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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-09-204,0.7 SEPTEMBE~ 13, 1948-continued Mr. Mocradkanian further stated that a change in grade would involve an expense to the town as the sewers would ha~e to be dug deeper. Mr. Dully stated previously that this was so. James Poor mentioned ~hat the street was never brought up to the grade established by the Planning Board and now the contractor finds the house is below the grade of the street. Just this one house is the reason for changing the grade. There was a discussion about grades, and plans submitted and Mr. Mooradkanian stated that there had been considerable discussion about the changing of the grade and that this would affect the surface flow. Mr. Duffy had left.that impression ~ith the hoard at their last meeting. The amount of $200 had been mentioned asthe cost for changing the grade and Mr. Thomson said that it would be of some service to the town if it could be changed for this amount. Charles Trombly and 0hairman Thomson conferred with Attorney 0harles McCarthy and Mr. Trombly later stated that they had accomplished nothing. The meeting wasthen adjourned to th~ Court Room and was still in executive session. Joseph Cyr who represented the contractor stated that hop top had been applied twice and the streets had been incondition for acceptance. He said that he had a contract with th~ Sambataros and had put catch basins at Mass. Ave. and the water by-passes the basins. He said if enough of crown was in the road, the water w~uld go into the basins. Charles Cyr mentioned that the plans show the method of drainage and calls for catch basins which is the proposed ~ethod. Mr. Trombly inquired h6w many had been installed. Mr. McCarthy said that all catch basins were in that could be put in. There was further discussion emong the group with nothing definite being arrived at. Finally Mr. McOarthystated that they were willing to offer to observe all rules and regulations required by the Selectmen as to streets for Sawyer, Pembrook and Mif~li~Drive. The matter of installing underground drainage in and sealing it up was discussed but there was some thought that this would not work out so well in the winter. Aftar~three hours of discussion during which tike no definite agreement was reached Attorney. McCarthy stated that the Sambatarna would sign the agreement the Board of Selectmen with respect to Pembrook Roadas mentioned in,.A_~ticles., 46 at the~Aanual town meeting on March 13, 1948. The agreemente.were~s£gned and the meeting adjourned. .~- - ~ .... ~- SEPTEMBER20,1948: The regular weekl~meeting of the Board of Selectmen wash eld on this day at 7:00 with all members present. Weekly bills and payrolls were approved. 'SCHOOL BONDS: The following vote was duly made and seconded by the Board by unanimous vote: Votedthat the sale of the $120,000 ~wo per cent School Bonds #1- 120 of said town, dated,~tobsr t, 1948 payable, October 1, $10,000 in1949 to 1960.and reciting that they are issued pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General laws as amended and a vote ~f the town duly passed to Halsey, Stnar~ & 0o., Harmon Ripley & Co..Inc. and Kidder, Peabody & 0o. at the price of 100.901 and accrued interest is hereby confirmed The Board voted unanimously and Mr. Fianaran signed three copies of-the above vote for the '~town treasurer. LAWRENCE GA~ &ELECTRIC COMPANY: Notification received that a survey will be made on Railroad Ave. from Turnpike Street to determine the cost of street lights in the area where there are several new houses. They will also check on the pole on Wond~ Awenue which ia in the driveway. EXCAVATE PERMIT: Permission was granted to the above company to excavate to install gas -services for James Sheehan, 98 Pleasant St. 28 feet on street and Charles Elder, Greene Street opposite Faulknar Rd., 33 feet on street, by unanimous vote 'of.the board. NEARING-LAWRENCEGAS&ELEOTRIC A hearing was held at 7:30 P.M. on the petition for the location of one pole on the northerly side of Dale Street, approximately 150 feet westerly from ~inter Street and was granted by unanimous vote of the board. Abutters had been notified and there was no opposition. ~PPLIOATION FOR BOARD OF I~.J~LTH VACANCY: Applicant was James P. Macklin of 3 Belmont Street who wished to be considered for this opening. Mr. Thomson stated that since the matter was not before the board a~ this time, he would suggest that the application be placed on file, until such time that the matter comes before the board. The board agreed unanimously on this. JUROR DRAWN: Mr. Finneran drew the name of George W. Kane to on 01 4, 1948 for business. Mr. Xane is SEPTF~.~BER 20,1948-eontinued SPEED AND SIGNS ON STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Thomson mentioned that the conference which was to be held to-night with Chief McKee and Mr. Curry from the Beverly office would not be held as planned. Chief McEee had contacted the engineer from Beverly and he(Mr. Curry) had stated that he could nos do any more to help the board and he referred to a recent letter sent to Mr. Coffin from Mr. Copell. He did say that he would have the lights adjusted at Mass. Ave. and Chickering to "Stop and Go" rather than blinking lights and Chief McEee felt that this would help the speeding to some extent. Mr. Thomson stated that the only alternative of the board is to petition the Department of Public Works to have a hearing and discuss the various streets which have been mentioned previously bythe board, Mr. Coffin stated that he ~elt that it would be well to make s study of the conditions and see what distances we want included and have something to present at the hearing. Ne suggested that the Police Chief be instructed to make a survey.and they could perhaps call on one man from the Lawrence Registry to help him along this line. A motion was then made and seconded that the Chief take care cf this survey as to distances and speed on the state highways and ask for his recommendation as to signs and speeds at these particular places, paying particular.attention to Turnpike Street and Chickering Road, but to consider the entire state highways. NATIONADCITIZEN'S COMMITTEE FOR UNITED NATIONS DAY: ~ Information was 'received relative to United Nations Day being observed in every city and county in the UniZed States, and asking that a Citizen's Committeebe appointed. The board voted to refer this matter to Robert Stevens, of Academy Road, on motion of Mt. Coffin and all material on this matterwill be sent to Mr. Stevens. .. OIL INDUSTRY INFOi~TION COMMITTEE Notification received relative to October l&, being designated nationally as Oil Progress Day on that daytha American 0il Industry will report ~o the~ people of the community as to how the .petroleum industry is developing,~l~s opportunities and contributing to American progress. The .program will be educational and there will be varied forms of celebrations, parades, exhibits etc. The board is asked to make anysuggestion'as to local community activities and a local area chairman will call within the next ten days. No action was taken by the board. AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY: Notice received that injuries must be reported within forty-eight hours from the time of injury, and must be made on theState, prescribed SF-1 .form. Notices of injury to employees should be forwarded immediately to, one copy to the Industrial Accident Boar,~, Room 272, StateHouse, Boston,. and two copies to the Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. 10 Post Office Square, Boston 7, Mass.~ MEETINC JO SEPTEMBER 27,1948: The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on this day with all members present. Weekly bills and payrolls were approved. BONDS SIGNED: Mr. ~aker, town treasurer, came before the board for their signatures 6n'120 bonds of $1,000 for the School building loan. Mr. Lyons, town clerk, set,the town seal on the two forms presented by Mr. Maker and Mr. Maker sealed the bonds after affixing his own signature. SELECTIVE SERVICE: A letter was received from Local BoardS, stating their appreciation t~ Mrs. Lillian Dearden for the cooperation shown when she rendered her services during the recent registration. REP. J. EVERETT COLLINS: A letter received from the abo~e person stating that he willbe happy to look further into the matter of presenting a bill with respect to tbs maintenance of fences along tha'B & MR.~R. NEW ENGLAND TEL. &TEL. CO. A petition for Joint pole.relocation was received and the board voted ttnanimous to grant, this petition to cover the relocation of one $cint pole on. Middlesex St. in North Andover. No hearing was required.