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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-06-15244 Uses of Halls Bedford 'Air Base (Water Bill Worthen - Merriam Insurance Contract 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 so voted. 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 from Grenier Field pertaining to the amount of money the U. S. Army owes the Town of Lexington for water. The bill now runs close to $1,000.00. He said that previous to the telephone conversation he had written a letter and had 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. The Chairman read a letter from Robert C. Merriam stating that he purchased Mr. Worthen's Insurance Busines as of May 1, 1943, and he will pay him for it 90% of the brokerage commissions on the renewal of policies he wrote and which renewals are effective within three years after May 1, 1943. Uses of Halls 0,4 1 Worthen- Merriam orthen- Merriam Insurance Contract 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 c oal 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 Buildingd 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 printing til 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. 1 The deed for the sale of Lot 16, Block 17, Reed 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 Anderson, Ernest W. Anderson., Oscar F. Armstrong, William J. Banks, Chester R. Bartlett, Russell S. Barton, George S. Bears, Chester P. Beers, Ernest H. Bignotti, Frank H. Black, Walter G. Brenton, Walter J. Briggs, Clarence C. Broderic, Hubert D. Burtch, John J. Buttrick, Gorham Clare, Frank J. Clifford, Malcolm H. Clifford, Russell L. Colemen, Franklin W. Collins, Charles M. Collins, John D. Comley, George E. Cowman, James M. Cowdry, Frank E. Cress, Leonard Cromwell, Richard P. Crone, Louis L. Cullington, Herbert S. Currier, H. Irving Custance, Frank B. Custance, Theodore A. Cutter, Glenny S. Occupation Address Sheet Metal. Contractor Bookbinder Carpenter Professor Artist Lathe Hand Salesman Draughtsman Contractor Clerk Retired Broker Real Estate Farmer Tool Maker Salesman Foreman Real Estate Plumber Printer Mechanic Salesman Bus Driver Truck Driver Investment Stock Broker Insurance Shipper Mason Contractor Salesman - 26 Ames Avenue 45 Banks Avenue 16 Lockwood Road 18 Brandbna.8treet 6 Stetson Street 15 Bloomfield St. 36 Waltham Street 358 Marrett Road 556 Mass. Avenue 11 Highland Avenue 353 Bedford Street 75 Outlook Drive 9 Hancock Avenue 684 Lowell Street 6 Locust Avenue 433a 54 25 13 44 14 64 26 353 10 21 30 11 400 100 100 63 Mass. Avenue Chase Avenue Chase Avenue Somerset Road Forest Street Chase Avenue Grant Street Farmcrest Ave. Mass. Avenue Cottage Street Summit Road Forest Street Smith Avenue Lowell Street Gleason Road Bedford St. Gleason Road 247 248 Dacey, John H. Dailey, John P. Dale, Ralph I. Daly, John F. Dane, Francis S. Devine, William. H. Dowling, Alton C. Elvedt, Ralph H. Etheridge, Harold L. Fannon, John V. Ferguson, Clements H. Flanagan, Francis D. Flint, Herbert A. Gates, Arthur Gay, Frederick M. Gilcreast, John E. Goguen, Leonard E. Gorman, Arthur Gosbee, George B. Grimwood, Arthur Grush, Lincoln C. Hannam, William H. Harrington, Edward T. Hauck, Giza J. Heaney, John F. Heywood, Sidney B. Higgins, Lincoln C. Holmes, Theodore E. Hopkins, Clarence R. Howe, Ralph W. Hoxie, Fred C. Hutt, Charles M. Hyde, William J. Jack, William R. Jaynes, George A. Jackson, William L. Johnson, John E. Kidd, David Ladd, Merlin J. Lane, Edward D. Lane, Jasper A. Larkin, Isadore D. Lawson, Warren G. Leonard, Hugh E. ** Lewis, James H. Litchfield, Gerald B. Little, Ashton G. Locke, Arthur E. Love, Frank J. Jr. ** Lewis, Robert W. Mason Contractor At home Insurance Ass't. Treas. Electrician Mechanic Clerk Engineer Statistician Sales Electrician Gage Maker Carpenter Salesman Banker Architect Buyer Insurance broker Tailor Prod. Manager Salesman Sales Supervisor Mechanic Plasterer Tea Room Real Estate Insurance Agent Adjuster Auditor B. & M. R. R. Edison Co. C.P.A. Artist Mason Retired Roofer Grocer Insurance Broker Salesman Ins. & Banking Hotel Clerk Banker Salesman Banker Salesman Salesman Salesman Edison Co. Edison Co. 4 Muzzey Street 150 Marrett Road 6 Oakland Street 54.Forest Street 1 Bennington Rd. 24 Brookside Ave. 27 Percy.Road 67 No. Hancock St. 800 Waltham Street 2 Plymouth Road 30 Vine Brook Road 4 Aerial. Street 6 Carville Ave. 77 7 73 1123 206 2 440 10 Oak Street Robbins Road Bloomfield St. Mass. Ave. Bedford Street Rowland Avenue Mass, Avenue Tower Road 23 Lincoln Street 14 Bedford Street 202 Lincoln Street 31 Chase Avenue 271 Marrett Road 44 Bertwell Road 68 Farmcrest Avenue 15 Merriam Street 20 Hancock Street 320 Waltham Street 43 Adams Street 19 Eliot Road 21 Byron Street 35 Grant Street 40 Hancock Street 8 Cary Avenue 7 Butler Avenue 1 60 177 2627 151 23 23 53 43 63 3 11 Oakland Street Marrett Road Waltham street Mass. Avenue Follen Road No. Hancock St. Merriam Street Dexter Road York Street Farmcrest Avenue Wallis Court Hancock Avenue 1 1 1 MacGilvray, Collin F. MacPhee, Clarence Maienza, Joseph S. Mallard, William R. Mallion, George A. Marshall, Ralph H. Marshall, William J. Mason, Arthur F. Mason, Elmer B. Mathaurs, Charles E. Maynard, Guy B.• McGann, James T. McKay, Frank J. Jr. McKearney, John McNamara, Thomas Mead, Henry P. Morse, Clayton M. Mulliken, William E. Nelles, Randolph W. Nichols, Howard S. 0. Olson, Manfred B. Packard, Ernest H. Parks, Alexander W. Pekins, George E. Phelps, Alton M. Pierce, Clifford W. Porter, Norman W. Reed, Kelsey G. Rich, Irving A. Rix, David A. Robertson, Peter Rose, Manuel G. Jr. Rosenberger, Frederick Seltzer, Julius Shanahan, William H. Short, Alfred L. Slocum, Curlys L. Smith, George D. Smith, Shirley L. Stoney, Joseph H. Sullivan, James L. Sumner, Carl Sumner, John T. Sweet, Theodore R. Swenson, Eugene Terhune, Carl W. Terhune, John A. Thomas, Webster H. Tighe, Louis E. Tullar, Fred H. Turner, John A. Clerk Store Keeper Tailor Real Estate Secretary Funeral Director Shipper Salesman Electrician Insurance Manager Taxi Edison Co. Salesman Mov. Pic. Proj. None B. & M. Treas. Salesman Bank Asst. Sheet Metal Farmer Pattern Maker Machinist Cashier Salesman Retired None Storekeeper Roofer Retired Farmer Salesman Tailor Milk Man Supervisor Civil Engineer Ass't Caretaker Gas Tender Works Mgr. Bus Operator Inspector Foreman Contractor Salesman Laundry Horse Shoer Salesman None Artist Painter 249 12 Cary Street 14 Baker Avenue 126 Crescent Hill Ave. 27 Locust Avenue 29 Wachusett Drive 7 Patriots Drive 9 Independence Ave. 46 Watertown Street 47 Brandon Street 40 Locust Avenue 29 Oakland Street 156 Woburn Street 3 Wallis Court 125 Grant Street 7 Baker Avenue 40 Woburn Street 29 Sherman Street 225 Waltham Street 15 Maple Street 29 Hayes Avenue 42 Bertwell Road 272 10 821 227 917 96 10 38 513 39 748 42 Concord Avenue Fletcher Avenue Mass. Avenue Follen Road Mass. Avenue Blake Road Franklin Road Kendall Road Waltham Street Somerset Road Waltham Street Locust Avenue 9 Belfry Terrace 50 Pleasant Street 1034 Waltham Street 92 Blossom Street 12 Locust Avenue 7 Bowker Street 15 Fern Street 21 Cliffe Avenue 53 Grant Street 9 Cliffe Avenue 265 Concord Highway 260 Marrett Road 53 Grant Street 53 Grant Street 50 Bloomfield St. 7 Lockwood Road 39 Reed Street 35 Bowker Street 250 Walker, Clarence S. Weatherby, Percy A. Webb, Edmund A. Welsh, Warren P. Wellington, Samuel W. Wilson, Donald Wolmsley, Charles Wood, Cyril A. Worthen, Edwin B., Jr. Banker Carpenter Plumber Plumber Janitor Engineer Heating Contr. Clerk Architect 9 Berwick Road 21 Butler Avenue 43 Hayes Avenue 99 Waltham Street 19 Sherman Street 33 Bloomfield St. 24 Bridge Street 15 Manley Court 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 disnuaaion on the matter, the Chairman s 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 inspectiorr, 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: 1