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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-09-26 Board of Selectmen MinutesSeptember 26, 1960 (continued) MERRIM~CK-ESSEXELECTR!C CO. Street lighting surveys were approved for installation on motion of Mm. Finneran and seconded by Mr. Sutcltffe, and voted unanimously for the following locations: 8 Abbott Street; 58 Linden Avenue; ~nd at the intersection of Herrick and Buckingham Roads. Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and voted unanimously, the matter of street lighting improvements on Osgood Street fromSutton through to Great Pond Road, amounting to an additional cost to the Town of $1~259.00 per year, was tabled ~emporarily. STONE WALL - Osgnod Street and Mass. Avenue: This matter was discussed earlier this year regarding the obstruction of a stone wall belonging to Mitchell Segal, 730 Mass. Avenue. Chairman Finck suggested that reference be sent to the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety for their recommendation at this time. Mr. Finneran motioned same, seconded by Mm. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously. LAWRENCE GAS CO.: Gas excavation petitions were approved by the Board unanimously upon motion of Mr. Sutc!iffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, subject to the approval of Mr. William Duffy, Board of Public Works, upon his return from vacation. Locations ere as follows: 474 Mass. Avenue; Andover Street; 14 Davis Street; Beech Avenue; and Clarendon Street. COUNTY ENGINEER -Holt Road: A letter and "Notice of Entry" was received from the Essex County Commissioners, said Notice to be signed by the Board and returned to the County Engineers, regarding the following: "That North Andover has made en~y on the land in which an easemen~ was taken by the County Commissioners in their decree issued September 20, 1960, l~ying out Holt Road in North Andover." Mr. Sutcliffe made a motion to sign said Notice, seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimously. DRAINAGE PRO~.EM - Highland Terrace: A letter was received by the Board from Dr. Kay, Chairman of the Board of Health, informing the selectmen that the above-mentioned area has been surveyed and tbam the Highway Departmentwill start procedures to eliminate the "alleged offensive odor." PLAYGROUNDS: Chairman Finck said that there will be a meeting sometime next week with the authorities of Stevens Mill and that he was just waiting for a definite date. FIRE STATION STUDY COMMITTEE: In addition to the present Fire Station Study Committee composed cf Dana Fisher, Chairman, Fire Chief James P. Daw, Calvin Snell, Charles H. Foster, Harold T~ombly, and Atty. Harold Morley,~Jr., upon motion of Me. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously, Sidney B. Coleman and Dewey A. Dyer were appointed to the Committee. Mr. Finck proposed Richard Holmes, Brooks School, be appointed to represent larger housing units in North Andover; ~. Finneren made the motion, seconded by Mr. Finck, and made unanimous by Mr. Sutcliffe. PRECIN~TWORKERS~ Upon motion of M~. Finneran. seconded byMr. Sntcliffe, Elizabeth Pendak was ap- pmtnted a spare worker in Precinct 3, and Mildred Eldredge a spare wOrker in Precinct 2, and voted unanimously. CIVIL DEFENSE NOTICE: A Civil Defense notice directed to allMVDA Personnel, etc. was read whereby con- gratulations were in order for work well done during "Hurricane Donna." NATIONAL EMPLOY~HEPHTSICALLYEANDICAPPEDWEEK: A proclamation regarding "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" was read by the Chairman and adopted by the Board, calling upon employers of cur community to place their job openings with the Employment Office of the D~vision of Employment Security on Canal Street, Lawrence, in order that handicapped citizens can prove that they ere capable, productive and reliable workers. MERRIMACK-ESSEX ELECTRIC COMPANY- Capital Stock: A communication from the Mass. Department of Public Utilities was received regarding a petition for the increase of the capital stock of Merrimack-Essex Electric Company by the issue of 125,000 additional shares of co~on stock. A public hearing will be hel~ on October 14, 1960, regarding said petition. MERRINAGKVALLEY TEXTILE MUSEUM: An invitation has been extended to the Boar~ of Selectmen to attend a cornerstone- laying ceremony to be held September 30, 1960, luncheon following. The Board plans to attend, upon motion of Mr. Finneran and seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously. 8O September 26, 1960 (continued) REQUEST FOR STREET SIGN: Mr. Daniel O'Leary requested a street sign be installed at Wilson Road, and the mat~er was referred ~o the Highway Department HEARING: Restaurant, Osgood and Old Clark Streets: Present at this hearing were the Board members, Town Counsel Salisbury, Chairman of the Board of Health Dr. Julius Kay, Chairman of the Board of Apoeals Daniel T. O~Leary, Building Inspector Martin J. Lawlor, William Chspulis, Norman Hughes, Charles Magulas, Michael Bakergis, Maurice Soucy and Chester A. Putnam. Mr. O'Leary said there were two violations of town regulations. The first is that the build- lng was to measure 40 by 60 feet, and the present plans call for a smaller structure. Secondly, the building is being constructed without a Board of Health permit which is required because the restaurant is within the watershed of Lake Cochichewick. After discussion, Mr. Magulas and Mr. Bokergis. representing the corporation, agreed to cease operations until the plans were adjusted, to conform with the plan approved by the Board of Appeals originally, to file the revised plans with tho Board of Health and with the Building Inspector, and to obtain state and local approval for the sewage system. Even though Mr. Magulas could proceed with the building at his own risk, Mr. Salisbury advised him to get afore-mentioned ap- provals before continuing and pointed out that the restaurant could not be opened without a common victualer's license anyway. WOODSTOCK STREET. Merino Bond: Town Counsel Salisbury stated to the Board that no bond is on file with the Town from Carmelo Merino for construction of Wood~tock Street, as it was returned to Mr. Merino after about $1,300.00 was used for pipe installation, and the only other stipulation for the use of the bond was that the Highway Surveyor set down regulations for construction of the road. Thus, there are no funds left from said bond in order to repair the road. It was agreed that a meeting would be setup to discuss the situation with the Highway Surveyor to see what will have to be done in order to take care of Woodstock Street, and see if funds can be made available. SPECIAL POLICEOFFICER: Mr. Sutcliffe motioned that Palmer Long be appointed Special Police Officer, sub- ject to the Police Chief's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Finneran ~ud voted unanimously. Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and voted'unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. October 3, 1960 The regular meeting of the Board of Selectman was held October 3, 1960, at 7:30 p.m., ~ith all members present, Chairman Finck presiding. AQUATIC CLUB: A group of North Andover High School boys appeared before the Board regarding the formation of an Aquatic Club, and the rules and purpose of said club were submitted to the selectmen. The Board officially endorsed the club as a ~6s~-worthwhile endeavor. Dr. Thompson of the high school faculty, is the advisor. Upon motion of Mr. Satcliffe, seconded by M~. Finneran, and voted unanimously, a letter will be sent to the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and C.D. Director Dewey A. Dyer to have them meet wi~ this Board on October 17, 1960, in order to discuss the club. Mr. Anthony Rogers of 311 Clark Street complained to the Board about fires burn- ing constantly at the dump. Despite notices by Mr. Rogers to the Highwas, Depart- ment and the Board of Health, the situation has not been remedied. The Board voted to notify the Board of Health and the High~ay Department that if no action is taken by the Town, ~[r. ROgers will seek his own legal counsel to abate the nuisance.