HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-23 Board of Selectmen MinutesSe tember 23, 1985
The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Christine
M. Smith, John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy.
Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted.
NewEngland Telephone: Petition for Conduit
The Board unanimously approved the petition of New England Telephone to install conduit on
Great Pond Rd. at Catelemare Street.
Mass. Electric: Petitions
The Board unanimously approved the petition of Mass. Electric for 1 pole on Turnpike Street
to provide service to a warning signal at }lass. Electric; and for buried cable on Great Pond
Rd. at Castlemere Street to service a new subdivision.
Selectmen's SteeringCommittee for Balanced Growth PolicZ Plan
The Board voted 4-1(Graham opposed) to appoint a committee of nine mem6~rs. By ballot, the
following individuals were appointed and in the round indicated:
Round #i Richard Foulds, Sheldon Gilbert, J~el Szabat
Noel Hayes, Kathleen Manzi, Ronald P611one, Daniel Rotan
Round #4 Linde Ruscio
Round #5 William Krueger
The Board authorized Executive Secretary Keith Bergman to send letters of thanks and schedule
first meeting.
Zoning Board of Appeals: Associate MemberAppointment
By ballot vote, Mrs. Anna O'Connor was appointed as Associate Member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals. Mrs. O'Connor received 3 votes, Ptantidosi received 1, and White received 1.
Reserve Police Office~
Upon a motion by Selectman Bahrawy, seconded by Selectman Graham, it was voted unanimously
to appoint Charles Fucca as permanent reserve police officer, subject to passing the physical
exam. The Board also voted to request a new list to fill the reserve offiee~vacanoy created
by McBvoy's appointment as permanent police officer.
NESWC: Commencement Date of Operations
It was noted that September 2$th is the official startup of commercial operations. Bud Cyr
expressed concern over spillage from the trucks along Holt Rd., and the speed of traffic
along that road. The Board voted to direct Chief Sullivan to station an officer at the
intersection of Rte. 125 and Holt Rd. for one week.
Selectman Graham reported on a September llth meeting with State officials, and motioned to
submit a let:er to Senator Costello and Representative Hermann to do whatever is necessary
to undertake updating the feasibility study for an accessroad and to scheduleda meetingwith
· HaPerhitl..officials t6 diseusst~t~afte~thedNo~em~er~slPcti°ns' ~o~voted%unanimously.
Lower Main Street: Parkin Is~
The Board reviewed the parking situation on lower Main Street, noting lack of merchant parking
for some businesses in that area. Executive Secretary Keith Bergman to review, noting files
indicate some preliminary proposals for additional parking areas.
Lower Main street: Bu~tems
The Board reviewed. MainSSt./Urbah Systems pro~e.c~ with H~gh~.y..Suryeyor,Bud Cyr7~h°'tOld the
Board once again that he is completely dissatisfied with the pro~ect. The Board voted to
request Herman, Costello attend a site inspection with an independent engineer(hired by the
Town), and Bud Cyr to go over this pro, eot, before it is completed and turned over to the
Town.
Sro Si n Re uest: L n Road
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Police Chmef, the Board voted to send a copy of the
Chief recommendation to Mr. Young, petitioner, advising him that a stop sign is not recommended
at these locations.
Pursuant to the Police Chief's request, the Board voted to direct the;~Highway Surveyor to
install NO Parking signs on the flats bridge on the Lake side for 273 feet, and along the
Lake side at the pumping station, 50 ft. in either direction from the gate.
The Board held executive session at 7:00 to discuss 1) litigation, School Dept. cases; and
2) MGL C.61A: and 3) litigation, D. Greene case
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Unde.____~ound Fuel Storage'ABC Bus Company ·
A public hearing was held on this date upon the recommendation of Eire Chief William Dolau to
revoke the permit to store fuel at Adrian St., as a result of action by the Board of Appeals.
Upon a motion by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Graham,it was voted to set a deadline
for removal of the tanks by October 15; if nog removed by that time a lien will be placed on
the property in lieu of the cost of removal by the Town. Upon a motion by Selectman Smith,
seconded by Selectman Bahrawy, it was .~oted unanimously to revoke the fuel storage license