HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-12-26 Board of Selectmen MinutesThe Board of Selectmen held their regu2ar meeting on this date with all members present; Sel-
ectmen Kirk, Duffy and Chairman Guthrie presiding. The warrant and minutes were approved as
submitted.
SNOW & ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT:
Notice received from the State Dept. of Public Works advising the Board of certain, safety re-
quirements that must be maintained on snow and ice control equipment. All equipment must
comply with the directive by January 15, 1973. The Board voted to send notice to Nicholas
Nicetta, Highway Surveyor, for processing.
OEHTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION:
A certificate of incorporation received for a member of the Northeast Pharmaceutical Founda-
tion, Inc. was referred to Chief Lawlor for character reference.
SNO~ REMOVAL EMERGENCY:
Notice of a snow removal emergency declared on December 21, 1972, at 4:30 p.m., authorized
by Chairman Guthrie, was verified by the Board.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS:
In a lenghthy discussion, continued from the DeCember 11 meeting, regarding the proposed Use
of the towns revenue sharing funds, Ed Scanlon, member of the Board of Health, requested a
portion to finance the hiring of a part-time perc test man to make necessary test~in the Lake
Cochichewick watershed. The discussion resulted in a motion by Selectman Duffy to earmark the
funds for maintenance and operating expenses in public safety, recreation and environmental
protection. The motion was seconded by Selectman Kirk. It was a majority vote. Chairman
Guthrie abstained from voting. A letter, containing this motion, will be sent to the Secretary
of the Treasury prior to the deadline date, December 31, 1972.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST:
A s~reet light request from George Fleming, 128 Autran Ave., will be pr~cess~at the direction
of Chairman Guthrie.
REQUEST: AHTICLE 66:
Earl Camire and Robert Lord appeared before the Board and, referring to Article 66, 1972
annual Town Meeting, requested the SeleCtmen to send a letter to President Nixon reaffirming
this position. Chairman Guthrie stated that he had no objection to sending the letter, as
requested, if the Board so wishes. Duffy motioned to send the letter and Kirk seconded the
motion. Vote unanimous.
FLATLEY COVENANT:
Attorney Willis appeared before the Board to explain why the $10,000. Flatley covenant
with the land should be released by the Board. The drainage construction plan for ~ ich this
covenant was given, has been abandoned completely because the necessary permit from Merrimack
College could not be obtained. Another drainage program, being conducted on the Flatley prem-
ises, has been covered by a bond issued to the Board of Appeals...said drainage program has no
connection with the former drainage construction plan. Duffy requested a letter be sent %o to
the B'oard for their files. When the letter is received, the matter of the covenant reI~ .~e
will be placed on the meeting agenda. ·
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Approved: Application for renewal of a Class II license for Turnpike Texaco Semurice Station,
1717 Turnpike St.
Received: Holiday ru~es and regulations from ABC for Christmas and New Year's. The Board
voted to extend the closing of establishments on New Yemr's~ve t~o 2 A.M~New Year's Day.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary ~Clerk
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KENNETH E. PICKARD
NOVEMBER 22, 1931 - JANUARY 1, 1973
I shall not want.
Hc malccth mc co Iic down in ~rccn pastures:
Hc lcadcch mc t~csidc thc still watch.
Hc rcscorcth my soul: H~ Icadecl~ mc in thc
pafl,~ of rightcousn~s for H~s name's sake.
Yo. ghough I walk: through thc valley of thc
s~dow o~ death. I will fcar no evil:
for Thou art with me:
Thy ~d and Thy staff th~ comfort mc.
~ou prcparcst a table bcforc me
in thc presence of mmc cncmies:
Thou anointcst my hcad with oih
my cup runneth owr.
Surcly g~dness and mercy sl~II follow mc
all thc days of my lift:
and I will dwell ~n tl~c house of thc Lord