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SELECTMEN'S METING
March 13, 1961
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, March 13, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Morey,
Messrs . Adams, Ferguson, Richards, and Cole were pre-
sent. The Executive Cie rk was also present.
Hearing was declared open upon application of the
Lexington Coal Co. , Inc . for permission to increase the
storage capacity of #2 fuel oil from 30,000 gallons to
80,000 gallons in underground tanks on premises at 242
Bedford Street. Mr. William E. Maloney, rg,presenting
the petitioner, and six other persons were present .
Gasoline Notice of the hearing was mailed to the owners of
hearing all property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby
as they appear on the most recent local tax list and
also advertised in the March 2, 1961 issue of the Lex-
ington Minute-man. The application was approved by
Mr. B. J. Belcastro, Chief Engineer of the Lexington
Fire Department.
Mr. Maloney explained that at present 30,000
gallons of oil are stored overhead and the storage is
insufficient to operate efficiently. The petitioner
intends to remove those tanks and put the 30,000
gallons that is there and an additional 50,000 gallons
underground. He explained that this is the first step
of the general change of the entire property. If this
permit is granted, it will help the operation there .
He stated that the next step concerns the buildings
themselves .
The Chairman asked about the number of tanks pre-
sently on the property and Mr. Maloney replied that
there are five .
Mrs. George W. Goode, 237 Bedford Street, asked
if the fire insurance rates would be increased.
Mr. Maloney replied in the negative, stating that
they would be underground.
Mr. William E. MacCallum, 245 Bedford Street, said
that the tanks are now filled at two or three in the
morning, the truck motors run and the lights are on.
He asked when the underground tanks would be filled.
Mr. Maloney said he did not think there would be
any problem. He said if it had been called to his
attention, he was sure he could have corrected it. He
said this is the first time it had been mentioned.
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Mrs. Goode asked if the old trucks would be re-
moved, and the Chairman explained that the only subject
under consideration was the request for an increase in
storage .
M„s. Goodbsaid she was not objecting to that, but
it goes along with the other.
The hearing was declared closed at 7:35 P.M. and
the group retired.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant the petition of the Lexington Coal Co. Inc . ,
for permission to increase the storage capacity of #2
fuel oil from 30,000 gallons to80,000 gallons on
premises located at 212 Bedford Street and to sign a
license for the same .
Mr. Ferguson reported that a meeting of the Traffic
Study Committee had been held, at which time the problem
of parking at the stores at the corner of Reed and Bedford
Streets was studied. H stated, that at the moment, it is
not deemed necessary toPput blocks in there, but if there
are any complications , Mr. Carroll will put them in. Traffic
The Committee also considered parking there and
decided it should be made "No Parking" along Bedford
Street from Reed Street to the railroad tracks on the
left-hand side going towards Bedford.
In regard to Vine Brook Road and Waltham Street,
the Committee recommends "No Parking" on both sides,
approximately forty feet to the corner ; Waltham Street
to remain as it is .
Mr. Ferguson reported, with reference to the corner
at Massachusetts Avenue , Woburn Street, and Winthrop Road,
that the State is still studying this particular area.
The reason for further study is the fact that in the
years 1957, 1958, and 1959, there were a number of ac-
cidents but there were none in 1960.
Mr . Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into executive session for thepurpose of dis-
cussing, deliberating or voting on a matter which, if
made public, might adversely affect the public security,
the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation
of any person.
Following a discussion with Mr. Stevens, it was voted
to resume the open meeting .
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Mr. Stevens reported on a claim for damages involv-
ing Mr. Joseph Galvagno, a Town employee, who was in an
accident while driving the Town bulldozer . An estimate
of $40.95 has been received to straighten and balance
the left front wheel of the other car involved.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to approve settlement of the claim.
Mr. Stevens referred to H-1584 on the removal of
gravel, and said it was up for hearing tomorrow. He
explained that it would amend the General By-Laws pro-
H-1584 hibiting loam and gravel removal by permitting such
removal being used on projects being paid for in whole
or in part by the Federal Government, and this would
mean any State job. He said the Town would still have
its Zoning By-Law and would be fairly well protected.
It was agreed to write a letter to the Chairman
of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary requesting any
assistance he may be abletto render in defeating this
bill.
Mr. Adams reported that he had read something
about a bill relative to paying Town employees time
and a half for time over forty hours.
Mr. Stevens said he would check it.
Bill Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works , came
into the meeting and the Chairman asked him if the bill
applied to all Town employees, and he replied that he
knew nothing about it.
Mr. Adams said it is a bill being acted on in
this Legislature , and he thought someone should check
it .
Mr. Roketenetz, who bid on the garbage contract,
and his brother, met with the Board.
Mr. Carroll stated that he had requested a list
of equipment, experience record, and financial state-
ment.
Garbage Mr. Roketenetz said that as far as a financial
Contract statement is concerned, he does not have one ready,
but the Board could obtain a report from Dunn & Brad-
street or check his credit with the Woburn. National
Bank. He said that at present, they are collecting
Woburn, Wellesley, Tewksbury and a section of Boston.
Mr. Carroll asked where they would dispose of
the garbage and Mr. Roketenetz replied that they have
a farm in Woburn and also in Pelham, New Hampshire .
He said they also have cooking equipnt.
The Chairman asked how many pigs they had and
Mr. Roketenetz replied about 2500.
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The Chairman asked how old the equipment is and
Mr. Roketenetz replied that it is kept in very good
condition and they repair it themselves . The trucks
range from 1958 down to 1950.
Mr. Carroll asked how many trucks would be needed
to collect in Lexington, and Mr. Roketenetz replied
that he would use three .
Mr. Carroll asked if Wellesley and Woburn required
him to furnish a route map, and Mr. Roketenetz replied
that in Wellesley, he supplied the Town with a map. He
said there it is twice a week collection, and in Woburn,
it is once a week.
Mr. Richards asked about the help situation, and
Mr. Foketenetz replied that he has had the same men
four or five years and has very good help.
Mr. Carroll asked if he placed any value on the
garbage and Mr. Roketenetz replied very little .
Mr. Carroll asked if the hog market would have any
effect on the price he bid, and Mr. Rtketenetz replied
that he has not even considered the new Wage and Hour
Law which requires time and a half after forty hours
and that includes his help.
Mr. Carroll asked if, as far as the pork market is
concerned, there would be any problem and Mr. Roketenetz
replied that it could be if the situation dexel.oped the
way it did a few years ago.
Mr. Ferguson asked if the equipment listed was now
being used by Mr. Roketenetz, and be replied that the list
is only a partial list of the equipment . He said the
equipment is no problem, and he has more than enough to
take care of Lexington. He stated that the district in
Boston will be finished in April and is being unionized.
They are not interested in the union and will have that
equipment and men.
The Chairman asked if they could follow a schedule
once it was set up, and Mr. Roketenetz replied in the
affirmative but did state that in the winter months, the
collections might possibly be a day behind but they would
make it up.
The Roketenetz brothers retired at 8:11 P.M.
Mr. W. F. Davis, Boulder Road, met with the Board,
with further reference to his request for the installation
of a sewer in Boulder Road, and asked the Board to re-
consider the subject. Sewer
The Chairman explained that the line has to go
through property of Mr. Fletcher and the Board was given
to understand that Mr . Fletcher does not want this line
through his property.
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Mr. Davis said he talked with Mr. Fletcher and he
understood that he was not opposed to having a pipe
go through his property. He consulted a lawyer and the
lawyer advised him not to make a statement now. Mr.
Davis said the location of the line is not known at
this time and he presumed Mr. Fletcher' s lawyer feels
he cannot make any statement that would have any meaning.
Mr. Richards said his understanding was that the
sum of $4600 did not include any poatbility of damages
Mr. Fletcher might claim if an easement was put through
and it would be necessary for the Town to take an ease-
ment to put the pipe in there. He said it could very
well run into additional costs .
Mr. Davis asked if some estimate could be made of
what the damages would be and Mr. Richards replied that
he did not think the Board has gone that far . He ex-
plained *..hat theBoard did not want to make a definite
decision until it knew whether Mr . Fletcher would grant
an easement . He said the Board thought Mr. Fletcher
might express the intention at least that he would hold
the Town harmless or permit the easement to go through
without expense to the Town.
Mr. Davis said he did not know what was in Mr.
Fletcher ' s mind or what he thinks he would be entitled
to in the way of damages. He said it would seem that
there would be little harm to the property; no trees
would have to be removed and it would be away from his
house .
Mr. Ferguson said he thought there was a plan in
existence .and it is known where the easement would be .
Mr. Davis said he has not seen it.
Mr. Carroll said, as he recalled the situation, Mr .
Davis suggested going down the lot line .
Mr. Davis said that is an approximate plan.
Mr. Carroll asked if Mr. Fletcher would grant an
easement down the lot line and Mr. Davis replied that
the only concern is that the line be far enough away
from his house so he could build a garage .
Mr. Carroll stated that the $4500 figure does not
take into consideration any damages that Mr. Fletcher
might claim.
Mr. Davis said ha thought it was unfair to place
the burden of obtaining a statement fromMr. Fletcher on
him and he felt it was a matter between the Town and
Mr. Fletcher .
Mr. Richards said the Board is interested, in view
of the large amount of money involved, whether or not
Mr. Davis would be willing to consider paying a larger
proportionof the cost.
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Mr. Davis said he understood the betterment was
figured on the basis of recovering about one half of
the cost .
The Chairman explained that usually in installing
laterals, there are two abutters, that is both sides
of the street .
Mr. Carroll stated that he has not discussed with
the Board the amount Mr. Davis should pay, but in talking
to Mr. Davis, Mr. Carroll figured he should pay $1230.00
plus a sewer service and this price , based on the estimate
of $4500.00, does not include ledge or damages . He said
it could be less or it could be more .
Mr. Davis said that, based on the betterment as
figured on the usual formula Mr. Carroll has made, the
betterment would be about 30% of the total estimated
cost. He asked if the Board felt this figure was too
far from 50% to be reasonable .
The Chairman explained that the Board has not dis-
cussed this figure and would like to consider it . She
said that the Board would also like to have something
from Mr . Fletcher in the way of a written statement.
Mr. Davis asked if the Town could frame some state-
ment for Mr. Fletcher to sign.
Mr. Richards said he did not think that would be
binding on Mr. Fletcher or the Town. If he gave his
word that he would not expect to recover any damages,
the Board would have to take a chance . He said if it
has not been determined where the sewer is going, Mr.
Fletcher could not be expected to give a roaming ease-
ment, and if there is ledge, the problem might be where
the sewer is going. He said this is a very expensive
service for one person.
Mr. Davis said there are two people because Mrs .
Fernald signed the petition and agreed to pay the
betterment. He stated that she does not need the sewer
at the present time but that house will need it eventually.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Davis would be willing
to pay a larger proportion than the $700 which is the
amount figured ori ;inally and Mr. Davis replied that
he would like to re-examine the original figures . He
said , as figured, it seems tobe330% which does not seem
too far from 50%.
Mr. Richards asked what Mrs. Fernald' s betterment
would be, and Mr. Davis replied $654.00.
Mr. Davis retired at 8:25 P.M.
No action was taken by the Board.
Mr. Harold H. Shaw and Mr . Manuel H. Silva, bid-
ders on the garbage contract, met with the Board.
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Mr. Carroll reported that he found out Mr. Shaw is
related to Mr. Silva and they both submitted a bid. He
asked Mr. Shaw if he had any equipment at the present time .
Mr. Shaw replied it the negative ami said he put the
bid in for Silva Bros.
Mr. Carroll asked whose equipment and men Mr. Shaw
would use, and he replied that he would use Silva Bros./ .
:arbage Mr. Carroll asked if Mr. Shaw ever collected garbage
ontract himself and he replied in the negative .
bid Vhe Chairman asked why there were two names and Mr.
Shaw replied to get the two bids in.
Mr. Carroll asked what Mr. Shaw would have done if
Silva Bros. were second; If he still would have taken it
and Mr. Shaw replied in the negative .
Mr. Silva said he did not see how a schedule could
be set up for five day collections, but it could be on
a four day collection.
Mr. Carroll said the schedule would vary in the sum-
mer .
Mr. Silva said on a four day schedule, the collections
would be made on the same day every week.
The Chairrfian said the bids were submitted allowing
for more frequent pickups in the summer months .
Mr. Silva said in June , July and August, he could not
have a schedule, and on a five day schedule, the people
would not know what day they were going to get collections .
They would know the days on a four day collection, but that
would cost more money .
The Chairman mentioned that the Air Force had taken
Silva 's land and Mr . Silva said about seven years ago,
75 acres were taken and 25 more will be taken, but that
is not hog land . He said he couldcontinue to operate
for ten or fifteen. years.
The Chairman said the Board would take the bids
underadvisement and Messrs. Shaw and Silva retired at
8 :32 P.M.
Mr. Richards said in his opinion, the Board should
not entertain the bid submitted by Mr. Shaw because his
admission was of bad faith anci for that reason it should
be eliminated.
Mr. Carroll asked how the Board wanted to award
the contract to Roketenetz, and Mr. Ferguson replied that
he would award it for one year .
Mr. Adams asked if there were any advantages in
awarding the contract for a three-year period, and Mr.
Carroll replied that he would say so. The collection
price of garbage is going up each year . He recommended
awarding it for one year. He said there is no guarantee
that someone won' t come in next year with a lowerbid.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to award the contract to Stanley Roketenetz, Inc . for
a period of one year at $38,000.00.
The Chairman explained that by vote of the Board
of Selectmen on March 9, 1961, Mr . Richards was author- Package Good:
ized to conduct the hearing on the application of the Store Hear-
1820 Barn, Inc. , and the hearing bh the application of ing
Manuel J. Aruda and Ethel R. Aruda for licenses to sell
alcoholic beverages .
At 8:30 P.M. , Mr. Richards opened the hearing on the
application of The 1820 Barn, Inc. and stated that a
notice had been duly published in the Lexington Minute-man
and he proceeded to read the published notice . He ex-
plained that subsequent to the publication of the notice
that appeared in the Lexington Minute-man on February
23, 1961, the Board received a letter dated March 8,
1961 from Ervin Blake, President of The 1820 Barn, Inc . ,
withdrawing its application for a liquor license and he
proceeded to read the letter .
Mr. Richards stated that since receiving that
letter, the 1820 Barn, Inc . application has been in
effect withdrawn. He explained that it permissable
for the 1820 Barn, Inc . to file a new application andit is
the decision of the Board of Selectmen that, although
it can honor the request to withhold the application
of Mr. and Mrs . Aruda, the hearing will be held as
scheduled this evening at nine o'clock.
Mr . Richards said that those people present interested
only in the application filed by The 1820 Barn, Inc . are ,
therefore , advised that the hearing which had been
scheduled by the notice , will not be held. A new hear-
ing will be held at a later da#ats, said date to be ad-
vertised in accordance with the terms of thelaw. He
said those people present were welcome to remain for
the Aruda hearing.
Mr. Richards explained that the Board is not em-
powered under the law to advise people legally who apply
for a license . Mr. Richards announced that, in view
of the number of people attending, the nine o'clock
hearing would be held in Estabrook Hall . Most of the
spectators therefore adjourned to Estabrook Hall .
It is one of the requirements of the law that the appli-
cant must, he believed, within three days after*otice
by registered mail to each of the persons who appear
on the Assessors ' most recent assessment list as owners
of the property abutting on the premises where the license
is intended to be exercised.
* Someone asked what the difference woa1d be in Olio present
application and the new one .
** the publication of the hearing, send a copy of the public
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He said it was his understanding, only from information
received, that the mailing by registered mail was not
complied with by the applicant.
Mr. C arrollts letter relative to the method of
Betterments assessment used on betterment street construction was
held over until some meeting after the final adjournment
of the Annual Town Meeting.
Upon motion dWy made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to the Boston Edison Company and
Pole the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for
location permission to locate a pole on Albemarle Avenue ; the
proposed location having been approved by Mr. Carroll .
Copy of Mr. Stevens' letter to the Superintendent
Salaries of Schools, relative to the subject of equal pay for
teachers, was noted and placed on file .
Copy of letter from the School Department to the
Salaries Appropriation Committee relative to the increased
personal services budget was noted and placed on file .
Memorandum of Agreement was received from the
State Department of Public Works for improvement of
Winchester Drive, Lowell and Maple Streets, under
Chapter 90 Chapter 90, was received.
Mr. Richards asked if the problem with the church
had been solved, and Mr. Carroll replied thst Mr.
Stevens expects it will be .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the Memorandum of Agreement .
Letter was received from Alfred P. Tropeano,
attorney for Antonio and Lena Bacigalupo, with reference
to Lot C, Dunham Road, upon which a variance has been
granted by the Board of Appeals tov 'periait the erection
'mater and of a house on the lot. To bring in water and sewer,
Sewer the lines will have to go from Utica Street a distance
of approximately 200 feet. If the extensions could be
made from Dunham Street, the distance would be 40 or 50
feet but it would be necessary to go over land owned
by one Mr. Trebino who wants $2,000 for the rights to
pass over his land. Mr. Tropeano suggested that the
Town make a taking by eminent domain for sewer and
water purposes .
Mr . Carroll reported that he had advised Mr.
Bacigalupo that he would not install the services over
private property but would consider the installation
if he obtained permission from Mr. Trebino in addition
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to payment of a sewer betterment because this particular
lot has never been assessed.
Mr. Richards pointed out that Mr. Trebino built
the street without co-operation from Mr. Bacigalupo.
Mr. Adams said he did not think the Town should
become involved.
Mr. Ferguson said it is a private matter between
these two individuals.
It was the unanimous opinion of the Board that
this is a private matter between Mr. Bacigalupo and
Mr. Trebino, and one in which the Town should not
become involved.
The meeting adjourned to Estabrook Hall, and at
9:00 P.M. , Mr. Richards stated that the Board was in
session on the application of Manuel 3. Aruda and Ethel
R. Aruda for a license tosell all alcoholic beverages,
and he proceeded to read the notice that appeared in
the Lexington Minute-man on March 2, 1961.
Mr. Richards said that the proponents would be
given an opportunity to speak first and he asked that
anyone speaking identify himself. He said after the Aruda Hearin$
Board had heard from all the proponenita those in op-
position to the granting of the license would be heard.
He explained that after than a number of communications
received by the Board would be read into the records
and they would be available for examination by the
proponents or those in opposition.
Mr. Edward M. Viola, representing Mr. and Mrs .
Aruda, said th t the Apucts may be known to all the
people , as well as the Board, inasmuch as they have
been residents of the Town for a long period of time .
They are now running a Taxaco station at the address
where they have made application, 329 Massachusetts
Avenue . He said their intention for a package store
is first of all from the point of view of public con-
venience and necessity. As the most recent census
shows, the Town of Lexington has grown where there is
now,ravailable another license . He understood the
records of the Town indicate a lot of this growth is
in Precincts One and Too, somewhat in the area where
the Arudas have their station on Massachusetts Avenue .
He said as he understood it, because of the zoning in
the Town, there are only two areas a person could
consider. As one goes down Massachusetts Avenue from
the Center, there are several churches, so it would
not be advisable to erect a store one-half a mile from
the Center. He said they realize there are two package
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stores in East Lexington. Mr. Aruda' s place of business
is about one-half ':mile from those two package stores .
He said the store would not be meant to serve the neighbor-
hood but the whole town, and they plan to have delivery
service . He stated it is not set up because of that area
needing a package store , but the people in the last
election voted for package stores better than two to one ;
it is a matter of public convenience and necessity. He
said that Mr. and Mrs . Aruda have felt that their store
would be, from an aesthetic point of view, a better
looking place than a gasoline station. He said he had
some rough drawings of what the place would look like
if they get the license and submitted them to the Board.
Mr. Viola said that , as he understood it, the Arudas
have presented to the Board a petition signed by the
abutters and other people who do not object to their
applying for the license . He stated that he has talked
to the largest abutter, Mr. Maloney, and he said, pro-
viding no business other than a package store is carried
on, he would not object. Mr. Viola said he felt the
traffic problem would be lessened, if anything, because
a gasoline station by its very nature has more traffic.
Mr. Viola said there would be ample parking and
no other business would be conducted from these premises.
He stated that if there were any questions as to pro-
perty values being affected or any other consideration,
he would be happy to try and answer them. He said as
far as he knew, there has been no problem with liquor
stores in Town and he felt Mr. and Mrs. Aruda were worthy
of having a license .
Mr. Richards said he had a paper with signatures on
it and asked if it was what Mr. Viola had reference to .
Mr. Aruda replied in the affirmative .
Mr. Viola said he had registered mail receipts if
the Board wanted them for its files.
Mr. Richards explained that the paper signed by the
people in the vicinity does not state that it is in
approval or disapproval and appears to be only that they
have received notices.
Mr. Richards asked if anyone else wished to speak
on behalf of Manuel J. Aruda and Ethel R. Aruda.
No one else spoke in favor.
Mr. Carl B. Queander, 2 Middle Street, said he would
like to ask a question about the distance between these
establishments. He said they mentioned approximately a
half a mile . He stated that he paced off this distance
today and the distance from the first liquor store to the
second liquor store is one-tenth of a mile, and the ap-
plicant's business is two-tenths of a mile up the other
way which makes three-tehths of a mile .
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Mr. Viola said he did not want to misrepresent any-
one , and that he has an automobile and on one occasion,
he glanced at the speedometer but he did not know how
accurate it is and may be off, that is why he said ap-
proximately.
Miss Florence Gray, 488 Massachusetts Avenue , asked
if there were three C-2 districts in Lexington, and Mr.
Richards replied that to the best of bis memory, he
thought she was correct .
Miss Gray said that according . tothe last census,
the population is 27,691, but about 10,000 of these
individuals are less than eighteen years old and 7,000
are school children. She said these figures were ob-
tained from the Lexington School Department. She asked
if these children needed a liquor store . She asked if
the 3,116 individuals in Precinct One needed three
liquor stores, and if it was good policy to locate a
liquor store in the middle of thirteen houses, where
Mr. Aruda does not live . She asked if a liquor store
at the corner of Fottler Avenue would be in the best
interest of the Town or if the stores are so placed to
assist the neighboring towns . She said she failed to see
why another package store is needed by the residents
and thought before any license is granted, the entire
question of rezoning should be considered.
Mr. Andrew Ken, 2 Hunt Road, said he strongly
objected to granting a license for a variety of reasons he did
did not wish to enumerate . He said for the few who
would benefit, a lot of people would suffer because
of it. He said it creates a bad atmosphere and makes
a bad appearance to the entrance of the town.
Mr. Stewart Cairns, 47 Taft Avenue, said he pro-
tested the second liquor store and certainly could not
see, within this short distance, whre there is a need
for it , only to serve other towns . He said he could
speak for a group of neighbors who are opposed, as they
do not think it will help the neighborhood .
Mr. 3dward Sahatjian, 98 Cedar Street, asked if the
last two speakers were opposed to a license or this
particular area.
Mr. Richards said he presumed they were protesting
about the area as well .
Mr. Ken said he was protesting on the general
principle of granting a license as he believes the Town
has enough and possibly more than enough.
Miss Gray said she was primarily opposed to the
area because she knows the ABC was empowered to grant
the license .
Mr. Richards explained that the ABC is not so
empowered.
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Mr. Martin Gilman, 56 Bloomfield Street, said he
was opposed to granting any more licenses .
Mr. Richard Crawford, 239 Lowell Street, said he
was protesting against any more granting of licenses
in Lexington.
Mr. Cairns said he was speaking for East Lexington,
having lived there fifty years, and wished to be recorded
as opposed to granting licenses for any more liquor stores
Mr. Herman VanSchuyver, 11 Barrymeade Drive, said
one of the reasons he moved to Lexington was because of
the caliber of the Town. He said he is a nondrinker and
would like to raise his children the same and on this
basis, he protested another liquor store in Lexington.
He said every measure should be taken to safeguard the
children.
Mr. Richard Reckard, 93 Adams Street, said he was
aware of the problem that the A.A. is trying to help
those who are victims of liquor and he understood,
according to their estimate, there are 700 A.A. in
Lexington, not counting those unknown. He asked why
this misery should be added to.
Mr. Richard Peake , 22 Ewell Avenue, said he was
opposed to any license in Town in general and wished
to record himself, and several people in his area who
called him, as opposed.
Mr. Robert Custance, 88 Hancock Street, said he
has been a life-long resident of Lexington and thought
there are enough package stores in Town now.
Reverend Nathan W. Goff, 16 Oxbow Road, of Grace
Chapel, said there is a moral question involved in
granting another license which he did not think could
be legislated on the basis of necessity. He said there
is no necessity for providing that which is known to be
detrimental and he gas sure the parents in Lexington
would voice a protest.
Mr. Fred Wischhusen, 39 Peacock Farm Road, said he
felt there are a sufficient number of licenses in Lex-
ington and he was opposed to another.
Mr. Queander said he spoke before and wished to be
registered as opposed to granting licenses, particularly
in this location.
Mr. Frank Currier, !;. Churchill Lane, said he was
of the opinion that there is plenty of opportunity to
purchase liquor and he is against any further granting
of licenses.
Mr. Richards read the communication from the Evening
Alliance of the Follen Church and reported telephone calls
received from Mr. and Mrs . Ralph S. Taylor, ,5 Forest
Court; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor, 13 Pine Knoll Road; Mr. A.
Ripley, 52 Follen Road and Mr. and Mrs . Allison, Utica
Street, who were opposed to granting any liquor licenses,
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Mir. H. E. Whitney, 66 Oak Street,. said he would
like to see his children . protected from any further
menace of liquor.
Mr. Viola said, with respect to the protest, that
he was in the District Attorney's office for two and a
half years as Assistant , and during that time , Lexington
had liquor license but he believed there were no crimes
in the Town, whereas Belmont, Arlington, Winchester,
and Wakefield had very serious problems of juvenile
delinquency.
The hearing was declared closed at 9:45 P.M. , and
the Board returned to the Selectmen' s Room, where the -
Selectmen' s Meeting was resumed.
The Board considered the application submitted
by Manuel J. Aruda and Ethel R. Aruda for a Package
Goods Store license, and upon motion duly made and
seconded, it was voted three to two that the appli-
cation be denied.
Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, returned to the meet-
ing at 10:05 P.M.
The Chairman reported that Martin Hagerty came
in with.the result of two appraisals of his mother' s
11 , house at 6 Lincoln Street, of $32,500.00. However, Hagerty
Mr. Reenstierna' s appraisal was $27,000.00. She said property
she thought if it was brought down to about $31,000 .00,
that would be it .
Mr. Stevens asked if the figure of $32,500.00 was
based on having two lots, and the Chairman explained
that it was based on having only one lot. She stated
that they do not want litigation and would like the
matter settled before Town Meeting .
• Mr. Richards said he did not think the Board
should go beyohd Reenstierna until it knew who made
the other appraisals.
Mr. Stevens retired at 10:20 P.M.
The Appropriation Committee met with the Board to
discuss items to be presented at the Annual Town Meet-
ing and retired at 10:35 P.M.
The Planning Board met .with the Selectmen.
Mr. Soule discussed the M 1 project regarding
Cabot, Cabot and Forbes and the proposed dump site .
He reported that the Planning Board has arrived at Planning
the decision to go into Town Meeting and ask to have Board
the article •n the change to C 3 from M 1 postponed
in order to continue negotiations with Cabot, Cabot
and Forbes and other land owners. He said in view
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of the fact tomorrow night is the first informal meeting
to discuss the articles, the Board wondered about the
time of releasing the information on the dump.
The Chairman said she had told Mr. Snow she did
not think the Planning Board should talk to Cabot, Cabot
and Forbes about an access across their land until the
Board had an opportunity to discuss the subject as a
Board. She said, as she recalled it, the location the
Planning Boad was concerned about was the location of
the road going into the sixty acres of land where the
sanitary fill would be conducted.
Mr. Soule said the Planning Boamd feels that Cabot,
Cabot and Forbes should be told of the dump plans because
the proximity of it has much to do with their decision,
and the Board agreed.
A short discussion was held relative to the relo-
cation of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, and the Plan-
ning Board retired at 11:03 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Appointment to re-appoint Mr. Paul Mazerall as Superintendent of
Insect Pest Control for a period of one year.
The subject of business machines was held over.
Letter was received from George W. Forten, Dog
Officer, in regard tothe latest complaint received
from Mr. Fred Hersom about the dog owned by Mr. Paul
Wagner.
Mr . Richards said that from this letter, he did
Complaint not think the Board should take further court action
and the majority of the Board agreed that Officer
Forten should proceed as he is doing.
Letter was received from Rev. Arthur Metaxas,
Greek Orthodox Church, Cambridge, requesting per-
mission to start a Ten Mile Race at the Minute Man
statue on Saturday, March 18, at 1:00 P.M.
The Board had no objection providing Chief
Rycroft was consulted.
Letter from Mr. Homer Hagedorn, 379 Woburn Street,
Precinct relative to relocation of Precinct One voting place ,
was held over.
Letter was received from the Planning Board with
reference to Buckman Drive , recommending that the
Buckman Selectmen have prepared a layout of the extension and
Drive also the extension of Summit Road to Fern Street for
the next Town Meeting .
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Letter from the Planning Board relative to the
Screening Committee was held over.
Letter from the Junior Chamber of Commerce rela-
tive to the construction of a fallout shelter on Town Shelter
property was held over.
The subject of reassessment of taxable real
estate was brought up.
A motion was made and seconded that the Board be
recorded in favor of the article for reassessment of
taxable real estates . However, three members were opposed.
The Chairman suggested thgt the Board be recorded
in favor of an expenditure of funds for mapping only.
The meeting adjourned at ll :l5 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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