HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-02-23PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, Feb.23,1954
Present: Adams, Hathaway, Irwin, Potter, Ripley - Jaquith, Stevens.
Meeting opened at 8 o'clock,
Friel
Re: option on land of ter. Friel, moved by Mr. Hathaway, seconded
by Mr. Irwin that Mr. Adams write a letter to the Board of Selectmen re-
questing them to take up option on Mr. Friel's land on Waltham street and
complete purchase as a site for new proposed road from Bedford street to
Route 2. So voted.
The Board signed plan showing division into two lots.
DeVries
Mr. George DeVries of DeVries Construction Co,, Inc, presented
preliminary plan for tentative approval, first section of "Fairlawn" on
Lowell St. comprised of 21 lots. Tentative approval unanimously voted.
Blackwell
' Mr. Hamlen and Mr, Brodhurst present for discussion on results
of hearing held Monday, Feb. 15. They stated they were desirous of going
ahead with Arts. 1 and 4, but would not object to Arts. 2 and 3 being
dropped (oil storage and increase in height of storing and processing
facilities.) Were advised that a specific plan and use would be helpful
to their cause as the citizens were wary of making any changes without know-
ing what was being planned for the future. The recommendation of the Board
has not yet been arrived at.
Concord Ave.
Mr. Porter and Mr. Hutchins of Concord avenue and four other cit-
izens presented a petition with 79 signatures requesting review of layout
of 1945 of county road by way of Concord avenue, with the -suggestion that
this be extended instead into Spring st. south of Route 2, thus eliminating
direct connection between Concord avenue and. Route 2 in view of the heavy
increase in population which would make such a road dangerous for the popu-
lation. Explained by Mr. Adams that this would have to be taken"up with the
County Commissioners and the petition was taken under advisement.
Govan
Letter received from Mr. and Mrs. David Govan asking permission
to purchase additional strip of land at rear of their property belonging to
' "Poor Farm" tract. Placed on file for future reference.
Rules and Regulations
Mr. Stevens and the Board discussed the set of Rules, Regula-
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tions and forms to be followed as a regular procedure of the Panni
Board which have been drawn up for printing and which will go into effect
March lst. Mr. Potter moved, -Yr. Hathaway seconded, that with a few minor
corrections these be approved. So voted.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock.
Thomas S. arindle, -
Clerk
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