HomeMy WebLinkAbout1924-10-14Oct. 14, 1924,
PLANNING BOARD MEETING.
A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Tuesday evening, Oct.
14th., at 8 o'clock, there being present Messrel. Emery, Tilton, Duffy,
Worthen, LS. and t"t.D. Brown and Town Engineer French.
CO OPERATION WITH
MR. MC INTOSH.
Mr. Emery reports taking up and discussing at length
with Mr. McIntosh the project of an architectural board who
should act as a Board of Censors and who should aid purchasers
and home builders with suggestions and advice, to the end that
a more attractive class of dwellings may be erected and one
worthier the community and the Town as a whole.
A young draughtsman would probably be required who
would prepare sketches, plans and suggested changes under the
direction of the Board.
Mr. McIntosh thinks the idea full of possibilities. It
is the first instance, he says, in his wzperience of a Town's
offering to co operate with him. He thinks he would be willing
to bear a good part if not the whole of the expense.
It is the feeling of the Planning Board, in discussing
the project, that if it is put into effect, the submission of
plans for the approval of the Architectural Board should be made
part of the restrictions.
As a start, portfolios might be prepared - showing types
of houses, of varying costs, that would meet with the approval
of the Board - together with photographs of houses actually
built that might be seen - Rs well as, perhaps, estimates from
local builders.
It is suggested that the Secretary and Mr. Greely and
ascertain if he would be willing to serve as one of such a
Board.
SET * BACKS.
Mr. French reports the completion of plans showing
agreements for set -backs on Bedford, Parker, Clarke, Muzzey,
Mass. Ave. t fromm Clarke to Cedar Sts. j and Waltham Sts.
Mr. Emery reports having written Mr. Guthrie in re.
lower Mass, Ave. set -backs. He expects to hear from him soon.
The Secretary is instructed to call to the attention of
of the Board of Selectmen the petitions asking that building lines
be established with the request that the necessary steps be taken
to secure the benefit of the signatures.
CLERK OF THE WORKS.
It is informally suggested to the School Building Com-
mittee that a Clerk, of the Works be employed for both school
' buildings.
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P.9FMORIAL ROAD.
tdr. Duffy reports that the State Dept. of Public
Works is looking into the project of making a memorial road of
the route of Paul Revere.
. BrTTERP'IF'NTS .
The Board discusses at length the policies in con-
nection with laying out, accepting and building new streets and
a letter to the Selectmen is suggested relative to their bet-
terment policy.
No action on this matter is taken, however.
Meeting adjourned at 1005 until Oct. 28.
Willard D. Brown,
Secretary.
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