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Home My WebLink About1957-03-25March 25, 1957 -- continued 283 WAGE AND SALARY~:PLICANT Mr. Norman F. MacLeod of Bigelow, Kent, Willard & Co. stated his Co. could go along on somewhat similar terms and methods already'mentioned by Mr. Charms. In addition however, he added the following: That his analysts would meet with Dept Heads. That discussions would he a matter of secrecy. The Co would sub- mit a plan and would follow up any problems that might arise after the Survey had been completed at an additional cost of $100.00 a day. That his 0o. could start after a two or three week notice. Mr. MacLeod said he'd submit his pro- posal next Mondaynight. LAKESIDE GAS STATION Mr..Raymond CashmanandMr. Howard Gilman appeared before the Board concernin~ a permit to install new gasol&ne storage tanks of larger gallonage on Lakeside Gas Station property. They protested a two month delay of approval on the part of the Board of Health, and also a delay of percolation tests. This Gas Station borders Lake Cochichewick and is near the new pumping station. Chair- man Finck said they should appear before this Board next meeting--April 1, with representatives of the Board of Health, the Board of. Public works, and all interested parties. Mr. Finneran secondedthe motion and k unanimous vote followed, CURBINGS ON MASS AVENUE Mr. Perrino appeared ~th a complaint on the hazardous condition of portions of Mass. Ave. to pedestrians--especially children walking to and from schools. There are no sidewalks or curbings and a rise in the center of the road makes' driving verydangerous in wet or icy weather. He asked the Board to petition the State for at least curbings. Mr. Finck motioned the Board contactthe State Highway Dept. to survey the matter. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and it was put to an unanimous vote. PERRINO:'BOARD OF APPEALS Mr. Perrino also respondedto a letter from the Board asking him to appear at meetings of the Board of Appeals or resig$. Mr. Perrino said he felt resent- ment towards the letter as he had always been a faithful member. Mr. Finck asked for assurance that he,d appear at meetings and was assured by Mr..Perrino he,d be a faithilulmember. MR. O'BRIEN -- WAGE SURVEY 'Mr. O'Brien appeared in the interest of the School Dept along with a letter he had sent requesting the School Dept. be considered in the Wage analysis program. Mr. O'Brien was assured has request would be considered. MARINO BOND ~he Board was in receipt of a letter from Atty. Arthur A. Thomson requesting a meetingto settle~the matter, of the Marino Bond. It was unanimously agreed the Board would meet with Atty Thomson next meeting at 9:00 P.M. . DAMAGE CLAIM .Atty. Arthur Thomson also wrote concerning a John C. Damon claim for damages and it was voted to include this item in the above meeting. . !~ LETTER Atty. Thomson also wrote to inform the Board he had appointed Mr;.S. Forbes RockweLl, Jr., Summer St., North Andover, to a fourth term as a member of the School Building Committee. RESOLUTION Chairman Finck read a Resolution to the Advertising Club of Boston. Mr. Finneran nominated the resolution be adopted, Mr. Finck seconded ~hs motion and it was a unanimous vote. .CHARACTER REQUEST Mr. Oleni~ appeared before the Board to request a Character reference on a State form for the approval of opperating a Rolling Kitchen · .Mr. Sutcliffe moved ~pproval, Mr. Finneran seconded the motion, and there was a unanimous vote to sign the form. TOWNDUMP Chairman Finck mentioned hew ill meetwith Alderman GUilmette on the complaint of smoke in No. Andover from their city dump. COMPL&INT Mrs. Pelletier, a Salem St. Resident, complained by telephom~ that Salem St. wasn, t yet in satisfactory condition. The Board decidedto refer the compl~-ut to Carty and inspect Salem St. Wed. afternoon March 25, 1957--continued PISTOL PERMIT Mr. Bruce Sutcliffe,s pistol permit application was approved and it' was voted to inform Mr. Sutcliffe that under the new regulations he must appear before the Board for permit approval. LICENSE TRANSFER A license transfer for the Bon~ Bread Co. G. Nasser was unanimously approved.' from Clemment W. Rodden to E~mund WESTERN ELECTRIC Mr. Vance C. Peterson appeared before the Board in application of'a License to store approximately 720 gallons of gasoline ina garage, (vehicle storage~ for the Western Electric Co. Mr. Finneranmotioned the Board approve and hold an April 8, meeting and that all abutters be notified knd d~lyadvert- ise in the papers. Mr. Finnerans motion w~s unanimously approved. RESIGNATION Mr. Finck said Mr. Boeglin~;ould like to resign as anmember of the Board of Appeals, and act as an associate member due to pressure of personal business. The Board approved his resignation. APPOINTMENTS Mr. O ~ Leary, Mr. Boeglin, Mr. Perroni, Board of Appeals--5 years " " " Ass. Member - lyear SGT. DONNELLY COMPLAINT: T~N LTNE Sgt. Donnelly, Chief McKee and Mr. John Cahill appeared before the Board for their scheduled meeting. Chairman Finck read Sgt. Donne2_ly,s letter of complaint to after-hours drinking at the Town*Line, operated by Mr. Cahill, after mar~ warnings. Ne referred in particular to two incidents which occur- ed over St~ Patricks holiday weekend. Mr. Cahill stated that on those n~ghts he had over 300 guests and it was difficult to get rid of them all at once. Ehief McKee~ mentioned he,d warned Mr. Cahill before about 12:00 O'clock closings,'and been promised by Mr. Ct~hill to abide by by the law. Mr. Cahill suggested the Police Dept supply an officer at such ti~es as a large gather- ing was taking place. Sgt. Donnelly stated other police officers had re- ported after-hour activity at the Town-Line. When questioned by Chairman Fin~k Chief McEee said he was in ~ approval of Sgt. Donnelly,s complaint. Mr. Finck asked Chief McEee if a certain pamphlet of Rules and Regulations for the Police Department were~ in effect, those used by his department.' These rules were adopted in 1932'and an~ended in 1955. After exmmining the pamph- let Chief McKee replied they were the same. Sgt. Donnelly requested a con- viction not a warning, as warnings had been given before. Mr. Sutcliffe mentioned Mr Cahill,s present personal grief( Mrs ~ on danger list at hospitsl) and Mr~ Finck claimed all were in sympatby ~rith ~r. Cahill in that regard and suggested action be deferred. Mr. Cahill said 'he preferred a~tion now to deferment and had nothing more to say in his own behalf. Chairman Finck asked Sgt~ DonneLly if 'he had spoken to Mr. Cahill on the first night' mentioned in his complaint. Sgt. Donnelly answered ,,no,,, but that there were o~mer and friends sitting in the back room. Mr. Finck mentioned the License applies to drinking on the premises. Mr. Finck asked if there were an~ more questions and there were none. The Chair then said the Board would prefer action after due consideration. ' TOWN FARM Chairman Finck suggested inspecting the Town Farm with the Board on Wednesday, March 27,' 1~57. April 1, 1957 The Board of Selectmen opened their meeting at 7:30 P.M. with all members pre- sent and unanimously voted to approve and sign the warrant fo~ weekly bills and payrolls. JOINT PETITION The New England Tel. & T~l. ¢o. and the Lawrence Electric Co. submitted to the Board for approval, apetttion for Joint Location of Poles on the ~esterly side of FarnumSt. The Board set April 1 S, as the hearing date and advised the abutters be notified. PROPOSALS The Board examined two proposals to furnish new overhead garage doors to the