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Meyer Doctorman, Dog Officer. Thomas A. Rorke, Soldiers' Relief Investigator. Frederick F. Brown, Sealer of Weights and Measures. Earle D. Hardy, Inspector of Wires. Louis D'Espinosa, Graves Custodian (Veterans).
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Constables
James T. Quinn Harry Smith Ernest Mike John Cullen
There were also appointed election officers for the Annual Town Meeting and for special town meetings, various special officers at large and at particular premises including all schools and special schools, various sworn weighers, measurers of bark and surveyors of lumber, and patrolmen.
Various resignations were effected during the year and elections or appoint- ments made to fill vacancies so made.
Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits
From time to time on application therefor and report thereon licenses and permits were granted for various activities as permitted by law as follows: namely, common victuallers and transfers of same; Sunday amusements; pool rooms; bowling alleys; junk dealers; public amusements; roller skating rink; lodging houses; intelli- gence officers; fruit and vegetable stands; sales of frozen deserts, fruit, ice cream, confectionery; exchange of second hand motor vehicles and parts; taxicabs; business and private garages; keeping, storing and sale of volatile inflammable fluid, fuel oil, and other petroleum products, after hearings, Class I, II and III licenses for purchase and sale of second hand motor parts and vehicles.
Licenses
Food License:
Norwood Arena, Inc., Arena Road, Route 1
Norwood Arena Club, Inc., Arena Road, Route 1
Sunday Sales License
Catherine M. Curran, 2 Guild Street
Victor J. Faretta, 260 Lenox Avenue
Rose Joseph, 84 Chapel Street
Shurfine Market, 448 Nahatan Street
Simco Sales Service of Boston, Inc., 1519 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan. (Around the streets of Norwood) Isaac Wiseman, 1181 Washington Street
Ina Laakso, 38 Savin Avenue
Gorizia M. Howard, 1182 Washington Street
George F. Blanchard, 345 Prospect Street
Isaac Abbott, 1249 Washington Street Charles P. Kelley, 213 Pleasant Street Sumner Bagley, 1380 Washington Street John F. Kelliher, 210 Pleasant Street
Katherine Siemaszkiewica, 1236 Washington Street
Thomas J. Furlong, 101 Central Street
William E. Russell, Jr. (Around the streets of Norwood)
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Albert A. Prager, 1023 Washington Street Stephen Bonica, 528 Washington Street Rocco Puopolo, 810 Boston Providence Highway Hobart H. Kemp, 478 Walpole Street
Firearms License
Lawrence V. White, 51 Cedar Street Sears Roebuck & Co., 607 Washington Street Harry L. Howard, 805 Neponset Street Antone J. Ortins, 11 Cottage Street
Bowling Alleys and Pool Rooms Cloverleaf Co., Inc., 741 State Highway Norwood Sports Center, 65 E. Cottage Street Roll-Land Bowladrome, 942 State Highway
Junk and Second Hand License George H. Farmham, Jr., 851 Washington Street John Stanovitch, 63 Highview Street Samuel Hershenson, 62 Heaton Avenue Morris Laarhoven, 15 Allen Road John E. Correia, 10 Concord Avenue Edward Phillips and Frank Rakey, 31 St. Joseph Avenue Peter Stupak, 15 Cottage Street
Public Auctioneer's License Thomas J. Foley, 724 Washington Street Warren L. Milliken, 45 Maple Street John E. Correia, 10 Concord Avenue John A. Abdallah, 1027 Washington Street William G. Dunn, 50 Emerson Drive
Public Amusement Norwood Arena, Inc., Arena Road, Route 1 Cloverleaf Company, Inc., 741 State Highway Roll-Land, Inc., 960 Route 1 Norwood Sports Center, 65 E. Cottage Street Southern Theatre, 1106 Washington Street Smith Management Co. (Norwood Theatre) Roll-Land Bowladrome, 942 State Highway
Peddler's License Russell's (William E. Russell), 125 Central Street Samuel L. Clark, 21 Capen Street, Dorchester
Employment Agency Lillian R. Gills, 30 Walpole Street
Sunday Bowling License Cloverleaf Co., Inc., 741 State Highway Norwood Sports Center, 65 E. Cottage Street Roll-Land Bowladrome, 942 State Highway
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Liquor Licenses
Retail Sales-All Alcoholic Beverages
Umberto Balboni, 856 Washington Street Nicholas Abdallah, 1041 Washington Street Cottage Wines and Liquors, Inc., 7 & 9 Cottage Street Guild Wines and Liquors, Inc., 736 Washington Street Oscar Knight, 1058 Washington Street
Retail Sales-Wines and Malt Beverages
Edward and Peter J. Farioli, 68 Walnut Avenue Morris Z. Prager, 1032 Washington Street South Norwood Market, Inc., 1068 Washington Street
Druggist-All Alcoholic Beverages Clark's Pharmacy, 500 Washington Street
Common Victualler -- All Alcoholic Beverages Lewis Restaurant and Grille, Inc., 11 E. Cottage Street
Norwood Manor, 776 State Highway Old Colonial Cafe, Inc., 33 Savin Avenue Norwood Cafe, Inc., 175-179 Railroad Avenue Trianon Cafe, Inc., 1053 Washington Street Sports Tap, Inc., 1098-1100 Washington Street Cafe Venice, Inc., 1084-1088 Washington Street Press Cafe, Inc., 898-904 Washington Street The Samovar, 1112-1112A Washington Street American Lunch, Inc., 1212 Washington Street Guy Delsignor & Nicholas Verrochi, 1137 Washington Street Dundulis Lunch, 1118 Washington Street
Common Victualler-Wines and Malt Beverages Whip O Will Cafe, 1011 Washington Street
Club-All Alcoholic Beverages Norwood Lithuanian American Citizens' Association, Inc., 13 St. George Avenue Norwood Lodge B. P. O. Elks, 152 Winslow Avenue Town Square Athletic Ass'n, Inc., 198 Central Street Workmen's Benefit Fund of the U. S. A., 9912 Wilson Street The Wings Club, Inc., 469 Walpole Street Norwood Business Men's Club, 46 Day Street
Common Victualler-Registered Pharmacist-All Alcoholic Beverages Russell's Pharmacy, Inc., 125-127 Central Street
Innholder-All Alcoholic Beverages Norwood Hotel, Inc., 32 Guild Street
Registered Pharmacist-All Alcoholic Beverages Edward J. Gordon, Brooks Pharmacy, 868 Washington Street
Seasonal Club-All Alcoholic Beverages Norwood Arena Club, Inc., Route 1
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Claims and Litigation
Claims against the town brought to the attention of the Selectmen 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.
Miscellaneous
Representatives to the General Court and Senator advised that the Selectmen favor bill providing for control of selection of sites for billboards by local licensing authorities.
Bonds of Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes approved in the amounts of $57,700 and $63,600, respectively.
L Conference with Town Counsel with reference to the provisions of chapter 239, Acts of 1952, dealing with group insurance for municipal employees.
Conference with Mr. Leo Wolf at which Mr. Wolf advised the board that he and four members of his family had become the owners of the former Westover properties.
Several conferences were held with representatives of Public Works Department Union with relation to a plan dealing with the 40 hour week and wage and cost of living provisions.
Conference with Chairman Houghton of the Airport Commission. Mr. Hough- ton informed the board that the Airport Commission had studied the matter of a suggested location of the town dump off Canton Street and opposed such location for the following reasons:
1. Smoke nuisance which would cause a hazard to flying.
2. Danger of fire, as a substantial part of this area consists of peat bogs.
A letter was presented from the C. A. A. in which they opposed the location of a dumping area near the airport stating that should wind conditions be favor- able smoke from the burning refuse could limit visibility on both runways especially on the East-West runway.
Conference with residents of the Shady Arbor area with reference to the sug- gested location of town dump off Canton Street. The group was advised of the objections received from the airport people and others and of the request to the Walpole selectmen for use of their dump site. Board subsequently advised by Wal- pole selectmen that they could not assist in this matter because of their limited facilities.
Conference with the Airport Commission, Finance Commission and Town Counsel with reference to the management agreement entered into in 1942 for a ten year period which was renewed in 1952 for an additional ten year period in accordance with the renewal option contained in the agreement. Board advised that the State would provide $6,000 to seal coat one of the runways if the town would match such amount. It was brought out that under the agreement with the C. A. A. the town is required to maintain the airport and that under the terms of
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the management agreement it appears that such obligation is assumed by Boston Metropolitan Airport, Inc. It was brought out that since 1949 the town had spent no money on the airport. At that time $5,000 was spent for a parking area and a fence for the public so that C. A. A. would allow schedule airlines to land there. Members of the Airport Commission asserted that the airport is an asset to the community though not operated at a direct profit as it increases business possibili- ties and will therefore add tax valuation and that the existence of the airport influenced the decision of Bendix, Control Engineering and other companies in locating in Norwood.
Assessment for Norfolk County Hospital received in amount of $43,556.03.
Resignation of Sture Nelson as member of the Board of Assessors accepted.
Conferences with representatives of Fay, Spofford & Thorndike with reference to the status of engineering work upon the town's water supply and water distribu- tion facilities.
Conference with Selectmen of Canton and Dedham with reference to entrance of Norwood in Metropolitan District Water System.
Layouts of Morrill Road, a portion of Westview Drive, a portion of Langwood Terrace, Rosemary Street Extension, Hickory Road, Brierwood Lane, Spruce Road and Lincoln Street Extension adopted.
Warrant signed calling special town meeting June 30, 1954 seeking authority for the Selectmen to make application on behalf of the town for membership in the Metropolitan Water District in accordance with the provisions of chapter 92 of the General Laws as amended and to enter into and execute in behalf of the town an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts acting through its Metropolitan District Commission admitting the town to membership in accordance with the provisions of said chapter 92 of the General Laws as amended, said agree- ment to provide for the payment by the town of not more than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars as its portion of the cost of constructing the water main ex- tending from the existing distribution system of the Metropolitan District Commis- sion to the Norwood-Westwood town line as authorized by Section 1, chaper 278, Acts of 1954. Authority was voted at the town meeting and agreement was subse- quently entered into with the Commonwealth acting through the Metropolitan District Commission.
Conference with Veterans' Housing Board at which Selectmen concurred with action of Housing Board in request to Public Housing Administration for exception to removal date of July 1, 1954 in the case of Veterans' Emergency Housing Project No. Mass .- V-19118 and that the deadline date for the removal of this project be extended to July 1, 1955 with the understanding that no new tenants be taken in and notice be served on present tenants to vacate by July 1.
Orders of taking signed for Brierwood Lane, Hickory Road, Spruce Road, Longwood Terrace, Lincoln Street Extension, Morrill Road, Rosemary Street Ex- tension, Westview Drive, Neponset Street to Longwood Terrace.
Declaration of emergency occasioned by Hurricane Carol under provisions of Section 31, chapter 44 of the General Laws.
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Several conferences were held with Mr. Leo Wolf dealing with the proposed development of the Westover area.
Warrant signed for special town meeting November 9, 1954.
Amendment to traffic rules and regulations adopted providing for (a) Making Morse Street one way from Highview to Washington travelling in a southwesterly direction; (b) Banning heavy trucks on Morse Street from Washington Street to Short Street.
Voted to appoint seven women school traffic officers.
From time to time during the year jurors for service in the Superior Court for Norfolk County were drawn in the manner required by law.
Deed for lots in Highland Cemetery as presented from time to time were approved and acknowledged for delivery.
Consideration was given and recommendations made with reference to estimates submitted by the General Manager and others of appropriations required in the conduct of business of the town for 1954.
Throughout the year all persons desiring a hearing or conference with the Board with respect to complaints or grievances were given opportunity to be heard and the matter complained of given due consideration.
Conclusion
The foregoing report is intended merely to indicate in part the many and varied activities of your Selectmen during the year 1954.
The list of persons qualified for jury service as prepared by the Selectmen follows as an addendum of this report.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY B. BUTTERS WALTER J. DEMPSEY ALONZO F. SWIFT, JR. CHARLES L. RICH Selectmen of Norwood.
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LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR JURY SERVICE (INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD)
AS PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON JULY 1, 1954
Name
Address
Occupation
Abel, Mary A.
73 Elm Street
Housewife
Adams, Clyde M.
247 Union Street
Driver
Adelmann, Fred M.
34 Marion Avenue
Retired
Adelmann, Helen M.
34 Marion Avenue
Housewife
Balboni, Louis P.
733 Neponset Street
Expressman
Balduf, Curtis L.
24 Phillips Avenue
Pressman
Barrett, Maude D.
83 Bond Street
Housewife
Bird, Bertha F.
83 Prospect Avenue
Housewife
Birmingham, Raymond F.
156 Spruce Road
Engineer
Black, Peter F.
67 Elm Street
Purch. Agent
Blair, Elizabeth
41 Florence Avenue
Executive Analyst
Bresette, Mary A.
18 Cypress Street 254 Vernon Street
Housewife
Brown, Glenn
14 Harding Road
Superintendent
Brown, Philip A.
53 Hawthorne Street
C.A.A.
Burkhardt, Carl J.
155 Gay Street
Accountant
Butler, Lester F.
149 Vernon Street
Pressman
Carroll, Irene E.
87 Prospect Avenue
Housewife
Child, Thomas E.
20 Maple Street
Electric Eng.
Clark, Paul V. Jr.
386 Neponset Street
Real Estate
Cleary, Paul E.
12 West Street
Engineer
Collins, Margaret L.
223 Railroad Avenue
Housewife
Connolly, James T.
46 Phillips Avenue
Clerk
Connors, John J.
31 Cambridge Road
Supervisor
Corcoran, Margaret A.
37 Mountain Avenue
Clerk
Costello, Marion J.
49 Hoyle Street
Housewife
Cuff, James B.
24 Cross Street
Retired Housewife
Culver, Gertrude M.
109 Winslow Avenue
Curran, Helen G.
29 Curran Avenue
Sales Corresp.
Cushing, Jeannette D.
35 Chickering Road
Housewife
Dalton, Bernice L.
415 Prospect Street
Secretary
Dalton, William J.
415 Prospect Street
Foreman
Davis, Arthur E.
33 Wheelock Avenue
Accountant
Davis, Mark
9 Achorn Street
Engineer
DeRoma, Anthony C.
179 Nichols Street
Merchant
D'Espinosa, Salvatore
80 Hoyle Street
Sorter
Donahue, Michael C.
222 Codman Road
Organizer
Donaldson, Helen M.
125 Walpole Street
Housewife
Donovan, Thomas A.
336 Lenox Street
Milk Dealer
Downs, James
54 Richland Road
Wool Salesman
Bond, Sidney N.
110 Richland Road
Housewife
Briody, Josephine
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Persons Qualified for Jury Service - Continued
Name
Address
Occupation
Drummey, Robert
82 Monroe Street
Yard Man
Dunn, William G.
50 Emerson Drive
Trans. Super.
Dytko, Edward R.
421 Winter Street
Engineer
Eppich, Frederick E.
35 Wilson Street
Bee Keeper
Everett, Carl P.
232 Washington Street
Manager
Fanning, Joseph J.
14 Phillips Avenue
Factory Worker
Farmer, Luella C.
48 Hawthorne Street
Housewife
Fielding, Russell F.
64 Howard Street
Gas Fitter
Finley, Thomas F.
558 Pleasant Street
Salesman
Fisher, Allyn H.
6 Washington Street
Florist
Fisher, Robert H.
44 Emerson Drive
Purch. Agent
Flaherty, Edward P.
182 Roosevelt Avenue
Shipper
Flaherty, James T.
126 Cottage Street
Salesman
Flaherty, James V.
34 Granite Street
Supervisor
Flaherty, Joseph P.
31 Phillips Avenue
Supervisor
Folan, Joseph P.
25 Adams Street
Clerk
Folan, Thomas P.
8 Warren Street
Elec. Engineer
Foley, Martin, J.
57 Highland Street
Real Estate
Foley, Thomas J.
450 Nahatan Street
Realtor
Foster, Cathryn L.
9 Highland Street 752 Neponset Street
Housewife
Frederickson, Edith Fullerton, Ralph W. Gallagher Michael J. Gardner, William E.
122 Winslow Avenue
Stock Man
12 Windsor Road
Line Feeder®
Gibbens, William R.
22 Lane Drive
Auditor
7 Grant Avenue
Teletype Oper.
30 Elm Street
Manager
43 Cottage Street
Office Worker
721 Neponset Street
Foreman
Accountant
Hardy, W. Lawrence
349 Winter Street
107 Day Stret
Engineer
11 Beacon Park Road
Publisher Retired
Hawley, Neil G. Jr.
185 Vernon Street
Cost Accountant
Hayden, Thomas M.
70 Bond Street
Engineer
Hennessey, Frances M.
35 Kenwood Drive
Housewife
Hermistone, John F.
331 Sumner Street
Control Man
Holt, Richard N. Johnson, John E.
16 Bellevue Avenue
Bookbinder
Johnson, Joseph
98 Berwick Place
Retired
Johnston, William S. Sr.
Jones, Ralph E.
Ins. Agent
Kelley, Helen M.
104 Casey Street
Housewife
Kelly, Joseph R.
54 Fisher Street
Salesman
Glaser, Frederick E. Griffiths, Wiliam F. Groh, Robert W. Hagman, Gustave C. Halstead, Frank K.
45 Howard Street
Accountant
Hartshorn, James A. Haskell, Allan C. Hauck, Carl P.
40 Maple Street
188 Richland Road
Draftsman
Designer
224 Washington Street 92 Nichols Street
Housewife
44 Spruce Road
Elec. Engineer
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Persons Qualified for Jury Service - Continued
Name
Address
Occupation
Kendrick, Honorine
57 Bullard Street
Housewife
Kent, Charles P.
1 Berwick Place
Asst. Treasurer
Kozak, George L.
40 St. Paul Avenue
Laborer
Latham, Cynthia L.
160 Vernon Street
Housewife
Lee, William B. F. Jr.
59 Cranmore Road
Traffic Engr.
Legge, Ivy P.
11 Whelock Avenue
Housewife
Lewis, Adelaide
35 Summit Avenue
Housewife
Lewis, Julia A.
1000 Washington Street
Bookkeeper
Linehan, Margaret E.
2 Day Street
Clerk C.P.A.
Lynch, William J. L.
142 Roosevelt Avenue
153 Nahatan Street
Bookkeeper
Mahoney, George
738 Washington Street
Finisher
Mansen, Roger A.
55 Gay Street
Bookbinder
Martin, John J. Jr.
113 Spruce Road
Supervisor
Mattson, Jane
67 Gay Street
Housewife
Mattson, Mary E.
432 Prospect Street
Housewife Plumber
McAuliffe, William P.
183 Walpole Street 2 Parkway
Housewife
McDonough, Grace T.
425 Prospect Street 28 Windsor Road
Manager
McDonough, Joseph P.
236 Prospect Street
Clerk
McManus, Edward C.
218 Richland Road
Sales Manager
McManus, Frank D.
35 Hickory Road
Engineer
Meissner, Margaret M.
52 Bellevue Avenue 47 Florence Avenue
Retired
Mintz, Henry A.
86 Bond Street
Executive
Mondor, Marie L.
20 Monroe Street
Housewife
Monteith, Walter H.
129 Walpole Street
Traffic Mgr.
Mullane, William F.
68 Howard Street
Retired
Murphy, Esther K.
116 Winslow Avenue
Clerk
Murphy, Francis J.
512 Walpole Street 7 Monroe Street
Housewife
Nelson, Albert P.
41 Lane Drive
Realtor
Newark, Francis G.
30 Savin Avenue
Truck Driver
Newman, Herbert L.
24 Gardner Road
Supervisor
O'Connell, Wilfred
191 Jefferson Drive 37 North Avenue
Bookbinder
Ortla, Margaret J.
105 Walnut Avenue
Housewife Housewife
Parker, Lida B. Paul, Jessie V.
32 Bellevue Avenue
Housewife
Penard, Lucille F.
82 Plimpton Avenue 65 Maple Street
Housewife Housewife
Perna, George D.
55 Ellis Avenue
Prod. Mgr.
Perry, Freeman C.
14 Walters Road
Wool Broker
Quann, Edward D. Jr.
58 Guild Street
Clerk
Rate Setter
O'Leary, Edward T.
Padden, Catherine L.
131 Cottage Street
Repairman
Murray, Marion
Housewife
Merrill, Dimon E.
McCall, Theresa E.
Housewife
McDonald, John A.
MacWhirter, Evelyn M.
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Persons Qualified for Jury Service - Continued
Name
Address
Occupation
Rau, Julia A.
300 Railroad Avenue
Housewife
Reed, Castle
53 Fisher Street
Accountant
Reynolds, John L.
61 Fisher Street
Architect
Ritvo, Mildred F.
150 Walnut Avenue
Housewife
Roberts, Vera F.
281 Vernon Street
Housewife
Rodgers, Arthur B.
342 Prospect Street
Manager Manager
Sansone Anthony B.
44 Guild Street
Shackley, George
55 Railroad Avenue
Laborer
Shannon, Harry A.
32 Phillips Avenue
Inspector
Shaw, David A.
113 Winslow Avenue
Technician
Simoni, Robert
118 Neponset Street
Florist
Smith, Margaret
7 Grant Avenue 71 Berwick Street
Manager
Spaulding, Marion B.
48 Hoyle Street
Housewife
Steele, Robert
238 Vernon Street
Foreman
Storme, Elna J.
149 Pleasant Street
Housewife
Surette, Harry E.
486 Washington Street
Photographer
Tarr, Myrtle R.
31 Marion Avenue
Housewife
Tatro, Kenneth W.
89 Fisher Street
Treasurer
Thibeault, John H.
6 Spruce Road
Salesman
Thomas, Joseph C.
23 Hawthorne Street
Engineer
Thompson, Alice H.
9 Gardner Road
Housewife
Traudt, Stephen C.
198 Union Street
Ind. Engineer
Valentine, Lawrence P.
48 Windsor Road
Orchestra Leade:
Verrochi, William A.
10 Morrill Road
Mech. Engineer
Walsh, Nora
64 Rock Street
At Home
Wetzel, Robert J.
17 Valley Road
Engineer Textile Research
Wheatley, Arthur F. Wilson, Arthur V. Wilson, Gerald L.
79 Berwick Place 323 Washington Street 88 Fisher Street
Sales Manager
Accountant
Woodard, George A.
15 Lancaster Lane
Tel. Repairman
Wright, John J.
15 Belnap Road
Candy Maker
Young, Helen L.
73 Beech Street
Housewife
Teletype Oper.
Souther, Channing W. Jr.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
January 14, 1955
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith in summarized form my report of the activities of the law department for the year 1954.
Frequent changes in the laws applicable to municipal government bring re- quests for interpretation of the law which require constant study of the new legis- lation in its relation to our activities in order to competently advise those charged with the conduct of our town government.
Much of the service rendered was advisory in nature and was furnished to the various departments of the town through written opinions upon request therefor.
Additional service was rendered by attendance at hearings and conferences, court appearances, drafting of articles for town meeting warrants and motions to be offered thereunder, drafting of deeds, agreements and various other instruments.
The service rendered dealt with practically very phase of municipal activity.
Litigation and Claims
Various claims for personal injuries and property damage were made against the town arising out of alleged defective conditions in public ways concerning which opinions as to liability on the part of the town were given and recommendations made as to disposition of the claims.
Other matters as to which service was rendered by way of advice and opinion are referred to under the headings of the departments and officials concerned.
Selectmen
Preparation of deed of conveyance of Factory Mutual property.
Opinion with reference to status of West Border Road.
Opinion with reference to sworn weighers of commodities.
Superior Court hearing with reference to petition for writ of mandanns.
Conferences with Metropolitan District Commission with reference to water agreement.
Opinion with reference to sale of tax title property and property acquired for playground purposes.
Opinion with reference to drainage of area on property of another.
Advice with reference to status of Westover Parkway.
Preparation of annual report for 1953.
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Advice with reference to proposed discontinuance of Westover Parkway.
Advice with reference to method of sale of foreclosed tax title property.
Advice, appearance, and preparation of pleadings with reference to appeal of Lincoln Motors Annex Inc. from refusal to grant license.
Attention to matter of transfer of Shagoury land to town for school purposes.
Attention to matter of satisfactory completion of streets by contractors.
Advice and preparation of articles with reference to amendment of curfew by-law and adoption of "peeper" by-law so-called.
Opinion with reference to statutory provisions accepted governing vesting of authority in fire department.
Advice with reference to damage awards under county highway taking.
Building Inspector
Attention to matter of developer's petition for writ of mandamus in relation to issuance of building permits in Superior Court action.
Article prepared amending building by-law with reference to use of concrete brick.
Advice with reference to procedure in connection with adoption of new build- ing by-law.
General Manager
Advice with reference to coasting regulations.
Advice given and pleadings filed with reference to Superior Court action relat- ing to civil service matter.
Advice with reference to building code.
Opinion with reference to requirement of sidewalk retaining wall.
Advice with reference to bid requirements.
Advice with reference to assignment for benefit of creditors.
Advice with reference to statutory notice of defect in sidewalk cases.
Advice with reference to statutory requirements in relation to industrial com- mittee.
Advice with reference to electric light station building contract, filing plead- ings, hearing in Superior Court action.
Advice with reference to liability of town in matter of alleged defective way.
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