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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-11-28~-conttnued BOARD OF HEALTH- REQUEST FOR $?00 A letter was received from the Board of Health infdrming the Selectmen that this department will need $?00 to take care of expenses for the balance of the year. The Selectmen called a special town meeting to raise this money as there is only $2.00 in the Reserve Fund. A special town meeting was called for December 12, 1949 at 7'30 P.M..An article.will also be inserted to authorize the Fire Engineers to expened the balance of money $356.98 of Article #48, to replace two additional boxes on Selem Street Fire alarm extension. EAWRENCE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY: A hearing was held at ~;30 P.M.on the petition of this company for permission to locate poles and wires on the westerly side of Marblehead Street at points approximately 15 feet, 110 feet, 205 feet, and 380'feet southeB~y, from Dana Street, ~ poles. Ail abutters were notified and no opposition was offered. The Bosru voted unanimously to grant this request. ROAD BLOCK-HAMILTON AND HOLHR00K EOADS. A group of residents from this .area came before the board to see w~t could be done with respect to having the road blocks removed at these entrances to Massachusetts, which had been placed there by the State Department of Public Works. The group was represented by Attorney Alfred L. Daniels, 28 Holbrook Road. Mr. Thomson opened the discussion and informed those present that the board was aware of the£acts and were willing to listen to anything and would do anything they could to help this situation.. Mr. Daniels informed the meeting that he wanted to lay the problem before the Board .of Selectmen, get their views. He first wn~ted to know on whose authority these posts were put up. Mr. Thomson explained that the' developers had originally applied for permits from the state department to use the streets and the permits were given on certain conditions. Performance of these conditions were not immediately demanded. Later the developers were notified that if the conditions were not complied that the roads would be closed at the entrance to Massachusetts Avenue, State Highway. Mr. Daniels further ~tated that the people have asked that the town take up their fight. He said regardless of conditions, the pIowing of snow is more complicated, police and fire protection is hindered. He felt that the town should do the work and then go ahead andcharge the developer. Attorney C. J. Mahoney then addressed the group and explained about the rules and. ~egulations required before these streets can be accepted by the town and until that time, no work can be done by the town. He said that the Selectmen hsd done all they could to keep these people from being harrassed. He~plained that the town did put in water and sewer but only by specific agreement. He said that his sympathies are all with these people and that he will help out in any way possible. He mentioned that the people have the schools,' fire department and police' protection end that all other things must come after theroad is accepte~. Some person p~esent stated that the Fire Department did not know where Putnam Road is. Mr. Mahoney informed Mr. Daniels that if he 'is to be in a position to represent these prople, he should have.all the facts and know just what the rules and regulations are. He suggested that he contact the Engineers in Beverly and find out by~whatauthority they put in these barriers. There was a general discussion with respect to acceptance of streets and several people present who were heard with reference to the barriers and to the acceptance of Ho!brook and Hamilton Roads. Mr. Daniels inquired Just what was holding up the acceptance of these streets andMr. Mahoney explained that there was the question of the wash onto Mass. Ave. and secondly that the street must be put in order in compliance with the rules aWd regulations required by the town, The town takes over the work of keeping the streetin repair once these matters are taken care of. Mr. Thomson.stated that he wanted these people to know that the Town was no party to any agreement and that the town has no legal right to spend money with respect to these barriers, This was not done at the request of any official in the town. ~t arose as an agreement with the State Department. He said that the town has no control of the State Highway and that if these people expect to have these barriers removed, it can be done only by the expenditure of money. Just so long as the roads are private ways, no money will be spent on them. To have the streets accepted they must be adjudicated by the Selectme~ and they are bound bycertsinrules and regulations. Mr.'Thomson then said that the Selectmen may waive these rules if they wish. Having this in mind, Mr. Thomson said that some steps must be taken to accept these streets. He said the Selectmen might waive certain rules and adjudicate the streets. ~f this is done, we are over one hurdle and you could then ask the town to accept them by an article in the warrant, otherwise it is ~eless. NOVEMBER 28, 1949-continued-MIFFLIN PARK~EA: He then suggested that they take these two street~ adjudicated, have an article in the warrant and bring this matter before the town meeting and sway the meeting and straighten this matter out. Mr. Daniels felt that this was a very vlaid suggestion but again referred to the present barriers. He wanted the Selectmen to contac~ the State and explain that there is a fire and police hazard and th~ State will be responsible for anything that might happen. He felt that a letter from the Selectmen would be more forceful. Mr. Coffin then stated that he felt that Mr. Thomson's suggestion would not be' accepted at the annual twon meeting. He wondered if these people would admit they are at fault. In this condition, the people did not look ahead. Fifty percent of the blame is on Sambatsro as he did not live up to his agreement. He went on to explain that Sambataro, in 1946, applied for sewer and water and he was to give assurance that he would put the streets in condition but he did not do this. Assurance was given ~o the Selectmen by letter. In 1949, The selectmen decided upon an agreement stating in consideration of receiving sewer and water that he would put streets in condition and if not, would be liable to the town for any money expended to put streets in proper cmndition. Mr. Coffin said it was his feeling, end he wants to be completely honest, that these people were partly to blame and are entitled to Justification. As Mr. Coffin sees it, Sambataro is the chief rascal and he can also see fault on the part of the Town of North Andover. "Are we'ostracised orphans?" Speaking of the town, you, me and everybody, it is my feeling that this board failed when Sambataro was allowed to get away with this. A great deal of responsibility is in the hands of the Selectmen. The people of North Andcver have failed you. I have checked the number of houses and roughly the cost t~eputnin drainage would be $9655. If the town pays half of this amount and you people pay the balance, it will mean approximately S166 each. My suggestion is that you discuss this, select good leaders, evolve your plan and present it at the town meeting. The other plan would not work. You ~hould get money to take csre of the approaches, elect a treasurer, bond him, and present plans to the advfsoryboard. Organize a campaign and when the town is ready to accept the roads, the money would be available. Mr. Daniels then said he would like to see the town approach Beverl~ office using the Police and Fire authorixation end see if the barriers can be removed. Mr. Thomson said he would do all in his power as would the other members and information will be passed on to this group. Mr. Coffin ~tated that he felt that the State Department ~ouldnot remove the har~iers until the money is available ~o take care of the entrances as required. There was further discussion and Mr. Finnersn then made a motion that the Selectmen demand the removal of the barriers. Mr. Coffin felt that we should bring in the matter of the hazards, fire and snow.plows, etc.. The motion was then madeand seconded that the Selectmen contact the officials at Beverly and-see if they will remove the ~arriers, due to the hazards created by them. ~ote unanimous. DECEMBER 5. 1949: The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 P.Mi with all members present. Seekly bills and payrolls were approved. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Notification received that the following Town highway on which assistance will be given ~n plowing for the fiscal year ending June30, 1950 is Auto route No.133, from Route 125, to Boxford line, 1.60 miles. The town agrees to apyone-half the cost of removing snow on the route stdted above. This form approve~ by the Selectmen and returned to Department of Public W~rks, two copies. ALL NIGHT PARKING BAN: A vote made by the Selectmen on November 25, 1940 was presented to the Selectmen and had been request by Judge Charles Trombly and is as follows: The Board ~f Selectmen acting under Section two of the Town By-laws,. voted unanimously to refer the matter to the Police Department for action, asking them to issue a warning that one and after December first and through April first of each year, ALL NIGHT PARKING will not be allowed. This rule to be strictly enforced. CROCKETT SANITORIUM: A copy of a letter sent to Chief McKee with reference to conduct ofofficers the Police Department was read by each member andno action taken. Files under Crockett Sanitorium. NEW ENGLAND TEL. & TEL. CO. A hearing was held at 7:30 P.M. on the.petition of this company to place poles on Foster Street, eastez?.y from a point 335 feet east of Salem Street, two poles, Salem Street, 334 feet south of Foster Street, 1 pole. (Plan No. 3~. The board voted unanimously to gra~%t this permission. No opposition offered.