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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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