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be appointed, seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimous. Mr. Sutcliffe
motioned Mr. Alexander Winwnrd, Jr., be eppointed, seconded by Mr. Ftnneran
ahd voted unanimous. The board dirccted the appointees and the commission be
so-advised.
STREET LTGHT SURVEY
The board directed the electric compa~.y be requested to conduct'a survey for
improved street lighting in the vicinity of 141 Rea Street, residence of Mrs.
Fred Spencer.
B~DGETS
Copies of the budgets for 1960 ~.;ore presentcd the board for signatures.
February 8, 1960
The Board of Selectmen met on this date with all members present and ~-irman
Ralph E. Finck presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.N.
J~ROR DRAWN
John J. Lyons, Town Clerk, appeared before the board for the drawing of a
Juror for the March 7, 1960 sitting cf Sale~ Superior Court, Civil business.
Mr. Sntcliffe drew the name of Joseph A..~c-~th, 84 Main Street, Clark in
Phalmu's Grocery Store. The board later determined that since Mr. S~Lth
is a Constable h~ is not eligible for Jury se~-vlce. A Juror to replace Mr.
Smith will be dra~n nex~o Nonday evening.
HEAP.TNG - Pole Location
Mr. Casey, representative of New England Tel. & Tel. CO., appeared at the
hearing on the Joint petition of the utility compan~ms for the location of
two poles on Abbott Street. Mr. Calzetta, au abutter, was also present.
Mr. Case¥ explained the proposed location. No disapproval was vciced~
Upon motion of Mr. Fimneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous,
permission was granted.
NEPJLIMACK STREET - Sunday parking
Mr. Fred Oakes of Merrimack Street appeared before the board to request
action be taken to make Merrimack Street parking on one side only, on
the left side from Water St. to Main St. Mr · Fianeran~ motioned the Chief
of Police Be requested to place '~¢o Parking".signs on the right side of
Nerrimack Street from Water St. to Main St. between 8:00 A.M. an~ 12:00
Noon on Sundayts. Mr. Sutcl~*fe seconded the motion and the vo~e was
SGT. A. ROUGHTC~ FARNNAM - Resignation
Chairman Finck stated formal resignation as Sergeant in the Police Depart-
meat had been received from Sgt. A' Houghton Famham, a~ suggested the
board go on.record as congratulating Sgt. Faruham upon his retirement and. ·
commending him for his thirty~three years of excellent service in the Ncrth
Andover Police Department. Mr. Sutcliffe made this a motion adding that
Sgt. Farmhem be so-advised. Mr. Fiuneran seconded the motion and the vo~e
DEPARTMENT GFPUBLIC WORES - Stop signs
ChaLrmanFinck read letter from the Department of Public Works advising that
stop signs had been approved at the intersection of Greene Street and Mass-
ach~setts Avenue, and that since Mass. Ave. is State Highway the D.P.W.
would assume the responsibility of the installation. The letter was
unanimously accepted.
LAWRENCE AIRPORT CC~MISSION - Rem--al of Trees
A letter from Mr. Paley, Engineer .' ~r the Lawrence Airport Commission, rel-
ative to the removal of trees at the airport, was tabled until such time
as the board could consult with John J. Conners, Tree Warden, concerning
the matter.
WOODSTOCK STREET EXTENSION - David Anderson
A letter from the Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank, addressed to Mr. Duffy,
Sup't. of Public Works, and referred to the Beard of Selectmen for in-
formation relative to the assignment and bank book filed with the Town
by Mr.. David Anderson in connection with the Woodstock Street Extension,
was read by the Chairman. The board directed information from the files
of the Selectmen be forwarded as requested.
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LAWRENCE GAS COMPANY P~UEST
Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and votedunanimous,
the Lawrence Gas company was granted permission to excavate 46 feet in
street at 200 Osgood Street to install gas service for Mr. Warren Berthel.
LAWRENCE GAS C~tPANYREQUEST
Upon motion of Mr. Sutclif~e seconded by'Mr. Finneran and voted unanimous,
permissionwas granted the Lawrence Gas Company to excavate on Salem Street
to install gas service for Mr. Vincent Rcdden.
CIVIL D~ENSE AGENCY
A letter from the Mass. Civil Defense Agency relative to Home Preparedness
Day on March 7, 1960, was accepted by the board. The board agreed every
effort would be made to perpare homes in backing a program for such in
this community.
GO~ERNOR"S RECEPTION- Hall ofF lags
Upon receipt of an invitation from Govarnor Furculo to attend a reception
on February 22 at lO:O0 A.M. in the Hall of Flags, State Mouse, the board
voted they would make every effort ~o attend.
ADVISORY BOARD
The Board of Selectmen met with the AdvisoryBoard t~ discuss budgets and
articles of the 1960Warrant comnectedwlth the office of the Board of
Selectmen.
NEETING ADJOURNED
Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. S~tcl~e and voted unanimous,
this meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
(L. McD. )
February 15, 1960
The Board of Selectmen met on this date with all members present and Chairman
Ralph E. Finck presidin~. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
JURORS DRAWN
John J. Lyons, Town Clerk, appeared before the board for the re-drawing.of
a Juror to replace Mr. Joseph Smith who was drawn last week end is in-
eligible to serve. Mr. Sutcliffe drew the name Mr. Hugh Stewart of 62 Elm
Street, retired Boston & Maine Railroa~ employee, to serve at.Salem Superior
Churt, civil business, on March 7, 1960.
Mr. Fiuneran drew the name Mrs Katherine Finn, 22 Saunders Street, housewife~
to serve at Salem. Superior Court, crimminal business, on March 7, 1960.
AIRPORT CC~NISSION
Chairman Finck read letter from the Airport Commission to Atty. Charles Wo
Trombly relative to the well field location. Mr. Fiuneran motioned the
letter be accepted for the files. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and the
vote~was unanimous.
RESIGNATION- Personnel Board
Chairman Finck read letter from Vincent C. Curcio submitting his resignation
from the Personnel Board effective February l3, 1960. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned
the resignation be accepted with regret. Mr. Fiuneren secended the motion and
the vo~e was unanimous.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - Stop Signs
The board accepted a permit from the Department cf Public Works for stop signs
at. the intersection of Greene Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Sinc~ Mass.
Ave. is state highway, the D.P.W. will install the signs.
AIRPC~T CC~ISSION
Chairman Finck read report of Airport Commission meetin~ of February 1 as.
submitted by Dr. Zimny. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned a letter be sent Dr. Ztmny-
stating board appreciation of his perfecb attendance at the meetings and
excellent reports on same. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and the vote
LAWRENCE AIRPORT - Clark Street
Mr. Sutcliffe stated he had received several, complaints on the condition of
Clark. Street due to construction work in the airport area, and that he had
called Mr. Kirkman who had assured him the matter would be taken care of
immediately. Mr. Finck suggested a letter be sent to the Mayor of Lawrence
and the Airport Comission e~pressing board dissatisfaction with the con-