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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. .
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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.
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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
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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.
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