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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-03-22 192 '4 20 SELECTMET' S MEET Trq , March 22, 1943 " 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room on Monday evening, March 22 , 1943 at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman Rowse, Messrs . Potter, Locke , Sarano and Sheldon were present . The Clerk was also present . S. R. Wrightington, Town Counsel, and Sergeant John C. Russell of the Police Department appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that the purpose of inviting Mr. Wrightington and Sergenat Russell to meet with the Board was in regard to the Bicycle let accepted by the Town at the re- cent Town Meeting. Sergeant Russell saiu that as he understands the situation, the Commissioner of Public Safety furnishes the Bicycled plates . The Police Department charges each bicycle owner 25 for the rlate, a file is kept of all registrations , and the money iu turned over to the Town Treasurer. Mr. Wrightington said that the forms and certificates of registration would have to be paid for by the Town. The Chairman said that inasmuch as no money had been provided, it would be necessary for Sergeant Russell to determine how much money he will need and then let the Board know. Sergeant Russell retired at 7 :45 P.M. The Chairman said that the Board should pass a vote which would legally place Chief Sullivan on retirement as of March 22, 1943, and asked Mr. Wrightington to phrase a vote covering this subject. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sheldon it was Retirement voted to adopt the following vote, prepared by Mr. Wrightington. of Chief VOTED: That the Selectmen retire from active service and Sullivan place upon the pension roll James J. Sullivan, Chief of the Police Department, a permanent member who has performed faith- ful service in the Denartment for twenty-five years and who is over sixty years of age and not yet seventy years of age, and is retired at his own request contained in his letter dated February 6, 1943 addressed to the Board of Selectmen. The Chairman read a letter from Ulysses J. Lupien, Director of Civil Serwrice, in which was enclosed a blank Requisition upon which to make requisition relative to the vacancy in for Chief of the office of the Chief of Police. A detailed statement of Police the exact duties of this position was requested. Mr. Wrightington suggested that the Clerk telephone to Major Hayworth and inquire whether or not it would be sufficient to merely state "the usual duties of the Chief of Police." 193 The Chairman informed the Board that he had written Mr. Wrightington and asked when a Board of Public Welfare should be appointed. Mr. Wrightington replied that the Selectmen Board of could not be expected to appoint such a Board until a copy Public of the Act had been received. The Chairman asked the members elfare of this Board to be t inking of five memaers who would have to be appointed to serve on the Board of Public Welfare. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wrightington remind- ing the Board of the settlement with George E. Rogers of Rogers ' his eminent domain case pending against the Town. The amount claim of this settlement is �''175.00 which was to be transferred from the Reserve Fund after the appropriation at the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Wrightington suggested that the amount be put on the next warrant . Mr. Locke moved that the Appropriation Committee be re- quested to transfer the sum of $175.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Highway Maintenance Account in settlement of the George Rogers ' claim. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 8:05 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that while Mr. prightington was here the Board would like to discuss the claims for damages as a result of the large rock on Reed Street. Mr. Paxton said Claims as that in plowing Reed Street , a large stone had been dislodged result of and pulled into Reed Street . The operator of the plow did not stone in know at the time that this had occurred. Mr. Paxton said that road there have been three claims ; one from Ian Fleming in the amount of $19.00; one from Edward J. Massucco, which was not reported to the Police, in the amount of $29.87, and one from a Mr. Anderson in the amount of $9 .55. Mr. Anderson has not submitted a claim but he did report the damage to the Police Department. The Chairman asked Mr. drightington if he felt that the Town was liable and Mr. Wrigntington replied that no one knew the stone wap there, neither the man who plowed the street, nor the Town. He said that probably the sensible thing to do would be to settle them if the Board was convinced that the claims are correct . Mr. Potter moved that the matter be left with Mr. Paxton for adjustment and report to the Board. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that he had a release 'prepared for Mr. Bashian to sign, but Bashian would not settle for any amount . Bashian He wants his fence built on Wood street and is not interested claim in a cash settlement . He told Mr. Paxton that he would talk to Mr. Wrightington about the fence. Mr. Potter moved that no action be taken on the matter. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it v'as so voted. 194 11.1 Mr. Paxton reported to the board that he had attended a 11. hearing at the State House on Bill #1334 which changes the method of charging for the water furnished by the Metro- politan System. He said that this bill concerns the refinanc- ing of thebonded indebtedness so that the cost will be dis- House tributed over a greater period of years and shall be a more Bill constant charge to the district. One change contemplated #1334 limits the use of water from Charles River water shed. Mr. Paxton said that on the whole, he thought the Town would be better off if the various changes are passed because the major portion of the cost of the Quabbin Reservoir will be reapportioned and any new users will have to pay their proportionate share . Mr. Potter moved that a letter be written to Rep. Charles E. Fer -uson stating that the Board wished to be recorded in favor of refinancing of the bonded indebtedness so that the cost will be distributed over a greater period of years and shall be a more constant charge to the district. Also that the Board is in favor of the passage of other measures in this bill which would make charges to all cities and towns involved fair and equitable. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton and J r. Vrightington retired at 8 :35 P.M Mr. George ,, . Amery, Finance Officer of the Committee on Public Safety appca_ cd Uefo: e the Board at 0 :35 P.M. The Chairman read a letter recieved from the Ap'ropriatian Committee advising that the following sums of money were to be transferred to the Committee on Public Safety-Expenses Account : Com. on 1400.00 from Auxiliary Fire Public 250.00 from Sirens Safety 200.00 from Auxiliary Police Mr. Emery said that some items on his books had been put in the wrong accounts and in some cases amounts that had been earmarked were overdrawn. HE. explained that while some of the accounts were dead, they might need some money for odds and ends and he therefore does not want to wipe the accounts out entirely. Mr. Sarano moved that a letter be written to the Appro- priation Committee advising that the Board of Selectmen had approved the transfers listed below as requested by the Committee on Public Safety. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. $400.00 from Au.fliary Tire to Observation Tower Account ; 250.00 from Sirens to the Observation Tower Account ; 100.00 from Auxiliary Police to the i1eport Center Account ; 100.00 from Auxiliary Police to the Medical Divsion Account ; 300.00 from the "'$15,000.00" fund for the Report Center Account. Mr. Finery retired at 8 45 :.i: . 195 Mr. Carroll appeared before the Board at 8 :56 P.M . He said that he did not wish to make a complaint, but he was seeking advice from the Board inasmuch as he ,pas having diffuculty accomplishing his work with only one clerk. The Board instructed Mr. Carroll to ao tile cry, that he could and let the rest go, as the work now accumulated is a result of the additional work in connection with t.ic recent Town Meeting. Mr. Carroll i et_reu at 0 :05 P., . Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board again at 9 :05 P.M . He said that a request had been received for the use of Use of a room and a desk on Saturday, ":aril 10, 1943 from 9 :00 A.M. Hall until noon for Social Security information work. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the Selectmen' s Room be used for this work. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that , according to the vote of the Board of Selectmen, the street lights were to be discon- tinued mornings as of March 1, 1943. i'hrough some error, Street the Boston Edison Company did not turn the morning lights lights off until one week ago. Mr. Paxton called the Edison and was told that the Town would not be billed for the period the lights were on due to the error. Mr. Paton informed the Board tnat Mr. Vadebonceour of Brandon Street , Lexington, hao requested to have the two lots on Norton Street , whic he purchased for '100.00 last Request August , surveyed. Mr. Pa ton estimated the cost of the sur- for sur- veying at approximately $15.00. vey of Mr. Potter moved that no action be taken on the request . lots Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that he had receiver a call from Mr. Qusback, salesman for Diamond T. trucks . Iie has in stock one used 1941 5-ton Mack truck r.'rich has c.au some very hard wear but the motor is in fairly good condition. Mr. Ousback told Mr. Paxton that he would put the truck in A-1 condition Truck for $4100.00. The Mack Truck Company believes that it might be possible for the 'Town to purchase a new truck of the 3-ton class for $2720.00. Mr Paxton said that he would prefer a new 3-ton truck to a used 5-ton truck. Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Paxton be authorized to purchase a new Mack truck of the 3-ton class , and to apply for a priority to cover this unit, the price not to exceed 2800.00. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 1 • 196 obsi Mr. Paxton discussed the matter of placing Aircraft and Motor Vehicle Property Damage Insurance. Insurance Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Paxton be authorized to place this insurance, through the office of Elmer A. Lord & Company, Mr. theldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. '?eq. for Mr. Paxton said that Munroe H. Hamilton of 66 Robbins Abatement Road had requested that the water and sewer betterment assess- ments on Lot 35 Robbins Road be abated. Mr. Paxton explained that there was a ledge there and he had looked up the request for tie r✓ater and sewer. At the time the request was madq, in 193 , the lots were owned by another individual. Mr. Paxton said that Mr. Hamilton has purchased eight lots in this vicinity. Mr. Sarano moved that the request be denied and no action taken on the matter. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sarano suggested that Mr. Weisinger of the Public Works Department be authorized to take his vacation now and also be allowed to use the Town tractor to plow lots in Lexington which are to be used for gardens . Mr. Paxton said that it would be impossible for Mr. Weisinger to take his vacation at this time as he is needed in his own department. The matter was held over for one week. Mr. Paxton retired at 9 :30 P.M. Mr. gorse appeared before the Board at 9 :30 P.M. to dis- cuss welfare matters andr etired at 9 :50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter received from Mrs. Doctor Piper complaining about shooting in the vicinity of the Center Play- ground. Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Garrity be requested to "post" 1 Posting the playgrounds and to use his own judgment as to the extent Playgroundof the posting. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was sq voted. Letter was received from Yrs . Martha Yntas of 40 Moreland Tax Title Avenue, Lexington, offering to pay p25.00 for Lot 15 Moreland offer Avenue. Mr. Potter moved that the offer be rejected as insufficient. Mr. Lockeseconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Moth relative to the appointment of a local moth superintendent. Supt . Mr. arano moved that Mr. John J. Garrity be appointed local moth superintendent for the year 1944. 'Tr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 197 Letter was received from the American Municipal Asso- ciation relative to the celebration of Pan American Day on Pan American April 14, 1943. Day The Chairman stated that Mr. Ralph Nason, Librarian, had taken care of this matter last year and it was therefore decided to refer it to Mr. Nason and request that he handle it again this year. Letter was received from Deg Officer, John A. Russell reporting on the Dog Warrant received by him on June 1, 1942. Bills amounting to $16.02 were received from the Adams Press for forms ordered by T. A. Custance , Chairman of the War Transportation Committee. War Trans . Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it bills was voted to approve the bills for payment and to charge them to the Unclassified Account - "'ar Activities. Statement was received from the Middlesex County Selectmen' s Association for membership dues in the amount of Selectmen 415.00. dues Mr. Potter moved that the bill be approved for payment and charged to the Unclassified Account . Certificate of Reg_stration for the renewal of t-ae Town Painter' s Rigging License was received from the Depart- Painter' s ment of Labor and Industries . Rigging Mr. Sarano moved that the bill in the amount of 41.00 license be approved for narT:ent and charged to the Unclassified Account. Mr . Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A bond in the sum of 41,000.00 was received from John C . Paige & Company in behalf of Eleanor M. Lowe as Clerk of the Board of "Selectmen. Clerk' s Mr. Potter moved that the bond be retruned and the bond insurance company instructed to prepare a bond in the sum of §1,000.00 executed on behalf of Hazel J. Murray as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Surety bond in the sum of $1,000 00 in behalf of Edward Constable C. Maguire as Constable in the Town of Lexington was received bond Mr. Potter moved that the bona_ be apprcved. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Surety bond in the sum of $1,000.00 in behalf of John C. Russell as Constable in the Town of Lexington was received. Mr. Locke moved that the bond be approved. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so vo*ed. 198 Pp Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it Special was voted to appoint the following Special Police Officers Police fcr a tern eypiring March 31 , 1944. Officers Clesson C . Schofield Fortis E. Hart William S . Phillips James E. Cook Harold W. Josephson Joseph A. Moretti Joseph Tebaldi George E. Wheatley Sterling B Wingard John McCammond Samuel Doll Charles Franks John F. Reilly John A. Sellars John T . Hinchey Joseph L. VanSteenburgh Ronald Emus Edward F. Kleinberg Wilfred L. Dwyer Clayton Sullivan A. Irving Dodge George H. Spellenberg Daniel J. Andrews Robert H. Dal; Samuel L. Fardy Everett Chapman G. Webb Rogers Arthur R. Hood Christen Bentsen Henry Gnade Samuel W. Wellington Lancelot B. Cooper Richard P Jackson Axel Sorensen Victor H Harmon David A. grown Lewis F. Willard James H. Snowden Kenneth P. Kelley, Sr. Gerald C . Turner Clayton F. Beach Clifford D. Fleming John A. Rodes Donald Manley Fred D. Neils Walter E. Beckford John A. Hinchey Edward B. Cass Irving L. Moore John H. Thompson Louis Rosendorn Keir G. Burnell Myron Clifton Graffam Clarence H. Maclntosh Ransom A. Norris Neil McIntosh Walter H. Worth Edmund A. ebb Walter C. Smith, Jr. Glenn s. Cutter Harold L. Tyler William F. Boyle Ira A Rix Carl R. Arvidson Charles E. Rice Arnold P. Bradford William J. Endres David P. Wilson Lincoln C. Higgins Philip B. Parsons William H. Lyon William E. Maloney David Govan Clarence E. MacPhee Joseph S. Johnson William G. Rogerson William E. Myers Ralph E. Cox Hymen Marcus George E. Foster Ralph L. Cook Allen W. Rucker Arthur R. Linfield George F. Taylor Horace G. Dearborn John A. Holm H. Raymond purling Eleazer P Greening George V. Ryan Caywood Greening Lawrence Rusted Malcolm H. Clifford Sidney U. Robbins Charles A. Finney Cyril V. Seymour David A. Brown David Goldberg T . D. Cunningham Randall. 'N Richards Richard E. Truesdell Ian D. Flemming Arthur W. Richardson 199 II Andrew Dreselly Clifford M. Martin Francis D. Flanagan Kenneth W. Dow Donald NI'�fiiler Thomas Robinson John E. Barrett Victor N. Rochette Melville W. Webb Jerome W. Carmichael James J. Waldron Hugh '. Nylander Arthur W. Lee James V Walsh ddillaim John Baskin Wilfred L. Morris Eugene A. Acheson Charles L. Dwyer Joseph B. Grinnell Charles •f: . Rudd Frederic W. Fenerty Clifton F. Barrows George F. Smith Rosario J. Ciccolo John Melquist Lloyd L. Faulcingham Ralph L. Bullock James C. Shaw Frederick W. Shaw John Durfwe Henry P. Meade Bertram P. Curtin Georre F. Fardy Vernon Jones Charles 0. Goodwin Frank B. Custance Stanley E. Chapin Lawrence M. Butler Fred A. Valente Edwin F. Parker Clarence E. McElman David H. Eaton John Lamont Anthony Rochette Vernon C. Page James F. McKinney William J. Marshall Robert A. MacAyeal Henry C. Cotton Charles D. Allen Lawrence E. Stone John F. DowdR. Malcolm Scott Daniel J. Coakley, Jr. Gaetano Buttaro David Arnold Rix William J. Hanna Fred W . Bodge William A. Templeton George S. Zittle Edward R. Sarkisian Keith L. MacLean Theodore Richards Mattola Edward Abrams Upon motion of Mr ., Locke, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to grant the following licenses : William Viano 1794 Mass. Ave. Sunday movies Arthur H. McLearn 1387 Mass . Ave . Auctioneer F. C. Hubley 3 Stetson Street Auctioneer Precision Products Co. , Marrett Rd. £. +altnam St. Denatured Alcohol The Board considered the application of George E. Odell of 5 Meadow Brook Street for a Second Class Dealer ' s license. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted not to grant the license as tris would be carrying on a business in a residential zone w_iich would therefore come under the jurisdiction of the Board of Appeals. Upon mot_on of Mr . Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it II wat voted to make the following appointments for the year ending March 31, 1944. Animal Inspector Dr Chester L. Blakely Board of Appeals C. Edward Glynn 2000.1 B20 oard of Appeals (Associate Members ) Harold F. Lombard Lester T . Redman J. Ilton Brown “alter C. Ballard Board of H alth Agents Hazel J. Murray Dr. Howard R. Carley (Met. State Hospital) Building Inspector William A. Cann Burial Agents Alice F. McCarthy Ralph H. Marshall Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J. Murray Constable (Under Ch. 41 Sec . 91A) Charles E. Moloy Dental Clinic Mrs . Irving Yellend Mrs . Frank Hudson Thomas S. Grindle Dog Officer John A. Russell Fence Viewers Stanley A. Higgins Clayton F. Beach Field Drivers Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell Forest 'larder. (Appointed 1/6/43 ) Roy A. Cook Gammel Legacy Income, Trustees Mrs . George W. Emery (Acting with Dept . of Public elfare) Mr. George V. Morse Health Inspector John Lamont Health Officer Dr. Victor N. Roche` te Lockup Keeper Serg't John A. Russell Measurers of Wc•od, Bark and Manure Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Milk Inspector John Lamont Moth Department , Supt. John J. Garrity Odorless Cart , Charge of Peter Canessa Old Age Assistance Bureau George C. Sheldon Errol - Locke Luther R. Putney Old Age Assistance Bureau, Agent George V. Morse Park Superintendent John J. Garrity 201 .. Posture Clinic Mrs . Steele Lindsay Mrs . Robert Moore Mrs . Edith M. Kelley Miss Margaret Kettell P, iss Margaret :oyes Public -','eirhers E. Mulliken Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Harol.. I. .iel_lington Public Welfare AMent George V. Morse Agent of the Selectmen to administer Soldiers ' Relief, Military and State Aid George V. Morse Registr=r of Voters Geo. H. Lowe (3 'rrs . 3/31/46) Malcolm H. Clifford (3 yrs . 3/21/45) Slaughter Inspector George Whiting Supt . Public orks William C . Paxton Town Counsel S. R. Wrightington Town Engineer John T . Cosgrove Town Physician Dr. Victor N. Rochette Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P M. A true record, Attest : Cl rk e°212-4.644/ f