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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-05-05SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 5, 1947 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room., Town Office Building, on May 5, 1947. Charman Paxton, Messrs. Locke, Emery and Gay were present. The Clerk was also present. At X7:30 p.m. Mr. Alan Adams met with the Board and said that he had two questions he would like to ask and would like permission to give them some publicity in the paper. 1. What does the Board of Selectmen intend to do about a special election? 2. When does the Board intend to hold the drawing of the Hill and Cedar Street lots? 333 Alan Adams. Re: Special Election and Drawing Of Lots The Chairman explained that the Board of Selectmen voted not to do anything at the present time about a special election. He explained that the Board anticipates a special town meeting in the fall at which time an election could be held. He said that the Selectmen do not want to go into the Budget period without a full board but they do not believe a special election should be held during the summer months. The Chairman informed Mr. Adams that the Committee on the Veteran's lots submitted a report to the Board and also discussed it with the Board. He explained that the Engineer- ing Department was working on a definite layout of the lots because of the fact that the plan drawn by the Committee was merely a study plan. The Chairman explained that the board expects the Engineering Department to have the plan completed the latter part of May. The Town counsel will thea have to be consulted relative to some of the suggestions made by the Committee to dee whether or not they can be legally incorporated in deeds. The Chairman explained that the earliest possible date for the drawing would probably be the latter part of June. Mr. Adams retired at 7:35 p.m. The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Adams that the Board expects that there will be school problems and other questions that will necessitate an early fall town meeting and the Board is of the opinion that at that time the vacancy in the Board of Selectmen` should be filled by special election. 334 Mr. DeFoe, Sup't. of Public Works, and Mr. Garrity, Sup't. of Parks and Playgrounds, met with the Board. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he has consulted the Town Counsel relative to the proposed relocation and deepen ng of Vine Brook between Clark and Waltham Streets. Mr. Lynch suggested that Mr. Garrity contact the abutters in an effort to obtain their reaction. The First Church of Christ Science appears to be receptive but they would like t• know how the proposed relocation will affect their property. Mr. Garrity said that out of seven :abutters he had , Vine only been able to contact three. Henry Jackson does not Brook object at all provided that the lowering of the brook will not interfere with his water supply or the under -structure of his buildings. Mrs. Marrow feels that it will`ispoil the beauty of her surroundings. The Chairman explained that the line ofrthe property owned by the First Church will be the same. The Chairman asked Mr. Garrity what he thought would be best and Mr. Garrity replied that he would recommend the straight channel. The Chairman asked the members of the Board how they felt about the property. Mr. Locke thought that to do it properly there would have to be an engineering study made. He said he thought it should be planned and thought out very carefully. Mr4 DeFoe stated that an attempt had been made to put some fill on the enclosed athletic field but it is very wet. He said the situation is such that he cannot get in with his trucks for some time. Mr. Garrity took Doctor Crumb as a representative of the Booster Club over to the fieldpuntil the summer months when it would be dry and the loam can be taken on in trucks. He suggested seeding it in August and hoped to have it in condition for the 'oncord- Lexington game. The Chairman said that he was glad to receive this report and hoped that Mr. Garrity would con- tinue to give the matter further study. Mr. Garrity retired at 8:O p.m. Mr. DeFoe requested permission to purchase prOssed steel signs in lieu of white metal signs and it was again considered by the Board. He presented a sample of each type and explained that the pressed steel sign sells for 2.00 each and the white metal signs sell for $4.00 each. The Board decided in favor of pressed steel signs and authorized the Superintendent of Public Works to place an order. Mr. DeFoe presented a blue print together with a letter from the Boston. Edison Company relative to the proposed Mr. Garrity suggested that the Town stop work on the field 1 1 1 3.35 street lights on Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity Street of the Senior High School. He informed the Board that Mr. Lights Hitchcock of the Boston Edison Company recommends five 4000 lumen lamps which can be changed any time the Board so desires. Mr. Locke moved that the Supx.t. of Public Works be authorized to request the installation of 4000 lumen lamps with the understanding that they will be changed to 6000 if they do not work out satisfactorily. Mr. Gay seconded thes.motion and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe said that the Town Treasurer, Mr. Carroll, had asked him about floating bonds for sewer and water con- struction. Mr. DeFoe said that he thought that bonds in the amount of $50,000 should be floated for water. The Authorize Chairman said that this would take care of water con- Town Trees struction (sundry stteets). Mr. DeFoe said that he to secure thought $15,000 would be sufficient for .the sewer con- Bids for struction. Mr. Locke moved that the Town Treasurer be Loan requested to obtain bids on a loan of $50,000 for water construction and a second loan of $20,000 for sewer construction. Mr. Gay seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe requested the Board b6 authorize construction of water mains in Burlington, Lincoln, Shade, Gary and Summit Streets. The Chairman explained that money has been appro- priated for these streets. Mr. Emery moved that Mr. DeFoefs request be approved and orders prepared. Mr. Gaeconded the motioh and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe asked how the Town would handle the dead ends. Dead He said that no one had requested water on these streets and Ends the installation is merely to increase the flow and to provide better fire protection. The Chairman said that it seemed to him the only thing to do is to file the order of assessments as is customary, submit the bills, and if anyone has any com- plaint let them register it with the Board. He said that on large tracts of land it may be necessary to defer the assess- ment until the land is developed. He explained, however, that all the abutters would have to be assessed. The Chairman read a letter from the County Commissioners relative to the relocation of Grove Street asking if entry has been made. Mr. DeFoe said that he had received a copy of this communication from the Clerk and he has the information ready to submit to the Board. The Chairman asked if entry had been made on Linctln Street and Mr. DeFoe replied in the negative. The Chairman said that there is a water main going. 336 along the Barrymeade Farm and there had been a taking made due to the layout. Within two years after the layout the town must make entry and then Mrs. Sarano can make claim for damages. The entry, Stilt! he knows Mr. Sarano had an idea he would never pay the water betterments assessment. Mr. Sarano thought that entry would be made this year and then he would be off the Board and request to have the water assessment. abated on the basis that he was giving the land to the town. The Chairman explained that Mrs. Sarano has sold one lot and there is an amount held in escrow until the assessment is either paid or abated. He explained that Mrs. Sarano or her representative will come before the Board on this question. The Chairman asked the Sup't. of Public Works to shut the water main off in Barrymeade Drive, drain the land and leave it closed for a period of three weeks. He said that he did not think the water would diminish much but it will indicate that the Town is willing to co-operate. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. James J. McDevitt, 84 North Street, requesting the installation of a street light on the pole bordering lots 74 and 86. The Chairman asked the Supt. of Public Works to check this request and send in a report to the Board. A petition was received from the Boston Edison Compahy requesting permission for the alteration of the location of existing poles on Grove Street, southerly from a point approx- imately 3,660 feet southeast of Cedar Street, set three poles and move three poles; Grove Street appr• '•���,t00Q$Oe,e6t southeast of Cedar Street, set one pole r. e o n ed the Board that he had the Town Engineer heck this and the Boston Edison Company is merely making a change where the Town has made a cut in the bank on Grove Street. Mr. Locke moved that the request be approved and the order signed, Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Gay again brought up the question of the possibility of personal injury as a result of the condition of the side- walk in front of Durand's Candy Store. The Chairman explained Sidewalk that Mr. Lappen, proprietor of this store has requested sidewalk construction here for a.number of years. He said that he supposed the town could build a sidewalk and assess e owners 50% of the cost, Mr. Locke suggested that Mr. De e continge his policy of patching the sidewalks in the center and doing the best he can without attempting to do any major sidewalk construction. Junk Mr. Gay again called the Board's attention to the fact Dealers that the junk dealers going over the material in the town Re: dump make it difficult for residents of Lexington to get Town Dump into the dump on Saturdays and Sundays. 1 1 The Chairman suggested appointing a caretaker as Special Police officer. Mr. Gay suggested the erection of.a sign pro hibiting junk dealers from going into the dump on week -ends. Emery thought it might be well if the Supt of Public Works studied the situation and submitted a report to the Board. Mr. DeFoe retired at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Neil McIntosh met with the Board. He said he had been trying to develop a piece of land in North Lexington and he would like to know what assurance the Selectmen can give him relative to the installation of water. The Chair- man explained that in the fall of 1946 an ad was inserted in the local newspaper asking that all requests for water con- etruction'be presented at that time and the budgets for the year 1947 were figured on information received. The Chairman explained that 0150 was appropriated for the, installation of water mains for which requests had been re- ceived. He also explained that delivery on pipe is 'everal months behind. Mr. McIntosh said that some of the individuals in his development have requested the installation of water two or three years ago. The Chairman said that he does not recall the requests and he felt certain that they were not submitted in writing. Mr. McIntosh informed the board that he has a petition for the installation of a water main in Ivan Street. He also stated that there is a piece of property on this street which he owns that has a thitty-foot setback and upon which he is not able to build. The Chairman suggested that Mr. McIntosh leave the petition with the Board and that it would be considered as soon as possible but it must be definitely understood that the Selectmen make no commitments at this time. Mr. McIntosh said that he did not want to sign the petitions if he would have to pay for something he cannot use. The Chairmanexplained that if the Board decided to have the water main installed Mr. McIntosh would probably be assessed anyway. The Chairman suggested that Mr. McIntosh leave the Petition here and the Board will have a list of betterment assess- ments prepared and it will be taken care of as soon as possible. Mr. McIntosh retired at 8:55 p.m. Mr. J. W. Greer, 119 WindsorStreet, Cambridge, met with the Board relative to the parcel of land off Westview Street for which he offered 02,000 and 01,000 for two piles of sand. The Chairman presented a plan of the land and stated that he is not too familiar with the boundaries on this particular J.W. piece of property. Mr. Locke said that he thought Mr. Spencer Greer had designated what he thought were the boundaries. Mr. Re: Locke asked Mr. Greer if he appreciated the fact that a spur P?vperbj on West- view Street 337 Mr. Neil Mc- Intosh re; Insta 11- ation of Water Mail 338 track runs through the piece of property which he desires to buy and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Locke said that he had informed Mr. Greer that he might have to have a road laid out and approved by the Board of Survey before he could obtain.a permit to erect any buildings. The Chairman explained that the Board of Survey roads are very expensive and that the construction of the road and water main and drainage might cost him as much as $8.00 a foot. Mr. Locke said that it poked as if Mr. Greer might be purchasing a parcel of land which appears to be almost hopelessly inaccessible. Mr. Greer said that he was willing to invest $50,000 or $100,000. The Chairman stated that the Board of Selectmen would like to sell Mr. Greer this piece of property but preferred not to sell merely for monetary purposes. He said the Board wanted Mr. Greer to understand the problems thoroughly and to have both an access and egress before he invested his money. The. Chairman suggested that Mr. Greer obtain an option which will give him an access and said that the Board would hold his offer in abeyance. The Chairman informed Mr. Greer that there is no water supply. He also informed Yr. Greer that the Town will need a. considerable amount of fill for the proposed high school and it is possible that some of the material in this particular piece of land rland MaY be used. The Chairman stated that when 1Vr. Greer has something worked out whereby he has a means of access, the Board will be glad to discuss the matter with him further. Mr. Greer retired at 9:10 p.m. Colonel Barry and P.tr. James J. Collins of the Welfare De- partment met with the Board. Colonel Barry explained that the increase of salaries for the employees of the Welfare Department has placed it in a brackett over and above that which was approved by the State Civil Service. It is now necessary to • submit a new plan. Colonel Barry explained that he would like to have the approval of a plan which will obviate the necessity of coming before the Board of Selectmen any time a change is made. He explained very definitely that there is no obligation on the part of the town to apprppriate any more money and that it does not mean an authmatic increase. He said that the, employees of the Welfare Department clearly understand that their salaries will not be increased uhless so voted by the Town Meeting. The plan submitted by Colonel Barry is as follows;: Minimum Maximum Annual Increment Welfare Agent $ 2,580 $ 3,,220 $240 Social Worker 1,600 2,200 180 Senior Clerk 1,400 2,000 180 Junior Clerk 1,200 1,800 180 1 1 339 Mr. Emery moved that this salary schedule be approved and the Chairman authorized to sign the same. Lir. Gay seconded the motion, and it—was so voted. Colonel Barry and Mr. 0ollins retired at 9:45 p.m. The Chairman read a letter from the Chief of Police Heavy, relative to excluding heavy trucking on North Hancock Street. Trucking The Chief stated that from observation he did not believe heavy trucking was carried on to any great extent on this street and thought the town should be very careful in re- stricting strets upon which heavy trucking is excluded. It was decided to invite the Chief of Police to meet with the Board next week to further consider this subject and to discuss the Police Department. A request was received from Mrs. William H. Gilpatrick, 10 Oakland Street, requesting permission to use the snow fence as a play yard. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge this letter and to advise Mrs. Gilpatrick that inasmuch as the snow fence is not in very good condition and difficult to obtain, the Board would not feel justified in granting her request. The Chairman suggested that she contact the New England Fence Co. and the Dyer Sales Machinery Company. A dommunication from the First Naval District relative to the appointment of a Chairman for a civilian committee for the Naval Reserve was held over from last week. The Chair- man stated that he had discussed the subject with Commander Bennett of the Navy who would like to have the Board appoint a chairman and a committee consisting of representatives from the school, Rotary Club, Veteran's organizations, Chamber of Commerce, etc. The duties of the cawaittee will be to use such publicity and other aid the Ldaval Reserve can give during the week of Mgy 18, -25th. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Philip Clark be appointed to serve as Chairman. Upon motion of Kr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to appoint Philip Clark as Chairman of the Civilian Committee for Naval Reserve and to advise him to contact Commander Bennett for further in- formation. Request To use Snow Fence denied Navy Week Civilians Committel A request was received from the Lafayette Club for per- Barnes mission to use the Barnes garage for a rummage sale or Sat- Garage urday, May 24, 1947. Mr. Locke moved the use of the garage be Use For granted free of charge. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it Sale was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Donald E. McGowan's offer of 000 for Lots 205-211 Hayward Avenue, 230- 234 Alpine Street, 227-228 Colonial Avenue. Notice of the offer was inserted in the May 1, 1947, issue of the Lexington Minute Man, and no further offers received. Mr. Locke moved that the lots be sold and conveyed to Mr. Donald E. McGowan. Sale of Lots to D.E. Mc Gowan 340 Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it vas so voted. The Chairman read a letter from William Viano requesting permission to show motion pictures on Sundays between the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., in lieu of the present license which permits operation from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. It was de- dided to have the Chairman contact Mr. Viano to advise him that the Board is of the opinion that before the proposed change is considered the pastors of the various churches could be contacted and asked for an opinion. However, this would undoubtedly stir up latent opposition and it he wants to take the chance the Board will tette some action on his request. Approve Public Official Bond on behalf of Ernest A. Lindstrom Bond for in the amount of $1,000for a period expiring April 30, 1948, E.A. Lind- was received. Mr. Emery moved that the bond be approved. I strom Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A request was received from Middlesex & Boston Rail- Mdsx. & way for permission to operate buses from Route 2 Concord Boston Turnpike via the northerly ramp so called to Waltham Rwy Street in both directions; from Waltham Street via the south- erly ramp;. otherwise known as blossom Street to Route 2, Concord Turnpike, both directions. Mr. Gay moved that the request be granted and the license signed. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Accept The Chairman read a letter from Dennis Driscoll &,Co., Bid of Inc., dated October 2 , 1946, addressed to Mr. Gerrit Dennis They quoted a price of X850 for repairing asphalt co Driscoll at the athletic field. The Chairman explained that this & Co. company is the only one in this locality that does this kind of work and Mr. Garrity has more or less dontracted for the work. Mr. Locke moved that the bid be approved in the amount of $850. Mr. Gay seconded the motion and it was so voted. Post Trees The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Garrity, Sup't of Parka^andrPiaygrounds stating that there are four trees, one on Walthgm Street, one on Watertown Street, one at 53 Cedar Street and one on Concord Avenue for which requests have been received to remove the trees. Mr. Garrity stated that he has examined the trees -and finds than they are of little consequence and he recommends that hhey be taken down. Mr. Gay moved that the trees be.posted,•for removal. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 1 1 A letter was received from the Town Accountant with a dopy of the latter dated April 24th__addressed.to the Board of Assessors from Commissioner Long. Commissioner:Long claims that the appropriation of $54,652.15 from the Excess and Deficiency Account for the maturing debt should be imbedecl in the tax rate. Mr. Emery said that he thought this communication should be discussed with the Board of Assessors. The Clerk was instructed to invite the poard of Assessors to meet with the Selectmen and to request that no action be taken on Commissioner Long's letter until after that date. Application was received from Helen Merrill for per- mission to conduct a dancing recital in Cary Memorial Hall on June 7th. Mr. Emery moved the use of the hall be tranted subject to a charge of $30. Mr. Locke seconded he motion and it was so granted. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Hugh McIntosh Frank Cannuli Walter J. Rose Lex. Cab Company Ralph J. White Benjamin"Berman Samuel S. Galioto William Viano Richard Kelley 442 Marrett Road 856 Mass. Avenue 6 Tewksbury Depot Square 54 Woburn Street 13 Mass. Avenue 18 Sylvia Street 1794 Mass. Avenue Lowell Street 341 Letter From Coml. Re: E.&D Account Use of ' Hall ba Helen Merrill $30.00 Sunday Sales (renewal) tt n tt Public Carriage " n n 1t Junk " It n Peddler Sunday Movies Sunday Golf Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Locke, it Water was voted to install water mains in Adams Street and Orders Bridle Path in the following form: (Adams Street) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington at a town meeting duly called and held on March 24, 1947, duly adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant 't+ following votes: "Voted That the Selectmen be and they hereby and authorized to install water mains not less than 6" but less than 16" in 342 diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1947, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by purchase or eminent domain any easements necessary therefor and to appropriate therefore the sum of $170,000 which said sum shall be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of 4170,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding fifteen 'years. VOTED. That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains of 16" or more in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1947, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by purchase or eminent domain any easements necessary therefor and to appro?-- priate therefor the sum of $100,000 which said sum shall be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $1@0,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in .accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding twenty- five years". VOTED: By the Selectmen acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners under the authority of the foregoing votes and of every other power them thereto enabling, that a water main be constructed in Adams Street from East Street northeasterly and distant approximately 1190 feet„ substantially in accdrdance with a plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed slater Main in Adams St., Lexington:, Mass., Scale 1 in.= 40 ft. April 1, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer". Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws. Tete area which it is expected will receive benefit or advantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of Adams Street beginning at East Street northeasterly and distant approx- imately 1190 feet. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan of John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule here* annexed and made a pnipt hereof. 1 We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 5th day of May, 1947. /s/ William C. Paxton /s/ Errol H. Locke /s/ George W. Emery /s/ Frederick H. Gay 343 SELECTMEN OF tRICINGTON COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. May 5, 1947 Thenpersonally appeared ti.e above named William C. Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George W. Emery and Frederick M. Gay and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free ant and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of 'Yater and Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Lexington, before me, 'kw /s/ Hazel J. Murray Notary Public SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN'THE FOREGOING ORDER. ADAMS STREET (From East Street northeasterly and distant approximately 1190 feet) Owner as of January 1, 1947 Gustaf Lidberg Lot No. Assessment 933.31 344 (Bridle Path) ORDER OF TAKING By the/Lexington of Easement for the town of construction of a water main BRIDLE PATH From Pleasant Street westerly and distant approximately 430 feet. WHEREAS, at a meeting duly called and held on March 24, 1947, the Town Meeting of Lexington pursuant to an article in the Warrant of the meeting for which due notice was give.,duly adopted by unanimous vote the following votes and made an appropriation therefor: "Voted: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains not less than 6" but less than 16" in diameter in such accepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1947, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by purchase or eminent domain any easements necessary therefor and to appropriate therefor the sum of $170,000 which said sum shall be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the town, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $170,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in accordance "with the provision of General Laws, Chapter 44 within a period not exceeding fifteen years. Voted: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains of 16" or more in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be appled for during the year 1947, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by purchase or eminent domain any easements necessary therefor and to appropriate therefor the sum of $100,000 which said shm shall be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Town treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding twenty-five years." AND WHEREAS, the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of the said water raain: NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, for and in behalf of the said town, by virtue of the authority conferred upon them by the foregoing vote and of every other power them thereto enabling, hereby adopt this order of taking by eminent domain, for the said public improvement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a water main in Bridle Path from Pleasant Street westerly and distant approximately 440 feet as aforesaid, the following ease- ment,namely: The right to enter up&n the land shown as Bridle Path on a Plan . entitled, "Plan of Proposed Water Main in Bridle Path, Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 in.= 40 ft. Apr. 1, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer." and owned by Margaret C. & Martha J. Wilson, Trustees, int 1 1 1 345 Annie J. Neilan, Owen S. & Ruth R. Lafley, snd construct therein a line of water mainwith all necessary connections, shut -offs, and appurtenances substantially as shown on a plan of John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, dated April 1, 1947, to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking or other duly authorized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within the said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of initially construct- ing and thereafter maintaining, operating, inspecting, repairing and replacing from time to time the said water main, (the said town always bound to see that the ground after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material and surface left in as smooth and good condition as at the time of entry.) Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws. The area whish it is expected will receive advantages other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement comprises the several lots ahown::ppon the plan of John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, above referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that would be assessed upon each said parcel of land to be as shown in the said schedule. We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold the said easement to the Town of Lex- ington, its suauessors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever agreeable to the provisions of said Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all pertinent acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto, IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have hereunto sub- , scribe our names this 5th day of May, 1947. /s/ William C. Paxton /s/ Errol H. Locke /s/ George W. Emery /s/ Frederick M. Gay Selectmen of Lexington 346 Offer [For Old Fire Station • Middlesex, ss4 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS May 5, 1947 Then personally appeared the above named William C. Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George W. Emery and Frederick M. Gay and severally acknowldeged the foregoing instrument, by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, before me, /s/ Hazel J. Murray Notary Public SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN"'THE FOREGOING ORDER BRIDLE PATH From Pleasant Street westerly and distant approximately 430 feet Owner as of Jan. 1, 1947 Frontage Assessment Margaret C. & Martha J. Wilson, Trustees 184' 184. Annie J. Neilan 71.8' 72. Owen S. & Ruth R. Lafley 109.85' 110. The Board gave further consideration to the fee for Sunday Bowling and upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to establish the fee for Sunday bowling at the rate of $50. a year. The Chairman read a letter from John J. Street, Lexington, offering $500 for the old Merriam Street. The Clerk was instructed to offer and to advise Mr. Coyne that the Board made no decision relativd to the disposition Coyne, 10 Muzzey fire station on acknowledge the of Selectmen has of this building. Mr. Gay called the Board's attettion to the fact that some action should be taken relative to the appointment of a nal 1 347 Veterans' Benefit Agent. The Chairman said the first thing to do is to appoint someone to serve as Agent, determine how Much he will have to be paid, and then ask the Appropriatitan Committee for a transfer. He suggested. appointing Lawrence Miles. It was decided to invite Mr. Miles to _meet with the Board to discuss the sub4ect. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. A true copy, attest: 1rk.