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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-03-18 arch., 19 7- continued incurred because of'bad read conditions on Sutton St., was deferred for a week pendins consideration. RESERVE FUND TRANSFER The Board approved a request of the Advisory Board to transfer $17.04 from the Reserve Fund to Itemized Reports. SALEM STREET The Board met with Ira D. Carty, Highway Surveyor and a few residents of Salem St. for a hearing concerning the very bad condition of Salem St. Mr. Carry stated he would like to get Salem St. under Chapter 90 Road Const. when Dsle St. is completed. Mr. Dolan said something had to be done now as the road is im- passible--particularly so after a rain storm.. A resident said water completely covers the road in some places. Mr. Carty promised to put down gravel, roll it out and then apply a heavy coat of'heavy oil and sand. He estimated this would cost between one and three thousand dollars. The Board requested they be notified when the work is done so they may inspect. A resident mentioned that when the Power Co. cut through SalemSt. they took down trees and left an unprotected areaof danger on a curve where a twenty or thirty foot drop exists off the road bed. Chairman Finck said he woul~ inspect and advisethe Power CQ. LAWRENCE GAS CO. Mr. Carty stated the Gas Co. dug an excavation on Academy Rd. ~thout approval. He also stated the same Co. left their road work in poor condition. Chairman Finck said he would notify the Co. JUROR DRAGON John Lyons appeared to witness the drawing of a Joror. Mr. Sutcliffedrew Mrs. MarJorie Hargreaves, 42 Marblehead St., a housewife, for Superior. (Civil) 'Cou~ and to appear before said Court in Newburyport on April 15, 1957. Lawrence GAS CO. A petition to excavate on Academy Rd. for a gas main installation was received and referred to Mr. Dully for approval. CEAPTERT~8 REQUESTS A letter was received from Hr. Russell E. Jenkins Distric~ Highway Engineer referring to Chapter 718 requests. The Board SuggestedMr. Jenkins be not- ified'that the town approved Chapter 90 work on Dale St. and that work be started as soon as possible. LANTERN CORPDEVELoPMENT Mr. Endicott Peabody representing the Lantern Corp. introduced Mr. Matheson to the Board and proceeded to discuss the presentation and subsequent approval of a new form of Bond. He stated his desire to file two seoerate Bonds. One for the Water Dept. portion omounting to ~3,400 and the re4ainlng contracts under a separate Bond amounting to $ 22,045. The first Bond to be dropped when the water con~ract was completed. The Planning Board members who were present during this discussion endorsed the plan and there was further discussion on proceedure. The Lamtern Corporation will appear at next meeting to file Bonds for approval of Planning Board with a representative from the Bonding Co. AVAILABLE FUNDS .Mr.~Finck read a letter from Mr. Herman B. Dine, State Director of Accounts, stating the amount of available funds as of January l, 1957 was $ AGREEMENT ~An agreement of the Sutton Hill Co. from Arthur A. Thomson Law Office was re- 'celved. Action postponed. LETTERS The Board received copy-letters from Larry J. Cadogan requested byMr. Finck. Chairman Finck suggested they be presented ~o the Planning Board as they might be of interest to them. They were immediately turned over. ~eekly LETTERS The Board examined copies of this weeks correspondence sent from the Board. V.A. FORM The Board approved~submitting the information requested on a form from the Veterans office concerning working hours of Bernamd Bingham- local Agent. Request A letter was received from Dr. Edward C. Bulger requesting the position of Animal Inspector. 282 March 18, 195~ - continued ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were made by the Board of Selectmen on this day: Moth Superintendent Wiring Inspector Registra for three yrs, Ass. member- Board of Appeals- 1 yr. John J. Conners, John J. Thomson, Fred McCormack, Alfred Boeglin, Dewey A. Dyer, OrinB. Foster, Nora L. Foster, Edward J. Ellsey Albert E. Houle Domenic Reitano, Robert H ebb, Genevieve Hebb, John C. Farnham, John M. Barrell Patrick Driscoll Albert Johnson John J. Wilcox James J. Maker, James J. Maker, Bernard Binghem Bernard Bingham Domenic Bonnano, John R. Fenton, Alfred H. McKee, James P. Daw, .William C. Lafond, Francis Dowd, Augustine Donovan Director of Civil DeSense Supt. Town Infirmary Matron ,, " Public Weigher PubLic Weigher Surveyor Wood Bark and Lumber Fence Viewer Dr. Edward C. Bulger, Animal Inspector Custodian Tax Title Property Auctioneer Tax Title Property Veterans Agent Burtal Agent Sealer Weights & Measures Special Civil Constable Keeper of the Lock-up Forest Fire Warden Grave Registration Officer Special Police Officer Joseph Noone Town Building Janitor ~All~an C. McDonald, Town Building Custodian SUBSTITUTES The Board appointed substitute Olerks on absence of any Chairman of the Board: Hr. Ralph E. Finck, Substitute Chairman - Board of Public.Welfare Mr. Philip Sutcliffe, ,, " Board of Selectmen Mr. William A. Finneran, ,, ~' Board of LLicenses March 25~ 1957 The Board of Selectmen held their regular weeklymeeting with all members pres- ent and Mr. Ralph Finck, Chairman, presiding. The Weekly Warrantwasapproved and signed along with the appointment forms. LAR~RENCE GAS CO. Mr. Joseph McDonough and Mr. Culver of the Lawrence Gas Co. appeared before the Board for their scheduled appointment. Chairma~~ Finck brought, forth the com~ pl~ts of previous weeks and Mr. Culver promised to carry out ~tl work to ~the specif2cations of the Town. Mr. Finueran stated he.d like a stronger follow-up to all complaints. The Board was promised the ditch on Waverly and Mniu St. would be covered with gravel and hot-top. Mr. Fimneran moved the permits for Acade~ Rd. and the Waverly and Mn~u project be granted. It was seconded by. Mr, SutcLiffe and followed by a unanimous vote. WAGE AND SALAR~ APPLICANT Mr. Sumner Charms presented a brochure to the Board containing various methods for handling the. Survey. He presented examples of his work in other towns and stated the following: That a technical assistant would ~be made available for the Towm Meeting, that the analysts talked directly to the workers on their Jobs, and that the appropriated sum would be enough 'to do the Job. Mr. Charms suggested andopen meeting to which all employes would be invited to voice their problems and opinions. It was agreed that sixty days with a poss- ible ninety would be sufficient time in which to do the Job. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CO. T~o members of the Standard Construction Co. met with the Board on the removal of certain trees in front of their property. The Board stated they would agree with the opinion of the Tree Warden in this matter, and it was left in Mr. Conners hands.