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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-12-0616 Deny rein- statement to police Dept. to Franks Insurance Renewal Broadcast- ing of Christmas Carols Permit SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 6 . 1948 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 Department. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Franks that the Board is not in favor Of appoint- ing him to the Department again as it may be establish- ing a precedent which would not be good for the morals of the police Department. A letter was received from Robert C. Merriam advising the Board that Public Liability police 00.3 718,900 covering -the operations of the Water and Sewer Departments will expire January 1, 1949. The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. 'Paxton' recommends renewing the policy through the same office. Mr. Emery moved that the policy be renewed 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- niitted last week for permission' to broadcast Christ- mas Carols. The Chairman informed Mr. Allen that last year there had been some criticism due to the fact that popular records were broadcast as well as Christmas Carols. Mr. Allen said that he intended 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. baml 1 Mr. Emery informed the Board that John Fitz- gerald, Commanderof the,V. F. W., telephoned to state that the organization had planned to move the old fire station last Saturday but were held up because of the rain. They expect, however, to move it this coming Saturday. Mt. Emery suggested that Mrr. 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 do regarding the Horseshoe Forge and When such action might be started. Hr. Nickerson moved that the 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. Emery 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 $55,300. has.been established as the amount not less 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 x-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 written. Removal of old fire station 1.7 Rulton Brown Case Bonds far 1949 Petitions were received from the office of Johnson and Johnson, Attorneys, on behalf of Edward Johnson, Jr., and Everett Kourian, petitioning for abatement of water 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 permission to place an evergreen tree to be decorated for Christmaa'on Emery Park. The Field and Garden Club has no objections provided that the Chamber of Commerce will clean the area and replace the sod. W. Driscoll moved that the request be granted. Mrr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Petition Held Over Christmas Tree at Emery Park 18 Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the following licenses: John J. Rudd Countryside, Inc. 400 George F. Taylor & Son _424 F. K. Johnson, Inc. 39-41 Morris Motors 400 Mawhinney Motor Sales 581 Johnson Pon- tiac Co._ .8 William Viano 1794 David S. Mich- elson. 30 Howard sawyer 1722 1849.Mass. Avenue Lowell Street Marrett Road Bedford Street Waltham Street Marrett Road Mass. Avenue Mass. Avenue Harding Road Mase. Avenue Liquor License (ren.) Common Victualler tt First Class Agent q n n tt to tt n n a Sunday Movies Guide 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 from 2:30 to 4:30 P.M. Mr. Nickerson moved that the use be granted free of charge. Mr. Every seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 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 reviewplans, 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 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 advise Miss Ryan that. the. Selectmen have no control over this. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk, Selectmen. bromy M1 1