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On December 16-License fees for the sale of alcoholic beverages for the
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year 1942 were established in the same amounts as were in effect in the year 1941, with the exception of the all alcoholic club license fees.
Section 12:
All Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the Premises Com- mon Victualers and Innholders $500.00
All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Commercial. Fraternal. 400.00
400.00
Wines and Malt Beverages or Both to be Drunk on the Premises
400.00
Malt Beverages Only to be Drunk on the Premises Fraternal Clubs. 100.00
Section 15:
All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Store Package Not to be Drunk on the Premises 500.00
Wines and Malt Beverages Retail Store Package Not to be Drunk on the Premises 300.00
Malt Beverages Only Retail Store Package Not to be Drunk on the Premises 200.00
Section 30A:
All Alcoholic Beverages Registered Pharmacist Package Not to be Drunk on the Premises 300.00
Special licenses were granted for the sale of wines and malt beverages between hours limited and subjected to conditions stated to persons and for dates as follows:
Malt and Wine Beverages Only
March 2-Paul Krushas, representing the Lithuanian Socialist Group, Branch No. 133 Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted January 14.)
February 16-Isabel Vasiliauskas, representing the Lithuanian Alliance Association Lodge No. 355 Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted February 4.)
February 22-Joseph Krasauskas, representing the Association of Lithu- anian Workers Inc. Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted February 18.)
April 19-Joseph Versackas, representing the Lithuanian National League of Norwood, Branch 33, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted April 15.)
May 3-Joseph Adamonis, representing St. Peter's Society, Lithu- anian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted April 22.)
May 10-John Grybas, representing Lithuanian Workers Branch 3, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted May 6.)
May 18-John Zabrowski, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted May 13.)
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September 27-Peter J. Rakauskas, representing K. of L. Council No. 27, Runenberg Hall, Wilson Street. (Voted September 9.)
October 18-St. Veronica's Society, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted October 14.)
December 7-Frank P. Muchinskas, Secretary, Lithuanian Socialist Organization, Local 133, Lithuanian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted October 14.)
November 22-John Libertowicz, Treasurer of St. Peter's Society, Lithu- anian Hall, 13 St. George Avenue. (Voted November 18.)
In all the foregoing cases where there was an existing club license covering the premises held by the Norwood Lithuanian American Citizen's Associa- tion, said license was temporarily suspended during the hours permitted by the special licenses.
On December 2, 9, 16 and 23 following reports received and upon it ap- pearing that all of the requirements of law and all regulations established by the Alcoholic 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, 1942.
American Lunch, Inc., Simon Cofsky, Manager, Common Victualler, Restaurant. Dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a three story frame structure used for business and residence purposes, located at 1212 Washington Street, one front entrance, one rear exit.
Dundulis Lunch, Inc., Stanley Babravicius, Manager, Common Vict- ualler, Restaurant. Dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage at 1118 Washington Street, three story business and residence structure, one front entrance 1118 Washington Street, one rear exit.
Norwood Cafe, Inc., Louis Joseph, Manager, Common Victualler, Res- taurant. Dining room and barroom and kitchen on street floor in a two story frame structure used for business purposes located at 175-177-1772- 179 Railroad Avenue, two front entrances on Railroad Avenue, one rear entrance at rear of 179 Railroad Avenue.
Olde Colonial Cafe, Inc., Willehad Karki, Manager, Common Victualler, Restaurant. Dining room and kitchen on street floor of a single story frame business structure with cellar under for storage, located at 33 Savin Avenue, entrances one front, 33 Savin Avenue, one rear exit.
Norberta Begin, d.b.a. "Hotel Norwood", Innholder. 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.
Arthur G. Lewis, d.b.a. "Lewis' Restaurant", Common Victualler, Res- taurant. Bar, three dining rooms and kitchen on street floor; dining room,
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storerooms and refrigerator room in basement at 86 Central Street rear, 88-92 Central Street, and 11 Cottage Street East.
Dominic Mitchell, d.b.a. "Ritz Cafe", Common Victualler, Restaurant. Dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a three story frame business and residence structure, located at 1100 Wash- ington Street, one front entrance, one rear exit.
Helen M. Weisul, d.b.a. "The Samovar", Common Victualler, Restau- rant. Dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage. Two entrances at 1112-1112A Washington Street, two rear exits.
Peter M. Georges, d.b.a. "Delite Restaurant", Common Victualler, Res- taurant. 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, d.b.a. "Whip-O-Will Cafe", Common Victualler, Res- taurant. Dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story business structure located at 1029 Washington Street, with space at rear of 1031 Washington Street. one entrance at 1029 Washington Street.
David J. Butters, d.b.a. "Trianon Cafe", Common Victualler, Restau- rant. Dining Room and kitchen on street floor together with cellar under for storage in a three story business and residence frame structure at 1053 Washington Street, one entrance 1053 Washington Street.
Guy DelSignor. Manager "George's Lunch", Common Victualler, Res- taurant. Dining room and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story brick structure located at 1137 Washington Street, entrance at 1137 Washington Street.
Antonio Lazzaro, d.b.a. "Cafe Venice", Common Victualler, Restaurant. Dining rooms and kitchen on street floor with cellar under for storage in a two story business and residence structure at 1088 Washington Street, two front entrances at 1088 and 1084 Washington Street, one side entrance on Heaton Avenue.
Press Cafe, Inc., Morris Z. Prager, Manager Common Victualler, Restau- rant. Dining room on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story business structure located at 900-902-904 Washington Street, three rear exits.
Section 15, Chapter 138 General Laws
Sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (retail stores) for the year beginning January 1, 1942
Nicholas Abdallah. Salesroom at 1041 Washington Street, storeroom at 1043 Washington Street. Single story brick structure, also storeroom in rear of 1041 Washington Street, entrance 1041 Washington Street, rear entrance 1041 Washington Street.
Umberto Balboni. Salesroom and storeroom on street floor, 856 Wash- ington Street, business and residence structure, one front entrance, one rear entrance and cellar under for storage.
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Guild Wines and Liquors, Inc., Herbert L. Singleton, Manager. Sales- room on street floor with cellar under for storage in a three story business and residence structure located at 736 Washington Street.
Elmer F. Oelschlagel. Salesroom on street floor in a single story business structure located at 9 Cottage Street, one front entrance 9 Cottage Street, one rear exit.
Registered Pharmacist License General Laws Chapter 138, Section 30A
Sale of all alcoholic beverages for medicinal, mechanical or chemical pur- poses, not to be permitted to be drunk on the premises for the year beginning January 1, 1942.
Russell's Pharmacy, Inc., William E. Russell, Jr., Common Victualler, Registered Pharmacist. Salesroom and prescription 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.
Clark's Pharmacy, Gerard L. Hawkins Registered Pharmacist. Sales- room 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.
Section 15, Chapter 138 General Laws
Sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises (retail store) for the year beginning January 1, 1942
Bernard A. Chubet and John J. Chubet. Salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage in a two and one-half story business and residence structure located at 1208 Washington Street, one front entrance 1208 Washington Street, two rear exits.
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.
Salvatore M. Gulla. Salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage in a two story frame business residence structure at 1032 Washing- ton Street, one entrance as stated, one rear exit.
Mary Miles, d.b.a. "South Norwood Market". Salesroom on street floor with cellar under for storage in a single story frame structure used for business purposes at 1068 Washington Street, one entrance only 1068 Washington Street.
Section 12, Chapter 138 General Laws For the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises Commercial Clubs
Town Square Athletic Association. Three rooms on street floor together with cellar under for storage, in a frame structure used for business purposes and located at 192 Central Street, one front entrance, one rear exit.
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Workmen's Benefit Fund of the U. S. of America Branch 121. 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.
Norwood Lithuanian American Citizen's Association, Inc. 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.
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 Clubs
Norwood Lodge of Elks, represented by Mr. Chester Hartig, Mr. John Callahan. Grill room on first floor of a two-story frame structure used for club purposes and located at 152 Walnut Avenue, two side entrances.
Licenses-Common Victualers
On January 7, 21, March 18, June 10, December 2, 9 and 16 new and re- newals of common victualers licenses were granted for period of one year beginning January 1, 1942, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Selectmen may from time to time impose, to the following:
Joseph R. Gulla, 522 Washington Street
Frieda Higgins, 19 Day Street
Louis Kilkus, 1065 Washington Street
Thomas Tamasunas, Brooks Street
Edward Fougere, 469 Walpole Street
American Lunch, Inc., 1212 Washington Street
Dundulis Lunch, Inc., 1118 Washington Street
Peter M. Georges, 716 Washington Street
Arthur G. Lewis, 11 Cottage Street Dominic Mitchell, 1100 Washington Street Olde Colonial Cafe, Inc., 33 Savin Avenue Press Cafe, Inc., 900-2-4 Washington Street Russell's Pharmacy, Inc., 125-127 Central Street Concetta Sansone, 1029-1031 Washington Street Helen M. Weisul, 1112-1112A Washington Street Antonio Lazzaro, 1084-1088 Washington Street George's Lunch, 1137 Washington Street David J. Butters, 1053 Washington Street Liggett Drug Company Inc., 702 Washington Street Mrs. May Wilton, 776 State Highway No. 1 Vega Swedish Restaurant, State Highway No. 1 Green Acres Dairy Products, 640 Washington Street Neponset Valley Farm, 387 Neponset Strcet
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Charles C. Langlois, 638 Washington Street Thomas Tamasunas, 1024A Washington Street Sun Gwing Wong, 506 Washington Street William J. Pothier, 647 Washington Street F. W. Woolworth Company, 670 Washington Street Mrs. Ellen G. Fisher, 12 Vernon Street The Norwood Sport Center, 65 Cottage Street, East James Elias, 1145 Washington Street
On December 16, license granted to Louis Kilkus, 1065 Washington Street for period of one year beginning January 1, 1942.
On December 16, license granted to Thomas Tamasunas, Brooks Street for period of one year beginning January 1, 1942.
On December 2, license granted to American Lunch, Inc., 1212 Washing- ton Street for period of one year beginning January 1, 1942.
On December 2, license granted to Dundulis Lunch, Inc., 1118 Washing- ton Street for period of one year beginning January 1, 1942.
On December 2, license granted to Press Cafe, Inc., 900-2-4 Washington Street for period of one year beginning January 1, 1942.
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 appeared to be desirable or necessary, referred to the Town Counsel for 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 reference is made to the annual report of the Town Counsel for the year 1941 except as herein otherwise appears.
Miscellaneous
On January 7, the annual Town Meeting Warrant was signed, polls to be opened at 7:00 A.M. and closed at 7:00 P.M. It was agreed that the meeting be held at 6:45 A.M.
On January 7, Chairman Houghton distributed to each member of the Board a summary of the duties of Selectmen and what those duties entail. This was in connection with Chairman Houghton's suggestion that the Selectmen should have a full-time clerk.
On January 17, it was voted: that the Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, in his capacity as Town Treasurer be and he hereby is directed and instructed to negotiate a loan not to exceed the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.) pursuant to and as provided by the vote of the Town Meeting of June 24 last, relating to borrowing money for the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls, prepare the bonds therefor for execution by said Board of Selectmen and that the borrowing as aforesaid is hereby approved.
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On January 21, bond of the Town Treasurer, Edmund F. Sullivan and the same as Collector of Taxes was approved by the Selectmen.
On January 21, it was voted: that the sale to the Second National Bank of Boston at their bid of $101.017 and accrued interest for the following 12% serial coupon bonds be and hereby is confirmed: $150,000.00 Senior High School Loan Act of 1938, dated February 1, 1941 and payable $8,000.00 annually February 1, 1942 to 1951 inclusive and $7,000.00 annually Febru- ary 1, 1952 to 1961 inclusive, with interest payable February and August 1.
On January 21, Selectmen signed twelve Anticipation of Revenue Notes submitted by Town Clerk and Accountant Walter A. Bleasnak, said notes being in the total amount of $300,000.00.
On January 21, Selectmen voted to approve Manager's recommendation on the approval of making the necessary changes to increase the voltage in No. 5 Circuit in order to furnish the Winslow Bros. & Smith Company with sufficient power at the time their new plant will be placed in operation about April 1, 1941.
On February 4, Louis P. Harding surrendered Sunday Sales License for the premises at 23 West Street. In connection with this and in accordance with a previous vote of the Board a Sunday Sales License was granted to Andrew Venskus, Jr. ·
On February 4, Senior High School Loan Act of 1938, Signature and Award Certificate forms submitted by Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes signed by Selectmen. The Selectmen also signed 150 Bonds each in the amount of $1,000.
On February 11, bond of the Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak was approved by the Selectmen ($1,000).
On February 11, bond of Constable, Joseph F. Boteilho was approved by the Selectmen ($1,000).
On February 11, bond of Constable, Edward F. Schaier was approved by the Selectmen ($3,000).
On February 11, it was voted to pay the sum of $8,612.75 to the County Treasurer which is Norwood's portion of the expense for the care, mainte- nance and repair of Nurses' Home and to meet payments on account of principal of notes issued to defray expense of said Nurses' Home.
On February 18, General Manager informed the Board that the State Department of Civil Service and Registration will hold an examination for clerical positions on March 22, 1941. Any one wishing to be considered for permanent appointment as a clerk in the Town's service must first qualify through examination by the Civil Service Department.
On February 25, Joseph A. Sheehan, representative of the Local National Defense Committee outlined briefly the purpose of the National Defense Program. It was voted to appoint Chief of the Fire Department, Chief of the Police Department and Fireman McAuliffe to the Local Defense Com- mittee and lend every assistance to this program and Committee.
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On March 4, General Manager Kendrick reported a quota reduction of seventeen men in W.P.A.
On March 11, Board of Selectmen approved and signed the Warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on Thursday, March 27, 1941 at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
On March 18, voted to approve Mr. Babravicius as Manager and person in charge of business of Dundulis Lunch, Inc.
On March 18, Clerk presented a deed of land to the Selectmen from Charles S. Bird, Jr. to the Town of Norwood, covering parcel of land con- taining 36,389 square feet, said parcel is part of the Endean Playground.
On March 25, voted to approve the change of the name of the Workmen's Sick and Death Benefit Fund, Branch 121 to the Workmen's Benefit Fund.
On April 8, voted to extend the water main on Union Street approxi- mately 150 feet and the usual agreement be made with Mr. Allen Legge on the basis of four percent reimbursement per year.
On April 8, voted to declare April 21, to April 26, 1941 as Norwood Hobby Week.
On April 15, deed from Charles S. Bird to the Town of Norwood of a parcel of land located on the Westerly side of Washington Street in the Town of Norwood and containing 18,780 square feet, was presented to the Board. This deed is in accordance with the gift of land made by Mr. Bird and accepted at a Special Town Meeting held on March 27, 1941.
On April 22, voted that the offices remain open on Saturday mornings dur- ing July and August with skeleton crew.
On April 22, voted to approve the request as to the use of the Finance Commission Room for National Defense headquarters.
On May 6, voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on May 15, 1941.
On May 6, the Selectmen signed a petition for legislation relative to the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls at Norwood. "and that in the case of the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls at Norwood there shall be added to the sum raised by local taxation the sum annually received by the Town of Norwood from the Peabody charities and expended for the maintenance of the school."
On May 13, voted that Fireman McAuliffe be released of his duties in order that he may be able to perform his duties to the National Defense Program. A substitute to take his place during his absence.
On May 20, voted to approve General Manager Kendrick's request to provide bus transportation on Memorial Day May 30, 1941 for members of Company G from Camp Edwards to Norwood to participate in Memorial Day Exercises.
On May 20, voted to approve change of name of Mary Babel to Mary Miles on her Retail Bottle Store License.
On May 27, former Selectman Charles E. Houghton informed General Manager Kendrick that deed of Gift from Honorable W. Cameron Forbes was filed May 26, 1941.
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On May 27, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Con- trol Commission called the attention that they had established two differ- ent fees for different types of Club Licenses and that all licenses of the same type be uniform.
On May 27, it was agreed to have the Clerk draw up a form letter and submit it to the Board for their approval prior to notifying owners of lots in the Highland Cemetery as to the purchase of perpetual care. Charges outstanding against said lots would be abated at the time that perpetual care was purchased.
On June 3, voted to grant to Thomas U. Mahoney a Golf Range License to conduct a golf range on State Highway Route No. 1 and adjacent to Vega Baking Company.
On June 3, voted "That the policy with respect to Perpetual Care in Highland Cemetery be that every owner of a lot that is not under Perpetual Care at the present time be given an opportunity to place it under Perpetual Care and that charges for care of lot outstanding against the lot at the time the lot is placed under Perpetual Care be abated and that this policy will be in effect until August 1, 1941.
On June 18, voted to repurchase the present ambulance to be used by the Norwood Defense Committee after it is traded in against the purchase of the new Ambulance.
On June 18, voted that in order to have uniformity in style the color of shirts worn by the members of the Police Department during the summer months would be the same; namely dark blue.
On July 15, it was agreed that Buckmaster Pond would be properly posted and that fishing and trespassing would be prohibited on this location.
On August 19, voted that a sign be placed in the proper places indicating that Monroe Street between Railroad Avenue and Garfield Avenue be "Monroe Street East".
On September 2, Charles L. Donahue appointed Chairman of the Town Defense Savings Committee.
On September 9, Manager Kendrick submitted water liens which were approved by the Board.
On September 16, voted to grant permission to construct a skating rink on Hartshorn Swail property location to be laid out by Town Engineers.
On September 23, voted that due to the possible shortage of laborers that there be purchased a Cletrac Tractor unit under a rental purchase arrange- ment whereby the Town would pay as a rental ten percent per month of the cost of the unit which is $7,800. These rental payments would be applied against the purchase price at any time the Town might wish to purchase the rented equipment.
On September 23, Clerk reported as being informed by Fire Chief Alonzo N. Earle that the Public Safety Committee had informed him that Fireman Joseph F. McAuliffe would be required to give his full services to the Local Defense Committee and that they have requested his transfer from the Fire
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Department to the Public Safety Committee to become effective as of September 25, 1941.
On October 7, agreement signed as to the one-half cost of removing snow on Route No. 1A State Highway, Southerly 95 miles.
On October 14, requisition for provisional employment of Thomas A. Rorke, Soldiers Relief Investigator was approved by Selectmen.
On October 21, voted to construct and extend the sanitary sewer lateral on Broadway from Day Street a distance of approximately 120 feet.
On October 21, list of Water Liens submitted and approved by the Board.
On November 12, voted to transfer certain radio equipment to the School Department for the use of a boys radio club at the Senior High School.
On November 18, Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation had es- tablished the sum of $50,000 for the 1942 bond of the Treasurer and the sum of $56,500 as the sum for the 1942 bond of the Collector. Selectmen voted to approve the amount as submitted.
On November 25, Special Town Meeting Warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on Friday, December 5, 1941 in Memorial Hall, Munici- pal Office Building was signed.
On December 9, list of Water Liens submitted and approved by the Board.
On December 9, Mr. Cullinane informed the Manager that he has been advised by Hervey Law of the New York Office of the CAA has instructed the United States Engineers' Office in Boston to go forward with plans and specifications and advertise for bids on the basis of two runways, one 5,000 feet and one, 4,200 feet long with the peat excavated under runways to a width of 170 feet and the runways to be paved for a width of 150 feet. Mr. Cullinane stated that the CAA had a lead-way of 25% on the $566,000 which would mean that there was approximately $700,000 available to construct this airport.
On December 12, voted that the Civilian Defense Committee would make their request for equipment and other expenditures to the Selectmen and on authorization of the Selectmen the purchase would be made through the Office of the General Manager.
On December 12, voted that a Special Town Meeting requesting that the people of Norwood appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 for the local Civilian Defense Committee.
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