HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-04-28 Board of Selectmen MinutesAPRIL 28,1952-cuntinued.
BOARD OF TRADE:
A letter of thanks was received by the board expressing sincere thanks for the use
of Stevens Hall for the Frolic,s of 1952.
DEPARtmENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Reply to our letter requesting stop signs on Water Street at Elm Street was re-
ceived and informs the board that the ma~er has been referred to the District
Office. Upon receipt of a favorable report, they will again con:act us regarding
the necessary attest of the town clerk. ' Signed by Edward J. McCarthy, Highway
T~affic Engineer.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-CHAPTER 90.
Notice received that the Commissioners have allotted under Chapter 90, Section 34,
the sum of $10,000 for the improvement of Great Pond Road in North Andover, on
condition that at leas~ $5,000 shall be contributed by the town a nd $5,000 by the
County.
Also that the sim of $500 for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in mne town
of North Andover, on condition that a~ least $1,000 sh~ll be contributed by the
town.
STREET LIGHTRSQUEST:
A request for a street light on pole 155, 302 Andover By-Pass wan received from
Charles H. Lovering, which s~ated that it ms very~dark-at this location. The
Board vo~ed to accep~ the request and request the Lawrence Gas & Electric Company
to check the location and give the board their recommendation..Unanimous vote.
PERMANENT WARME~ORIAL COMNITTEE:
The Board vo~ed unanimously ~o re-appoint~ for a period of three years ~the present
Permanent War Nemorial Committee who are as follows: John A. Cronin, 402 Sutton St.
William F~ Rock, 61 Bradstree~ Rd., John Willis, 25 Saunders St., Edward Garvey,
182 Middlesex St. Francis Kittredge, 56 Academy Rd. Joseph Sullivan, 66 Bradstreet
Rd. Fred Pitkin, 38 Milton St. James Maker, ll Merrimac St. John Boyle, 4 Oak Ave.
DOG OFFICER:
The Board voted unanimously to re-appoint John Dolan, 12 Ashland St. as Dog Officer
for the ensuing year.
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
The Boardvc~ed unanimously ~o re-appoint NartinLawlor, 290 Stevens St. as building
inspector for the. ensuing year.
FIRE ENGINEERS:.
~he Board voted to hold over the appointments of the fire engineers until the full
board is present.
BIDS-CEMENT MIXER:
TWo bids were received for the purchase of the old Cement Mixer and Leonard D.
Boddy Equipmen~ Companywas awarded the sale of the mixer on his high bid of
$32.00. The only other bid was from Joseph Duplain who bid $15.00. Mr. Boddy
will be notified tha~ he may have the mixer ~pon payment of .the $32.00.
MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE:
~he Memorial Day committee requested permission to hold their annual parade on
May 30, 1952 and the board granted this request by unanimous vote.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLTC SAFETy:
Notice received tha~ under the provisions of Sections 4 and 4A of Chapter 136 of the
General Laws, any entertainment held on the Lord's Day, including musical entertain-
men~ provided by mechanical or electrical means, such as Juke-boxes, television,
sets, radios, etc. shall be licensed by this board. License is then submitted to the
Commissioner of Public Safe~y with a fee of $2.00 for each Sunday, for his approval.
A copy of this notice was sen~ to the Chief of Police.
OPEN CELLARS:
Attorney Charles Trombly called ~o say that the Board of Health would hold a hearing
on Xpril 30, with reference to "Open Cellars,, and suggested that one or all members
of the board attend this hearing. He also felt that the Building Inspector should be
present. He asked for a copy of all the complaints which have been made to the
Selectmen over a period of three years and would like to have them by ~Yednesday
morning, if possible. He also suggested that ~rs. Dearden attend the hearing. ~he
Board will attand the hearing, if possible, the minutes will be sen~ to Mr. Trombly
and the building inspector will be invited by the Board of Health.
PHOENIX ]2~])E~IT~ COMPANY.
Bond ~16041-D, Serial No. FP2-229 in the amount of $1,000 was received for James J.
Maker, in ~avor of North Andover-Boxford District,Dept. of Veterans, Services from
April §,~1R52 1953. Bond will be in Sele file.