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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
June 19, 1944
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen Is Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, June 19, 1944, at 7:30 P.P. Chairman Locke,
Messrs. Potter, Sarano and Sheldon were present. The
Clerk was also present.
The Chairman reminded the Board that the first Selectmen's
meeting in July would be on.the evening before July 4th. Meetings
Mr. Sarano moved that the meeting scheduled for
July 3rd be postponed, and that the Board meet on July 5th
instead. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Application was received from the Boston Edison
Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
for the following joint pole locations:
Dexter Road, approximately 235 feet south of Williams Road, -
Remove one (1) pole.
Dexter Road, approximately 265 feet south of Williams Road, -
Set one (1) pole.
Mr. Potter moved that the locations be approved and
the order signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
Pole
Locations
The Chairman read a letter received from His Excellency
the Governor advising that a meeting has been called to
discuss a problem of importance and interest to all communities
in the Metropolitan area. The meeting is to be held on
Thursday, June 22, 1944, at 3:15 P.M.
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter
and inform the Governor that the Chairman of the Board would
be present at the meeting.
The letter received from Allen W. Rucker, advising
that the Army Aircraft Warning Service had been discontinued,
was given further consideration by the Board.
It was decided to take no action at the present time
relative to the disposition of the Tower.
The Chairman read a letter from George E. Graves
stating that there are two fur coats in moth proof bags
now at the Tower. In view of the fact that the service at
the Tower has been terminated, these items are no longer
necessary. Mr. Graves further advised the Board that the
Tower had been broken into again, but there is nothing of
much value there now.
The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Graves by
telephone and inform him that the Board suggested storing
these coats at the Public Works Building for the use of the
Public Works Employees.
Gov's.
Meeting
Obs.
Tower
Fur coats
at Tower
522
Phelps
Deed
Comm.
on
Postwar
Paxton
Puhchase
Mold
Board
Req. for
Water
Main
Letter was received from Mr. Wriphtington together
with a copy of the deed, which Mrs. Phelps will give the Town
of Lexington, of the land for the Central Fire Station.
Mr. Wri atington stated that Mrs. Phelps is willing to
release any claim for damages for the sewer, but is somewhat
concerned about the provision for electric light and telephone
service to the house in the rear. Provisions for these items
has been included in the deed in the description of the mutual
easements.
Mr. Wrightington further stated that Mr. Emery, Chief
Engineer of the Board of Fire Engineers, has approved .of the
deed.
A certified copy of the vote passed at the Town Meeting
held on June 12, 1944, which <autherized the Selectmen to.
appoint a Committee of nine Town Meeting Members to receives'.
requests for postwar projects, was received from the Town
Clerk.
It was decided to name the members of this Committee
at the next meeting of the Board.
Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 8:10 P.M.
He said that he hoped to obtain a snow plow. The
plow now on one of the big trucks is approximately twenty
years old. Last year he looked for a second hand unit, but
was unable to obtain one. He said that he can how obtain a
mold board for $255.00. This unit is 11' on the base and
12' on the top. He said there is sufficient funds in the -
Snow Removal Account to cover this item.
Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Paxton be authorized, to
purchase the mold board at a price of $255.00; to be charged
to the Snow Removal Account. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion,
and it was so voted.
Mr. Rowse arrived at 8:15 P.M.
Mr. Paxton said he had received a request from the
residents of Valleyfield Street requesting the installation
of a water main, .' He 'said:these is: riot, atz 'fidiesatz:° pits in
stock to install the water main, and he doubteyi,very much,
if he would be able to obtain priorities to purchase it.
Mr. Paxton further stated that he has not the labor availab&e
to make the installation.
The Chairman requested Mr. Paxton to advise the residents
of Valleyfield Road of the situation as he outlined it to the
Board.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. J. A. Cushman, Agent
Oil of the Colonial Beacon Oil Company, requesting permission to
Pipe run a portion of the proposed pipe line across some tax
Line title land, which was formerly used as a gravel pit.
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Mr. Sheldon asked if this particular property would
ever be built upon, and Mr. Paxton said that he thought
it not likely to be built upon.
Mr. Paxton said that he thought the oil line could
laid close to the property line.
Mr. Potter moved that the request be granted,
the pipe is laid within 15' of the property line.
seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
The Clerk was instructed to request Mr. Cushman to
discuss the determining of the exact location with Mr. Paxton.
The Chairman informed Mr. Paxton that he had received
a letter from Lloyd H. Miller, 973 Concord Turnpike,
requesting the installation of a street light in front of
his home. The Chairman said that he had told Mr. Miller
that it was undoubtedly out of the question at this time.
Mr. Paxton said that he thought it would be very
expensive, and that if lights were going to be put on the
Concord Turnpike there should be lights the entire length
of it to do an effective job of lighting. However, he
said he would check this request.
The Chairman told Mr. Paxton that a letter had been
received from William F. Covil, Clerk of Precinct One,
stating that it was the consensus of the opinion of Town
Meeting Members in that Precinct that the condition of
the Harrington Elm near Maple Street was dangerous, and
that it should be taken care of immediately.
Mr. Paxton said that he had talked with Mr. Garrity
who feels that the work which should be done, at the
present time, i.e., the elimination of one particular limb,
would cost approximately $50.00. The tree itself will have
to be removed within a few years incurring an expense of
$400.00. Mr. Garrity would hesitate to remove this limb
inasmuch as it might set up a liability of the Town to
remove the tree when the time comes.
Mr. Rowse moved that a letter be written to ter.
Wrightington asking for his opinion on the sublject. Mr.
Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
The Chairman read a letter from Frederick McMillen,
82 Cliffe Avenue, stating that there is a movement in
progress to declare Zoar Avenue closed, and that he,
as an abutter, is utterly opposed to any such action.
The Chairman also read a letter from John C. Przyjemski
stating that he had received a letter from Daniel J. O'Connell
in regard to the abandonment of Zoar Avenue, and he also is
opposed to such action.
Mr. Paxton said that probably this is in connection with
the house which was built in the middle of ZoardAvenue. He
stated that it would be practically impossible to build a
street there inasmuch as there is a very steep grade there.
Zoard.Afenue is an unaccepted street, and he felt that the
Town would have nothing to do with it. "
Mr. Sheldon moved that tr. Paxton contact Mr. Wrightington
by telephone, and obtain his opinion on the subject. Mr.
Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
be
providing
Mr. Sheldon
523
Req. for
Street
Light
Harrington
Elm
Zoar
Avenue
Closing
524
The Chairman said that three residents in the
vicinity of Blake Road had spoken to him about the
cesspool situation on their property and stated that something
would have to be done.
Mr. Paxton said that it would take approximately two
years to do the job, and the plans are all ready made.
He said that because of labor and material, it would be
impossible to do anything at the present time.
At 8:55 P.I. Mr. Jerry Cataldo and Mr. Schumacher
appeared before the Board.
Mr. Cataldo presented a petition signed by thirty-
seven farmers and market gardeners of Lexington, requesting
the Board to grant a lower water rate, thereby allowing the
use of more water on a production basis for whatever period
of time the Board would deed :just and reasonable.
After some discussion on the subject, the Chairman
informed those present that a study of the situation would
be made.
Messrs. Cataldo and Schumacher retired at 9:20 P.M.
Mr. Paxton was requested to make a study of water
rates, and report to the Board as soon as possible. He
agreed to do so, and retired at 9:50 P.M.
Report of the Lexington Patriots' Day Committee was
read by the Chairman.
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the report
and express the Board's appreciation for the effort of the
Committee.
Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sheldon,
it was voted to adopt the Jury List as follows:
Name
LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF
SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1944.
Occupation Address
Aker, Welton R. Mechan&4
Armstrong, William J. Bookbinder
Babcock, Virge F.
Banks, -Chester R.
Barrington, James L.
Barton, George S.
Batstone, Alfred R.
Baylis, Thomas W.
Beers, Ernest H.
Black, Walter G.
Brenton, Walter J.
Buckley, Eugene T.
Buckley, William J.
Cairns, Steward C.
Salesman
Carpenter
Dye Stuffs
Artist
Engineer
Dairyman
Salesman
Contractor
Clerk
Sales
Sales
Manager
242 Lincoln St.
16 Lockwood Rd.
14
8
39
15
49
507
358
11
353
22
234
Gleason Rd.
Brandon St.
Meriam St.
Bloomfield St.
Bartlett. Ave.
Concord Ave.
Marrett Rd.
Highland Ave.
Bedford St.
Grant St.
Lincoln St.
47 Taft Avenue
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Cambridge, Charles L.
Campbell, John D.
Carson, Albert I.
Cassidy; Richard P.
Cavanaugh, James
Chamberlain, Walker L.
Chase; Guy S.
Clare, Frank J.
Clarke, Kenneth F.
Clifford, Malcolm H.
Cochrane, Frank L.
Collins, John D.
Collins, William A.
Cbmman, James M.
Conley, Dennis D.
Cook, Chester S.
Cromwell, Richard P.
Crone; Louis L.
Cullington, Herbert 8.
Currier, H. Irving
CustGnde, Frank B.
Dacey,'John H.
Dailey, John P.
Dale, Ralph I.
Daly, John F.
Dane, Francis S.
Deering, Basil R.
Devine, William H.
Douglass; Albert F.
Ferguson, Clements H.
Ferguson, Wallace W.
Fernald, Robert W.
Geddes, Harold W.
Dilcrdast, John E.
Goguen; Leonard E.
Gorman,'Arthur
Gosbee; George B.
Grush, Lincoln C.
Hannam; William H.
HargreaVea, Paul A.
Harrington, Edward T.
Heaney, John F.
Higgins, Lincoln C.
Hilton, 'john C.
Holm, John A.
Holmes, Theodore E.
Hovis, Watson E.
Carpenter
Carpenter
Insurance
Bus Driver
Truck Driver
Banker
Salesman
Tool Maker
Wood Business
Salesman
Insul. Sales
Printer
Machinist
Salesman
Electrician
Musician
Investment
Stock Borker
Insurance
Shipper
Mason
Mason
Contractor
At Home
Insurance
Asst. Treas.
Insurance.
Electrician
Funeral Dir
Sales
Salesman
Investments
Serv. Mgr.
Banker
Architect
Buyer
Ins. Broker
Prod. Manager
Salesman
heal Estate
Sales Supervisor
Plasterer
Real Estate
Machinist
Machinist
Ins. Agent
Salesman
1359
238
12
16
36
17
10
433a
91
54
v
21
14
48
26
3
16
21
30
111
400
100.
Mass Ave.
Lincoln St.
Hancock Ave.
Curve St.
Liberty Ave.
tIancokk St.
Meriam St.
Mass. Ave.
Simonds Rd.
Chase Ave.
Cliffe Ave.
Chase Ave.
Parker St.
Farmcrest Ave.
Sheridan St.
Belfry Terr.
Summit Rd.
Forest St.
Smith Ave.
Lowell St.
Gleason Rd.
4 Muzzey Street
150 Marrett Road
6 Oakland St.
54 Forest St.
1 Bennington Rd.
51 Ledgelawn Ave.
24 Brookside Ave.
44 Percy Road
30 Vine Brook Rd.
6 Belfry Terr.
4 Washington St.
15
73
1123
206
2
10
23
1071
14
31
44
70
228
68
97
Audubon Rd.
Bloomfield St.
Mass. Ave.
Bedford St.
Rowland Ave.
Tower Rd.
Lincoln St.
Mass. Ave.
Bedford St.
Chase Ave.
Bertwell Rd.
Baker Ave.
Lincoln St.
Farmcrest Ave.
Blake Rd.
525
526
Hoxie, Fred C.
Hubbart, Paul A.
Hyde, William J.
Jack, William R.
Jackson, William L.
Jaynes, George A.
Jellis, Leonard
Johnson, John E.
Johnston, Joseph
Kelley, John J.
King, Forrest E.
Kinsman, Leon
Ladd, Merlin J.
Ladd, William B. Jr.
Lane, Edward D.
Lane, Jasper A.
Larkin, Isadore D.
Lawson, Warren G.
Litchfield, Gerald B.
Little, Ashton G.
Little, Russell M.
Lombard, Harold 111'.
Love, Frank J. Jr,
Lowry, James W.
MacGilvray, Collin F.
Maienza, Joseph S.
Mallard, William R.
Mallion, George A.
Marshall, Ralph H.
Mason, Arthur F.
Maynard, Guy B.
McAnaul, Robert C.
McCormack, John J.
McGann, James T.
McKay, Albert B.
McKay, Frank J. Jr.
McNamara, Thomas
McQuillan, Rugus L.
Mead, Henry P.
Morse, Clayton M.
Relies, Randolph W.
Nelson, Robert A. R.
Noonan, Louis E.
Olsen, Albert E.
B. & M. R.
Engineer
C.P.A.
R.
Artist
Retired
Mason
N. E. Tb]J. & Tel.
Roofer
Greenskeeper
Machinist
Jeweler
Demonstrator
Ins. Broker
Salesman
Salesman
Ins. & Banking
Hotel Clerk
Banker
Salesman
Salesman
Salesman
Claim Mgr.
Edison Co.
Elec.-Eng.
Clerk
Tailor
Real Estate
Secretary
Ins.
Salesman
Manager
Mech.
Chauf. .
Taxi
Plumber
Edison Co.
Mov. Pic. Proj.
Pub. Rep.
None
B. & M. R. R.
Salesman
Gen. Supt.
Mach.
Salesman
320
29
19
Waltham St.
Harding Rd.
Eliot Rd.
21 Byron St.
40 Hancock St.
35 Grant St.
70 Ward St.
8 Cary Ave.
14 Walnut St.
8 Muzzey St.
31 No. Hancock St.
3 Hancock'Ave.
1 Oakland St.
8 Robbins Rd.
60 Marrett Rd.
177 Waltham St.
2627 Mass. Ave.
151 Follen Rd.
53 Dexter Rd.
43 York St.
7 Forest St.
24 Vine Brook Rd.
3 Wallis Ct.
36 Charles St.
12 Cary St.
126 Crescent Hill Ave.
27
29
7
46
29
2261
67
156
24
3
7
35
40
29
15
58
2
Locust Ave.
Wachusett Dr.
Patriots Dr,
Watertown St.
Oakland St.
Mass. Ave.
Grant St.
Woburn St.
Fletcher Ave.
Wallis Ct.
Baker Ave.
Tower Rd,
Woburn St.
Sherman St.
Maple St.
Forest St.
Vine St.
286 Woburn St.
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Packard, Ernest H.
Parks, Alexander W.
Parks, Joseph A.
Pearson, William H.
Pickering, Minter A.
Porter, Norman W.
Potter, Murray
Puffer, James C.
Rich, Irving A.
Rix, David A.
Robertson, Henry W.
Rose, Manuel G. Jr.
Rosenberger, F1rederick
Rudd, Charles H.
Savage, Charles G.
Seltzer, Julius
Sherburne, Warren
Short, .Alfred L.
Shurtleff, William
Smith, George D.
Smith, George E.
Smith, Shirley L.
Stone, .Harold .S.
Stone, Harry W.
Sullivan, James L.
Sweet, Theodore R.
Swenson, Eugene
Terhune, John A.
Tighe, Louis E.
Trenholm, John D.
Tullar, Fred H.
Turner, John A.
Farmer
Pattern Maker
Salesman
Banker
Salesman
Retired
Supt.
Banker
Storekeeper
Roofer
Salesman
Farmer
Salesman
Manager
Baggageman
Tailor
Auditor
Supervisor
H. toholesale
Asst. Caretaker
Merchant
Gas Tender
Civ. Eng.
Ins. Broker
Bus Operator
Contractor
Salesman
Vadeboncoeur, Emile J.
Wark, Craig D. .
Wichert, Charles J.
Wolmsly, Charles
Yelland, Irving N.
Horseshoer
None
Executive
Artist
Painter
Printer
Sales Rep.
Caretaker
Heating Contr.
Salesman
272
10
4
8
12
96
19
10
38
513
4
748
42
5
14
9
34
1034
14
12
34
7
40
5
20
265
260
Concord Ave.
Fletcher Ave.
Hillside Terr.
Goodwin Rd.
Winthrop Rd.
Blake Rd.
Walnut St.
Richard Rd.
Kendall Rd.
Waltham St.
Raymond St.
Waltham St.
Locust Ave.
Hastings Rd.
Manley Ct.
Belfry Terr.
Hancock St. -
Waltham St.
Somerset Rd.
Locust Ave.•
Grant St.
Bowker St.
Harding Rd.
Patriots Dr.
Cliffe Ave.
Concord Hwy. -
Marrett Rd.
53 Grant St.
7 Lockwood Rd.
2 Eustis St.
39 Reed St.
35 :Bowker St.
35 Brandon St,
43 Woodland Rd.
12 Fletcher Ave.
24 Bridge St.
35 Downing Rd.
The Warrant for the State Primaries to be held on
July 11, 1944, was signed by the Board. °
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Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon,
it was voted to aper ove the following licenses:
Leslie J. Wood
Ralph J. White
William Viano
Trans. of Garbage
Junk License
Sunday Movies
527
Warrant
St. Prim.
Licenses
528
Senior
Clerks'
Salaries
Jeannette
Fountain ' s
Prop. adv.
Non. Pmt.
Taxes.
Req. for
Abatement
The Chairman read a letter from Roy 0. Leonard stating
that there were several itemspertaining to the top mast of
the flagpole which might reduce the figure previously sub-
mitted by him.
. Mr. Leonard stated cif he could tie on to the trees,
instead of digging foam holes for the anchors, the total price
would be reduced by $50.00. Mr. Garrity told the Chairman
that.he did not think it was worth taking the chance to tie on
to the trees. Mr. Leonard stated in his letter that if the
cross trees are worth putting back, a further sum of $150.00
could be deducted from his quotation. Mr. Garrity has advised
the Chairman that the cross trees were repaired ten or twelve
years ago.
Mr. Leonard said that a reduction of $60.00 would be
made if the Town furnished an Engineer and transit to sight
the new pole when it is being erected.
Mr. Garrity informed the Chairman that the grading
around the base of the pole would not cost a fraction of the
$60.Q0. Mr. Leonard's price includes $50.00 for cutting
up the main staff, which Mr. Garrity would prefer to do.
Therefore, the sum of $150.00 for the cross trees; plus
$60.00; plus $50.00, making a total of $260.00 may be deducted
from the original quotation of $3,360.00.
Mr. Leonard stated that if the Board took advantage o
these three items, his price would be exactly $3,100.00.
. Mr. Sheldon moved that the bid, with reductions, at
a net price of $3,100.00 be awarded to Roy 0. Leonard.
Mr..Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
The Chairman said that the question pertaining to the
salaries of the Senior Clerk in the Assessors' and Tax
Collector's Offices should be settled without further dela.
It was decided to have the Chairman contact Mrr. Hoyt,
Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, and have a report
by July 5, 1944.
The Chairman read a letter from Edwin B. Worthen,
Treasurer! 'of the Lexington Savings Bank, stating that the
Collector of Taxes has advertised Jeannette B. Fountain's
property for non payment of taxes.
Mr. Worthen suggested the Board of `Selectmen and the
Board of Assessors confer relative to abating the unpaid
taxes.; which are as follows:
Bal. tax for 1942 $ 6.67
St. Bett. Assess. 35.00
St. Bett. Assess. Interest 5.60
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The Clerk informed the Board that Mrs. Fountain receives
$107.00 per month under A.D.C.
The Chairman left the meeting to take this matter up
with Mr. John A. Lyons, Chairman of the Board of Public Welfare.
Mr. Locke returned to the meeting and reported that Mr.
Lyons would take this matter up with the Board of Assessors.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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