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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
December 30, 1946
A regular meet ng of the Board of Selectmen was held
in the Selectmen's oom, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, December 30, 1946 at 7 30 p.m. Chairman
Potter, Messrs. Rowse, Locke, Sarano and Paxton were
present . The Clerk was also present.
At 7:30 p.m. hearing was declared open upon
petition of Frank M. Carpenter for q change in the
Board of Survey plan of Boulder Road. The Board of
Selectmen, acting as the Board of Survey considered
the petition, notice of which was read by the Clerk.
This notice was inserted in the December 19, 1946
issue of the Lexington Minute-Man and a copy mailed
to all persons whom the Board of Survey deemed to be
interested.
Mr. Frank M. Carpenter, the petitioner and his
Boulder attorney, Frank B. Frederick of 50 State Street,
Road Boston, Mr. Clarence S. Walker, Treasurer of the Lex-
Board of ington Trust company , Mr. Raymond W. James of 66
Survey Blake Road, Mr. Francis Y. Rice of 65 Blake Road
and Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Supt. of Public Works were
present at the hearing.
Mr. Frederick stated that he was acting in the
capacity of counsel for both the petitioner and the
Lexington Trust Company. Mr. Frederick presented a
Milli showing the present location and the proposed
location Of Boulder Road. He explained that through
some error Mr. Carpenter's house was located within
two feet of Boulder Road and at the time the road
was only a "paper Street". He stated that the entire
house is concrete and it would be impossible to move
it. He said that ke lad been consulted on the matter
by both Mr. Carpenter and the Lexington Trust Company.
He informed the Board that arrangements have been made
with the Lexington Trust Company, Mr. Rice and all the
mortgages interested. He said that as soon as the
proposed plan is approved, Mr. Carpenter will have the
necessary clearance when the road is moved. He stated
that Mr. Rice will lose a piece of land, and he will
acquire anotherlpiece of land. Mr. Frederick said that
all of the private interests that can in any way be
affected have been consulted and he has the necessary
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papers to be recorded if the Board of Survey approved
the lhange in the location of Boulder Road.
Mr. Frederick stated that the original Board of
Survey layout was made in 1935 and according to Chapter
41, Section 76 of General Laws, the Board of Survey may
from time to time change or relocate ways they have here-
tofore approved.
The Chairman stated that he had conferred with the
Town Counsel on the proposed change. The Town Counsel
stated that if the Board of Survey decided to approve the
change, he would like to have the petitioner or his counsel
contact him. The Chairman informed the group that the
Board of Survey could approve the layout subject to the
Town Counsel' s approving the transfers.
Mr. Rowse asked if the Planning Board has seen the
proposed change and Mr. Frederick replied in the affirma-
time, stating that he has a letter of approval from Mr.
Worthen.
No Persons appeared in opposition to the proposed
change. The hearing was declared closed at 7: 50 p.m.
The group, with the exception of Mr. DeFoe, retired.
Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Locke,
it was voted to approve the proposed change, subject to
the Town Counsel' s checking and approving the transfers.
Mr. DeFoe informed the Beard that semi-annual in-
spections have been made of the Cary Memorial Building
and the reports have always been that the conditions Emergency
are good and no fault has been found. However, a Lighting
salesman advised him that the town is violating the For
law inasmudh as there is no emergency lighting in the Cary
building. Memorial
The Chairman suggested that possible bids should Building
be obtained if the Board agreed that emergency lighting
should be installed.
Mr. Paxton said that approximately $1,200 would take
care of the job and would be accurate enough to include
in the 1947 budget. He stated that whatever quotation
might be received at this time would undoubtedly be dif-
ferent by the time the work is actually begun.
It was decided to have Mr. DeFoe include an item in
his 1947 budget to cover this expenditure .
Mr. DeFoe stated that the town has used over one- Sewer
half of its supply of 8" sewer pipe and there is not enough Pipe
on hand to do the work proposed for the coming year. He
said that due to the difficulty of obtaining pipe he
thought more of this pipe should be ordered now and he also
informed the Board that he has sufficient funds to pay for it.
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Mr. Rowse moved that the Superintendent of Public
Works be authorized to place an order for two earloads of
8" sewer pipe at an approximate cost of $810. per car. Mr.
Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
2" Mr. DeFoe requested authorization to purchase 75
Standard lengths of 2" standard steel pipe. He stated that his supply
Steel is exhausted and there are sufficient funds to pay for 75 lengths.
Pipe Mr. Paxton moved that the Superintendent of Public
Works be authorized to place an order for 75 lengths of standard
steel pipe. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. DeFoe said that the resident at the corner of Maple
Street and Lowell Street requested the erection of a "Stop"
sign and also a "Go Slow" sign.
Mr. Paxton informed Mr. DeFoe that unless the signs
are approved by the State Department of Public Works they
cannot be enforced. Mr. DeFoe agreed to contact the State
on the matter.
The Chairman said that the Board should determine at
Snow what depth they want the Public Works Department to begin
Removal to remove snow and whether or not the Police Department should
notify Wallace Weisinger of snow storms.
Mr. Paxton said that *hen the snow is two inches deep
on level ground and there is no adtivity from the Department '
of Public Works, the Police Department should contact
Mr. Weisinger.
The Board left it up to the Superintendent of Public
Works to confer with the Chief of Police on the subject.
Mr. DeFoe retired at 8 :20 p.m.
The Chairman informed the Board that Alan Adams would
like to publish the budgets of each department as submitted
I Publish- for 1947, and at some later date publish them after the
ing Board Selectmen and Appropriation Committee has acted on
Budgets them.
Mr. Paxton suggested that the Board approve Mr. Adams'
request providing he first obtains the information from the
department heads.
Mr. Rowse said that he would not be in favor of this
unless the Selectmen obtained a cooperative decision from the
Appropriation Committee .
Mr. Locke said that be believed publishing budgets with-
out comment might leads to misunderstandings.
It was decided to invite Mr. Adams to meet *ith the
Board next week and to discuss the matter further with him.
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The Chairman read a ' letter from Mr. Carroll' Transfer
Town Clerk, advising the Board that he was in error
then he informed the Board last week that he had sufficent
funds in the Town Clerk 's - Personal Services Account to
provide payment of a $3.00 a week increase for Miss Mayy
R. McDonough, retroactive to Dgcbmber 1, 1946. Mr.
Carroll stated that he will need a transfer in the amount
of $16.25.
Mr. Paxton moved that the Appropriation Committee be
requested to transfer the sum of $16.25 from the Reserve
Fund to the Town Clerk' s - Personal Services Account.
Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
At 8 40 p.m. the following members of the Planning
Board appeared PA Chairman Worthen, Messrs. Cromwell,
Ferguson, Houdlette , Nickerson and Richards.
The Chairman said that the Planning Board Shad some
problems that they were working on and the Selectmen
wondered how much has been done on them.
Mr. Worthen presented a typewritten report entitled
Suggested Tentative Outline of Procedure Recommended by
the Planning Board for the Development of a Comprehen-
sive Plan for the Business Center of Lexington. He
stated that this was merely an outline of procedure.
Mr. Rowse asked if the Planning Board had turned down
the possibility of enlarging the business area and Mr.
Worthen said that the Planning Board thinks it is a Planning
mistake to have business expand beyond certain lengths. Board
He said that they felt that they should restrict the Report
business area to some reasonable limits, hearing in
mind that there are areas in outlying districts
already zoned for business.
The Ohairman said that he would like to see the
apartment area eliminated and recommend that the business
go down to a depth of eighty or ninety feet beyond the
proposed street. He said that by doing this, almost
double the present amount of parking area will be made
available .
A lengthy discussion was held relative to business
areas and parking facilities.
Mr. Paxton said that the first step is for the Planning
Board to recommend an amendment to the present Zoning
By-law whereby the owner or builder of future apartment
houses or business establishmehts will be required to
provide ample parking areas. He said that the second
step is to have the parking area laid out and also have the
proposed street laid outs and the third step is the layout
of Muzzey Street and the takings made.
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A discussion was also held relative to the so-called
Ryder property taken by eminent domain for school purposes.
Mr. Rowse suggested that the Planning Board contact Mr.
Charles Davis, Chairman of the School Building Committee, and
advise him that the Selectmen would like him to check with the
architect as to the location of the proposed school on the
Ryder property.
The Planning Board retired at 10 20 p.m.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Clerk of
the Board of Registrars, informing the Selectmen that J Carroll
Ass't Ryan and Robert E. Ryan have peen appointed Assistant Registrars
Regis- to complete the listing for the year 1947. The Board of
tears Registrars suggest that the Assistants be compensated at the
rate of $1.00 an hour.
The Board authorized the Chairman to contact Mr. Spencer
relative to the matter and any decision was held over until
the next meeting of the Board.
Boy Scout Letter was received from the Boston Council Inc. of the
Pilgrim- Boy Scouts of America stating that they would like to plan
age another pilgrimage to Lexington on Saturday, April 12, 1947,
The Board authorized the Chairman to acknowledge the
letter and extend a cordial welcome to the Sehats.
Select- Letter was received from the Massachusetts Selectmen' s
men' s Association, together with a bill for the dues for 1947
Ass'n. in the amount of $60.00. The new schedule of dues is based
dues upon the populatidn ratio of the town as shown in the 1945
state census. The Association now needs a paid executive
secretary and a legislative agent.
Mr. Locke moved that the increased amount be approved.
Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Letter was received from Town Counsel, Daniel A. Lynch,
regarding the taking by eminent domain of the so-called
Mulliken Mulliken property, consisting of about 7 3/4 acres. A copy
damages of the proposed confimatory deed and release , the ortginal
E.D. of which Mr. Lynch sent to Mr. Bicknell, attorney for the
Mullikens, for execution by him client was attached. Mr.
Bicknell understands that the Board will hold the release
and confirmatory deed in escrow until such time as the matter
is referred to the next Annual Town Meeting for the appropriation
of $1,000. damages.
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1 ' Application was received from John M. Sullivan, 341
Marrett Road, Lexington for a license to operate a funeral
car in Lexington. In checking the applicant' s record, the Funeral
Chief of Police learned that Mr. Sullivan has a long record Carriage
of crimes and convictions. License
Mr. Sarano moved that the application be denied. Denied
Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Upon motion of Mr. Locke , seconded by Mr. Paxton
it was voted to grant the following licenses.
Foster S. Beach 1775 Mass. Avenue Common Victualler(renewal
Minute Man Cafe 1715 Mass. Avenue w " "
L. J. Foss 1733 Mass. Avenue " " "
James Phillips 1800 Mass. Avenue " " "
Johnson Pontiac Co. 97 Mass. Avenue 1st Class Agent
Hardy's Garage 911 Waltham Street 2nd' Class Agent
William Viano 1794 Mass . Avenue Sunday Movies
Budgets were acted on as follows
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Account Requested approved
Public Works & Sup 't. Office- $ 490.00 490.00
Expenses
Town Offices & Cary Memorial 6,767.00 6,767(000.
Building-Personal Services
Board of Appeals - New Equipment 91.85 91.85
(To be added to original budget)
Sewer Maintenance - Wages & Expenses
5,990.00 5,990.00
Sewer Maintenance - Services 42,600.00 42,600 .00
It was decided to meet on Saturday , January 4, 1947
to consider budgets submitted by the Chief of Police and
the Superintendent of Public Works.
The ne reg •ar meeting f the Bo d of Selec n
will be he Monday even' , Janu y 6, 1947 ' the
Selectmen�/s Ro• " , Town 0 ce Buil ' ng, at 7 3 P•m-
A true record, Attest .
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,C Clerk.