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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-01-05JanuaryS, 1959 - continued ST~KE - Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. The beard unanimously accepted a letter from the Street and Electric Railway Employees, Local 1509, in reference to the situation surrounding the strike on the Eastern Nass. Street Railway Co. CIVTL SERVICE - List Available - Police Chief The board r~ceived a letter from Civil Service stating the list of those eligib~ for appointment to Chief of Police in the Town of North Andover was now avail- able and tf the board wished to make requisition to do so on the enclosed blank. Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, the board will requisition said list. INDUSTRIAL ACCZDENT B~RD - ~eorge Eane The Industrial Accident Boardwillhold a hearing on January 16, 1959, at 10:00 A.M., Superior Court House, Lawrence, Mass., in respect to'George Eane request for disability retirement. Mr. Finck stated he will attend this hearing. D.P.U. HEARIhB - Gas Company Rules & Regulations Murray HiLls, Inc. request town representation at D.P.U. hearing on January 14, 1959 at 10:00 A.M., State House, in reference to proposed gas company rules and r~gulations. Chairman Finck stated he will attend this hearing. STREET LIGHT REQUEST Mr. Joseph E. E. Giard requests a street light be installed in the vicinity of Hedges Street, between Morton and May Streets, to illuminate the area surround- ing his garage. The beard voted unanimously to request theMerrimack-Essex Electric Company survey the area for improved street lighting and make rerecomm- endation to the Board of Selectmen. STREETLIGHTING In reference to recommendation by Mz~rimack-Essex Electric Company for improved street lighting in the vicinity of Main and Russell Streets, Mr. Sutcliffe stated his feeling that a light should be on the pole at this corner. Mr. Sutcliffemade this a motion seconded byMr. Finneran and voted unanimous. Recommendations of the electric company were discarded in preference to this location. ~. Sutcliffe mentioned a street light in fromt of the Cushing home on Nain Street was noisy and disturbing the sleep of Mr. &Mrs. John Cushing. It was suggestedMr. Sutcliffe call the electric company on the matter. Mr. Sutcliffe did so and was assured the condition would be corrected immediately. ANNUAL TG~NWARBANT Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted Unanimous, the Warrant for Annual T~m Meeting was officiallyopened at this time and wlll be closed on January 21, 1959 at 12:00 noon. CR0~SING GUARDS Mr. Finck suggested the applications for School Crossing Guards be printed that they m ay soon be available to applicants. The board agreed this should be done. TG~NACCOUNTANT The board directed the Town Accountant, Miss Mary T. Finn, be advised to tak~~ the necessary steps to carry over articles on the Town History, Brooks School Skating Rink and ~hapter 90 Funds. BAND CC~CERTS Mr. Sutcliffe suggested the Board of Selectmen insert an article in the Annual Town Warrant requesting the town raise and appropriate $500.00 dollars to provide 10 band concerts to the town. Actual cost to hire would be $2S00. The board agreed to go along with such andarticle. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -Walter Stamp Mr. Sutcliffe mentioned that~. Walter Stamp had approached him on matter of considerable overtime put in during snow removaI and sanding operatlons. Acknowl- edgedMr. Stamp on salary rate o~pay but stated the Neardof Selectmen could waive overtime provisions of theW age & Salary By-Law in case of emergency or Unusual circumstances. The board directed recommendation for such should come from the Department Head, Mr. Ira D. Carty and that actton would nottake place on this matter until such time as the baard receives recommendation. A letter containing this statement was directed to Mr. Oarty. FIRE DEPARtmENT Fire Chief Jim Daw appeared before the Board of Selectmen to discuss the water pump situation and procedure for handling excess water conditions should such a condition exist. Reference was made to the confusion of last year when the need arose for many ce22ars to be pumped out. Mr. Finck suggested Mr. Duf~y January 5, 1959 Mr. Carry, Mr. Dyer, Mr. Stamp and the Fire Chief attend meet ing next Monday at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of setting up a proper procedure for handling such a situation. The board agreed these people be contacted to attend this meeting. This meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. AIRPORT COM~SSI ON Mr. Paul Greeley and Mr. Joseph Norkeski, North Andover Liaison Officers to the Lawrence Airport Commission appeared before the Board of Selectmen to report on matters discussed at the commission meeting of this same date. Mr. Greeley Stated the commission is about to acquire additional land which should take care of all needs for the future. Will be taken next week. This will include the Richlyn Club and land off Osgood Street. Land on ~ld Clark street not to be taken. Mr. Finck asked if they would request the commission submit a detailed plan showing how they will locate the new road and cut-off. The board also stated they would like to meet with the commission to discuss the matter. MEETING GF DEPARTMENT READS Chairman Ftnck suggested the board hold a meeting of all board members and department heads in the Company Room of the Fire Station on January 19, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the financial picture of the Town as it effects present and comtemplated programs. January 12, 1959 The Board of Selectmen met on tht~ date with all members present and Chairman Ralph E. Finck presiding. This meeting commenced at 7:30 P.M. HEARING- Pole Location Upon motion of Mr. Finmaran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, petition by Merrimack-Essex Electric Company to abandon one e~sting pole location and replace same on Town of North Andover property at rear of the North o~ndover High School was granted. John J. Lyons, Town Clerk, appeared with the juroe box on summons for a Juror to be chosen for February 2, 1959 sitting at Salem Superior Court on Civil Business. Mr. Finneran drew the name of Annie Butterworth, 162 Greene Street, Clerk in the Bell Shop, Lawrence. The board directed Mrs. Butterworth be so notified. JUROR DRAWN - On January 9, 1959 the board received a request for a Juror for the January 12, 1959 sitting at Salem Superior CoUrt for the en~ctmen~ of Civil Business - Forth~*ith. John Lyone, Mr. Sutcliffe and secretary to the Board of Selectmen were present. Mr. Sutcliffe drew the name of Mr. Sam Bottomley. ~. Bottomley was contacted and he stated he would not be able to serve as he was ill. He was advised to obtain a doctors certificate that he may be excused. Mr. Sutcliffe then drew the neme of Mr. Ralph Vernile, 19 Young Road, Ins. Agent for the Prudential Life Ins Co. Mr. Vernt~ was so notified. SNG~ REMOVAL ~G~CY Letter from the Highway Department stated snow remov~a~ expenses incurred during the snow removal emergency declared on December 15, 1959 amounted to $2,667.26. The Board of Selectmen voted to certify the amount to the Director of Accounts, Bureau of Accounts, and request permission to pay the amount from any available funds. BLUE CRC~S-BLUE SHIELD The board received notice from Blue-Cross - Blue Shield stating a sum of $1414.07 should be received by the To~m of North Andover for the experience of their Blue Cross-Blue shield Group insurance for the period from October l, 1957 through June 30, 1958. This information was accepted by.the board. GAS COMPANY REQUEST Upon motion of Mr. ~inneran seconded by Mr. Sutdliffe and voted unanimous, permission was granted the lawrence Gas COmpany on their request to excavate along Turnpike St. near Enfield Street, North Andover. D.P.U. - Strike - Easterm~ss. St. Ry. The board accepted a letter for its files in 2el. to powers and responsibilities of local authorities during the strike against the Eastern Maes. St. Ry.