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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-07-28888 July 28, 1958 The Board of Selectmen met on this date with all members present and Chairman Ralph E. Ftnck presiding. TREE REMOVAL HEARING A hearing was held at 7:30 on the petition of Frederick C. Soucy for the removal of a tree at '19 Stonington Street. John J. Connors, Tree Warden was present and recommended the tree be re~ved. The Board unanimously voted the petition be granted. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - SEWERAGE - SUTTON ST. Mr. Finck read a letter from Joseph D. Slzllivan, Chairman of the Board of Public Works in answer to the request for them to meet with this Board to further discuss the sewerage problem in front of Casale and Long house on Sutton St. The letter stated that it is the feeling of the Board of Public Works that any further questions could be taken care of at their regular Thursday might meeting. Mr. Casale and Mrs. Long were present mo discuss the sewerage problem. The Board decided to attend the Thursday 'night meeting of the Board of Public Works mogether with Mr. Stamp of the Highway Department and the Board of Health as they feel this is also a health problem. DUMPING T~ASH Mr. Frank Rarbett of Concord St. informed the Board of an unsightly condition existing in the rear of the North Andover Supply. This condition ~s caused by the dumping of trash by the North Andover Supply Co. and it is also blocking and effecting the Cochtchewick Brook. The Board decided to view the situation on Wednesday afternoon and to send a letter to the N~rth Andover Supply Co. to cease dumping. -CODE SYSTEM John J. Lyons, Town Clerk explained the uniform commercial code system for use in ~ecording of public documents. The code system will go into effect in October. He also requested for the approval of transfer of $128 from the reserve fund to cover the cost of a package deal for filing cabinets, cards and all necessary materials. The Board unanimously .approved. HOURS FOR VOTING Mr. Lyons also discussed the hours for voting. Chairman Patrick C. Cronin was called in and the Board suggested setting standard hours for voting to be from 7 A.N. to 7 P.M. Mr. Lyons and Mr. Cronin both agreed whole-heartedly. The Board unanimomsly voted to establish standard hours for voting from 7 A.M. to 7P.N. SUTTC~ ~ILL FATTER C~airmau Finck read two letters from Lloyd and Sherman relative to the Sutton Hill matter .and the releasing of the bond. The Board decided the bond should no~ be released until such time as the road condition is corrected. Letter send to Lloyd and Sherman ~°one to the Planning Board to find ou~ if they have any further objections. FLUORIDE Recieved an inquiry from the Grove City Chamber of Commerce asking why North Andover discontinued useing fluoride in the water supply. It was unanimously voted to send a reply. TRAFFIC HAZARD-PRESCOTT & ~[[CKERING Mr. Finck read a letter from the Department of Public Works relative to an alleged traffic hazard at the corner of Prescott Street and Chickering Road. They were informed by the State Department that the matter has been investigated and found that certain work of cutting brush and tall grass .within the State Highway would increase the sight distance at this location. Work has already been started and~ will be completed in the near future. A copy of this letter was sent to Mr. Wilbur arves. Board discussed the question of where the hangar or hangars would be placed with F~:; Greeley. Mr. Nainville, 65 Second St. was also present as he was interested in this matter. The Board in interested in protecting the home-ewaers in this vicinity. The Board requested Mr. Greeley to suggest that the moving of the hangars~ be held up until the runway is comp.letsd or preferably to ~ut the hangars where the abandoned Administration building w~ located. BG[LER INSPECTIONS Received notices of boiler inspections on the schools also the annual and bienneal certificates. The Board unanimously voted to refer these to the School Department. J~N LYNCH Received a letter from the Board of Appeals suggesting John Lynch act as Counsel for the Board in the All-State of Virginia case. It was unanimously voted to follow 389 the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to name John Lynch to act as Counsel .for ~he Board in the All-Stte of Virginia case. Office C~ THE BOARD ~F APPEALS A letter advising that the Board of Appeals has no objection to the Highway Department useing their office. RECOMM]NDATIONS-FIRE INSPECTION Fire Chief James P. Daw returned a letter from Mutual Fire Inspection Bureau with his recommendations. It was unanimously voted to notify each dspartmeat to purchase its own extinguishers. · Da~AGAE TO P~OP~RT! - SEWE~ LINE -' ANDOVER ST. ~..Rob~t ~s of ~6~do~r ~. e~ ~ ~e BO~ ~the~d s~t ~ estate ~ the ~ Const~ction Co. Inc. for ~e ~ges to ~s prsp~ty and ~t~ he recei~d ~e m~ for ~e ~ges he c~d mot ~ ~e ~rk done. ~e ~d a~eed ~ s~d a let~r ~ ~el Sc~letti, ~ C~s~ction Co. Inc. r from Cross and Madden representing George L. Cleaves of Needham who sub-contracted with James C. Wright Jr. to perform certain work in North Andover, in reference to the payment of. an amount of money due. The Board voted not to honor the assignment at this time as the situation remains unchanged: Er. Finck said he would contact Cross & Madden. TREE P~NOVAL -_William Ward, petitioned for the r4movallof a tree at 11 Sannders St. Tree Warden approved df the re, oval of this tree. The Board unanimously voted to hold a hearing on Aug. 11, 1958 at 7:30 P.I~. D.P.W. ~-~ INTERSECTION AT STEVENS CORNER A letter was received from the Dept. of Public Works relative to a recent proposal for stop signs at the intersection at Stevens Corner. The recommendation is that stop signs are not warranted on Park St.. at Osgood St. - Stop signs are wnrranted -to ~face west and southbound drivers on Pleasant St. at Osgood St. Northbounc~ drivers on Court Street at Osgood St. Board voted to view location. John J. Conners, DALE ST. Received~,? copies cf extra work order number two for the Dale Street Chap. 90 preJect.~ ,~ Copies signed and returned. ~IVIL DEFENSE BILL The Board unsnAmously voted to ask the opinion of Herman S. Dine, Director of Accounts if the bill from the Civil Defense Director for an'advertisement in the Eagle Tribune for $198 with a 25% discount ~if paid before Aug. 15th is a proper expenditare. 1~ ~Received a reply on July ~ls~ stating that in Er. Dime's opinion such a bill may b~e paid. This bill was then approved by the Board. August 11,' The ~Board of SeleCtmen met on this date with all members present and Chairman P~lph ~. Fimck presiding. The Weekly Warrant for payrolls and bills payable was unanim- ously approved and signed in the presence of Town Treasurer James J. Maker. .C~LAINT Atty. Ragliotta appeared before the board on behalf of his clients Mr. Diprimo and Er. Paladino and stated the appearance of the Scott proper%y on Adams Ave.. was making it impossible for his clients to se~l their homes. Atty. Ragliotta dis- played'recent pictures of Er. Scotts property showing three vehicles being stored on' the land. Mr. Finck suggested the matter be referred ~o the Building Znspec~- or ~o see if a violation exists. Er. Ragliotta stated Mr. Stott had ignored all correspondence requesting cooperation in this matter. The board agreed that Nm. Lawlor would inspect the property on a weekend after 7:00 P.M. as requested. JUROR DRAWN In-the presence of Town Clerk John J. Lyons, Mr. Finneran drew the name of Er. Joseph L. Trembly, Il Minute Avenue, a Chauffeur and Salesman, to serve as a Juror a~ Salem Civil Court on Saptember 8, 195§. The board advised that Mr. Trembly be duly informed. TREE REMOVAL Upon recommendation of Tree Warden John J. Conners, the board voted unanimously to grant permission on the petition of Mr. William Ward, 11 Saunders Street, for the removal of one t~ee. This action took place at a hearing scheduled for this time.