HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940-05-27PLANNING BOARD MEETING
1 MAY 27, 1940.
A regular meeting of the Planning Board was held in
the Town Office Building, Monday, May 27, at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs. Greeley, Kimball and Nickerson were present. Mr.
Nickerson acted as Clerk.
Mr. Greeley referred to a letter in the "Minute -Man"
signed "Troubled", the writer of which seemed confused as
to the funcations of the Planning Board. Mr. Greeley was
asked to clarify the method or procedure for a zone change
by b. letter to the "Minute -Man".
Mr. Greeley raised the point that the Planning Board
some years ago recommended to the Highway Department that
it prepare a program extending over a number of years to
map out roads showing their present condition and figuring
out depreciation. The Board felt that the department should
formulate a plan showing how much need be spent annually
for the road program. The Clerk was instructed to write
to the Highway Department inquiring if it has any information
along these lines, and offering this Board's assistance if
needed.
Mr. Greeley was instructed to write to Mr. Victor
Cutter, regional Director of Conservation, recommending that
supplies of food be developed to prevent war famine in
Europe.
The Planning Board met with the Board of Assessors for
a brief conference for the purpose of stating that the
Planning Board felt that a large map, in size like the one
in Cary Hall, should be prepared showing every property in
Lexington, with its assessment rate designated by cross-
hatching. The Board felt that evident truths would be thus
indicated which should be extremely useful. The Clerk was
instructed to write to the Board of Assessors, confirming
the statements made at the conference and offering the
Planning Board's assistance if desired.
Mr. Kimball reported progress on his map showing
property for sale and passed it to Mr. Greeley temporarily
for further spotting.
Next meeting, Monday, June 10, 7:30 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
' Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk.
Highways
Assessments.