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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-03-17March 17, 1958 continued _ at the Lawrence Superior Civil Court session to be held April 7, 1958. The name of Mr. Jeremiah Murphy, 26 Second Street, a retired molder a~ the Davis & Furber Machine Company was drawn byMr. Finneran. The board directed that Mr. Murphy he so notified. DOG CG~PL~INT Mr. Finck read a letter free,iv. James H. Montgomery, 415 Massachusetts Avenue, making complaint of e vicious dog owned by his nezt doer neighbor Ed~e~rd p. G~igeli, 421 Massachusetts Avenue, and requesting the board take action to elLminate the nuisance. Mr. Finneran stated the Montgomery's had reported this nuisance several times in the past. Mr. Flock stated under the statutes a hearing may be held. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned a hearing be called. Mr. Finneran seconded this motion and there followed a unanimous vote. Mr. Finck stated he weuld refer to the statutes for proper procesdure before naming a date for hearing. DAMAGE CLAIMS The board, in consideration of damage claims presented by Mr. Guy Howe of Howe Heating Corp for oil truck damage sustained at the corner of Milk and Chestnut Streets, and by Mr. Robert S. Teel for damage to his car when in an accident with a Highway Department truck on Foster Street, voted to refer Mr. Teel's claim to Police and Highway Departments for investigation and report. The Howe Heating Corp. claim ~s referred to Pelf ~e and Public Works departments for the same. CHARACT~REPG~T An application for license to peddle Cushman Bakery Products by Mr. Howard Beeley requesting board certification of character ~*as approved and signed by the board upon recommendation of Mr. Finneran who vouched for the character of Mr. Beeley. Mr. Beeleyappeared in the interest of said application. T~N BUILDING OFFICE HOURS Mr. Sutc~f~e submitted a list he had compiled of the number of hours town build- ing offices would be open to the public and asked if the board w~s in agreement on the printing of hours on the office doors. The board w~s in agreement. Diccussion took place on Selectmen's ~ffice hours with definite decision not made on the matter. ELECTION PAYB Patrick C. Cronin, Fred McCormack, JohmMcDuffie and John Lyoms representing the Board of Registrars and Officer John J. Lanni of the Police Relief Association with Chaif of Police Alfred H. McKee, appeared before the beard to discuss the matter of election pay to police officers on duty a~ the polls. Mr. Finck stated it w~s aparent to him that a misunderstanding er~sted between the Registrars and Police Department over the matter and further stated the feeling of the board that any board with delegated authority should set up their own budget. Mr. Cronin protested that the Board of Selectmen had always handled the pay increases in the past. Mr. Finck suggested the Registrars make such provisions in their own budget in the future. It was suggested that in the future the Police department make provision intheir budget for police pay at the polls. Chief McKee agreed but stated no such provisions were made for this years budget. Mr. Finck asked if any ethers who ~ere present were interested in the discussion. Mr. William Lafond, custodian of St. Michaels School and Mr. Car~ Thomas, custodian of A. Thomson School stated if other workers at the polls ~ere to receive an increase they would -~ish to be included. Mr. Finneran asked what precipitated the police officers request for an increase. Mr. Lamni stated the Association had discussed the matter and voted to request an in- crease in pay. ;~. Flock stated the decision ~s in the hands of the Selectmen and ~uld be taked under advisement. Chief McKee and Officer Ianni returned to the meeting later on to suggest the Board of Registrars pay the usual amount as in the past ~nd that the Police Association would make up for the ~*ference in the future. The Sele ~tmen stated they would consider the possibility of handling the matter in that manner. BOARD OF REGISTR&RS ~. Cronin protested the use of twenty employecs in precinct three in comparison to eighteen workers in the other p=ecincts. Mr. Finneran suggested the board also take that matter under advisement. POLICE REGULATIONS It ~s voted by the board ~o amend the Police Department Regulations effectLug vacation schedule allowances to agree with those in the Personnel By-Law. JO~SON HYGH SCHOOL BUILDING The board ~oted unanimously %o request Mr. Wright, contractor a~nrded the bid to board-in the Johnson High School building, to appear at this office by Wednesday noon, March 18, 1958, at the latest to discuss completion of this ~,~rk in accordance ~ith the ~erms of contract. It was directed that thio communication be sent special del- ivery, certified mail, requested receipt.