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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-03-14 431 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 14, 1944 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening, March 14, 1944, at 7 :00 P.M. Messrs . Potter, Rowse, Sarano, Sheldon and Locke were present. The Clerk was also present. The members were notified of this meeting by letter dated March 10, 1944 . Mr. Carroll appeared before the Board at 7:30 P.M. He said the reason he had requested an appointment with the Board was because a question had arisen as to whether or not- the Withholding Tax should be deducted from the fees paid to election officers. He said that Mr. White, Town Accountant was of the opinion that the Withholding Election Tax should be deducted. Mr. Carroll presented a letter Workers dated March 14, 1944, which he received from Denis W. Tax Delany, Collector of Internal Revenue , concerning the Deduct 'n application of the Withholding Provisions. The last Question paragraph of Mr. Delany' s letter stated, ' It is held that amounts paid to precinct workers for services performed at election booths in State, county, and municipal elections in the State of R are in the nature of fees paid to public officials within the meaning of section 1621(a) of the Internal Revenue Code , supra, and are not, therefore, subject to collection of income tax at the source under section 1622(a) of the Code , supra. " Mr. Carroll informed the Board that the workers began at 8:00 in the morning and worked through until 11 :00 at night, or later. He thought Mr. White would be satisfied to approve the pay rolls if he received a letter from the Board of Selectmen advising that it was not necessary to deduct the 20% Withholding Tax. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. White on the subject . Mr. Carroll retired at 7:32 P.M. There being no Chairman, Mr. Potter acted as Chairman, pro-tem. Chairman Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it Elected was voted to elect Errol H. Locke as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. The Board checked the list of appointments to be Held Over made during the month of March, and it was decided to hold them over for two weeks. Mr. Spencer appeared before the Board at 8:50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from G. Philip Wardner, 50 State Street, Boston, Mass. , stating that by a mortgage deed dated December 31, 1927 and recorded with Middlesex 432 z South District Deeds , Book 5187, Page 314, Alexius Smith Lots on and Mary C. Smith mortgaged to Farrar Cobb and G. Philip Arl. HghtsWardner, Trustees under the Will of Caroline Jackson Terrace .Lots 183 to 186 inclusive and Lots 211 to 215 inclusive Sold as shown on a plan of lots at Arlington Heights Terrace. for Mr. Warmer stated that by a deed dated October 20, Taxes 1933 the mortgage was foreclosed and the property sold to Clarence L. Myette, a straw for the trustees . Mr. Wardner has arranged to sell this property but was advised that the Town of Lexington took over for taxes lots 183 and 184; the amount of te tax being $21.42. Mr. Wardner would like the Town to sell the trustees these two lots for the amount of the tax for which the Town took the property. Mr. Spencer stated that the Town foreclosed on Lots 183 and 184, the people continued to pay the taxes and he continued to assess them. They now want to sell the two lots, but find that the taxes for one year, about eight years ago, are unpaid. Mr. Spencer suggested that the Town give them a title to the two lots in question for the back taxes. Mr. Wrightington is of the opinion that the trustees should be allowed to buy the land for the taxes that have not been paid. Mr. Rowse moved that lots 183 and 184, Arlington Heights Terrace, be deeded to the trustees for the amount of the un- paid taxes . Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Spencer retired at 8:52 P.M. Deed The deed to Lot 104, Bartlett Avenue, having been Signed prepared by Mr. Wrightington, conveying said lot to Alfred Batstone was signed. Mr. Locke retired at 7:55 P.M. , and Mr. Rowse acted as Chairman. A letter was received from the Boston Edison Company Under requesting permission to locate an underground cable through ground the Town' s easement limits under railroad premises off Curve Cable Street, Lexington. Previous to the meeting, Mr. Paxton checked the pland and recommended that the proposed work be approved. Mr. Sheldon moved that the request be granted. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Opening The Chairman read a letter from the Boston Edison Company, Man- addressed to Mr. Paxton, requesting a permit to open Waltham holes ' Street, for the purpose of enlarging eighteen manholes . The Edison. Company agreed to do the necessary surface work, and also agreed that the manholes would not be open over a weekend. Mr. Paxton approved of the work, but would like authorization to grant the permit . Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Paxton be auth onized to grant permission to the Boston Edison Company to open Waltham Street. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 433 t The Chairman read a letter from Edmund J. Brandon, ' United States Attorney, relative to a Stipulation for a Stip. consent judgment. This Stupulation is in connection Consent with the spur track to the Bedford Airportin the Judgment vicinity of Westview. Mr. Potter moved that the letter and Stipulation be forwarded to Mr. Wrightington for his advice and recommendations, and that he be authorized to handle this matter for theTown. Mr. Sarano sedonded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, Moth it was voted to appoint Mr. John J. Garrity, Moth Supt. Superintendent in the Town of Lexington for a term ending March 31, 1945. The Chairman read a letter from Charles L. Haas , Move Main Street , Wilmington, stating that he desired to Building move a building 16' x 18' x 12' in height, from Tewks- Through bury to Natick, and requested permission to transport Lexington the building through Lexington. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Potter, it was voted to grant Mr. Haas permission to move the building, subject to the following conditions : (i) He is to furnish a bond in the penal sum of ' ( $1,000.00 indemnifying the Town against any or all claims for damages. (2) He is not to have the building on the highway over a weekend or any holiday. (3) He is to contact the Tree Warden before moving the building to make arrangements so that no trees will be damaged The Clerk was instructed to request Mr. Garrity to accompany Mr. Haas when the building is moved through Lexington. Lex. Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Sarano, Comm. it was voted to reappoint the following persons to serve Vets ' on the Lexington Community Committee on Veterans ' Rehab. Rehabilitation and Employment . The Board of Selectmen & was authorized to appoint this Committee by a vote of Employment the Town Meeting on March 13, 1944, and the names were submitted by Stephen F. Hamblin. (Names on page 434) A letter was received from the Lexington War Price Nomination and Rationing Board requesting the approval of the Price nomination of one David A. Long, 53 Burlington Street, Panel Lexingt n, to serve on the Price Panel of the Rationing Rationing Board. Board Mr. Potter moved that the nomination be approved. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Request was received from the American Legion Carnival for permission to conduct a carnival on the Viano Legion propert , East Lexington, during the month of July, preferably during the week of July 3, 1944. 434 The Chairman reminded the Board that at a meeting of the Selectmen held on June 28, 1943, it was voted that not more than two permits be issued in any one year for a carnival at any one location. The American Legion was granted a permit last year to conduct a carnival at this location. It was decided to hold the matter over. I AM AN Letter was received from the United States Department AMERICAN of Justice, advising that May 21 , 1944, has been designated DAY COMM as "I AM AN AMERICAN DAY". The letter requested the Board Appointed of Selectmen to appoint a committee to repare a program and also to submit the names and addresses of said committee. It was decided to send a copy of the letter to the Allied Veterans Council and appoint the council as the committee on "I AM AN AMERICAN DAY". The Clerk informed the Board that Mrs. Robert Fuller, Rat 197 Bedford Street, telephoned to register a complaint Complaint about the dump at the Public Works Building. She has talked with the State Board of Health, and was advised to contact her local Board. Mrs. Fuller claims that she has been bothered by rats from the dump. It was decided to have Mr. Paxton report on this matter at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. A true record, Attest: z,1 423-c-e-kit �Cler LEXINGTON COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT Mr. Clyde A. Booker Dr. Everett E. Morrill Mr. Francis E. Lombard Mr. Eugene L. Morgan Mrs. Lyon Carter Mrs. Randall B Houghton Mrs . William G. Potter Rev. Harold T. Handley and others, with Stephen F. Hamblin as Chairman