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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Lexington, Mass.
February 15, 1927.
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Present; Emery, Chairman. Messrs. Worthen, Duffy, Glynn,
Freeman, Milne.
The Board met Robbins and Smith and their
engineer, Peters, on plans for development off Locust
Avenue. The layout called for street with 15% grade,
which was objectionable. Various suggestions were
made, and the matter was left to Mr. Peters and Mr.
Cosgrove to study in an effort to find a more favorable
street location.
Mr. Emery showed plan of the Arlington Gas
Light Company for gas holder they wish to place off
Woburn Street. The general necessity for the holder
and possible location for it, were discussed. The
matter was left for Mr. Emery to consult with Mr. A.B.
Tenney.
The legal status of the Robbins Cemetery was
to be referred to the Town Counsil.
Mr. Duffy offered a proposed vote covering
the appointment of a committee to examine the several
functions of the town government and proposed methods
and arrangements by which economy and effectiveness
could be improved.
The Board met with the selectmen and discussed
the matter of establishing a building line on Mass. Ave.
through the center. No encouragement was received.
The matter of building inspection was touched on.
Adjourned 11 P.M.
W. D. Milne, Clerk.
Note; Messrs. Duffy,Glynn and Milne met with the Finance
Committee on February 14, 1927 and offered the views of
the Board on the matter of appropriations for the
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Engineer's Department.
W.D.M.