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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-06-15 244 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 15, 1943 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building on Tuesday evening, June 15, 1943, at 8:30 P.M. The members were notified of the meeting by the Chairman by telephone. Chairman Rowse, Messrs. Sarano, Potter, Locke and Sheldon were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 8:40 P.M. He said that the Lexington Lions Club had requested the use of Cary Hall on October 21, 1943, from 7 :00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. for a penny sale. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall b e granted, free of charge. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was Uses of Uses of so voted. Tia- la Halls Mr. Paxton said that the Lexington Grange had requested the use of Cary Hall, September 25, 1943, from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. for the annual fair. Mr. Sheldon moved the use of the hall be granted subject to the usual charge. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that Mr. Norlin had requested the use of Cary Hall for Graduation Exercises on June 22, 1943, from 10:00 A.M. to 12 :00 noon. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall be ,granted, free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton reported that he had talked with Lt. Brinker Bedford from Grenier Field pertaining to the amount of money the U. Air Base S. Army owes the Town of Lexington for water. The bill now Water runs close to $1,000.00. He said that previous to the Bill telephone conversation he had written a letter and had 3 requested payment for at least three month' s supply. Lt. Brinker informed Mr. Paxton that it was impossible to make any payment on the account as the contract has not been signed by the Town and returned to the U. S. Army. Mr. Paxton said that there were parts of the contract which were not approved by Mr. Wrightington, but he did not make any suggestions . Mr. Paxton said he telephoned.Mr. Gow of the M.D.C. tosee if he could obtain permission to sign the contract, but the Commission has not met and the tie-in on Appleton Street, Arlington has not been completed. Mr. Paxton said that he would obtain further information and report to the Board at its next meeting. Worthen- The Chairman read a letter from Robert C. Merriam Wort'ion- Merriam stating that he purchased Mr. Worthen's Insurance Business h�erriam as of May1, 1943, and he will payhim for it 90 of the Insurance , Insurance Contract Contract brokerage commissions on the renewal of policies he wrote, and which renewals are effective within three years after May 1, 1943. 245 Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to renew the fire and theft policy on equipment, expiring on July 1, 1943, through the office of Robert C. Merriam for a period of one year. Mr. Paxton said that he had talked with Robert Fawcett & Son and the Lexington Coal Company relative to coal bids . Coal He said that both concerns, particularly the Lexington Coal Company, feel that the coal situation is unsettled and will not be straightened out for some time and the prices we would receive at this time would have to be adjusted when the strike was over. However, bids are to be submitted this Friday. The matter was held over until the next meeting of the Held Over Board. Mr. Paxton called the Board's attention to the fact that Mr. Viano had spoken to him about the possibility of Bicycle having a bicycle rack in the center. He said that people Rack do not like to leave their bicycles at the r ear of the theater because they are not protected. He said that Mr. Viano would probably write the Board on the subject. The Chairman read a letter from the Appropriation Committee advising that that Committee feels that cir_ Tractor cumstances justify using the $5,000.00, originally planned to purchase a truck, to acquire a tractor and they, therefore, do not withhold approval. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:55 P.M. ' A letter was received from the Appropriation Committee advising that the sum of $38.79 had been t ransferred from Transfers the Reserve Fund to the Buildingid Plumbing By-Laws-- Printing Account to pay for having Article 22 of the Building- Laww printed and published. The Appropriation Committee also advised that the sum of $108.00 had been transferred from the Reserve Fund to the Building •and Plumbing By-Laws Printing Account to provide for printingti Building and Plumbing By-Laws in booklet form. Mr. Sheldon moved that 500 copies of the Building By-Laws of Lexington, at a cost of $75.00, and 500 copies of the Plumbing By-Laws of Lexington, at a cost of $33.00 be printed in booklet form. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Garrity, Supt. of Playground Parks & Playgrounds , submitting the name of Evelyn Hooper Personnel as Supervisor, and Grace Hodgdon as Instructor at the Center Playground. Mr. Potter moved that Evelyn Hooper be approved as Supervisor, and Grace Hodgdon approved as Instructor. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted 246 Mr. Garrity also recommended that the North Lexington Playground be closed, due to the fact that there has been no male applicant for the position. Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Garrity' s recommendation be approved. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington War Price Pleasure and Rationing Board stating that complaints had been received Driving from citizens against so called "flagrant"'`violations of the pleasure driving ban. The Rationing Board feels that requests or instructions to the Police Department should come from the Selectmen. The Chairman said that he would call the matter to the attention of the Police Department and also, send the police a copy of the letter received from the Rationing Board. A letter was received from Mr. Wrightington, together Stevens with his bill in the amount of 50.00 for services in the case Barry of Frederic R. Stevens against George C. Barry of the Police Case Department. Mr. Wrightington wrote that the Selectmen voted on September 28, 1937, to instruct him to defend the action. The case has been in order for trial for a long time but has Wrighting- never been marked for trial by the plaintiff and Mr. Wright- ton Bill ington finally arranged to have it disposed off. Mr. Potter moved that the bill be approved for payment and charged to the Law Department--Expenses Account. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Charles C. Paul, 20 Taft Building Avenue, Lexington, stating that several months ago the Complaint interior of a house on Sylvia Street was completely burned out. He said this was converted into a two-family house and has been left standing in this condition ever sinee. Mr. Paul wrote that it appears to be an exceedingly bad fire hazard and since it is a very old building, unsafe to leave standing. Mr. Potter moved that the matter be referred to the Building Inspector for investigation and report. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Rotary Recreation Club advising that that organization felt the need of whole- Sunday some recreation for young people on Sunday afternoon. The Afternoon Club suggested that a Committee to study the matter be ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Potter moved that no action be taken on the matter, and that the Chairman write to the Rotary Club advising that the Board of Selectmen does not believe there is any serious problem at this time. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. NI The deed for the sale of Lot 16, Mock 17, Reed II Street, Lexington, was received from Mr. Wrightington. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to sign the deed. The deed for the sale of Lots 16 & 17, Block 15, (Meagher) Earle Street, Lexington, to Henry J. and Hazel E. Travers of 40 Earle Street was received from Mr. Wrightington. Mr. Potter moved that the deed be signed. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Locke, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to grant the following licenses : A. J. Silva 643 Waltham Street Pasteurization of Milk Wm. Viano 1794 Mass. Avenue Sunday Movies Elizabeth Burton 38 Colony Rd. Boarding Home for Infants Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to adopt the Jury List as follows : Name Occupation Address Anderson, Ernest W. Sheet Metal 26 Ames Avenue Anderson., Oscar F. Contractor 45 Banks Avenue Armstrong, William J. Bookbinder 16 Lockwood Road Banks , Chester R. Carpenter 18 Brand8na6treet Bartlett, Russell S. Professor 6 Stetson Street Barton, George S. Artist 15 Bloomfield St. Bears, Chester P. Lathe Hand 36 Waltham Street Beers, Ernest H. Salesman 358 Marrett Road Bignotti, Frank H. Draughtsman 556 Mass. Avenue Black, Walter G. Contractor 11 Highland Avenue Brenton, Walter J. Clerk 353 Bedford Street Briggs, Clarence C. Retired 75 Outlook Drive Broderic, Hubert D. Broker 9 Hancock Avenue Burtch, John J. Real Estate 684 Lowell Street Buttrick, Gorham Farmer 6 Locust Avenue Clare, Frank J. Tool Maker 433a Mass . Avenue Clifford, Malcolm H. Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Clifford, Russell L. Foreman 25 Chase Avenue Colemen, Franklin W. Real Estate 13 Somerset Road Collins, Charles M. Plumber 44 Forest Street Collins, John D. Printer 14 Chase Avenue Comley, George E. Mechanic 64 Grant Street Comman, James M. Salesman 26 Farmcrest Ave. Cowdry, Frank E. Bus Driver 353 Mass . Avenue Cress, Leonard Truck Driver 10 Cottage Street Cromwell, Richard P. Investment 21 Summit Road Crone, Louis L. Stock Broker 30 Forest Street II Cullington, Herbert S. Insurance 11 Smith Avenue Currier, H. Irving Shipper 400 Lowell Street Custance, Frank B. Mason 100 Gleason Road Custance, Theodore A. Contractor 100 Bedford St . Cutter, Glenny S. Salesman 63 Gleason Road 2,443 PZ Dacey, John H. Mason 4 Muzzey Street IIDailey, John P. Contractor 150 Marrett Road Dale, Ralph I. At home 6 Oakland Street Daly, John F. Insurance 54 Forest Street Dane, Francis S. Ass't. Treas. 1 Bennington Rd. Devine, William H. Electrician 24 Brookside Ave. Dowling, Alton C. Mechanic 27 Percy Road Elvedt, Ralph H. Clerk 67 No. Hancock St. Etheridge, Harold L. Engineer 800 Waltham Street Fannon, John V. Statistician 2 Plymouth Road Ferguson, Clements H. Sales 30 Vine Brook Road Flanagan, Francis D. Electrician 4 Aerial. Street Flint , Herbert A. Gage Maker 6 Carville Ave. Gates , Arthur Carpenter 77 Oak Street Gay, Frederick M. Salesman 7 Robbins Road Gilcreast, John E. Banker 73 Bloomfield St. Goguen, Leonard E. Architect 1123 Mass . Ave. Gorman, Arthur Buyer 206 Bedford Street Gosbee, George B. Insurance broker 2 Rowland Avenue Grimwood, Arthur Tailor 440 Mass, Avenue Grush, Lincoln C. Prod. Manager 10 Tower Road Hannam, William H. Salesman 23 Lincoln Street IIHarrington, Edward T. Sales Supervisor 14 Bedford Street Hauck, Giza J. Mechanic 202 Lincoln Street Heaney, John F. Plasterer 31 Chase Avenue Heywood, Sidney B. Tea Room 271 Marrett Road Higgins, Lincoln C. Real Estate 44 Bertwell Road Holmes, Theodore E. Insurance Agent 68 Farmcrest Avenue Hopkins, Clarence R. Adjuster 15 Merriam Street Howe, Ralph W. Auditor 20 Hancock Street Hoxie, Fred C. B. & M. R. R. 320 Waltham Street Hutt, Charles M. Edison Co. 43 Adams Street Hyde, William J. C.P.A. 19 Eliot Road Jack, William R. Artist 21 Byron Street Jaynes , George A. Mason 35 Grant Street Jackson, William L. Retired 40 Hancock Street Johnson, John E. Roofer 8 Cary Avenue Kidd, David Grocer 7 Butler Avenue Ladd, Merlin J. Insurance Broker 1 Oakland Street Lane, Edward D. Salesman, 60 Marrett Road Lane, Jasper A. Ins. & Banking 177 Waltham Street Larkin, Isadore D. Hotel Clerk 2627 Mass. Avenue Lawson, Warren G. Banker 151 Follen Road Leonard, Hugh E. Salesman 23 No. Hancock St. I** Lewis, James H. Banker 23 Merriam Street Litchfield, Gerald B. Salesman 53 Dexter Road Little , Ashton G. Salesman 43 York Street Locke, Arthur E. Salesman 63 Farmcrest Avenue Love, Frank J. Jr. Edison Co. 3 Wallis Court ** Lewis, Robert W. Edison Co. 11 Hancock Avenue NA) MacGilvray, Collin F. Clerk 12 Cary street II MacPhee, Clarence Store Keeper 14 Baker Avenue Maienza, Joseph S. Tailor 126 Crescent Hill Ave. Mallard, William R. Real Estate 27 Locust Avenue Mallion, George A. Secretary 29 Wachusett Drive Marshall, Ralph H. Funeral Director 7 Patriots Drive Marshall, William J. Shipper 9 Independence Ave. Mason, Arthur F. Salesman 46 Watertown Street Mason, Elmer B. Electrician 47 Brandon Street Mathaurs, Charles E. Insurance 40 Locust Avenue Maynard, Guy B. Manager 29 Oakland Street McGann, James T. Taxi 156 Woburn Street McKay, Frank J. Jr. Edison Co. 3 Wallis Court MoKearney, John Salesman 125 Grant Street McNamara, Thomas Mov. Pic. Proj . 7 Baker Avenue Mead, Henry P. None 40 Woburn Street Morse, Clayton M. B. & M. 29 Sherman Street Mulliken, William E. Treas . 225 Waltham Street Relies , Randolph W. Salesman 15 Maple Street Nichols , Howard S. 0. Bank Ass 't 29 Hayes Avenue 1 Olson, Manfred B. Sheet Metal 42 Bertwell Road Packard, Ernest H. Farmer 272 Concord Avenue Parks, Alexander W. Pattern Maker 10 Fletcher Avenue ' Pekins , George E. Machinist 821 Mass . Avenue Phelps, Alton M. Cashier 227 Follen Road Pierce, Clifford W. Salesman 917 Mass. Avenue Porter, Norman W. Retired 96 Blake Road Reed, Kelsey G. None 10 Franklin Road Rich, Irving A. Storekeeper 38 Kendall Road Rix, David A. Roofer 513 Waltham Street Robertson, Peter Retired 39 Somerset Road Rose, Manuel G. Jr. Farmer 748 Waltham Street Rosenberger, Frederick Salesman 42 Locust Avenue Seltzer, Julius Tailor 9 Belfry Terrace Shanahan, William H. Milk Man 50 Pleasant Street Short, Alfred L. Supervisor 1034 Waltham Street Slocum, Curlys L. Civil Engineer 92 Blossom Street Smith, George D. Ass 't Caretaker 12 Locust Avenue Smith, Shirley L. G4s Tender 7 Bowker Street Stoney, Joseph H. Works Mgr. 15 Fern Street Sullivan, James L. Bus Operator 21 Cliffe Avenue Sumner, Carl Inspector 53 Grant Street Sumner, John T. Foreman 9 Cliffe Avenue Sweet , Theodore R. Contractor 265 Concord Highway Swenson, Eugene Salesman 260 Marrett Road II Terhune, Carl W. Laundry 53 Grant Street Terhune, John A. Horse Shoer 53 Grant Street Thomas, Webster H. Salesman 50 Bloomfield St. Tighe, Louis E. None 7 Lockwood Road Tullar, Fred H. Artist 39 Reed Street Turner, John A. Painter 35 Bowker Street 250 Walker, Clarence S . Banker 9 Berwick Road Weatherby, Percy A. Carpenter 21 Butler Avenue Webb, Edmund A. Plumber 43 Hayes Avenue Welsh, Warren P. Plumber 99 Waltham Street Wellington, Samuel W. Janitor 19 Sherman Street Wilson, Donald Engineer 33 Bloomfield St. Wolmsley, Charles Heating Contr. 24 Bridge Street Wood, Cyril A. Clerk 15 Manley Court Worthen, Edwin B. , Jr. Architect 5 Winthrop Road Mr. Sheldon informed the Board that he had talked with Mr. Cann relative to the problem of his car operation expenses . Cann car After some discussion on the matter, the Chairmans aid that Allowance Mr. Cann had been advised that as soon as the Building business started up agains his request for increased automobile allowance would be reconsidered. Mr. Sheldon said he wanted to be recorded in opposition of no action being taken on the matter. The Chairman discussed positions now held by Mr. Lamont . He wondered whether or not Health work could be combined with Mr. the Sealer's work. After some discussion on the matter, it Lamont's was decided to have Mr. Sheldon contact Mr. Lamont and Obtain [ Positions information as to the number of inspections, mileage, and the possibility of combining the jobs. Mr. Sheldon agreed to obtain the facts and report at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. A true record, Attest : miler I