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' August 11, 1947
Presents Worthen, Richards and Ferguson
School Sites
The Board met jointly with the Board of Selectmen and School Committee
to discuss further the problem of school sites. Consideration finally con-
eentrated on the two sites, one between Colony Road and Grant Street (with its
area increased approximately 1.5 acres by relocation of Colony Road) and a
level area extending from Colony Road and Adams Street. No particular pre-
ference was expressed for either site; the ultimate choice resting with
other factors.
The Planning Board is to prepare a more complete topographic layout of
these two sites at scale l" equals 1001, showing existing property lines,
proposed means of access, and any other data necessary for the Town Counsel
in order that two articles for the warrant may be drawn up by August 18.
Mr.Richards to contact Miller and Nylander immediately for this work
to be investigated and completed.
The meeting adjourned at 10,30 p.m.
'Respectfully submitted,
B.B.worthen, Jr.
Clerk, pro -tem
Subsequent to this meeting, the following have been transacted,
Letter from Mr.Lothrop of Bloomfield Street dated July 31 has been
answered by Chairman. Mr.Lothrop, whose greenhouse and land is between lands
of Black and Kelley (formerly Ryder) requested information as to the future
development of his land how that Slocum Road will not be extended all the way
through to Sherburne Road. See letters on file. .
School Sites
The Chairman met with the Selectmen with the completed plan on
August 16, and again at their meeting on August 18.
Three possible sites, as indicated, were considered..
' Site 1. Colony Road and Grant Street. Lends of Bowser and Baskin, total
of 6.5 acnes.
Opinion was that winding and steep Colony Road something of a hazard
to children when developed (bicycles, etc.), that Bowser land taking
might result in high damages, and proximity of adjacent houses and
lots a factor.
Site 2 Adams Street to Colony Road. Land of Porter Bros. and Milson.
Approx. 71. acres. 4501 frontage on Adams Street, and average
depth of 11001. Bounded on the north by 251 sever easement; on
the east by land of Burton (on Colony Road); on the south by
Porter Bros. & Wilson and the Bird Sanctuary (W.H.Ballard,
Trustee). Land slopes upward from this line.
Site On easterly side of dant Street, apposite the foot of York
Street. Land of mcAearney, comprising 3 acres, and running
back to the Vine Brook easement. Two houses and lots not iu-
eluded.
Opinion wan that site is far too small, and that the open brook
channel would cona'ti.tute a hazard unless fenced off. In order t4 ob-
tain more land it would be necessary to pipe this portion of tha.•brook
underground, or expand to the north on land of Busa, used as truck farm
and containing greenhouses and other buildings.
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Site 2 was considered to offer the fewest disadvantages, and: tin
following means of approach were worked out and shown accordingly on
the plan.
a. From Colony Road, land of Burton, comprising about 1/2 acre. ,
b. Y!rom Woodland Road, the taking of one vacant house lot,
and then extending a right of way approximately 806 wide,
and adjacent to the property line of the Biard Sanctuary,
through land of Porter Bros. & Wilson. About 1, acre. Over
this would be developed a foot path or secondary road,
for approach.
The Board of Selectmen appeared favorably disposed toward site
29. and they will have owners of this land come in at their next meeting,
as well as the owners of Site 1, in order to discuss the problem more
fully with them.
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