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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-12-06 cc 16 CL SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 6, 1948 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday evening, December 6, 1948 at 7:30 P.M. There were present; Messrs. Emery, Gay, Driscoll and Nickerson. The Clerk was also present. In the absence of Mr. Paxton, Mr. Gay acted as Chairman. The Chairman read a letter from Paul W. Franks requesting reinstatement as a member of the police Deny rein- Department. The Clerk was instructed to advise statement Mr. Franks that the Board is not in favor Of appoint- to Police ing him to the Department again as it may be establish- Depot. to ing a precedent which would not be good for the morals Franks of the police Department. A letter was received from Robert C. Merriam advising the Board that Public Liability police 00- 718,900 covering the operations of the Water and Insurance Sewer Departments will expire January 1, 1949. Renewal The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Paxton recommends renewing the policy through the same office. Mr. Emery moved that the policy be ret awed through the office of Robert C. Merriam. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Charles D. Allen of the Allen Electric Ser- vice met with the Board relative to his request sub- mitted last week for permission to broadcast Christ- Broadcast- mas Carols. The Chairman informed Mr. Allen that ing of last year there had been some criticism due to the Christmas fact that popular records were broadcast as well as Carols Christmas Carols. Mr. Allen said that he intended permit to broadcast Christmas Carols only during the hours of three and four and seven and eight. The Chair- man asked how soon he would have to know the Board's decision and Mr. Allen replied that he would have to hire a broadcasting machine. Mr. Allen said he has checked with the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of the Fire Department as he would like permission to use the record on safety which was used last year. Mr•. Allen retired at 7:40 P.M. The Board had no objection to Mr. Allen's broad- casting Carols between three and four and seven and eight, provided there were no commercials. It was alio suggested that the safety record mentioned by Mr. Allen be played only once during each broadcast. 1? Mr. Emery informed the Board that John Fitz- gerald, Commander of the V. F. W. , telephoned to state that the organization had planned to move Removal the old fire station last Saturday but were held of old up because of the rain. They expect, however, to fire move it this coming Saturday. station Mr. Emery suggested that Mr. Fitzgerald contact the Chief of Police and also the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen who will then call the members of the Board for approval. A letter was received from Clarence S. Walker, Treasurer of the Lexington Trust Company, requesting a brief note stating what the Board now proposed to Bolton do regarding the Horseshoe Forge and Wa en such action Brown might be started. Mr. Nickerson moved that the Case letter be acknowledged and that Mr. Walker be advised that legal action has been instigated but no definite decision has as yet been arrived at. Mr. Beery sec- onded the motion, and it was so voted. A notice was received from the State Department of Corporations and Taxation advising that the sum of $ 53,200. has been established as the amount not less than which the 1949 bond of the Treasurer of the Town of Lexington shall be written. The sum of Bonds far $55,300. has been established as the amount not less 1949 than which the 1949 bond of the Collector of Taxes shall be written. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to establish the sum of $ 53,200. as the amount not less than which the 1949 bond of the Treasurer shall be written; and the sum of $ 55,300. as the amount of the 1949 bond for the Collector of Taxes shall be 1 written. Petitions were received from the office of Johnson PetitionHvd and Jomnaon, Attorneys, on behalf of Edward Johnson, Jr. , HO and Everett Kourian, petitioning for abatement of water Over betterment assessments levied on certain land on Grove Street. The matter was held over until the next meet- ing. The Chairman read a letter from John J. Garrity stating that the Chamber of Commerce has requested Christmas permission to place an evergreen tree to be decorated Tree at for Christmas on Emery Park. The Field and Garden Emery Club has no objections provided that the Chamber of Park Commerce will clean the area and replace the sod. Mr. Driscoll moved that the request be granted. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 18 L CL Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. I Driscoll, it was voted to grant the following licenses: John J. Rudd 1849 Mass. Avenue Liquor License (ren. ) Countryside, Inc. 400 Lowell Street Common Victualler " George F. Taylor & Son 424 Marrett Road " " " F. K. Johnson, Inc. 39-41 Bedford Street First Class Agent " Morris Motors 400 Waltham Street " n " " Mawhinney Motor Sales 581 Marrett Road " " a " Johnson Pon- tiac Co. 8 Mass. Avenue " " a " William Viano 1794 Mass. Avenue Sunday Movies David S. Mich- elson 30 Harding Road Guide Howard Sawyer 1722 Mass. Avenue Public Carriage An application was received from the Lexington Club for permission to conduct a Children's Christ- mas Party in Cary Memorial Hall on December 18th I from 2:30 to 4:30 P.M. Mr. Nickerson moved that the use be granted free of charge. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. I The Chairman read a note stating that Mr. Paxton had talked to Mr. Gaffney at the office of the Housing Expediter with reference to their request to review plans, drawings and specifications filed with the applications for building permits for houses in Woodhaven Development. Mr. Gaffney told Mr. Paxton that they wanted the plans as a routine investigation to complete their files. There is no complaint against the builder and they will give the Building Inspector a receipt and return the plans in a very short time. Mr. Paxton felt that as they are public records it would appear logical that this govern- ment agency should be granted the courtesy of obtain- ing them. Mr. Emery moved that the request be grant- ed. Mr. Nickerson seconded it, and it was so voted. The Clerk informed the Board that Miss Helen I Ryan of the Bo-peep Shop telephoned to complain about park Snow opening a store at the corner of Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue for the Christmas season. The Clerk was instructed to I { advise Miss Ryan that the Selectmen have no control over this. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. S. A true record, Attest: T 1, 0 Clerk, Selectmen. r