HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-09-19BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
September 19, 1958
The Board of Health met on Friday, September 19, 1958
at 3 P.M. with Chairman McQuillan, Dr. Cosgrove, Mr. Cole,
and Mr.Lurvey present.
A revision of the By -Laws concerning cesspools, septic
tanks and sewers, Chapter 5, Section 4, 3rd paragraph, as
recommended by Mr. Lurvey, was approved by the Board to read
as follows: "All septic tanks hereafter constructed or in-
stalled shall have an effective capacity of at least 750 gal-
lons and shall be constructed of concrete. The minimum capacity
of the tank shall be 1000 gallons where a garbage grinder is
installed. Each septic tank shall drain into a distribution
box and then into open jointed 4 inch bell and spigot tile
pipe laid on broken stone not leas than 12 inches in depth.
Cast iron pipe shall be used from house T5 septic tank. The
effluent from suchtanks must be disposed of by proper sub-
surface works so as not to cause a nuisance in the vicinity
or to pollute any water supply". (All changes are underlined).
Mr. Lurvey reported no word has been received from the
Helwigs at 1099 Massachusetts Avenue in answer to the letter
asking that arrangements be made by them for connection to
the public sewer. The Board agreed an order should be sent
giving the Helwigs seven days to make arrangements for con-
nection.
A telephone call to Mrs. Hilda Ward's Child Care Center
at 233 East Street by Mr. Lurvey showed that the corrections
required by the Board before Mrs. Ward opens her Center this
fall have not as yet been made. Mrs. Ward says she has arranged
for the carpento come. She plans to open in about two weeks
and will notify Mr. Lurvey.
Mrs. Adeline Cooper, 118 Burlington Street, plans to con-
duct her Child Care Center on the first floor of her home now
instead of in the basement as originally planned. Mr. Lurvey
upon investigation recommended approval as the upstaira area
is fine, good lighting, etc. The Board approved.
The Health Officer after investigation recommended approval
of a Child Care Center at 4 Diehl Road for Mrs. Herbert Jacobs
as she has a fine set-up. The Board approved.
Mr. Lurvey found that 31 Patterson Road was in trouble again.
He reported that the owner has had a new cesspool built, and this
should take care of things for some time to obme.
Board of Health approval has been given for Burnham Farms,
Section 2, Mark Moore, to the Planning Board. Mr. Lurvey re-
ports good soil, no questions per Whitman & Howard reports.
The dwelling at 10 Utica Street, Mrs. Nannie French, is
now connected to the public sewer. This was an overflowing
eeeapool problem.
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10 Utica The dwelling at 10 Utica Street, Mrs. Nannie French, is
Street now connected to the public sewer. This was an overflowing
cesspool problem.
Mr. McQuillan has been asked why the Health Department
Barry- allowed a house to be built at the end of Barrymeade Drive.
meads Mr. Lurvey reported that the land tested all right, and that
Drive the area where the house and sewage system is to be located
is on much higher ground than the lot the gentleman com-
plaining owns.
Mr. Lurvey had a complaint that the cesspool at 20 Mariam
Street is overflowing. Upon investigation he found a very
bad situation. As sewer is available on Mariam Street, the
Board asked that an order be sent to Mr. BenjamtFogler, the
owner, thru his lawyer, requesting connection be -made. The
Foglers are in Manila, and are subletting the house.
The budget standing for the Health Department was checked.
Bills for the telephone answering service and the telephone
service in connection with the emergency doctors set-up should
be put under a new title next year in the appropriations. They
are at present under "Sundry". The Engineering fees are a
good deal less this year, so the Board will probably be asked
to out down on this appropriation again.
The Health Officer's report was read for the period from
August 1 thru September 19. This included milk sample re-
sults for the dairies serving Lexington, inspections of septic
tanks, cesspools and lots, and complaints which were mostly
rubbish and overflowing sewage.
Potter's No word has been heard from the Minute Man Highlands Com -
Piggery munity Association in regard to an informal meeting agreed to
be held the first part of September with the Potters and the
Board of Health. The Board agreed that it is up to the Associ-
ation to contact the Board if they wish any further action in
the matter.
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Meriam
Street
Budget
Standing
Health
Officer's
Report
Food Mr. Lurvey is making plans for an "Educational Conference
Handlers for Food Handlers" on October 21, 22 and 23, from 2.30 to
Course 1} P.M., in Estabrook Hall (Cary Hall) for people who work in
food establishments or in the school cafeterias. Letters are
to be sent inviting these people to the conference. Mr. Lurvey
expects a great many will attend.
Mr. Lurvey reported the Lexington Inn is still having
trouble trying to keep the rinse water temperature for the
dishwashing at 180°F or higher. The regulation is that the
temperature must be..kept at 180°F. or higher for 10 seconds
to sanitise eating utensils properly. Mr. Seabury, the manager,
has tried new valves but still cannot keep the temperature at
the required 180'F. Mr. Lurvey suggests a booster. The Board
agreed a letter should be sent to Mr. Seabury asking him to comply
immediately if the restaurant is to continue in business.
Four Rummage Sale Permits were approved by the Board, the
list of donors having been checked in each case for communicable
Lexington
Inn
sRummage
Permits
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