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Mr. Thomson then stated that a motion had been made and seconded that this
matter be referred ~o the Police Chief for a report and his action thereon
to be presented to this board in one week.
Ne also informed these present that if the situation becomes embarrassing
not to hesitate to contact this board.
/~EETING ADJOUI~.n:
MARCH 19, 1948- SPECIAL MEETING:
The Board of Selectmen met at 8:30 A.M. on this day to discuss the conditions
of the roads on Holbrook, Hamilton and Pembrook roads. Mr. Thomson explained
that these roads were impassable and in case of s fire there would be serious
trouble, or if serious illness the ambulance would not be able to get in '
there. Mr. Thomson stated that Joseph Sambataro had stated to Mr. Coffin
that he would take care of cinders to cover these areas with the understanding
that Mr. Carty would oil and roll the streets.
Mr. Brasseur who was also present with Mr. Carry, stated that there would be
no use of oiling if the cinders were used, and that the street had already been
graded and it will be above the grade if ashes or cinders are used. Mr. Brasseur
also stated that there should be gutters dug out along the sides to let the' wa~er
run off. He said it would ko .rio good ~o put sand there, it would be better to
have bony cinders.
Mr. Carry added that a surface drain is needed and the wazer lies flatat-the top..
Mr. Thomson ineuired what the solution is to help these people out of their
difficulty.
Mr. Brasseur again stated that about 150 yards of gravel would be sufficient and
this would help out and that the traffic would be ~sufficient to flatten it ,out
and no rolling would be required.
Mr. Coffin stated that Mr. Sambataro feels that iff he suppliesthe gr~ve~and ~the
street is later oiled, then it would be in condition to be accepted. MrJ 'Coffin
felt that we shouldn't spend any money except what is absolutely necessary.
He then said that if Mr. Sambataro puts the grsvel in, perhaps the owners, would
dig their own ditches.
Mr. Brasseur said there were 8740 feet of streets that the town is going~tO be
faced with unless they are su~faced. If the town does one, he said they would
have to do them all. He went on to say that Hamilton and Holbrook are ~bout~
600 feet long and the cost of gravel and oil would be about $610 per street.'~
Mr. Coffin said that he thought that the residents will have zo pitch in ~d
dig ditches. ~'~.'.
The board then voted to delegate Mr.'Coffin ~o talk with Mr. Sambataro and
see if~he wilt be willing to furnish the. gravel on'these streets for the time.
Mr. Coffin agreed to ~alk to Mr. Sambataro and stated that it is the conclusion~
of this board that nothing can be done except to have Mr. Sambataro put ~the~
gravel on these streets. The meeting adjourned at this time.
BOND FOR~XACOLLECTOR:
The amount of the 1948 bond for the tax collector covering recommitteduncollected
taxes and accounts has been determined by Mr. Long, in the amount of $1500.00
This form sent by the commissioner was approved by the Selectmen and one(c~PY -'~
returned to the Commissioner's Office.
MARCH 22, 1948:
The regular weekly meeting eS the Boardof Selectmen was held on this day with -
all members present. Weekly bills and payrolls were approved.
TOWN DUMP COMPLAINT: "
Mr. Charles Perry came before the board and informed them that in 1929 he had
made a contract with the ~own for Dump disposal. Mr. Perry stated that he
thought that there was a lease but it had not been put into effect. He
presented the copy of~the contract to Mr. Thomso~ who read it and then~ask~
the other members to reaA it.
Mr. Perry inquired if this means that the town has any Jurisdiction over this
dump. His contention is that nobody is allowed to go ~own there~and pick-
up any of the material which has been~ disposed of.
Cornelius J. Mahoney was present at the meeting and he. read the' agreement'~
and explained that nothing was ever actually done but that the town had been
paying $5.00 weekly for the use cf the dump. Mr. Mahoney felt that Mr.~Perry,
Mr. Carry and Mr. Mahoney should ~et together and straighten this matter out
at this time. ~
Mr. Perry told of various instances where people had gone down to the ~ump
and picked up loom, and other things. Mr. Perry contends that when the stuff
is dumped there, it stays there. He told of h~ving a police officer down there
and he didn't like his manner of questioning.
Mr. Thomson suggested that the three mentioned get together and clarify this
matter so that there would be disputes in the future. Mr. Mahoney sgree'd~o
make arrangements in the very near future to straighten this matter out. ~