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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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1
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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
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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
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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:
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