HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-03 Board of Selectmen MinutesTROMBLY ACCESS ROAD:
An amendment of Chief Imwlor's report on the above-nsmed matter was received. It stated that
Merrimack Coliege had been granted a temporary entrance off the By-Pass. If one entrance could
be utilized by both Mr. Trombly and Merrimack College, it would eliminate a possible hazard in
the future. The Board voted to have cop~ sent to Merrimack College, State D.PW, and Frank
Trombly. A covering letter to the DPW will contain a request from the Board that ~r. Trombly
be given every possible consideration.
PLANNING BOARD -SPECIAL TOWN MEETING:
Atty. Charles Trombly, Jr., Chairman, Planning Board, appeared before the Selectmen and discussed
the tentative date for a Special Town Meeting. May 22, 1972 was agreed upon. Trombly stated that
they would conduct five open meetings for the public's information on April 6-7-13-14 and 18 to
discuss articles which would be in the warrant. Meetings will be held in the Fire Station meet-
ing room at 7:30 P.M.
TOWN INFI~4ARY INSPECTION:
The Board of Selectmen, with Joe Borgesi, Public Works Supt. and Charles Foster, Building
Inspector will inspect the Town Infirmary premises on Saturday, April l, to determine future
use.
LICENSING CC~MISSIONERS:
The application for a Sunday license for Ray's Variety Store, 58 Main Street, was tabled for
oneweek. (Note: later in week, ,Jack Erle determined t~~s ncr required.)
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary ~ ~ ~ ~ -~ ~ Clerk
APRIL B ~ 1972
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with two members present; Sel-
ectman Joseph A. Guthrie and Chairman Kirk. W. B. Duffy, Jr. was absent. The Warrant and
minutes were approved as submitted.
POLE HEARING:
A pole location petition on Fernwood Street was approved by the Board.
BURIED CABLE:
Petitions for buried cable and pedestals on Neadowview Rd., Highwood Way and Ferncroft Circle
were approved by the Board.
POLICE CAR BIDS:
Three bids were received for two new 1972 Police cars: Manzi Dodge was awarded the contrac~
as the lowest bidder ($5196.12) upon recommendation of Chief Lawlor. Other bids were: Wood-
worth Motors, Inc. ($5576.00) and Shawsheen Motors, Inc. ($5576.00).
Sandra M. Nichol, 128 Bradstreet Rd. and *Pellegrino Salemme, 22 Young Rd. were drawn for *Jury
duty for the May 1 Sitting, at Salem.
UNITARIAN CHURCH DONATION: ~
Reverend Stuart of the Old Center Unitarian Church,appeared before the Board and presented a check
in the amount of $200. to the town in grateful appreciation of services rendered the Parish by
the town. The Parish is tax free. Chairman Kirk thanked the P~verend on behalf of. the Board
and town and commended Mr. Stuart's interes~ in the townspeople. Rev. Stuart also advised the
Board that a small room in the parish hall was available for a meeting place to implement Bob
Maker's Youth consultation program. The rooom was available, temporarily, until a better place
could be found. The Reverend stated that he thought the program a a vital and necessary one a~d
hoped his Offer could get it started.
E.E.A.CUSTODIAN APPOINTMENT:
Jack Erle recommedded the appointment of Stephen Breen, 33 Johnson Street, to the position of
Custodian for the town building '~rlth the tentative ~rrangement that after the town building had
been satisfactorily cleaned, Breen would spend half his time cleaning the new Police Station.
T his appointment is under Section 6 of the E.E.A. Selectman Guthrie motioned the appointment
beconfirmed and it was so voted. The presen~ part-time custodian will be given 2 weeks notice
in a letter from the Board. ' -
SPECIAL TOWN NEETING:
The Board received a letter from the Planning Board requesting a Special Town Meeting t~ be
held on May 22, 1972, at 8 P.M. in the High School. The new Zoning Articles will be irmerted
into the Warrant when it is opened by the Board. The Board voted their approval and will so
advise the Planning Board, by letter.
GAS EXCAVATIONS:
Two petitions to excavate for gas services on Chestnut Street and Francis Street were approved
by the Board; Francis St. subject, to the approval of the Highway, Public Works and Police Dep~s.
STREET LIGHT SURVEY:
A street light survey was received for 123 Adams Ave., residence of William Morin which was
tabled until action is taken by the Board. The Board will consider requests for s%reet lights
received during the last 12 months by the end of April. Chairman Kirk submitted a street light
request from Gerald McCarthy ~,~ 53 Fernwood St. on pole #6. The Board voted a survey be made.
APRIL 3, 1972 (continued) 2~9
CHAPTER 90 - GR. POND RD.
The Board r~ceived a letter from Jacob Berkover advising that Great Pond Road would be included
in the 1972 Chapter 90 allotment per request of the Board of Selectmen.
RESIGNATIONS:
Received with regret were resignations from Atty. James A. Glynn, Associate member of the Zon-
ing Board of Appeals and Fred Cavallaro, Chairman and member of the Personnel Board. The Board
voted to send a letter of thanks and appreciation for their past services to the town.
POLICE TELETYPE TERMINAL:
A check for $1,228., final payment of Action Grant Project for the police teletype terminal was
received by the Board and given to Town Treasurer via Chief Lawlor. The BOa~ voted to commend
Chief Lawlor for his efforts in successfully launching this program.
Atty. George A. Stella, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Gr. Lawrence Ccmmunity Action
Council, Inc. requested a form to be filled out for their information. The Board referred the
matter to JaCk Erle for processing.
NOTICES AND INVITATIONS:
The above-numed was~ referred to Jack Erle for perusal.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS:
Because of lack of a full Board, the annual appointments were tabled until next meeting.
ectman Duffy was unable to attend Board meeting.
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DOG LEASH ARTICLE:
Geraldine Fyfe, who submitted the Dog Leash Article passed at the annula town meeting, apReared
before the Board for a discussion on the duties of the future dog officer who will be appointed
when and if the Atty. General approves said article. She stated that a used Civil Defense truc
could be used for a pick-up of the dogs and proposed the Town Infirma~y~roperty as a Dog Pound
Chairman Kirk stated that he was not aware that a truck was available at the present time.
a lengthy discussion with the present part-time Dog Officer, Stanley Buturlia, Chairman Kirk
said that the Board could not act on the matter at t~is time, that further discussion of the
leash law would not determine or conclude any details of the article.
~-~i~- · ~'~ ~ ~ t~t hc ?~.~ received a request from Peter Aziz, Innis Street, to have a
pole moved (#684) six to eight feet. The location of the pole now creates a traffic hazard
for the school bus drivers who, because of the pole location, have difficulty making the
at the corner of Hillside Ave. and Innis Street. The Board voted to refer the matter to Jack
Erle for' investigation and correction; his report on the matter was requested for their next
meeting, April 10.
TOWN INFI-HN_ARY -ZONING VIOLATIONS:
ChairmanKirk, Selectman Guthrie, Jack Erle, J. Borgesi and Charles Foster inspected the Town
Infirmary premises re future use~on Sat. April 1. They also inspected three other locations,
on complaiut of townspeople, fbr possible zoning by-law violations. Building ~nspector,
Foster, was requested to investigate and submit a report on the following 3 .locations: ·
1. 200 Narbleridge Rd. (dumping) 2. The Sweeney operation ou Sutton St, stall an eyesore.
3. Violation reported vicinity of 231 Middlesex Street.
LICENSING C~MISSIONERS:
Permits requested: Central Catholic High School - Tag days, May 18-19-20..granted subject to
approval of Chief Lawlor.
Merrimack College - Flea Market, May 7, 8A.M. to 5. P.M...referred to Jack
Erle for investigation and reco~endation.
Renewal Applications: Edward J. Narsan, Eddie's Amoco Station - Class II license.
Martin Taylor, N. A. Dairy Queen - Co,on Victualer license. Approved
by the Board who voted to send a reminder to the licensees to renew
license at the expiration date, Decembf~31, 19Y2. __ ·
'~lice M. Letarte, Secretary Clerk