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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-10-06572 Geo. Rudd re: letter of recommen- dation. SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 6, 1947 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday evening, October 6, 1947, in the Select- men's Room. There were present: Chairman Paxton, Messrs. Emery, Gay and Driscoll. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. H. Webster Thomas, Chairman of the School Committee, met with the Board. He said that the School Committee would like to have the Select- men decide what attitude they are officially going to take if and when the Taxpayer's Association want to review the budgets. He stated that the School Committee did not feel that they should go before the Association as a tribunal. He said that he did not believe the matter would come up for some months but he would like to have the Board think it over And advise the School Committee as to what decision they make. Mr. Emery said that of course the Selectmen would settle budgets with the Appropriation Committee first and then possibly invite the Taxpayer's Association to meet with the Board. Mr. Thomas retired at 7:45 P.M., and Mr. George Rudd met with the Board. Mr. Rudd was formerly employed by the Town as a water meter reader. Mr. Rudd discussed at length his job as a reader and said that he would like to have his name cleared and a recommendation that he is a trustworthy employee. The Chairman said the Board would consider the subject and would let him know. Mr. Rudd retired at 8:10 P.M. Mr. DeFoe, Sup't. of Public Works, Mr. Burns, Ass't. Sup't. of Public Works, Mr. Charles L. Shea and Mr. Russo met for the opening of bids for sewer construction. Five firms were invited to bid but only the two present submitted quotations which were as follows: Charles L. Shea, 235 Whiting St;,East Dedham, Mass. Certified check $2425.00 Woburn Street $ 11,355.00 Baker, Banks & Chase Ayes. 8,544.00 Ledgelawn 13,182.90 Liberty 10,668.00 Total 43,749.80 1 C & R Construction Co. Certified check $ 2,500. Total for all streets $34,080.50 Messrs. Shea, Russo and Burns retired at 8:20 P.M. Mr. Burns checked the bids and submitted the follow- ing quotations. Woburn Street Ledgelawn Avenue Liberty Avenue Total $10,459.00 10,028.50 6,981.00 027,468.50 Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he does not have enough money to construct the sewer in all the street. The Chairman asked how much money he had in his account and he replied $260800. The Chairman said that it appeared to him that the Town should install the sewer in Woburn Street, Ledgelawn and Liberty Avenues. He Mid that Baker, Banks and Chase Avenues were W.P.A. projects which were never finished and that they might possibly be done next year with town help. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted that the contract be awarded to the C. & R. Construction Company for the installation of sewers in Woburn.8treet, Ledgelawn and Liberty Avenues. The Chairman informed Mr. DeFoe that Mr. Rudd had met with the Board this evening and requewted a letter of recommendation. The Chairman suggested that the Clerk write to Mr. Rudd advising him that the Board has discussed the matter with the Supt. of Public Works and to tell him to call at the Supt. of Public Works offiee. Mr. DeFoe had no objection to writing a letter of recommendation. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he has some figures on the cost of painting the standpipe. He stated that when he requested money for this project he expected to have the 16" main completed by this time. He now is of the opinion that this work should be postfponed and he wanted to know whether or not the money appropriated could be carried over or if he could let the contract and then not execute it until next spring. The Chairman explained to the Board 573 Letter o: recomm- endation for Geo.' Rudd Painting Standpipe) 574 Buckman: Drive Engineering Department that this is a maintenance item. Mr. Gay asked if a firm bid could be obtained. Both Mr. Emery and Mr. Gay felt that the Sup't.•of Public Works should request bids. Mr. DeFoe again brought up the subject of the exgension of a water main in Buckman Drive. Mr. Emery asked if Mr. Luongo would sign for a 50' easement with- out any consideration and Mr. DeFoe replied in the affir- mative. Mr. Emery said that if the Town takes a 50' easement for water, Mr. Luongo will have no right to build•a street. The Chairman explained that the reason the town would take the 50' for a water easement is to make certain that no one builds a house on it. If it is desired to run a street through, the town will have to have an easement for street construction purposes. Mr. Emery stated that if Mr. Luongo signs ahe 50' ease- ment he will then have forfieted his right to sell the 50' for a house and he thoEight he should be paid. He said that if the Town is going to attempt to have Mr. Luongo sign the easement for nothing he thought it was questionable wisdom, and he believed Mr. Luongo should be paid. The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed to have the plan and easement prepared and when they are ready to invite both Mr. Luongo and the Town Counsel to meet with the Board. • Mr. DeFoe discussed at length the Engineering Department. He stated that the employees in the Depart- ment do not seem to have the inclination or capacity to do •work under pressure. He explained that the Department has had a lot of work this year and will have as much or more next year. The Board discussed the subject in general and the Chairman read a letter from the Board of Retirement relative to what action may be taken in the case of the Town Engineer. Pole locations 'Upon motion of Mr. Emery seconded by Mr. Gay it was voted to sign an order authorizing the following pole . locations: Grant Street at Grant Place - set one pole and remove one pole. Mr. DeFoe retired at 9:55 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Walter E. Sands calling to the Board's attention the conditions existing in the so-called "Jungle", located between the Lexington Railroad Station and Oakland Street. The Compla int re the "Jungle" ce 1.3 1 1 575 Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this letter, minue the signature, to the Police Department with a request that immediate action be taken to eliminate the conditions. The Chairman reed a letter from the V. F. W. inquiring as to whether or not the Selectmen have appointed a Director of Veteran's Services. The organization would like to know whether or not the Director Selectmen are willing to accept an offer of co- of Vets. operation in the selection of an appointee. Benefits An application was received from Morton Bowe requesting permission to conduct a concert in Cary Memorial Hall. Mr. Bowe is a tenor and the concert Deny use would be -conducted by him and sponsored by him. The of hall Clerk was instructed to advise the applicant that it is the policy of the Board not to rent the hall for any purposes not sponsored by a Lexington organization. ,Upon the motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Licenses Gay, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Countryside Associates Lowell Street William Viano Mass. Avenue Sunday Golf Sunday Movies A letter was received from the Building Inspector with reference to the communication from the Outdoor Advertising Authority regarding the signs at 1835 and 1953 Massachusetts Avenue. The Inspector stated that in his opinion these signs were in direct vitiation of Article 19, Section 1, of the Building Laws. The Clerk was instructed to so advise the Outdoor Advertising Authority. On motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it Appoint was voted to make the following appointments to the Patrol - Police Department. (these four individuals received men the highest ratings.) Edmund B. Morelli Stanley W. Janusas Paul W. Franks Joseph E. Casey effective October 14, 1947 " " 17, " 17, " " 576 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to sign the orders of lay -outs for Rhodes and Winter Streets, as follows: (Rhodes Street) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington held on the 6th day of October, 1947, it is ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require that a town way be laid out in the location hereinafter described and having complied with the requirements of law relating to notice, did on the 8th day of September, 1947, lay out as a town way the way known as Rhodes Street, from Massachusetts Avenue easterly to Lockwood Road, a distance of approximately 264 feet, accordingly and duly filed their report of such laying out with the boundaries and the measurements of the same in the office of the Town Clerk on the llth day of September, 1947, and whereas at a town meeting duly called, warned and held on the 22nd day of September, 1947, and adjourned to the 29th day of September, 1947, in accordance with the provisions of law applicable thereto, it was VOTED: That the Town establish as a town way or accept the layout as a town way, Rhodes Street from Massachusetts Avenue, easterly to Lockwood Road, a distance of approx- imately 264 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown on a certain plan on file n the take office of the Town Cleric,dated August 20, 1947, and to by eminent domain or purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. VOTED: To appropriate for the purposes enumerated in Articles 3-4 inclusive, the sum of $36,000.00 and to provide for the payment thereof by issuance of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $36,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payahle in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding ten years. 1 1 577 Said amount of 06,000 the purpose of constructing Winter Street Individual orders for each herewith. .00 was appropriated for the following streets: Rhodes Street said street are being recorded NOW, THEREFOR, we, the undersigned, being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of the 'down of Lexington, duly elected, qualified and acting as such, do hereby under and by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws and of any and every other power and authority us hereto in any way enabling, take the right or easement to use for all the purposes of a town way for the use of said Town of Lexington, the land in said town bounded and described as follows: The northerly line of Rhodes Street begins at a point in the northeasterly line of Massachusetts Avenue, said point being southeasterly and distant 45.12 feet from the southeasterly terminus of a curve of 380.95 feet radius, thence N 55° 11' E distant 71.60 feet to an angle point, thence S 87° 50' 10"Edistant 96.76 feet to an angle point, thence S 42° 20' E distant 128.87 feet to a point. The southerly line of Rhodes Street beings at a point in tie northeasterly line of Massachusetts Avenue, thence N 55 11' E distant 52.94 feet to an angle point, thence S 87° 50' 10" E distant 66.61 feet to an angle point, thence S 42° 20' E distant 112. 10 feet to a point The above described lines are parallel and distant 40.00 feet from each other. The above description is intended to conform to a plan entitled "Plan of Rhodes St., Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 in. = 4Q ft., Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office in said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a copy of this order. All trees, if any, upon the land taken are included in this taking. Betterments are to be assessed for this improvement. 578 The 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: The same being lands now or formerly of Leonard E. & Gertrude N. Goguen, John L. Nuttall, and Lydia E. Wheaton, as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Rhodes St., Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 in.= 40 ft., Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer". The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. WITNESS our hands at Lexington aforesaid this sixth day of October, 1947. William C. Paxton Errol H. Locke George W. Emery /- f Frederi ek Tj . (ay /s/ William H. Driscoll COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS selectmen of the Town of Lexington Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. October 6, 1947 Then personally appeared the above named William C. Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George V. Emery, Frederick M. Gay, and William H. Driscoll, and severally ack- nowledged the foreging instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of the Town of Lexington, before me, /s/ Hazel J. Murray Notary Public 1 1 1 579 BECHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REI'ERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER Approximate Owner as of Jan. 1, 1947 Lot No. Frontage Assessment Leonard E. & Gertrude N. Goguen lA 65.94 $ 514.00 John L. Nuttall 14-15 47.32 369.00 Lydia E. Wheaton 32.00 250.00 ( Winter Street) Middlesex, ss. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Town Of Lexington At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington held on the 6th day of October, 1947, it is ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, having determined and adjudged that Common convenience and necessity described and having complied with the requirements of law relative to notice, did on the 8th day of September, 1947, lay out as a town way the way known as Winter Street, from a point approximately 400 feet northeasterly of Bedford Street, thence north- easterly a distance of approximately 2,380 feet, accordingly and duly filed their report of such laying out with the boundaries and the meastrementsmf the same in the office of the Town Clerk on the llth day of September, 1947, and whereas at a town meeting duly called, warned and held on the 22nd day of September, 1947, and adjourned to the 29th day of September, 1947, in accordance with the provisions of law applicable thereto, it was VOTED: To establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way Winter Street from a point approximately 400 feet northeasterly of Bedford Street thence northeasterly a distance of approximately 2,380 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated August 20, 1947, and to take by eminent domain or purchase or otherwise 580 acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and it VOTED: To appropriate for the purposes enumerated. in Articles 3-4, inclusive, the sum of $36,000.00 and to provide for the payment thereof by issuance of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $36,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceed- ing ten years. Said amount of $36,000 was appropriated for the purpose of constructing the following streets: Rhodes Street Winter Street Individual orders for each said street are being recorded herewith. NOW, THEREFOR, we, the undersigned, being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town of Lexington duly elected, qualified and acting as such, do hereby and by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws and of any and every other power and author- ity us hereto in any way enabling, take the right or easement to use for all the purposes of a town way for the use of said Town of.Lexington, the land in said town bounded and described as follow: The northwesterly line of Winter Street begins at a point, said point being about 360 feet northeasterly of Bedford Street, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 282.55 feet radius distant 59.47 feet to a point of reverse curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 332.96 feet radius distant 191.19 feet to a point to tangency, thence N 48° 46* 26" E distant 124.31 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 646.64 feet radius distant 142.58 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 285.55 feet radias:distant 122.81 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 860 02' 56" E distant 50.00 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 204.21 feet radius distant 253.11 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 15° 01' 56" E distant 747.29 feet to an angle point, thence N 42° 47' 34" E distant 81.70feet to an angle point, thence N 78° 07) 1 1 581 071 26" E distant 442.53 feet to a point. The southeasterly line of Winter Street begins at a point, said point, being about 360 feet northeasterly of Bedford Street, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 322.55 feet radius distant 67.88 feet to a point of reverse curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 292.96 feet radius distant 168.22 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 48° 46' 26" E distant 124.31 feet to a point of curvatuhe, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 606.64 feet radius distant 133.76 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 61° 24' 26" E distant 187.95 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 245.55 feet radius distant 105.61 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 86o 021 56" E distant 50.00 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 259.50 feet radius distant 321.64 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 158 01* 56" E distant 623.07 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 215.84 feet radius distant 237.67 feet to a point of tangency, thence N 78° 07' 26" g distant 235.10 feet to an angle point; thence S 77 28, 11" E distant 65.74 feet to a point. The above desctkbed lines are, for the most part, parallel with each other and distant either 40.00 feet or 50.00 feet from each other except where shown other- wise on the plan. The above description is intended to conform to a plan entitled "Plan of Part of Winter St., Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 in. ' 40 ft., Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer" which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office in said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a copy of this order. All trees, this taking. if any, upon the land taken are included in Betterments are to be assessed for this improvement. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or advantage Other than the general advantage to the community fvom such improvement is described as follows? The same being lands now or formerly of George A. Anderson & Sons, Inc., Kennis M. Welch, William H. & Robert 682 Wildes, Romano Biallingi, Robert D. & William J. Wright, Pietro Usini Heirs, Ellen L. Sharkey, Owen R. & Margaret A. MacDonald, Farwell E. Thayer, Lottie M. Griswold (Kendrick), Harry W. & Mattie M. Eastman, Eva Rhomee, Mabel A. Beach, Norman S. & Arthur P. O'Sullivan, Sabatino Iodise, Vera M. & Wilfred D. Sanford, Winnifred B. Sharkey, Clifford B. & Evelyn E. Wilds, Fred J. Gardini, Christien P. & Ramond C. Hodgdon, Ettore Fortini, Alexander T. & Emeline MacLean, Guisseppe Fortunati, Edwin T. Carr, James F. & Elizabeth Casy, Santa Hausherr, Richard T. & Sadie E. Wilton, Mario J. & Angelo Crovo, Michael J. Mahoney, as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Part of Winter St., Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 in. = 40 ft., Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer" The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred for which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shownin the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We determine that and none are awarded. WITNESS our hands day of October, 1947. Middlesex, s s. no damages have been sustained at Lexington aforesaid this 6th /s/ William C. Paxton /s/ / s/ Errol H. Locke George W. Emery /s/ Frederick V. (av /s/ William H. Driscoll Lexington Selectmen of the Town' of COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Lexington, Mass. Oct. 6, 1947 Then personally appeared the above named William C. Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George W. Emery, Frederick M. Gay CO oeg 1 1 and William H. Driscoll and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of the Town of Lexington, before me, /s/ Hazel J. Murray Notary Public. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN '1'tiLr FOREGOING ORDER Approximate Owner as of Jan. 1, 1947 Lot No. Frontage Assessment Farwell E. Thayer Lottie M. Kendrick Kennis M. Welch Harry W. & Mattie M. Mabel A. $each, et al Eva Rhomes Norman S. & Arthur P. O'Sullivan Sabatino Iodice G. 0. Anderson & Sons, Inc. Lottie M. Kendrick Lottie M. Kendrick Vera M. & Wilfred D. Sanford Winnifred B. Sharkey Clifford B. & Evelyn E. Wildes William H. & Robert Wildes William H. & Robert Wildes Christine P. Hodgdon Edwin T. Carr Richard T. & Sadie E. Wilton James F. & Elizabeth Casey Owen R. & Margaret A. MacDonald Robert D. & William J. Wright 1t Mario J. & Angelo M. Crovo Michael J. Mahoney Sabatino & Anna Iodice Fred J. Gardini Fred J. Gardini 15A,15B 15 1,2 Eastman (L.C.CERT. # 29186) (L.C. CERT. # 44951) 34 33 32 31 3o 5 6 7 8 9 55 54 53 52 42,43 1 2 89 57 104 122.50 97.65 192.80 128. 178. 923 155 50 50 50 260 50 50 50 60 50.80 50.80 50.80 50.80 79.00 119.69 285.00 50.00 50.00 $ 479.00 303.00 553.00 651.00 519.00 1,024.00 681.0o 947.00 4,91000 825.0o 266.00 266.00 266.00 1,382.00 266.00 266.0o 266.00 266.00 319.00 270.00 270.00 270.00 270.00 420.00 637.00 1,516.00 266.00 266.00 583 584 Cr 0-3 set Pietro Usini 3 50.00 $ 266.00 II Pietro Usini 4 50.00 266.00 Ettore Fortini 5 50.00 266.00 Ettore Fortini 6 50.00 266.00 Lottie M. Kendrick 7 50.00 266.00 Alexander R. & Emeline MacLean 8 50.00 266.00 Lottie M. Kendrick 9 50.00 266.00 Lottie M. Kendrick 10 50.46 26$.00• Lottie M. Kendrick 11 53.52 284.00 Guiseppe Fortunatt 12 140.25 746.00 Guiseppe Forturiatt 13 56.07 298.00 Romano Bellengi 14 29.00 154.00 Santa Hausherr 39 52.83 281.00 Santa Hausherr 40 50.00 266.00 Santa Hausherr 41 65.74 350.00 The Clerk i4tormpd 'he B&srd that the Elections Expenses -Jurisdiction of Selectmen Budget was submitted in the amount of 0893.00 and reduced to $713. There are now insufficient funds in the account to take care of the expenses incurred as a result of the recent special election. It is necessary to request a transfer of $145. Mr. Emery moved that the Appropriation Committee be re,qr- quested to transfer the sum of $145. from the Reserve Account to the Elections Account - Jurisdiction of Select- men Accouht. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The meeting adjourned at 10: 0 P.M. A true record, Attest: r Pir Y/. e , electmen.