HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-22-1969October 22, 1969
Meeting called at 7:40 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Woodlock, Zecher. and Clemmey, and the Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $154,601,06.
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with the following vote,
taken in executive session, to be added to the minutes: Voted that the Board
turn down the request of Daggs Lounge for a Sunday Fntertai.nment License,
Letter received from the Chairman of the Scituate Board of Health advising
that they are in the process of formulating a chart showing the activities
of the various Boards of Health, Visiting Nurse Associations, and Home Health
Agencies, and when summarized will forward a copy to the different towns.
A questionnaire was enclosed to be filled out and returned by October 29, 1969,
Letter received from the Board of Selectmen in Middleboro regarding a News
Release prepared by the Board of Selectman and Town Counsel of that town.
The release pertains to the prevention of pollution of a brook in that town
which flows into the Taunton River, The Selectmen of Middleboro are question-
ing the Home Rule Amendment as it pertains to local government, and would
appreciate any help given by the town by contacting the town's Representative
and Senator requesting their assistance in bringing government back to the towns
at a local level.
Communication received from Alfred L. Frechette, M.D. Commissioner of the State
Department of Public Health requesting the towns cooperation in sending the
department the names of all persons who slaughter, render, etc, or otherwise
manufacture, or proc ess meat or poultry for use other than retail.
Letter received from the Attleboro Area Mental Health Center requesting the
continuance of the town's support for the Attleboro Area Mental Health, Inc,
The amount of the town's share in the past has been $1,200.
Letter received from John P,. Pollis, Attorney for the Boro Sand and Stone, Inc,
(Joseph Rezzo) advising that his client is aware of the load limitations being
placed on the various bridges in town. An investigation will be made on behalf
of his client, and a request will be made for a hearing some time in the future.
Letter received from Lloyd R. Williams regarding sewer assessments. The letter
advised that he and his mother did not obiect to the sewer assessment based on
the Brook Street side of their home, but StrenuoiAsly objected to paying any
additional. assessment for the Cottage Street side of the house.
Letter received from Robert H,H, Saquet, President of the Mansfield Civic Associ-
ation advising the Association had voted to request the Board of Appeals to deny
the application for the renewal of a, gravel removal permit issued to A,A,Wills
Corp, on March 12, 1969, The letter cited eight reasons why the permit should be
denied because of various violations, (Same letter also sent to the Board of
Appeals,
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Letter received from Richard Bellavance, President of the Firefighters Associa-
tion requesting a meeting with the Board or its representative at a convenient
time for the purpose of amending the contract between the Town and Local #1820,
The Town Manager to set a date with the Firemen.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to grant permission to the Lions Club to hold its annual Halloween parade on
October 31,. 1969 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M,
Letter received from Robert W. Mendes, Chairman of the Jaycees Drug Abuse Edu-
cation Program advising that the Jaycees and the Mansfield School. Department
have made arrangements with the Drug Abuse Committee of the Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy to present a two -pant program on drug abuse, On October 30,
1969 at 8 :00 P.M. a program will be presented for teachers, parents and other
interested citizens, On Friday, October 31, 1969 five Mass. College of Pharmacy
students will take over the English classes at the High School for student-to-
student talks with the students, The Board is invited to attend and participate
in the Thursday evening program. The letter also requested that the Board of
Selectmen issue a Proclamation declaring Thursday, October 30 and Friday,
October 31, 1969 as "Drug Abuse Education Days" in Mansfield. Upon a motion
by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to declare
October 30 and 31, 1969 "Drug Abuse Education Days ",
The Board signed the appointment form for Lincoln S. Noble as permanent Manager
of the Municipal Airport,
Letter read from Mrs. Jellinek advising
tax under protest, and complainingabout
fused to certify a Certificate of Liens
that copies of this certificate have be
in Boston and appropriate steps will be
that she was paying her 1969 real estate
the Town Treasurer because he had ye-
as she requested, She further advised
an distributed to interested persons
taken.
At 8:00 P.M. Grace Pellegrini, Manager of the Club Daggs came before the Board,
The Chairman advised that there were two areas to be discussed; one., her re-
quest for a Sunday Entertainment license, and the other regarding problems that
develop in the parking area, The Board has received complaints regarding noise
disturbance in the parking area on Friday and Saturday evenings, abuttors have
come before the Board on two occassions, Mrs. Pellegrini explained that she
was willing to cooperate in every way possible. She had arranged for Police
coverage on Friday and Saturday nights, She explained regarding an episode a
week ago in the parking lot. The people were not customers of hersy she had
requested the people to leave the Club, and finally called the Police , She
advised that she has no control over the parking lot as other people park their
cars and go off, coming back late, Mrs. Pellegrini inquired regarding her re-
quest for a Sunday Entertainment license, and hoped the Board would consider
her request as other surrounding towns have this type of license. After further
discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it
was voted to take the request under advisement for awhile,
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The Town Manager /a letter from Chief Engineer. Horgan, D.P.W. regarding the
West Street bridge, The letter advised that two engineers from the bridge
section had been out and inspected the bridge, and the structure is in good
condition. Because of the lack of knowledge regarding the bridge it is
impossible to establish a load limit, since there are no plans in existence,
The Town Manager advised the Board of several tractors and trailers that he
had checked out. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher., second-
ed by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept the Town Manager's recommendation
and purchase the used tractor and new dump body from International Harvester,
and a new trailer from Wrentham Equipment Copp, Inc, for a total amount of
$6,105,25.
The Chairman read a memo from the Town Manager regarding his con..versati.on with
Mr. Wise of the Chocolate Factory, who told him that the factory had started
to install. a new process for cocoa batter six or seven months ago,whidhshould
be completed within four to five weeks with good luck,
The Chairman told the Board that Fairfield Optical Company would like a list
of the tax title property held by the Town. After a discussion the Board
agreed to publish the list in the paper,
The Town Manager advised that he had an inquiry from: someone wanting to pur-
chase the Old Hartwell School in Fast Mansfield, but the Board agreed that
some organization might be interested in using this property; The Town Manager
to check regarding the status of the building.
Upon a motion by Selectman lecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :00 P.M.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman
Zecher it was voted to allow Albee, Harrold and Hirth, Engineers to drill three
test holes in the Mill Street bridge for the nurrnose of testing the weight
that this bridge will carry, Engineers to check with the Town Manager and
Department of Public Works when tests are to be made,