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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-05-27May 20, 1957 --- continued b~. june 11, 1957. The Board stated that they would.take.immediate action on the problem as soon as they receiveda report from the Charm Associate~. NAMING OF NEWBRIDGE Mr. Fiuneranmotioned ~hat the proposed new bridge from North Andover across the Merrimack River be named the ',Monsignor Francis L. Shes Rridge,, Mr. Finck seconded the motion and a maJorityvote ~cok place. CeMPLAINT Mr. Su~cliffe stated that he had received a complaint on the condition of the rem-~ns of Mr. Louis A. McAloee's barn situate~ at the rear of his property on ~hird Street. The Board voted that the matter be Z~ferred to Mr. Lawlor, Building Inspector for investigation. T~AFFZC LIGHTS The Board directed that a letter be sent to the State Department of Public Works requesting that Traffic Lights be installed at the corner ofWaverlyRoadund Turnpike Street. SURDIVI~ION BOND The Board accepted and approved the Subdivision Bond of the Sutton Hill Co. HEARING POSTPONED A hearing onan application of Mr. Louis C. Fiori, 846 ~hastnut Street, North Andover was postponed in order to define the zoning By-Laws of that area. May 27,19~7 The Board of Selectmen mat on this d~vfor theirun,~l Monday nightmeetingwith ~1] members present and CBa~man Finck presiding. The Weekly Warrant was approved and signed with the exception of the Helfrich Claim b*~ to be.held out until such time as a general release was signed by the owner of the Helfrich car. LAKESIDE AREA Mr. Dully, Board of Public ~orks ~ud Dr. Nay, Board of Health, met with the Board of'Selectmen for ~urther discussion of the I~keside area. It was agreed that in spite of ar~ State approval of Mr. Colgates plans, the situation was st~l~ a mattar for local d~cisiee. TOWN G~_~AGE Mr. Walter Stamp of the Highway Department appeared before the Board to discuss the broEen doors and windows in the town ~arage. The Board agreed to inspect the garage on Tuesday morning to devise a means of protecting this town property from SAF/TA~Y~FI LL SIT~' Mr.' Arthur Duucette o~ ~01 Prescott Street appeared before the Board to request tbet the Emnitary-Fill area be opened one evening a week for the use of town residents whose working hours make it impossible to make use of the area under the present schedule. The Board directed a letter to the Highway Surveyor re- questing that the Sanitary-Fi4ll Site be opened on Monday evenings free 6:00 P.M. ~$ 8:00 P.M. w!tHoa~mp2a~agtm attendance. DOG OF~TCER Mr. Domenic Giarruso, Dog Office~ requested permission from the Board to purchase an animal moose to be used in the discharging of his duties as dog officer. The Board voted approval of the purchase under the Dog Officer Appropriation. Vo V. ~o The Board unanimonsly approved the V. F. W. Multiple Sclerosis Drive, a door to door canvass to be held on Skmday, June 2, 1957from12:00 to 4:00 P.M. BUILDING INSPECTOR The Board directed a letter be sent to Mr. Lawlor, Building Inspector~ stating information received in a letter free School Committee-man Mr. O'Brien requesting information on a building-permit for the D~w elementary-school project. CIVIL DEFENSE The Board voted a meeting take place, ce June 3, 1957 with Nm. Dyer and Mr. Maker concerning reimbursmant from the State for local expenses incurred during the recent forest fire emergency. The Board received an expiration notice from the Great Pond Insurance Agency on the Fire Department Accident policy. The Board directed a letter be sent to Mr. Whipple May 27, 1957--- continued 29'9: of the North Andover Insurance Association, requesting, they meet with the Board on June 3, 1957 for a discussion of town coverage under the present insurance set upo APPLICATION FOR INCORPORATION The Board approved and signed an application for incorporation by George H. Barker, Jr. which had Chief McKee's sd~ture of approval, .and directed the form be returned to Mr. Edward J. Cronin, .Secretary of the Commonwealth. LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE ~e Board of Selectmen approved the Booster Club request to hold a parade for the opening of the Little League Season on June 2, 1957 at 1:30 P.M. from Jefferson Sql,~e to Waverly Park. The Board directed a letter to Mr. Wfl~fan McEvoy, President, stating that the Board will be pleased to take part in this affair. June 3, 1957 The Board of Selectmammet onthts date ~ith ~11 members p~esentand ChairmarAFinck presiding. The Weekly Warrant was unanimously approved and signed. TREE REMOVAL A hearing was held on a petition for removal of a tree by Mrs. Hannah Pevine, 358 Sutton Street, North Andover. Tree Warden John Conners stated that aparently the roots of the tree had entered the sewerage pipes and was causing a back-wash in the Pevine ce11,~. He further stated that it was possible a cracked sewer pipe had created this condition. Mr. Finneran motioned the tree be removed. Mr. Sutcliffe requested approval of removal of this tree from Mr. Conners. Mr. Conners Stated that he had presented the findings of his investigation and that it was up to the Board of .Selectmen to approve or disapprove. ~b~m~dFimckdmentioned it is customaz'y for the Tree Warden to make a recommendation of some sort. When it was learned that the tree was psrt~ damaged by the hurricane, the Board voted unanim- ously to have the tree removed. FOREST ~FIRE Mr. James Maker, ~reasurer, James Daw, Fire Chief, and Dewey Dyer, Civil Defense Director, a~peared before the Board to discuss expenses incurred by the forest-fire emergency. Chief Daw mentioned several expenses due his department. Cb~man Finck explained that the State only wanted the total amount at present in order to compile a state estimate for the purpose of reimbursement. Chief Daw stated that $186.34 was due the Fire Department. Mr. Dyer s~ated that $263.66 was due the North Andover Civil Defense. The Board voted that the total amounted to $350.00, ami that the State Finance Director be notified of that amount. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Daw reported to the Board that his department has been render survey for the pes~ year and although the sur~ey is not completed, it has been some time since the Survey Company has been around. He suggested that a letter from the Board of Selectmen might help to clear up the matter. The Board voted u~tmously to communicate with the New England Fire _rn~.. Ratir~ Essociation asking that the .survey be completed and that a reco~endation then be sent to the Board. TOWN TREASURER James Maker, Treasurer, requested the Board' s approval to borrow money for Mr. D~ffy, s Water Department Project. Mr. Maker stated~this would be necessary as the taxes would be late in coming in this year due to the Charm Survey delaying the setting of a tax rate. The Board voted unanimous approval. BULEDING PERMIT Mr. Lawlor appeared before the Board for a scheduled meeting, to discuss a building- permit for the approved new elementary-school. The Board voted to submit an article at the next Special Town Meeting making it possible for the Board of Selectmen to set the building permit fee on all educational and municipal bn~at~gs. The Board stated Mr. 0'Brien should be advised to. advertise for bids subject to the addition cfa building permit fee. BUILDING INSPECTOR CONGRATULATED Cb~ ~man FLnck congratulated Mr. Lawlor, ~,t~ding Inepector, on his fifty years of fine service in the Fire Department, and extended the Board' s best wishes for maz~ years of retirement. The Board voted that there be a record made of this very fine occasion, MCAL00NBARN Mr. Sutcliffe asked Mr. Lawlor if he had investigated the complaint on Mr. McAloon's Barn. Mr. Lawlor stated he had, and thatMr. McAloon would like to remove the remains of this old barn if he could obtain a permit to build a new garage in its place. Mr. Finck stated that was a matter for the Board of Appeals. Mr. Sutcltefe asked what