HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-22 Board of Selectmen MinutesAugust 22, 1988 (ton't)
U~ilityPeti:ions
The following peti~ions were approved.: one pole on Boston St. near Rte. 114 (police officer
present);one'~le on Gray St. (police officer present). The Board also questioned Toby Keiser
of'Mass. Electric concerning the pole in a hazardous location at Gr. Pond Rd./Marbleridge Rd.
Mr. Keiser reported that the~ are awaiting the homeowner's action to move their electrical
service. The Board requested the Town Manager investigate what it would take to have this poie
moved as soon as possible and resolve the matter.
Request to Use Public Pro err .' Do Fair
Marie Gilchrist of Riverview Pet Grooming provided an updated list of activities planned
Dog Fair on October 1 at the Old Common. The Selectmen stressed that they did not wish
to be perceived as a single commercial venture. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith,
voted unanumously to grant approval to use the common, subject to apporval of the of
plan by the Town Manager.
Traffic Issues
%he Board discussed several traffic issu*es including a request for a stop sign at Forest St./
Salem St.; speed zone of 25 mph along Winter-.St.. between Dale St./S. Bradford St.; a yeild
sign on Essex St. at the intersection'with Gr. Pond Rd.; a blind driveway sign near 1193 Gr.
Pond Rd.; reduction in the speed limit on a portion of Salem St. between Abbott St. and 971
SE. to 35 mph. The Board voted as follows: to petition MDPW to study entire length of Salem St.
Winter St., South Bradford St. and Dale St. and make a-'recommendation; to place a yeild sign at
Essex St. and Gr. Pond Rd.; to place a blind driveway sign at 1193 Gr. Pond Rd.; to place a
stop sign on Foster St. at Salem St.
Street Li htin Re uests
The Board approved the placement of street lights at the following locations:
and 31 Bradford St.
234 Bradford St.
A_p3roval of Meeting Schedule
The Board approved a meeting schedule through the New Year's holiday which considers every week,
excluding December 27th. ,/
~atherine J. Hicks, Adm. ***t******************--***
S_~temb~r 6, 1988
The Board..held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Robert Ercolini, Francis X. Dugan; Town
Manager Paul D. Sharon.
Molly Sullfvan~
Bill Hart briefed the Board on activities planned for Sat. Sept. 10th from 10 am to 2 pm,
including stringing a banner across Main St., hanging state, federal and olympic flags, and a
WCCM broadcast fromM aim St.
Chief Sta~al Police Officers
Chief Richard Stanley briefed the Board on his recommendation for individuals who should be
designated as Special Police Officers and Special Traffic Constables. Basically, he said, only
those appropriately trained and schooled should be permitted to carry firearms and represent
the Town. Those employees of Ogden Security and First Security should be designated as Special
Traffic Constables. The Board requested that letters be sent to those who were mot r~appointed,
as well as those who were, and that the Chief determine that the Town is named as an additional
insured on~0gderd'First Security liability insuranc~.~ ·
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The Board approved the request of Dot Currier to close off a portion of Milton St. for their'
annual block party on September llth.
nest for Common Victualer License: Joe's VarletZ
The Board approved the request of Naaman Naamani, owner of Joe's Variety at the intersection of
'Waverly Rd. and Middlesex St. for a common victualer license to serve cold dell sandwiches Monday
through Saturday. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Ercolint to grant, voted unanimously. The
Board also requested the Board of Health be notified to advise applicants that a common victualer
license is also necessary.
Request to Use Public Pro_Pro_~
The Board unanimously approved the request of Milltcent Plant to use the Town Farm for a bike
race, and approved the request of Rev. VanDeerbeek to use the Old Common for a church picnic.
Catherine J. Hicks, Adm. Asst. ******************* ~ Clerk