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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-03-06 Board of Selectmen MinutesMarch 6, 1961 The. regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on this date with all members present and Chairman Finck presiding. N~N ~NGLAND TEL. & TEL. CO. :. A petition was submitted by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. for permission to excavate a portion of Main Street, near Sutton Street, in order to place a conduit adjacent to an existing line. Subject to permission by the highway surveyor, who had not as yet signed the request, it was motioned by Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and voted unanimously to approve said petition. OSGOOD STREET: Mr. George Barker, 1267 Osgoo~ Street appeared before this Board and said that state engineers had visited his home with plans calling for the taking of about half his lawn and that when Osgood Street is widened, the road would apparently be within 17 feet of his house. He questioned whether or not a 4-lane highway is necessary be- cause he said the State had felt that Osgood Street would eventually become a secondary road. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughes of Osgood Street also appeared before the Board who were concerned with the safety of their children as she was of the opinion after seeing the plans submitted to them by the State, that they would be within two feet of the front of their house. Mr. William Chepn~!~, also in attendance, said he had been in contact with several menbers of the Mass. Department of Public Works, both~in Boston and Danvers, and he was told that the State is not required to hold a public hearing on this ~ype of project but that it was being done to create'~ good public relations. He was also told that the project was being taken care of at this time because of the pressure from local legislators and the necessity to create Jobs for construction workers at the present time. Mr. Chepulis also noted that within the 1~i miles of road widening, there seem to be two-lane, three-lane, and also four-lane widths. Chairman Finck stated he would contact Representative Frank Giles ~to discuss the situation with him. It was agreed by all that the Depart- ment of Public Works should be notifed that the abutters would like to meet with the Department of Public Works, and also have a safety engineer~present, and Mr. Finneran made a motion to that effect, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously. At this point, upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Fiunera'n, and voted unanimously, the Se!ectman's Meeting adjourned in order to hold the hearing for Connie's Variety. SEC. OF THE CO~0NWEALTH--Incorporation In the matter of the application of William F. Hickey and others for incorporation under chapter 180 of the General Laws, we received a communicatien whereby the aforementioned has applied for incorporating "Andover Teen Center, I~c." Upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by _M~. Sutcliffe, and voted ~nanimously, the matter was referred to the Chi~ of Police. 'for investigation. '. OSGOOD STREET: A letter was read by Chairman Finck from the Departmen} of Public Works in answer to our letter of Februar7 21st regarding the icy condition of Osgood Street, which caused two accidents, on February 20th. A letter was also received ~rom Town Counsel Salisbury regarding same. MASS. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFAPE: A notice of a public hearing to be held on March 29th was received. Said hearing will be on Rules 1 and 2 (MedtcaI Assistance for the Aged) an~ on the repeal of Rules 11 and 15 (Aid to Dependent Children). Said communication was referred to Mr. George Wilson, Welfare Agent, upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously. DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS: A notice was received from the Department of Public Works regarding a public hear- ing to be held on March 16th for all parties interested in petitions for the im- provement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores end shores' along a public beach. Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and voted unanimously, said notice was referred to_'the Board of Public Works and to the Dewly-formed Conserva- tion Commission. 116 March 6, 1961 (continued) SNOW RENOVAL EMERGENCY: A letter was received from Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts, acknowledging our letter wherein we requested approval for the expenditure of the sum of $11,980.79 for snow removal emergency declared on February 4, 1961. He informed this Board that according to Chapter 44, Section 13 of the General Laws, only the written approval of a majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Co~=,~ttee are necessary. Upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Satcliffe, it was voted unanimously to refer said communication to the Advisory Board. BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD: A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities with regard to an investigation by the Department as to the propriety of certain tariff supplements filed by the B. & M. R.R. on July 7, 1960, Upon the foregoing investigation, the D.P.U. will hold a public hearing on March 21, 1961. It was motioned by Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously to table the matter for study. Upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, it was voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. -~ ._ .'. ~ .~ .---- .g..g. ,~ March 13, 1961 The Board of Selectmen met on this date at 7:30 p.m. with all members present and Chairman Finck presiding. HEARING: Joint Pole Location A hearing was held on the petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Nerrimack-Essex Electric Company for a pole to be located on Boston Street to service a new house, from approximately 3028 feet southeast of Gray Street'. Mr. Jeremiah Casey of the Telephone Company was present. Upon motion of Mr. Fiuneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, it was voted unanimously to approve said petition. REORGANIZATIO~ OF BOARDS: Mr. Ftnneran stated that he felt as before that the member obtaining the ~highest~ number of votes at election should assume the chairmanship of the Boar~ of Selec~- men. He stated that if the rest of the Board felt otherwise, ' they should make it known at that time. Mr. Sutcltffe questioned Mr. Finneran as to whether or not he would attend all meetings or hearings, e~c. as Mr. Finck had done~ and he stated that Mr. Finck had taken considerably tLme away from his law practice to~ perform such duties. Mr. Finneran said he would perform the duties of the' office to the best of his ability. Mr. Sutcliffe then nominated Mr. Fimneran for the office of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Finck said he would abide by the decision of the Board and seconded the motion, and it wmvoted unanimously.- Mr. Finck thanked the Board for the confidence shown by the Board during the past four years. Chairman Finneren said he accepted the position with the deepest responsibility and hoped the Board would move on in the same efficient manner as in the past. Mr. Satcliffe nominated Mr. Finck as Chairman of the Board of PubLic WeLfare, seconded by Mr. Finneren, and voted unanimously. Mr. Finck nominated Mr. Sut~.Ltffe Chairman of the Licensing Board, seconded by Mr. Finnerau, and voted unanimously. CLERKS: Mr. Finck nominated Mr. Sutcliffe for Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and voted unanimously. Mr. Finck nominated Mr. ~inneren for Clerk of the Board of Public WeLfare, seconded by Mr. Satclife, and voted unanimously. Mr. Sutcliffe nominated Mr. Finck for Clerk of the Licensing Board, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and voted unanimously. LAWRENCE GAS COMPANY: Lawrence Gas Company excavation petition was approved upon~ ~motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finck, and voted unanimously. However, the Police Chief had not approved said petition for repair of gas mains on Andover Street and on Main Street due to the fact, he had said, that the gas company had performed the repairs before seeking approval. The Board agreed that the Lawrence Gas Company should be notified to receive approval in the future before going ahead with excavations and that stronger action may be necessary in the future.