HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-29 Board of Selectmen MinutesP~STAURANT, ALL ALCOHOLIC LICENSE:'
An application was received for a restaurant, all ~.lcoholic license from Charles F. Strobel
on premises located at 80 Chickering Road, formerly Lucille's, Inc. The Board voted to hold
license until properly made out. Lawyer for fo~mer license holder, James and Lucille
Fiorensa stated they would like to sell license, requested reissuance of license, that they
have a buyer. Chairman Coady stated that since they had not renewed their license when it
expired on December 31, 1974, they would have to reapply as a "new,, license. The matter
be on next meeting agenda, July 29, 1974.
~ASOLINE STORAGE APPLICATION:
Application received from William F. Barron, 3 Mass. Ave. to store 80,000 additional fuel
oil at 3 Mass. Ave. Hearing set for 7/29/74, at 7:35. Approval given for transfer of fuel
oil license from David Rollins.
~_lice M. Letarte, Secretary
JULY 29~ 1974
WINE & MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE:
Application received from owner of Hi-Way .Grocery, Chickering Rd. for a malt ~ wine
beverage license. License was held until number of licenses available is determined
by ABC.
JOi~T POLE LCCATIONS:
Approved: Two petitions to locate poles: 2 poles on Gray Street, 2 poles on Ingalls St.
N.A. BL00~ORILE:
Announcement made by 'Honcrary Chairman, Joseph A. Guthrie, the N. A. Bloodmobile will
take place :on August 19, 1974, from 2 to 7:25 P.M. at Camelot. Organization meeting
will be held on August 6, to which 41 citizens have been invited; churches contacted
to announce Bloodmobile at all their services.
AI~POP~ MEETING:
Several disturbed townspeople appeared before the Board ~o protest the continuous
noise and low-flying aircraft over their homes. Airpor~ Manager, Thomas Davies, stated
that he had no control over aircraft landing and taking-off from other areas. He sub-
mitted again the schedule of flying hours for student pilots. Offenders could not be
apprehended because of lack of personnel. The Selectmen voted to send letter to Town
Counsel requesting what action can be taken, legally, to alleviate the problem. A
letter of protest will also be sent ~o the Airport Co~,~ssion, re the lack of control
of the flying schools.
GAS EXCAVATI0~:
The Board approved the petitions ~o excavate on Surrey Drive and Martin Ave. to install
gas services.
COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD:
A communication from Gordon McGtll, Director of Accounts, advised the Board that the
town of North Andover were allowed two..votes on the County Advisory Board. The Board
authorized Selectman Guthrie to pursue the matter.
SPECIAL POLICEMAN APPT:
A letter from the Board of Public Works requested the appointment of Roneld J. Wedge,
a Special Policeman to police the Lake Cochiche~ick~rea. The Selectmen approved
pending a written approval from Chief Lawlor who had verbally given his approval to
the Public Works Dept.~
SUTTON STR~' SP~W~ LI~TS:
The Board voted to hold this matter until a meeting could be set up with Andrew Coffin,
Chief Lawlor and interested citizens.
GReater LAWRENCE Sz~TiTARY DISTRICT:
Letter received re the above-named town of North Andover building permit.
to C. Foster, Building Inspector.
Copy sent
Letter re Corps of Engineers, Planning Study for the cleaning up of the Merrimack
River received. The Board authorized the Chairman to contact the Merrimack Vn~ey
Planning Commission to obtain copy of said study and the Board will not act on said
plan until thoroughly studied.
INGL~OOD STOP SIGN AND DALE STREET SPEED ZO~E:
Lettem from Chief ~awlor contained approvals of the above-nemed traffic amendments.
An attested request for the stop sign will be sent to the Dept. of Public Works. A
copy of Chief Lawlor's letter approving the new Dale Street speed limits will be sent
to William Murphy, 776 Dale Street.
FLOOD PROGRAM:
Details received of the National Flood Progarm will be sent to C. Foster and the
Planning Board.
JULy 29, 1974 (continued) 6J~
MERRINACK VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY:
A discussion was held with Francis Trombly whether the town should 'Join authority or not.
Mr. Trombly stated it would be to the town's advantage to Join. The Board concluded with
the motion that the town would Join the authority if Town Counsel, after investigation,
assured the Board that the town would not be liable or obligated for any funds now, or in
the future, by this action. The vote was 2 to 1 --Coady and Kirk affirmative. Selectman
Guthrie abstained from voting. Though he was concerned, he would not vote against it. A
letter will be sent to Town Counsel on the matter.
Letter from Building Inspector stated Sweeney had not cleaned up his properties.
letter sent to Swoeney, Chief Lawlor, referred to future meeting.
Copy of
LICENSING CO~ISSIONERS:
Hi-Way Grocery:
Petition from Hi-Way grocery to have a Wine and Matt license was filed.
GASOLINE STORAGE:
Application for license to store 80,000 additio-~l gals. fuel oil from Barron Oil Co. was
approved.
RESTAURanT, ALL A~COHOLIC:
Application received from Clayton F. Strobel for a Restaurant, all alcoholic license at
80 Chickering P~ad was set for a hearing on August 12, 1974, at 7:30 p.m.
l~USCULAR DYSTROPHY:
Request received from above-named for a permit to hold drive on November 17,1974. Letter
to be sent Chief Lawlor.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary **~*~~ ~--/~'3~~/~//~--~ Clerk.
AUGUST 12, 1974
The Board of Selectmen held their re~,~-r meeting on this date with Selectman John F. Coady
and Selectman Joseph A. Guthrie presiding as Acting Chairman. John Kirk was on vacation.
The warrant was approved as submitted.
VOTING HOUPS:
John Lyons suggested that voting hours be changed to 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. because of the low
percentage of voters showing up at the poles. The Board felt that thi.~ action would be
critized as it shortened the hours for voting. The matter was tabled. They would observe
how surro,,~ ng cozmmnities voted on the matter.
JUROR:
Louis S. Spinnelli, 154 Cotuit Street, was drawn to serve on jury in Salem Superior Court.
At the request of l~ary Ellem Ostherr, Nartha Larson was appointed to serve on the t~wn's
Bicentennial Commission.
FLOOD INSURANCE PROGR~I:
A letter from the Planning Board advised that they had enrolled the town of North Andover in
the National Flood Insurance Progrsm. The action was approved by the Board.
UNITED
Board invited to the annual kick-off dinner of the United Fund. MemBers unable to attend.
At the request of Chairman, Mrs. Jean Zahn, a list of employees and payroll was furnished by
the Secretary. Chairm~n Kirk requested data of kick-off meeting be forwarded to him.
PRECINCT WORKERS LIST:
Reappointment of precinct workers was tabled to August 26 when full Board was present.
SMEENEY:
The Board requested Ben Sweeney once again to clean up his Junk and set a deadline of Sept.
16, 1974, for him to complete the installation of his fence. On Sept. 16, the Selectmen,
Chief L~wlor and Building Inspector would survey his property.
GAS EXCAVATIONS:
Petitions approved to install gas ~mains: Sa lto ns t all 1~. near Waverly ~i.-Eerrimack Street-
346 Sutton St.-282 Waverly P~i. - 274 Waverly Rd. - l~ass. Ave. corner Commonwealth Ave.
EBTA:
Received: notice from NBTA of Advisory Board meeting on August 20, 1974.
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Notice received frem DP~ that work on Chapter 90 Contract #27482 completed.
Highway Dept.
Copy sent to