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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-07-11188 JULY 11, 1955- continued T~EE P£MOVAL HEARING: The Bosrd voted unanimously to instruct the tree warden tozemove the ~wo trees .on Sutton Street, near Norman F!eming,s~ property, and petitioned by Joseph G. Karolieym, 32 Lincokn St. N.Andover. HEARING- CHANGE OF STREET NAME: A hearing was held on the petition of Arthur J. Hodgdon, 960 Farnum Street, to change the nmme of a portion of Farnum Street, running from Ash Street to Salem Street, ~o be known as' Campbell Road. No opposition was presented and the board voted unanimously to grant ~this request. All departments concerned will be notifed of this chan~. MARTIN LAWLOR- RE: COMPLAINTS Mr.~Lawlor met with the board to discuss various complaints which had been referred ~o him by the board, and he was to report to the board in writing but he preferred to come in. 1. With respect to the building on '~entworth Ave. being moved without a permit, Mr. Lawlor informed the board that Mr. Siroi~ is planning ~o build a house in this area, and this building is to be used for storage and a hermit has been issue~ from June~, 19~5 until March 9, 1956 in accordance with the la~ and the building will then be 'removed. The board voted to notify Mr. Lambert, who made the comolaint of this ac~ion by the building inspector. ~ ' 2. The complaint made against Mrs. Gerald Chanin, 140 Prescott Stree~ has been in- vestigated by Mr. Lawlor. She has e 'shelter b~llt there ll'xS,x6, with no front on it and no permit w~s issued for thi~ building. Mrs. Chanin. s~ated that she did not need one and would do nothing about it. She also has a sign "Chickerns for sale-$.50 per lb. Mr. Lawlor stated that she is violation of the building la~vs ~ud zoning laws. Mr. Lawlor stated that she should get a permit from the Board of Health first and then get a permit from him but she claims she doesn't need any permit from~?anybudy. The Board vo~ed to send s letter to Mrs. Chapin informing her that she is in violation ' '~' and Mr-. Lawlor will give' us the section of the law which applies to this. 3Mr. Lawlor discussed another complaint made against Louis Sergi, Mass. Ave. who is s~or~gg s~agings at his proper~y. The complaint was male verbally by Mr. Olenio · but originally~by John Osgood. The Board advised Mr. L~w~or to get ~this complaint in writing' and present it to the Selectmen ~and they would take for~ml action a t that time. ,. ~. .....4'~ The"~f0urth matter ~vas 'the aoplication, for a permit fo~ o~tdoor 'advertising~ sign to be erected on Chickering Road, Route #125, North Andover. Mr. Lawlor sent a letter %o The Kimball System, Inc. but has received no reply as ymt. He informed · , the Board that they must ge~ a state permit first and- then'an 'application or permit from Mr. Lawlor. The Board voted to request a hearing from the Outdoor Advertising Authority a~ once before any further action is taken. CONDUIT AG~EE.~N T ' ~All members of the Board signed a conduit agreement relative to the order approved- by the board under date of February 21, 1955 granting permission to· lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes with the wires and cables placed therein, under the surface of Osgood Street. The.agreement is s~ed by A. M. Friedman, General Plant Agreement and Leases Supervisor. Ei a m D & EL.CO: The Board voted unanimously to approve the petition of ~this company for the removal of 1 pole on Waverley Road, northeast of Greene Street. No hearing required. LAWRENCE GAS. CO: The Board granted permission to this company for the following excavations: Joseph Baladicz, 'Osgood Street, #329- excavate 34 feet in street for gas service. William Dewhirst: 697 Waverley ~d.', excavate 12 feet instree~ for gas'service. John F. mA~hony, ~16 prescott St'. excavate 13 feet in street for gas service. Michael Gruscheck, 46 Russell St. excavate 23 feet in' street for gas service. 1451 Osgood Street, (Az~iz) excavate 88 ft. in street to install a 6" low pressure LA~ENCE ELECTRIC CO: gas main. .~ letter from Mr. George Frost, informing the board that he would suggest that the 1000 lumen light on pole llO6, be changed ~o a 2500 lumen light and reloca~ed on pole llOT, directly opposite Adams Ave. He said there are three 1000 lights on Adams Avenue now and it is a very short street. There is ~ree interference between pole ll06 and Ad,ms Ave. The board voted to check on the three lights on Adams Ave. as they had the impression that there was only one light on the street. This reques~ will be h~ld up if there are three lights on the street and no action will be taken until the next meeting. SCHOOL STREET: The board voted to accept the recommendation of Mr. Frost ~o install a 1000 lumen light on pole 2040 at the top of school Street. 159 JULY ll, 1955- continued LA~%q~ENCE ELECTRIC COMPANY: A letter from Mm. Frost relative' to the street light lamp replacements made for May ~nd June. According ~o l~r. Frost, all lights reported oum have been replaced as soon as reported but they feel that a considerable number of lamps ~re being broken, in addition to burn-outs and short circuits caused by s~orms. The average replacements monthly should be about 55 per month so that the number for May and June is on the high~side. With respect to the town receiving coverage from this company all lights reported ou~ were replaced and' this happened every day during Nay and June with the exception of slx days, when no lights were reported out. A complete record of this period in more d~'tatl than covered in the letter is available if the beard desires to have it. The Board voted to send a letterof thanks to Mr. W. E. Casey, General Managsr for his letter. ARTHUR A. THOMSON: The board received a letter from Atty. Arthur A. Thomson relative' to' the summons 'served upon Mr. Mal~er in the case of Madeline K. Simeone et als Vs. Town~ of North Andover in the Land Court case ~turnable Augus~t l, 1955. This legal proceeding involves an interpretation of the latest amendment '.~o the Town Zoning L~ws as it may apply to the land owned by the plaintiffs ~fn this case. Mr. Thomson will file az appearance in behalf of the town and wilL.keep ~e board informed. DEPART~ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The board received a letter from H. G. Gray, Chief Engineer, relative to the possible relocation of Sutton Street and he presumed that this 6.uestion is raised in connection with the effect ~which would b~ ,had upon the area by the relocation of Auto Route 110 rather than'in conjunction with possible extension of the airport 'runwnys.The plans are,st~ll in a very tentative sta~e.. As soon as sufficient information is available to permit detail ed study,, of ,the problem we will notify you in 'order that a 'conference may be arranged before an~ final co~mit.tment~ have been made. The Board made comments on a newspaper item which was in't'$nights ~aper relative to the relocation of Sutton Street and they were quite dis'turbed about it, since they had no knowledge of any hearin.g~ ., · The Board voted unanimously to 'send a letter~o H. G. Gr~y and to ]~p. Giles, Longworth and Slack and to Senator Adams and Mayor Buckley as well a s Andrew A. Caffrey~ advising them that the Board of Selectmsn feel that they s~ould be con- sidered in all matters pertaining to the relocati'on of Sutton Street. PLA~NING BOARD-TRIAL ~e: Town of North Andover vs. Colgate Co. Mr. Nicholas Nicetta, chairman of the Planning Board informed the board that his board had been notified that Arthur B. Colgate ~as a case against the town planning which la.scheduled for September 12, 195% at Lawrence, Mass. Mr. Nicetta asked that the Board appoint counsel for this trial. Mr. Kirk made a motion that Arnold H. ~Salisbury be appointed as counsel for this matter because of his vast experience in zoning laws. Mr. Broadhead seconded the motion and vote was unanimous. INSURANCE: Mr. Carl ?.~illiams and Mr. Gibbons of the John Hancock Co. met with the board to discuss the insurance for the town. They discussed th~ dividends and when the town would receive them in the future, as well as the premium and how it is arrived at. Mr. Gibbons explained that the policy is renewable on May 29, and~that it takes time to check figures.The first year there was no earned dividend and the check received by the %own was for the first year only. Mr. Kirk questioned the rate set and then reduced and inquired how this was 'figure~. Mr. Gibbons explained that before the anniversary date an au:omatic rate is used and when. the final rate is deter~ined the new ra%e is set. To this reply, Mr. Kirk asked if they send'in an estimate and then get the actual ra~e and also if they notify the town each year if the rate is changed or not, since experience is figured from year to year. Mr. Crane of the Met; Co. made a suggestion that they move back the anniversary date so %hat the board will know just how much money is required in the appropria - tion. Mr. Finneran stated that this has been taken care of and Mr. Maker, treasurer~ will send a letter to the company requesting this change. AG~EE~NT re: %?oodstock Street. A letter was received from Roland Sherman relative to the agreement signed by Carmelo Narino of Lawrence with respect to imurovements to be made on Woodstock Street and the savings bank book deposited with the Selectmen. Mr. Merino states that he has completed all of the improvements called for in said agreement and is giving notice to that effect ~n ~ccordance with the agreement. Mr. Sherman asks that the board con,ant the proper officials to ma~e an inspection and notify the board as to the conditions being satisfactory so that the bond may be released. The Boar4 voted to contact the proper officials and request a reply in writing, before making any decision with respect to disposition of the bond. 140' JUDY 11, 1955: continued LUMBE ~PJ~EN'S CASUALTY CO: Suggestions were made to have the fire extinguishers recharged in the town building and this will be referred to the Fire Chief. A second suggestion was that the badly cu~ tires on highway department vehicles where cuts are sufficiently deep so as to seriously weaken the tire and exposure of vehicle and driver %o accident should be replaced. This will be referred to the highway department. LAWRENCE ELEC'i~IC COMPANY: The following petitions to locate poles, wires, etc. were approved unanimously: On the northerly side of Main Street, at a point approximately 299 feet easterly from Chickering Road, t pole. On the southerly side of Beacon Hill Boulevard, near the easterly line of Chickering Road, 1 pole; On the southerly side of Beacon Hill Boulevard, near the westerly'side of Chickering Road, 1 pole. Lyman Road, approximately 100 southwest of Edmonds Road, 1 pole. Great Pond Road, easterly from a point approximately 5621' east of Osgood St.~2 poles. TSrRNER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY The board received a letter last week relative to installing underground telephone cable conduit and'the connection is location on the oas: side of Osgood Street, which constitutes a section of State Highway, Route 125. This comnany is primarily interested in opening up trench across this road and would requir~ a minimum width of two feet and a minimum depth of three feet. This work could be completed in three days or less. They have contacted the N.E. T & T Co. in reference to a guying ~pole and also Mr. Jenkins, Highway Engineer regarding work in order to expedite the necessary clearances as regards State High permits, etc. This was checked with Mr.:0enkins and he informed Mrs. Dearden that the permit will be issued by his department and no permit is required from the town. 'The petition of the N.E. T & ? Co. for this work was approved 2/21/1955 by this board. Mr. Morrison was contacted at the Turner Construction Company and informed of this information so that no reply is necessary to their letter. COMPLAINT-PAE{ING AT FLATS BRIDGE Mr. Finneran had received a complaint aSout parking om Fla~s Bridge and 'the board 'voted to refer this matter'to Chief McKee and suggest that signs be erected at this location. The board also felt~that, the chief should have the officers check,,this location and remove s.uy cars that are found parked there.' SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT:LiCENSE In accordance with a notice received ' from the Department of Public Safety.received 7/1~/55, there will be no further need of forwarding Sunday entertainment license applications to this department as they are no longer allowed to censor movies, and no license will be required for television or radio on Sumdays~ ~his information is in ~iew 'of the decision of ~he Mass.' Supreme Judicial'Court~ in the case of~ Brattle 'Films, Inc. versus Com.~issioner of Publfc Safety given July 6, 1955~ Bureau of Ente rtair~ment. ' The Board also voted that no municipalb charge ;#ill be made for these licenses. CO~.~LA'tIft- ;rATER ON SALEM STREET: Mr. Broadhead received a complaint about the water on Salem Stree%, from Chester Lowel The board vo~ed to report this matter to the Board of Health and to the Board of"Public 't[orks. :PLAYGROUND- C0~PLAINT Mr. Broadhead informed the board that he had a call from Mrs. Ryley, 'Nilliams Road and her daughter Susan fell off a s~ring at the Waverley Playgeound and had to have medical attention. She stated that no one at the playground kme-J sh6 had'fallen and she waondered if it wasn't the'duty of the instructor to check on s~ch matters. The' board voted to request a report from the instructor on th{s mamter.