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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-01437 Mr. Heustis explained that some of the Food Establishment owners had requested the Board of Health issue signs for post- ing in their stores stating "No Dogs Allowed". He explained that customers do bring their dogs into the stores and the NO DOGS owners do have a problem explaining that dogs are not allowed ALLOWED in food stores. The Board approved having appropriate signs made and dis- tributed to all Food Establishments. Mr. Heustis reported that he and Mr. Lambie went to a hear- EDISON ing held by the Conservation Committee on an intent of the Bos- HEARING ton Edison Co. to alter certain wet lands in the vicinity of the Sanitary Landfill on Hartwell Ave. The Edison Co. wants to build a sub -station in this area and would be filling in about 4 acres of land for a depth of about 6 feet. The Conservation Committee had asked for our recommendation. Mr. Lambie said he wrote a letter to the Conservation Com- mittee after the hearing but he felt that Boston Edison should look for another site because the filling of the area proposed could create a threat of flooding in the area. Mr. Heustis said the Conservation Committee was pleased that the Board had attended this meeting and that they had denied the Boston Edison Co., permission to alter the wetlands. Dr. Cosgrove asked what the status of the pumping station PUMPING was at the present time. STATION Mr. Heustis said the motors on the pumps had burnt out twice during the past wet period but the contractor was responsible for this problem right now. When the repairs are completed it should give the relief needed at the pumping station. The con- tractor is a little behind on the work due to trouble getting parts and etc., but now things should move along weil. The following permits were signed by the Board: Fairlawn Nursing Home Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn Peacock Farm Association Brewster's (New Owner) - Stanley Hill Post #38 (Booth) - Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Food Establishment Food Establishment Dorothy Jones, Clerk BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MAY 1, 1972 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held May 1, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room G-5 of tho Town Office Building. M -tubers present were: Dr. William Cosgrove, Chairman of the Board, Mr. James Lambie, Dr. Charles Ellicott end Robert C. Heustis. Director of Public Health. 438 The minutes of the April 3, 1972 meetin.e; were approved as read. Mr. Heustis reported that Mr. Lucas, Whitman & Howard, Inc. Engineer. had been out to check the drainage plans for the IDYLEWILDE Idylewilde Subdivision. There is still more information needed SUBDIVISION from our Town engineers. Hopefully we would be ready to give the Planning Board a final report before their hearing on this subdivision, May 22. 1972 The Planning Board and Conservation Committee have men- tioned a section of this subdivision be set aside for a ponding of water. This would be standing water. The Board felt this pond could be a health menace as well as a safety factor for small children, They felt they would not like to see this ponding unless it was for flood control. Mr. Heustis said Mr. Lucas wanted a report on the flow rate of the water to see if the culverts were adequate. The elevation of the culvert on Marrett Road would be a key fac- for to the holding pond or ditch. Dr. Cosgrove said it wasnOt up to the Board to research these things. Whitman & Howard is hired to do this work and then report to the Board. We, can only act upon Whitman & Howard recommendations. Mr. Heustis reported that Mr. Lucas had also checked the 8 JEAN ROAD area of land on Jean Road in relation to the complaint re- ceived regarding the flooding of his property experienced by Mr. Allen, 10 Jean Road. Mr. Heustis said this condition was not new and the house built at 8 Jean Road did not create the problem. Mr. Lucas suggested that the owners get together and in- stall a drain plan that would correct this situation. The Board suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. Allen, Mr. Douglass and Mrs. Scott suggesting they get together and initiate the drainage plan as recommended by Mr. Lucas. 439 WALTHAM The order to Peter C. Spencer, 439 Waltham Street, to STREET clean up the private dump on his property was approved by the Board. The order to Fred Miller & Sons, rubbish collectors A'RED MILLER licensed by the Board of Health, to cover all trucks used in Lexington was approved. Mr. Heustis reported that this matter had been corrected and Mr. Miller had cooperated with the department. 6 SUMMER ST. The order to Gerald P. Johnson. owner of the property at 6 Summer Street. to correct the problem of an overflowing cesspool was approved. Mr. Heustis explained that pumping will not correct this system additional leaching area must be provided. This will be re -checked around May 15, 1972. 1 1 1 The notice of permission given by the Selectmen for the Lexington -Winchester Walk for development was discussed by the Board. Mr. Heustis said ho hadn't heard from any of the coordina- tors of this March. He went on to say that we would have to know what sanitary facilities they; are planning to use before he could 7rant approval. DEVELOP- MENT WALK Th Board instructed Mr. Heustis to use his 'udg.ement when he heard from th^sc people. The request of a variance from the Paint Rock Pool Corp. to install a nay phony at the Pool with a box of coins attached instead of a non-paying phone as required by the regulations PAINT ROCK was discussed by the Board. POOL It was agreed that in a case of emergency time was a major factor and if the nerson in charge had to look for coins to op- erate a phone it could mean n matter of life or death. The Board agreed that a non-paying phone must be available. If the phone is abused it is up to the members of the Association to control it. Mr. H:hustis reported that the State has notified the Depart- ment that an employee of the Amicon Corporation was diagnosed as having tuberculosis. The Health Department has to make ar- rangements for all the employees to be tested for tuberculosis. TB The State nurse, Miss Ferguson. was most emphatic that all the TESTING employees shouldbe done with the Mantoux test but our visiting AMICON nurses must have a doctor in attendance if they are to give intradermal injections. Dr. Ellicott said he thought if all employees were done with the Tine tests first and then the positive reactors re -tested with. the Mantoux tests it would be all right. Mr. Heustis did say that the State Was most emphatic about the Mantoux test. Dr. Ellicott said he would prefer to see them use the Tine Tests and then go to the Mantoux. He said he would check with Middlesex Sanitorium to see what they recommend, and then let us know. The serving of food at the 19th of April parade was discussed. Mr. Heustis said we have no idea and no way of knowing where the food is served or what type of food is being sold from the various stands. 19th APRIL It was agreed that a letter be sent to the Town Celebrations Committee requesting we be notified of the location and type of food to be sold by each stand. The Board approved paying $100. toward the ad for the Hard of Hearing Clinic placed in the Minute Man paper by the Rotary HARD OF Club. HEARING CLINIC 440 BARErEET PUBLIC BUILDINGS ANIMAL PERMIT 39 ROBINSON ROAD MEDAS 192 SiRTH STREET It was reported that a total of 316 were tested and the clinic was very successful. It was hoped this would be an annual clinic. Mr. Heustis reported that Mr. OtConnell had called the department to see if there was any health regulations givern- ing bare feet in public buildings. The Board discussed the problem of bare feet in the stores and public buildings and it was finally agreed that at the present time we recommend that the Board of Selectmen adopt a "No Barefeet" policy for the Town owned buildings. In the meantime Mr. Heustis would do some research to see if any other Towns have adopted such a regulation and if it can be enforced, this would include the stores as well as the public buildings. Dr. Ellicott said for health reasons he would like to see a regulation that could be enforced that would cover barer et in all public places. The animal permit application for 2 horses submitted by Jo -Anne Smoske, Robinson Road was discussed by the Board Mr. Heustis reported that they had 3 acres of land which would allow them to have 1 horse, Mrs. Smoske was contacting the Conservation Committee for permission to use Town land which abutts the property for the other acreage required. The abuttors were notified and 2 agree and 2 objected because of the nearness of the corral fence to their property. After some discussion it was agreed to grant this permit for 1 horse with the provision that the corral fence be moved or a second fence put up that would keep the horse away from the adjoining property and the area must be kept clean at all times. The renewal application for Medas, 192 Spring Street, to i.ncr-^.se his Animal_ Permit from 2 to 5 horses was discussed by the Board. Mr. Heustis explained that Mr. Medas+ barn is in Lexington but the area his horses were grazing on was in Waltham. We are not sur- of just how much land he has. Waltham Health Depart- ment has been contacted because we do not know what they do about animal permits. No action was taken until a full report is in. by The following renewal permits and licenses were signed the Board: FUNERAL DIRECTORS Louis H. Spencer, 52 Waltham Street Arthur F. Douglass, 51 Worthen Road John B. Douglass, 51 Worthen Road Alice M. McCarthy. 80 Bedford St. Howard C. Ela, Jr., 120 120 School St. Douglas A. Soderquist, 120 School St. James F. Timothy, 80 Bedford Street 1 1