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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-06-07240 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 7, 1943 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Monday evening, June 7, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Rbwse, Messrs. Potter, Locke and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. William Cann, Building Inspector, appeared before the Board. He reported that for the period beginning January 1, 1943 to May 28, 1943, he had issued 53 permits; cash received from Cann permits $138.00; total valuation $23,076.00 and 557 inspections Cad He gave a report of duties performed by him such as, checking Allowance overhanging signs, zoning complaints etc. Mr. Cann said that he was asking for an additional $100.00 car allowance. Mr. Cann retired at 7:50 P.M. The Board discussed Mr. Cann's request and inasmuch as there is very little building being done at the present time it was felt that there was no justification for additional automobile allowance. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Locke, it. was voted to take no action on this request. Mr. John A. Lyons, Chairman of the Public Welfare Board, appeared before the Board at 7:50.P.M. Bd. of Mr. Lyons said that he had received a telephone scall from Public Mr. Morse to the effect that Mr. Delaney is opposed to the new Welfare office here and insists upon two rooms. Mr. Lyons said that his Board would like to continue with the one room. Mr. Lyons said that he had talked with Mr. Barnes, Director of Aid and Relief. He said both he and Mr. Wrightington had checked the law with reference to an outside person being a member of the Bureau of Old Age Assistance. He said. that they both agreed that there seemed to be nothing in the law compelling that one member should be someone outside the Public Welfare Board. The present Bureau of Old Age Assistance, appointed by the Board of Select- men consists of two Selectmen who are now legally appointed and can act for the term. Mr. Lyons said that if the two Selectmen desired to resign, this bureau would be taken over by the Public Welfare Department. The Old Age Assistance Cases and the Regular Meetings of the Board could then be held at the same time. Mr. Lyons stated that Mr. Morse had brought up the matter of Civi l Service Examination for a new Agent. However, the Board did not feel that they wanted to appoint an Agent at this time. Mr. Lyons retired at 8:00 P.M. 0.4 1 1 241 At 8:15 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. He informed the Board that he received a report from Officer Knapp written March 7, 1943, stating that he received a call that there was a man lying on the sidewalk in front of Masonic Hall. Officer Knapp went up at 6:43 A.M. and said that there were no tools around which would indicate that Mr. French, the man who had been injured, was working. Mr. Paxton said that he checked with Wilbur Roberts, who found Mr. French, and he also said that there Mr. was no evidence of Mr. French being at work. French The Board decided to have Mr. Paxton submit a report to the insurance company. The insurance company will then send a representative to investigate the case further. Mr. Paxton said that he had received a letter from Robert Merriam relative to a fire and theft policy on equipment which Ins. will expire July 1, 1943. This policy was formerly written Contract through the office of Edwin B. Worthen whose business has now been transferred to Mr. Merriam. It was decided to have Mr. Paxton obtain a copy of the contract between Mr. Worthen and Mr. Merriam relative to Mr. Worthen's interest in the business. If it is not possible for Mr. Paxton to obtain a copy of the contract, the Board thought that some statement should be received as to what Mr. Worthen's interest is in connection with renewal of insurance policies now expiring. Mr. Paxton agreed to do this and submit a report at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that he had called Mr. Devine relative to the latter's drainage complaint. Mr. Wrightington had suggested that Mr. John T. Cosgrove, Mr. Devine and Mr. Paxton Devine meet to talk over the situation. However, in talking with Mr. Complaint Devine over the telephone, he did notfeel that it was necessary to have such a meeting. He said that he had made some notes pertaining to his telephone conversation with Mr. Devine and had sent a copy to Mr. Wrightington. Mr. Paxton said that Mr. Wrightington seemed to be of the opinion that the Town has no responsibility in this matter. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the profile of the brook, taken previous to the construction in 1926, showed a hump in the brook at that time. It is considerably lower today than it was then, approxiiately a foot and a half, but it should be lowered another foot and a half. He said that in 1932 the brook was lowered but because of the fill they could not do an adequate job in cleaning out the brook. The Chairman asked if Mr. Wrightington was familiar with the facts in the case and Mr. Paxton replied that he had been given all the information. It was decided to have Mr. Wrightington. reply to Mr. Devine and to handle the case. Mr. Paxton asked if Mr. Wrightington should view this from a legal angle, and the Chairman said he thought that was the way it should be handled. Mr, Paxton informed the Board that Mr. Nardelli, who building houses on Joseph Road and Spencer Street, had requested the use of the grader. is Use of grader 242 Mr. Paxton said that he found him to be cooperative and prompt in paying his bills. Mr. Paxton rented the grader to him for 8i hours. Mr. Locke moved that Mr. Paxton's action be approved. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton reported that two crews had started spraying and covered the northerly and westerly section of the Town -- Concord Hill, Lincoln and Middle Streets --and will work down Spraying as far as Lowell Street. He said that Mr. Garrity expected to carry on fAirly well with the reduced number of men. They will not be able to do anything as far as the elm leaf beetle is concerned, but that problem will not be very serious this year. A letter was received from the War Production Board advising that the removal of rails from the streets of Lexington must be put off until the scrap situation becomes more acute. Rails The matter of having a skeleton crew on in the Town Offices on Saturday during the months of June, July and Skeleton August was discussed. Crew Mr. Potter moved that the Town Offices operate on Saturday mornings during the months of June, July acid August with a skeleton force on duty. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Potter, it was voted to close the Town Offices all day Thursday, June 17, 1943. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:40 P.M. A letter was received from George J. Sinnott, 6 Hilltop Tax Title Avenue, offering to pay $150.00 for Lot 95, Hilltop Avenue. Offer Mr. Potter reported that the Committee on the sale of Tax Title Property approves of the offer. Mr. Locke moved that the Board sell and convey Lot No 95, Section 3, Farmhurst to George J. Sinnet for $150.00. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk advised the Board that the list of unlicensed Dog Officer dogs,had not yet been received from the Town Clerk. However, the list will be completed within a day or two. The Board signed a warrant to the dog officer ordering him to see that all dogs were licensed. The Chairman informed the Board that the Clerk received a request from Mr. Worthen that he be given the combination Worthen of the vault in the basement of the Town Office Building. request Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to authorize the Clerk to grant Mr. Worthen's request. 1 1 A letter was received from Mr. John Lamont in regard to the application of Edward J. Casey, 76 Laconia Street, for permission to keep swine. Mr. Lamont recommended, in view of the conditions today, that a permit for 25 swine be granted. It has been the policy of the Board not to grant any new permits for piggeries and„ this policy has been publicized. Mr. Locke moved that no reconsideration be given to the application. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Pigs A letter was received from Mr. John Lamont relative to Hulk the application of Robert J. Hulk for permission to keep two Permit pigs, and Carl R. Sumner for permission to keep one pig. These pigs are to kept on a farm owned by Goldie Powell, Sumner 16 Burlington Street. He recommended that both permits Permit be granted. Mr. Locke moved that Mr. Lamont's recommendation be approved. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 243 Casey Permit The matter of preparing a new Jury List was•held over Jury List for two weeks. was Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. voted to approve the following licenses: 1794 Mass. Ave. 6 Tewksbury St. 239 Woburn St. 1709 Mass. Ave. 1788 Mass. Ave. 1725 Mass. Ave. 1806 Mass. Ave. William Viano Walter J. Rose Bernice Fogg Clifton R. Price Isadore Michelson Leon W. Bateman Lex. Cleansers & Dyers Locke, it Licenses Sunday Movies Public Carriage 200 swine Overhanging sign n rr rr Commitment of Water Miscellaneous Charges, Sewer Miscellaneous Charges, Water House Connections and Sewer House Connections were signed. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. A true record, Attest: