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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-05-1985 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING May 19, 1950 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Friday, May 19, 1950 at 3:00 P.M. The members of the Board were notified of the meeting by a notice mailed on Tuesday, May 9, 1950. Chairman Cosgrove, Messrs. McQuillan and Russell were present. Mr. Jackson, the Health Sanitarian and Miss Murray, the Clerk and Agent, were also present. An application, dated May 2, 1950, for a permit to keep 3 horses, 2 cows, 12 sheep, 100 poultry and 2 swine at 63 Paul Revere Road, was received from Mr. John Brucchi. Several applications previously submitted by Mr. Brucchi had been denied by the Board. The Board discussed the subject at length and it was unanimously voted to grant a permit for two sheep in addition to the twenty-five poultry ( to be kept in a Brucchi coop at all times, which was previously granted. Mr. Brucchi came to the Selectmen's Office and wished to discuss the matter further with the Board. However, it was the opinion of all members that enough time had been given to Mr. Brucchi at previous meetings and there was not sufficient time to hear him further, con- sideriiig the 18ngth of the ggenda. Mr. Jackson was instructed to/advise Mr. Brucchi. He returned to the meeting and said that Mr. Brucchi had a petition which he claimed was signed by neighbors, most of whom were located some distance away, stating that they had no objections to his application. He refused, however, to leave the petition with the Board. Application was received from Mrs. Dorothy Kozman, 40 Normandy Road, for a license to maintain a Boarding Home for two infants under the age of two years for Kozman the Boston Children's Friend. Infant Mr. Jackson informed the Board that he had inspected Boarding the home and talked with Mrs. Kozman and insofar as Home he was able to determine conditions appeared to be satisfactory. Upon motion of Mr. McQuillan, seconded by Mr. Russell, it was voted to grant the license. The Clerk was instructed to write the Town Counsel and request his opinion as to whether this would consitutute a business in a residential area. 86 Premature Babies 'Hurtado pig permit Casella appl. to keep poultry The Chairman read a letter from the Town Counsel in reply to the Board's inquiry, pertaining to the Board's responsibility with reference to Chapter 601, of the Acts of 19149, which is an Act further providing for the care of certain infants. The Board of Health is obligated to pay the expenses for t he care and hospitalization only under certain conditions which Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, outlined in his letter. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the following licenses: Carrol Brothers Frederick Shaw John Sullivan Peter J. McDonough Phyllis A. Burgoyne James J. Cosgrove Carl E. Good Robert J. Hulk Charles Lidberg Pine Hill Turkey Farm Manuel G. Rose, Jr. Gail W. Smith Arthur J. Thyng Chin Wing Ong Bernice Fogg 100 2 75 2 1500 5000 2 49 14000 3 100 18 1000 114 00 1000 200 swine swine swine alcohol horses poultry poultry swine, 2 sheep cows turkeys sheep poultry turkeys poultry poultry poultry swine Application was received from Gustave A. Hurtado for renewal of his permit to keep 25 swine at 53 Westview Street. Mr. Jackson reported that the premises are definitely not kept in a clean and sanitary condition. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Hurtado that his permit will not be renewed until such time as his premises are cleaned and meet with the approval of the Health Sanitarian. Application was received from Charles Casella, 8 Dunham Street for a permit to keep 500 poultry. Mr. Jackson reported that this individual has al- ways kept poultry at this address but apparently did not realize that he should have applied for a permit. He is blind and took a course in poultry raising at the Perkins Institute for the Blind. The neighbors in the area have no objections. Upon motion of Mr. McQuillan, seconded by Mr. Russell, it was voted to grant the permit, but Mr. Cassella should be advised that no expansion will be approved by the Board. z 0-4 1 1 87 Application was received from William J. Dailey, 11) Marrett Road, for a license to keep 1500 poultry. Mr. Jackson said that Mr. Dailey has kept hens in the past. One family, who has an option to purchase Dailey appl. a house in the neighborhood, isnot-in favor of the for poultry permit being granted. permit The Chairman said that he was under the impression that Mr. Dailey had always kept livestock and poultry and it was agreed that the Board would inspect the premises before taking any action on the application. Application was received from Gustaf C. Headborg, 205 Grove Street, for a permit to keep 100 poultry. Mr. Jackson informed the Board that the nearest Headborg neighbor is approximately 100 yards away and they appl. for have no objection. poultry Mr. McQuillan moved that the application be approved permit and a permit granted. Mr. Russell seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from Kieran J. Lowry, Jr., 16 Independence Road, for a permit to keep one swine Lowry appl. Mr. Jackson stated that this is a new application and for swine no objections have been received from the neighbors. permit The Board was unanimous in the opinion that no new permits to keep swine should be issued and the appli- cation was, therefore, denied. Application was received from George Morey, 90 North Hancock Streit for a permit to keep 3 sheep. This is Morey appl. a new application and the members of the Board agreed for permit to inspect the area before taking any action. to keep sheep Application was received from Dr. Leonard Short, 1433 Massachusetts Avenue, for a permit to keep 2 Short appl. sheep. - for permit Mr. Jackson reported that Dr. Short, although he to keep has no sheep at the present time, has kept them at sheep this address without any permit. Mr. McQuillan stated that he knew at least one neigh- bor who was not in favor of a permit being granted, but would not make any complaint. Mr. Jackson was instructed to make a further investi- gation and in an effort to determine how the people in this area feel and report to the Board. Application was received from Mrs. Martha Yntas, 40 Moreland Avenue, for renewal of her permit to keep 500 chicks and 500 layers. She also applied for a new permit to keep one swine and twenty-five turkeys. Mr. Jackson reported that the neighbors object to any expansion. Yntas appl. 88 In view of the objections, Mr. Russell moved that the renewal be granted but the application for one swine and twenty-five turkeys be denied. Mr. Mc- Quillan seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Report of the Health Sanitarian for the period from April 21st to May lath was received. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to all establishments serving food having a rating of "Fair" Letter to that unless conditions, which in the opinion of the Food Estb. Sanitarian are not satisfactory, are improved within thirty days, a recommendation will be made to have the Common Victuallerts license revoked. 6 1 Johnson Milk Farm The Glerk was also instructed to write Mr. Ernest Johnson and advise him that if he desires to con- tinue to produce milk to be sold to the public, he will have to make every effort to eliminate the pre- sent unsanitary conditions of his premises within thirty days. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. A true record, Attest: