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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-10-30596 Mr. Lamont's Positions Charge for Animal Permits Held over Month or Two Special Police Officer Smith Maple St. Bridge SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 30, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, town Office Building, on Monday evening, October 30,'1944 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Locke, messrs. Potter, Sheldon and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. The members were siotif*ied of this meeting by a notice mailed October 25, 1944. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. John Lamont appeared before the Board. Mr. Lamont stated that there is a possibility that the Reynolds Real Estate and Insurance Business may be sold to him and Mr. Foster, and he wondered whether or not the Board would have any objections if he continued in the employ of the Town. He said that at the present time the business would not warrant his resigning from h5s 'down work. The Chairman said that this matter had been considered informally and the board felt that with conditions as they are, at present, there would be no objection to Mr. Lamont continuing to work for the Town in the various capacities in which he is now employed. The Chairman said, however, that after the war the situatton un- doubtedly would be different, necessitating; a change. Mr.. tamont said that he would like to suggest extablishing a system by which there would be a charge for each animal permit issued. He said that the reason for this charge would be to cover the expense of mailing an application to every person in Town keeping animals. Mr. Lamont retired at 7:40 P.M. The Board decided to hold this matter over for a month or two inasmuch as the animal permits expire annually in April. No action was taken in establishinga price. Application was received from Franeis J. Smith, Keeper of the Hobbs Brook Reservoir in Lexington, Lincoln and Waltham, for an appointment as Special Police Officer in the Town of Lexington. Mr. Sarano-moved that Mr. Smith be appointed a Special Police Officer in the Town of Lexington for a term ending March 31, 1945. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Mr. Wrightington, Town Counsel, together with his bill for services, in connection with the Maple Street Bridge. The Board has approved the apportionment of expenses by the Boston & Maine 1 597 in the reconstructi_en of the Tridge, and there:is , therefore, nothing further for Mr. Wrightington to do 111't Matter. The bill Ot nted° .to $275.00. Mr. Sarano moved that the bill be approved for payment, and charged to the Law Department- Special Fees Account. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wrightington, Town Counsel,in reply to the Board's letter of October Revisions 24, 1944, with respect to a revision of the precinct of boundaries. Precincts Mr. Wrightington stated that the boundaries, according to Statute 1929, Chapter 215, should be reviewed and, if need be, wholly or Tartly revised or the number of precincts changed within the aforesaid limits by the Selectmen in December, once in five years or in December of any year when so directed by a vote of a representative Town Meeting not later than November 30 of that year. Mr. Wrightington said that the revision is not Held over obligatbry but is a matter for the Selectmen in the until first instance or the Town Meeting to decide. December It was decided to hold the matter over until December. At 7:45 P.M. Chief Rycroft of the Police Department Disposition and Commander Clifford of the Auxiliary Police appeared Shot guns before the Board. The Chairman said that the Board wanted to make sure that it had the correct and final answer if and when the disposition of the shotguns, originally purchased for the Auxiliary Police through the Committee on Public Safety, is made. He stated that the Board is unanimous in its feeling that there is no need to keep them where they are if steps can be taken to dispose of them. He asked if the Auxiliary Police as a group had taken any action as to what is going to happen to that organization. Chief Rycroft replied that they would continue in the capacity of Special Police Officers. he said that some of the Auxiliary Police would like an opportunity to purchase the shotguns, but he did not know just how many would be interested. The Chairman asked if the guns were in good condition, and Chief. Rycroft replied tn the affirmative. Mr. Potter asked if the Auxiliary Police as a group would make an offer for the purchase of all the guns. Commander Clifford said that they would like to have the first opportunity to buy them at the purchase price. Chief Rycroft said the opinion of the group seemed to be divided; some had expressed the desire to purchase the guns and others were not in favor of doing this. The Chairman asked Commander Clifford if he would find out from the Auxiliary Police how many men desired to purchase guns. The Board felt that they should be offered to the 598 Auxiliary Police at the original purchase price, and the balance to be sold by bid. Chief Rycroft stated that he has 3,450 20 GA #3 Buck shells left and 1,000 rounds of 20 GA Skeet shells. He said that he had talked with Ralph Dale who suggested that the buck shot could be returned because of the fact that it is so difficult to obtain. The Chairman asked if Chief Rycroft would investigate and determine as to how the ammunition may be disposed of, and submit a report to the Board. Chief Rycroft agreed to do so. Chiaf Rycroft informed the Board that he would like to purchase about seventy-five police badges f or•the Auxiliary Police, and charge the expense to the balance in the Committee on Public Safety Account. Chief Rycroft and Commander Clifford retired at e:00 P.M. Mr. Cann appeared before the Board. Mr. Cann informed the Board that he had received Bldg. two complaints because of the fact that a single family Complaint house at 39 Forest Street which is in a one family district has been converted to accommodate two families. He said he had inspected the house and there are two separate kitchens, and as he understands it, there is to be another toilet installed. No permit was ever applied for or issued. There are two electric stoves for which no permits have ever been issued. The Chairman said that this would appear to be a matter to be referred to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Cann said that Mr. Lappen who had complained would like a letter to the effect that this dwelling will)be converted into a single family dwelling. Held Over The Chairman instructed fir. Cann to tell Mr. Lappen, After War orally, that the Board would prefer to let the situation remain as -it is for the time being and that an investigation would be made at the end of the war. Mr. Cann agreed to see Mr. Lappen within a day or two, and retired at 8:10 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted that the deed prepared by Mr. Wrightington conveying Lots 110 and 111, Oakland Avenue, to Francis M. Loud, 351 Commercial Street, Weymouth, be signed. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted that the deed prepared by Mr. Wrightington conveying Lot 9A, Tower Road, to John k. Marques, 52 Menotomy hoad, Arlington, be signed.. Mr. Sarano said that Mr. Whiting would like permission to post a sign on the premises of Joseph Monsignore's slaughtering house designating the Inspector's hours. Deed Signed Deed Signed 1 599 Mr. Sheldon moved that Mr. Whiting be allowed to Slaughtering put up a sign designating the hours of inspection. Mr. Insp. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Hours Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 8:15 P.M. The Chairman said that he had received a telephone call from Mr. Calabro of 218 Bedford Street, complaining about the papers, rubbish and garbage blowing onto his property from the dump at the Public Works Br lding. The Chairman said that hnform® Mr C�.labro that he would take his com la u wil4 t10 Board this evening. Mr. Paxton said that both the Lincoln Street and Bedford Street dump bad been cleaned up today, however, he would contact Mr. Calabro and explain the situation to him. 'fir. Paxton retired at 8:25 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 P.M. A true record, Attest: Dump Complaint