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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-09 Board of Selectmen MinutesOctober 9, 1984 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present. Chairman John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Francis X. Dugan. The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted. Petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company The Board unanimously approved the petition of New England Tel & Tel to install one additional pole on Dale Street, the purpose of which is to extend telephone service into the Bear Hill subdivision. "Go Slow, Children." S~ns on Second St. Subsequent to the Police Chief's recommendation for "Go Slow, Children" signs on Second St., the Board voted unanimously to request that the Highway Surveyor install said signs. Chancjes to Exit Numbers - Rts. #93 & #95 The Board voted to forward a letter from Mass. DPW regarding the above to the Downtown Merchants Association and the Highway Surveyor for information. Recluest for Street Licjht - Intersection of Boxford St. & Stonecleave Rd. The Board reviewed a request by Walter T. Gangl of 11 Stonecleave Rd., for a street light at the intersection of Boxford St. and Stonecleave Rd. citing a hazardous area. The Board unanimously voted to request ~a list of new subdivisions and/or new intersections which may be in need of illumination, from the Town Planner and thc Police Chief. Downtown Merchants - Parade ,The Board accepted an invitation from Thomas M. McDonough of the Downtown Merchants Association to participate in the annual Santa parade on Saturday, November 24 at 2:00 P.M. Pet'ition for Street Licght Restitution in Downtown Area The Board reviewed a petition to restore 4-5 stree~hts in the downtown area. Gayton Osgood suggested eliminating service to a 50,000 lumen light on Saunders Street which overlooks the municipal parking lot. Since this light was used during construction and before the parking lot was lighted, it is no longer needed and the cost of operating this light could be put into possibly 2 lights on Main St. The Board ins[,ucted Keith to review this situation with Lisa relative to C.D.'s original plan for lighting the downtown area and report back to the Board at the meeting on October 22. Appointment of Christmas Decorations Committee The Board unanimously approved the appointment' of the following individuals to the Christmas Decorations Committee:. Charles Carrell, James Heighton, Martha Salisbury, Louis Kmiec, Thomas McDonough. ABC Bus Co,any Charles Ca~rell of'the ABC Bus Company submitted a progress report to the Board for review. The Engineer for the ABC Bus Co. explained that they 'have been given a building permit the Board of Health only intends to hold up the construction of the septic system, not the building. The Engineer explained that there was the potential of not meeting the April :~0th deadline given to the ABC Bus Co. to vacate their present premises, as weather conditions could affect the 3rd perc test. The Board requested that they be kept informed as to the progress of this project. Civil Defense John Coco of Civil Defense Department explained to the Board that problems have arisen as a result of the construction of the Senior Center. Namely, water damage to their facilities, resulting in damage to the paneling and carpeting. Mr. Coco told the board that 4 years ago, Civil Defense was awarded $4,000 to improve their quarters and now this work has been destroyed. He added, also, that the former Executive Secretary, John Bohenko, had com- municated with Charles Construction relative to some missing equipment and requested that the Board persue this matter. The Board instructed the Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman, to review with Lisa,Charles' Construction's liability and to report back to the Board at the next meeting. Status Report - Downtown Revitalization Plan Frank Capone, Resident Inspector, apprised the Board of ongoing activities with the project, Mr. Capone added that most of the major work will be completed by deadline - Oct. 22, but the fence will not be in and much of the work to Messina's property will not be completed. Frank estimated that all will be completed sometime around December 1. The Board requested that Lisa and Frank report on progress at the next meetin~ LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: One Day Ail Alcholic Request - Merrimack Collecje The Board approved a one day all alcholic, license for October 13, 198u, 6-12 P.M. for Freshman Parents' Weekend. Loft Restaurant - Pledge of License The Board reviewed a request to pledge stock & license of the Loft. Gayton Osgood, a rep- resentative of the Board of Health said that the owners will not be allowed to occupy the new addition until such time as they are tied into the sewer system. The Board unanimously voted to approve the peldge of all shares to U.S. Middlesex Trust/Middlesex as collateral