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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-03-27-BOS-min 413 ISELECTMEN'S MEETING March 27, 1961 A regular meeting of the Board of Salectmenwas held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 27, 1961, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Morey, Messrs . Adams and Cole were present. The Acting Clerk was also present . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Licenses Robert Bruce MacLaren 10 Hartford St. , Bedford Taxi Driver Philip L. Caples 31 Chase Ave . , Lexington Auctioneer' s Frederic B. Hubley !} Stetson St. , Lexington It Robert N. Cann 4.8 Hancock St. , Lexington " The Chairman read a letter from Paul G. Cunningham 133 Bedford Street, requesting permission to sell American Flags from door to door in the Town of Lexington. The Clerk was instructed to check with Chief Rycroft to see Permit if a Peddler's License was necessary; otherwise , there was no objection to the request, and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that it be granted. Letter from Harold J. Toole, Director of Water Division and Chief Water Supply Engineer, MDC , rela- tive to mailing notices with reference to Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1961. Chapter 221 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted notices to advise Mr. Toole that all notices relative to hear- ings to be held in accordance with the provisions of this act should be sent to the Chairman, Board of Select- men, Lexington. The Chairman read a letter from the Town Celebrations Committee requesting their reviewing stand for the 19th of April be increased by half the present length. April 19 The Chairman reported that she had discussed the Stands subject with Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, as this construction comes under the jurisdiction of the Park Department and he had 6ustance Bros . figure on the cost. They submitted a figure of $400. However, the . Public Works Department does not have $400. extra. Mr. Cole questioned if the Committee would be able to pay that amount out of its budget; and if its funds were depleted before the end of the year, would they be 111 able to get approval from the Appropriation Committee 4140-3 �..� for a transfer. It was suggested that the Corrmittee would use income from Trust funds being for celebrations if need be . It was agreed the Committee has the approval of the Board for WO for the stands and that the Chairman contact Mr. Carroll, and Mrs. Litchfield. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Further consideration was given to letter and petition from Mrs. Katherine A. Waterman relative to traffic and safety conditions at Countryside . Traffic The Chairman referred to the Board of Appeald hearing to be held on Tuesday evening, March 28, and asked if the Board felt it should be represented. It was the consensus of opinion that it was not e function of the Board to attend. It was agreed to allow the Board of Appeals to borrow the list of names on the petition for their hearing. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Darden re land taking Land taking on Burlington Street, held over from last week's meeting, is to be head over until Monday, April 3, at which time Mr. Carroll will discuss it with the Board. Letter from Mr. Warren E. Padelford, 53 Burlington Street, relative to land at 53 Burlington Street taken Land taking by eminent domain, is to be held over until the next meeting of the Board on April 3, at which time it will be given consideration. Letter from Edward R . Thomas, attorney for Eleanor LSewer. Better- L. Ross, relative to sewer betterment on Wood Street, ment is to be held over until the April 3rd meeting of the Board, at which time it will be discussed. Messrs. Richards and Ferguson came into the meeting . The Chairman brought up the Traffic Study Com- mitteets recommendation in regard to Vine Brook Road and Traffic Waltham Street, i.e . , "No Parking" on both sides, approxi- mately forty feet to the corner; Waltham Street to remain as it is . Mr.Carroll feels that "No Parking" should extend ninety feet instead of forty. Mr. Ferguson being in agreement, the Board so voted. 1 415 Request of Joseph 0. Rooney, 51 Grant Street, on behalf of the Lions Club, relative to the sale of tri- April 19 corn hats on April 19, was read by the Chairman. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: f+ctirig C1e4°k , Se(lectmen 1 1