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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
' February 12, 1945.
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office! Building, on
Monday evening, February 12, 1945, at 7130 P.M. The
members were notified of this meeting by a notice mailed
on February 9, 1945. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Rowse,
Marano and Sheldon were present. The Olerk was also
present.
At 7:30 P.M. Mn W. S. Coubtte, Agent for R. Lock—
wood Tower, Philip Tower and"the Estate of William A.
Tower, appeared before the Board with Mr. Paxton, Supt.
of Public Works.
Mr. Couette informed the Board that the reason for
his appearance this evening was due to the fact that
he felt it advisable to anticipate time in connection
with- the Follen Hill Estates, and would like to be in
a position to let out bids at the end of the war. He
said that he had filed an application for a Board of
Survey Hearing, but it was brought to his attention that
the Board of survey Regulations require the petitioner
to guarantee the necessary street improvements within
a certain length of time, and also file a performance
bond. Mr. Couette said that he thought it best to appear
before the Board informally to acquaint the Board with
the project he has in mind. He stated that the layout
has been approved by the Planning Board and the Town
Engineer has approved the plats and profiles. He presented the
layout to the board and explained the project in detail.
Mr. Casette said that he has sold forty-six lots and
there are thirty-eight houses built and occupied. He
has about thirty lots left to offer for sale, eight of
which he considers tailw end lots. The minimum fromtage
of the lots in the development is 100' .
Mr. Sheldon asked if it were anticipated at any
time to save a store located at the rollen Hill Estates,
and Mr. ouette replied in the negative.
Mr. Couette said that he Mould cancel his petition
for a Board of Survey Hearing, but he would like very
much to have the Board write him a letter stating that
the layout, as shown to the Board and approved by the
Board, the Planning Board and the Town Engineer, is
satisfactory, that it meets the requirements of the Town,
at the prgsent time, and is tentatively approved by the
Board of urvey.
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The Board was unanimously in favor of writing such
a letter.
Mr. Couette retired at 8215 P.M.
The Clerk was instructed to request Mr. Wrightington
to compose the above mentioned letter.
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At 8:00 P.M. hearing was declared open on the re-
location of Blossom Street.
Mr. Paxton said that the only persons affected by
this relocation were Mesara. Hutchinson and Corazzini.
Blossom care
Hutchinsons are in Florida and Mr. Corazsini did not
care to appear. Mr. Paxton said that both have agreed
Street
Steeto the takings. He said that the excavation hes been•
Hearing done, and the water main has been installed. Mr. Paxton
said that the water main was going in and it presented
the opportunity to widen the street.
Mr. Saran moved that the order for the relocation
of Blossom Street be signed. Mr. Sheldon seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the Aircraft
and Motor Vehicle Policy will expire in March, through
Insurance the office of Rimer A. Lord & Company.
Mr. Rowse moved that the policy be renewed through
the same company. Mn Sheldon seconded the motion,
and it was so voted.
The matter of renewing the $60,000.00 policy expiring
on March 1, 1946, through the office of Edward W. Taylor,
was again considered.
The Chairman read a letter from A. I. Carson stating
that he has been a life long resident of Lexington, is
an insurance broker, and devotes his entire time to the
insurance business. Mr. Carson stated that none of the
fire insurance under the Town Schedule has been presented
to him as Agent for the Lumber4Mutual Fire Insurance
Company.
Mr. Rowse moved that the $60,000.00 policy, expiring
through the office of Edward W. Taylor on March 1, l9415
be renewed with the Lumber Mutual Fire Insurance Company
through its Agent, Mr.. A. I. Carson. Mr. Sarano seconded
the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Sheldon asked for the expiration date of the
next policy.
Mr. Paxton replied that there was a policy in thee
amount of $20,000.00 expiring April 14th, through the
office of Neil McIntosh. who is no longer in the insurance
business.
Mr. Sheldon moved that this policy be placed through
the office of W. .8. Couitte, to be added to his present
policy making the total amount of insurance with this
Agent $41,000.00. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and
it was so voted.
The Chairman asked Mr. Paxton if he would submit
Report of a report to the Board as a matter of record on the
Snow recent snow storm. Mr. Paxton gave a resume of the storm,
Stows and the difficulties encountered, and agreed to submit
a detailed report.
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ltr. Paxton retired at 9:10 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Catherine Misch,
whose application for a license to maintain and operate Misch
a slaughterhouse at 20 Hill Avenue was denied last week. Sliughter
Mr. Misch requested an appointment with the Board House
this evening.
At 9:12 P.M. Mr. and Mrs . Misch appeared before the
Board.
The Chairman said that he understood that this
particular slaughterhouse had not been used for some time,
and Mrs. Misch replied that it had not been operated for
about a year.
Mr. Rowse explained to Mrs . Misch that the reason
it was allowed was because of the fact that it existed
prior to the adoption of the Zoning Law, and that this
location is strictly residential.
Mrs. Misch asked why it was that the building could
not be continued for the purpose of a slaughterhouse,
and the Chairman replied that it was because of the regula-
tions of the Zoning Law which are for the overall protection
of the Town.
Mr. and Mrs . Misch retired at 9:30 P.M.
A letter was received from the Secretary to the lay, to
Governor inviting the Board of Selectmen to attend Rece tion
Governor and Mrs. Tobin's public reception on Washington's Reception
Birthday in the Hall of Flags.
The Chairman read a letter from George W. Emery
stating that the Board of Fire Engineers had voted not No Fire
to include an Article in the Warrant relative to placing Dep t.
members of the fire department under Civil Service. Article.
The Chairman read a letter from Raymond L. White,
Town Accountant, informing the Board that he had employed Accountant
a new girl as of February 6, 1946, at a salary of $20.00
per week to replace Mrs . Dorothy Murray. Mr. White Salary of
stated that he hoped the Board of Selectmen would approve Senio
this action, inasmuch as he did not have time enough to Clerk
consult the Board before making the change. Mr. White
further stated that on May 1, 1944 he was authorized to
employ Mims Virginia Tarbell at a salary of $22,00 per
week, but he hired her at $20.00 per week. However,
she later received a $2.00 increase. In this year's
budget he has included $1.00 increment, but he would like
to have this recommendation changed to a $2.00 increment;
Mr. White stated that he had mentioned this matter to
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Mr. Hoyt, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, and
he felt that the Committee would approve of the extra
dollar.
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After some discussion on the matter, Mr. Rowse moved
that the vote of the Board of Js,uary 20, 1946, approving
the salary of Miss Tarbell in the amount of $22=.00, plus
16%, plus $1.00 be rescinded. Mr. Sheldon seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Rowse then moved to reconsider this item, and
4)2prove the salary of Miss Tarbell in the amount of
2.00 per week, plus 16%, plus $2.00. Mr. Sheldon
seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Nu Rowse further moved to reconsider the action of
the Board on January 20, 1946, Whereby the salary of the
Senior Clerk in the Seleotmen's office was approved at
$22.00, plus 16%, plus $1.00. Mr. Sheldon seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
Mr . Rowse then moved to reconsider this item and
approve the salary of Miss Doherty, Senior Clerk in the
Selectmen's Office, at #22.00 per week, phis 16%, plus
$2.00. Mr. Sheldon secondedthe motion, and it was so
voted,
Reid Tax A letter was received from William F. Reid, 23
Offer Dexter Road, Lexington, offering $360.00 for Lots 11
and 1?, Block 20, Dexter Road, exington.
Mn Sarano moved that a proposal to sell the lots
be advertised in the Lexington Minute-Man, and further
consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of
the Board. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
Health A letter was received from the Board of Health,
Officers City of Malden, stating that several health officers
Meetings of the communities in the North Metropolitan District met s
at the Medford Board of Health to consider the advisability of
having regular meetings. It was decided to hold meetings
ever/ tap months for the discussion of matters pertaining
to public health,
In the anticipation of the separate Board of Health
following Town Meeting, the Board preferred to take no
action at this time.
Questionnaire was received from the Checker Taxi
Helicopter Company who propose to furnish a helicopter taxi service
Service as soon as egttpment is available.
Mr. Rowse moved that no action be taken on the matter.
Mr. Sarino seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Application was received from Mrs. Marie C. Locke,
Locke 6 Middle Street, Lexington, for a Swedish Massage
Massage License. A satisfactory character reference was received
License from the Chief of Police.
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Mr. Sarah. moved that the license be approved.
Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Application was received from l!. L. Vinal, 391 Comm.
Concord Ave.nde, Belmont, for a Coaanon Victiialler's Viet.
License at 1784 Measaohvsetts Avenue, Lexington. - License
The matter was held- over for one week for the purpose
of obtaining references from the Police Department.
The Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting was signed Sign
by the Board. Wsrtant
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