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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 25, 1946
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town *ffioe Building on
Monday evening, November 25, 1946 at 7.30 p.m.
Chairman Potter, Meesrs. Rowse, Locke, Sarano and Paxton
were present. The Clerk was also present.
Transfer Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Supt. of Public Works, appeared
before the Board at 7:30 p.m.
Letter was received from the Supt. of Public Works,
with reference to his recent verbal request for a transfer
to the Road Machinery Account to cover outstanding bills,
and contemplated expenditures for the remainder of the
year. Mr. DeFoe stated in his letter that outstanding
bills at the present time amount to approximately X800.
He further stated that anticipated expenses for the
remainder of the year would probably amount to sometling
over $1,500, and he was, therefore, requesting a transfer
of $2,000.
Mr. Rowse moved that the Appropriation Committee be
requested to transfer $2,000 from the Reserve Fund
to the Road Machinery Account to take care of present
and anticipated expenses for the balance of the year.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he had a survey
Blasting made of the houses on Washington Street and Fair Oaks
Damages Terrace, where alleged damages have been claimed as a
result of Town blasting. He said that both Stanley
Higgins and Mike Shea, the Town painter, had inspected
the properties and given him estimates as follows:
40 Percy Road $21.00
9 Washington St. 124.00
15 Washington St. 143 .00
He stated that Dr. Winston on Outlook Drive clamed
to have an antique mirror fall off the wall as a result
of blasting on Fair Oaks Terrace. He said this residence
may be three or four hundred yards away from the area in
which the blasting occurred.
Mr. Locke suggested that Mr. DeFoe contact these
various individuals and endeavor to obtain a figure
from them as to the amount of damage.
Mr. Paxton stated that the usual procedure is to
have the persons claiming damage submit there claim in
writing to the Board.
Mr. DeFoe agreed to contact the various persons
and ask them to Submit their claims in writing.
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Letter was received from John J. Garrity, Damage to
Supt. of Parks and Playgrounds, informing the* Trees
installation of an oil pipe line through the
Adams School playground had caused damage to
some of the Town trees. Mr. Garrity said that
he had meet over this area with the foreman of
the firm who did the work, and had estimated the
damage at approximately $100. He said that he
would notify the company to send a check to the
Town Treasurer in this amount, if it meets with the
approval of the Board.
Upon motion of Mr. Rocket seconded by Mr. Rowse,
it was voted to approve of Mr. Garrity' s recommendation
and authorize him to notify the company as suggested in
his letter.
Mr. DeFoe said that he had received the following Gasoline
five quotations for supplying the Town with gasoline Contract
for 1947:
Colonial Beacon Oil 12.35 and 13.85
American Oil Company 12.35 and 14.85
Shell Oil Company 12.6 and 14.1
Bonded Oil System, Inc. 14.1 and 15.6
Penn Oil Company 12 .2 and 13.7
Mr. DeFoe stated that the Town is now using Shell
Oil Company gasoline. He said that we do not use special
gasoline, but he believes that special gas should be used
for our new equipment.
Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Locke , it
was voted to award the bid for the 1947 supply of gasoline
to the Colonial Beacon Oil Company at their quoted price
of 12.35 and 13 .85.
Mr. DeFoe stated that he had confereed with Mr. Chapter 90
Sabin of the State Department of Public Works relative Grove St.
to Chapter 90 Construction of Grove Street. He
said that inasmuch a s there is only fill and cuts
involved, Mr. Sabin is of the opinion that the work
should be done by the Town, and not let out on contract.
The Chairman asked if the developer had started to Spring
build streets in the Spring Street area. Street
Mr. DeFoe replied that excavation has been started. Develop-
The Chairman inquired about the loam in the ment
development, and Mr. DeFoe replied that 411l loam is to
be removed and he will inspect it personally.
The Chairman asked about the shoulders, and Mr.
DeFoe replied that he had talked with Mr. McLaughlin,
who has agreed to cut the shoulders back to the property
line with a pitch of about 1/4 of an inch. He will then
loam /it over and seed it.
of Board that the
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The Chairman asked about the ledge in the roads.
Mr. DeFoe said that he thought he might have
something to present to the Board this Bening. He
said that Mr. McLaughlin has struck ledge which
projects up above the finished grade of the road, and
it looks to him as if the road could be raised somewhat.
Mr. DeFoe retired at 8 22 p.m. , and Mr. Reardon,
USO representative, appeared before the Board.
USO The Chairman stated that one reason for Mr. Reardon' s
Office presence this evening was to give him an opportunity to
tell the Board of his plans.
Mr Reardon explained the purpose and aims of the
USO in detail.
Mr. Rowse stated that it is not possible for the
Board of Selectmen to rent or allow the use of a Con-
ference Room in the Cary Memorial Building on a permit
basis, and at the time the use had been granted to the
USO, the Board understood that it was merely a temporary
atrangement.
Mr. Reardon asked if it was the judgment of the Board
of Selectmen that he will have to move as aoon as possible ,
and Mr. Rowse replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Rearddn asked if he would be given a tht.ity-day
notice .
Mr. Rowse suggested that he vacate at the beginning
of the year.
Mr. Reardon retired at 8 35 p.m.
Letter was received from the Chairman of the Board
Bd. of of Health stating that the Health Inspector had requested
Health an increase in salary, and the Board of Health voted to
Budget approve an increase of $200, making the revised budget
for Personal Services $762:50.
Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sarano ,
it was voted to rescind the action taken on the Board
of Health - Personal Services budget on November 18.
Mr. Rowse then moved that the Board of Health -
Personal Services budget be approved in the amount of
$700. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so
voted.
Transfer Letter was received from E. A. Lindstrom, Building
Inspector, informing the Board that he would need $60
in the Building Department - Expenses Account to pay
outstanding bills and anticipated expenditures for the
remainder of the year.
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Mr. Rowse moved that the Appropriation Committee
be requested to transfer the sum of $60 from the
Reserve Fund to the Building Department - Expense
Account. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so
voted.
Letter was received from John A. Russell, Dog Request
Officer, stating that he would need approxiamtely For
$25 to pay outstanding bills and anticipated Transfer
expenses for the balance of the year.
Mr. Rowse moved that the Appropriation Committee
be requested to transfer the sum of 025 from the
Reserve Fund to the Dog Officer - Expenses Account.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was sovated.
At 8 50 p.m. the following members of the Committee Proposed
on Recreational Facilities appeared before the Board Locker
Mrs. Paul W. Mathers, Messrs. Goddard, Gustin and
Moose.
Mr. Gustin explained that the Committee was not
present this evening to present a general report , but
merely to discuss the proposed locker building, and
presented a blueprint to the Board.
Mr. Gustin said that the Committee believes that
the term "locker building" was incorrect and it should
be toilet facilities. He said that the Committee did
not feel it was a good policy to spend money for a
locker building when the School Committee is willing to
allow the use of showers if and when the new high school
is erected.
The Chairman explained that the vote of the Town
Meeting approved $600 for plans and specifications and
that the money could not be used for anything else. He
said that the intent of the vote would have to be carried
out.
Mr. Rowse said that the vote could only be changed
at the next Annual Town Meeting.
Mr. Paxton said that he believed that difficulty
would be encountered if high school showers were used
by Town groups.
Mr. Gustin asked if the Committee was authorized to
spend the t600.
The Chairman replied in the negative, stating that
the Board of Selectmen would have to approve any expendi-
tures.
Mr. Rowse said that if the Committee recommended not
to erect a locker building, the Selectmen could go to
Town Meeting and ask to have the vote changed.
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The Chairman reminded the group that they would
have to keep in mind the fact that when the Town voted
the money for a locker building, it was a locker building
they wanted, and he believed they would be severely
criticized if the vote were not carried out . The
Chairman said that if the Committee wanted to put in a
recommendation for toilet facilities instead of a locker
building, the Selectmen would be justified in asking
Town Meeting to change the vote.
Mr. Gustin said that the Committee would give the
subject further consideration and report later to the
Board.
The group retired at 9 20 p.m.
Petition was received requesting the installation
Request of a water main on Burlington Street.
For A The Clerk was instructed to refer it to the Supt.
Water Main of Public Works.
Petition was received requewting the development of
Skating at a skating and hockey rink at Kenneen' s Pond.
Kinneen's The Clerk was instructed to refer it to Mr.
Pond Garrity, Supt. of Parks and Playgrounds, for his
recommendation.
Letter was received from the Board of Health
Board of advising that Mr. George E. Russell had resigned as
Health Chairman, but would continue to serve as a member
of the Board. Mr. R. L. McQuillan has been appointed
Chairman.
Letter was received from Rev. Crawford 0. Smith,
inviting the Board to services on Sunday, December 15,
194b, at which time Carillonic Tower Bells are to be
dedicated.
Board of Notice was received from the Board of Appeals of
Appeals the hearing to be held on December 6, 1946 upon the
application of the Lexington Coal Company for permission
to install above ground tanks for the storage of
30, 000 gallons of fuel oil.
Form letter was received from Commissioner Long
Town of the State Department of Corporations and Taxation,
Moderator suggesting that a vote be taken making arrangements for
Town Moderators to be elected for a three year period.
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Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by
Mr. Locke, it was voted to take the necessary steps
whereby in the future, Town Moderator will be elected
for a three year term.
Letter was received from Samuel E. Cazen requesting Paper
permission to conduct a waste paper drive on January 19, Drive
1947, in an effort to maintain funds to conduct
activities pertaining to Cub Pack #38 and Scout Troop
#38, sponsored by the Parker School Parent Teachers
Association.
Mr. Rowse moved that permission be granted and that
Iva. Gazan be notified that the Lexington Athletic Boosters
Club had already been granted a pertit to conduct a
paper drive on December 15, 1946. Mr. Paxton seconded
the motion , and it was so voted.
Application was received from the Arts and Crafts Use of
Society requesting permission to use Cary Hall on Satur- Hal
day, December 14, for a Christman Party for member's
children.
Mr. Sarano moved that the use of the hall be grant-
ed, subject to a $10 charge. Mr. Paxton seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
ripplication was received from the Senior Class, Use of
Lexington High School, requesting permission to use Hall
Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of December 26,
1946, for a Senior Dance.
Mr. Sarano moved that the use of the hall be grant-
ed free of charge . Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and
it was so voted.
Application was received from the War Parents of Use of
.America requesting permission to use Estabrook Hall on Hall
the evening of December 12, 1946 for a business meeting.
Mr. Sarano moved that the use be granted free of
charge. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so
voted.
Application was received from Theron, H. Gough, Peddler' s
451 Concord Avenue for a_Peddler' s License. License
Satisfactory reference was received from the Chief
of Police.
Mr. Sarano moved that the license be approved.
Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
' Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Locke, Liquor
it was voted to renew the Package Goods Stores liquor Licenses
licenses. The following licenses were signed:
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Berman's Market, Inc. 14 Mass. Avenue
Joseph Trani, Inc. 1757 Mass. Avenue
Changing The Planning Board letter relative to changing street
Street names was held over from the last meeting of the Board.
Names The Clerk informed the Board that according to Town
By-laws, Section 51, streets should be called and known by
the name given them respectively, until such names shall
be changed by the vote of the Town.
Mr. Locke moved that publicity be given the matter
Art. in in the local paper and that an article be inserted in the
Warrant warrant for the Annual Town Meeting in March relative to
changing certain street names as recommended by the Planning
Board. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so votted.
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