HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-10-22October 22, 195~
Special Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p. m. in the Board of Public Works of£i~e as
the Court Room was being utilized for a special Town Meeting.
Members present: Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chaiman, John Osgoodi Secretary~ Howard G~m--~
Ralph Finck, and James Barman.
The Board unanimously agreeA that a letter should be sent by the clerk to Mr. Roy R.
Fart asking h*m to appear at oL~r next meeting for the purpose of explaining to this
Board why it should not rescind approval of his sub-division due to the strip~-g of
loam off the land.
Mr. Chsirman expressed that all applicants should post a bond on ~3] approved sub-
divisions. Mr. Finck questioned if. the posting of the bond is forced, does it require
if one part is adopted must another be? N~. Nicetta stated that bond could be posted
street by street. The Board resumed the meeting in the Court Room 'at this period.
The bond issue was taken up again. Mr. Finck read Section B. of the By-Law, and
questioned if it would come within the realm of decision. Sectionl, Volume lA of
the General Laws was obtained from the Selectmen concerning this: matter.
Many views from the members of this matter were discussed. Mr. Osgood brought out
that many other departments of the Town such as the Board of Public Works requires
posting of a bond, and for this reason t?is would present a hardship on the applicant.
Mr. Finck, stated that Section A., Volun~ lA of the
spect, that the bond could be held if the applicant
the bond being returnable only when the property is
There was some question as to who would check these
~rules and regulations are being complied with. Mr.
departments of the Town inspectjthe .sub-divisions.
by N~r. B~nnan, that the matter be tabled until more
It wes unanimously voted.
General Laws was fine in one re-
mas not acting ~n good faith~
restored to itts original manner.
sub-divisions to make certain the
Osgood suggested having the various
.Mr. G~lm~u made a motion, seconded
thhught can be given to the situation.
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Blackwell who is requesting an old zoning map
with the locations of the 38 business spots marked by arrows and numbers from this Board.
The entire Board agreed that Mr. Blackwell be given the task of putting the business spots
on the map. Mr. Nicetta agreet to contact b~m of this matter.
The Secretary read a letter from the Board of Selectmen, dated October 16, 1956 relative
to ~he Little Red Schoolhouse. The Selectmen have voted to contact the Building Inspector
and request information on this issue which will be relayed to the Planning Board.
Correspondence from Mr. Charles N. Thornton, 140 Mill Road, North Andover was read
-by the Secretary regarding the legality of an earth movfug and trucking operation on
Mill Road. A letter will be written to Mr. Thornton inviting him to our next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at $:30. p. ~.