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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 kr. 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 bad 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 the
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.
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 'Or�fgjiton
Rourke.
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State
Flags
Street
'Light
Shades
Bid for
Hay on
Town
Farm
Flashing
Light on
Waltham &
Marrett
Rds.
Agent
Held
Over
Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the poles
which are used for the forty-eight state flags are
in vey poor condition and need•general repairing
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
request fr a street light shade on Smith Avenue. He
stated that since the dimout shades have been taken off,
t tere-hbeen 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 beforeaany 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, Porn.a distance of 1501
of the street in question.
Mr. Paxton stated that he had recevied a telephone
call from George Whiting stating that he would pay
$5.00 for the hay on the Town 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.
The Board discussed the possibility of having one
red flashing light at Marrett Road. and Waltham Street,
instead of having two amber flashing lights.
Mr. Paxton said that he was waiting to hear from
the Traffic Engineer relative to this particular location,
and would report to the Board when he received farther
inf ormati on.
He retired at 8:00 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from John A. Lyons,
together with an opinion from Attorney General Bushnell,
relative to a Public Welfare Agent acting as an Agent
for the payment of State and Military Aid or Soldiers'
Relief.
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The Chairman left
correspondence with Mr.
meeting and stated that
the Board of Selectmen
to the opinion recently
General.
the meeting to discuss this
Lyons. Heeraturned to the
Mr. Lyons would meet with
two weeks from tonight relative
rendered by the Attorney
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
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:jring to the
Legislaturekfbr 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
votes
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Trustees of
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Daniels & •
Cole
Lots 24 &
25 Bertwell
Road
Two lots
Sold to
Two Parties
Cert. of
Incorpora-
tion
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 Trustess'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
Road, which the Town inadvertently agreed to sell to
both John F.Daniels and Edward W. Cole. Mr. Wrightington
said that he had received a letter from David C.
Ganak, attorney for "fir. Cole, which involves performance
or the Town's agreement with Mr. Daniels for payment
of $225.00, instead of the $350.00 which Mr. Cole agreed
to pay, ?fir. Daniels will then convey a fifteen foot
strip to Mr. Cole for $125.00 of which the Town is to
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 atated 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. Wrigitington
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
Massachusetts, Office of the Secretary, advising that
as application for a certificate of incorporation had
been=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.
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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,
Farmcrest Avenue, conveying said lots to Augustine
Cochrane was received from Mr. Wrightington.
Mr. Rowse moved that the deed be signed. Mr.
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-
ceived from Mr. Wrightington.
Mr. Rowse moved that the deed be signed.
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.
Cochrane
Tax Title
Sale
Sarano
Mr. Sarano
Corsi
Tax Title
Sale
Upon motion of 1r. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, Election
it was voted to appoint the following Election Officers Officers
for a term expiring September 1, 1945.
PRECINCT ONE
D -Charles J. Dailey
D -John D. Barry
D -Pauline E. Bartlett
D -Frederick L. Murphy
R -George E. Foster
R -Alice G. Marshall
R -Mary E. Stankard
R -Marion G. Cook
D -Mary A. Rowland
D -Mary E. Tracy
D -Annie H. McDonnell
D -George F. Stygles
R-Ilda J. Field
R -Katie Wiggins
R -Edith T. Kew
R -L. Ellsworth Pierce
Warden
Deputy Warden
Inspector
]Deputytlnspector
Inspector
Deputy Inspector
Clerk
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PRECINCT TWO
R -Victor H. Harmon
R -Clyde E. Steeves
R -Arthur E. Locke
R -Helen K. Fitzgerald
D -Randall W. Richards
D -Ruth R. Ray
D -John H. Dacey
D -Gertrude H. Mara
R -Arthur L. Hanson
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
R -Guy Maynard
R -Ralph H. Marshall
R -Neil McIntosh
D -Charles E. Moloy, Jr.
D -Margaret E. Ormand
D -Eugene T. Buckley
D -Patrick H. McDonnell
D -Emma Zitso
D -Ella G. Callahan
R -Gladys Watson
R -Enna L. Hovey
D -Cornelius Cronin
D-Jamies T. McGann
R -Rosalie MacDonald
R -Edea D. Anderson
PRECINCT FOUR
R -Howard E. Custance
R -Frederick S. Britton
R -Lester L. Andrews
R -Irene E. Robinson
D -Mary A. Spellman
D -Daniel A. Gorman, Jr.
D -Mary J%. Ferry
D-Eli7atbeth Mansfield
D -Helen T. Maguire
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
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The 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
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 glad 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.
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