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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-08-31 Board of Selectmen Minutes O~FORD PAPER CO. STRIEE: The Board was asked to send a letter requesting that a letter be sent expressing their hope that the strike would be settled soon to the satisfaction of both sides in the very near future. Many families in North Andover ere adversely affected and have been for some time because of the continuation of the strike. PLAY~ROUND FIELD DAY: A letter from Bill McEvoy, Recreational Chairman, invited the Selectmen to participate in the annual Field Day to be held on Wednesday, August 19th. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ~, _ . Alice M. Letarte, Secretary. Clerk August 31, 1964 The;]~oard of Selectman held their regular meeting on Monday evening, August 31, 1964 with the following members present and voting: Chairman William A. Ftnneran, Fred P. Oakes, Clerk; and Ra2mond Broadhead. ADVISORY BOARD: '~ Mr. Theodore Peters appeared before the Board as .the new chairman of the Advisory Board, to familiarize himself with the procedures and also requested some possible means of having the budgets submitted earlier than they have been in the past, in order to act on them properly. The Board suggested he contact Town Accountant David Roche, who had expressed his willingness to meet with the Advisory Board and help out in any way. JOHNSON STREET MARKING: Mr. ~dney Coleman, 247 Farnum Street, appeared before the Board stating traffic con- ditions were still bad on Johnson Street, especially in the vicinity of the Reynolds residence and Starrett Acres. Ne said the signs did help somewhat, but he' suggested painting a yellow line. This matter will be referred to the Police Dept. NEETING ADJOURNED TO LICENSING CC~NISSION: Mr. John Walsh appeared before the Board regarding the serving of drinks from an ~un- labelled bottle at Bob White's Restaurant. Mr. Fimneran made a mo~ion to adjourn the meeting to the Licansing Board. Mr. Oakes seconded the motion and the vote was unani- ~UR0~S: Two Jurors were drawn: 1. Fred ZaJac, 360 Waverly Road - Production Supervisor for duty at Salem Civil Court, 1st session, September 14, 1964. 2. Tom Ingrain, 96 Marbleridge Road - Timekeeper, for duty at Lawrence Superior Court, September 21, 1964. NEARING: Pole Location A petition for a pole location on School Stree~ was approved unanimously. This · petition was from the N. E. Telephone'& Telegraph Co. and Nassachusetts Electric CO. Mr. Oakes made the motion to grant, the permission; Mr; Broedhead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. STREET LI~T R~UEST: Domanic Messina, 287 Chickering Road and Norman Schroeder, 1474 Turnpike Street re- quested street' lights. Mr. Broedhead made a motion to request a survey from the Mass. ~Electric Company. Mr. Oakes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. UNITED NATIONS DAY: Notice was received from UN DAY National Chairman that a local chairman should be appointed for U.N. Day (October 24). Mr. Ftnneran recommended Rev. Donald J. Clark, as was SUggested to him by former chairman Rev. Ernest Brown, Jr. who is moving out of town. Mr. Broadheed made a motion to appoint Rev. Clark, Mr. Oakes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS: A letter was received from the State Dept. of Public Works, Office of the Commissioner regarding the reorganization of the Mass. Dept. of Public Works. Rep. Albur% Pettoruto, who was in the building holding conferences, was requested to come into the meeting, was told of the letter and his opinion asked as to requesting another conferance with the Dept. of Public Works. He said he didn't think it w~ald do any harm to-try again, but it should be done before election, Nov. 3rd. It .was then August 31, 1964 - Cont. suggested by the Selectmen that a conference be held with the Governor, to which Mr. Pettornto agreed, suggesting that Sen. Rurak and Gov. Counciler Buckley also be in- vited. Mr. Oakes extended sincere thanks to Mr. Pettornto, saying he is the only man who has done his utmost to help and support the desires of the town of North Andover. Mr. Brosdhead and Mr. Finneran agreed "most heartily". On motion of Mr. Oakes, a letter will he sent to Governor Peabody re,meeting en'c immediate conference and listing the requests the Board has mede of the State Dept. of Public Works for the past four years. Mr. Broadhead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. A letter was received from the State Executive Office for Administration & Finance regarding a training program of engineering employees of cities and towns. An invitation was extended to the Board to attend a farewell dinner honoring Elbert Moulton, Exec. Vice Pres. of the Greater Law. Chamber of Commerce who has resigned. This will be held on the evening of Sept. 3rd. Mr. Oakes will attend. PETITION: Buried Cable: A petition was received from the New ~gland Telephone & Telegraph CO. for buried cable across Great Pond Road southeasterly to property line, approx. 43 feet of buried cable. A hearing is necessary. The hearing will be held on September 14th at 7:30 P.M. PETITION: Joint Locations A petition was granted to the Mass. Electric CO. and N. E. Telephone & Telegraph 0o. for Joint locations - existing poles, on the southerly side of Essex Street at points approx. 100 feet, 183 feet, 2§9 feet, 389 feet, 4~0 feet, 589 feet, 689 feet, ~0 feet, and 886 feet westerly from Great Pond Road, 9 poles. Mr. Oakes made the motion to grant the petition, Mr. Broadhend seconded the motion and the vote was ~-~eni~ous. PETITIONS: Lawrence Gas ~mpany Mr. Oakes made a motion to grant permission for the Lawrence Gas Company to excavate, at the following locations: a. 431 Johnson Street (and install gas service) b. 141 Prescott Street (and install gas service) c. 54 Prospect Street (and install gas service) d. Johnson corner of Mill Street (and install gas service) Lot #4, Johnson Street (and install gas service) e. 193 Sutton Hill Road (and install gas service) f. 293 Waverly Road (repair gas main) Herrick corner Buckingham Rd. (repair gas mains) Patriom at Belmont Street (repair gas mains) Mr. Broadhead seconded the motion and the ve~e was unanimous. MAIN STREET LTGHTING: A letter was received from the Mass. Electric Company not~_fying the Board that the relighting of the business district of Main Street has been completed. RSD¢ MEETING: Notice was received of the 60th meeting of the Regional School District Committee. BOARD C~ APPEALS: Copy of a letter which Town Counsel sent to Board of Appeals was received regarding a court case against the Board of Appeals. A form letter was received from the Division of Civil Service referring to several acts .of the Civil Sex, ce Law which became effective in 1964. CO,PLAINT: A telephone complaint was received from a woman on Zunes Street (who did not give her name) that she cannot get through to her property on Booth Avenue, where she wants to build a home. A w~men who lives on Booth Avenue, hot-topped the street (which is a paper street) at her own expense and will not allow eny~ne through. This information will be forwarded to Town Counsel to determine what action can be taken.