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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-04-03452 Board of Survey Hearing Larch- mont Lane ## Farnham Resign. Cesspool Complaint SELECTMEN'S MEETINt 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 application of Brown and Benson, Ind, for the.apprgval of a plan of Larchmont lane, which was held over from 143t week, was declared open.- Messrs. Cosgrove and Paxton were the only ones who attended the hearing. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the layout had been revised somewhat to conform with the request of Mr. Alfred Tropeano. Mr. Paxton said that sometime in the future it will 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 approved as follows: Subdivision of Land in Lexingtoh, Mass. 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 int was so voted. Mr,-�;*osgrove retired at 8.4© Y.M. Letter was received from Mr. White, Town Accountant advising the Board that Mrs. Farnham had tendered her 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, 1 Fuller Road, stating that Mr. Canessa had charged $24.00 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. #� 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. 0.4 1 1 1 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 xpeznse:lof 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 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. 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, Ase't. 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 of the United States or any of the New England States or any city or town of Massachusetts bearing interest and to pay the interest as it accrues to the School Committee wfi 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. 453 Held Over Use of Hall Mr. Sarano moved that an Article be inserted in the Warrant for Town Meeting to see if the Town will vote to accept this gift., Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Stone Legacy Article for Warrant 454 Mr. Carroll Add. Clerk Held Over Ration- ing Bd. Members Select - Duet Clerk's Bond 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 bringing to Mr. Carroll's attention the fact that various reports are not being received from his office when"due. He 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 that he would like to meet with the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee to discuss this situation. This matter was held over for one week. Letter was received from William E. Hale, Board of Operations Executive of 0.P.A., relative to the official, policy with regard to Political Activity insofar as it affects Ration Board members. He stated that further study of the problem was being 'made by a Committee consisting of Selectmen and Rationing Board Chairmen. Bill was received from the Middlesex Selectmen's Association in the amount of $15.00, covering the membership of the Board of 1944. Mr. Sheldon moved that the bill by approved for payment. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and lt-wasso voted.. ' National Surety Bond #632130, in the amount of $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. Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded. by Mr. Sarano, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Lie Frederic B. Hubley Arthur H. McLearn Lowland,Dairy Farm Peter's Music Shop George P. Pothier Joseph Maienza William Viano 4 Stetson Street 1387 Mass. Avenue 92 Adams Street 1719 Mass. Ave. 11 Waltham Street 1806 Mass. Ave. 1794 Mass. Ave. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: Auctioneer Past. of Milk Overhanging Sign x n Sunday Movies_ 4.4 1