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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-04-17462 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 17, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building,. on Monday evening, April 17, 1944, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Sarano and Rowse were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. James W. Denney appeared before the Board. Mr. Denney, 11 Fairview Avenue, Lexington, said Tax that he was told that the Town owns four lots formerly Title owned by his brother, now deceased. He said that two Offer lots were on Wood Street and two on Colonial Heights, and he would like to pay the back taxes. . The Clerk understood that these lots were formerly in the name of Henry Garten and, according to Mr. Carroll, the Town only owns one lot (lot 251) on Wood Street which was formerly owned by Henry Garten. Mr. Denny informed the Board that the lots in Held which he is interested are #249 and #250 on Wood Street, Over and #278 and #279 on Colonial Heights. He said that the former owner would be William H. S. Denney. The Chairman informed Mr. Denney that more in- fwould have to be obtained before any decision could be made pertaining to these lots. Mr. Denney retired at 7:45 P.M The Clerk was instructed to find out what, the taxes on these lots are, to date, including the amount owed at the time of foreclosure. Mr. Mr. present Paxton appeared before the Board at 7:45 P.M. Paxton said that he did not have Bay items to to the Board this evening. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Harold Conant of 47 Lincoln Street, suggesting that the Town procure Pine some five-year old pine trees, which are being offered Trees free of charge by the State, and have them planted be - Lincoln tween the dump and Lincoln Street. Street Mr. Paxton said that he received a letter from the State relative to the pine trees, but Mr. Garrity did not believe there was much merit in obtaining any seedlings. It was decided to refer Mr. Conant's letter to Mr. Garrity. Mr. Sarano said that he would also talk with Mr. Garrity on the matter. 1 W. Rowse said that complaints had been received relative.to rats at the North. Lexington dump. Mr. Paxton said that he 'knew: about rats in this locality, and had talked with Mr. Lamont who is going to try to obtain rat poison from the County to remedy the situation. Mr. Paxton said it would be a help if the dump were eliminated; however, he has not enough fill and it will take a couple of thousand yards. He thought perhaps within two years the dump would be eliminated. - Mr. Rowse asked if another dump would have to be found for the residents of North Lexington,if the dump at the Public Works Building were filled in. 'Mr. Paxton replied that the Lincoln Street dump was closer to North Lexington than East Lexington, and residents in East Lexington have to use it. Mr. Rowse said that he had received a letter from Mr. Preston complaining about the sign at Rowland Avenue. Mr.Pie4tem said that it was not legible, and he stated that the sign at Pelham Road can not be seenat night. Mr. Paxton thought that street sign were perhaps the leaeti.?mportant item during this period of labor shortage. He said that he would check it, however, and see if it would be possible to have the street signs painted. Mr. Rowse asked Mr. Paxton if he would reply to Mr. Preston's letter, and he agreed to do so. Mr. Mai: Paxton retired at 8:00 P.M. Application was received from the Lexington Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting the use of Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of May 24, 1944, from 8 P.M. to 12 midnight, for a dance. Mr. Rowse moved that the use of the hall be granted, subject to a charge of $40.00, plus the deposit fee of 00.00. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wrightington regarding the claim of Patrick S. Brannan. Mr. Wrightington said that the report of the Plumbing Inspector to the Selectmen is not a public document and Mr. Brannan has no legal right to insist on seeing it. Mr. Brannan is considering a possible claim against the Town for damage to his property as a result of a hot water boiler explosion at #44 Fletcher Avenue. Mr. Wrightington stated that there was nothing in the report that would justify such a claim and that he would advise the Board of Selectmen to decline showing Mr. Brannan the Plumbing Inspector's report on the ground that it is a private report for the Selectmen's information. 463 Rats at Dump Street Signs Use of Hall Brannan Claim Hot Water Explosion 464 Legal Op. "Sale of Lots Fund" Plmbg. Insp. Bonus Legal Opin- ion Tax l it le Offer Tax Title Offer Mr. Rowse moved that a letter be written to Mr. Brannan advising him that the report of the Plumbing Inspector to the Selectmen is not a public document. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairmaniread a letter from Mr. Wrightington relative to correspondence from James J. Walsh, Chairman of the Cemetery Commissioners, regarding the "Sale of Lots Fund". Mr. Wrightington stated that according to Section 15 as it appears in its present form and Statute 1934, Chapter 85, a Town Appropriation is required before the proceeds of the "Sale of Lots", which under both Section 25, G. L. Chapter 114 and Section 15, Statute 1934, Chapter 85 have to be paid into the Town Treasury, can be withdrawn from the Treasury. Mr-. Wrightington further stated that he could see no reason to change his opinion of February, 17, 1944. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wrightington regarding the claim of Mr. Lindstrom, Plumbing Inspector, that he is entitled to /receive the bonus, Which was voted at the Annual Town Meeting for all full-time employees. Mr. Wrightington said that the words "full-time" in'tbe.a. 2nwnWift4htlhgtbd beigiten their ordinary meaning and.that Mr. Lindstrom's contentions regarding the Retirement Act and the Civil Service Act have nothing to do with it. Mr. Wrightington stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Lindstrom is a part-time employee and not entitled to the bonus. Mr. Wrightington has talked with Mr. Lindstrom and believes that he is now convinced he is not entitled to receive the bonus. Letter was received from Ralph B. Cochrane advising that he is still interested in Lots 30 and 31, Farmcrest Avenue, and he is willing to pay the price quoted by the Board; i.e., $300.00 for the two lots. The Chairman said that Mr. Carroll had informed the Clerk today that Lot 30 Dannon be sold as he has not completed the foreclosure, due to the lack of clerical help. The Clerk was instructed to tell Mrs. Cochrane verbally that there would be a delay until the foreclosure• had been completed. The lots may not be advertised until • Mr. Carroll has completed the necessary details. Th4vBoard felt that it would be all right for the Cochranes to use this land for a garden. The Clerk informed the Board that there were several pieces of property that have been sold, as far back as November 1943,, and st$ 11 not recorded at the Registry, due to the fact that necessary information has not been received from the Town Clerk. Some of this property has been paid for and the purchasers are continuously calling the office inquiring as to when the deeds will be ready. It was decided to have Mr. Carroll meet with the Board next Monday. The question came up as to whether or not after a piece of property has been advertised a higher price had Tax been received by the Board from an individual other than Title the original person interested. The Clerk informed the Board that Mrs. Yntas had made an offer for some land on Moreland Avenue, and a higher price had been offered from Henry DeVincent. Two lettershave been written to Mr. DeVincent relative to this property, butno reply has been received. Mr. Rowse moved that Mr. DeVincent be notified that unless a reply was received by May 1, 1944, the Board will consider that he is no longer interested in the purchase of Lots 340, 131-155, and Lot 20, on Moreland Avenue. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Frank Cole's offer of $150.00 for Lot 41,.Kendall Road, Section 3, Tax Farmhurst. Title A proposal to sell this lot was advertised in the Sale April 13, 1944, issue of the Lexington Minute -Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Sarano moved that the offer be accepted, and that Lot 41, Kendall Road, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Frank Cole. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr.. J. Anthony Rochette's offer of $250.00 for Lots 4 and 5, (Fair Oaks) Tax Marrett Road. Title A proposal to sell this lot was advertised in the Sale April 13, 1944 issue of the Lexingt on.Minute -Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Sarano moved that the offer be accepted, and that Lots 4 and 5, Marrett Road, be sold and conveyed to Mr. J. Anthony Rochette. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sarano also moved to approve payment of the $250.00 as follows: $50.00 down payment now due; $50.00 quarterly thereafter until the total amount has been received. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it wasso voted. . 465 Held Over 466 Tax Coll's. Bond Surety Bond #F-69897 issued by the American Employers! Insurance Company in the penal sum of 50,100.00, on behalf of William S. Seaman as Collector of Taxes, was received. Mr. Scamman's bond has been approved by Henry F. Long. Mr. Rowse moved that the bond be approved. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Citizens' Public PatriottsCelebrations Association of Boston relative to a.resolution Day that has been introduced into -Congress by Congresswoman. Rogers Comm. asking that national recognition be given to Patriots! Day by "Authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to proclaim April 19 of each year Patriots' Day for the commemoration of the events that took place on April 19, 1775." The Association suggested that the Board of Seleotmen communicate with the Judiciary Committee in an endeavor to have this resolution taken from the files for perfecting action. Mr. Rowse moved that the Chairman be authorized to write a letter to the Judiciary Committee, Washington, D. C. as suggested. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Patriot! Day Appl'n Midsx. San. Sheffers Held Over Bd. of Fire Eng. The Chairman read a letter from Albert G.Fhothingham to which was attached a program for the celebration of April 19, 1944, together with a copy of the Governor's Proclamation. The Patriots' Day Committee mese of the opinion that the Proclamation was so worded that it should not be read publically in Lexington. Mr. Rowse moved that it be left to the judgment of the Chairman as to what he would read at the noon exercises on April 19, 1944. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was sb voted. Application was received from Dr. Jacob Kaminsky for the admission of Alice Sheffers, 14 Lisbeth Street, to the Middlesex County Sanatorium. Mr. Rowse moved that the application be approved. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The appointments of a Board of Public Welfare and the Old Age Assistance Bureau were held over for one week. ' Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded tip Mr. Samna., it was voted to reappoint the following members of the Board of Fire Engineers for a term of one year, beginning May 1, 1944. George W. Emery, Alazl G. Adams, Robert J. Fawcett, Thomas J. Donnelly and William H. Driscoll. 0,3 1 Mr. Rowse moved that Thomas G. Lynah be an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals ending March 31, 1945, to fill the vacancy c expiration of the term of Harold F. Lombard. seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by it was.voted to grant the following licenses Alice M. McCarthy Thomas M. Montague Henry J. Halloran Marie A. Miller George E. Wardrobe Kenneth Blodgett C. E. Barnaby Sacco Rubble() Silvation Army Isadore Michelson William Viano 80 Bedford St., 25 Depot Square 'So. Acton 580 807 269 1804 1698 87 1788 1794 Marrett Rd. Mass. Ave. Bedford St. Mass. Ave. Mass. Ave. Vernon St. Roxb. Mass. Ave. Mass. Ave. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. A true record, Attest: Cllrk appointed for a term aused by the Mr. Sarano Mr. Rowse, 467 Assoc. Member Board of Appeals Funeral Director • tt tt Trans. Garbage (Approved by Mr. Lamont) Sunday Sales tt tt n tt Bowling Alley Junk Overhanging Sign Sunday Movies