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SELECTMEN'S MEEETING i
November 3 , 1947
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen
was held in the Selectmen' s Room on Monday evening,
November 3 , 1947, at 7:15 P.M. There were present:
Chairman Paxton, Messrs. Locke, Emery, Gay and
Driscoll. The Clerk was also present.
The Chairman read a letter from Robert L. Shrock
Removal of requesting the removal of a large elm tree from in
tree at 200 front of his property at 200 Waltham Street. Mr.
Waltham St . Shrock claims that the tree leans toward his house
and is somewhat of a hazard, particularly when strong
winds blow. A memo received from Mr. Garrity advised
that this tree was badly twisted during the 1938
hurricane and he thought it should be removed with-
out being posted. Mr. Emery moved that Mr. Garrity
be authorized to remove the tree as soon as possible.
Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
A bill in the amount of X500 was received from ,
Claim by Harold Conant for damage to a row of cedar trees
bordering his property at 47 Lincoln Street, which
Harold Mr. Conant claims was caused by a dump fire in 1943 .
Conant for On a memo to the Board Mr. Garrity stated that on
fire damage December 21, 1943 , at 1 00 P.M. , a fire which started
to trees in the dump on Lincoln Street, crossed the street and
burned the lower branches of a number of cedar trees
along the roadway of Mr. Conant ' s property. The
Clerk was instructed to send a copy of Mr. Conant' s
bill to the Town Counsel and to ask him whether or
not Mr. Conant has a legal claim.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Garrity
Model relative to model airplane flying in Lexington. He
stated that in 1947 he gave permission for model
Airplane airplane flying inside the enclosed field and this
Flying area was used until the grading started. He then
granted permission for the use of a small parcel of
land in the rear of the Jackson' s greenhouse.
However, the noise annoyed Mrs. Jackson. He then
gave permission for model airplane flying on Hastings
Park. Complaints were received abott the use of the
park for this purpose and Er. Garrity cancelled all
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model airplane flying permits on park land. The
Chairman said that James Smith spoke to him about
flying airplanes and he suggested to Mr. Garrity
that they might use a playground area at the rear
of the Adams School. Mr. Emery said that James W.
Smith, Jr. , called him on Sunday, October 26th, and
said that he wanted to fly model airplanes. How-
ever, he was advised by the Police that he would
have to have a written note from a membee of the
Board of Selectmen. Mr. Emery said that he gave
Mr. Smith a note for one day only , but there was
no doubt in his mind that this activity is a
nuisance and a traffic hazard. The Chairman said
that he also suggested to Mr. Smith that he write
to the Board who wanted to fly airplanes and how
many were interested in this activity . The Clerk
was instrudted to advise Mr. Garrity that the
Board considers the Adams School Playground as an
adequate place for citizens to fly model airplanes
and to ask him for his opinion on the matter.
At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe , Sup't. of
Public Works, met with the Board. He stated that
very shortly he will be starting on Woburn Street
sewer and he would like to employ Charles Moore
as inspector on this job . He stated that when the
Manor Sewer is finished one of the machines will go Inspector
on Ledgelawn and he could also use Mr. Moore for for sewer
this job. He came to work for $250 a month and jobs
had been here longer than he anticipated; however,
he feels that he has a moral responsibility to stay
until the Manor Sewer job is completed. He does
not feel like prolonging his stay for 4250 a month
but will finish up the other jobs for $75.00 a week.
Mr. DeFoe said that he would like to have him remain
after the job is finished so that his notes may be
incorporated on the plans. The Chairman asked the
members of the Board how they felt about it. Mr.
Emery asked if he was the inspector. Mr. DeFoe
replied in the affirmative. He also stated that Mr.
Moore intends to take a vacation and that ketcalf
and Eddy will send a man to take his place. Mr.
Driscoll asked if Mr. Moore is now on the Town Pay-
- roll. Mr. DeFoe said that the Town saves 25% by having
the inspector on the Town payroll.
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Mr. Driscoll asked how many hours the inspector
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works and Mr. DeFoe said he works as many hours as
necessary , sometimes he works nights and all day Saturday.
He also uses his car for which he receives no compensation.
The Chairman said that he definitely felt that the town
should have an inspector and that this particular man was
hired by Metcalf and Eddy who have checked his qualific-
ations. He said he believed it advisable to have him
continue. Mr. Locke said he thought it was certainly
to the Town' s advantage to continue with him. Mr. Driscoll
moved that the Sup't . of Public Works be authorized to
pay the inspector at the rate of $75 a week, effective
November first. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was
so voted. Mr. Emery said that it would seem to him that
the inspector should be paid for a vacation. Mr. Emery
Bsamg moved that the inspector be paid for one week' s
vacation Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so
voted.
Mr. DeFoe stated that some time ago the Board gave
him permission to purchase 100 5/8" water meters. He
said at that time he had 75 meters in stock and now he
has only ten left. He informed the Board that it would
seem advisable to place another order now. The Chair-
man
asked to what account they would be charged and Mr.
DeFoe said that he would charge them to the water main-
tenance account. He said that in this account he has
provision for 400 meters and this order will give him
300 meters.
The Chairman suggested that if deliveries are not
Authorize made until 1948 that Mr. DeFoe have the Town Accountant
purchase of encumber the 1947 account so that he will be able to pay
for them. Mr. Locke moved that the Sup' t. of Public
water
waters Works be authorized to purchase an additional 100 5/8"
water meters. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was
so voted.
Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that the Warren Pipe
Company is now willing to take an order subject to
funds being appropriated by Town Meeting in March.
He stated that they were not receptive to this suggestion
last year. Mr. DeFoe presented the Board with precinct
maps showing the existing water mains throughout the
town and also showing proposed water mains. The Chair-
man suggested that it would be easier for the Board if
Mr. DeFoe would take the requests that he has received
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this past year and advise the Board as to the number
of lineal feet which he will need. Mr. DeFoe stated
that he has received requests for 6, 920 feet to 6"
pipe; 6,000 of 8" pipe , 1, 500 feet of 10" pipe and
12,480 feet of 12" pipe. The Chairman explained that
the 12" pipe also serves as a transmission line and
he requested Mr. DeFoe to give the Board a breakdown
as to streets. Mr. DeFoe said that he will need
6, 130 feet for Grove Street
1,670 feet for Winter Street
640 feet rot Woodcliff Avenue
325 feet for Hudson Road
665 feet for Marrett Road
The Chairman inquired as to the price of the pipe
and Mr. DeFoe stated that the price at the present
time is Order for
$1.57 for 6" pipe Water pipe
2.25 for 8" pipe Approved
3.02 for 10" pipe
3 .89 for 12" pipe
A lengthy discussion was held relative to this subject
and the Chairman said that he thought it would be wise
for Mr. DeFoe to be given permission to place the orders
on the 6", 8", 10" and 12" pipe, that will go under
betterment assessments. He said that he didn 't think
the town would be able to do very much more in 1948 to
strengthen the system. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded
by Mr. Emery , i,t was voted to authorize the Sup' t. of
Public Works to place an order for
8,000 feet of 6" pipe
7,000 feet of 8" pipe
1, 500 feet of 10" pipe
14,000 feet of 12" pipe
with the definite understanding that the order is to be
placed only if it is possible to make an arrangement with
the supply house whereby the purchase will be subject to
the appropriation of funds at the Annual Town Meeting,
and with the provision that the price will be the pre-
vailing price at the time of delivery. The Board also
instructed Mr. DeFoe to obtain bids before placing
an order.
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Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that some trench
blasting was done in the brook which runs by Mr.
Replace MacBeth' s property and a number of the windows were
window broken in his garage He said that Mr. MacBeth has
broken by requested the town to replace the windows and he
blasting on believes that Mr. Shea should be authorized to take
MacBeth care of this. Mr. Locke moved that Mr. Shea be
property. authorized to replace the windows broken by blasting.
Err. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. DeFoe said that he would like some definite
procedure of outline for making a water service con-
Prodecure for nection to a house when the main runs in the house
water service just to the property. The Board felt that the full
connection betterment assessment charge should be made but the
individual given a period of ten years ih which to
pay.
Mr. DeFoe said that the Manor Sewer connections
Manor sewer are not coming in very rapidly and it seems to him
connections that the public should be made acquainted with the
fact that the town is ready to make the connections.
The Chairman said that it was entirely up to the
Board but there are so many things that have to be
done right now he would not be looking for additional
work.
Approve A letter was received from the Board of Health
[ request requesting a transfer in the amount of $34.37 from
for Board the Reservd Fund to the Health Department - Personal
1 of Health Services Account. This amount is needed to pay the
Transfer Health Inspector for the balance of the year. Mr.
Locke moved that the Apprapriation Committee be re
quested to transfer the sum of 134. 37 from the Reserve
Fund to the Health Department - Personal Services
Account . Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was
so voted.
Approve The Chairman read a letter from the Town Clerk
request requesting a transfer of $78.00 to cover the cost
for transfer of printing ballots for the special election held
Town Clerk September 22, 1947. I,.r. Gay moved that the Approp-
Election riation Committee be requested to transfer the sum
Expenses of $78. 00 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk -
Election Expenses Account. Mr. Emery seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
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Clerk Chairman read a letter from the C1 k of
the Board of Registrars requesting a transfer of
X160 to cover the cost of printing new voting lists Approve
for the special election held September 22 , 1947. request for
Mr. Emery moved the Appropriation Committee be req- transfer to
uested to transfer the sum of $160 from the Reserve Registrar' s
Fund to the Board of Registrars Account. Mr. Locke Account.
seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. DeFoe retired at 9 10 P.M. , and kr. Fitz-
gerald of the V. F. W. met with the Board. Mr.
Fitzgerald informed the Board that the organization V.F.W. re
has contacted C. E. Hall and John J. Shaughnessy. Old Fire
He said that the building would be moved on a plat- Station
form with rollers underneath , and they could arrange on Merriam
to move it whenever convenient to the Selectmen. Street
He said that the movers think it will take between
half an hour and an hour. He said that the portion
of the building to be moved is 32 feet wide and 42
feet long and if it is too heavy because of the slate
roof the roof will be removed. Mr . Driscoll asked if
the movers had inspected the building and Mr. Fitz-
gerald said that they have not been inside, but have
been in Lexington and looked at the building. The
Chairman said that for the Veteran' s protection and
also for the town, they should obtain a letter from
the mover. lir. Driscoll asked if the Veterans had a
bid and Mr. Fitzgerald said that they have been given
an estimate of x, 800 . , but have nothing in writing.
The Chairman said that he thought the Board should
have a letter from the mover telling exactly how
they will move the building and how long it will take.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that there are three trees and
two wires on Merriam Street that may interfere with the
moving. The Chairman suggested that they put the build-
ing on the roller at night and move it early in the
morning. Mr. Emery asked if they would have to build
a foundation and l.:r. Fitzgerald said they have a found-
ation but no cellar. }Ir. Locke said that the Veterans
would have to have a Board of Appeals hearing to find
out what the neighborhood would have to say. The Chair-
man said that the Board will require a bond and he
thou&ht the mover should obtain a bond and give the
Board absolute details . Mr. Fitzgerald retired at 9:20 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from the Clerk stating
that the following appointments have been made by the
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Appointment Moderator relative to a committee to obtain plans,
6f Comm. specifications, and estimates for a new elementary
for plans school
for new
school George P. Wadsworth Mrs. Ruth Morey
Ralph H. Tucker Russell H. Kettell
Gaynor K. Rutherford.
The Chairman read a letter from the Medical
Panel who considered the application for retirement
Medical of Forest Knapp. The repthrt stated that the history
Panel of repeated attacks of gout over the past nine years
Report for was confirmed be examination and by Officer Knapp' s
Forest family physician. There was also a letter con-
Knapp firming the diagnosis from the Pratt Diagnostic
Clinic in Boston. The letter stated that it is the
opinion of the Panel that this condition period-
ically incapacitated the applicant from active duty,
and in view of this fact it is recommended that he
be retired. The Clerk was instructed to send a
copy of the report to the Town Counsel and to ask
him whether or not it falls within the legal scope
as outlined in his letter of September 26th.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Accountant
stating that if it meets with the approval of the Board
Approve it seemed to him only fair to pay the new police-
Adjustment men under the system voted on Monday evening, October
in Police 27th, from October 14 , 1947, for Janusas and Morelli
Salaries and from October 17, 1947 for Franks and Casey. The
Town Accountant further stated that Officers Janusas
and Morelli will complete one year of duty on November
17th and he recommended that they be given the increase
to maximum pay beginning November lath. No transfer
of funds will be necessary inasmuch as the Police
Department, Personal Services Account, has sufficient
balance to pay the increases. Mr. Emery moved that
the recommendations outlined by the Town Accountant be
approved. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Account-
Mrs. Arner' s ant informing the Board that furs. Arner, Senior Clerk
salary pay- in that office, has been sick since October 6th and
ment approved--he would like permission to pay her for three weeks
sick leave and three days ending ending Octobdr 30, 1947. In
the event that Mrs. Arner does not return to work on
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or before November 20th Mr. Walker would like
permission to employ a temporary clerk. Mr. Gay
moved that Mrs. Arner' s salary be paid by the
Town Accountant for a period from October 6th and
ending October 30, 1947. Mr. Locke seconded the
motion, and it was so voted. The Board had no
objection to Mr. Walker employing a temporary clerk.
A letter was received from the Planning Board
relative to the Concord Turnpike extension toward Proposed
Boston. The Planning Board feels that the general Ext. of
idea of extending the turnpike so as to obviate Concord
present conditions of traffic from the turnpike Turnpike
to Boston is desirable. The Planning Board also
enclosed a copy of a letter which they will send
to the Commissioner of Public Works if the Select-
men have no objection. The Clerk was instructed
to advise the Planning Board that the Selectmen
have no objection to the letter drafted by the
Planning Board and to further state that the Select-
men will also write to the Commissioner of Public
Works endorsing the proposed extension.
The Board gave further consideration to Mr.
Maurice M. Ginsieras offer of $125.00 for Lots
486-490 , inclusive, on Balfour Street. A proposal Sell lots
to sell these lots was advertised in the October on Balfour
30 , 1947, issue of the Lexington Minute Man. Street.
No persons contacted the Selectmen' s Office as the
result of the advertisement. Mr. Emery moved that
the offer be accepted and that Lots 486-490, inclu-
sive , on Balfour Street be sold and conveyed to Mr.
Maurice M. Ginsler, Mr. Gay seconded the motion,
and it was so votea.
A letter was received from S. C. Stone, 51
Ward Street , offering $200 for Lots 27-31, inclusive,
Block 17 , Ward Street. The Committee on Tax Title
Property reported that these lots are on an accepted
street with water and recommended a price of $600.
Mr. Emery moved that Mr. Stone be advised that the
Board of Selectmen will entertain an offer of
$600. Mr . Locke seconded the motion, and it was so
voted.
At 9 45 P.T . Mr. DeFoe returned to the meeting.
He presented a proposed easement for drainage for
Brookside Avenue to Clematis Brook. The Chairman
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explained that there is a possibility of building
Easement op one house on Mr. Thayer 's property, but the remaining
Brookside land is swamp He stated that the Town needs an
Avenue & easement and Mr. Thayer will not give it unless he
Clematis knows that the cost of the construction of the street
Brook to be assessed against him will be abated. Mr. Locke
said that he thought Mr. Thayer should pay the assess-
ment on the very last lot, but that the Board
cannot determine the amount of the abatement until
the cost is known. Mr. DeFoe explained that the
estimate is $2,200 but he will not know the final
cost until the road is finished. Mr. Locke said
that the Board could take the easement and then
there will be the question of damages. Mr. Locke
said that if an easement is taken Mr. Thayer will,
no doubt, claim that the easement is worth $2,000.
The Chairman said that possibly the easiest thing
to do would be to make a taking and argue the cost
later. Mr. Locke said that the Board can only
determine the abatement when the actual cost is
known, and he did not think Board k the Bo rd should commit
itself. He said that the easement will have to be
recorded at the Registry of Deeds because the land
will still be Mr. Thayer' s. The Chairman asked
if the Town should take the drainage easement by
eminent domain. Mr. Locke said he thought the Board
would have to go ahead and do it. The Chairman suggested
that Mr. DeFoe invite Mr. Thayer or his attorney to
meet with the Board.
The proposed increase in wage rates for employees
No action in the Public Works Department was considered. The
on wage Chairman read the average salaries paid to the Public
increase Works Department through the years 1946 and 1947
for Public after which the Board discussed the matter at length.
Works de- The Chairman asked if there was any agitation in the
partment Public Works Department. Mr. DeFoe said that he could
employees not say that it had reached a serious stage. Mr. Locke
asked if any of the men have objected to the hours
which they work and Mr. DeFoe replied that they feel
that they should make a living in an eight hour day.
It was the opinion of the Board that if the rates
are increased the number of hours would have to
be decreased, and that no action should be taken at
the present moment .
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The Chairman read a letter from Frank L.
Stevens stating that the facts on Goodwin Road F. L. Stevens
so far as he has been able to receive them, are re
still in great confusion. He requested a hear- Goodwin Road
ing with the Board at which time Mr. Weisinger
should be present with all the records pertain-
ing to the work. Mr. Emery moved that Mr.
Stevens and Mr. Weisinger be invited to meet with
the Board. The motion, however, was not seconded.
Mr. Emery then moved that Mr. Stevens be invited
to meet with the Board two weeks from to-night.
Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Mr. Locke said that he thought it might be Weisinger
well if Mr. Weisinger met with the Board and that to meet
he would like to hear his story. It was decided with the
to invite Mr. Weisinger to meet with the Board Board
one week from to-night. Mr . DeFoe retired at
11 16 P.M.
The Chairman read a letter from Joseph L.
McDonald, 14 Banks Avenue, offering $120 for Lots
483-484 on Ames Avenue. There is an outstanding
sewer betterment in the amount of 70 and back
taxes of 350. The Committee on Tax Title Property Sell lots
recommends that the offer be accepted inasmuch on Ames
as Mr. McDonald is the former owner. Mr. Locke Avenue
moved that Lots 483-484 Ames Avenue be sold and
conveyed to Mr. McDonald for the sum of $120. ,
without advertising. Mr. Driscoll seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
A letter was received from Joseph G. Fredette,
#20 Richardson Street, Woburn, former owner of Lot Offer for
8 Spring Street. Mr. Fredette would like to redeem Lot 8
this property for the amouht of back taxes plus Spring
expenses. A letter was received from Pennell Street
and Thompson, 824 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington,
offering $250 for this same lot. The Committee
on Tax Title Property recommends selling the
property to the former owner for the outstanding
taxes and expanses. The amount due on taxes is
$202.80, expenses $80. , preparing deed . 5.00,
recording deed $3.00 , making a total of $290.80.
Mr. Locke moved that Mr. Fredette be advised that
the Selectmen will entertain an offer of $290.80.
Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
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A letter from Pennell and Thompson offering
96275 for Lot #5 Spring Street was held over. The
Offer for Committee on Tax Title property recommends $350.
Lot 5 Siring Mr. Locke moved that Pennell and Thompson be advised
Street that the Board of Selectmen will entertain an offer
of $350 for Lot 5 Spring Street. Mr. Gay seconded
the motion, and it was so voted.
An application was received from the Lexington
Use of hall Arts and Crafts Society for permission to conduct a
for Christ- children' s Christman party in Estabrook Hall on
mad party December 13th from 3 00 P.M. to 6 00 P.M. Mr.
Locke moved that use of the hall be granted free
of charge. lar. Gay seconded the motion, and it was
so voted.
An application was received from the Minute
Minute Man Man Crafts Society for permission to conduct a bus-
Crafts Soc. iness meeting in Estabrook Hall on the evening of
Use of hall Friday , November 7th, from 8 00 to 11:00 P.M.
Mr. Emery moved that the use of the hall be granted
subject to a charge of $10. Mr. Locke seconded
the motion, and it was so voted.
Upon motion of Mr. Locke, seconded by Mr. Gay,
Moon Hill it was voted to sign a water order in the following
Road Water form for Moon Hill Road
Order
ORDER OF TAKING
By the Town of Lexington of Easement for
the Construction of a Water Main
MOON HILL ROAD
From Moreland Avenue southerly and south-
easterly and distant 1780 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 unan-
imous vote the following votes and made an appropria-
tion therefor
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"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 better-
ments, 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 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 pur-
chase or eminent domain any easements necessary there-
for and to appropriate therefor the sum of 3100,000
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 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 estab-
lishment 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 Moon
Hill Road from Moreland Avenue southerly and south-
easterly and distant 1780 feet as aforesaid, the follow-
ing easement , namely
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The right to enter upon the land shown as Moon
Hill Road on a Plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Water
Main in Moon Hill Road, Lexington, Mass. , Scale 1 in. _
40 Ft. Sept . 30 , 1947. John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer;
and owned by Six Moon Hill , Inc , 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 Sept.
30, 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 author-
ized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open
and ube the land embraced within the said way as may
be reasonably necessary for the purpose of initially
constructing and thereafter maintaining, operating,
inspecting, repairing and replacing 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 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 which it is expected will 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 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 per-
1 tinent acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being a majority
of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have
hereunto subscribed our names this 3rd day of November,
1947.
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William C. Paxton
Errol H. Locke Selectmen
Geo . Emery of
Frederick L Gay Lexington
William H. Driscoll
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. November 3 , 1947
Then personally appeared the above named William
C. Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George IN. Emery, Frederick
Mr. Gay and William H. Driscoll and severally ack-
nowledged 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,
Notary Public
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS
REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER
MOON HILL ROAD
From Moreland Avenue southerly and
southeasterly and diOtant approx-
imately 1780 feet
Owner as of January 1 , 1947 Lot No. Assessment
Six Moon Hill , Inc. 1 116.00
91 It 2 Prey. Assessed
" ^ " 3 128.00
n n n 55 127.00
111 7 237 .00
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Six Moon Hill, Inc . 8 1655.00
" .1 It 9 231.00
" n n 10 258.00
" " " 11 186.00
n n n 12 147 .00
n n n 13 135 .00
nn n 14 157 .00
n n n 15 177.00
n n " 16 68.00
nn n 17 63 .00
" " n 18 63 .00
n I, " 19 63 .00
n n n 20 159.00
" n n 21 144.00
" n " 22 136.00
" n " 23 293 .00
n n 24 399.00
n n n 25 219.00
n w n 26 172.00
" n tf27 125.00
n " n 28 131.00
n I. " 29 154.00
n n " 30 38.00
The Clerk informed the Board that Doctor Foley
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Decline of the Amvets had telephoned the Selectmen' s Office and
invitation would like to have a member of the Board of Selectmen
to speak address the Amvets on Monday evening, November 10th,
to at 7:00 P.M. at the Episcopal Church. The Clerk was
AMVETS on instructed to notify Doctor Foley that unfortunately a
Nov . 10th regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held
on that evening for which a number of appointments
have been made and it will not be possible for a member
of the Board to attend their meeting.
The Clerk informed the Board that Fred Johnson
Deny use had inquired about the Lexington Drum Corps and Girl
of hall Scouts Drum Corps using Cary Hall every Thursday even-
for ing for practice. They would also need space to store
Drum Crops their equipment. The Board was not in favor of any
practice such arrangement and suggested the possibility of the
Drum Corps using the Adams School.
An inquiry was made by the Lexington Athletic Boos-
ters Club relative to conducting a paper drive on Sun-
day, December 14th. Mr. Locke moved that the organiz-
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ation be given permission to conduct a paper Boosters
drive on December 14th. Mr. Driscoll seconded Paper
the notion, and it was so voted. Drive
Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by
Mr. Emery, it was voted that the Town Office Close on
Building be closed Tuesday, November 11th, November
which is a legal holiday in Massachusetts. 11th
The meeting adjourned at 11 30 P.M.
A true record, Attest
"7e , lectmen.