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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-10-02-BOS-min 559 Sr,T,r CTMEN' S MEETING October 2, 1962 A regular meeting of the Board f Selectmen was held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, October 1, 1962, at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman Adams, Messrs . Richards , Cole, Burnell and Brown were present . Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present . Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Boamd for the drawing of six jurors . The following individuals were drawn for jury duty: K. Henry Pihl, Jurors 27 Burlington Street , Robert M. Stohn, 7 Flintlock Road, Alden E. Weimar, 9 Henderson Road, Don W. Lambert , 6 Harbell Street , John E. Frost, 155 Bedford Street, and Nathaniel C. Taft, 61 Bertwell Road. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:36 P.M. Hearing was declared open upon application of Pp Mr. J. T . Carlson for permission to store 8,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil underground at 83 East Street . Mr. J. T. Carlson and his son, Herbert, were the only persons present at the hearing. Notice of the hearing was mailed to the owners Fuel Oil of all property deemed by the Board to be affected storage thereby as they appear on the most recent local tax list and also advertised in the September 20, 1962 issue of the Lexington Minute-man. The application was approved by Mr . B. J. Belcastro, Chief Engineer of the Lexington Fire Department . Mr. Herbert Carlson said he thought the proposed storage would help keep the neighborhood clean as he is now burning stoker coal. He stated that he has two boilers and at the present time, will only have one burner installed. The Carlsons retired at 8:110 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a license to J. T . Carlson to maintain an underground tank for the storage of 8,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil on premises located at 83 East �Street . Mr. Legro submitted parking meter contracts, Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Oo. and reported that he had made two minor changes , which he explained, before Contract he sent the contract to Magee-Hale . 5 60 mc Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the contract between the Town of Lexington and Magee-Hale Park-0--1eter Co. Mr. Carroll reported that the parking meter company had inquired about the hours the Board wants the meters Parking in operation . He said he assumed the hours would be Meters the same as the other meters in Town, Fridays until 9:00 P.M. , Saturdays until 6:00 P .M. , and Sundays and holidays excluded. The Board agreed. The Chairman read a letter from Roy J. Prohaska, New Castle, New Hampshire, with reference to lots 32 and 33 in Block 80 on Valley Road, taken for refuse Dump site disposal sites . lots Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to offer Mr. Prohaska $120.00. The Chairman read a letter from Representative F. Bradford Morse with reference to a letter Representative Morse had received from =Harold P. Sparks, Colonel, USAF, relative to the acquisition of 7.60 acres of land in the vicinity of Laurence G. Hanscom Field. It was agreed to ask Representative Morse to ad- vise the Board of the location of the proposed research facility. Mr . Kingston L. Howard, Chairman of the 'Town Cele- brations `ommittee, met with the board, and referred to a letter he had written for the Committee asking to be relieved from its responsibility for sponsoring the Annual Community Thanksgiving Service . Mr . Howard stated it was his understanding that for many years prior to World War II, the service was conducted with success. A period ensued where the community became apathetic and the participation be- came nil, but there was still some sentiment for this to continue . The Board of Selectmen delegated the responsibility to the Town Celebrations Committee on a temporary basis. He said two years ago, he was impressed with the lack of interest and last year, tried to do everything he could to make the service a success . Help was solicited from the Historical Society and the Choral Society, as well as newspaper coverage and distribution o programs in allchurches . However, 50% of the audience was Choral Society. Mrs . Fox, a__member of the Committee, interviewed every Rabbi, Minister and Priest in Town, and found that with the exception of two ministers, all were negative . He said two Rbbis and two Ministers were in favor of 561 1.1 continuing, and both Catholic priests were opposed. He stated that thirty-five invitations were sent to organizations in Town asking for ideas but there was no response and therefore the Committee decided to request to be relieved of this responsibility. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Committee be relieved of the responsibility of sponsoring the Annual Community Thanksgiving Ser- vice . Mr. Howard retired at 8:03 P.M. Mr. Carroll reported that he and Mr. .Bown had attended the hearing on Chapter 90 and stated that the majority of the cities and towns were asking for more Chapter 90 maintenance funds than the allotments . Chapter 90 He and Mr . Brown felt that the request for Lexington maintenance should be increased and therefore he requested $8,000 for Chapter 90 maintenance rather than the sum of $4.,500 that had originally been requested. Mr . Carroll reported that he and Mr. Brown had attended the hearing on MDC finances , and at that Relief Sewer time were told the engineering work on the Arlington Relief Sewer would be done in 1963 and the construction in 1964 or 1965. Mr. Carroll reported that bids were opened today on the Grove Street sidewalk and the low bid of $16,658 .50 was submitted by Belli Brothers, Inc . He stated he did not know anything about this contractor and therefore was not in a position to give a report . He explained that: if the contract is awarded next week, and signed the following week, there is a possibility that the work will be done this year . He reported that all the people on the street have been notified, and Mr . Higgins has arranged a meeting with those individuals from whom it will be necessary to obtain slope ease- ments . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into executive session for the purpose of dis- cussing, deliberating or voting on a matter which, if Executive made public, might adversely affect the public security, Session the financial interest of the .Town, or the reputation of any person. Following a report from Mr. Carroll relative to the Air Force water bill, it was voted to resume the open meeting. 562 r-C The Chairman read a letter from the Moore Realty Trust recuesting acceptance of Burroughs Road and Holmes Road. Mr . Carroll said he did not think there was any reason why these streets could not be accepted. It was agreed to include-. these in the list of streets to be considered for presentation to the Annual Town Meeting in March. The Chairman read a letter from James A. Carrig with reference to sewer betterment assessments levied against lots 70 - 74, inclusive, on debater Road. Mr. Carrig stated in his letter that the Commonwealth has Carrig taken part of each of these lots in conjunction with assessments the widening of Route 2 and he has a suit for damages pending. He therefore requested that the assessments and/or payment be deferred for the period of one year, in which time his suit should be settled. Mr. Carroll presented a plan and indicated the lots and also indicated the area taken by the Comhonwea.lth. He reported that Mr. Carrig came in to see him and claims that he has a parcel of land from which he can get two lots. Each lot will have 300 foot frontage, an awkward building lot . Mr. Carroll explained to Mr . Carrig that if the betterments we_ e abated, the Town would have •• no protection from him going before the Board of Appeals and requesting permission to make four or five lots . Mr. Carrig suggested that the Board defer payment until such time as his case is settled. Mr. Richards mentioned that Mr. Carrig will receive ! % from the State and the Town will not receive anything, and said the State would pay Mr. Carrig the statutory amount . He said Mr. Carrig could pay the betterments over a period of twenty years . He said if this problem of Mr . Carrig is going to cost the Town money, he thought the Board should not enter into it. The Board was opposed to abating the betterment assessments . Letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting an opening in the fence at the municipal parking area between Waltham And Muzzey Streets was held over. Mr. Richards said he still felt the opening was too narrow for a public walkway. Mr. Burnell said he thought the decision made by the Board some time ago should not be changed. Mr. Cole said the opening would only be making it an access and would not be a public way. Mr. Brown said there is an opening at Scribner ' s which is not a public way. Mr. Burnell explained that is an opening between two parking areas and this is an opening between two buildings . Mr. Cole said this is private property and anyone can walk through. Mr. Richards said first , he did not see how it could be illuminated, and second?-y, he was concerned about snow removal. Mr . Cole said the purpose of using it would be to Municipal gain access to the business on the other side. parking area • Motion was made and seconded to have an opening fence made in the fence at the municipal parking area between Waltham and Muzzey Street at the point where the Smith and Viano buildings are separated by a space of approxi- mately three feet . Two members of the Board voted in opposition and three voted in favor . The motion, therefore, carried. Lieutenant Corr met with the Board at 8:28 P.M. The Chairman explained he had asked the Lieutenant to meet with the Board because Mr. Burnell was going to report on the recent meeting of the Traffic Study Com- mittee. Mr. Burnell reported that a meeting had been held and particular attention was given to Worthen Road. He stated that Mr . Carroll, Mr. Bair, Mr. Spiris and Lieu- tenant Corr were in attendance. Mr. Carroll said Worthen Woad would be opened in three weeks . Mr. Burnell said there will be a problem at both ends of this road at the opening becausethe traffic lights, which he presumed will be installed, will not be ready for the opening. Mr . Carroll explained that the lights would not • be installed, but the ducts have been installed. He said the lichts could not be installed until the State has a count ofthe actual volume of traffic and not until the Town accepts the Traffic Control Law at a Town Meeting. Mr. Burnell said this . would not be brought before the Town until late January so the lights will not be in operation until this has been accepted. Mr. Carroll said it would be some time next year . Mr. Burnell said there is the problem of protect- ing the children at these two entrances and he did not think these two areas could be left unprotected. He said there would be a "Stop" sign at Baskin Road and there will be a problem because the children will want to go across Worthen Woad into the school area out 564 *".c tt ?.o * nCCoek AcgS9 ofHele rpEary ahetwhoewili1 c oss Or LVIO C_ 1 'd * r Worthen Road at Waltham Street, not necessarily all from Loring Hill. He said it seemed to him that the Board would have to do something, either police protection or policewomen protection there until such gime as the lights are in, adjusted and operating. He. said this is a decision the Board should make . The Chairman asked if this was the recommendation of the Traffic Study Committee and Mr. Burnell replied in the affirmative. He explained th-.t Lieutenant Corr . said it could not be done with the existing force. Lieutenant Corr said the figures were new to him • and he did not relaize there were that many children involved. He reported that the first two days school opened,_ an attempt was made to make a count of the children crossing Jiorthen Road at Waltham Street and could find none at that time. He said perhaps the parents were driving them toschool. Mr . Burnell said he walked over the area and it would be extremely expensive to erect a fence which would have to be extended at least half the way up. Mr. Richards said there would have to be gates because the school wants the road. Mr. Burnell said he did not think a fence was the solution . Mr. Carroll said there will be "Stop" signs but they will be illegal because they will not have State approval. He said before any concrete action is taken, a study should be made after the road is opened. Mr. Brown asked if it could be mandatory for the children to cross at a certain place . Mr. Burnell said the problem now is toprovide policewomen protection for both ends of this road until such time as it is well organized. Lieutenant Corr said he did not know wh=ore the Board was going to get the women. He said it would take time to outfit them and there are no funds . He reported that police officers, plus the twelve policewomen, are now covering crossings . Mr. Burnell said he thought the Board should act on this this evening because if the road is opened in three weeks, it will take some time to accomplish what Lieutenant Corr is going to do. Liettenant Corr said even if the Board acts tonight , it willtake more than three weeks to- provide policewomen for those corssings . Mr. Richards said before the Board discusses hiring people, there is the Question of funds . 565 The Chairman said these policewomen would be paid from the Penal Services Account and there were funds appropriated for six additional officers . Mr. Richards said if the situation is warranted, the Board could request the Appropriation Committee to make a transfer so the Board will not be in the posi- tion of employing people and not paying them after January 1st . Lieutenant Corr asked if nortmn Road should first be opened and then a study made c:f what is needed. He also asked what was to be done at the intersection of Worthen Road and. Bedford. Street. Mr. Burnell.tsaid he thought protention was needed at the start immediately. Lieutenant Corr said he did not agree that lights are the solution. He said it was not fair to the children to learn to watch for a light and then start across the street . He said he believed Policewomen are the solution . He asked, if the Board is going to provide policewomen for six children crossing the street , how many more requests would be submitted for the other dangerous intersecticnsthroughout the Town. Mr. Burnell said he thought there would have to be some protection at the ends of this street . He said he did not think it was a lasting thing and sug- gested that the Police Department could provide two policemen do do this duty for a limited period of time, until some time next spring. Lieutenant Corr said the Department just does not have the men. He explained that the men are now doing duty on their off days. Mr . Carroll explained that it is the St±e who determines whether or not lights will be approved and there is no guarantee now thatilig'zits will be approved. The Chairman said the Chief would be back next week and suggested that opening of Worthen Road be held over for one week, if necessary, and discuss this problem with the Chief upon his return. Lieutenant Corr retired at 8:50 P.M. Mr. Alfred P. Iropeano, Mr. Wilbur Nylander, the Board of Appeals and two membersof the Planning Board met with the Selectmen . Mr. Tropeano explained the purpose of the meeting is the apartments which have been in the planning stage for seven years . He said he had plans approved by the Board of Appeals and that Board had been very co-operative. He stated the site plan was one dictated by the then Planning Board as a result of a joint meeting, and three r- aC tt different sets of plans were prepared. He said he went along with one plan and the cost came to $16,500 per unit which made them prohibitive to build and rent for the rents he thought Lexington should be willing to pay. He said the site development alone came to $235,000 which included over $100,000 worth of fill in order to bring the grades up to those in the plans worked out by the architect . He explained that the grades of the buildings were fixed by the sewer , 200.8 at Worthen Road. He said the bulk of the land is on a 20.5 contour and he will need fill up to seven feet on the existing grade to bring it up to that which has been specified. He said the amount of fill would cover four and a half to five acres of the site with a minimum of three feet up to seven feet . He explained that in order toutilize the laundry for each building, with washers and driers, he would have to build up aver the existing grade about six or seven feet and that is why so much fill was brought in . Mr. Tropeano said that Mr. Reenstierna has abandoned any intention or desire tobuild any apartments in Lex- ington after seven years . He said at the present time , his three brothers and Mr . Nylander have agreed tobuy Mr . Reenstierna out and bring in more capital providing certain changes are made in the site plan. He explained, by use of blueprints, the buildings and parking. Mr. Nickerson asked if the plans were the ones ap- proved by the Board of Appeals one Mr. Tropeano replied in the affirmative . He said in order to overcome the problem of the fill, the Zoning laws limit him to ten apartments to a building, to forty feet high on the • buildings and two stories on a building. He said on the four or five buildings that apper on this section where the fill is required, he will ask permission to allow eleven apartments in those by permitting one to go up three or four stairs and then down four or five stairs to an apartment still below grade . He said the buildings would be kept under the forty foot height . He said he woild want to make changes in the offstreet parking. He said he wanted to use these plans with mtdifications . He said he would like co-operation without going through six, seven or eight site plans and did not think he would try to do anything detrimental to the Town or the neighborhood. He said he does not plan to go FHA and will build conventional. He said the Zoning law is clear as to the procedure he should follow and if he receives co-operation, and can proceed with the changes outlined on the -_sans, he would start to clear the site this fall and winter with the view of breaking ground early next spring. If not, then the land, in view of the site costs, would be better utilized for houses. 567 Mrs . Morey asked on what date the Planning Board and Board of Appeals approved these plans, and Mr . Tropeano replied the spring of 1962. Mr. Tropeano said he had been before the Boar. of Appeals and the Planning Board came in with very strenuous objections. This plan came about as a result of a meet- ing with the Planning Board, Town Counsel Stevens and Mr .Nickerson . The Chairman asked how much money is involved in the completed job and Mr•. Tropeano replied it will run about one to two or three million. The Chairman said he had changed abut 25% of the plan and Mr . Tropeano agreed. Mr. Nickerson said the Planning Board went over this with Mr. Tropeano from the start . The plans are presented to the Planning Board and that Board does the study. He said the Board of Appeals approves what the Planning Board tells it is all right . He asked, if there are changes , why Mr. Tropeano did not address his remarks to the Planning Board without the Board of Appeals and Board of Selectmen, to see if this is something that can be done or if he has to start all over . Mr. Tropeano said he differed with the ruling of the former Town Counsel and felt the Planning Board was going beyond its scope. He said a certain Town employee, connected with the Planning Board, has delayed this pro- ject for a number of years and he did not expect any co- operation . He said if it means another seven years, he is too old. Mr. Nickerson asked if Mr. Tropeano intended to by-pass the Planning board, and Mr . Tropeano replied in the negative. He said he would follow the Zoning By-Law and send two sets of plans to the Board of Appeals and a copy to the Planning board. He said it is a de- cision of theBoard of Appeals . Mr. Nickerson said the Board of Appeals gets along with the Planning Board and he does not want to change the situation. He stated that if Mr . Tropeano came to the Board of Appeals, he could get that Board to give its approval without the Planning Board approval, but it is a situation he did not want to develop and he does not want to say to a Town Board that has worked on this that the Board of Appeals is the one who will approve or dis- approve it . He said he did not want to be a deterrent to the much needed apartments . The Chairman asked if Mr. Tropeano had discussed this with the Planning Board, and he replied in the negative. The Chairman said this then was just a general informational meeting and he understood Mr. Tropeano wanted the feeling of the group within some limits . •• Mr. Tropeano said he wanted the feeling of the group and some encouragement as he has eighty names of people looking for apartments . Mr. Richards asked if the plans were so changed. Mr. Tropeano stated that the number of buildings is the same . He has cut some of thewings off and put some of the apartments on half levels in order to utilize the low land. He said he has stayed with the plan as closely as he could and four buildings will be the same . He is asking to increase the number of apart- ments in a building from ten to eleven. Mr. Nickerson said the Board of Appeals was not going to be thrust into the position of approving major changes over the objection of the Planning Board unless the Selectmen tell it that these are so essential to the Town that the Board of Appeals should take issue with the Planning Board and override its objections . He said the Planning Board is supposed to do the pro- fessional work on these plans and then pa,.s them along to the board of Appeals approved, and the Board of Appeals holds a public hearing. He said, to date, the Board of Appeals has taken what the Planning Board has given, and in one case, denied the petition because the Planning Board did not recommend it. Mr . Nickerson i said if his Board has a directive from the Senior Board in Town to hold a hearing and make a decision, it has the right to make a decision but he was not going to get into the variations of the Building By-Law. He Stated his Board could approve in effect three story apartment buildings, but as Hr. Tropeano said, they are going to be two and a half stories . He said the Selectmen would have to tell the Board of Appeals, the Planning board not being present, that they want a hearing aver and above the Planning Board' s approval. Mr. Tropeano said he would not want to go that far and he hoped to have the Planning Board present this evening. He said when one talks $100,000 worth of fill, it is a very large item. He said he has the problem of having four or five feet of foundation wall and not being able to utilize the space . He said the Board of Appeals, on the recommendation of the building Inspector, has the right to approve any recommendation he makes, and that is something to be worked out with the Building Inspector and engineer. Mr . Burnell said the Planning board spent many years trying to come up with a plan for this area, and there was an endless amount of trouble in trying to bring the plans to completion. He said Mr. Tropeano was not pleased with the parking but this was something 569 that the members of the Planning Board and its profes- sional staff had given very careful attention to . He said the plans Mr . Tropeano now has are the plans that the Planning Board agreed to and apprently he conceded to. He said Mr . Tropeano went along with the Planning Board' s plans. He said he thought when the plans were delivered to the Board of Appeals, they were acceptable to Nr . Tropeano. He suggested that Mr . Tropeano go back to the Planning Board and proceed through regular channels. He said he did not see how the board of Selectmen could direct anything. Mr. Hoyt asked if the Town would ever have apart- ments if the Boards are going to confine themselves to the garden apartments . He said there must be a modifi- cation somewhere . Mr. Burnell said he thought it advisable to stay with the rules, have the plans approved by 'e he Planning Board and submitted to the Board of Appeals . Mrs . Morey asked when the plans were approved. She said the answer earlier was late spring, but during the discussion, it was when Mr. Burnell was on the Planning Board. Mr. Tropeano said he did not remember the date he went to the Board of Appeals . Mr. Nickerson said it was more than twelve months ago. The Chairman said he did not think the Board was in a position to give a directive to any Board. He said the Board is , however, interested in seeing what is an urgent need in the down fulfilled. He said he could see no reason why this cannot be resolved, and suggested that the matter be started again. He said the Board of Selectmen feels that the suggested garden apartment is highly important and very desirable to the welfare of the Town . The group retired at 10 :03 P.M. Mr. and Mrs . Ernest Cutter, Mr . and Mrs . games P . Stone, and George A. Torten, Dog Officer, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that hearing was open on complaint received from Mr. Cutter against a dQg owned by Mr. Stone. He read a report, dated September 17, 1962, received from Officer Porten. He also read a letter from Mr. Cutter. Officer Porter, reported that on September 28, 1962, he went to the neighborhood where the owner of the dog lives as is his custom on complaints of this nature . He went to the houses in the area and advised the people • I of what the complaint was but did not give the name of 570 r" '-C CZ the complainant . He went to five people in the immedi- ate area who stated that the dog does not present any nuisance by reason of excessive barking, but they were- all in agreement that the dog is definitely a nuisance by reason of chasing cars , the result of which is screech- ing brakes . Mr. Cutter said he was born in Lexington and has lived in his present location for thirty-three years . He said he is familiar with dogs and realizes there is a certain amount of nuisance with dogs barking. He is not adverse to dogs , but this situation has been going on for twoyears . He said about three years ago, he was under the doctor' s care and still is . The barking, particularly at night, is very disturbing. He said he called Mr. Stone ' s house one night at 11:05 and he thought it was Mr. Stone ' s mother-in-law who answered. When he did talk to Mr . Stone, hr received no satisfaction . He said the dog runs through his property, chases cars , and barks . He said that some day, a serious accident will happen as a result of the dog chasing cars . Mrs . Stone said her dog was not like that at all. She has three boys and the dog belongs to them. She said she would not deny he chases cars. She said he does chase cars and bark, but not excessively. Mr. Stone explained that he had the dog because of p prowlers in the neighborhood and his boy became attached to him. He said the dog barks, as all dogs do, He said the dog chases cars and he has taken steps to stop this . He stated that the dog is not out nights and does not go out before ten o ' clock in the morning. He stated that the dog is chained to a kennel but has gotten out . He said he has taken every step to keep the dog off the street and to keep him in during late hours . He stated that the dog is in before dark and is never out before ten in the mornin,- . He said he has cooperated 100%. Mr. Cole asked if Officer Porten had seen the dog in the neighborhood, and he replied in the negative. Nr. Cutter said if the dog was not bothering him, he would not have complained. Mrs . Cutter said the dog barks continually. The Chairman said the Board would give the matter consideration before making a decision . The group retired at 10:20 P .M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the following order: That the dog owned by Mr. James P. Stone be securely restrained at all times within the limits of the property of the owner except when under the control of an adult and on a leash. Mr. Legro retired. 571 Mr . Mr. Carroll' s letter relative to repair and re- newal of sewer services was held over. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting held Minutes on September 24, 1962. Letter was received from the Division of Civil Service with reference to Provisional Author•izat; on on the Board' s requisition of July 12, 1962, for the five remaining vacancies for Patrolmen, at the rate of $4,766 per year. If no reply is received from this communication within two weeks, the requisition will be cancelled. Police The Chairman said where there is such a shortage of policemen, the Board is entitled to make provisional appointments . He suggested that the subject be dis- cussed with the Chief next week. It was agreed to advise Civil Service that no ap- pointments are to be made under this Provisional Authorization; then when the Chief returns, authority can be requested, if it is so decided. The Chairman read a letter from George Pisiello, 48 Freemont Street, offering $1,000 for lots 630-634, Inc . , Freemont Street . Tax title Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted lots to reject the offer, it being the Board' s opinion that it is insufficient . The Chairman read a letter froth Charles C . Luca, 5 Minola Road, requesting permission for his son to Sunday sell Sunday newspapers in front of St . Brigidts church. papers Mr. Richards said he would have a report for the Board next week . Letter was received from Mrs . Martin Small re- questing permission, on behalf of the Lexington Citizens for Peabody group, to use two parking spaces for a trailer in front of Depot Square on Saturday, October 6, for the purpose of dispensing information on the Peti- tion for Constitutional Revision . Permit Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request . The Chairman read a letter from the John A. Volpe For Governor Committee requesting permission to erect a large tent on the circle at the end of Childs Road, and to block off Childs Road from its intersection with Diana Lane to the circle on Sunday, October 14, from 572 Sc tt 3;00 P.M. until 5:00 P .M. , in connection with a re- ception to be held for His Excellency, Governor and Mrs . Volpe. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request . Letter was received from the Department of Public Works relative to a Housing Committee and Information Center to assist persons who will be displaced by Housing proposed highway construction . Committee Mr. Richards said he did not see the need for this in Lexington at the present time. The Chairman suggested that the subject be brought up at the meeting with the Department of Public Works scheduled for Thursday, October 4. Appointment to the Town Celebrations Comfoittee was held over. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Licenses to grant Taxi Driver Licenses to David D. Butler and Richard J. Plunkett, Jr . , satisfactory character refer- ences having been received from the Police Department . The meeting adjourned at 11:06 P .M. A true record, Attest : t /2 _ Aecutive/ Clerk, Selectmen