HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-02-12 Board of Selectmen MinutesFebruary 12, 1962 (continued)
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ski tow later this week. Mr. Colem~m, complainent with the Allens, suggested that, at no
cost to the ski tow, he would Pronure~ound-measuring equipment to test the volume of the
offending noise, before and after the new compressor is put to service. Mr. Livesey, Mr.
Allen and the selectmen agreed that this seemed to be a good solution: to have a noise vol-
ume norm as a guide if the problem comes up again. The Board requested a copy of the result
of the sound check. Also in connection with the ski-tow, and its parking problems, Mr.
stated that the situation had improved somewhat since the matter was brought up last week.
Those parking under the '~o Parking" signs are prOmPtly .chased by police on duty. Selectmen
Sutcliffe suggested the State Department of Public Works be asked to post the area on both z
sides with signs warning drivers to slow down because of the pedestrian cross-walk, traffic
congestion and the ski tow. The motion was carried unanimously.
REQUESTS FOR STREET LIGHTING:
Dr. A. R. Centarino, of Hillside Rd, requested adequate street lighting be provided at the
corner of that road and Boston Street near the North An~ ver-Andover line. Also street
lighting was requested at Wentworth Avenue and a survey is to be made by the Merrimmack-EssE
Electric Cempan7.
MASSACHUSETTS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
The Board will make every effort to attend the meeting of February 13, 1962.
The Board was invited to the annual Washington's Birthday reception by the Governor a~ lOa.m.
in the Hall of Flags at the State House.
Set for February 26th on a petition by the electric company to install 3 poles in the ~avis
Street~ extension-East Water street vicinity. The company informed the Board they,'had
ed a.3500-lumen light on Highland View Street.~
PETITION:
A petition by the Lawrence Gas Company'z to excavate at 33 Johnson Street was formally
approved.~.ter recommendations from the police chief~ highway survey~r.~d the board of publi,
~orks.
Chairmen Finneran presented the three explorer scouts with a plaque, dra~n up by the Town
'Clerk, John J. Lyuns, citing the bo~rd's appreciation and admiration of the boy scouts and
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Alice M. Letsrte, Secretary
February19, 1962.
The regular meeting cf the Board of Selectmen was held on this date at 7:30 P.M. with all
members present, Chairman Finneran presiding, ':'~
Snow emergency declared at 1:00 P.M., February 19, 1962 by the Board of Selectmen upon
request of Ira Carry, Highway Superintendent.
Hearing: 7:30 P.M. ,
Permission was granted unanimously ~o the New ~hgland Tel. & Tel. Co. together with the
Merrimack-Essex Electric Company to'place e pole for their Joint use on Patriot Street,
near Francis Street.
N~W~NAOK-~E~SEX ELECTRIC CC~PA~Y:
A~sarvey for improved street lighting on the intersection of Chickering Rd. '~d Main Street
was approved by the Board end the light company was instructed to perform the installations.
Electric Light officials asked the boer~ to notify them in advance of the granting of house
moving permits so the company could survey the proposed route and make recommendations. They
also suggested that the expense involved in manpower, time, and equipment spent to accomodate
a house moving should be horned by the mover instead of the company, as is now the case.
This extra service, they added, which benefits only the o~mer and mover, is now being b~rma~
indirectly by ~h~.r customers, in power rates.
Hearing for February 26th at 7:30 P.M. was set requesting a representative of the light com~-
any to appear before the hoard to further pursue the matter of house moving problems.
Hearing for March 5th, at 7:30 re pole and wire location on the northern side of Sutton St.
90' f~om the La~rence airport entrance.