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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-10-14SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 14, 1947 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday evening, October 14, 1947, in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. There were present: Chairman Paxton, Messrs. Emery, Gay and Driscoll. The Clerk was also present. Upon the request of the Town Clerk jurors were drawn as follows: Ira J. Rymal, Regional Manager, 12 Merriam Street, Criminal business at Cambridge beginning Nov. 30th. Jurors Carl B. Tarbell, Salesman, 2 Raymond Street, Criminal Business At Cambridge, beginning Nov. 30th. Mr. Morton Bowe, an applicant for the use of Cary Memorial Hall for the purpose of conducting a concert, met with the Board. Mr. Bowe explained that his idea is to bring good music into the small communities. He said that he is cognizant of the fact that concerts are usually sponsored by some Applicatiot group. He stated that he is trying to interest for Cary young American singers. The Chairman said that Hall Mortot the Board of Selectmen felt that Cary Memorial Build- Bowe ing was primarily for the use of Lexington citizens approved and the rates established for the use of the hall are based on the fact that local groups would be using it. For any outside rental undoubtedly the rental rates would be greatly different. Mr. Emery asked what it was that Mr. Bowe intended to present and he replied a musical concert of good music. Mr. Emery asked if he hired the artists and he, replied that he was the artist. Mr. and Mrs. Bowe retired at 7:30 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the use of the hall subject to a charge of $70. At 8:00 P.M. Mr. Frank L. Stevens met with the F.L. Board. Mr. Stevens informed the Board that he has Stevens re; Assessors tried to find out from the Board of Assessors what method has been used in the assessing of property in his particular property. He stated that he has been advised by the Assessors that they do not have to make compariaons;. He said the reason he requested an appointment with the Board to -night was the fact that he understands the Selectmen make the appointments to the Board of Assessors. The Chairman explained that the Board of Selectmen has nothing to do with actual assessing. He said that the Assessors area group of citizens who, as far as the Selectmen are able to determine, have "no axe to grind". However, in any group there are bound to be mistakes and errors in judgment. He explained to Mr. Steffens that after the appointments have been made the Selectmen have no control ofer the Assessors' Department. He further stated that the Board of Selectmen would like to have an appropriation of about $40,000 and have'the entire town re -assessed. Mr. Stevens presented a communication which he intends to publish in the Minute -Man. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:30 P.M. and Mr. DeFoe met with the Board. He informed the Board that he has received. .a quotation on curbing from H. E. Fletcher of West Chelmsford of $1.45 per foot and a quotation from Oak Hill of $1.25 per foot. Morris Bros. are not interested in bidding and Decateret is not interested. The Chairman stated that H. E. Fletcher is an outstand- ing concern and without doubt has a good product. Mr. Emery asked how soon the Superintendent needed the curbing and he replied that he needed it just as soon as he could obtain it. Mr. Driscoll moved that the Sup't. of Public Works be authorized to place an order with H. B. Fletcher at their quotation of $1.45 per foot. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe submitted the following quotations for painting the standpipe: J. H. Tredennick, Inc., 505 Lynn St., Malden, Mass. Outside: Scrape, power wire brush, apply one spot coat and two (2) complete finish coats of paint $ 1,760.00 Inside: Scrape, power wire brush, and apply three (3) full coats to all interior surfaces of tank, except the crown which is to be wire brushed, spotted, i respotted, and a full coat of paint applied 4,210.00 The contractor is to supply all labor, equipment and materials except the 220 volt power for motors which is to be supplied by the Town. Roy 0. Leonard, 230 Waverly Street, Framingham, Mass. Outside: Labor and stock for cleaning, spot coating and applying one complete coat of paint, $1,125. If two (2) coats of paint are applied to the outside the price will be 1,624. Inside and Outside: Two (2 ) power wire brushing and three (3) coats of paint, inside and outside $3,974 Sand blasting the inside with three (3) coats of paint inside and outside $ 6,600. Dixie Tank and Bridge Company: Inside: Outside: To rig, clean and scale in the inside of the tank $ 2,100. One coat of Dixie Asphalt Tank Reliner 925. Remove all rust and paint from the exterior of tank. Apply one spot coat to all bare metal and apply one complete coat of paint to the exterior of the tank $ 775. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that Mr. Leonard recomm- ends that both the inside and outside work be done next year. Mr. Emery asked if the price was firm and Mr. DeFoe replied in the affirmative. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to award the contract to Roy O. Leonard at his price of $6,600. providing arrangements map be m&de may be made to hold the funds over until the work is done in 1948. The Board suggested that the Supt. of Public Works consult the Town Counsel relative to the preparation of the contract. Mr. DeFoe stated that he had an inspector from the State Department of Public Works view Pleasant Street and Independence Avenue relative to parking regulations. "No Parking" The State recommends.a "no parking " sign from the Signs junction of Route 2 at Watertown Street up to the present sign. The State also recommends a "no parking" sign on the northerly side of Independence Avenue extending up Massachusetts Avenue approximately 200 feet. Mr. DeFoe presented the proposed schedule of rates of pay for the men in the Public Works Department based on a 44 hour week. It was decided to withhold any action until all members of the Board are present. The Chairman said that Mr. Clayton Morse had telephoned him and reported damage to the Barnes pro- perty. The Chairman said he believes Mr. Morse knows the names of those causing the damage, but refused to reveal them. He asked the Suptt. of Public Works to check with the Police Department and to find out whether or not it is possible to determine who caused the damage. The Chairman read a letter from Eugene Viano relative to the sidewalk laid at 34 Bedford Street. Mr. Viano stated that shortly after the work was com- pleted the sidewalk started to go to piaces and this was brought to the attention of the Suptt. of Public Works and also the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Viaho stated;.that in view of the fact that Mr. DeFoe and Mr. Paxton were aware that he had no inten- tion of paying the bill until such time as the side- walk :is relaid,;he waa'. surprised to find that the bill had been transferred to his tax bill. Mr. Viand stated that he does not do business in that manner and he will be pleased to pay the bill in full as soon as the new walk is re-laid. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that even where there is no heavy trucking on the sidewalk there is scaling at the joints. He said it was just an unsatisfactory job and no one's fault in particular. He said he really believed that the Town should fix it. The Chairman said that it is now getting too late in the season to do anything about it but the letter should be acknowlcadged and Mr. Viano advised that the Town will take care of the situatimn next spring, and it is the respgnsibility of the Town to maintain and take care of the sidewalk. The Chairman agreed to discuss the matter personally with Mr. Viano. A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce informing the Board that the organization Street believes it advisable to continue the lighting of Lighting the public district until daybreak. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the communication and advise the Chathber of Commerce that in 1946 Town Meeting voted for one o'clock street lighting in preference to all night lighting. However, the Board of Selectmen is willing to co-operate to the extent of giving Town Meeting another opportunity in March to vote on this subject. The Chairman read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that the flashing light at the junction of Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue and et the corner of Waltham Street and Marrett Road be operated on a red flashing basis. The Chairman said that this subject has been discussed by the Board before. He stated that the lights on Waltham Street are flashing yellow. He said that a year ago the Board discussed the possibility' of having it flashing yellow on Waltham Street and a flashing red on Marrett Road. He asked the Sup't. of Public Works to check this with the Traffic Engineer of the State Department of Publid Works and to obtain his reaction. A letter was received from the Board of Fire Engineers suggesting that the buildings on the property at 101 Grant Street be levelled inasmuch as they constitute a fire hazard. The Engineers suggested that this hazard might be eliminated before Halloween. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he has received an offer of $200 from a Mr. Palladino who desires to move the house. Mr. Mandago telephoned the Chairman of the Board that he would like to use the lumber but was not interested in paying for it. He said that he would tear the building down and take the lumber away. It was decided to authorize the Supt. of Public Works to give the buildings to either Mr. Pallhdino or Mr. Mandago with the understanding that the buildings must be torn down before Halloween. 6 Lighting on Massa- chusetts Avenue Appreciation of Bd. to Officers Woodward & Janusas School Comm. re Budget reimburse- ment School Comm. re Police Dep't. report Bill for plans for pro. School sites to Comm. Army Recruit- ing Office Mr. Gay informed the Board that he has received complaints relative to the inadequacy of the street light- ing on Massachusetts Avenue at the Minute Man Market, East Lexington. The Chairman expressed the opinion that he did not believe it a good policy to snake any changes in lighting until a survey has been made of the entire length of Massachusetts Avenue to the Arlington line. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to request the Boston Edison to prepare a survey of the street lighting from the Lexington High School down Massachusetts Avenue to the Arlington line. Mr. DeFoe retired at 10:05 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Lieutenant Neal informing the Board that Officers Woodward and Janusas apprehended an alleged thief in the process of robbing Buttrick's stand on Bedford Street. The Clerk was in- structed to acknowledge the letter and ask Lieutenant Neal to convey to the officers ' the Board's appreciation for the efficient manner in which they had performed their duty. The Chairman read a letter from the School Committee with reference to increasing their budget to pay for damage done by vandals. The Chairman stated that in all municipal departments reimbursements are made to the town and not to the department. Assuming this applies to the School Department any reimbursement would have no effect on the amount to be -appropriated. The School Committee also expressed the desire to find out if the Police Department is going to be able to collect for any',pf the damage done at the Adams, Hancock and Parker Schools. The Clerk was instructed to invite the Chief of Police to meet with the Board next Monday evening to discuss this matter. A bill in the amount of 497.00 was received from Miller and Nylander for preparing large scale plans of the proposed school sites which were used at the recent Town Meeting. The Clerk was instructed to forward the bill to the School Committee. A letter was received from Majdr Charles E. Allen informing the Board that it is the opinion that the Army Recruiting Station in Lexington will be here for an indefinite period, probably a minimum of twelve months or more. A bill in the amount of $10,00 was received from Dr. Crumb for his services relating to the examination of Captain Charles Richards,formerly employed by the Fire Department. The Clerk was instructed to forward the bill to the Fire Department for payment. A letter was received from Donald E. Currier, M. D. State Surgeon, advising that Dr. Harold J. Crumb has been designated as Chairman of the medical panel to examine Forrest Knapp, an employee of the Police Department, for disability retirement. He stated that Doctor Crumb will send a report of the panel's find- ings to the Selectmen. A letter was received from Maurice M. Ginsler, 61 Park Drive, Boston, offerring $60.00 for Lots 486-491, inclusive, on Balfour Street. The Committee on Tax Title Property recommends the sum of $25.00 for each lot. Mr. Emery moved that Mr. Ginsler be advised that the Board of Selectmen will entertain an offer of $150.00 for these lots. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Pennell and Thompson's Real Estate office stating that one of their customers, the Manson Realty Trust, has requested them to submit an offer of $275 for Lot 5 Spring Street. It was de- cided to hold this over until the next meeting of the Board. Further consideration was given to Frank T. Neal's offer of $100 for Lot 53 Kendall Road. This offer was advertised in the October 9th issue of the Lex- ington Minute Man. No persons contacted the Select- men's office as the result of this advertisement. Mr. Emery moved that Lot 53 Kendall Road be sold and con- veyed to Frank T. Neal for $100. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Further consideration was given to Mr. Charles Miller's offer of $500 for Lots 98 to 107 Deering Ave., Lots 108 to 111 Eastern Avenue; Lots 112-120 Oak Avenue., This offer was advertised in the October 9th issue of the Lexington Minute Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's office as the result of this advertisement. Mr. Gay moved that the lots be sold and conveyed to Mr. Charles Miller for $500. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Bill for Capt. Richards to Fire Dep't. Medical Panel appointed for Forrest Knapp Offer for Lots on Balfour Street Offer for Lot 5 Spring Street Lot 53 Kenda 11 Road sold to Frank T. Neal Lots sold to Charles Miller Tax Title Lots sold to John Collins Further consideration was given to Mr. John Collins' offer of $500 for Lots 66-73 Fairland Ave., 74-77 Eastern Avenue, 78-85 Deering Avenue. This offer was advertised in the October 9th issue of the Lexington Minute Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as the result of this advertisement. Mr. Gay moved that the lots be sold and conveyed to Mr. Collins for $500. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. An application was received from Beatrice S. Morse for permission to conduct a puppet shown in Estabrook Hall on the mornings of November 1 and 8, the Use of hall proceeds of which shall be used for the Building Fund for Simmons College. Mr. Emery moved that the uses be granted subject to a charge of $10.00. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Stanley C. Marshman, Secy. of the Camera Guild, inquiring as to the Use of hall availability of Estahrook Hall as a meeting place. for Camera Guild The Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Marshman to meet'with the Board next Monday evening. An application was received from Stanely Hill Post, A. L. requesting permission to conduct a banquet Use of Cary in Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of November llth. Hall to Am. Mr. Gay moved that the use of the hall be granted free Legion of charge. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it Licenses was voted to grit the following licenses: :William: Viano) 1794 Mass. Avenue Sunday Movies Countryside .Associates. Lowell Street " Golf Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to sign sewer orders for Liberty and Ledgelawn Avenues in the following form: Sewer orders Liberty & Ledgelawn bakuell 1 COP.t0NWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof, and of every other power and authority hereto enabling, at a meeting duly held this twenty-fou.rth day ofNbvember, 1947, has laid out and voted to construct a common sewer in Liberty Avenue, a way in said town opened or dedicated to the public use which has not become a public way, as more fully shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Liberty Ave. Lexington Mass. Scales Hor. 1 in. = 40 ft. Vert. 1 in. = 4 ft. Swept. 24, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer", abut#ing the premises numbered 2, 18, 32, 36, 38, 5, 11, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37 thereon designated as Lots 163 (2), 162, 161, 160, 141, (18), 140, 139, 138, 137 (32), 136 (34), 135 (38), 156 (5), 142 (11), 143 (17) 144 (21), 145 (25), 146 (29), 147 (33), 148 (37), on the Assessors' Plans and does hereby order that the same be constructed in said location. A plan entit- led, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Liberty Ave. Lexing- tmn, Mass. Scales Hor. 1 in. = 40 ft. Vert. 1 in. _ 4 ft. Sept. 24, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer", is to be recorded herewith all in compliance with the vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting held on March 24, 1947 as follows: "VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1947 in accordance with St. 1897, Chap. 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any easements necessary there- for, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $26,000 of which $6,000 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the balance of $20,000 is to be raised by the issue 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 $20,000 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 ten years." That the work be done by, or under the direction of, the Superintendent of Public Works who shall as soon 10 as feasible after the completion thereof, together with the Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return to the Board an account thereof, and that there- after, one half (i) of the cost of construction thereof shall be assessed upon the estates specially benefitted thereby, under and subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. • And it is further ordered that a copy of this order, attested by the Clerk of this Board, be filed for record in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of said County, as a statement of our action in the premises, in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chapter 83 of the General Laws. The assessments so to be made are estixn ted, and the estates upon which assessments may so be made, are numbered in the numbering of said streets, or other- wise designated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. Selectmen of Lexington /s/ William H. Driscoll /s/ George W. Emery /s/ i rrol H. Locke /s/ Frederick M. Gay Attest: Hazel J. Murray Clerk TOWN OF LEXI» T0N Schedule of estimated assessments, and estates to be assessed Annexed to Sewer Order for con- struction of sewer in Liberty Avenue abutting the estates numbered below Street Parcel Supposed Number Number Area Owner Estimated Assessment 2 163 6900 Ervin R. Dix & 167.00 Right of Eugene B. way Hamilton (Trustees, Home 1500 Finance Company) 36.00 162 7000 " " " 169.00 161 7000 " " " 169,00 160 6200 " " " 150.00 18 141 7940 Richard B. & Marjorie J. Plaisted 192.00 140 7500 Ervin R. Dix & 181.00 Eugene B. Hamilton (Trustees Home Finance Company) 139 7500 Lawrence B. & Sarah 181.00 138 7500 Lreland B. Hunt 181.90 & Grace E. Cottom 32 137 7000 It " " " 169.00 36 136 7000 James F. & Helen M. 169.00 Cava na ugh 38 135 6000 Wilson S. & Mary E. 145.00 Bernar d 5 156 9050 Ervin R. Dix & Eugene 219.00 11 142 6980 17 143 6970 21 144 7500 25 145 7500 29 146 7000 33 147 7000 37 148 7720 B. Hamilton (Trustees Home Finance Company) » in » » » » » » » » It tt » » » It It » » » " » » Edmund Janos 169.00 168.00 181.00 181.00 169.00 169.00 187.00 11 12 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington ORDER FOR 'PHLS CONSTRUCTION OF SEVER The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof, and of every other power and authority hereto enabling, at a meeting duly held this twenty-fourth' day of November, 1947, has laid out and voted to construct a common sewer in Ledgelawn Avenue, a way in said town opened or dedicated to the public use which has not become a public way, as more fully shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Ledge - lawn Ave. Lexington, Mass. Scales Hor. 1 in. = 40 ft. Vert. 1 in. = 4 ft. Sept. 24, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer", abutting the premises numbered 22, 24, 36, 38, 27, 29, 33,35, 47, 51 thereon designated as Lots 167 ( 22), 16 (24), 165, 164, 155 (36), 154 (38), 153, 152, 151, 150, 149, 188,189, 190, 191, 192,(27), 193 (29), 194, 195, (33), 19 (35), 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 112 (47), 113, 114 (51), on the Assessors' Plans and does hereby order that the same be constructed in said location. A plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Ledgelawn Ave. Lexington, Mass. Scales Hor. 1 in. = 40 ft. Vert 1 in. = 4 ft. Sept. 24, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer", is to be recorded here*ith all in compliance with the vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting held on March 24, 1947 as follows; VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied fpr during the year 1947 in accordance with St. 1897, Chap. 504 as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any easement necessary therefor, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $26,000, of which $6,000 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the balance of $20,000 is to be raised by the issue 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 $20,000 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 ten years." That the work be done by, or wider the direction of, the Superintendent of Public Works who shall as soon as feasible after the completion thereof, together with the 1 13 Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return to the Board an account thereof, and that thereafter, one half (i) of the cost of construction thereof shall be assessed upon the estates specially benefited thereby, under and subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order, attested by the Clerk of this Board, be filed for record in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of said County, as a statement of our action in the premises, in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chapter 83 of the General Laws. The assessments so to be made are estimated, and the estates upon which assessments may so be made, are numbered in the numbering of said streets, or otherwise designated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. /s/ /s/ George W. Emery of /s/ /s/ Frederick M. Gay Lexington Selectmen William H. Driscoll Errol H. Locke Attest: Hazel J. Murray C erk 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Schedule of estimated assessments, and estates to be assessed Annexed to Sewer Order for construction of sewer in Ledgelawn Avenue abutting the estates numbered below Street Parcel Number Number Supposed Area Owner Estimated Assessment 22 167 7740 Arthur J. & Katherine $ 174 J. Peloquin 24 166 6500 Ervin R. Dix & Eugene 146 B. Hamilton Trustees, Home Finance Co. 165 7670 " " 172 164 6540 " " " 147 36 155 7500 '► " " 168 38 154 7500 " It " 168 153 7500 " " 16 152 7500 " " 16`8 151 7000 " " ,, 157 150 7000 " " ►► 157 149 7070 Eugene B. Hamilton 159 188 8400 Ronald F. Davis 188 189 7500 " " " 168. 190 7500 " " " 168. 191 7500 " ",.." 168 27 192 7500 Ervin R. Dix & Eugene 168 B. Hamilton, Trust- ees, Home Finance Company 29 193 7500 ft " �! 168 194 7500 " TM " 168 33 195 7500 It " " 168 35 196 ?500 " " " 168 197 7500 " " " 168 198 750o " " " 168 199 7500 " " " 168 200 7500 TM n TM 168 201 7500 Stanley S. & Margaret C. 168 Berest 47 112 5000 " " " " 112 113 4810 Basil R. Deering 108 51 114 4700 It " " 105 limuskA 1-4 1 15 Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to sign a water order for "A" Street in the following form: ORDER OF TAKING By the Town of Lexington of Easement for the Construction of a Water Main "A" STREET From Rawson Avenue northerly and distant approximately 125 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 given, duly adopted by unanimous vote the following vote 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 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 ease- ments 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 Select- men, be and he hereby is authercized to borrow the sum of $170,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to by 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 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 $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 $100,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to 16 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 here- inafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of the said water main: 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 "A" Street from Rawson Avenue northerly and distant approximately 125 feet as aforesaid, the following easement, namely: The right to enter upon the land shown as "A" Street in a plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Water Main in "A" Street, Lexington, Mass. Scale 1 in. 40 Ft. Aug. 8, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," and owned by Vivien, Malcom W. & Kendall S. Reed, and construct therein a line of water main with all necessary connections, shut -offs, and appurtenances substantially as shown on a plan of John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, dated Aug. 8, 1947, to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said town or other duly authorized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced with- in the said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of initially constructing and thereafter main- taining, operating, inspecting, repairing and replac- ing from time to time the said water main, (the said town being always bound to see that the ground after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus materialand 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 which it is expected will. • 1 receive advantages other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement comprises the several lots shown upon 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 Lexington, its successors 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 supplemen- tal thereto, IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have hereunto subscribed our names this 14th day of October, 1947. /s/ William C. Paxton /s/ Geo. W. Emery /s/ Frederick M. Gay /s/ William H. Driscoll COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 17 Selectmen Middlesex, ss. October 14, 1947 Lexington, Mass. Then personally appeared the above named William C. Paxton, George W. Emery, Frederick M. Gay and William H. Driscoll and severally acknowledged the foregoing instru- ment 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, Hazel X. Murrav Notary Pub ie. of 18 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATE]) BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER "A" STREET From Rawson Ave. northerly and distant approximately 125 feet. 0*ner as of Jan. 1, 1947 Assessment Vivien, Malcom W. & Kendall S. Reed 167.00 To obtain bids on bonds The Clerk was instructed to request the Town Treasurer to obtain bids on the following bonds which were authorized at the Adjourned Town Meeting held on September 29, 1947: 36,000 Rhodes and Winter Sts., Articles 3-4 5,000 Supplementary Appropriation for street construction, Article 10 $22,000 Acquiring land for school purposes, Articles .20-24 $25,000 Settlement of the Ryder Claim, Article 6 The Clerk informed the Board that Lieutenant Neal would like to have Peter Zitso, 21 Bertwell,Road, appointed a special police officer. Mr. Zitso is to instruct photography to the Police Officers and he very often takes pictures for the Police Department. Mr. Driscoll moved that Peter Zitso be appointed a special Police Officer, in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring March 31, 1948. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: e ilectraen. Sad