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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
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able to get approval from the Appropriation Committee
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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.
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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
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