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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-06-15 Board of Selectmen MinutesJUNE 15, 1953- continued HEARING-LAWRENCE ELECTRIC COMPANY: A hearing was held on the petition of this company for permission %o,~locate poles, wires and fixtures on the easterly and westerly sides of Winter Street from a point approximately 1655 feet southerly from Dele Street, southerly, 10 poles. Abutters were notified and there was no opposition. The Board voted unanimously to grant this petition. REQU/~TS FOR SAFETY SIGNS: .~ Mrs. J. Edmond E~liott requested two signs ~o be placed a~ the Community Center Playground, one on $itlk Street and one on johnson Street so that motorists will know that there is a playground there. She said the children are apt to ~run out in the street and there is nothing to show that there is a playgro~md. The Board voted to refer this ~o the Police Chief for investigation and report. KIMBALL DISTRICT ASSOCIATES- STOP OR SLOW SIGNS: The board received a request for "Slow or Stop" signs on Salem Street at the intersections of Forest, Foster and Summer Streets and Marbleridge. Road. The letter states that there is a serious traffic problem at these locations and the recommendations and cooperation of this board will be 4pppreciated. The Board voted unanimously to refer this to the Police ~,hief for investigation and report. CF2{~ER SCHOOL: The.board received a' letter from 'Mrs. J. Edmond Ellio~ relative to .the Center School being Zorn down during the summer months. She felt that this should no~ be done during the summer months since there will ~e large numbers of children and adults at the playground over the coming holiday, there is a ball' game every night, the grounds look-very beautiful right now and most important, the noise dirt and dangerous~ attraction for the children will make it almost impossible have any playground program. The Board appreciated this' letter and will take action when the bids-'are opened on, Ju~.e 29 · SImP SIGN REQUESTs Mr. Willis stated that he had been requested to have a "Stop Sign, placed at the corner of Mass. Ave. and Osgood Street which is a dangerous intersection. The board voted unanimous to refer this to the Police Chief for investigation and report. OLD CIVIL DEFENCE TRUCK SOLD: Mr. Forbes. Rockwell reported that hehad sold the old Civil Defense Truck for $25;00 which was, the highest bid he received. The moneywas turned over to the town treasurer. SPECIAL PGE/CE OFFICER: The board continued for one wrack, the request to~ appoint Thomas MCEvoy, 20 Lincol~ St.. a special police officer. Mr. Kirk~ will contact Mr. Thombly ~o disc~s t~is matter before an appo~7, tmen~ is made. S2~EET LIGHT REQUEST- BRUSH TO BE CUT: William Somerville came before the board and s~id he had asked John Counors to trim th~ trees-along Prospect Street and~M0ody Street. ~he land belongs to the town and the trees need trimming very bad. The Boar& voted unanimouslyte refer this matter to the tree warde~ for investigation. Mr. Somerville also request a street.light %o be installed on Moo~y Street at Chadwick Street. The .board voted to view this location before taking any action. BOARD OF PUE&IC W0R~S: The Board of Public ~orks came before the board to discuss three articles which 'were in the last warrant. Mr. Dully discussed article 80 and said they would like to know if a bond has been filed with the Selectmen as ,required in the article. Mr.'Willis informed him that we have the bond and that a letter %o that effect '~Llt be given to the Board of Public Works. Mr. Daffy then discussed the requirement of the article with respect ,~o the excavation of a cellar hole as being sufficient to say that construction has been'started. In order ~o clarify 'this, the board of Public Works requested an opinion from Atty. Arnold H. Salisbury .and Mr. Duffy read the last part of the opinion which stated that Mr. Salisbury would have no hesitancy' in advising the Board of Public Works te proceed with the work. Mr. Thomson said he felt that the conditions have been met and the Board of Public Works should go ahead with the work. The Selectmen have the bond and the Board of Public ~'[orks is doing as the town voted. Mr. Dully ~said that the cellars arestarted on Putnam Road and the Selectmen can say, on the Board of Public Works information, that the requirements of the articles are being met. JUNE 15, 1953-continuad Mr. Willis brought up the matter of~drainage and there was a discussion on the various articles which pertain to drainage. ~he chairman mentioned the article which was thrown out on Mr. Duffy.s rec6mmendation. Mr. Duffy said he had tslked with Charles Fritz and he informed him that the drain could go into the Green Street drain. He also said that the State plans ~o rebuild Green Street in the near fature and ali drainage will be taken care of. Mr. Duffy suggested that we get the State to make a study of this situation and the Board of 'Public ~orks will come in at som6future date to discuss thedrainage problem. The Board agreed that the three articles mentioned by Mr. Duffy, ~75,76 and 80 were ~]1 o.k. and there would be no further dispute. No specific motion was made. DAMAGE C~AIM: ~he Board voted unanimously to refer the damage claim fromT~omas 'Regan,-of R. I. to Mr.. Carry for investigation and report before any action is taken by the Selectmen. CENTENNIAL PARADE: The Board received letters expressing thanks to the Selectmen for'~h~r 'kindness, generosity'and cooperativeness on the' recent part they played, in the Lawrence 'Centennial, from William A. 'McAloou, Chairman and his committee .and' from ~ward D;'Sirois, Chairman'from ~.awrence; Mr. Willis suggested that~the Board of Selectmen publicly thank Mr. McAloon and hi~ committee for their work and he said he would accept a motion to that effect ~: Mr. Kirk made a motion that the Select~en go on record as thanking Mr..~illiamA~ McAloon' and his committee for the excellent work they did as the ce~tenhial Mr. 'Willis seconded the motion and the vote' was unanimous'. .... JOHN HANCOC~ C0~PANY~ The Board received a letter from this company thanking the board for the?¢ /of'workiDg in this community: The letter confirmed May 29~ 1953 as the~ effective - date 'of the covera, ge' for the' employees who have met 'the n~ce-~sary requirements i set forth in,the policy. BOND TO TOWN,ARTICLE 80-Annual .town meeting warrant. -' ~ !' ~'~.' · ~e Board received the executed agreement ,and [Power of, Attorney: with the Sutton HtL¥ Compa. ny, Inc; .'with respe6t, to Article-§O. in :the TownUWarrant. ~e 'Savings Bank has the .signe~ original'and Roland Sherman, Attorney; h~s the second copy. ~he agreement, and po~er of attorney and the bank book .is filed under "Bonds" in the Selectman's file. .... DEPARTMENT 'OF PUBLIC UTtEIT~: A copy of D.P.U. 10500, petition of the. Lawrence Gas & Electric companyfor, , . 'determination by the ,Department that the proposed use of~a c~rtain,, parcel, .cfi. land _.' ~ in the town of North Andover, bounded~by. Pleasant S~creet and the.' outdoor sub- station to be Constructed.~ maintained and:operated-tlhere0n, are reasonably ary for the convenience or welfare of the public and 'that said~tand-and'str~ct~re be exempted from the operation of the .zoning by-law'of the town. · . , , , A' ,hearing Will be held on May~ 20, 1953 at' which all,:.intorested 'parties~ will1 be ' '~.~. ........... heard~~ - _ . ............ It has been decided' by the Departm&nt' that' said P-~.,cel of'land o~ Pleas'ant sires'ti - - in'th6 town Of North A~dover 'as Shown on plan on file 'in 'the Department and hereby is exempted from the operation of the zoning by-IAw ~of,'the town~of"North'Andover under the provisions of ~ection 26 of Chapter 40 of the G J.. to the extent that " ,it may be.,used for ~he erection, maintenance and operation thereon of'~an outdoor 'station for: th~ dist~bution of electricity; : ' AMERICAN LAFRANGE CORPORATION~ The' Board received a letter from this compan~ and a page to be inserted contract for the new fire truck with respect to the 750 gallon pump which was requested by'the board on'May 2~. The sheet Will be inserted in with the contract. DEPARtmENT OF PUBLIC WOP~ ~he Board.received a copy of Contract No. 14230 covering work to be done in this town under'the provisions of Section 34, chapter 90 of'the G;L. Ter.~ Ed. contract has been signed by.the Commissioners and by this board. ~is contract is for grading, surfane with Class I. bituminous ·concrete and otherwise improve about 1,450 feet of road in North Andover~ known as Groat Pond Road, the work to begin at about station 2§~O0, and ex~end in a northeasterly direction to about station 42~50. BOARD OF HEALTh: ~e. Boa~d receiv~d~letter fro~ ~he ~oard pf Health advising them that .on .April %neDoara ox' nea~mn reques%ea Mr. ~.r%y %0 cap up a~A %ne openmngs enzsrzng JUNE 15, 1953- continued sur ace ~ axns . e-exception of the original surface drains, at ~ilson Road and' Highland Terrace. ' The Board of Health advised that the request has not been carried out and they have asked the Selectmen to ta~.e this matter up with Mr. Carry so that he may realize the importance of the situati6n and comply with cur request. Mr. Willis brought this ma~ter up while Dr..Kay, George Caren and Mr. Carry were present at the meeting. Mr. Carty said he didn,t want to shut off these drains Pand have "his head knocked off". Mr. Willis said it.wan his Job to cap up these catch basins if so requested and tha~ this is the ~only way the situation can be cleared up. Mr. 'Carty said hZ had talked with Mr. Manahan and he said if the Board of Health will show him where t~e sewage is coming in, h~ wLll Clear it up. Dr. Kay said the. orly way to clear it. up is for Ira to cap up the drains and then the trouble will show up. After further discussion on this matter, Mr. Carry agreed to cap' up these catch basins as requested by the Board of Health. ' PROPOSED REGULATION OF SPEE~ OF MOTOR VEHICLES: Notice received from the Department of Public ~forks that' a public hearing will be held on June 10, '1953 at 2:30 P.M. relative to special .regulations governing the. speed of mo~or behicles on .Route 114, State Highway in North Andover and on Ro~ute '125 and unnumbered State highway'.tn North' Andover and also proposed revision o~- special speed regulation No. '14 in North' Andove~. ' ' No action.was t'aken as the hearing had already been held' on June 10. CIVI~ DEFENSE AGENCY-NE~'~ QUARTERS A no'tics was r~cei~ed that the CivLl Defense Agency' h~s msved ,to new ~uarters at 143 Speen Street~ Natick, Mass. The board referred this change to the. Civil Defense Director. · TAG DAY REQUEST: A request for permission to ~old a tag day in North Andover wns received from William H.~' }&urphy, Treasurer of the United American Veterans Camp Fund.~ The board took n~ action except to file the request. .ACCIDENT REPORT:'~ A copy of an accident ~eport was received from the Highway Department. Harold Windle~ was injured on ~June 4, 1953 when the tailgate handle of a the mShute on .the Sa~n~dspreader struck him in the ches~.~ No action taken. ' DE~EY DYER: ' Mr. Dewey Dyer sent a notation to th~ boaaJd relative to the Infirmar~ site for disposal purposes. He stated that this land is on the waters~ed.and~c0uld not be ~used for a disposal site. DEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES: AnlindeX iof~retail prices on specific~ goods ~and ~services in Massachusetts cities was re6~ived ~y the board. DEPAR T~NT OF INDUS TRIAL ' ACCIDENT~: A questibnnaire was received in regard to~ compensation, medical and~other statumory~ payments on industrial accident cases. ~his questionnaire is to cover payments made by.'~the town directly from our treasury. The report ~i11' be~filIed out and sent to~this ~departmant. E~WYN KING: A'report was to have been made by Mr. King relative to their let~~ Sf May~ 25, 1953 but he did not come in ~d he will be contacted before the Jun~ ~29,1953 meeting. Mr. Willis brought up the matter of the two trailers on the McMurray'property on Dufton Court. He said it would be impossible to allow these trailors 'and still comply with the zoning laws. The board 'viewed the location in the company of the building inspector some time ago. - Mr. Thomson inquired if Mr. Willis felt that from his own conclusions that no trailers can be left there and he said that he did as the result of the visit he m~de t5 this location. Mr. Taomeon then inquired if it would be 'in order for the board to notify Mrs. McMurray that in 'order to maintain these trailers she must come before the board and show them how they can keep the trailers and still comply with the zoning laws. Mr. Willis will dictate this latter and a. copy of same wtll be sent to Mr. Shapcott. JUNE 15, 1953- continued DISPOS'AL SITE CO~ITTE~: This group me: with the Selectmen and Er. Dyer again informed the board that the Infirmary land is on the water shed and cannot be used for thispurpose. He said that Mr. Rogers had made another agreement with the members who talked with him. Mr. CarOn said that Mr. Rogers will not let the town have 1~. acres for $5,000 and he will let them have between 14 or 15 acres of the' wooded area at $100 per acres with an option of buying in two years. Mr. Caron thought this location would be ideal. There was further discussion about the Rea site and Mr. Caron said it would cost between $4,000 and $4500 to build a road and then they would have to try and get e~sements. Mr..Dyer said he thought that if a san£tary fill method was to be set up, it should be done properly, regardless of the cost and it will be a credit to the ~own.~'He said there should be proper equipment, fences, a shed,~ etc. He said he didn't think Ira's tractor would last more than two years and ~hen he would be left with a blade which probably wouldn't be of any use. He thought there should be a special town meeting and ask for a new tractor; Mr. Thomson said that ~his was discussed prior to the town meeting and it was agreed that Ira's tractor could do the work before the article ',?as presented to th~ town meeting when they voted $2700 for a new blade. · Mr. Willis felt that if we were to be involved ina matter of this sort, there should be s Special Town Meeting and bring the whole thing before the people. Mrl John Gaudette made a motion that we negotiate with Mr. Rogers and use the present equipment. .Mr. -Willis wanted to say something before action was taken on this motion with respect to Chapter 40, Section 14 and he p~;oceeded to read this section to the group. There is mentioned in this section that no land shall be purchased for any municipal purpose by any city subject to this section for a price more than 25% in access of its average assessed value during the previous 'three years. Mr. Willis said ~he would like :o contact Herm~ Dine, Director of~Accoun:s, and get his interpretation of this s ection before any further action was taken. Mr. Willis said he believed that the Legislature intended that towns' would be restricted as 'well as cities and was the reason he wanted an opinion from Mr. Dine i Mr. ~homson did not agree with this as he did not think that the question and obscure language of the Statute was controlling. There was further discussion about Mr. Carty's tractor and it was suggested that he ~ry out ~the tractor before the next meeting. Er. Carty also agreed t6 contact the Cletrac man and get a blade from him and try it out this week. The article was voted ~n s~Ach a manner that Er. Carry can buy the blade only if the town purchases a piece of land. Mr. Willis then suggested that i~ order to give this project a try, we should lease t%e land and if it works out successfully, .then at a x~ature tc~n meeting we could ask far the proper equipment. 'He said he woul~be willing to go higher on a ~lease to try this project out. Motion~Of Mr. Gaudet was then seconded by Dr. Julius Kay and Mr. Willis asked for a show of hands on those voting in favor of negotiating with Mr: .Rogers for .the land. Mr. Carty, George Caron, .Dr. Kay and John Gaudet were in favor with Mr. Willis and Mr. Kirk opposed. Mr..Kirk said he was opposed to voting on something that they couldn't finish. Mr. ~homson was recorded ~as not voting and he said if it r. ere necessary, he would be glad to give his reason. The committe~ will meet on june.29, 1953 in the Selectman,s Office. JUNE 22,' 1953': The Board msmbere came in to sign the weekly payrolls and approve the bills. No regular meeting was held on this day. LAWRENCE GA~ COMPANY: 1he Bo~d granted permission to the Lawrence Gas Company to excavate :o install 33 feet of gas service on Waverley Road and to excavate to install 820 feet of gas main on ~averley Road. NE~ ENGLAND TEL. '& TEL. CO. & LAWRENCE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. '~he above two companies were granted permission by the Board to l~cate poles, wires ~ fixtures on the westerly side of 'Sidsbee Road, at a poin.t approxi- mately 245 feet northerly from Lyman Road, 1 pole.