HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-08-15SELECTWE N' S MEETING
August 15, 1949
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen
was held in the Selectmen's Room on Monday evening,
August 15, 1949. There were present: Chairman Emery,
Messrs. Driscoll and Nickerson. The Clerk was also
present.
At 7:30 P. M. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk,
met with the Board for the drawing of one juror.
Mr. George M. Cooper, Executive, 21 Buckman
Drive, was frawn to serve on criminal business, first
session, at Cambridge.
Mr. Carroll retired at 7:32 P. M.
The Chairman read a letter from the State Depart-
ment of Public Works with reference to a list of bids
received for work to be done on Waltham Street under
Chapter 90. The Commissioners recommend that -the
Board award the contract to the lowest bidder, - George
Brox, Inc. - $14,E59.65.
Mr. Driscoll moved that the Board accept the Com-
missioner's recommendations and award the contract to
the lowest bidder. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion
and it was so voted.
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bid accepted
Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Nicker-
son, it was further voted to ratify the Town Engineer's
action in his letter to Mr. Sabin relative to Chapter 90
work on Waltham Street.
At 7:40 P. M. Messrs. Bateman, Michelson and Allen
of the Chamber of Commerce met with the Board. Mr. Bate-
man explained that the Chamber of Commerce had requested
an opportunity to meet with the Board for the purpose of
discussing the location of an information booth, and he
presented the Board with four sketches which were prepared
by Harry Erickson. The Chamber would like the proposed
booth erected. in the vicinity of the Buckman Tavern. He
explained that t hey had received an estimate for the don-
struction of the booth from Howard Custance in the amount
of $885. This quotation does not include paint, electrical
work, or any furnishings. Mr. Bateman explained t hat the
Chamber does not have sufficient funds to pay for the booth
but felt that by volunteer work and contributions it can
be secured at a relatively small cost.
The merchants have checked with the Historical Society
in an effort to determine whether or not it could be placed
on Buckman Tavern property. The merchants have agreed to
man it during the summer months at no cost to any one.
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He said it has been estimated that there are over
1,000 people a day coming into Lexington from all parts
of the United States and the Chamber of Commerce believes
very strongly that there is need for such a booth. He
said they would like it in operation before Lpr_il 19,
1950.
Mr. Bateman said they also would like to have
Welcome to "Welcome to Lexington" signs on the roads entering
Lexington Lexington. He said he understands the signs were taken -
Signs down to -be painted and have never been replaced.
Mr. Michelson said he thought a r.epiica'of the
Russell House Doorway would make a good sign.
The Chairman asked where they would be placed and.
Mr. Michelson said they would like one leading from
Concord on the turnpike, one from Boston on the turn-
pike, one leading from Woburn, Bedford and Arlington.
The Chairman said that if the information booth is
to be placed on Buckman Tavern property he could see
where the Selectmen might be involved but he did not
think the proposed signs would require much participation
by the Board. He further stated that he thought the Lex-
ington Historical Society should be included in both of
these projects. Mr. Michelson said that the Society does
not care particularly about having an information booth.
Mr. Michelson said he thought the area between Buckman
Tavern and Meriam Street would be a good location for a
booth and if placed there it would be on Town property.
The Chairman said he felt sure the Board of Selectmen
would want to discussthis subject with the Historical
Society and possbily with other Boards of the Town in an
endeavor to secure their ideas. Mr. Bateman stated that
it will take the Chamber of Commerce some time to have
their plans completed but they would like to be able to
start knowing that they could locate an information booth
somewhere in the vicinity of the Buckman Tavern. Mr.
Bateman asked if the Board of Selectmen would confer with the
Historical Society and the Charman replied that inasmuch
as the proposed location is on town property he thought
it should be discussed with the Society.
Mr. Michelson asked if there would be any taxes levied
on a building of this type. (The Chairman asked who would
be the property of the Chamber of Commercel
Mr. Nickerson said he thought the Chamber should
discuss this with the Board of Assessors. Mr. Nickerson
asked if the proposed bo6th was purely altruistic. Mr.
Bateman replied that he did not believe he would realise
$100 worth of lZ,usiness from tourists for an entire year,
and in so far as he is concerned this has nothing to do
with his business..
The Chairman asked if it would be agreeable to those
present to leave it to the Board of Selectmen to obtain
reactions and keep the Chamber informed. The group agreed
and retired at 7:59 P. M.
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Further consideration was given to Mr. Manuel
A. Cunha's offer of $100 for lots 28 and 29, Block Tax Title
95, Center Street. Mr. Driscoll moved that a pro- Property
posal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lex
ington Minute -Man and further consideration be given
the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr:
Nickerson seconded the motion and it was so voted.
The Chairman read a letter from Officer Edmund
J. Morelli stating that he would like to purchase
Veterans' Lot #6 Hill Street. Mr. Morelli stated
in his letter that he was a resident of Lexington
when he enlisted in the U. S. Army in October, 19)40.
Mr. Nickerson moved that Lot #6 Hill Street be
sold and conveyed to Mr. Morelli provided he meets
the necessary requirements. Mr. Driscoll seconded
the motion and it was so voted.
Vet's. Lot.
At 8:00 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Martin of 5
Fuller Road met with the Board and Mr. William Burns,
Asst. Supt. of Public Works was also present.
-.Mr. Martin had requested an appointment with.
the Board with reference to the sewer betterment
assessment levied against his property on Fuller
Road in the amount of $400.
Mr. Burns presented a sketch showing the pro-
perty involved and explained to the Board and to
the Martins just how; the cost was figured.
Mr. Martin admitted that when he applied for the
sewer he signed and agreed to pay $400 but at that
time he assumed everyone also in the area had paid Reduce
a similar amount. However, people with whom he assessment
has talked have only paid $120. He questioned
the.fact that his next door neighbor did not have
to pay for the sewer on Fuller Road.
Mr. Burns explained that his next door neighbor,
a Mr. O'Brien, was assessed from Harding Road before
the sewer as built in Fuller Road.
The Chairman asked Mr. Martin if he would be
willing to give the Board an opportunity to discuss
this and contact him later on. He agreed and retired
at 8:15 P. M.
- The Chairman stated that if the Board assumes
that the prop: r assessment on this lot should be
based on frontage, then the $100 assessment should
be charged.
Mr. Burns explained that it is actually 7/10
of $200. The Chairman asked *hat the Board wished
to do about it.
Mr. Nickerson said it seemed to him that the
Board has the question of a ctual betterment to
decide upon.
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The Chairman stated that the. base rate is decided
by law and cannot be changed. The only question is
the amount of area and frontage involved.
Mr. Burns informed the Board that other Iotas
in the Manor section of comparable size were assessed
for $120. He said that actually Mr. Martin should
be assessed at only two cents per square foot, which
was the price in the Manor.
The Board considered the matter in detail and
upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Driscoll,
it was voted that the sewer betterment assessment
levied against Mr. Martin's property on Fuller Road
be reduced to $140.
At 8:25 P. M. Mr, Rupert Stevens met with the
Board at the Board's invitation to discuss Grade A
and Grade B streets, in Lexington.
The Chairman stated that the Board has no first
hand knowledge of roads and that this Board of Select-
men has. inherited the policy of Grade A roads. He
said that Mere has been some agitation as to whether
a Grade A is necessary in some locations in Lexington
or whether a Grade B street would be adequate. In
view of the increased cost of both the Board felt
that it should try and find out something about roads
and determine whether or not this policy should be
retained or a new one adopted. He told Mr. Stevens
that Mr. Paxton and Mr. Potter discussed this sub-
ject with the Board last week and the Board now would
like any help that Mr. Stevens might be able to
give on the subject.
Mr. Stevens stated tthat he had alwyys been
opposed to Grade A streets for residential areas
because of the fact that they are too expensive.
He said he believed the Grade B streets are better \
streets for residential territory. He said he
does not know the percentage but a great majority
of the roads in Lexington are not even up to Oracle
B standard by Any means. He mentioned "Dude Hill",
Bloomfield Hill, Adams Street, East Street and,
Lowell Street. He explained that these streets came
up through scraping and a little gravel over a period
of years. He stated that Massachusetts Avenue, from
Marrett Road to the Russell House, (over the old
car tracks in many cases) was filled with gravel
and two coats of oil. The Chairman asked Why Mr.
Stevens felt that a grade B street irk better for
residential areas.
Mr. Stevens Peplied that he thought it is a
better surface for a residential street. He does,
not like a penetrated surface because it is too
rough and hard. He feels that a smoother type 6f
surface is much better for residential streets. He
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He said that Pine Knoll Road and Lockwood Road
eould have been Grade B streets similar to the
Board of Survey Grade B.
He said that the town might add in the drainage,
certainly not too much and certainly nothing bigger
than 12". He explained by this he means in the
betterment. He explained that the street is then
excavated and dressed to shoulders and a certain
amount of grading is done. When the town does this
12" of gravel is added and two coats of oil. Under
this 3.e believes the people have a road and w ould
be paying all they whould be required to pay.
-The Chairman asked if this was a Board of Sur-
vey street and Mr. Stevens replied in the affirms-
tine. .He said in his opiniom this is a far better
street than 60% of the press.e$ accepted streets.
He asked Mr. Burns if this statement were correct
and Mr. Burns replied in the affirmative. He said
he felt on betterment streets, after they are in
there for_two, three or four years, depending upon
the construction, the town could then hone and seal
them.
He believes it would be an adequate street and
a better street than the 4" of stone. He stated that
it is definitely not as noisy a street. He explain-
ed that a closer knit surface is much better in his
opinion.
The Chairman asked how the maintenance of A
and B streets would compare over a period of twenty
years. Mr. Stevens replied that there would be a
little more maintenance on Type B and the t own
would probably have to seal the average penetrated
surface in about ten or twelve years. The Chairman
asked if he meant a Grade A street and he replied
in the affirmative.
Mr. Stevens said -that on a two -cost oiled
street the town would not have to seal it for ten
years. He explained that the streets in the Folien
Hill Development were constructed in 1941 and none
of them have been sealed yet. He explained that
the average asphalt street is bdtter with some
traffic than it is without. Hes aid he questions
if an asphalt street ever goes to pieces. The
Chairman asked if any town comparable to Lexington
has gone in for hot -top streets. Mr. Stevens aaid
he did not believe so. He said he things they are
still progressing with seal coating on mix -in
place formerly called honing. He stated that mix -
in -place is nothing more than the growing up of
the honing treatment; Mr. Burns asked if Mr.
Stevens thought a part Type B surface with a 3/4"
mix -in-place on it would be sufficient to hold it.
Mr. Stevens replied in the affirmative. He said,
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however, that he thought the town would have to
seal it in the same amount of time. He said that none,
of them would have to be sealed after the second
seal coat.
He said he, personally, likes peastone rather
than sand between the primary and top coats.
Mr. Burns staged that if the town makes a mix -in
place job with 1/2' or 3/4" and only use 1/3 of a
gallon, in two years it gets dry on top. However,
if the town seals it_in two years it will have a
good street.
Mr. Stevens stated that he likes to see the
street sealed with at least 1/4" immediately after
the mix. He said that sealing it immediately maked
a muchhbetter road.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Stevens woUld vote
to have some a the betterment streets go in as
Grade B streets under the present specifications.
Mr. Stevens replied that he definitely would but
that he would add to the asphalt. He said they would
be primed with one gallon, sealed with 1/2 and then
have peastone between the twe courses. He said that
on this type of surface more asphalt will have to
be used.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Stevens would stay
away from hot -top for the time being. He replied
that he thought he would stay away from it to start
with. However-, he thought the town would came to
hot -top but it will come after there is a fairly
good surface established.
Mr. Stevens said the thing that has bothered
him on Grade B streets is the act that about 85%
of the accepted streets in town were accepted in a
similar condition as Grant Street was without any
betterments. He said the town does not now permit
individuals to bring their street along as the town
has brought the streets along in the past. He
explained that the town has dozens of streets that
do not have a 24' width pavement and the town expects
people to pay for the streets that the town itself
cannot afford to build. Hestated that it will be
only a few years before the town has the Board of
Survey streets coming in and he does not feel
that the Board should assess betterments because these
people have paid their share when they purchaseddthe
lot.
The Chairman asked if any Board of Survey street
has bver been accepted and Mr. Stevens replied in
the negative. He said that very definitely he.thought
the people should be given the benefit of the Type B
street. He said he questioned, however, how much
drainage should be absorbed but if it goes beyond a.
12" pipe he thought the town s hould stand the cost.
The Chairman asked Mr. Stevens what he believed
the difference to be between the cost of a Grade A
and a Grade B street per linear foot. Mr. Stevens
replied that he would have to figure it out but off
hand he would think about $3.00.
The Chairman asked if a Grade B street would be
the best investment for the town and for the people
who live on the street. Mr. Stevens replied in the
affirmative.
The Chairman said that if the Board adopted the
policy of Grade B streets it would encourage many
people to have the streets accepted. Mr. Stevens a-
greed.
The Chairman asked if hot -top could be put over
a Grade B street. Mr. Stevens replied in the aff-
irmative.
Mr. Nickerson saidsupposing the Board adopted
the policy of Grade B streets; they would have 13"
and supposing ten years later people changed their
mind and it was decided to revert back to Grade A
streets, could 4" be put on top of that.
Mr. Burns stated that in making up the profiles
the engineers put in established center grade lines.
When the town goes to build the street, if at that
time it builds a Grade B street, it is built 4" below
grade. If the town never puts anything on the 4"
it will not interfere with the driveway.
The Chairman said that Grade B streets are
now set so that 4" can be added to them. Mr.
Nickerson asked if the Board adopted the policy of
Grade B streets, wouldn't they have to be built up.
Mr. Stevens replied in the negative. He said it
would be better to leave them down until such time
as they need a change. He explained that he is
running into that problem where he is now putting
in Type I streets.
The Chairman inquired as to the life of a hot -
top job. Mr. Stevens replied that it is between
ten to twelve years with some form of maintenance.
Mr. Stevens retired at 9:05 and Mr. John J.
Garrity met with the Board.
The Chairman stated that the Board would like
Mr. Garrity's recommendation with reference to
the condition of the elm -trees in town and the spread
of the Dutch Elm disease.
Mr. Garrity stated that there is only one pr -
gram and that is to eliminate the cause. One of the
causes is dead wood in the elm trees. He said hb
would like the Tree Department to have the authority
to dispose of some of these trees that are diseased
but still not on town property. The Chairman asked
if the town would have the authority to remove trees
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from private property. Mr. Garrity said that the town
would, providing permission was obtained from the owner.
He explained that out of sixteen diseased trees
six of them are on town property and the rest on pri-
vate property. The Chairman inquired as what other
towns are doing. Mr. Garrity said in Brookline the
Tree Department goes on private property with the owner's
permission and with the approval of. the Town Counsel
and removes the trees. Apparently most of the towns are
just waiting.
Mr. Garrity said there is no question but that he
will need money. He said at the present time he has
no Tree Department. Last Friday the one man in the
Department left of his own accord. He said he would
like permission to employ four men from a tree company
on an hourly basis and have some of the elms cleaned
up in an effort to combat the disease.
The Chairman asked how much it would cost. Mr.
Garrity stated that he hasn't sufficient funds and he
would have to figure it up. He said that with the ex-
ception of the trees on Ctncord Avenue he thought that
$600 might take care of the entire project. The •
Chairman asked if this included hiring the men and
Mr. Garrity replied in the affirmative. He said that
he has $2,200 left in the Shade Tree Account but he
will need all of it and he has no money for this
extra work. He stated that he would like to have the
Board's consent to go ahead and do what he calls exper-
imental work such as using domething new tos top the
spread on the common. The Chairman asked how much
money he would need for experimental purposes and Mr.
Garrity replied that he has sufficient funds for the
time being. The Chairman asked if $600 would be
enough to remove all the trees and Mr. Garrity r eplied
in the affirmative. The Chairman asked how thorough
a job was done by the Agricultural College. Mr.
Garritysaaid that it was not too thorough and there
was no telling how many trees in Lexington are affected.
The Chairman asked how soon he would like to start
the work. .Mr. Garrity r eplied that he would like to
remove the affected trees as soon as possible. The
Chairman asked Mr. Garrity to submit a request in
writing for a transfer of $600 and to outline what
he intended to do with this money and how soon he
would need it. Mr. Garrity agreed and retired at
9;25 P. M.
Mr. Gustave Larsen met with the Board and said
that he is anxious to have the water pipe installed
in Oak Street. He said that last Tuesday hq applied
for a building permit to construct a house on Oak
Street but the Building Inspector refused to issue
a permit until the water pupe in installed. He
stated that there is a water pipe in Tarbell Street.
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The Chairman stated that as he recalls this sit-
uation Mr. Larsen was going to try to reach some sort
of a new layout agreement with the Planning Board.
Mr. Larsen said it would be too expensive for him.
The Chairman replied that it would:be expensive for
the town to put the water main up Oak Street. The
Chairman said he thought Mr. Larsen sensed the feeling
of the Board when he last met with them and that the Water and
Selectmen were very reluctant, to say the least, to Bldg. per -
have Hillside and Oak Street cut up until a street mit for
was constructed. He said that the Board would like Larsen
to see the land divided up and a street in there to Oak Street
obtain better use for the land.
He asked why Mr. Larsen was unable to reach an
agreement with t he Planning Board. Mr. Larsen said
that it would cost so much to build the street he
could not afford it. He felt it would cost more than
the land was worth. The Chairman asked himwhat he
thought the land was worth and Mr. j,arsen replied
that it is worth 41,000 a lot.
The Chairman asked if he were interested in se-
curing water for the lot at the corner of Oak and
Ellis Street and Mr. Larsen replied in the affirmative.
He said the house he proposes to build will front on
Oak street and he sill set it back 30' in case the
street is widened.
Mr. Nickerson stated that as he recalls a pre-
vious meeting Mr. Larsen was to meet with the Planning
Board to see if he could make some over-all arrangement
whereby the town would sell him tax title lots on
Hillside Avenue. Mr. Larsen said he came to the
conclusion that the cost would be too much.
The Chairman said that the Selectmen would feel
more enthusiastic about Oak Street water main if they
thought the money was being well spent. He said he
does not believe that it would be money well spent
for the lots as they are now. He explained that
Mr. West signed a petition for the water but stated
that he would request an abatement. The Chairman
reminded Mr. Larsen that the knew there was no water
available when he purchased the land.
Mr. Larsen said he would be glad to meet with
the Planning Board again but in the mean time he has
an application on file for a permit to build a house.
He asked if the Board would be willing to tell Mr.
Lindstrom to issue the permit. The Chairman said
that the Board would discuss this with the Sup't. of
Public Works and tho Town Engineer when all members
of the Board of Selectmen are present. He asked when
Mr. Larsen wanted to start construction. Mr. Larsen
replied that he was ready to start in the morning.
He explained that he has men loafing. The Chairman
agreed to discuss the matter further this evening
and to contact Mr. Larsen within the next day or two.
Mr. Larsen retired at 9:50 P. M.
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The Board discussed the matter at length and
Mr. Burns was instructed to advise Mr. Lindstrom that
Bldg. per- the Board suggests that he issue a building permit to
mit Mr. Larsen for the construction of a house facing on
Ellis Street.
Mr, Burns reported that he has conferred with
Mr. Ernest Cutter relative to the r equest for the
Sewer installation of a sewer on Follen Road. Mr. Cutter
will offer no objection to Mr. Schlicter's petition on
the basis of charging for the frontage of the lots.
He said that if it mosts with the Board's approval
he will have the necessary data prepared. The Board
had no objection.
Mr. Burns informed the Board that had again dis-
cussed the drainage on Castle Road with Mr. Baskin.
He stated that Mr. Baskin is agreeable to putting in
Drainage the drain. Mr. Burns stated that the main cost of the
work will be the cost of the 'pipe. Mr. Bakkin appar-
ently will go along on almost any basis for the pre-
sent time realizing that the town has not the money
to do a major drainage job. He is also willing to
convey the easements to the town now.
The Chairman asked what this temporary solution
would cost and Mr. Burns replied that it would be
about $800. The Chairman asked Mr. Burns if he thought
the town should spend this money regardless of the
fact that the catch basins still work. Mr. Burns re-
lied in the affirmative. He'explained that if Mr.
Baskin were to sell the corner lot the purchaser would
undoubtedly build a house at which time it is very
possible that he would strike the drain pipe and
request the town to remove it.
Mr. Nickerson asked if Mr. Baskin would pay any
portion of the $800 and Mr. Burns replied in the
negative. Further discussion of the matter was held
over until the next meeting of the Board.
Sick Leave
P. W. Dept.
Mr. Burns informed the Board that one of the men
in the Public Works Department is out on sick leave
due to an eppendettomy. He said the individual was
entitled to 30 days sick leave. He received the first
fifteen days pay but Mr. Carroll refused to give him
the second check. Mr. Burns called the Board's at-
tention to the fact that in 1946 the Board of Sel-
ectmen agreed, in regard to sick leave, to omit, the
first two days pay and to pay from the third day on,
requiring a doctor's certificate as probf'of sick-
ness, and to have the sick leave build up to .45 days
for three years. Mr. Driscoll moved that the Board
follow the policy outlined by the Board of Selectmen
in 1946. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion and it
was so voted.
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Mr. Burns requested authorization to construct
a gravel and dust sidewalk on Colony Road. He explained
that the bid submitted from Brox for Colony Road is
low enough to take care of this item and inasmuch as
the road is to be used for access to the school., he would
recommend the construction of the sidewalk. He explained
that it would be done on the basis of using the units
in the contract, taking the gravel and also using the
stone item for dust; making a 5' walk, wetting it and
rolling it to get a hard surface. He stated that the
cost for the whole project would be approximately 600.
He explained that this is not in any way an extension
of the contract but merely using the units in it.
The Chairman asked if this type of sidewalk
would be good enough and Mr. Burns replied in the
affirmative. He said this is the quickest and least
expensive method of building a sidewalk in an effort
to keep the children out of the street.
Mr. Nickerson inquired about the possibility of
putting on hot -top. Mr. Burns said it would then be
a betterment sidewalk and if the sidewalk in this
area is constructed as a first class job it might
establish a precedent.
Mr. Nikcerson moved that Mr. Burns be authorized
to proceed with the construction of a gravel and dust
sidewalk as recommended by him. Mr. Driscoll seconded
the motion and it was so voted.
Mr. Burne informed the Board that additional re-
quests have been received for the installation of
street lights and he presented sketches showing the
proposed locations which have been inspected by a
representative of the Boston Edison Company. Upon Street
motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it Lights
was voted to approve the followings treet light in-
stallation:
Carley Road Two Lights
Eldred Street One Light
Colony Road Three Lights
(One additional light for the Fiske School to
be cleared w ith the School Department)
Mr. Burns brought up the subject of the possible
construction of a portion of York Street.
The Chairman explained that he had checked with
Mr. Burns and asked if he could see any possible way
of getting Brox• to do about 200' between the broad end
of York Street, where it comes down to the apron on
Grant Street. He said it seemed too bad not to have
it connected. Mr. Burns stated that in so far as Mr.
Brox is concerned he thought he could take care of
it with the units. The only question he has is what
authority the town would have to do this work. No
action was taken on the matter.
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Mr. Max H. Straw's letter with reference to
the drainage on Cedar Street was held over from
last week. Mr. Burns reported that he has dis-
Drainage on cussed this subject with Mr. Straw and he presented
Cedar Stree a sketch showing the area in question. Hestated
that Mr.. Straw wants to fill in the pond and also
wants the town to remove the pipe.
Mr. Burns stated that he had explained to Mr.
Straw that the problem w ould be discussed but that
there are no funds available to take care of the
drainage situation at the present time. The Chairman
asked how much it would cost and Mr. Burns said
that it would be in the vicinity of $1,000. It was
decided to hold any further discussion over until the
next meeting of the Board.
A copy of a letter was received from Daniel A.
Lynch written to the bonding company for Daddierio
Daddierio whereby the company was notified to proceed with the
Contract completion of the Daddierio contract.
Mr. Burns retired at 11:20 P. M.
An application was received from Kieran J. Lowry
for a common victuallerts license at 286 Lincoln
Street. The Chairman read a letter from the Chief of
License Police stating that Mr. Lowry has no police or court
record and is an individual of good character and re-
putation.. Mr. Nickerson moved that the application
be approved and the license signed. Mr. Driscoll
seconded the motion and it was so voted.
The Chairman read a letter from he Woman's Asso-
ciation of the Hancock Congregational Church request-
ing permission to operate a food booth on April 19,
19th of 1950. The Association would like to locate one booth
April on the church property and one at the corner of
Slocum Road and Massachusetts Avenue. The Clerk was
instructed to refer the request to the 19th of April
Anniversary Committee.
An application was received from the V. F. W.
requesting permission for the use of a conference room
for a meeting to be held by the Women's Auxiliary on
Use of hall August 24th. Mr. Nickerson moved that the use of the
room be granted free of charge. Mr. Driscoll seconded
the motion and it was so voted.
An application was received from the Lexington
Choral Society to conduct a Popf Concert in Cary Hall
Use of, hall on November 4th. Mr. Nickerson moved the use of the
hall be granted suD ject to a charge of $35. Mr. Driscoll
seconded the motion and it was so voted.
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An application was received from the Choral
Society for permission to conduct a concert in
Cary Memorial Hall on December 11, 1949, and a
rehearsal on December 10, 1949. Mr. Driscoll
moved that the uses of the hall be granted free
of charge. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion and
it was so voted.
The Society also requested permission to use
they hall in March and May of 1950. The Board pre-
ferred not to make any commitments for 1950 at this
time.
Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded byMr.
Driscoll, it was voted to grant the following
licenses:
Lexington Theatre, Inc. Sunday Movies
Countryside Associates Sunday Golf
The Chairman reminded the Board that no definite
action had been taken on the Lovell Bus petition nor
on the Middlesex and Boston petition. The Clerk was
instructed to send a copy of the communication re-
ceived from the Middlesex & Boston Street Railway to
the Planning Board. Both petitions will be given fur
ther consideration at the next meeting of the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 P. M.
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Use of hall
Licenses
Bus petitions