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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-07-17 535 SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 17, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening July 17, 1944, at 7:40 P.M. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Potter, Rowse and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:40 P.M. hearing was declared open upon the Pole petition of the Boston Edison Company for permission. to Location locate oneepole on the Cambridge-Concord Highway, southwesterly side at Lawn Avenue. The plan for the proposed location was approved by Mr. Cosgrove, Town Engineer. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. Mr. Potter moved that the request be granted and that the order be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and. it was so voted. At 7:41 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. Mr. Paxton informed. the Board that he had not as yet received any plan from the Colonial Beacon Oil Pipe Company relative to the pipe line which will be laid Line through tax title property. He also stated that Mr. Wrightington had informed him that he would send an easement to the Selectmen, but as yet it has not been received. Mr. Paxton stated that he and the Town Engineer had checked the location and found that the Colonial Beacon Oil Company had conformed to the wishes of the Board as much as they could, taking into con- sideration the topography of the land. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that Mr. Creighton Bonus to Rourke, a Town Employee, received an injury on December Creighton 27, 1943 while sanding streets. Mr. Rourke was unable Rourke to work as a result of this injury, and he was receiving compensation until March, at which time he suffered a nervious breakdown and it was necessary for hint to be hospitalized. He has now returned to work and tie question has arisen as to whether or not he is entitled to his bonus payments for the entire year or from the time he returned to work. The Chairman stated that the bonus was based on last year's wages, and it would seem that Mr. Rourke would be entitled to the full amount. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the total earnings were $1,871.32. The bonus of 15% would figure approximately $280.70 or $5.38 a week. II At the present time, the amount of bonus due him is $150.64. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano it was voted to approve payment of the bonus to `tirEifg itonm Rourke. 536 Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the poles which are used for the farty-eight state flags are P3 State in vey poor condition and need general repairing Flags and painting. He has received a quotation from Roy A. Leonard in the amount of $192.00, which would include making the poles all the same height , one coat-, of paint and fixing the gold leafing. Some of the flags are torn and should also be repaired. The Board decided not to do ,any maintenance work on the flags, or to recondition the poles at the present time, and suggested Mr. Paxton submit an item in his budget for 1945 to cover this work. Mr. Paxton said that he had received another Street request for a street light shade on Smith Avenue. He Light stated that since the dimout shades have been taken off, Shades there hebeen several requests for shades. These shades reduce the effectiveness of the light, and this may affect other residents on the street. Mr. Paxton suggested that beforeL.any future requests for street light shades are granted, a petition be presented signed by abutters on both sides. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Saran o, it was voted that before any future requests for street light shades are granted, a petition be presented signed by the abutters on both sides, ora distance of 150' of the street in question. Bid for Mr. Paxton stated that he had recevied a telephone Harron call from George Whiting stating that he would pay $5.00 for the hay on the Town Farm. Farm Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Paxton be authorized to accept the bid of $5.00 for the hay on the Town Farm. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Flashing The Board discussed the possibility of having one Light on red flashing light at Marrett Road and Waltham Street, Waltham & instead of having two amber flashing lights. Marrett Mr. Paxton said that he was waiting to hear from Rds. the Traffic Engineer relative to this particular location, and would report to the Board when he received further information. He retired at 8:00 P.M. Agent The Chairman read a letter from John A. Lyons, Held together with an opinion from Attorney General Bushnell , Over relative to a Public Welfare Agent acting as an Agent for the payment of State and Military Aid or Soldiers ' Relief. I 1 r i 537 The Chairman left the meeting to discuss this correspondence with Mr. Lyons. Beeraturned to the meeting and stated that Mr. Lyons would meet with the Board of Selectmen two weeks from tonight relative to the opinion recently rendered by the Attorney General. A letter was received from Mr. Wrightington stating that the Trustee& of Public Trusts had called his attention to a problem recently encountered by them relating to investment of part of the proceeds of sale of lots in Westivew Cemetery. Mr. Wrightington stated that he questions whether the Trustees of Public Trusts under their present authority have a right to invest or otherwise manage the Westview Cemetery perpetual care fund, but since the present system has Trustees of been long established, he could see no reason for Public Trust interrupting it immediately. He stated that the Board should consider the advisability of app .ring to the LeA.islaturekt r amendment of the act of 1910 establishing the Trustees of Public Trusts and that this amendment should make clear that the perpetual care fund is to be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts and that their powers of investment be as broad as those specified Article far in G. L. Chap. 44, Sec. 54 as amended. Mr. Wrightington Warrant said such legislation need not be filed until December, but he suggested that the matter be taken up with the Cemetery Commissioners and the Trustees of Public Trusts and if they approve of his suggestion, an Article should Petition be included in the Warrant authorizing the Selectmen to Legislature petition for the proposed legislation if any special Town Meeting is held. He further stated that if the three boards were in agreement , it would not be essential for a Town Meeting vote before filing the petition for legislation. Any Act would probably be subject to acceptance by the Town, and if it were not passed upon at a Special Town Meeting, an Article should be included concerning this suggestion in the next Annual Town Warrant which would probably be voted upon before any action is taken by the legislative committee Mr. Rowse moved that the Board of Selectmen petition the legislature for amendment of the Act of 1910 establishing the Trustees of Public Trusts ; said amendment to make clear that the perpetual care fund is to be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts and that their powers of investment be as broad as thoseespecified in G.L. Chap 44, Sec. 54 as amended. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.,. 538 Mr. Rowse moved that at the next Town Meeting, either Special or Annual, an Article be inserted in the Warrant to authorize the Selectmen. to petition the leg- islature for amendment of the Act of 1910 establishing the Trustees of Public Trusts and that the amendment make clear that the perpetual care fund is to be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts and that their power of investment bees broad as those specified in G.L. Chap. 44, Sec. 54 as amended. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Rowse moved that a copy of Mr. Wrightington's letter be sent to .the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Cemetery Commissioners with the request for their comments or approval in accordance with Mr. Wrightington' s suggestion. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wrightington relative to the sale of Lots 24 and 25, Block 20, Bertwell Daniels & Road, which the Town inadvertently agreed to sell to Dan tls 9- Cole both John F.Daniels and Edward W. Cole. Mr. Wrightington + ol Lots 24 & said that he had received a letter from David C. 25 Bertwell Ganak, attorney for "fir. Cole, which involves performance Road or the Town's agreement with Mr. Daniels for payment of $225.00, instead of the $350.00 which Mr. Cole agreed Two lots to pay, Mr. Daniels will then convey a fifteen foot Sold to strip to Mr. Cole for $125.00 of which the Town is to Two Parties provide $50.00 by a payment to Mr. Cole in settlement of his claim for damages because of his inability to buy the two lots. Mr. Wrightington stated that Judge Northrup who represents Mrs . Daniels , has never had any direct communication with Daniels who is now in the Armed Forces, and it would, therefore, be impossible to have a deed which would call for the signature of Daniels. Mr. Northrup suggested that he would take the deed to himself individually and would give the Town an agreement tb indemnify and hold harmless the Town against any claim by either Mr. or Mrs. Daniels. Mr. Wrightington thought the Town would be sufficiently protected by such an agreement. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Wrightington and advise him that the Board was undecided as to how this matter should be handled, and would prefer to have Mr. Wrightington attend a Selectmen's Meeting at his convenience upon his return from his vacation. Notice was received from the Commonwealth of Cert. of Massachusetts, Office of the Secretary, advising that Incorpora- an application for a certificate of incorporation had tion beeu-filed by Edmund S. Childs. A letter was received from Chief Rycroft stating that Mr. Childs is an individual of excellent character and reputation with no police record. Mr . Potter moved that the application be approved. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 539 The American Legion request to have the room in Cary Memorial Building used by them redecorated was again considered by the Board. American The Chairman read a copy of a leter written to Legion the Legion in 1931 stating that the use of the conference Request room on the second floor of Cary Memorial Building was merely a temporary arrangement pending the securing of permanent quarters by the Legion Post. It was decided to have a representative of the Legion meet with the Board to discuss this matter. The deed to Lots 30 and 31, Farmhurst, Section 3, Cochrane Farmcrest Avenue, conveying said lots to Augustine Tax Title Cochrane was received from Mr. Wrightington. Sale Mr. Rowse moved that the deed be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The deed to Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, block 18, Reed Street, conveying said lots to Joseph Corsi was re- Corsi ceived from Mr. Wrightington. Tax Title Mr. Rowse moved that the deed be signed. Mr. Sarano Sale Seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sarano moved that William Viano's Sunday Movie License License be signed. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and Signed it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, Election it was voted to appcint the following Election Officers Officers for a term expiring September 1, 1945. PRECINCT ONE D-Charles J. Dailey Warden D-John D. Barry Deputy Warden D-Pauline E. Bartlett Inspector D-Frederick L. Murphy ]Deputytlnspector R-George E. Foster Inspector R-Alice G. Marshall Deputy Inspector R-Mary E. Stankard Clerk R-Marion G. Cook Deputy Clerk D-Mary A. Rowland Teller D-Mary E. Tracy " D-Annie H. McDonnell D-George F. Stygles rt R-Ilda J. Field R-Katie Wiggins R-Edith T. Kew R-L. Ellsworth Pierce 540 PRECINCT TWO �y R-Victor H. Harmon Warden R-Clyde E. Steeves Deputy Warden R-Arthur E. Locke Inspector R-Helen K. Fitzgerald Deputy Inspector D-Randall W. Richards Inspector D-Ruth R. Ray Deputy Inspector D-John H. Dacey Clerk D-Gertrude H. Mara Deputy Clerk R-Arthur L. Hanson Teller D-Edward McGrory " R-Elizabeth R. Nourse D-Mary G. Oliver R-Madeline V. Peterson R-Barbara M. OtConnor " D-Anna E. Tracy D-Helen A. McCaffrey PRECINCT THREE R-Franklin W. Coleman Warden R-Guy Maynard Deputy Warden R-Ralph H. Marshall Inspector R-Neil McIntosh Deputy Inspector D-Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector D-Margaret E. Ormand Deputy Inspector D-Eugene T. Buckley Clerk D-Patrick H. McDonnell Deputy Clerk D-Emma Zitso Teller D-Ella G. Callahan R-Gladys Watson R-Emma L. Hovey " D-Cornelius Cronin D-Jamies T. McGann 't R-Rosalie MacDonald R-Edea D. Anderson " PRECINCT FOUR R-Howard E. Custance Warden R-Frederick S. Britton Deputy Warden R-Lester L. Andrews Inspector R-Irene E. Robinson Deputy Inspector D-Mary A. Spellman Inspector D-Daniel A. Gorman, Jr. Deputy Inspector D-Mary J%. Ferry Clerk D-Elizabeth Mansfield Deputy Clerk D-Helen T. Maguire Teller D-Rebecca G. Talcott " R-Caroline F. Deloury R-Constance L. Thompson " D-Robert E. Ryan D-Agnes G. Hall " R-Laurina M. Wilson R-A. Thomas Ferry " 541 IIThe Chairman read a Section of the General Laws Pertaining to the vacancy in the Office of the Town Temporary Treasurer caused by the hospitalization of Mr. Carroll. Town Mr. Rowse moved that Miss Mary McDonough be Treasurer g appointed temporary Treasurer during the incapacity of awes Carroll, Town Treasurer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 61A of the General Laws. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Carroll advising him of the above appointment, and to also notify Miss McDonough. The Clerk was further requested to obtain a bond on behalf of Miss McDonough. The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. John Lamont had requested authorization to purchase twelve "No Dumping" signs at $2.00 each. Mr. Sarano moved that the request be approved. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sarano reported that he had talked with Mr. Monsignore who is willing to cooperate in any Slaughtering way and will be very gild to work at night , thereby Time not requiring more than two days a week of Mr. Whiting's time. Mr. Sarano stated that he had so advised 'Ir. Whiting, and this arrangement meets with his approval. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. A true record, Attest : Cl k 1