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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-01-06172 SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 6, 1947 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Monday evening, January 6, 1947 at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Locke, Sarano and Paxton were present. The Clerk was also present. ' At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Alan Adams appeared before the Board. The Chairman stated that the Board would like Publishipg to discuss with him his request for permission to Budgets publish the budgets presented by the various departments. Mr. Adams said that his angle was to publish them as a straight news story with the expiation that they, as printed, are only preliminary. He said that he thought the information, particularly to town meeting members, might be instructive. Mr. Adams said that he would include an explanation on any budgets that might other- wise be misleading. Mr. Paxton suggested that he contact the heads of the various departments before publishing the information. Mr. Adams retired at 8:04 p.m. Letter was received from Robert C. Merriam relative Insurance to policy #118-1294, expiring on February 21, 1947, which covers a frame stable at 24 Sylvia Street. This property. has recently been sold,under tax title, to the former owner. The Clerk was instructed to so advise Mr. Merriam and request him not to renew the coverage. Chairman read a letter from Mr. John H. Reardon, USO Area Director informing the Board that arrangements have been completed to move his office on January 2, 1947 to the USO Center in Waltham. Comp. for Asst. Regist. Mr. Carroll's letter relative to establishing salaries for Assistant Registrars was"held over from the last regular meeting of the Board. The Chairman reported that he had conferred with Mr. Spencer and the arrangements which have been made are agreeable to him. It was decided to approve Mr. Carroll's recommendation that the Assistant Registrars be paid at the rate of 1.00 an hour:., and that the amounts be put through Aurg 1 1 L. - 173 as Expenses and not Personal Services, thus eliminating the necessity of making any tax deductions. Application was received for a certificate of Cert. character from Winfield S. Couette, 4 Wachusett Circle, of who has filed an application with the Secretary df the inc. Commonwealth for a certificate" of incorporation under the name of Massachusetts iea1 Estate Association. Satisfactory reference was received from the Chief of Police. Mr. Locke moved that the certificate be approved and signed. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk informed the Board that the Town Clerk has presented a bill for payment, in the amount of Transfer 110.00 for bo:o'th lighting in the various precincts for the election last November. Inasmuch as the balance in the account from which this item may be paid is only 19.13 it will be necessary to request a tranafer. Mr Paxton moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to tranafer the sum of 870 from the Reserve Fund to the Elections Expenses - Jurisdiction Selectmen Acdou.nt Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Notice was received from the State Department of Conservation, Division of Forestry, that the Selectmen Forest of all towns shall annually in January appoint a forest Warden warden; such appointment not to become effective unless approved by the forester. Mr. Sarano moved that Deputy Chief Roy A. Cook he re-appminted Forest Warden in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring December 31, 1947; subject to the approval of the Director of Forestry. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the War Parents of America for permission to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall on Thursday evening, January 16, 1947 from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Mr. Locke moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Tobin, Federal Government Veterans Representative, advised him that it is tossible for the Selectmen to appoint a 174 Veterans' Veterans' Agent, who of course if a World War II Agent veteran:, as an honorary position at $1.00 and then employ a secretary to do the clerical work. He said this procedure is being followed in Concord. The Ch,irman said also that there is the possibility of having a joint Advisory Board and Director with the Town of Bedford. It was decided to invite Col. Barry to meet with the Board next Monday night in an effort to determine what duties a Veterans' Agent would have. The Chairman said that Mr. Tobin would like permission to hang a small sign, under the. Town Offices sign, at the entrance to the front driveway, in connection with his office. The Board had no objection to a small Bigg being hung on hooks the days Mr. Tobin is in his office. The Chairman said that several requests have been received for coasting on Farmcrest Avenue. Mr. Paxton moved that Farmcrest Avenue be posted for coasting and that necessary steps be taken to make this legal and include it in our present Traffic Rules and Regulations. Mr.' Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that Mr. David A. Rix, 503 Waltham Street, had called him relative to the drainage of Clematis Brook. He said that he had been given to understand that something wo31d be done this year, and he is planning to develop his property. Mr. Sarano moved that the Supt. of Public Works be requested to include an item in his 1947 budget to provide for Clematis Brook drainage. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it, was so voted. e nex meeting the B d of Setmen will ion nday ev ing, J nary 13 0 p in the S ectmen' Room, wilding, Lexin A true record, Attest: 1 1