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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
M1 December 13, 1943
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, December
13, 1943, at 7 :30 P.M.
Chairman Rowse, Messrs . Potter, Lock Saranoand Sheldon
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were present . The Clerk was also present.
Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 7 :30 P.M.
He submitted copies of the proposed regulations
pertaining to the use of Cary Memorial Building. Cary
The Board discussed the regulations and all items Reg.
were left as submitted, with the exception of item No. 4.
It was decided to leave it up to the Chief of Police to
determine the number of police to be on duty at
any function in the hall, and also to engage the matron.
These regulations are to become effective as of January 1,
1944.
Mr. Paxton said that he would make the change and have
copies of the regulations mimeographed. He said that the
application for the use of the hall should go to the Chief
of Police before it is presented to the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Potter moved that the regulations be approved.
Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Paxton said that the Veterans of Foreign Wars
had requested the use of Cary Hall for a Christmas Party,
Saturday, December 18, 1943, from 2:30 P.M. to 5 :00 P.M.
Mr. Sheldon moved that the use of the hall be
authorized, free of charge, provided police supervision,
to the extent approved by the Chief, is employed. Mr.
Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Uses of
Halls
The Chairman informed Mr. Paxton that the Tandem
Club of the Hancock Church was most anxious to know
whether or not Cary Hall would be available on April 14,
1944, as they have to arrange to engage the entertainment.
Mr. Sarano moved that the Tandem Club be informed
that the use of the hall will be granted, subject to a charge
of $25.00. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so
voted.
Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the Workmen's Ins.
Compensation Insurance would expire January 1, 1944, through
the office of Elmer A. Lord & Company.
Mr. Potter moved that the insurance be renewed through
the same office. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
Mr. Paxton informed the Board that he had received Bids on
bids for the tile floor in the Police Department. He Police
said that he had estimated the cost approximately $300.00, Floor
and had received bids from three different companies as
follows:
M. F. Higgins $ 625.00
J. A. Johnson, Brighton 355.95
Richard E. Rowse 447 .00 and a revised bid
of $394.00.
Mr. Paxton said that Johnson and Rowse had both bid
on the same type tile. Mr. Higgins questioned the advisa-
bility of putting tile over a concrete floor, and felt
that it would be better to put in a three-quarter-inch
emulsion before the tile was laid.
Mr. Sarano moved that the contract be awarded to the low
bidder, J. A. Johnson of Brighton. Mr. Sheldon seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Paxton informed the Board that Miss Corcoran was
leaving the employ of the Town as of January 1, 1944. He
stated that the insurance now handled in his office was handled
in the Selectmen's Office prior to 1935. He also suggested
that Cary Hall rentals be transferred to the Selectmen's Office,
Hndlg. and that the garbage complaints be turned over to that department.
of Mr. Sheldon said that he thought any large insurance
Ins. company would arrange to take care of the details pertaining
to the insurance business.
The Chairman read a letter from Boit, Dalton & Church
advising of the service they give, together with a list of
the Townswhose insurance is carried by their office.
It was decided to have Mr. Paxton talk with Converse
Hill to determine whether or not Elmer A. Lord & Co.
could take care of the insurance losses and to see that
all payments were made to the Town.
Mr. Paxton said that he would have this information
at the next meeting, and if necessary would have a representa-
tive of an insurance company meet with the Board.
Pay Mr. Paxton submitted various types of pay rollinow
Rolls being used by some of the surrounding Towns.
He said that he would like to see the pay rolls"in his
department handled in a more simplified manner.
Mr. Paxton retired at 8:40 P.M.
At 8:45 P.M. Mr. White appeared before the Board.
The Chairman said that Mr. Paxton had stated to the
Board that he would like a more simplified pay roll system
for use in his department.
Mr. White said that he thought some plan could be worked
out which would meet with the approval of Mr. Waddell of the
Division of Accounts . Mr. White retired at 8:50 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from Allen W. Rucker stating
Obs. that for the second time since October 4, 1943, the Observation
Tower Tower had been broken into with damage to this Town property.
Mr. Rucker stated that he had been informed that the Police
Department had not visited the Tower to ascertain the nature
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the damage or to secure clues which would lead to
identifying those responsible.
The Chairman stated that he had talked with Chief
Rycroft who informed him that the Police car had been
sent up to the Observation Tower twice, and he himself
went up there last Sunday. Chief Rycroft said that he
has been unable to find any clues as to who made the
break.
It was decided to send the Chief a copy of Mr.
Rucker 's letter, and to tell him that the Board hopes
that he will be able to apprehend the persons responsible
for the damage to the Tower.
A letter was received from the Appropriation
Committee approving the transfer of $35.00 from the Transfers
Reserve Fund to the Water Department - Personal Services
Account. This transfer is for special work being done
for the Water Department by the Secretary Of the Committee
on Public Safety.
A transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Accounting
Department - Personal Services Account in the amount of
$3.40, and a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the
Town Clerk' s Department - Personal Services Account in the
amount of $12.91 was also approved.
Letter was received from Mrs . Dr. Tilton expressing Letter of
her appreciation and thanks for the lowering of the Town
Flags as a tribute to Dr. Tilton. Thanks
Application was received from the Massachusetts Middlesex
General Hospital for the admission of Mabel Sanford,
66 Winter Street, Lexington to Middlesex County Sanatorium. SAn 1'tio!
Mr. Potter moved that the application be approved and pp
signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Letter was received from Mr. Thomas S. Grindle, Supt.
of Schools, addressed to him from Winfield S. Caouette. Mulliken
Mr. Caouette stated that the Mulliken property at Property
225 Waltham Street had been put on the market for sale at
a price of $18,600.00. He stated that this parcel of land
had been considered as a location for a future high school.
The Clerk was instructed to return the letter to Mr.
Grindle advising him that it had been called to the attention
of the Board of Selectmen.
No action was taken on the matter.
A copy of a letter to Medora Crosby of 92a Pinckney Bldg.
Street, Boston, written by the Building Inspector was Letter
received. Mr. Cann condemned Mrs . Crosby' s property at
171 Massachusetts Avenue as unsafe for occupancy, and
requested that the house be vacated at once , and be
wither repaired or torn down.
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Upon motion of Mr. Locke, seconded by Mr. Potter, ¢D
it was voted to sign the deed conveying Lots 102 and
Deed 103 Norton Road, Lexington, to Mr. Joseph Waddleton.
Signed II
Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Locke,
it was voted to grant the following licenses :
Licenses
John A. Sellars 430 Concord Ave. Past. of Milk
F. K. Johnson, Inc. 39-41 Bedford St . 1st Class Agent
" " " " " " " " Alcohol
Calvin W. Childs 409 Mass . Ave. 1st Class Agent
n n n n n is rt Alcohol
n " " Corncord Turnpike "
George F. Taylor 424 Marrett Road Common Victualler
Mike & Christy Hallos 1715 Mass . Avenue " "
Lillian M. Newlands 1775 Mass. Avenue " "
Liggett Drug Co. Inc. 1721 Mass . Avenue " "
William Viano 1794 Mass . Avenue Sunday Movies
Precision Products Marrett Road. Alcohol
The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Carroll
would like a letter relative to paying the bonus to
1943 Bonus Town Employees before the end of the quarter -- December
31, 1943.
It was decided to write Mr. Carroll that the Board
is in favor of paying the bonus before Christmas.
The Chairman said that the Appropriation Committee
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would like to know what the Board of -Selectmen would
1944 recommend insofar as the maximum on the bonus is concerned.
Bonus It was the feeling of the Board that the Salary
Schedule ehould be maintained, and the Board recommended
that there be no maximum set on the bonus.
The meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P.M.
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