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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-06-12 518 SELECTMEN'S MEETING Sy June 12, 1944 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 12, 1944, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting was scheduled for 7:00 P.M. due to the fact that a Special Town Meeting had been called for this evening at 8 :00 P.M. Members of the Board..were notifed by letter. Chairman Locke, Messrs. 'otter, Rowse and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. Req. A requisition blank for the appointment of Lieutenant Bl to the Police Department was received from. the Department of for Lt. Civil Service and Registration. Mr. Rowse moved that the Chairman be authorized to sign the blank. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Colonial Beacon Oil Oil Company confirming previous conversations with Mr. J. Line A. Cushman, Agent, stating that the Colonial Beacon Oil Company is willing to pay the Town of Lexington for a permanent easement along and across the East Lexington Playground the sum of 500' per linear foot of pipe line. Check for Letter was received from Mr: Wrightington together Taking at with a check in the amount of $175.00 in payment by the Airport United States for damages for the taking of land for the side track to the Bedford Airport. Town The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll stating Clerk's that he had been ordered to the hospital for a period of Leave three or four weeks. He does not know, at this time, the exact date , but it will be sometime after the July 11, 1944, election. Mr. Carroll said that he was planning to have Miss McDonough take charge of the office during his absence. The Chairman read a letter from Louise E. Ahearn Bill together with a bill in the amount of $58.70 for addressing, Warrants folding and inserting Warrants for a Special Town Meeting, Folded June 12, 1944. The charge covering the Warrants is $44.02. Etc. The additional amount of $14.68 was for extra work involved folding and inserting reports of the Fire Housing Program at the rate of one quarter cent per voter. Mr. Rowse moved that the total amount be approved for payment; the sum of $14.68 to be charged to the Unclassified Account . Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. . 1 519 The Board gave further consideration to Ralph E. Cochrane' s offer of $300.00 for Lots 30 and 31, Farmhurst, Sell Section 3, Farmcrest Avenue, Lexington. A proposal to Lots 30 sell these lots was advertised in the June 8, 1944, issue & 31 of the Lexington Minzte-Man. No persons contacted the Farmcrest Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Avenue Mr. Sarano moved that the offer be accepted and that Lots 30 and 31, Farmhurst, Section 3, Farmcrest Avenue, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Ralph E. :Cochrane. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Lloyd H. Miller, 973 Concord Turnpike, requesting that a street light be Held installed in front of his home. Over The request was held over until the next meeting of the Board, at which time Mr. Paxton will be present to consider the matter. The Chairman read a letter from William F. Covil, Clerk of Precinct One, stating that the dangerous condition Held of the Harrington Elm had been brought to the attention Over of the Town Meeting Members in Precinct One by Mr. Hargreaves. Mr. Covil stated that it was the concensus of opinion that a dangerous condition did exist and it would seem that for the best interests of the Town, the matter should be take care of immediately. It was deetided to give this matter further consideration at the next meeting of the Board; to be taken up with Mr. Paxton. The Chairman read a letter from Edwin B. Worthen Banner or requesting permission to place a banner or flag across Flag Massachusetts Avenue from the Hunt Building to the Savings Across Bank Building in connection with the Fifth Treasury Bond Mass . Ave. Drive. Mr. Worthen also requested the loan of any rope, banners, streamers , flags or other material which might be suitable for display purposes. Mr. Rowse moved that permission be granted to place a banner or flag across Massachusetts Avenue from the Hunt Building to the Savings Bank Building during the period of the Fifth Treasury Bond Drive. Mr. Sarerr, seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Worthen to contact Mr. Paxton relative to the possibility of obtaining any rope, banners, streamers, flags or other material suitable for display purposes. Letter was received from William J. Endres, 20 Oakland Avenue, advising the Board that he was willing to install a Held flush toilet, running water and to provide a cesspool or Over septic tank in connection with the use of a trailer to be located at 10 Oakland Avenue, Lexington.. II It was decided to hold the matter over oft week. 520 The Chairman read a letter from the Wellesley Park 2: Held Commission in reply to the Board's inquty of June 7, 1944, Over pertaining to the Wellesley flagpole. The Wellesley pole is a "single stick" approximately 90' high, costing somewhere around $900.00, and was installed by Roij 0 Leonard. This matter was held over. Application was received from Merrill F. Norlin Use of requesting the use of Cary Hall on Wednesday, June 21, 1944, Hall at 10 A.M. for the purpose of conducting Junior High School Graduation Exercises. Mr. Rowse moved that the use of the hall be granted, free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from Mrs . Charles W. Roberts, President of the Outlook Club , requesting the use of Cary Hall for a Lecture Tuesday, October 17, 1944, from 7:30 P.M. Use of to 10:00 P.M. The purpose of the Lecture is to raise money Hall to be used in the Scholarship Fund for Lexington girls. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall be granted, free of charge. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from Robert C. Merriam for a Sign permit to maintain an overhanging sign at 1713 Massachusetts Permit Avenue, Lexington. Mr. .Rowse moved that the permit be granted. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. June The Chairman stated that it was customary to close the 17th Town Offices all day on June 17th. Offices Mr. Rowse moved that the Town Office Building be closed Closed all day Saturday, June 17, 1944. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. A true record, Attest : ler . I