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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-12-08136 L SELECTMEN'S METING December 8, 1947 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room on Monday evening, December 8, 1947, at 7:30 P.M. There were present: Messrs. Locke, Emery, Gay and Driscoll. Mr. Locke acting in capacity of Chairman. Mr. James V. MacDonald of the Boston Edison Company and Mr. Lynch, Town Counsel, niet with the Board relative to the Edison request for an ease- ment over Butterfield's Pond. The Chairman said that the Board was particularly interested in seeing a plan of the entire Layout. Mr. McDonald presented a map compiled from aerial photographs, recorded plans, deed descriptions and other data showing a proposed (1943) location of the circumferential high- way and the relative location of certain parcels of land in Woburn, Burlington, Lexington and Wal- tham. Mr. Locke asked if the Town Meeting would grant the easement and Yr. Lynch replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked what the partic- ular situation was at Butterfield's Pond that makes this special. Mr. McDonald replied that when the Town of Lexington took title to it from Burlington it was understood that any future use of it would require a vote of Town Meeting. Mr. Lynch asked what the town took this property for and the Chair- man said that he did not know. Mr. Lynch asked how long ago the town acquired this property and Mr. McDonald replied that it was February, 1939. Mr. Lynch asked if this were the only section through Lexington that would require any action by a town meeting. Mr. McDonald replied in the affirmative and explained that his attendance here is to acq- uaint the Board with the necessity of it. Mr. Emery asked if the Boston Edison Co. is proceeding on the assumption that the project will be approved by the town meeting and are acquiring options and land. Mr. McDonald replied in the affirmative. Mr. Emery asked if the Boston Edison Company is taking land and Mr. McDonald said that it is. Mr. Emery asked if the town did not grant the taking, would the Edison Company have an alternate route and if so, what is the route. Mr. McDonald said that there would be an alternate route but there is no ten- Pag Clo 1 L tative plan at this date. Mr. Emery asked if any part of this route (even though the Selectmen have no control) is subject to amicable negotiations by the Board of Selectmen and the Edison Company. Mr. McDonald said that the Edison Company would certainly expect to hear from the Board if there are any suggestions. Mr. Emery said that part of the route on the map near the junction of Wood Street and Massachusetts Avenue, is through good land and some of the route is through wooded land. He said he was wondering if in this instance, or in some other instance, the Board of Selectmen would be able to discuss it with the Boston Edison Co„ if they have already secured options. Mr. McDonald said that the company has already secured about 70% of the options but they certainly want to work with the town because it is of mutual interest. He said the company would want to know if the Board has any recommendations and would like to have them in detail as soon as possible. Mr. Emery asked what would be the proper approach and Mr. McDonald replied that the Board should write a letter of recommendation. Mr. Emery asked if a representative cf the Boston. Edison Company would come to Lexington on Saturday or Sunday morning and ride over this area. Mr. McDonald rep- lied in the affirmative. Mr. Emery said that he would like to do this; otherwise, the Board would be recommending to Town Meeting something about which it was not too familiar. Mr. Emery asked if Mr. McDonald was familiar with why this route follows the line it does. Mr. McDonald replied that it is the sincere and honest attempt of the Boston Edison Company to keep it away from all communities. Mr. McDonald said that it is not too conspicuous but there is a lot to the routing from an engineering point of view from community interest and land taking. The Chairman asked if there wee any further questions. Mr. Driscoll said that he had no particular questions but he would like to go over the area. Mr. Gay asked if the crossings were to be overhead. Mr. Mc- Dorrald replied in the affirmative. He explained that on an'overhead voltage line it is feasible to go from a pot head on one side to a pot head 137. Mr. McDonald re easem't at Butter - field's Pons 138 alw 1 on the other side. Mr. Gay asked how far a distance from each side of the road the pbles would have to be placed. Mr. McDonald said that there would be at least 100 feet. He said that an attempt will be made to shrub the street side near the crossings so that it will not be too conspicuous. Tvir. Emery asked Mr. Lynch if he had any opinion, one way or the other, considering the conditibns under which Lexington secured Butterfield's Pond, and if it would be within the legal spread of the town of Lexington to grant such a request. Mr. Lynch said that it would need a vote of the town. Mr. Emery said he thought it would be an ethical thing to do to find out how the Town of Burling- ton feels about this. Mr. Lynch said that the Board should find out why the Town of Lexington acquired Butterfield's Pond and upon what terms. He said if the Town of Lexington acquired it free they could not rive it away without at least discussing it with the Town of Burlington. Mr. McDonald explained that there is to be no structure in the pond and that this request is for aerial crossings only. It was decided to have the Board of Selectmen meet Mr. McDonald at the Town Office Building on Sunday morning at 10:30 A.M. Mr. McDonald retired at 7:55 P.E. and Mr. DeFoe met with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Er. DeFoe requesting permission to employ an additional clerk at a salary not to exceed 133.00 per week. Funds are available in the budget for this year. Er. DeFoe explained that the work is so far behind in his office the clerk has not had time to type some of his budgets. The Chairman explained that this was not a new question and that there has been a shortage of help in that department for several years. Mr. Gay asked if the new girl would be employed on a temporary or a permanent basis and Mr. DeFoe said that it would be permanent. He explained that Miss Corcoran, who formerly worked in the Department, is available and the reports he received appear to be favorable. He explained that two of his girls are now 139 receiving :;31.00 a week and one girl receives !33. Mr. Emery asked if Er. DeFoe had money in his account for his clerk for a whole year. Mr. Defoe explained that last year the sum of 03,600 was appropriated for an Ass't. Superintend- ent and a girl in that office. He said that he had no prospects in sight for either one. In March the Ass't. Superintendent was employed, but no additional girl. He said that he has much ::.ore money than he needs for the balance, of the year. He explained that he felt he should start her off for what the two girls were getting; that is, 031.00 a week, with the privilege of giving her x;33.00 a week because she is an ex- perienced girl. Mr. Gay moved that P.r. DeFoe be authorized to employ an additional girl. The motion, however, was not seconded. Mr. Emery said he would like to discub-s the matter. Mr. Emery said that if the Public Works Department needs more personnel than it has now it should be approved by the Appropriation Committee. He said that he would like to know more about it before voting in favor of an,ointi.re another Girl as a permanent employee.. .Mr. niery'.said that he would . he would vote to employ an additional girl on a temporary basis and said t1at''he thought Mr. Defoe should:have discovered this before now, that be needed his clerk. Mr. Defoe replied that he did not know he needed any extra help and he has interviewed several appli- cants but none of them seemed to be satisfactory. Vote to He said he would haveemployed a girl last April employ if he had been able to locate one. Lir. Emery Clerk in asked the Chairman if it was his opinion that the P. W. Board has recognized the need for another girl Dept. in that office. Pair. Locke replied in the affir- mative. kir. Driscoll. said that he would second Pir. Gay's motion that iir. DeFoe be authorized to employ Piss Corcoran at a salary of 031.00 a week, with the privilege of raising the rate to 033.00. Mr. DeFoe retired at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Nylander, an architect and i•:rs. Miorey, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Wadsworth, of the School Comm- ittee met with the Board. Lir. Nylander said that he was representing Mr. Baskin, who was ill, 1.40 Request of Baskin to purchase strip of land on Adams Street Bow Street Crossing and presented a working plan of the location of the proposed elementary school, showing the properties taken by the town. Mr. Nylander explained that Mr. Baskin would like to purchase a -strip 30 feet wide for the depth of his present lot to give him a little more clearance to his building. Mr. Lynch explained that the article in the warrant had some flexibility to it but the Town cannot purchase the land less the strip Baskin wants without going back to Town Meeting. He said that the town has an option to buy it and expects to pass papers this week. Mr. Lynch said there is nothing the Board can do about it and if Baskin wants to purchase a piece of land the Board can go before Town Meeting and ask for the power to sell to Baskin so much land for so much money. He said the same applies to the piece on Colony Road which Baskin would like to purchase. Mr. Lynch said that he is ready' to go ahead and pass papers as soon as Lir, Nylander completes the plan and if it is ready by Wednesday the deeds can be drafted. Lir. Thomas explained that the School Committee would not be in favor of changing the line on Adams Street inasmuch as Town Meeting was told that they wanted the entire piece. However, they would have no objection to giving I.r. Baskin a piece on Colony Road, provided Town Meeting approved. Mr. Lynch asked if it were the definite understanding that Mr. Nylander is to proceed with the original plan doing nothing about two pieces that Mr. Baskin would like to purchase and Mr. Locke replied in th e affirmative. Mr. Nylander and the members of the School Committee retired at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Lynch informed the Board that he had received a letter from the Boston & Maine Rail- road regarding the installation of automatic. crossing protection at Bow Street. The Chief Engineer of the Railroad stated that all of the materials for the work have been received and orders issued to proceed with the installation of the signal. The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of this corw,runication to Mrs. Cochrane. 1 Ir-. Lynch said he is ready to settle on the Ryder property. 'He said that he has the deed ready for the Board's signatures and explained that it is for the right of way the Town is granting to the Lexington Estates Trust. Ile also presented the Board with a plan and exnlained that it would be recorded with the decd. he informed the Board that Mr. Ryder has seen the plan and it meets with his ap_)roval. Mr. Emery asked if there was anything the :cyders could do that would interfere with the Town's right to cross back and forth. Lr. Lynch replied in the negative. He explained that all the Ryders have is what they had in 1939. Mr. Lynch also presented a plan of the piece of property which the Town is acquiring and explained that there is an agreement to be signed by the Ryders, Trustees of Tufts College and the Board of Selectmen.. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seco- nded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to execute a deed to the Lexington Zstates Trusts in accordance with the vote of the Town Meeting held on September 29, 1947. The Chairman explained that Pair. DeFoe has raised the question on the actual assessments of the Manor Sewer. He explained that this project will not be finished in 1947 and the cost cannot be determined until early in 1948, or some other time. He said that it is im- p o:sible now to assess these people under those conditions. i:r. Lynch explained that the assess- ment is based on an average cost of a five year period, prior to the date of completion, and that there is nothing the Board can do about it. The Chairman stated that the assessments cannot be figured until the job is completed. Mr. Lynch said that nothinf can be done until the total job is finished and he believed that this was hrought out and very clearly explained at Town Meeting. I.r. Lynch retired end i.ir. Edward F. Chapin, Commander of the V. F. W. and Dr. Howard Foley of the ,:vets riet with the 3oard. Mr. Chapin explained that the Moretti body will arrive in Boston tomorrow and the funeral is to be from the Sacred Heart Church in East Lexi_n,=ton on Saturday 141. Execute deed to Lexington Estates Trust Sewer Assess- ments discussed Moretti Body in State at Cary & Emerson Halls 142 morning. He said he explained to the family it would not be possible to have the body lay in state in Cary Hall on Friday night inasmuch as the hall has been en,;_y ged. The Chairman said'`that he did not see how any change could be mare as the Choral Society has arranged for the music and soloists. Lr. Emery said that there is a possibility of using Emerson Hall. Mir. Chapin said he thought that would be all right, especially where the Moretti family lived in East Lexington. Mr. Emery said that he thought it would be a very appropriate sub- stitute for Cary Hall. Tar. Driscoll suggested that Doctor Foley and I1r. Chapin see the family now and sugest that they use Estabrook Hall. The Chairman said that if the family would accept the use of Emerson Hall the library could be closed for that day. Doctor Foley and Lir. Chapin retired at 8:50 P.:.:. , and Er. John J. Garrity met with the Board. The Chairman stated that it has been suggested that High School skating rink be placed on the playground and that there has beensomediscussion on this relative to other sports. He said it has been suggested that the boards be set up on the Lincoln Street end of the playground and asked Mr. Garrity what the conditions are as far as he sees therm, Mr. Garrity replied that the condition is no better than it was at the High School. He said that the filling put in at the playground was taken from Waltham Street when it was excavated, and they tried one year to divert water from Lincoln Street down into the skating area but they were never able to get anything worth while. He said that if the skating rink is put on top of the ground, regardless of the location, it should not beaas:umed that it will hold water inside a board rink. He said this is entirely a spraying process. i•:Ir. Driscoll said he thought something should be done for the hockey tears and the town should pay for it. 1 143 L1r. Garrity agreed, but said he thought it should be done right. He explained to the Board that this question comes up every year and has been coming up every year since 1920. Mr. Gay asked how it could be done right and Mr. Garrity said that a place should be selected for making a rink the same as they do in other towns; that it should be dug out and some clay put in. lir. Driscoll asked if right now the High School was the best place and Mr. Garrity replied that in his opinion it was the best location. Mr. Garrity said that he has recomm- ended that the hockey team use the board rink at the reservoir when the ice is thick enough, and when the ice is thin, take off the board rink. He said they did this for two years but the boys thought the dis- tance was too far. Mr. Garrity said that '3, 500 is being spent for three hockey rinks this year. Mr. Emery asked what happened to the boards and Mr. Garrity said that the rink was made in 1934 and they just deteriorated. Mr. Gay asked how long it would take to build a rink and Mr. Garrity said he would want a week. Mr. Gay asked how much it would cost, and Mr. Garrity said he did not know. The Chairman asked if there was any other practical place to put the rink this year. Mr. Garrity' said that he personally would say the reservoir, first, last and always. The Chairman asked what could be settled this evening; and Mr. Garrity said that he thought first he should find out if Yr. Thomas, or whoever made the complaint, would be satisfied with the reservoir. He explained that the upper end of the playground has three catch basins and the water drains down to Vine Brook. He said that they would have to avoid those catch basins somehow, but he did not know how it could be done. Mr. Driscoll said he thought that the hockey rink should go back to where it was last year and Mr. Emery agreed. Mr. Garrity said that he believes the high Wool, is a good place for it and they should furnish their own rink. He said they also have control of the water but he would be very glad to help.; -them with the boards. Iir. Driscoll suggested that Mr. Garrity contact Tom Moon and Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Gay suggested that the School Committee be written, a letter and advised that i,i Mr. Garrity's judg- ment the location at the High School is the most suitable and if they will agree to the use of this 144 Removal of trees on Mass. Avenue Sewer ex- tension re- quested at 100 Merriam Street location for this year Mr. Garrity is willing to give them every assistance and help in preparing the rink and maintaining it. The Chairman read a letter from Lyman C. Stewart stating that the two trees in front of his property at 782 Massachusetts Avenue are in very bad condition and should be removed. Pyr. DeFoe had a sketch prepared showing the location of these two trees and according to the Engineering Department there is a 36" Maple 0.8" of which is in the street. There is also a- 36" Maple with 0.0' in the street. Mr. Garrity explained that one of the trees is on private property and overhangs the sidewalk, and if the town is going to remove one, both of them should be taken down at the same time. Pair. Gay asked what Mr. Garrity thought of the trees and he said he did not think either one of them was any good. Mr. Driscoll asked if they had lost their landscaping value to the town and Mr. Garrity replied in the affirmative. Mr. Gay moved that the trees be pasted for removal. Mr. Emery said that he would just as soon vote to take down one tree but he preferred not to vote to take down the tree that is not on town land. He then moved that Mr. Garrity be authorized to post the tree on town land for removal and that Mr. Stewart be advised that according to the Town Engineer's records one of the trees is on private property, and therefore may not be removed by the Town. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Garrity retired at 9:20 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Ralph H. Tucker, 100 Merriam Street. He said that he understands the sewer system on Coolidge Avenue now extends within 100 feet of Adams Street, and it would be a comparatively simple matter to continue the line up Merriam Street as far as his house and that of Mr. Brackett next door. Mr. Tucker explained that his difficulties are the same as those which prevail in the many party of North Lexirtgtdn and the condition should be remedied`at the earliest possible time. The Clerk was instructed to obtain a report from 1 Mr. DeFoe as to what steps must be taken to extend the sewer to take care of these two prop- erties. The Chairman read a letter from Albert A. Ross informing the Board that he is contemplating further development. of Battle Green Village and requested that articles be inserted in the warrant for the annual Town Meeting in march, 1948, for the extension of Water mains in six streets which would involve approximately 3,550 feet of pipe. The Clerk was instructed to refer the letter to the Sup't. of Public Works. A petition was received frori the Boston Edison Co. and the Y. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. for permission to remove and locate one pole on Grove Street, approx- imately 90' southwesterly of Robinson.Rd, sir. Emery moved that the petition be approved and the order filed. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A petition was received from the Boston Edison Co. and the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. for permission to remove one pole on Tucker Avenue aA)roximately 88' northwest of Baker Avenue, and locate one pole on Tucker Avenue, approximately 85' northwest of Baker Avenue. Mr. Driscoll moved that the petition be approved and the order filed. Lir. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a.letter from the Town Clerk to which was attached a copy of a notification of appearance in the Superior Court, Cambridc.e, the first Monday in January, to answer a petition for assessment of damages by James J. Murphy and Bridget J. Murphy. The Clerk was instructed to refer this to the Town Counsel and to bring the matter up again at the next meeting. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health complaining about the Lincoln Street dump, The Chairman of the Board of Health stated that smoke coming from the dump fires is a nuisance to the neighborhood and the dumping of spoiled fruit and vegetables is it violation of the Board of Health regulations. The Clerk was instructed'to 145 Extension of water main Battle Green Village Pole Locat ion Pole Location Appear- ance, in Court Murphy - vs. Town Complaint re Dump 146 Complaint re: Dump Parking Meters Tax Title Property Tax.Title Property Sold Moretti body to lay in state invite the Chairman of the Board, of Health to meet with the Board of Selectmen and' to bring in specific recommendations as to what they want. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board relative to parking meters. The letter stated that the Planning Board does not feel sufficiently well grounded on the subject to offer definite recommendations and that they definitely agree that any decision should be made by Town Meeting. • A letter was received from idrs. Walter W. Webber, 18 Francis Street, Woburn, offering 50 for lots -214217 on Freemont Street. The Committee on Tax Title Property recommends the sum of 100 for these lots. Er. Emery moved that Mrs. Webber be advised that the Board of Selectmen will entertainan offer of �n",100. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board rave further consideration to Andrew and Margaret Adamson' s offer of 150 each for lots 43 and 44, Block 1, Garfield Street. A proposal to sell these lots was advertised in the December 4th issue of the Lexington Minute Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as the result of the advertisement. Mr. Every moved that the offer be accepted and that lots 43 and 44, Block 1, Garfield Street be sold and conveyed to Andrew and Margaret Adamson. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Dr. Howard Foley returned to the meeting. He explained that the Moretti family would like to have the body lay in state in Cary Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening and in Emerson Hall all day Thursday and all day Friday. Yr. Driscoll moved that the situation be explained to the Lib±ary Trustees and that they be asked to co-operate to the extent of closing the East Lexington Library all day Thursday and Friday. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 1-74 1 Mr. Alan Adams met with the Board at 10:25 F•. M7. and discussed briefly the ton report to be printed for 1947. He said the Selectmen would have to decide whether or not they want to go into book face. If not, the specifications which the Clerk now has are all right. Mr. Adams sugges- ted that the type of town report used prior to 1946 be used, but have it edited and possibly use a few pictures. He suggested that a committee be appointed for this work and recommended Mr. Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. and Mr. Sheldon Loring. It was decided to have Mr. Adams bring in some names of individuals to serve on such a committee. An application was received from the Minute Man Sportsmen Club for the use of Estabrook Hall on December 9th for a meeting. Mr. Gay moved that the use of the hall be granted subject to a charge of X10. Mr. Emery seconded the notion, and it was so voted. An ap:;lication was received from the Lexington Booster's Club for permission to conduct a sports night in Cary Hall on December 19th. Tyr. Driscoll moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Day seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 147 Recomm- endation re Town Report Minute Man Sportsmenu faflof An application was received from the Cedar Hill Association for permission to conduct a meet- ing in a conference room or Estabrook Hall on January 6th. Mr. Emery moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. tr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. An application was received from the Lexington Girl Scouts for permission to conduct a dinner tarty in Cary Hall on February 25th. Mr. Driscoll moved the use of the hall be granted subject to a charge of X35. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. An Goddard in Cary the use acolication was received from Herbert N. for permission to conduct the senior dance Hall on December 30th. Tyr. Emery moved that of the hall be granted subject to a charge Boosters Sports Night Cedar Hill Ass+n use of Hall Senior Dance Cary Hall 148 of 35. Mr. Driscoll seconded the Ootion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, Seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to sign' Mr. William Vianots Sunday Movie License. Upon motion of I,ir. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to sign the water order for Fairview Avenue in the following form: ORDER OF TAKING By the Town of Lexington of Easement for the Construction of a Water Main FAIRVIEW AVENUE From the present end at Hayward Avenue southwesterly and distant approximately 70 feet WIIETEAS, at a meeting duly called and held on March 24, 1947, the Town Meeting of Lexington pur- suant to an article in the 'Warrant of the meeting for which due notice was given, 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 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 bohds 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 sura 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 exceed- ing fifteen years. ong CLA 1 149 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 better- ments, and to take by purchase or eminent domain any easements necessary therefor and to approp- riate therefor the suer 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 5100,000 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 main: T:10TfrE3 AFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Conuissioners, for and in behalf of the said town, by virtue of the authority conferred upon thorn 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 im- provement for the purpose of constructing and main- taining a water main in Fairview Avenue from the present end at Hawyard avenue southwesterly and distant approximately 70 feet as aforesaid, the following easement, namely: The right to enter upon the land sho\:n as Fairview Avenue on a Plan entitled, "Plan of Fro- )osed 'Tater Main in Fairveiw avenue, Lexington, Mass. Scale 1 In. = 20Ft. Nov. 25, 1947. John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," and owned by George W. Breslin, Jaynes ,. Barnes, and construct therein a line of water main with all necessary connect- ions, shut -offs, and appurtenances substantially as shown on a plan of John T. Cosgrove, Town Eng- ineer dated November 25, 1947, to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking 150 includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said town nr 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 reasonable necessary for the purpose of initially constructing and thereafter main- taining, operating, inspecting, repairing and replacing:, from time to time the said tater main, (the s^id 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'wi.11 be assessed for this im- provement in accordance with the provisions c5f 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 to hold the said easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever agree- able to the provisions of said Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all pertinent acts in amendment thereof or supplemental thereto, IN WITNESS ;SS 'Ji E'_tECF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have hereunto subscribed our names this 8th day of December,. 1947. /s/ Frederic: I. Gay Select- men /s/ Errol H. Locke of Lexing- /s/ George W. Emery ton /s/ William H. Driscoll Om al Sad 1 COLI\_ONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. December 8, 1947 Then personally appeared the above named William H. Driscoll, Errol H. Locke, George W. Emery and Frederick M. Gay and severally ack- nowledged the foregoing instrument by them sub- scribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Hoard 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 FAIRVIEW AVENUE From the present end at Hayward Avenue southwesterly and distant approximately 70 feet Owner as of Jan. 1, 1947 Lot No. George W. Breslin James A. Barnes Assessment 169 a 87.50 183 87.50 The Chairman read a letter from the Chief of police reporting that on December P.M., Maienza's Clothing Store on was broken into and approximately clothing stolen. 3, 1947, at 6:30 Waltham Street 14,500 worth of Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to continue the policy of allowing the clerks in the Town Office Building to take a day off for Christmas shopping. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. lectmen. 151 Report of Police Dep't. of Robbery