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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April 3, 1944 '
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, On Monday
evening, April 3, 1944, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Potter, Sheldon
and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. In
the absence of Mr. Locke, Mr. Potter served as Chairman:..
At 7:30 P.M. the Board of Survey hearing on the
Board application of Brown and Benson, Ind. for the approval of a
of plan of Larchmont Lane, which was held over from lest week,
Survey was declared open.
Hearing Messrs. Cosgrove and Paxton were the only ones who
attended the hearing.
Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the layout bad been
Larch- revised somewhat to conform with the request of Mr. Alfred
mont Tropeano. Mr. Paxton said that sometime in the future it will
Lane be necessary to change the water mains to some extent. He
said the builders were willing to put a building line on
the plan showing a setback of 30' on Revere Street, 30' on
Bedford Street and 20' on Larchmont Lane. He said that the
right of way lines are about 2' or so from the bottom branches
of the pine trees.
Mr. Sheldon moved that the Board of Survey plan be
approvedMass.
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as follows: Subdivision of Land in Lexingtoh,
owned by Brown and Benson, Inc. Scale 1 in. ■ 40' March 29,
1944 Everett M. Brooks, Civil Engineer, Newtonville, Mass.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion and At was so voted.
## Mr. �vosgrove retired at 8!40 P.m.
Letter was received from Mr. White, Town Accountant
Farnham advising the Board that Mrs . Farnham had tendered her
Resign. resignation to become effective the middle of May, 1944.
Mr. white wanted to know if the Board would be willing
to pay a higher salary than was received by Mrs. Farnham,
due to the fact that as a result of several inquiries,
$23.00 a week would not be sufficient for a secretary of
Mrs. Farnham's ability.
No action was taken on the matter.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Harold D. O'Brien,
Cesspool 1 Fuller Road, stating that Mr. Canessa had charged $24.00
Complaint for cleaning out the cesspool. Three days later the cesspool
was overflowing again. She called a plumber, Mr. Callahan,
who informed her that the cesspool was still filled within
three feet of the top.
#1/ Mr. Paxton said that he would like permission of the
Board to pay Miss Isabelle Harvey two weeks ' vacation.
Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Paxton's request be granted.
Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
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Upon contacting Mr. Canessa, he advised her that water
seepage must have refilled the cesspool. Mrs. O'Brien said
that she felt this matter should be called to the attention
on the Board.
Mr. Paxton said that situation was prevalent in the
Manor. He said that due to the size of the lots and the
condition of the. soil, the cesspools fill up with water.
Mr. Paxton was instructed to contact Mrs. O'Brien.
He retired at 7:55 P.M.
Mr. Albert G. Frothingham appeared before the Board
relative to "I AM AN AMERICAN DAY".
The President of the United States has issued a
proclamation proclaiming May 21, 1944 as "I AM AN AMERICAN
DAY". Mr. Frothingham said that no observance of this
particular day has ever been made in Lexington, possibly
because the foreign population is so small. Mr. Frothingham
said that his suggestion would be to obtain a list of the
naturalized citizens and send them a questionnaire to
prompt them in writing an essay on citizenship. However,
it would be necessary to have prizes , plus the xixps: e:bf
printing and mailing the questionnaire. He said it would
be up to the Board whether or not they thought something
should be done, or Washington should be advised about the
unique situation in Lexington.
The Board felt that this matter should be held over Held Over
until Mr. Frothingham obtains more information from Miss
Anderson, the instructor of the Americanization Classes.
Application for the use of Cary Hall for the purpose
of conducting a Girl Scout Rally on May 19, 1944, from
7:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. was received from Mrs. Minter A. Use of Hall
Pickering. She also requested the use of Cary Hall on the
Wednesday previous, May 17, 1944, for a rehearsal.
Mr. Sarano moved that the use of the hall be granted,
free of charge. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
The Chairman read a letter from J.H. Ashe, Asst.
Trust Officer of the New England Trust Company, advising that
Miss Ellen Stone bequeathed to the Town the sun of $2,000.00,
to be invested by the Treasurer of the Town in bonds or debts Stone
of the United States or any of the New England States or any Legacy
city or town of Massachusetts bearing interest and to pay the
interest as it accrues to the School Committee th o are to employ
it in aiding needy and deserving young women of Lexington in
getting a good school education. Mr. Ashe asked to be
advised whether or not the Town would accept the legacy for
the purposes as stated in the will.
Mr. Sarano moved that an Article be inserted in the Article for
Warrant for Town Meeting to see if the Town will vote to
accept this gift., Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it Warrant
IIwas so voted.
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Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk and
Town Treasurer, to which was attached a copy of a letter from =
Secretary of State, Frederic W. Cook. Secretary Cook was
Mr. bringing to Mr. Carroll's attention the fact that various
Carroll
reports are not being '
Add. p received from his office when due. He
Clerk requested Mr. Carroll's immediate attention and cooperation
in the future.
Mr. Carroll , in his letter to the Board, stated that
he had tried during 1943 to carry on the duties of the office
of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer, but he finds it impossible
to complete the work as required with one clerk. He stated
Held that he would like to meet with the Board of Selectmen and the
Over Chairman of the Appropriation Committee to discuss this
situation.
This matter was held over for one week.
Ration- Letter was received from William E. Hale, Board of
f
ing policyions withEregard toecutive o Political Activity insofarofficial
affects
Bd. Ration Board members. He stated that further study of the
Members problem was being made by a Committee consisting of Selectmen
and Rationing Board Chairmen.
S. eet- Bill was received from the Middlesex Selectmen's
tens . Association in the amount of $15.00, covering the membership
e of the Board of 1944.
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Mr. Sheldon moved that the bill by approved for payment.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and rt was so voted.
Clerk's
National Surety Bond #632130, in the amount of '
Bond $1,000.00, on behalf of Hazel J. Murray, Clerk of the Board
of Selectmen, was received from John C. Paige & Company.
Mr. Sheldon moved that the Bond be approved. Mr. Sarano
seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Bd. Health Letter was received from Hazel J. Murray, accepting the
Agent appointment of Board of Health Agent in the Town of Lexington
for a period of one year, ending March 31, 1945.
Lie Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded. by Mr. Sarano, it
was voted to grant the following licenses :
Frederic B. Hubley 4 Stetson Street Auctioneer
Arthur H. McLearn 1387 Mass. Avenue
Lowland, Dairy Fatm 92 Adams Street Past. of Milk
Peter's Music Shop 1719 Mass . Ave. Overhanging Sign
George P. Pothier 11 Waltham Street
Joseph Maienza 1806 Mass. Ave.
William Viano 1794 Mass . Ave. Sunday Movies
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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