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thatvtypo of license was not ~°wed in an Industrial Zone, that it was of a non-conforming use.
The traffic hazards of personnel ~u~lking acroas road during heavy traffic was also cited as a sub-
reason why license not granted. Thompson stated that former o~nere of property parked care before
zoning of area. Chairman Ooady stated, after long discussion, that Town Co~,~-el, Building Inspecto:
and Chief Lawlor would be contacted to ascertain all the proper facts to be submitted at a bearing
on January 20, at 8:30 p.m.
'SPECIAL TO~N COUNSEL APP'TS:
It was brought to the attention of the Board that T own Counsel had hired a Special Town C~,~el,
without consulting the Board, to take care of Tax Collector's business that Dewhiret had requested
Town Counsel to do. A letter to Town Counsel, advised him that the Selectman, only, had the
authority to employ Special Town Counsel to assist the Town Counsel ~,~er the provisions of G.L.
By-Laws, Ar~. 1V, Par. 10, a procedure that has been followed inthe past upon notification that
a Special Town Cou-~el wes needed by Town Co,m-el. Mr. Sn~ebury urns respectfully requested
to follow the proper procedure in the ~ture.
CETA POSITIONS:
Letter from Garofoli listed his needs for employment under CETA Program: 1 matron for High
School, 1 matron for the Niddle School and 1 ,m~nte~-~e worker for the school ~y~em. Board
voted to acknowledge and thank him for the letter stating they would make every effort to fill
positions.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary *~-~ ,,-~- ~t- Clerk
JANUARY 1~ 1975
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting with Selectw~ Joseph A. Guthrie and Chairman
John F. Ceady present. Selectman Kirk was absent due to business. The warrant m~_d minutes
were approved as submitted.
JUROR:
John P~che, 1719 Osgcod St. was drawn for Jury duty, for February 3 sitting, at Salem.-
SCHOOL COMMITTEE APP'T:
James Gordon, Chairman of tho School Committee, discussed the matter of f~11t~E the wneancy
on the School Committee. Mr. Gordon stated that it was such a short period of t~m- involving
only 1 or 2 meetings, the School Co~ttee would rather wait until election time to fill va-
can~y. .If person appointed now, it would give him or her the advantage over other candidates
who were running for a position on the School Committee at election time. Chairman Coady and
Selectman Guthrie agreed with Mr. Gordon that this may be the situation but tho Board had an
obligation to make the appointment in accor~-~-e with the town statues. Mr. Gordon stated
that it was not the intention of the School Committee to flout the law and, in the pas~, had
always complied with the statue and f~ ~ ed the vacancies qutcEly. The Board than voted to
have the School Committee and the Se!~_ctmen convene on NorWay, January 27, 1975, at 7:30 p.m.
for the purpose of appointing a member to fi~ ~ ~cancy on School Committee. Ail candidates
must submit, in writing, their applications to both the Selectmen and the School Committee by
January 22, 1975. It was so agreed by Mr. Gordon.
AD HOC CONNITTEE:
Patricia Trembly, Chairman of the Conservation Cozm~ttee ,~ ~ayton Osgood appeared before
the Board to discuss the possible forming of an,Ad Hoc Coz~tttee to study and investigate
what could be done about Campion Hall and ~ ~ su~anding the Lake Cochtcbewick area. They
would look at whole lake area, in general, to have it zoned to protect town. Members w~uld
consist of various town departments..Pla~ Board, Historical Commission, Trustees of'Res-
ervations, Improvement Society, etc. Nr. G~thrie stated he could see appointing an Ad Hoc
Committee with the specific pu_~pese of purchasing Campion w-~, that the Selectmen had no
Jurisdiction of the zoning of the town, that perhaps the Planing Board should set
- up tho
Committee. ~r. Ccady stated if c~,.~ttee is formed, reports should be given to the Selectmen
Inly: Paul .I.~mproy, member of the Planning Board, stated that memhere of tho Planning
am could no~ possibly be on the Ad ~oc Gommittee because of the decisions they are re-
quired to make on patitious submitted to them. Select~n Guthrie t~- made a motion that
the Selectmen submit an Article for the ann,,-~ Town Nesting to see if the town ~]] vote
to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Study Committee for tho purpose of recommending to
the town any action that can be taken to protect land around the Lake Cochichewick area.
Vt was so voted. Mrs. Trembly and Mr. Osgood were requested to submit a list of
would be qualified to serve on this Cc,,=.:ttee by nsxt ~nday's meeting. Mr. Greene advised
the Selectmen that an offer for the town to buy Campion Hall was in the mil from Thomas Const.
GRAVES REGISTRATION OFFICER: Co.
As requested by the Board, the American Legion sut~ttted tho name of ~h~ard Bardsley for
the position of Graves Registration Officer. As no reply had been received from the V.F.W.
the Board voted to send another letter to them requesting any names of persons interested
in the position, if any, submitted to the Board by January 27 on which date the position
be f~ ed.
CEE~IFICATE OF INCOEPOR&TION:
Character reference requested of member of a~.corporation to be formed.
Lawlor.
Referred to Chief
CETA PROGRAM:
Memo received from tho above-named listing time deadline when positions wLll be filled.
Agreement to he signed by Chairman of the Board received. Referred to Town Counsel for
&ppreval o
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TOWN NOTICE OF INTENT:
Letter receiVed from J. D'Angelo re filing of town's Notice of Intent for Topics program ad-
vised the Board that the State Dept. of Public Works had forwarded all data to Robert Tierney,
Chief Engineer of the Mess. Dept. of Public Works, Boston. The District also requested that
E. Lionel Pa~lo Engineering Co. Inc., consultant firm for this project, prepare the necessary
Notice of Intent because they are better aware of any significat adverse or beneficial fumpacts
on any wetlands that may be affected. The Selectmen authorized Joe Willis to follow up the
matter.
MBTA BILL:
Answer from Town Counsel re payment of bill submi%ted to the town from the NBTA advised the
Selectmen that town not obligated to pay bill, that there wasn't any money available to pay
it anyway. Selectman Guthrie motioned that another Article be submitted to the warrant, to
be drawn up by Town Counsel, for the town to reconsider participation in co~nunity passenger
service to North Andover. It was se voted.
CITIZENS FOR RAIL TRANBPORTATION:
Letter received from Thomas C. Collins, Chairman of the above-named concerning the precarious
future of railroad service in l~assachusetts. They requested that the town submit an Article
in the warrant to amend the town zoning by-law to retain for the future the railroad rights-
of=way in the town of North Andover. The Board voted to refer the matter to the Planning Bal.
for their consideration and action.
ROCKPOB2 SELECtmEN:
Letter received from the Selectmen of Rockport cited the rising cost of NBTA train service.
'The Board voted to send letter to Chairman Barletta advising that, if the town voted to
participate in passenger service, they would be willing to participate in a meeting on this
matter at a future date.
BARGA~G CONEITTEE:
Chairman Coady announced that the Bargaing Committee for the town would be the three members
of 'the Board of Selectmen with one member from tho Personnel Board to act in an advisory
capacity. The Selectmen directed that both Local 64 and 203% be so notified. They also
ed that a l~tter be sent to Atty. l~zzo requesting he verify that Local 64 is the
bargaining unit for the Highway, T~ee and Public Works Departments.
So. Essex Solid Waste Council:
Letter from the above-named thanked us for our letter but said the town weuld have to
the ~ouncil for material forwarded om solid waste problem. The Board referred the mmtter to
, to W. Cyr.
GENERAL .REVENUE SHABING RESOLUTION:
The Board voted to support resolution to continue the Revenue Sharing Program after the
date, December 31, 197%. The Selectmen executed the resolutian and sent it to the MeSs.
League of Cities and Towns. The Board also voted to rejoin the Nass. League of Cities and
Towns.
COUNTY FUNDING, BICENTENNIALS:
Letter received re the County government funding of Bicentennial programs in cities and towns.
The Board voted to advise the Federal Funds Co-Ordinator, John J. Quigley, that it was their
opinion that the County Commissioners should not expend County funds for any particular city
or town unless they intend to allot funds t'o all communities on an equal basis throughout the
County ·
Invitation from County Sheriff's Office to tour Salem Jail ami House of Correction, Jan. 16.
Letter from County Planner re proposed "County Defender Program." Board voted to refer to
Chief Lawlor for his perusal and comments.
Letter from State Industrial Finance Board confirming meeting, Jan. 20, Selectmen's Office.
Notice of hearings of personnel Board, January 16.
Letter from N. A. Ja~ees announcing annual Winter Carni~ml,
Letter from Gr. Law. Chamber of Comueree re cmwpletion of survey. Referred to J. Willis.
Informational memorandum from Civil Service.
Notice of Municipal Bldg. Committee meeting, Jan. 1%.
PEBINI CORP.:
Letter received from Building Code of Appeals advising the Selectmen that they concurred with
the Building Inspector that the Perini Corp. is required to obtain a building permit and to [~
pay the required fee. Board directed that 0. Foster be contacted for a status report on the
matter.
ARTICLE, SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES:
Board voted to submit Article in town warrant for the appropriation of $350. for the purpose
of increasing the Sealer of Weights & Measures salary.
WARRANT CLOSING:
The Board announced that the warrant for the auroral Town Meeting would be closed on Menday,
~ehruary 10, 197%, at %:00 P.M. They also:-..announced that the town building would be closed
on Wednesday, Martin Luther
A.lice M. Letarte, Secretary ~ .::- m~ Clerk