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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-08-14552 Water Rates Complaint Defect in Sidewalk Mrs. Spaulding Public Roads SELECTMEN'3 ".ELTINC AUGUST 14, .1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, August 14,1944, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Potter, Rowse and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. In the absence of Mr. Locke, Mr. Potter served as Chairman. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. Mr. Paxtoh said that before Mr. Locke left for his vacation he had received a telephone call from one of the farmers pertaining to water rates, and Mr. Locke had requested Mr. Paxton to make a report of progress.to the Board. Mr. Paxton stated that the 'Nater Department is not self-supporting, and that approximately one million dollars has been borrowed at different times with a total interest payment. of $316,000.00, therefore, a large amount of the income of the Water Department has been used for interest payments. Mr. Paxton stated that interest charges and maintenance have been carried by the Water Department but the majority of the construction has been paid for by bonds which has been in turn paid for by the Town. Mr.Paxton reported at length on the subject but he stated that he did not believe he diad made a thorough enough study of the matter to make recommenda— tions at this time. It was decided to hold the matter over until the next meeting of the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Marion C. Spaulding, 35 Dexter Road, Vexington, stating that she had tripped on a "bad place" in the sidewalk in front of the Boston Edison Building, the result of which caused her to sprain her ankle, her hand and break her eyeglasses. She also suffered a bruised cheek and knee. Mrs. Spaulding stated that she had reported this to the Police, and that it was necessary for her to make two visits to Dr. Rochette. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter and thank Mrs. Spaulding for calling this defect to the Board's attention. 1 The Chairman read a letter from the County Commissioners informing the Board that the State Department of Public Works will hold a public hearing for the discussion of questions relative to public roads, at the bffi.ce of the County Commissioners on Thursday, August 17, 1944, at 10:30 A.M. The Chairman requested Mr. Paxton to attend the hearing, and submit his recommendations for Chapter 553 90 Maintenance, together with an estimate of the cost and proportionate amount the Town will contribute. Mr. Paxton agreed to represent the Board. The Chairman read a letter from the County Commissioners stating that a second hearing relative to the petitions East S t. for the relocation of East Street and Adams Street & Adams St. will be held on Tuesday, Zugust 29, 1944, at 10:30 A.M. The Chairman requested Mr. Paxton to attend the hearing, and Mr. Paxton agreed to do so. Application was received from the Lexington Lions Penny Club for permission to conduct a penny sale on;the evening Sale of October 6, 1944, from 7$00g oto 10:00 P.M. in Held over Cary Hall. The Clerk was instructed to check the Selectmen's Records relative to discussion pertaining to penny sales, and to bring the matter up at the next meeting of the Board. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Comaany for approval of the following pole locations: Massachusetts Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, approximately 285 feet southeast of Pleasant Street, One (1) pole. approximately 417 feet northwest of stone bound at radius Follen Road, One (1) pole. Mr. Sarano moved that the petition be approved, and the order signed. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:20 P.M. Pole Locati ons Letter was received from Frederick Shaw,, 15 Tax Title Hamblen Street, Lexington, offering to pay $50.00 Offer for Lots 118 and 119 on Homestead Street. The committee on tax title property recommended accepting this offer. Mr. Sarano moved that a proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man, and that further consideration be g,iven the offer at the next meet- ing of the Board. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, ands' it was so voted. 554 Tax Title Offer Tax Title Offer Pax Title Sale Committee Appointed Sale of Flag & Staff .The Board gave further considerati,ont9. Mrs, M. D. Fleming',s offer of $50.00 for Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Eari,Streets_Lexington.:.The committee on tax title property recommends accepting this offer. Mr. Sarano moved that a proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man,. and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from William E. Maloney, 289 Bedford Street, Lexington, offering to pay $300.00 for Lots 27 and 28, Block 1, Harding Road, Lexington. Mr. Rowse moved that a proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man, and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Milford 0. Woodward's offer of $300.00 for Lots 25 and 26, Block 21, Dexter Road. A proposal to sell these lots was advertised in the August 3, 1944 issue of the Lexington Minute -Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Rowse moved that the offer be accepted and that the lots be sold and conveyed to Mr. Woodward. (r. Saran seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, advising that he had been informed by Robert H. Holt, Moderator, of the appointment of the following committees: A committee of five to obtain plans, specifications, and estimates relative to the construction of a new Central Fire Station on Bedford Street -- George W. Emery, George C. Sheldon, Donald E. Nickerson, Gordon T). Richards and Aiden L. Ripley; A committee of five consisting of the same persons to obtain plans, specifications, and estimates rel-tive to the construction of a new fire station in East Lexington; A committee of three to be in charge of Cary Lectures, viz. Thomas S. Grindle, Grace L. Merriam and Robert H. Holt. The Chairman read a letter from Frederick J. Spencer, stating that he would like to purchase the flag and staff originally purchased for use at the Observation Tower at the same price the Town paid for them. The Clerk informed the Board that the total cost of these two items was $10.07. Mr. Rowse moved that the flag and staff be sold to Mr. Spencer for the sum of $5.00. Mr: Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 1 555 Report was received from John A. Russell, Dog Officer, informing; the Board that he had investigated a complaintof a so -Balled vicious dog alleged to be owned Wilson by one Nina oilson, Ward Street, Lexington. Officer Vicious Russell stated that he had visited the home of Mrs. Dog Wilson three different times, but was .unable to locate Complaint anyone. He said that he had seen the dog and it appeared to him to be vicious, and he believed it should be restrained. The Clerk informed the Board that this dog has not been licensed. The zoard felt that the dog should be restrained or picked up, and it was decided to have Mr. Potter contact Dog Officer Russell before issuing the order. Letter was received from Grace M. Buckley, President of the Lexington Pre -School P.T.A. Mrs. Buckley P.T.A. stated that as a part of the Pre -School P.T.A. Program Film she would like to show a film produced by Meade Johnson company for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Mrs. Buckley stated that the County Medical Society which she assumed to be the Board of Health, would have to first approve showing ;this film. The Clerk was instructed to contact the County to determine whether or not there was such an organization as the County Medical Society. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted to approve the action of the Chairman in signing a proclamation designating Thursday, September CLOTHES 14, 1944, as CLOTHES FOR RUSSIA DAY. FOR The Clerk was instructed to have a eopy of the RUSSIA proclamation published in the local paper. DAY Application was received from John Lamont, Chairman of the Lexington Grance Fair, requesting the use of Use of Cary .Memorial Hall on September 16, 1944, from 2 P.M. Hall to 10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a Fair. Mr. Sarano moved that the use of the hall be granted, subject to the usual charge. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted to approve the following licenses* Licenses Alice M. Gordon R. J. Phelan, et. al William Viano 1404 Mass. Ave., 1698 Mass. Ave., 1794 Massa Ave., Swedish Massage Bowling Alleys Sunday Movies 556 The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Locke would Aquacade be unable to attend the Aquacade, Sunday, August 27, 1944, at 1:30 P.M. It is the custom to have the Chairman speak at these exercises. 1r. Potter moved that Mr. Rowse represent the Board. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Garrity had suggested exercises to be held on Labor Day, September 4, 1944, at 2:00 P.M. for the dedication of the new flagpole. Flagpole He recommended that a committee of three be appointed Exercises consisting of a member of the Board of Selectmen, a member of the Allied Veterans Council and a member of the Flagpole Committee, possibly Mr. Copp. Mr. Locke is in accord with the suggestion. It was decided to hold the appointment of this Committee over until the next meeting of the Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. A true record, Attest: akj 1