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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-10-10OCTOBER 10, 1949-continued Mr. Murphy said that it Just so happens that this revaluation proJec~ comes at this time but in other towns, they would have the hook printed now and not wait until a later date. Mr. Murphy further informed the hoard that he hssland way out nea~ LacyStreet which might be suitable for a dump. He mentiozsd the Marston St. dump which he said would soon be in North Andover if they continue to dump there or else the Merrimack River will be over in N*rth Andover. 'He stated that he has 21 acres of land mostly swamp land. PISTOL PERMIT: The board voted unanimously to grant a license to carry a .revolver to Maur~ce Hennessy of 62 Mass. Ave. AMERICAN LEGION: The board received a communication from the American Legion informing them that they are to sponsor a Hallowe'%n party for the children of the Town to be held at St. Michael's hall on 0cto. 31, 1949 at 7:30 P.M. with the assistance of the local police department. The letter further asked for the santion of this board and permission to allow such members of the police department who are available to assist. Mr. Coffin offered his approval and thought it a very worthy cause and the other members agreed and the Chief of Police will be so informed and asked to cooperate. BRADSTREET SCH00LHOT TOP-TRANSFER: The Board of Selectmen voted on the motion, subject to action by the School Committee that they request of the Advisory Hoard, a sum of money to be trans- ferred to the School Department appropriation for the cost'of hot top cf the Hradstreet school yard, at a figure presented by Ralph Brasseur and not .to exceed $3,000. Vote was unanimous. WIRING INSPECTOR'APPLICATIONS: Applications for the position of wiring inspector was received from Augustine L. 0sker of 36 Walnut Ave. and fromJoseph Radcliffe, 39 Furber Ave. Both applications will be placed on file 'until such time as an appointment is to be made. RESERVE FUND: Th~ Board approved the request of C. ~. Mahoney to transfer from the Rese~e Fund to the Contingent Fund, the sum .of $734.90 'for services rendered (legal) on the will of Addi~ S. Armitage for which Mr. Mahoneyrecently submitted a check to'the town treasurerfor$3,673.49 which is to be used for cha~ity.~ BALLARDVALE OROSSINGMATTER: ~r. Coffin asked the Selectmen if they would go along with him as opposing the. elimiSatio~ of the crossing tender at Ballardvale. This request had been made to Mr. Coffin by George Brown who lives in Dallardvele. Mr. Thomson stated that hewas generally of thebelief that a crossing.tender is better for safety of the people. Mr. Coffin asked if the board would consider this, the reason being that the opposing of any movement which mayultimately affect this town. A hearing is to be held ~h October 19, 1949 at the State House~ The board voted'unanimously to advise the Department of Public Utilitiesof the opposition of the removal of the crossing tender at Ballsrdva!e which might tend to drop our own tender in North Andover. POLICE CHIEF; Chief McKee came before the board and discussed the painting of safety m~rks thoughout the town. He informed the board that the men are paid $1.00 per hour and there are two men employed, one painting and one watching the traffic. The chief stated that the total cost for everything would be about $150 and that he has not sufficient money in his appropriation for this work. He went on to say that-all signs now owned by the town should he ~repainted and repaired and gave a list of streets which should be safety marked wit~ a white line and speed not over 25 miles perhour. He had previously sent a letter to the board listing all the streets which he felt should'bcmar~d. Theydiscussed roadside stands showing the speed limit andChief McKee stated that these signs cost $12.50 each, not including, labor. Mr. Thomson informed the members that the state statute is 20 mi. per hour for a distance of 1/8 of a mile and asked the chief to get a definite statement from the department of Public works and from the Registry to see if we would require the roadside signs or if the state statute covers the town. Mr. Thomson told the chief to talk to the Advisory Hoard about having $150 transferred from the Rederve Fund to the Police appropriation. OCTOBER 10, 1949 Mr. Coffin then said he was ready to lend his support but he wanted to make sure that thfs was not to he s witch hund but a reasonable enforcement of the law. The men in charge should use discretion, and get the real offenders. He sts~ed that he heard of somebody who was stopped in Andover and hod to go to Mr. Griffin in Lawrence. Chief McKee stated that this referred to the meters only. Mr. 'Coffin said he would like to know what kind of a system was to he used. Personal~y~he felt that a book from A. to Z. and list names alphabetically. First offence, list once and second time., list again and the third time, they should go into court. He felt that the prople could be warned. If the names are~indelihly~ written they would always be there. If we adopt such a program and stick to it then I will go along with the chairman about not adopting new rutes, etc. However, Mr. Coffin wanted to be sure that we have a practical system. Mr. Thomson felt that it was worth while spending money ($150) to see what happens. Mr. Coffin said he would not lend his support to.this'program unless the two provision were agreed to. 1. Be very sure that the department is not going witch hunting. He believes that al/ the officers should he talked to by the chief so that they know what t~ey are supposed to do. 2. Mr. Coffin stated that he wanted a fool proof system which applies to everybody. Otherwise, he will not vote on the matter. Mr. Thomson stated that so far as condition 1 is concerned, that should be left to the officers, and condition 2, leave that to the chief. If he thinks that a book system is alright, then it is 0.K. with Mr. Thomson as long as there is a record of a permanent nature. He said that the chief asked for $150 and he was told to inquire of the Advisory Board if they would be willing to give him that· amount of money if at a later date he needs it. Mr. Coffin asked.if there was to be no formal vote, not knowing where the money is coming from and Mr. Thomson stated that the chief would find out what the Advisory Board feeling is about the money and that he will also contact other towns with respedt to the speed limitsigns on the roadway. Mr. Coffin inquirJd if this board would vstein the avent the Advisory Board gives approval for the $150.00. Mr. Thomson stated that the chief'will come ba~k and report to theSelectmen. Mr. Coffin then asked if the board Understood his position in this matter and wanted it to be clearly ~nderstood that he would not lend his support to this safety program unless the above conditions were agreed to. DEPARTMENT 0FpUBLIC WORKS: Communication received with respect to Main Street Chapter 90 work wi~h respect to the hot topping of the shoulders. Mr. Fritz stated in ~i%'ietter that he would · 'not recommend this additional work for the ~houlder unless thetown is willing to assume any cost over the #32,000'~llotted~ Mr. Carry had informed theSelectmen,s Office that he was quite sure that there would be sufficient money for this work and that he'would supply the men to do the work and,the material would be purchased with the money left in the appropriation. He further stated in a telephone conversation with Mr. Thomson that he would be willing to pay any additional money over the $32,000if necessary and Mr. Fritz will be so notified. REGISTRY OF MOTOR VENICLES: Chief McKee presented a'letter from James J. Perry, Motor Vehicle Investigator which stated that Inspector Greelish and Mr. Perry had sPent sometime, at odd hours, on the problem. They check traffic by stopwatch and others by followin~ and noting the speed by s~eedemeters. The letter futher stated that in the opinion of Mr. Perry conditions in North Andover are no worse end are probably better than mostcommunities of similer size. He suggested that the Selectmen under Section 18 of Chapter 90, make special regulations governing the sp~ed of motor 'vehicles on Town controlled roads and theycould then prosecute the violators in court for specific violstiona. He enclosed copies of the statutory definition of a "Thickly settled or businessdistrict, and Section.l? and 18 of Chapter 90 of the General laws, REGYSTR¥ OF MOTOR VEHICLES: A supply of 1950 registration applications blanRs were received to cover the registration of motor vehicles owned by the fire, police and park.departments. These applications were distributed to the correct departments. STEVENS HALL: The board voted to grant permission to the Eclectic Club for permission to use Stevens Hall on December 1, ~949 for the annual football banquet. The hall is available for thst night.