HomeMy WebLinkAbout1925-03-14PLANNING BOARD MEETING 1,
March 14, 1925.
The first meeting of the new Board was held March 14,
1925, at the Town Hall, at 8 o'clock -P.M. Chairman Emery,
and Messers Duffy, Tilton, Glynn, and Milne were present, also
Town Engineer French.
Mr. Emery outlined the functions of the Board.
Lexington Build in Trust. ;
Messrs. 1. 0. Richards, and Kellway for the above
presented sketches showing proposed extension of Hancock Sto
and outlined difficulty with George A. Warner and Ellie War
in an attempt to secure from them certain parcels of land
needed for the favorable location of the proposed street.
They were heard, and the chairman directed the secretary to
invite George (and Ellie) Warner to come to next meeting of
the Board to present their side of the matter.
Messrs. Richards and Kellway were then advised by
Mr. Emery relative to the consulting board of architects of
the Planning Board. Mr. Richards indicated his appreciation
of the value of such consulting architects and expressed a
willingness to have Mr. Willard Brown advise customers of the
Lexington Building Trust in regard to the general fitness of
structures planned, for the surroundings, etc. He promised
to cooperate in bringing the parties together as suggested.
Street Lines.
Mr. Hatch reported progress in securing released for
"set -backs" from property owners on Massachusetts Ave.,
Bedford, Muzzey, Clark and Waltham Streets. The work being
incomplete he was directed to continue with it.
Adjourned at 10 P.M. to Thursday, March 26, 19256
Wm, D. Milne,
Secretary.