HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-12-1969November 12, 1.969
Meeting called at 7:32 P.M.
All members present.
Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $924,154,95.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted to grant permission to Allan R. Issner, d /b /a Oxford Cleaners, Inc.,
233 North Main Street to erect, a 51x19' sign on the face of his store, the
application having been approved by the Building Inspector.,
Letter received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Develop-
ment District advising that at the District meeting held on September. 24,
1.969 it was unanimously voted to support the feasibility study for the
Winnetuxet River Dam proposal, Staff authorized to contact local communities
and State and Pederal representatives to seek their support for this study,
The Board received notice of the next meeting of the Massachusetts Selectmen's
Association to be held at the Gall.er.ys, Swansea on Thursday, November 20 at
6 :30 P.M.
The Board received a report from the Southeastern Mass, Transportation Co-
Ord.i__nating Committee reporting on a meeting held at the District 6 Office at
Taunton on September 1.6, 1.969,
Letter received from Mitchell J. Matgka, Jr, of Dorchester requesting informa-
tion regarding the purchase of some land in town for the purpose of living
there in a mobile home, and he would also like to further his income by es-
tablishing a small mobile home court. Letter to be turned over to the Town
Manager for an answer to his inquiry.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted
to hold a heariing lon two applications received from the Brockton Taunton Gas
Company for the purpose of installing approximately 300' of 211 welded steel
gas main on Court Street, and approximately 450' of 4" welded steeel. gas main
on Access Road from Chauncy Street to a point 200' down Access Road,
Due to a wrong date being requested for the l.i.quor hearings last week and voted
to hold the hearings on November 19, 1969 at 8:00 P.M., upon a motion by
selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to rescind the
vote taken last week, and hold the liquor hearings on December. 3, 1969 at
8 :00 P.M.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted to grant renewal Class I Garage Licensesto:
Mansfield Garage, Inc., 91 Chauncy Street
Paul Mi.tr.ano, Inc., 12 Pratt Street
Vickery Motors, Inc, 515 South Main Street
Vi.cino Buick, Inc, 2 Chauncy Street
and to grant renewal Class II Garage licenses to
Dane Street Garage, 10 Dane Street
Clemmey Motor Sales, 425 North Main Street
*November 19, 1.969 at 8 :00 P.M.
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Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to
grant a renewal. Live Bntertainment License-Orchestra and Vocalist only, to
Willowdale Golf Course, 54 Willow Street,
Upon a motion by Sel- ectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted
to grant a two day beer license to Tri County Beagle Club for November. 15 and
November 16 only, beer not to be old before 12 o'cick noon on Sunday.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to
grant a renewal. Methyl Alcohol License to the Elm Street Garage, 426 El.m Street
and Paul Mitrano, Inc., 12 Pratt Street,
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to
grant a renewal. Common Vi.ctuallerts License for: Armand's Restaurant, 14 South
Main Street; George Pomfret, d /b /a Old Colony Diner, Old Colony Road, and Willatdale
Golf Course, 54 Willow Street,
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as submitted,
Selectman Zecher advised that one bid was received for sandblasting and painting
the School Street overpass, but due to the time of the year., the bidder did not
submit a bid for scraping and painting the rails on the Route 106 and North Main
underpasses, After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by
Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept the bid submitted by Mitchell & Sons,
subject to his signing the proper form. The amount of the bid was $1,550,00,
Selectman Zecher also advised that tie had received complaints about Fulton's Pond
from a group of people regarding a deep hole nine or ten feet deep 'caused by the
removal of gravol:The people were afraid that children could fall into the hole
since there is a sharp bank going down into the hole, The Fulton Pond project
that the Recreation Committee is working on was discussed, and after further
discussion the Chairman advised that the Town Manager should be instructed to
take immediate action to make the pond safe, and have it filled in so it can be
used for skating this winter,
Mr. Alger and others representing the Mansfield Association of Progress appeared
before the Board regarding changes in the Christmas decorations for the commons
and Main Street, Instead of putting decorations across the street they would
have five, large trees, North Common, South Common, Fast and West Mansfield, and
one on the area this side of Catalanots on North Main Street, All Store windows
will have masking tape with green wreaths in the large windows of the stores,
all done in white to create a colonial. atmosphere, The Board agreed to have Mr.
Ferrier contact Mr, Alger / plans for the change in Christmas decorations,
regarding
The Chairman advised that the ' =Board was invited to attend the laying of the corner
stone ceremonies at the new High School on Sunday, November 16, 1969 at 2 :00 P.M.
Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to go
into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 6,30 P,M,