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,Mosquito
Control
Meeting
Fire
,Insurance
Held
Over
Precinct
Revision
Article
Warrant
1946
Annual Town
Meeting
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April 16, 1945
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday evening, April 16, 1945 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Locke, Messrs. Potter, Rowse, Sarano and Sheldon were
present. The Clerk was also present. The members were
notified of this meeting by a notice mailed April 13,
1945.
At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board.
He said that he had received a letter from the State
Reclamation Board pertaining to a mosquito control meeting
on Tuesday afternoon at City Hall, Cambridge.
The Chairman read a letter from the State Board.
requesting that a check for the $3,000.00, appropriated
at the Annual Town Meeting in connection with the mosquito
control project, be made out to the Commonwealth of Mass-
achusetts, and sent to the State Reclamation Board.
Mr. Stratton, Secretary of the Board, stated that a
Lexington citizen would be appointed to represent the Town
as one of the Commissioners.
The Chairman asked Mr. Paxton if he would attend the
meeting on Tuesday, and he agreed to do so.
Mr. Paxton stated that he had talked with Mr. Weeks,
Supt. of Public Works in Melrose, in an effort to deter-
mine what should be done relative to the Town's fire
insurance. He said that each Town seems to have a differ-
ent system, none of which prove satisfactory insofar as
Lexington is concerned.
Mr. Rowse and Mr. Sheldon agreed to meet with Mr.
Paxton on Saturday morning to discuss this subject and
present recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on Monday
evening, April 23, 1945.
The Chairman called the Board's attention to Mr.
Wrightington's letter of October 30, 1944, in which he
stated that the precincts should be revised once in five
years, or in December of any year, when so directed by a
vote of the representative Town Meeting, not later than
November 30th of that year. This would indicate that a
revision is a matter for the Selectmen in the first instance,
or the Town Meeting to decide.
Mr. Rowse moved that the vote of April 9, 1945,
approving certain precinct revisions submitted by Mr.
Paxton, be rescinded, and that an Article be inserted
in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting for 1946 to
cover the matter. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
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The Chairman said that he had received a complaint from
Mr. Conant of Lincoln Street who has engaged Counsel and
intends to instigate proceedings unless something is done
about the dump on Lincoln Street. His main objection is the
high elevated dumping area.
Mr. Paxton agreed to contact Mr. Conant and discuss
the matter with him.
Mr. Paxton retired at 8:15 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from the 'mown of Lexington,
Patriots' Day Committee, inviting all the members of the Board,
individually or a Board, to join the parade on April 19th.
The Board was also invited to attend Memorial Exercises at
the Battle Monument on the same day.
The Chairman stated that he had received a Proclamation
from the Governor which he would read as part of the exercises.
Invitation was received from the Lexington Post #3007,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, inviting the Board to be present at
the joint installation of officers on Satruday evening, April
21, 1945.
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the invitation
with thanks.
Invitetibn was received from the Marine Corps League
Auxiliary inviting the Selectmen to attend exercises on
Saturday, April 22, 1945 at Faneuil Hall.
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the invitation
with thanks.
The Chairman read a letter from ivirs. Edward W. Cole, 78
Bertwell Road, Lexington, who stated that she felt that a dog
owned by James Mullen of 69 Bertwell Road should be restrained
because of a vicious disposition.
A copy of the letter has been sent to the Dog Officer
with the request that he investigate the complaint and submit
a report.
The Chairman read a letter from IJr,. William E. Cann,
Building Inspector, stating that Lot 37, Cary Street, has
a frontage of seventy-one feet, whereas a frontage of
seventy-five feet is required for the erection of a build-
ing. This is the lot that 1'ir. Eben Johnson of 20 Parker
Street, Arlington, would like to purchase if it is possible
to build a house upon.it.
The Clerk was instructed to advise kr. Johnson that it
would be necessary to obtain a decision on the matter from-
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romthe Board of Appeals.
The Chairman read a letter from William H. Lyon stating
that his previous offer of $100.00 for Lot 174, Middle Street,
Lexington, was made on behalf of Myron Roberts who lives on
the adjoining property.
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Dump
On
Lincoln
Street
Invitation
to join
Parade
April 19th
V.F.W.
Instal'n
Inv. to
Marine
League
Auxil'y
Exercises
'Dog
Complain
Held
Over
Lot 37
Cary St.
Frontage
Less Than
75 feet.
Tax Title
Offer
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Shea
Tax
Title
Offer
Sacco
Tax
Title
Offer
Accepted
'Rationing
'Board
Appl.
to
San'm
King
Sign
Deed
Ambrocey
Mr. Sheldon moved that a. proposal to sell the lot be
advertised in the Lexington Minute Man, and that further
consideration be liven the offer at the next meeting of the
Board. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
The Chairman read a letter from Michael N'. Shea offer-
ing $250.00 for Lot 55, Elder Block G, Crescent Hill Avenue,
Lexington. Mr. Potter reported that he and Mr. Spencer had
visited tris property which joins Mr. Sheer's land.
Mr. Rowse moved that a proposal to sell Lot 55, Elder
Block G, Crescent Hill Avenue, Lexington, 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 Mrs. Annie
Sacco's offer of $250.00 for Lots 90 - 94 inclusive,
Albermarle Avenue, Lexington. A proposal to sell these lots
was advertised in the April 12, 1945 issue of the Lexington
Minute -Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office
as a result of the advertisement.
Mr. Sheldon moved that the offer be accepted, and that
Lots 90 - 94, inclusive, Albermarle Avenue be sold and con-
veyed to ivirs. Sacco. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and
it was so voted.
A letter was received from George L. Graves, Chairman
of the Lexington War trice and Rationing Board, submitting
the names of Mrs. Harold Wheeler, 12 Tower Road and Mrs.
Steele Lindsay, 23 Robbins Road as Board members; Mrs.
Wheeler as a member of the Community Service Panel and Mrs.
Lindsay as Volunteer Assistance Supervisor.
Mr; Potter moved that the Board of Selectmen endorse
these two individuals. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion,
and it was so voted.
Application was received from Francis P. Dawson, Acting
Superintendent of the Middlesex County Sanatorium, for the
admission of Catherine Roseman King. Mr. Sheldon moved that
the application be approved. Mr. Saran seconded the motion,
and it was so voted.
Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it
was voted to sign the deed, prepared by Mr. Wrightington,
conveying Lots 33 and 34, Marvin Street, Lexington, to
Frank Ambrocey. •
Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Rowse, it
was voted to approve the following licenses:
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Alice M. McCarthy
Clifford F. Flack
Russell E. Carroll
(formerly Lex. Cleansers & Dyers)
William Viano 1794 Mass. Avenue
80 Bedford. St.
41 Outlook Drive
1806 Mass. Avenue
Funeral Director
Peddler
Overhanging Sign
Sunday Movies
Application was received from Edward I. Hart, gate -
tender at the Woburn Street crossing, requesting an
appointment as a Special Police Officer in the Town of
Lexington.
The Clerk informed the lloard that the applicant had
been approved by the Chief of Police.
Mr. Ro,,.ise moved that Edward I. Hart be appointed a
Special Police Officer in the lown of Lexington for a
term expiring March 31, 1946. Mr. Sheldon seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
The Clerk informed the Board that Mrs. McCarter had
telephoned and requested permission to use the blankets,
formerly purchased for the Committee on Public Safety,
for children being sent to camp this summer by the Lex-
ington Camping Council.
Mr. Rowse moved that the request be granted. Mr.
Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Sheldon moved that Associate Member J. Milton
Brown of the Board of. Appeals be appointed to serve as
a regular member to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Arthur N. Maddison; said term expiring March 31, 1949.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Rowse moved that Associate Member Lester T.
Redman of the Board of Appeals be appointed to serve as
a regular member to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of C. Edward Glynn; said term expiring March 31, 1948.
Mr. Sheldon moved that Mr. Aiden L. Ripley be
appointed an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Frederic K. Johnson be
appointed to serve as an Associate Member of the Board
of Appeals. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was
so voted.
Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Sarano,
it was voted to reappoint the following members of the
Board of Fire Engineers in the Town of Lexington for a
period of one year, beginning May 1, 1945: George W.
Emery, Robert W. Fawcett, William H. Driscoll, Alan G.
Adams, and Thomas J. Donnelly.
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Lic.
Hart
app. as
Special
Police
Officer
Camping
Use of
Blankets
Appt. to
Board of
Appeals
Appt. to
Board of
Fire
Engineers
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Appt. to
Board of
Health
Board of
Health
Nunnan
Complaint
Appoint
Board
of
Assessors
Asst
Supt. of
Public
Works
Mr. Potter reported that he had contacted Dr. Pyle
about the possibility of his serving on the Board of
Health. He stated that Dr. Pyle would accept such an
appointment.
Mr. Rowse reported that Mr. Roy McQuillan would be
very glad to serve on the Board of Health.
The Board felt that Mr. George E. Russell of Audubon
Road would make an excellent member of this Board, and
authorized the Chairman to approach him to determine Whether
or not he would be willing to accept the appointment.
Mr. Sheldon moved that Dr. Pyle, Messrs. McQuillan
and Russell be appointed to serve on the Board. of Health
for a term to be decided at a later date; subject to Mr.
Russell's acceptance. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion,
and it was so voted.
The Clerk' was instructed not to notify the members
of the appointment until the Chairman made a report after
talking with Mr. Russell.
The Clerk was instructed to submit a list of the
suggested duties to be handled by the new Board of Health.
The complaint received from Arthur Nunnan of Marrett
Road, relative to children using his property as a play-
ground, was held over from the last meeting.
Mr. Potter reported that he had made an investigation
and learned that Mr. Nunnan was a Veteran of World War I
and at time he is mentally unstable.
It was decided to take no further action on the complaint.
The matter of appointing the members to the Board of
Assessors was then discussed.
Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano,
it was voted to reappoint Messrs. William I. Burnham and
Clyde E. Steeves to serve on the Board of Assessors for
a period• ending December 31, 1946; Messrs. Leland H.
Emery and William H. Shanahan for a term expiring December
31, 1947.
Mr. Rowse did not wish to be recorded as voting on
these appointments.
The possibility of appointing an Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works was considered.
The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. John J.
Garrity would be willing to accept such an appointment as
a temporary measure.
It was decided to have the Chairman discuss the subject
with Mr. Paxton.
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