
of the agreement, Mr. Stevens said he would arrange for
a release if any of the back land is sold. A change in
the circumstances is a sale to strangers was contemplated
at that time and this is a matter involving the Town.
He said previously he spoke of the interest of 1% being
due and the Tax Collector has been billing it every year
and it has been paid. He said the balance of the principal
on the sewer betterment is $1,002.00.
Mr. Cataldo said, in view of the fact the agreement
specific, he would move that it be collected now.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani-
mously voted to collect the total balance of $1,002.00
outstanding sewer betterment assessment levied against
property owned by West and located on Oak Street.
Mr. Legro said there was a matter of a fence being
constructed on the property. It will not be done before
the conveyance of the property and he had a sample agree-
West ment that provides that the Town will erect a fence. If
fence approved, this is to be signed by the Board of Selectmen,
with concurrence of the Conservation Commission, which he
would obtain.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the agreement, relative to the erection of a fence,
as prepared and submitted by Mr. Is gro.
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At 7:45 P. M. , hearing was declared open upon peti-
tion of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
in regard to proposed location of conduit and manholes
in Massachusetts Avenue, Bedford Street, Harrington Road,
Hancock Street and Adams Street.
Mr. Robert J. Dunn, representing the petitioner, was
present at the hearing, and explained this was started
because of the fact the Town plans to do some work through
the Center and the company wants to get in first. He ex- Conduit &
plained part of the work is for exchange relief of the manhole
people in the area and part is for trunk facilities between location
Lexington and Burlington. This year the company plans
to go only to from opposite Waltham Street up to Meriam
Street. The rest of the work will not be done until
next spring. He said they plan to have a manhole on
the sidewalk which will facilitate getting more duct space
and the Center manhole will not be open so often. There
will be a manhole at the island at Hancock and Bedford
Streets. This will eliminate a manhole in front of the
Minute Man.
Mr. Carroll approved the proposed conduit and manhole
locations.
The Chairman read the entire petition dated March 15,
1967.
Mr. Frederick Hartstone, lila. Hancock Street, asked when
the installation is made underground, the service will go
into the houses.
Mr. Dunn replied they will use the existing poles to
take care of the residential area. The lines from the
poles to the houses will stay.
Mr. Herbert Eisenberg, 55 Hancock Street, said the
existing electrical in this area is underground and the
Chairman said that was correct.
Mr. Richard Wright, 37 Hancock Street, asked why the
street must be dug up to put in one line.
Mr. Dunn stated this run will be in the sidewalk all
the way and any place where the driveway is erupted, it
will be backfilled the same day or there will be steel
plates.
Mr. Wright asked if the sidewalks would be repaired,
and Mr. Dunn replied positively. He said the Super-
intendent of Public Works sees to it that a good job is
done.
Mrs. Wright asked how much it would cost, and Mr. Dunn
replied there will be no cost.
Mr. Eisenberg asked if the Selectmen had any feeling
about the erection of the telephone poles on Hancock Street .
The Chairman stated the telephone company has never
objected to having things underground. The electric company
does have various reasons, safety and cost to themselves and
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in the legislature now for a study of the advisability
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Mr . Leslie York asked if all the people on Hancock
Street were notified and the Chairman replied all abutters
on the left-hand side who may be affected.
No one else wishing to speak in favor or in opposition
the hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign an Order for the following
conduit and manhole installations:
Massachusetts Avenue: Northeasterly, from
Waltham Street, approximately 90 feet of
underground conduit; also, one (1) manhole
54/123.
Massachusetts Avenue: Westerly, from M. H. 54/123
approximately 25 feet of underground conduit
to existing manhole S4/2
Massachusetts Avenue: From M.H. 54/123, westerly
and northwesterly, approximately 980 feet of
underground conduit to Bedford Street.
Bedford Street : Westerly, from Massachusetts Avenue, 111approximately 465 feet of underground conduit;
also, one (1) manhole 54/121
Harrington Road : Northerly, from M.H. 54/124, ap-
proximately 49 feet of underground conduit .
Hancock Street: Northerly and northwesterly,
from Harrington Road, approximately 2363
feet of underground conduit; also, three ( 3)
manholes 54/176, 54/177, 54/178.
Adams Street: Easterly, from Hancock Street,
approximately 375 feet of underground conduit;
also, one (1) manhole 54/179.
Mr. Anthony DiPietro, 14 Green Lane, met with the
Board and stated water is flooding his back yard and
there is no way for it to go. The back yard is useless
to him. He asked if the Town could continue the pipe
up to the corner of his lot.
DiPietro Mr. Carroll reported he had discussed this with Mr.
drainage DiPietro and the people in the area. He explained a
drain had been extended from Route 2 northerly along the
property lines. The drain was terminated at the corner
of Boghosian' s and Mazza' s property. He said it was
proposed to extend it 100 feet further to the DiPietro
property. g �
He said he had thought, with the little brook
it would take care of the water behind Mr. DiPietro' s
house but it has not worked out. He said he would have
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to extend the drain twenty feet. He said he talked to
the Mazzas about having them grant a drainage easement
but they would rather have the Town take it. He said
he would discuss the matter of damages in Executive
Session. He said there is twelve feet of peat and he
recommended that the corrugated pipe be extended and
floated on the peat. He said he knew this would work,
However, if heavy equipment ever went in, the pipe could
bb pushed down. He said it would cost far more to ex-
cavate the peat and he could successfully float the pipe
on the peat which would cost from $500 to $1,000 He
recommended the extension and stated this is as far as
it would have to go.
Mr. DiPietro said he was interested only in dropping
the water table.
Mrs. Mazza said she was anxious to help Mr. DiPietro.
She understood there was a certain advantage to having the
Town take it by eminent domain. She said they had planted
trees back there and these would be taken out.
The Chairman asked if she would expect damages if the
Town took it by eminent domain and Mrs. Mazza replied in
the affirmative.
Mrs. Tryon, 100 Pleasant Street, asked what the
problems are in relation to drainage since this property
slopes back. She asked if there wasn' t excessive drainage
from Green Lane into this area and if this line would
solve that problem. She asked first, is there a problem
in regard to the drainage down from Green Lane and, second,
will this pipe answer the problem.
Mr Carroll said there is a great deal of water coming
from Green Lane through the properties . He presumed it is
coming to the surface at the low point in back of the lots.
Mr. Carroll said the extension would help the problem of
Mr. DiPietro' s property and would not have any effect
on the water table in the area
The Chairman stated a Mrs. Rowley would like a
proclamation issued declaring May 14 Children' s Hospital Proela-
Medical Center Week mation
The Board had no objection.
Mr. Gray said last week the Board held a hearing
regarding Lexington-Hartwell Trust. The Department of
Natural Resources told him it is not the department' s
policy to attend any local hearings. The department
waits for the recommendations of the local board . That
department has not made any decision as it is waiting to Lexington-
hear from the Board of Selectmen. Hartwell
Mr. Cataldo reported that last Tuesday morning, Mr. Trust
Flye was looking for an answer. He told him what the hearing
Board discussed and he said he would see no problem in
granting an easement.
Mr. Legro said the Board has thirty days from re-
ceipt of the notice.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani-
mously voted that the Board has no objection to the fill-
ing It was further unanimously voted to request the
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Trustees of Hartwell-Lexington Trust to grant to the Town
a drainage and flowage easement over the rear portion of
their land.
Mr. Carroll referred to the construction of Massa-
chusetts Avenue and said he talked to My. Mistretta,
and as far as the tree on Massachusetts Avenue is con-
Mass. Ave. cerned, he will not change his recommendation. If the i ^.Gs Ayr
Chapter 90 job is done under Chapter 90, the tree will have to come Cr' -)tP 0
down. He said the article under which the money was
appropriated permits the work to be done under Chapter 90.
He said the alternative is to insert an article in the
warrant for the June 12 Town Meeting, in order to save the
tree and do this work with outside forces, that is, go
out on contract He said the present contractor may bid
it. He reported Whitman & Howard ' s estimate of the cost
is $12,000, and he recommended an appropriation of $14,000
to take care of engineering contingencies.
Mr. Cataldo asked if funds had to be appropriated
or if a transfer could be made from money appropriated.
Article Mr. Legro advised most of the money came out of
Chapter 679 and he doubted if it could be transferred.
The Chairman said the main question is, does the
Board want to put an article in the warrant to do this
particular section.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an Article in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967
Town Meeting requesting an appropriation to accomplish the
construction of approximately 500 feet of Massachusetts
Avenue north of Pelham Road.
Mr. Carroll referred to the Bedford-Lexington sewer
agreement and recommended that an Article be inserted in
the Warrant for the June 12, 1967 Town Meeting. He said
Article in 1965, under Article 16 of the Warrant for the Annual
Town Meeting, the Selectmen were authorized to install a
sewer main or mains in such locations as they may determine
from the existing North Lexington Pumping Station to the
existing sewer main located in Hamilton Road , and $166,000
was appropriated at that time. He said the appropriation
was based on a twenty-inch force main to serve Bedford
and Lexington. Since then, a tentative agreement has been
reached where Bedford will construct a force main down
Bedford Street to near Ledgelawn Avenue. The main will be
larger than twenty inches so the $166,000 is not enough to
construct the total project . Furthermore, the Air Force
has been brought into this and it might want to come into
the Lexington sewer system rather than go up to Hamilton
Road This would mean the force main, instead of being
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twenty or twenty-four inches, might be larger. He said
the Board should insert an Arttcle in the Warrant now and
he would have some figures before Town Meeting. He stated
this would be an article to provide a supplementary appropri-
ation and would be tied back to the Article in 1965.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an Article in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967
Town Meeting as outlined by Mr. Carroll.
The Chairman said the Planning Board has all its
articles and the best way would be to vote blanket per-
mission.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Articles
to insert thirteen articles, submitted today by the Planning
Board , in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967 Special Town
Meeting.
The Chairman read a letter from the Cemetery Com-
missioners requesting the appropriation of $1,086.00 Article
to supplement the current Personal Services Budget.
Mr. Sherman, Cemetery Commissioner, said this was
to provide the Commissioners with a full-time clerk.
They now pay the Clerk overtime between the hours of
1:30 and 1.:30 P. M. every day in order to give them-
selves a full-time clerk. He said the Board has to allow
this to go in the Warrant anyway because of a vote of the
Town Meeting in 1949 which designated the Cemetery Com-
missioners as the persons who would regulate the time,
wages and hours of Cemetery employees. He said, if neces-
sary, it is up to the Commissioners to argue this on the
floor.
The Chairman said it has been his understanding that
the Board of Selectmen does have jurisdiction over what
goes in the Warrant.
Mr. Sherman said he asked specifically to have this
article in the Warrant.
The Chairman said it is the Selectmen' s jurisdiction
on what articles go in the Warrant.
Mr. Sherman asked what the objection would be.
The Chairman said this is personal services which
normally go in Article 4.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert the Article as requested by the Cemetery Com-
missioners.
The Chairman read an article signed by 109 regis-
tered voters, requesting the construction of a didewalk Article
on Concord Avenue, and said this automatically goes in
the Warrant.
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The Chairman read an article signed by 137 regis-
tered voters, requesting the insertion of an article in
the warrant to amend the Zoning By-Law Section 4 (h) C-3
Article Special Commercial Districts, and said this would auto- '
matically go into the Warrant.
The Chairman said a citizens ' petition had been re-
ceived for the construction of Laconia Street which had
sufficient signatures.
The Chairman said a citizens' article with 107 signa-
tures had been received for an amendment to the Zoning-
By-Law, Section 4 (b) , Two-family dwelling district .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an Article, submitted by the Planning Board,
for the layout of as a town way Emerson Road from
Adams Street northwesterly to a junction with the exist-
ing Emerson Road in the Adams Estates
The Chairman said a citizens' petition with 133 signa-
tures had been received for an amendment to the Zoning
By-Law to change certain land from R-1 One Family Dwelling
District to a CN-Neighborhood Business District.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert the Article in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967
Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an Article in the Warrant, requested by 212
citizens , for an amendment to the Zoning By-Law to
add a district to Section 4 ( j) C 4 - Small Office
districts .
The Chairman said he had notes from an individual
citizen asking for Articles in the Warrant but these
have only one signature. The Board was not inclined to
vote on the article pertaining to open or closed burning
and voted not to insert the Article pertaining to making
legal opinions open to the public.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article in the Warrant relative to an appropri-
ation for the replacement of sills in the Buckman Tavern.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
insert an Article in the Warrant requesting an appropri-
ation for Civil Defense.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an Article in the Warrant requesting an appropri-
ation of $3,000 for the Regional Refuse Disposal Planning
Committee.
Mr. Gray stated that Mr. Perry, Comptroller, wants
an Article accepting a Chapter which permits the Town to
establish data processing.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article for the acceptance of the statute.
Mr. Gray said the Board received a letter last week
from Mr. McQuillan, Chairman of the Board of Health, re-
garding an Article with reference to air pollution. He
talked with Mr. McQuillan this week and he feels that the
Board should appoint a committee to study this problem
between now and the next Annual Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint a committee, consisting of probably one member Air Pollu-
of the Board of Selectmen, one member of the Board of tion Comm.
Health, Fire Department and Police Department, and three
citizens.
The Chairman asked the members of the Board to give
some hought as to possible members to serve on the committee.
Mr. Gray said he received an Article to be inserted
in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967 Town Meeting sub-
mitted by the Conservation Commission at the suggestion of
the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee. It is for
the appropriation of funds for regular expenses of the
Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to insert the Article.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board of Selectmen had voted
to engage Perry, Dean, Hepburn and Stewart as the archi-
tects for the Town Office Complex. The committee has
held up from going any further on the project because
there is a serious question that should be resolved . Who
is going to do the job in the final analysis. The com-
mittee feels very strongly whoever starts the project Town Office
should see it through. The last Town Meeting established complex
a building committee . The committee now working on this committee
feels it is in the best interest of the Town and the pro-
ject, that whoever starts the project should finish it,
and the committee wants some direction from the Board.
Should the present committee continue, or be instructed
by the Board to stop. He said the present committee
does not want to bring up a concept and go to Town Meeting
for money for plans and specifications and then have it go
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to another committee. He said the committee is not being
critical but is asking the Board to make a decision. He
stated if the Board wants the Standing Building Committee
to handle this, it should be referred to that committee now.
The Chairman said his personal feelings were that the
committee handling this now should continue and see it
through.
Mr. Cataldo said the committee is looking for some-
thing stronger than a formal vote of the Board. It wants
to sit down and have a meeting of the minds with someone
and support that position in Town Meeting.
Mr. Mabee said the present committee has $2,000 and
therefore has official standing to do the work by vote of
Town Meeting. He said it should be resolved one way or
another.
Mr. Chapin said the intent of the Town Meeting vote
indicates any building to be taken should be under the
new Standing Building Committee. He said there has
been a certain amount of work done up to the point of
selecting an architect to help on a consultant basis,
and he would be reluctant to take this type of project
from here on knowing the Town Meeting does not want any
Town Meeting Members on the building committee. Their
intent was on projects henceforth should be under this
new committee. He said he thought the By-Law is ridicu-
lous
because the way they operated before, the Town was
getting the best job possible.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board had, more or less of an
agreement with the Town Structure Committee, but when this
came up at Town Meeting, it did not read the same as the
Board' s agreement. He said this is what is raising the
question. He said that committee itself may get up and
move.
The Chairman said if it does, he thought it would be
a grave mistake.
Mr. Chapin asked if it was the intent that this type
of project should come under that committee.
Mr. Kenney said the question is whether or not this
is a new project. This is an existing project .
The Chairman said this was discussed at the time, and
it applied only to non-existing projects and this is an
existing project. He said he thought much would be lost
if this were referred to another committee.
Mr. Cataldo said more would be lost if a transfer was
made in March. He said if a transfer is going to be made,
itshould be made now.
Mr. Blaisdell said the Selectmen are the building
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committee on this project and the Selectmen appointed a
submosrssnittee to investigate and report back. He said his
committee feels it is in the Town' s interest to have it
clarified before any commitment is made.
Mr Alan Adams said the committee was left open for
the Town Meeting. It was recognized there would be cer-
tain buildings that would need specialized attention so it
was left open.
The Chairman asked the committee what it wanted the
Board to say.
Mr. Cataldo replied if this Board will vote that it
wants this committee to continue - -
Mr. Adams said the By-Law has been passed. It is up
to Town Meeting. As far as he was concerned, he did not
think it is its function.
Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr. Adams' committee would get
up at Town Meeting and say to have this committee continue.
Mr. Adams replied that he could not speak for the com-
mittee, but he thought anything that was now started
would continue. This comes down to whether it is started
or isn' t it. He said he could see no logic other than
continuing.
Mr. Chapin asked if this present committee comes in
next year for final plans and specifications, money, and
in its judgment, wants to build a new Town Office Building,
will Town Meeting say under the Article passed in 1967
the permanent building committee should take over this
project.
The Chairman said it would have to be argued on its
merit.
Mr. Chapin asked if Town Meeting would give it to
the permanent building committee to go over the same
ground this committee has gone over. If so, it is
ridiculous that this committee spend any more time on
it.
Mr Blaisdell said the Board of Selectmen should
request the Town Meeting to designate the authority to
continue with the Town Office Building plans. The Board
should get permission from the Town Meeting and/or the
Structure of Town Government Committee.
Mr. Cataldo said this committee has been authorized
to do a job and now it wants a strong answer from the
Board of Selectmen saying when it comes time, the Board
will support this committee.
Mr. Mabee suggested informally polling Alan' s committee.
Mr. Adams said he did not think that was necessary.
He said the committee platning the Town Office Building
is the Board of Selectmen' s committee and asked why it
didn't continue. He said he thought the committee is
borrowing trouble .
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Mr. Blaisdell said this committee wants to be certain
it is not doing anything contrary to the By-Laws or the
rules of the Town.
Mr. Cataldo said he had no qualms about going forward.
Mr. Blaisdell said he had no qualms so long as every-
one
veryone knows about it .
The Chairman said it is the intention of the Board
to go forward with this committee to the final completion.
Mr. Legro said if this committee brings in plans
acceptable to Town Meeting and has done a good job, the
Town Meeting will be very foolish to change committees.
He said he could not see any problem.
Letter was received from Miss Solglad Burtch, 681.
Lowell Street, registering complaint in regard to traffic
hazards and recommending that a warning sign be installed
at Lowell Street at the Burlington line and that the
fence be repaired.
Lowell St. Mr. Carroll said the sign should have been put
traffic up and explained the guard rail was hit by a speeding
car This will be repaired He suggested that the
Board advise Miss Burtch this is being taken care of.
Letter was received from Irvin G. Stiglit, 23
Turning Mill Road, with further reference to the in-
Sidewalk stallation of a sidewalk on Turning Mill Road between
Demar and Robinson Roads. The Chairman said he would
dictate a reply.
Letter, signed by seven residents of Marrett Road,
was received complaining about a brook being completely
blocked at 158 Marrett Road
Mr. Carroll said he had a report of this in 1965
and at that time wrote to Mr. Fred Chamberlain, 458
Marrett Road, a copy of the letter was sent to Mr. Legro.
Mr. Carroll reported he checked this the other day and
Brook the brook has been blocked up completely. The Town is
not dumping any water in there. He explained this is
definitely a water course and the people have definitely
blocked the brook physically, actually filling it in and
it has become a stagnant pool.
The Chairman suggested that Mr. Chamberlain be con-
tacted again with a copy to Mr. Legro and a follow-up to
see that action is taken. If not, Mr. Legro to take action.
Mr. Legro said the fine is heavy on this.
Mr. Kenney suggested a time limit within which the
condition is to be corrected .
Petition requesting the erection of a fence around the
Rindge Avenue playground and the installation of a basket-
ball
court was referred to the Recreation Committee with
the suggestion that the committee contact Mr. Carroll in an
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effort to arrive at some satisfactory solution.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign notices of intent, to be served by Constable, Emerson
to lay out Emerson Road from Adams Street a distance of Road
410 feet, more or less, westerly.
Letter was received from the Planning Board in
regard to completion of Augustus Road.
Mr. Carroll reported that the road has been paved, Augustus
and Mr. Legro advised that, according to the bonding Road
company, it will take two or three weeks to complete the
required items.
Letter was received from Mr. Donald E. Nickerson,
in regard to his re-appointment to the Board of Appeals,
stating he would like to reserve the right to be allowed
to resign before the end of his five-year term. If
allowed to accept on that basis, he would continue. Appointment
The Chairman reported he has already assured Mr.
Nickerson this would be acceptable to the Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted,
pursuant to the provisions of the Liquor Control Act,
insofar as it relates to the sale and delivery of alco- Package
holic beverages on Memorial Day, May 30, 1967, that Goods
"Package Goods" stores shall not sell or deliver alco- May 30
holic beverages at any time during the day, but may
remain open until 11:30 P. M. Monday, the night before.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted,
pursuant to the provisions of the Liquor Control Act,
insofar as it relates to the sale and delivery of Sale of
alcoholic beverages on Memorial Day, May 30, 1967, that liquor
Hotels and Restaurants shall not re-open for the sale May 30
of alcoholic beverages before 1:00 P. M.
Application was received from The Dunfey Corpora-
tion, d/b/a/ Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn, 727 Marrett
Road, Lexington, for a license to "conduct restaurant
and dining room facilities in conjunction with motel
operated by applicant" .
Application was received from The Dunfey Corpora- Licenses
tion d/b/a Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn for an "Inn
Holder' s - all alcoholic beverages" license.
Mr. Cataldo asked if Mark Management released its
Common Victualler license and asked if any correspond-
ence had been received to the effect it was going to
release it.
The Chairman said he had no release and his opinion
was that if the Board approves a Common Victualler license
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that would, supercede any Common Victualler license prev-
iously issued at the same address.
Mr. Legro pointed out then there would be two
licenses for the same address.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to request that the
Common Victualler license be returned to this office with
a request for cancellation.
The Chairman asked if the Board could approve this
subject to the receipt of the license being cancelled.
Mr. Cataldo asked on what basis the Board would
cancel it .
The Chairman said if it is returned for cancellation,
this Board will in effect cancel it and issue this one.
Mr. Legro asked if this application for the Inn
Holder' s license was from the same entity requesting the
license. He explained an Inn Holder' s license covers both
and the Board does not need to issue a Common Victualler
license.
The Chairman instructed Mr. Gray to contact these
people and get the matter straightened out, and it was
agreed to hold a hearing if everything is straightened
out.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant a Yearly Bowling License and a Sunday Bowling License
License license to Louis A. Guadagnino, 1698 Massachusetts Avenue.
Mr. Carroll stated Mr. York had talked to him about
the furnishings at the Information Center.
Mr. York said the committee had $850 left in the
appropriation. There are no chairs or tables on the
second floor and Mr. Carroll thought it would be better
to obtain the Board ' s opinion.
Motion was made and seconded, it was voted that
the Visitors Center Committee be instructed to furnish
Visitors the second floor rooms to the extent of $8S0 remaining Visitors
Center balance and to do this as quickly as possible. Center
Mr. Cataldo said the Board discussed using this
money to fix the diorama and the Chairs were to be sent
over to the High School to be repaired.
Mr Nickerson will recommend to the Board a well
qualified person to make recommendations to the Board.
Mr. Cataldo said perhaps both items could be done
for the $850.
It was agreed that Mr. Carroll would call Mr.
Nickerson in regard to the diorama and to work with the
committee on the entire subject.
Mr. Gray referred to request received from the
Knights of Columbus for a carnival, which was referred
to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Nickerson, Chairman of
Carnival that Board, felt this should be in the province of the Carnival
Selectmen. It was his understanding this is to be a
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one-time operation but if it were to be an annual event,
it should go before the Board of Appeals .
Mr. George Sainato, a member of the Board of
Directors, met with the Board, and said this would be
a one-time operation. He said if there were sufficient
proceeds, they might possibly request it again. He said
he would like a Yes or No answer. He said there would
be a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, booths, but no gambling.
He said it would be on a similar scale to the American
Legion Field Day. The date is open but they thought of
May 15; then decided it would be better between June and
September during school vacation.
The Chairman stated normally the Board would like
a specific date and said the Board would probably look
with favor on a carnival on the Knights of Columbus' own
property given a specific date.
Mr. Kenney asked about parking.
Mr. Sainato said they could not provide parking
Maney would permit the use of the front of that building
and the parking would be mainly on Bedford Street. He
said he went to the police and was referred to the Selectmen.
The Chairman said the Board would expect to get a
request with a date and Mr. Gray would check with the police.
The Chairman asked how many days the carnival would be
run, and Mr. Sainato replied one week.
The Chairman suggested that when the request is sent in,
Mr. Sainato keep in touch with Mr. Gray.
Mr. Sainato retired at 9:35 P M.
Mr. Cataldo said he recognized the number of articles
to be inserted in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967 Town
Meeting are going to be as great as the Annual Town Meeting
but thought an article should be inserted for the Traffic
Study of the Bedford Street, Hartwell Avenue and Wood Article
Street areas. He said he would like to have the article
in the Warrant, call a local consultant and get his idea
of the cost and try and get the money for the study. He
said he thought the study should be done by the Town, and
then gn to the D.F.W. He mentioned it was previously
defeated because of the cost, and said an attempt should
be made.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert an article in the warrant for a Traffic Study
of the Bedford Street, Hartwell Avenue and Wood Street
areas.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the town, or the reputation of any person,
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Following discussion with regard to Housing Authority
article, Great Meadows, Legal matters with Mr. Legro, and
Conservation Commission appraisals, it was voted to resume
the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 10:45 P. M.
A true record, Attest:
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 8, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, May 8, 1967 at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Cole
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were pres-
ent Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant , Mr. Carroll,
Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Execu-
tive Clerk, were also present.
At the request of the Town Clerk, the following
individuals were drawn for jury duty: Edwin L. Field , Jurors
1 Patriots Drive, Ralph H. Dudley, 4 Jean Road and
Robert J. Burrell, 3 Childs Road .
Mr. Gray reported on invitations to bid on a water
billing machine and stated that only one bid had been
received. Bid on
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted billing
to accept the net bid of $3,873 20 submitted by the machine
Burroughs Corporation on Burroughs Equipment programmed
to handle all jobs as listed in the Town' s specifica-
tions for one water billing machine.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from the
Willard-Adams Trust requesting permission to make
a connection to storm drain.
Mr. Carroll stated the downspout now puts water
down to Depot Place and the connection to correct the Downspout
situation would be done by the Town but at the expense connection
of the builder and he recommended that the connection
be made.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to authorize the connection of the downspout with a
catchbasin seventy-five feet away from Depot Square.
Mr. Alan G. Adams said the Town owns the old fire
station lot and it is becoming a parking lot. He asked
if the Town could paint lines in there. Parking
The Chairman said Mr Adams was making a formal
request that the Superintendent of Public Works look
at it
Mr. Carroll explained that no lines have been
painted there bejcause it is a forty-foot by 100 foot
lot and there is no way this lot can be used by itself
for parking. He advised it would have to be combined
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with adjacent properties to make it effective and effi-
cient . He explained in painting lines a situation
would be created where the aisle for travel is on some-
one else' s property. He said this lot cannot be util-
ized for parking and marked out; that he has gone all
through this before.
Mr. Adams said some of the tenants use it for
twenty-four hours. Some of his tenants, tenants from
the Central Block and from MacNeil' s building are park-
ing there and wasting space.
Mr. Carroll stated there is no point in putting
lines in there because it will cause a lot of trouble.
Mr. Gray stated Mr. Sainato of the Knights of
Columbus, told him the organization would like to hold
the carnival from May 17, 1967 through May 19, 1967. Mr.
Carnival Gray discussed this with the Chief of Police who is not
in favor of a permit being granted because of the traffic
and the lack of adequate parking facilities. He mentioned
parking is restricted on Bedford Street from 8:00 A. M.
until 8:00 P. M.
Mr. Kenney said he felt , because of the parking, the
Board should deny the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
deny the request, submitted by the Knights of Columbus,
to hold a carnival.
Mr . Gray stated he had a report from the Director
of Civil Defense on the cost of the Civil Defense Warning
System. He gave each member of the Board a copy
C.D. and said if the Board desires to forward the information r D.
Warning to the Appropriation Committee sufficient copies are „^
System available. s cost
Cost The Chairman asked if anyone on the Board had any
objection to processing this information to the Appro-
priation Committee and if not, he would send copies to
that committee,
Letter was received from Mr. Legro in regard to the
Sewer Westwood Road - Suzanne Road sewer easements.
Easements Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
sign the order of taking of the sewer easements in West-
wood Road and Suzanne Road as prepared and submitted by
Mr. Legro.
M . Carroll referred to the chairs that were former-
ly used in the Selectmen' s Room and reported that the School
Refinish- Department already has a definite curriculum in the wood-
ing working classes and this does not include refinishing.
chairs
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The Chairman said the School Committee itself had not
been approached .
Mr. Carroll said it had not, but this type of work is
not done now.
The Chairman said he thought the Board could talk
direct to the School Committee on this .
Mr. Cataldo suggested that, rather than upsetting
any operation, figures be obtained from someone in the
business of refinishing.
Mr. Carroll reported last Wednesday he and Mr. Gray
attended a meeting at the MDC building in Boston in regard
to the Bedford-Lexington-Air Force. He said the entire
problem was discussed and the MDC representatives said Bedford
#1 Bedford must agree to being charged in excess of con- sewer
trol as though it was a legal member of the MDC He said
Bedford was willing to accept that. The Commission also
felt the Air Force should be treated the same as the
Town of Bedford, as though it was a member of the District.
Mr. Carroll said they got into the question of which
agreement should come first. It was agreed by everyone
there that Lexington and Bedford should reach their agree-
ment ; Lexington and the Air Force should reach an agree-
ment and then Bedford make a separate agreement with MDC
and the Air Force make an agreement with MDC. Mr Carroll
recommended that, as soon as possible, this week, a meet-
ithg be held with Bedford, Lexington and the Air Force and
start working out the agreement with the Town of Bedford .
The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll needed anything other
than professionals on this.
Mr. Carroll said he thought the Board should be
represented and the Town Counsel should be present at the
meeting. He agreed to arrange the meeting.
Letter was received from the Town Clerk in regard
to a claim for damages filed by Kenneth C. Bird, 171 Shade Claim
Street, Belmont as a result of damages to his car due to
the neglect of the Town in maintaining its roads.
Mr. Carroll said he was making a report to Town
Counsel.
Mr. Gray reported he checked with Brewer & Lord re-
garding insuring groups using Cary Hall. He said for an
individual group to take out a policy for one day, or for Insurance
one affair, the cost would be somewhere in the vicinity of
$25 or $30.
Mr. Cataldo asked what it would cost the Town to
place coverage, and Mr. Gray replied $00
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The Chairman read a notice, received from the111
Department of Public Utilities, in regard to a hear-
ing to be held May 18, 1967 relative to rates and
charges by the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
Request from the Mystic Valley Gas Company for
Gas main permission to locate a steel gas main in Heritage
Road was held over at the request of Mr. Carroll.
The Chairman read a letter from Edward J. Mul-
hall, 20 Ward Street, advising that he has decided
to have the sewer at his house so that the whole
Ward Street street can be done.
sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to construct a sanitary sewer in Ward Street from
Ash Street to Garfield Street.
With reference to the sewer in Blake Road and
Mr. Tucker' s visit with the Board , the Chairman said
he had been up there and he also talked with the
Superintendent of Public Works. It is Mr. Carroll' s
opinion that the job should be done to its completion.
He stated he had tried to contact Mr. Tucker.
Mr. Carroll said it is on a good unit price basis
and without any question some time there will be some-
one wanting to connect with this sewer.
Petition was received from the residents of Green
Lane requesting acceptance of that street under the
Green Lane Betterment Act. A copy of the petition was sent to the
Superintendent of Public Works
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board
in regard to Mr. Bramley' s calling attention to water
pollution and possible health hazard due to the contem-
Munroe ination of Munroe Brook.
Brook Mr. Carroll said he read this letter today, but
he must have missed Mr. Bramley' s letter. He said he
would report to the Board next week.
The Chairman read a letter, received by Mr. Perry
Article from the Permanent Building Committee, requesting $300
for miscellaneous supplies, expenses and clerk' s salary.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to insert an Article in the Warrant for the June 12, 1967
Special Town Meeting.
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The Chairman read a letter from Ralph E. Chadwick,
Sealer of Weights & Measures, advising that he intends
to retire sometime between October 1, 1967 and December Sealer of
1, 1967. He suggested that the Board appoint, as soon Weights &
as possible, someone on a provisional basis and request Measures
an examination from Civil Service to fill this position.
IIII on motion duly made and seconded ' it was voted
to follow Mr. Chadwick' s recommendation and the Chairman
asked Mr. Gray to find out from the Division of Civil
Service whether or not there is an existing list.
Letter from the Board of Health, relative to the
appointment of a committee to study air pollution, was
held over. The letter suggested that the committee con-
sist of a member from the Board of Selectmen, Board of Air pollu-
Health, Fire Department, Police Department and three tion
citizens of the Town.
Mr Cataldo suggested that the Board write these
departments and ask for recommendations.
The Chairman said the Board would still have to
come up with three citizens.
It was agreed to write the department heads for
recommendations and consider the subject further at the
next meeting.
Upon motion dull made nd seconded, it was voted
to renew tne roilowifig Auctioneer Licenses:
Licenses
John D. Brucchi, 63 Paul Revere Rd.
Bertram P. Gustin, 50 Bloomfield Street
Robert 0. Rockwell, 3 Graham Road
Robert N. Cann, 4.8 Hancock Street
Joseph A. Belcastro, 184.1 Mass. Avenue
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to renew the following Intelligence Office licenses:
Starrett Associates, Inc. , 594. Marrett Road
Emanuel Sugarman, Inc. , 591.E Marrett Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign sewer orders for installation of sanitary sewers
in Grant Street from Colony Road , a distance of 4.83 feet, Sewer
more or less, northerly, Suzanne Road from Mill Brook orders
Road a distance of 280 feet, more or less, northeasterly
Lake Street from Columbus Street to Massachusetts Avenue
and Lowell Street from Peartree Drive to Woburn Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on May 1, 1967.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Clerk
advising that it is necessary to borrow $1,000,000.00
in anticipation of taxes.
Borrowing Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the low bid of 2.15% discount + $8 received
from the New England Merchants National Bank of Boston.
Mr. Cataldo said he would like a motion that the
Executive Board make public the item of bringing in fill to
Session Lexington which was discussed two weeks ago.
minutes
purged Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to take out of Executive Session and place on public
record that portion of the minutes in Executive Session,
held on April 17, 1967, pertaining to the fill to be
obtained from M. DeMatteo Construction Co. as follows:
Mr. Cataldo stated he had been talking to Mr. De-
Matteo on the basis of using some of his excess fill to
use on the farm on Bow Street. It has been tentatively
agreed not to start the project until Aughst. He said,
taking this into consideration, he has talked to Mr.
Carroll briefly. He said he would not start until August
and the Town should consider taking the fill if he starts.
If the Town takes it, he does not want anyone to feel
that he, as a membe' of the Board, was taking fill out
of the Town. He explained it is fill coming out of the
Medford River bottom and can be had free and he has made
the original contact with them. He said he wanted it on
the record that he started this on a personal basis for his
own farm. He said actually he would like to pursue it
with Mr. Carroll to get a soil analyst to look at it and
see if it is a type of fill the Town would want to use
on Lincoln Street. It will be delivered and spread with-
out charge.
Mr. Carroll said the question is, if the material
is that good.
Mr. Cataldo said it would do a good job down on the
farm, and he would not be working in the best interest
of the Town if he did not see if it could be used on Lincoln
Street . He said he would like permission to work with Mr.
Carroll.
Mr. Carroll said it would cost approximately $100 to
get a soil engineer.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Board votes to do this, then
it could be in open meeting.
Mr. Carroll informed the Board that the Town of Arling-
ton is using this for three-foot fill right now.
Mr. Legro said there may be some fact he does not know
about, but he could not see anything wrong.
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Mr. Cataldo stated DeMatteo is willing to push the
loam up, dump the material and put the loam back over
and he is willing to sign an agreement . Mr. hataldo said
he definitely would want an agreement.
Mr. Legro said he presumed DeMatteo wants to get
Something out of this and he should submit a Certificate
of Insurance.
Mr. Cataldo stated DeMatteo wants a place to dump.
Mr. Legro asked if he would be willing to give a per-
formance bond.
Mr. Cataldo said he talked to this effect.
Mr. Legro said if DeMatteo is going to move loam,
dump this material, the Board should have some assurance
that he is going to finish the job.
Mr. Carroll said he wanted it done neatly.
The Chairman said there is no reason for not pro-
ceeding with a motion on this.
Mr. Cataldo said at that time the Board agreed that
Mr. Carroll and he would talk to the soil analyst . This
has been done and a report has been received. He stated DeMatteo fill
as far as Mr. Haley is concerned, the fill is good for
what use it is being recommended for. He explained that,
going through the locations, he, Mr. Carroll and Mr. Haley
agreed to start with the Hartwell Avenue land fill, to
cover the area with two or three feet. This would reduce
the beautification cost and will be an opportunity to get
the dump site cleaned up and also it will be an opportun-
ity to see what the fill can be used for in other locations.
He said he would like to have DeMatteo start hauling this
week. Town Counsel feels, as far as Hartwell Avenue is
concerned, the Board could go forward by giving Mr. DeMat-
tbo a letter of permission to go in, but DeMatteo would
absolve the Town of all liability and file a Certificate
of Insurance.
Mr. Cataldo explained that DeMatteo would have to
obtain a permit from the Board of Health. He has dis-
cussed this with Mr. McQuillan who said he could see no
problem in granting a permit .
Mr. Cataldo moved that the Board of Selectmen grant
permission to DeMatteo Construction Company to haul the
material to the Hartwell Avenue site and put it in such
condition as the Superintendent of Public Works recommends;
that the Board write a letter to DeMatteo with those
conditions; that DeMatteo obtain a permit from the Board
of Health.
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The motion as presented was seconded and voted
unanimously.
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Mr. Cataldo stated DeMatteo was going to call to-
morrow morning and he would like to tell him that there
will be a letter for the Chairman' s signature. He said
he would like to be able to tell him this is the Board ' s
action.
Mr. Cataldo said he would like the Board' s permis-
sion to meet with Dr. Fobert, Robert Bond, Ben Bertini,
Mr. McQuillan of the Board of Health and Mr. Zaleski,
Planning Director to discuss going into the Lincoln
Street area. He said he felt everyone affected should know
what the Board has in mind, and that all these depart-
ments should be in on it. He said if it is decided to go
ahead with this Mr. Carroll can come up with recommended
grades . He said he would like the Board ' s permission to
go forward on the project in this manner.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was
unanimously voted to authorize Mr. Cataldo to proceed as
outlined . tt W Q 3
Barrett, ewheelerdRoad, and H. S. VanBurenmetBwithithe
Board in regard to the interpretation of the Zoning By-
Law in so far as it relates to garaging commercial
vehicles in a three-car garage located in a residential
Zoning area.
The Chairman explained that until a building permit
has been issued and a violation exists the Board has no
control. He also advised that to obtain an interpretation
of the Zoning By-Law, the Planning Board would be the
Board to see.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discuss-
Executive ing deliberating or voting on matters which, if made
Session public, might adversely affect the public security, the
financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of
any individual.
Following discussion with Mr. Carroll pertaining
to public works matters, a discussion with Mr. Gray rela-
tive to the acquisition of land , departmental matters,
it was voted to resume the open meeting.
At 10:05 P. M. Chairman Parrish, Zehner, Bretscher,
Kolovsnn, Blaisdell, Mrs. Souza, Appropriation Committee,
and Mr. Perry, Comptroller met with the Board.
Mr. Parrish reported that the Committee had
Transfers approved a transfer of $1,000 from the Reserve Fund to the
Highway Maintenance Account.
Mr. Parrish referred to a request from the Board
for a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Police
Expenses Account and stated money has been set aside
and is awaiting the immediate need for it.
r. Parrish said the Committee had a question on
the Cemetery commissioners Personal Services, for which
an article has been inserted in the warrant for the
Special Town Meeting in June. Article
The Chairman said the Commissioners want the girl
to be full-time and asked to have the article inseOted
in the warrant. He explained that the Board agreed to
insert the article but it by no means means that the
Board sanctioned it. He said this is a budget request
and should come up at the Annual Town Meeting
The Chairman mentioned the subject of an Advisory
Council to the Department of Civil Defense and asked
the Appropriation Committee to appoint a member of its
committee to serve on the council.
Advisory
Upon motion duly made and Seconded, it was voted Council to
to appoint an Advisory Council to the Department of C.D.
Civil Defense, consisting of a member of the Board of
Selectmen, member of the Appropriation Commmittee, a
member of the School Committee and two citizens.
Mr. Mabee agreed to serve on the council as a
representative from the Board of Selectmen.
The Appropriation Committee retired at 10:4.0 P. M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:4.0 P. M.
A true record, Attest:
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 15, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, May 15, 1967, at 7:30 F.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr . Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Colella, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Higgins, Assistant
Town Engineer, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were
also present .
At 7:30 P.M. , hearing Was declared open upon the
intention of the Board of Selectmen to lay out as a town
way, Emerson Road from Adams Street a distance of 410
feet, more or less , westerly.
Notices of the hearing were delivered by Constable
to persons deemed by the Board to be affected .
Messrs. Greeley, Farwell, Worrell, Mrs. Riff in,
Planning Board, and Mr. Zaleski, Planning Director, were present
at the hearing.
Mr. Greeley explained that the Planning Board is very
strongly in favor of this stretch of Emerson Road for
Emerson reasons that have been outlined on several previous oc-
Road casiona. He stated the Planning Board went into the March
Town Meeting with a proposal to lay out this road but not to
construct it at that time because the Board thought it was
possible to lay it out without constructing it. Apparently
it is not feasible to lay out a road without going through
this improvement. The Planning Board now intends to re-
commend laying out and constructing this 410 foot stretch.
He explained the Board has no immediate plans for recommending
construction of the road through Willard Woods.
Mrs. Harvell asked if it is still a seventy-foobstreetL
Pr. Greeley replied in the affirmative and explained
it was because of other components which it in effect con-
nect are seventy feet and the Planning Board feels it makes
sense to make this seventy feet. He stated it will not be
paved to the extent originally contemplated.
Mrs. Harvell reported she polled everyone on Hathaway
Road and all except one are unequivocally opposed to this
portion of Emerson Road . They are opposed to the road
which cuts thew from Willard Woods.
Mr. Bayliss was recorded in opposition and also recorded
Mr. Belbin and Mr. Bacigalupo as being in opposition. He
questioned the necessity of the road as laid out as an invest-
ment and stated it would create a traffic hazard. He said
the present arrangement strikes him as not serving the original
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function for which Emerson Road was laid out. He said
the function of the road will have to be determined. If
it is a road to carry traffic from one section to another,
this function should be defined
Mr Livingston said some of his neighbors in the Grove
are concerned with the inconsistencies of the presentation
made.
Mr Parks was recorded in opposition.
The hearing was declared closed at 7:50 F.M.
Upon motion duly mad e and seconded, it was voted
to lay out and establish as a public town way, Emerson
Road from Adams Street a distance of 410 feet, more or
less, westerly as follows :
Mr Kenney was recorded in opposition.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss . Lexington, Massachusetts
May 15, 1967
Town of Lexington, Selectmen' s Room
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Lexington, after having given due written notice of the intention
of said Board, as required by law, to lay out as a town way the
way known as Emerson Road from Adams Street a distance of 410
feet, more or less, westerly, all as hereinafter more fully
appears, and after public hearing thereon held on May 15, 1967,
Now upon consideration of the matter it is
ORDERED: That this Board of Selectmen is of the opinion
that public necessity and convenience require that said Emerson
Road be laid out and established as a public town way, and that
the same is hereby laid out and established as a public town
way respectively asfbllows:
Emerson Road begins at a point on the northwesterly side
line of Adams Street, said point being in a curve of 793.27 feet
radius, distant 120.00 feet from the southerly end; thence
bearing to the left with a curve of 15.00 feet radius , distant
23.56 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 35° 11' 18" W
distant 235.19 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing
to the left with a curve of 165 00 feet radius, distant 116.35
feet to a point of tangency, thence N 14° 24' 40" E, distant
70.00 feet to a point, thence bearing to the right with a curve
of 235 00 feet radius, distant 165. 70 feet to a point of tangency,
thence S 35° 11' 18" E, distant 202 53 feet to a point of curva-
ture, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 60.00 feet
radius, distant 83 21 feet to a point of reverse curvature on
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the northwesterly side line of Adams Street, thence bearing
to the left with a curve of 793.27 feet radius., distant
131.4 .64 feet by said side line to the point of beginning, all
as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan. of Emerson Road, Lexington
Mass. Scale 1' = 1.4.0' , April 10, 1967, John J. Carroll,
Town Engineer" .
Said Emerson Road is hereby laid out and established
as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Emerson Road, Lexington,
Mass. , Scale 1' = 40' April 10, 1967 John J. Carroll,
Town Engineer" , which plan is on Elle in the Town Clerk' s Office
in the Town Office Building and a copy of which will be re-
corded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a
copy of this order
And said Board having considered the question of damages
sustained by the owners of lands across and through which said
ways have been laid out and established as aforesaid) hereby
determines that no damages are sustained and no damages are
awarded .
/s/ Robert Cataldo
Selectmen II
Levi G. Burnell of
I. H. Mabee Lexington
Allan F. Kenney
Mr. Gray said he received a letter from William R. Whalen
in regard to complaints of residents of Benjamin Road. Mr.
Whalen was present at the meeting
Mr. Whalen said when construction of Route 2 began many
months ago precautions were taken in regard to blasting in
the area of Benjamin Road. In recent months precautions
have been ignored and there is hardly a house within a dis-
tance of 250 feet that has not been damaged by stones. The
workmen gather the stones up so there is no evidence. He
said there has been a substantial amount of damage to roofs
and garage doors He said this is a dangerous situation
and he was asking the Board to take some action because there
is going to be other work done in the Town and undoubtedly
there will be blasting. He said there should be something
done to have a method of controlling this activity.
The Chairman stated he was aware of thb situation and
has been in contact with the Fire Chief, Superintendent of
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Public Works . He stated that locally the Board has been
aware of the situation, and the next thing is to get in
touch with the State and see if it can' t do a little more
in the enforcement end .
Mr. Whalen retired at 8:00 F.M.
Mr. Allen M. Flye and Mr. Clancy of Cabot, Cabot &
Forbes , met with the Board .
Mr. Flye submitted a plan and said investigations
had been made "out in this area" and they found the height
of the gas line going through there and the required clear- Cabot ,
ance of the transmission line restrict the parking. He Cabot &
asked if the Board would consider reducing the area Forbes'
seventy-five feet back so thh parking could be brought down to parking
"this corner here" .
Mr. Flye was referring to a subject discussed on
May 1, 1967, at which time the Board held a hearing rela-
tive to plans of the Hartwell-Lexington Trust to make avail-
able for industrial development an area bounded by Hartwell
Avenue, the Boston and Maine R .lroad and Hinchey Road .
The Chairman said Mr. Flye was asking for a lesser
area.
Mr. Clancy, real estate representative, said the
area in red on the plan is the area in which the Town
would like an easement and Mr. Flye is king for less
of an easement. He stated the company has a client
interested in purchasing a parcel of ground, which he
indicated on the plan, and said this deal was negotiated
and the company came in for the privilege of filling it
afterwards . He would like to take an area of seventy-five
feet parallel to the brook and let that be the frontage.
The Chairman asked if there would be any objection
to the Board granting permission with each parcel.
Mr. Clancy said the Department of Natural Resources
might have some question.
The Chairman said if that department had no objection
to the whole parcel, it would have no objection to the
Board granting permission in thirds . He said the Board
was willing to grant an easement and grant it as they go
along.
Mr. Cataldo suggested granting it subject to Cabot,
Cabot & Forbes granting an easement to the Town before
any work is done and that the company also give the Board
a letter of commitment.
Mr. Higgins said the original hearing only covered
up to the line shown on the plan, and anything in the
future would require notice and hearing.
The Chairman said if the Board gives permission now,
based on athe original hearing, with a seventy-five foot
easement , it did not have to have any more hearings .
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Mr. Higgins said he thought the Board would have to.
Mr. Cataldo said the strip of 100 feet is all the
Board is looking for, and he could not see any problem
granting permission to do the whole area and granting the
easement as they convey.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to amend the previous restrictions to a seventy-five foot
easement, the length of the property within the outline
in red on the plan; such easement to be conveyed to the
Town at the time of passing papers to the clients with a
letter of commitment from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes far the
entire area at this time.
Messrs. Flye and Clancy retired at 8:14 P .M.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a bill in the amount of
$64.00 from William A. Balmy, architect for the Tbwn Barn'i
Architect' s for testing laboratory services which he said was in order.
bill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the bill and authorize payment .
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a bill in the amount
Landscape of $1311.88 from Mason and Frey, landscape architects for
architect ' s drawings according to the contract.
bill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the bill and authorize payment.
Mr. Gray said he had a letter from the Board of Health
Committee stating that Mr. McQuillan, Chairman of that Board, would
serve on the Selectmen' s Air Pollution Study Committee.
In the same letter Mr. McQuillan asked the Board
to decide the status of Mr Finneran in regard to paying
him his salary. The Board of Health has now paid him
fill-time for three months. Mr. Finneran has made appli-
cation for disability retirement pension to take effect
June 15, and the Board of Health is paying a part-time Health
Agent to do the work. He asked if the Board would be
obligated tp pay Mr. Finneran' s salary until such time as t#e
Retirement Board makes a decision on his application.
Mr. Gray reported he had discussed this with Mr.
Legro and Mr. Finneran is entitled to pay through his sick-
leave, and disability has not been caused by his work. He
said now that Mr . Finneran has made application for retire-
ment, Mr McQuillan wants to hire a full-time Health Agent.
Mr_ Legro advised that Mr. Finneran is still legally the
Health Officer until the status of his retirement is deter-
mined. Mr. Gray said no report has been received from Mr.
Finneran' s doctor, and Mr. Perry is going to call his doctor.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to prepare an answer to
Mr. McQuillan' s letter.
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Mr. Cataldo asked what the answer was in paying him.
The Chairman replied that it is up to the Board -If
Health to recommend an extension.
Mr. Gray said Mr. Finneran' s time ran out a week ago
and the Board of Health has not requested an extension, but
he would discuss this with Mr. McQuillan
Mr. Gray reported that the Public Equipment Corporation
was low bidder on the furniture for the new Town Garage, and
the specifications have been met .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Furniture
to accept the low net bid of $3,512.91 submitted by the bid
Public Equipment Corporation on furniture for the new
Town Garage.
Mr. Colella reported on bids taken April 21 on a two-
yard front-end loader. He recommended that the bid be
awarded to H. F. Davis, the low bidder for a Nelson loader Front-end
at a net price of $14,277 62. loader
Mr. Cataldo asked if the unit was gas or diesel and
Mr. Colella replied , gas. He said the diesel engine has to
be run between 800 and 1,000 hours before it begins to save
any money on the fuel cost, and the machine is used 750
hours, He said the diesel machine is more expensive and
they did not think the added expense was worthwhile at this
time to buy a diesel.
Mr Cataldo said the Town now has a Nelson and can
never get parts for it. He said the diesel is nil in
comparison with gas. He asked if this type of machine
would be worked only fifteen hours a week.
Mr Colella replied the Trojan Loader was in such
bad condition it never left the barn.
Mr. Cataldo said 750 hours is only fifteen hours a
week.
Mr. Colella said that is what the record shows They
have had difficulty in getting parts for the Nelson loader
only once.
Mr . Cataldo said he would like to see the Town go #o
diesel.
Mr. Kenney said he was in favor of going along with
the recommendation of the department
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to accept the bid of $14,277 62 submitted by the H. F.
Davis Company for a Nelson loader
Mr Tryon, 100 Pleasant Street, met with the Board
and said it was his understanding that the Board of Select-
men had received a letter from the School Committee in which
it stated it would remove the sidewalk from Watertown Street
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to Worthen Road on Pleasant Street from the priority list
and substitute another sidewalk for it. He asked the
Board to adopt the same position as the School Committee
and replace this sidewalk, as under ARticle 19, with another
sidewalk.
The Chairman read the letter from the School Committee
and said the only thing Mr. Tryon was looking for tonight
is a vote of the Selectmen which it said it would do if a
letter was received from the School Committee requesting
the same.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to remove the Pleasant Street sidewalk from the priority
list and to replace it with Robinson Road.
Mr.Higgins referred to easements discussed by the
Board two weeks ago, in regard to the drain extended from
Route 2 northerly along the property lines of houses on
Drainage Pleasant Street. This drain was terminated at the corner
easements of Boghosian' s and Mazza' s propertjr and it was Mr. Carroll' s
proposal to extend it 100 feet further to the DiPietro
property.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to make a taking of a twenty-foot drainage easement on the
land of Mazza.
Mr. Higgins referred to a drainage easement on
Grassland Street in conjunction with selling a tax title
lot in which the Town is going to reserve an easement in
the existing tax title lot and the abutting property owner
Drainage who will acquire the lot .
easement Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to reserve a drain easement on the Town-owned lots and to
accept the grant of a drain easement on the lot owned by
Peter and Mary Sowkow.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing pole locations:
Pole
location Partridge Road, northeasterly from a point approximately
109 feet northeast of Turning Mill Road , --
Seventeen poles .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing poles, hip guy and anchor location:
Pole
location Middleby Road, southeasterly from a pthint approximately
34 feet southeast of Lincoln Street, --
Sixteen poles, hip guy and anchor on lith and 6th
poles.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the odder for the following Pole
pole locations: location
East Street, northerly side , westerly from a point approxi-
mately 11 feet west of Emerson Road , --
Two poles
(Two existing JO poles and one JO push brace to be
removed . )
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing pole location:
Pole
Grove Street, southeasterly side, approximately 67 feet location
southwest of Dewey Road , --
One pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Letter was received from the Humble Oil and Refin-
ing Company requesting permission to run a cable through Humble
the culvert that crosses Concord Avenue in connection Oil Co.
with a proposal to install a Cathodic Protectioh System. cable
Mr. Higgins explained the company wants to run a
pipe through an existing drain pipe on Concord Avenue
and he recommended that the request be granted .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the requed;.
Letter was received from the State Department of
Public Works advising that the Commissioners have assigned
subject to Legislative appropriation, under the provisions
of Section 31.., Chapter 90 of the General Laws, the sum Chapter 90
of $1,500 for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in Lex-
ington, on condition that at least $1,500 be contributed
by the Town and $1,500 by the State.
Letter was received from the State Department of
Public 'Works advising that the Commissioners have assigned,
subject to Legislative appropriation, under the provisions
of Section 3b , Chapter 90 of the General Laws, the sum Chapter 90
of $26260 for the improvement of Massachusetts Avenue
and Lowell Street in Lexington, on condition that at
least $13, 100 shall be contributed by the Town and
$13,D00 by the County.
Letter received from the Mystic Valley Gas Company,
requesting permission to locate a 2 inch high pressure Gas main
gas main in Heritage Drive, was held over.
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Mr. Higgins informed the Board this is a private
way and it is not within the jurisdiction of the Board
to grant the request.
The Planning Board' s letter with reference to water
pollution and possible health hazard due to the contami-
nation of Munroe Brook, was held over again.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with Mr. Colella relative to
personnel, and dumping material at the Sanitary Land
Fill area, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Colella reported on the problem at the Myrtle
Street pumping Station and said some time between Thursday
Pumping night and Friday morning, a pin which holds the check valve
Station blew out and the water in the pumping station got into the
flood dry well. The alarm was checked the day before, but it
did not go off. All three pumps and motors were submerged
under water. He said it took all day Friday to get in
touch with the company to take care of the situation. The
company was told at eight o'clock Friday night and worked
all night. They took out the motors which have to be
taken apart, cleaned and baked dry, put back together again
and reinstated He said all the water was coming in from
the north side of Lexington, plus the Town of Bedford.
Mr. Colella said the Town had two pumps of its own,
rented one and borrowed three from the Air Force and is
pumping the sewage before it gets into the station and
into a drain under Route 128, then goes down the brook
toward Hartwell Avenue. He said he has been in tough
with the Water Pollution Control Board at the State House
and also with the State Department of Public Works who
advised this could be continued provided the water is
chlorinated. He said he was already using chlorine and
would continue to do so. He explained until he gets the
motors, there is nothing that can be done.
Mr. Cataldo asked when the pumping station would be
back in operation, and Mr. Collella replied if he gets the
motors Thursday afternoon, the station will be in oper-
ation Friday.
Mr Colella said it was with deep regret that he
was tendering his resignation as Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works because he has accepted a position as
Superintendent of Public Works for the Town of Burlington.
He said rather than the customary two weeks, he has, in
II view of the circumstances of Mr Carroll going to the Resignation
hospital, told them he would need four weeks .
The Chairman said he assumed Mr Colella meant June 9.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to start advertising
for an Assistant Superintendent of Public Works .
The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation
Commission relative to the acquisition of the Ernest B.
Johnson, Jr. Land. Mr. Johnson has indicated he would
like to give to the Town a parcel adjoining Baskin Field .
Mr . Sussman, Chairman of the Conservation Commission,
suggested that the Board, if it is interested, contact Johnson
Mr. Johnson. land
The Chairman said if the Board wants to accept
the parcel, it would take a vote of Town Meeting.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to check this out.
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
suggesting the following persons as being interested in Persons
Health matters of the Town: James Lambie, Town Meeting for Health
Member, Boris Gertz, Caeser Briefer, David Nitzberg and Frank
Davidoff.
Letter was received from the Board of Fire Commissioners
advising that William P Fitzgerald will represent the Com- Air Pollu
missioners on a committee to make a study of any source of tion Conn
air pollution in the Town, and how it can be corrected .
Memo was received fromthe Chief of Police advising
that Lieutenant James J. Lima, Jr. , would represent the
Police Department .
Letter was received from the Board of Health advising
that Mr. R. L. McQuillan would represent that Board.
Mr. Mabee said he would specifically exclude himself
because this subject is related to his business.
Mr. Cataldo suggested Mr Calvin W. Sing who is
an engineer doing some air pollution work for the Federal
government.
Mr. Robert Kingston, who was present at the meeting,
suggested Erna Green who submitted the original proposal.
Mr. Kenney suggested beton Bennett and agreed to
serve himself as the Board ' s representative.
The Chairman asked the Board to give some more
thought to the subject and be prepared to finalize the
appointments next meeting
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Clerk
stating that she had received a letter of resignation
from John F. Cogan, Jr. , as a Trustee of Public Trusts. Trustee of
The Chairman reported that the Chairman of the Public
Trustees had recommended Mr. Gaynor K. Rutherford as Trusts
a replacement
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr . Gaynor K. Rutherford a Trustee of Public
Trusts for a term expiring with the Annual Election in
March, 1968.
Upon motion duly made ani seconded , it was voted
Bond to approve Continuation Certificate extending Bond
#632130 in the amount of $1,000 on behalf of the Execu-
tive Clerk to the Board .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to certify the characters of Charles C. Johnson, 15
Cert. of Young Street , and Ralph J. Ffrssore, 176 Middleby Road ,
Inc. who have applied to the State for a Certificate of
Incorporation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
License to renew Elaine Myers ' Auctioneer license.
Notice was received from the Middlesex County
Selectmen' s Selectmen' s Association relative to Ladies Night to
Ass ' n.Meeting be held at Stow Acres Country Club on Wednesday, May 24,
19')7.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on May 8.i 1967.
Mr. Kenney said he was talking to an Arlington
Selectman about the problem regarding the study Of the
Great Great Meadows. The Arlington Selectmen are concerned
Meadows and Mr. Rae said some people have been doing some re-
search on their own. They feel the technicality could
be overcome.
The Chairman said the article is in the warrant
and Town Counsel is still. checking.
Mr. Cataldo mentioned that Town Counsel also re-
ported he had checked with Mr. MacKinnon, Director of
Accounts, who agreed with him. He also talked with the
Arlington Towey Counsel, who also agreed .
The Chairman advised if Mr. MacKinnon of the Bureau
of Accounts says no, it wouldbe difficult to overcome.
He said if Mr. Kenney had the chapter and section, it
could be forwarded to Town Counsel in case he missed it
Mr. Mabee said Waltham is contesting the sale of
some property to a private party in Waltham. They
contend that under State Law, since one Town owns prpperty
in another town, they should have first offer. He said
this is what Town Counsel previously mentioned to the
Board .
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Mr Kenney said he would let Mr Purcell contact
Mr Legro.
The Chairman said Mr. Legro has already contacted
Mr. Purcell.
The Chairman read a letter from the Conservation
Commission requesting the Board to purchase the property
of Mr and Mrs. Pihl. He said Town. Meeting has voted
money for the purchase of this property, but the Board
has not voted to authorize Town Counsel to proceed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to authorize Town Counsel to proceed with the acquisition
of the Pihl property as authorized by vote of Town Meeting
under Article 79 of the warrant for the Annual Town Meet-
ing in March, 1967.
Mr. Cataldo, with reference to fill being brought
into Town by DeMatteo, reported that last Thursday morning
a representative of the M. DeMatteo Construction Co. , the
Superintendent of Public Works, Chairman of the Board of DeMatteo
Health and he met win the Selectmen' s Room, and discussed fill
the subject at great length. Mr DeMatteo came forward
with a letter absolving the Town of all liability and also
submitted a Certificate of Insurance He stated he
would comply to all instructions from the Superintendent
of Public Works, o± his designee, for the entire period of
the Hartwell Avenue project . The Board of Health issued
a permit to haul the material into Lexington for Hartwell
Avenue only, at this time. He said he thought it best to
start at Hartwell Avenue first. He said an analysis had
also been made by soil experts of the material He said
everything is ready to go as far as the Town of Lexington
is concerned . He explained DeMatteo will go in with his
own equipment and put a cover over it to bring it up to
a cover that can be seeded
Mr. Cataldo stated the route has been approved by Mr
Carroll and will be Route 93, Route 128 and Routes 4 and
225 into the area. They will not use the streets of the
Town as far as the Center of the Town is concerned . He
said when the Board sees what it does in this area, a meet-
ing would be held with the Boards and a report submitted
to the Board, after which it could decide whether to go
into other areas or not .
The Chairman said he had received some calls because
other cities and towns had rejected this . One was the
Town of Wilmington and he contacted the Chairman of that
Board who told him they did not want it because of the
location it was being dumped, near the water supply. In
Medford the objection was that the area was densely populated .
He said the odor is similar to the odor at the seashore.
Mr. Cataldo explained that the odor leaves as soon
as the operation is completed . It is a salt water odor
and will exist only as long as the operation, and it will
be gone in two or three days. He explained the advantage
to the Town and the money it will save is well worth a litle
inconvenience.
The Chairman said he did not know until yesterday that
this fill was being used on Route 2 in Arlington, that he
did not detect any odor.
Mr. Kenney said the Arlington people are very well
satisfied ; he had talked to them.
Mr. Cataldo said the Bard would keep the people
informed in the area in which it intends to dump the fill.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following a duscussion regarding personnel, and the
acquisition of land, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 9 :55 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 22, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, May 22, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs .
Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present. Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant , Mr.
Colella, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, Mr
Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer, and Miss Murray, Execu-
tive Clerk, were also present
Mr. Leon Burke, Director of Guides , introduced Sandra
Boodman, 4 Linmoor Terrace, applicant for a Guide license. Guide
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted license
to issue a Guide license to Sandra Boodman, satisfactory
report having been given by the Director.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston
Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company for permission to locate poles on Washington Street.
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners,
IIowners of the property as listed on the petitioners' plans
and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works. Pole
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, was locations
the only person present at the hearing He explained the
poles are in place to which the telephone company is
attaphed .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to declare the hearing closed
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the following
J/0 pole locations:
Washington Street, southeasterly side, southwesterly from
a point approximately 85 feet southwest of Eliot
Road, --
Two poles.
(These are existing poles, no new poles to be set )
Mr. Legro stated he had an Order of Taking for the drain
easement On the Mazza property off Green Lane which the Board
previously voted. Order of
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Taking
to sign the Order of Taking for the drain easement on the drain
Mazza property off Green Lane as submitted by Mr. Legro. easement
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Mr Legro said he had the contract with Whitman &
Howard for engineering services for sewer work in certain
streets
Engineering Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
Contract to sign the contract as submitted by Mr. Igro.
Mr. Gray submitted a bill in the amount of $4,235.35
received from Spaulding-Moss for printing the 1966 Annual
Town Report Town Report which he said had been approved by Mr. Zehner.
bill Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to authorize payment of the bill as submitted .
Mr Gray submitted a bill in the amount of $955.79
for engineering services, submitted by Whitman & Howard .
Lex Center He explained this is in connection with work done on the
Engineering beautification of Lexington Center project.
Bill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize payment of the bill as submitted.
The Chairman read a letter from the Trustees of the
Hartwell-Lexington Trust stating Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Co. has requested permission to enter an existing storm
Drainage drainage system in Hartwell. Avenue at a point approxi-
mately 350 feet south of Hinchey Road for the purpose
of draining the roof area of a proposed building in the Lex-
ington Industrial Center.
Mr. Higgins said he had looked at the plan and the
connection to the drain system seems to be all right. He
suggested that they connect to the existing cktch basin
rather than the manhole shown on the plan so they won't
have to dig in the street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the connection to the drain system at such
point as is designated by the Engineering Department .
The Board received a copy of a petition which was sent
to the Board of Health, requesting that Board to initiate
proper steps to have the swamp area drained which lies be-
tween the end of Leonard Road and to the rear of 11 and 15
Drainage Young Street .
The Chairman said this is private property and Mr.
Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer, agreed.
Mr. Legro suggested that this might be referred to
the Engineering Department to see if the Town is dis-
charging water there.
Mr. Higgins reported he looked at the property.
There is drainage in the street that does flood. From
past situations, the Town has not drained swamps and does
not have any responsibility to drain this one. He ex-
plained these people could put their own drain in if done
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with a plan submitted by a registered engineer and approved
by the Board or the Engineering Department He said it is
not a Town problem.
The Chairman said the onus is on the owners of the
property and Mr. Higgins agreed.
Letter from Mr. R. A. Bittenbender stating he accepted
appointment to the Advisory Council to Civil Defense was Appointment
noted and placed on file.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign Liquor Purchase Identi-
fication cards for the following individuals: Bonney L. I.D.Cards
Cooper, 43 Reed Street, and Peter Gilpatric, 10 Oakland
Street.
Letter was received from Chief James F Corr request-
ing that Alden F. Stucke be appointed .Special Police
Officer. Special
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Police
to appoint Alden F. Stucke, 31 Hancock Street, a Special
Police Officer for a term expiring March 31, 1968.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign anOrder of Sewer Taking in Blake Road near Order of
Boulder Road southerly. Sewer
Taking
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign an Order of Sewer Taking in Ward Street from
Garfield Street to Ash Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on May 15, 1967.
The Chairman read letters from the Town Clerk inform-
ing the Board of the following appointments made by the
I4oderator:
Richard S. Sparrow, Recreation Comm. Three-year term
William R. Whalen, Regional Refuse Disposal Planning
Arnold B. Briggs " If " " Committees
Richard H. Soule =' 1+ n n
Harriet V. Reiman, Structure of Town Government
John F. Cogan, Jr , Capital Expenditures Committee
Charles E. Parks Cary Lectures Committee
Angela E. Frick If "
Alford S. Peckham
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The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
Board of advising that Dr. Charles Colburn, Assistant Director of
Health the Bedfad Hospital might be interested in becoming a
member of the Board of Health The name was submitted
for the Selectmen' s consideration when the appointment
to replace Mr. James West comes up.
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
Health requesting an extension of thirty days' sick leave for Mr.
Director James Finneran, Health Director.
Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Finneran had returned to
work this morning and is working half a day. He said
Mr. Perry received a letter this morning that Mr. Finneran
is back to work and Mr. McQuillan did not know he was
coming back to work
Under the circumstances, it was voted to table the
request for an extension of Mr. Finneran' s sick leave.
At 8:00 P.M. , hearing was declared open upon appli-
cation of The Dunfey Corporation, doing business under
Sheraton the name of Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn, 727 Marrett Road ,
Lex. Motor Lexington, for an Innholder' s all alcoholic beverages
Inn license.
Mr. Dean Nicholson, attorney, with offices at 1776
Massachusetts Avenue, represented the applicant, and said
this is something that was given long and careful study
before coming into Lexington. He said the people he
represents are well experienced in the motel and hotel
business. This is their first venture in Massachusetts.
He said he had members of the Dunfey family and the
Manager present this evening.
The Chairman asked when the Dunfey Corporation took
over the Lexington Motor Inn.
Mr. Nicholson replied they are in the process of
taking it over. The actual transfer has not taken place.
They are hoping to do it as soon as the application for
the license has been approved.
The Chairman said he believed they would have to be
a bonafide owner to have an Innkeeper license before they
could apply for it.
Mr. Nicholson said the Board in Boston advised him the
license could be granted.
The Chairman said there is a similar license in Town
and this license was granted that it would be only a ser-
vice bar.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Board had the right to con-
sider granting this.
Mr Legno suggested that the Board take it under ad-
visement
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Mr. Nicholson said he talked to the secretary of Alco-
holic Beverage Control in Boston and was told it is quite
common for people to file, and until actual transfer, the
license is held in abeyance.
Mr. Legro said this Board would not issue the license
in any event until the corporation became the o>aners .
Mr. Cataldo said if the Board is going to consider
this, there are many questions he knew the Board would ask.
The Chairman asked if the Board had the right to
hold this hearing.
Mr. Legro replied he thought the Board had the right
to hold a hearing
The Chairman said the Board does not have the right
to issue the lieense until the corporation is the owner
of the property.
Mr. Nicholson said he understood this is a new ex-
perience in Lexington. He has presented them in other
towns prior to the actual transfer taking place.
Mr. Cataldo asked if there was an existing license .
Mr. Nicholson replied he has had experience of both
over a period of years.
Mr. Nicholson said Walter and William Dunfey were
present .
The Chairman asked if there were any questions on
the substance of the application.
Mr. Cataldo asked where the bar was going to be and
how it was going to be set .
Mr William Dunfey, Hampton, New Hampshire, said eight
or ten years ago, they were granted a liquor license in the
Town of Hampton which still remains a dry town in the State
of New Hampshire. He said at the Lexington Motor Inn it
would be their intention to convert the room on the right-
hand side as you go toward the dining room. They would
change that into a Cracker Barrel Lounge and they would con-
vert the dining room into the Tavern Room. He said all
their operations are done in the tradition of a Yankee Tavern.
The lounge service would to the room to the right. Beyond
that would be the Tavern Dining Room and both rooms would
be redecorated.
Mr. Cataldo asked If they were planning on serving
food in the Cracker Barrel Lounge.
Mr. Dunfey said in two states they can. It is an
advantage to serve hors d' oeuvres . They do have a large
barrel with crackers and cheese which is a free item. He
said he did not know what the existing rules are in Lex-
ington. They would prefer to serve food in the lounge
because at noontime they run a top brass luncheon serving
hot pastrami, hot roast beef and corned beef sandwiches.
This works better in the lounge area as compared with the
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Mr. Cataldo asked if there would be function rooms
as well.
Mr. Dunfey replied they would use the rooms that are
available and in the future they Hope to provide better
function rooms than are now available. They would hope
to develop conferences, seminars and meeting rooms.
Mr. Cataldo asked if there would be service from the
same bar.
Mr. Dunfey replied they always try to use the same
bar. As they get into a function for a larger group, they
set up a service bar area and this is always handled by an
experienced bartender. It provides a better control. He
said if an event did take place where there was a large
number of people in the rooms, they would, then set up a
service bar.
No one wishing to be heard in favor or in opposition,
the hearing was declared closed.
The Chairman said the Board would take the appli-
cation under advisement .
Mr. Nicholson and his clients retired.
Mr. Cataldo said he did not know what they are going
to do up there and thought they should be a lot more speci-
fic.
Mr. Mabee asked if the Board couldn' t be specific in
granting the license. He said he had no objection as long
as it is on the same basis as the other motel.
Mr Cataldo said he thought they should tell the Board
where they are going to put the service bar.
Mr. Legro advised the Board had time enough to take
this up next week.
Mr. Mabee asked if there was any question about the
Board saying where the bar will be
Mr. Legro said he thought the Board had a perfect
right. He explained the intention of the statute is that
liquor will be served in hotels where they serve fdod. He
said he did not think it permitted a cocktail lounge. He
said he went out and spoke to them in the corridor as he
was interested in the question of ownership Theyassured
him they would acquire absolute ownership of the premises.
The only tie-in with Sheraton is for room reference. He
said if they do acquire title, he thought he would be
satisfied. He stated the Board could grant a license upon
the transfer happening.
Decision on the application was held over for one
week, and Mr . Gray was requested to contact Mr. Nicholson
and explain to him that food has to be served.
Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Alvin Morrison, 104 Pleasant
Street, who had an appointment with the Board, came in before
the meeting started and submitted a written statement per-
taining to the drainage between Pleasant Street and Green Lane,
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rather than discuss it with the Board In his statement,
Mr. Morrison listed seven reasons why he thought the intent
and purpose of the contract and expenditure for the drainage
has not been met.
Mr. Higgins said he had the whole easement under study
and intended t) go in there very shortly and regrade the
whole area, taking care of, certainly, Mr. Morrison' s
problem. He explained the drain easement runs back of
all the properties .
The Chairman referred the communication to Mr. Higgins
and requested that he reply to Mr. Morrison.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Morrison, 104
Pleasant Street, listing four observations relative to
the lack of continuity between the State work extending
into Pleasant Street from Route 2 and the Town work
recently completed by the drainage system contractor.
The Chairman said the best thing to do was to refer
this to the Superintendent of Public Works for a report.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Celebrations
Committee advising that the observance of Memorial Day
will start at 10:00 A.M. at the Munroe School, stop at Memorial
the two cemeteries, Munroe and Colonial, and end with Day
exercises on the Green at approximately 11:30 A.M.
The Board was invited to participate in the parade, or
join the group at the Green.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be Warrant
held on June 12, 1967
Mrs Virginia Ross, representing the Citizens for
Lexington Conservation, asked the Board to reconsider
some of the factors on the Great Meadows' issue She
said 300 families in Lexington are very deeply interested Great
in this area and they hope the Board will try to pre- Meadows
serve the good will that has been greated by the former
Board of Selectmen of Lexington and Arlington groups.
She said she understood the hydrological study is illegal.
They would like this issue to be kept open in the interest
of the people of Lexington and in the interest of the
recreational use of this area She said there were
several people present who have informed her of a huge
nursing home to be developed in this area. She said
the group hopes to have a chance to go on studying this
area and that the Board will make some resolution to the
Town Meeting that will preserve some accord with the Town
of Arlington.
The Chairman stated the Great Meadows was initiated
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from this Board and the Chairman of the Arlington Board
of Selectmen and the Lexington Board walked the Great
Meadows, and agreed to approach the Boards. He said
the Board was going to try and have a hydrological study.
It is legal for Arlington to do this because Arlington owns
the land, but there is a question of Lexington getting
into it with funds. However, the article is in the warrant.
He said if it is not legal, m attempt will be made to shut
the door on negotiations with Arlington. He said it is
this Board' s obligation to do things in a legal manner and
Town Counsel found no legal reason for the Board to do it,
which he must have. He said the article is in the warrant
and the Board is still looking for a way to do it
Mr. Adams said after this warrant goes out , it is the
last time his firm is going to do the addressing. It is
Warrant going to be difficult to get the warrant addressed with
the holiday and he suggested that the Board, if it could,
add another week in the future He said he thought Mr.
Maxey was going to do the addressing.
Mrs. Mott-Smith met with the Board and said two months
ago, the drawings for a possible intersection were revealed
at a Selectmen' s Meeting. There has been some talk, but
Route 2 no decision. She said she felt there should be a decision
by the Board on this intersection. She said she could see
no advantage at all in having the drawings under public
debate without any statement from the Board and she asked
the Board to make a decision.
The Chairman said before any action is taken with
the Department of Public Works, the Board would notify all
the people in the area of a hearing. He explained this
would not be a.legal hearing, but out of oourtesy, the
Board would hold a hearing. He said at the present time,
the Board does not have all the facts to hold a hearing.
Mrs. Mott-Smith said nothing is being served by
delaying the hearing
The Chairman explained at the present time, this
Board is waiting for more information from the State De-
partment of Public Works and until it receives the in-
formation, it does not feel it could make a decision.
Mrs. Mott-Smith asked what the information was that
the Board is waiting for.
Mr. Cataldo replied the Board is waiting for projected
traffic counts. He explained the Board asked the Department
of Public Works to make some projections for the Board using
the same approach it used in making their own. He said he
felt the Board would be ready for a hearing in a couple of
months
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The Chairman said some of the Board are disposed more
one way than another but without all the facts, the Board
cannot make an intelligent decision so it is holding off
until everything is in. He said he has taken the stand
he is opposed to a connection to Route 2, and others may
not feel as strongly as he does, but there would be a hear-
ing before a decision is made .
Mrs. Mott-Smith asked what a hearing would reveal. She
said what is wanted in the area is some knowledge of what
the houses are worth She said the people would not want
to make life plans on a traffic count .
Mr. Storer asked the purpose of a meeting if it had
no legal status.
The Chairman replied the people want to know about
it and out of courtesy the Board would hold a hearing. He
said as soon as the information is received, a hearing will
be held .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint a committee to make a study of any source of air Air Pollu-
pollution in the Town , and how it could be corrected, to tion Comm.
consist of the following indivtbals:
Mr. Allan F. Kenney, representing the Board of Selectmen;
Mr. William P. Fitzgerald , representing the Board of
Fire Commissioners;
Lieutenant James J Lima, Jr. , representing the Police
Department;
Mr. R. L. McQuillan, representing the Board of Health;
and three citizens, Erna S. Green, Newton Bennett, and
8ttivin W. Sing.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters, which, if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following dispassion with Town Counsel, Guy Colella,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mr. Gray,
Executive Assistant, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board should start interviewing
for a Superintendent of Public Works. Interviews
It was agreed that Mr. Gray should have the appli-
cations duplicated and sent out to the members of the Board,
and it was suggested that the interviews be held on a Satur-
day morning or some night in the week other than a regular
Monday night meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted4,1
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S •FCTMEN'S MEETING
May 29, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Buil3i.ng, on
Monday, May 29, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo and Kenney were present. Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr.
Carroll, Superintendent of Public Woriss, and Miss Murray,
Executive Clerk, were also present.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company for permission to locate a pole in
Franklin Road .
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners,
owners of property as listed on the petitioners' plans and
Pole also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works.
location Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
and Mr. Dunn, representing the New England Telephone
Company, were present .
Mr Dunn explained this petition is for an e.tisting
pole to be 3/0 and is in its original position.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the
Chairman declared the hearing closed .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the Order for the follow-
ing JO pole location:
Franklin Road , southwesterly side, approximately 272 feet
northwest of Castle Road, --
One pole.
(This is an existing pole, no new pole to be set. )
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston
Edison Co. and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Pole for permission to locate poles on Middleby Road .
locations. Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners,
owners of property as listed on the petitioners' plan and
also filed with the Sgprintendent of Public Wprks.
Mr Dunn, representing the petitioner, explained
this is due to street construction and the poles are all
located.
One individual present at the hearing asked questions
which were answered by Mr. Dunn.
No one wishing to be recorded in favor or in oppo-
sition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed
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Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing J/0 pole locations:
Middleby Road , southwesterly side, southeasterly from a
point approximately 33 feet southeast of Lincoln
Street, --
Three (3) poles .
(Three existing JO poles to be removed . )
Middleby Road, northeasterly side, approximately 524
feet southeast of Lincoln Street, --
One (1) pole.
Middleby Road , easterly side, approximately 732 feet
south of Lincoln Street, --
One (1) pole.
Middleby Road , easterly side, approximately 1,050 feet
south of Lincoln Street , --
One ( 1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed . )
Middleby Road , westerly side, approximately 1,143 feet
south of Lincoln Street, --
One ( 1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Middleby Road , norbheasterly side, approximately 30 feet
northwest of Outlook Drive, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed . )
Middleby Road, northeasterly side, northwestetly from
from a point approximately 220 feet northwest of
Outlook Drive, --
Three (3) poles.
(Three existing JO poles to be removed . )
Mr. Legro reported completion of the acquisition
of the West Farm property and said he had prepared a
partial release of the sewer betterment. West sewer
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted betterment
to execute the partial release of the sewer betterment
as prepared and submitted by Mr Legro.
Mr. Legro stated he delivered the Blue Cross-Blue
Shield contract to Mr. Gray today and as far as the form Blue Cross
is concerned, he could see nothing wrong. He suggested Blue Shie]c
that the Board might authorize the Chairman to sign the contract
contracts tonight and Mr. Gray said he would check last
year' s contract to see if there are any substantial changes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement between the
Town of Lexington and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield for
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a term from April 1, 1967 to April 1, 196e. ,
Mr. Legro stated that Mrs. Rich, Collector of Taxes,
inquired about the Ernest Johnson land which abuts the
Baskin Playground . The taxes are unpaid for 1965 and 1966,
and, it seemed to him, the taxes were only for something
like $2.20 or $2.30 for each of the two years. The side-
walk betterment is about $24..00 or $23.00 with committed
interest for those two years. Since the taxes are unpaid,
she is preparing to go forward with a tax taking He said
he told Mrs . Rich he would inquire if the Selectmen reached
a decision on it.
Mr. Legro advised the Selectmen or the Board of Assessors
have no authority to abate the taxes. He suggested to Mrs .
Rich that she take the land and the Board agreed .
Mr. Gray read a letter from The Dunfey Corporation
signed by John P. Dunfey, President, dated May 26, 1967,
Lexington stating that it is the intent to operate in the fol owing
Motor Inn manner:
1. A permanent service bar (no stools) would be
installed in the dining room annex (Liberty Room)
adjacent to the main dining room. Food service
would be provided in both rooms at all times.
Liquor wervice would be available not later than
11:00 P.M. , or whenever fod service closes, if
before 11:00 P.M.
2. Portable service bars for serving alcoholic bever-
ages would be used when necessary to service
functions in the following rooms:
LoweiiLobby - Minute Man Room and Colonial Room
Upper Lobby - Independence Room and Executive Room
Second level - Rooms A & B
3. Room service of liquor would be available to
registered guests.
In the letter it was stated the intent is to operate
a first-class dining room and provide function rooms for
conferences, seminars, social meetings and weddings .
The Chairman said this follows what the Board requested
for the other license it granted.
Mr. Kenney asked if the other people have room service,
and Mr. Gray replied in the affirmative
Mr . Cataldo said he could see granting the license
not only subject to acquiring the property, but subject
to the Board's approval if they do acquire it and are
ready to go forward. He said he thought when they are
ready to take the premises over, the Board could give
them Anal approval
The Chairman said the Board could give approval and
hold the license until the terms are met.
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Mr. Legro advised first the Board has to issue an
Innholderts license to the Dunfeys, upon submission to
the Board of Selectmen evidence it is the owner of the
property at 727 Marrett Road; the surrender for cancel-
lation of the outstanding Innholder' s license for the
premises to Lexington Motor Inn, and the surrender for
cancellation of the outstanding Common Victuallerls license
issued to Mark Management , Inc.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board should specify the hours
but not the rooms in which they are going to serve because
the Board does not know whet they are going to do. He
said the Boardshould have a drawing showing exactly what
is going to happen. He said they should be told to identify
where everything is going to be.
Mr. Kenney asked if it would satisfy Mr. Cataldo if
they gave the Board a blueprint of the rooms .
Mr. Cataldo replied that is all he is asking.
The Chairman said he was concerned about the time
element.
Mr. Cataldo said these people should know better.
Mr. Kenney said the Board asked Mr. Gray to talk
to them and he did.
Mr. Gray said he did not ask for a blueprint because
he did not know the Board wanted one.
The Chairman said Mr. Gray could ask them to reduce
this letter to a blueprint ; the Board could vote tonight
to grant the licenses which it will hold until they take
title to the property
Mr. Cataldo said they are telling the Board they are
going to take title June 10 or 12, or whatever it is , but
they have served no notice. He said he did not want to
be in the position of not knowing what is going to happen.
The Chairman said the Board would hold the license
here and rescind it at any time. He asked Mr . Gray to
get them to reduce this to a blueprint . He said the
Board would grant the license conditionally.
Mr. Cataldo suggested granting it subject to the
approval of the Board of their layout. He said if their
layout conforms to his interpretation of this letter, he
would have no objection.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to issue an Innholder, s license to Dunfey Corp. for the
premises at 727 Marrett Road , Lexington, upon:
1. the submission to the Board of Selectmen of
satisfactory evidence that said Dunfey Corp. is
the owner or leasee of the premises at 727 Marrett
Road, Lexington, and the facilities therein in
compliance with General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 6;
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2. the surrender for cancellation of the outstanding
Innholder' s license issued for said premises to
Lexington Motor Inn, and
3. the surrender for cancellation of the outstanding
Common Victualler' s license issued for said
premises to Mark Management, Inc.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
upon the issuance of the Innholder' s license specified
in the foregoing vote, to issue to Dunfey Corp. , subject
to the prior approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Commission,
a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be
served and drunk on the premises at 727 Marrett Road,
Lexington
The Chairman said General O'Neil and Colonel Albert R.
Shiely, Jr. , are having a reception June 3 and it has been
Gift the practice in the past to give them a gift. He asked
about a Paul Revere bowl.
Selection of a gift was left up to Mr. Cataldo.
The Chairman read a letter from the Church of Our
Redeemer requesting permission to hold its semi-annual
paper drive on Sunday, October 22, 1967, between the
Permit hours of 1:00 F.M. and 6:00 F.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant the request.
Letter was received from Frederick J. Conroy,
attorney for James D. and Mary Jane Eplett, claiming
damages resulting from flooding of their basement of
Claim town sewage.
Mr. Legro said if this goes to the insurance
company, there should be nothing further for him to do
with it .
Mr. Gray reported he had sent a copy of the letter
to the insurance company.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
Pole ing J/0 pole location:
location
Burroughs Road, northeasterly side, approximately 25 feet
southeast of Thoreau Road , --
One pole .
(One existing J/O pole to be removed. )
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company to
locate a four-inch medium pressure welded steel gas main
in Cedar Street to replace the existing cast iron gas
main now in service .
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' Letter was received from the Arlingthn Housing Authority
dated May 23, 1967, with copy of letter sent to the Metro-
politan District Commission regarding overflow of sewage
from manholes located along the Boston & Maine Railroad
tracks at the Arlington-Lexington line next to the Housing
Project for the Elderly. Sewage
Mr. Cataldo said the Board would have to go after the overflow
MDC to get that next contract let.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant permission to the Simon W. Robinson Lodge to use
the streets for a public procession on June 18, 1967, from Processia
the Masonic Temple to the Church of Our Redeemer via Bedford
Street and Mariam Street at about 10 45 A.M.
Letter was received from he Town Meeting Members As-
sociation advising that a warr nt information meeting will Meeting
be held on Thursday, June 8, 1 67, at 8:00 P M. , in the
Science Lecture Hall at the Hi h School.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to certify the character of Richard W. Spillane, 22 Oxbow Cert. of
Road, who has applied to the Secretary of State for a Inc.
Certificate of Incorporation. 1
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to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on May 22, 1967.
Mr . Kenney referred to th Countryside excavation
and said he did not know how 1 ng it has been since the
members of the Board had looke at it . He said it is in
a very dangerous condition and the planks used tocover
it have been removed. He sug ested that the Board speak
to the Building Inspector and sk him to check it for Countryside
safety. excavation
The Chairman said he and Mr Gray visited the owners
and are negotiating with them to get some progress made
in that area
Mr. Kenney said he spoke t;o Mr. Gray last Friday;
someone might get hurt.
The Chairman said they could not get hurt if they did
not trespass. He asked Mr. Gray to check the status of
the property.
Mr. Burnell suggested that the area across the
street be cleaned up .
Mr. Carroll stated it is not as simple as it appears
and trees will have to be taker down, but he would take a
look at it and report to the Bard.
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Mr. Cataldo reported DeMatteo has started hauling to
the Hartwell Avenue site and the project is going along
DeMatteo well. Mr McQuillan, Chairman of the Board of Health,
hauling has been up there every day and he sees no problem. It
has not interfered with the operation of the dump.
Mr. Cataldo said he asked the Board two weeks ago
for permission to meet with all the Boards on the
Lincoln Street area and he has arranged a meeting for next
Wednesday night and would report to the Board following
this meeting.
Mr. Cataldo said on June 13 twenty Swedish teachers
Dinner are coming to Lexington and there will be a dinner for
them in Cary Hall and it is hoped the Board will attend .
At 8:25 P.M. , Messrs Bond, Hayes and Sparrow of the
Recreation Committee, and Mr. Bertini met with the Board .
Mr. Carroll referred to the instructional swimming
pool article and said there was some question in his mind
as to whether or not there would be sufficient money to
build the pool with the $20,000 appropriated at the Annual
Town Meeting. He said he reported to the Board, not
Additional too long ago, that he had an estimate from Camp, Dresser
funds for and McKee that they thought $32,000 would be needed. He
pool scheduled a meeting with Camp, Dresser and McKee and the
United Swimming Pool the night he was ill. The United
Swimming Pool people have agreed that the rate of fil-
tration should be four hours . They also agreed that they
made a mistake on the inside of the building They revised
their estimate which he received in a letter today of
$18,500 which does not include contingencies . He said
additional funds would be needed . The question is whether
or not they can get the mechanical equipment into the ex-
isting building. He said he did feel it would be wise
for the Board to akk for at least $10,000 more . He re-
commended that a small filter house, 12' x 12' ,be built.
The Chairman asked if the pool could be built if the
Town Meeting did not vote the additional funds, and Mr.
Carroll replied not the pool he thinks is needed .
Mr. Cataldo suggested that the Board meet with the
Appropriation Committee and start with the figure of
$10,000.
Mr. Carroll advised not going below $8,000
The Recreation Committee retired at $:45 F.M.
Appointments to the Conservation Commission, Town
Appointments Celebrations Committee and Board of Health, were held
over.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with Mr Carroll in regard to
personnel, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
At 9:10 P.M. , Messrs Parrish, Zehner, Gary, Brenchick,
Furash, Mrs. Souza and Mr. Perry met with the Board to
discuss appropriations for the June Town Meeting. Motions
Mr. Gary said the $20,000 figure which has been for June
mentioned for the Buckman Tavern article may have been Meeting
used as a rough figure He said it seems apparent that
the work cannot be done for $20,000. He said the lowest
bid was $22,180, the second, $22,387 and the third $25,381 . ,
and recommended that the appropriation be $25,000.
Mr. Cataldo asked if they were ready to go out to
bid and Mr. Gary replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Cataldo mentioned the approach of $25,000 and any-
thing extra the Lexington Historical Society would pay.
The Chairman stated the Civil Defense wants the
amount that was cut out of his original budget.
Mr. Parrish said he was strongly opposed to the
approach and the committee is recommending $2100 bo make
sure the warning system will continue in operation.
Mr. Legro retired at 9:55 F.M.
The Appropriation Committee recommended $25,000 under
Article 2; $2100 under Article 3; $300 under ARticle 4; no
funds under Article 5; no funds under Article 6; $300 under
Article 7.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjouan at 10:40 F.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
June 5, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, June 5, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present .
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr Gray, Executive Assistant,
Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss
Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Gray, referring to the Goodwin property on
Goodwin Pearl Street, stated Mr. Carroll will take the building
building down tomorrow morning.
Mr. Gray said , in reference to the Cummings' pro-
iCummings' perty on Massachusetts Avenue, Mr. Legro, Town Counsel,
building advised another hearing should be held .
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr Louis A. Zehner,
Chairman of the 1966 Town Report Committee, with re-
Town Report commendations .
Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to discharge the 1966 Town Report Committee.
The Chairman said , personally, he felt there should
be such a committee for 1967
Mr. Gray stated he ani Mr. Zehner discussed this
and it is the feeling of the committee that unless the
report is sent to all the property owners in Town, there
is a lot of work that goes into this. He also felt it
should be cleared with the Appropriation Committee in
regard to what part of the report is to be sent out before
the committee is appointed
The Chairman said the interesting part of it should
go to all the citizens , and the Board agreed . It was
also agreed that a committee should continue on this .
Mr. Mabee said there is no point in the committee
continuing unless a popular report is to be sent out.
The Chairman said the Board would proceed along as
if its position was going to prevail He said the
Board would ask the Appropriation Committee and then pro-
ceed to appoint a committee
Mr. Legro stated he had prepared an option for the
Pihl land Pihl property which the Conservation Commission has had
option signed, and it expires June 15, 1967 He stated the
option is prepared in accordance with recommendations of
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the Conservation Commission sent to the Board of
Selectmen, to which the Board agreed
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to exercise the option, prepared by Town Counsel, on the
Pihl property.
Mr. Legro stated he has , for signing by the Board,
an Order of Taking of the Newell property at 12 Clarke Newell Oaf
Street , on which the Town has an option that has been of Taking
exercised .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign the Order of Taking ds prepared and submitted
by Town Counsel.
Mr. Carroll reported on bids taken last Monday
for the first sewer job.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Sewer bid
to award the contract to Avon Construction Company, the
low bidder, in the amount of $58,385.00.
Mr Carroll referred to the drainage problem down
at Green Lane and said Mr Tryon has agreed to let him
take this up now in place of his 8:00 P M. appointment. Green Lane
Mr. Carroll submitted a construction plan and ex- drainage
plained where a drain ran down Pleasant Street through
the corner of the Tryon and Presho property. He stated
in constructing the drain, he left in the brook which
ran from near the end of the Tryon driveway, mostly in the
property of Mr. Presho He stated in the construction of
this drain, he put a stub sticking out in order to pick
Up this brook. There was nothing particularly wrong about
the construction About a month ago, Mr. Tryon asked if
he would restore the last ten or twelve feet of this brook
in its original condition. Mrs. Presho said she did not
want the Town to go on her property, and last week the
brook was blocked up. Mr Carroll said since that time, he
has been trying to work to negotiate between both parties to
see if this problem could be settled . He said when the
brook was blocked up, the Tryon property was flooded. He
said he has talked to Mr Tryon' s lawyer and the Presho' s
(lawyer. Mr Carroll suggested that he tap into thektwenty-
four inch pipe beyond the end of Tryon' s driveway and run
a stub pipe out of it which would end a little beyond the
Tryon property In that case, Mrs. Presho could fill in
the brook on her own property He said he talked to Mr.
Doctoroff, attorney for Mrs. Presho Friday, and his
solution is for the Tryons to dig a ditch through the peat
out to the stub now existing Mr. Carroll said he felt
the better solution to the problem is the one he, Mr. Carroll,
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suggested . He said he believed he was correct in saying 11the Town has the right to go in and construct this stub
as long as it is in the easement whether Mrs . Presho wants
it or not.
Mr. Carroll said Mr. and Mrs. Tryon are very much con-
conned with the flooding of their land. Mr. Carroll said
he recommended that the Board do this, but he wanted an
opportunity to talk to Mrs. Presho' s lawyer first . He
said he would like the Board ' s approval to go ahead to
do Ct.
Mr. Tryon said he was in agreement with Mr. Carroll ' s
plans for a pipe going out that this will take the water
off the land.
Mr. Carroll said there is no question but that he can
put the stub in without leaving the easement .
The Chairman said the Tryons would have water, but in
the amount they want.
Mr. Carroll said that was right and if Mrs. Presho
fills in her brook, she will have no water. She wants
the brook filled in, but she does not want the Town to do
it .
The Chairman asked if Mrs Presho was going to be
happy with the brook filled in with dirt.
Mr. Kenney asked if Mr. Carroll would go ahead if
Mrs . Presho objected .
Mr. Carroll said that is what he is planning to do if
the Board says so.
Mr. Carroll was authorized to proceed as he suggested .
Mr Tryon said it was his understanding he would have
the right to affect temporary blockage of the pipe opening.
He prepared a statement of what he would like to request the
Board to grant which was "The owner of Lots 9 and 10, 100
Pleasant Street, has the right to affect temporary blockage
of the opening of the drain pipe, to be installed about 70
feet southeastward of the northwestern corner of Lot 9, for
the purpose of ftaintaining the natural vegetation on Lots 9
and 10 in its original condition."
The Chairman asked what Mr. Tryon would call a temporary
blockage.
Mr. Tryon replied he did not know What he had in mind
was to hold back the drainage so he could get water in the
peat so it would soak in and for this reason, he was able to
preserve the plants in the area during a drought. He said
it would be somewhat difficult if he had no right at all to
block up this pipe.
Mr. Carroll said it could affect Mrs . Presho' s land
if in a very wet period the pipe was blocked off for a long
time .
Mr Tryon said that is what he does not waht.
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The Chairman asked if it wasn't bibetter procedure to
have Mr. Tryon request each time he wants to do it .
Mr. Cataldo said the Board could say it had no objection
if he would hold the water to a certain level .
The Board had nocbjection, and Mr. Carroll was requested
to come up with a level.
Mr. Legro advised whatever the level might be, there
should be a limitation so the other land will not be
flooded .
Mr. Carroll said he would be in touch with Mr. Legro
on this problem
Mr. Cataldo said the sense of the Board isto get
this done and it has spent more time on this than it has
on any other problem. He said Mr. Carroll should go
down there and get it done
Mr. Legro asked if Saturday morning at nine o' clock
would be all right for the Chairman to go over the motions
for the June 12 Special Town Meeting The Chairman had
no objection.
Request from 'Porter & Desmond for permission to move
four houses was held over to give Mr. Carroll an opportunity Permit
to look into the matter
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grantermission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company to Gas Main
locate a 4" medium pressure welded steel gas main in
Carley Road to service #14 Carley Road
Letter was received from Kenneth G. Packard, 31
Oakland Street, and a letter was also received from Drainage
Paul D. Curley, 11 Round Hill Road , both communications
in reference to drainage.
Mr. Carroll said he would have a report and plan
for the Board at its next meeting
Letter was received from Mr. M E. Frederick,
16 Westwood Road, advising that he would like to connect
to the sewer. Sewer
Mr. Carroll explained this man is one house away
from the trunk sewer He recommended that the Board
refuse him permission to connect until there is a peti-
tion for sewer in all of iestwood Road
Form letter was received from the Division of Civil
Service, enclosing a copy of Chapter 21 .6 of the Acts of
1967 providing for a change in the height requirements Police
for police officers
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Form letter was received from the Waltham Taxpayers'
Association bringing the Board ' s attention to House 1950
or House 1951.
The Chairman said he would have to check the two
bills to know their content . He thought it was on the
distribution of the sales tax
Letter was received from Paul Hennessey, Chairman
of the Faculty Ticket Committee of the Lexington High
Tickets School, relative to tickets for graduation.
The Clerk was instructed to request ten tickets for
the Board.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Donald K. Irwin,
Vacation Building Inspector , relative to taking a portion of his
vacation one day a week throughout the summer months .
The Board had no objection
The Chairman read a letter from the New England Wild
Flower Preservation Society, Inc. , requesting pe'mission to
collect certain uncommon native plants from Tophet Swamp.
Permit Mr. Cataldo suggested, and the Board agreed, to have
the Society contact Mr. Mazerall, Park Department Super-
intendent, and explain exactly what it wants to do; Mr.
Mazerall to report to the Board .
Telephone call was received from Mr. Alan G. Adams
advising thatRobert Barrett and Mr. Maxey do not want
Stencils for the stencils for addressing warrants. Unless he can
addressing sell them, he will discard them and he pointed out someone
warrants will have a job addressing warrants for Town Meetings .
He has 14,000 stencils which he valued at 12$ each. He
stated he would sell them for $900.
The Chairman said the Board would discuss the subject
with the Appropriation Committee.
Communication was received from The Star Spangled
Banner Flag House, Baltimore, Maryland, in reference to
Flag Week National Flag Week.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to proclaim June 11 - 17 as National Flag Week.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
License to grant a Common Victualler License to Ralph J. A. Ruocco,
d .b.a. The Country Store, 856 Massachusetts Avenue
Further consideration was given to the Dunfey Corpo-
ration' s application for an Innholder' s License for the
sale of all kinds of alcoholic beverages at 727 Marrett
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Mr . Gray said he requested Mr. Nicholson, attorney
for the corporation, to furnish him with a floor plan The Dunfey
of the Inn and designate the rooms listed in the letter, Corporatia
function rooms and the location of the service bar
Mr. Gray submitted the plan and indicated the
various rooms and location of the bar
The Chairman said, #1, the Board has had a list
of rules and regulations, prepared by Mr. Gray, which
Town Counsel would look over. He said the Board is
satisfied with the plot plan He said the Board has
to get back from them the fact they own the property
and that the old Common Victualler License and Innholder
License have to be relinquished At that point, he
felt the Board was in a position to issue a license if
it had prior approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Commission.
Mr Cataldo mentioned that the Board had done this
]ret week
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to schedule Selectmen' s Meetings for the months of June,
July and August , as follows: June 12, 26; July 10, 24; Meetings
August 14, 28; the first meeting in September to be held
on September 11 All meetings, with the exception of
June 12, are to be held at 7 30 P.M
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on May 29, 1967
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the financial interest of the Town, Session
the public security, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with Mr McQuillan, Chairman
of the Board of Health, and matters of a legal nature with
Town Counsel, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Legro and Mr. Carroll retired.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Burrell, Director
of Civil Defense, with regard to request for funds under Civil
Article 3 of the Warrant for the June 12, 1967 Town Meeting. Defense
Mr. Cataldo reported on the joint meeting held in
regard to dumping material into the Lincoln Street dump Fill for
area and said the Planning Board had invited the Chairman Lincoln St
of the Land Use Committee to attend . He said it was the
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unanimous feeling that Lincoln Street should be filled in
with this material. He said it was the unanimous feeling
that Mr. Carroll and Mr. Zaleski come up with some recom-
mended grades for the Board If the Board votes to pro-
ceed, there will then be a meeting to which all the people
in the area will be invited.
At 9:25 F.M. , Messrs . Blaisdell, Kolovson, Gary,
Bretscher, Zehner, Mrs . Souza and Mr. Furash met with
the Board to discuss motions for the June 12 Special
Town Meeting.
The Chairman said he had asked Mr. Burrell to be
present , and that last week he, the Chairman, mentioned
$3,000 under the Civil Defense Article, at which time
the Appropriation Committee said it would give the matter
consideration.
Mr. Blaisdell said the committee has not considered
making a change. He said, speaking for himself, he would
not go to $3,000; the previous figure was on the warning
system. He asked if the stocking would be completed this
year or finished so it becomes a minimum thing in any sub-
sequent year.
Mr. Burrell said the total program cost $4,000 or
$5,000 over three years, and it would cost $2pp to main-
tain it each year. He explained this is for replacement
and general checking
The Chairman said for all practical purposes this
completes the shelter stocking for 32,000 people
Mr Burrell said if the Board wants to make changes,
he would accept them
The Chairman asked if he felt the creation of an
Advisory Council would help, and Mr Burrell replied
in the affirmative
Mr Blaisdell said the committee was recommending
a program of $2,000
The Chairman asked what would have to be shut down
if Town Meeting did not make any appropriation
Mr Burrell said he had $1400 and it will cost $800
to operate the radio system.
The following appropriation requests were agreed
upon:
Article 2, $25,000 from the Excess and Deficiency
Account; Article 3, Selectmen' s figure $3,200, tax levy;
Article 4, $300, with possible change, tax levy; Article 5,
$1,086, tax levy; Article 6, $3,000 tax levy; Article 7,
$300 tax levy; Article 8, $16,000 tax levy; Article 9,
$28,000 Excess and Deficiency; Article 10, $14,000 tax levy;
Article 11, postpone; Article 12, $10,000 tax levy; Article
13, $26,000 tax levy; Article 25, $20,000 tax levy; Article
26, $23,000 tax levy
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Mr . Legro asked if anyone had checked with the
Assessors relative to the tax levy No one had, so
the Chairman asked Mr Gray to check the first thing
Tuesday morning because motions for Town Meeting cannot
be typed until some definite information in regard to
the tax rate had been received
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 10:40 P M
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SELECTMEN 'S MEETING
June 12, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, June 12, 1967, at 7:00 F.M. Chairman Cole ,
Messrs . Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present. Mr.
Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr Carroll, Superintendent
of Public Works , and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were
also present .
At trae request of the Town Clerk, two jurors were
Jurors drawn. Those drawn for jury duty were Edward L. Dempsey,
119 Laconia Street, and Milton G. Choate , 10 Childs Road
Mr. Gray stated Mr. Legto, Town Counsel , had pre-
pared a deedconveying a small portion of Hillside Avenue
to Loran F. Wallace, et al. In November, 1965, the Beard
sold and conveyed lots 50 and 51 Hillside Avenue to Loran
Tax title E. Wallace, et al
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to execute the deed, prepared by Town Counsel, conveying
part of Lot 52 Hillside Avenue to Loran E Wallace, et al.
Mr Gray stated that Mr Legro had taken the proposed
rules and regulations for sale of alcoholic beverages in
motels and returned a copy of his suggested redraft, in
Alcoholic which he had changed the wording to some extent.
beverages The Chairman asked to have a copy of the proposed
rules and rules and regulations mailed out to each member of the
regulations Board .
Mr Carroll reported that he took bids May 17 on
three tractors; one of which is for the Cemetery Department
He reported a total of ten tractors that were bid on from
Tractor eight different suppliers. Mr Carroll said he had demon-
bids strations and he recommended an International Model tractor
on all three from the L.P R Equipment Corporation of Natick.
The Chairman asked if this was the low bid , and Mr.
Carroll replied in the negative and stated the particular
model he is recommending is the fourth bid . The specifi-
cations were written around a tractor. They met most of
the important specifications
Mr . Cataldo asked about the tractors, and Mr . Carroll
explained they are rubber tires with buckets and a broom
attachment on one.
The Chairman asked if the low bid was so far off the
specifications as not to be considered.
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Mr Carroll said his opinion is that the Board
should buy the most desirable piece of equipment for the
Town, and his recommendations are usually based on
whther or not the particular piece of machinery met most
of the specifications plus he did take into consideration
how the equipment performed when demonstrated .
The Chairman said when the Board has bids and does
not award to the lowest bidder, it should state as clearly
as possibly why, and the answer is Mr. Carroll is getting
more for this money.
Mr Carroll explained the lowest bid did not meet
most of the specifications
Mr. Mabee asked why Mr. Carroll was recommending the
fourth highest bidder
Mr. Carroll replied because he felt the machine he
was recommending performed the best in the demonstration
and he felt it met most of the important parts of the
specifications
Mr. Mabee asked if, as he wrote the specifications ,
the lowest bidder met the specifications.
Mr. Carroll replied if he had to meet every specifi-
cation, he would have to recommend the eighth highest
bidder.
Mr. Carroll said the #5 tractor is now low if the
Board takes the two the Selectmen are going to buy; the
#1 becomes second ; the second becomes three ; the sixth
becomes fourth; the fourth becomes fifth and the third becomes
seventh He said he tried to make a recommendation that
would be best for the Town as a whole.
The Chairman said the Board is all agreed on standardi-
zation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to accept the bid of L .F. R. Equipment Corporation at the
bid price of $15,268 .00.
It was agreed that the Board would meet next Monday,
June 19, 1967, to go over applications received for the Meeting
position of Superintendent of Public Works .
The Chairman stated that the School Department is
letting its personnel off July 3, the day before the 4th,
and asked if the BL:ard had any comments in regard to the July 3
other Town employees .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to close the Town Offices on July 3, thereby giving the
Town employees a long weekend holiday.
Requests from Porter and Desmond for permission to
move four buildings were held over again. Permit
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Letters from Kenneth G. Packard , 31 Oakland Street,
and Paul D Dudley, 11 Round Hill Road, regarding a
drainage problem, were held over from the last meeting
Drainage of the Board
Mr. Carroll submitted a plan and explained that
water comes down Glen Road, a public way, into a catch
basin, runs through a pipe into another catch basin
which is not connected to anything and overflows that
basin, runs down He said the solution is a drainage
ijistam''Otobiblyi ip the 3r$ctt1Stty of $13,000. He said
this is strictly a budget item right now
The Chairman said this is something that will be
considered in the next budget, and he would so advise
Mr. Packard and Mr. Dudley.
Letter was received from the Board of Heath rela-
tive to a meeting it had with Mr. George Archer, 160
Lincoln Street, in regard to the conditions at the lo-
cation on Lincoln Street formerly used as a Town dump.
Lincoln St. The Chairman said he discussed this with Mr. Carroll
recreation and many of the things mentioned in the letter are being
area taken care of. He said he went over to the area and
there are parts of old cars, and he did see something
that could have been a refrigerator, but it was partially
immersed.
Mr. Carroll said he had a connection put under the
drain down in back and relieved most of the water that
was trapped in there . He also stated today he had
Mr. Weisinger dig a ditch to alleviate the whole problem.
He said some refrigerators were also taken out
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Dog Warrant to sign a Warrant pertaining to all unlicensed dogs in
the Town.
Letter from Morris Fulman, attorney for William
and Pearl G. Myyerow, 3 Suzanne Road , stating his clients
Damages feel the award of damages for a sewer easement takttng are
inadequate, was referred to Town Counsel
The Chairman asked the members of the Board to go
Jury list over the proposed 1967-1968 jury list and return them
to the office
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on June 5, 1967.
The Chairman read a letter from the Executive
Retirement Clerk to the Board stating it is her intention to
retire from the employ of the Town, effective July 14,
1967
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Mrs. John C. Mott-Smith, 108 Pleasant Street,
submitted a copy of letter she received from Commissioner
Ribbs, State Department of Public Works, stating the De-
partment is in no way involved with the Town' s Worthen Worthen
Road proposal; therefore, there is no further information Road
forthcoming from that Department and that Worthen Road is
solely within the province of the Town .
The Chairman said Mr Ribbs would be contacted and
this will be resolved
Mr Cataldo said the sewage problem at the Arlington-
Lexington line is serious and perhaps he should have mentioned
it before. He said it has been overflowing for years and
is now reaching the point where the people in the whole Sewage
area are concerned . He said the Board should schedule a Arlington-
meeting with Mr Whitman, M.D C , to see if it can get Lexington
the relief sewer in the final design and bid stage line area
It was agreed that the Chairman and Mr Carroll
would arrange a meeting as suggested by Mr Cataldo
Mr. Cataldo said Mr. Carroll had prepared a plan
of the area on Lincoln Street, formerly used as a dump,
showing grades to build up to .
Mr. Carroll submitted a plan which was explained by Lincoln St
Mr. Cataldo. dump area
The Board agreed this would be the general concept
to work to and also to hold a meeting with the residents
of the area to acquaint them of what the Board proposes
to do in this area.
Appointment of a member from the Board to serve on
the beautification committee was held over .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 7:50 F.M.
A true record, Attest :
Executive Clerk, Selectmen
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
June 26, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, June 26, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present . Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr.
Carroll, Superintendentof Public Works, and Miss Murray,
Executive Clerk, were also present .
At the request of the Town Clerk, two jurors were
Jurors drawn. Those drawn for fury duty were Calvin Keeler,
101 Kendall Road , and Robert E. Dean, 1949 Massachusetts
Avenue.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
Boston Edison Company for permis$ion to locate manholes
and conduit in Waltham Street
Conduit & Notices of the hearing were mailed to property
manhole lo- owners as listed on the petitioner's plans and also
cations filed with the Superintendent of Public Works .
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
explained this is public authority road work; poles are
to be removed and underground conduit and manholes put
in Waltham Street under Route 2. He explained this is
in connection with the reconstruction.
Mr. Paul A. L'Antigua, 758 Waltham Street, requested
further information.
Mr. Pratt explained the proposed locations on a
plan and stated some of the work has been done and the
installations would be in the middle of the street.
The Chairman explained there are no takings involved.
Mr. Whitney Smith, 214.1 Highland Avenue, Winchester,
said he was representing John and Ethel Daly, 54 Forest
Street. After hearing Mr. Pratt' s explanation, he said
he had no objection. Mr. L'Antigua also stated he had
no objection.
No one else wishing to speak in favor or in oppo-
sition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow-
ing conduit and manhole locations:
Waltham Street, southerly from a point approximately 95
feet south of Blossomcrest Road, a distance of
about 2,030 feet, --
Two manholes and conduit.
1 I Mr. Legro said he had a contract between the Town
of Lexington and Avon Construction Company for sewer
work in the Town of Lexington; a contract the Board had Sewer
voted to award . contract
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the contract between the Town of Lexington and
Avon Construction Company as submitted by Town Counsel.
Mr. Legro said he had two Orders of Taking resting
to the New Amsterdam Universal Builders; one covering
the parcel to be acquired for street, sewer, drain and
recreation purposes, and the other one covering the land
to be acquired for conservation purposes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the Order of Taking, as prepared and submitted
by Town Counsel, relating to a parcel of land owned by
the New Amsterdam Universal Builders to be acquired for
street, sewer, drain and recreation purposes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the Order of Taking, as prepared and submitted
by Town Counsel, relating to a parcel of land owned by
the New Amsterdam Universal Builders to be acquired for
conservation purposes.
Mr. Legro explained the orders will not be recorded
until he receives an agreement from the other party or
confirmatory deeds and releases.
Mr. Legro said he received the plan for the Pihl
property this afternoon. He presumed the Board would
have to wait for two weeks until it meets again. In
this case, he would have to ask Mrs . Pihl for an ex- Pihl land
tension. The other alternative, if the Board wanted
to, it could vote to adopt an Order of Taking.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to make the taking; damages to be in accordance with
the agreement, the Board to sign the Order of Taking
when it is in proper form.
Mr. Gray presented a bill, received from Whitman &
Howard, in the amount of $877.36 for engineering services Bill - Lex
through June 1, 1967, relating to widening and beauti- ington
Motion of Lexington Center. Center
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the bill for payment as received .
Mr. Gray stated the Knights of Columbus want to
use the Parker Field from August 7, 1967 to August 12,
1967 for a carnival.
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The Chairman asked if this would conflict with the
summer recreation program, and Mr. Gray stated he had no
discussed it with Mr. Bertini.
Mr. Mabee said there is a regular summer program.
Mr. Kenney asked if Mr. Gray had checked with the Police
in regard to parking.
Mr. Gray was instructed to discuss the request with
Mr. Bertini.
Mr. Carroll said Mrs. Smith, who lives at the corner
of Marrett Road and Kendall Road , came in to see the Board.
Kendall He said he had some plans which he has gone over with Mrs.
Road Smith and her husband and the recommendation he was going
to make satisfies Mrs. Smith, that the pavement in Kendall
Road be twenty-four feet wide and be five feet from the
center line. He said it is planned to build a sidewalk
on their side of the street behind the trees. He reported
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are satisfied the Town has done the
best it can.
Mr. Carroll reported on bids taken for a Gallion roIlsr
and recommended, on the basis of the bid and demonstration
that the low bid of $4.,000.00 submitted by the E. J. Bleiler
Bid Equipment Co. , Inc. , be accepted .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the low bid of $4.,000.00 for a Gallion roller
submitted by the E. J. Bleiler Equipment Co. , Inc .
Mr. Carroll reported on bids taken for resurfacing
streets and submitted each member of the Board with a
Bid summary. He recommended thatthe Board accept the bid
submitted by the Essex Bituminous Products Corporation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the bid of $39,550.00 for street resurfacing
work submitted by the Essex Bituminous Products Corporation.
Mr. Carroll stated tree hearings were held today
on Massachusetts Avenue, and all four trees he had dis-
cussed with the Board a couple of weeks ago. He ex-
plained two are in front of #14.04., one at #1355 and one
at #134.7 Massachusetts Avenue. The only objections were
from people at the tree in front of #1355 No one
appeared at the hearing on the trees in front of $14.04..
He reported that the owner of the property called him
last week and requested that the trees be removed. He
said he recommended that those two trees be removed in
connection with the construction of Massachusetts Avenue.
He said six people were present at the hearing on the
tree at #1355 Massachusetts Avenue and none of them had
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any strong objection They would like to see the
tree saved, but he thought they were sympathetic to
the fact the road widening does necessitate taking
the tree down. No one was present at the tree hear-
ing, #1347 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Carroll recom-
mended that all the trees in this particular case be
taken down and he would like to be able to take the
trees down unless there is written objection.
The Chairman said the Board would pass a motion
if no written petition is received within the twenty-four
hour period in the proper form, to take the trees down.
Mr. Cataldo explained if there is no opposition, no
action is required by the Board. He said the motion
should be if a petition does come in, to give him authority
to take the trees down.
The Chairman suggested that this be left and see if a
petition does come in
Mr Carroll said there is some question about the
Bedford Sewer and there was talk about a date of July 1.
There was some talk there had to be a request in by Bedford
July 1 for Federal aid. He reported checking this with sewer
Whitman & Howard who had it checked and was informed that
no grant can be made until the money is appropriated. He
said he could get a letter stating the Town will be eli-
gible for these funds .
At 8:00 P.M. , hearing was declared open, under the
provisions of Chapter 139, Section 1, of the General Laws
of Massachusetts, relative to the buildings located at
465-475 Massachusetts Avenue, owned by George Lawless
and Cecilin Lawless, 304 Chapman Street, Canton, Massa-
chusetts.
Mr. George H. Lawless, owner of record, and his son
Richard Lawless were present .
Mr. George Lawless said when he took the property
over he did not know about the previous hearing He has
two or three people now to get rid of the property. They
know and he knows the buildings have to be moved . He 465-475
said if the Board would bear with him a little longer, Mass. Ave.
he thought he could get this straightened out.
Mr. Gray stated when he talked to Richard Lawless,
he asked for time and there has been considerable time .
The Chairman asked how much time is involved
Mr. Richard Lawless replied he might know something
definite this week, but the Board could not pinpoint him
to that. He said he definitely would hear from two
separate parties this week but to incur the cost of re-
moving the buildings, he would like to sell them without
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doing it . They will be sold to either renovate or tear
them down.
The Chairman asked if it was possible, having held
the hearing, to postpone this.
Mr.Lawless said he agreed Mrs. Lawless received
a notice.
Mr.Legro said if there was going to be a change
in ownership, the Board would have the same process all
over again and he thought the Board could hold it.
Mr Cataldo asked Mr. Lawless what length of time
he was considering.
Mr. Richard Lawless asked what the Board wanted done
to the property.
The Chairman replied the Board wants the property
made safe or torn down.
Mr. Richard Lawless asked if the Board was refer-
ring to all three buildings, and the Chairman replied
all three buildings are in need of repair.
Mr . Richard Lawless said they were going to sell
the property outright .
The Chairman said the Board has exercised a great
deal of patience with Mr. Lawless and with the former
owner, and the next meeting is two weeks from tonight .
Mr. Richard Lawless said one individual wants to
renovate and one wants to take the buildinep down.
Mr George Lawless asked about postponing this for
a month, and the Chairman said he would prefer going on
a two-week basis.
Mr.Lawless said a month would give them time to
operate.
The Chairman said he was suggesting a two week post-
ponement , and in that time, Mr. Lawless might show some
progress .
Mr. Legro suggested that the Board might , in those
two weeks, let Mr. Lawless know what things are to be
done.
Mr. Lawless said they covered the windows with ply-
wood which was taken down .
The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, to give
Mr. Lawless thirty days in which to make corrections;
the Board still having the option if good faith were
shown by Mr.Lawless to extend this.
Mr. Lawless said that would be great, and asked what
the Board wanted him to do now.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to contact the Building
Inspector and let him know what should be done .
Mr. Cataldo pointed out any renovations would have
to go before the Historic Districts Commission.
The Chairman said if they are going to do a renovating
job, they would have to have a Certificate of Appropriateness
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from the HistoricDistricts Commission. He asked Mr.
Gray to get in touch with the Building Inspector and
have a letter sent to Mr. Lawless in the morning.
The Chairman said the Board would give thirty days
for the demolition of the buildings and the necessary
repairs he would be notified about should be taken care
of within a week. He said if Mr. Lawless is showing
progrees at the end of thirty days, the Board could ex-
tend the time.
It was agreed to approach the matter in this manner,
and the hearing was declared closed .
Letter was received from Mr. Legro with reference
to a copy of the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Co. letter of
June 7, 1967, relating to the "75' Wide Drain Easement Cabot,
and Proposed Drain Easement" . Cabot &
Mr. Legro said he thought this was something that Forbes'
should be discussed with them. drain
The Chairman suggested making an appointment for easement
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes for two weeks from tonight.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that Mr. Legro and Mr. Carroll
get together with them.
Mr.Legro said he thought more could be accomplished
that way than discussing this at a regular Selectmen' s
Meeting.
It was-agreed that Mr. Legro and Mr. Carroll would
work with counsel for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes.
Order of Conditions was received from the Department
of Natural Resources in regard to Hartwell-Lexington Trust
by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes. Hartwell-
Mr.Legro said this properly relates to the above Lexington
subject, and the Chairman gave him a copy of the Order Trust
of Conditions.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign a Liquor Purchase I.D.Card
Identification card for Robert Heiligmann, 25 Harbell
Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adopt the following Rules and Regulations for sale
of alcoholic beverages in motels:
The Clerk was instructed to send a copy to the
Chief of Police and both motels.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL MOTELS
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
1. Subject to further limitations fixed or from time to time
modified by the Board of Selectmen with respect to a
particular license and those set forth in these rules and
regulations and the General Laws of Massachusetts, the hours
during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made by any
licensee shall be from 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on secular
days and from 1:00 P.M. to 11 :00 P.M. on Sundays .
2. The hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be
made in a dining room are further limited to the times
when the dining room is open and food service is available.
No alcoholic beverages may be sold or served in a dining
room before the dining room is open and food service is
available nor after the dining room has been closed and food
service has been suspended.
3. No cocktail lounges are permitted in the Town of Lexington.
Service bars are permitted only in locations expressly approved
and authorized by the Board of Selectmen. No stools or chairs
are permitted at any service bar, and no alooholic beverages
are to be sold or served to be drunk at suhb bar.
4. The service of food is a requirement in all areas serving
alcoholic beverages except in function rooms or rooms approved
by the Board of Selectmen.
5. The sale and service of alcoholic beverages must cease immedi-
ately at any time not permitted by these rules and regulations.
6. All applicants must submit to the Board of Selectmen with the
application for a license a floor plan of the building on which
is clearly marked and designated the location of proposed service
bars and the dining rooms, function rooms or other rooms in
which approval of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic
beverages are prohibited in any areas or locations not expressly
approved by the Board of Selectmen, and no change in such area
or location may be made without prior approval of the Board of
Selectmen .
7. Room service to registered guests of the motel will be per-
mitted only by express approval of the Board of Selectmen.
Adopted June 26, 1967
BOARD OF S F CTMEN
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Letter from Morris Fulman, attorney for William
and Pearl G. Myerow, 3 Suzanne Road, was referred to Myerow
Town Counsel . Mr. and Mrs. Myerow feel that the award damages
of dam ages for a taking of a sewer easement is inadequate.
Letter was received from Frederick J. Conroy, attorney
for James Eplett, 28 Constitution Road ,Lexington with copies
of bills from Fred Miller & Sons for removal of rubbish. Claim
Mr. Legtto advised anything that comes in on this
should be referred to the insurance company.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to take care of this
Letter was received from Mark Moore, Jr. , stating
on Monday, June 19, 1967, he submitted a preliminary Moore
subdivision plan to the Planning Board of land located subdivisiot
adjacent to Bedford and Revere Streets which is to be
followed on or about July 10 by a definitive plan. Mr.
Moore would like the Board to schedule the construction
of the pumping station as early as possible so that this
subdivision can be tied into it.
Mr. Carroll submitted a plan and indicts d the parcel_
of lamd to which Mr. Moore referred, and said the pro-
perty should be sewered down along the railroad track.
He said in the Town's overall plan, it is planned to
have a pumping station at that point. The money involved
between the pumping station and the force main, is $30,000.
He recommended, assuming there is a definitive plan, that
part of the appropriation of last March, $250,000 be used
to build the pumping station and force main. Mr. Moore
would do all the work out to Revere Street
Mr Cataldo asked about Mr. Moore' s schedule, and
Mr. Carroll replied he is talking about the fall.
Mr. Cataldo asked if he were talking about build-
ing the road or the houses, and Mr. Carroll replied he
did not know. He said he thought the Board should indi-
cate to Mr. Moore that it will be ready to go ahead when
he is.
Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Board should have
something more than a definitive plan.
Mr. Carroll said the Board could also ask him for
his time schedule
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign an Agreement with the Pole
Boston Edison Company for the location of one pole at location
the corner of North and Adams Streets.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to Porter and Desmond, subject to
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the established conditions, to move the fdlowing buildings: I
House and two-car garage from 5 Fairview Avenue
to 185 Wood Street .
House from 3 Bonair Street to 185 Wood Street.
House from 32 Hayward Street to 3 Dewey Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to Mrs. Robert T.Paine, New England
Wild Flower Preservation Society, Inc. , Mrs . Philip L.
Holden, 19 India Springs Way, Wellesley Hills, Mrs.
Lloyd Allen, 480 Pleasant Street, Belmont, and Mr. Rolla
Tryon, 100 Pleasant Street, to collect plants from
Tophet Swamp, it being clearly understood it is to be
entirely at their own risk and responsibility; the Town
of Lexington to be indemnified of any claim if any
damage should befall them while they were in the area
collecting plants.
TheChairman read a letter from the Planning Board
advising Mr. John Essarian, who is dubdiviging a portion
Essarian of his land off Nickerson Road and Morgan Road is will-
subdivision ing to sell to the Town the remaining portion containing
3.2, more or less, acres. The acquisition of this land
is recommended by the Planning Board for a neighborhood
park, picnic and recreation area, and is one of the pro-
posals in the Town Recreation Plan transmitted to the
Board last year .
Mr. Gray was requested to obtain an opinion of value
of this parcel of land .
Letter was received from Mark Moore stating that he
could construct a birch wood frame for the Diorama display
in the Information Center for $250.
Mr. Cataldo said when this was viewed with Mr.
Nickerson, he felt it should be built up from the bottom
and Mr . Cataldo agreed with him. He said he did not
think the bottom should be repaired and leave the top
as it is . He said, because of his position, Mr.
Nickerson would rather not handle it. He also recom-
mended that an individual in thesame type of business
come up with a recommendation. Mr. Cataldo said he
thought the Board should obtain a bid from this indi-
vidual. was
Mr . Gray/asked to follow this through.
Mr. Cataldo said Mr. Moore would work with this
man.
Mr. George P. Morey, Chairman, Trustees of Public
Trusts, met with the Board, and stated he was at the
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meeting for two purposes . The chief one is getting
rid of the monies in the hands of the Trustees of Public Public
Trusts . He said he was instructed by the Trustees, at Trust
their last meeting, to take up with the proper authority Funds
the use of various monies . He said he would like to
review various trusts where the Trustees have money and
ask the Board to ask him for the said money.
He said the first one is the Bridge Charitable Fund,
money to be used at the discretion of the Selectmen
among the deserving poor of the Town without distinction
of sex or religion. He said theTrustees have $14,937.73
with an accumulated income of $9,850.10. He said the
Board has a request from Mr. Collins asking for $500 for
camp children of the Mystic Valley Health Association and
he hoped the Board would ask him for the $500, and when
this goes through, he will still have $9,300.00 left.
Mr. Morey said the Trustees have a fund , the Orin W.
Fiske Fund for the maintenance of the Lexington Battle
Green, or the monuments erected thereon. The Trustees
have $127.58 and any figure given this evening will be
different the first of July. He asked the Board , if it
asked him for money, to ask for approximately so much
or whatever is in this fund . He said he did not see
why the Fiske Fund, accumulated fund, should not be used
for ordinary functions of the Town to maintain. He said
if Mr. Legro objects., let him speak up.
Mr.Morey sdd the income from the Beals Fund is for
the benefit of worthy, indigent, aged men and women over
sixty years of age, American born. The trustees have
an original amount of $2,000.00 and an accumulated income
of $2,697.91. He said he thopgkit. Mr. Collins should be
instructed to call on him any time he has a worthy sub-
ject under the Beals Fund .
The Frederick Emery Fund is to take care of the
grading of foot paths up here is none of the Board' s busi-
ness. He said he bad $1,311 .00 . Maybe it is the
Board' s business . Any time it wants to fix Depot Square,
there is $1300 there.
Mr. Morey said, with reference to the Fiske Fund,
the Board could not do anything about it .
The Charles French Colonial Cemetery Fund for the
care of the older part of the Cemetery where the remains
of John Hancock and his wife are . The Trustees have an
accumulation of $915.28. Mr. Morey said he thought that
should go to the Cemetery maintenance and he would like
to be requested to take that money for that.
Mr. Legro asked if Mr. Morey meant the Colonial Ceme-
tery, and he replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Morey said the French Medal Fund is up to the
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School Committee.
The Trustees have a George Gilmore Fund. He gave
to the Town $10,000, the income to be used as the Town
may from time to time vote in the opinion of the Selectmen
the principal of said fund may be applied. Then the
principal of the fund may be so applied upon vote of
Town Meeting authorizing the same. He said the
Trustees have an accumulation of $5,807.43.
Mr.Morey said the Harriet Gilmore Fund for the
benefit of poor people in Lexington, whether the same
shall be inmates of the Alms House or otherwise, was
originally $500. The Trustees have $863.57. He sug-
gested that Town Counsel consider whether he should go
to the Courts and change the purpose of this request.
Mr. Legro skid it says whether they are or not .
Mr. Morey said this should be at the disposal of
the Welfare Agent .
Mr.Morey said they hue the Hayes Fountain Fund
which had $800.00 and the Trustees now have $700 more.
He said he thought this shodd go into the Park Depart-
ment Funds. The income is to be used for the perpetual
care of the fountain and grounds immediately around it .
The Chairman asked if that meant there had to be a
fountain there.
Mr. Legro advised this is for the maintenance of the
fountain and the grounds.
Mr. Morey said the Everett Mulliken Fund income is
to be used under the supervision of the proper Town
authorities for the care of Hastings Park and has an
accumulation of $2750.32. He said that has to go to
the Park Department.
Mr.Morey said there is the Edith Redman Fund and
the Trustees are going to give $270.00 fOr the maintenance
of the Battle Green. He said they had $500.00 and
there is an accumulation of $336.00. He stated that
Mr. Perry and Mr. Mazerall asked for $270.00 and this fund
is in pretty good shape.
Mr.Morey said the George Taylor Tree Fund was
originally $2,000.00 with an accumulation of $990.00. He
said he thought the Park DeparLzunut should ask the Trustees
for any part of this . It is to be spent for the care,
purchase and preservation of trees for the adornment of
the Town.
Mr. Morey said the ilifl iam Tower Memorial Park Fund
income is to be applied by the Town in each and every
year for the care, maintenance and improvement of Tower
Park. It was originally $9,800.00 and has an accumu-
lation of $2,000 00. He said the Board should ask the
Trustees for any part of that.
The Chairman said when the notes are transcribed,
the Departments will be a aed to ask for funds wherever
proper.
Mr.Morey asked that the request she made to him.
He said Mr. Legro and he should review these funds.
Mr. Morey retired at 8:50 P.M.
Mr. Earl Outhet met with the Board and said he had
a definitive plan for his subdivision off Wood Street .
He stated Mr. Carroll had said it would have to be sewered .
He explained what he intends to do regarding sewer by use
of a plan and said he would design a siphon sewer from a Outhet sub
point he indicated on the plan to Patterson Road . division
Mr. Carroll stated there is no sewer in the area
and the ultimate plans would be to run a sewer line which
he indicated on the plan. He said at the time the sewer
comes down through the valley, it will also pick up
Patterson Road which has a town-owned pumping station.
He said he felt this comes close to the Town sewer and
the Board should not let septic tanks go in. He said
Whitman & Howard designed a sewer main that would work
as a temporary sewer. It will work, but it is a tempo-
rary measure only. He said when the sewer comes up
the valley, he will be in a position where he can con-
struct sewer, manhole, eliminate a pumping station and
he would be in business. He felt the Town should run
the main from Patterson Road over to Mr. Outhet' s pro-
perty or pay him for running it . He said the problem
is a taking of a sewer easement over the Benzaquin pro-
perty. He said the Town has to make a taking.
The Chairman asked if Mr Benzaquin was aware of
this, and Mr. Outhet said he could get an easement from
Mr . Benzaquin by having it drawn up and he will sign it.
Mr. Carroll said the taking would be made fur a defi-
nite public purpose. He said he did not feel the temporary
situation would be an undue maintenance problem.
Mr. Kenney asked if there was any money that would
not be recovered because of the temporary situation.
Mr. Carroll said he did not think so, and he was
talking in the vicinity of $2,000 or $3,000 as far as the
Town is concerned.
The Chairman said the immediate problem is accepting
Mr. Carroll' s recommendation to proceed to take care of
this subdivision.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the recommendation as presented by Mr. Carroll.
The Chairman asked for a time schedule.
Mr. Outhet said he was going to start in as soon as
he has approval from the Planning Board. He wants to
get going as fast as he can.
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The Chairman said 6he Board would wait for Mr. Outhet's
definitive plan before making a taking of the Benzaquin
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property.
It was agreed that Mr. Carroll would work out the
details with Mr. Outhet.
Mr. Outhet retired at 9:00 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Treasurer,
advising it is necessary to borrow $800,000.00 in antici-
pation of taxes.
Borrowing Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the following bids:
Newton Waltham Bank & $100,000. 2. 35 discounted
Trust Company
Lexington Trust Company 300,000. 2.40 discounted
New England Merchants
Nat' l. Bank of Boston 100,000. 2.1. 3 discounted
The Chairman read a letter from the Bureau of Old
Age Assistance requesting a transfer of $500 from the
TBansfer income of the Bridge Charitable Fund to pay for summer
camp experiences for children whose families are in re-
ceipt of assistance. These children have been under the
supervision of the Counsellors at the Mystic Valley
Mental Health Association.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Trustees of Public Trusts to approve an
expenditure of $500 from the income of the Bridge Chari-
table Fund as requested by the Old Age Assistance Depart-
ment .
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverages Con-
trol Commission calling the Board ' s attention to the pro-
visions of the Liquor Control Act insofar as they relate
ABC Notice to the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages on
Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to conform to the provisions received.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Cert . of to certify the character of Ruth W. Helms, 3L.8 Marrett
Inc. Road, who has applied to the Secretary of the Common-
wealth for a Certificate of Incorporation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission for a square dance to be held at the
Permit junction of Barberry Road and Stonewall Road on June 30,
1967, or, in the case of inclement weather , on July 3, 1967.
Letter was received from Hugh M. Chapin resigning
fret' the Speeial 'Offibe Huiiding- Commi'tt'ee- because he
believes that this project falls within the intent of Resignatio
Article 73 of the March, 1967, Town Meeting which
created a permanent Building Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to accept the resignation and advise Mr. Chapin that it
is the Board' s opinion, in this particular instance,
that the Special Office Building Committee should
continue to the completion of the project.
M or ndum was received from the Metropolitan
Area Planning Council with reference to the Solid Waste
Disposal Bill, H-4.983 Bill
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted H-4983
to authorize the Chairman to vote against this bill.
Letter was received from the Planning Board advis-
ing that Mrs. Natalie Riffin would represent that Board
on the Townwide Beautification Committee. Beautifi-
The Chairman suggested, as the Board ' s designee, cation
Mr. Dawson of Sasaki & Dawson. Committee
Mr. Gray was requested to give the members of the
Board the names of those who have been appointed to
the Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the proposed Jury List for 1967-1968. Jury list
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Meeting
on June 12, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to nominate William L. Potter to serve on the Board of
Assessors. Assessor
No other names being submitted, nominations were
closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint William L. Potter, 21 Fair Oaks Terrace,
an Assessor to fill the unexpired term of Lewis L. Hoyt,
ending Jansary 1, 1969.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discuss-
ing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made Executive
public , might adversely affect the public security, the Session
financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any
person.
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Following discussion with Mr. Gray pertaining to
personnel, it was voted to resume the open meeting.,
Mr. Donald E. Nickerson met with the Board.
Mr. Nickerson said the whole story is on the National
Park. There was a meeting the other night . The Chair-
man, Mr. Bortman, died two weeks ago and the committee
lost David Little who has gone to Salem. He said
actually there are only two left of the original members.
They have acquired 65% of the 750 acres and with payments and
commitments, they have used the $5,000,000. It is necessary
to get $3,000,000. to complete this park. He said he
was concerned about it being done in 1975. He said it was
agreed a meeting would be held in September to consider
completion date and possible methods of achieving it and
discuss the possible people who should be contacted
like Congressman McCormack and Senator Bradford Morse. He
said in line with this, the group thought it would be
advisable to consult with the Board3of Selectmen in Concord,
Lincoln &nd Lexington to see what they might think would
be a proper method of arousing town-wide interest and get-
ting some assistance. He said the new member from Concord
is the Chairman of the Board there and he will take this up
with his Beard . Mr. DeNormandie will take it to his
Board in Lincoln. He asked the Board of Selectmen to
give this some study and let him know before September
what its advice will be.
The Chairman mentioned calling a meeting of the
Towns affected and inviting someone knowledgeable from
the Council.
Mr . Nickerson said he thought that would be fine.
Mr Cataldo asked if M. Nickerson was trying to
arouse public interest in Lexington.
Mr. Nickerson replied he was trying to arouse kind
of political interest at the Washington level.
Mr . Nickerson retired at 9:25 P.M.
Mr. Cataldo, with reference to the Lincoln Street
area formerly used as a dump, said an information meeting
had been held and was attended by about seventy-five
people. They had some concern but he thought everyone
is going to accept the project on the basis it will be
done in the best way the Board knows how. He said a
public hearing is being held tomorrow night by the
Board of Health. If that Board sees fit to grant the
Selectmen permission , he would like to meet with Deliatteo,
Mr. Legro and Mr. Carroll. He said he would like per-
mission from the Board for the Chairman to sign an agree-
ment.
The Chairman said he would sign the agreement for
the Town.
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Mr. Cataldo said there would be a performance bond ,
a time limit and route of travel, and these would all be
in the agreement .
Mr. Kenney asked if they were going into the grades
Mr. Carroll set up.
Mr. Cataldo replied in the affirmative. He stated
this will save the Town about $214.0,000, and will take
approximately sixty working days.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
if the Board of Health approves, after its public hearing,
to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement for the
Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
A true record , Attest:
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
July 10, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday, July 10, 1967, at 7:30 P.M Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo and Kenney were present. Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr.
Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray,
Executive Clerk, were also present
Mr. Legro said he had a contract between the Town
and Essex Bituminous Concrete Corp. for street work in
Street work the Town, the Board having previously voted to award
contract the contract.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the contract, as prepared and submitted by Mr.
Legro, between the Town and Essex Bituminous Concrete
Corp.
Mr Legro said he had an Order of Taking of the
Order of Pihl property.
Taking Upon motion duly made and seconddd, it was voted
to sign the Order of Taking as prepared and submitted
by Mr. Legro.
Mr. Gray said he had a letter from Mrs. Royston T.
Daley accepting the Town' s offer of $50.00 in settlement
of damages for a taking on Lake Street. He said this
Claim just came in today.
Mr. Legro said Mr. Carroll would give him what in-
formation he has on thetitle and he would then follow
it up qa quickly as he could and obtain a check from
the Twin.
Mr. Gray mentioned the fact several claims have
been received for cellar damage, etc. , and were referred
Insurance to Brewer & Lord. He said he asked Mr. Stolz for a
quotation for proper insurance coverage, and he also
read a letter on the subject received from Mr. Legro.
Upon motion dily made and seconded, it was voted
to place increased insurance coverage on property damage
and Mr. Gray was instructed to make whatever arrange-
ments are necessary with the insurance company.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from Guyton A.
Heritage Nicolai, Jr. , 92 Brook Street, Wellesley, regarding the
Acres' subdivision, Heritage Acres.
subdivision Mr. Carroll said he has talked to Mr. Nicolai and
he is concerned about the timing of his subdivision off
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building the trunk sewer, to which the trunk sewer to
which Mr.Nicolai refers, will connect. Mr. Carroll
suggested to him theBoard might write something to him
stating what the tentative schedule of construction is .
He said he would compose the letter for the Chairmants
signature.
Mr Gray said in May he had a meeting with Tropeano
and Nylander in regard to construction in Hartwell Avenue
They were to let him know the first of June what the Hartwell
schedule is . He said he talked today to Mr Newhouser, Avenue
Pr®sident of the Association. They will be going out to construe-
bid for the first module in two months . They hope to tion
start first construction in October, shooting for June or
August in 1968 when they expect to be in.
Mr. Carroll said nothing has been done with that
sewer, as it was decided before, until the Town gets some
information from them He asked if the Board had suffic-
ient information to start a survey on the line .
Mr. Gray said they would be glad to discuss this with
the Board. They have the financing all arranged and will
be out to bid in a month and start breaking ground in Sept-
ember or October.
Mr. Cataldo asked Mr. Gray to follow this up and
come back to the Board witha letter.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from the
Lexington Motor Inn, received this morning, requesting
permission to give room service to registered guests of
the motel to serve liquor in the glass only; permission to Motel
serve liquor in theout-door terrace area to public guests liquor
and on occasion to private parties, and permission to serve service
liquor to private parties after the dining room is closed
but not later than 1:00 A.M.
Mr. Cataldo said he was opposed to the 1 00 A.M. time
and he would not want to go much beyond 11:00 P.M. As
far as he was concerned, the 1 00 A.M. is definitely out .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to permit room service to registered guests of the motel;
outdoor terrace, providing dining is involved, and service
up until twelve midnight for special functions .
Mr. Gray read a letter, dated June 23, 1967, from
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller, with reference to the data
processing center for theTown.
Mr. Cataldo said he thought this should be established,
and also he thought it would be a tremendous help to the
building committee
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The Chairman suggested that Mr. Gray report to
the Board.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board should give some con-
sideration relative to discussing this with the School
Data Department, as the Board had been discussing a Town-wide
processing system integrating the school system.
center The Chairman suggested a representative from the
School Department serve on theadvisory board suggested
by Mr. Perry.
Mr Gray was requested to check the Town Meeting
Members for a representative and also the Appropriation
Committee.
The Chairman asked the Board to be prepared to make
the appointments to an advisory board at the next Select-
men' s Meeting.
Messrs. Arthur O'Brien, Ralph Overlander and Cleo
Beauchamp, of the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company, met with the Board.
The Chairman explained that his letter to Mr. Faye
Underground is not valid now.
wiring Mr. Carroll reported he had gone over the list of
streets in that letter with these gentlemen this evening.
Mr. Beauchamp said they considered it a privilege
to be here this evening to be in a position to explain
to the Board the policy regarding underground wiring
He said lat February, they received a letter from the
Board requesting cost for moving the aerial plant and
placing it underground. He said they understood action
of the last Town Meeting deleted three streets listed in
the letter. He said a great deal of time could be saved
by running through, for the Board, what the policy is.
First of all, in any new development, the policy
sistes ten homes or over. They have, on request, picked
this up with four or five homes . Their first choice in
placing the plant is underground. Several years ago this
was not the case because the company did not have the type
of cable that would stand the elements. It does have
this cable available to it now. On any extension of new
plant, and definitely in any house development, the first
choice is to place the plant underground. The company is
now ready, on a wholesale basis, in all new developments
to place its plant underground. There are many places
where they now have existing aerial plants . These are bought
and paid for. The company does not like to take the exist-
ing plant and place it underground becauseit is, in essence,
doubling its investment.
He said, in running over the list of streets they found,
in most instances, this is the type of thing they run into.
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He said, discounting new developments, he would take this
supposition. They are going into a street the Town is re-
constructing. They place buried cable down the street.
They now get into the area they do not have the right to
tell the property owners to provide the company with a
trench for a buried service wire. They end up, many times,
where 40% of the home owners say they will provide the
company with a trench. This is the problem replacing plant
already aerial and putting it underground. He said they
can place the buried plant but they have toget permission
from the people along the street to build the trench.
The Chairman asked if this could be done by State
machinery.
Mr. Beauchamp replied he did not know if this could be
legi1lated as such. They are anxious to put all the
plants underground and would be willing to go underground
on Philip Road. On Laconia Street, Emerson Road, Lake
Street, Valleyfield Street and Kendall Road, they would
be happy to place underground if they can get permission
from the owners .
The Chairman asked if there we more of a problem with
electric wires than there is with telephone wires .
Mr. Beauchamp replied he was not in a position to speak
for the Edison Company. They have technical problems. He
IIsaid if the Board' s prime objective is to plant the wires
in Lexington, this would have to be a joint Venture. He
said there have been several cases recently within the
Town of Lexington where they approached the developers to
go underground. There is no cost whatever to the developers.
In many instances they are finding developer resistance to
going underground.
Mr. Carroll said he thought this was taken care of in
the new subdivision by-law. He said he would favor Philip
Road. It is the only one on the list that could be done
unless the people in the area on the other streets arewilling
to go along. He said unless the Edison Company does the
same thing, there will still be poles. He suggested he could
talk with Mr.Jones of the Edison Company and Mr. Beauchamp
before the next meeting.
Mr. Cataldo asked what would happen if the Board did
this now and two years from now the Boston Edison Company
came along to go underground
Mr. Beauchamp said the telephone company would have
to give them a set of its plans to avoid the telephone cable
being hit.
The Chairman said the best approach was for representa-
tives of the telephone company to meet with Mr. Carroll and
representatives from the BostonEdison Company.
Messrs. O'Brien, Beauchamp and Overlander retired at
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Mr. Carroll reported on sewer bids taken on the
Burnham, Emerson, Brown Road area.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award the contract to R. A. Bucella, Inc. , the low
bidder, at $14.9,697. 00, subject to legal review by Town
Counsel.
Mr. Carroll reported on bids taken for a gang mower
tractor.
Gang mower Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the low bid of $7,389.20 submitted by Sawtelle
Bros .
Mr. Carroll reported on bids taken for a hydraulic
Hydraulic sewer cleaner.
sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
cleaner to accept the low bid of $9,902.00 submitted by Casey &
Dupuis Equipment Corp. of Watertown.
At 8 30 P.M. , hearing was declared open pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 220 of the Acts of 1965, on
petition of the Belmont Country Club to fill lowlands
in the Town of Lexington between Concord Avenue and Route
Belmont 2 west of Watertown Street.
Country Club The Chairman stated notices had been sent to the
hearing petitioner, Department of Public Works and also the Natural
Resources Department.
Mr. S. Horwitz, representing the Belmont Country Club,
stated the club had been requested by J. F. White Contracting
Company to fill in the swamp which is enclosed by Route 2,
Watertown Street and Concord Avenue. It is an eletation of
170. Their proposal would bring that elevation up to 180.
He said no one is quite sure whether this applies under the
Hatch Act but the club was proceeding as if it is controlled
by the Hatch Act. He explainedd the White Company would
fill the entire swamp with some of the fill coining off
Route 2 and level it off and would maintain all ditches
there at the present time. He said the Club has no ob-
jection. There is no remuneration between the White Com-
pany and Belmont Country Club. He explained this is a pro-
cedure that will fill the entire swamp area and the Club has
no objection.
The Chairman asked if the Club was following the same
procedure with the Town of Belmont.
Mr. Horwitz replied in the affirmative and said there
has been no objection from anyone.
Mr. Cataldo asked if Beaver Brook was in this area.
Mr. Carroll said he thought it was.
Mr. Horwitz said they would keep that open andthe
flow of the brook would not be interrupted at all.
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Mr. Carroll said he thought the Board should impose
some restrictions regarding the shaping of the channel of
the brook going through there to make sure there is the
capacity for any high runoff.
Mr. Tryon said this has included a number of rather
propaganda statements . Everything that has been said
detrimental about this swamp land is true of the Great
Meadows . He said he thought the Board should consider
in these terms the Great Meadows, and this thirty acres
of marshy land; Lexington is paying a considerable amount
of money to purchase these spongy surfaces.
Mr.John Blackwell asked if there was a representa-
tive of the White Company present, and the Chairman replied
in the negative.
Mr. Horwitz said he was in no way making propaganda.
The John F. White Company made this request to the Club
as a means of running the job. It is not a necessary
step as far as the Club is concerned. He said the spongy
area that wiil be left will certainly be better when they
finish with it than it is at the present time.
Mr. Cataldo inquired about the area of both towns.
Mr. Horwitz said he thought the acreage purchased
from WCOP was somewhere in the thirty-acre category. All
of that is not going to be filled. In talking from
memory, the low land in Belmont that is being filled is
about 15.2 acres He said they are also filling some
of the high land at the present time which does nct come
within the jurisdiction of anyone.
Mr. Cataldo said there would be about fifteen acres
in Lexington and about fifteen acres in Belmont.
Mr. Horwitz said the limit of all the land would be
thirty acres in Lexington.
Mr.Cataldo said the Boa&d should know what Belmont
is going to do.
Mr. Howwitz said he would ask Belmont to get in touch
with Lexington.
The, hearing was declared closed and Mr. Horwitz re-
tired at 8:50 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that the Board had no objection to the proposed filling,
subject to the Town of Belmont voging in favor, and also
subject to the Suprintendent of Public Workst recommendation
regarding the brooks being kept open and the grades being
maintained as recommended by him.
Mr. Carroll referred to the traffic survey for
Hartwell Avenue, approved by Town Meeting. He recommended Traffic
awarding it to the company that gave the original estimate,
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Wilbur Smith and Associates. He said he had no objection
to any way the Board wants to handle the problem.
Mr Cataldo said other consultants have been con-
tacted and in view of the circumstances of a new Super-
intendent, the Board shouldinvite them in on the basis
they will have to do the job. He said Mr.Legro, these
people and Lincoln Laboratory representatives should get
together, discuss this, and come back to the Board.
The Chairman said the Board might find out what
volunteer help they are looking for.
Mr. Carroll read a letter from Mr.Herzog on Whipple
Hill. He is interested in the damage to the trees and
wanted to know if theTown could go in and remove the dead
wood and trees. He suggested that maybe the Boy Scouts
might want to do something on these lines and Mr. Mazerall
told him the Boy Scouts have gone into Willard Woods and
he thought they did a good job. Mr. Carroll said the Town
Whipple Hill is acquiring these large areas and does not have the people
trees to take care of them.
Mr. Cataldo said he thought this was a subject on which
the Board would have to arrive at a policy.
Mr. Carroll said the Town would end up with men just
taking care of these areas.
The Chairman said the Board is formulating a policy
and would let him know; that it is cognizant of the con-
ditions.
Mrs . Mott-Smith, Messrs . Tryon and Storer met with
the Board.
Mrs. Mott-Smith stated she was present again to urge
the Board of Selectmen to make a firm decision to make Com-
missioner Ribbs express the State's intention regarding
the intersection of Route 2 and Worthen Road. She said
the time has come for the Selectmen to relieve the people
of the anxieties. She said it is evident there is very
little interest in this project .
The Chairman reviewed what the Board had done and
again reported on the conference he and Mr. Cataldo had
Route 2 - with Commissioner Ribbs. He said since her meeting with
Worthen Road the Board, he has tried to contact Commissioner Ribbs,
and Mr. Cataldo talked toone of his assistants. The Com-
missioner does not want the people of Lexington to have the
idea this plan originated with the Public Works Department.
He said he was waiting to hear from the Commissioner with
further information.
Mrs. Mott-Smith asked about the letter she received
and the Chairman said this was picked up by one of the
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PIO men and someone in the Department felt someone
should write to her.
Mr. Tryon said in this letter Commissioner Hibbs
stated there is no further information forthcoming from
his department to the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Cataldo said he thought this had been discussed
sufficiently and stated the Board was quite specific in
its approach, and there was no question in anyone ' s mind
that he was to come back with further information on the
connection of Route 2.
The Chairman said if he could get the information
from the Commissioner then the Board could schedule a
hearing, and based on the projected counts, the Board
would determine whether or not it is going ahead.
Mr. John Blackwell met with the Board and said
fifteen high school Juniors and Seniors are doing a special
movie film project this summer under supervision. Involved
in this isla request of the Selectmen and Police Chief for Movie file
a permit for public assembly. He said he appeared only project
to answer questions if the Selectmen have any He said
Mr. Ferguson is interested in having the interior of the
bank filmed if it was going to be done in a quiet manner
and in no way would the bank name show.
The Chairman said he received a letter Friday morn-
ning and checked with the Chief of Police and immediately
wrote a letter to Rowland Williams and informed him
before the Board gave approval of anything of this type,
that they have a talk with the Chief of Police and the
Board would only approve what he recommended. This
afternoon, without taking this advice, they proceeded
with the bank holdup.
Mr. Blackwell said they assembled at the bank and
briefly talked to the bank.
The Chairman said they were meeting with the Chief
of Police tomorrow at two o'clock, and the Boardwould
reach a decision depending on theChief' s recommendations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Executive
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Session
Following interview with an applicant for a position,
awarding of damages with Mr. Carroll, and departmental
items brought up by Mr. Carroll, it was voted to resume
the open meeting.
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Uesonlmtnesicc$aewupedto grant permission mystic valley uasomany ,
Gas Main to locate a 2-inch high pressure welded steel gas main
in Phinney Road, subject to Mr. Carroll's approval.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Cert. of to certify the character of Katharine M. Davis, 18
Inc. Boulder Road, who has applied to the Secretary of the
Commonwealth for a Certificate of Incorporation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it waavoted
to grant the following licenses:
I & J Contracting Co. Inc. , d.b.a James H. McManus,
Lic enses Richard Bazarian, d.b.a. Wardrobe' s Phan acy, -
Common Victuallers .
James Martin, Auctioneer; Elaine S. Myers, Auctioneer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted
to authorize the Selectmen to sign Liquor Purchase I, D.
I.D. Cards cards for Barbara J. White, 81 Woburn Street, and Maria
Therese Diosy, I Oakland Street, satisfactory evidence
of birth date having been received.
Sidewalk Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign an order for the construction of bituminous con-
crete sidewalk on the westerly side of Vine Brook Road
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Street Order to sign an order for the construction of Laconia Street.
The Chairman asked if the Board wanted to reconsider
Mr. Wenham' s application for the position of Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works; Mr. Wenham having origi-
nally refused the position.
, ASS ' t.Sup't Mr. Cataldo said Mr. Wenham told him he did not
Public Works realize the opportunities that are here, that the challenge
was here, that a better Public Works operation is here.
The Chairman said an application has been received
from Mr. Coscia.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to offer Mr. Thomas B. Wenham the position of Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works, underthe same conditions
as outlined to him previously.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Appointment to appoint Mrs. Marguerite McCausland, Executive Clerk
to the Board of Selectmen effective Monday, July 17, 1967.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mrs. Dorothy Ryder Senior Clerk in the Appointmex
Selectmen' s office, effective Monday, July 17, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on June 26, 1967 .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 11:55 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Executive Clerk, Selectmen
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING '
July 24, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, July 24, 1967 at 7:30 P. M Chairman Cole,
Messrs Cataldo, Burnell, and Kenney were present Mr
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr .
Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs. Ryder,
Acting Clerk, were also present.
Mr Legro presented an agreement between the Town
sewer of Lexington and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for
Agreement sewer under Route 2.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the agreement as submitted by Town Counsel.
Mr. Legro also presented a sewer contract between
'ewer the Town of Lexington and A. Bucella & Sons Corporation
rontract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the contract as submitted by Town Counsel
Mr Gray told Mr. Legro a letter had been received
r'ountry- from the Building Inspector regarding Countryside and the
-ide letter suggested filing in Court if not corrected immed-
iately
Mr. Cole reported that he had received a phone call
r'ummings from Mr. Lawless, the owner of the so-called Cummings'
-n-operty property stating that the property had not been sold but
they have two active prospects and requested an extension
of the thirty day limit imposed by the Board
Mr Gray stated he had a letter from the Lions Club
wanting the Center Playground from June 29 through July
Lions 5 of next year Mr . Cole asked if they wca1„ operate as
Club use before and Mr. Gray answered in the affirmative
of play- Mr Cole suggested this be held over until the next
ground meeting and that Mr Gray check with the Police Chief in
regard to policing.
Mr. Gray stated they would be using the field re-
quested by the K of C.
Mr Cole pointed out that they could not interfere
with recreation programs.
Mr Kenney asked if it would be the same center play-
ground and Mr. Gray answered in the affirmative. The
recreation program doesn' t usually run over the 4th of July
*Mr Cole suggested giving an extension of 30 days Mr.
Legro stated no harm in doing so.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
extend the time.
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Mr. Kenney suggested they pick another date that
wouldn' t interfere and Mr Gray stated it had already
been granted to the American Legion over Labor Day.
Mr Cole asked if any other fields could be used,
any of the school fields He suggested they contact
the schools and see if any available
Mr. Burnell asked the condition of the field be-
tween Lincoln Street and the reservoir.
Mr. Cataldo said it was in rough condition.
Mr. Burnell stated he was talking of the field at
the Bridge School
Mr. Carroll said it was new but this sort of thing
would do a lot of damage to a new field .
Mr. Burnell asked if this field was being used for
anything.
Mr. Carroll answered in the negative.
Mr. Gray presented a letter from the Veteran' s Ser-
vices requesting a transfer of $6,000 to be transferred
to Aid & Expenses The balance now is $257 Mr. Parrish
knows about this but is on vacation. Veteran' s
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was approved Services
and this request turned over to the Appropriation Commit- transfer
tee.
Mr. Gray stated three or four letters had came in
from people for land damages at Blossomcrest Road . Copies
had been sent to Mr. Legro .
Mr Cole spoke of the Police and School Committee Add' 1
relative to covering crossings for the additional kinder- police
garten It was suggested to change the hours the school Guards
guards are now working
Mr. Gray stated they were working 11 hours more per
week or six hours additional per month. They receive
$150. per month and recommended an additional $15.00,
rather than hire two police officers. They have enough
money to pay for this from September to the end of the
year He thought it would pretty well cover around $1500.
or $1600.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
allow the additional hours.
Mr. Carroll spoke of Edison Company and the under-
ground wires . He stated Mr Jones from Edison is on
vacation, will come in and talk to the Board at a future Under-
time. He said the cost to the Town would be $2,000 per ground wires
100 foot or $20.00 per foot Services to customer about
$10.00 to customer. He thought they were willing to put
underground if someone will pay for it
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Mr. Kenney asked about developers and Mr Cole said
developers pay for everything.
Mr. Cole stated the installation cost was very much'
the same The change over is where the question comes
in, Mr. Carroll said it does to Edison. The Town has
been assuming cost of light bulbs . Question raised on
private ways and Mr. Carroll said $20 00 a foot .
Mr . Cole asked Mr. Carroll to bring in information
for further study
Mr Carroll spoke of bids for three additional trucks .
New He had received five bids, GMAC trucks are what they have
trucks now and if able to purchase three more would make a total
of ten trucks in fleet . Would more or less have standard
equipment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
accept GMAC trucks at $20, 77$.
Mr. Carroll stated as he wouldn' t be here he was going
to discuss sidewalk work for this year. Can' t use Town
Sidewalk men and suggested it go under contract Work on Pleasant
Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Watertown Street,
Middle Street entirely.
List is already in for the contract . It would be a
total of $22,800.
Mr. Cole stated the Board had agreed not to put a
sidewalk in Route 2 from Pleasant Street They should
consider what they want to do .
Mr. Carroll stated the School Department recommended
Demar Road .
Mr Cole stated he found it very difficult to be part
of recommendation in view of Pleasant Street. The people
objected to it and stated it was not needed . He suggested
the School Committee send its recommendations to the Board
and have it in writing.
Mr Cataldo asked why not sidewalk on Massachusetts
Avenue Why do another street before Massachusetts Avenue
is done Children walk on street on Concord Hill. Why
don' t we do Massachusetts Avenue and Hill Street?
Mr Burnell stated he went along with Mr. Cataldo.
Should bring sidewalks along major highways before subdiv-
isions .
Mr. Carroll agreed
Mr Cataldo suggested submit it to Traffic Committee
and get recommendations as to what direction to go Massa-
chusetts Avenue is more important than Robinson Road .
Mr. Cole stated he would like more information from
the School Committee.
Mr. Burnell thought it should be turned over to the
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Traffic Committee for study
Mr . Cole suggested a letter to the School Committee
getting their recommendations and also notify Traffic
Committee and they in turn receive recommendations from
School Committee and bring in to the Board
Mr. Cataldo said he would like the recommendations
to be signed by the School Committee .
Mr Kenney asked how late in the year the contract
should be let out and Mr. Carroll replied it should be
out by September Whitman & Howard will begin shortly.
Mr. Carroll read a letter to the Board on the
Lexington Center Beautification Project hoping to start
before he left .
Mr. Cole asked if he had advertised for bids and
Mr. Carroll replied he had. You should get contracts
signed with art;hitects knowing what to do, have plans Lexington
and specifications. Their contracts are on a per diem Center
basis. Beautifi-
Mr. Kenney questioned why this was being brought up tsation
so late in the year, and Mr Carroll said it had nothing Project
to do with his Department The Committee didn' t make
decisions to get us going.
Mr Cataldo asked if there would be two contracts
and Mr . Carroll replied there would be two, one for the
general contract and the second for landscaping Mr .
Cole asked if they would be tied together and Mr . Carroll
said yes.
Mr. Kenney asked how long it would take for plans--
three or four weeks
Mr Carroll said by the time the contract is signed
etc , it would be into September.
Mr. Kenney asked what time it would take to do the
job.
Mr Carroll replied it could be finished this winter
if you move fast.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the landscaping couldn't be
done this year. Maybe it would be better to wait until
next Spring and do the whole thing.
Mr. Cole stated he thought everything was going along
and would be finished
Mr Carroll replied he had made a decision a month
ago to leave and would not get to the point of having the
job dope, didn' t have an assistant, people on vacation--
combination of circumstances .
Mr. Kenney suggested the Board take the final
recommendations and meet at a later date.
Mr Cataldo stated the Edison Company would have to
relocate some of the light poles
Mr Carroll said the Gas and Telephone utilities
all in part of project. Water services into them would
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be from Massachusetts Avenue on part of alley way
Services there will have to be through alley way
Mr. Burnell asked if it would be a better time
of the year to do it this fall from a cost point of
view than next Spring .
Mr. Carroll stated no, only the costs keep going
up all the time. The time for landscaping is in the
fall.
Mr. Kenney asked if the work was done by Engineers
and Architects would be quicker
Mr . Carroll replied in the negative
Mr Burnell stated that it was a dangerous situation
as it now is .
Mr. Kenney asked if it would be more feasible to
have the work done by architects and engineers.
Mr Carroll replied that someone would have to stay
on top of it .
Mr Cataldo said someone would have to ;ollow it
right down the line under contract
Mr. Kenney asked if there was enough money to let
it out and the reply was yes. Mr. Kenney then asked if
the new superintendent would try it .
Mr. Carroll said other procedures would not help.
This might go on too late.
Mr. Cataldo said the center of town should be done--
one-half
now, one-half in the Spring.
Mr Carroll said he wanted to do it but must have
coordination, everyone knowing what to do.
Mr Cataldo replied this was the advantage of doing
it ourselves; the Town could make them.
Mr Cole asked if basically the design details were
ironed out .
Mr. Carroll replied in the affirmative, parking
spaces, trees, etc. ; there is a very tricky grade one-
quarter inch to foot sidewalks You would need someone
out at all times
Mr. Cole asked if anyone in the Engineering Department
could do it.
Mr Carroll said Mr. Coscia would carry out the job,
any questions would come to me.
Mr. Cole asked if this would be as Superintendent or
Town Engineer.
Mr. Carroll said he didntt know but he thought it
basically an engineering problem Paving to be done by
sub-contracting work.
Mr Denney asked if everything including landscape
could be done this fall.
Mr Cataldo possibly - no hold up to start now. Have
contract in two months.
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Mr. Cole stated that we are going to be in a trap-
' II sition period and will try to get things done as best we
can. This is a pilot project and we want all details .
It is going to be a good project It should have been
done before but it will be done right . We will go along
as if nothing happened when you leave . Everything is in
progress and the people behind should know the situation.
I would recommend Al Gray be brought up to date.
Motion duly made and seconded to draft a contract
or agreement on traffic study on Hartwell Avenue and Traffic
Bedford Street Turn draft over to Town Counsel to Study
finalize it into an agreement Hearing closed at 8:35 Hartwell Ave.
P. M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public , Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with the Board of Assessors
re.Lativo to s€,ttiL.g the tax rate, it was voted to resume
the open meeting.
Mr. ICole stated there were three members of the
School dommittee, Mr. McQuillan from Board of Health, Mr.
Bertini from Recreation Committee and a member from the Lincoln St.
Planning Board invited to hearing dump
There had been some complaints on the operation at
the Lincoln Street dump Before procedure was started
Mr. Cataldo held a meeting in Estabrook Hall at which all
abuttere were notified The attendance was small.
Board of Health held a ublich earin advertised in
the Lexington Minute-Man. Two people ,showed up and asked
questions but there were no objections . On that basis the
Board of Selectmen decided to go ahead .
J O'ILeary, 171 Lincoln Street stated that they have
not beer) able to relieve the situation Dirt, dust and
silt so bad the windows must be closed today Cant dry
the laundry, there is a coating of silt covering the trees
and plants and seeps into the homes. Doors and windows
have to be shut because it gets all over the rugs, curtains,
etc. There is much more traffic from the trucks. It is
very dangerous to the children in the neighborhood . We
have been lucky there have been no accidents. The smell
is continuing Smell only lasts for two days but fill is
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inbeing dumped every day. We are here to ask that the
operation be shut down
Mr. Cole stated in the long range plan it is to
develop that area into a recreational area
Pei Wang, l43 Lincoln Street. Although Mr. Cataldo
conducted an information period, he did not have an
open hearing, an information hearing is all. We heard
what he said , but facts are much different; the children
cannot play outside; cannot wash your car or laundry;
this upsets your routine . One third of our lawn is dying
out because of the dust. The children going to Hayden
are in danger because of the trucks There is a safety
problem. This is the season for outdoor living but we have
to close our doors and windows . The Town can' t have the
right solution as I see it in a well planned long range
program
Mr Cole stated this was a long range program and
would have a playground next Summer
Mr. O'Leary presented a petition to Mr . Cole signed
by residents of the neighborhood which he wanted recorded .
Mr. O'Leary stated some of the signatures were from people
on Marrett Road which street has added traffic .
Mr. Salza, 103 Lincoln Street, stated his views and
suggested that the trucks be slowed down and that would
keep the dust down
Mr Cole stated there have been cruisers in the area
and looked for trucks exceeding speed limit.
Mr O'Leary said the trucks should change their routine.
They should be scheduled differently.
Mr. Cole stated he knew there was a dust problem
Mr Cataldo said he made every effort to make it less
objectionable to the neighborhood. The first meeting
presented it just as it was to be We had not intended
anything else. The smell will last two days after the
project is completed That makes sense . We have looked
at it in great depth We don' t like to burden the people
on Lincoln Street, but I can' t see any other way
Mr O'Leary cumested stopping the project
Mr. Barrett, 92 Middle Street . One truck every three
minutes . Think they are taking advantage of the Town.
Every truck is involved Take it to Medford and come back
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loadedith fill for the dump. They go up Lincoln Street
to Middle Street and back down again to the dump. Now
coming from Route 2. Lincoln Street is breaking up. The
road was put in four years ago by Busa' s property
Mr. Cataldo stated there are two projects . One
contractor is DeMatteo doing Route 2 Other contractor
is filling dump We canTt control the roads he is
using. We can control trucks to dump. We can control
the speed, but trucks can go on any street.
Mrs. Barrett asked if a truck can go on any public
street and Mr Cole answered in the affirmative
Mrb Cataldo said a truck has a right to go on any
public etreet. The dump project has 50 trucks. They
can go from thirty (30) to fifty (50) miles per hour.
Any other project we cannot control
Mrs. Wang, 143 Lincoln Street stated she can' t
keep duet out. Can' t use the swimming pool because of
dust. The floors get sticky and cannot be cleaned up;
project is getting on their nerves.
Mr, Wang suggested changing grade if necessary.
Creating trouble to neighborhood .
Mrs. Hall of the Middle Street area questioned how
a ten-ton truck could stop that does not stay under
thirty Miles per hour. She stated she didn' t want the
project stopped but wanted it safe for children She
was concerned with the safety hazard.
Mr, Hughey, 165 Lincoln Street stated he attended
the informational meeting. His problem was the smell
and dust and the safety of the children.
Mr. O'Leary said there are ridges in the road be-
yond his house.
Mr Page of the School Committee asked how long was
the project .
Mr. Cataldo stated sixty working days .
Mrs. Buckley, 121 Lincoln Street, said she lived
directly across the street and was in favor of the
project . It didn' t bother her.
Mr. O'Leary reported a neighbor who worked nights
and could not get any rest days because of the trucks
The hearing closed at 9:30 P. M. and the Committee
met with the Board for further discussion
Mr . Cole stated it was going to be their final
decision, but all Boards should agree, and asked for
recommendations This will benefit all the Town when
the operation is through.
The Board was asked if the material was just avail-
able note or in the fall. Mr. Cole stated they were under
' contract to get it done.
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Mr. Cataldo said no, not available .
Mr. Kenney asked why not .
Mr. Cataldo said the contractor doesn' t think he
will have enough to finish this project.
Mr. Cataldo stated the dust is clay dust. They
are trying to reduce it .
Mr. Cole said he was convinced the people knew we
are trying.
Mr. Clarke said there were two meetings On May
31 the meeting outlined Mr. Cataldo' s proposal As I
saw it, it forecast most of the problems On June 22
there was another meeting. The School Committee intends
to have all available recreational space in Town. This
attempts to solve a need and attempts to save money.
Problem seems to be with the trucks.
Mr Cataldo stated they have no control over the
trucks.
Mr. Clarke said there could be very strict policing.
Mr. Cataldo said the trucks were from DeMatteo and
could not be controlled from the streets It was
suggested to increase the police force
Mr. Clarke said the people involved it is all one
set of trucks.
Mr. McQuillan, Board of Health, stated it presented
nothing concerning the Board of Health. The project
hadn' t started at Mr Cataldo' s hearing. The odor wasn' t
talked about much. That ' s where the Board of Health
would come in Dust is not a health problem. Nothing
that the Board of Health would revoke permit as health
menace.
Mr Clarke said he would continue the project ;
Recreation Committee also suggested going ahead
The motion was duly made and seconded that the oper-
ation be allowed to continue and emphasis be placed on
policing and cleanliness of operation.
Hearing closed at 10:15 P. M
Mr. Cole opened the meeting on the request of two
Reduction of citizens on Brown Road for reduction of Sewer Betterment.
sewer better- Mr . Carroll stated these were estimates of betterment
ment Brown assessments The problem was the shape of the lot. It
Rd . is based on the area and shape of the lot and not too
far out of line especially on the lot owned by Mr. Schwartz
Mr Delfiner ' s estimate may be high
Mr. Kenney looked at the map of the lots and remarked
that it was an unusual shaped lot .
Mr Carroll commented in his opinion the Town should
not go less than $1200. The method used in assessing is
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold this request over until the property is assessed .
Mr . Cole reported receiving a letter requesting
August 11, 12, and 13 be proclaimed YANKEE DIVISION DAYS. Yankee
Division
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was so voted Days
Mrs Cole reported receipt of a letter from the
Lexington Indoor Tennis Corporation requesting damages Lexington
from sewer overflow Indoor
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted Tennis
to refer the letter to Mr. Legro for further study Corp.
damages
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to certify the character of Emmanuel Sugarman, 18
Hathaway Road, who has applied to the Secretary of the
Commonwealth for a Certificate of Incorporation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to certify the character of C. Freeman Nourse, 41 Clarke Certif.
Street, Kenneth M. Smith, 44 Grant Street, and Eugene of
0. Flewelling, 22 Locke Lane, who have applied to the Inc.
Secretary of the Commonwealth for a Certificate of Incorp-
oration.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to certify the character of Joe A. Lowry, 1 Longfellow
Road, who has applied to the Secretary of the Common-
wealth for a Certificate of Incorporation.
Up n motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to certify the character of Charles Drake and Marjorie
Drake, 2 Locust Avenue, who has applied to the Secretary
of the Commonwealth for a Certificate of Incorporation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
certify the character of William E. Haible, 21 Moon Hill
Road, who has applied to the Secretary of the Commonwealth
for a Certificate of Incorporation
Mr. Gray presented a letter to the Board from
Henning W Swenson, 210 Marrett Road requesting a further Water
deferment of a water betterment on his property on Allen betterment
Street deferment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
extenu the deferment as had been in the past
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Mr. Cole brought up the subject of hiring a person
for the position of Superintendent of Public Works He
Interviews stated there were three applications to be considered .
for Supt . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
P.W. to set Tuesday, August 1, 1967, at 7:30 P. M. for
interviews
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to appoint Mr Gray Acting Superintendent of Public
Works, July 29, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held
on July 10, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 11. 15 P. M
A true record , Attest:
Acting Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will
be held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on August 14, 1967, at 7 30 P. M
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
August 1, 1967
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, August 1, 1967, at 7:30 P. M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present . Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, was also
present
Letter was received from Miss McDonough, Treasurer,
requesting the borrowing of $1,000,000.00 in antici-
pation of taxes:
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the following bids relative to borrowing: Borrowing
Lexington Trust Company $500,000 00 2.77 discounted
Newton Waltham Bank &
Trust Company 500,000.00 2.79 discounted
Mr Gray reported on bids taken for Contract #3,
Sewer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Sewer
to award contract #3, Sewer, to Great Northern Constructors, Contract
Inc. , the low bidder, in the amount of $119,100.00
Mr. Gray reported on the street bids taken July 31,
1967. The low bidder was Belli Bros , $1S5 168.00 Street
The balance for this construction is $157,120. In addi- bids
tion, it will be necessary to acquire $18,650.00 for
engineering.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request a transfer from the Appropriation Committee
of $18,650 00 to complete the contract .
Mr Gray was authorized to contact the Standing
School Building Committee to see if any funds are avail-
able from the Bowman School for Philip Road, and was
also instructed to contact the School Department to see
if any money was available in the School budget
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign Liquor Purchase Identi- I.D Car•u
fication card for Stewart J Carr, 53 Kendall Road, satis-
factory identification having been submitted.
Jpon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Appointment
to appoint Richard Spiers a permanent foreman in the
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Highway-Sewer Division at the same salary as he is
presently receiving
Mr. Gray read a letter from Norman T. May relative
Option to option for land at the rear of 24-26 Muzzey Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , Mr Gray was
instructed to verify price, and if found to be proper,
to make the necessary arrangements to acquire long term
option on this property
The Board of Selectmen instructed Mr. Gray to
Sabbatical contact the School Department to determine its policy
leave on Sabbatical leave
The Board discussed with Mr. Higgins his position
in the Town
The Board voted it would offer Mr. Higgins the
position of Town Engineer, under the direct supervision
of the Superintendent of Public Works, to be classified
in the salary range of S-2L -E, at an annual salary of
$12,043.00. It was also voted , in light of the circum-
stances that did not exist at the time Mr Higgins was
voted permission to take a leave this fall, with the
vacancies existing in the Superintendent of Public Works
and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, under these
conditions the Board could not grant Mr Higgins permission
to take a Sabbatical leave this fall, as it would seriously
affect the operation of the Engineering Department . How-
ever, the Board will recommend that permission be granted
next year.
A true record , Attest:
Executive Assistant, Selectmen
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
August 14, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, August 14, 1967, at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant,
and Acting Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs.
McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Leon Burke, Director of Guides, introduced Beth
Briana, 29 Hathaway Road, applicant for a Guide license,
to the Chairman. Guide
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint Beth Briana, 29 Hathaway Road, a Guide in the
Town of Lexington, and the Chairman presented her with
her license and badge.
Hearing was declared open at 7 30 P. M. upon appli-
cation of the Boston Edison Company for location of conduit
on Pleasant Street.
Notices of the hearing were sent to the petitioner,
owners of property as listed on the petitioner' s plan, and
also filed with the Acting Superintendent of Public Works Conduit
No one appearing in favor cr in opposition, the location
hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the following
conduit location
Pleasant Street, southwesterly from Mason Street, a dis-
tance of about 75 feet, -- conduit.
At 7 35 P. M. , hearing was declared open upon appli-
cation of the Boston Edison Company for permission to locate
one pole, hip guy and anchor on Wood Street. Pole
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioner, location
owners of property as listed on the petitioners plan, and
also filed with the Acting Superintendent of Public Works .
No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the
Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant the petition and sign the order for the following
pole, guy and anchor location:
Wood Street, southeasterly side, approximately 492 feet
northeast of Massachusetts Avenue, --
One (1) Pole, Hip Guy and Anchor
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At 7:40 P. M. hearing was declared open upon
petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate
one pole on Winthrop Road.
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners.
owners of property as listed on the petitioners ' plan, and
also filed with the Acting Superintendent of Public Works .
No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the
Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the following
JO pole location
Pole Winthrop Road, southeasterly side, approximately 332 feet
location northeast of Highland Avenue, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
came into the meeting later and the Chairman informed him
that the pole and anchor locations had all been approved
by the Board.
Mr. Legro stated he had a contract for engineering
services between the Town and Whitman & Howard for several
Contract- streets:
Engineering
Services Kendall Road Valleyfield Street
Philip Road Blossomcrest Road
Lake Street Laconia Street
Payson Street Mass. Avenue - Pelham St.
5001 Northerly
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the contract as prepared by Mr. Legro .
Mr Legro presented a contract between the Town and
Belli Bros . Inc. , for Streets, Drains and Sidewalks, which
he stated was in order for signature with one reservation
with regard to motor vehicle figure which is too low.
Mr. Gray stated he would spear to the Appropriation
Committee with regard to a transfer, and Mr. Legro stated
he would leave the copies of the contract with the Board.
Mr. Gray explained that the contract for sewer work
was awarded. He said as far as the road contract is con-
cerned, bids came in higher, and it is necessary to have
a transfer of $18,650.00 requested from the Appropriation
Committee, as there were not sufficient funds to complete
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the project. He stated he had informed Mr. Parrish that
funds were needed for engineering.
The Chairman stated at this time the Board can vote Transfer
to request the Appropriation Committee for a transfer for
engineering services in the amount of $18,650.00 to this
account so that the contract may be awarded.
Assuming a favorable answer will be forthcoming
from the Appropriation Committee, upon motion duly made Contract
and seconded, it was voted to award the contract for streets-
streets, drains and sidewalk work in the Town of drains &
Lexington to Belli Bros. , Inc. , subject to the Insurance sidewalks
Certificates being approved by Town Counsel.
Mr. Legro stated he had a contract between the Town
and Great Northern Constructors , Inc . , for sewer work
in the Town, and said the corporation name has been sent
out incorrectly throughout the contract. He stated he
had talked with Whitman & Howard and the corrections will Sewer
be made and re-signed by them. He stated the contracts contract
were in order except for that, and Mr. Judge Rowe will
come in and pick them up tomorrow.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the contract between the Town and Great Northern
Constructors, Inc. , for sewer work in the Town of Lexington
in the amount of $119,100.00.
Mr. Gray referred to the trunk sewer on Hartwell
Avenue and stated some time back, the Board inquired as to
what their program would be. He stated he had a letter
from Instrumentation Laboratory, Inc. , which he read to
the Board. The schedule laid out is for sometime next Hartwell
spring. He said they spoke previously of 60,000 square Ave . sewer
feet but it will now be 100,000 square feet. He would
like to authorize Whitman & Howard to proceed with the
engineering.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize Whitman & Howard to proceed with the engineer-
ing for the trunk sewer on Hartwell Avenue.
Mr. Gray reported several request: had been received
to buy town-owned property, and stated he had reports
from the Planning Board.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr. Chisholm relative
to the access from lot 52 rn the Assessors' Map #59 to
Wood Street, copy of which had been sent to the Planning
Board.
The Planning Board recommends that Token Counsel be
requested to look into this matter and verify ownership
and the rights of access. It also recommended other
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procedures to be followed which are set forth in its
letter of July 24, 1967.
Mr. Legro asked what the value of the land was ,
and Mr. Gray replied he did not know, that it was a
question of title.
Mr. Legro stated he had some question as to the
Tax Title advisability.
The Chairman suggested that this letter be re-
ferred to Mr. Legro for his recommendation.
Letter was received from the Planning Board
relative to copy of letter from Robert J. Neal, 11
Spencer Street, in which he requested the sale of a Town-
Tax Title owned lot adjacent to Lot 2, 11 Spencer Street, which
Mr. Neal owns.
17-7 The Planning Board recommends that no town land
be disposed of in this area because of proximity of this
lot to the Great Meadows and the land of Augusta.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
advise Mr. Neal that the Board concurs with the Planning
Board' s recommendation.
Mr. Gray referred to request from Sally T. Neale,
10 Ward Street, relative to acquiring lots 35throw h
40 Earl Street, copy of which had been referred to the
Planning Board for its recommendation.
The Planning Board' s opinion is that this location
is close to the proposed school site, and should not be
disposed of until definite design plans have been
formulated for the location of streets, etc
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to advise Mrs . Neale that the Board concurs with the
Planning Board' s recommendation.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Lexington Lodge No. 2204,
Order of Elks, requesting permission to purchase property
Tax Title identified on the Assessors ' maps as Lot 1 of map 6.
Copy of letter was sent to the Planning Board, and that
Board recommends against the sale of this land, reasons
for which are outlined in its letter of July 24, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to advise the Lexington Lodge of Elks that the Board
concurs with the Planning Board' s recommendation.
Buckman The Chairman reported briefly that the Governor
Tavern signed the bill for Buckman Tavern.
Mr. Gray stated he had several Public Works ' items.
The first item was the Chapter 90 Memorandum of Agreement
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for the resurfacing of Waltham Street, 1700 feet.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Chapter 90
to sign two copies of the Agreement for the resurfacing Memorandum
of Waltham Street, 1700 feet. of Agreement
Mr. Gray referred to Boston Edison Company petition
for maintaining one pole on Valley Road from Centre Street Pole
in Lexington, dated June 23, 1967. location
This is a private way, and it was suggested that
this matter be referred to Mr. Legro for his consideration.
Mr. Gray stated he would like permission to buy
an Air Filter for the sweeper, to take care of visibility
and dust, a new air filtering system for the sweeper, at
a cost of $390.00. He stated he would like to try one.
The Chairman asked if the Board had any questions
or comments.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
authorize Mr. Gray to purchase an Air Filtering System
for the sweeper, at a cost of $390.00, from Casey & Depuis .
Mr. Gray stated he had a meeting with Cabot, Cabot
& Forbes relative to a drain on Hartwell Avenue. He pre-
sented a sample sketch and drawings of the area to the Hartwell
Board, and explained the plan. Avenue
Ir. Legro said there is a question of maintenance drain
and liability on the town, plus the fact Hartwell Avenue
was laid out by the State, He said they met a month or
so ago and the answers were to have been brought back to
him, and he had not heard from them. He suggested that
action be deferred until he sees what has been done. He
stated there are a number of problems, how many people
are involved, that there may be a number, and ten differ-
ent owners. Providing maintenance, the right to move it ,
that the Board has no knowledge whether these services
would have to be moved, that it is a 36" pipe, and the
Town wouldn' t want to be in a position to get permission
from a number of people to move it, etc He said it
might involve the Town in liability.
Mr. Cataldo asked what this drain does, and Mr. Gray
replied it is for the surface water.
Mr . Legro said it might be very costly, that the
Town wants some indemnification from them. He said the
State made the takings, maybe with some Federal funds for
the construction work.
Mr Gray said he would meet together with Cabot, Cabot
& Forbes and Town Counsel.
Mr. Gray referred to petition from the Boston Edison
and fee in the way has not been transferred to the Town
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Company, brought in this afternoon, for a pole on Valley
Road running from Centre Street, Lexington, a private
way.
Mr. Legro stated it would be wise to look at the
pole location, that the Town owns the fee and there is
Pole another form in the matter of a permit rather than an
location easement. The easement requires the Town Meeting vote.
Mr. Legro stated he would take it.
Mr. Fred Conroy met with the Board and stated this
meeting concerns the property of William Hamilton on
Massachusetts Avenue and Worthen Road. He said he had
been before the Board and the Town Engineer' s office .
He stated the water main that travels down Massachusetts
Avenue but not to Worthen Road. When it gets opposite
the line of Mr. Hamilton, it stops. It is a 30" main,
comes across on the land of Hamilton and floods the
area. He showed the Board a plan of the area, and
Hamilton' s stated it is relatively dry when it does not rain, but
drainage was very bad during the last storm. There was seven
problem inches of silt and other material which filled this
drain, and the Town has no flooding easement. It is
possible for this to be extended across Hamilton ' s land
to connect to Worthen Road. He stated the water is not
clean and there are obnoxious odors ; it is an open storm
drain. He said they are anxious to have this cleaned up.
Mr. Higgins has been informed, and they would ask the
Board to take some action.
Mr. Hamilton said in periods of heavy rainfall,
he has all kinds of drains, but said if he had a power
failure, he has had it. He stated also that the land
is dry when it is not raining, otherwise it floods the
land.
Mr. Gray stated he had discussed this with Mr.
Higgins , that he had no cost on it.
Mr. Legro stated Mr. Carroll had figured this , in-
cluding costs.
The Chairman suggested that the Board take this
under advisement, come back with information and recommend-
ations.
At the request of the Town Clerk, Miss McDonough,
three Jurors were drawn as follows
S. David Hoffman, 24 Eastern Avenue
Jurors Arthur W. Hornig, 144 Marrett Road
Astrid E. Haussler, 12 Larchmont Lane
The Chairman read a request from Five Fields, Inc. ,
relative to permission to hold a Square Dance on
Barberry Road on the evening of Saturday, September 2, 1967,
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or in case of inclement weather, on Monday, September 4,
1967.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Dance
to grant the request.
Request from the Lexington Lions Club, Inc., for
the use of Parker Field at the Center Playground, for Use of
its Annual Carnival on the 4th of July, was held over Parker
from the last meeting of the Board. Field
Mr. Gray reported he had checked the policing
problem, and as Chief Corr was attending this meeting
later in the evening, the subject would be discussed
with him.
The Chairman stated that probably the Board should
have stricter rules for the use of the Playground. Lions
Chief Corr stated his recommendation on the 4th of Club
July would be that there would be a minimum of ten permit
policemen who would be paid by the Lions Club. Previously
it had paid for only three or four, that the Town had
paid. He stated he estimated that 20,000 or 30,000
people attended, and the police were unable to get from
one end of the field to the other. He said he would hope
that the police would have greater mobility getting
through the crowd.
The Chairman stated the Lions Club would be in-
formed to conform to the recommendations of the Chief of
Police.
Letter from Miss Barbara Gilson, 19 Parker Street,
relative to the American Legion Carnival over Labor Day
weekend, was read by the Chairman.
The Chairman stated permission had been granted to Complaint
the American Legion for the use of Parker Field with the
understanding that no set up work would -be done after
nine o' clock at night, and this matter was discussed this
evening with Chief Corr who will see that these regulations
are enforced.
It was voted to so advise Miss Gilson.
The Chairman read a letter from John Bernstein,
Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Goldberg, 60 Blossom-
crest Road, Lexington, relative to a taking of their Award of
property, and requesting an offer of settlement be made. damages
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to refer this letter, with copy of the award, to Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel.
Letter from Porter and Desmond relative to moving
a one-car garage located at Airport Road, Lincoln, to the
first house on left at 110 Wood Street, Lexington, was
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read by the Chairman.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant their request, subject to the usual conditions .
Letter was received from the National Cablevision,
Appointment Inc. , relative to grant of a franchise to permit the
installation of a community antenna television (CATV)
system within Lexington, and requesting an appointment
with the Board.
The Clerk was instructed to make an appointment
with them for the meeting after Labor Day to discuss
this installation
The Chairman read a letter from the Cablevision
Appointment Corporation of America relative to a request for per-
mission to install a community antenna television
system in the Town of Lexington.
The Clerk was instructed to make an appointment
for them to meet with the Board on September 18, 1967.
Notice from the Office of the County Commissioners
relative to the Annual Hearing for Middlesex County on
Hearing public roads to be held at the Superior. Court House,
East Cambridge, Mass. , on Wednesday, September 20, 1967,
was read by the Chairman.
Mr. Gray reported he would have someone there to
represent the Town.
Mr. Ventola, Metropolitan Building Movers, dame
into the meeting relative to moving a house to Walden
Pond from Massachusetts Avenue on Route 2A, which involves
all State highway. He stated one of the conditions is
the heavy trimming of ten trees, and light trimming of
sixteen trees. Mr Mistretta gave him permission but
wants the Town of Lexington to be aware of what is going
on. They are trimming in Lincoln and Concord, and there
is no problem with either town, and Lincoln will lose
trees, but there is no problem there. He gave a letter
to the Chairman from the Town of Lincoln to read. He
stated the State wants a letter from the Town as to that .
Mr. Mazerall has checked.
Mr Cataldo asked who was having the hearing on
the trees, and Mr. Gray replied that is a State problem,
that it is not our responsibility.
It was mentioned that this was all in the National
Historical Park area.
Mr Gray told Mr. Ventola that the Board appreciated
his information and the Board was aware of what was being
done
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The question wa3 asked how long this would take and
Mr. Ventola replied two days.
The Chairman stated he would write the letter to Mr.
Mistretta.
Reservation request from the Massachusetts Selectmen' s
Association for its Annual 1967 Meeting was read by the Meeting
Chairman, who stated the Board could govern themselves
accordingly.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Robert Certif.
Miller, Sr. , 359 Woburn Street, Lexington, satisfactory of Inc.
character references having been received from the
Police Department.
Upon motion duly mady and seconded, it was voted
to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Ralph Certif. of
C. Collazzo, 20 Burroughs Road, Lexington, satisfactory Inc.
character references having been received from the
Police Department.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the 1967 - 1968 Jury List as presented. Jury list
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meetings of
July 24 and August 1, 1967, as amended. Minutes
Mr. Cataldo referred to the Public Works Building.
He stated, as the Board knows, the bonding company was
notified that the contract had been cancelled. He
said he called them to complete the project , and finally
contacted Mr Adams at the Hartford Indemhity Company.
The Building Committee met with Mr. Adams, Mr. Halsey
and Tocci, the contractor. He said they agreed, at that
time, Mr. Adams would come back to the committee with
the name of the person who would handle the account, with
a schedule of when the work would be done, Tocci being
the agent of Hartford. He said he had heard nothing from
them. On Friday, he called the Supervisor of Boston and
he had no information. Mr Cataldo stated this is the
type of runaround with Hartford. He stated he called the
office of the President and talked with Mr.
Executive Vice President He told Mr. Cataldo he would
hear either Friday or Monday morning. This morning he said
he heard from Mr. Lynn Brown to accept John Tocci as the
contractor. He said under no conditions would he do this,
nor recommend it to the Board; that he would go along
with Tocci being an agent to finish the job.
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He stated we agree -
1. Hartford Insurance would be the completing
contractor.
2. Tocci would be Hartford' s Agent.
3. Schedule of items and dates .
4. Rededication of contract amount.
5. Subject to a final completion agreement
between Hartford and the Town.
Mr Cataldo said he received a wire tonight when he
came into the building from Mr. Brown stating that
schedule of major items to be performed submitted within
seventy-two (72) hours. He stated he did not think the
Town should vote to accept what is in the wire, to go
back and demand schedule and dates, September completion
date if we authorized them to go ahead. The Office of
Peabody, Arnold, Batchelder and Luther are going to be
the firm to draw up the contract. He said we have a Mr.
Brown who is the Superintendent of Claims in Hartford.
They should approve these conditions They have told us
September 8 for the past three months, and we have to get
in that building, and should insist on Item 3. Accept
the five conditions we set forth - until we get that from
Hartford. He wished the Board to authorize the committee
to proceed with An agreement that conforms with these
five points
The Board was in agreement with Mr. Cataldo' s
suggestion, and the Chairman stated Town Counsel will be
kept informed.
Chief Corr met with the Board and stated he had two
small items to present One is the radio system he feels
should be installed in the police department at the pres-
ent time without delay
He stated Mr. Gray was appointed to the committee,
Police and at that time , they said down with Motorola people
radio about ideas that would project twenty years from now and
system asked them to give us a radio system for the next fifteen
or twenty years The 1966 appropriation was $37,000 for
the system, which was to include all new radios, and
radios were going to go to the Highway Department . That
has been done Also they expected the Police Department
would have a console in Headquarters and Mr. Burrell was
to have a console in the Civil Defense Department,
$28,923, and they would give us matching funds, anything
purchased they would match. There has been a delay and
he had talked with Mr. Burrell and he said there would
be a delay of at least six months and maybe we would not
get matching funds at all. He said they were completing
the Police part of it. He was in the process of making
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specifications to complete the Police console which are
varied and long. This will monitor the calls, public
works and State Police This is very modern, a Standby
Status system at a cost of $11,000, which would come out
of the $28,000. He would like permission to advertise
in the local paper and otherwise for the specifications
he has here.
Mr. Gray stated this cannot be delayed any longer.
Chief Corr said he had talked with the Civil Defense
Director.
The Chairman said there had been a tightening up of
matching funds .
Chief Corr said it may be three or four months before
it will be completed.
Mr. Burnell said he felt the Chief should go ahead.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
authorize Chief Corr to proceed with the plans as outlined
to the Board.
Chief Corr then spoke of Item 2, and stated this will
not come as a surprise, as they were still striving to
professionalize the department. He said somewhere along
the line, it should be brought into the rules and regulations.
It is over a year ago, probably within the year, that he
discussed some weight regulations, if the Board sees fit,
effective September 1968, which would give the members time
to come down. He stated how he arrived at these figures.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has had certain weight
standards, and they sent a copy to him, which he feels are
too tight. As a result he has added fifteen pounds on top
of their maximum weights, i. e. 5' 7" , 162 pounds - I have
made it 177 pounds, etc. The department has some who have
to come down fifteen or twenty-five pounds. Chief Corr
referred to Rule 23, 22 in the Rules and Regulations of the
Police Department year 1945. In rule 12, one of the
offenses is "Violation of Rules" The men know this is
coming within the year, and he feels he has been liberal.
5' 7" is the minimum height It will cost the Town $500.00
a year, $10.00 a month for the Doctor who will be hired by
the Board.
Mr. Cataldo asked what type of examination and Chief
Corr replied, Weight, Heart beat, Eye Test, Diabetic Test,
Blood Pressure , etc.
Mr. Kenney asked if any other Towns had this.
Chief Corr read the wording for the new regulation, and
Mr. Legro stated he thought it would be better to say "All
Members shall conform to the following maximum weight regu-
lations" .
Mr. Gray suggested drawing it up properly and have Mr.
Legro check it over before the next meeting.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the Chief' s recommendation.
The Chairman discussed with Chief Corr the use of
Parker Field as it pertained to both July Lith and over
Labor Day. Chief Corr stated there is not much of a
crowd over Labor Day, nothing like the 4th of July,
but he would see that the setting up for the Carnival
was checked each and every night.
Chief Corr also reported that the Department has
lost four of its Policemen.
Chief Corr retired.
Mr. Kenney asked about Worthen Road.
The Chairman stated the Commissioner met with Mr.
Gray and Mr. Zaleski and he is working on the information;
that there are no results yet, that they had been asked
for the results of this meeting.
Mr. Kenney said the middle of September, the date
for the hearing could be set, that it should not be
delayed too much longer The Board will set the date
anyway.
The Chairman spoke about Mr. Nickerson' s request
for an Advisory Committee to expedite the Minute Man
National National Park, and he felt it would be wise to appoint
Park such a committee, that he would like to accede to his
Committee request and appoint a committee . He said Mr. Nickerson
feels the Minute Man National Park is going to run out
of money, and this committee could take care of whatever
action is necessary.
Mr Cataldo said he thought the Board should know
what the aim and purpose of it is .
The Chairman asked that the Board come prepared
at the next meeting to appoint an Advisory Committee,
and instructed the clerk to have this on the agenda
for the next meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion pertaining to personnel, and
departmental procedures, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
The Chairman stated he had a letter from Mr . Robert
Resignation L. Higgins, Assistant Town Engineer, who is resigning from
his position to attend the University of Rhode Island.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept Mr. Higgins ' resignation, with regret.
Mr. Legro retired at 9 30 P. M.
The Fire Commissioners met with the Board.
The Chairman asked if this was a matter for regular
meeting or Executive Session, and the reply was Executive
Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion relative to Fire Department
personnel, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING C:
August 28, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, August 28, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant and
Acting Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Wenham, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs. McCausland,
Executive Clerk, were also present.
At 7:30 P.M. hearing was declared open upon the
petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate
Pole one pole on Highland Avenue .
location Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners,
owners of the property as listed on the petitioners'
owners of the property as listed on the petitioners' plans,
and also referred to the Acting Superintendent of Public
Works.
Mr. Dunn, representing the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Company, and Mr. Clark, representing the
Boston Edison Company, were the only persons present at
the hearing.
Mr. Dunn explained this request is due to the relocation
of a driveway on Highland Avenue, and the pole is all set.
No one appearing in favor or in opposition, the hearing
was declared closed
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the order and grant the petition for the following JO
pole location:
Highland Avenue, westerly side, approximately 110 feet
south of Bloomfield Street, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Jurors At the request of the Town Clerk, Miss McDonough,
two jurors were drawn as follows :
John P. Defandorf, 12 Williams Road
Stanley I. Blank, 10 Butler Avenue
The Chairman read a letter from Chief James F. Corr,
Acting stating that he would be out of state from September 9
Chief through September 111., attending the International Chiefs
of Police Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, and also he
would be taking a week' s vacation on his return to Lexington.
Chief Corr requested that Captain Paul E. Furdon be
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appointed Acting Chief during his absence.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Captain Paul E. Furdon Acting Chief during
Chief Corr' s absence.
Letter was received from Perry D. Lord submitting
his resignation from the Standing Plumbing and Building
By-Law Committee, effective September 1, 1967.
The Chairman stated that Mr. Lord is the architect
on this committee, and suggested that the Board come Resignation
back with names of some architects to fill this vacancy
as soon as possible.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
accept Mr. Lord' s resignation, with regret.
Letter was received from Mr. Burrell, Civil Defense
Director, requesting the Board to appoint Privates in the
Auxiliary Fire Service.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint the following individuals Privates in the Aux- G.D.
iliary Fire Service, as requested by Mr. Burrell: Appointments
Mr. Wayne A. Blanchard Mr. John C. Klensin
337 Massachusetts Avenue 276 Main Street
Lexington, Massachusetts Stoneham, Massachusetts
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Bernard J.
Belcastro, Director, Veterans' Services , relative to the
name being designated on the ambulance as the Veterans'
Memorial Ambulance, either by a sign or emblem Veterans '
The Chairman stated originally, in the beginning, ambulance
the Veterans did contribute some toward the ambulance,
but at the present time, it is self-sustaining
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
forward a copy of this request to the Board of Fire
Commissioners for its consideration and decision.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the Order and grant the petition for the following
JO pole location, location having been approved by the
Acting Superintendent of Public Works :
Pole
Massachusetts Avenue, southerly side, approximately 17 location
feet east of Nickerson Road, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed. )
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
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to sign the Order and grant the petition for the follow-
Pole ing JO Dole location as approved by the Acting Superin-
location tendent of Public Works:
Pleasant Street, southeasterly side, approximately 27
feet northeast of Mason Street, --
One (1) pole .
(One existing JO pole to be removed . )
The Chairman read a letter from Donald K. Irwin,
Bldg. Insp. Building Inspector, informing the Board of his vacation
vacation period starting the week of August 28.
Mr. Irwin stated he had made arrangements with
Richard Soule, 16 Hancock Street, to cover this period,
as Acting Inspector.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
Appointment appoipt Mr. Richard Soule, 16 Hancock Street, Lexington,
Acting Inspector for the week of August 28, 1967, while
Mr. Irwin is on vacation.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Donald K. Irwin,
Currier Building Inspector, reporting on the foundation at 311
property Woburn Street, owned by Mr. Currier.
Mr . Irwin stated the entire excavation and foundation
have been filled to the ground level.
Mr. Gray reported on the bid from Motorola Communi-
cations
ommunications and Electronics, Inc. for an Electronic Control
Communications Center for the Lexington Police Department.
This bid is in the amount of $10,961.28. He stated this
Police Dept. was advertised in the Minute-man on August 17, and only
Communications one bid was received; that the bid is in order and is
1Center exactly what is wanted.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
accept the bid of the Motorola Communications and Electronics
Inc. in the amount of $10,961.28 for an Electronic Control
Communication Center for the Lexington Police Department as
presented by Mr . Gray.
Mr. Gray said he had a communication from the Civil
Defense Department requesting funds for the hiring of a
communications engineer or consultant to make a survey of
future communication needs of the Town
C.D. The Chairman stated these are new requirements for
Communication Civil Defense, there has to be a survey made in order to
Survey get Federal Funds and approval, and if the Town wishes to
pursue Federal Federal Funds, it has to have a qualified
engineer make the survey.
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The question was asked as to the cost, and Mr. Gray
replied $300 or $400 .
The Chairman asked if there was that amount in the
budget, and Mr. Gray replied it would be in the Article,
that there is $28,000 left.
Mr. Mabee stated the vote for Police Department
Console would preclude this; that the chances are not
good anyway, and Mr, Gray stated there would be no
question on Civil Defense.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
authorize the Director of Civil Defense to hire a com-
munications engineer to make the survey, as outlined by
Mr. Burrell, at a cost not to exceed $500.
Mr. Gray stated Mr. Carroll and he had discussed
with the Board the matter of the dump, unauthorized
people dumping, also the commercial carriers. He stated
this brings up the question of passenger cars. He stated
they came up with the idea of stickers, but distribution
was the main problem Starting January 1, when the excise
tax bills go out, they would like to incorporate a sticker,
which would cover most of the vehicles in Lexington He
stated it was almost impossible to check the passenger
cars, and he would like to be authorized to get the stickers,
as it would cost nothing for distribution; that something
had to be done.
Mr. Mabee stated they could ferret out the cars with
no stickers .
Mr. Kenney asked if the stickers could be sent out Dump
with the water bills
Mr. Gray stated they were trying to reduce the number
of people coming in for stickers
Mr. Cataldo felt it would entail a lot of headaches,
and asked what is to prevent anybody taking someone else' s
car to the dump and said he couldn't see any advantage. He
felt it would cost the Town $2000. or $3000. to do this;
getting started and issuing them every year will cost the
Town some money.
Mr. Gray said he wouldn't issue them on a yearly basis.
The Chairman said it was not necessary to have a
decision this evening, and Mr. Gray said he would see what
could be done.
Mr. Gray referred to Philip Road which was supposed to
be built before school opened, three weeks ago He stated
there is a sewer line that has to be checked out and Philip Rd .
replaced, and a water main to be installed . He showed the
Board the plans, which they discussed He said Whitman &
Howard had met with him and stated it would cost $5,000 or
$10,000 to service this, an expensive job. He stated Mr.
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Duffey was paving the binder today.
The Chairman asked if the children would be able to
get into the school.
Mr. Gray stated it was laid out as a road and Mr.
Duffey will eventually pave this, that it is not town
property now
Mr. Cataldo asked how much peat there was in there,
and Mr. Gray stated he didn' t know.
Mr. Gray stated there are ten busses in the morning
and ten in the afternoon, and he wondered if a small por-
tion could be paved, or filled with gravel. He stated
Mr. Crimp assured him there is adequate fill to build
the road. He said Dr. Fobert said if the road was
blocked, there would be no entrance for the school.
Mr. Cataldo said there would be no way for the busses
to turn around.
Mr. Kenney said if they could legally get in, he
wouldn't worry about it at the present time.
The Chairman stated Mr. Legro would be in later
in the evening and it would be held over until he
arrived .
Later in the evening Mr. Gray referred to this
again - the Bowman School entrance. He told Mr. Legro
there is only one entrance until the Town constructs
Philip Road. He stated the Town could go in and put
gravel in this section so that they would have some
entrnace and exit.
Mr. Legro stated it is a private way as it now
stands; that there is no right until it is laid out as
a public way.
Mr. Gray stated the peat would have to be removed,
strictly a temporary expedient .
Mr. Legro said a number of things had to be taken
into consideration.
The Chairman asked who owned the property, and
Mr Legro replied Partridge Associates, Inc.
The Chairman asked if Partridge Associates could
give the Town an easement for a time, and Mr. Cataldo
asked if the Town didn't automatically get the easement
when the Planning Board approves. Mr. Legro replied not
a travel easement, but it was something he would be glad
to consider.
The Chairman asked if the Board' s approval was
needed before it could be done, a workable solution if
approved by Town Counsel.
Mr. Mabee asked if the Standing School Building
Committee had any funds, and Mr. Gray replied that the
money could be found, that it was a matter of legality.
The Chairman suggested that a workable solution,
approved by Town Counsel, would give latitude to go
ahead .
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was so agreed,
with an outside limit of $1,000.00.
Mr. Gray said it was no more than 100 feet.
Mr. Legro asked if any engineer had looked at this
subsoil condition.
At 8:00 P.M. , Mr. Joseph Trani and Mr. Daniel P. Buss
met with the Board .
Mr. Trani stated their problem is when to open and
when to close, especially on holidays . He stated the Liquor
Stores would like to go along and act the same way as the
Blue Laws ' way. He said he did not know where they would
stand legally. Four of the five package goods stores were
in favor.
The Chairman said the Board could extend the hours
but the ABC tells the Board what to do.
Mr. Kenney asked what holidays they were speaking
about.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Board considers anything, it
should be sent a letter telling it what "Package Goods Stores"
recommend ; for them to set the whole year' s schedule.
The chairman stated the"Package Goods" stores would
be notified that the Board requests that they be closed all
day Labor Day.
Mr. Trani stated there are Armistice Day and Veterans'
Day coming along as well .
The Chairman stated at the beginning of each year for Liquor
the stores to write requesting all "Package Goods Stores" Stores
close all day Labor Day
Mr. Cataldo said the letter should be filed by all the
liquor stores.
Mr. Busa stated he thought the letter was a good sug-
gestion, and in the future if there were problems, they
would present them that way.
Mr. Trani T ani stated everyone would operate the same way.
Messrs . Trani and Busa retired .
Mr Legro reported he had a proposed Agreement between
the Town and Hartford Indemnity for the completion of the
contract between the Town and Tocci. He read the items of
the agreement, and stated Mr . Louden was here this evening
and brought these out . He said the Board could vote to
exercise this agreement, to be held by him until he got
instruments properly executed by Hartford
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
exercise this agreement between the Town and Hartford
Indemnity for completion of the contract between the Town
and Tocci, to be held by Town Counsel until properly Agree-
executed. meet
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Mr. Legro stated he had an agreement between the Town
and Dr. Newell which agrees with the option exercised.
This permits the owner to maintain ownership of the
property until March 16. Dr. Newell proposes to leave
the premises sometime in October. He stated he had a
confirmatory deed and has made a taking.
Agreement Mr. Gray said Mr Legro had talked with him and the
fire insurance has been taken care of.
Mr. Legro said in the event of vacating, Dr. Newell
will notify the Superintendent of Public Works so that
the water may be drawn off, etc.
Mr. Legro referred to the acquisition of the land
owned by Dorothy Pihl. He stated he had a partial re-
lease of land acquired by the Town of a sewer betterment
assessment. The Town has acquired by taking the rear
portion of the land , leaving to the owner the front portion
Pihl on which the house stands . There is an outstanding sewer
property betterment in the amount of $942.13, and there are the
years of 1967-1982, $17.10 per year, to be paid . The
balance, at the present time , subject to adjustment, is
$753.60. He stated, in his opinion, that the remaining ,
property is more than adequate to support the lien.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the partial release as prepared and submitted by Mr.
Legro.
A Governor' s Proclamation relative to League of
Women Voters Week, was received by the Board .
Mrs. Frederick Frick, member of the League of Women
Voters , was present at the meeting.
The Chairman asked if the League had decided to have
a proclamation separate from the Governor' s , and if she
thought it necessary to issue a proclamation along the
same line; also would the League like a separate procla-
mation issued .
Mrs. Frick replied there are more people wondering
Proclama- about the government
tion Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that
the Chairman declare September 10 to 17 League of Women
Voters of Lexington Week and that the proclamation be
published in the Lexington Minute-man.
Petition was received from residents of the Colony
Road and Grant Street area relative to a policewoman for
guard crossing during each school day.
The Chairman stated the Chief of Police is having
problems replacing some .
Mr . Gray replied he has lost four, that he had discussed
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this with the Chief, that there had been many calls.
He said the Kindergarten children involve problems
walking to and from school, and the requests have been for
most intersections. He also stated there are no funds in
the budget.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Petition
to refer the petition to the Traffic Study Committee for for Police-
its recommendations to the Board woman
Letter, dated August 17, 1967, was received from
Mrs. Morton Hodin, 7 Todd Road, relative to a crossing Police
guard on Grant Street between Todd and Saddle Club Roads. crossing
It was voted to refer this letter to the Traffic guard
Study Committee for its recommendations
Letter from Miss Helen Welch, 22 Woodcliffe Road, Complaint
relative to "Town Eyesores" , was read by the Chairman.
The Chairman stated a copy of this letter had been
sent to Mr. Mazerall, Park Superintendent, and suggested
that Miss Welch be so advised and thanked for her interest .
The Chairman read a letter from Eva Jean Maxner
and Douglas H. Maxner relative to award of damages of Award of
$50.00 offered by the Town fdr Lot 3, Laconia Street, damages
which was acceptable to them.
Mr. Legro reported this matter was taken care of
today.
Notice from the Middlesex County Selectmen' s Associ-
ation relative to Ladies Night, Wednesday, September 13, Ladies
1967, was read by the Chairman, who stated this date was Night
in conflict with the Testimonial Dinner being held for
John Carroll.
Application from Harry A. Khachadoorian, Jr. , 442
Waltham Street, for a teenage dance in Cary Hall, was
read by the Chairman. Use of
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted hall
to advise Mr. Khachadoorian that it is against the denied
policy of the Board of Selectmen to grant the use of the
hall for this purpose.
Request from the National Cystic Fibrosis Research
Foundation to conduct a door-to-door drive on Sunday, Permit
September 2L , 1967, from the hours of 1:00 P M. to
5 P.M. , was read by the Chairman
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the request.
Order of Conditions issued by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Department of Natural Resources, to the
Belmont Country Club, relative to the Board ' s notice of
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June 14 regarding fill to be used to fill lowlands, was
received .
The Chairman referred to the hearing held by the
Hatch Act Board on the Hatch Act, and at that time, it conditioned
Fill for on the approval of the Town of Belmont. This permission
Lowlands has now been granted by Belmont, and is now within the
agreements which were made at that time.
Mr. Cataldo stated someone has to watch it; that
those ditches have to be treated in such a way
Mr. Gray stated he would have it checked.
Invitation was received from Stanley Hill Post No.
38 to attend the Installation of Officers of Stanley
Invitation Hill Post No. 38 The American Legion and Auxiliary Unit
38, on Sunday, September 17, 1967, at 3:00 P.M.
The Chairman stated he would attend and represent
the Board.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Robert L. Higgins,
Resignation Assistant Town Engineer, relative to the effective date of
Date his resignation.
It was voted to clarify the effective date as of
October 2, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Licenses renew Theatre and Sunday Movie Licenses to Ramil Enter-
prises, Inc. , 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
I .D. Cards authoPize the Chairman to sign Liquor Identification
Cards for Alan Frederick Lydiard and Elaine M. Zabaski,
satisfactory proof of their ages having been received .
Reference was made to the appointments to be made
to Board of Health, Conservation Commission and Town
Celebrations Committee.
The Chairman stated the Board of Health had
requested that no action be taken this evening.
Nominations were in order for the appointment of
two members to the Conservation Commission for a three-
Appointment year term, and Aiden L. Ripley and Francis W.K. Smith
were nominated for reappointment
Nominations were declared closed, and upon motion
duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Aiden
L. Ripley and Francis W.K. Smith for three-year terms
expiring April 1, 1970.
With reference to appointments to the Town Cele-
brations Committee, the Chairman reported that Marilyn
Hall is willing to be reappointed, and the Board would
hold this appointment over until next meeting.
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Appointment for an Advisory Committee to the Minute
Man National Park was held over from the last meeting of
the Board .
The Chairman stated that Mr Nickerson would like
three to five people in the community who could show
interest in the Minute Man National Park, and he asked
the Board what action it wished to take. Committee
It was decided to hold this over another week.
Mr. Cataldo inquired as to who was on the Committee Committee
for the Beautification of Lexington Center, and it was
agreed to send a copy to each member of the Board .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign Sewer Orders as follows:
Burlington Street, from House No. 145, a distance of
1740 feet, more or less, to North Street Sewer
Orders
Dewey Road, from existing sewer northeasterly and
northwesterly, a distance of 1420 feet, more or
less, to end .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectments Meeting held Minutes
on August 14, 1967.
Mr. Robert Clancy, Minute Man Cab Company, Mr
William Belcher, Lexington Cab Company, and Mr. Richard
Zimmerman, met with the Board relative to rate increase
for taxicabs.
Mr. Belcher stated it had been quite a few years
since there had been an increase, that everything had gone
up, the drivers had not had an increase in five years.
The Chairman asked what the rates were in the
surrounding towns, and Mr. Belcher replied Belmont, Rules &
Winchester and Bedford, most of them charge 75¢ for the Regulations
first mile and 50/ each mile thereafter. Newton has Taxicabs
801 - 60¢; Boston is 901; Arlington 70/ a mile and 1i01
thereafter
The Chairman stated that the surrounding towns
vary on the second amount, that they are not broken down
to the quarter mile, and Mr. Belcher stated the quarter
mile has to be on a metered basis .
Mr. Belcher stated they would like 80/ for the
first mile, and 601 thereafter. He said when they get
calls for Grove Street, Carriage Road , they have driven
seven or eight miles to get one paid mile. He stated the
increase in gas and oil and also said a car is worthless
after eighteen months .
The Chairman asked how many miles they drove a year
and he replied 135,000 miles, and if they were able to
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get a year and a half out of a car they were lucky.
Lexington is spread over a large area.
The Chairman asked about screening the applicants
for taxicab drivers, and Mr. Belcher replied it is
difficult to get the right help
The Chairman said the Board would take the matter
under advisement and let them know shortly of its
decision, with an effective date; that any change that
would be made would be published in the Minute-man for
one week.
The Chairman stated an increase was probably in
order, and Mr Mabee said he agreed, that the rates
are out of line if the reports are accurate.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to amend the rules and regulations governing Hackney
Carriages, Taxicabs, Renting Cars and other Public
Vehicles for the carrying of Passengers for hire
effective September 15, 1967, as follows :
75for the first mile and 11:V for each
fifth of a mile theafter. This is no
way to affect the flat rates in effect at
this. time .
Mr. Cataldo reported that he read in Sundays paper
of some money Federal Government gave the Department of
Public Works for traffic problems. He stated Wellesley
is the only one who has applied to be considered, and he
felt Lexington should try and get it.
The Chairman asked if this had a number, and what
town is to be picked for the program.
Mr. Cataldo said Lexington should be in there to
see if it can get it, a comprehensive study of the whole
town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
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The next regular meeting of the Board will be held on
Monday evening, September 11, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, September 11, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs . Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present .
Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant and Acting Superintendent
of Public Works , Mr. Wonham, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Works, and Mrs. McCausland, Executive Clerk, were
also present.
Hearing was declared open upon the petition of the
Boston Edison Company for permission to locate conduit
on Lincoln Street. Notices of the hearing were mailed
to the petitioner, owners of property as listed on the
petitioner' s plan, and also filed with the Acting Superin-
tendent of Public Works .
Mr Stickney, representing the Boston Edison Company,
and Mr. and Mrs. George F. Vadala, owners of property at
the corner of Birch Hill Lane and Lincoln Street, were the
only persons present at the hearing.
Mr. Stickney stated this is for connections in the Conduit
IInew development from two poles on Lincoln Street. location
Mr. Vadala questioned how they were going to locate
the pole on Birch Hill Lane and Lincoln Street , as he was
interested in the trees there and whether they would be
taken down.
The Chairman stated if the trees were on Town property
they could not be taken down without a hearing. He said
there are no plans to take down trees, that the tree would
have to be posted and a hearing would be held; that the
trees are usually replaced by the Town with other trees, but
he felt it very unlikely that the trees will be touched;
that the decision can be made conditional as to the status
of the trees.
No one else appearing in opposition, the hearing was
declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant the petition and sign the order for the following
conduit locations, subject to the preservation of the trees:
Lincoln Street, at Birch Hill Lane, a distance of about
20 feet - conduit.
Lincoln Street, at Pheasant Lane, a distance of about
25 feet - conduit.
At the request of the Town Clerk, Miss McDonough, two
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jurors were drawn as follows :
Jurors William J. Wiles, 21 Deering Avenue
George W. Greenlaw, Jr. , 176 Grant Street
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Donald
E. Legro, Town Counsel, relative to the agreement between
the Town and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company for
the completion of the Public Works Building contract .
Public This contract was rewritten to incorporate changes he had
Works Bldg. made and has been signed by Hartford.
Agreement Mr. Legro requested in his letter that this Agreement
be signed by the Board, and the duplicate copy be returned
to him to be forwarded to counsel for Hartford .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the Agreement between the Town and Hardford Accident
and Indemnity Company as requested by Town Counsel.
Mr. Gray reported on bids for a Sidewalk tractor as
follows:
Timberland Machine Co. $5,081.30
Bids H.F. Davis Tractor Co. 5,782.00
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
award the bid to the low bidder, Timberland Machine Company
in the amount of $5,081.30.
Mr. Gray also reported on bids taken on a truck mounted
compressor as follows:
Bids Automotive Service Company $ 9,797.00 GMC
Lexington Auto Sales 11,350.00
Mr. Cataldo asked about the size of the two compres-
sors and Mr. Gray stated they are both the same size.
Mr. Gray also stated that there are sufficient funds in
the Article to cover this compressor.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
award the bid to the low bidder, Automotive Service Company,
in the amount of $9,797.00
Mr. Gray stated Mr. Vitale, Sons of Italy, had asked
him to have the date changed on his permit to hold a
Permit "Kids' Party' from September 10, 1967 to September 17.
The Board had no objection
Mr. Gray read a letter from Whitman & Howard relative
to Philip Road and stated this had been checked out; that
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this is the best way to handle this matter at the
present time , that the sewer is operating as a syphon
sewer and it will operate sufficiently well through the
winter months.
Mr. Cataldo asked who will pay for this. Philip
The Chairman asked what the time limit is on this Road
and Mr. Gray replied the Town is eo'ered as far as time
is concerned . Belli Bros. will continue on the other
streets, leaving this to the last one to be done
Mr. Legro will be kept informed.
Mr. Gray stated he had discussed with Mr. Legro the
drainage problem at Mr. Hamilton' s property at the
corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Worthen Road, whether,
if this was a natural water course, the Town had the
right to construct the drain and dump surface water in it .
Mr. Cataldo asked if there was a catch basin at the
bottom of the hill, and Mr. Gray stated he would check it
out, all the old records.
Mr. Conroy retired at 7:50 P.M.
The Chairman stated the people on Hawthorne Road
wished to have a block party on Friday, September 15, from
5:30 P.M. to 12.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Block
that permission be granted for a block party on SeptemberParty
15, 1967 from 5:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. , subject to the Hawthorne
Police Department approving the area Road
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs Celia Donnellan,
Secretary to the Superintendent of Public Works, who has
retired, due to illness
He reported that he had taken a silver Paul Revere
bowl to her last week
Mr. Gray read a letter from Chief of Police Corr
relative to Mrs. Ann Manley' s sick leave stating the
expiration of her accumulated time will be .September 20, Sick
1967. leave
Chief Corr requested that this period of sick leave
be extended, and upon motion duly made and seconded, it
was voted to extend sick leave for Mrs . Manley for a period
of thirty days .
Request from the Boston Edison Company for permission
to install one pole on Valley Road running from Centre Pole
Street was read by the Chairman. location
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign this permit for one pole on Valley Road running from
Centre Street .
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The Chairman read a letter from the Department of
Public Utilities relative to an inspection made by that
Crossings department with regard to crossings which were not being
maintained in accordance with Chapter 160, Section 142
of the General Laws.
Mr. Gray was authorized to check these crossings
and prepare a letter to be signed by the Chairman.
The Chairman read a letter from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, relative to
Pedestrian the new law, Chapter 405 of the acts of 1967, with re-
Traffic gard to Pedestrian Traffic Control.
Control The Chairman stated the Board had passed this
previously and no action was necessary.
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Fire
Department relative to Mutual Aid Agreements with
Arlington.
Mutual Aid Mr. Legro , Town Counsel, has found these to be
with correct as to form.
Arlington Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the Mutual Aid Plan with Arlington.
The Chairman read a letter from the Chairman of
the Lexington Fire Department, relative to the plaque
for the Veterans' Memorial Ambulance
Ambulance The Fire Department voted to mount a cast bronze
plaque plaque, approximately ten inches by four inches, in the
patient ' s compartment of the ambulance bearing the
following: "Town of Lexington - Veterans Memorial Ambulance'.
Letter was received from the Town of Bedford, Board
of Selectmen, relative to petition concerning sewer
Bill for construction for the next legislative session.
Bedford The Chairman stated this can be filed seasonally,
sewer that it would not be necessary to submit a late filed
billing, that Mr. Legro will be working on it
Request was received from the American Legioc ,
Stanley Hill Post, No. 38, Inc. , relative to conducting
Permit a Horse Show at Willards Woods on Sunday, October 8,
1967, from 10:00 A.M. until approximately 7:00 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission subject to the approval of the Park
Superintendent, Paul Mazerall.
Letter from Frederick J. Conroy, on behalf of Peter
Tax Title J Scopa, 8L1. Bow Street, Le:tington, relative to the
purchase of Lot 42A, Assessors Plot Plan Map 15, was read
by the Chairman.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to refer this to the Planning Board for its report and
recommendation.
The Chairman read a letter from Joseph J. Napoli Middle St.
relative to sidewalk installation along Middle Street. Sidewalk
Mr. Gray was authorized to take care of this.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs . Walter Donahue, 4 Laurel
Street, relative to the condition of Laurel Street, was Laurel St.
read by the Chairman.
The Chairman stated he thought the only answer
would be that it is an unaccepted street.
Mr. Gray stated he would answer the letter.
Notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hearing
Department of Public Works, relative to a public hearing
on Public Roads, to be held in the Court House, Cambridge,
on Wednesday, September 20, 1967, at 2:00 P.M. was
received.
Mr. Gray stated he would attend.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Cert. of
James Saunders, 62 Oak Street, Lexington, satisfactory Inc.
character references having been received from the Chief
of Police.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign I.D. Cards for the
following, satisfactory evidence of their ages having
been received :
William E. Barnes 47 Somerset Road, Lexington
Mary H. Fletcher 79 Bedford Street, Lexington I.D. Cards
Carol B. Brussard 382 Concord Avenue, Lexington
James L. Kugler 1347 Massachusetts Ave. , Lexington
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on Minutes
August 28, 1967.
The Chairman reported receipt of a letter from
Donald M. Graham, 4 Mill Brook Road , relative to hazardous
walking and driving conditions in the vicinity of 80 to
92 Adams Street. He stated they had an appointment this
evening to meet with the Board, but he had talked with
them instead . Mr. Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. , 118 Adams
Street, was present at the meeting.
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The Chairman said primarily they would like a barrier
as at the present time, there is no protection.
Mr. Gray reported he had checked this, and granite
curbing is available, and he would like the Board to
Adams St . authorize the Public Works to install granite curbing in
sidewalk this area as far as the curbing is available. He drew
a sketch explaining how it can be done. He said if a
sidewalk should be put in, it should be put in right,
there is a difference in elevation. A guard rail was
suggested and it was stated with that, a sidewalk would
not be needed .
Mr. Gray said the Chief discussed this with him,
and he was not enthusiastic about a curbing; with a guard
rail the cars would bounce off, but curbing would help.
Mr. Kenney felt a barrier would be a difficult thing
to have in front of a home, that it was a very definite
situation at the present time.
Mr. Gray stated it wouldntt be in for two or three
weeks anyway.
Mr. Charles Gallagher stated the big problem is the
sidewalk, that it is a very bad corner and he was afraid
someone would be hurt.
Mr. Cataldo stated the Town might as well do it
right and get it over with, to .et the most for the money.
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Mr. Gray said Adams Street would have to be relocated
eventually, but it would be there for several more years.
Mr. Kenney suggested to have a barrier if the Town
can afford it .
The Chairman stated the time element is roughly the
same, and there is money to do this.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to obtain
prices and proceed to install the barrier.
Mr. Leslie York, Chamber of Commerce, met with the
Board relative to the Visitors' Center.
He stated they still have a balance of $867.89, of
which there is one project to be done. He said it was
agreed that the diorama should be fixed up as it should
Visitorst be; that they had talked with Mr. Nickerson and he did
Center not want to be involved with it, and had suggested a
man to do it. Mr York stated he would like to have
authority to get some figures.
The Chairman suggested having a table with a narrative
on it instead of the tape.
Mr. York stated they have the tapes in many places,
at Woods Hole they have the same thing, a continuous tape,
that he could look into the expense of it.
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Mr. Cataldo suggested that it be set up differently,
that Mr. Nickerson had a drawing, and he would change it.
Mr . York stated it is all different kinds of wood ,
that it was a patched-up deal. He said they would have
to look to the Board for more money.
Mr. Gray stated there are two bills which almost
equalled the balance in the account, according to Mr.
Perry, but he would check this out.
The Chairman said for Mr. York to come back next
week with figures.
Mr. Kenney spoke of the lack of signs and wondered
if the Chamber of Commerce might be willing to give some
thought to this.
The Chairman stated a committee had been appointed
for signs, and it had been resolved, that they had one
more than the Historic Districts wanted .
Mr. Kenney stated this was for people from out of
town coming in to find the local areas, and the Chairman
said it would have to be discussed with the Historic
Districts Commission, as they had all the Commission would
allow.
Mr. Joel A. Kozol, representing the National Cable- CATV
vision, Inc. , met with the Board to discuss permission System
for the installation of a CATV system in the Town of
Lexington.
Mr. Kozol stated he was an attorney with the firm
of Friedman, Atherton, Sisson & Kozol, 30 State Street,
Boston. He stated the National Cablevision, Inc. was
organized in Delaware for the sole purpose of CATV
service. Actually they have been in New Jersey, directly
opposite from New York. He said this company holds the
franchise to bring it to Hoboken, Hudson County, New
Jersey, also other areas in New Jersey. In eastern
Massachusetts where they have applications in practically
every city and county. Thus far he said they hold only
one signed franchise, Salisbury, but had twelve applications
already drafted, but not signed .
Mr. Kozol related in detail the workings of the
CATV, system, installation, costs, etc. , the time element
for installation of the system, which he stated would
take about eighteen months to install, two years to put
the system in, at a cost of one-half million dollars,
with the tower.
Mr. Thomas Hutchinson and Mr. Clancy, Cabot, Cabot
& Forbes, met with the Board relative to the drain on
Hartwell Avenue which they would like to put across
somewhere near SDC.
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Mr. Gray showed plans which the Board discussed in
detail, and stated the Town would not be involved, there
would be no maintenance. He stated he had discussed
it with Mr. Legro, water and sewer are all in now, but
what might be necessary in the future. He said the
State took the fee in Hartwell Avenue. He said the
Town probably would not have the right to put a struc-
ture on State property.
He said it was Mr. Legro' s feeling to get permission
from the State, that the Town would not have the right
to give anyone permission to put a structure in there.
Mr Gray said he would check and discuss it further
with Mr. Legro to make sure the Town is right; to see if
it can be done engineeringwise.
Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. Clancy retired at 9:10 P.M.
The Chairman said some weeks ago he met with the
Arlington Selectmen and they thought it would be in the
best interest of both Towns to hold a meeting on the
Great Meadows in Lexington To let them run the open
meeting, answer all the questions and what they propose
Great to do. He said the Board would notify Mr. Rae to have
Meadows a meeting next month, an open meeting, that this would
be open to the public.
Mr. Mabee said to outline the uses of the land.
Mr. Kenney asked if any money would be appropriated
for this study, and the Chairman replied there would be
no problem meeting legislation.
Mr. Cataldo stated Arlington wants to show that
both towns are interested in the area and are acting
in good faith; that we are still in agreement that it is
a mutual problem.
Sewer The Chairman read a letter from Ginn and Company,
Extension relative to the new building on the Fuller Hill site,
Spring St. construction scheduled to start early in 1969, and
completion scheduled for September or October 1970
They request the Town to extend its sewage facilities
to and along Spring Street.
The Chairman asked what the Town plans are to go
along Spring Street.
Mr. Gray stated it could be in the 1968 budget or
1969, depending on their schedules, and it is in the
best interest of the Town to extend it along the access
road .
The Chairman stated the onus is on the subdivider
or the owner.
It was suggested that this be checked with the
Planning Board, and the Chairman replied that the ac-
ceptance of public streets is the province of the
Board of Selectmen.
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Mr. Mabee said the site has to be approved by the
Planning Board
Mr. Gray referred to the Town Report Committee for
1967 Town Report. He asked the Board if the personnel
should be changed or what they wished to do, getting all
the material for the Town Report .
The Chairman felt the same policy should be continued,
and Mr. Burnell stated he would like to see it repeated
this year.
Mr. Zehner was the Chairman of this Committee , and
this Board does want the committee to proceed same as
last year. The Chairman suggested writing the School
Committee and ask who they wish to represent them.
Mr. Cataldo referred to appointment to the Town Wide
Beautification Committee, and said he would like to nomi-
nate Paul E. Mazerall to represent the Board on this
committee. He stated he knows the Town, costs, and land- Appoint-
scaping. ment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint Mr. Paul E. Mazerall as the Board' s representative
on the Town Wide Beautification Committee
Mr. Cataldo referred to Lincoln Street, and stated
they were going to have enough material to finish the job,
and would go to Town Meeting to do something up there,
ask to finish part of it.
The Chairman stated the Town would have many projects
and asked about the Appropriation Committee .
Mr. Cataldo recommended taking some money out of the
fund that Mr. George Morey spoke of and get the master Lincoln
plan done--a beautification fund . Street
Mr Mabee asked what kind of plan, and Mr. Cataldo
replied to get a master plan for baseball field, Little
League Field , etc.
Mr. Burnell said Mr. Snow worked on a plan all one
summer.
Mr . Kenney asked what type of consultant they would
need, and the Chairman asked if they were in the field of
a landscape architect .
Mr. Cataldo suggested interviewing people, that the
four committees should be working together.
It was stated that this has been used as a snow dump
and to utilize it so it can still be used as such, but the
first step is to find the money
The Chairman suggested writing to Mr. Morey to see
how much money is available, what amount can be had .
Mr. Mabee said for laying out and designing additional
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parks and playgrounds, to have a detailed design on a
portion of that.
It was decided to review the old plan, and to use
the money to come up with a concrete plan, to write to
Mr. Morey and see what money is available for use.
Mr. Kenney referred again to Worthen Road and stated
the anxiety of the citizens has to take precedence. He
asked if there was anything new.
Worthen Rd. The Chairman reported the State was out on traffic
counts but nothing had been received from them as yet.
He said if at this point, this Board said we are not
going further with Worthen Road, it would not lessen the
fears of these people that they have in the street. He
stated he did not agree to take this to Route 2.
Mr . Kenney asked, do we as a Board, pursue a policy
to having the Town build Worthen Road. If it answers no,
it can forget about the hearing. All these people want
to know.
Mr. Cataldo stated the Town would look into finishing
Worthen Road if the State requires it to connect Worthen
Road to Route 2.
Mr. Kenney stated Ribbs will not build a connection
unless the Town builds the road. These people were pro-
mised some hearing, and he felt the Board had waited
long enough
Mr. Mabee said the original concept was to go to
Route 2. The State said we could have only three connec-
tions and Worthen Road was not one of them.
Mr. Cataldo said to wait for the figures to come
through.
The Chairman said he would call Commissioner Ribbs in
the morning and see what information is available at this
time, and he would report next Monday night .
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
reporting on the resignation of Mr. James West, and
Resignation recommending Dr. Charles Colburn 82 Hancock Street to
serve in his place. Mr. McQuillan stated Dr. Colburn is
willing to serve, and is al Doctor, Associate Chief of
Staff at the VA Hospital.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Appointment appoint Dr. Charles Colburn, 82 Hancock Street, a member
of the Board of Health for a three year term expiring
June 1, 1970.
Mr Cataldo referred to the Town Hall Building Com-
Town Hall mittee, and stated there are two vacancies.
Building It was the consensus of the Board that the Capital
Committee Expenditures Committee should be contacted to see if they
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would like one of their members as a replacement.
The Chairman stated when a reply is received , the
position would be filled .
Mr. Cataldo mentioned Wednesday night as being
John Carroll's dinner, and asked if any thought had Gift
been given as to a gift. It was agreed that Mr. Gray
and Mr. Cataldo would attend to it.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
made public, might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation
of any person.
Following discussion relative to various departmental
matters, and a legal matter, it was voted to resume the
open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:10 P.M.
A true record , Attest :
xe tive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will
be held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
Monday, September 18, 1967, 7:30 F.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING '
September 18, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, September 18, 1967, at 7:30 P M.
Chairman Cole, Messrs . Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney
were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Execu-
tive Assistant, and Acting Superintendent of Public Works,
Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and
Mrs . McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present .
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from the
Town Report Massachusetts Selectmen' s Association, dated September 15,
Award 1967, congratulating the Town of Lexington as a winner of
one of the Awards in the 1967 Town Report Contest. It
stated that the certificates would be presented at 9:00
A.M , as the first order of business at the meeting on
Saturday morning, October 7, in the Casino Room of The
Hotel Belmont, West Harwich.
The Chairman stated he thought it would be fitting if
in addition to a member of the Board attending as a repre-
sentative, to invite Mr Zehner to go, and stated if the
Board had no objection, he would take Mr Zehner with him.
Mr. Gray referred to two requests for transfers from
the Reserve Fund . The first is for the Police and Fire
Medical. He stated there have been unforeseen expenses,
Transfers that there is a fireman who has to have an operation.
He said the Appropriation Committee is aware that the
Board would request funds.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum
of $1,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Police and Fire
Medical Account .
Mr. Gray said the second request is for the Clerical
Pool Account in the amount of $750. He stated this is
due to extra summer help. The Appropriation Committee
cut the amount in the budget and the Board was to contact
Transfers them for extra funds
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum
of $750 00 from the Reserve Fund to the Clerical Pool
Account.
Mr. Gray stated at the last meeting of the Board,
it requested him to write a letter to the Fire Depart-
ment in reply to its letter of August 30, 1967, relative
to a meeting with Local #11.1.91, International Association
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of Fire Fighters, questions raised at the meeting, and
action required .
Mr. Gray stated he had talked with the Fire Depart-
ment, and he felt recommendations would have to be made
by the Board
Mr. Gray read the following to the Board :
3. The Chairman felt should be a recommendation
of the Salary Study Committee, and the Board
would await its reply
4. Relative to the purchase of fire-fighting
equipment--it was the Board ' s understanding
this was taken care of, but if not , it
should be taken care of. Mr. Gray said he
would contact the Commissioners with regard
to this item.
7. With regard to payroll deductions of union
dues, the Chairman stated he was not in
favor, but thought the Board should reserve
its answer until it heard from the Salary
Study Committee. Mr Gray stated he would
get a report from the Town Treasurer.
8. Re: Fire fighters with more than five years
of service, to live not more than ten miles
from Town, and Mr. Gray said the department
feels it is understaffed , that is one reason.
The Chairman said all these matters would be held up
pending receipt of recommendations from the Salary Review
Board .
The Chairman read a letter from the Middlesex County
Commissioners, dated September 12, 1967, relative to an Lowell
enclosed form of petition for specific repairs of Lowell Street
Street .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
sign the petition, as requested
Letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Semon,
92 Bedford Street, relative to construction of Tewksbury
Street, now that the Old Age Housing is underway. Tewks-
The Chairman stated no petition had been submitted bury
up to the present time, and there are no plans, and if Street
they wish to have the street accepted, a petition should
be returned to the Town that it may be considered for
the 1968 budget.
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The Chairman read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
C Harding, co-owners of property at the corner of
Tucker Tucker Avenue and Tarbell Avenue, in which they requested
Avenue the acceptance of a small portion of Tucker Avenue from
Chase Avenue to Tarbell Avenue.
The Chairman stated they should submit a petition
so it can be processed properly.
Invitation was received from the Commonwealth of
Mental Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health, relative to
Health regional meeting to be held .
Meeting The Chairman said he would represent the Board .
The Chairman read a letter from Miss Mary McDonough,
Clerk, Board of Registrars, relative to the recent act
pertaining to Board of Registrars, and requesting a
Transfer transfer in the amount of $300.00 from the Reserve Fund
to cover the increase in her salary.
Mr. Gray retired to the Appropriation Committee
meeting with her request.
Request from Mr. William R. Whalon, 14 Benjamin Road ,
Lexington, relative to permission to closing off a portion
of Benjamin Road on Saturday, September 23, between the
Block hours of 6:00 P.M. and midnight for a neighborhood square
Dance dance and party, was read by the Chairman
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant the request subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Cert. of certify the character of James L. Jones, 45 Middle Street
Inc. and Robert Seaman, 17 Hancock Street, satisfactory refer-
ences having been received from Paul Furdon, Acting Chief
of Police
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Minutes approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on
September 11, 1967
Mr. Gray submitted a plan showing the situation at
the Hamilton property. He stated there is an 18" drain
Hamilton coming down Massachusetts Avenue to the corner of
Drain Worthen Road and drains in the area Mr. Hamilton was com-
plaining about. He stated this could be shut off at the
corner of Woodberry Road .
Mr. Cataldo wished to have the alternatives explained
and see what can be done, although he said actually the
brook is his property line.
Mr Gray stated he would contact Mr. Conroy and see
what recommendation they could come up with
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Mr. Clancy and Mr. Hutchinson, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes,
met with the Board at 8:00 F.M. relative to the drain on
Hartwell Avenue .
Mr. Clancy submitted a plan and stated this is a
different plan, showing the possibility of combining the
SDC drain with the drain they will put across the street . Hartwell
He stated they have done this to see how this could be Avenue
accomplished and have come up with this plan to show how Drain
this is engineered to be done. He explained the plan to
the Board, and said it could be done this way, that the
only thing is, it has to be completely revamped . The
markings in blue would cost $30,000 versus the red,
$60,000, and he stated it makes it extremely expensive,
but the answer is it can be done engineeringwise.
Mr. Legro said as far as the Town is concerned, it is
just a much of a legal problem, and the Chairman asked if
it was capable of being solved.
Mr. Gray said the fee for Hartwell Avenue is in the
State, and as far as placing a structure, permission would
have to be gotten from the State, that the biggest problem
is the maintenance.
Mr. Clancy stated the people who drain into the system
would be the ones to be involved, that it would not involve
the Town in any way whatsoever.
Mr. Cataldo said, say we have to move this; that this
is Mr. Legro' s reservation, and asked whom the Town would
get permission from to move this drain.
Mr. Hutchinson said the sewer is below everything else.
Mr. Cataldo stated the Board wanted to get this done,
and Mr. Clancy said they would do whatever the Board wants
them to do.
Mr. Legro said he did not see any change. First of
all the Town does not own the fee, the Commonwealth does.
He said the most the Town can do is to give the right to
open and construct the way for restoring the services of
the way and indemnify the Town. He said if the ownership
is going to remain with CC & F and some subsequent owners ,
the Town wants some lease from the organization to main-
tain the drain; indemnification from any damages which
may come from the obstruction. If there is a flooding
condition the Town wants no part of it.
The Chairman said this would entail an agreement
with those provisions
Mr Clancy said the problem is, you need some in-
demnification for any problems that might come up.
Mr. Gray stated, rather an agreement that the Town
has no responsibility at all.
Mr. Clancy stated to cross the street with a 36"
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The Chairman asked what method should be used.
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Mr Legro said if CC & F gets permission from the
State to lay a drain in there, if the Board is so minded,
it can give an agreement that it will issue a permit to
open the street, subject to the usual bond and the agree-
ments in the bond, so if anyone is injured, etc. , and to
have adequate insurance coverage.
Mr. Clancy said he understood that the jurisdiction
has been turned over to the Town, and Mr. Legro said, the
control.
Mr. Clancy said he would like to get this going, and
Chairman said he would have a letter prepared .
Mr. Legro said he would not be able to touch it this
week.
Mr. Leslie York met with the Board, and referred to
the diorama base. He stated he had a sketch from the
Universal Cabinet Company in Arlington which is a concern
well recommended to him by Mr. Nickerson, and this is a
sketch for approval of what he would do. He said the
sides are made of birch, the front is a single thickness
Diorama of glass; the frame is soft pine molding, the frame up to
the top presently has an oak frame around it which holds the
name to the Diorama. He said when this was shipped out of
the Worlds' Fair it looked horrible He said there is a
question in his mind , and he thought it ought to be done in
the same keeping as the rest of the building, panelled pine
stain, the same color as the rest of the building. They
will put in a door with a piano hinge and two locks, and it
will be plate glass He described the sketch to the Board .
Plexiglass, what is there now is plastic. He said the in-
terior will not be disturbed at all, and it will cost
$900 to $1,000. Mr. York said he talked with Bob Custance
today, and he had only figured on a plywood base for $300
Mr. York will take the sketch up to him to compare prices
He stated the present fund balance is $867 89, but they
did charge the chairs and tables against this year' s fund
rather than taking it out of the furnishings . If the
tables and chairs come out of the current fund, there
would be $867 for the base of the diorama, as there is
$500 in the budget for furnishings.
Mr. York said it would be something that the Town
would be proud of, and said a continuous tape can be put
in.
Mr. Cataldo spoke of lowering it down, and Mr. York
said it is about right for the average adult , that the
children have to step up on the step; that they are drop-
ping it down about two inches without having to go down
through into it.
The Chairman stated the Board would wait to hear from
Mr. York again with the other figures, and Mr York said
he would have it before next Monday.
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1 Mr. Kenney referred again to Worthen Road, and the
Chairman said he had been in touch with the State as late
as today. He said the field work is all done, but the Worthen
State was not ready to send the traffic counts out yet. Road
He said he had sent them a letter today and also clarified
a couple of other points.
Mr. Kenney said it would probably take two or three
weeks, and the Chairman said he did not think it would be
that long.
Mr. Cataldo asked if anything had been heard from Mr.
Morey relative to the letter sent , and the Chairman said Public
Mr. Morey would let the Board know, that he would go over Trust
the funds again. Funds
Mrs. Frederick Frick, Logue of Women Voters, was
present at the meeting and asked if she could ask what
the Executive Sessions are about.
The Chairman explained to her the substance of what Executive
an Executive Session was, and until it was released to Session
the public, it was confidential. That the Selectmen ' s
Minutes are a public record.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion relative to legal matters, and
departmental matters, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
September 25, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, September 25, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, and Acting Superintendent
of Public Works, Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Works, and the Executive Clerk, Mrs . McCausland,
were also present.
At the request of the Town Clerk, six jurors were
drawn as follows:
Jurors David E. James, Jr. 9 Phinney Road
David M. Link 4 Gerard Terrace
Gary J. Fallick 4 Diehl Road
Thomas H Kelley 55 Bertwell Road
Richard E. Barthelemy 34 Grant Street
John L. Grant 23 Butler Avenue
Mr. Leslie York met with the Board relative to fig-
ures requested by the Board at its meeting last week for
the base of the Diorama, and which he quoted he had re-
ceived from the Universal Cabinet Company in Arlington
as $900.00 to $1,000.00. He stated he had given the
same sketch to Bob Custance of Custance Bros. , and his
Diorama price is $1,350.00, and said Mr. Custance stated the
Universal Cabinet Company' s price is very good value,
and he could not give any price less than he quoted
Mr York said he would like to get the exact figures
of what is in the balance and make sure there is enough
money.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
authorize Mr. York to proceed as outlined to the Board
for the base of the Diorama in the Visitor' s Center.
Mr . Legro reported he had an Order of Taking of Lot
A, Peacock Farm Section 6, option obtained under vote of
Article 65, Annual Town Meeting. He said a motidn was
in order to sign, that he had sent a confirmatory deed
to the owner and expects it back in a few days.
Order of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Taking sign Order of Taking of Lot A, Peacock Farm Section 6,
as prepared by Mr. Legro. (All copies taken by Mr. Legro )
Mr. Gray stated last Friday morning, bids were opened
for the laying of approximately 750 square yards of brick
sidewalk for the Lexington Center Project. One bid only
Bid was received - Vincent Scardino Construction Co. , Inc. , 25
Brookfield Terrace, Framingham, Massachusetts in the
amount of $9,750.00
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
award the contract to Vincent Scardino Construction Co. ,
Inc. , 25 Brookfield Terrace, Framingham, Massachusetts, for
750 square yards of brick sidewalk for the Lexington Center
Project at the bid price of $9, 750.00.
Mr. Gray read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
relative to a question raised by its Directors as to
whether or not the parking alcoves now under construction
in the Center of Lexington were sufficiently deep to accom-
modate a standard automobile without it hanging out into
the street a couple of feet.
Mr. Gray said a few days ago, he had received a call Parking
from Mr. Conroy with regard to this, and he had informed Lexington
him that it was not an error, that the design had been ac- Center
cepted by the Board and it had been published in the
Lexington Minute-man, that it was known what the situation
would be.
It was agreed to inform the Chamber of Commerce that
no error had been made, that it was being constructed ac-
cording to design.
Mr. Gray read a letter received from Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Domings, 8 Dunham Street, relative to the purchase
of Lot 3, Valleyfield Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Domings had requested this lot previously
in 1965, and at that time, the Board turned down all the
bids, but stated they would deal with the abutters He Tax
stated the betterments are $517.52 for sewer and $100 for Title
water, and there will be a street assessment
The Chairman stated it has been the policy of the Board
to have the opinion of the Planning Board, and he read the
minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting of October 1j , 1965. He
stated Mr. and Mrs. Domings are buying it for a building lot ,
to be added to their present lot .
Mr. Cataldo stated if they are buying it as a separate
lot, it should be advertised
The Chairman said they don't want anyone building on it.
Mr. Burnell said if it was a small lot, but since it is
a buildable lot, he felt it should be advertised .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sell lot 3, Valleyfield Street to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Domings,
8 Dunham Street, at the price of $2500, plus the outstanding
betterments, with further restriction it be combined with the
present lot.
Mr. Gray reported a conversation with Mr. Gary regarding
Buckman Tavern, and asked what the Board wished him to do Buckman
with regard to it . Tavern
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The Chairman stated the Board of Selectmen is the
awarding and contracting authority, and said he felt
rather than appoint officers of the Society, it would be
better to appoint individuals
Mr. Cataldo stated they know what is going to be
done, they know more than we do, and ask them to submit
three names .
The Chairman said Mr. Gary is President, and to con-
tact him and they would be the building committee under
the Board of Selectmen. It is the Board' s intention to
appoint a committee of three and ask that they submit three
names.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town of Concord
relative to the study being conducted by the Metropolitan
Area Planning Council regarding airport needs in Eastern
Massachusetts.
The Chairman stated, as the Board probably knew, he
had been in touch with the Port Authority and the Military
Airport at Hanscom, and they feel there is nothing to worry about
Study regarding the expansion of Hanscom Field He thought it
might be a good idea to have someone to work with the Towns
to monitor the study
Mr. Cataldo said Mr Walmsley was quite concerned about
this, and the Chairman said he had told him what he had been
told by the Port Authority, and said he thought they were
putting one of their Selectmen on the Study, and the Board
should keep abreast of the situation. Paul McBride says
there are no plans for the expansion.
Mr. Cataldo asked if there was a member of the Board
who would want to serve, and the Chairman stated he would
be on it temporarily.
Letter from Mr Richard M. Perry.y Comptrolller, rela-
tive to Section 6J of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, was
read by the Chairman.
The Chairman said evidently it is not a serious prob-
Article lem, that he felt it had merit and the Board should insert
an article in the March Town Meeting to accept this Section,
and it was so voted .
The Chairman read a letter from Richard M. Perry, Comp-
troller, relative to an application form for reimbursement
Woodhaven for the years 1968 through 1984 based on a percentage of the
Sewer Bond principal payment on the Woodhaven Sewer bond, which he had
Reim. certified, signed and returned to the Division of Water Pol-
lution Control.
The Chairman said this refers to the Woodhaven Sewer
and was for the Board ' s information.
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1 I Request from the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society,
Inc. , relative to permission to conduct its annual Buckman
Tavern Show on Sunday, October 8, 1967 from 12:00 noon un-
til 5:30 P.M. on the Buckman Tavern Grounds, and in case Permit
of inclement weather, to hold it on the following Sunday,
October 15 was read by the Chairman .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant the request .
Letter was received from J. Marshall Duane, 16 Meriam
Street, complaining about dogs and asking if there is any Dog
way to restrict a dog' s freedom. Complaint
The Chairman asked if the Town' s Dog Control Law pro-
hibits them from being out at night, and the reply was in
the negative, only if it is a nuisance.
It was suggested that this letter be referred to the
Dog Officer for his investigation.
Letter was received from Mary R. McDonough, relative
to transfer requested for $300 to Registrations-Personal
Services Account, which was denied by the Appropriation
Committee , and asking for Town Counsel' s ruling
Mr. Legro reported he had done a bit of work on this Transfer
today, as a copy of the letter had been sent to him.
Mr. Cataldo suggested talking with the Appropriation
Committee
Mr Kenney stated the intent is such that it should
be granted, that it would save time.
It was the consensus of the Board that some member
would go to the Appropriation Committee next week.
Letter was received from the Planning Board relative Tax
to request of Mr Peter Scopa for the sale of town-owned Title
lots 23 and part of 22 Moreland Avenue and for which the
Board had requested that Board' s recommendation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
advise Mr. Conroy, Attorney for Mr Scopa, that the Board
of Selectmen and Planning Board agree it is in the best
interest of the Town not to dispose of this lot at the
present time.
Letter from Minot, DeBlois & Maddison, relative to
parking regulations at the rear of property at 1733 to Parking
1753 Massachusetts Avenue, was read by the Chairman. Regula-
The Chairman stated the intent was good, but he felt tions
to ask a law-enforcing agency to do other than what it is
charged with doing, is something the Board cannot agree
with.
Mr Kenney said he felt the Chief of Police should be
asked for his comments on this.
The Chairman said the Board sets the rules and it is
the Police Department' s job to enforce them.
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It might lead to changing the type of meters
Mr. Mabee said he would like to know if the Chief
thinks it can be solved in some other way, and Mr. Cataldo
said meters versus no meters He might have a recommenda-
tion If they are all day parkers, it is another matter,
who and what are the infractions . Mr. Cataldo said to see
if these meters should be kept, what they are doing for the
Town or if they are hurting us, no meters or some other
type of enforcement
The Chairman said it is the consensus of the Board that
while it does not agree with the approach of Minot, DeBlois
& Maddison, we do think we could revaluate the parking and
get the Chief' s reaction on it; that there are problems .
Mr . Michelson, who was present at the meeting, stated
the meters are serving their purpose of keeping all day
parkers out , but it had been suggested to have an attendant
punching a ticket, and the Chairman said it would mean pay-
ing a man to collect the money and raises the cost of main-
taining a parking lot.
The Board will pursue this further with the Chief of
Police.
The Chairman read the letter from the Planning Board
relative to invoice submitted by Partridge Associates and
recommending the payment of $12,269 00 as compensation for
extra work enumerated in the invoice dated July 27, 1967.
Partridge Mr. Cataldo asked if this bill is paid, has he the
Assoc right to shut the road off as far as the acoess to the
Invoice school is concerned , and Mr. Legro replied there is the
grant of easements so that it will be taken care of, and
it is as important to him as it is to the Town.
The Chairman asked if the bill were not paid, would
the Town be in any different position, and Mr. Legro re-
plied it has nothing to do with the check.
Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted to
pay the invoice for 12, 269.00 as requested by the Plan-
ning Board in its letter of September 20, 1967.
Request was received from Mr Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chair-
man of the Historic Districts Commission relative to re-
quest for transfer of $4.25.00 for funds for the Commission' s
operating expenses for the period October through December,
Transfer 1967
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum
of $425.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Historic District
Commission' s Expense Account
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Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Minutes
to approve the Minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on September 18, 1967.
The Chairman reported he had talked with Mr.
Nickerson regarding the Minute Man National Park and he
is particularly concerned with the 1975 celebration. Minute
The Chairman said he told him that the Town Celebrations Man
Committee had already been charged with this. He stated Nat ' l. Pk
a committee could be formed to act as a liaison committee Council
with him and the National Park, and to this end, he had Liaison
suggested two names . He said his name came into the pie- Comm.
ture on the committee of three, Harold Stevens and Ruth
Morey He said it would be a bit of a problem what the
charge would be, and directions would have to be given by
Mr. Nickerson.
Mr. Cataldo nominated the appointment of the three
individuals as the Minute Man Council Liaison Committee.
The Chairman also reported he had been receiving com-
plaints about the fenee on Adams Street, the one put in
last Thursday, that they don' t like it at all. He asked
if any of the members had seen it, and Mr. Kenney replied
in the affirmative
Mr. Cataldo said it is galvanized metal, a dull finish
Mr. Mabee suggested it could be darkened up.
Mr. Kenney said this is a very dangerous corner, and
the only thing is, the day is rapidly approaching when the
curve would have to be fixed, that it will not be of that Adams St.
permanent nature Barrier
Mr. Cataldo said this was figured by John Carroll and
it would cost in the vicinity of $100 ,000 00; the layout
was from East Street to North Street to the Burlington line,
a tremendous figure
Mr. Kenney asked if this could be Chapter 90,
The Chairman said the posts have points on them, and
Mr. Gray replied they could be ground off.
It was suggested that this guard be painted a darker
color, and the reply was that it would then not be seen,
that i
h t would defeat the whole purpose.
Mr. Cataldo stated that it had solved the case of the
children, that this was foremost, not whether the appear-
ance is not as good as it should be
The Chairman suggested that the Board all take a look
at it .
Mr. Cataldo referred to the OeMatteo agreement which
runs out October 1, and stated the work would not be
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finished. He said one of the big problems being the areas
DeMatteo that brought :up to grade, the whole Lincoln Street dump
Agreement has sunk four to six feet, more than they anticipated .
From forty trucks down to twenty.
The Chairman asked how much of an extension is neces-
sary and Mr . Cataldo said they are trying to get 45 trucks
a day and suggested extending the agreement for thirty days.
He felt he should sit down with DeMatteo and put the pres-
sure on them to get 75 trucks to finish within thirty days ,
that a lot more material was needed than anticipated.
Mr. Kenney asked what percentage was finished and Mr.
Cataldo replied, 85000 yards, 120 originally and now this
has sunk. He said some is up to grade
Mr. Mabee asked if they would run out of material, and
Mr Cataldo replied Mr DeMatteo feels there will be enough
to do the job, that trucks are at a premium.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
extend the agreement with DeMatteo for filling and grading
the Lincoln Street dump.
Mr. Cataldo referred to Baskin Road grade, that it is
Baskin very steep grade and should be a more gentle slope as far
Road as draining to stay on the Town1s land; that there is no
objection to a change in the grade .
Mr Cataldo spoke of the seeding up to Hartwell Avenue.
The question was asked how much loam, and Mr. Cataldo
replied 6" of gravel and 6" of loam, that a rougher seed
was being used this time
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliber-
Executive ating or voting on matters which, if made public, might ad-
Session versely affect the public security, the financial interest
of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion relative to Laconia Street, legal
issues with Town Counsel, personnel, it was voted to resume
the open meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 87, Section 14. of the General Laws,
Trees upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to ap-
Laconia prove the removal of the trees on Laconia Street numbered
Street 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 38 and 45.
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voted to adjourn at 10:22 P M.
A true Record, Attest:
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E cutive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in the
Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, October
2, 1967, at 7:30 P M
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
October 2, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building on
Monday evening, October 2, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive
Assistant and Acting Superintendent of Public Works,
Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works ,
and Mrs. McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present .
Mr Gray reported Mr. Gary had submitted the names
of persons to serve on the committee for reconstruction
of Buckman Tavern.
The Chairman said Mr Gary is president of the
Buckman Lexington Historical Society, and he read the letter to
Tavern the Board The names suggested are as follows :
Committee
Robert Cataldo 14 Aerial Street
Charles H. Cole II 4 Franklin Road
Robert M Gary 29 Highland Avenue
The Chairman stated, as the Board remembered, it
agreed to contact the Historical Society for the names,
and these are the names they apparently suggested .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint these three individuals members of the Com-
mittee for the Reconstruction of Buckman Tavern.
Mr. Gray stated he had three requests for transfers:
One for $3,000 for Maturing Debt; one for $1,500 for In-
terest on Debt, due to insufficient funds; (both the
Transfers Comptroller and the Appropriation Committee are aware
of these) ; and one for $11,000 for the Veterans' Ser-
vices account He stated there is not sufficient
money to carry the expenses for the rest of the year.
Mr Cataldo asked if the Board hadn't transferred
some funds to that account previously, and Mr. Gray
replied that Mr Belcastro has had many requests from
widows of Veterans.
The Chairman asked how much has been approved this
$year, and Mr. Gray reported approximately $50,000, that
75,000 was appropriated for the Reserve Fund .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the
sum of $3,000 for the Maturing Dept; $1,500 for Inter-
est on Debt, and $11,000 to the Veterans' Services A &
E account.
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' Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr Legro relative to
Mutual Aid Agreement with Arlington, in which Mr . Legro
suggested that the Board advise the Fire Commissioners
it would execute the agreements with the Town of Arling- Agreements
ton for mutual aid and fire fighting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Mutual Aid
to advise the Board of Fire Commissioners that the Board Arlington
of Selectmen would execute the agreements with the Town
of Arlington for mutual aid and fire fighting.
Mr. Gray read a letter from the Massachusetts State
Council, American Federation of State, County and Muni-
cipal Employees, A.F L. - C.I.O for the purpose of
negotiating an agreement for the employees of the Public
Works Department as provided in Chapter 763 of the Acts
of 1965.
The Chairman asked if a vote had been taken by the
employees to form a Union. AFL-CIO
Mr. Gray replied a notice had been posted on the
Bulletin Board a few webks ago explaining the purpose of
the Union to the employees, but no vote had been taken
by the employees .
The Chairman asked if it wouldn' t be correct to
first have a vote and have someone represent the em-
ployees involved .
Mr Legro stated it can be done either way; whether
this organization represents the majority of the em-
ployees and can put petition before the Labor Relations
Commission which will then determine an appropriate
bargaining unit.
The Chairman stated he was not aware of any vote
being taken .
Mr. Cataldo said they did have a charter ten or
fifteen years ago.
Mr. Legro asked who had a charter, that he had no
idea what it was like
Mr. Gray said there was a charter, that he had
found out by talking to one of the older employees, but
how valid it was, he didn' t know.
Mr. Legro felt it might be advisable for the Board
to go through the formality of an election, appropriate
a bargaining unit, which might be helpful.
The Chairman said in the Board' s opinion, it has
no reason to believe that the employees desire a union
or any particular union.
Mr Legro said he would insist that they represent
the employees before giving them an appointment
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Mr. Gray said he had a request to tie a drain in
private property into one of the Town' s small sewer
Drain drains between Hickory Street and Vaille Avenue , going
from a low spot into an 18" sewer drain. He said there
was no objection but it takes a vote of the board .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to allow the request as outlined by Mr. Gray
Mr. Gray said he had a request from Tony Silva to
tie into the storm drain from his driveway with a small
6'r drain. He said he has a driveway that slopes, goes
Drain to a dry well and the water is going into his house.
He said there is no objection to this connection.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to allow Mr. Silva to tie into the storm drain as sug-
gested by Mr. Gray.
The Chairman read an application from the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts , Outdoor Advertising Division,
relative to permit to locate a billboard 8' by 12' on
Route 128 on Railroad Embankment South Side North Lane
by the Battle Green Motor Inn.
The Chairman stated it appears that the Board
could raise objection or not, as it sees fit, that
there are no other billboards in Lexington.
Mr. Mabee questioned the location, and the Chair-
Billboard man explained where the railroad crosses through
Meagherville .
Mr. Mabee said When Raytheon applied , it was on
its own property, on Route 2, and they had to go to the
Board of Appeals
Mr. Legro said that was not a billboard , that it
was a free-standing sign.
Mr. Mabee said the Board of Appeals asked them to
make it smaller.
Mr. Legro said he had some history on similar situ-
ations in his files and would make it available to the
Board .
Mr. Gray said the Board has thirty days .
The Chairman suggested getting the information
from Town Counsel, and Mr. Cataldo asked what type of
information he had in mind
Town Counsel replied on the procedures of Town
opposition.
Mr. Mabee stated apparently the law has changed,
and Mr. Cataldo said the only thing changed is that
the Town has the right to have some say in the matter.
The Chairman said now it has local approval.
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Mr. Kenney felt outdoor advertising would be a
dangerous precedent .
Mr Cataldo suggested having Town Counsel come up
with a recommendation, and Mr. Legro said it might be
helpful to the Board .
The Chairman said this would be held up for one
week and then formal action would be taken on this
matter.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
approve pole location as follows: Pole
Location
East Street, southerly side, approximately 3L.3 feet
west of Burroughs Road, --
One (1) pole .
(One existing JO pole to be removed . )
The Chairman read notice from the Alcoholic Bever-
ages Control Commission relative to the provisions of
the Liquor Control Act insofar as they relate to the
sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages on Columbus
Day, Thursday, October 12, 1967, and asked if there
would be any restrictions.
Mr. Cataldo stated he had talked with Mr. Trani but
he (Mr. Trani) , had not had a chance to compose a letter. Liquor
He said Mr. Traini stated the group feels it would like Columbus
to stay open when the holiday comes on Thursday, Friday Day
or Saturday.
The Chairman said the Board would adhere to the
ruling of the ABC for this time
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that the Board would notify the Package Goods Stores
and Motels as to the sale and delivery of alcoholic
beverages in conformance with the ruling of the ABC
Letter from the Board of Health requesting a trans-
fer of $3,100 to Expenses Account was received.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the Transfer
sum of $3,100 from the Reserve Fund to the Board of
Health - Expenses Account.
The Chairman referred to the list of appointments
of Election Officers, copies of which had been sent to Election
each member of the Board Officers
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint the following Election Officers as approved
by Miss Mary McDonough, Town Clerk:
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Letter from Miss McDonough, Town Clerk, relative
to transfer requested, and denied by the Appropriation
Committee, to Registrations - Personal Services, was
Transfer held over from the last meeting of the Board, and was
Registrars referred to Town Counsel.
As Town Counsel had had no opportunity to look
up the ruling on this, it was held over for another
week.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Cert. of to certify the characters of Terry A. Ryan, 36 Ward
Inc. Street, Lexington, and John F. Groden, 12 Summit Road,
Lexington, satisfactory character references having
been received from the Chief of Police
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
I.D. Card to authorize the Chairman to sign an I.D. Card for
Judith Gould, 1 Thoreau Road, Lexington, satisfactory
evidence of her age having been received .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Minutes approve the Minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on
September 25, 1967.
At 8:00 P.M. , the Capital Expenditures Committee,
Mrs Rawls, Chairman Hugh Chapin Messrs . Van Boughton,
Cogan, Mitchell, met with the Board .
Mr. Chapin said he hoped that the Board had re-
ceived copies with the letter so that each member
would have a copy He said the committee' s counsel is
to get started early in view of the fact that the Town
Capital has no Superintendent of Public Works, which is a major
Expendi- board of the budget, and he wished to get the benefit of
tures the Board' s thinking in that area. His committee wishes
Committee to know what is happening, things that it may not know
about; that they would also like to know any new ideas
the Board has . He said he thought new ideas coming up
in February don't get the benefit of consideration of
any committee, and are very limited to be amenable.
The Chairman spoke of the items marked with a cross
beside them, those are the ones primarily they wish to
ask about, and asked if it would be possible for their
committee to meet with Mr. Gray, the Executive Assistant
and Acting Superintendent of Public Works. He said
taking all the items all the way down, this information
can be procured by talking with Mr. Gray
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IELECTION OFFICERS 1967 - 1968
R Ilda J. Field R Marjorie E. Wirpio
30 Chase Avenue 22 Bartlett Avenue
D Helen L. Perry R Alice G. Marshall
16 Ellison Road 9 Independence Avenue
D Michael Lovezzola R Sally S. Hooper
242 Waltham Street 282 Bedford Street
R Mary E. Clifford R Edna R. Anderson
54 Chase Avenue 21 Leonard Road
D John McDonough D Eileen J. Fradette
54 Woburn Street 35 Grapevine Avenue
D Randall W. Richards D Joseph 0. Rooney
67 Farmcrest Avenue 222 Waltham Street
D Mary G. Oliver R Dolores M. Swan
610 Waltham Street 24 Bedford Street
I D Elizabeth F. Downey D Mary J. Ferry
1 Stimson Avenue 50 Downing Road
D Henry P. Meade D Mary A. Spellman
6 Raymond Street 24 Shirley Street
R Ida B. Fisk R. Mary G. McCauley
10 Spencer Street 75 Spring Street
R Florence M. Boone R Virginia M. Warner
112 Bedford Street 71 Adams Street
D Marjorie Modoono R Irene Victoria Fenerty
285 Woburn Street 529 Marrett Road
R Agnes Heimlich D Alice Lillian Osgood
796 Massachusetts Avenue 573 Marrett Road
R Mary F. Irwin D Mary V. Spencer
20 Clarke Street 8 Cary Avenue
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Mrs. Rawls said she would talk with Mr. Gray, and
he said he could go over the items very easily
The Chairman said if that was agreeable to the com-
mittee, it would be handled that way
Mr. Chapin said he would like to talk very definitely
on one specific item relating to the sewer construction,
Article 17 of the 1967 Town Meeting, $250,000 and get
the Board' s thinking on this . He stated the committee
was wondering, planning for next year, the services of
Engineer and Superintendent not being available, will
change their field a bit, and said maybe this should be
made part of their budget .
The Chairman stated the positions will be filled
as soon as possible. The Board hopes to have these
filled, but it should have $250,000 for this purpose.
Mr. Gray stated , at the present time, the Town has
three subdivisions pending, which will come out of the
$250,000; they will make a pretty sizable dent in it,
really put a big hole in it
Mr. Van Boughton asked if it was the Board ' s idea
that this sum would be held in the bank for unexpended
use, a rotating fund, if you will, always one notch
ahead of the game.
The Chairman said if these developments materialize,
what their committee' s thoughts were keeping it a revolv-
ing fund .
Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Board should come
back and see what will be left He suggested $500,000
a year instead of $250,000
The Chairman said every year the School budget goes
up for a reason. There are more children in the system,
more teachers, and costs have gone up. There are more
homes and there must be more services, and their budgets
should be upped , that more money would have to be appro-
priated .
Mr. Cataldo said as far as this budget is concerned,
only $100,000 has been spent, but if we have to spend
$200,000 with more subdivisions coming in, put more
money in thiE account
The Chairman said the Board has to think in larger
terms in these areas, that there are many older areas
in this Town which have problems
Mr. Chapin said the engineering reports from
Whitman & Howard read it seems to be in order.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board would hate to see sub-
divisions go in with Septic Tanks, that there are real
serious problem areas and streets should not be con-
structed without sewers; that more money would be needed .
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The Chairman said he thought this problem could be
overcome with our own staff or with consultants.
Mr. Kenney said, if we only spent $100,000, O.K.
We should put more money in there
Mr. Mitchell said $250,000 for trunk sewers, appro-
priate 1/2 million dollars, $250,000 for the future,
$250,000 for industrial areas. Keep an appropriation
for $250 ,000 for facing current problems, for getting
mains.
The reply was $250,000 is not enough to get properly
sewered
Mr. Mabee said more money is needed all the time,
and we should have it ahead for meeting the needs as they
arise in the Town.
Mr Van Boughton said to continue the same rate of
expenditures we would keep rolling this same amount of
money each year but we would be planning construction
two years hhead
Further discussion was held with regard to trunk
sewers and laterals, and the Chairman asked if when the
budgets come in this year, could the committee sit in
with the Selectmen and see how much would be adequate.
Mr. Legro retired at 7:45 F.M. 1
Mr. Cataldo suggested submitting a figure of
$4.00,000 for laterals , and Mr. Mabee added, a definite
increase.
Mr. Chapin referred to the Road Machinery Account,
and asked what were new major items .
Mr. Cataldo spoke of the Lincoln Street dump area,
and stated there was need for a survey, and need for
money for construction to do a portion of it . He said
that the Board had asked the Trustees of Public Trusts
for money for design and stated that the Board will
give all the information.
Mr. Van Boughton asked why the Lincoln Street in-
stead of Harrington School area, and said Lincoln Street
should be a separate project .
Mr Cataldo explained the settlement of six feet;
20 acres, and not the whole area would be done, just a
section of it, for play fields, and bringingit up to
finished grade. He said he felt basically 150 ,000 would
finish the job. He said the contractor, DeMatteo, had
saved the Town $3,000 or $4.,000.
Mr Chapin felt this was something that should be
considered this Fall
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Mrs. Rawls mentioned a bridge or tunnel for Worthen
Road.
Reference was also made to an article for Center
Parking, Massachu-
setts
P ng, and Mrs . Rawls asked what the rest of M ss chu-
setts Avenue Beautification would cost
Mr. Gray replied by budget time, the Board should
know what it will cost, that within two months, they
would be able to tell them.
The question was asked if the parking meters would
be done away with, and the Chairman replied , this was
being considered at the present time; if the Town didn' t
have meters, people abuse the parking privilege
The Capital Expenditures Committee retired.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters, which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person. Executive
Following discussion with an applicant for the posi- Session
tion of Town Engineer, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Mr. Gray referred to the Lincoln Street dump, and
stated a drain line had to be put in here, explaining the
location on a plan he submitted; that they had to have Drain
catch basins and run a drain line on Town property, that Line
there was a problem with water. He stated this can be Lincoln St
done with the Town' s own men, that the pipe would have Dump area
to be purchased.
Mr. Cataldo said it should be designed in total
Mr . Gray said this is a means to clean up this
situation and it has to be done before winter. He said
this was just a matter of information for the Board
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted
to approve the drain as outlined by Mr. Gray
Mr. Gray stated he had interviewed Mrs. John F
McCurdy, 16 Sutherland Road , Lexington, for the position
of Senior Clerk in the Selectmen' s Office, and said Appoint-
she was present at the meeting here tonight He said ment
he would like to recommend that the Board appoint her
at a salary of $5,413.00 per year, that her raise will
be adjusted .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mrs John F. McCurdy as Senior Clerk in the
Selectmen' s Office at a salary of $5,113.00, effective
October 16, 1967
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Mr. Gray reported that he would be away Friday to
Thursday, and he would like the Board to appoint Mr.
Thomas M Wenham to the position of Acting Superintendent
of Public Works in his absence.
Appoint- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
ment appoint Mr Thomas M Wenham to the position of Acting
Superintendent of Public Works in his absence for the
period of October 6 through October 12, 1967
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Board was going to vote to
tear the Cummings' building down.
Mr. Gray said that Mr. Lawless was still working on
his prospective clients .
465-475 Mr. Cataldo asked how much Mr. Lawless was asking
Mass. for it . He stated he felt the Board should send him a
Avenue letter, registered mail, informing him he had one week,
or the Board would tear it down.
The Chairman stated whatever was done would have
to be followed up.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to write Mr. Lawless a letter, registered mail, in-
forming him that the Board has voted an extension of
thirty days in which to take the building down, or
under Chapter 139, Section 3, the Board would take it
down.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to purge the Selectmen' s Meeting, Executive Session,
Minutes of September 25, and release the following:
Salary Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that in consideration for added responsibility during
the emergency period to compensate Emanuele Coscia, Jr. ,
$75 00 a month, retroactive to September 20, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
Executive made public, might adversely affect the public security,
Session the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation
of any person
Following discussion relative to position of Town
Engineer, it was voted to resume the open meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to increase the salary of Mr. Albert Gray $135 00 a
Salary month retroactive to August 14 in consideration for
his added responsibilities
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The Chairman reported receipt of a letter from
Natalie Riffin, relative to Hanscom Field .
He asked Mr . Gray to kindly look it over
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning
Board requesting the Board to ask Town Counsel re sub- Sub-
division of the Pond Realty Trust off Reed Street, en- division
compassing Augustus Road and over parts of Hickory Street
and Vaille Avenue.
The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the
letter to Town Counsel.
Mr. Leslie York came into the meeting relative to
requesting permission for the Conservation Commission Concer-
to use the Visitors ' Center for its meeting, and he vation
stated Paul Mazerall, who is on the committee, would be Meetings
at the meetings and would act as a custodian. They
would like to use a room for the executive work.
The Board had no objection.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 10:50 P.M.
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ecutive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen
will be held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, October 9, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN 'S MEETING
October 9, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, October 9, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and
Kenney were present. Mr Wenham, Acting Superintendent
of Public Works, and Mrs. McCausland , Executive Clerk,
were also present
The Chairman said the first order of business,
which was not on the agenda, was the award Lexington
received for the excellence of the Town Report. He
Town said he and Mr. Zehner went down to Harwich on Saturday Town
Report to receive it, and he wanted Mr Zehner to know how Report
Award much the Board appreciates his efforts , that this is Award
the first time it entered the competition and came out
with the third prize
Mr. Zehner said he was grateful for these kind
words and he was conscious of how understanding and
co-operative the Selectmen had been One other thing,
he said, a number of these prizes were awarded , three
to each town broken down by the size and population,
and generally the Selectmen accepted the awards in the
name of the town, and Mr Cole was the only one to in-
vite the Chairman to accept the award personally. He
stated we on the Town Report Committee, are grateful.
Mr. Alan Adams, present at the meeting, said this
is the top class award, and asked how it was rated .
The Chairman replied he thought it was towns of
20,000 or over.
Mr. Zehner retired .
Hearing was declared open upon the petition of the
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Boston
Edison Company for permission to install a JO pole on
Massachusetts Avenue, southwesterly side, approximately
68 feet northwest of Wallis Court
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioners, owners of property as listed on the petitioners'
plan, and also filed with the Superintendent of Public
Pole Works. Pole
Location Mr Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, Location
and Mr. Dunn of the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company, were the only persons present at the hearing.
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They presented a plan showingthe location and
stated it was a relocation requesed by an abutter
to widen his driveway, and it would be moved approx-
imately ten feet, to make more room for the driveway
No one appeared in favor or in opposition and
Pole the hearing was declared closed . Pole
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to approve the petition and sign the order for the
following JO pole location:
Massachusetts Avenue, southwesterly side, approximately
68 feet northwest of Wallis Court, --
One (1) pole.
(One existing JO pole to be removed )
Mr Wenham stated the only thing he had to submit
Tree was that Paul Mazerall had a tree hearing last Thursday, Tree
Hearing October 5, 1967, at 9: 30 A M for three trees on Laconia Hearing
Street . He stated there were no objectors
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board
relative to Tax Title Lot #109, Assessors Map #32 (re-
corded Lot #86, Kendall Road Mrs Virginia Amichetti,
16 Kendall Road , had written the Board on September 24.,
1967 offering $700.00 for this lot
Mr. Cataldo said he would be in favor of selling
this lot if it were combined with an adjacent lot ; they
would not be able to build a house on it
Mr. Mabee asked if the amount offered was a reason-
able price.
Mr. Wenham procured a plan showing the lot and Mr.
Cataldo stated there is 80' frontage, 13,600 square feet
in the lot . With regard to adjacent lots, #107, 16,698' ;
#108, 10,776' Tax
Mr Mabee stated he would move to sell this lot , Title
subject to the betterments outstanding, and being in-
cluded as part of the other lot.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the offer made by Mrs. Virginia F Amichetti,
16 Kendall Road, of $700 00, subject to the existing
betterments, and also with the restriction that this
lot be combined as part of her property and not used
as a separate building lot
The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board , Wheeler
dated October 6, 1967, relative to a letter enclosed Rd .Group
from a group of Wheeler Road residents
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The Chairman said he understood one of the neigh-
bors
eigh-bors was parking a vehicle on the property, and this
letter is in reference to a request from the residents
asking for the interpretation of the word "vehicle" .
He suggested checking on the legality from Town Counsel,
to whom a copy of the letter had been sent
Mr Kenney stated he would also like to get a com-
ment from the Building Inspector and the Police Depart-
ment
It was the consensus of the Board to wait until
Town Counsel was present
The Chairman read copy of letter to Mr. Daniel S
Horgan, Chief Engineer, DPW, from the Planning Board ,
relative to the " jug-handle" access road for left turn
Bedford from Bedford Street going west into Hartwell Avenue,
Street and requesting a connection to Bedford Street from a
Access proposed subdivision.
The Chairman stated this is just for the Board ' s
information.
Mr. Mabee stated that is on the Bedford side be-
tween the " jug-handle" and Bedford line, and it was
stated that it was on the Lexington side, which adds
to the traffic problem.
The Chairman said the Board has been made aware
of the problem and would wait until the Planning Board
gets a reply from Mr. Horgan.
Letter from the County Commissioners dated Octo-
Hearing ber 3, 1967, relative to a notice of hearing to be held
Lowell on Friday, October 27, 1967, at 11:40 A.M. , County Com-
Street missioners' Office, Superior Court House, East Cambridge,
with regard to specific repairs of Lowell Street, in
Lexington, was read by the Chairman.
The Clerk was instructed to make a note for Mr. Gray
to cover this hearing
The Chairman read a notice of classification from
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Youth
Service, relative to the standards for police detention
of Juveniles, which stated that the police facilities
for the detention of juveniles do not meet the minimum
standards required and are not approved for Lexington.
The Chairman stated Lexington should have adequate
facilities, that he had talked with the Chief this after-
noon and there is a room which they have used The de-
partment has never been able to keep them overnight and
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it has been tolerated up to this time by the Division
of Youth Services . If the Town is going to have a de-
tention room it is something that can be done without
too much trouble.
Mr Cataldo asked if they would take into consid-
eration that the Town is working on a complete rejuven-
ation and tolerate it a little longer.
The Chairman said that they could probably be
talked to, they did not insist it be done immediately.
Mr. Mabee asked if we do nothing, can we continue
the way we are
Mr Kenney asked if the Chief knew what they
wanted, and the Chairman replied in the affirmative,
that Chief Corr is aware of it, and stated that fur-
ther talk with him can probably develop a plan of
action which should be done.
Notice from the DPU relative to an investigation
made by them relative to the regulations, practices,
etc. , of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com-
pany and as a result of the investigation, a hearing Hearing
would be held at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, on
Thursday, October 26, 1967, at 10:00 A.M.
The Chairman stated the Town is not involved on
these lines at all and he would have Mr Gray go in
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to approve the petition and sign the order for the
following JO pole locations approved by the Acting
Superintendent of Public Works :
Massachusetts Avenue , northeasterly side, approximately
25 feet southeast of Percy Road , --
One (1) pole
(One existing JO pole to be removed )
Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly side, southeasterly Pole
from a point approximately 210 feet southeast of Location
Percy Road , --
Two (2) poles
(Two existing JO poles to be removed . )
Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly side, northwesterly
from a point approximately 38 feet northwest of
Percy Road , --
Two (2) poles
(Two existing JO poles to be removed )
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Letter read by the Chairman from Lipnick & Lee,
18 Tremont Street, with regard to lot M 65 Lt 87 M
Blk 8 and Lt 37, 38, owned by Mrs Veola C. Mason,
and which she would like to sell to the Town, was re-
Sale of ferred to Town Counsel.
Land The Chairman asked Mr Wenham to find out just
where this land is located .
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
requesting a transfer of $200 for Health-Engineering,
He stated this brings up a serious problem, that the
Reserve Fund is rapidly being depleted ; that Mr Perry
had prepared a statement , and it is down to about $9,000
Transfer Mr Mabee recommended the transfer of $100 to pay
the current bill which is outstanding
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was 'ted to request
the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $100
to the Health-Engineering account to take care of the cur-
rent bill, which is outstanding
The Chairman read a request for transfer of $11,250
for Group Insurance.
Mr Cataldo said the Board told the School Depart-
ment at budget time they needed more money, and the
Chairman said the Board also told the Appropriation
Transfer Committee .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the
sum of $11,250, to the Group Insurance Account .
The Chairman read a letter from the Cemetery Com-
missioners requesting a transfer of $3,152 56; $225.00
Transfer requested for the clerk. He stated he aid not know as
this could be done where it was a negative Town Meeting
vote on the record .
Mr. Cataldo said something has to happen, that the
overtime should be cut somewhat, and the Chairman stated
they do have to open graves on Saturday and Sunday at
times.
Mr. Mabee referred to the backhoe they were getting
back in July and August .
Mr. Cataldo said they should change the concept of
their organization, that the Town could be paying two
people
The Chairman suggested that the Appropriation Com-
mittee deal directly with the Cemetery Department on this
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The Chairman stated just prior to the meeting, a
letter was handed to him relative to Air Pollution,
which he read to the Board, and stated actually, it
makes a lot of sense.
Mr Kenney stated there are a great many muni-
cipalities that prohibit outdoor burning
Reference was made to leaf pickup by the Town
and the Chairman stated that nothing could be done
this year about it; that waste pickup would cost the
Town $2.00 on the tax rate. Leaf pickup would be
seasonal, on a one time basis
The Chairman said the four recommendations of the
Committee are already in effect in the Town, but should
be enforced .
Mr. Alan Adams felt these rules could be enforced
by putting out patrols , or instruct the police, that
the rules had always been on the books , but have never Air
been enforced Pollution
The Chairman said the patrol cars are covering the
Town, and it could be part of their normal duties,
asked who represented the police department on the
committee, and Mr Kenney replied , Lima.
The Chairman suggested putting out a directive,
that there are four good recommendations which can be
spelled out to the departments involved , and stress
their unanimous endorsement of this plan
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to carry through thas the Chairman suggested .
Sgested .
The Chairman said with regard to the second part
of the letter, to have the Public Works Department re-
view figures and update them
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington
Historical Society relative to the buildings located
at 465-467 Massachusetts Avenue known as the Cummings '
property, and requesting that the Board defer until
December 1 the demolition of these buildings.
Mr. Mabee asked what is going to happen after its
study
Mr. Kenney felt this was the Society' s first re-
quest and it should be asked to come in and discuss this 465-467
with the Board Mass .Ave.
The Chairman felt the Society should be told what
action the Board has taken and for them to double their
efforts for their research
Mr Cataldo said now that the Board has made this
decision, it is not going to back down before the dead-
line, and to ask them to come up with something con-
structive.
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The Chairman suggested writing Mr. Gary informing
him of the action taken, the length of time the Board
has spent, and if he has any questions to meet with the
Board ; that the Board felt Lawless has no right to have
an extension
It was suggested that possibly Mr. Gary was at the
Appropriation Committee meeting this evening and would
come down and talk with the Board .
The Chairman stated the Board would like to bring
the matter to his attention.
Mr. Gary said the only thing he could report at
this time is that the Society has expressed, perhaps
belatedly, to find someone to take an interest in the
old house and look forward to the time when it can be
restored and preserved. He said there is active re-
search going on, indicating as far as can be determined ,
that this is quite an old house and was occupied by one
of the dignitaries of the period that predates the
Revolution. He said he was told that if the Board
takes action as of November 1, it would be highly dis-
astrous, that a definite proposal for fixing this property
up could be shown the Board at that date, but it would
take another month.
The Chairman asked if the Society had any idea of
buying the property, and Mr. Gary replied this only came
up last week at its meeting and that particular aspect
was not discussed at any length.
Mr. Burnell said if that is pre-revolutionary
property, if they can justify prices, a potential buyer
could be interested
Mr. Cataldo asked if anyone has been in the build-
ing, and Mr Gary replied several of the directors
The Chairman said part of the Boardts reluctance
was the other little red house ; that the Board kept giv-
ing extensions so that something could be done .
Mr. Gary said that was brought up at this meeting,
that the Society is conscious of the fact , but it was
unaware of any publicity being given this property
Mr Mabee asked how it came to the attention of
his Board
Mr Gary said he would hope the Board could agree
that if this property could be restored --
The Chairman said the Board had gone through the
same thing with this owner.
Mr . Gary stated the Society would have no business
to consider the purchase of this property, that it
couldntt afford to write that kind of cost
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Mr. Cataldo said the buildings in back are beyond
repair; the small house perhaps could be fixed, that
the Board had gone back and forth, and this is it ;
that unless a good concrete proposal comes, he could
not see the Board going this way.
Mr Gary asked if the Board considered this a
hazard and Mr. Cataldo said the back is all burned ,
that squirrels and chipmunks and children have ruined
it , there is nothing there.
Mr Gary asked if one month would make that much
difference.
The Chairman said Mr Lawless had been given three
or four extensions, that the Board had put itself in a
pretty bad position.
Mr. Gary said the present owner would certainly
know it would be due to the efforts of the Historical
Society
Mr. Cataldo said this was not an extension. This
is a notice, so what would the Board do then.
The Chairman said , if, in the time left, the
Historical Society could oome up with a semblance
of a plan, delaying action we have ordered, with full
implementation
Mr. Maybee asked if the Historical Society have a
list of houses they would want preserved? This was
not one of them.
Mr. Gary said he would have to check the list
The Chairman asked why it was not brought up be-
fore, and Mr Gary said he would be glad to ask them,
that there is a relatively small group who have taken
it upon themselves to carry the ball. When properties
come to their attention, they want to search them out
These people have just now come upon the fact that this
house was being demolished and they didntt realize it
had developed to the point that it has
Mr. Cataldo said it had been five years . , that it
had been partly boarded up, burned twice He said this
house was not identified as a prerevolutionary house,
and it has not been at this time either
Mr. Gary said as far as the Society redoubling its
efforts, it will be fully checked out within the next
few weeks. If it does prove to be an historical house,
then we have something to go on; an interested buyer who
wants to get these houses to remodel. Mr Lawless knows
this right now.
The Chairman stated the Board made a commitment, and
asked Mr. Gary to push his Society to double its efforts,
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prior to November 1 to come in with some substantial means.
Mr. Gary said there is real interest in this, to find
a qualified buyer to reconstruct the property, and stated
the Board had dealt with a previous owner and a realtor.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Gary for coming in.
The Chairman said he had a request from the Lexington
Lexington Minute Men to use the Green for their Installation on
Minute Men October 21, from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and they will be
assisted by some Bedford Minute Men who will fire a cannon
salute.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was noted to
grant the request.
Town The Chairman referred to the Town Report Committee
Report and stated there are two vacancies on this committee,
Committee and Mr. Zehner would have two names at the next meeting.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Perry, Town
Data Pro- Comptroller, relative to the Data Processing Center .
ceasing It was agreed to hold this over until Mr. Gray
returns.
The Chairman referred to the position of Sealer of
Weights & Measures, and stated that Mr. Ralph Chadwick
Weights & retired as of September 30, 1967 and has since died .
Measures A vacancy exists and Mr. Perry had sent a letter to the
Civil Service, and he would follow through on this.
Mr. Edward Owens met with the Board.
The Chairman stated Mr. Owens called him regarding
the guard rail that the Board placed on Adams Street, a
section of which is in front of his house.
Mr. Owens said he was here to object and ask that
Adams St. the section be removed. He said his neighbors would
Guard Rail have been here also, but Mr. Cole felt he could repre-
sent them. He said this protest is not only his but
the whole neighborhood' s. He said it should be a block
or so to the north, that no one knew anything about it
until the rail was put in. He said there are three
reasons to ask that it be removed:
1. For the appearance of the neighborhood, it
degrades the looks of the neighborhood, that
the Board couldn't have realized what it
would look like, so perhaps it was put up
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not realizing how bad it would be, that
it is hideous , that this monstrosity de-
values the property, that money was being
taken out of their pockets by their elected
officials .
2. That in correcting one safety problem, others
have been created. He said many children ride
their bikes on that road, regularly on the
road. Two cars meet, where is that child to
go! He said many of the parents have told
them to ride on the sidewalk. He said there
are five or six set steel posts with four
sharp corners. Children have fallen off
onto these posts. He said he had been
there ten years and he had never seen one
hit by a car, that now they hit the rail
and fall into the street, that they have
to ride on a narrow sidewalk. Alterna-
tives are, first, widen the road. The
Town owns the right of way there, so the
sidewalk can be separated from the road-
way. He said it might be expensive. Put
a stone curbing there. He said when the
Town put the sidewalk in, correct it by
making it a safe sidewalk, a stone curbing
8" or 10" painted white, then it will be seen.
3. Put cement posts along there with a sable
wire. This is done in residential areas,
and would not be nearly as bad as the
monstrosity there now, not nearly as de-
preciative to the neighborhood. Enforce
the speed limit. It is done on Hancock
Street at Adams Street, checking to see
if cars stop at the stop sign. He said
SO% of the cars do, that it is a narrow
road Remove that rail, that the Board
wanted a pretty town, and asked that it
be considerate of the rest of the people
and help them keep the neighboorhood . He
said these are the alternatives they offer,
widen the road, put in a stone curbing,
install cement posts, that is what they ask.
The Chairman said a petition had been received from
residents in the area asking for protection. A curbing
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could have been put in, but the Traffic Study Committee
recommended against it, that it would be more dangerous.
He said as tar as the Board is concerned, it is not a
permanent factor. Adams Street is one of the streets
where widening is going to be done , possibly using
County Funds . The Traffic Committee gave the maximum
protection to the children.
Mr. Owens said the Town could give protection with-
out being ugly, and the Chairman stated it probably
could have with stone bounds connected with wire cable.
Mr. Cataldo said this was considered last year.
The Chairman said the sharp corners would be taken
care of.
Mr. Mabee said he agreed that it doesn' t look as
nice as other devices might, but his question to Mr.
Owens was, did he and the neighbors feel it creates a
hazard, and is the hazard worse than what the Town is
preventing and asked him to answer honestly.
Mr. Owens replied it has been up two weeks, and al-
ready a child has fallen on it. Probably if a car had
hit a child, the result would have been worse.
Mr. Mabee asked did the Town improve the safety or
did it hurt it. He said again, he agreed it didn't look
good.
Mr. Owens said if stone barriers had been put in,
and the reply was, it would cost too much and would not
be the protection this rail is. Two cars have already
hit this, that the Board knmws and recognizes full well
it is not the nicest looking thing.
Mr. Owens said there are sidewalks all over Town as
close to the road.
Mr. Burnell said he had gone up to see the rail the
next day and there were two mothers pushing carriages,
and he was glad that this situation had been taken care of.
Mr. Kenney said it was a temporary expedient.
The Chairman said Adams Street is a Town project be-
cause of the shopping center in Burlington, and something
would be done about it, that a section may be done in the
coming year. He said the ideal thing is a wide enough
street and proper curbing. This will be standard on
Adams Street.
Mr. Owens said to let him urge the Board to do some-
thing post haste less detrimental to the looks of the
neighborhood, that is why he was here.
Mr. Owens retired at 9:15 P.M.
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Mr. Edward Dever and Mr. Herbert Hoffman met with
the Board.
Mr. Dever stated he was an attorney in Arlington,
and introduced Mr. Herbert Hoffman, President, to the
Board, who, he said, would speak this evening.
Mr. Dever said Cablevision Corporation of America
is in existence in forty-eight states, only exceptions
are Hawaii and Alaska. They have one station in Nashua,
N.H. Licenses in Malden, Medford, Brockton, Somerville,
Beverly, Amesbury, Hull. They have erected a tower in
Malden which would service this area. They have two
broadcasting stations, WBOS FM, WMTV in Maine.
Mr. Hoffman stated twenty-six communities in the
Commonwealth have CATV, one-quarter million receive TV
the modern way. He stated it is a community venture,
and would give Lexington its own TV station. It could
include the High School, tied in with the school system,
tutoring help, educational programs, etc. They install
cables along the town ways and pay for this. Licensing
fee would be per mile per year for cable installed
rather than 5% of gross income. He stated they have a
tower in Malden which services an area of twenty miles
and which is located near the Medford border. He stated CATV
they feel well qualified in this business, and he would
invite the Board to visit Nashua which is operating.
He stated the installation charge is $$L4..95, and a
monthly charge of $1 .95, no contracts are required,
that they operate similar to the telephone company.
He said they would not raise their rates, in fact they
might reduce them later on, but no new rates for 10 years.
Mr. Cataldo asked if they had surveyed and what it
would take to cover Lexington.
1. What would their licensing fee fully cover.
2. Valuation of their system within the Town.
Mr. Hoffman replied about $400,000.00 worth of plant,
cabling, etc. , 100 miles of street, they make a study of
how many homes per mile.
The Chairman asked if they had been in any area long
enough to be assessed.
Mr. Hoffman stated they string the cable along the
utility pole only where there are poles, and go under-
ground where they go underground . He said the tower
would be up in six weeks in Malden, and would be oper-
ating in April of next year.
Mr. Cataldo asked how long it would take to come up
with costs, etc. , and Mr. Hoffman replied a complete
study could be done in three or four weeks .
Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Dever retired at 9:50 P.M.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
Executive made public, might adversely affect the public security,
Session the financial interest of the town, or the reputation
of any person.
Following discussion relating to departmental
matters, and appointments, it was voted to resume the
open meeting.
A true record, Attest. p (-i /J
Exec tive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in
the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday,
Obtober 16, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
October 16, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, October 16, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Cole, Messrs . Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee, and
Kenney were present. Mr. Gray, Acting Superintendent
of Public Works and Executive Assistant, Mr. Wenham,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs.
McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present.
At the request of the Town Clerk, two jurors
were drawn as follows:
Jurors
George A. Horner, Jr. 96 Hancock Street
Richard F. Phelps 34 Fair Oaks Drive
Mr. Gray reported a call from a gentleman at
#17 Baskin Road complaining about children cutting
across Worthen Road and going through his property.
He stated, as the Board knew, Hayden has a fence
and he requested that the Town extend the fence to
keep the children off. If this fence were extended,
there would have to be openings made.
The Chairman said this is more of a civil mat- Complaint
ter than anything else.
Mr. Gray said he would call the High School
and request the pupils to keep off, that he would
call Mr. Johnson. He said there are no funds for
a fence, and he could probably get cooperation
from the School Department.
Mr. Cataldo asked if he had put a sign up,
Mr. Gray said apparently not; that he would look
into it, but the Town could not do anything about
a fence this year anyway.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Legro,
Town Counsel, relative to application by Battle
Green Motor Inn for the erection of a billboard
on Route 128 on railroad embankment south side Billboard
north lane, and also a reply which he had pre'
pared for the Board to sign in the event it voted
to object to the erection of the sign.
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Mr. Cataldo suggested that the Board register an
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action.
Mr. Kenney said otherwise the final say rests
with the Outdoor Advertising Division.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to write the letter, prepared by Mr. Legro, giving
notice of the Board' s objection and requesting that a
hearing be held by the Division before final action
is taken on the application.
The Chairman referred to letter from a group of
Wheeler Road residents, copy of which the Board had
Wheeler received from the Planning Board , and Mr. Legro's Wheeler
Road reply to that Board. Road
The Clerk was instructed to send a copy to each
member of the Board, including the Chairman.
Reference was made to letter from Lipnick & Lee
Tax regarding vacant land owned by Mrs. Veola C. Mason.
Title In the absence of Town Counsel, it was voted to
hold this letter over for the next meeting of the
Board.
Letter with reference to claim from Daniel T.
Carey, 16 Gorham Road, Belmont, Mass. , was held over
Claim from the last meeting of the Board.
As Town Counsel was not present at the meeting,
it was voted to hold the letter over until the next
meeting of the Board.
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health
relative to cigarettes being offered to minors at the
Fairs and Carnivals for which the Selectmen have given
Violation permits, and which, of course, is in violation of Gen-
eral Laws, Chapter 70, Sections 6 and 7.
The Chairman stated that in the future care will
be taken to notify the organization requesting permission
of this stipulation.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Domings, 8 Dunham
Tax Street, relative to the purchase of Tax Title Lot 3,
Title Valleyfield Street, was read by the Chairman.
The Chairman stated this letter designates the
legal acceptance of the land .
The Chairman read a letter from Edward D. Duncan,
Treasurer, Lexington Savings Bank, in which he reported
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deposits in the Bank under Trustees of Public Trusts,
Cemetery Funds, a total principal of $34,910.00; also
in addition, under Cemetery Trust Funds, the following: Trust
Funds
#22390 - Emma I. Fiske, Flower Fund
Principal $ 300,00
#23736 - Herbert Hilton Trust Fund
Principal $4,577.47
Letter from Mrs. Leo Kutrubes, 4 Bond Road, rela-
tive to the traffic problem at the corner of Waltham
Street and Worthen Road, and also requesting traffic
lights at this intersection, was read by the Chairman. Traffic
It was voted to refer this letter to the Traffic
Study Committee for its consideration.
Mr. Gray stated he had a copy of letter which the
Traffic Study Committee drafted and which the committee
would like to have published in the Minute-man. He
said it might be beneficial ,if the Board issues a policy
statement so its position would be understood. He stated
it was the joint feeling of Chief Corr and Mr. Zaleski,
and said there would have to be a copy for Alan Adams in
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The Chairman stated, basically, there is nothing
wrong with it, but wondered what it would accomplish
Mr. Gray referred to the fourth caption relative
to signs, and stated that motorists do not read them, Traffic
and the Committee felt these should be called to the Study
attention of the public. Report
The Charman asked if the Board had any objection
to the committee issuing this statement.
Mr. Mabee asked about the Worthen Road and Waltham
Street intersection and stated he would like to have a
report on it .
Mr. Gray said this study was made about three years
ago, and that the committee would report back to the
Board.
Mr. Mabee also referred to Massachusetts Avenue and
Worthen Road intersection, andMr. Graysaidthat th t study
was made just about a year ago
Mr. Robert Gary, Chairman, Buckman Tavern Recon-
struction Committee, met with the Board at 7:45 P.M.
Mr. Gary stated the Buckman Tavern Reconstruction Buckman
Committee would like to ask the Board' s approval for Tavern
obtaining the services of Donald M. Muirhead as con-
sultant for the work, and read a letter from Mr. Muirhead,
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in which he stated his charge would be at the rate of
$12.00 per hour; that he had already received $1270.00
and this would apply against the fee not to exceed ten
per cent of the contractor' s charges.
Mr. Gary said there was an appropriation of
$25,000 for the work, and the committee would like
to proceed to advertise for bids which could be this
week or next; bids to close November 9 at 1:00 P.M.
in the Selectmen' s Room, and the awarding of the con-
tract Monday, November 13, 1967. It would take four-
teen to sixteen weeks on the job.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the committee obtaining the services of
Mr. Donald M. Muirhead as consultant for the recon-
struction of Buckman Tavern as outlined by Mr. Gary,
Chairman.
Mr. Gray reported that a gentleman came in to
get the wage schedule.
Mr. Cataldo said this has to be advertised twice.
He stated the Board should get Paul Mazerall to rope
off an area to get around the building, to set this up,
and Mr. Gary replied it would be a great help as they
would have to get a truck to clear out the building.
Reference was made to the Cummings ' property, and
Mr. Gary said he had been unable to contact several
people who were interested, but he would have some in-
formation for the Board a week from tonight, and would
go into the matter further.
Mr. Cataldo asked what they were asking for the
building, and no one seemed to know.
Mr. Kenney said it was beyond repair, that he had
been in, and Mr. Gary said he personally felt it was
Cummings beyond repair,y p , but some houses have been reconstructed
Property and preserved, and he thought the Society in particular
would like to see an effort made to save the small cot-
tage, if they could find someone who could offer the
Board a proposal. He said the Board of Appeals wanted
it to remain as one parcel
Mr. Cataldo asked who could make it one parcel,
and Mr. Gary replied he was not sure, it is part of the
cemetery.
Mr. Cataldo said the Town maintains the cemetery,
and Mr. Gary replied the house and cemetery are con-
sidered as part and parcel of the same picture, but he
could not report anything further at this time; that
the Society is working on it.
Mr. Gary retired at 8:05 P.M.
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The Chairman read a letter from William A. Halsey
relative to the Public Works Building contract, and
certifying that the work has substantially been com- Public
pleted. Works
Mr. Cataldo said this is just for the Board ' s in- Building
formation, that they were still not going to move into
the lunchroom and the general office area, everything
else but that was complete
The Chairman read an application of the Hartwell-
Lexington Trust, 60 State Street, Boston, sent to the
Board from the Department of Public Utilities, relative
to exemption from casing requirement subject to listed
conditions.
This is just for the Board' s information.
Letter was received from Thomas F. Ryan, 53 Vine
Street, requesting permission on behalf of the Saint Paper
Brigid and Sacred Heart parishes, to conduct a paper Drive
drive on October 29, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Cert.
Joan Schnetzer, 935 Massachusetts Avenue, satisfactory of Inc.
character references having been received from the
Chief of Police.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on October 9, 1967.
The Chairman read a letter from Miss Mary R.
McDonough, Town Clerk and Treasurer, submitting her
resignation as Town Treasurer, effective November 16, Resig-
1967. nation
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the resignation, with regret.
The Chairman stated before November 16 the Board
will have to appoint an interim Town Treasurer, and he
would hope by the next meeting it would be able to do so.
The Chairman reported receipt of the traffic pro-
jections on Worthen Road from the State. State
Mr. Cataldo felt the Board should analyze them and Traffic
set up a meeting as planned and do this in the next two Pro-
weeks. Everyone interested can come and the Board could jections
come up with a decision.
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Mr. Kenney asked if it would help if the Board had
the report published, putting it in the Minute-man, and
those interested can come to the hearing, that he felt
the prople should know and let them decide.
Mr. Alan Adams , present at the meeting, said he
would like to report this as one of the items in this
meeting, that the public would realize it prior to the
public meeting.
It was voted to hold an informational meeting in
Cary Hall on Wednesday evening, November 1, 1967, at
8:00 P.M.
Mr. Evert Fowls, Planning Board , came in to the
meeting and the Board asked if that Board would be
available for a public hearing on that date, that the
Board felt the Planning Board should be represented.
The Chairman stated there was a vacancy in the
position of Sealer of Weights and Measures, that the
Board can make a provisional appointment, and read a
memo from Mr. Perry, Town Comptroller. He stated he
had talked to the executive clerk in Belmont where
Sealer of Mr. Chadwick was the Sealer and they have an assistant
Weights & who has taken over automatically. He said he didn't
Measures know whether he was a veteran or not.
Mr. Cataldo waid he would like to consider
Bernard Belcastro for the position, and the Chairman
said he would have to take the Civil Service exam.
Mr. Cataldo said he is here and has an office
and asked if the Chairman would talk with him.
The Chairman said he would report to the Board
next week.
Mr. George P. Morey, Chairman, Trustees of Public
Trusts, met with the Board .
Mr. Morey introduced Mr. William McEwen to the
Board, and stated he is Secretary of the Employers
Group, Investment Manager. He stated Mr. Rutherford
is not present this evening.
Trust Mt . Morey stated the Trustees met on September 27
Funds and voted to ask the Board to request certain funds.
He stated Mr. Legro had received a copy of the meeting
and read his letter to the Board. He said he would like
whatever the Board voted tonight to be confirmed by
Counsel for the Town. He said the Trustees were con-
cerned about the fact that they have been accumulating
for a long, long time and they would like to get rid of
them, and have voted to turn over the following amounts
to the Selectmen: (Quote) .
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VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $150.00 of
accumulated income from the Orin W. Fiske -
Battle Green Trust Fund to be used for the
maintenance of the Lexington Battle Green
or the monuments erected thereon.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $900.00 of
accumulated income from the Geneva M.
Brown Fund to be used for improving and
beautifying the (Common) Battle Green and
the triangular parcel of land in front of
the Masonic Temple.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $1500.00
of accumulated income from the Cemetery
Trust Fund - Munroe to be used for Nunroe
Cemetery.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $900.00 of
accumulated income from the Charles E.
French Colonial Cemetery Fund to be used
under the direction of the Cemetery Com-
missioners for the care of the older part
of the cemetery in which are buried the
bodies of Rev. John Hancock and his wife.
The vault enclosing their remains to re-
ceive due care.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $600.00 of
accumulated income from the Hayes Foun-
tain Trust Fund to be used for the care
of the fountain and the grounds immediately
around it.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $1000.00 of
accumulated income from the Herbert Hilton
Fund to be used under the direction of the
Cemetery Commissioners for general cemetery
purposes.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $2700.00 of
accumulated income from the Everett M.
Mulliken Fund to be used for the care of
Hastings Park.
VOTED To turn over to the Selectmen $200.00 of
accumulated income from the George W.
Taylor Flag Fund to be used for the care
of the Battle Green.
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VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $900.00 of
accumulated income from the George W.
Taylor Tree Fund to be used for the care,
purchase or preservation of trees for the
adornment of the Town.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $1200.00 of
accumulated income from the Albert Ball
Tenney Memorial Fund to reimburse the
Town for the expense of nightly illumi-
nation of the Lexington Minuteman
Statue.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $2500.00
of accumulated income from the William
Augustus Tower Memorial Park Fund to be
used for the care, maintenance and im-
provement of Tower Park.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen a total of
$9000.00 of accumulated income from the
Bridge Charitable Fund and the Elizabeth
Bride Gerry Fund to be used for the
benefit of the deserving poor of the Town
without distinction of sex or religion.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $2500.00 of
accumulated income from the Beals Fund to
be used for the benefit of worthy, indigent,
American-born men and women over sixty
years of age.
VOTED: To turn over to the Selectmen $800.00 of
accumulated income from the Harriet R.
Gilmor Trust to be used under the direc-
tion of the Board of Public Welfare for
the benefit of the poor people of the
Town.
VOTED: In accordance with the request contained
in a letter from the Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen dated June 27, 1967,
addressed to Mr. Morey, and filed with
these minutes, to approve the expenditure
from the Bridge Charitable Fund of $500.00
out of income to pay for summer camp ex-
periences for children whose families are
in receipt of assistance from the Board of
Public Welfare, to be paid as bills are sub-
mitted. The payment of two bills for a
total of $119.00 already received was approved.
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VOTED: To approve the payment of bills of $27.00
and of $9.00 from the income account of
the Herbert Hilton Fund to J.T. Carlson
from flowers placed by him in the Hilton
cemetery lot.
VOTED: To approve the expenditure of $270.00 from
the Edith C. Redman Trust for the purchase
of sod for the Battle Green.
VOTED: To authorize the expenditure of $37.68 from
the income of the Charles E. French Fund
for the purchase of medals.
VOTED: To approve the purchase of 100 shares of
Shawmut Association stock out of the
$3500 transferred by the Cemetery Commis-
sioners to the Trustees for the account
of the Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care
Fund (see minutes of last meeting) and an
additional $2000.00 so transferred.
VOTED: To sell $20,000 U.S. Treasury 21s of
6/15/69 from the Westview Cemetery Perpet-
ual Care Fund and to invest the proceeds
in $20,000 of legal discount corporate
bonds, the balance to be invested by the
Treasurer at his discretion in stock of
one of the three banks in which the assets
of the Fund are presently invested.
He said the Trustees believe the votes are within the
scope of the various instruments and would like to have
the Board request that these be turned over to it.
The Chairman asked, on the funds that are to be used
for the Cemeteries, rather than being turned over to the
Cemetery Commissioners they would be turned over to the
Selectmen. He said what the Board could legally request,
they would.
Mr. Morey asked that the Board request $7,000, and
the Chairman said the Board would make every effort to
spend the money judiciously.
Mr. Morey retired at 8:50 P.M.
Mr. Cataldo referred to a call he received from the
Superintendent of J.F. White Company, stating they had
200,000 yards of peat, which was coming out of Spy Pond Lincoln
in Arlington, which he said he would like to see if it Street
could be used in conjunction with the Lincoln Street Project
project. He stated it is pretty dry, and it might save
money to finish the Lincoln Street project.
Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Zehner was having a '
meeting Thursday evening, that there were two replace-
ments needed. He said the School Department would send
its representative.
Mr. Alford Peckham's name was suggested, and it
was stated that this was his professional field.
Mr. Kenney stated the Board could make the appoint-
ment now.
Uponrxnotion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr. Alford Peckham a member of the Town Re-
port Committee if he is willing to accept the appointment.
Mr. Mabee suggested the name of Doris Pullen, if
Appoint- she were willing to serve, and upon motion duly made and
menta seconded, it was voted to appoint Doris Pullen a member
of the Town Report Committee if she signifies her will-
ingness to serve.
The subject of Data Processing was referred to in a
Data Pro- letter from Mr. Perry, Town Comptroller, and Mr. Gray
cessing stated he would report back next week.
Mr. Cataldo said with regard to committees, the
Town Office Building Committee has two vacancies, but
there are so many changes in the Town being thought
of, he didn' t know how much further it could go. He
mentioned the separation of the Town Treasurer and
Clerk; Superintendent of Public Works; Installation of
Data Processing and the space needed. He wondered how
much further he should go at this time, and asked what
the Board wanted him to do. The projections of what
exist; the locations of these offices, come up with an
overall plan.
Mr. Alan Adams stated the Structure of Town Govern-
ment Committee is coming up with something in March, and
there would be some changes.
Mr. Cataldo said this is what the Committee has been
thinking about, and would like some direction from the
Board. He said his personal feeling is that the committee
cannot be ready for the March meeting, to see what changes
are going to be made and then do the job.
Mr. Mabee said he felt it was important to have a
flexible building program.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Executive to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discus-
Session sing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made
public, might adversely affect the public security, the
financial interest of the Town or the reputation of any
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Following discussion with the Fire Commissioners,
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land acquisition, slope easements, salaries, Union,
Ass' t. Bldg. Inspector, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Mr. Cole reported that the School Committee would
like to meet with the Board on an informal basis on Meeting
Tuesday evening, November 7.
The Chairman reported that the Board had heard from
two CATV companies already. He said he had been told to
hold off making any decision until some time in January, CATV
that there is some Federal action coming up, and the
best thing to do is to hold off, and he would pretty
much take their word for it.
Mr. Kenney said there was no urgency about it.
The Chairman said he would seriously consider
having something.
Mr. Kenney referred to the Cummings ' property. He
stated Donald Noyes asked if the Board felt it should have
the O.K. of the Historic Districts Commission.
Mr. Cataldo stated if the Board declares it unsafe, it
doesn' t need their permission, that it is in the Town By-
Laws.
Mr. Kenney stated if it is that clear, there is no Cummings '
need for it. Property
Mr. Cataldo said he would like to talk to Mr.
Lawless himself, and ask how much he wants for it, that it
depends on what he is asking.
The Chairman stated he would get in touch with him.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
A true record, Attest: /
', ecutive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will
be held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, October 23, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
October 23, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, October 23, 1967, at 7.30 P.M.
Chairman Cole, Messrs. Cataldo and Kenney were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant
and Acting Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Wenham,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs.
McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present . Mr.
Mabee came into the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from Chief
Corr, Lexington Police Department, relative to the
Air Board' s letter with regard to the policy decision of
Pollution the Board of Selectmen accepting the report of the
Policy Air Pollution Committee. He stated the Chief is
checking to see if citizens have a legal permit for
burning, and has issued an order to all officers,
copy of which he enclosed.
Mr. Gray reported bids were taken on repairs to
Cary Memorial Building replacing the copper gutters
Bid for and repairing and replacing tar roofs. Bids were
Repairs received as follows:
to Cary John F. Shea Co. , Inc. $ 8,062.00
Memorial W. E. Smith Co. , Inc. 14/44 4.00
Building
Mr. Gray stated John F. Shea Co. , Inc . has an
excellent reputation and he would recommend that the
contract be awarded to this company.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award the contract to the John F. Shea Co. , Inc.,
41 Hollingsworth Street, Mattapan, Massachusetts, for
repairing and replacing tar roofs and replacing the
copper gutters on the Cary Memorial Building as per
specifications, in the amount of $8,062.00.
Mr. Gray reported a request to the Traffic Study
Committee for a Police Officer on Hartwell Avenue at
Traffic Maguire Road, and he would recommend that the Committee
Officer would like to have an officer at this location. He
Hartwell stated the problem had been discussed many times and
Avenue the committee felt this should be done. He stated
this location is becoming increasingly a problem; that 111two public buildings are opening up within a month and
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another within a year, four or five hundred people em-
ployed, and the committee feels it is necessary.
Mr. Cataldo stated they met with Itek three months
ago and with their expansion and problems they have,
the Traffic Committee has looked into other means of
traffic regulations; and he felt at this time they should
try the Police Officer and see how it works out. He said
he understood that M.I.T. is paying for its officer, but
the Board should realize also that they are not paying
taxes to the Town. Itek is a substantial taxpayer, and
has to be considered differently. He said there is no
other way to solve this problem, $3.50 fan hour, $17.50
a week, $850.00 a year; that they couldn't get traffic
lights anyway.
Mr. Kenney asked , just one hour in the afternoon,
and Mr. Cataldo replied to just try one hour in the
afternoon, it is inexpensive.
Mr. Gray stated there is a great problem in the
afternoon coming out into a solid line of traffic .
Mr. Cataldo said traffic counts had been made on
the three turns, and the dump site didn't help, making
four, and it weighed heavy on Itek expanding or getting
another building in Burlington, and he would rather see
them expand in Lexington. He said their sewer problem
had been solved, so for a small amount of money, it
should be done. Traffic is bad at that hour of the day,
and Itek was using it as a crutch at this point, and
such a small amount of money is involved . It may not
be the answer
Mr. Gray said , until the Traffic Safety Study is
completed, and how it will be implemented . He said
they are sure they couldn' t get lights and are fully
aware of the problem.
The Chairman stated every time a project is started
on a temporary basis, it ends up being permanent.
Mr. Cataldo said Eldred Street would probably be-
come involved, but that it was an entirely different
situation, the volume of traffic , and in thirty days
they can make an evaluation. He said he would move
that the recommendation be approved on a thirty day
trial basis .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the request of the Traffic Study Committee
for a Police Officer at Hartwell Avenue and Maguire
Road for an hour in the afternoon on a thirty day
trial basis .
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Mr. Gray submitted plans for slope easements so that
sidewalks can be constructed and Mr. Legro can acquire
the necessary easements for the Board; Valleyfield Street,
Laconia Street, Payson Street and Kendall Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that
Mr. Legro be authorized to prepare the necessary easements
as outlined by Mr. Gray.
The Chairman stated, in line with this, he had a let-
ter from Fred Conroy, on behalf of Harda Rowe, objecting
Slope to the removal of a shade tree located in front of her
Easements residence at 69 Blossomcrest Road, and stated this would
not be taken down without a hearing.
Mr. Gray replied that this tree is not to be taken
down, and stated others withdrew their objections when
they found that the trees would be replaced by the Town.
The Chairman referred to the letter from the Wheeler
Road group which had been held over from the last meeting
of the Board .
Mr. Legro said there were two recommendations by the
Wheeler citizens who wrote to the Planning Board and said that
Road the Zoning By-Laws covered it as clearly as the proposed
amendment. Second , he stated it was his feeling that the
Building Inspector' s other duties are under the other By-
Laws of the Town which suggest what should be followed.
He said the Police Department does assist and could ac-
complish if they wanted to.
The Chairman referred to letter from Lipnick & Lee
held over from the last meeting of the Board, with
reference to lots of Mrs. Veola C. Mason which she
Lots 37,38 wished the Town to purchase.
Meagher- Mr. Gray stated these lots are in the Meagherville
ville section, within the school site, and should be held un-
til more information is received. Mr. Gray will advise
that he would be in touch with theca in the near future
with regard to these lots.
Request from the Mystic Valley Gas Company for per-
mission to locate a 4 inch high pressure welded steel
gas main in Follen Road was read by the Chairman.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the request to locate a 4 inch high pressure
welded steel gas main in Follen Road subject to con-
formation with specifications of Mr. Wenham, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works.
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The Chairman read a notice from the Alcoholic Bever-
age Control Commission relative to the provisions as they
relate to the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages on
Veterans' Day, November 11, 1967, and also on Thanksgiv- Veterans'
ing Day, November 23, 1967. & Thanks-
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to giving Days
conform to the provisions as outlined by the ABC.
Notice of a public hearing by the Alcoholic Bever-
ages Control Commission was read by the Chairman, with
regard to two new Regulations to be issued, i.e. , #52
and #53. ABC
The Chairman asked Town Counsel if the Board Hearing
should be represented at this hearing, and Mr. Legro
replied this would be of no concern to this Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign I.D. Liquor Identi-
fication Card for Dianne Potter, 21 Fair Oaks Drive, I.D. Card
satisfactory evidence of her age having been estab-
lished.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the Minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting Minutes
held on October 16, 1967.
Mr. Gray reported he received a call from Mrs.
Battin, Structure of Town Government Committee, who
would like to meet with the Board on November 7
relative to some of the proposals that committee
would make.
The Chairman stated the Board already had a com-
mitment on that date and asked that Mr. Gray call her
and get an alternate date. He stated on the 7th of Meeting
November there was a meeting with the Great Meadows
Committee in the Science Hall in the High School, and
felt the Board should support them.
Mr. Gray said he would check with Mrs. Battin.
The Chairman referred to the Worthen Road Hear-
ing on November first. He stated both Estabrook and Hearing
Cary Halls should be reserved, pending the number of
people who came.
Mr. Kenney asked if any member of the Board would
be able to attend the Library Trustees meeting tomorrow Meeting
evening. The Board had a previous commitment, Mr.
Robert Higgins' testimonial dinner.
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he Chairman reported an invitation to the Board
Invitation to attend a talk by Mr. Shaw on the UN at the William
Diamond School tomorrow evening.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
Executive made public, might adversely affect the public secur-
Session ity and financial interest of the Town or the reputa-
tion of any person.
Following an interview for the position of Town
Engineer, and a legal matter, it was voted to resume
the open meeting.
The Chairman stated there would have to be some::
one to replace the Sealer of Weights & Measures.
Mr. Gray reported he had talked with Mr. Green
Sealer in the Division of Civil Service, and he would be glad
Appoint- to spend some time with whomever the Board appoints.
went Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mr. Bernard Belcastro, Sealer of Weights &
Measures, subject to certification of the Civil Ser-
vice list.
Mr. Cataldo stated the Board should be thinking
about budgets and notifying the different departments.
Budgets Mr. Gray said the notices had already been sent
out and the departments had until November 20.
Mr. Gray reported that one of the members appointed
to the Town Report Committee would not be able to serve.
Mrs. Pullen felt it was more than she could do at this
Town Re- time, as she is writing a book and felt she needed some-
port Com- thing more for diversion.
mittee The Chairman asked if the members of the Board had
any thoughts for a qualified man or woman for this com-
mittee, it would be helpful; someone proficient in
writing or public relations.
Mr. Gray stated he had a conversation with the
Harvard Trust Company relative to the lot next to the
Baker Baker property, and they were considering putting up
Property a chain link fence, and would like to come up with
something more attractive for the Center, but they
were willing to allow the Town to use the lot for
parking if interested so that it could be policed,
as it is private property.
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The Chairman said if the Town obtains a lease from
the Harvard Trust, would it have to get permission how
the lot could be used, and the reply was, it would have
to as it is being used for a parking lot now.
Mr. Cataldo stated not only for parking but for
the same thing at night .
Mr. Gray said he would like to have the Board ' s
permission to discuss it with Mr. Legro.
Mr. Cataldo asked how long it will be in this con-
dition, and Mr. Gray said it would be at least six
months before anything would be done .
Mr. Gray said it may be used for parking but it
is private parking, but the Town would have to give it
up eventually.
The Chairman stated then the Town will be re-
linquishing a parking area, and if the Town leases it,
it will have liability obligations.
Mr. Cataldo suggested having a discussion with the
Harvard Trust Company as far as the use of the land is
concerned, and if they are undecided, maybe this will
help them decide.
Mr. Gray showed a plan of the Center, and stated
they are almost through laying the brick, and wished to
move the bus stop in front of Depot Square, for which
he would like the permission of the Board . He said it
would take a week or so to move the stop. He said there
could not be any parking for the bus in Depot Square,
but they might be able to put three or four meters in
here, pointing to the plan, more than were originally
planned for. Bus Stop
The Chairman said it was necessary to do this, and
asked if it would be possible to put some kind of struc-
ture so people could be sheltered while waiting for a
bus .
Mr. Gray replied funds could be made available for
such a structure.
Mr. Cataldo said when that section is designed , it
could be incorporated in it .
Mr. Adams, present at the meeting, stated he felt
Fred Emery left that for a park, and Mr. Cataldo re-
plied the Town bought it from the Railroad, that it
bought the whole parcel.
Mr. Mabee wondered what ideas the Planning Board
had in regard to the building that Mr. Adams referred
to.
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At 9:15 P.M. , members of the Planning Board, Messrs.
Worrell, Fowle and Lund , and the Conservation Commission
members, Messrs . Sussman, Ripley, York, and Smith, met
with the Board .
Mr. Evert Fowle stated he was Acting Chairman for
the group, and would speak on zoning information.
He stated there were two things they had discussed :
an Assistant Building Inspector to follow through on the
zoning ordinances, a procedure which might be followed
before a building permit is issued, tighten up the whole
process, in issuing permits on lots not legal.
The Chairman said this has been considered actually
lately, and there will be a report to the Board next
week, and the Board is working toward an Assistant Build-
ing Inspector. He said it is difficult to find pro-
Planning fessional help for the Town, and stated the Assistant Planning
Board re- will be a full-time job At first, it might not be, but
zoning the Board is working diligently on this at the present
time.
Mr. Fowle said the difficulties that exist in the
Town are not too satisfying, and said the appointment
of a member of the Police Force might be considered,
and referred to the letter in this connection: some-
one who might be able to make inspections during the
evening, the idea of the police being on duty twenty-
four hours a day, in particular on Wheeler Road . He
said heavy vehicles are brought late at night and left
there during the night which is difficult to enforce
when the Inspectors work only during the day.
The Chairman said this could be taken care of
with the present schedule, that efforts can be made
using the present structure.
Mr. Cataldo felt this was a minor issue and said
the Board should encourage this to be done under the
present structure.
The Chairman said this could be followed up now.
Mr. Fowle said the Planning Board would look for-
ward to this being considered .
Mr. Fowle said the other thing is the process when
someone applies for a building permit . If the request
Building is proper and the Building Inspector establishes this
Inspector fact, the problems that can arise; a subdivision which
has lots not released from the covenant . He felt they
had just been considered as mistakes.
The Chairman asked if this could be corrected and
have the Inspector check with the Planning Board .
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Mr. Fowle said for a lot not on a legal street, a
permit should not be granted until the street is improved
and conforms to the By-Law.
The Chairman said the Building Inspector is not giv-
ing a permit for an illegal lot yet, and asked if the
Planning Board had met with the Inspector to talk on any
of these matters.
Mr. Zaleski stated he had discussed these matters
with him and the only instance as far as building on a
street which is not legal, he didn't know of any. When-
ever he is in doubt, he goes to the Town Engineer or
him, Mr. Zaleski.
The Chairman asked if there weren' t easy solutions
to it; to check with the Planning Board.
Mr. Gray said there was a meeting on legal streets
about three years ago, and this whole matter came up,
reviewed permits, and he drew sketches on the board.
He said there is a. procedure to be followed.
Mr. Fowle referred to a person having a legal lot
with frontage on the street which he could convey, and
said if he made a plan of this which showed a partition
of the lot, the Building Inspector doesn' t get a copy
of these formees. The lot had been divided and was not
a legal lot. He said the Planning Board would be the
first ones to have the knowledge of a nonconforming lot.
He spoke of easements on property unbuildable and said
the Town Engineer has knowledge of all of these and the
classification of streets. Copies of the formees which
are recorded in the Registry of Deeds. He said the
Building Inspector, in granting a permit , goes to the
Town Engineer, then he issues a permit if all require-
ments are met. He said this wouldn't eliminate all
loopholes.
The Chairman said to establish a procedure which
would involve the Building Inspector, the Planning Board
and Town Engineer.
Mr. Fowls said the Planning Board was making this
suggestion to the Selectmen as its idea to ask the Town
Engineer to make, to be done systematically.
The Chairman said the Board would see that it is
in effect, and assumed it would establish it.
Mr. Gray said he would talk to the Building In-
spector.
Mr. Gray said he would talk to the Building In-
spector.
Mr. Fowls referred to Worthen Road, and said the
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Planning Board had discussed making a request for more 1
Worthen information.
Road The Chairman stated it had a copy of all the in-
formation the Board had.
Mr. Fowle said the things the Planning Board was
concerned about the traffic projections for Worthen
Road, two alternates to and from the east on Pleasant
Street, questions they had no information on. Discus-
sion was held with regard to the widening of Waltham
Street, and the cost, and Mr. Cataldo said the State
had been asked for costs and wouldn't come up with
any cost estimates.
The Chairman said these would not be available for
the meeting next Tuesday, and asked if the Planning Board
had changed its position on the Worthen Road connector.
Mr. Tryon, present at the meeting, asked if the re-
port from the State fulfilled what the Board of Selectmen
asked for .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the finan-
cial interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with the Planning Board and
Conservation Commission relative to the acquisition of
land, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 10:50 P.M.
A true record, Attest: e.,-#--e- 1 (
E ecutive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in
the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, October 30, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
October 30, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, October 30, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs . Burnell, Cataldo , Mabee and Kenney were present .
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant
and Acting Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Wenham,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs.
McCausland , Executive Clerk, were also present.
At the request of Miss McDonough, Town Clerk, four
jurors were drawn as follows :
Paul E. Hamburger 18 Cooke Road Jurors
John F. Egan t.7 Wachusett Drive
Rod J. Ames 3 Rolling Lane
John R. Jackson 24 Webster Road
Mr. Gray stated he had a request from David Luca,
a High School student, to meet with the Board next Mon-
day night to discuss using the Battle Green for a Public Public
Rally to support the boys in Vietnam, similar to the one Rally
held in Wakefield on Sunday.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
grant David Luca permission to meet with the Board on
Monday, November 6, 1967, at 7:45 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Irwin, Building
Inspector, relative to appointing Mr. Richard Soule,
16 Hancock Street, as substitute Building Inspector dur- Substitute
ing his absence while attending the Municipal Building Building
Officials Conference to be held at the University of Inspector
Massachusetts, November 14. through 17.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to advise Mr Irwin that the Board had no objection.
The Chairman read a letter from Alford S. Peckham
submitting his resignation from the Conservation Com-
mission, the reason being he has recently been appointed Resigna-
a member of the Town Report Committee and felt it unwide tion
to serve on both committees .
It was agreed to accept Mr. Peckham' s resignation
from the Conservation Commission, with regret.
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Letter from Mr. George Lawless, owner of property
at 465-475 Massachusetts Avenue, requesting further six
months' extension on the demolition of the property.
The Chairman stated, as the Board knew, the Board
had voted an extension to November 1.
Mr. Kenney asked if the Board had received any in-
formation from the Historical Society, and the Chairman
replied in the negative.
The Chairman stated he was talking with an individual
who goes around the country restoring old houses. He
stated he came down and looked at this house, and he feels
he has someone who might be interested in the property,
but it would involve a change &n zoning He said he could
not find any basis for the Board of Appeals to make a vari-
ance. He stated the man would like to use it as a residence
with an antique business there, but the Chairman said he
saw nothing in the By-Laws to permit it .
Mr. Cataldo said he felt the Board of Appeals would
not be against something of this nature, but he couldn't
see anyone coming up with the kind of money Mr Lawless
is asking. He said Lawless had been offered $16,000 for
465-475 the property which he would not accept and stated he is
Mass.Ave. asking $26, 000 He felt $16 ,000 was a substantial offer
Extension for the condition the property is in. He said there
of Time would have to be a substantial variance or rezoning,
and in that case, it would not be the preservation they
are looking for, what they are trying to preserve. If
Lawless came up with some substantial approach, Mr
Cataldo said he could see going along with this exten-
sion, and felt he, (Lawless) , should recognize the fact
that no one is going to do this , and he will have to
take a loss and sell it for $16,000 or have the Town
remove the building.
Mr. Kenney asked how long Mr. Lawless has owned
the building, and how many extensions he had had, and
the Chairman said this started at least a year and a
half ago. The property was owned by Cummings, a milk
dealer; that he , ( Cummings) , had been served a notice
to a hearing which he ignored, and the hearing was re-
scheduled . Just when the Board was to tear it down, he
sold it to Lawless. He stated it is rather difficult
to understand why people were not agitated earlier than
they are now, and wished the Board had heard something
from the Historical Society.
Mr. Cataldo stated it is not known that this is an
Historical house, and the Chairman replied this house
was lived in in 1804 by Jonas Locke. Mr. Cataldo stated
it is not certain that he did.
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The Chairman stated he thought the Board should act
with dispatch, that something good could develop and the
best thing would be to grant a limited extension.
Mr. Burnell said he felt the Town should try to
maintain these old colonial homes if it possibly can,
and felt in this instance, he would be in favor of grant-
ing some extension of time, possibly a month or two more;
that he didn't feel it would really make any difference.
Mr. Gray reported a conversation with Mr. Ripley
who hoped the Board would consider the facts when it
made a decision, but stated there is nothing concrete.
The Chairman said there is one individual interested,
the building would be restored in its present form, but
it would have to be rezoned.
Mr. Kenney said to give him sixty days , and the
Chairman asked just what would be expected for the con-
sideration for the extension.
Mr. Legro said it would depend on what the nature
of the problem is , whether it is dangerous . He said he
had tried to reach Mr. Jacquith but was unable to reach
him, that in his letter the only question was the danger.
The Chairman said where the Board had declared the
building unsafe - -
' Mr. Legro said it authorizes the demolition or re-
moval of dangerous architectural features, a composite
of all architectural features
Mr. Cataldo paid if Lawless would cut it to a re-
alistic price, and the Chairman asked how someone could
be told to cut his price on a building, as the Board
knew he had turned down the $16,000 offer; and asked
if it is possible that the Board of Appeals could allow
an antique shop there.
Mr. Legro said there is no way to determine in ad-
vance what the Board of Appeals might favor to a petition
of this nature.
Mr. Cataldo asked if this individual would pay
$26,000, and he would grant a thirty day extension if
he applies for a variance to come up with a finding or
some new matter. If he applies, the Board will grant
an extension.
Mr. Legro stated he didn' t see how the Board can
sustain that position, whether the building is dangerous
or a nuisance, if the order was to make the building
safe or demolish it, that there were other things or-
dered to be done too; thirty days to make the building
safe, he didn't see what bearing it had on the use of
the premises.
Mr. Cataldo replied, something being done to abate
the nuisance
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Mr. Legro said he thought it perfectly good judgment
to grant further time to make it safe, or demolish it ,
that the future use of the building either it has to bear
on the fact it is dangerous or a nuisance, that however
good the Board ' s motives are, it doesn' t fit together.
Mr. Cataldo said if the Board grants thirty days,
it will be for nothing, it will go for thirty days more,
either fix it up or demolish it. He said if Lawless
comes in with a plan, O.K.
The Chairman said the Board is trying to be help-
ful and not tear the building down without a reason,
that it wants to be justified in everything it does.
Mr. Mabee said if Lawless makes the building
really safe, he had no objection to an extension,
that safeness and nuisance are the reasons the Board
wanted it down, no other reason for not granting an
extension.
Mr. Burnell stated the Board all agrees on this
point, that the time element hasn't been agreed upon.
The Chairman stated the Board should advise Law-
less to use due diligence in making the building safe.
Mr. Legro said , seriously, provided he makes it
safe forthwith. The Board makes him the alternative
to make it safe or demolish it.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant Mr. Lawless a thirty day extension provided
he makes it safe forthwith.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on October 23, 1967.
The Chairman referred to Item #2 on the Agenda,
and reported that Mr. Mooney, Port Authority, could
Hanscom not be present this evening due to a more urgent
Field prior commitment, but would be here two weeks from
tonight to clarify and answer questions regarding
Hanscom Field for commercial use, and what the
future uses will be.
Mr. Gray reported a request for transfer he re-
ceived for the Retirement Board for $75.00.
Transfer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the transfer of $75.00 for the Board of
Retirement - Expenses Account .
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Mr. Gray said the Capital Expenditures Committee
would like to meet with the Board of Selectmen next Capital
Monday evening, to go over general expenditures for Expendi-
1968. tures
An appointment will be made to meet with that Committee
committee on November 6, 1967 at 8:00 P.M.
At 8:00 P.M. , Mr. George Limerick, 23 Hayes Lane,
and Mr. Graziano, met with the Board with regard to a
sewer and water charge on his property.
Mr. Limerick said this was in regard to paying a
charge in lieu of betterments for sewer and water, and
he felt it should not have to be paid as the utilities
were put in by a private contractor.
Mr. Gray submitted a plan to the Board showing
the area in question, stating that the sewer line was
constructed by Mr. Tocci, but it is a Town utility.
He stated it ends at the lot line of Mr. Limerick,
that water extends to here, pointing to the plan. He
said Mr. Limerick wants to tie into here and must pay
a charge in lieu of betterments. It will cost $485.25
for sewer and $150.00 for water . It can be extended ;
98.98 feet back and 100 foot frontage on this property,
and he had discussed the matter thoroughly with Mr
Limerick.
The Chairman asked who put the sewer in, and Mr. Sewer
Gray replied, Mr. Tocci, under contract, no better- Connection
ments were paid at all on the lots in question. Mr.
Tocci put the sewer in to service his lots, and ex-
plained in this case here, it stops at Mr. Limerick' s
line.
Mr. Graziano said the overall charge is almost
$1,000, and he didn't mind paying a fair price.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray what it would cost
for one hundred foot frontage, and he replied con-
siderably more than that, that this is only $4..85
per foot, which is cheap, and if the sewer were ex-
tended, it would cost a lot more than that, Mr. Lim-
erick would automatically be charged whether he con-
nected or not.
The Chairman stated Mr. Gray has accurately stated
the policy of the Town, that everyone is assessed the
same way.
Mr. Limerick and Mr. Graziano retired at 8:30 P.M.
The Chairman referred to the funds of the Trustees Trust
of Public Trusts and asked Mr. Legro if next year when Funds
budgets are prepared, taking the Cemetery budget as an
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example, if there is $1500 in its budget, its budget
could include a transfer for that special purpose.
Mr. Legro didn' t feel it would take a town meet-
ing vote, that he didn't feel the need to wait until
next year with regard to any trust; that the Trustees
could make available to the Cemetery Commissioners and
be used for the purpose provided for in the will.
The Chairman said money could be asked for from
this fund and be obtained , and Mr. Legro said for the
Commissioners to let them know they want to expend
this amount for a specific purpose and if the Trustees
agree it is a proper purpose and earmark the funds ,
then the Commissioners can send the bill to the Trustees
for payment
The Chairman asked if it wouldn't be good judgment
to acquaint the Cemetery Commissioners that this money
is available to them so they can contact the Trustees .
Mr. Sherman, present at the meeting, said they
hoped to be able to use those funds for Westview Ceme-
tery; that something had to be done up there very
quickly.
The Chairman referred to the different funds and
asked if they could be included in the budgets, that a
like amount could be included in the budget.
Mr. Legro suggested that the budget figure be left
as it is, and if there is a surplus, it will revert back
to E & D.
The Chairman read the list of Trust Funds.
Mr. Gray said he would make some copies and see that
Mr. Legro received one.
The question was asked what the name of the Cemetery
in East Lexington is , and Mr. Sherman replied it is deeded
to twenty-five persons' names at least, and dates also
from 1784, i.e . , Robbins, Buckman, Estabrooks, and well-
known families He stated they have a map showing the
lots and where everyone 'is buried and it gives the names
of all persons He said he wanted to know why the Town
was maintaining it if it were private, whether the Town
has the right to maintain the cemetery.
Mr. Sherman said the Board of Assessors does not
assess it , as it was not worthwhile, one or fifteen
dollars, its income would not be worth anything.
Mr. Cataldo spoke of Lincoln Street, and stated the
agreement expires November 1, fill from DeMatteo, and he
Lincoln would like ten days to two weeks ' extension. He sug-
St. Dump gested November 15 as the date of the extension.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
extend the agreement with DeMatteo to November 15.
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The question was asked about the grass at the Hart-
well Avenue land fill, and Mr. Cataldo stated there were Grass
three different methods of grassing up there, that it Hartwell
was on the left as you enter. He said all three worked, Avenue
and they wanted to see which would hold up the best.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which , if made public, Executive
might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion with regard to acquisition of
property and personnel, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
The Chairman reported that as the Board knew, the
name of Bernard Belcastro was proposed for the Sealer Sealer of
of Weights and Measures as a provisional appointment. Weights &
Mr. Gray said the approval had been received from Measures
the Division of Civil Service for a period of thirty
days.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
' to adjourn at 9:50 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 6, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, November 6, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs . Burnell, Cataldoi Mabee and Kenney were
present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive
Assistant and Acting Superintendent of Public Works,
Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works,
and Mrs. McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present.
The Chairman welcomed Mrs . Fish with several Jr.
High students who came into the meeting to observe.
Mr. Robert Bond, Chairman of the Recreation Com-
mittee met with the Board .
Mr. Bond stated that the Recreation Committee met
this morning at the North Street pit. He asked if there
is any possibility of having fill in the pit next to
North Street, the Committee would like to have it filled,
that the Committee might eventually put the back area for
swimming. He said it is a beautiful spot and nothing
could be lost by filling the front area. He said the
Committee was very much worried about the swimming pool
North and was afraid it would have to ask for money in the
Street spring.
Pit Mr. Gray said when the agreement is finished, they
could get started working out the details.
Mr. Mabee referred to Mr. Bond' s statement that the
Committee was worried about getting the pool done next
season, and Mr. Bond replied that they would not be able
to use the small pool because the work would not be donee
He stated last year the Committee had to come back for
$10,000 and no one wants to ask for money.
Mr. Mabee asked if the Committee had checked with
the Planning Board, and Mr. Bond replied in the negative.
Mr. Mabee said he would like to have the approval
of the Planning Board before anything is done with re-
gard to filling the area, because that Board was the one
who originally approved this area in the long range plan.
Mr. Bond said one of the reasons is the letter he
gave Mr. Gray this evening with regard to the old Reservoir.
He said this ties in with the North Street area. This pit
is 36 feet deep and isn't usable for anything. He said
something might be done with the back one .
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Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Board should check
with the Planning Board, that they may have some thoughts
which no one else has thought of.
Mr. Mabee said perhaps they have something in mind
and felt it should be checked out . He said if the Plan-
ning Board agrees, he would be in favor of it and back
it up for Recreation.
Mr. Burnell stated when this area was purchased,
there was a program recommended for its development at
that time.
Mr. Kenney asked if this pit is spring fed, and the
reply was in the affirmative.
Mr Mabee said it was his caution to get another
Town Board to give perfunctory approval; that he was not
opposed at all, but in all deference to the Planning
Board, this is a natural thing to do and he thought the
Board would be remiss in not asking for their opinion.
Mr. Cataldo said this was done on the Lincoln
Street dump.
The Chairman asked Mr. Bond to have the Planning
Board let the Selectmen know its decision.
Mr. Gray reported he had the letter Mr. Bond re-
ferred to, which he read to the Board . He stated there
is only one copy of the report, plus *w ps, but he
would have some copies made.
The Chairman said he would leave the maps avail- Bill for
able for perusal by the Board. Old Res
Mr. Gray said he would like the Board ' s approval Study
of the bill, which was enclosed .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve parent of bill from Jason M. Cortell in
the amount of $1,000.00 for a Bio-Engineering Study
and Report on the Old Lexington Reservoir.
Mr. Gray reported on bids taken on Monday, Octo-
ber 30, 1967 , on the Interceptor Sewer as follows:
Bids
J. D'Amico, Inc. $73,875.00 Inter-
Great Northern Constructors, Inc . 76,835.00 ceptor
Ricci & DeSantis 78,155.00 Sewer
He stated the low bidder was J. D'Amico, Inc. at
$73,875.00, plus $8,865 00 for engineering, making a
total of $82,74.0.00 He said there was only $72,500.00
appropriated, and more money is needed to award this
contract, but he would have a definite report by next
Monday for the Board , whether or not they would ra-
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advertise; but he wished to discuss it with Mr. Legro.
It was voted to hold this over another week.
David Luca, a high school student, and Rosemary
Meehan, and two other boys, met with the Board relative
to holding a Public Rally on the Battle Green in support
of the boys in Vietnam.
David said they would like to have a permit to use
the Battle Green on Sunday, the 12th. He said they could
not have it the 11th due to the fact they wanted the High
School band . He said he had talked with Governor Volpe' s
personal secretary and she said it would be impossible
for him to speak on the 11th, that Sunday would be better.
The Chairman asked if this was a rally to support the
boys in Vietnam, backing them, and had no political stand-
ing. He asked what their plans were.
David said they had met with the Town Celebration
Committee last Monday and had permission from them to
use the speaking platform and take it over to the knoll
straight across the green facing toward Buckman Tavern
He stated they wanted to get the Board ' s permission
They hope to have State Senator McKenzie, and possibly
Senator Brooke; also local townsmen and ministers of
every faith. He said a member of the VFW said he would
like to speak, also Mr. Martin, the Governors aide.
He stated a group went to see the USS Boston which had
Public just returned from Vietnam. He stated one of the mates
Rally is Dick Trainor oh Winthrop Road .
The Chairman stated the Board would like adult ad-
visors, and asked who they had .
David said there are teachers from the school but
they did not wish their names to be given.
David said they had talked with the Celebrations
Committee about a concession stand, but the committee
was against it, thought it would be better without
Then he asked the Board if they could sell flags.
Mr. Cataldo stated as they were not going to have
the rally on Veterans' day, why they were only giving
themselves a week, and David replied there are twelve
local football games which would take away their stance
Mr. Cataldo asked if they would have it organized
in as short a time as six days, and David said the
adults would do something for than to get people im-
pressed , that it is primarily a youth rally. In Wake-
field there was something in the paper.
Mr. Mabee said in all requests from youths the
Board has always asked for adult sponsors, someone
specifically named to back up the group, and David
asked why the Board would have to have that. Hr.
Mabee explained sometimes the groups use public
property as well, and the Board has to have someone
responsible .
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David asked if the Board would take their parents'
names: C. Charles Luca, 5 Minola Road; John P. Meehan,
Joseph R. O'Leary, Mrs . Nancy Anschuetz. He said they
hoped to have 80% of the High School, plus quite a few
of the townspeople, a crowd of 3,000. He said they
would put it in the paper, and they also wanted to
send personal letters .
The Chairman stated the group had put a lot of
thought in it, and had only one week to prepare for it .
David said they talked with the fellow in Wakefield
and he gave them a lot of ideas He stated if political
parties ask to speak, they intend to filter ; they didn't
want anything political, that would be denied . He said
they could speak as long as they have contacted them and
the group has read what will be spoken on.
Mr. Kenney asked if there isn't a group on the
Green on Sundays, and the Chairman replied in the af-
firmative, but it is between 12 and 1 P.M.
The Chairman asked what the Board wished to say
on the first issue, and Mr. Cataldo replied before it
grants permission, the Board should ask the group to
use the same areas as other organizations have used and
conform to certain requests .
The Chairman said there is a difference, that this
group will be standing on the green, but it is right to
make the point clear.
Mr. Mabee said they were hoping for 3,000 people,
and the matter should be discussed with the Chief of
Police, as there would be a lot of people in a small
space, and the Chief will provide what police control
is necessary and be there.
Rosemary said they were asked what would happen
if one of the speakers fell off the platform, and
David said they were using the smallest one the Town
Celebrations had.
Mr. Cataldo said it should be made clear that no
holes would be dug without Mr. Mazerall' s approval
The Chairman referred to the concession to sell
flags, and they asked if they could carry them, that
all profits would be donated to the USO.
Mr. Mabee suggested that they forget this part,
and David asked if it would be necessary to have a per-
mit if the group gave them away, one or two hundred flags .
The Chairman said he didn' t think it would be help-
ing anything, and Rosemary said when they were in Wakefield,
it added to it.
The Group retired .
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The Capital Expenditures met with the Board. Mr.
Chapin, Chairman of the Committee, was not present due
to a death in the family.
The Chairman said Mr. Gray had met with Mrs. Rawls
and pretty much resolved some of the questions.
Mr Boughton said he thought with a few exceptions
they understood the current situation. He said first
they would like to get expressed opinions on the need
for accelerating sewer construction, the need for it ,
and would like to talk about that problem.
The Chairman said he had had many personal calls
complaining about the lack of sewer system.
He asked about the policy of expenditures that
have been followed in the past few years, and the in-
crease was probably at the same rate as the population
increase, and at the time the Town reaches saturation,
development of all the land for sale , at that time the
committee hopes there will be operating sewer system
to the whole Town.
The Chairman said new construction will be done on
a sewer system basis more or less on priority, trunks
will be extended to service new subdivisions as they
are created.
Mrs.Rawls asked if backup was keeping the Town
Capital from getting there, and the Chairman replied every
Expendi- year when the Board of Health is asked, there are seri-
tures ous problems
Committee Mr. Mitchell asked if the Board of Health recom-
mended any areas which have not been fixed.
The Chairman said there have been a million re-
quests for laterals . He said many were not put in
which there are bad conditions, and a list could be
given to them showing these.
Mr. Gray said we can give them copies of last year.
The time element was mentioned and the Chairman
said fourteen years not twenty, that it should be done
in a shorter period of time.
Mr. Boughton said to step up the rate of spending
in this portion to reach that objective.
Mrs. Rawls said $500,000 for sewers and the Board
was figuring $750,000, that is going up quite a bit .
Mr. Cataldo said somewhere in the vicinity of
$14.00,000 for laterals, that the increase is not $750,000
but $650,000.
Mr. Boughton asked about the trunk sewer and said
they were looking at the trunk budget.
Mrs . Rawls asked how much of this was the water
element , and said there are two subdivisions in the
works now and wanted to know if the Board had any
further figures on that.
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' Mr. Gray said they were working on it now, and
would give them the figures when they got them .
Mr. Cataldo said the Beard cannot commit the Town
to a trunk or sewer system Without the money. Sub-
divisions are coming in, no, unlimited amount of spending.
Mrs. Fish and the students retired at 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Boughton asked at what rate is the Town ex-
pecting to construct sewerso $500,000.00 a year, and
the Chairman replied $250,000 for trunk sewers to take
care of possible subdivisions that come in. If used
would want to make a concrete proposal.
Mrs. Rawls said on the old budget $250,000, some-
thing was going for subdivisions, some for problem areas .
Mr. Boughton mentioned the requests of the Fire De-
partment budget , which the Chairman read
The Chairman referred to the Rescue truck, which he
said was seventeen years old , and stated it had been used
plenty, and it would seem reasonable that it should be
replaced, but stated the Board needed more information, Fire
that this was the first time it had seen the report. Dept
Mr Boughton said the committee would Appreciate Budget
very much having the joint thinking of the Boards, and
the Chairman said until the Board talks with the Fire
Commissioners, it would be reluctant to discuss it with
his committee.
Mr. Boughton asked about Chapter 90 money for
next year, and asked if it was designated for Mass-
achusetts Avenue, the section of the "tree," and the
Chairman replied it can be used somewhere else. Chapter
Mr. Boughton asked if the Town' s request would be 90
reduced or what would this additional fund be used for,
and the Chairman replied it would not reduce it, it
would be used for other work.
Mr. Boughton asked if there would be additional
money for Blossomcrest and Philip Roads, and Mrs. Rawls
questioned why the request was so much higher, and the
Chairman replied there are many roads, and bids have
been greater than the estimates .
Mr. Boughton referred to land acquisition, and Land
stated the committee had talked with the Planning Board Acquisi-
with regard to recreation Old conservation purposes. tion
and he was sure the Board was aware of an ambitious
program for this proposition and the committee reached
the question with them of how this should be done from
a practical point of view; how this could be planned ,
arranged , financed and executed .
The Chairman asked what the figures were for recrea-
tion.
Mr. Boughton stated recreation items were in a
$350,000 program to be carried out over the next two or
three years, conservation and major recreation.
Mrs. Rawls asked if they should have options on land
before money is asked for it . Mr. Boughton said financing
for the particular time involved, that it is hard to
handle it at Town Meeting.
Mrs . Rawls suggested a joint executive session meet-
ing to discuss these proposals, most of which would be
conservation land , then it could be discussed as indi-
vidual boards.
Mr. Boughton asked what the plans were for the con-
tinuation of the beautification program, and the Chairman
Beauti- replied he would like to see what expense will be neces-
fication sary here, the parking program extension, that it could
Lexington not afford to be put off much longer.
Center Mr Cataldo referred to Edison Way, and said maybe
it could be done with the money the Town has, and if it
could be done for a small amount , it should be done.
Mr. Gray sketched on the board, Massachusetts
Avenue, Muzzey Street to Depot Square, and stated there
were two lanes of traffic on each side, that it was
seven feet wider than it actually was .
Mr. Cataldo said the street will be lined, that the
travelled way is exactly as proposed.
Mr. Gray stated $30,000 had been spent up to date,
$5,000 or $6,000 was landscaping design, entire street
to Wallis Court, that everything, wages, etc. , were in-
cluded in this amount.
The Capital Expenditures Committee retired at 9:10 F.M.
Lincoln Mr. Cataldo referred to the Lincoln Street dump,
Street and said DeMatteo would be out of there in a couple of
days.
Mr. Leslie York and Joseph Rooney of the Chamber
of Commerce met with the Board with regard to the
Christmas lighting in the Center.
Mr. Rooney said he had been involved in picking
Center up the soliciting for the Xmas lighting. He said Mark
Lighting Moore picked it up, and said that the Chamber of Com-
merce has decided not to handle the lighting. He said
a lot of people have the wrong concept of the Chamber
of Commerce, that only forty per cent comprises the
retailers' part, and the Chamber of Commerce presently
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' do not have enough finances to handle the overall light-
ing of Lexington Center. He quoted the Information
Booth figures: 1965 - 14.00 people; 1966 -3600; 1967 -
5372; this is for ten months. He said in 1966, 4.5,000
people, thus far in 1967, 57,000 people have come
through there. He said they were willing to turn over
what lighting they have to the Town.
Mr. Gray asked about the cost of the lighting, and
Mr. Rooney replied, $2,000 He said it wasn't too bad
when one individual picked up the bulk, but with the
new lighting system there is dissension among the re-
tailers, but he said he would do it again this year.
He said he, personnally, would like to do the job right Center
and get more involved ; that it should be on a master Lighting
plan, but they would commit themselves to a certain
portion.
The Chairman asked if this year there would be no
lights, and Mr. Rooney replied in the negative and
stated that the Chamber will handle it this year, that
they did not feel they should come in and say "no Xmas
lights,"
Mr. York said they were trying to forewarn the
Board that expenditures are getting so great that the
' Chamber could not support the whole thing, that the thing
has grown so, and feel that now is the time to talk to
the Board before the budgets are worked on.
The Chairman asked what it would cost, and the re-
ply was $2,000; $8,000 to run the Information Center .
Mr. Mabee asked about subscriptions and the salaries,
and asked if this is out of that amount, and the reply
was in the affirmative, that it is by vote of the Board
of Directors, that information is part of legal business.
Mr. Rooney said there had been a bitter feeling
within the Center with regard to parking, under the
present facilities as far as parkingmeters are con- Center
corned . He asked if there was possibility the the h P Y of h Parking
extension of the parking lot to bring it down to Grant
Street, and said up to 5:30 P.M. that place is packed .
Mr. Kenney asked if they were asking to have it
hot-topped or extended .
The Chairman said this parking area will be con-
sidered again, eventually something will have to be done
in this area.
Mr. Mabee asked if the Chamber of Commerce is in
favor of lights if the Town pays for it .
Mr. Rooney said Arlington shares the expense now,
originally they did not, and said the retailers in Lex-
ington are so dispersed , Countryside, Marrett Road area.
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Mr. Cataldo said the Chamber of Commerce would par-
ticipate with a certain amount and asked what it would
entail.
Mr. Rooney said they would run into the same thing
the Chamber did; that they did make a general solicita-
tion to the entire Town but what the Town did , would be
up to them.
Mr. Kenney suggested appropriating a certain amount
of money and let the Chamber carry the ball.
The Chairman said either the Chamber does it or the
Town, all or nothing.
Mr. York said the Chamber could not carry both loads
the Town takes this over, and the Chamber mans the booth
at the Information Center. He said the Chamber has most
of the equipment, that it had decided already.
Mr. Rooney said it has been a problem for a good
many years, we have collected some funds as far as May
or June.
The Chairman said the Board had it in time for
next year, and will consider it in the budgets
Mr. Rooney and Mr. York retired at 9:2$ P.M
Three letters of complaint were received relative
Com- to permit issued to Rosina and John Busa for the opera-
plaints tion of their stand on Lowell Street from Mr. and Mrs
Busa' s D. Petringa, Mr. and Mrs . Christi Agresti, and Alyce
Stand D. Monahan.
It was the consensus of the Board to refer these
complaints to the Board of Appeals.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Roland B. Gree-
Needs ley, Chairman of the Planning Board, relative to needs
for of the Planning Board and Board of Appeals for more
Office space, especially for files.
Space It was agreed to advise the Planning Board that
this letter has been referred to the Town Office Build-
ing Committee.
Letter from the Arlington Board of Selectmen, rela-
tive to raw sewage overflowing into Mill Brook from the
Mill Metropolitan outlet sewer, was read by the Chairman.
Brook Mr. Gray stated they were trying to find other means.
Sewage It was voted to advise Mr. Nicksay, Executive Secre-
tary to the Board of Selectmen, that this matter has been
referred to the Superintendent of Public Works
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Upon motion duly made acid seconded, it was voted
to approve the following pole location:
Pole
Henderson Road, northwestetly side, northeasterly Location
from a point approximately 211 feet northeast
Of Blake Road, --
Two (2) poles .
The Chairman read a letter from the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, DPW, relative to the reimbursement
to cities and towns for not chore than 3/4 of the cost Reimburse-
of installing suitable traffic control devices at ment for
high accident locations. Traffic
Mr. Gray stated this is a Federal statute. Control
Upon motion duly made acid seconded, it was voted
to refer this matter to the Traffic Study Committee.
Letter was received from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, DPW, relative to the apportionment
of $35,100.86 to Lexington ae a separate account to Funds for
be appropriated for highway projects approved by Highway
the DPW. Projects
Mr. Gray stated this isivery similar to what
the Town received two years ego
The Clerk was instructed to file this letter
in "Budgets" and also send a copy to the Appropria-
tion Committee.
Letter from Mrs. Catherine Hooper, 50 Valleyfield
Street, relative to lot 94 oh Valleyfield Street which
she wishes to purchase. Tax Title
It was suggested that a copy of this letter be
sent to the Planning Board for its recommendation.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. John M. Ham-
ilton, 66 Robbins Road, relative to purchasing lots 3
and S3 on Valleyfield Street and lot#8 on Grassland Tax Title
Street.
It was voted to send a copy of this letter to
the Planning Board for its consideration.
The Chairman read three notices for hearings from
the DPU, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with regard tb DPU
rates for dumptruck commodities hourly tonnage and yard- Hearing
age, N.F. Road Builders ' Association' s minimum rates,
etc , to be held on November 9, 1967 at 10:00 A.M.
Mr. Gray said he would have someone cover these.
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Letter from the Town Celebrations Committee, in-
viting the Board to participate in its observance of
Veterans' Veterans' Day, was read by the Chairman .
Day He said the Board could govern themselves accord-
ingly.
Request was received from the Church of Our Re-
Paper deemer for permission to hold its semi-annual Paper
Drive Drive on Sunday, April 21, 1968.
The Board had no objection.
The Chairman referred to the receipt of the Audit
Audit of the Accounts of the Town of Lexington for the year
for 19667 ending December 31, 1967 from the Department of Corpora-
tions and Taxation.
He stated it was an excellent report.
It was voted to accept the report and place it on
file.
Mr. Gray presented the Board with the copy of the
Traffic Rules and Regulations and stated that the Chief
of Police hopes they will be accepted. He said probably
the Board knew that they have been working on these for
Traffic a year and a half, checking with the State Department
Rules & of Public Works and they have been updated . He said
Regula- these rules designate the "No Parking" areas, Signs
tions and hours for metered lots; that there are no major
changes of the existing rules, just a revision of the
present orders, changing the wording. He stated they
have to be approved first by the Board and then go in-
to the State Department to be approved. Copies are
being printed up for each Police Officer and for the
Selectmen.
Mr. Burnell stated this has been needed for ten
years or more, but he wouldlike to read them before
the Board approves them.
Mr. Gray said they should be approved as soon as
possible.
It was agreed to hold this natter over until next
week.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on October 30, 1967.
Mr Cataldo reported he was very happy that De-
Lincoln Matteo would be leaving tomorrow or Wednesday. He
Street said there is sufficient material to bring it up to
the recommended grade of the Planning Board and
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Superintendent , and he would like a letter prepared
for the people on Lincoln Street thanking them for
putting up with the inconvenience as long as they
did. He said there is one house which he has turned
over to his insurance company to make restitution.
He would like permission to go to Hartwell Avenue Hartwell
and finish up there. It will cost $1 ,000 to erect Avenue
the fence for landscaping the entrance.
Mr. Gray said Manny and he were up there today,
and in place of the fence, it is graded to the
same height, it would eliminate the cost of the
fence. Build in the next dyke , it is mostly clear,
and this would serve the two purposes very well. He
read beautification of Hartwell Avenue, in the budget
asked for funds, and save the money of the fence,
that no money has been spent and would like to have
it carried over next year He said they didn't
figure it out, but it is 50 feet wide and six feet
high.
Mr. Cataldo said it would take thirty or forty
yards, eight loads a day, seven or eight days, that
the fill is pretty dry now.
Mr. Gray said it would completely shield the land
fill from the street.
Mr. Cataldo said he would like to include coming
back and spreading whatever material, that the Town
has DeMatteo' s bond for $25,000, and he didn't think
there would be any problem. Timewise, no time limit
involved
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go along with the plan as outlined.
Mr. Cataldo said the Board has the right to break
the agreement within ithin twenty-four hours.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
made public, might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of
any person.
Following discussion relative to Snow Removal,
legal matters with Town Counsel , Departmental problems
and appointments, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 10:55 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 13, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, November 13, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole ,
Messrs. Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present. Mr. Gray,
Executive Assostant , and Acting Superintendent of Public
Works, Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works, and Mrs. McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also
present.
At 7:30 P.M. , hearing was declared open upon the
petition of the Boston Edison Company for permission
to locate two poles on Waltham Street. Notices of the
hearing were sent to the petitioner, owners of property
as listed on the petitioner' s plan and also filed with
the Superintendent of Public Works.
Pole Mr Stickney, representing the Boston Edison Com-
locations pany, stated this is due to the reconstruction of Route 2.
No one appearing in favor or in opposition, the
hearing was declared closed .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign the order and grant the petition for the following
pole locations, both having been approved by Mr. Gray,
Acting Superintendent of Public Works :
Waltham Street, easterly side, approximately 16 feet
north of Cambridge-Concord Highway, --
One (1) pole.
Waltham Street, easterly side, approximately 14 feet
south of Cambridge-Concord Highway, --
One (1) pole .
Mr. Gary, Chairman of the Buckman Tavern Recon-
struction Committee, met with the Board relative to the
Buckman bids taken on November 9, 1967 for Beetle and Termite
Tavern Control.
bids Mr. Gary stated the consultant for the Buckman
Tavern has been in touch with the three low bidders,
and recommends that the contract be awarded to the low
bidder, Daniel J. McCarthy, 373 Park Street, West Rox-
bury, Mass . , at the bid price of $22,300.00, conditioned
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upon the company using sub-contract3rs approved by the
consultant and said due to the nature of the work, the
consultant has gone to some length to get comparable
jobs and extra observation done trying to arrive at
some understanding what bidder to use. He said McCarthy
has expressed his willingness to meet these conditions.
Mr. Cataldo stated in most jobs, they have used
subcontractors, but here we just had one general bid .
Mr Kenney asked if there was any change in price
of the contract, and the reply was in the negative.
Mr. Cataldo moved that the contract for the Buck-
man Tavern Reconstruction be awarded to Daniel J McCar-
thy Construction Company of West Roxbury.
Mr. Gray stated he had a letter from Mr. Legro Agreement &
with regard to the Bedford Street-Winter Street sewer, release of
which he read to the Board . He said this is relative damages
to the easements for the sewer and Mr. Legro had to Sewer
wait to release from the Boston Edison Company. easements
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to execute the instrument as prepared by Mr. Legro
Mr Gray stated he had the Traffic Rules and Regu-
lations for the Board ' s approval. He stated Mr. Burnell Traffic
had called and recommended that they be accepted. Rules &
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Regulations
that the Traffic Rules and Regulations of the Town of
Lexington be adopted .
Letters were received from the Mystic Valley
Mental Health Association, Inc . and Mr. Abkowitz
Temple Emunah, listing the names of ten churches in
Lexington, relative to the snow removal policy of
the Town, and requesting that it be reconsidered and
that plowing of the driveways and parking areas be
continued. Snow
The Chairman read the letters to the Board . plowing
Mr. Kenney stated he did not see any reason to
change from the policy of last spring.
The Chairman said the Churches were all notified
on April 21, 1967 that the Town would discontinue the
plowing , and asked if anyone wished to reconsider the
matter.
It was the consensus of the Board that the policy
should stand , and they would be so advised .
The Chairman read a letter from Chief James F.
Corr relative to the resignation of Philip P Spen- Resignation
cer, Jr. , a patrolman in the Police Department,
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effective November 23, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept the resignation of Philip P. Spencer, Jr.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Board could request a
list from Civil Service at this time, that there are
two vacancies .
Letter was received from Larchmont Engineering,
relative to the Great Meadows, which the Chairman
read to the Board . Mr. Tropeano suggested in his
letter that the Board meet with Robert Trent Jones,
the architect who built the Corpus Christi golf
course, when he was in this area, and get his ideas
to do something useful with the location.
The Chairman stated that the work that was assigned
to the committee has not been finished, that the problem
Great is with the two Boards of Selectmen.
Meadows Mr. Cataldo felt it would be a bit premature to
meet with Mr. Jones at this time .
The Chairman stated he would write Mr. Tropeano and
thank him for his letter, but due to the flexibility of
the program, it would not be advisable to meet with Mr.
Jones at the present time.
The Chairman read a letter from Manfred P. Friedman,
176 Grove Street, submitting his name for consideration
by the Board of Selectmen for the position on the Con-
servation Commission caused by Mr. Peckhamts resignation.
Conserva- The Chairman said this vacancy has to be replaced,
tion and asked if any member of the Board knew Mr. Friedman.
Committee Mr Cataldo said his name would be considered with
other nominees and suggested he send a resume
The Chairman asked Mr Gray to get in touch with him
Letter was received from IBM relative to electronic
voting.
The Chairman said this was tried out in Newton and
the Mayor was rather furious with the problems en-
countered; the votes were gotten out later with this
type voting.
Mr. Kenney asked if the Town still had the regular
voting machines, and Mr. Gray replied that the Town has
IBM quite an investment, and has had no difficulty in getting
electronic the results very rapidly
voting The Chairman asked if the Board would like him to
write and tell him it was not the propitious moment to
consider voting at this time.
Mr Gray asked what type would he recommend, and
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upon the company using sub-contractors approved by the
consultant and said due to the nature of the work, the
consultant has gone to some length to get comparable
jobs and extra observation done trying to arrive at
some understanding what bidder to use. He said McCarthy
has expressed his willingness to meet these conditions.
Mr. Cataldo stated in most jobs, they have used
subcontractors, but here we just had one general bid .
Mr. Kenney asked if there was any change in price
of the contract, and the reply was in the negative
Mr. Cataldo moved that the contract for the Buck-
man Tavern Reconstruction be awarded to Daniel J McCar-
thy Construction Company of West Roxbury.
Mr. Gray stated he had a letter from Mr. Legro Agreement &
with regard to the Bedford Street-Winter Street sewer, release of
which he read to the Board . He said this is relative damages
to the easements for the sewer and Mr. Legro had to Sewer
wait to release from the Boston Edison Company. easements
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to execute the instrument as prepared by Mr. Legro .
Mr. Gray stated he had the Traffic Rules and Regu-
lations for the Board ' s approval. He stated Mr. Burnell Traffic
had called and recommended that they be accepted . Rules &
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Regulations
that the Traffic Rules and Regulations of the Town of
Lexington be adopted .
Letters were received from the Mystic Valley
Mental Health Association, Inc . and Mr. Abkowitz,
Temple Emunah, listing the names of ten churches in
Lexington, relative to the snow removal policy of
the Town, and requesting that it be reconsidered and
that plowing of the driveways and parking areas be
continued. Snow
The Chairman read the letters to the Board . plowing
Mr. Kenney stated he did not see any reason to
change from the policy of last spring.
The Chairman said the Churches were all notified
on April 21, 1967 that the Town would discontinue the
plowing , and asked if anyone wished to reconsider the
matter.
It was the consensus of the Board that the policy
should stand , and they would be so advised .
The Chairman read a letter from Chief James F.
Corr relative to the resignation of Philip P Spen- Resignation
cer, Jr. , a patrolman in the Police Department,
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effective November 23, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to accept the resignation of Philip P. Spencer, Jr.
Mr. Cataldo asked if the Board could request a
list from Civil Service at this time, that there are
two vacancies.
Letter was received from Larchmont Engineering,
relative to the Great Meadows, which the Chairman
read to the Board . Mr. Tropeano suggested in his
letter that the Board meet with Robert Trent Jones,
the architect who built the Corpus Christi golf
course, when he was in this area, and get his ideas
to do something useful with the location.
The Chairman stated that the work that was assigned
to the committee has not been finished, that the problem
Great is with the two Boards of Selectmen.
Meadows Mr. Cataldo felt it would be a bit premature to
meet with Mr. Jones at this time .
The Chairman stated he would write Mr. Tropeano and
thank him for his letter, but due to the flexibility of
the program, it would not be advisable to meet with Mr.
Jones at the present time.
The Chairman read a letter from Manfred P Friedman,
176 Grove Street, submitting his name for consideration
by the Board of Selectmen for the position on the Con-
servation Commission caused by Mr. Peckham' s resignation.
Conserva- The Chairman said this vacancy has to be replaced,
tion and asked if any member of the Board knew Mr. Friedman.
Committee Mr. Cataldo said his name would be considered with
other nominees and suggested he send a resume
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to get in touch with him.
Letter was received from IBM relative to electronic
voting.
The Chairman said this was tried out in Newton and
the Mayor was rather furious with the problems en-
countered; the votes were gotten out later with this
type voting.
Mr. Kenney asked if the Town still had the regular
voting machines, and Mr. Gray replied that the Town has
IBM quite an investment, and has had no difficulty in getting
electronic the results very rapidly.
voting The Chairman asked if the Board would like him to
write and tell him it was not the propitious moment to
consider voting at this time.
Mr. Gray asked what type would he recommend , and
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Mr. Cataldo suggested that he talk with Miss McDonough
and if it can be improved, especially with regard to
absentee ballots, it would be something to talk about ;
to see if there is any merit to it that she can bring
to the Board . He said there are a great many absentee
ballots.
It was the consensus of the Board that this be
referred to the Town Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Cert . of
Leon A. Burke, Jr. , 5 Francis Road, Lexington, satis- Inc
factory character references having been received from
the Chief of Police.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting Minutes
held on November 6, 1967.
Dr. Tryon, 102 Pleasant Street, met with the
Board
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
made public, might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation
of any person.
Following discussion with reference to potential
litigation, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
The Chairman stated he had a request from Mr.
Outhet for permission to move a building, a garrison
colonial, from 34 Haywood Avenue to Conastoga Road , Permit
and asked Mr. Gray if this would be checked out.
Mr. Gray stated Mr. Outhet has taken it over
this route before, and he could not see any problems,
but he would check.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to Mr Ernest Outhet to move a
house from 34 Haywood Avenue to Conastoga Road, subject
to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works
and the Chief of Police.
The Chairman read a letter from William Rae of
the Great Meadows Committee , in which he enclosed Great
bills in the amount of $46.61 which were incurred Meadows'
and paid for by members of the committee . Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted bills
to pay bills amounting to $46.61 from the Selectmen' s
Expenses Account
Mrs . Gerald Tabeling, 86 Adams Street, met with
the Board , relative to the guard rail on Adams Street.
Mrs. Tabeling gave each member of the Board a
plan which she said would enable her to explain what
she was trying to say; that she was not here to ask
that the rail be taken down. She said she would like
to ask who gave the authority for a portion of it to
be taken down. She said about three weeks ago, a
portion large enough for a car to get through was
taken out, which surprised the whole neighborhood .
They found out that Streeter Stuart wanted it taken
down in order for him to transport fertilizer to his
garden which is on a dirt road . She stated she had
come down to the Engineer' s Office to check and found
out that Bayliss owns 115 feet and Streeter Stuart owns
LO feet to the edge of her land and the Town opened the
guard rail in front of Bayliss' property for his use.
The Chairman said in installing the guard rail,
spaces were left open for any entrances along the way
for all the pieces of property, in light of this.
Mr. Gray stated it was the Public Works Depart-
ment that was at fault, that Mr. Stuart wanted to get
Adams into his property; that he had gone up and looked at
Street it , and it was his fault for not checking. Mr. Stuart
Guard said it was his property. Mr. Wenham said Mr. Stuart
Rail had talked with Mr . Bayliss and the line was close and
it was all right , he even called to see if the Public
Works had put the chain there, that nobody could get
through .
Mrs. Tabeling said specifically, it was so he could
not get through, that he has never asked if he could use
their roadway ever, and she couldn't understand why it
was not checked to see whose land it was.
Mr. Kenney said Mr. Bayliss had called him
The Chairman said Mr. Stuart had requested it and
it was a mistake.
Mr. Cataldo said it was by a misinterpretation,
that they took Mr. Stuart at his word, knowing who he
was, and Stuart said he had permission to use this
road
Mr. Kenney said Bayliss could have the rail back
if he wishes it . He said Adams Street would be recon-
structed, at which time the whole guard rail can come
down.
Mrs. Tabeling said it would probably stay there.
The Chairman said no definite time could be given,
but it should be corrected .
Mrs Tabeling said in the future, she felt there
should be a check made A bit more closely, and she
thanked the Board for their consideration.
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The Chairman mentioned the appointment for Mr.
Mooney, Port Authority, and said there must be some Mr.Mooney
misunderstanding as he has not come to the meeting.
The Chairman read a letter from the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Aeronautics Commission, relative
to Chapter 709, Acts of 1967, with regard to restric-
tions relative to runways at the Boston-Bedford Air-
port He stated basically this law does something to Chapter
the approaches to Hanscom Field and is in the interest 709
of all ditizens in the vicinity of Lexington.
Mr. Gray said Lexington is protected , the only
problem being the trees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, it
made public , might adversely affect the public secur-
ity, the financial interest of the Town or the reputa-
tion of any person.
Following discussion regarding committees and
appointments, it was voted to resume the open meeting
Mr. Cataldo referred to the position of Town
Treasurer, and felt the Board should reconsider the
acceptance of the Town Treasurer' s resignation in
the Board ' s meeting of October 16, 1967, the effective
date of November 16, 1967, and rescind that vote and
accept the resignation as of November 30, 1967. Resignation
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to rescind the vote of October 16 , 1967, accepting the
resignation of the Town Treasurer as of November 16,
1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to accept the resignation of the Town Treasurer, the
effective date as of November 30, 1967
Mr. Cataldo stated he would like to nominate Mr.
Paul G. Yewell, Town Treasurer, effective date of
December 1, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Appoint-
to appoint Mr. Paul G. Yewell, Town Treasurer in the ment
Town of Lexington, to fill an unexpired term ending
March 31, 1967, effective December 1, 1967
The Chairman asked if the Committee was looking Town Office
into the space problem for the Treasurer Bldg. Space
Mr. Cataldo said the committee has not been
asked to do this, and asked the best way to implement
the changeover
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Mr. Mabee asked if the committee had something in
mind, and Mr. Cataldo replied they did have a couple
of things in mind , but would like to think about it in
the overall moves, i e. , Board of Appeals and Planning
Board are asking to have some changes; part of the
Treasurer' s Office will be going upstairs in the Ac-
countant ' s Office; the Town Engineer' s Office will be
separated, and he would, like to come back later with
the recommendations along that line. He said there
was a vacancy on the committee. He said Mr. Chapin
had resigned , and the Capital Expenditures had been
asked if they had anyone they wished to suggest, but
no one wished to serve, and the Town Office Building
Committee recommends a member of the Permanent Build-
ing Committee be appointed to replace him. He would
like to nominate Mark Moore, Jr. to replace Mr. Chapin.
Appoint- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
ment to appoint Mark Moore, Jr. , a member of the Town Office
Building Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr Hugh Chapin
The Chairman stated the committee would be charged
with the
space problem.
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Mr. Cataldo referred to the Lincoln Street dump
Lincoln and said they had moved out, that Wednesday was the
Street & last day. He stated the Middlesex Extension Service
Hartwell representative was out to Hartwell Avenue land fill
Avenue and said they were doing very well, and will advise
them how to approach the Lincoln Street dump; he
would come back in two weeks
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to adjourn at 9:20 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 20, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday,
November 20, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs.
Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present. Mr.
Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant and
Acting Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Wenham,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs.
McCausland, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Mr. Gray stated several months ago, the Board dis-
cussed with Cabot, Cabot & Forbes the matter of the drain
across Hartwell Avenue . The State still holds the fee in
the way, but turned over the operation to the Town. He
reported a 'phone call from Mr. Hanlon, State DPW, today
with regard to a permit requested by Mr. Flye, Cabot, State DPW
& rorbes, who told the Clerk that the State had no juris-
diction, and would issue no permits, that it was solely
up to the Town of Lexington.
Mr. Gray said he had heard nothing from Cabot, Cabot,
& Forbes up to this time .
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to contact Mr. Hanlon
and have this put in writing.
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Select-
men in Dracut with regard to kindergartens, stating that
its Board will be filing a bill in January to amend the
Willis-Harrington Bill by deleting several sections of Kinder-
the bill, i.e. , making kindergartens mandatory through.- garten
out Massachusetts, and also requesting deletion of the bill
25 maximum pupils per classroom. They stated it would
mean a considerable increase in taxes the year the pro-
gram becomes mandatory.
The Chairman stated this is far the Board' s in-
formation.
Letter was received from Roland B; Greeley, Chair-
man, Lexington Planning Board, relative to meeting with Meeting re
the representative of the Port Authority with regard to Hanscom
the future use of L.G ,Hanscom field. Field
The Chairman suggested a letter be written to Mr.
Greeley stating when Mr . Mooney was scheduled to meet
with the Selectmen, the Planning Board would be notified.
Letter received from Mr. Robert K. Jeremiah, Wire Wire
Inspector, relative to salary increase and car allow- Inspector
' ance, was read by the Chairman.
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It was voted to inform Mr. Jeremiah that the re-
quest had been referred to the Salary Review Board for
its consideration.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Rufus L.
McQuillan, Chairman Board of Health, relative to the
Health position of Mrs. Dorothy Jones, Clerk-Stenographer,
Dept. and asking for a change in her classification to 3-12.
Clerk It was voted tc inform Mr. McQuillan that his
request had been referred to the Salary Review Board
for its consideration.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Evelyn M.
Police- Silva, Secretary, LexingtonPolicewomen' s Association,
women requesting an increase in wages for policewomen.
This request was referred to the Salary Review
Board for its consideration.
Letter was read by the Chairman from Mr. and Mrs.
Great Charles Colburn, 82 Hancock Street, in which they
Meadows stated their approval of the Board' s attitude with
respect to keeping the Great Meadows a natural area.
The Clerk was instructed to thank them for their
letter.
Letter was received from Joseph A. Campbell, 11260 Marrett Road, suggesting that the first Saturday
in March might be a better election day than the
first Tuesday.
The Chairman said basically the elections will
be prior to the Town Meeting, and the By-Laws would
have to be changed.
Mr. Kenney felt this matter should be referred
to the Structure of Town Government Committee, but
Mr. Adams, present at the meeting, felt it was not
the function of that committee, and the rest of the
Board agreed.
Town Mr. Cataldo said the Board made an unofficial
Meeting survey of holding a Town Meeting on Saturday, but it
is a religious day for some, and the same situation
would hold in this respect.
The Clerk was instructed to file his letter in
the Town Meeting folder.
Notice of a hearing to be held by the Department
Notice of Public Utilities relative to Rules of Procedure to
of be held on December 5, 1967, 10:00 A.M. was read by the
hearing Chairman who asked Mr. Gray if he would attend.
Mr. Legro stated this Chapter 30A pertained to
Administrative Procedures.
Mr. Gray said if he doesn't attend, he would see
that someone represented the Board.
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Letter was received from Mrs. Natalie H. Riffin,
Vice Chairman of the Lexington Planning Board , recom- Copier
mending an electrostatic copier, such as Xerox, be
purchased for use by all departments .
Mr. Gray stated this had been under discussion
for some time, and was under consideration at the
present time.
Letter was received from Mrs . J G.Anthony,
30 Prospect Hill Road , relative to Water Pollution,
copy of which had been sent to the Board of Health.
The Chairman said the Board of Health would be Water
in a better position to answer these questions on pollution. Pollution
Mr. Cataldo said after the soil engineer looks
at the North Street area, the Board will give the
Board of Health a report
Letter was received from Mr Zaleski , Planning
Director, relative to tax title lots on Valleyfield
Street and Grassland Street , about which the Board
had requested a report
Mr. Gray showed the Board the map and pointed Tax Title
out three lots already sold to Mr. Domings He
stated the Planning Board wants a minimum of 100
feet frontage. *
Letter was received from Mr Roland B Greeley,
Chairman, Lexington Planning Board , relative to tax
title lots on Grandview-Eastern Avenue, which the
Chairman read to the Board Tax Title
The Chairman stated on the basis of this report,
the Board is not interested in the sale of these lots
at the present time
Letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Department of Public Health, relative to insect pest Insect
control, prohibiting the use of DDT for the control pest
of elm barkbe*les, and recommending that methoxychlor control
be substitutea, was read by the Chairman .
It was the consensus of the Board that this be re-
ferred to Mr. Mazerall, Park Superintendent
Mr. Cgtaldo mentioned that methoxychlor is much
more expensive
Two letters were received from the Mystic Valley
Gas Company requesting permission to install a 2-inch
medium pressure welded steel gas main in Hayes Avenue,
and a 4-inch medium pressure welded steel gas main in
Hamilton Road .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Permit
' to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company
to install the following medium pressure welded steel
gas mains at the locations listed below providing they
conform to the specifications of Mr lenham:
* It was agreed that Mr Gray would report to the Board next
meeting on this matter.
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2-inch medium pressure main in Hayes Avenue
4-inch medium pressure main in Hapilton Road .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign Liquor Identification I.D Card
Card on behalf of Gregory A Baldwin, 69 Buckman Drive,
satisfactory proof of his age having been established
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve renewals of the following licenses : License
Woodhaven Country Stores , Inc , Common Victualler ( renw' l. )
Bellino' s All American Pastry Shop " " "
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if Executive
made public, might adversely affect the public security, Session
the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of
any person.
Following discussion relative to personnel, litiga-
tion, and other matters , it was voted to resume the open
meeting
Mr. Cataldo referred to situation as far as the
Treasurer' s Office is concerned . He stated a meeting was
held this afternoon with Mr Perry, Miss McDonough,
Mr. Yewell, Mr Gray and himself, to get the machinery Treasurer' s
working to make the separation . He said after a long dis- Office
cussion it was the final recommendation of everyone : Miss
McDonough has five full time and one part-time girls
Now, he said , she would like to retain four full-time
and one half-time girl in the Clerk' s Office The
fifth girl will go upstairs in the Town Comptroller' s
Office. Along with this , the Town Comptroller will
have an additional S-2 Account Clerk for his office
to do the rest of the bookkeeping and ao.Ouwting now
being done in the Treasurer' s Office down Lairs There
will be a new part-time Treasurer. The group discussed
and felt an S-9 Principal Clerk be authorized for the
Treasurer' s office This person will have to be on a
five-day basis , and have full responsibility, and will
need to be a person of substantial character who will
assume responsibility in the absence of the -Treasurer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted
to authorize an S-9 position in the Treasurer' s Office,
and an S-2 position in the Comptroller' s Offiee.
Miss McDonough has agreed to spend a considerable
amount of time training the people in the Treasurer' s
Office At present she is doing the bulk of the work,
not only as far as procedures , records are kept , etc.
It was stated , as far as the money is concerned ,
the Comptroller and Treasurer will have to get together
and see how it can be done, as these two positions have
tiger on� The Arprppbriatigon Connifttee should be a'e ted
a a ransIer a re uire or these two ositions. Transfer
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Mr. Cataldo reported that Mark Moore has agreed to Town Office
serve on the Town Office Building Committee . Committee
The Chairman reported that Marilyn Hall and Leo
Gaughan are both willing to serve on the Town Cele-
brations Committee, but Mr. Broderick does not wish Appointment
to continue. He proposed the name of Raymond Lewis .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to reappoint Marilyn Hall and Leo Gaughan, and appoint
Raymond Lewis members of the Town Celebrations Committee
for three-year terms expiring April 1, 1970
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was v-11PA_
to adjourn at 10:25 P.M
A true record, Attest Q � `
E cutive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will
be held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building-
on Monday evening, November 27, 1967, at 7 30 P.M. f
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SELECTMEN"S MEETING
November 27, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, Novwmber 27, 1967, at 7 30 P.M
Chairman Cole, Messrs, Burnell, Cataldo and Kenney
were present . Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray,
Executive Assistant and Acting Superintendebt of
Public Works, and Mrs. McCausland, Executive
Clerk, were also present, and Mr. Wenham.
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a bill for payment
from Tocci for the Public Works Building on Bedford
Street. He stated the checks were being prepared
in accordance with instructions ; that the amounts
were broken down into three categories , and two checks Public
are to be held by Mr Legro subject to receipt of re- Works
leases from Tocci . Building
Upon motion duly made arra seconded , it was voted bill
to approve payment of bill in the amount of $45,342.00
from John Tocci & Sons , Inc for work at the Public
Works Building
Mr. Gray stated quotations had been taken on
flooring at the Public Works Building, and only one
was received from McGee Floor Covering in the amount
of $997 00 for furnishing and installing Armstrong Flooring
vinyl asbestos floor tile in the General Office Areas. Public Works
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Building
to accept the quotation of McGee Floor Covering for
furnishing and installing Armstrong vinyl asbestos
floor tile in the General Office Areas of the Public
Works Building in the amount of $997.00.
Mr. Gray reported on a complete dispatcher con-
tract for the Public Works Building consisting of
formica covered cabinets and desk top area in the
sum of $995.00 from Sydney-Edwards Company. Contract-
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted radio dis-
to award the contract to the Sydney-Edwards Company patch office
for equipment in the radio dispatch office of the
Public Works Building in the amount of $995 00 .
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Mr. Gray stated Mr. Legro had sent him drafts of
agreements for engineering services on the Instructional
Pool, and these have been forwarded to Camp Dresser & Agreements
McKee. As soon as these have been returned , he will
report to the Board .
Mr. Gray reported receipt of a letter from Cary
Memorial Libraty relative to the insertion of an article Article
in the warrant for work to be done at the East Lexington
Branch Library.
The Chairman stated as was the custom of the Board ,
an Article will be inserted in the warrant for the Annual
Town Meeting in March
Mr Gray read a letter from George H Lawless rela-
tive to an extension of time for the demolition of the
property at 465-475 Massachusetts Avenue, and also read
a letter with regard to the same property from Mr Don-
ald Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Appeals , request-
ing that the Board consider the matter of an extension of
time before demolition would take place
The Chairman said he had been keeping in touch with 465-475
everyone concerned , and he didn' t know what Mr Tilling- Mass . Ave
hast ' s plan was , but felt it must have merit to be con-
sidered by the Board of Appeals He said he would recom-
mend that the Board give an extension
Mr Kenney asked if the Board would give another thirty day
extension, and Mr Cataldo replied thirty days is not up
for another ten days, and stated to see what Mr Lawless
does and he would be willing to go along with it
Mr Kenney suggested that this be postponed till
next 'Week
Mr Burnell said he was in favor of giving a thirty
day extension providing he does what he says he will
The Chairman said , all things being equal, at the
Board ' s next meeting, the new buyer having done what he
says he will do, the Board will go along and the extension
of time will be considered at that time
Mr. Gray reported a letter from the Junior Chamber
of Commerce relative to the annual burning of Xmas trees , Xmas
and stated he doubted if there would be any room for this tree
type of operation at the dump, that there is no area avail- burning
able. He said last year they used private property
Mr. Cataldo stated last year they didn' t want it and
used C C & F. property
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Mr. Kenney asked if Mr. Gray had any other site in
mind, and he replied not public land , and the onus is
on them to find the place
Mr Gray felt the request was made by a new member
who did not know where they had it last year, but he
will check.
Mr. Joseph Trani and Leslie York came into the
meeting regarding the parking situation in Lexington
Center
Mr. Trani said they had done a little bit of work.
He stated much of the free parking is being used by
all-day parkers. He said the area in back of Depositors
Trust is filled to capacity including the filled in
part towards Grant Street, perhaps 135 cars on the
finished part and forty to fifty on the unfinished ,
filled all day long He stated behind the Bargain Barn
and Vinebrook Bottle Shop they have hired a police of-
ficer to keep it free for their customers to park, and
dome of the merchants are 'vehement about the parking.
He said the parking lot behind Woolworth ' s is not al-
ways full, the parking lot behind the Savings Bank is
partly full, and he felt finishing the parking lot Center
towards the tracks would perhaps alleviate the situation . Parking 11
Mr York said it was their suggestion for the Board
to look ahead to next year' s budgets and the beautifi-
cation of the Center is arriving much on schedule and as
the Board works on the request for next spring Town
Meeting, something has to be done , that each day it is
getting worse, each week as time goes on He said some-
thing has to be done where the Harvard Trust has the
property, and they were suggesting that consideration
be given to continue the parking area from Depot Square
towards Grant Street
The Chairman said it had been put off, and Mr York
stated it looks as though it could not be done much
longer.
Mr. Trani stated it stunts any further growth plans
that anyon_ might have, unless they could be guaranteed
a number of parking spots , there is no interest . He
said he did not feel at the present time that the park-
ing meters should be taken out, that they are just
penny meters, that most towns charge five and ten cents .
Mr York said it means a shifting, that there has
been some shifting, all day parkers going in there, and
stated when the snow cones , it will cut down the parking
spaces that much more.
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The Chairman stated the Board has heard their request,
it is considered each year and they could be assured it
will be given consideration this year
Mr. Trani and Mr York retired at 7:50 P.M.
Mr. Gray said while the Board was discussing the
parking problem, he would like to mention the parking
in the rear of the Town Office Building. He stated
there is a considerable problem, that the circle in
front of Cary Memorial they try to keep clear, but there
were twelve taxicabs parked in the rear this morning, and
all of the Post Office carriers, which presents
problems He said it was a public parking lot , but
this problem was brought up six or eight months ago .
The Chairman felt it could be controlled
Mr Cataldo agreed and said it was getting to be
a problem with the Post Office
Mr. Y,enney asked if it could be restricted to Town
employees, that signs could be put up
Mr. Cataldo suggested having a talk with the taxi
company and the Superintendent of the Post Office to make
some of its lot available to the carriers He said the
parking lot out back should be redesigned , and possibly
' there could be another line of autos .
Mr. Adams stated some of the cabs are parking in
the Meriam Street lot as well
Mr. Gray stated he would contact them, and will re-
port back to the Board next week
Mr. Cataldo spoke of the requests for transfers
The Town Office Building Committee has a request from
the Planning Board for additional space They met last
Friday, and felt that the Weights & Measures office
downstairs should be turned over to the Planning Board
for additional files, etc. But they didn' t recommend
the door to be cut, but would more or less turn the
space over to the Planning Board without the installa-
tion of the doorway. He said they also discussed the
space for the Town Clerk and for the new Treasurer, and
came up with a 68" banker' s partition. He drew a
sketch on the board showing the suggestions they had
for the layout of the office , which he said , was satis-
factory to everyone . He said there was only one drawback;
$1, 000 for partitions which includes one upstairs, and
there is no money left in the Town Office and Cary Build-
ing maintenance account ; that a transfer would have to be
requested, and this is what they recommend on the Clerk-
Treasurer Offices . He stated upstairs in the Comptroller ' s
office, they recommend taking the room now called the
water billing room, making this a machine room and put all
the machines there , the stamp-meter machine in the Collector' s
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Office as well, all the Town Office machines . He said
they would take one clerk out of the Public WO ,Ls office
and place the desk in the corridor, and she would be a
receptionist . Put the table out here from the Comp-
troller' s Office, point to the sketch, and there
would be two clerks out here. There would be no par-
titions upstairs except in the Comptroller' s Office for
his private office He said this would accomplish two
things , it would keep the public out of the office
that there would be two or three benches in the .hail.
He said it would cost $1,000 for the partitions, some
money to buy the incidentals for the Treasurer, $500.
So they would ask for $1500 to implement the work.
Mr Gray stated they had to purchase two desks
and two chairs but wouldn' t have to buy any office
machines ; there were enough typewriters, just money
for partitions and furnishing the building
Mr. Kenney asked how long it would take, and Mr
Gray replied four weeks after the order is placed .
Mr. Cataldo said the equipment would have to be
paid for this year.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to request the Appropriation Committee for $1500 for
the Town Office and Cary Memorial Building maintenance
account.
Mr Rae and Mr. Sparrow, Great Meadows Committee,
met with the Board .
Mr . Sparrow stated they were being pressured by
the Arlington Selectmen, and asked what was the Board ' s
recommendation
The Chairman said the committee had done every-
Great thing it had been asked to do, and it was now up to the Great
Meadows two Boards of Selectmen He stated if there was any Meadows
reason for dissension, it came out of that meeting. He
said there had been many misunderstandings along the
way pertaining to Town Counsel, and the statements made
at the meeting were discussed .
Mr. Legro stated he would like to know who put the
statement in the paper that he would be present at the
meeting. He said he would like to make a public state-
ment that before any official puts anything in the paper
with regard to Town Counsel, he at least talk with him
first He said there was no basis for it whatsoever
from either him or the Board of Selectmen as far as he
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knew; that it looked- as if the Town Counsel didn't
bother to appear, and said no one had any right to
expect he was going to appear .
Mr. Sparrow asked if Town Counsel was advised
not to come, and Mr. Legro replied that it was im-
material.
Mr. Sparrow said it was considered to be a fact .
Mr. Legro said , he said he would not appear, that
is the answer.
Mr. Adams said they take authority from people
they think are reliable .
Mr. Legro said the comments were not very helpful.
This is not Town Counsel' s job, and it would be physically
impossible to discuss every need with every interested
person in the Town. He said thousands of questions come
up every year, and a great many are not within the scope
of his duties . He said 150 people taking pot shots at
ridiculous solutions .
Mr. Adams asked why he hadn' t heard of this sooner,
last Monday night , that he liked to know promptly, and
he asked if there was a question of a mistake being made,
that he knew Mr. Legro' s policy. Mr. Adams said they did
not make up the story, and wished he had known it .
The Chairman said the next step is to talk to the
Arlington Selectmen and is up to the combined Boards of
Selectmen;
Mr. Rae and Mr. Sparrow retired at 8:30 P.M.
Dr. Tryon, present at the meeting, asked what was
the source of this information to Mr. Adams , and the
reply was, Citizens of Lexington Conservation .
Mr. Adams said he would like a statement from the
Board on this .
Mr. Legro said as long as things such as this
don' t happen again, that it is done with. If it can
be leareed from this, and as long as it doesn' t happen
again.
Mr. Adams said this has come up many times , and he
would like a statement regarding this matter, a clear
statement .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the finan- Executive
alai interest of the Town or the reputation of any per- Session
son.
Following discussion pertaining to litigation with
Town Counsel, and personnel, it was voted to resume the
open meeting.
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The Chairman referred to the Christmas and New
Year' s Day meetings, and asked if the Board would
Selectmen meet on December 26 and January 2, 1968 .
Meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold a Selectmen' s Meeting on December 26, 1967
and the first meeting in January, 1968, on the second .
Mr. Gray asked if the date for the closing of
Warrant the warrant could be figured out.
Letter from Mr. Manfred P. Friedman , in answer
to the Board' s letter requesting a resume, relative
Conserva- to the position on the Conservation Commission , was
tion received .
Commission The Clerk was instructed to send a copy to each
member of the Board.
The Chairman read a notice from the Middlesex
County Selectmen' s Association relative to its Annual
Ladies Ladies Night to be held at the Meadow Brook Golf Club
Night in Reading, and said if any of the Board wished to
attend, to make reservations with the Clerk.
The members of the Planning Board and Recreation
Committee met with the Board.
Mrs. Riffin said they had a very interesting meet-
ing with the Recreation Committee, and there were two
or three items they would like to discuss with the
Planning Board. They would like to know the Selectmen' s plans
Board for development of the old dump site; what their
thoughts are fpr the development of the area. She said
they were also concerned about six acres of land ad-
jacent to the Harrington School which the Recreation
Committee and the Planning Board feel should be pur-
chased by the Town, and wondered how this could be
handled . She said they also had other areas they would
like to discuss for the coming Town Meeting that they
would like to know more about . The committees feel
these should be discussed in Executive Session.
Mr. Cataldo asked if these are the same areas,
and Mr. Zaleski replied, these, plus additional .
The Chairman said as far as the dump site is con-
cerned, he would let Mr. Cataldo talk about this .
Mr. Cataldo said basically they are looking for
some money to come up with the master plan of the area,
and until they have that, there is no way to tell how
much money will be needed, that it is a big project.
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He said there was more than one problem to contend with,
that there is a big drainage problem, drains along Lincoln
Street to the other side of the dump. He said this is work
that should be done before anything else is started . Then
we have the problem of the gas being generated from the old
sanitary land fill. We also have the problem of parking
to consider. Access roads and parking lots have to be con-
structed. He said, he would say it would probably take
$400,000 or $500,000, and they should look to a three-year
program once they get the master plan, that this is the most
logical approach.
Mr. Lund asked if this amount of money would include a
stadium.
Cataldo said this is strictly playing fields, and
$500,000 seems a lot, that there were twenty acres of land
to deal with. A water main should run through the middle:
a foot of gravel and six inches of top soil, 32,000 yards
of gravel, $4.0,000 to $45,000. The loam, 16,000 to 20,000
yards of loam. The problem has to be dealt with to get rid
of the gas.
It was suggested that the whole area be covered with sand
and then a thick sheet of polyethylene. This is not necessary.
What I do recommend is to get an auger and drill a 20-inch hole
every two hundred feet square and fill with crushed rock. This
would let the gas escape as it forms.
I would make the following recommendations:
1. We consider Lincoln Street our major project
and do it on a three-year basis .
2. We find some money to do a master plan. We
requested the School Department to make avail-
able $1,000,00 but they declined.
3. A committee be formed consisting of representa-
tives from the following - Selectmen , Planning
Board , School Committee, Public Works Department,
Town Engineer and Mr. Gray.
4. This committee and a Consulting Engineer design
a master plan of the area.
5 Estimates of cost be forwarded to Selectmen for
appropriations.
6. The Town should definitely do a strip along
Lincoln Street next spring to relieve the problems
of dust and dirt for the abutting owners.
Mr. Kenney said if the area is really developed , there
would have to be a bridge across Worthen Road.
Mr. Cataldo said this is a separate issue . When it is
developed, the Town should consider it then.
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Mrs. Riffin said they were setting up a recreation planning
committee consisting of Mr. Bertini, Mr. Zaleski and Mr.
Mazerall, who would be consulted for any design, actual
development in the school areas.
Mr. Cataldo said the problem is money. Basically to
lay out and design of the areas, and said hh felt there
should be a consulting engineer, but not Whitman & Howard.
Mrs. Riffin said they were interestea in the timing
and the long range plan.
Mrs. Riffin said they were interested in what the
Board' s reaction was to the Cortell report, Marrett
Reservoir for swimming.
The Chairman asked where is the money for it.
Mr. Cataldo stated that he had read the report,
and he feels the figure is low, not beginning to scratch
the surface for what it is going to cost the Town and
Hanscom asked where the money was to be spent - fixing Lincoln
Field Street, Reservoir, Harrington Playground - spend that
much on Lincoln Street and get it done, at least get
one thing done.
The Chairman said there was only one copy of the
report and asked Mr. Gray to have some reproduced.
The Chairman spoke of the meeting scheduled for
Mr. Mooney, Port Authority, and said the Board had
been trying to reschedule one but Mr. Mooney had been
in Washington, that he was very tied up, and he felt it
would be in the best interest of all concerned to wait
until he could come. He said he would keep in touch
with him and have him out , but as far as he knew, there
are no plans to use Hanscom Field as a commercial air-
port.
Mrs. Riffin said if the Board met with Mr. Mooney
the planning Board would like to attend.
Reference was made to the three year plan to be
worked out, and asked what the plan would be and if
the Board was in favor of the arrangement for develop-
ment of playground and recreation.
Mr. Cataldo replied to let Town Meeting decide
what they want to buy
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Executive to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
Session cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
made public, might adversely affect the public secur-
ity, the financial interest of the Town or the reputa-
tion of any person.
Following discussion relative to land acquisition,
it was voted to resume the open meeting.
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The Chairman read a letter frau Mrs. Ethel t-„ Riehi
Collector of Taxes, stating that she would not run for
re-election in March, 1968.
Election
The Chairman said a letter would be written thank-
ing her for her services.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign copies of Motel Innholder' s License, AD Innholder
Realty and Development Corp . , d.b.a. Battle Green Inn, License
for the year 1968
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
sign "Package Goods Store" Licenses for the following,
all having been duly advertised:
Berman' s Market , 55 Massachusetts Avenue ( renewal)
Joseph Trani, Inc. , 1775 Massachusetts Avenue " Licenses
Vinebrook Corporation, 1700 Massachusetts Avenue " Package
Goods Stores
Letter was received from George B. H. Macomber
Company requesting a meeting with the Board to discuss
the possibilities of rezoning 44 acres of land situated
southeast of the intersections of the Concord Turnpike
and Spring Street to Zone C3.
The Clerk was requested to make an appointment Appoint-
for next Monday night . ment
Mr. Cataldo said this was on the Five Fields ' s side
of Spring Street.
The Chairman said they would meet with the Planning
Board first, and then with the Selectmen.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
authorize the Chairman to sign I.D. Cards for the follow- z D
ing individuals, satisfactory certification of their age Cards
having been established :
Barbara Ann Dolan 346 Woburn Street
Peggy G. Feistel 29 Burroughs Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to grant a Common Victualler License to Pine Meadows Common
Golf Club, satisfactory report having been received Victualler
from bhe Board of Health.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes
on November 20, 1967.
Mr. Cataldo suggested that the house on Clarke
Street be rented to Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superin-
tendent of Public Works, for fifty (50) dollars a property
month, and Mr. Wenham is to supply Nil the utilities,
heat, light, and water, etc .
Mr. Wenham said he would like to move as soon as
possible, probably by December 15.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to rent the Newell property on Clarke Street to Mr.
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Wenham on a temporary basis , at the price of $50.00
a month, Mr. Wenham to supply all the utilities , i.e. ,
heat, light , water, etc.
Mr. Gray stated the next items concern the Salary
Schedule.
He referred to the new Town Treasurer and he needs
a new clerk so they are taking from the Assessors' Office,
Mrs . Sullivan. Mrs. Gauthier is going to take Mrs. Sulli-
Salaries van' s place, and Mrs. Ryder, from the Building Department ,
is taking Mrs. Gauthier' s place, and he questioned how
these people would be paid. He said two clerks from Miss
McDonough' s office are going upstairs in Mr. Perry' s
office.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Assistant that Mrs. Eleanor Sullivan be appointed Assistant Town
Town Treasurer, effective November 27, 1967, at an annual
Treasurer salary of $5365, S-9 category.
Mrs . Gauthier is to be S-9.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
Executive cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
Session made public , might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of
any person .
Following discussion relative to land acquisition
it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mrs. Eleanor M. McCurdy, Executive Clerk to
Appointment the Board of Selectmen at an annual salary of $6593.00,
effective December 1, 1967, S-15 Category.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 11:25 P.M.
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The next regular meeting of the Board will be held
in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evenit/ng, December 14., 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
December 4, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, December 4, 1967, at 7:30 P M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs, Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mh. Gray, Executive Assistant
and Acting Superintendent of Public Works, Mrs. McCurdy,
Executive Clerk, were also present.
Hearing was declared open upon petition of the
Boston Edison Company for perxission to locate conduit
on Wood Street.
Notices of the hearing were mailed to property
owners as listed on the petitioner' s plan and also Conduit
filed with the Acting Superintendent of Public Works . location
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company
explained this petition is to locate underground conduit
for a distance of about 45 feet in a new development of
thirteen homes.
No one wishing to speak in favor or in opposition,
the Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for following
conduit location :
Wood Street, at Canastoga Road , a distance of
about 45 feet - conduit.
At the request of the Town Clerk, four jurors were
drawn. Those drawn for jury duty were :
Donald H. Bates 12 Haywood Avenue
Donald H. Houghton 50 Coolidge Avenue
Richard R. John, Jr. 19 Saddle Club Road
Robert L Cady 9 Marlboro Road
Mr. Legro read a letter relative to the sewage
disposal line on Bedford Street to Ledgelawn Avenue.
The Town of Bedford is anxious to have legislation Bedford-
presented to the legislature. In Mr. Legro's opinion , Lexington
Bedford and Lexington should get together and file Sewage
one piece.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Legro would like him
to check with the House Counsel and Mr. Legro agreed.
Mr. Legro said that special legislation should
be prepared and filed which gives Legislative authority
for special local legislation to act in municipalities .
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Mr Legro read a letter, dated December 4, 1967,
written by him to the Board of Selectmen, in reference
Great to the information meeting held on November 7, 1967
Meadows concerning the Arlington Great Meadows. The letter
states factually the reasons why Mr. Legro did not
attend the meeting.
The Chairman accepted the letter and declared that
the Board will not take issue on facts.
Mr. Gray said, in November Mr. Belcastro, Veteran' s
Agent, wrote to Mr. George P. Morey to request transfer
Transfer of $7,486.00 from the Bridge Charitable Fund to be used
for veterans in need of aid.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Trustees of Public Trusts to make the
funds available.
Insurance Mr. Gray referred to the insurance commissions
Commissions and was advised by the Chairman to delay a week on
determining the list on insurance commissions .
Mr. Gray recommended that the work week for
the Town employees be changed from Thursday to
Thursday to Monday through Friday.
Town Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
Employees to change the work week to Monday through Friday,
as of January 1, 1968.
Mr. Gray quoted the following figures received
on bids for 3900 feet of cast iron, 1211 pipe:
Bid 55.22 per foot - Shamoon Company
S5.28 per foot - R. D. Wood Division
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award the bid to Shamoon Company for $5.22 per foot.
The subject of Mosquito Control Agent was discussed
and, upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Appointment to appoint Mr. Albert Gray, Jr. as Mosquito Control Agent
for the Town.
Mr. Gray said that Mr. Legro had prepared the con-
Buckman tracts for Buckman Tavern and requested the Board to
Tavern sign them. Upon Motion duly made and seconded, it was
Contracts voted to sign contracts for Buckman Tavern.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Common to approve the following Common Victualler licenses,
Victualler all having been approved by the Board of Health:
Wardrobe' s Pharmacy 807 Mass . Avenue
Brewster, Inc. 913 Waltham Street
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The Regent Delicatessen 1729 Mass. Avenue
Powder Horn Golf Club
40 Walnut Street
Francis Napoli 6 No. Hancock Street
David Buttrick Company 34 Bedford Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to approve the following liquor liceses : Liquor
Licenses
Lexington Liquor Mart, Inc. , 1849 Mass.
Ave. - Package Goods
The Dunfey Corporation, Sheraton Lexington
Motor Inn - 727 Marrett Road - Innholder
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted Auctioneer
to approve an Auctioneerls license for William A.
Sennott, 229 East Street
Mr William Whalon met with the Board to discuss refuse
disposal. He requested a letter from the Board on refuse
disposal activities. He said the Town Meeting had voted to
appoint a committee of three ; this committee met in May with
Refuse Committees of Weston, Waltham, Lincoln, Concord and
Bedford. A regional Planning Board was formed which meets Refuse
monthly. They have a Finance Committee and an Engineering disposal
Committee to explore various methods of disposal of waste,
to check which areas along Route 128 would be appropriate
to determine the needs of the study Engineering Committee
submits reports on their studies; have considered compost
land fill. Have received suggestions and New York Central
Railroad has proposed a plan , Japanese process, a method
of compaction of waste, bales and then bind and Railroad
will haul away. At tts meeting in July, it was brought
to the attention of the Board there was a possibility of
receiving Federal assistance. The application for such
assistance had to be in by August lst . The Board delegated
this to the Finance Committee and with a very limited
amount of time put in the application for Federal Grant
of $36,000. to supplement $18,000 ($3,000 each of 6 Towns) .
This application was rejected by the Department of Health,
Education, and Welfare on November 9, because of lack of
ample evidence of support of the purpose of study itself,
by the communities involved. The Department did indicate
they would welcome any future application. Mr. Whalon
said he was asked by his Board to get some sort of mutual
understanding
The Chairman said in view of Town Meeting action, we
are not planning on wasting $3,000. It would be the proper
function of the Board to understand the purpose of the study.
Mr. Whalon requested a letter written to the Chairman
of his Board, as there should be an additional application
filed, and letter would be attached to petition.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded the Board voted
to endorse the application and the function of the
Committee but will not guarantee the implementation of
the results of the study.
Letter from Commonwealth regarding petition of
Certification to represent Highway Department employees
was given to Mr. Legro for study of facts .
Highway
Department Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Employees to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discuss-
ing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made
public might adversely affect the public security, the
financial interest of the Town, or the reputation
of any person.
Following discussion involving legislation with
Mr Legro, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr Roger Nordblom, Mr. George Macomber and Mr.
Coles met with the Board to discuss re-zoning land
at Spring Street and Route 2.
Mr. Roger Nordblom was the spokesman for the
group and gave a brief background : George B.H.Macomber
Company and Nordblom Company, co-owners and developers of
Northwest Park, Burlington, Cambrige Parkway Development,
Re-zoning Hobbs Brook Park in Waltham, etc. , has $15,000,000 in
p g property, optioned Mr. Coles'
land (Baldwin and Coles) ,
St. about 45 acres, potential for development, very accessible
Route 2
to Route 128. Lexington would be a good office
development area, would like to develop the property if
it is the Town' s best interest, feels they are qualified
to develop it for commercial office building use. They
have met with the Planning Board.
Mr. Mabee asked what kind of buildings they had
planned.
Mr. Nordblom replied they were thinking of an
executive office park - C-3.
Mr. Coles said the residents would be most re-
ceptive to the proposal, if it is good for the Town.
He would like it as he thinks the plan is concrete.
Mr. Mabee asked if this would meet the new Spring
Street access, and the reply was in the affirmative.
Mr. Cataldo asked if they had any prospective
tenants to go into this area; if it is similar to
Northwest Park.
Mr. Nordblom replied in the negative and said
he was thinking of high-rise, Hobbs Brook, IBM, etc.
Mr. Cataldo asked if, basically, he was talking
bigger than Northwest.
Mr. Nordblom said he was thinking in terms of
building 50,000 to 100,000 feet on 5-acre parcel.
Mr. Cataldo asked if they were planning on
putting up a building on 5-acre site.
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Mr Nordblom said it could be a building if we found
someone; we would probably erect a building even without
tenants. Maybe we could find tenants to take 20 per cent .
They think in terms of nationally knowcompanies .
Mr Kenney asked what height they planned and Mr.
Nordblom said three stories, would be attractive to com-
puters, scientists, etc. We have not done engineering,
felt it would be premature, wanted to get reaction from
the Town.
Mr. Richard Cone asked to be recognized and said he
lived in the neighborhood . He and his neighbors hope
they will be made aware of any further zoning. If the
Town wants it this way, they are opposed, but will go
along; would like to live there and not move; they hold
no animosity toward anyone, nevertheless they do have
residence there.
Mr. Mabee said the proper Board is the Planning
Board, as far as Mr. Nordblom presented it to the
Selectmen, it was interesting.
The Chairman thanked them for the information and
suggested it be explored with the Planning Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to Select-
approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on men' s
November 27, 1967, as amended . Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to Appoint-
reappoint Mr. Willard P Grush as a member of the Board ment
of Assessors for a three year term expiring January 1, 1971.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint Mr. William T. Welsh a member of the Salary Study Appoint-
Committee. ment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
appoint Mr. Richard M. Perry, Mr. John R. Bevan, and Appoint-
Mr. Jack L. Mitchell members of the Data Processing ment
Committee
Mr. Gray presented a letter from the Capital
Expenditures Committee regarding $250,000 appropria- Cap. Ex-
tion. He was requested by the Chairman to have penditure
copies made for each member of the Board . Appro-
priati on
Mr. Cataldo referred to the Lincoln Street area.
He said we should decide whether we are going ahead
on three-year basis or postpone the project. If we
are going to go ahead, I would recommend that we ask Develop-
the Appropriations Committee to draw a master plan ment of
of the area. This will enable us to go to Town Meet-
ing, present a plan and they will know exactly what area
they are voting for .
Mr. Mabee said there should be no delay.
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Mr. Cataldo said it is not that it is an emergency,
it is an unforeseen expenditure.
Mr. Mabee said why not go before Town Meeting and
ask for a master plan , did not think the Board could
make request to the Appropriations Committee.
Mr. Cataldo said a construction year could be saved;
expenditure of $1,000.
The Chairman said he thought the Board should de-
cide on priority of things, would be in the best interest
of the Town. He said he suspected the Board would have
to limit its activities.
Mr. Cataldo said he didn't think the Board should
ask for a $50,000 blank check appropriation .
Mr. Mabee asked if it could be done for $1,000;
should agree on composite plan.
Mr. Cataldo said people involved would have to come
up with some of the uses ; we can use Engineering De-
partment surveys, preliminary drawings
The Chairman suggested delay, but felt it should be
discussed.
Mr. Mabee said on matters of interest this problem
always comes up. He assumed school uses will involve
use of land, and asked if football field is part of school.
Mr. Cataldo replied that playgrounds are under the
jurisdiction of the Board .
Mr. Kenney asked if it were possible to receive State
aid
Mr. Mabee was in favor of the suggestion.
The Chairman asked what the proposal would be.
Mr. Burnell said the Board had no objection, it
should make exploratory tacks .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Cummings give extension to January 2, 1968 on Cummings property.
Property
A true record, Attest:
xecutive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in
the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, December 11, 1967.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
I/ December 11, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building on
Monday, December 11, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs . Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present.
Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works,
and Mrs . McCurdy, Executive Clerk were also present .
At the request of the Town Clerk, one juror was Juror
drawn, Mr. Lawrence B. Hunt, 8 Hancock Avenue.
Mrs. Mott-Smith met with the Board to discuss
possible intersection at Worthen Road and Route 2.
She said the public hearing was held on November 1, 1967,
and it is now December 11; would like the Board to
come to a decision.
The Chairman said, all you are asking the Board is
to come to a decision as soon as possible.
Mrs. Mott-Smith replied within a week.
The Chairman said it was up to the pleasure of the
Board , he didn' t know whether anyone had any plans of
extension. He didn' t think the public meeting was
greatly enlightening. Worthen
Mrs . Mott-Smith said it covered the issues from the Road
State' s point of view - States , resident ' s, Planning
Board - was a rather thorough consideration of the problem.
We have collectively arrived at the point that there
should be a decision from the Board and she really thought
she should get it .
The Chairman replied it is the pleasure of the Board
that the history of Worthen Road was whether the Board of
Selectmen and the Planning Board act together; thought
they should meet with them and consider their wishes .
Mr. Cataldo said , on the hearing itself, looking back,
we had tahe hearing, we went in there to listen, then come
back and evaluate. We did not go in with our minds closed.
We would present the facts and then come back and make a
decision - going in with an open mind. He wanted it to
be built. We had to consider what the alternative will
be, how much it will cost, whom it will affect; nobody
really had the answers . The State did not come up with
costs , came up with traffic projections. His personal
feeling is to ask for some money to make an intelligent
compakison of alternatives.
Mr. Mabee said the point we must all understand is,
no matter what the Board votes to do this year, could
be overturned by a future board.
Mr. Kenney suggested a vote in principle only at
this time.
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Mrs . Mott-Smith felt a decision of any kind at this
time would help the people involved to formulate their own
plans .
The Chairman stated he did not want a long debate,
would suggest to the Board a meeting with the Planning
Board and discuss the problem. Planning Board could
request the Board to put in an Article .
Mrs . Mott-Smith questioned that Mr. Cataldo had
said that , only for himself, would like research made,
and asked what he meant.
The Chairman said Mr. Cataldo means that traffic
would have to go somewhere, roads would have to be
widened.
Mr. Cataldo said if we don 't build Worthen Road,
if we are going to make a comparison judgment . . .
Mrs. Mott-Smith said to consider first if the
Board wants to commit itself to plan of study.
Mr. Kenney asked if it would be reasonable to any
we would meet with Planning Board prior to closing of
warrant .
The Chairman stated the Board would meet with the
Planning Board for discussion. Out of courtesy, the
Board of Selectmen should not make unilateral decision.
It was agreed to meet with the Planning Board and
discuss the issue before the warrant is closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve bond No. 93-51-95, in the amount of $92,100.00
Bond on behalf of Mr. Paul G. Yewell, Town Treasurer, and
bond No 93-51-96, in the amount of $23,000,00 on behalf
of Mrs. Eleanor Sullivan, Assistant Town Treasurer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Common to approve the following Common Victualler licenses,
Victualler having been approved by the Board of Health:
Danny' s Canteen Service - Hayden Recreation
Center
Village Variety - 93 Massachusetts Avenue
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Liquor to approve a liquor license for Busa Brothers, Liquors,
license 131 Massachusetts Avenue.
The Chairman read a notice from the ABC relative
ABC to the provisions as they relate to the sale and delivery
Liquor saloon Christmas Day and New Year' s Day.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to
conform to the provisions as outlined by the ABC.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
approve the engineering contract for the Town Swimming Town
pool to Camp, Dresser and McKee. Swimming
pool
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to
sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of the
following, satisfactory character references having Certificate
been received from the Chief of Police: of Inc .
Norman Cazden 27 Peacock Farm Road
Alfred L. Viano 6 Audubon Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on Minutes
December 4, as amended.
Mr. York presented a bill for $1,000. 00 for display
case for Diorama unit installed at the Visitor' s Center
which upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted
to charge the sum of 132 . 11 from Public Works ' budget
#6200.
11 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to charge $867 .89 to Article 72 of the 1965 Annual Town
Meeting.
Mr. Wenham referred to a space situation in the
Town Engineer' s office. The matter was referred to Town Office
Mr. Cataldo, a member of the Space Committee. Building
Mr. Kenney discussed the subject of the burning
of Christmas trees; whether permission should be given
to the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the use of the
Town dump.
Mr. Cataldo suggested the trees could be run through
the chopper as the chips could be used in the spring.
He was opposed to burning them in the dump because of
the fire problem.
Mr. Kenney agreed with him.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to make suggestion to the Jaycees that the trees be
collected and taken to the Barn facilities to be run
through the chopper.
Mrs . Frick, a member of the League of Women Voters,
asked if it would be possible to have just one tree Christmas
burned, a symbolic tree burning, trees
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Mr. Kenney said he would convey the suggestion to
the Jaycees.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into executive session for the purpose of
Executive discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which,
Session if made public, might adversely affect the public
security, the financial interest of the Town or the
reputation of any person.
Following distsossicn on finances of the Town and
land acquisition, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to appoint Mrs . Winifred Hubbard as Senior Clerk in the
Appointment Selectmen' s Office at an annual salary of $4,961 .00,
effective January 2, 1968.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 8:50 F.M.
A true record, Attest:
xecutive Clerk, Sel ctmen
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in
the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, December 18, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
December 18, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, December 18, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs, Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive
Assistant and Acting Superintendent of Public Works.
Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works,
and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were also present.
Hearing was declared open upon the petition of
the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Company for relocation of three poles
on Lincoln Street .
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioners, owners of property as listed on the peti-
tioners' plans and also filed with the Superintendent
of Public Works.
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, Pole
and Mr. McCart, representing the New England Telephone location
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and Telegraph Company, were the only persons present
at the hearing. They stated the petition was to move
the poles across the street from present location.
No one wishing to speak in favor or in opposition,
the Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition and sign the order for the
following JO pole locations:
Lincoln Street, northwesterly side, approximately
40 feet northeast of Pheasant Lane , --
One (1) Pole
(One (1) existing JO Pole to be
removed . )
Lincoln Street, southeasterly side, approximately
43 feet northeast of Pheasant Lane, --
One (1) Pole.
Lincoln Street, southeasterly side, opposite Birch
Hill Lane
One (1) Pole
(One (1) existing JO Pole to be removed. )
Mr. Gray requested the transfer of $1250.00 to effect
the changes in the Town Treasurer' s and Town Clerk' s office
' and to buy the necessary office equipment Transfer
Mr Gray also requested the transfer of $400 00 from the deserve
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Transfer repairs xqn damaged police cruiser.
Mr. Gray said he had received a letter from the
Lexington Golf Glub teguedtigg- a meeting with bhe^Board
of Selectmen regarding the possible purchase of property
Lexington known as the Old Poor Farm.
Golf Club The Chairman asked that an appointment with members
of the Lexington Golf Club be made for December 26, 1967,
to meet with the Board of Selectmen for discussion.
Mr. Gray stated that M . Zehner was unable to
meet with the Board and asked that he present the
recommendation from the Town Report Committee for
$6,000.00 budget for Town Report.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Town $6,000.00 to be recommended for Town Report
Report The Chairman approved that sketches be used for
the report.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
certify the characters of Peter G. Farfaras,
14 Leonard Road, and Ellen and John Sharkey,, 13 Hazel
Cert. of Road, satisfactory character references having been
Inc. received from the Chief of Police.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign I.D. cards for
Lee A. Perkins, 56 Grapevine Avenue and David Dodge,
I.D. 23 Wyman Road , satisfactory evidence of their age
card having been received.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the following Common Victualler licenses,
Common all having been approved by the Board Of Health.
Victualler
Bamboo Hut 177 Mass . Ave.
Brigham' s Inc. 1777 Mass . Ave.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign Sidewalk Orders for the following streets:
Sidewalk Blossomcrest Road
Orders Kendall Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held
on December 11, 1967, as amended .
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Mr Cataldo stated that the School Committee had
made money available for master plan for Lincoln Street .
As time is getting short, he recommended that a committee Develop-
be appointed as in the past; a member of the Board of ment of
Selectmen, Planning Board, School Committee, Recreation Reerea-
Committee, Executive Assistant and Acting Superintendent of tion
Public Works, and Town Engineer added. area
The Chairman suggested specific names are to be
mentioned for this committee, and guggested Mr. Cataldo
that School Committee member should be Chairman, or his
designee, before anything is contracted . This committee
will come back and report to the Board.
Mr. Cataldo said he would not go along with a
Consulting Engineer without first discussing it with the
board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
refer Engineering Study to Advisory Committee previously
appointed , with Town Engineer being added to committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if Executive
made public , might adversely affect the public security, Session
the financial interest of the Town or the reputation
of any person.
Following discussion with the Salary Study Committee,
it was voted to resume the open meeting
Mr. Jules Sussman and Mr. Leslie York, members of
the Conservation Commission met with the Board to appoint
a new member to the Conservation Commission to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Alford S. Peck-
ham.
Mr. Stanley A. Brown was nominated by Mr. Sussman.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
unanimously by the joint boards to appoint Mr. Stanley A.
Brown a member of the Conservation Commission.
The Chairman said a letter had been received from
Mr. James E. Storer, presenting a petition signed by
more than ten voters for an Article to be insdrted in Warrant
the 1968 Town Nteting Warrant involving the purchase Article
of land behind Wilson' s Farm.
Mr. Adams asked for what purpose.
The Chairman replied for recreation and street
purposes; I suppose if the Town wanted to extend
Massachusetts Avenue , this land would be available.
Mr. Legro said that the Planning Board had talked
about this land, pedestrian' s easement, conservation
easement.
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The Chairman said the signatures will be checked .
It was agreed to have Mr. Storer meet with the
Board next week to explain the Article.
Mr. Anthony Mancini, President of the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce, met with the Board to ask
permission again this year to burn Christmas trees at
the Town dump. He said they have sufficient trucks
to collect the trees, at an appointed hour an auxiliary
fire department piece of apparatus would be there.
The Chairman said the Board does commend the Jaycees
for providing a public service; he asked why they did
not want the trees run through the chopper.
Mr. Mancini said the Jaycees wanted a fire.
Mr. Kenney said that piling the trees behind the
Town Barn could be a fire hazard .
Mr. Cataldo said if you don' t want to chop them, the
Board has no objection to burning at Hartwell Avenue
Xmas where the trees were burned last year; possibility you
Tree might not be able to get in, might have to hand carry
Burning the trees.
Mr. Mancini said the Jaycees have discussed this
and would hand carry them.
The Chairman asked if the trees would be picked up
on the Sunday after New Year' s and Mr. Mancini agreed.
Mr. Mabee asked how much money would be saved by
chipping and Mr. Cataldo replied $300 to $4.00.
Mr. Mancini asked about a specific location and
Mr. Gray said we would designate location and the Jaycees
were to clean up after burning.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, permission was
granted the Junior Chamber of Commerce to burn at the
Sanitary Land Fill at a spot to be designated by the
Acting Superintendent of Public Works , providing the
Jaycees agreed to leave the area clean .
Mr. Gray stated that it had been the policy in pre-
Xmas vious years to close the Town Office Building at noon on
Closing Friday before Christmas.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
continue the policy, and the Town Office Building would
be closed at noon on Friday, December 22, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if
Executive made public , might adversely affect the public security,
Session the financial interest of the Town or the reputation
of any person.
Following discussion regarding ;inances and the
reputation of persons, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
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The Chairman referred to the date of the Warrant
closing, and it was voted to close the Warrant on
January 5, 1968 . Warrant
Mr. Gray was instructed to advise all Board and Closing
Commission to this effect.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
adjourn at 11:00 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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Executive Clerk, Selec men
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in the
Selectments Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening,
December 26, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
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SET.E CTMEN'S MEETING
December 26, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Tuesday, December 26, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Cole, Messrs, Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were
present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive
Assistant and Acting Superintendent of Public Works,
Mr Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works,
and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were also present. .
Hearing was declared open upon the application
of the Boston Edison Company for permission to locate
conduit and poles .
Notices of the hearing were mailed to the peti-
tioner' s, owners of the property as listed on the
petitioner' s plans and also filed with the Superin-
tendent of Public Works
Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company,
Conduit- was the only person present at the hearing No one
pole appeared in favor or in opposition and the hearing
location was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petitions and sign the orders for the
following locations:
Lincoln Street, at Pheasant Lane, a distance
of about 20 feet - conduit .
Lincoln Street, at Birch Hill Lane, a distance
of about L..5 feet - conduit .
Hartwell Avenue, northwesterly side,
northeasterly from a point approximately
165 feet northeast of Wood Street --
Seven ( 7) Poles, guy wire and anchor on
7th pole.
Wood Street, northerly side, in island at
Hartwell Avenue, --
one (1) pole, guy wire and anchor .
At the request of the Town Clerk, the following
jurors were drawn;
Frank L. Jones, 11 Red Coat Lane
Edward T . Swasey, 7 Jackson Court
Jurors Peter L. Richman, 22 Barberry Road
Edwin R. Johnson, 4 Watson Road
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve the following Common Victualler licenses , Common
having been approved by the Board of Health: Victualler
Countryside Delicatessen - 321 Woburn St.
Howard D Johnson - Route #12$
Notice of a public hearing by the Alcoholic
Beverages Control Commission was read by the Chairman
with regard to repealing one of its Regulations,
No. 15B, which reads : Hotels and Restaurants shall
not on Sundays illuminate any exterior sign or part
of a sign to advertise alcoholic beverages. The
illumination on Sundays of that part of any exterior ABC
sign upon which appear words ordinarily used to hearing
designate establishments wherein alcoholic beverages
are sold, is also prohibited.
Mr. Legro informed the Board that Town Sign By-Laws
set the control of illuminated signs .
It was agreed that Mr. Gray would attend the hear-
ing, and if he was unable to be there, the Chairman
would represent the Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was agreed
to approve the minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting held
on December 18, 1967. Minutes
Mr Legro read a letter written by him to the
Comptroller regarding Special Counsel fees . It was Special
agreed that the request should be made by the Board Counsel
of Selectmen R. Fees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that the request of Mr Legro is further requested by
the Board of Selectmen on the matter of carrying over
Special Counsel Fees Account #1850.
Mr. Legro read a letter written by him to the Board
of Selectmen enclosing an Article, prepared at the request
of the Planning Board, for the purpose of obtaining a
Town Meeting vote to ratify the acceptance of a deed from
Mr. Ernest E. Outhet, conveying a parcel of land of Warrant-
approximately seven acres . Woodside
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Acres
to accept the deed from Mr. Outhet.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to insert the Article in the Town Warrant.
The Chairman read a letter of resignation from
Mr. Legro, Town Counsel.
The Chairman said that the Board of Selectmen well
knew how diligently Mr Legro had applied himself, how
reluctant they are to see him leave, and were most
appreciative of all of his efforts . Resignation
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to accept, with regret, the resignation of
Donald E. Legro, Town Counsel.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that Mr. Storer was unable
Warrant to meet with them to discuss petition to be inserted in
the Warrant involved the acquisition of land behind
Wilson' s Farm.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Chief Corr, recommend-
ing Mrs . Margaret McCarthy be promoted to the position
Appointment of Principal Clerk on Step S9-E at an annual salary of
$5633.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to promote Mrs. Margaret McCarthy to the position of
Principal Clerk of the Police Department .
He showed a plan and explained that with a partition,
and rearrangement of furniture, it could be done.
Town Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Engineer that Mr. McSweeney have an office in the Engineering
Department.
Mr. Gray presented an estimate of cost of trunk
sewer off Bedford Street; $89,000 of $250,000 appro-
Bedford priation. A Road report was checked out ; (1) to go by
Street gravity, (2) use pumping station. Would like the
Engineering Department to proceed with design work.
Mr. Cataldo asked if it went from Bedford Street
to Revere Street, along Revere Street to subdivision,
and where it would be pieked up; if doing it this
way Liberty Mutual would be picked up.
Mr. Gray replied it would be back of Town property.
Mr. Burnell said this picks up Moore' s new sub-
division and Maney' s.
Mr. Gray said to do it this way, rather than build
any more pumping stations.
The Chairman asked if it would run along Bedford
Street and Mr. Gray answered it would stop above Maney' s
Mr. Gray said he would present the entire report
next week.
Mr. Gray told the Board he had figures on the
fringe benefit problem. There are 216 employees,
Fringe those with over ten years' service are not getting
Benefits three weeks ' vacation.
The Chairman said that 66 employees would qualify
for four weeks' vacation next year.
It was agreed to put aside for discussion later.
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Mr. Warren W. Fox and Mr. Milton F. Hodgdon met
with the Board to discuss the possibility of the
purchase of the land known as the Poor Farm by the
Lexington Golf Club.
Mr. Hodgdon said he felt that the Town would not
want the land developed for housing and the Club would
like to expand the Course; would like to have eighteen
holes; the club is financially strong and could improve
it by adding to holes; need a few changes - a practice
area. The Club is willing to pay a fair price for the
land
The Chairman asked if it abuts Pine Meadows and
Mr. Hodgdon replied in the negative but at one time
tried to conceive combining the two courses .
The Chairman asked if some of the land includes
the old Veterans' lots .
Mr Hodgdon showed map of the land and pointed out Lexington
L0' entrance. He said the Club had purchased the 9th Golf Club
hole from the Town, then 100' strip. They are not in-
terested in access or egress . Abuttors on Hill Street
have 1000' lots
The Chairman said that at the present time Golf
Clubs are R-1 . If Club acquired this and at some
later date desired to give up the Club, the land could
be sold .
Mr. Cataldo said the land should revert back to the
Town.
Mr Hodgdon said it would be to their advantage
to buy without strings ; feels they are strong enough
to continue for many years .
The Chairman asked Mr. Adams about the history of
this land and Mr. Adams said that the actual set-up was
to sell to veterans at normal fee, to register lots
when sold; understanding was that the Town would put in
roads . The Town looked into severing these lots. Since
that time, little or no interest.
The Chairman asked if this was voted by Town Meeting
specifically for that purpose.
Mr. Adams replied that it was not known what the
vote was .
The Chairman said it would require Town Meeting
action, and asked if the Club would want it done within
a year.
Mr. Hodgdon said they would like to put it on Town
Warrant , if the Town is interested.
The Chairman asked how many veterans might be in-
terested in exploring this .
Mr. Hodgdon waid they hadn 't considered the
possibility of developing it for veterans.
The Chairman asked if the wording was for veterans or
World War II veterans.
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Mr. Legro said he would look at the various statutes.
He felt it would be well to look at Town Meeting vote
before anything is done. He asked if this is the land
that was discussed back in 1956, 1957 or 1958.
Mr. Hodgdon replied it was the same lead.
Mr. Legro asked if the Town Meeting voted on an article
at that time.
Mr. Hodgdon said that it was not on the Warrant and
he never knew what happened.
Mr. Fox said he goes back six years and, at that time,
there was no decision from the Board.
Mr. Hodgdon said that they are improving the Club,
is it to their benefit? They would agree to stipulations
restricting, if there is a definite use for it.
Mr. Cataldo asked if they had a concrete proposal to
make to the Board.
Mr. Hodgdon replied in the negative, should be an
agreed negotiated price.
The Chairman said that in order to sell to the Club,
the Board would have to state that the purpose for which
the land was acquired no longer exists. This Board
suggests it be taken under advisement.
Mr. Hodgdon said the Club wanted to know if there was
a possibility of acquiring the land and asked if the
Board would like a definite proposition.
The Chairman replied in the affirmative regarding
the definite proposition.
Mr. Fox asked if the Board would be voting on a
specific proposition.
The Chairman replied that normally the Board
recommends a price, preferably it should be in the amount
agreed upon.
Mr. Fox asked before it goes on the floor.
Mr Kenney said it should be referred to other
Boards .
The Chairman said it should go to the Planning
Board and perhaps the Board of Appeals
Mr Mabee said it should go to the Board of Appeals
as Golf Course is R-1, would have bo be voted because
of new zoning.
The Chairman said to make an offer subject to
restrictions .
Mr. Hodgdon asked what the restrictions would be.
The Chairman said the Town was interested in the*
Club relinquish the property for any reason.
Mr. Mabee said to check the vote of particular Town
Meeting.
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Mr. Fox and Mr. Hodgdon thanked the Board and retired.
Mr. Mabee referred to Oakmont Circle and said that
the Board had talked about the water problem there.
Mr. Burnell asked how the Board stood on this.
Mr. Mabee said that pressure readings have been
taken and there should be a loop at a place other than Meriam
Street. He suggested putting an amount of money necessary
to take care of the problem in the budget to inform the
people involved that this will be done.
The Chairman said he was in favor of solving the
problem.
Mr. Burnell said it was the only spot in the
Town with this situation
Mr. Gray said that it was getting worse . Oakmont
Mr. Burnell said that the Town had hired Circle
consultants.
Mr. Kenney asked how much money was involved
Mr. Gray replied $5,000.00 to $8,000.00.
The Chairman said that the figures should go into
the budget.
Mr. Gray said that he would ask Mr. McSweeney to
check Whitman and Howard figures .
Mr. Gray said that he would call Mr. Fox and inform
U him of the Board ' s decision to take care of the water
problem at Oakmont Circle.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
might adversely affect the public security, the financial
interest of the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion concerning personel,it was
voted to resume the open meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to hold the next meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Selectmen's
Wednesday, January 3, 1968, at 7:30 F.M. , instead of Meeting
January 2, 1968
Mr. Gray requested a transfer of $1500.00 to
Police and Fire Medical Account to take care of bills of
over $1100.00 incurred by a Firemen who had an operation.
The Chairman said that the Appropriations Committee
would have to admit unforeseen circumstances, and asked
Mr. Gray to inform the Appropriations Committee .
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to request the Appropriations Committee to transfer the
amount of $1500.00 to the Police and Fire Medical Account.
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h.
Snow Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
Emergency declare a snow emergency as of December 26, 1967.
Mr. Cataldo said that he would like to withdraw
the request to fill in the North Street pit.
Mr. Burnell said that it was too late.
North Mr. Cataldo said that DeMatteo Company could not
Street guarantee enough material to fill the pit. The
Pit Planning Board was in favor of filling it, but not with
this material.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to withdraw the request to fill in the North Street pit .
Mr. Cataldo said that the Planning Board should be
so informed.
The Board of Selectmen voluntarily accepted $40 00
Selectmen' s rather than $50.00 due them by the By-Laws of the Town
Expenses due to the shortage of funds in the Selectmen' s
Expenses .
The Board retired at 9:30 P.M.
A true record , Attest:
xecutive Clerk, Selec men
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in the
Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday
evening, January 3, 1968, at 7:30 P.M.
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