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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-04-18BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING April 18, 1958 The April meeting of the Board of Health was held in the new office on Friday, April 18, 1958, at 3 P.M., with Chairman McQuillan, Dr. Cosgrove, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Lurvey present. Mr. James Phillips, who was scheduled to appear before the Board at 3.30 P.M., talked with Chairman McQuillan on April 17, and said he would not be present. Just before the meeting Mr. McQuillan visited Mrs. Phillips at her restaurant. Mrs. Phillips claimed that the new sink would be installed, new linoleum laid, and the ceiling and walls washed, within a week. The Board discussed the problem lots on Lowell Street which Mr. Fulton is interested in. These lots have been rejected by both Mr. Lurvey and Mr. Kraynick, the engineer from Whitman & Howard. The Board insists that Mr. Fulton have a registered engineer present a workable plan for our Board and Engineer to approve. Mr. Lurvey reported that he had looked at some lots on Lincoln Street, Weston Road, and Route 128, belonging to James Corr, in connection with a letter from Mr. Donald Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Appeals. This is a question of sub- dividing the lots. Mr. Lurvey rejected two lots. Dr. Charles Mooney has registered a complaint of the boys' shower room at the Senior High School. Mr. Lurvey investigated and recommended to the School Nurse and Mr. Abel at the High School that the shower and locker room floors in both girls and boys rooms be cleaned daily and foot baths be dispensed with. The Board asked that the principal, Mr. Warren, and the school doctors and nurse be notified by letter. A certified letter was sent to Mr. Paul Little, Old Billerica Road, Bedford, notifying him that a license must be obtained from the Health Department to transport garbage in Lexington. Mr. William Brenchick appeared before the Board in connection with his request for help with the hospital bill for his prema- ture baby born on February 13, 1958. Mr. Brenchick reported that the Blue Cross had taken care of the bulk of the bill, and that he would not need aid. The investigating committee of the Minute Man Highlands Cam- munity Association has requested a meeting with the Board and Mr. Potter of Potters Piggery. The Board will arrange a meeting for Thursday, May 1, 7 P.M., in the Selectmen's Room, and will notify the committee and Mr. Potter. Mr. Lurvey requested an order be sent to Harold Allen, 257 Marrett Road, to correct the nuisance of an overflowing sewage system. This was'so voted. Also that Mr. Stanley Gruber, 32 Peacock Farm Road, is working on his correction of an overflowing sewage system. 323 Anna p}ii11ip Restaur ant Fulton7 Lowell St. James Corr Lots Senior High Sh ow e r s Garbage; Disposal Permit -7 Brenckt Prematum Baby, Potters Piggery; OFCP 257 Marrett Hoed 324 -2- ,Health The Health Officer's report for the period included Officer's on milk samples analyzed, water tests, an inspection at Report Piggery, sewage permits issued, septic tanks, cesspools inspected, and many complaints investigated BenFranklin A certified letter is to be sent to the Benjamin Franklin Eng.Bill Homes, Inc., asking them to remit the fee of 453.90 for engi- neering done on the project at Peacock Farms, Section 2, or the matter will be turned over to the Town Counsel. Notices were sent on October 15 and on December 27, 1957, but no remittance has been made. reports Potter's and lots Lexington Inn Gatrdini- Rubbish Disposal Permit Massage License Licenses Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, came in to the meeting to ask what facilities had been made for sewage disposal at the new Lex- ington Inn which planned to open tomorrow, April 19. Mr. Lurvey said that Mr. John Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Public '"orks, had contacted him, and said they had run into ledge, and might not be able to make the connection in time for the opening. Mr. Cole and Mr. Lurvey decided to go to the site and see what can be done. An application for a rubbish disposal permit by John J. Gardini, Walpole, was approved by the Board. A letter is to be sent along with the license stating that it is understood that only rubbish collected in Lexington will be transported to the Lexington town dump. An application for a license to practice massage in Lexington was made by Walter R. Lively, 6 Vernon Street, Woburn. The Board asked that letters be sent to the two references given by Mr. Lively and a decision would be made after the Board hears from these references. The Board approved and signed licenses for renewal of methyl alcohol permits and two funeral director's permits. The meeting adjourned at 4.30 P.M. 1 Clerk