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November 12 Rose Gugliotta, Duce Lodge, Holman Hall. (Voted October 10.) Changed to Knights of Columbus Hall, October 31.
October 9 J. Francis O'Leary, representing the Preston Club of Boston, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted October 10 by ratification.)
October 29 John Grybas, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted October 24.)
October 28 Michael Sawkiewicz, Holman Hall. (Voted October 31 by ratification.)
November 12 Joseph Versakas, President Lithuanian National League of America, Branch 33, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted November 7.)
November 18 Annie Stupak, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue (Voted November 14.)
November 25 Michael Sameski, St. Peter's Society, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted November 21.)
December 10 Paul Kruchas, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted November 28.)
December 17 John Grybas, Chairman Lithuanian Choral Society, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted Decem- ber 12.)
Wines and Malt Beverages Only
January 15 Paul Kruchas, for Norwood Lithuanian American Citizens Association, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted January 3.)
January 29 John Grybas, for Lithuanian T. C. Chorus, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted January 24.)
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February 5 Peter Blazis for Lithuanian Alliance of America, Local 131, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted January 17.)
February 11 Andrew Zaruba, for Association of Lithuanian Workers, Branch 3, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted February 7.)
February 18 Stanley Benkavitch, Chairman of Committee of St. Peter's Society, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted February 14.)
February 21 Committee for Eleanora Duse Lodge, Knights of Columbus Hall. (Voted February 17.)
March
11 Genevieve Venskas, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted February 28.)
April
15 Bernard Goba, for St. Theresa's Choir, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted April 11.)
April
16 John Grybas. Lithuanian Literary Society, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted April 11.)
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29 Walter Ikasala, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted April 25.)
In all the foregoing cases where there was an existing club license cover- ing the premises held by the Norwood Lithuanian American Citizen's Association said license was temporarily suspended during the hours per- mitted by the special licenses.
" On December 7, following reports received and upon it appearing that all of the requirements of law and all regulations established by the Alco- holic Beverages Control Commission had been complied with, voted to grant licenses as follows:
Section 12, Chapter 138 General Laws Sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1940
Arthur G. Lewis, doing business under the title of Lewis' Brass Rail, common victualer (restaurant), premises dining room and grill room on street floor with two cellars under for storage, single story business struc- ture, No. 95-99 Central Street, two entrances as stated, two rear exits.
Anthony J. Bruzga, doing business under the title of American Lunch, common victualer (restaurant), premises dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage in a three story frame structure used for business and residence purposes located at No. 1212 Washington Street, one front entrance, and one rear exit.
Norbeta Begin, doing business under the title of Hotel Norwood, inn- holder, barroom, two dining rooms and grill room on street floor, one store room in cellar in a three story frame structure located at 32 Guild Street, two entrances on Guild Street, one side entrance.
Antonio Lazzaro, doing business under the title of Cafe Venice, common victualer (restaurant), premises dining rooms and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a two story business and residence structure
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at No. 1088 Washington Street, two front entrances at No. 1088 and No. 1084 Washington Street, one side entrance on Heaton Avenue.
Olde Colonial Cafe, Inc., Willehad Karki, Manager, common victualer (restaurant), premises dining room and kitchen on street floor of a single story frame business structure with cellar under for storage, located at No. 33 Savin Avenue, entrances one front, No. 33 Savin Avenue, one rear.
Norwood Cafe Inc., Louis Joseph, Manager, common victualer (restau- rant) dining room and barroom and kitchen on street floor in a two story frame structure used for business purposes located at No. 175-177-1772- 179 Railroad Avenue, two front entrances on Railroad Avenue, one rear entrance at rear of No. 179 Railroad Avenue.
Press Cafe, Inc., Morris Z. Prager, Manager, common victualer (restau- rant), premises dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story business structure located at No. 900-902-904 Washington Street, three entrances No. 900-902-904 Washington Street, three rear exits.
Helen M. Weisul, doing business under the title of The Samovar, com- mon victualer (restaurant), premises dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage in a three story frame business and residence struc- ture located at No. 1121 Washington Street, one entrance No. 1121 Wash- ington Street.
David J. Butters, doing business under the title of Trianon Cafe, common victualer (restaurant), premises dining room and kitchen on street floor together with cellar under for storage, in a three story business and resi- dence frame structure at No. 1053 Washington Street one entrance No. 1053 Washington Street.
Dominic Mitchell, doing business under the title of Ritz Cafe, common victualer (restaurant) dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a three story frame business and residence structure, located at No. 1100 Washington Street, one front entrance, one rear exit.
George's Lunch, Inc., Guy Del Signor, Manager, common victualer, (restaurant) premises dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage at No. 1137 Washington Street, three story business and residence structure, one front entrance No. 1137 Washington Street, one rear exit.
Dundulis Lunch, Inc., Joseph Dundulis, Jr. Manager, common victualer (restaurant) dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage at No. 1118 Washington Street, three story business and residence structure, one front entrance No. 1118 Washington Street, one rear exit.
Section 15, Chapter 138 General Laws
Sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (retail stores) for the year beginning Jaunary 1, 1940
Nicholas Abdallah, salesroom at 1041 Washington Street, storeroom at 1043 Washington Street, single story brick structure, also storeroom in rear of 1041 Washington Street, single story frame structure with base-
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ment under 1041 Washington Street, entrance 1041 Washington Street, rear entrance.
Guild Wines and Liquors, Inc., Herbert L. Singleton, Manager, sales- room on street floor with cellar under for storage, three story business and residence structure located at 736 Washington Street, entrance 736 Wash- ington Street.
Umberto Balboni, salesroom and store room on street floor, 856 Wash- ington Street, business residence structure, one front entrance, one rear entrance and cellar for storage.
Elmer L. Oelschlagel, doing business under the title of Cottage Wines and Liquors, salesroom on street floor in a single story business structure located at 9 Cottage Street, one front entrance 9 Cottage Street, one rear exit.
Sale of malt beverages only (retail store) not to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1940
Bernard A. and John J. Chubet, salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage in a two and one-half story business and residence struc- ture located at 1208 Washington Street, one front entrance, 1208 Wash- ington Street, two rear exits.
Mary Babel, doing business under the title of South Norwood Market salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage, single story frame structure used for business purposes at 1068 Washington Street, one en- trance only 1068 Washington Street.
Sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1940
Salvatore M. Gulla, salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage, in a two story frame business and residence structure at 1032 Wash- ington Street one entrance as stated, one rear exit.
Torquato Farioli, salesroom on street floor of a business and residence structure with cellar under for storage located at 68 Walnut Avenue, one front entrance 68 Walnut Avenue, one rear exit.
Michael F. Hayes, salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage in a two story business and residence structure located at 860 Washington Street.
Sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1940
Peter M. Georges, doing business under the title of Delite Restaurant, common victualer, restaurant, dining room and kitchen on street floor in a single story frame business structure located at 716 Washington Street, one front entrance, 716 Washington Street, one rear exit.
Concetta Sansone, doing business under the title of Whip-O-Will Cafe, common victualer, restaurant, dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story business structure located at 1029
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Washington Street with space at rear of 1031 Washington Street, one en- trance at 1029 Washington Street.
Club license, malt beverages only, to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1940 Fraternal Clubs
Norwood Lithuanian American Citizens Association, Inc., Peter Gaiga- las, Manager, assembly room and directors room on first floor of a two story frame structure used for club purposes situated at 13 St. George Avenue, front entrance 13 St. George Avenue, one rear exit.
Workingmen's Sick and Death Benefit Fund Branch No. 121, Edson J. Eckhardt, Manager, assembly hall and tap room on the first floor of a single story frame structure used as a club room and located at 99} Wilson Street, two entrances, one front and one rear.
Registered Pharmacist License General Laws Chapter 138, Section 30A
Sale of all alcoholic beverages for medicinal, mechanical or chemical purposes, not to be permitted to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1940
William E. Russell, Jr., Registered Pharmacist, salesroom and prescrip- tion room on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story business structure located at 125-127 Central Street, two entrances 125- 127 Central Street, one rear exit.
Gerard L. Hawkins, Registered Pharmacist, salesroom and store room together with cellar under for storage in a three story business structure located at 500 Washington Street, one entrance 500 Washington Street, one rear exit off Railroad Avenue.
Club license, sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises by members or guests introduced by members and no others, for the year beginning January 1, 1940
Commercial Clubs
Town Square Athletic Association, James F. Foley, Manager. Three rooms on street floor together with cellar under for storage in a frame struc- ture used for business purposes and located at 192 Central Street, one front entrance, one rear exit.
Norwood Business Men's Club, Philip J. Fanning, Manager. Club room on street floor in a single story frame business structure located at 46 Day Street, one entrance on Day Street, one entrance on side of building.
Fraternal Club
Norwood Lodge B. P. O. Elks, John E. Callahan, Manager. Grill room on first floor of a two story frame structure used for club purposes and located at 152 Walnut Avenue, two side entrances.
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Licenses-Common Victualers
On December 7, renewals of common victualers licenses were granted for period of one year beginning January 1, 1940, subject to such reason- able regulations as the Selectmen may from time to time impose, to the following:
Mrs. Concetta Sansone, 1029-1031 Washington Street
Arthur G. Lewis, 95-99 Central Street
Vega Baking Co. Inc., 951 State Highway
Kim Lee, 506 Washington Street
F. W. Woolworth Co., 670 Washington Street Russell's Pharmacy, 125-127 Central Street
Charles Langlois, 638 Washington Street
Charles Maloof, 1047 Washington Street
William H. Freedman, 652 Washington Street Mrs. May Wilton, 776 State Highway William J. Pothier, 647 Washington Street Anthony J. Bruzga, 1212 Washington Street Antonio Lazzaro, 1084-1088 Washington Street Olde Colonial Cafe Inc., 33 Savin Avenue Norwood Cafe Inc., 175-177-1772-179 Railroad Avenue
Press Cafe Inc., 900-902-904 Washington Street Helen M. Weisul, 1121 Washington Street David J. Butters, 1053 Washington Street Dominic Mitchell, 1100 Washington Street Dundulis Lunch Inc., 1118 Washington Street George's Lunch Inc., 1137 Washington Street Peter M. Georges, 716 Washington Street J. Raymond Jones, 469 Walpole Street James Elias, 1145 Washington Street
Liggett Drug Company, Inc., 702 Washington Street
Mrs. Freida Higgins, 19 Day Street Leonard C. Fisher, 378 State Highway
Green Acres, Inc., 640 Washington Street
Licenses-Innholders
On January 15, license granted to Ellen G. Fisher, Verne Inn, for period ending December 31, 1939.
On December 7, a renewal of innholder license was granted to Norbeta Begin, Norwood Hotel, at 32 Guild Street.
On December 12, a renewal of innholder license was granted to Ellen G. and Ernest Fisher, 12 Vernon Street.
Claims and Litigation
Claims against the town brought to the attention of the Selectmen during the year whether by court action or otherwise were, when it ap- peared to be desirable or necessary, referred to the Town Counsel for
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advice, report and appropriate action and where disposition was made, it was on approval given.
To avoid repetition and for detailed statement of these matters refer- ence is made to the annual report of the Town Counsel for the year 1939 except as herein otherwise appears.
Miscellaneous
On January 3, the annual town meeting warrant was signed, polls to be opened at 6:45 A.M. and closed at 7:00 P. M.
On January 3, it was voted that the hours during which moving picture theatres may be operated on the Lord's Day under licenses issued by the Selectmen and approved by the Department of Public Safety be restricted to hours between 2 and 11 P. M.
On January 3, it was voted that tentative amendments to Section 3 and Section 4 of Article XI of the by-laws prepared by the Town Counsel be embodied in the warrant for a special town meeting to be held in March.
On January 3, a petition was signed for proposed legislation following draft of the Department of Public Health to provide for improvement of Neponset River and for investigation relative to further improvements of said River and its tributaries and for the protection of public health, com- fort and convenience, said draft to be filed with the Legislature prior to January 14.
Soldiers' relief was granted from time to time during the year.
Statistical reports for the Board of Public Welfare were submitted from time to time during the year.
On January 17, approval was given to the issue of notes of indebtedness in anticipation of revenue for sale to the Merchants National Bank in the sum of $100,000 and to the Second National Bank of Boston of $200,000 due November 4, 1939, discounted .129%.
On January 24, a report was received from General Manager Kendrick on usual seasonal lay off of employees in the Public Works Department and stating that the Public Works Superintendent will maintain a skeleton organization sufficient to take care of the maintenance and operating work and men working on trees that were damaged by the hurricane. This matter was left in the hands of the General Manager.
On January 24, notice of approval by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation dated January 20 of surety bond of United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company of Edmund F. Sullivan, Town Treasurer and the same as Collector of Taxes. It was voted to approve the bonds as received.
On January 24, it was voted to approve the recommendation set forth in Item 5 of plan submitted by the General Manager showing several cir- cuits of electric service now in use for furnishing electricity to the different sections of the town (split of No. 8 electric service circuit). The items were as follows:
1. Ducts in Lenox Street, cost $11,515.00.
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2. Ducts in Lenox Street and Washington Street, 7 ducts including cables, cost $21,634.00.
3. Central Street to Washington Street to Dean Street including cable, cost $10,858.00.
4. Central Street, Washington Street to Press Avenue and cable to Dean Street, cost $7,329.00.
5. The original proposal of splitting the circuit at Nahatan Street and Lenox Street and the installation of overhead wiring Lenox Street, Washington Street to Dean Street, cost $3,120.00.
Communication under date of January 14, received from the Board of Public Welfare together with memorandum of charge of $278.78 for Nor- wood's share of administrative expense of Surplus Commodities Division from January 1 to December 31, 1939 which stated that the food value received by the town in 1938 was $9,950.88 and the clothing value $6,466.75, a total of $16,417.63. Approved the bill for payment.
It was voted that the present policy be continued by the Soldiers' Relief Agent of requiring applicants for soldiers' relief who are able-bodied to furnish service in exchange for relief granted.
On February 7, it was voted that the Reconstruction Finance Corpora- tion be advised upon request of Mr. Willett for the Westover Corporation, that the Selectmen believe that the proposed development of Westover and Holmwood, Norwood, is in the interests of the town and that they believe that any cooperation which the R. F. C. may be able to extend to these proposed developments will tend to increase the general and civic welfare of the community.
On February 7, the Town Counsel reported that Simmons College had taken an appeal from the decree of the Probate Court of December 20, 1938 in the matter of the H. O. Peabody Trust Fund, embodying in sub- stance the Norwood Plan, so-called, as presented to the Court. This appeal was heard by the Supreme Judicial Court on November 8, 1939, and a decision is awaited.
On February 7, notification by letter dated February 3 from the De- partment of Public Works through Highway Engineer Donovan of tenta- tive allotments for 1939 under Chapter 90 was received as follows:
New construction: State $25,000.00 Town $25,000.00
Maintenance:
State $ 1,500.00 Town $ 1,500.00 County $1,500.00
On February 7, a warrant was received from the County Commissioners for payment as assessed for care and maintenance of Norfolk County Hos- pital in the sum of $8,905.14.
On February 14, report was received that the Welfare Department is the Certifying Agent for the distribution of W.P.A. surplus commodities, including food and clothing as notified by the Inspector of the Commodities Division.
Highland Cemetery deed was acknowledged for delivery on February 14, and similar action was taken from time to time at later meetings.
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On March 10, the question of insurance and the merits of particular forms of insurance was discussed with particular reference to mutual companies and action to be taken at a later meeting.
On March 14 and from time to time thereafter traverse jurors were drawn.
On March 28, it was voted that the effective date of the change in pro- cedure with respect to billing electric service be reconsidered and that the program be put into effect on June 1.
On April 4, recommendation was approved relating to inclusion in high- way construction program of Winfield Street with estimated cost of $1,700.00, on information that Mr. Kneznek intended to construct houses on said street and on Fuller Street and in such program of both these streets with estimated cost $6,500.00, the expense of the same to be taken from the appropriation for highway construction made at the annual town meeting.
On April 11, it was voted with respect to water liens that the statement prepared by the Clerk be adopted and filed in the Registry of Deeds with respect to several properties as definitely shown on such statement. The same course was followed on later dates.
On May 2, it was voted to approve the sale by the Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of notes of indebtedness of $100,000.00 in anticipation of revenue and notes were signed.
On May 2, the Selectmen were informed of the reappointment of John Donovan as playground supervisor for the 1939 season.
On May 2, the procedure outlined by the General Manager was ap- proved for retirement of John Googin, foreman in the Public Works De- partment, for superannuation.
On May 16, it was unanimously voted that a letter be sent to the Clerk of the Selectmen, James E. Pendergast, with the best wishes of the Board for a speedy recovery.
On May 29, adopted recommendation for extension of Municipal Light Department distribution system through permanent installation on Nichols Street in the Westover area, the estimated cost being $4,000.00 for the installation on Berwick Place from Walpole Street to Nichols Street of two duct lines, one for primary cable and the other for secondary cable with necessary appurtenances.
On June 13, Chairman Houghton reported the filing of record of the discontinuance of the South Norwood Highway at the Registry of Deeds in Dedham.
On June 20, the General Manager reported the appointment of Louis D'Espinosa as Superintendent of the Cemetery Department to succeed George A. Smith, who retired on a pension on July 1. The appointment was unanimously approved and it was unanimously voted that the Select- men go on record as being in favor of recognition of faithful service in the public service and promotion arising out of it was a proper set-up for a standard.
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On June 20, approval was given to the appointment of Eva M. Mansen by Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes Sullivan as Assistant Town Treasurer.
On June 27, it was voted to construct traffic island at Bond and Nichols Streets at an estimated cost of $1,213.00 plus $65.00 for the installation of a street light in the centre of island.
On June 27, approved sale by Town Treasurer of $10,000.00 water main extension loan bonds and $65,000.00 macadam loan bonds.
On June 27, rules and orders regulating traffic upon the streets and highways of the town of Norwood were adopted and were approved by the State Department of Public Works and duly published on July 12, thereby becoming effective, but were subsequently modified with the ap- proval of said State Department of Public Works on December 5, 1939.
On July 11, General Manager Kendrick reported with respect to the maintenance of Chapter 90 highways that when the funds were received from the State and County of $1,500.00 each to match an equal amount appropriated at the town meeting, the town would continue the work which was started last year on Neponset Street under like funds.
On August S, approved extension of water main on Hawthorne Street between Vernon Street Extension and the suggested extension of Roxanna Street to Hawthorne Street, with particular reference to a house con- structed on Hawthorne Street requiring service.
On August 8, approved recommendation with respect to fire alarm sys- tem as to necessity of replacing telephone wire used for repairs after the hurricane with proper type of work to avoid trouble during the winter.
On August 8, approval was given to appointment of Harry Turner as requested by Martin F. Lydon, Inspector of Buildings, as his assistant and deputy.
On August 15, conference with the Chief of the Fire Department dealing with the situation resulting from peat fire and Norwood Lumber Company fire, due to which the Fire Department appropriation was overdrawn and that the town must be requested to furnish more money.
On August 15, the Chairman reported that the Legislature had passed a vote that Assessors cannot set the tax rate until September first, which will prolong the period of abatement to November first.
On August 22, with respect to office hours in the Municipal Building, it was voted on recommendation of Chairman Houghton that all offices over which the Selectmen have control be opened at 8:30 A. M. and closed at 5:00 P. M. on week-days except Saturdays and on Saturdays from 8:30 A. M. to 12:00 o'clock, noon, and as to offices over which the Selectmen have no control it be recommended that the same hours prevail and that as to Town Treasurer's office the windows be closed at 4:00 P. M. for the collec- tion of money.
On August 22, report from the Chairman as to fire insurance recom- mending that all future policies as they expire be placed by the General
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Manager with outstanding mutual agency companies in view of the sub- stantial reduction of rates proposed, and that this be the policy of the Board for the present.
On August 22, it was voted that the Selectmen declare an emergency arising out of the peat fire situation and that the General Manager be authorized to purchase for Dedham at once fire hose to replace fire hose loaned to Norwood and used at peat fire, it being found there was a suffi- cient amount of money in incidental account to purchase the hose.
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