HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-11-23 N~vember 23, 1959 - continued
~EATER LAWRENCE YOUT~ COMMISSION
Chairman Finck read invitation for the Greater Lawrence youth C~sion to
attend a meeting sponsored by the Obscene Literature Control C~,..',.s~iohoof
~commonwaalth on November 23, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. , Y.M.0.A. Chairman Finck
suggested the board go on record, as opposed to the literature on stands~ in the
Town of North Andover, and in favor of controls on the ~istributien and
circulation of such, and that the La~remcecommission be so advised . Er.
Sutcliffe made :.this a motion which was seconded by Mr. Fiuneran and voted
unanimously.
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
Upon motion of Mr. Finneran,.secomded by Er;. Sutcltffe ,-~ 'vo.~'ed unanimously
, A S~-day entertainment license was grant~& the North ~Over Spa, Inc.
(The Blue Fox)' for a period of one year.
STREET SIGNS
At the suggestion oi~qr. Finck and motion of Mr. Sut-~*fe , seconded
Nr. Finneran, voted unanimously, this board voted to determine the nsed:~,addttionul
signs in N.A;an~%~%e~lta'c~.Massachusetts Dept. of Correction en the cost that a program
for such maybe contemplated in the near future.
~_RELOCATED STREET NAMES ~_Holt Road
Fir. Finnsran motioned the section of' Clarke Street to be relocated for the
purpose of the airport development be named Holt Road in honor of Dr.g~ward A.
HolZ, deceased~former member of the Board.of Health and life time resident
and physician in the Town of North Andover , . Er. Sutcl~*fe seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous. The board directed Atty. Trombly, Tow~ Counsal~'in
this matter, be instructed to include the new name in the petition to the
County Co~,~,.~ssionsrs requesting approval of the relocated street
CLASS THREE'AUTO DE~r~ - Application
Nr. Thomas Gouldsbrcugh, Jr. , 43 Woodland Street, Lawrence appeared before
the Board in the interest of a Class Three Auto Dealers license on Boxf~rd
Street near the Farrell Farm on land owned by Kent. Mr. Finck advise~ it
need first be necessary to apply for a zoning varience and referred the appli-
cant to the Z~ning Board of Appeals.
TU~N Treasurer - Group Insurance
Mr. James Maker , Town Treasure , 'reported that the Town had realized a
$2,000.00 dividend from the Rr~'~ntial Life Inc. Co. of Am.~rica. He also
advised the insurance rate had been out from $1.66 per thousand to 81.64.'
Mr. l~aker added' the Town would also realize a dividend from Blue Cross -
Blue Shield in the near future ,. The 'board accepted the report with pleasure.
This meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
(~.~.)
November 30, 1959
The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on. this date
with ~ ] members present and Chairman Finck presiding. The meeting was-called
to order at '7:30 P.M.
CALL FOR BIDS: Town Yard
At ?:30 P.M., Chairman Finck opened and read the following bids for grading,
graveling, drainage, etc., as c-~ed for at this time.
DelDuca Construction Co. of Methuen - Total: $6,234.25 .
Nicholas Nicetta & Son, No. Andover - " 5,973.00
Mr. Fianeran motioned the bids be taken under advisement. Er. Sutcliffe seconded
the motion end the vote was unanimous. -----The matter was later brOUght up for
discussion. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned that the award of contract he tabled for one
week pending consultation with Er. Ralph Brasseur, Engineer, relative to the
ape cifications required. Mr. Fianeran seconded the motion and the ~ota was
MAIN STREET NERCHANTS - Christmas Decorations
Mr. Foulds, Er. Robinson and Er. Lordan appeared before the board to discuss
the possibility of decorating Main Street for the holidays. Mr. Foulds stated
their main concern was that the electric company would not grant permission to
use the utility poles. 'He added the company didn't exact&y refuse and ment-
ioned it was done in other towns. Chairman Finck stated willingness ~o coop-
erate but could hardly sanction use of the poles in view of statement from 'the
electric company. Er. Sutcliffe suggested the group investigate how it is
done in other towns. Er. Finck suggested he arrange a meeting with the elec-
tric company for tomorrow. This was agreed to and the gentlemen stated if
permission could be obtained the ~t~"e~t could be decorated by a Haverhill con-
cern during the coming weekend. The group suggested the Town display a
"Season's Greeting" banner accross Main Street and the board agreed they