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SALEM CITY RECORDS 1948-1949 VOL 51 i RECORDS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VOLUME 51 1948-1949 i A - - J� i_ Acts and Legislation Acts of 1946, Chapter 372, Section 6, Veterans' Housing 14, 127, 210, 320 _ - Acts of 1946, Chapter 576, Sections 81A, 81B, 83A 133 Retirement, Fire and Police Depts. 175 Acts of 1947, Chapter 265, Saturday Closing 188 Acts of 1947, Chapter 444, Parking Meters 210 Acts of 1948, Chapter 552, Annuities and Pensions Acts of 1949, Chapter 42, Land - School Athletic Activities 368 Acts of 1949, Chapter 106, Land Sale - Rowell Field Dept. Acts of 1949, Chapter 701, Reinstatement member of Police Dept• 488, 504 y, Acts of 1949, Chapter 702, Reinstatement member of Fire Dept. 488 Advertising, Municipal "Salem and its Resources" 545 American Legion - See Veterans Appropriations 71, 355 Communication re appointment of City Messenger 38 Animals, Inspector of Appointment 93 Annuities and Pensions Acts of 1948, Chapter 552, Annuities to Dependents 210 Acts of 1949, Chapter 701, Recipients, part of full-time 324 employment by Appropriations 68, 239, 353, 551 Chapter 588, House Bill 2151, Authorizing Increases 173, 21`` 12 Computation 540 Proposed Increase April, Eli J. 332 Arnold, Helen L. 224, 233, 252, 270, 271 Bane, Martin J. 263, 281, 325 Bates, John F. 189 Brennan, John D. 394 Brennan, John J. 411 Brennan, Michael J. 135 Buckley, Mrs. Everett M. 199, 223 Burke, Daniel F. 369 Collins, Richard J. 308 Connors, Mrs. Cornelius 200, 223, 224 Connors, Robert H. 319 Crowley, George I. 504 Deboa, Albert H. 318 Devitt, Andrew J. 555 Ellard, Anna M. 407, 4o8, 424, 443, 455 Flynn, Amanda B. 337, 341, 384, 403 Furlong, William P. 144, l90 Gahagan, Joseph W. 19 Gallant, Lawrence 212 Hadley, Harry T. 37 Harkins, John C. 529 Harney, Fred A. 143, 189 Higley, George H. 302 Judkins, Edward A. 542 Kehoe, Mrs. Anthony J. 26, 33, 34 Lowery, Ema 443, 520, 539, 540 Murphy, Martin 49 Nagle, Richard 489 � O'Donnell, John W. 49 O'Hara, John H. 143, 190, 325, 504 Ossowski, Peter 403 St. Pierre, Adelard 144, 229 Sullivan, Lawrence Weston, Harry C. 318 4 Appropriations Advertising 545 Annual Appropriations 63, 73, 319, 347, 364, 370, 419 Annuities and Pensions 19, 34, 37, 49, 68, 143, 144 213, 223, 268, 353, 551 Appropriations, Denied or Rescinded 419, 554 Armistice Day 63, 347, 371, 503, 509 Assessors 63, 270, 347, 371, 489, 546 Baker's Island 95, 480, 550 Board of Appeal 63, 347 Board of Control 349, 373 Cemetery Department 63, 66, 127, 215, 279, 345, 348 ` 350, 372, 4o4, 441, 450, 501, 530 551 Christmas Decorations 64, 348, 372 City Auditor 63, 363, 364, 371 City Clerk 64, 348, 372, 502, 545 City Collector 64, 349, 373 City Council 65, 269, 349, 502, 551 City Employees, Salary Increase lo4, 126, 358 City Messenger 67, 374 City Scales 69, 354 City Treasurer 71, 267, 269, 355, 382, 471, 545, 556 Concerts - See Recreational Dept. Contributory Retirement Board 362, 363, 373 County Bridges 229, 537 Dog Constable 64, 349 Elections and Registrations 65, 349, 373, 502 Electrical Department 65, 362, 374, 441, 479, 545 Engineering Department 65, 214, 361, 374, 503 Fire Department 65, 105, 136, 175, 214, 2790 290, 350, 376 413, 450, 479, 492, 514, 538, 552, 556 Grade Crossing Elimination 821 98 Health Department 66, 361, 375, 395, 419, 441 451, 501, 518, 538, 546, 551 Insurance 549, 66, 82, 98, 267, 278, 351, 375, 538 Interest 66, 267, 351, 451, 538 ' Jewish War Veterans' Allowance 71 July 4th - Independence Day Celebration 119, 350, 479, 493, 530 Land Purchase 278, 496, 515 �* Land Taking 37 Law Department 66, 145, 214, 351, 544 Licensing Board 67, 351 Loans 3, 14, 67, 288, 351 Maritime School Wharf Survey 551 Mayor's Department 67, 269, 351, 530, 551 Medical Expenses 49 Memorial Day 67, 269, 352, 375, 416 Moth Suppression 67, 352, 377, 419 Municipal Dump 24, 37, 43 Overlay Deficit 319 Park Department 413, 471, 489, 515, 530 Peabody Museum, Constable 64, 349 Planning Board 68, 353, 378 Playgrounds, See Recreational or Park Dept. Police Department 68, 175, 280, 290, 320, 364, 370 379, 440, 490, 502, 503, 519, 546 547, 556 Printing 172 Public Library 67, 279, 351, 375 394, 409, 538, 552 Public Property Department 68, 1o4, 278, 280, 358, 359, 368 369, 379, 409, 421, 442, 454, 546, 550 � ._ Public Works Department 119, 431, 442, 454, 460, 473 Pumping Station 43 Purchasing Department 69, 363, 380, 503 Recreational Department 213, 353, 380, 405, 446 Reserve Fund 104, 430 Retirement Board 64 Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board 69, 354 Salem Harbor 66, 350 School Department 70, 83, 95, 120, 175, 269, 278, 294 320, 336, 354, 369, 395, 404, 413, 442 454, 489, 494, 502, 516, 531, 544, 549 550, 556 Sewer Construction 308, 404 Shade Tree Department 67, 70, 352, 354 377, 381, 419, 420 Smith Pool 404 Appropriations (Con.) 4o4 Smith Pool 1 107 Snow and Ice 119 Spanish-American War, 50th Anniversary Street Department 14 70, 88, 95, 104, 280, 360 404, 405, 412, 420, 441 �--�_ 381, 394 4 496) 545, 454 47�' 355 Tax Title Foreclosures Traffic i45, 344, 405, 441, 460, 462, 54-4 Treasurer's Department 550 ter: Trust Fund 71, 355 Unpaid Bills 537 U S S Salem 431, 479, 493, 515 0 127, 145, 158, 212, 289, 364, 544 Veterans 70, American Legion 71, 355 Foreign Wars 71, 355 Jewish War Veterans 355 Spanish War 71, 355 `'O= Veterans' Services 212, 355, 382, 420, 471, 479 World War 11 71, 355 Water Department 71, 75, 82, 120, 232, 268, 26% 28o == 356, 383, 447, 473, 478, 492, 503, 518 Y 44o, 46o, 474 =-� Weights and Measures 72, 357, 383 r Welfare Department 72, 214, 27% 290, 357, 383, 420, 502 514, 538, 555 ems- Workmen's Compensation Insurance 308, 323, 460, 550 w Armistice Day - See Veterans Appropriations for 63, 347, 371, 503, 509 denied 419 a Veterans, Time off without loss of pay. 519 i � Assessors xr Appropriations 63, 270, 347, 371, 489, 546 denied 419 ` Ass't Assessors, appointed 283 f Members appointed 6, 14, 31, 28 r Registrars appointed '& Salaries 297, 302, 314 Auctioneers s ' Licenses 51, 86, 97, 107, 130, 155, 215, 284 295, 311, 321, 345, 385, 396, 406, 407 °` 414, 434, 472, 48o, 491, 5o6, 54o Automobile Dealers Applications 8, 131 52, 77, 147, 295, 338, 346 T` 414, 498 ` Licenses 13, 27, 27, 2% 38, 39, 44, 45 53, 87, 97, 107,108, 156, 159, 172 284, 296, 297, 312, 322, 331, 339, 346 435, 506 Leave to Withdraw 399 Auto Trucks �\ Applications 81 13, 498 - Licenses 28, 29, 38, 39, 45, 99, 296, 312 322, 332, 518 i i B Baker's Island Appropriation 95, 480, 550 Banners over Streets Permits for 178, 396, 444 Bates, Congressman George J. Resolution on death of 521 Communications re portrait 547, 549 i Beaches - See Park Department Bequest a, Millett, Estate of, Leave to compromise 23 Bertram Field - See School Department Billboards Committee appointed 210 Communication from Mayor 164, 210 Objection to 25, 126 Permits 76, 105, 231, 310 Board of Appeal I Appropriations 63, 347 Members appointed 6, 93, 402 i .� Board of Control - See Weights and Measures !? Appropriations 64, 349, 373 denied 419 Board of Health - See Health Department } Bond Orders. - See Treasurer Extension of Water Services 232 Skerry St. School, Construction of 431 {� Veterans' Housing 127, 145, 158 Boston & Maine Railroad - See Grade Crossings Boundary Markers Entrances to city, erection of posts 433 Bowling Alleys Licenses 44, 53, 87, 122, 141, 148, 225, 232 284, 312, 386, 387, 415, 498, 541, 553 Budget- - See Appropriations Referred to Committee 38, 319 Salaries and expenses to be classified 401 Builders 1 `l Licenses 148, 170, 191, 216, 225, 295, 338, 386 0 �O 407, 414, 444, 480, 506, 531, 553 _ Buildings, Permits to Erect and Alter (Affecting Street Lines) r 133A Essex St. 295 Building Inspector - See Public Property Buildings,Buildings, Mov��of Applications 216, 295 Permits 130, 134, 305, 406 Bonds 130, 295, 407, 415 Bus Service - See Traffic "= Essex St. Route, Return to 106, 116, 124 T; Franchise Granted, Covering: 52 Broad, Gedney, Hathorne, Jackson Sts., and Dalton Pkwy. 96 Hearing, Michaud Bus Line 146 Rate Increase, Protested R _ 'I^ a �J .Y a� �.f �12.. =x C Cables South River, Hearing on Submarine Cables 343 " Submarine Cables, no objection to 402 Carnivals and Circuses Permits 422, 432 Cemetery Department Appropriations 63, 127, 278, 345, 349, 372, 404, 416, 441, 450, 501, 530, 551 Appropriation denied 419 ` Dickson Memorial Chapel 215 Firemen's Graves 66, 350, 376 Friends' Burying Ground, Fund 530 Read Tomb Fund 416 Soldiers ' Graves 66, 350, 376 Central Labor Union Civil Service Status 335 Police, 40 hour week 243 Chamber of Commerce Christmas campaign 231, 54o Communication re Parking Meters 106 Chapter #90 Marlborough Rd., Add'l construction 8, 37 Christmas Decorations Appropriations 64, 348, 372 " denied 419 City Auditor Appointed 48, 293 Appropriations 63, 363, 364, 371 rf denied 419 Payment of Bills 508, 519 Salaries 297, 314 i City Clerk Annual Report 288 Appointment of 316 Appropriations 64, 348, 372, 502, 545 " denied 419 Bond 13, 321 Salaries 297, 314, 502 City Collector Appointment of 6 Appropriations 64, 238, 293, 349, 3733 denied Salary Increases 30, 297, 314 City Council Appropriations 65, 238, 269, 349, 502, 551 rescinded 554 Budget reconsideration 364 Compensation 4, 289 Committees 8, 286, 290 Council Chamber, Use of 8, 12, 283, 311, 406 Invitations Accepted 8, 42, 76, 96, 105, 106, 129, 170, 215 215, 231, 243, 267, 283, 385, 406, 414, 433 490, 497, 505, 516, 556 I' Meetings, Time for 3, 289 Organization meeting 267 I I. it- r' I, i i City Council (Con.) President, Candidate for 270 " Election of 2, 288 Rules 2, 288 Thanks to 96, 270 Trust Fund Commissions, Report on 298 Unfinished Business 4, 289, 554 U S S Salem 367 City Documents Printing 3, 172, 288 Traffic Ordinances 172, 336, 346 City Electrician - See Electrical Department Appointment 6, 293 Salary Increase 30 City Employees - See Annuities and Pensions j Civil Service Ratings 330, 331, 335 Compensation, retroactive 401 Mason Mechanic 46 Medical Expenses 308 Municipal Employees' Union, Communication from 85, 190, 330 Reclassification of 367, 401 Report by Smith, Brennan Co., re Labor Departments 175 Salaries and Increases 8, 29, 30, 102, 104, 110, ill, 126 141, 160, 171, 190, 225, 229, 233, 250 251, 297, 302, 307, 314, 324, 369, 370 400, 401, 4og r .. Salary, Military Training 251, 273 Vetoed by Mayor 259 Temporary Increase, made permanent 272, 285 -.. Veterans, Time off with Pay 114, 123, 436, 454, 519 Workmen's Compensation Insurance 294, 308, 323 City Engineer - See Engineering Department Appointment 42, 318 Salary Increase 30 City Manual Printing 3, 288 City Messenger E, > Appointment 19, 40, 42, 43, 54, 237 Appropriation 67, 358, 374 ^G Appropriation denied 419 Compensation 123, 127 To be retained 26, 38 Withdrawal of Candidate 43 City Offices , -y Saturday, Closing at noon 11 -�_-. Saturday Closing, summer months 95, 175 year round 227 City Officers 'n Appointment and Duties of 197, 216 Salaries of 539 m Term of Office 6 City Physician Appointment of 310 .x; r I i City Purchasing Department Agent, Appointment of 61 15, 197, 293 Appropriation 69, 363, 380, 503 -- " denied 419 Bond 385 + Contracts and Labor 195, 197, 216 Retirement of Agent 38 Salary Increase 30 City Scales Appropriations 69, 354 Superintendent, appointed 19 City Solicitor - See Opinions Recreation Commission, Advice requested 226, 231 i City Treasurer Appointment of 7, 293 Appropriations 71, 229, 267, 269, 355, 382,471 , 545 556 Appropriations denied 419 Authorization to Incur Debt 3, 288 Bond 51, 321 Bond Orders 14, 222, 232, 440, 441, 442, 454, 460 473, 474 Budget 38, 63, 73, 319, 347, 364, 370 Interest Loans 64, 66, 351, 451, 538 t Loans 3, 14, 67, 288, 351 Overlay Deficit 319 Reserve Fund 104, 430 Salary Increases 30, 297, 314 City Weimer - See City Scales i Civil Service - See City Employees i t Claims I Meeting - Operators of City-owned vehicles to attend 332 Acme Type Metal Go. 155 Angelopopulos, Takis 28 i Audet Furniture Co. 51 Baccari, Carlo 77 Baker, Rebecca 284 Bane, John M. 531 Barros, Joseph T. 445 Barry, Mrs. Sylvester 406 Beauregard, George 396 Begin, Olivine 531 Bell, Esther 284 Ben & Harry's Market 98 Benedetti, Mary 120 Bernson, Mrs. Victor 498 Berube, Elizabeth 345 Bilyj, John J. 12 Bornstein, Neal & Mrs. Rose 147 Bouchard, Edmond E. 296 Bozek, Jennie C. 245 " Bradley, Frank 396 . Bradley, Robert W. 517 Callichy, Irene 540 Campbell, Louise C. 12 Canty, Elizabeth H. 385 Caron, Eva 471 Carroll, Mary E. 155 Clark, Mrs. Marjorie 517 Condon, T. J. 28 Connolley, Georgianna 498 Coughlin, Daniel J. 345 j Cottrell, Mrs. Kate 322 Crandall, Rev. Frank B. 131 L Criscenti, Anthony 245 Crossman, Charlotte 491 f Claim (Con.) Daniels, Earl G. 120 Day, Clara A. 322 Denis, Beatrice C. 28 Devine, Andrew 385 Devoe, Joseph J. 296 Dion, Henry J. 12 Dionne, Rene A. 98 Doda, Frank C. 338 3 Dolan, Charles A. d� 284 Donahue, William F. Donlon, Catherine M. 131 Donlon, Patrick 12 553 Dowling, Raymond H. 296 3 Drabinowicz, Mary Dragonas, Diane 95 28 Dube, Ludger 490 Dubiel, Stella M. 462 Dunleavy, Joseph 170 Dupuis, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur 191 Ficarra, Mrs. Mary 232 Gallagher, George B. �91 Gelineau, Clarence A. 44 Girard, Mrs. Bertha 155 Glass, Armand R. ��5 Graves, Joseph E. 12 Gray, William E. 385 Gregory, Mrs. Demetra 8 Grenier, Placide E. Griffin, Fannie C. 28 Gross, Mrs. Blanche 415 Halko, Mrs. Theresa 86 Hayes, Harriet Hayes, Joseph E. 598 98 Henken, Samuel 17 Hogan, Frank H. 44 77 Hoyt, Marjorie L. ��5 Hulbert, Arthur J. Irving, Hugh, Sr. 12 Italian Church 430 Jankowski, Joseph 53141+5 Jennings, Frederick B. 44 Kanter, E. M. 491 Kaplan, Mary 452 Keane, Mrs. Marie A. 155 Killam, Paul D. 3� Klain, Garnet M. Kneeland, Julia K. 322 f L'Abbe, Maurice R. 44 Ladyszewski, Michael 518 LaPierre, Valeda 216 LeBlanc, Marie 462 Levesque, Louis 0. 452 Levy, Rose 406 Lockard, Oakley 1o6 Lohnes, John 457 Lord, George F., Jr. 28 Lorenz, James T. 12 Lorimer, Mrs. Robert 44 Lupo, Christie 245 McCarthy, John J. 462 McKenney, R. H. 8 McMorrill, Leo 490 Manning, James J. 28 Massary, Alfred H. 338 Mento, Anthony 271 Michaud, Mary L. 216 Miller, Mrs. Alice 245 Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. 136 Morin, Joseph J. 120 Morrill, Mrs. Reatta 216 Mullin, Patrick A. 86 Nolette, Robert 28 Novick, Sarah 472 Nowick, Frank J. 51 Nutting, Ray E. 322 Claims (Con.) Ouellette, William 498 Parker Bros. 452 Peirce, Charles W. 385 Perry, Eli E. 345 Petit, Ida M. 385 Pickard, Alfred L. 517 Piecewicz, Stella 385 ,1 Plourde, Louise L. 12 / Plummer Farm School 216 Poitras, Charles 472 Poor, Mrs. Roger 106 Proulx, Anna Marie 498 Provencher, Mary 44 Pszczolkowski, Helen 12 Putnam, Charles A. 330 Quinlan, Lucy E. 296 Raymond, Estelle L. 549 Reedy, Thomas U. 12 Riley, Mrs. John E. 480 Roberts, Lillian 531 Ropes Drug Co. 338 Ross, Rita & Joseph 170 Rousseau, Fernand J. 86, 232 St. Pierre Auto Body Wks 415 St. Pierre, Phillip 216 Sarkisian, Lucy 531 Schaefer, H. Francis 452 Skelly, Edward J. 517 �! Smith, V. M. Sobocinski, Mary J. 348 Solomon, Ida 245 Sowinski, Edward W. 311 Stiles, Leslie E. 505 Stowe, Mrs. Eunice 415 Swift, Margaret 540 Szbiak, Joseph 98 Thompson, Edward J. 51 Thompson, Margaret G. 385 Tracy, William A. 472 Travelers Ins. Co. 155 Tremblay, Lucien G. 498 Williams, Clifford H. 498 Williams, Irene 338 Winsor, Grace A. 553 Yeo, Tess M. 433 Young, John H. 271 Zecher, Mabel 330 Zelfo, Mohmad 44 ii Clams - See Shellfish Clerks - See City Employees Clean-up Campaign i Committee appointed 83 i Clubs Casino and Athletic Club 85, 173 Italian American Club 231, 283 Crow 11 Club 428, 429, 440, 449, 462 Polish American Citizens' Club 335 Coal and Commodities - See Weigher of Coal and Commodities Coasting I1 Streets designated for 9 i. Committees J. Standing, City Council 8 Committees referred to 1949 286 i �7 t =- Common - See Park Department Community Fund Annual campaign 451 Concerts - See Recreation Department To Honor War Dead 395 Conduits a � . Locations: Andrew, Derby, Essex, Webb Sts. and Fort Ave. 177, 186 Boston, Pope, Bridge & Goodhue Sts. 5, 10 Derby & Congress Sts. 205 Lafayette & Cedar Sts. 191, 205, 206 Lafayette & Derby Sts. 191 _..,_,. Constables - Dog Constable; Peabody Museum Appointed 6, 10, 19, 36, 42, 48, 76, 93 103, 143, 152, 165, 174, 188, 221, 276 293, 306, 317, 329, 335, 338, 343, 367 428, 44o, 478, 485, 528, 536 Contracts and Labor Requirements to be met 195, 216 Contributory Retirement Board Appropriations 64, 239, 362, 363, 373 It denied 4�9 Member appointed 470 Council Chamber, Use of,- See City Council a D Dog Constable Appropriation 64, 349 Drainlayers Committee Appointed 79 Applications 13, 44, 130, 132, 147, 154, 156 �y Permits 28, 53, 122, 141, 1591 416, 445 r/ 453, 473, 518, 541, 548 Leave to Withdraw i47 Bonds 51, 77, 106, 130, 136, 171, 232 385, 396, 445, 553 Dump Appropriation 37 Damages incurred by landtaking 24, 43 Landtaking for 24 Marlborough Rd., Chap. 90 8, 37 Objection to lob, 116, 129 Resolution 116 e ii u I; i 1 E Elections and Registrations Appropriations 65, 221, 238, 349, 373, 502 " denied 419 Board Member appointed 81, 343 Election of Delegates 61 Election Order - City 533 " - Presidential, State and County 21-7 - State 158 Information Booth i36 Polling Places 616 - Precinct Officers, appointed 165, 226, 485, 552 Electrical Department - See Lights on Streets Appropriations 65, 213, 270, 278, 362, 374 441, 479, 545 " denied 419 451 Survey Electricity Conduits 5, 10, 177, 186, 191, 205 Emergency Service, Offer to Supply 344 Salem Harbor, Construction work 209 Submarine Cables in South River 343, 402 Transmission lines, Installation of 129, 134, 158 " Objection to 134 Engineering Department - See City Engineer Appropriation 65, 214, 238, 361, 374, 503 " denied 419 Evictions Extension of Stays 9 rt i r.� , F Firearms, To Buy and Sell Applications 191, 498 Licenses 192, 216, 398, 518, 532 Fire Department Appropriations 65, 136, 175, 214, 221, 279, 290, 350 376, 413, 450, 451, 479, 492, 514, 538 Appropriation denied 552, 556 419 Clerical help - part time 388 Communication from Polish-American Veterans re vacancy 547 Compensation to members temporarily filling higher positions 332 Continued on Payroll: George I. Crowley 83, 224 Albert H. Deboa 224, Andrew J. Devitt 321 Richard T. Hart 120 James J. Koen 95, 516 Theodore A. Tessier 443 Leo D. Ward 395 Harry C. Weston 311 56 Hr. Week 16, 23 Permanent Members 82, 102 Pensions - See Annuities and Pensions Ordinances: Re Personnel and Working Hours 16, 23, 31, 82, 102, 110 Reinstatement under Acts of 1949, Chapter 702 488 Salary Increase 43 Fuel Oil Licenses 205 Highland Ave., (Booma-Breed, Inc.) 147, 152 10 Jefferson Ave., (Surrette Storage Battery Co.) 148 Bridge St., (Boston & Maine Railroad) 244 Leave to Withdraw 152 I I. 1 I r E E x ;y 'i .r. t ; R .♦ . Y k 1 f . s . n r' v a R R p � G Garages - See Lubritoriums Canal St. & Kimball Rd., (Rene Ouellette) 321, 328 144 Canal St., (Jeffery Bros.) 225, 228 52 North St., (Edward L'Italien) 321, 328 75-79 North St., (Charles K. Ferris 498) 500 V Gas Rates Adjustment in Rates 16 Proposed Increase 5 Gasoline Licenses See Fuel Oil; Inflammables 106 Bridge St., (Mugrdich Wolokjian) 321 328 48 Broadway, (Mandel William Shoer) 147, 152 54 Broadway, (Naumkeag Heat & Power, Inc.,) 342, 387 51 Canal St., rear, (Beverly Mattress Co.) 472, 478, 481, 505, 511 53 Canal St., (Mario DiVingilio 497, 500 75-79 Canal St., (Salco Realty Co. ) 155, 164, 195 2, 4, and 6 Church St., (Yopatt Ahmed) 132 25 Congress St., (James H. Thomas) 77, 81 63 Flint St., (Collier & Mizioch) 170, 174 67 Flint St., 11 11272, �75 Fort Ave., (M. A. Gammino Constr. Co.) 283, 291 36 Hancock St. (Salco Realty Co.) 155, 164, 195 22 Hersey St., (Joseph W. Fraser) 541 544 205 Highland Ave., (Booms Breed, Inc.) 147, 152, 170, 174 220 Highland Ave., (Stefano Ingemi) 386, 393 Jackson St., (Jerome R. Sousa) 385, 394, 453 43 Jefferson Ave., (Intercity Fuel Co.) 517, 523 Kimball Rd. & Canal St. (Rene D. Ouellette) 215, 284 Mill St. (Boston & Maine R. R. Co.) 497, 500 Norman & Crombie Sts. (Naumkeag Amusement Co.) 523 75-79 North St., (Charles K. Ferris) 497, 500, 532 Peabody & Ward Sts., (Geo. W. Pickering Co.) 531, 535 7 Webster St., (H. S. Gilman) 386, 393, 435 Leave to Withdraw 152, 174 General Court r Petition re Unpaid Bills 537 Golf Course - See Park Department Grade Crossings Co-ordinator, Appointment endorsed by Mayor 488 Contracts, Specifications, etc. 488 North Street:- Abolition of 505, 531 Appropriations 82, 98 Federal Funds 20 Traffic Problem 15, 20, 42 t j J i i Jt r a• 4 Y :L / c"'( r_-_�. i?#3'^ ',Tay�'^; 4} + �. a r' �J/ : �, t H Harbor See Salem Harbor Health Department Appropriations 66, 239, 361, 375, 395, 419, 441, 451 V Board Members, Appointed 501, 518, 538, 546, 5516, 15, 306 Clean-up Campaign 83 Incinerator 403, 478 �l Ordinance, Garbage Disposal 232, 246, 276, 284, 291, 315 / vetoed by Mayor 260, 284. Plumbing Ordinances, Changes in 539 Historical Salem Witch House:- Land and building transferred to Park Department 43 Hospitals - See Health Department Housing - See Salem Housing Authority t r t { t i i Independence Day Appropriations 119, 350, 479, 493, 530 Gallows Hill Celebration 444 Inflammables, Permits to Store, 40 Beaver St., (Hawthorne Tanners, Inc.) 296, 305, 553 60 Boston St., (Sylvania Elec. Prod.) 452, 457 Bridge St., (Boston & Maine Railroad) 256 J 106 Bridge St., (Mugrdick Wolokjian) 321, 328 51 Canal St., (Ideal Finishing Co.) 331, 335, 388 150 Canal St., (Donnell & Mudge) 452, 457, 474 71 Loring Ave., (Sylvania Elec. Prod.) 155, 164 192-194 North St., (Salem Housing Authority) 434 439 Northey St., (Boston & Maine Railroad) 257 24 Saunders St., (John A. Kuczun) 497, 500 18 Washington Squ., (Hotel Hawthorne) 452, 457 36-50 Webb St., (Heat Headquarters) 498, 500 Leave to Withdraw 500 Inspector of Animals - See Animals Insurance Appropriations 66, 82, 98, 221, 279, 351, 373, 539 549 Appropriation denied 419 Communication from Mayor 209 Settlement of Claim 105, 320 Workmen's Compensation 294, 308, 323 Intelligence Office Licenses 38, 45, 97, 399, 408, 445 I Invitations - See City Council I I Y J Jewish War Veterans' Allowance Appropriations 71, 355 July 4th - See Independence Day Junk Collectors Applications 232 Licenses 87, 98, 108, 122, 398, 408, 415, 434 Junk Dealers Applications 86, 171 Licenses 87, 108, 178, 232, 398, 409, 492, 541 Jurors Drawn 17, 18, 35, 46, 62, 80, 89, 90 16o, 173, 198, 202, 203, 219, 234, 274 286, 303, 325, 340, 347, 389, 39o, 4io 475, 482, 510, 548, 554, 557 r i.' L Law Department - See Claims; City Solicitor; Opinions Appropriations 66, 145, 214, 351, 544 Licenses - See Subject Headings " Licensing Board Appropriations 67, 351 Member appointed 411 Lights on Streets - See Electrical Department; Street Lighting. Appropriation 270 Boston St., Relocation 51 Bridge & Pleasant Sts. 46 Canal St. Ext. & Broadway 41 Cedar Crest Rd., 481 Cedar Hill Rd., 481 Central St. 46 Christmas Lights by Chamber of Commerce 231 Hayes Rd. 340 Hodges Ct. 540 Mau St. 151 Orchard Terrace 464 Riverbank Rd. 79 Symonds St. 124 Town House Square 151 Willson Rd. & Highland Ave. 482 Lodging Houses Applications 27, 38, 52, 156, 171, 191,216, 224 245,321, 345, 472, 498 Licenses 27, 38, 39, 45, 78, 87, 98,108 122, 132, 141, 159, 172, 178, 192, 216 225, 232, 272, 294, 297, 312, 322, 332 339, 346, 387, 398, 408, 415, 434, 435 445, 453, 462, 473, 481, 492, 498, 506 541 P Licenses to be summitted for approval by Health Department 413 Loud Speaker - See Sound Trucks Lubritorium - See Garages 106 Bridge St., (David A. Splaine) 472, 478 82-83 Congress St., (Pequot Filling Station) 461, 466 Cor. Norman & Crombie Sts., (Naumkeag Amusement Co.) 516, 517, 523 M Maritime School Wharf Survey Appropriation 551 Correspondence 554 Mayor Appropriations 269, 351, 530, 551 Authorization re Parking Meters 218 re Unpaid Bills 537 Communications re:- Budget Cuts 370, 430 Fire Dept. hours �3 Garbage Ordinance �7C Portrait of Congressman Bates 549 Pumping Station Equipment 536 Smith Pool 241 Trust Fund Commissioners 239, 240 Use of Common P0$ Veterans' Housing i34 Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill 103 Zoning Changes 262 T Salaries 67 7 City Messenger, Increase ��7 Compensation of City Employees in National Guard, etc. 259 Ordinance on Garbage Disposal 26o, 284 Memorial Day Appropriations 67, 269, 352, 375, 416 Veterans, Day off without loss of pay 436 Military Aid - See Veterans' Services Millett, Estate of Leave to compromise 23 Moth Suppression Appropriations 67, 352, 377, 419 Municipal Advertising "Salem and Its Resources" 545 Museums Constable, Appropriation for 64, 349 East India Marine, 150th Anniversary 496 I d a wY N National Defense Air Force Resolution 48 y National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis Parking Meter Deposits donated 302 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. Rate Structure, hearing on 165 Nuisance Surrette Storage Battery Co., Complaints on 265 Smoke and Soot 132 11 Jct. Loring and Jefferson Aves. 105 Town Rouse Sq., emanating from Boston & Maine Railroad 151 i h i I� V 0 Old Age Assistance - See Public Welfare Opinions of City Solicitor Carpenter St., Home, Financial assistance to 447 Amanda B. Flynn, Annuity 403 Nuisance at Surrette Storage Battery Co. 265 Permits to Carnivals and Circuses 432 Pension Status of Martin Bane 281 Recreation Commission 226, 231 i Taxi Stand at Parking Meter Location 433 Workmen's Compensation Act & Annuities 384 Ordinances Annuities and Pensions, Computing Salaries for 540 City Officers, Appointments and Duties 197, 216, 553 Contracts and Labor 195, 216 Fire Department Personnel 23 56 hr. week 23 Health Department Garbage Disposal 232, 246, 260, 276, 284, 291 315, Plumbing, Changes in 539 Military - See Veterans' Services Dept., below Payment of Bills, Dates designated 508, 509, 519 Police Department - See also Traffic below Personnel 111, 250, 418, 432, 446, 482 494, 530 40 hr. week 542, 549 Recreation Commission established 226, 242, 273 Salaries, Wages and Increases Ass't City Clerk 297, 314 Ass't Registrars of Voters 298, 315 Chief Clerks 297, 314 City Auditor ill City Collector 30 City Electrician 30 City Engineer 30 City Messenger 112, 123 + Clerks 297, 314 Fire Chief 110 It Dept. Members ill Janitor, City Hall 400, 409 Marshal 110 Part-time hourly rated employees 112 Police Clerk 110 Police Officers ill Purchasing Agent 30 + Sealer of Weights & Measures 112, 123, 225, 233, 309, 324, 369 Street Dept. Blacksmith 401, 409 " Chief Mechanic ill, 400, 409 " Maintenance Foreman 401, 409 Mason Mechanic ill Timekeeper ill Supt. of City Scales 112, 123 " City Home 110 Parks 30 " Public Bldgs. 30 " Streets 30 Temporary Increases 8, 111, 190, 250, 272, 285, 401 Traffic Div. Painter 102, 111 ?; " " Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man 251, 370 J Veterans' Services Agent 30 Watchma;t, City Hall 400, 409 Water Registrar 160, 171 Welfare Dept. Clerks 112, 123 Seaworms, Shellfish, Revised and Codified 475 Sound Trucks, Regulating and prohibiting use of 507, 519 Street Dept. - Sidewalk construction and costs 81, 109, 123 Traffic Definitions 55 Grade Crossing Project 464 Ordinances, re-codified 102, 172, 336, 346 Painter ill Parking Meter Collection & Maintenance Man 251, 313, 323 Parking Prohibited or Limited 55, 138, 148, 156, 192, 217, 464 473 Parking Zones and Time Limits 55, 192 Service Zones 60, 139, 140, 149, 150, 198, 399 IWO- Ordinances (Con.) Trespass, Invasion of Privacy 137, 150 Veterans' Services, Agent 309, 324 Zoning Amendments 260 261 262 263 Add 1 Apts. in existing dwellings , , , j Four Family Apt. Houses 292 Group Houses 292, 314 Highland Ave., for business 270, 289, 294, 305 Kelly Field 418, 454, 463 n Loring Ave. Apt. Houses 294, 329, 402, 427, 463 Outdoor Advertising - See Billboards P Parade - See also Traffic Gallows Hill, July 4th Celebration 44 Park Department Acts of 1949, Chap. 42 Land, School Athletic Activities 368 Acts of 1949, Chap. 106 Land Sale - Rowell Field 368 Appropriations 67, 83, 88, 352, 377, 405, 412 J Appropriation denied 413, 489, 499, 515 419 Bertram Field, Use of 336 Collins Cove, Baseball prohibited 410 Commissioners appointed 11, 402, 549 Common, Use of 84, 102, 170, 208, 338, 396 Forest River, Repairs to Baseball Park 395 High St. Playground Fence 435 " if " Tennis Court 436 Members appointed 119, 132, 402 Palmer's Cove, Develop recreational area 499 Playgrounds, Appropriations 119, 175 Proposed Playground at Fort Ave. & Memorial Drive 388 Ropes Point, Bathing Area 464 Settees on Tunnel 142 Smith Pool 241, 344, 44o Superintendent, Salary increase 30 Witch House - Appropriations 120, 131, 413, 471, 496, 530 " " Transferred to Public Park 43 Parking - See Traffic Passenger Automobiles Applications 13, 51, 121, 137, 147, 224, 232 296,331, 345, 423, 434, 491, 5o6 541 Licenses 13, 27, 29, 39, 45, 87, 123 131, 311, 312, 322, 332, 346, 387 445, 498, 518, 548 Pawnbrokers Licenses 52, 78, 398 Peabody Museum Constable, Appropriation for 64, 349 East India Marine, 150th Anniversary 496 Pedlers Applications 147, 170, 296, 407, 434, 453, 491 5o6 Licenses 84, 86, 95, 105, 136, 154, 177 311, 395, 414, 443, 461, 497, 516 Pensions - See Annuities and Pensions Pet Shop Objection to 105 Petroleum Products - See Fuel Oil Planning Board - See Zoning Appropriations 68, 353, 378 " denied 419 Council Chamber, Use of 283, 311 Highland Ave., Business district 270 Loring Ave., Proposed changes 329 Member appointed 81, 335, 394, 487 Temporary zoning ordinance re existing dwellings 261, 262 Playgrounds - See Park or Recreation Dent. Plumbing - See Health Dept. Plummer Farm School Trustees Appointed 6, 19, 294,428 Trustee Resigned 19 r -- Pole Locations Appleton St. 517, 525, 526 Barr St. 155, 161 Boston St. 5, 74 Bridge St. 5 Canal St. 426, 517, 524, 525 Conners Rd. 321, 327, 328, 490, 495 Cressey Ave. 512, 517, 528 Derby St. 155, 163 Dow St. 295, 304 East Collins St. 472, 476, 553 English St. 480, 483 Fort Ave. 270, 275 Goodhue St. 5 Hayes Rd. 231, 235 Highland Ave. 329, 333, 338, 342, 433, 438, 531, 535 Horton St. 517, 526 Jackson St. 505, 512 Jefferson Ave. 85, 91 Loring Ave. 385, 391, 517, 524 Margin St. 329, 333 Marlborough Rd. 231, 235 Memorial Drive 191, 204, 345, 366, 505, 512 North St. 433, 438, 472, 477 North St., Off 415, 426 New Derby St. 472, 476 Orchard St. 85, 92 Orne St. 244, 255 Pickering St. 452, 458 Pond St. 497, 500, 501 ! ' Pope St. 5 Proctor St. 517, 527 Raymond Rd. 385, 391, 452, 457, 480, 484 Riverway Rd. 215 Ropes St. 244, 255 Sunset Rd. 480, 483 Symonds St. 295, 304 Warner St. 155, 163, 244, 254 Wheatland St. 85, 92 Wilson St. 120, 125, 155, 162, 177, 185 Police Department Appropriations 68, 145, 175, 222, 238, 273, 280, 290 320, 364, 379, 440, 490, 503, 519, 546 556 Appropriation denied 419 Firearms Technician, Communications on appointment of 505,540 40 Hour week 231, 243, 367, 411, 451, 470, 542, 549 Marshal Monthly Report 25 Retirement of 528 Salary Increase, Request withdrawn 497 Medical Expenses 50 Miscellaneous Expenses 370 ' Ordinances, Personnel ill, 250, 313, 482, 494, 497 Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man 251, 313, 323, 370 Patrolmen, Appointed 12, 154, 231, 384, 432, 552 ` Pensions - See Annuities and Pensions Permanent Reserves, Appointed 8, 84, 95, 215 Reinstatement under Acts of 1949, Chap. 701 488 Sergeants, Appointed 8, 547 Traffic Division Personnel, Outline of Duties 409 Lieutenant, Appointed 409 Wage Adjustment requested 43 a Pool Tables Applications 77, 137, 295, 406 Licenses 148, 312, 313 Pop Corn Stand Communication from Marshal re Location 76 Permits 29, 51, 61, 245, 272, 338 Poster Display United Nations Appeal for Children 94 i� a Precinct Officers - See Elections and Registrations ' Printing (City) City Manual 3, 288 Traffic Ordinances 172, 336, 346 Public Guides Licenses 99, 155, 386, 399 Public Library Appropriations 67, 237, 279, 351, 375, 394, 409, 538 552 Appropriation denied 419 Drinking Water Facilities 446 Public Property Appropriations 68, 104, 176, 221, 278, 344, 358, 359 368, 369, 379, 409, 421, 442, 546, 550 Car, Purchase of 228 Church St. Property, Rental of 12, 188 City Hall, Maintenance of 400, 409 Lafayette St. Sea-wall, Construction 40, 307 Marlborough Rd., Land-taking for municipal dump 24 Pickman St., Proposed acquisition of 16, 24 Rowell Field, Proposed Sale of 230, 368 Salem Harbor, Improvement of 25 Skerry St. School, Construction 431, 442, 454 Stone Quarry, Lease 168 Superintendent, Salary Increase 30 Public Welfare Appropriations 72, 214, 279, 290, 383, 502, 514, 538 555 General Administration Items reduced 357 Member appointed 6, 3o6 Salaries and Expenses 357 Supt. of Infirmary, Civil Service Status 96 Public Works Department Appropriations 119, 431, 473 Bond Orders 442, 454, 46o, 473 Survey, re Wage Increase 119 Purchasing Agent Appointment of 6, 15, 197, 293 Retirement of 38 Appropriations 69, 363, 380, 503 if reduced 363 Contracts and Labor 195, 216 Salary Increase 30 Pulaski, General Memorial Day Resolution 330, 336 R Railroads - See Grade Crossings Real Estate Acquisition of: Land between Beach, Cheval, Hosmer & Juniper Aves. 222 Land on Canal St. 455 Corner of Federal & North Sts. 368 Land from Front St. to Derby St. 450, 493, 496 Lawrence St. 515 Marlborough Rd. 24 19 Pickman St., Proposed 16, 24 Disposal of: Congress St., Palmer's Cove 447 26 English St. 11 Fort Ave. Dump Site 428, 429, 440, 449, 462 31 North St. & 73 Federal St. 217 Rowell Field to New England Power Co. 230, 231, 306, 307, 388 Lots on: Almshouse Rd. 152 tl Connors Rd. 146, 153 East Collins St. 169 Essex St. & Becket St. 176, 198 Fort Ave. 169, 176, 177, 209, 210, 230, 277, 301 403, 430, 450, 459, 470, 515 Franklin St. 48 Memorial Drive 176 Osgood St. 14 Scenic Ave. 336 Land Purchase: East Collins St. 278 Leave to Compromise: Millett Estate 23 Rental of: Land on Bridge St. 413 Land at Island & Fort Aves. 118 Second Floor Space of Town Hall 154 Tidal Flats at Palmer's Cove 151, 153 Recreation Department Appropriations 119, 175, 353, 380, 446 " denied 419 Commission appointed 277 Committee appointed 12 Committee Reports 54, 154, 172, 344 Concerts 36, 121, 126, 213, 405, 411 Director appointed 293 Donovan Field, Use of 96 Medical Expenses Approved 496 Member appointed 514 " resigned 514 Ordinance establishing Commission 226, 242, 273 Proposed Playground at Fort Ave. & Memorial Drive 388 Ropes Point Bathing Area, Lifeguard and Maintenance 464 Salaries and T ges 307 Salem Common, Play Area 50 Teen Age Dances 40 Youth Activities, Year-round 30 Registrars of Voters - See Elections & Registrations Religious Services Open Air Services 471, 547 Resolution On Death of Congressman George J. Bates 521 Rogers Memorial Fund Gift of land at Salem Willows 222 Rivers North River, Removal of Seed Clams 343 South River, Submarine Cables installed 343, 402 Rules of City Council - See City Council 10 . h, 4 5 h �l S Salaries - See City Employees, Dept. Headings or Ordinances Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board Appropriations 69, 268, 354 Salem Electric Lighting Co. Conduit Locations - See Conduits oPole Locations - See Pole Locations Salem Harbor Construction work by New England Power Co. 209 Erection of Pile Moorings 134 Harbor Master, Appropriation for 66, 350 Proposed Improvement of 24 11 it Hearing by Army Corps of rp Engineers 488 Salem Housing Authority Acts of 1946, Chapter 372 - Landtaking by Eminent Domain 320 Board Member Appointments 11, 26, 306, 44o 11 " Resignation 44o Funds and Leases Transferred 20 Loring Ave. Project, Ground-breaking ceremonies 54o . 4 Reports 76, 136, 48o Resolution 7 School Department Acts of 1949, Chapter 42 re Land - School Activities 368 Appropriations 70, 83, 237, 268, 273, 278, 354, 413 431, 489, 494, 516, 549, 550, 556, Bertram Field 84, 336, 494 Bond Orders 442, 454 Communication from Parent-Teachers' Asso. re heating plant 556 Medical Bills 49 Milk and Lunch Fund 6, 11, 23, 37, 42, 50, 75, 95 120, 136, 175, 213, 229, 269, 294, 320 336, 369, 395, 404, 502, 531, 544 Sea Walls Lafayette St., Construction and repairs to 40, 307, 497, 501 North Shore Babies' Hospital, Proposed Construction 497 Palmer's Cove, Repairs to ��5 Salem Willows, Appropriation for 213 Sea Worms Closed Season, Juniper Cove 115 Collins Cove 159, 161 Ordinance revised 475 Prohibited 388 Sale of: Applications 44, 107, 121, 147, 159, 396, 414, 434 435, 452 Permits 53, 77, 87, 122, 132, 387, 408, 415 435, 445, 453, 462 Taking of: Applications 13, 44, 51, 52, 87, 98, 107, 121 130, 136, 147, 148, 156, 178, 296, 386 396, 399, 407, 414, 434, 435, 444, 453 461, 481 Permits 28 29 2 53 7 8 8 10 , 5 , , 7, 7 , 7, 9 122, 131, 14o, 141, 159, 172, 191, 192 312, 346, 387, 398, 408, 415, 416, 435 445, 453, 462, 473, 492 Sewers 9,. Atlantic St. 50 Cedar St. Ct. 160 Felt & Rand Sts. 308 Oakview Ave. 422 Willson St. 159 I I I i Shade Tree Department - See Trees Appropriations 67, 70, 352, 354, 377, 381, 419, 420 " denied 352 Installation of trees upon request 302 Report requested from Superintendent 250 Superintendent, Appointed 6, 293 Trees, Removal of, Pruning, etc. - See Trees Shellfish (See Also Seaworms) t�l Ordinance, revised 475 dP E Prohibited 388 Removal of seed clams from North River 343 Taking of: Applications 13, 44, 86, 97, 130, 331, 434, 472 481, 541 Permits 28, 52, 77, 86, 98, 99, 108, 140 339, 445, 549 Sidewalks - See Street Department Signs - See Banners; Billboards Read of Tunnel 44, 94, 96, lo6, 120, 311, 330, 414 418, 444, 451, 461, 48o, 491, 497, 516 552 Large Signs 5, 9, 10, 27, 36, 44, 48, 51 74, 77, 86, 91,, 97, 103, 134, 147 152, 170, 174, 177, 182, 225, 228, 271 275, 296, 305, 317, 331, 334, 345, 366 396, 402, 407, 411, 415, 433, 44o, 444 449, 452, 454, 457, 461, 463, 466, 48o 485, 491, 495, 506, 511, 516, 523, 531 535, 548 Small Signs 146, 245, 271, 284, 331, 433, 44o, 444 541, 553 Objection to 25 Bonds 13, 28, 44, 51, 77, 86, 130, 131 155, 176, 191, 245, 272, 296, 312, 331 345, 385, 407, 415, 433, 452, 461, 473 491, 506, 517, 532, 540, 549, 553 Smoke - See Nuisance Snow Removal - See Street Department ' Soldiers' Relief - See Veterans Sound Trucks Applications 38 Permits 106, 133, 135, 444, 446, 451, 461, 519 Leave to Withdraw 311 Ordinance 507, 518 Street Department Appropriations 12, 50, 70, 95, 107, 228, 229, 280 290, 344, 352, 36o, 381, 394, 404, 405 4o9, 412, 419, 420, 441, 454, 496, 545 Bond Orders 14, 441, 454 Bridges Congress St., Reconstruction of 104, 402, 471 County Bridges, Maintenance of 229, 53377 Flint & Bridge Sts. 499 Grade Crossing at North St., Repairs to 14o, 161 Instructions to drivers of ash trucks 325 Marlborough Rd., Chap. 90 Construction 8, 37 Salaries Blacksmith 401, 4o9 �g Chief Mechanic ill, 400, 4o9 i Maintenance Foreman 401, 409 Mason Mechanic 111 Timekeeper 111 y Street Department (Con.) Sewers - See Sewers above Sidewalks, Ordinance re construction and cost to abutters 81, 109, 123, 395 Sidewalks, See Streets Snow Removal 95, 107, 280 Superintendent, Salary increase 30 _ Streets Y) Almshouse Road, renamed Memorial Drive Cabot St., Resurfacing 76, 159, 161 Cedar Crest Ave., Repairs to 285 497 Cedar View St., " 481, 481 Cedarcrest Rd., 481 Petition requesting acceptance of Cedar Hill Rd. Repairs to 497 48l Coasting, Streets designated for 9 Horton St., Sidewalk Construction 543 Intervale Rd., Grading of l60 Jefferson Ave., Sidewalk Construction 499 Lafayette St., Seawall, Repairs to 40 Laurel St., Catch Basin 41 Leavitt St., 41 ` Lincoln Rd., Repair Culvert 40 Lynch St., Resurfacing 285 n Margin St., Peabody, Repairs to Moffatt Rd., Catch Basin 394 7 North St. Project, renamed 'Garden Terrace' 496 Oakview Ave., Catch Basins,Surface drains 422 Park St., Resurfacing 285 Pingree St., It Raymond Rd., Oil Surface 285465 Salem Veterans, Communication re naming of streets 65 Watson St., Repairs to �85 Wheatland St., Sidewalk Construction 51 543 Streets - Laving Out: Widening: Discontinuance Etc r, Beachmont Rd. 179, 181 Christopher Row Conners Rd. 233, 23679, 88, 114, 117, 198, 206 Federal and North Sts., Corner of 68 Grove St., Portion of, discontinued 459, 36 Harrison Rd., 173, 174, 183 Orchard Terrace 463, 468 Raymond Rd., 233, 237, 257 Street Lighting - See Electrical Dept; Lights on Streets. Meeting Survey 459 Sunday Licenses i Applications 13, 27, 52, 107, 121, 130, 156, 170, 191 245, 386, 396, 406, 434, 444 Licenses granted: 28, 39, 77, 78, 87, 99, 108, 122, 132 140, 141, 148, 159, 172, 178, 192, 216, 225 232, 272, 311, 312, 322, 332, 339, 346, 398 ' 399, 408, 409, 416, 418, 435, 445, 446, 453 462, 472, 473, 481, 492, 498, 506, 518, 531 541, 549, 553 � Y� Sunday Services on Streets Salem Gospel Mission 471 r s d T Tag Days Amvets 444 Cancer Drive 118 Collins Cove Club 133 Civil Air Patrol 345 'Citizens of Salem' 396 Essex County Agri. School Alumnae Asso. 433 Gallows Hill Community Club 160 �l Jewish War Veterans' Post 433 ) Knights of Pythias 4o6 Mass. Society for Old Age Pensions 85 Old Age Assistance 406 Palmer's Cove Playground Asso. 461 Pickering Neighborhood Asso. lob Polish Legion of American Veterans 155 Salem High School Boosters' Club 177 St. Anne's Holy Name Society 133, 446 United Polish Organization 86, 385 Ward 2 Social Club 133, 448 Tax Title Foreclosures Appropriation 355 Tennis Courts - See Playgrounds Traffic Accident Report mandatory 60 Beacons - See also Traffic Lights Approved Locations: Boston & Aborn Sts. 85 Bridge & North Sts. 85 Bridge, Saunders & Arbella Sts. 85 Bridge, Winter & Northey Sts. 96 Essex St., Hawthorne Blvd. & Wash. Sq. 96 Essex, North & Summer Sts. 96 Lafayette, Leach & Holly Sts. 96 Lafayette & Palmer Sts. 85 Lafayette St., West & Loring Aves. 96 North & Mason Sts. 85 North, Orne & School Sts. 85 Bus Stops, Changes in: Central St. 139 Derby & Turner Sts. 197 Essex & North Sts. 138 Essex & St. Peter Sts. 138 Essex & Washington Sts. 138 Flint St., north side 129 Gedney & Margin Sts., north & south sides 129 Jackson St. 129 Jefferson Ave., north side 129 Lafayette & Roslyn Sts. 227 New Derby St. 59, 149, 150 North & Essex Sts. 139 North & Lynde Sts. 139 Orne Sq. 129 Phelps St., south side 129 Pickering St., north side 129 Washington & Church Sts. 139 Washington & Front Sts. 139 n1� Definitions Relating to Traffic 55 Grade Crossings North St., Traffic Problem 15, 20, 42 Bridge St., Temporary changes during construction 243, 464, 473 Municipal Parking Appropriations lo4, 55o Areas designated 15, 266 I r ` i One-Way Streets Brown St. 464, 473 Derby St. 15, 141 Essex St. 15, 124 k' Federal St. 464, 473, 494 Forrester St. 15 St. Peter St. 464, 473, 542 Warren Ct. 62, 131 Wash. Sq. -61, 74 f� Ordinances Codification published 336 Parking, Changes in 55, 138, 148, 149, 156, 192, 217, 464, 473 Sound Trucks 507, 518 Traffic Division Painter ill Overpass Bridge St. - Detours while under construction 243 Parking Meters Acts of 1947, Chapter 444, Installation of Meters 188 Appropriations 229, 344, 370, 405, 441, 460, 462, 544 Bids Submitted and Accepted 29, 101 Collection & Maintenance man 251, 313, 323 Commercial Vehicles 59 Contract for 58 Damages to 59 Depositing coin in 58 Deposits donated to Infantile Payalysis Fund 302 Duncan Meter Corp. Agreement 101 Fees 58, 194 Installation of 58, 100, 310, 315, 324 Investigation of 16 Locations 45 Maximum Time 58 Mayor authorized to acquire 217 Monies, Collected from 59, 280, 302 Patrolman, Special Services 370 Penalties 194 Removal of 310 Spacing of 58 Selection of 112, 113, 324 Time limits 192 Vehicle within space 59 Violation, punishable by law 59 Parking Meter Zones Definition of 55 Locations: Central St. 56, 149 Church St. 56 Crombie St. 56 Derby Square 56 Derby St. 56 Dodge St. 57, 193 Essex St. 57, 193 Federal St. 57, 149, 193 Front St. 57 Gedney St. 57, 193 Holyoke Sq. 57, 193 Lafayette St. 57, 193 Liberty St. 57 Lynda St. 57 Margin St. 57, i49 Municipal Parking Area, Front & New Derby Sts. 193 _ New Derby St. 57 Norman St. 57, 193 North St. 57, 193 Parking lot at Lafayette & Central Sts. 267 St. Peter St. 57 Washington St. 57, 193, 194 Parking Prohibited or Limited Brown St. 464 Charter St., at Liberty St. 455 Church St. 55 Clifton Ave. 448 Derby Sq. 138 Essex St., between Forrester & Turner Sts. 233 384 .Essex St. 338 Federal St. 446, 456, 464, 473 Flint St. 519 Forest River Park District 124, 150 436 Hawthorne Blvd. 454 High St. 410 Lynde St. 138 Mill St. 138 North St. 464, 473 Peabody St. 325 St. Peter St. 464 Summer St. 55 Ward St. 325 Wash. Sq., North 464, 473 Wash. Sq., between Essex & Brown Sts. 106, 121 Wash. St., opp. Boston & Maine R. R. Station 157 West Ave. 475 Night Parking on streets 25, 31, 38 Within an intersection i56 Signs, Signals and Speed Limits Appropriations 145, 405, 441, 46o, 462 Canal St. 133, 154, 447 Derby St., at Jct. of Daniels & Turner Sts. 494 Endicott St. 88, 100 Hazel St. 447 Laurel St., at Linden 465 Ocean Ave. 447 Summer St. 89, 100 Town House Square 320 West Ave. 456 'Stop' Streets 491 Streets, Temporarily Closed Cheval Rd. 114, 142 Collins St. 133, 159 Dalton Parkway 159, 471 Derby St. 123, 159 English St. 474 Margin St. 75, 123, 136 Streets, Use of For Carnival 75, 123 Parade, Independence Day 144 Taxi Stands 115 Lafayette St. 387 49 Washington St. 139 90 Washington St. 423 131 Washington St. 139 Traffic Committee Communication from Chamber of Commerce re Parking Meters lob " re Bridge St. Overpass 243 Traffic Lights - See Also Beacons above Boston St. 215, 243, 244 Boston St., at Grove & Nichols Sts. 295, 313, 479 Boston St., at Rawlins St. 295, 313 Bridge St., at Osgood St. 88, 227, 295, 313 Bridge St., at Pierce Ave. 88 Canal St. & Loring Ave. 170 POWN Traffic Lights (Con.) Derby St. at Daneils St. 226, 295, 313 Derby St. at Turner St. 226, 295, 313 Dow St. at Porter St. �72 Dow St. at Salem St. 227 88 t. at Flint St , 295, 313, 245 Essex S Highland Ave. at Salem Hospital 218, 295, 313 Lafayette St. at Dow St. 227, 295, 313 Lafayette St, at Leach & Holly Sts. 79, 105 Lafayette St. at Loring Ave. 79 88 Lafayette St. at Palmer St. Lafayette St. at Raymond Rd. 316 Lafayette St. at Washington St. 88 f Laurel St. at Linden St. 227 North St. at Mason St. 4o, 78 North St. at Orne & School Sts. 16, 96, 102, 217, 295, 313, 474, 479 North St. at Sumer & Essex Sts. 316 Town House Square 191, 231, 266, 285, 301, 315, 320 Zones (Service) See also Parking Meter Zones above Area designated at intersections 14o Boston St. 60 Central St. Al-c -Ar-1-139 149 Derby Sq. 283 Derby St. 198 290 Derby St. 519 Derby St. at Turner St. Essex St., opp. Barton Sq. 139 Essex St., opp. Central St. 60 Essex St. at Liberty St. 139 Front St. 15, 69, 149 9 Gedney St. 509 Hawthorne Blvd. 139 18 Liberty St. 399 Margin St. 6 Ward St. 519 Washington St. at Essex St. 139 Washington St. at Church St. 139 231 Washington St. 519 189, 217 Washington St. 31, 150 Treasurer - See City Treasurer Trees, Removal of, Pruning,-See Shade Tree Dept. 4o Balcomb St. 509, 511, 533 15 Barstow St. 217, 221 21 Barstow St. 332, 346 100 Boston St. 463, 369 103 Boston St. 227, 228 104 Boston St. 436, 439 95 Broadway 389, 392 3 Buffum St. 233, 236 132 Derby St. 34o, 342 14-16 Eden St. 102, 103 31 Fairmount St. 114, 116 27 Forest Ave. 316, 317 Fort Ave., Lot #7 436, 439 Fort Ave., Lot #9 285, 291 Gardner St., Prune trees 465 9 Granite St. 541, 544 28 Highland Ave. 463, 469 23 Hillside Ave. 124, 125 7 Hodges Ct. 455, 457 43 Irving St. 447, 449, 463 46 Irving St. 388, 393 229 Lafayette St. 509, 511, 533 15 Laurel St. 89, 93, 99 4 Liberty Hill Ave. 249, 256 9 Liberty Hill Ave. 388, 393 11-13 Liberty Hill Ave. 226, 228 13 Linden St., Tree Surgery 401 212 Loring Ave. 388, 393 1 Moffatt Rd. 143 Trees (Con.) 23 Moffatt Rd. 80, 100 30 Moffatt Rd. 509, 511, 532 184 North St. 285 8 Ober St. 89, 93, 99 160 Ocean Ave. 346, 366 17 Pickman St. 274, 275 72A Proctor St. 474, 475, 478 74 Proctor St. 478 21 Roslyn St. 233, 236 37 Roslyn St. 80, 81, 99 Shillaber St. 475 Summit Ave., adj . to 36 Ocean Ave. 274, 275 6 Webb St. 114, 116 West Ave., Prune tree 465 5 Willow Ave. 531, 535 Woodside St., adj . to 3 Fairmount St. 249, 256 Trespass Ordinance re Invasion of Privacy 137, 150 Trust Fund Appropriation for Clerk 71, 355 Communications from Mayor re controversy 239, 240 Member appointed 42, 174 Report re removal of Commissioners 298, 303 Tunnel Signes on head of - See Signs above Use of Head of, 44, 94, 96, 106, 120, 136, 142 146, 170, 190, 231, 311, 330, 414 418, 451, 461, 491, 516, 54o U U. S. Government Army Engineers, hearing re submarine cables 402 U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center Offer to supply electricity in Emergency 344 USS S. B. Roberts Dinner for Officers and Crew 228 USS Salem Appropriation to entertain crew 431, 479, 493, 515 Commissioning of 367 Tag Day 396 i t V Veterans and Veterans' Services Acts of 1946, Chapter 372 re Veterans' Housing 127, 210, 320, 343 Acts of 1946, Chapter 576 re Retirement of Police & Fire Dept. Members 129, 130 Agent, Appointment of 11, 75, 343 Appropriations, 66, 127, 145, 212, 289, 355, 382 420, 471, 544 denied 70, 355 pl reconsidered 364, 382, 420 Jp Clerk, Part time 312, 355, 382, 420, 479 Evictions, Legislation recommended 9 Local Veterans' Organizations, Allowances to 71, 119, 355 Memorial proposed 44, 76 Ordinance, Agent and Assistant Agent 30, 309, 324 Tag Day 76 Tunnel, Sign at head of 190 Veterans-City Employees, Time off without loss of pay 114, 123, 436, 454, 519 " Graves 66, 309, 350 Veterans ' Housing Almshouse Rd., Construction and renaming_of 76, 134, 152, 159, 161 Bond Order 127, 145, 158 Collins Rd., House lots 145, 153, 169 Fort Ave., 21, 94, 169, 20% 210, 230, 277 301, 403, 430, 450, 459, 470, 515 Funds and Leases transferred 20 Loring Ave. Project, Ground-breaking 540 Memorial Drive, House lots 343 North St. Project, Renamed 'Garden Terrace' 496 Osgood St. House lots 13, 14 I Vetoes - See Mayor I - - W - - --- Wagons - See Auto Trucks Permits 408 Water Department Appropriations 71, 82, 120, 213, 214, 222, 232 268, 269, 356, 383, 447, 459, 473 478, 492, 503, 518 Appropriations denied 356, 419 Bond Orders 222, 232, 240, 440 Ordinances Water Meter Inspectors, Title changed from Readers 9, 46, 54 `- Water Registrar, Title changed from Clerk 160, 171, 178 +%% Salaries 160, 171, 178, 297, 314 Water Meter Inspectors, transportation suggested 473 Weighers of Coal and Commodities Appointed 19, 36, 42, 48, 93, 103, 276 293, 306, 317, 328, 335, 367, 394 - 44o, 459 Weights and Measures, Sealer of Appropriations 72, 357, 383 1. denied 419 Salary Increases 225, 229, 233, 309, 324, 339, 346 369 Welfare Department - See Public Welfare Witch House - See Park Department Workmen's Compensation Insurance Agent, Appointment of 367 Salary of 308, 323 Appropriations 3o8, 323, 460 Medical Expenses 550 Report of Special Committee 294 - Z Zoning Amendments - See also Planning Board Emergency Preamble 261 Four Family Apt. Houses in General Residence Zones 263, 292, 314 " Objections to 292 Highland Ave., from Verona Circle to Thomas Circle 270, 289, 294, 305, 324 Loring Ave., Change to Apt. House Zone 294, 329, 402, 418, 427, 454, 463 Objections to 454, 463 01 North St., Proposed changes 262 1 7 , .e J CITY GOVEFT-AEUT - 1948 MAYOR JOSEPH B. HARRINGTON COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE Phili*a J. Durkin ✓ Wilfred J. Poitras, Ii Samuel F. Hyland./ Francis E. Rafter/ Herman A. Strombergy I i I i WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Julian Szetela, Ward Two - James J. Muse/ i Ward Three - John H. Burke, i Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby, I, Ward Five - Ernest W. April f Ward Six - Clarence A. Hartnett✓ President of City Council - Wilfred J. Poitras I I i 1 January 5 , 1948 A meeting of the City Council was held Monday, January 5, 1948 at ten -o* clock A.M. for the purpose of organization for the year 1948. All members were present. City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, opened the meeting. Councillor Durkin, the senior member of the City Council, assumed the chair. 1. J� { Notify Mayor Councillor Stromberg offered the following Order which was adopted: I "Ordered: That His Honor, Mayor Joseph B. Harrington, be notified that the Councillors are assembled and waiting to be qualified." Approved by the Mayor, January 6, 1948. Councillors Szetela and Muse were appointed to escort Mayor to Council Chamber. The City Cler4 Augustine J. Toomey administered the Oath of Office to the Councillors. The Mayor retires escorted by Councillors Hyland and April. President 2. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the Council proceed to organization for the year is 1948 by the election of a President. Councillor Rafter nominated Councillor Poitras for President of the City Council. Councillor Hyland seconded the motion. Councillor Crosby moved that all nominations be closed. Councillor Poitras was elected President of the City Council by a � vote of ten yeas and one vote cast for Councillor Ratter by Councillor Poitras. Councillor Rafter moved that the election be declared unanimous. I It was so voted. Councillors Rafter and Hyland were appointed to escort Councillor Poitras to the chair. President Poitras thanked the City Council for the nomination. Rules. 3. Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: "Ordered; That the rules and regulations of the City Council for \� the year 1947 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1948 and that the same be suspended for this meeting. Approved by the Mayor, January 69 1948. 4. Term of Council Councillor Muse offered the following Order relative to the term President. of the Council President . Councillor Durkin moved an amendment. Council for Durkin withdrew his amendment . On motion of Councillor Rafter order .a. F January_ 5_,_194$ referred to the Committee on Ordinances: "Ordered: That the City Council of Salem hereby establishes a rule that no council president shall continue to hold the office for more thar one year in succession. 5. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: City Recoras AWL F "Ordered: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed F to solicit bids for printing and binding the city documents of 1947 and execute a contract therefor, the details of preparation and execution of the work to be under the direction and control of the City Clerk. Approved by the Mayor, January 6, 1948 6. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: City Mannuais "Ordered: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and have printed a pocket manual, inserting therein the list of Jurors for the use of members of the City Council and city officers, the cost of same not to exceed Two hundred and fifty ( $250.00) dollars, said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for City Council. Approved by the Mayor, January 6, 1948. 7. The following order offered by Councillor Durkin was adopted by an Temporary loan unanimous roll call vote: "Ordered: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, witI. the approval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year beginning January 1, 1948 on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to issue thereon the notes of the city, payable within one year from their respective dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million dollars. ($2,000,000.00) Any such notes or portions thereof may be refunded by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of the original obligation. .Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts." 8. Councillor Burke offered the following order which was adopted: Meeting days "Ordered: That the regular meeting of the City Council be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at eight o' clock P.M. , and that no meeting of the City Council, special or regular, except for the drawing of jurors, be called upon a shorter notice than twenty-four hours Approved by the Mayor, January 6, 1948 � 4 Y ' — _ -- — -- January Salary 9. ounce or er o ere e; o owing Order which ,was a op e y — a unanimous roll call vote: "Ordered: That the compensation of the members of the , City Council be and hereby is established as five hundred dollars per year, payable in equal monthly installments. Approved by the Mayor, January 6 , 1948 Un finished shed 10. n i Business Councillor Muse offered the following Order which was adopted: "Ordered: That all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council of 1947 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Counci; of 1943 and to the several committees usually considered the same. Approved by the Mayor, January 6, 1948 11 ' Veterans Councillor Crosby offered the following Order which was adopted: Housing. "Ordered: That the President be requested to appoint a Special Council Committee on Veteran' s Housing consisting of five members of the Council for the government of 1948." Approved by the Mayor, January 6, 1948 On motion of Councillor Rafter the City Council adjourned at 10:39 A.M. � I �I ATTEST: l ZZ5 I i ITY C RK 5 5" January- 8. 144$ A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, January 8, 1948 at eight o'clock P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present. Councillor Poitras presided. On motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispsnse with the reading of the records. A hearing was held on the application of Purity Cleansers, 129 Hearing - Large Boston Street to erect a large Stationary Sign. Councillor Crosby was Sign recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Crosby license granted. A hearing was ordered for January 22, 1948 on the petition of the Pole Location Salem Gas and Light Company to install and -maintain underground electric conduits on Boston, Pope, Bridge, and Goodhue Streets, on the motion of Councillor tzafter. The following communication was received from the Mayor, regarding 12. Increase the proposed increase in gas rates: Gas Rates January 8, 1948 To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: As noted in my Inaugural address there is now pending before the Depart- ment of Public Utilities a ptition of the Salem Gas Light Company for an increase in gas rates to all local consumers. Notice of this petition has been previously received by your Council and I am informed that a hearing has been scheduled before the Department of Public Utilities at 166 State House, Boston, on Tuesday, February 3, 1948 at 10 o' clock in the forenoon. During my conference with officers of the local company I informed them that I would request the Council to assign a date at a special or regular meeting to consider fully the statements of the company with reference to this petition and to decide upon such course of action as may be appro- priate. Having in mind the date of the hearing, I would suggest that your meet- ing with the company be arranged as soon as possible. Very truly yours, ( signed) Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that a conference be held with the company officials, January 15, 1948 at 7: 30 P.N. at the Council Chamber. l Constable 13. I The Mayor's appointment of Henry W. Nozko as constable was received � and placed on file. 14. School Milk & The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch Fund. "Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Eight Hundred ninety-one Dollars and nine cents(42891.09) be and hereby is transferred from the %School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating account in the School Dep-rtment , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for said account. Approved by the Mayor, January 90 1948. 15. Appointment of A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of H. member - Board of Assessors Francis Dolan for a three year term, beginning February 11 1948 was received and laid on the table until January 22 , 1948 under the rules. Appointment of 16. A communication from the :Mayor relative to his appointment of John M. member - Board of I � 'II Appeal Gray, member of the Board of appeal , for a three year term expiring May 1 , 1950. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. The appointment j ; 11 confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. !!, Appointment of 17. A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of I member - Board of ! Cemetery Commission Rebecca Benson Haskell to the Board of Cemetery Commissioners for a term of three years expiring December 31, 1950 was received, and laid on the } table until January 22 , 1948 under the rules. 18. Appointment of A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of Lveret Purchasing agent. E. O' Brien, present Superintendent of Scales, as City Purchasing agent, for a term of one year, beginning February 1, 1948, was received and laid on the table until January 22 , 1948, under the rules. Appointment of 19. A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of Thomas member - Board of he Board of Health for a three year term, Health. J. Campbell as a member of t beginning the first Monday in February , 1948, was received and laid on the table until the next regular meeting, January 22 , 1948 under the rules. v 20. i appointment of A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of Louis member - Board of Public welfare. J. Beaulieu as a member of the Board of Public welfare for a term of P ! three years, beginning February 1, 1948 , was received. Councillor Burke moved suspension of the rules. The appointment was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. i 21. Appointment of The Mayor's appointment of the following City Officers was received : City Officers C. Leo Clapper, City Collector, for a term of one year commencing �j 1- January 8, 194$ ---- _—.— February 1, 1948 . Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer, for a term of one year, commen- cing February 1, 1948. Councillor Muse moved suspension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Joseph S. McCarthy, City Electrician, for a term of one year, (P commencing February 1, 1948. Councillor Niuse moved suspension of the rules . Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. ✓ C. Everett O'Neil, Superintendent of Shade Trees and Moth Suppres- sion for a term of one year, commencing February 1, 1948. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unan- imous roll call vote . 22. A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of Appointment of Trustee - Plummer William H. Foye as trustee of the Plummer Farm School for a term of five Farm School years commencing February 1, 1948, was received. Councillor Hartnett moved suspension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 23 , i The following Order recommended by the i4ayor was adopted by a Housing Authority unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Salem, Massachu- setts hereby determines , finds and declares in pursuance of Section twenty-six K of the Housing Authority Law of the Commonwealth of Massachu ` setts that : (1) There is a shortage of decent , safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations for families of low income at rentals which they can afford in said City; (2) There is need for relieving congestion of population; (3 ) There is need for a housing authority in said City. Section 2. The City Clerk of said City be , and hereby is, directed to file, as soon as possible after the appointment and qualification of the members of the Housing Authority, a certificate of such appointment and qualification with the State hoard of Housing and a duplicate thereof lin the office of the State Secretary. Approved by the Mayor, January 9, 1948 I: January__$L,19l�$ - ---- Committee for 24. A- communication from Councillor Wilfred J. Poitras, President of the — Veterans' Housing City Council appointing a special committee on Veterans Housing for 1948 was read and placed on file. 25. Council A communication from Councillor Wilfred J. Poitras , President of the Committees - 1948 City Council appointing the standing Committees for the year 1948 was read and placed on file. (� School Committee 26. A communication from the School Committee, requesting the use of the Use of Council I Chamber. Council Chamber, Monday , January 19 , 1948 , for a School Board Meeting, was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Appointment of 2$. a communication from the City Marshal , John C. Harkins , relative to Police Reserve-__ Officers his appointment of Murray J. Greenlaw, and Henry J. Gagnon, as permanent 2 Reserve Officers , was read and placed on file. 7• Appointment of A communication from the City Marshal, John C. Harkins , relative to - Police Sergeant Officers his appointment of John J. Whelton and Robert F. Collins to Police Sergeants was read and placed on file. 29. American Disabled A communication from the American Disabled Veterans recording them Veterans - 56 hour week for firemen in favor of the fifty-six hour week for Salem Firemen was referred to the i. Committees on Ordinances and Fire Department on the motion of Councillor j Rafter. 30 Invitation A communication from the Polish American Citizens Club, inviting the members of the City Council to the Installation, January 10, 1948 at 7 '00- P.M. , was accepted on motion of Councillor Szetela. Decree #2 31. Notice from County Engineer of Supplementary Decree k2 as to Marl- Marlborough Rd. borough Road was received and made a matter of record. I' ,P,'.. Local 55 32. A communication from Local 55 of City and Town Employees Union re- ITemporary Increase questing a meeting with the Mayor to make the five dollar temporary in- crease permanent was received. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was a voted that the City Council confer with the Mayor to determine what day to meet. �� 33-34-35. Claims The following claims were received and referred to the Committee on Claims; Mary J. 8obocinski 40 -Daniels Street R. H. McKinney Tak-a-dip, Maine Placide Edward Grenier 2$ Perkins Street 36. Renewals A list of renewals of Auto Delaers , and Passenger Auto Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 9 g 1948 ---- ---- A hearing was ordered for January 22, 1948 on the application of 37. John Olszewski to erect a large Stationary Sign at 39 North Street. Large Sign The following Order recommended by Councillor Szetela was adopted: 38.One way street "Ordered: That Derby Street run-ing northerly between Orange St. and English St. be made one way from January loth to July 1st , 1948 and that the Police Department post the street with proper signs. Approved by the Mayor, January 9, 1948 Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: 39.Water Meter Ordered: The Committee on Ordinances investigate and consider the Readers advisability of changing the title of water Meter Readers to Water Meter Inspectors." 4 Approved by the Mayor, January 9, 1948. Councillor Hyland offered an Order directing the City Clerk to 40.Eviction send a telegram to the Senate recommending the modification of pending legislation with regard to eviction. Councillor Durkin moved the order be amended to apply to homes purchased before Jan. 1, 1948. Councillor Durkin's amendment adopted by a roll call vote of nine yeas, two nays. The following Order, recommended by Councillor Hyland, as amended by Councillor Durkin adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas : Ordered: That the City Clerk be directed to send the following telegrams to the Governor, the President of the Massachusetts Senate, and the Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court: Salem City Council urges modification ofpending legislation dealing with extension of stays of executions in evictions cases to exempt from its operation veteran-landlords who have purchased for personal occupancy to apply to homes purchased before January 1, 1948. Councillor Muse offered the following order which was adopted: 41.Coasting Ordered : That Woodbury Court be set aside for Coasting and the same be posted by the Street Department. Approved by the Mayor, January 9, 1948. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the City Council adjourned at 9:11 P.M. !1 � ATTEST: � Cam"' ITY CLERIC f, rr x boom nl 0 January .22_, 1_4_$ -- - -- - — A regular meeting of the City Council was held January 22 , 194$ at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present. Councillor Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the record Hearing - Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of John O1seQewski to erect j a large sign at 39 North Street. Councillor Hartnett and Councillor Szetela were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On motion of Councillor Hartnett permit granted. i (Hearing - Codduit Location- undergrouni A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting f Company to lay underground conduits and erect manholes on Pope , Boston I Bridge and Goodhue Street. L. A. Frost and F. A. Donovan appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 42. Order - Conuuit The petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Company to lay under- Location ground conduits and erect manholes on Pope , Boston, Bridge and Goodhue Streets, was granted by the following Order which was adopted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. "Ordered: Notice having been given and a public hearing held as provided by law, that the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is { hereby granted permission to excavate the public highways and to run and j maintain underground electric conduits , together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said compay may deem necessary,in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, and to make the necessary house connections along said extensions, as requested in petition of said company dated the 12th day of December 1947 Said underground electric conduits shall be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Underground System, Plan No. 307. The following are the public ways or parts of ways under which the underground electric conduits above referred to may be laid: Boston, Pope, Bridge, and Goodhue Streets - Install conduit and manholes. Constables . 43 The Mayor's appointment of the following constables was received an placed on file: Frederick Elwell George Leclerc William H. Annable Clarence E. Comer i iJohn J. Whelton James R. Dooley Auguste J. Michaud J. William Sheehan Armand E. Berube 11 The Mayor appointment of William T. Long as Veteran's Agent for an 44. Appointment of Veterans' Agent. unexpired term expiring April 15, 1948. Councillor Crosby moved suspensi n of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. The Mayor appointment of the following to the Housing Authority was 45.Appointment of members - Housing received: Authority. Francis H. McGrath, one year, Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules, Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Raymond L. Muse, for a term of two years. Councillor April moved suspension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Harry Miller, for a term of four years. councillor Muse moved sus- pension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote John J. O'Rourke, for a term of five years. Councillor Muse moved sus pension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. The Mayor's appointment of Robert W. Reardon, as park commissioner 46 .Appointment of Park Commission- for an unexpired term expiring May 1059 was received, and the resignatio er. of Francis T. Parker. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. The following order recommended by the Mayor ;vas adopted: 47.Office hours Ordered: That the hour of closing on Saturday for city, offices in all city departments be and hereby is fixed at 12 :00 noon, starting February 7, 1948. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 48. E The followinti Order recommended by the !Mayor was adopted by a unani- Sale of land 26 nglish St. mous roll callvote : Ordered: In accordance with the recommendation of the Superintenden of Public Property presented at this meeting the Mayor be and 'hereby is authorized to sell a parcel of land located at 26 English Street, Salem Massachusetts , clay, 1945 , Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" to Rose Gonet for the sum of two hundred dollars (4200.00) and that the Mayor be auth- orized to execute , acknowledge and eeliver proper instruments of transfe pertaining to the sale of this land. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 49. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: School Milk & Lunch Account. Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred twentyrfour Dollars and ninet one cents (4924.91) be and hereby is transferred from the item, 113chool Milk and Lunch Fund to the item, "achool Milk and Lunch Operating Accoun 12 January. 22, 194$ in the School Department, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for said account." i Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 i 50. Tractor Plow The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- pension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That the sum of Eight Thousand Three Hundred forty-one Dollars (48341.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the special item in the Street Department , "Tractor Plow" , said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 51. Salem Express A communication was received from the mayor recommending that the Publishing Co. rental of the Salem Express Publishing Company be reduced to 425.00 I from July 1, 1947 to June 1, 1948. On motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted by a unanimous roll call vote to authorize Mlayor to reduce rental of the Salem Express Publishing Company, to 425.00 from July 1, i 1947 to June 1, 1948. 52. { Recreational A communication was received from the Mayor requesting that a I Program Council Committee be formed to confer on a;year-round recreational program. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the Council President appoint a committee of three Councillors. President Poitras appointed Councillors April, Burke , and Hartnett. 53. School Committee A communication was received from the School Committee requesting the use of the Council Chamber for all their future meetings. On the j motion of Councillor Durkin request granted. 54. Appointment of A communication from the City Marshal , John C. Harkins, relative Fermanent Patrol- man. to his appointment of John J. Canty, and Albert H. Buckley as permanent patrolmen was read and made a matter of record. 55• to 65. Claims. The following claims were received and referred to the Committee on Claims: Louisa L. Plourde 10 Adams Street Thomas U. Reedy lu Post Office Sq, Boston Hugh Irving Sr. 13 Perry Street, Danvers i John J. Bilyj Annapolis , Maryland I; Helen Pszczolkowski 56 Peabody Street , Salem James T. Lorenz 6 Sunset Road, Salem Louise C. Campbell 40 Wisteria Street , Salem William E. Gray 87 Flint Street , Salem Patrick Donlon 1Oz Hathorne Blvd. , Salem Henry J. Dion 8 Bertuccio Avenue 13 January 22 1948 - Samuel G. McGlauflin 25 Ruby Ave. , Dtarblehead A list of renewals of Auto Dealer, Auto Truck, Passenger Auto, Dig Renewals k'. Seaworms , and Sunday License were received and referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Armand Labrecque of 6 Park Street , to dig clams 7.Jig Clams was referred to the Committee on License s and Permits. The application of Henry S. Gorski, of 17 Turner Street to dig clams oS.Dig Clams 1; was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Raymond J. Morin of 111 Mason Street, for a 69.Drainlayer drainlayer's License was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application of Bernard J. Aynkowski for a license to set up and 70.Passenger Auto use one Passenger Automobile at 10 Norman Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Doleslaw A. Szikney of 38 Peabody Street to dig 71.Dig Seaworms seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The public official bond of Augustine J. Toomey in favor of the 72.Bond City of Salem was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The sign Bond of John Olszewski was received and referred to the 73.Sign Bond. Committee on Fonds. Returned approved. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted 74.Licenses and recommendation adopted: The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS AUTO DEJiLER Robert W. Field 234 Bridge Street (2nd Class ) Carroll J. Ldanowicz 53 Canal Street (2nd Class) PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE Norman L. McDowell 21 Brown Street James H. O'Connor 60 Linden Street George B. Sands d/b/a Paramount Taxi Cor. St. Teter & Church St. George B. Sands 18 Washington Sq. (4) 75.,-. Councillor Burke offered the following report which was accepted: 0696od Street The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of disposing of six house lots on Osgood Street with preference being given � 14 I ' January 22, 194$ — - - to veterans of World War Two by purchase has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the attached order. Order - 76. Six house lots Recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll call vote : Osgood St. Ordered: Section 1. That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell six lots of municipally owned land on Osgood Street numbered 1, 2 , 32 4, 5 , and 6, as shown on a plan of land entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Osgood Street , Salem, Massachusetts , Jan. 1948, Frank F. Morse City Engineer" , to honorably discharged veterans of World War II at a price of 415.00 per lot, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to the sale of these lots of land. Section 2. That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem here- under shall contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended shall require the complete construction of a dwelling house within two years from the date of the deed from the City of Salem as a condition of the conveyance, such dwelling house to consist of either a single family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his I family costing not less than $6,000.00, or a two family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family and one additional family I costing not less than 412,000.00, and subject to the building laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem. Approved by the i%dayor, January 23 , 1948 Second passag Temporary Loan The matter of second passage of the temporary loan order, authoriz- ! (1079. ) ing the borrowing of (425 ,000.00) Twenty-five thousand Dollars for the construction of Marlborough Road was taken up and the Order as introduced December 26, 1947 was adopted for second passage by a unanimous roll call ;j vote . ; Confirmation of appointment - H. The matter of the confirmation of the appointment of H. Francis Francis Dolan. Dolan as a member of the board of Assessors was taken up. Councillor Durkin moved the matter be laid on the table until the first meeting in February. Councillor Muse moved that the Councillors take action I immediately. Chairman rules motion of Councillor Muse defeated by motion of Councillor Durkin. On the motion of Councillor Muse, it was voted that the confirmation be held over until the last meeting in Marsh. I Voted by a roll call vote of nine Yeas, two Nays. Confirmation-Appt Rebecca Haskell i The Mayorts appointment of Rebecca Benson Haskell to the Board of ' Cemetery Commissioners was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 15 1948. Confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of Everett E. O' Brien as Confirmation of appointment Purchasing Agent was posponed until the first meeting in February on the Everett E. O' BrieL motion of Councillor Rafter; The Mayor' s appointment of Thomas J. Campbell as a member of the Confirmation of appointment - Board of Health was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Thomas J. Campbell Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: 77.North it. "Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to sit in with a Committee Crossing of three members of the Council to be appointed by the President of the Council together with the traffic Sergeant and an officer of the Fire Department to consult with representatives of the Boston and Main Rail- road in reference to the traffic situation at the North Street crossing and for the purpose of correcting and improving conditions which in addi- tion to the hazards caused by our extremely bad weather impede the flow of traffic in many parts of this City. ,, Committee of three appointed by Council President are Councillors Durkin, Hyland, and Muse. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 The following Order recommended by Councillor Hyland was adopted: 78.One way street "Ordered: 1. That Derby Street be and hereby is declared to be a one-way street in an easterly direction from Orange Street to Fort Avenu at Blockhouse Square , so-called. 2. That Essex Street be and hereby is declared to be a one-way street in a westerly direction from Forrester Street to +vashington Square 3 . That Forrester Street be and hereby is declared to be a stop street , at its junction with Essex Street. 4. This order shall continue in effect until July 1, 1948. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 Councillor Hyland offered -the following Order which was adopted: 79.Service Zone "Ordered: That a Service Zone , so-called, as defined in the existirg traffic Ordinance be and ereby is established at the location described below: Front Street beginning at the building numbered 36, thereof, other- wise described as beginning at a point about 82 feet east of the north- j ii erly junction of Front and YVashington Streets and running in a westerly 8 direction for a distance of thirty-feet. c Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948. � Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: 60.Parking areas Ordered : 1. That the Superintendent of Streets, the Superintenden Of Schools, the Superintendent of Parks, the City Marshal, the Superin- tendent of Public Property, and the Chief of the Fire Dept. consider the y 1.6 January; 22 , 194$, advisability of clearing certain school yards , park areas or other public — property for the purpose of providing off-street parking areas during the next two months or for the continuation of the present emergency. 2. That if such action is deemed advisable , the said officials , or any fone of them, are hereby authorized to use any and all public property under the jurisdiction of the City Council to effect the purpose of this order. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 Parking Meters. $1. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted : Ordered: That the Council Committee on Traffic and the City Engineer be authorized to look into the matter of the installation of parking meters on certain streets within the city of Salem. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 194$ Taking building 82.1 Councillor Muse offered the following Order which was adopted : 19 Fickman St. Ordered: The Mayor and the Building Inspector look into the advisability of disposing or taking dwelling at 19 Pickman Street. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 194$ Traffic Lights $3 . Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: North St. Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical affairs look into the advisability of making a survey of traffic lights that are now installed at North Street at the corner of Mason Street and at Moody Square , with jl the purpose in mind of having the lights set for green, red, and orange. Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948. 84. Committee on Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordinances Ordered: That the Committee on Ordinances is hereby directed to draw an ordinance to embody the following provisions affecting the Salem Fire Department: 1. The fixing the hours of employment for the members of the Depart ment at 56 hours per week 2. The addition of 12 new men to the department. 3 . A re-arrangement of the hours of employment of the mechanic in said department. Approved by the .Mayor, January 23 , 1948. $5. Hearing-gas rates. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: "Ordered: That those members of the City Council who can attend, be present at the hearing on the petition of the Salem Gas Light Company for an adjustment in rates. i Approved by the Mayor, January 23 , 1948 January 22, 1948_, The following Jurors were drawn for Superior Civil -Court at Salem, February lo, 1948: Jurors Patrick Sheehan 193 Federal Street Chauffeur Rene Thibault 38 Cabot Street Machinist Felix Soboczinski 10 English Street Manager On the motion of Councillor Rafter the City Council adjourned at 10:11 P.M. Attest: V :;ty)rQ I li i i I i i 5 i 1g ...February 3 , 1948 special meeting_ ^ � A special meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday, February 4, 1948 at 4:30 P.M. for the drawing of Jurors. The following Jurors were drawn for Superior Civil Court , March 1, 1948 at Lawrence; Francis P. Collins 2 Cypress St. Machinist Robert P. Paquin 9 Salem Street Machinist - i ATTEST: CITY CLERK y4 f �' 19 _. February_12, A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, February 12, 1948 at eight o' clock P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Crosby. Councillor Poitras presided. On motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the record. i 86. The Mayor' s appointment of the following list of Constables was Constables read and placed on file: John J. O'Day Andrew T. Bye Charles A. Burns Thomas H. McDonald Joseph Raymond Harry S. Curtis William H. Morgan The Ma yor' s appointment of the following list of Weighers of Coal Weighers of and Commodities was read and placed on file: Coal & CummoQIIG` ' 0. B. Anderson Lewis C. Moalli Frederick Gatchell Verner A. Anderson W. H. Hall Canfield D. Brewster Rodney Seeley James F. Callahan Charles Caroenter Bertie R. Poeton Wilfred Hall Chester F. Wantworth Thomas F. Stanton Timothy D. Geraghty William F. Mooney Lorenzo J. Claveau Arthur F. Campbell Charles W. Moore Edward J. Dombrowski Neal Bridgeman James T. Lorenz The resignation of G. Francis Sullivan from the Board of trustees of 88•Resignation of G. Francis the Plummer Farm School was received and made a matter of record. Sullivan 1Y A communication from the Mayor relative to his a 89. ppointment of Michae Appointment or member of or G. Brawders as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Plummer Farm trustees-Pbo �.L School for a term of 5 Farm sehuot. years beginning February 1, .1948 was received. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. Appointment con- firmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of 90.Appointment or Joseph Migneco as Superintent of Public Scales, was received. Scales of PwWiiv. Councillor Muse moved suspension of the rules. The appointment was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 91. A communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Thoma Appointment or City Messenger. I. Furey as City Messenger, was received. The confirmation of the appoi t- ment waslaid on the table until the next regular meeting, under the rule . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unan- 92.Pension- Fire Dept. Joseph N. itcous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Gahagan. Ordered: That Joseph W. Gahagan, a Captain in the Salem Fire Department , who served as a permanent member for thirty-eight years, born February 11, 1878 and has reached the age of seventy j , g y years ( 70) be retired from active service in said department on apEtn's3dh of "One Thousand Six Hundred and eighty-&ne Dollars ( 1681.00) per year, for the 20 February 12 , 1948 of his life; safk sum is one-half of his highest annual salary in accord- — ance with Sections 80 and 81 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, said pen- sion to be payable in equal v;eekly installments beginning February 11, I1948 and that said retirement is to take effect at midnight February 10, 111948, and that said sums to be paid from sums of money appropriated yearl i under "Pensions . Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1948 t ' 93. Traffic - North A communication from the Mayor relative to the report of Thomas M. Street Crossing. � Neville, traffic sergeant, was received. Sergeant Neville states that I , the traffic situation at the North Street Crossing is a result of rail- : i way shipments to Swift and Co. and Armour and Co. and the Salem Fruit & Produce Co. The Mayor recommended that the Committee on this particular traffic problem take the matter up with officials of the Boston & Maine I Railroad. On motion of Councillor Hyland referred to the original com- mittee of Councillors Durkin, Hyland, and Muse. I 1 94. ( Federal Funds- A communication from the Mayor relative to the availability of North St. Crossing (Federal Funds for the North Street Crossing Project was received. This communication from the Mayor enclosed a letter from Congressman George J. f i 1 Bates stating that the cost limitation for this project was now $720,000. On motion of Councillor Rafter referred to the Committee on Finance. 95. Trans. of funds The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Ito Vets. Housing. Isuspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent "Ordered: That the following sums be and hereby are transferred from the following items: I "Veterans' Housing", Eight-two thousand four hundred fifty-one Dollars and forty cents ($82451.40) . "Veterans Housing Rents" , Three thousand nine hundred forty-three Dollars and fourteen cents ( $3943.14) . "Veterans Housing Deposits" One Hundred fifty-eight Dollars ( $158. ) making a total of Eighty-six Thousand Five hundred fifty-two Dollars and fifty-four cents ( $86,552. 54) to be transferred to the Salem Housing Authority. II Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1948 ) 96. Trans. of leases The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted uhder the Salem Housing Authority. suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: "Ordered: That all obligations, contracts and leases made on behalf of the City of Salem by the Salem Board of Emergency Housing for Veterans s hall be assigned and transferred to the Salem Housing Authority." Approved by the Mayor on February 139 1946. February._1.2,_194g The following carder recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a73is '7. House Lots imous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent: Fort Ave. "Ordered : That the Mayor, James B. Harrington, be and hereby authorized in the name and behalf of the City of Salem to execute a written agreement with honorably discharged veterans of 'world war II providing for the purchase of lots of land shown on a plan entitled "House Lot Development, Land of the City of Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, _ a Mass. , 1946 , Frank F. Morse, City Engineer" containing the terms and pro visions more particularly set forth in the form of said option agreement presented at this meeting and attached hereto. OPTION AGREEMENT City of Salem, a municipal corporation- duly established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Essex County , acting by and k� through its Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, hereunto duly authorized pursuant to a vote of the City Council under date of hereby grants to of County, an option to purchase a certain parcel of land situated in said City of Salem and shown as lot numbered on plan entitled "House Lot Development , Land if the City of Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. , 1946 , Frank P. Morse , City Engineer" filed in the office of the City Engineer, City Hall, Salem, Xass. , subject to the following provisions and conditions: 1. The option price for said lot of land shall be Fifteen (415.00) Dollars. 2. written notice to the City of Salem of election to purchase hereunder by the said shall be given within a g� period of six months subsequent to the date of this option agreement , and in the event that a City of Salem building permit covering this location is issued during the six months option period, an additional option period of ninety days shall be allowed beyond said original six months period for the giving of such written notice. 3. The named holder of this option, upon his acceptance hereof, may enter upon the said lot during the term of said option Period for the purpose of constructing a single family dwelling house for occupancy by himself and family costing not less than Six Thousand Dollars ($,6,000. or a two family dwelling house for occupancy by himself and family and one additional family costing not less than $12,000.00 subject to the building laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem and in such event the said holder shall indemnify and save harmless the said City of Salem against any and all claims for injury to persons or damage to property arising from the condition or use of said premises during the option period. 4. Upon receipt of written notice of election to purchase here- 22 February 12 1948 under the City of Salem will convey said lot to the named holder hereof at any time during said option period providing that the premises are then excavated and properly prepared for the construction of the l �f foundation as approved by the Inspector of Buildings of the City of Salem and upon payment of the option price hereinbefore specified. 5. Any conveyance of title by the City of Salem contemplated 11`` hereunder shall be in form sgtisfactory to the City Solicitor and subject � I to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended and may � i. contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots intended to be sold or leased to veterans under said Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 and will in terms specifically require the complett construction of a dwelling house within two years from the date of the deed from the City of Salem;a • will prohibit the re-sale of said lot except to veterans of World War II at a price approved by the City and will provide that the City may re-enter and repossess said property for breach of the condition I : to be set forth in such conveyance. 6. Upon rezuest made during said option period the City of Salem, acting through its City Engineer, will stake out the lot lines of the said lot of land and thereafter the preservation and location of stakes or other- land marks shall be the responsibility of the names holder of II� this option agreement. 7. The option to purchase herein contained shall terminate and become null and void upon the expiration of said option period as origin- ally written or as extended without full compliance by the named holder hereof with the terms and provisions contained herein or upon his failure II,L to complete said purchase and to accept the deed of said premises from fli he City of Salem herein provided for, and upon such termin:;ation the amed holder hereof shall be deemed to have abandoned all interest in said lot of land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said City of Salem has caused these presents I to be signed in its name and behalf by its Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, his day of 1948. CITY OF SALEM t�. i By: (� Mayor ACCEPTANCE I. the undersigned, honorably discharged veteran of World War II hereby aceeet the above option agreement and consent to the terms and provisions thereof. Veteran, World Fvar II Approved by the Mayor, February 13, 1948 I I N�v - Februa 1231948-_ -- ---- -- - A communication from the Mayor relative to the proposed 56 hour 98. 56 nour week - Fire week for Salem Firemen was received, and placed on file. Dept. 99. Councillor Rafter was given unanimous consent to introduce the Ordinance Fire Dept. following Ordinance, relative to the number of men in the Fire Depart- ment. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Fire Department. I Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 18 of the City Ordinances is here- by amended by striking out the word (two) in the second line and insert- ing the word "three" in place thereof, and by striking out the word "Sixty-one" in the third line and inserting the word "seventy-three" in place thereof, so that said Section 1, as amended, will read as follows: "Section 1: The Fire Department which is hereby established shall consist of a chief, three deputy chiefs, eight captains, nine lieutenant asupervisor of motor apparatus, and seventy-three privates, all of whom shall be :oermanent members. It shall also include a call force of not more than forty privates," Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as poved by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent . 100. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: School Miix & Lunch Account. Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred twenty-seven dollars and forty-five cents ($$4427.45) be and hereby is transferred fro i the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account in the School Department , said sums to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor on February 13, 1948. 101. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani Leave to com- promise. mous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington , be and hereby is authorized and empowered to assent to the allowance of a petition for leave to compromise, dated February 11, 1948, filed by Wendell E. Ryer- son, Executor under the will of Charles Henry Millett, in the Probate Court for Norfolk County, case number 112,397, wherein authority is sought for the payment by said executor of the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to one Helen Cobb, the City of Salem being a resid- uary legatee of said estate, and to assent to the allowance of the account of the said executor evidencing the fact of such papent. Approved by the Mayor, February 13, 1948. 24 February Improvement of 102. A communication from the Mayor relative to the improvement of Salem — Salem Harbor. ' i Harbor was referred to the Committee on Public Works. 103. Building at The Mayor and Inspector of Buildings' report on the building at 19 19 Pickman Street Pickman Street was received and made a matter of record. Municipal Dump 104. The following Order was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of Marlborough Road. 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: •b Ordered: Thatthe sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the special item ", Municipal Dump" for the awarding of damages to all persons entitled thereto, by reason of the taking by eminent domain of certain land for purposes of a municipal dump on Marlborough Road, owned by or supposed to be owned by George B. McShay and Margaret M. McShay, more particularly shown on a plan entitle "Land of George B. McShay, at ux, Marlborough Road, Salem, Mass. , Novem- ber 1947, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor, February 13, 1948. 105. Taking of McShay The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- . Property. moue roll cal vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered: That by virtue of the authority contained in Section 30 of the City Charter of the City of Salem and all other authority there- under enabling, the City Council of the City of Salem does hereby take in fee by eminent domain under the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) on behalf of said City, certain land in said City of Salem located on Marlborough Road belonging to or supposed to belong to George, B. McShay and Margaret M. McShay or to whomever else it may belong. Said land is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the parcel herein describ- ed at a point on the easterly side of Marlborough Road on the divi- sion line between land of the City of Salem and land of said George B. McShay, at al; thence running northeasterly by land of the City of Salem 104.19 ft to a stone wall; thence turning and running southeasterly by land of the Estate of Dennis A. Coffey and by a stone wall and extension 373.68 ft . ; thence Aurning and running northeasterly by land of the Estate of Dennis A. Coffey and by a wall 685.42 ft. ; thence turning and running southeasterly by land of the Almy Estate j and by a stone wall and on a line extended to Marlborough Road by land of McShay about 1565 ft. ; thence turning and running northerly on the easterly line of Marl- boroug4 Road about 226 ft. ; thence turning and running easterly by land of McShay about 133 ft. to U drill hole; thence turning and running northeasterly by land of McShay 111.73 r to a drill hole; thence running northerly by land of McShay 101.79 ft . to a drill u hole; thence turning and running northwesterly by land of McShay about 28 ft. ; thence running more northwesterly by land of McShay about 125 rt. t the easterly line of Marlborough Road; thence running less northwesterly by Marlborough Road about 40 ft- to the point of beginning. February 12, 1948 The above described parcel contains about 17 acres of land and is shown on a plan entitled, "Land of George B. McShay et ux Marlborough Rd. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 50 ft. - Nov. 19479 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer," which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Salem, Massachusetts. `1 Being part of the premises as conveyed to George B. McShay at ux by deed of Elizabeth A. Pedrick Sept. 12, 1945, Book 3423, Page B6, in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of Essex County, and including herein all land lying between the former easterly street line of Marlborough Road, and the easterly street line of said Marlborough Road as laid out by the City of Salem on a plan entitled "Proposed Lay- out of Marlborough Road, Salem, Massachusetts, Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , Apri 1940, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer". Subject to the right of way granted by George B. McShay to Eastern Massachusetts Electric Co. No betterments are to be assessed on account of this taking. Said land is taken for the purpose of establishing a municipal dump and the taking includes all trees upon the land taken or structures affixed there to. And the City of Salem, acting by and through the City Council, awards the sum of $1,000.00 as the total amount of damages sustained by the owner or owners and allether persons, including all mortgagees of record, having any and all interest in the land hereinabove described, in the taking of or injury to their property, or entitled to any damages by reason of the taking hereby made, said amount to be charged to an appropriation already made for this purpose and to be paid by the City. Approved by the Mayor, February 13, 1948. 106. A communication from the Mayor relative to the erection of a bill Outdoor Ad- vertising board at 65 Boston Street was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the City Solicitor attend the Outdoor Advertis- ing Authority meeting and voice the City Council' s objection to the erection of this sign. 107. The City Marshals report on the Parking area project was received Parking Area Project and made a matter of recofd. 108. Councillor Muse introduced an Ordinance banning night parking on Night parking Salem streets. On motion of Councillor Rafter the Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 1 Nay, 1 Absent. 109. The City Marshal' s report on the Police Department was received and City Marshal Report placed on file. 26 February 12,_ 1948 The appointment of John Gray as the .representative member of. the — State Board of Housing to the Salem Housing Authority was received and is j placed-on file. City Messenger A communication from the Veterans of Foreign wars, requesting that be retained. the services of John Heagney, as city messenger, be retained, was re- i ceived and placed on file. 112. Pension Mrs. The following petition for pension was received and placed on file: ( Anthony J. Kehoe To the Mayor and City Council City of Salem, Massachusetts Respectfully represents Grace L. Kehoe of this City that she is the widow of Anthony J. Kehoe, a private in the Salem Fire Department, who died on the sixteenth day of January 1948; that on that date and for fourteen years prior thereto the deceased was a regular and active membe of the fire force of the City, having been appointed to the regular fort on April 24, 1934, that on the fifteenth day of Janary 1948, while in ! the performance and within the scope of his duties as a member of the Fire Department during a fire at 85 Bridge Street, Salem, he collapsed from general overexertion and died at Salem Hospital; that your petition- er does believe that the deceased died while in the performance and within the scope of his duties as a member of the fire force of this City, and that his death was a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as such. Wherefore your petitioner prays that such action as is provided by General Laws, Chapter 32, Section 89 governing such matters be taken by your honorable body and that your petitioner be granted the annuity pro- , � vided for widows of firemen who meet death from iffijuries received in the line of duty. ( signed) Grace L. Kehoe 96 Tremont Street Salem, Mass. I 113. Meeting with Mayor Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopt- ed: "Ordered that pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 3 as amended, this Council meet with the Mayor on Saturday , February 14, i 1948 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, as the public authority design ated therein and exercise such duties as are imposed by the provisions of said act and take such action as may be necessary relative to the petition for an annuity by the widow of the late Anthony J. Kehoe, a pri e 16th da i Department whose death occure donth Y vate in the Salem Fire De art n P of January 1948, when he collapped from general overexertion at a fire a 85 Bridge Street , while in the performance of his duty, and be it furthe Ordered: That the City Solicitor and the Chief of the Fire Depart- Approved by the Mayor, February 15, 1948. A hearing was ordered for February 26, 1943 on the application of 114.Large Sign Clear Weave, 178 Essex Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign. A hearing was ordered for February 26, 194B on the application of 115.Large Sign the Atlantic Refining Co. for a stationary Sign Permit at 87-89-91 North Street. A hearing was ordered for February 26, 1948 on the application of 116.Large Sign Waters & Brown for a Stationary Sign permit at 57 Washington Street. The application of Charles R. Holloran to keep open on the Lord' s 117.Sunday L .u, Day at No. 163 Boston Street for the sale of Ice Cream, Confectionary epee. Soda Water and Fruit was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application of Charles Solomon for a Lodging House License at 118.Lodging Ho.., 24 Charter Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application of Prudence Siano to keep open on the Lord' s Day 119.Sunday � at No. 122 A. North Street for the sale of Ice Cream, Confectionary, Soda License Water and Fruit was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The ap 120.plication of Nellie S. Papons for a Lodging House License at Lodging I 5 Ash Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. House The application of Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick for a Lodging House 121.Lodging License at 326 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses House and Permits. The following list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to 122.Renewals the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Auto Dealer Harvey C. Levesque 24 Laurel St. (2nd class) Townsend Motor Car Co. 285 Derby St. (lst class) Lodging House Catherine Condon 12 Central Street CA Lillienne I. Field 397 Essex Street Emma N. George 7 Federal Street Alfred P. Goodell 4 Federal Street Sophia Wolocko 330 Lafayette Street Louis A. Patterson & P. Salata 19 North Street Passenger Auto Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street (3) Arthur G. Roderick Salem Depot ( 2) Arthur G. Roderick 200 Washington St . ( 2) 3 SI it _ February 12, 1948__ Auto Truck Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street Arthur G. Roderick 200 I'Vashington Street ; i , Sunday License Edward W. Mackey, Jr. 3581 Bridge Street I' Adrian A. Ouellette 22 Forest Avenue Clovis Roy, Jr. 22 Palmer Street 123. Constable Bond The Constable Bond of Henry W. Nozko was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 124.-125. Sign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds ` and returned"I approved: i. l Edson Shoe Store Clear Weave Hosiery Stores Inc. j 126-127.-128.-129. ; 1 130.-l3l.-132.-133 The following Claims were received and referred to the Committee on 134. Claims. Claims: 1 Robert Nolette 33 Herrick Street , Beverly George F. Lord, Jr. 15 Symonds Street, Salem I Ludger E. Dube 137 Ocean Avenue, Salem T. J. Condon 23 May Street , Salem � I Beatrice C. Denis 52 Sturtevant Street, Beverly James J. Manning 2 School Street , Salem ii John A. Basamania 10 Mall Street , Salem Mrs. Blanche Gross 65 Buffum Street , Salem Takis Angelopopulos 2 Loring Avenue 1' Licenses Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted: The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the l matter of certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Licenses be granted: II NEW LICENSES I DIG CLAMS Henry S. Gorski 17 Turner Street Armand Labrecque 6 Park Street iw DIG SEAWORMS Bolaslaw A. Szikney 38 Peabody Street DRAIN LAYER Raymond J. Morin 111 Mason Street (hold) 1 dd I I RENEWALS I! AUTO DEALER Beaver Automobile Co. 281 Derby Street ( lst class) i h. Bo ley ?iotor Sales Inc. 206-208 Bridge Street (1st Class ) Hawthorne Garage Corp. Cor. Congress & New Derby (1st Class) David Litman 56 Bridge Street (3rd Class) POP-CORN Philip and Dennis T. Koklos to operate a popcorn stand inside Hawthorne Hotel Gate of Salem Common from March 27, 1948 at December 31 , 1948. AUTO TRUCK Robert F. Pierce 129 Columbus Avenue (1) TO DIG SEA-WORMS John Saikney 154 Bridge Street SUNDAY LICENSE Rene J. Ouellette Canal & Forest Avenue PASSENGER AUTO Edward J. Denis $1 Lech Street (3 ) Bruce A. Irving 24 Federal Street (2) Bruce A. Irving 51 Washington Street (2) Eugene E. & Joseph A. Rheaume Central & Derby Sts. (2) aT ' Eugene E. & Joseph A. Rheaume 1$9 Fort Avenue (1) Eugene E. & Joseph A. Rheaume 1312 Washington Street (2) 136. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Parking Meters . traffic. Report accepted and the recommendation adopted: The Committee on Traffic to who4 was referred the matter of the installa- tion of parking meters on certain streets within the City of Salem has co ' sidered said matter and would recommend as follows : z= 1. That parking meters be installed on certain streets within the City of Salem. 2. That all bids submitted by various parking meter companies during the 3?= month of April 1947 be rejected and the certified deposit checks be re- turned to the companies. 3 . That the City of Salem advertise for bids for the acquisition and installation of such parking meters and that said bids be received by the City not later than March 2 , 1948. 137. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Compensation of City Officers Ordinances. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of increase o compensation of certain City Officers , has considered said matter anal . would recommend that the following ordinance be adopted. 138. The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a roll Ordinance Compensation of call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Nay: City Officers 1 30 e February 12 , 1948 In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. j An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Compensation of Certain City Officers -" i Be it ordained by the City Oouncil of the City of Salem, as follows : Section 1. Section 1, Chapter XIV of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the compensation of the following listed City Officers and substituting therefor- the amounts herein indicated : j "To the City "ollector, thirty-one hundred and twenty dollars, i "To the City Llectrician, four thousand dollars. I( "To the City Engineer, forty-four hundred dollars. 1 "To the City Treasurer thirty-one hundred and twenty dollars. F ` d }tTo the Purchasing Agent, thirty-one hundred and twenty dollars. E4 "To the Soldiers Relief Agent , thirty-one hundred and twenty dollars . 1tTo the Superintendent of Parks , twenty hundred and sixty dollars. }'To the Superintendent of Public Buildings , four thousand dollars . "To the Superintendent of Streets , forty-one hundred dollars . Section 2. This Ordinance shall be retroactive to January 5 , 1948 and shall take effect from that date. . i 139 d Compensation of Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Chief ?Mechanic. i , Ordinances. Report accepted and the recommendation adopted. 'he Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of compensa- tion of the Chief Mechanic has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted. 140 Chief Mechanic The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a roll call City Garage vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. In the year one thousand nien hundred and forty-eight. I An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of Certai City Officers. II li Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 1 , of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after the classification "Mechanic" the following new classification and compensation rate, ICI "Chief. Mechanic , City Garage, one dollar and thirty-five cents per hour." tll ' Section 2. This ordinance shall be retroactive to Oanuary 5, 1948 and shall take effect as of that date. 141 Recreational Councillor April offered the following report for the committee on Activities. Recreational activities which was accepted and the recommendation adopted 'he Committee on Recreational Activities to whom was referred the matter d i ; of a year round recreational program has considered said matter and would !recommend that the following order be adopted. 31? February 12 , 1 94A The following Order recommended by Councillor April was adopted: 142 . Recreational "Ordered: That a public meeting .and hearing be held on an all-year Committee round Recreational Program, Thursday, March 4, 1948 at 8:00 P. M. '- The place of such a meeting to be announced at a later date; and be it further Ordered: That the Mayor,-members of the Council, all neighborhood clubs, Salem Community Council, C .Y.O. groups, Service Clubs and all other persons or groups interested in year-round youth activities be invited to attend this meeting to formulate a plan of action. Approved by the Mayor, February 13 , 1948 Councillor Muse moved reconsideration on the matter of putting 143 • Reconsidecati on of appointment . over the confirmation 66 the appointment of H. Francis Dolan. as a member 4 1 n of the Board of Assessors . Reconsideration granted by a roll call vote o 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. The matter of confirmation of H. Francis �Dolan as a member of the Board of Assessors was taken up. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas , 4 Nays 1 Absent. The Councillor who voted Yea were E Councillors Durkin, Hyland, Muse , Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela,-Nay Councillors April, Burke, Hartnett, Poitras , Absent - councillor Crosby. 4 ` Councillor Rafter moved immediate reconsideration of the appoint- ment of Mr. Dolan hoping it would not prevail. Reconsideration denied. The matter of Confirmation of the appointment of Everett E. O'Brie was taken, up. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 144. Councillor Muse introduced an Ordinance relative to night parking Night parking which was referred to the Committee on Ordinances under the motion of Councillor Rafter. 145. Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted Service zone "Ordered :That the Committee on Ordinances and the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of establishing a service zone at or near 217 Washington Street and at or near 189 Washington Street. Approved by the mayor, February 13 , 1948. Councillor Rafter introduced the. following Order which was adopted 1463alem firemen by a roll;:call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. "Ordered: That the City Council adopt for the officers and men- bers of the Salem Fire Department a work week consisting of 56 hours. Approved by the Mayor, February 13 , 1948 147. Supervisor o Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted Motor Apperatus "Ordered: That the work week of the Supervisor of motor apparatub , in the Fire-Department consists of 50 hours. Approved by the Mayor, February 13 , 19481 32 - i On the motion of Councillor Durkin the City Council adjourned at 10:47 P. M. u ' 00 1l1l 'I ATTEST: i i G - CITY CLERK i i i ill i I li I4 ; � II , J I February 14. 1948 _ 3peciaa1 Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held Saturday, February 14, 1948 at 4:00 P.BR. on the petition of Grace L. Kehoe for an annuity as a result of the death of her husband Anthony J. Kehoe, aprivate in the Salem Fire Department. Dr. Charles H. Hogan, 31 Pleasant Street , Salem testified as to the various times he treated Anthony J. Kehoe, and that he was hospitalized on three different occasions as a result of collesping during the fire. u Dr. Hogan stated he died as a result of his employment in the Fire Department and as a result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employ— ment. when asked by Mayor Harrington as to whether or not his death was caused by over exertion at this fire, Dr. Hogan answered "yes". Chief Arthur F. Flynn submi ted the death record of Anthony J. Kehoe, then from the records of the Fire Department, Chief Flynn gave a case history of Mr. Kehoe' s employment with the department and listed the various times he did not report and the cause for his not being present, at work includin all such entries up to the time of his death. James A. Brennan, Captain of the Salem Fire Department testified that he was in the building and ordered Kehoe to aid in tearing down a me al ceiling and that he collasped as he was working on the ceiling. He notified Deputy Grady and Kehoe was taken to the Hospital. Mrs. Grace L. Kehoe testified of loss of time due to injuries as a result of fire January 15, 1948. Councillor Hartnett then introduced the following Order which was 148. Cause of adopted: Death. Ordered: that it is the opinicn of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Salem that Anthony J. Kehoe, a private in the Salem Fire Department died as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment and while in the performance of his duties as a private in the Fire Department and within the scope of his duties as a private in the Fire Department and within the scope of his employment and duty as a private in the Fire Department and within the scope of his employment and duty as a private in the Fire Dept. and while under the supervision of a superior officer. Approved by the Mayor, February 16, 1948. Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: L49. Physicians Ordered: That Francis J. Harrigan and James P. Ryan be the two appointed. physicians appointed by the Mayor and the City Council to certify as to Whether or not the death of Anthony J. Kehoe resulted from an illness or injury perculiar to his employment as a Fireman of the City of Salem, and while acting in the scope of his employment as such fireman. Approved by the Mayor, February 16, 1948.17. `? 150. Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Notify 8t4tc Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the State Boar 24 February 14, 194 _--- Commissioner on Public Health of the hearing held and of the appointment of Drs. Francis J. Harrigan and James P. Ryan as members of the Board of Physicians required under General Laws, Chapter 32, Section 89, as amended with reference to the petition of Grace L. Kehoe, widow of Arthony J. Kehoe a private in the Salem Fire Department, for an annuity pension. l Approved by the Mayor, February 16 , 1943. I�l� I 151 Annual pension. Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted; Grace L. Kehoe by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 3 Absent: Ordered: That in accordance with the provisions of Section 89 Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as amended, that the sum of One Thousand Dollars ( $1,000.00) be paid annually to Grace L. Kehoe, the widow of p Anthony J. Kehoe, a private in the Fire Department of the City of Salem who met his death while in the performance of his said duties as a fire- man. And be it further i � I Ordered: That said sum be paid in equal weekly installments to the I ' said Grace L. Kehoe, retroactive to January 18, 1948. Said payments to be made subject to the provisions of Section 89 of Chapter 32 as afore- said. I Approved by the Mayor on February 16, 1948. 1 152. Appropriation The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll Annuity pension. call vote of 8 Yeas, 3 Absent , under suspension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents ( $952.50) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of .' I paying an annuity to Grace L. Kehoe, widow of Anthony J. Kehoe, a private in the Salem Fire Department who met death while in the performance of - his duties on January 16 , 1948. Said payments to be made subject to the provisions of Section 89 Chapter 32 of the General Laws, amended as aforesaid, and be it further Ordered: That said installments be made weekly, said sums to be charged to the Item "Pensions", said amounts to date as of denary 18, 1948. � I Approved by the Mayor, February 16, 1948. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.TV ATTEST: CITY CLERK 35 February 24, 194$ W A special meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday'; February 24, 1948 for the purpose of drawing Jurors. All members were present except Councillors Rafter, Crosby, Durkin, Szetela, and Hyland. Councillor April drew the following two Jurors for Superior Civil Court at Lawrence March 1, 1948: J. Harry Turbett 6 Phelps Street Retired Joseph A. Lareau 487 Loring Avenue Ship Builder On the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M. ATTEST: 3 CITY r 6 f i I _Eebruary_2b., _1948 - -- - - A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, February i j26, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business 1 All members were present except Councillors Crosby, Muse and Rafter. Councillor Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the I ; reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Hearing Large Sign. Ahearing was held on the application of Waters & Brown, 57 Washing- ton Street to erect a large Stationary Sign. Councillor Durkin and J Stromberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing , l closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Hearing-Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Atlantic Refinishing ' I i Co. , 87-91 North Street to erect a large Stationary Sign. Councillor I, Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on motion of Councillor Hartnett. Hearing-Large Sign 1 A hearing was held on the application of Clear Weave, 178 Essex St. to erect a Large Stationary Sign. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the il motion of Councillor Szetela. 153. III Weighers of The Mayor' s appointment of the following Weighers of Coal and Coal & Commodities Commodities was read and placed on file: Franklin R. Blanchard Leonard A. Carr I Ernest S. Richardson Henry A. McKenney Arthur W. Farley Teresa G. Hyde i Maurice E. Flynn 154. Constables The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constables was read and placed on file: Vezino F. Moreney Ralph F. Peters Charles B. Ayers Simarise Gauthier Howard A. Knight i 155. Concerts. The following communication was received from the Mayor: o the City Council ity Hall alem, Massachusetts Immediately after my election, I was requested by Mr. Claude Phillips to ap,.ly for certain funds available through the Musicians' Union for the purpose of conducting a series of band concerts in Salem. I:have some recollection of a controversy which arose a few years ago when these concerts were proposed, and it is my understanding that a complaint was made by other band leaders that they were being ignored in the distribution of allotment of this fund. Apparently the situation 37 -_ -- February has not improved because I am now informed by the other leaders referred to that they are opposed to the award of the entire contract to any one musical organization, and they feel that they should be recognized. Having in mind that certain of your members are familiar with the past history of this dispute and also for the reason that I would like to be more fully informed regarding the matter, I suggest the appointment of a committee of your members to confer with me and with the band leaders referred to for the purpose of discussing this entire situation and arriving at a decision which will be fair to all. I trust that you will act favorably upon this request. Very truly yours, Joseph B. Harrington On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted that the Council Preside- nt appoint five members of the Council to discuss the matter with the Mayor, The members appointed were Councillors Hartnett, Burke, April, Stromberg and Durkin. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 156. p Marlborough R(] Ordered: That the sum of Fifty-five hundred Dollars Chapter 90 and hereby is appropriated for the City share of Chapter 90 work in the additional construction of Marlborough Road, said sum to be charged to the tax rate of the current year and sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for that purpose and to be expended under the direction of City !J2gineer Frank P. Morse. Approved by the Mayor, February 27, 1948. 157. • The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: School Miix & Lunch Account Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand forty-nine dollars and eighty eight cents ($1049.881 be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor, February 29, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 158.Pension call vote of 8 Yeas, 3 Absent: Harry T. Hadley Ordered: That Harry T. Hadley, amechanic in the Salem water Depart- ment , an employee from March 17, 1917 until February 28, 1948, a total of thirty (30) years, born July 21, 1882, (he was registered as a voter at Gloucester, Massachusetts, October 6, 1904, given age twenty-two (22) and has reached the age of sixty-five (65)and is physically incapacitated for labor, be retired from service in said department on a pension of One thousand five hundred forty-five dollars and eighty cents ($ 19545.80) Per year, for the remainder of his life; said sum is one-half his annual 28 __-_- -- --_February 2q , 1948 Compensation in accordance with Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the General i Laws, said pension to be payable in equal weekly installments beginning February, 29, 1948, and that said retilrewo t i-s to tAke:.ef„fact.sG m!jit night February 28, 1948, said sums to be paid from sums of money appro- priated under "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, February 27, 1948. 159. Budget The annual Budget for 1946 in the amount of $3,6460122.32, as sub- ' fitted by the Mayor was received and referred to the Committee on Finance l der the rules. i Councillor Durkin, as chairman of the Committee on Finance, invited all the members of the City Council to attend the meeting on Finance to be set at a later date. i 160. City Messenger A communication from the American Legion, Post 23, relative to the position of City Messenger was received. It stated that the post desires that Mr. John A. Heagney, a disabled veteran be retained on his present position as City Messenger. Communication received and placed on file. 161. Letter of thanks A communication from David W. Hamilton, retired Purchasing Agent , expressing his thanks and appreciation for the consideration and kindness � I of the Councillors, was read and made a matter of record. 162. Night Parking. A communication from John J. Brophy re-juestine a bann on all night j � I i parking was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on motion of Council- for Durkin. 1 ( Lodging House. The application of Vincent R. McNeil for a Lodging House License at 121 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permit 164. Sound truck The application of Clear Weave, 224 Essex Street for a permit to a operate a sound truck in the business district of Salem was referred to ithe Committee on Licenses & Permits. 165. , Renewals. The following list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits: AUTO DEALER F. L. Gamble Motors, Inc. 97 Canal Street (2nd class) C. Falke Semon 32 North Street ( lst Class) AUTO TRUCK. Salem Parcel Delivery 18 Savoy Road INTELLIGENCE OFFICE - Rachel R. Tucker 389 Essex Street LODGING HOUSE Frank Ahmed 20 Brown Street Bridget Connelly 2 Liberty Street PASSENGER AUTO John A. Cooper ( 2) Salem Depot Earl G. Daniels (4) 23 Church Street Frederick J. Fossa ( 3) Salem Depot 9 Thomas S. Hurley (1) 3 Chase Street V The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims7-168-169 Stephen Salvo 18 Mt. Vernon Street r Margaret Tierney 175 Federal Street John Trodelle. 328 Newbury St. , Peabody Joanne Store 5 Plymouth Street Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on 170•Licenses Licenses & Permits. Report accepted and recommendation adopted: The committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the f matter of certain licenses, has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following Licenses be granted: NEW LICENSES LODGING HOUSE Nellie S. Paoons 5 Ash Street Charles Solomon 24 Charter Street Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick 326 Lafayette Street SUNDAY LICENSE Charles R. Holloran 163 Boston Street Prudence Siano 122A North Street RhNEWAB r AUTO DEA11R Harvey C. Levesque 24 Laurel Street Townsend _Motor Car Co. 285 Derby Street LODGING HOUSE Catherine Condon 12 Central Street Lilienne I. Field 397 Essex Street Emma N. George 7 Federal Street Alfred P. Goodell 4 Federal Street Sophia Wolocko 330 Lafayette Street Louis A. Patterson & Celia P. Salata 19 North Street PASSENGER AUTO Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street (3) Arthur G. Roderick Salem Depot (2) Arthur G. Roderick 200 Washington Street (2) AUTO TRUCK Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street Arthur G. Roderick 200 Washington Street SUNDAYLICENSE Edward W. Mackey, Jr. 3581 Bridge Street Adrian A. Ouellette 22 Forest Avenue Clovis Roy, Jr. 22 Psher Street 171. Councillor Hyland introduced the followin Ordinance relative to the Parking Meters installation of parking meters on certain streets within the City and various other 40 i '. February --- matters. On the motion of Councillor Durkin adoption of the Ordinance laid on the table for two weeks. City Officers(138). The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the compen- sation of certain city officers was taken up. Councillor Durkin moved an amendment that "Soldiers' Relief Agent"be changed to "Veterans` Agent" II Voted. Ordinance adopted for second passage by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 3 Absent. ( 140) !I' Chief Mechanic The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the compen- sation of the Chief Mechanic in the City Garage was taken up. Ordinance adopted for second passage by a roll callvote of 8 Yeas, 3 Absent . (91) City Messenger. The matter of confirmation of the Mayor' s appointment of Thomas I. Furey as City Messenger was taken up. On the motion of Councillor April it was voted that confirmation be laid on the table until the next regu- lar meeting. 172' Order which was adopted Traffic Lights Councillor Hartnett introduced the followingP L Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic Rules look into the advisa- I bility of installing the red, yellow and green type of traffic lights at Moody Square and also at the corner of Mason Street and North. Street to i replace the present flashing amber and flashing red signals now operating N' at these locations. Approved by the Mayor, February 27, 1948. 173. following Order which was adopted: 1 g �, I I Closing of Councillor April introduced roduced the fo Ld Teen age dances. Ordered: That the Committee on Ordinances be requested to consider the advisability of an ordinance limiting the closing time of so-called w jSq teen-age dances to either 10:00 P. M. or 10: 30 P- M. Approved by the Mayor, February 27, 1948. 174. ntroduced the following Order which was adopted: Repair Sea Wall Councillor April i Lafayette St. Re Ordered: That the Mayor, City Fn gineer, Superintendent of Public Property, Superintendent of Streets be requested to take whatever action is necessary to reconstruct, repair, and improve the sea .wgll and road- way located on upper Lafayette Street between 437 Lafayette Street and the Boston & Maine Railroad Crossing. ° Approved by the Mayor, February 27 , 1948. j 175. Repair Lincoln Rd. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor, the City Engineer, the Park dommissioners, the Superintendent of Public property, and the Superintendent of Streets i � 4' be requested to take whatever action is necessary to repair, reconstruct h and improve the culvert and roadway located at the end of Lincoln Road t extension where it crosses the Pickman Park Swimming Pool. 41 Approved by the Mayor, February 27 1948. - Councillor April introduced the following Order which wus adopted: 176. p Street Light "Ordered :_,. That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City 96 Broadway St. Electrician be requested to look into the advisibility of placing a stree light at the intersection of Canal Street Extension and Broadway and to locate it at or near 96 Broadway. Approved by the Mayor , February 27, 1948. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 177. p Catch basin "Ordered : That the Mayor, the Superintendent of Streets, and the o8 Levitt St. City Engineer be requested to look into the matter of installing a catch basin to handle excess surface water on lower- Leavitt Street, at or near 68 Leavitt Street . Approved by the Mayor, February 27 , 1948. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted : 178. p Catch basin "Ordered : That the Mayor, the Superintendent of Streets, and the Laurel Street City Engineer be requested to look into the matter of installing a catch basin to handle excess aurface water on lower Laurel Street , at or near 5 Laurel Street . Approved by the Mayor , February 27, 1948. On the motion of Councillor Szetela the City Council adjourned at 0:07 F. M. TTEST: CITY CLERK :e i ss A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, March 11, 1948 at eight o' clock P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Crosby. President Poitras fl presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. 179. !' ent of the following Weighers of Coal and Commo- ± weighers of Coal The Mayor' s appoihtm Commodities. I; dities was received and recorded: I Edward Bergeron Stella P. Moore Arthur J. Livingston Philip H. Quinn i ` Phyllis Livingston j 180. ,Constable . The Mayor's appointment of John J. Regan as Constable was received and recorded. I l Appointment of 1$1 A eommunication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of Frank City Engineer P. Morse as City Engineer for a term of one year beginning March 1, 1948, was received. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. No object ion. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. L 182. ' Board of Trust A communication from the Mayor relative to his appointment of Willard ' Fund Commissioners . �'. W. Gowe11 as a member and treasurer of the Board of Trust Fund Commission N)I ers , was received. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. 11 Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 absent. 1$3. he Mayor relative to his appointment of Sawren e Appointment of A communication ffom t City Messenger Melanson as City Messenger cias received. Confirmation held over until L . III the next meeting under the rules . 184.it North St. Crossing. g. A communication from th e Mayor or reauestin��, a Committee of th e Council , S to discuss the North Street Crossing with him, was received. On the j motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the Committee of the Whole meet with the Mayor "larch 15 , 1948 at 7:00 P,M- I Rejl: 1$5,. Tri-city meeting An invitation from Mayor Daniel E. McLean of Beverly, inviting the Beverly, Peabody, Salem. Mayor and the City Council to a meeting of the City officials of Beverly Peabody, and Salem to discuss mutual problems, was received. The meeting to be held March 19 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Beverly. Invitation accepted on the motion of Councillor Muse. I'I 186 School Milk and The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch Fund. ; "Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred eighty-six Dollars and forty-one cents ($3486.41) be and hereby is transferred f rom =' the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account in the School Department , said sums to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor March 12 1948. March-11,--1948 . - —------ - ----- - — ----- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 187. Municipal Dump call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent under suspension of the rules: "Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars (�2400. 00) be and hereby is appropriated to the special item ?'Municipal Dumptt for the awarding of damages to all persons entitled thereto, by reason lof the taking by eminent domain of certain land for purposes of a munici= Y ' pal dump on Marlborough Road, more particularly shown on a plan entitled "Land of George B. McShay et ux, Marlborough Road, Salem, Mass. , Nov- ember 1947, Frank P. Morse , City Engineer, said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year and added to the amount heretofore appropri- ated for this purpose , said sum to be expended under the direction of the City Solicitor. Approved by the Mayor, March 12 , 1948 The following Order recommended b the Mayor was adopted u 1$$.nder sus- Pumping Station" pension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. "Ordered: That the sum of Nineteen hundred Dollars ($1900.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the item "Pumping Station- Temporary Reparis" , and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose ; said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. Approved by the Mayor, March 12 , 1948. 1$9. ✓ The following Orderrecommended by the Mayor was adopted: Trans. of Witch "Ordered: That a parcel of land containing 5, 106 square feet of House land as shown on aplan entitled "Land of Historic Salem, Inc . , Essex St. , Salem, Mass. , Oct. 1947, Frank P. Morse , City Engineer't , together with the building thereon situated known as the ?'Witch House" , be and hereby is transferred and given over to the Board of Park Commissioners as a public park, under the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws, Roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. I Approved by the Mayor, March 12 , 1948. • 190. A communication from the officers and men of the Salem Fire , and Wage increase Fire and Police Salem Police Departments requesting a wage adjustment to meet the increase Departments in the cost of living was referred to the Committee of the Whole on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 191. A communication from the American Veterans of World War II, requesti g City Messenger that the post of City Messenger be filled by a disabled veteran of 'World -War II was read and placed on file. 192. A communication trom Thomas I. Furey was received, requesting that Withdrawal of Thomas Furey as :is name be withdrawn as a candidate for the position of City Messenger Candidate for City Messenger J ; 44 On the motion of Councillor Durkin request granted. i 193 Bridge St. Mother' s A communication was received from the Bridge Street Mother' s Club , Club requesting information about a pice of land between Beacon and Lathrop St upon wlich they wish to erect a memorial to the Veterans of World War II. On the motion of Councillor Muse it was voted that the letter be referred �! to the City Solicitor, and that he report to the City Council at the next regular meeting as to the ownership, size , etc . of the land in I question. Large Sigh. 194 A hearing was ordered for March 25 , 194$ on the application of the Acme Clothing Co. to erect a large Stationary sign at 43 Bridge Street. Large Sign 195 . A hearin was ordered for March 25, 1948 on the application of the C' Nichols Package Store to erect a large Stationary Sign at the Corner of Federal and Bridge Streets. S 19 .ign Bond. The Sign Bond for the Acme Clothing o. , 43 Bridge Street , was referred to the Committee on Boands for approval and returned approved. L 197 Drainlayer The application of Thomas V. Hever for a Drainlayer' s License at 4 Sunset Road was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits . Ni Sell Seaworms 19 The application of Edward F. Connors to sell Seaworms at 45z' Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Dig Seaworms 19 . The application of Edward F. Connors of 23 Williams Street to dig Seaworms was refereed to the Committee on Licenses and Permits . 20( . Dig Seaworms The application of Henry Jendraszek, 7 Curtis Street to dig Seaworms cI was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I 201.202.20 � The following applicatieng to dig Clams were referred to the Dig Clams Committee on Licenses and Permits.: R Steven Bik 31 Charter Street Paycl Burda 23 3ymonds Street Boleslaw Burda 6 Curtis Street 204 Sign on Tunnel The application of the Salem Firemen' s Relief Association to erect a sign over the Tunnel at Town House Square April 1, to April 91 194$ 4 was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. Renewals 205 A list of Renewals of Automobile Dealer, Bowling, Alley, and Dig Seaworms , Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permit . 206-207-20$-209- 210-211. Claims. The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : �j ,, Frank H. Hogan 6 Fairview Ave , Salem Mrs. Robert -Lorimer 7 Shore avenue , Salem Mrs. Bertha Girard 284 Jefferson Avenue , Salem Maurice R. L'Abbe 16 Nickerson Road , Peabody Mohmad Zelfo 179 Boston Street, Salem 4.5 Mary Provencher 14 Williams Street 212. Councillor Burkin offered the following report for the Cormmittee Licenses & on Licenses and Permits . Report accepted and recommendation adopted : Permits. The Committee on Licenses qnd Permits to whom wus feferred the matte of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and nrould recomme d that the following licenses be granted: NEW LICENSES LODGING HOUSE Vincent R. McNeil 121 Bridge Street RENEWALS AUTO DEALER Gamble , F. L. T.'otors Co. Inc. 97 Canal St. (@nd Class) C. Falke Semon 32 North St. (1st Class) AUTO TRUCK Salem Parcel Delivery 18 Savoy Road INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Rachel R. Tucker 389 Essex Street LODGING HOUSE Frank Ahmed 20 Brown St. Bridget Connelly 2 Liberty St. PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE Thomas A. Cooper Salem Depot (2) Earl G. Daniels 23 Church Street (4) Frederick A.::,Fossa Salem Depot (3 ) Thomas S. Hurley 3 Chase Street (1) 213. New Traffic Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Comittee .on Ordinance Traffic . Report accepted recommendation adopted: s% The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of the in- stallation of parking meters and other related matter has considered said ry matter and would recommend that the ordinance submitted by the committee at the meeting of the Council on February 26, 1948 be withdrawn and the enclosed ordinance be substituted therefor. ``. 214. Ordinance Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Street Traffic was adopt Street Traffic ed for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 215. Parking meter Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted : Blueprints Ordered: That the City Engineer and the City Marshal be directed to prepare the necessary blueprints of parking meter locations for sub- mission to the Department of Public Works. Insofar as the Superintendent of Public Property has jurisdiction over the Municipal Parking Lot be- tween Front and New Derby Streets he is directed to participate in the preparation of the above mentioned blueprints. Approved by the Mayor, March 12 , 1948. -46 646 March 11, 1948 Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances. Repot accepted and recommendation adopted: The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of the classification of Water Meter readers has considered said matter and k i � would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted. 217. i,'ater meter readers The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. In the Yegr one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. o- An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of - Certain City Officers and Employees. as follows , Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, . I - Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by strik- C ing out the classification "Water meter readers" and by inserting in place thereof the classification "Water meter readers and inspectors" . Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 218. Mason Mechanic Councillor Muse submitted an -ordinance to amend an ordinance rela- tive to the cor.pensati-on of certain city officers and employees . Council 1 for Hyland then amended the 9rdinance by adding after the word street; I! "and water"and inserting the new classification "Chief Mechanic , 1.35 per hour. Ordinance referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Committee on Finance on the Motion of Councillor Durkin. 219. Street Light Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was. adopted: Z9 Central St. "Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City Electrician look into the advisability of increasing the lighting power Sa, of an existing light located on Central St. opposite #37 Central from a 100 watt light to a 250 watt light. Approved by the Mayor, March 1? ,1948. �I 220. k Street Light Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Bridge St. "Ordered: That the Committee on Electrical Affairs and the City y� Electtician . look into the advisiability of relocating and increasing the lighting power of an existing light located near the corner of Bridge St. and Pleasant- St. Approved by the Mayor , March 12 , 1948. Jurors The following Jurors were drawn for Superior Civil Court at Salem April 5 , 1948: Roaakio L. Talbot 57 Harbor Street Mill Operative Napoleon Marguis 75 Palmer Street Barber Patrick J. Landers 25 Warren Street Superintendent 4' - --- - - __--.March_ --------- On the motion of Councillor Muse the meeting- adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ATTEST: {. J CITY CLERK i i — --March-._2.5..__1.9k$ -- --- --- ---_- A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chamber Thursday, March 25 , 194$ for the purpose of transacting and and all business. All members were present. Rresident Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Rafter tre reading of the record of the previous meeting were dispursed. Hearing - Large 03igi A hearing was held on the application of the Acme Clothing Company, 43 Bridge Street, to erect a Large Stationary Sign. Councillor i4use I was recorded in favor. . None opposed. nearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Muse. Hearing - Large Sigm A hearing was hold on the appll.cation of tine Nichols Package Store to erect a Large Stationary Sign at the corner of Federal and North Stree s Councillors Hartnett and Crosby were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor hartnett permit granted. fI G tneighters of 221. The Mayor' s appointment of the following as deighters of Coal and Coal & Commodities . Commodities was read and placed on file : John Karbowniczak Stanley J. Karbowniczak 222. Constable The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constable was read and placed on file: Mark F. Kirrane John ;D. McCarthy 223 . Appointment of The Mayor' s appointment of Harold M. Perkins a-s City Auditor for City Auditor. N a term of one year from FebruGry 1 , 1947 was taken up. Councillor Crosby moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 224. Air Force Assoc. A communication from the Mayor relative to the adoption of a resolu- Resolution 2- tion to mobilize public sentiment behind the Air Force Association' s National Defense Programs`was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the following r�olution was adopted: Resolved that the Mayor and the City Council of Salem, hfassachusetts being impressed with the eotisting crisis in �iorld affairs and being con- . cerned with the safety and secnrity of our country , herewith , record ourselves in favor of a program of expansion and development of the Air i. Force of the United States as an essential feature of our national De- fence Program. 225 . Land on Franklin S The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted; by a uh- A. Sidney Galper. animous roll call vote: ' "Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Barrington, be and hereby is authorized and empowered to the name and behalf of the City of Salem to low 49 execute , acknowledge, and deliver a deed to A. Sidney Galper of Salem conveying all the right title and interest of the City of Salem, if any, in and to a parcel of land situated .on Franklin Street containing appro- ximately Eight Hundred Thirty-six (836) square feet of land as shown on a plan to be recorded with the said conveyance entitled "Adjustment of Boundaries , City of Salem and A. -Sidney Galper, Salem, Mass. , October 1911 Thomas A. Appleton, C.E." Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unan- 226.Pension imous roll call vote: Martin J, Mur Ordered: That Martin J. Murphy, a permanent private in the Salem Fire Department, whom the city physician certifies in writing is perman- ently disabled, physically, by injuries sustained or illness incurred through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty, from further performing duty as such member , be retired from active service in said department on a pension of Fouz-teen Hundred and Thirty-one Dollars (1111j1431.00) per year, for the remainder of his life; said sum is one-half his highest annual salary in accordance with Section 30 and 81 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , said Tension to be payable in equal weekly in- stallments beginning April 4, 1948, said sums to be paid from sums of money appropriated yearly under "Pensions". Returned from the Mayor ' s office unsigned. The following Order recommended by the ''layor was adopted by a unan- 227:Pension ' imous roll call vote : John N. O' Donnell Ordered : That John W. O'Donnell, a laborer in the Sale4 Street De- partment , who has been employed for ne past 21 years , and has become physically incapacited for labor by reason of injury received in the per- formance of his duties , be retired from active service in said department on a pension of One Thousand Sixty-eight Dollars and "Sixty Cents ( ,;'P'1068. c 60) per year , for the remainder of his life ; said sum is one half his regular annual salary in accordance with Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the General La,.-s , said pension to be payable in equal weekly installments of Twenty Dollars and Fifty-five Cents (.$20. 55) beginning March 28, 1948, said sums to be paid from sLLms of money appropriated yearly under "Pensio s" . Returned from the Mayor' s office unsignedI 228. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted b:: a School Dept. Medical Bills. unanimous roll call vote: Ordered : That the sum of Six Hundred Forty Dollars and Forty-five Cents ($640.45 ) be and hereby is appropriated for the payment of hospital i, 61 medical and surgical expenses incurred by or in behalf of Ralph Hussey, a L March 25 , 1948 student at Salem Classical and Hih School, by reason of injuries sustain- ed by him on or about November 20, 1943 , in connection with the physical education program, said sum to be charged to the tax legy for the current � year and to be expended under the direction of the School Committee of the City of Salem in accordance with sub-section 40A of Section 5 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws , as amended. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. 229. ji Supplies in The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: i Street Dept. "Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-three Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents (g233 .33 ) be and hereby is transferred from the i Estimated Receipts Account to the"Supplies" Account in the Electrical i Department , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said i account. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. I 230. School Milk & The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Lunch Fund. "Ordered: That the sum of Eleven Hundred Twenty-nine Dollars and Forty-nine Cents ($1129.49) be and hereby is transferred from the School !� Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account in the School Department , s;-:id sums to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for said account. Returned from the I°Iayor' s office insigned. 231. Notice was received from the Su"` ntendent of Streets on the con- Sewers 232• struction of certain sewers on Atlantic Street and the following order was adopted : "Ordered : That the sum of fifty cents per foot front be and hereby is assessed upon each of the sever l estates abutting on or benefitt(bd by the construction of the common sewer in the following street , accordi g tothe frontage reported by Superintendent of Streets. Said assessment is leived in accordance with Chapter 37 of the City Ordinances . Atlantic Street Returned unsigned from the Mayor' s office. n' 233 . A communication was received from Marshal John Harkins requesting Salem Common. y advise on the control of the play area at Salem Co mon . .Is referred to the Committee on Ord *jets� on the motion of Councillor , se. 234. Medical expenses A communication was received from Marshal John C. Harkins , recommend George :McCabe. ing that the payment of medical bills incurred by Patrolman George J. McCabe . On the motion of the Councillor Muse authority to pay the bill , was given to the Marshal under suspension of the rules. 235. Pole Location A hearing was ordered for April 8 , 1948 on the application of the p March 25 , 1948 Salem electric Lighting Co. to relocate two poles on Boston Street near r;x Pope Street . 236. ' A hearing was ordered for April 8, 1948 on the application of Large Sign Turcotte Shoe Repair to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 181 Federal St. 237. r The Sign Bond of the '°ichol' s Package Store at 72 Federal Street , Sign Bond 1 was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 238. The bond of Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer, was referred to the Treasurer' s . ` Bond Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The Sign Bond of the Atlantic Hefining Company, 239.87-91 North Street Sign Bond was referred to the Committee on Bonds and- returned approved. The Drainlayer' s bond of Thomas V. Hever w� 240.,s referred to the Drainlayer' s : Bond Committee on Bonds and returned unsigned. 241-242-243 . The following "laims were referred to the Cocrimittee on Claims: Claims . P Audet Furniture Store 92 "afayette Street Frank J. Nowick 9 Boardman Street Mrs . Edward J. Thompson 8 Langdon Street 244. The application of Joseph ` . Predka, 9 Buffum Street , to dig sea- Dig Seaworms worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 245. the application of Armand Labrecque, 6 ark Street , to dig sea- Dig Seaworms worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 246. The application of Francis 1 . Burke, 14 Oakland Street , for a Auctioneer' s License Auctioneer' s License was granted, on the motion of Councillor riartnett. 247. The application of George Ahmed for a Lodging House License 4t Lodging House , $y Church Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits. q, .n 246. the application of 'dilliam H. Poitras to keep open on Sunday at 3tinday Licens �., 12 Tremount Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 249. The application of Evangelo Kapnisis to operate a popcorn stand Pop-Corn Stan at the Roger Conant miomument at Salem Common was granted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 250-251-252 . -�he application of L. J. Bouchard d.b.a. handy Cab Company to set Passenger Auto up three passenger Automobiles at 74 Margin Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. y i. e i f 52 II March 25 , 194$ �+ 253 • The following list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to I� Renewals the Committee on Licenses and Bermits : AUTO DEALER f Desantis Motors Inc . 63 Bridge St . ( 1st Class ) 1 Essex County Acceptance Corp. 35 Derby St. (1st Class ) DIG SEAWUfflvS Ernest Cloutman, Jr. 6 Pierce Ave. o Ernest J. Dumas 24 Peabody St. LODGING HOUSE John G. Alber 8 Brown Street Sophia J. Bresnahan 4 Brown Street Mahmad Zelfo 179^Boston Street . PAWNBROKER Zena C. Gould 163 Washington St . SUNDAT LICENSE i Adelard Rouillard 31 Palmer St. 254. Michaud Bus Line Councillor Crosby introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Works , relative to the Michaud Bus line. Report accepted and n I, recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. i The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of , granting a franchise to the Michaud Bus Line to operate on Jackson St. , Dalton Rarkway, Broad St . , Gedney St. , and Harthorne St. , upon which a I hearing was held november 28 , 1947 has considered said matter and would ti recommend that the petitioner be granted a license to operate motor j vechiles in either direction for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire in the City of Salem, Massachusetts over the following public ways : Jackson St. from Jefferson Ave. to Broad St . Ext. Broad St. , From Jackson St. , to Summer St. redney St . , from Margin St. , to Summer St . 255. Approved by the Mayor April 10, 1948. Licenses & Permit Councillor Durkin off ered the following report for the Conmittee on Licenses and Permits . Report accepted and the recommendation adopted with the exception of the Drainlayer' s License which was referred back to the Committee on the motion of Councillor Rafter. {N the Com�4ittee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: NEW LICENSES DIG CLAMS Steven Bik 31 Charter Street Boleslaw Burda 6 Curtis Street Paul Burda 23 Symonds Street DIG SEXRORMS Edward F. Connors 23 Williams Street Henry Jendraszek 7 Curtis Street ------- DRAINLAYER Thomas V. "ever 4 Sunset Road REF BACK TO COMMI. Raymond J. Morin 107 -ason Street SELL SEA40RIA3 Edward F. Connors 451, Bridge Street RENEWALS AUTO DEALER Colonial Garage Inc. 283 Derby Street ( 1st Class) Wills & Cooke, Motors 39 Bridge Street (1st Class) BOWLING ALLEYS James Pemberton 13 New Derby Street (16 Alleys) DIG SEAWORMS Steven Bik 31 Charter Street Boleslaw Burda 6 Curtis Street Paul Burda 23 Symonds Street Albert Gonet 17 Becket Street Councillor April offered the following report for the Special Comm- 256.Recreation ittee on recreation and moved that each of the councillors and the Mayor Program be furnished with a copy by the Cify Clerk and report on it at the neott regular meeting: The Special Committee on Recreation to whom was referred the matter of a year round recreational program has considered said matter and would recommend that : At the last meeting of the Special Committee on r Recreation it was decided that no further progress could be made toward establishing a year-round recreation program for the City of Salem until proper steps are taken to put into action the proposals already set forth It was originally the opinion of this committee that another public meeting would be desirable, but it is the feeling of this committee that direct action in the formulation of a recreation program is the more efficacious approach to this pr blem. Because the program is so broad in scope and because the members of this committee do not consider themselves qualified to d eal with the problem in all its ramifications, I` the following recommendations are respectfully submitted to the Mayor and to the me@bers of the City Council. , 1. That a Citizens Committee on Recreation be established to make a further study of the needs of the playground system and to plan a year- round recreation program. This committee shall consist of a chairman, to be appointed by the Mayor, and twelve members, two from each ward upon the recommendation of the ward councillor. It is suggested that Community Clubs , specilist in the various fields of recreation, and the Public at large may be called upon for assistance and advise by the Committee. 2. Upon completion of its survey the Committee shall file a report with I the Mayor and `ark Commission for approval and further action. 3 . That a new position to be known as director of recreation be estab- 5 i _➢larch lished, that the director be directly responsible to the Park Commission . and he shall direct theLetivities of the playgrounds and of all other recreation activities sponsered by the nark Department . It is further If j recommended that if possible a local citizen be given preference for t this position. It is also suggested that , if the Mayor deems it advisa- to establish ble/this position is the near future, t is director may be chairman of th 11 citizens recreation Committee. � ! 4. That as part of its general survey the Committee shall make an I i exhaustive study of the following items which were submitted at the recent public hearing on recreation. a. Improvement of playground facilities and equipment . b. Investigation of the possibilities of establishing new palygrouhd areas. c . A survey of personal needs qualifications of instructors and Super- visors , and compensation. d. Reestablishment of the annual playgroundfield day and exibition. e. Establishment of an Arts and Crafts program. f. A survey of the availability of school property and the possibility P of the use of such property for Arts and Crafts program, sports , and activities of Community Groups. g. Establishment of ''ark Depaetment Basketball and baseball leagues. r . h. Expansion of winter sports facilities. i. Tlat the Public Property Department be directed to complete work at existing sites which can be utilitied for playground work. , i City Messenger The matter of confirmation of the Mayor' s appointment of Lawrence Melanson as City Messenger was taken. Appointment denied by a roll call vote of 3 Yeas , 7 Nays , 1 Present. Voting"yes"were , Councillors April , Durkin, and Hyland, three in all; voting"rio" were Councillors Burke , Hartnett , Muse, Rafter, Stromberg.,, Szetela, and Poitras , 7 in all; votin present Councillor Crosby, 1 in all. t' Water Meter Insp. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relitive to the title "Water Meter Inspectors" wa,3 taken up and the following Ordinance adopte for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote : In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of Certa n City Officers and Employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: 1 ;z Section 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the classification "Water meter readers" and by inserting in place thereof the classification "Water meter readers and inspectors'. a� aection 2 . This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City harter. i March 25 , 1948 The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to Traffic Traffic Ordinance was taken up and the following Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage; by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 1 Nay, 1 Absent: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance Relating to Street Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, that Chapter 43 of the City Ordinances be and is hereby amended as follows : SECTION 1- By striking out the words "and transient1l in the third line of Section V of Article I of said Chapter 43 , so that said section shall read as follows : "V SERVICE ZONE - An area in the roadway set aside for the accommo- dation of commercial vehicular traffic." and by adding the paragraphs set forth below at the end of said Article I of said Chapter 43 : (EE) "Person" - The word "person" shall mean and include any indi- vidual , firm, co-partnership, association or corporation. ( FF) "Parking Meter" - the words "Parking Meter" shall mean any mechanical device , not inconsistent with the provisions of this regulation,and placed or erected on any public way within the City of Salem for the regulation of parking. Each parking meter install- ed shall indicate by proper legend the legal parking time establish- ed by this ordinance and when operated shall at all times indicate the balance of legal parking time permitted and at the expiration of such period shall indicate illegal or overtime parking. / (GG) "Parking Meter Zone" - The words "Parking Meter Zonev shall mean and include any street or portion thereof upon which parking meters are installed and in operation and upon which parking of vehicles is permitted for a limited time subject to compliance with the further provisions of this regulation. i (HH1 "Parking Meter Space" - The words "Parking 1''Ieter Space" shall mean any space within a parking meter zone, adjacent to a parking meter which is duly designated for the parking of a single vehicle by lines painted on the surface of the street adjacent to or adjoin- ing eadh parking meter. SECTION II - By striking out the words "Church Street - both sides" contained in Section 4 of Article IV, and by inserting in place thereof the following: "Church Street - southerly side , and that portion of the northerly side extending easterly from dashington Street to No. 10 Church St." and by adding to said Section 4 the following: "Summer Street between Essex Street and Chestnut Street , westerly side. " 1 _ Barth 25 , 19�.�. _ f; ( "Washington Street between Federal Street and Bridge Street , wester- ly side," f� �j "Margin Street , easterly side, between Gedney Street and Norman Street.1T SECTION III - B striking out Section of Article IV of said Chapter Y g 7 A 43 and by inserting in place thereof the following: "Sec. 7. (a) No person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than one hour vetween the hours of S A.M. and 6 P.M. on any of the streets or parts of streets hereafter designated in this section or as may hereafter be established by ordinance on any day excepting that on Saturdays and on days prior to legal holidays the limited narking time shall apply between the hours of 8 A.M. and 9 'P.M. No person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than two hours between the hours of 8 A.M. and 6:P.M. in the munici- pal parking area locatod between Front Street and New Derby Street, ;i excepting that on Saturdays and on days prior to legal holidays the limited parking time shall apply between the hours of 8 A.M. and 9 P.M. These restrictions shall not apply on Sundays or during I the hours of legal holidays during which business establishments are required by law to remain closed. nothing in this ordinance shall 'I be construed as prohibiting the City of Salem from providing for bus stops , service zones , truck stands , and taxi cab stands within neter zones. In accordance with the foregoing, parking meter zones are hereby established in the following streets or parts of streets, except as may be otherwise provided in this Chapter: Central Street between Essex St. and Front St. both sides, except that portion of the easterly side immediately fronting the Police Headquarters for a distance of twenty-five feet extending southerly from the police driveway; also that portion of the westerly side adjacent to Essex Street known as the New York Bus stop between the hours of 7:15 A.M. to 9:15 A.M and 7 :15 P.M. to 9:15 P.M. Central Street between Front St. and Derby St . , easterly side. Charter Street between Central Street and Loberty Street, northerl side. Church Street from No. 10 Church Street easterly to St. Peter St. northerly side. Crombie Street , easterly side between Norman Street and Essect St. Derby Square - northern section between Lafayette Street and Town Hall - both sides. Derby Street between Central Street and Lafayette Street Northerly side. .. P: 11 March 25 , 190 Dodge Street -southerlyside between Lafayette Street and Washing- � ton Street . Essex Street between Hawthorne Blvd. and North Street - northerly side. i ' Essex Street between Summer Street and Cambridge Street - southerly side. , Esser Street- northerly side from North Street in a westerly direction to a point opposite the easterly line of Cambridge St. Federal Street between St. Peter St. and Washington St. - southerly side. Federal Street between Washington St. and North St - southerly side. - Federal Street , northerly side, extending westerly from Washington Street to a foot lane. Front Street - bogh sides vetween Washington St. and Central St. Gedney Street between Margin St. and Holyoke Square - both sides. H6�,yoke Square , both sides, between Norman Street and Gedney St. Lafayette Street between Front St. and Harvor St. - both sides. Liberty Street between Essex St. and Charter St . Westerly side. Lynde Street southerly side between North St. and Washington St. Margin Street between Gedney St., . and Norman St. —westerly side angle parking. New.Derby Street - both sides between Washington St.-and Lafayette St. Norman St- southerly side, between �rgin St. and Summer St. Norman Street , northerly side, between Washington St. and Summer St. excepting that portion. which extends westerly from Washing" ton Street to the first driveway. North Street between Essex Street and Lynde St. both sides. St.. Peter Street vetween Essex Street and Federal St. easterly Sid Summer Street between Essex St. and Norman St.- easterly side. Washington Street on the easterly and northerly sides between Harbor and Front Streets. Washington Street between Front St. and Essex St. easterly side. Washington Street, southerly side extending easterly from Canal St, to the southeasterly line of the building numbered 260 Washington Street. Washington Street , westerly side, from Mill St. to a point opposite the northerly building line of the Boston & "'aine Railroad station and extending southerly a distance of sixty feet. Washington Street, westerly side, from Essex St. to Federal St. The mmnicipal parking area located between New Derby Street and Front Street. a' - (b) The "ayor is hereb-- ei,.powered , with the approval of the City Council, to contract , in accordance with crovisions of Chapter 40 as amended by Chapter 442 of the Acts of 1947 , for the acquisition and installation of parking meters provided for by this ordinance and to maintain said meters in good workable condition. (e) The Traffic Committee is hereby authorized and directed to install parking meters within the areas described in this ordinance or cause the same to be so installed. The meters shall be placed at inter- vals of not less than 20 feet apart , except in the viunicipal Parking area and where angle parking is permitted and not less than 12 inches nor more than 24 inches from the face of the curb adjacent to individual meter spaces. Meters shall be so constructed as to display a signal showing legal parking upon the deposit therein of the proper coin or coins of the United States as indicated by instructions on said meters and for such period of time as is or shallbe indicated by ordinance. Said signal shall remain in evidence until expiration of the parking period designated at which time a dropping of a signal automatically or some other mechanical Aeration shall indicate expiration of sb-id parking period. (d) The Traffic Committee is hereby authorized and directed to establish or cause to be established parking meter spaces , in such park- ing meter zones , a:3 are herein specified , or as may be hereafter fixed by ordinance, and to indicate the same by white markings upon the surface of the highway. (e) Whenever any vehicle shall be parked adjacent to a parking meter , the owner or operator of said vehicle shall park within the space designated by street marking lines and, upon entering such space shall immediately deposit in said meter the required coin of the United States for the .maximum legal narking period or proportionate period thereof both as indicated or shown on the meter, and , if so required , set the mechanis in motion, provided, that any person placing a vehicle in a parking meter space adjacent to a meter which indicates that unused time has been left in the meter by the previous occupant of the space shall not be required to deposit a coin so long as his occupancy of said space does not exceed the indicated unused parking time. (f) The fee for the maxium parking time shall be five ( 5 ) cents or one (1) cent for each proportionate period of said maxium limit , as shown on the meter. (g) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit or cause to be s deposited in a parking meter any coin for the purpose of permitting the vehicle of which he is in charge to remain in a parking space beyond the maxium period of time allowed in a particular zone. (h) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle within a parking meter space unless such vehicle is wholly within the painted lines adjacent to such meter. (i ) It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to tamper with break , injure or destroy any parking meter or to deposit or cause to be depostied in such meter any slugs , device or metallic substanc or any other substitute for the coins required. ( j) Operators of commercial vehicles may park in a metered space without depositing a coin for a period not to exceed 30 minutes for 1 . purposes of loading or unloading. Parking in excess of this time limit without depositing the proper coin shall be deemed a violation of the provisions of this ordinance. - (k) The Police Department is 'hereby designated as the agency auth- orized to collect. monies deposited in parking meters or to cause the same to be so collecped. Such monies shall be deposited forth- with with the City Treasurer in a separate account to be known as the City of Salem Parking Meter Account. ( 1) All fees received by said City of Salem from the operation and use of parking meters shall be used and expended as authorized by Chapter 442 of the Acts of 1947 and the General Laws. (m) It shall be. the duty of police officers to enforce the pro- { visions of this secticn. (n) Any person who violates any parking provision of this ordinan- ce shall be subject to the penalties provided by Chapter 90, Section I 20 A of the General Laws and any other violation shall be punishable i as may be provided by law. " SECTION IV By striking out the seventh sub-paragraph of Section 10 of Article V relating to a bus stop on Washington Street entitled "Eastern Kass , Bus Stop" ; by striking out the ninth sub-paragraph of said Section fl 0 and inserting in place thereof the following: "On' New Derby Street - southerly side for a distance of 100 feet extending westerlyfrom the westerly side of Dodge Street Court as indicated by signs" ; y striking out the eight sub-paragraph of said Section 10 kelating to a us stop on the sou+herly side of New Derby Street adjacent to `afayette Street ; by striking out the eleventh sub-paragraph of said Section 10 'nd inserting in -lace thereof the following: 7 "On New Derby Street , northerly side, for a distance of 75 feet extending easterly from the westerly entrance of the municipal parking area , as indicated by signs" ; and by striking out the twelfth sub-paragraph of said Section 10 and by 64 march 25 , 194$___ __ inserting in place thereof the following: "On 'Washington Street , easterly side, from a point 30 feet from the northerly corner of New Derby Street and extending northerly a distance of 50 feet between signs. This stop shall be marked I'Michaud Bus Stop" . SECTION V & By striking out the first sub-paragraph of Section 11 of Article V, and by inserting in place thereof the following; "At Salem Depot on westerly side of 'Washington Street on the easterly side of the Boston & "aine Railroad Station, extending southerly from a point 60 feet south of the northerly building line of the Boston & Maine Railroad station, to the first driveway as marked by signs." SECTION VI - By adding a new Section 13 at the end of Article V, reading as follows : "Section 13 - Service Zones . The following places in public ways within the City of Salem are hereby designated as Service Zones: On the northerly side of Essex Street opposite Central Street for a distance of 30 feet as marked by signs. On the easterly side of ,Washington Street for a distance of 30 feet extending northerly from the northerly corner of New Derby i III;' Street as marked by signs. On the northerly side of Front Street for a distance of 30 feet extending westerly from 34 Front Street as marked by signs. On the easterly side of 'Washington Street for a distance of 30 feet extending southerly from the entrance of J. B. Blood Co. �I parking space as marked by sighs. " On the easterly side of Boston Street at numbet 74-76 Boston Street r for a distance of 30 feet as marked by signs. On the westerly side of Margin Street for a distance of 60 feet extending southerly from Gedney Street as marked by signs. On the southerly side of Derby Street for a distance of 40 feet extending easterly from Kosciusko Street as marked by signs. ECTION VII - B striking out the words and figures "twenty-five ( 25 • ) SECTION dollars" in the fifth and sixth lines of Sec. 1 of Article VII , and by inserting in place thereof the words and figures Seventy-five Dollars (475. ) , so that said Sec. 1 as amended shall read as follows : SEC. 1 - Drivers Must Report Accidents. The driver of any vehicle i- bjV@4 in an accident resulting in the injury or death of any person, or property damage to an apparent total extent of Seventy-five dollars ($75. ) or ;pore, shall within twenty-four hours make a full and complete report in writing of such accident to the Police Department headquarters in this city. A driver who March 2 has been incapacitated as a result of such accident, and to such extent as to make reporting impossible or unfavorable to his recover , I shall not be required to report such accident until he has recovered sufficiently to be able to do so. The report shall be made on a form furnished by the Police Department, copies of which shall bo available at the police station. Compliance with this section, how- , : i ever shall not relieve such driver f rom the additional -responsibili- ty of reporting to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles any accident in which a person is killed or injured.,, SECTION VIII - All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance and all previous ordinances relating to parking meters are hereby repealed. - SECTION IX - If any section or provisions or parts thereof in this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not effect the validity of the ordinance i as a whole or of any other section or provision or part hereof. SECTION X - This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City t Charter. On the motion of Councillor Muse it was voted that the matter of Pop-Corn Stands in the street was referred to the City Solicitor and the City Marshal. 257. Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Washington St . Ordered: That the City Council consider the advisibility of making One Way. Washington Square Sauth one-way from Washington Square West to Washington Square Ea t in an easterly direction and a Public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 258. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: Election order. Ordered: That the meeting of the qualified voters of the City of Salem I be held in the several voting precincts of the v1ity, at the polling places designated by the Council, on Tuesday, April 27, 1948 for the Purpose of electing Delegates, ;and Alternate Delegates at Large, District Delegates and Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of each political party , Members of the Ward Committees and Members of the State Committee ; all the above to be voted for upon one ballot ; and be it further Ordered: That the polling places be as follows: Ward 1, Prec 1 - Juniper School Prec 2 - Sons of Poland Hall Prec 3 - Herbert Street School Ward 2 , Prec 1 - Church cor. Bridge and Demon St. Prec 2 - Phillips School, Washington St. Prec 3 - East Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3 , Prec 1 - Administration bldg. Broad St. Prec 2 - Administration bldg. $road St. March 25 ._191� _— ti Ward 41 Prec 1 - Spanish American War Veterans hall , Beckford St. Prec 2 - Y.M.C .T. Society Ball, Boston St. Prec 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5 , Prec 1 - Saltonstall School 'rrec 2 - Saltonstall School Prec 3 - Saltonstall School I Prec 4 - So. Branch Library Prec 5 - Training School Loring Ave. Ward 6, Pred.l - Engine House , North St. Prec 2 - Cogswell School d Prec 3 - Cogswell School I And be it further L Ordered: that the polls at said meeting be opened at 8 :00 o' clock A.M. and closed at 8:00 O'Clock P.M. and that the City Clerk be instrufted to publish this notice as required by law." Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. 1 y, '.J 259•rren Court Councillor Burke introduced the folldlving Order which was adopted: one-way. Ordered: That the Council Committee on Traffic and the Police ry Traffic Sergeant look into the advisibility of making Warren Court a nne way street , running from Jackson Street to Warren Street. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. Jurors . The following Jurors were drawn for Superior Court at Newburyport , April 20, 1948: l I, Arthur W. Johnson 40 Osgood St . Laborer II Leon J. Auger 31 Roslyn St. "lerk �I George O'Donnell 27 Hanson St. Chauffeur I ; On the motion of Councillor Hartnett the meeting ad,;'ourned at 9:3$ I P.M. i f ill i Attest : Aug Stine i City Clerk I �Q' 1 t - - S ecial Meetin A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber, Saturday, April 3 , 1948 at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the annual Budget for the year 1948. Councillor Foitras presided. All mem- bers were present. The Committee on Finance and the City Council as a Whole to whom was re- 260.Finance Comm. ferred the matter of the Budget for the year 1948, beg leave to report k' as follows and would recommend the adoption of the accompanying orders. 261. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Board of Appeal ; Ordered: TUat the appropriation for the Board of Appeal Budget for 1948 shall be $350.00. Councillor Durkin offered the foblowing 262.Order which was adopted: Armistice Day Ordered : That the appropriation for the Armistice Day Budget for 1948 shall be $950.00. Councillor Durkin offerred the followin Order which was adopted: 263 .Assessors Dept. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Assessors Department Budget for 1948 shall be as follows : Salaries and wagers y$p16,325.60 Services other than personal 2 ,425.00 Total $18,750.60 264. r ; Councillor Durkin offered the followin, Order which was adopted: City Auditor Ordered : That the appropriation for the City Auditor Department Department for the year 1948 shall be as follows : Salaries and wages $62216.00 Other Expenses 600.00 Total $6,$16.00 i c 265. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Cemetery Dept. Ordered: That the following items in the Cemetery Department Budget j for 1948 shall be reduced as listed below: i SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Labors Temporary $850.00 Patrolman 684.00 i' Temporary Increase 95.00 Operators 833 .00 Temporary Increade 280.00 SERVICF,;3 OT�IER THAN P:23ONAL i Fertilizer and seed 100.00 Painting Greenhouse 150.00 Other Expenses 150.00 Spraying :Material 100.00 8� i.„ April 3 , 1948 Hot Topping roads 2,000.00 Office renovation 100.00 and be it further ordered: j That the total appropriation for the item "Salaries and Wages" '� I p shall be49,390.16 and for the item "Services othgr Than Personal" I € $5 , 565.00 making a total of appropriation for this department of $54,955.16. 266.r Christmas Decorations Councillor Durkin offered the followin;_ order which was adopted: Ordered: That the total appropriation for the Christmas Decorations Budget for 1948 shall be $500.00. City Clerk 267. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the appropriation for the City Clerk's Department for 1948 shall be as follows: Salaries and wages $9,683 .00 I I Other Expesses 1 ,593 .00 Vital Statistics 650�00 Total $11,926.00 City Collector 26$ Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the appropriation for the City Collector' s Department Budget for 1948 shall be as follows : Salaries and wages $122864.00 Other Expenses _ 5,134.00 Total $17 ,998.00 269 Board of 'Control Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the total, appropriation for the Board of Control Budget for 1944 shall be Z75.00. Dog Constable 270 Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adorted : Ordered : That the appropriation for the Dog Constable's Budget for- 1948 shall be as follows : Salary g1 ;989.00 Other expenses 50.00 Total $v2 ,039.00 271 Constable - Peabody Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Museum ph Ordered: That the appropriation for the Constable at the Peabody Museum for the 1948 Budget shall be '2 ,146:00. �4I 272 Contrkbutary Retire 6ouncillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: ment Ordered: That the appropriation for the ContVibutary' Retirement Budget 9br 1948 shall be as follows : General Administration $1,832,00 Other Expenses 250,00 Pension Accumulation Fund 24,557.00 and be it further ordered: That the total appropriation for this department shall be $26,039.0 2q3 • Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : "City Council Ordered : That the appropriation for the City Council Budget for 1948 shall be $10,300,00. 274. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Elections & Registrations Ordered : That the appropriation for the Elections & Registrations Budget for 1948 shall be as follows : Salaries & Wages $13 ,836.00 Other Expenses 3 ,990.00 Total $17,826.00 275. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Electrical Dept Ordered : That the appropriation for the Electrical Department Budget for 1948 shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $17 ,322.00 Supplies 3 ,574.00 i Street Lighting & Signals 68 ,000.00 Special: 3/4 ton truck 1,430.00 Special: Cable Highland five . 13000.00 Total $91,326.00 276. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Engineering Department Ordered : That the appropriation for the Engineering Department Budget for 1948 shall be as follows : Salaries & Wages $22 ,632.00 Other Expenses 2 ,715.00 r Total F25,347.00 277. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Fire Dept. 9;. Ordered : That the following items in the Fire Department Budget for 1948 shall be reduced as follows: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Call privates $ 200.00 Privates April 1 , 1948 6,430.00 Total 1�6 ,630.00 and be it farther ordered: " That the following gpropriations for this department shall be made 48 6.6 April_ 3 . 1948 as specifically listed. Salaries & 'adages $274,004.00 Equipment & Repairs 2 ,360.00 Fuel & Light 4)000.00 Supplies 2 ,075.00 Other general expenses 725 .00 i Hose 500.00 Total „;2$3 bb4.00 Firemen' s 27$. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Graves Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Firemens Graves for 1948 shall be $150.00. Soldier 279.s Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : rave Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item 3oldierts Graves for 1948 shall be $562. 50. 2$O. Harbor master Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Ordered: That the total appropriation for the Harbor :Master Budget i ' for 194$ shall be 3420.00. Health Dept. 2$1. Councillor Durkin offered the following Urder which was adopted: Ordered : That the appropriation for the Health Department Budget III for 1948 shall be as follows : Administration P16 ,994.00 Quarantine & contagious diseases 47 ,634.72 Collection of Garbage 35 ,939.36 e Other cities & Towns 100.00 Inspector of plumbing 300.J0 Auto NIaintanence Total $100,968.08 Insurance 2$2. Councillor "urkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Insurance for 1948 shall be $19,000.00. Interest-Loans 293 . Councillor Jjurkin offered the following Order which was adopted : Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Interest- ' I Loans for 1948 shall be $21 ,757. 50. I 2$4. Law Department Councillor Durkin offered the folio:ving Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the appropriation for the Law Department Budget for s 1948 shall be -;?'15 ,000.00. �� f9 ----- -----April--3-}--19t+$-- Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: 285 . ' Library Dept. , . Ordered : That the appropriation for the Library Department Budget for 1948 shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $34,$50.40 Fuel & Light 21$00.00 ` ., Repairs & Furniture 22000.00 Iff Books & Periodicals 6, 800.00 Other general expenses 22035.00 Total $48 ,485.40 286. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Liscensing Boa ' Ordered : That the appropriation for the Liscensing Board Budget for 1948 shall be $1,b50.00. 2$7. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Loans for 194$` Ordered: That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Loans for 1948 shall be $244,500.00. 2$$. Councillor Durkin introduced the followin Order which was adopted: Mayor's Budget Ordered: That the appropriation for Mayor's Budget for 194$ shall be as follows : Salaries & Wages $10,994.00 Other expenses 2 ,500.00 Total $13 ,494.00 289. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which wqs adopted: Memorial Day Ordered: That the total appropriation for the Memorial Day Budget for 1948 shall be t2 , 500.00. 290. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: City Messenger Ordered: That the appropriation for the City Aessenger's Depart- ment Budget for 1948 shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages >$,355.00 Other Expenses 780.00 Total �9,135.00 291. Councillor Durkin introduced the following order which was adopted: Moth Suppression Ordered: That the appropriation for the Moth Suppression Budget for 1948 shall be as follows : ` Salaries & Wages5,653 .60 1 80.00 Other Expenses .3 ' Total $7,033.60 L 292. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Park Dept. Ordered : That the appropriation for the Park Departmentfor 194$ I April j ,_ 194$ _ shall be as follows : Salary& Wages $612183 .48 u Expenses 16 ,241.00 Playgrounds 15 ,795 .00 i ts ` Total v�93 ,219.48 `. 293 . Pensions Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Pensions for 1948 shall be �63 ,000.00 Planning 294.Board. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted; Ordered: That the appropriation for the Planning Board for 1948 shall be 200.00. ! I I 295. i Police Dept. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the following items in the Police Department Budget for 1948 shall be reduced as listed below: I SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Patrolmen: - 42 ,164.48 Patrolemn reserves 5 ,000.00 EC.UIPMENT AND REPAIRS Other motor Expenses 12000.00 EXPENSES OTHER THAN ORDINARY Automobiles 2 ,200.00 and be it further ordered: That the following appropriations in this department shall be made ` as specifically listed herein: ' i Salary & Wages $222 ,71$.02 I Equipment and repairs 4,350.00 Fuel & Light 2 ,950.00 Other Expenses 2 ,400.00 Automobiles 2 , 500.00 Traffic Signs & Equipment 500.00 Total $235 ,418.02 { Public rroperty 296. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: f1 f Ordered: That the following items in the Public Property Depart- ment Budget shall be reduced as listed below: REPAIRS TO FIRE DEPT. BUILDING REDUCED A 1 ' Painting $,2 )000.00 Building repairs 500.00 4 I ' Driveway & Grounds 200.00 I REPAIRS TO WATER DEPT. BLDGS. Building repairs .11,000.00 -69 Painting 200.00 REPAIRS TO OTHER DEPT. BLDGS. Beckford Street 850.00 City Scales - Fuel & Light 100.00 Caretakers Cottage 300.00 Municipal Garage 500.00 A APalmer' s Cove 300.00 Police Station 300.00 Howard Street School 12500.00 TOWN HALL REPAIRS & KAINTANENCE Painting 600.00 n Plumbing pepairs 200.00 91 Building repairs 200.00 UPHAM SCHOOL Parking ]Lot - Margin St. 500.00 200.00 and be it further ordered: That the following appropriations be made as specifically listed herein: Administration $11,679.68 Poor Dept. Bldgs. 1 ,000.00 Fire Dept. Bldgs. 2 ,500.00 Water Dept . Bldgs. � 4,626.84 Other Dept . Bldgs. 1 ,671.00 City Hall 51$90.00 Town Hall 5,612.60 Other. General Expenses 1,450.00 Upham School 1,500.00 j Parking Lot - Margin St. 220.00 fl Total 48,150.12 297. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Purchasing Dept . ' Ordered: That the appropriation for the Purchasing Department Budget for 1943 shall be made as follows : � t i Salaries & "vJages $6,983 .20 Other Expenses 875.00 -R Total a$7 ,858.20 29$. i Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: 298eralem-ByvEoard Ordered : That the appropriation of the Salem-Beverly 'dater Board Budget for 1948 shall be i$48,620.00. 299. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: City Scales Ordered: That the appropriation for the City Scales Budget for 1948 shall be as follows : Salaries & Wages �2 ,134.00 Other Expenses 50.00 Total $2 ,184.00 I —_ April 3 194$ _ I IIi ! School Dept. 300. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the appropriation for the School Department Budget for the year 1948 shall be made as specifically listed herein: Salaries & Wages $678 ,132.16 Fuel & Light 37 ,000.00 Janitors 75 ,$24.00 Frinting Supplies & Text Books 3b , 500.00 Repairs & Equipment 63 ,313 .00 Training School 72500.00 Other Expenses 25 ,140.10 Correction Institutions 1,900.00 Total 792�5 ,3�9. 6 301. Shade Tree Dept. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted : Ordered : That the appropriation for the Shade Tree Dept. Budget II I for 1948 shall be made as follows : Salaries & Wages $14,936.04 �I Other Expenses 4,314.00 i Total y19,250.04 302 . Veterans Benefits Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ii Ordered : That the following item from the Veterans Benefits Budget for 1948 shall be reduced as listed below: VETERANS BENEFITS REDUCED Veterans Benefits �10,000.00 and be it further ordered: i That the following appropriations be made as specifically listed: i Administration $102069.20 Soldiers Burials 700.00 ' ! Veterans Benefits 50,000.00 War Allowance 500.00 :Grave Registration 200.00 i Total p61,469.20I, 303 . i Street Dept. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriations for the Street Dept . Budget for 1948 shall be made as follows : General Administration $162011.40 Ashes & Refuse Disposal 45 , 551.60 ' i Bridges & Fences 5 , 533 .30 ' I Cleaning Streets 262$30.00 Garage 33 ,142 .2$ • Highway Maintanence 7$ ,$$7. 56 - A rn ; l 3 , 1948 Main, of County Bridges 4,000.00 . Sewer Main. 14,130.00 - Sidewalks & Curbs 21,800.00 • Snow &. Ice 35 000.00 New Equipment 114,110.-00 ' Total $294,096.14 304. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted : Treasury Dept. Ordered : That the appropriation of the Treasure Dept . Budget for 1948 shall be made as follows: Salaries& Wages $9,192.00 Other Expenses 1 ,058.00 Total �10,250.00 305. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted : Trust Fund Clerk Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary Item. Trust Fund Clerk for 1948 shall be $250.00. '06. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: American Legio Rent. Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item American 1 Legion Rent for 1948 shall be $1,000.00 . 307. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted : Jewish War Allowance Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Jewish War Allowance for 1948 shall be $225.00. 308. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which wqs adopted: Spanish War Veterans Ordered: That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Spanish War I Veterans Allowance for 1948 shall be p350.00. ' 3G9. Councillor Durkin introduced the following order which was adopted: Foreign Wars rei Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item Veterans of Foreign Wars rett for 1948 shall be p'900.00. � 310. � Councillor Durkin. introduced the following Order which was adopted: World War II ;I Ordered : That the appropriation for the Budgetary item World War II allowance for 1948 shall be $500.00. 311. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Water Dept. ®rdered : That the following item for the Water Dept. Budget for 194 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED GENERAL I&AINTANENCE Sick, overtime , & holiday $2 ,000.00 4 `1' Skilled laborer 3 ,000.00 --_- --- _ 40 72 April 3 1948 . _. -- NEW METERS Meter installer 22200.00 PUMPING STATION Sick , leave , holiday, vacations 1, 100.00 and be it further ordered : That the following appropriations be made as specifically listed i herein: General Administration $23 , 594.80 - Municipal Gargge 211643 .36" General iiaintenance 47 ,007.$$ ' New Meters 4) 53 9.20 - Pumping Station 30, 546.80 - Fuel & Light 25 ,855.00 - Other Expenses 2 ,255.00 " Total $155 ,442 .04 312. Sealer of Weights Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order vrhich was adopted : & Measure Dept. `t Ordered : That the appropriation for the Sealer of Weights and Measures Dept . Budget for 1948 shallbe as follows : Salaries & Wages ?21691.00 Other Expenses 427.00 Total p3 ,118.00 313 . Public adelfare Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted : Ordered : That the following items in the Public Welfare Budget for 948 shall be reduced as follows : Old Age Assistance $15 ,000.00 and be it further ordered : That the following appropriation be made as specifically listed erein: General Administration Other Expenses a 800900 General Administration Salaries & Wages 20,568.00 City Home- Salaries & Wages 21228.90 City Home- Otner Expenses 20:800.00 City Home- Special None General Relief 115 ,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 79,250.00 Aid to Dependent Children - Salaries & Wages 3 ,916.20 Old Abe Assistance 555 ,$00.00 Old Age Assistance - Salaries & dages 11 748.60 Sub totalI:7iD Less Federal Grant A.D.C. - 20,250.00 Federal Grant O.A.A. - 255 ,800.00 TOTAL 553 ,061. 70 314. Entire Budget. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the amounts specified in the Appripriation Sheet for the year 1948 in the column as allowed by the Mayor , as amended, be and hereby are appropriated Individually and specifically, for the use of the several departmentu and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1948 , and be it further Ordered : That the sum hereby appropriated for the street department shal be held to include all sums which may be received during the coming year for the street railway taxes if any under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that the amounts hereby approved for the school department shall be held to include all sums i received from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes , and such sums when received shall be credited to the receipts of the respective depart- ments named. The total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is 0325812035.04. Adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. On the motion of Councillor April the meeting adjourned at 2 :05 P.M. ;k ATTEST: kI CI CLERK/ l i , 74 i A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber at 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 8, 1948 for the purpose of trans- acting any and all business. All members were present. Councillor i Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the record of the previous meeting were dispursed. Hearing: Wash. Sq. A hearing was held on the advisability of of making Washington Sq. South a one-way street . 315. Report of the Police Dept. City Clerk introduced a recommendation of the Traffic Division of the Salem Police Department making Washington Square a one-way street. On the motinn of Councillor Hyland it waa voted that the City Council be considered in favor of this change. 316. Now & Then Assoc . The City Clerk read a communication from the President of the Now. & Then Association objecting to making Washington Square South a one-way street . 317. James E. Farley. Attorney James C. Farley, representing the neighbors of 'gashington for Philipps School Street , spoke at length of the danger to public safety of making Nash- ington Square a noe-.hay Street and voiced his objection to the proposed change. He submitted a communication from O. E. Filion, Principal of the Phillips School voicing his objection to the proposed change. Councillor Szetela then voiced his objection to the change. Hearing closed. Councillor Rafter moved that it be the sense of this Council that no change be made in the two-way traffic on 4ashington Square , and further that no change be made in two-way traffic on Essex Street from Washington Square East to Hawthorne Blvd. 31$.319. Councillor Durkin moved that the motion be amended by referring it Defeat of one- way plan. to the Committee on Traffic . Amendment defeated by a roll call vote of 4 Yeas , 7 Nays . Councillor Rafter' s motion adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Hearing - Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of Turfotte Shoe Repair to erect a Large Stationary 6ign at 1$12 Federal Street . Councillors Strom- berg, April and Muse were recorded in ::'avor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Stromberg. 320. Pole Location. A hearing was held on the location of two poles on Boston Street Boston St. by the Salem Electric Lighting Company. Councillor Durkin and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Fetition granted on the motion of Councillor `'urkin by the adoption of the following Order: 75 Ordered: That the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is here by granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles an wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Company dated the 15th day of March 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the followin; conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonbly straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - Petition k for relocation of poles on Boston St . Mo. 3$8 Dated March 11, 1948 - file with this order. There may be attached to -said poles not to exceed wires and cables necessary to the conduct: of its business, and all of said wires and calbes shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet fro the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Boston Street neat Pope Street - Poles 1357 and -"358. 11 i 321. A communication was received from Acting Mayor Wilfred J. Poitras Margin St. Parking area. requesting permission to use the 1•iargin Street Parking Area for a carnival to be held from July 26, to July 31, 1948 by St. j°iaryts Italian Churfh. I On the motion of Councillor Burke the matter was referred to the Committe on Public Property. � 322 .Appointment of Notification from the Mayor' s executive secretary of the reappoint- William, T. Long Veteran' s Agent; f ment of William. Long as Veteran' s Agent for the term of one year beginn- ing April 15 , 1948 , was received and placed on file. 323 . The following Order recommended by the Acting—Mayor was adopted: School Milk & r Lunch Account Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-seven Dollars and Thirteen Cents (0 237.13 ) be and hereby is transferred from f the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating f G ' Account in the School Department , said sums to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for said account. Returned f rom the Mayor' s office unsigned. 324. The following Order recommended by the Acting-Nlayor was adopted by Marlborough Rd. a unanimous roll call vote under suspension of the rules : Ordered : That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($500&00) be and her - . I by is appropriated for the completion of water mains in Marlborough Road , ' said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year and to be ex- pended under the dirOction of City Engineer, Frank P. Morse. gRRz 7 V April $,.191}$__._ Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. 325 Constables The Acting-Mayor appointment of the following Constables was receive and placed on file : Arthur Plante Albert R. Call Edward Bergeron 326 Pop-corn Stands A communication from Marshal Harkins relative to the location of City Marshal a pop-corn stand at Washington Square was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it wa3 referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits and the Committee on Ordinances. 327 Pop-Corn Stand A communication from the City Solicitor, Richard E. Blake , relative City Solicitor to Pop-Corn stands at the Washington Square and any ordinances applicable thereto was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits and the Comm- ittee on Ordinances on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 328 Report of Salem The report of the- Salem Housing Authority, by its Executive Director Housing Authority and Secretary, John J. O'Rourke , was read and placed on file. 329 Bridge St. Mother s A communication from City Solicitor , Richard E. Blake relative to th Club. parcel of land of Collins Street which the Bridge Street Mother' s Club desire to use for a War Memorial, was read and placed on file. 330 Almshouse Road A communication from the Salem Housing Authority was received, re- questing that Almshouse Road be renamed Memorial Drive . On the motion of Councillor ,after it was referred to the Committee on Public Property. 331 Poppy Day. A communication from the Veterans of Foreign ?Jars requesting permiss- ion to use the streets of Salem to solicit funds for the annual Poppy Sale on May 28 , and May 29, 1948, was received. On the motion of Council for Muse permission granted subject to the approval of the Board of Publi Welfare. 332 Poppy Day Bill- A communication from the Veterans of Foreign Wars , requesting the board. use of billboard space in the town square for the Poppy Drive from may 22 to May 30, 1948 was granted on the motion of Councillor Hyland. 333 Yankee Division A invitation was received from the Yankee Division Veteran' s Associa Installation of Officers. tion and Ladies Auxiliary to the installation of officers to be held April 22 , 1948 at 8 :00 P.M. On the motion of Councillor 34etela invitatio accepted. 334 V. F. W. A invitation was received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars installa ` Invitation. _ tion of officers April 14, 1948 at 8: 00 P.1q. On the motion of Councillo Hyland invitation accepted. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : 335-336 Carlo Baccari 95 Jackson Street Claims. Marjorie L. Hoyt 131 North Street The sign bond of Turcotte Shoe Repair Store , 1$? Federal St. was re- 337.Bond - Sign ferret to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The Drainlayer' s Bond of Henry Caron was referred to 338. the Committee Drain layer on Bonds and returned unsigned. Bond. A hearing was ordered for April 22, 1948 on the application of the 339•Large Sign Empire Furniture Store to erect a Stationary Sign at 281 Essex Street. A hearing was Ordered for April 22 , 1948 on the application of James 340.Gasoline H. Thomas to store 500 additional gallons of gasoline at 25 Congress Storage. Street . 341. The application of John F,( Szikney to set up and use one pool table Pool Table i at 31 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 342. A list of rene,. als of certain licenses was referred to the committee Renewals on Licenses and Permits. >ll 343 . The application of Floyd W. Semons , 14 Federal Street to dig clams Dig Clams I _ was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application of Albert J. Denis, 8 Mead Court to Sell Seaworms was 344.Sell Seaworms referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 345.-346.-347-348- The following application for permits to dig seaworms were referred Dig Seaworms to the Committee on Licenses and Permits : Catherine Hinchley 15 Federc.l Street Richard Palardy 64 Palmer Street 8 Albert J. Denis 8 Mead Court Alfred La Plante 12 English Street 349. 1 y The application of Ida H. Bell to keep open on Sunday at 463 Lafayetteunday License Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permitd. s 50. j Councillor Durkin introdueedthe following report for the Committee Licenses & Permits on Licenses and Permits. Report accepted and recommendation adopted : The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter Of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recom- end that the following licenses be granted: MNEWALS AUTO DEALER De santis Motors Inc. b3 Bridge St. (1st Class) Essex County Acceptance Corp. 35 Derby St . (1st Class) --- ------ — — - -— - April _,_ $_ ---- — —-- - - - - - LODGING HOUSE John G. Alper 8 Brown Street Sophia J. Bresnahan 4 Brown Street Mahmad Zelfo 179 Boston Street Clara Poitras 284 Lafayette Street PAWNBROKER Zena C. Gould 163 Washington Street SUNDAY LICENSE Adelard Rouillard 31 Palmer Street DIG SEAWORIVIS Ernest Cloutman, Jr. 6 Pierce Ave. Ernest, J. Drums 24 Peabody Street NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS Armand Labrecque 6 Park Street Joseph T. Predka 9 Buffum Street Alfred La Plante 12 English Street LODGING HOUSE George Ahmed $'-z Church Street SUNDAY LICENSE William H1 Poitras 12 Tremont Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. 351 rraffic Lights. Councillor Hyland introduced the following report for the Traffic Committee . Report accepted and the recommendation adopted: The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of the installation of traffic control lights at the junction of North, School, and Orne Streets and North and Mason Streets has considered the matter and would recommend as follows : 1 That a flashing green light be installed on North Street at the junction of School and -rne Streets and a flashing red light be install- ed on School Street and Orne Street at the junction of North Street with a pedestrian control button on each side of North Street at said inter- section. 2. That the City Electrician be requested to prepare and submit an estimate of the cost of installing such lights. 3 • That the matter of making a change in the present flashing beacon at the junction of North Street and Mason Street be deferred at this time. Samuel F. Hyland For the Committee Chairman 352. Drainlayer' s Councillor Durkin introduced the fol '.owing Order which was adopted: Licenses 9 Ordered: That the City Engineer, _=lumbing Inspector, and the Supt. of Streets be appointed a Committee of three to consult with and examine all applicants for a Drain Layer's license in the City of Salem and to report their recommendations as to the applicants fitness to the Council through the Committee on Licenses and Permits. And be it further ordered that the City Clerk be instructed to notify the City Engineer of such applicants . Returned from the Mayor's pffice 'unsigned. 353 • Street Lights , Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the City Council , meeting as a Committee of the J. whole , confer with the officials of the Salem Electric Lighting Company on the matter of street lighting in this city. 2. That officials of th4 3Rlvania Electric Products Co. be invited 1 to this meeting also that the City Electrician be invited. Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. 354. Councillor Muse Introdcued the following Order which was adopted: New street East Collins St. Ordered: That the committee on Public Works , the City Engineer, to Collins Cove Supt . of Streets and the Mayor be requested to take the necessary steps D1 ! to establish a street running from East Collins Street to , the waters edge at Collins Cove as shown on Plan with this Order. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. 355. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Street lights Riverbank Rd. Ordered : That the Mayor, the Committee on Electrical Affairs, and the City Electrician be requested to take whatever action, is necessary to install street lights on Riverbank Road, such lighting to extend as far as 20 Riverbank Road. Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. 356. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Traffic lights I Loring Ave . i Ordered: That the Traffic Committee be requested to install a r manually-operated pedestrian signal in conjunction with the traffic • lights at the intersection of Lroing Ave. and Lafayette St. Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. 357. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Traffic lights Lafayette St. Ordered : That the Traffic Committee be requested to install a manually-operated pedestrian signal at the intersection of Leac}i , Holly and Lafayette Streets. Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. 35$• Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 39 Catch sin Moffatt Road. Ordered: Th&t the Mayor, Superintendent of Streets , and the City Engineer be requested to consider that advisability of and take what- ever action is necessary to install a catch basin on Moffatt Road, said catch basin to be located at or near 39 Moffatt Road. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. 359. Tree removal Councillor. April introduced the following Order which was adopted : 37 Roslyn St. Ordered : That the Committee on Shade Trees and the superintendent of the Shade Tree Department consider the advisability of removing a tree at 37 Roslyn Street , and that a hearing be ehld at the next regular meeting. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. Tree removal 360. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 3 Moffatt Rd. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to consider the advisibilit;r of removing two i trees from the front of the property at 23 Moffatt Road , and that a I public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Returned from the Mayor' s office unsigned. Jurors The following Jurors were drawn for Superior Civil Court , Tune 7 , 1948 , at Salem: Joseph Girard 100 Boston Street Painter Joseph A. Tache 28 Shore Avenue Clerk On the motion of Councillor Hartnett the meeting adjourned at r 10:45 P.M. i ' i ATTEST : Augustine J. y I City Clerk I I I i i i I i D�I L' 81 ; --- _ Apr .L2.2_,_..19a--- --- A regular meeting of the City Council was held April'22, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All mem- bers were present except Councillor Szetela. Councillor Poitras presided On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the record of the pre- vious meeting were dispursed. Hearing - Gasoline A hearing was held bn the application of James H. Thomas to store Storage. 550 additional gallons of gasoline at 25 Congress ,Street. Frank B. Cook and James H. Thomas appeared iniI favor. Councillors April, Muse , and St-romberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing j closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permit granted. Hearing - Removal A hearing was held on the removal of two- trees at 23 Moffatt Rd, of 2 trees. Councillor Muse and Crosby were recorded in favor. There w as no opposi- tion. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April the matter was laid on the table until a report is received from the Shade Tree Dept. Hearing - Tree 1 A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 37 Roslyn Street. Removal Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hear- ing closed. On the motion of Councillor April the matter was laid on of the table until a report is received from the Shadd Tree Department. 361. The Mayorts appointment of J. Octave Thibault of 27, Grant Rd. as a Appointment of member of Board of member of the Board of Registrars of Boters for aterm of three years fro Registrars. April 1, 1948 was received. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 362. The Mayor' s appointment of Louis E. Baker to the Planning Board for Appointment of member of Planning a term of five years from May 1, 1948, w:-,s received. Appointment confirm Board. ed by a unanimous roll call vote. 363. The following Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances Sidewalks. and the Committee on Finance on the motion-of Councillor Rafter: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to sidewalks. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 39 of the city ordinances is hereby amended by inserting therein after Section 4 the following new section: Section 4a. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the city ordi- nances the City Council, with the approval of the Mayor, may estab- lish and cause to be constructed sidewalks in public ways of such materials as they may determine and charge the cost of the same to the owners of abutting land at a sum not to exceed ninety cents per square yard for hot too or similar .material and one dollar fifteen cents per square yard for cement or similar material ; provided , - 194$ _._.._ ---- ----- however, said sidewalk may be established and constructed without cost to the ollmets of abutting land if the owners of said land shall furnish without expense to the city all materials necessary for the f same with the exception of the edgestones , which edgestones shall L ibe furnished without expense to the said abutting owners ; and pro- vided further that if public convenience so requires the City Council , i with the approval of the -tayor may establish and cause to be cons- tructed sidewalks in public ways the cost of which shall be payable j from the item of Sidewalk Construction in the Street Department Appropriation or from any special appropriation made for that purpos Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter but shall be in effect only until December 31 , 1948. (Call force) 364. The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a unanimous Fire dept . roll call vote : In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight . An Ordinance to amend an Or_ inance relating to the Fire Department . Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : Section 1 . Section 1 of Chapter 1$ of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence t,iereof so that said Section 1 as amended will read as follows : "Sedtion 1: The Fire Department which is hereby established shall consist of a chief, three deputy chiefs , eight captains , nine lieutenants, a supervisor of motor apparatus , and seventy-three privates , all of whom shall be permanent members." Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. North Street 365. The following Order recommended by the Acting-Mayor was referred to iCrossing Eliminatio the Committee on Finance under the rules on the motion of Councillor Hyland: - Ordered : That the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars (m25 ,000..00) F be and hereby is appropriated for the item, Surveys and Plans , of the North Street Elimination, said sums to be charged to the tax levy of �}l the current year. / 366 i Insurance. The following Order recommended by the Acting-Mayor was referred to I the Committee on Finance undre . the rules : Ordered: That the sum of Two thousand Six hundred forty-nine dollars and sixty-two cents ($2 ,649.62) be and hereby is appropriated for the item "Insurance" , and added tc sups heretofore appropriated for this purpose; said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. 367 Water Department The following Order recommended by the acting-mayor was adopted under 83 a A.pril_2z,_194-8_-_—_—_-- F suspension of the rules: Ordered : That the sum of Eight Thousand Three Hundred dollors and eighty cents ( 8,300.$O) be and hereby is appropriated for the following items all in the dater Department : to the item General :,9aintenance Five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) , to the item Pumping Station Salaries and 'gages Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) , and to the item New Pleters (Meter Installer) Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars and eighty cents i (�2 ,200.30) , the above sums to be added to sums already appropriated for these purposes ; said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor on April 27, 1948 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 36$.Witch House Ordered : That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5 ,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Repairs to Bowditch House to the "Repaiu^s to Witch House" account in the nark Department, said sum to be added to sums heretofore Appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor April 27 , 1948 3b9. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Bowditch School suspension of the rules: Ordered : That the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and eighty cents (;pll8.80) received from insurance companies on account of damages to the Bowditch School and deposited with the City Treasurer be and here- by is restored to the School Department item "Repairs and Equipment" said sum to be added to sums heretofor appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor on Apri127, 1948 70. A communication was received from the "Clean Up Campaign" Committee Clean Up Camp. requeuting that the members of the City Council be made honorary members of their committee. president Foitras appointed each ward councillor as ward Chairman and the councillors at large as members at large. The following letter was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn of the 370. Crowley, Sick le:.ve, Fire Salem Fire Department : Dept. To the Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Dentlemen: In compliance with Chapter Eighteen Section Nineteen of the City Ordinances , I respectfully submit the following. Captain George I. Crowley of the Salem Fire Department is off duty as a result of illness incurred in the performance of his duties as Captain in the Fire Department. This illness will result in hi , being off duty longer than the ti __ --------..._ April 22_,_. thirty day period for which he may be compensated and I respectfully recommend that his salary be continued during his period of recovery. 11 ryl It is believed that this will be approximately ten more days. L1 I am enclosing a medical certificate from his docgor and from the 'p � L City Physician. Authorization to continue compensation granted on the motion of 1 . Councillor Rafter. 372. William H. Shea Jr. The City Marshal appointment of. William H. Shea Jr. as a permenant Reserve Police Off. Reserve was received and placed on file. 373• Salem Common A communication was received from the School Committee requesting the use of the Salem Common as a playground for the pupils of the Philips A: School. On the motion of Councillor Muse the matter was referred to the � r y� Committee on Ordinances. 374. Bertram Field A Communication was received from the School Committee requesting an apporpriation of funds to erect a new cement stand at Bertram Field. Councillor Rafter moved that the City Council, as a committee of the whole meet with the Athletic committee or the entire School Board April 30, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. and that further the City Clerk request the School lBoard to bring the financial records for the last three years. Councillo Muse amended to request financial records for the last ten years. 4 Councillor Hyland amended that the Board bring the financial records of r' the last wenty years. Councillor Rafter with the approval of the Council refraimed his motion. Councillor Rafter moved that the city council as a committee of the whole meet with the School Board or the Athletic � ^ Committee April 30, 1948 at 8:00 p.m. Voted. Councillor Muse moved that ; the Committee be requested to bring the financial records of the past ten years. Councillor Hyland amended that they bring the records of the past twenty years. Councillor' s Hyland' s amendment defeated by a roll I call vote of 4 Yeas, 6 Nays , 1 Absent.Councillor'Muse' s motionrdafeated ` by a roll call vote of five Yeas, 5 Nays , 1 Absent. Councillor Crosby moved that the Committee be requested to bring to this meeting the 1 Financial records of the past five years. Councillor Crosby' s motion I adopted. 375. Pedler' s License A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the application of Joe Sipel, of 69 Endicott Street for the renewal of his Pedler' s License. On the motion of Councillor Burke , report receive I and license granted. i 376. Beacon Permits. The Department of Public Works approval of Beacon Permits at the I following Locations was received and made a matter of record: April 22, 1948------ ------ North Street and Mason Street Lafayette Street and Palmer Street Bridge, Saunders and Arbella Streets Boston Street and Aborn Street Bridge Street and North Street ` North, Orne and School Streets f A Communication was received from Local 746 Municipal Employee' s 377.Municipal Union requesting an Ordinance providing for the payment of City Employees Employee' s Union while they are on training periods with the Army, Navy and Marine Reserve . On the motion of Councillor Durkin the communication was referred to the I' Committee on Finance and the Committee on Ordinances. A communication from the Salem Veteran' s stating that they feel that 378.New Streets any new streets in Salem should not be named after any person, living or to be named. dead , was received and placed on file. I The application of the Casino Social and Athletic Club for approval 379.Casino Social C Athletic Club. of a change of address from 766 Western Avenue , Lynn, to 43 North Street Salem, was received. On the motion of Councillor Crosby the application Y, was referred to the Comr.,ittee of the Whole. 380. A petition from the residents of Cedarcrest Avenue to install water Cedarcrest Ave i' Water mains. I' mains was received. Councillor April then introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Engineer be requested to consider the advisability of installing water mains on Cedarcrest Avenue and Cedarview Street. I Approved by the Mayor, April 27, 1948 . 381. A communication was received from the Salem Unit of the Massachusettt Tag Day Old Age Pensions !Society for Old Age Pensions requesting permission to conduct a tag day �on June 11, and June 12, 1948. Permission granted. f 382. A hearing was ordered for May 13 , 1948 on the petition of the New Pole Location England Telephone and Telegraph and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Orchard Street. ` 383• A hearing was ordered for May 13 , 1948 on the petition of the New Pole Location England Telephone and Telegraph and the Salem Electric Lighting Company I Ito relocate one pole on Wheatland Street. I i 384. A hearing was ordered for May 13 , 1948 on the petition of the New Pole Location England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole on Jefferson Avenue. -- -------------- - Tip— April 22i 1 385' The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : 386-387. Claims ' Patrick A. Mullin Cor. Nichols & Butler Sts. Mrs. Harriet Hayes 5 Barton Street ` Fernand J. Rousseau Salem High & Classical School 388. Sign Bonds. 389. The sign bonds for the Empire Furniture Co. Inc . , 281 Essex St. and Demers Bros . , 35 Bridge Street , were referred to the Committee on Bondst i and returned approved. ' Large Sign 390• A hearing was ordered for May 13 , 1948 on the application of the ' Demers Brothers to erect a large sign at 35 Bridge Street. I ' 391. g ?� ! Ta Day The application of the "nited Polish Organization to hold a Tag Day May 22 , 1948 was granted on the motion of Councillor Muse. . 292. a. Junk Collector The application of George A. Knight for a Junk Dealer' s license s was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 393 • Dig Clams. The application of Albert R. Dion, 34 Raymond Avenue to dig clams was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 394-395-396-397. Dig s eairorms. The following applications to dig seaworms were referred to the Committee o4 Licenses and Permits: Joseph H. Brusso 23 Andrews Street i Albert R. Dion 34 Raymond Avenue Robert L. Frame 44 Essex Street r Walter Leighton 23 Andrews Street Ijs , Renewals 398. A list of renewals of Junk Collector , Lodging House, Public Guide, Dig Seaworms , Sunday, and Wagon Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 399 Auctioneer' s Licens The application of John G. Fero for the renewal of his Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 400: Pedler' s License. The application of Joseph Coffill, 35 Proctor Street , for the re- �I newal of his Pedler's License was referred to the Board of Control. 401 Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Report accepted and recommendations adopted: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter ' I ,I of granting Certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: r NEW LICENSES DIG CLAMS i,®r, 'i Floyd W. Semons 14 Bridge Street I - - — April 22, 194$-- DIG SEAWORMS Albert .J Denis 8 Mead Court Catherine Hinchley 15 Federal Street Richard Palardy 64 Palmer Street SELL SEAWORMS Albert J. Denis 8 Mead Court EASSENGER AUTO L. B. Bouchard d/b/a/ Habdy Cab Go. 74 Margin Street (3) UNDAY LICENSE Ida H. Bell 463 Lafayette Street RENEWALS AUTO DEALER Essex County Sales & Services 35 Derby St. , (2nd Class) C. E. Whitten & Sons 73 Lafayette St. , (1st Class) BOWLING ALLEY Robert Murray Co. 201 Fort Avenue 11 alleys JUNK COLLECTOR Arthur C. Copp 31 Front St. , Beverly JUNK DEALER Collier & Mizioch inc. R67 Flint Street SELL SEAWORMS James J. Carr, Jr. 12 Rice Street James R. Femino Congress St. Bridge DIG SEAWORMS James J. Carr Jr. 12 Rice Street James B. Femino 77 Summer Street Norman J. Garneau 107 Linden Street Elmer Hinckley 8 Federal Street Robert Laverty 35 March Street William Laverty 35 March Street Henry J. Palardy 64 Palmer Street SUNDAY LICENSE 1 Demetrius Bik 66 Derby Street Matteo Celona 4 High Street Ernest J. Deschenes 69 Essex Street Fanny Farmer Candy Shop 172 Essex Street SUNDAY BOWLING Robert Murray Company 201 Fort Avenue LODGING HOUSE Bicknell Boos. Inc. 1761 Essex Street Ella L. Harlin 134 Bridge Street Ella Harlin 2 Federal Street Jennie Mc Math 1 Hamilton Street g� . I - - - - — --------- - April---22,:.__191.$ - ------- - ly I Edith M. Wall 6 Liberty Street � a Frances R. Wood 35 North Street Approved by the Mayor, April 27, 1948. > 4 402. New street Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Collins St. 3 Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate Two Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty Six dollars ($2656.00) ; One Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty-six dollars for the installation of a Water main. One Thousand Dollars for 1,000 cubic yards of gravel fill. One Hundred dollars for a 40ft , fence All for the purpose of establishing a proposed roadway or street from east Coll ins St. to the water' s edge at Collins Cove, to be expended under the direction of the City Engineer. Approved by the Mayor, April 27, 1948 403• ' ! Fill & Lo9m Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted Ordered: That the City Council request the Mayor to appropriate a I sum of ten thousand ($10,000) for fill and loam to be used in the play- grounds and parks of the City of Salem in conjunction with the recreation 3 ;9 program under the supervision of the Temporary Committee on Recreation,, 404. Traffic lights Councillor Muse introduced the following 'rder which was adopted: f Ordered: That the Traffic Committee be requested to install a Red, p p Green, and Amber manually operated pedistrian signal at U section of Bridge Street and Osgood Street , also at a section of Bridge Street and Pierce Avenue. I Traffic lights 406. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: removal Ordered: ghat the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of remoioing the traffic signals at the junction of Palmer Street and Lafayette Street; and be it further ordered that the Traffic Committee i consider the advisability of causing to be installed at the junction of Lafayette and Washington Streets flashing green traffic signals with pedestrian control. 406. Traffic Lights Councillor Burke introudced the following Order which was adopted: Flint & Essex Sts 1. i Ordered . That the Council comLattee on traffic and the Police traffic sergeant, look into the advisibility of installing push button I � I pedestrian traffic signals at the corijers of Flint St. and Essex St. 4071 Stop signs. Councillor Burkeintroduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Council committee on traffic , and the Police D Traffic sergeant, look into the advisibility of placing two "Slow" , L traffic signs on Summer Street at the intersection of Endicott Street, i 89 April 22-, 194$_ and two "Stop" signs on Endicott street at the intersection of Summer St. Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: 408. Collins Cove Ordered: That the Supt. of Public Property and the City Marshal be playground. instructed toprohibit ball playing of any kind at the Collins Cove play- ground and that the Police Dept. further post this area with proper signs i ;F Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: 409.Tree Removal 8 Ober St. Ordered: That the committee on Shade Treesconsider the removal of a tree in from of 8 Ober Stree+ and a hearing be held at the next meeting Approved by the Mayor, Aril 2 Y , P 7, 1948 Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 4@0.Tree Removal Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent ol 15 Laurel St. Shade Trees be requested to consider the advisability of removing a tree at 15 Laurel St. and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Iy Approved by the Mayor, April 27 , 1948. The following Jurors were deawn for Superior Court at Newburyport Jurors. May 17, 1948: i Nicholas Karinokolos 30 Moffatt Rd. Pool Room Michael J. Ruane 20 Winthrop St . Manager The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.rn. on the motion of Councillor Durkin. i ATTEST: ugustine J. T omey CITY CLERK I I I i i i 1 90 A special meeting of the City Council was held April 29, 1948 at 5 :00 p.m. for the purpose of drawing Jurors for the Superior Court at Salem, May 3 , 1948. The following Councillors were absent : Councillor Rafter, Crosby, Durkin and Szetela. Jurors. j The following two jurors were drawn: Richard D. Higgins 8 Barr St. Asst. City Clerk Edward Lareau 29 Lafayette P1. Inspector t N . ATTEST: AUGUSTINE J. OO1vMY CITY CLERK r , MA II i i 9f -- May 13 , 1948 A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, May 13 , 19 48 at the City Hall for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present . The reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispursed on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Hearing - Large A hearing was held on the application of the Demer' s Brothers , to Sign. erect a Large Stationary Sign at 35 Bridge Street. Councillors Muse, Stromberg and April were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permit granted. Hearing - Pole { A hearing was held on the Application of the New England Telephone Location. and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole on Jefferson Avenue. Fred A. Donavan of thk Salem Electric i Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillors Muse and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permission II k f granted on the motion of Councillor Hartnett by the adoption of the I 7 following Order: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Salem 411. Order Pole Location- Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a joint reloca- Jefferson Ave. tion for tha permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective i ' wires and cables to be placed thereon, tbgether with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 9th day of April 1948. i All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber , and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.E. T.& T. CO. , No. 2581 Dat@d 3-25-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLANP TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exeeed ',0 wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business. and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 29 feet from the ground. { The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Jefferson Ave. , approx. 350' - from Bertucci St. northeasterly Pole 8/12 - 1 pole to rel. Also that permission be and hereby is granted toe ach of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing Purposes. r 92 _ __May 13_ _ 194$::__ Hearing A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and ; Pole Relocation �1 ' Orchard St. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole on Orchard Street. Fred A. Donavan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillors Hartnett and Durkin were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on ithe motion of Councillor Hartnett by the adoption of the following Order: � ! Order412 . Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole Relocation Orchard St. the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles �. and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem 1 ' necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 6th day of April, 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and re sonalby straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - ` i N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2578 Dated 3-23-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be fi placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. IA i The following are the public ways or parts of ,nays along which the poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Orchard St. , from Osborne St. , northwesterly N Pole 113/1i 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said jCompanies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making con- r, nections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distribu- ting purposes. Hearing Pole Relocation I A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and ( Wheatland St . Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole on Wheatland Street. Councillors Burke and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Burke by the adoption of the following Order: Order 413 . 1 Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole Relocation Wheatland St . � the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested t petitiin of said Companies dated the 6th day of April , 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- . , Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & &. CO. , N. 2577 Dated 3-23-48- filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Wheatland Street , near corner of Lawrence St. Pole 158/5 - 1 pole Also that permi3sion be and heeeby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain under ground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distri- buting purposes. I Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 15 Laurel Street. Removal-Laurel St. r' Councillor April w4s recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin ' closed. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 8 Ober Street. Removal - Ober St. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. 414. The Mayor' s appointment of Harry P. Zarella as a constable was Constable read and placed on file. 415. The Mayorts appointment of Hanry Mallon as a Weighter of Poal and Weighter of Coal & Commodities Commodities was read and placed on file. 416. The Mayorts appointment of Dr. Arthur E. Lager, 5 Paradise Road, as Inspector of Animals Inspector of Animals was received. Councillor Rafter moved suspensioh of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 417.Apr,ointment The Mayors appointment of William Abbott , and J Arthur Marchand Board of Appeal as members of the Board of Appeal for a term of three years, from May 1 94 i Max 13 ,-19,40 Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules on the appointment of William Abbott. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules on the appointment of J. Arthur Marchand. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 418. k United Nations A communication was received from the Mayor recommending that the Appeal for Child- ren posters. United Nations Appeal for Children be grunted permission to display poste is on the streets of Salem, during the month of May. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission granted. E 419 fl Holy Name Parish A communication was received from the Mayor recommending that per- Display car. mission be granted to the Holy Name Parish of Lynn, to display a car on the Salem Tunnel, at Town House Square for three successive Saturdays beginning May 15 , 1948. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission granted. 420. Housing Authority The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Reassignment of lots. Ordered: That the Salem Housing Authority be and hereby is authoriz ed to re-assign to honorably discharged veterans of World War II residing in Salem, any municipally owned lots at the Fort Avenue location, so i called , upon which options to purchase have not been accepted by the veterans who are given the privilege of purcoasing said lots. Ordered: That in re-assigning such lots, the Salem Housing Authority give consideration to Such veterans who indicate their intention to build residences for themselves thereon and their need for housing accommoda- tions. Ordered : That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell municipally owned lots at the Fort avenue location, so called , to honorably discharged veterans of World War II at a price of $15.00 per lot and that the Mayor be authorized to execute , acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to the sale of these lots of land. Ordered : That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem here- under shall contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots , shall be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with ; the provisions and requirements of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946, as ! amended, shall require the complete construction of a dwelling house ! within two years from the date of the deed from the City of Salem as a ! condition of the conveyance , such dwelling house to consist of either a single family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family costing not less than $6,000.00 or a two-family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family and one additional family cost- ing not less than $12,000.00 and subject to the building laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of galem, Mass. Approved by the Mayor, May 172 1948 1 421. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Close Saturdaysl • Ordered: That the municipal offices be and hereby are closed on Saturdays commencing With the 12th day of June and ending with Saturday, (` September 4, 1948. Approved by the Mayor, May 17, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was .adopted: 422.School Milk & Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-four Lunch Fund Dollars and Seventy-eight Cents ($4664.78) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the- School Milk and Lunch Operat- iing Account to the School Department said sums to be added to sums here- tofore appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor, May 17, 1948 423 . • The following Order r ecot#mended by the Mayor was referred to the Snow & Ice Committee on Finance under the rules on the Motion of Councillor Szetela: Ordered : That th4 sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the items Snow and Ice in the Street Depart- ment, this sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 424. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- Baker' s Island pension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of $1,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated yo the special item "Bakers Island" for the purposes of poison ivy suppress ion, eradication and destruction, certain repairs to public ways and for providing certain additional fire protection facilities at Bakers Island, said sum to be charged to the current tax levy and to be expended under the direction of the Mayor. Approved by the Mayor, May 17, 1948 425. The City Marshal's appointment of Hohn S. Cappuccio, and Ubald E. Permanent Reserve Police Gagnon as permenant reserve officers was received and placed on file. Officers. 426. A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn, of the Compensation James J. Koen- Salem Fire Dept. requesting permission to grant compensation beyond the Fire Dept. r thirty day period to James J. Koen. On the motion of Councillor Rafter authorization to continue compensation granted. 427. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving Pedler's Lic. the application of Joseph Coffill for the renewal of his Pedler's License License granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela. 96 May 13 , 194$ 42$. The following communication was received from the City Electrician: City Electrician Cost of Traffic Hororable Members of the City Council Signals City Hall Salem, Mass. jGentlemen: i As requested by the City Council I hereby submit an estimate of the cost of installing Pedestrian Control Traffic Signals at the junction of North, Orne & Schools9treets. Delivery of this equipment , promised within twelve weeks from date I of order, complete. An appropriation of $900.00 would be necessary. Yours very truly, /s/Joseph S. McCarthy City Electrician Read and placed on file. 429. Michaud Bus Line Notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a Hearing. hearing to be held on the petition of the Michaud Bus Line. Hearing to be held May 24, 1948 at 10:00 A.M. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the matter was referred to the City Solicitor for appropriate action. 'ISupt . of the 430. An act placing the office of Superintendent of the Infirmary of the Infirmary city of Salem, under the Civil Service Laws was received and placed on I file. 431• Beacon Permits. The Department of Public Works approval of Beacon Permits at the following locations Qas referred to the Committee on Traffic on the motion of Councillor Szetela: Essex St. , North St. , & Su=er St. Lafayette , West Ave. , and Loring Ave. Essex, Hawthorne Blvd. , & Washington St. Lafayette St , Leach St. , & Holly St. Bridge, Winter, & Northey Sts. 432. Memorial Day A communication from the American Veterans of World War II requesting Parade that the Councillors march in the annual Memorial Day Parade was accepte on the motion of Councillor April. I 433 : Community Fund. A communication wqs received from the Community Fund of Salem, I I Marblehead , and Danvers requesting permission to have their annual camp- aign from Sept. 6, to Oct. 31, 1948 and to erect a sign at Town House Square from sept. 10, to Oct. 31, 1948. Permission granted on the motion , of Councillor April. 434 Donovan Field A communication from the Ward II Social Club thanking the Council for the work done to obtain Donovan Field for Recreational prupeses 9 May 13 c .194$ was received and placed on file. The applications of David Frye and William Manning for the renewal 43 5.Auctioneer's of their Auctioneer's License were received. On the motion of Councillor License. Rafter licenses granted. ® The application of David Saper for the renewal of his Pedler' s 436.Pedler' s ` License License was referred to the Board of Control. ' A list of application for %he renewal of Auto Dealer, Dig Seaworms, 437•Renewals Sell Seaworms, Junk Collector, Junk Dealer, Lodging House, and Sunday Linenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of George W. Marquis for an Auctioneer's license 43$•Auctioneer's License was received. License granted on the motion of Councillor April. 439. The application of the Salem Lincoln Mercury Salems Inc. , Cornor of Auto Dealer North and Lynde Streets, for 2nd Class Auto Dealer' s License was referred to the committee on Licenses and Permits. 440. The application of William C. Mallard, 57 Canal Street for an Auto Auto Dealer Dealer' s License (2nd Class) was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 441. The application of Morris L. Budmick, 228 Essex Street for an in- Intelligence � Office !� telligence Office License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 442. Dig Clams. The application of Edward B. Croteau, 126R. North street f or a license to Dig Clams was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permit . 443-44-45-46-47— The following applications for licenses to Dig Sea*orms were referre 48-49-50-451. f to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Philip W. O'Connell, 14 Naples Rd. Theodore J. Sauvageau, 92 Congress St. John L. Farley, 14 Cherry St. iqq Stanley Malko, 11 Turner St. ® Stephen Hubis, 43 Irving St. Herbert J. Lowell, 24 Balcomb St. Maynard E. Walker, 17 Messervey St. 4 John B. Hatch, 17 Messervey St. Nemo J. Febonio, 33 Balcomb St. 4` 452. A hearing was ordered for May 27, 1948 on the application of the Large Sign. Kalamazoo Sales & Service to erect a large Stationary Sign at 315 Essex Street. 453-54-55-456. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. Ntzy-1-3- 1-449z — --- Rene A. Dionne 31 Cedar Street Ben & Harry' s Market 3 Leach Street Joseph E. Hayes 16 Winthrop St. , Danvers Joseph Szybiak 18 Fort Avenue 457. Report-North St. Councillor Durkin 6fferedthe following report for the Committee on Grade Crossing. Finance. Report accepted and recommendation adopted: j The Committee on Finance to whom was referred of appropriating I` ! $25 ,000.00 for the Elimination of the Grade Crossing at North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be appropriated i and said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. i Adoption of Order introduced April 22 , 1948, paper 365. 458. Report - Insurance. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Finance. Report accepted and recommendation adopted: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- �1 priationf $2 ,649.62 for the item "Insurance" has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be appropriated , and said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. i Adoption of Order introduced April 22 , 1948 , paper 366. 459 iLicenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits : I The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred certain I licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following I-Licenses be granted: NEW LICENSE DIG CLAMS Albert R. Dion 34 Raymond Avenue DIG SEAWORMS Joseph H. Brusso 23 Andrews Street Albert R. Dion 34 Raymond Avenue Robert L. Frame 44 Essex Street Walter Leighton 23 Andrew Street RENEWALS i JUNK COLLECTOR Isaac Talkowski 24 Philips Street LODGING HOUSE Roy Eng 24 Charter Street Mrs. Ann Esancy 248 Lafayette Street Juliette Pastas 4 Liberty Street Joseph Rioux 167 Washington Street Stephen Smedile 128 Bridge Street Harold R. Standley 10-12 Lynde Street — May_13_,. 19418 PUBLIC GUIDE = Sarah Etheridge 53 Washington Street DIG SEAWORMS Arthur Grimes 6 Planter Street Bertram Wilson Thomas 9 Merrill Avenue Paul Zocco 19 Skerry Street Y. WAGON Isaac Talkowski 24 Phillips Street SUNDAY LICENSE Joseph Chicknavorian 1341 Boston Street Christos Lagos 122 Lafayette Street Adelard Duchene 86 Congress Street Annie C. Finnan 99 Bridge Street Warren F. Hooper 31 Ocean Avenue Howard Johnson's 15 Bridge Street Alice Lojko 2 Gardner Street Bronislaw Mroz 149 Derby Street James Quinlan 15 Lemon Street Salem Lowe Restaurant 145 Fort Avenue John L. Sheehan & Son 159 Fort Avenue Frank Szopa 75 Summer Street r Harry Samolchuk 48 Ward Street Approved by the Mayor, May 17, 1948. 460. Councillor Muse offered the following report for the Committee on Tree Removal 8 Ober Street Shade Trees: The Committee on Shade Trees has considered the abvisibility of removing one tree in front of 8 Ober Street and would recommend that the tree be removed. Report accepted, recommendation adopted. 461. Councillor Muse offered the following report for the Committee on Tree Removal 37 Roslyn St. Shade Trees: The Committee on Shade Trees has considered the ad#isibility of removing one tree at 37 Roslyn Street and would recommend that the tree be removed. Report accepted, recommendation adopted. 462. Councillor Muse offered the following report for the Committee on Tree Removal 15 Laurel St. Shade Trees: The Committee on Shade Trees has considered the advisibility of it i 100 May _13 ,- 191+8:_ -_ �^ removing one tree in front of 15 Laurel Stree and would recommend that ` the tree be removed. Report accepted, recommendation adopted. Tree Removal 463 . Councillor Muse offered the following report for the Committee on 23 Moffett Rd. R jShade Trees: G � The Committee on Shade Trees has considered the advisibility of removing one tree in front of 23 Moffott Road and would recommend that the tree be removed. Report accepted , recommendation adopted. � Traffic at 464. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Summer:z. Endicott S ,s. (Traffic : R The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of regulat- ing vehicular traffic at the junction of Summer and Endicott Streets has ,considered the matter and .Ilould recommend as follows; 1. That a "Stop" sign be erected on Endicott Street at its easterly junction with Summer Street and a "Stop" sign at its westerly junction i with Summer Street. 2. That a "slow" sign be erected on Summer Street at its northerly junction with Endicott Street and a "slow" sign be erected at its L southerly junction with Endicott Street. 3 . That "speed-limit" signs , so-called , be installed on Summer Street at strategic locations to be determined by the Traffic Sergeant. 1 4. That the Traffic Sergeant be instructed to place temporary signs at the above locations , immediately, to carry out the purpose of this report , pending the installation of permanent signs. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman Report accepted, recommendation adopted. 4b5. Installation of Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Rarking meters i Traffic : The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of install- - ing parking meters has considered said matter and reports as follows : 1. The Committee has previously prepared and reaorted to the Council a � parking meter ordinance in approved form which the Council has enacted. 2. The Committee is causing to be prepared by the City Engineering Department a detailed blueprint of the streets on which parking meters are to be located , as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public 1 Works. This is nearing completion. 3. The Committee Ya s conducted demonstrations of all the meters for the full membership of the Council and have obtained samples of each meter for examination and study by the full Council membership. 4. The Committee is unable to agree as to the type and mate of the meter I l o t 'I h i _ may. 13, : 194 _ -- to be selected and, thereofre, recommends that this phase of the matter be decided by the full membership of the Council. 5. That we pnrchase no more than 300meters (150 twin type) . 5a. The Committee agrees that parking meters should be installed and re- commends action on the matter by the Council immediately. ® 6. The Committee further recommends that a smaller number of meters (not to exceed 300 meters or 150 twin meters) than those required be purchased at this time in order to measure their efficiency and the desirability of further locations. 7. The Committee further recommends that the meters be purchased on a "pay-as-you-go" basis out of current receipts with the right to remove any or all if they prove unsatisfactory after- a reasonable trial period. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adopted. 466. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was defeated Duncan Meter Corp. by a roll call vote of 4 Yeas, 7 Nays: Ordered: That His Honor, the Mayor, be and hereby is directed to enter into an Agreement with the Duncan Deter Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, for the installation of 600 (more or Less) Miller Parking Meters as more specifically set forth in the attached agreement. 467.68-69-70-71- r . On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the Clerk call 72-73-74-475. Roll calls for the roll calls and each Councillor shall declare his preference and any Parking Meters. meter hhat obtains six votes shall be the meter that the City of Salem purchase. 1stRoll Call - Dual - Councillor April and Poitras; American LaFrance- Councillors Burke, Hartnett, Hyland, and Rafter; Park-O-Meter-Eouncillors Crosby, Durkin, and Stromberg; Miller-Councillor Muse, and Szetela. 2nd - Dual-Councillors April, Durkin, and Poitras; Am. LaFrance- Council- lors Burke, Hartnett, Plyland, and Rafter; Park - O- Councillors Stromberg and Szetela; Miller- Crosby, and Muse. 3rd.- Dual Councillors April, and Poitras; Am. LaFrance- Councillors Burke, Hartnett, Hyland, and Rafter; Miller- Councillors Crosby, Durkin, i Muse, Stromberg, and Szetela. 4th - Dual- Councillor April, and Poitras; Am. LaFrance- Councillors Burke, Hartnett, Hyland , and Rafter; Park-O-Councillor Szetela; Miller- Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Muse, and Stromberg. 5th - Dual - Councillors April and Poitras; Am. LaFrance- Councillors Burke, Hartnett, Hyland, and Rafter; Park- 0 - Councillor Durkin, Stromberg, and Szetela; Miller- C'ouncillats Crosby, and Muse. 6th - Dual- Councillor April; M. H. Rhodes- Councillor Poitras; LaFrance- , Councillors Burke, and Hartnett; Park-04 Councillors Durkin, Hyland, 102 -May--- Rafter, Stromberg and Szetela; Miller- Councillors Crosby, and Muse. 7th - Dual— Councillors April and Poitras; LaFrance- Councillor Burke; I : Park-0- ouncillors Durkin, Hartnett , Hyland , and Rafter; Miller- Councillor Crosby, Muse , Stromberg, and Szetela. ' $th - Dual- Councillors April, Durkin, and Poitras; LaFrance-Councillor RE Gi Burke; Park-0- Councillors Hartnett, Hyland , Rafter, Stromber&, and Szetela; Miller- Councillors Crosby, and Muse. 9th - Dual- Councillors April and Poitras ; LaFrance- Councillor Burke, Park-0- Councillors Durkin, Hartnett , Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela; Miller- Councillor Crosby, and Muse. Park-O-Meter received the six votes. L Call force -(364. ) The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to a Call i IRE Force in the fire Dept. was taken up. Ordinance as introduced April 22, 1948 adopted for second and final passage. Salem Common 476. Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was referred to the Committee on Ordinances: Ordered: That the City Council , meeting, either as a committee of the whole or through one or more of its standing committees draw up and enact a set of rules and regulations governing the control and use Li of the common with a view to equitably establishing the rights and duties of those persons who use the common whether they be young or old. 477 Salaries of certain Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted: municipal employeed Ordered: That the committee on Ordinances and the committee on Salaries consider the status and the salaries of two municipal employees who are employed in painting traffic lines sings etc ,and who were transferred to the direction of the traffic division of the Police Department under authority of a council order dated October 23 , 1947. 478 Tree Removal Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 14/16 Eden St. I Ordered : That the Committee on Shade Trees and th§ Superintendent of Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing a tree located between numbers,14 and 16 Eden Street and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. V 479 Traffic Signals. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopt- North St. ed: Ordered: That the Mayor and Council appropriate the sum of $900.00 for the installation of Pedestrian Control Fraffic Signals at the junc- tion of North, Orne and School Streets. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m. Attest: City 1 rb k 10 A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, May 27, 1948 for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present. President Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Muse the reading of the record of the previous meeting were dispursed. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 14-16 Eden Street. Removal �II Councillor April was recorded in favor. None opposed. Hearing closed. I On the motion of Councillor April action deferred until report of Super- intendent of Shade Trees is received. Hearing - Large A hearing was held on the application of the Kalamazoo Sales and Sign. Services to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 315 Essex Street. Councillo Burke was recorded in favor. There was no -opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Burke. 480. The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighter of Coal and Commo Weighter' s of Coal & Commodi- dities was received and placed on file: ties. John Kontarasis 7 Osborne Street , Salem 481. The Mayor's appointment of the following Constable was received and Constable placed on file: David P. Foster 91 Essex Street , Salem 482.Wagner-Ellender . The following communication was received from the Mayor: Taft Bill. Gentlemen of the Council: There is pending before the National Congress a measure to provide housing for the low income groups--the wage earners of America. This proposal, already adopted by the Senate and known as the Wagner-Ellender Taft Bill provides for federal subsidy to meet the prohibitive costs of home construction which have prevented persons of low income from i building or acquiring a home. No more urgent problem confronts our Government than the problem of providing suitable housing for the American people. It is my considered ` opinion that the outrageous cost of home construction is due in large part to peace time profiteering by the manufacturers and producers of material essential to home construction, and by the shortsightedness of some building construction unions who have refused to adopt more economical methods of construction and thus reduce the cost of home building, Whatever may be the cause, nothing should stand in the way of providing homes for American citizens, and the pending Federal Legislation offers an opportunity for large scale public housing develop ments throughout the country. i I strongly urge the members of the Council to join with me in adopting I a resolytion memorializing Congressffor the passage of the pending bill, ,and for such other support as the members of the Council may consider I appropriate. Very truly yours, Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to adopt the resolu- ( pion to be drawn up by the Mayor, and that the City Clerk notify the members of Congress. I 483 . Reconstruction of The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: I ; Congress St. Bridge. Ordered: That the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) be land hereby is appropriated for the Special Item Reconstruction Congresd lStreet Drawbridge , said sum to be expended under the direction of City j lEngineer, Frank P. Morse and Superintendent of Streets , Thomas L. Hever, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose land charged to the tax levy of the current year. Adopted under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call bote. , Approved by the Mayor, June 1 , 1948. 484. Reserve Account. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- pension of the rules: Ordered : That the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,00.00) l I be and hereby is appropriated to meet extraordinary or unforeseen expen- ditures that may arise vetween the date of adoption of this order and the end of the fiscal year and the same is established as a (Reserve Account) , drafts against this fund are to be made by transfer from this fund voted by the City Council upon recommendation by the Mayor as provided, said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. i Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948 . Parking lot- 485. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Margin St. suspension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the Public Property Item Parking Lot-Margin St. ' the above sum to be added to sums already appropriated for this purpose , said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. !!! Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948. 486. Pay increases The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- pension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of Fourty-one Thousand Dollars (W,000.00) i be and hereby is appropriated to provide for pay increases from July 1, 1948 for the employees of several Departments, the above sum to be charge to the tax levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor, June 1 , 1948. 1061.11 — - ---- _ May_2-7_,�gl+$ — - The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 487. suspension of the rules: Equipment & Repairs-Fire Dept. Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-two Dollars and Fifty cents ($22.50 i received from an insurance company on account of damages to a vehicle and deposited with the City Treasurer be and hereby is restored to the i Fire Department Item "Repairs and Equipment" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948. The applications to erect two billboards, one at 28 Boston,St. , 488.Billboards. and one at Highland Ave, near the Salem-Lynn line , together with the Mayor' s objection to the erections of these signs were received and placed on file. 489. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving Pedler' s License the application of David Saper for the renewal of his Pedler's License. License granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 490. An invitation from Military Order of the Purple Heart to a buffet Invitation Purple heart. lunch to be held May 31st at 8:00 P.M. was accepted on the motion of Councillor Muse. 491. A petition from residents in the vicinity of Parson's Laundry Smoke Nuisatice relative to a smoke nuisance was received and Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Committee on Public Health, the Committee on r Industrial Relations and the Health Agent investigate the existence of a smoke and soot nuisance in the area adjacent to the junction of Loring Avenue and Jefferson Ave. , and that it be determined whether Parson' s Laundry or any other industrial firm be the cause of said nuisance. And be it further ordered that proper action be taken to alliviate this condition. Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948 492. A petition was received from the residents of Ward Street objection Pet shop. to a proposed pet store on said street. Councillor April then introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the petition of the residents of Ward Street regardin the opening of an animal and pet shop on Ward Street be referred to the Council committee on Public Health and the Public Health Agent for in- vestigation and further action. Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948. 493• A communication was received from the Dep artment of of Public Traffic Lights Works approving the Pedestrian Flasher at the junction of Lafayette and Holly Streets. On the motion of Councillor Hyland the matter was referred the the Traffic ' Sergeant and received and made a matter of record by , 7 9 the Qouncil. 494. Sound Truck The application of the Veteran' s of Foreign Wars, to operate a sound truck, in Salem from May 31, to June 5, 1948 was received. Permission granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter subject to the condition that it does not operate after 6:00 P.M. 1. 495. Dumping on A petition was received from the residents of Marlborough Road Marlborough Rd. li objecting to the dumping of Leather shops on said road. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That a hearing be granted at the next regular meeting to all parties interested in the problem of the disposal of leather scrap and other related material. a Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948. 496. I Eastern Mass Buses A petition was received from the residents of Forrester Street requesting that Eastern Mass Buses return to their regular route on Essex Street and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. On the motion of Councillor Muse hearing ordered the next regular meeting 497. Firemen's Memorial The invitation of the Firemen's Relief Association to the Firemen's Day. Memorial Day to be held June 13 , 1948 at 10:00 A.M. was accepted on the E motion of Councillor Muse. 498. } Parking on Washing- A communication was received from Thomas A. Condon requesting that lton Square. {{ the Traffic Ordinances be amended by adding "no parking on Washington S Square West". On the motion of Councillor Durkin communication referred =# t to the committee on Traffic. 499. Chamber of Commerce A communication from the Chamber of Commerce thanking the Traffic- Committee for the presentation of the Parking meters was received and placed on file. i Tag day. 500. A communication was received from the Pickering Neighborhood Associa tion requesting permission to conduct a Tag Day in Salem on Saturday, July 24, 1948. Permission granted on the motion of Councillor Hartnett. 501-502. Claims. The claims of Mrs. Roger A. Poor, 87 Canal St. , and0akley Lockard,, 14 Varney Street were referred to the Committee on Claims. . . 503. Draj 's The Draiilayer' s Bond of Fernand Rioux was referred to the Committee Bond. ' on Bonds and returned approved. 504. Sign on Tunnel The application of the United Polish Organization to erect a sign over the tunnel was granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela. „. 10'7 May 27: 1948 The application of Mrs. Archie Gillis to keep open on Sunday at 505. Bakers Island was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Sunday license The application of Paul Zocco, 19 Skerry Street to sell seaworms was 506- Sell seaworms referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 507-508-509. The following application to dig seaworms were referred to the Dig Seaworms. Committee on Licenses & Permits: I ' Peter Walker, 19 Clifton Avenue George E. Howe, 38 Peabody Atreet Oliver Cormier, 60 Dow Street 510. The application of Fred J. Norris, 218 Essex Street for the renewal Auctioneerts of his auctioneerts license was granted on the motion of Councillor License. Rafter. I 511. A list of renewals of Bowling Alley, Dig Seaworms, Draiftlayer, Renewals. Junk Collector, Lodging House, and Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 512. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order for the Committee Snow & Ice. of Finance: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating $10,000.00 to the item „Snow & Ice in the Street Department and charged to the tax levy for the current year, has considered said matter and would recommend that the order be adopted and said sum be appropriated. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Order as introduced May 13 , 1948 adopted. (423 ) 513 . Councillor Durkin introduced the following Report for the Co*nittee Licenses & Permits. on Licenses and Permits: The committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the re granting of certain licenses hasconsidered said matter and would c omm e d that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS AUTO DEALER Salem Lincoln Mercury Sales Inc. 49-53 Bridge St. (lst Class) Paul's Auto Sales 130 Canal St. (1st Class) DIG SEAWOHMS Joseph J. Green 14 Kosciusko St. Euclid C. Joly 56 Reabody St. Francis H. Jones 74 Essex St. George S. Osborne 6 English St. SELL SEAWORMS Leonard Blenkhorn 152 Bridge St. ay. . 108 William Laverty 35 March St. i JUNK COLLECTOR Sarah Liss 91 Tremont St. Israel Yoffa R. 165 Boston St. JUNK DEALER A 6 C Jacob S. Hart 6 Cliff St. _ SUNDAY LICENSE Fortunat Bourgeault 23 Roslyn St. M Lillian M. Ferguson 42 Malcomb St. j Ralph Hobbs Salem willows Charles H. Kimball 53 West Avenue Kohr Bros. , Inc. 189 Fort Avenue F Alfred Marcaurelle 280 Jefferson Avenue Frank T. Oldson 158 North St. Salvatore Rizzotti 15 High St. C. & N. Sampsonis 207j North St. i D. A. Schulte 191 Essex St. William S. Warman 30 Upham St. C . A. Lee 85 North St. I ' Yore Novelty & Joke Shop 104 Essex St. I i Russell Gosselin 183 Fort Avenue LODGING HOUSE i Frank Ahmed 8 Federal St. Yapott Ahmed 4 Church St. Yapott Ahmed 6 Church St. gapott Ahmed 8 Church St. Franklin B. Ballou 384 Essex St. Mrs. James Doyle 3-5 Federal St. Harry Halpert 57 Washington St. Ida A. Jones 18 Beach Ave. Napoleon Ouellette 104 Lafayette St. Margaret Solovicos 507 Summer St. Annie H. Toleos 14 Lynde St. { James A. Toleos 5 Rust St. Guy Violette 14 Lynch St. Anna S. Mahoney 331 Essex St. NEW LICENSES AUTO DEALER Salem Lincoln Mercury ,Sales, Inc. North & Lynde Sts(2nd class) William C. Mallard 57 Canal St. BIG CLAMS Edward M. Croteau 126 R. North St. loc . - MaY-27.,_194$ DIG SEAWORMS Nemo J. Febonio 33 Balcomb St. John B. Hatch 17 Messervey St. Stephen Hubis 43 Irving St. John L. Farley 14 Cherry St. Herbert J. Lawell 24 Balcomb St. Stanley Malko 11 Turner St. Phillip W. OtConnell 14 Naples Rd. Theodore J. Savageau 92 Congress St . Maynard E. Walker 17 Messervey St. George E. Howe 39 Peabody St. Peter Walker 19 Clifton Ave Oliver Cormier 60 Dow St. INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Morris L. Budnick 228 Essex St. DRAINLAYER Thomas V. Hever 4 Sunset Rd. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted, recommendations adopted. 514. Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the committee Construction of sidewalks. on Finance: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of recom- mending an ordinance relative to the cost for construction of sidewalks has considered said matter and would recommend that the following f Ordinance be adopted. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 515. Cost of The following ordinance was adopted for first passage. Castruction In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to sidewalks. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows Section 1. Chapter 39 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting therein after Section 4 the following new section: Section 4a. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the City Ordinan- ces the City Council, with the approval of the Mayor, may establish and cause to be constructed sidewalks in public ways of such materials as they may determine and charge the cost of the same to the owners of abutting land at a sum not to exceed ninety cents per square yard for hot top or similar material and one dollar fifteen cents per squar yard for cement or similar material; provided, however, said sidewalk may be established and constructed without cost to the owners of abutting land if the owners of said land shall furnish without expense Rio y 27 - 1948 ---- - - - o the city all materials necessary for the same with the exception of f the edgestones , which edgestones shall be furnished by the city without expense to the said abutting owners; and provided further that if public convenience so requires the city council with the approval of the Mayor ay establish and cause to be constructed sidewalks in public ways the ost of which shall be payable from the item of Sidewalk Construction J in the Street Department Appropriation or from any special appropriation ( I' 7 made for that purpose. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter but shall be in effect only until December 31, 1948. 516. City Employees The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain City officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the lines establishing the compensation of the Superintendent of the City Home by striking out the amount of compensation presently established, and inserting in place thereof the words "Fifteen Hundred Dollars ," so that said lines as amended will read as follows: "To the Superintendent of the City Home , Fifteen Hundred Dollars." Section 2. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the para-raph relating to the Police Department in the line establishing the compensation of the City Marshal by striking out the amount of compensation presently established and inserting in place thereof the words "Forty-one Hundred Dollars ," so that said provisions as amended will read as follows: "city Marshal, Forty-one Hundred Dollars," and said paragraph relating to the Police Department is further amended in the lines relating to the compensation of the clerk of the Police Department by striking out the amount of compensation presently establish- ed, and inserting in. place thereof the words "Twenty-six Hundred Dollars, ` so that said lines as amended will read as follows: "To the clerk of the Police Department , Twenty-nix Hundred Dollars." Ii Section 3. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to the Fire Department by striking out in the second line thereof the words "Chief Engineer" and the amount of compensation presently established, and inserting in place thereof the following: "Chief, Forty-one Hundred Dollars." ML 111 Section 4. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the line establishing the compensation of the timekeeper in the Street Department by striking out the amount of compensation present- ly established and inserting in place thereof the words and figures: G "Timekeeper, Forty-three Dollars and Twenty Cents ($43.20) per week." Section 5. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to the Police Department by establish- ing a new classification and rate of pay as follows: "Traffic Division Painter, One Dollarsand Five Cents ($1.05) per hour." Section 5 a. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by establishing a new classification and rate of pay in the Street Department as follows: "Mason-mechanic, One Dollar and twenty-six cents ($1.26) per hour." Section 6. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the classification Mechanic .and inserting a new classification and rate of pay in the Water Department as follows: "Chief Mechanic , One Dollar and Thirty-Five Cents ($1.35) per hour." Section 7. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the line establishing the compensation of the City Auditor by striking out the amount of compensation presently established and inserting in place thereof the words "Thirty-one Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($3120.00)" so that said line as amended will reed as follows: "To the City Auditor, Thirty-one Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($3120.00)" Section 8. The compensation increases provided for in Section 1-7 , inclusive, 'of this Ordinance shall be effective as of July 1, 1948 with respect to employees receiving monthly compensation as as of July 4, 1948, with respect to employees receiving weekly compensation. Section 9. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding at the end of said coapter a new paragraph reading as follows: "The following temporary cost of living adjustment shall become effect- ive on July 4, 1948, shall remain in force and effect until the first Monday of January 1949, shall not be included in computing salaries or compensation for pension purposes in the retirement of municipal employ - ees, and , excepting as hereinafter specifically provided , shall not be applicable to heads of departments, members of boards, committees or commissions , employees of the Public Welfare Department, employees of the School Department, or Constables , nor shall such temporary cost of living adjustment be applicable to the Superintendent or Matron of the City Home or the Superintendent of the Contagious Hospital. A. To the members of the Police Department and Fire Department, excepting the Marshal and the Chief of the Fire Department , the additi onal sum of Fifty Cents (MO) per day not to exceed Two Dollars and n IF i February`21,, 1948 k- Fifty Cents($2. 50) per week, including herein members of the. reserve police force. on the days when they are employed and on duty. II B. To the City Messenger, the Sealer of Weights and Pleasures, the 4 Superintendent of the City Scales , the clerks in the Public Welfare Department , and to all other regular full-time employees having a ' F j, I basic regular salary or compensation amounting to Fifty Dollars } 050.00) or less per week, except as hereinbefore excluded, as addition- al sum computed and limited as follows: i I 1. F6ur Dollars ($4.00) per week to salaried employees. 2 . Ten Cents (10¢ ) per hour to hourly rated employees not to exceed Four Dollars($4,00) per week. C. To part time hourly rated employees an additional sum of Ten Cents i (10d ) per hour not to exceed Four Dollars 44.00) per week during the time of their employment." ISection 10. The temporary cost of living adjustment contained in an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances , which was adopted by the City Council on December 11 , 1947, and approved by the Mayor on j - December 13 , 1947, shall not be included in computing salaries or compen- sation for pension purposes in the retirement of municipal employees. r Section 11. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith . III , are hereby repealed. Section 12. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. ly I Reconsideratio517. The matter of reconsideration of the selection of Parking Meters Parking meters. was voted by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas , 5 Nays on the motion of Council- lor Crosby. Councillor moved selection of the Parking meters. Councillor Rafter amended that when the name of each Councillor is called he shall announce the meter of his choice. f51$-519-20-21-22- Councillor Crosby moved 1st ballot : 23-24-25-26-27-2$- 29. Ballots for Dual - Councillor Poitras ; M. H. Rhodes - Councillor Rpril; American La P rking meters. France- Councillor Burke ; Miller- Councillors Crosby, Hartnett , Muse, and Stromberg; Park-O*Meter - Councillors Durkin, Hyland , and Rafter, and Szetela. Councillor Muse moved 2nd ballot : Dual - Councillors April , and Poitras ; American LaFrance - Councillor Burke; Miller - Councillor Crosby, Hartnett , and Muse ; Fark-O-Meter - : Councillors Durkin, Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela. { Councillor Crosby moved 3rd. ballot: G Dual - Councillors April , and Poitras ; American La France - Councillor 4 Burke; Miller - Councillors Brosby, Hartnett and Muse - -Park 0-Meter ,I p. 113 Councillors Durkin, Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela; Councillor Crosby moved 4th ballot : Mi Co Meter - Councillor Szetela; Dual - Councillors April, and Poitras; r American LaFrance - Councillor Burke-- ; Miller; Councillors Crosby, Hartnett, and Muse; Park-O-Meter - Councillors Durkin, Hyland, Rafter, an Stromberg. Councillor Burke moved 5th ballot: Dual - Councillors April --- -----; American LaFrance - Councillor Burk Miller - Councillor Crosby, Hartnett, Muse, and Poitras; Park*e4 Meter - Councillors Durkin, Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela. Councillor Burke moved 6th ballot: Dual - Councillor April; American LaFrance - Councillor Burke; Miller - : Councillors Crosby, Hartnett, and Muse; Park-O-Meter - Councillors Durkin Hyland , Rafter, Stromberg and Szetela. Councillor Hyland moved nth ballot : i M. H. Rhodes - Councillor April; American LaFrance - Councillor Burke; Miller - Councillor Crosby, Hartnett , and Muse; Park-O-Meter - Councillor Durkin, Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela. Councillor Hyland moved 8th ballot : Dual - Councillor April; American LaFrance - Councillor Burke; Miller Councillors Crosby, Hartnett, Muse, Szetela and Poitras; Park-O-Meter - Councillor Durkin, Hyland, Rafter, and Stromberg. Councillor Hyland Moved 9th ballot : Dual - Councillor April; American LaFrance - Councillor Burke; Miller - r Councillors Crosby, Durkin, Hartnett , Muse , and Poitras; Park-O-Meter - Councillors Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela. Councillor Hartnett moved loth ballot: Dual - Councillor April; American LaFrance - Councillor Burke ; Miller - Coupcillors Crosby, Hartnett Muse, Stromberg, and Poitras; Park- 0-Meter a Councillors Durkin, Hyland, Rafter and Szetela. Councillor April moved that as a compromise of each of the types is purchased, to be installed for a trial period. Councillor April withdrew. Councillor Durkin moved that the Council proceed to ascertain whether the city shall purchase 150 Dual and 150 Park-O-Meter machines. Motion defeated by the following roll call vote: Yea: Councillors April, Durkin, Hyland, and Poitras Nay: Councillors Burke, Crosby, Hartnett , Muse, Rafter, Stromberg, and Szetela. Councillor Rafter moved choice of parking meters be 150 Park-0- Meter, 150 Miller. Motion adopted by the following roll call vote: Yea: Councillors April, Crosby, Hartnett, Muse, Rafter, Stromberg, 114 May 27, 194$ and Szetela. Nay: Councillors Burke , Durkin, and Hyland. 530• Time off Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: i Ordered: That al]1 employees of the City of Salem who are veterans of the Spanish American War, World War 1 and World War 11 be granted time off with pay in order that they may participate in the Memorial Day ' i exercises on Monday, May 31, 1948. Approved by the Mayor June 1, 1948. 531. Tree Removal Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted: Fairmount St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees consider the advisibility of removing a tree at 31 Fairmount and that a public hearing be held. Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948. 532• Champlain Rd. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor and the Public Works superintendent look into the matter of repairing, reconditioning and resurfacing Champlain Road. Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948 . 533. Close CHeval Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ave. Ordered: That Cheval Avenue between Beach Avenue and Hosmer Ave. be closed to traffic Monday, July 5 , 1948 from 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 mid- night and that the police dept. , and the Street Dept. be so notified. Approved by the Mayor, June 1 , 1948. i 534. Tree removal Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: Webb St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Supt. of Shade Trees look into the advisibility of removing a tree in front of number 6 Webb Street and that a public hearing be held on this removal at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Approved by the Mayor, June 1 , 1948. 535• onners Road Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Whereas , in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Conners Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from East Collins Street to the waters edge at Collins Cove as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated May, 1948, it is therefor I { hereby Ordered, that due notice be given to , Minnie P. Hooper, 15 East Collins Street Julia E. McManus, 42 Osgood Street Gilbert T. Watson, 1IL deer Street 115 . Thomas A. Pawlyk,-26 Northey Street Mary G. Sosnowski , 17 Collins Street and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therfor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city;-and that the loth day of June 1948, at 8:00 P.M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. Approved by the Mayor , June 1, 1948. 536. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Urder which was adopted: Digging-Sea- Ordered: That in accordnace with the powers vested in the Council worms. by an.--ordinance relating to the transplanting and cultivation of shell fish in the City of Salem and in accordance with such further powers as P, may be vested by reason of ordinances relating to sea worms, the City Council hereby declares a closed season for a period of five years on #; that portion of Juhiper Cove below mean high water lying westerly of a , line drawn from the southwest corner of house No. 72 Bay View Avenue to q. the northwest corner of house on Winter Island now or formally owned by Elena Missud and Blanche A. Whitney and more particularly described on a plan of Juniper Cove dated February 1941 by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer and on file at the office of the City Clerk of Salem, Massachu- setts. Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948 . §' 537. ' Councillor April introduced the following Order which wad adopted: Palmer' s Cove wall. Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Engineer be requested to take whatever ,,st-eps are necessary tofill the paving points in the rip-ramp wall at Palmer' s Cove. I Approved by the Mayor, June 1, 1948. k 538• Sidewalks Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Jefferson Ave. Ordered: That the Mayor and the Superintendent of Streets be re-,. :: quested to take whatever steps are necessary to provide a sidewalk of either cement or axphalt paving along the easterly side of Jefferson Avenge, extending from the intersection of Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue to a point at or near No. 295 Jefferson Avenue. Approved by the Mayor , June 1, 1948. On the motion of Councillor Muse the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m ATTEST: u tine y City Clerk 11 --- -- — June._1Q,_19k$=_ -- -- A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, June 10, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. at the Council Chamber for the, transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Poitras presided. The reading of the records of the previous meeting was dispursed on the i motion of Councillor Durkin. Hearing Tree Remov A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 6 Webb Street. ( ' al. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela tree ordered removed Hearing - Tree Removal A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 31 Fairmount Street. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett tree ordered removed . Hearing - Buses on Forrester St. A hearing was held on the petition of the residents of Forrester Street requesting that the Eastern Massachusetts Busses return to old route on Essex Street. Councillor Muse and Stromberg were recorded in favor. Attorney John A. Murphy representing representing residents and appeared in favor with 21 residents who also appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Hearing - Dump on Marlborough Rd. A hearing was held on the petition of the residents of Marlborough i Road protesting the dumping of leather refuse in that area. 539. The following resolution adopted by the Lynn City Council was then Lynn resolution introduced: " WHEREAS, a dump, public or private in the City of Salem, at or near Salem-Lynn boundary line and by a strictly Lynn residential area on Western Avenue, Highland Avenue and many residential streets appurtenant thereto, and , WHEREAS, the maintenance of such dump would appear to affect serious ly the health and safety of residents of Lynn and their property in the large residential area above referred to and will constitute a nuisance , source of filth and cause of sickness, if debris from Tanning Industries and other unhealthy waste matter is deposited in said dump, it is therefo e ORDERED, that the Mayor and City Council of Salem be and hereby are AIN / requested to take such action as in their opinion may be necessary to eliminate above conditions. Mr. Leo Gaudreault, of Marlborough Road appeared in favor. Mrs. Frank Cook spoke briefly opposing the dump. Mr. Frank Cook spoke briefly Councillor Crosby spoke briefly enumerating a long list of complaints and was recorded opposed to the dump. Thomas F. Tigh , of Abbott Street opposed the dump site and recommen - ed an Incinerator and suggested Cambridge as a model. Daniel L. Foley from the Chamber of Commerce spoke briefly on seekin a sige for the dump. Jun. -10' Hearing closed. 'Councillor Durkin moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Committee on Industrial Relations with the Mayor. Councillor Muse amended that it be referred to the Committee as a whole with the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce. Councillor Hyland moved that the Committee of the Whole be advised as to the cost off i incinerator. Councillor Durkin's motion as amended adopted. Hearing - Laying A hearing was held on the laying out of Conners Road from East Coll nst - Conners Rd. Street to Collins Cove. Councillors Muse and Stromberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing Closed. , h The following Order recommended by Councillor Muse was adopted by 540. Laying outConners Road. a unanimous roll call vote : Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Conners Road should be laid out from East Collins Street to ,I the water' s edge at Collins Cove, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred '! to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city certain parcels of land belonging to or supp6 - ed to belong to Minnie P. Hooper, Julia E. McManus, Gilbert T. Watson, i Thomas A. Pawlyk, and Mary G. Sosnowski , bounded as follows, vis: is Beginning at a point on the easterly side of East Collins Street, 222.02 ft. northerly from a stone bound on said easterly side of east Collins Street; I ,II thence running northerly on the easterly side of East Collins Street 40.01 ft ; thence running easterly by lands of Hooper, McManus, Watson, Pawlyk, and Sosnowski 270.21 ft. to land of the City of Salem; thence running westerly by said land of the City of Salem 269.12 ft. to I the easterly side of E,�.st Collins Street at a point 222.02 ft. northerly I from a stone bound on said easterly side of East Collins Street, and the point of beginning. The above described road is shown on a plan titled "Acceptance Plan, Conners Road, Salem, Mass. , scale 1 in. - 40 ft. , May 1948, Frank P. Morse , City Engineer. j. and WHEREAS, the City Council on the 27th day of May A. D. 1948 i passed the following order, via: "Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and j! Ii convenience require that a public street or way to be called Conners Roa should be laid out as a highway of the city from east Collins Street to the water+s edge at Collins Cove as shwon on a plan on file in the offic Of the city cldrk of this city dated May, 1948 it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Minnie P. Hooper; Julia E. McMan s Gilbert T. Watson; Thomas A. Pawlyk ; and Mary G. Sosnowski and all other interested, that the City Council interidtto lay out the hi&way before mentioned, and totake thereofr a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city;- and that the loth day of June 1948, at 8 :00 P.M. at city hall, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter; " and ` WHEREAS, due notice has been given to the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as-appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of Said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse , City Engineer dated May 1948 entitled Acceptance Plan-Conners Road - Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. n 40 ft. - May 1948 deposited in the office of the city engineer, Ito which plan reference may be had. Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the aforesaid owners and we have considered and .estimated that no damages 'E re sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid , and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out f said Conners Road as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all buildings , trees, ences and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street r public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance of this laying ut by the city council. Given under our hands, this loth day of June in the year ninethen undred and forty-eight. James J. Muse Ernest W. April Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Samuel F. Hyland Clarence A. Hartnett John H1 Burke Herman A. Stromberg Julian Szetela Francis E. Rafter Philip J. Durkin City Council i Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. ' S41. 'i Tag Day. A communication was ret eived from the Mayor recommending that permis- IIsion be granted to hold a Tag Day June 19, 1948 in connection with the Cancer Drive being conducted throughout Massachusetts. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission to have the Tag Day granted. 542. Lease land on A communication was received from the Mayor P@gaesting that he be Fort Avenue 119 ---- -- _. -__--- -- --_.__ June 1 a -' 1 9 gi authorized to rent a small parcel of land located on Island Avenue and (: Fort Avenue at Salem Willows to Thomas Tarascio and William Milliken during the summer months at a sum of $50.00 per month, for the purpose of operating a pony ride concession. On the motion of Councillor Rafter f request granted and Mayor authorized to rent land at a sum not more than $50.00 a month. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a proposed 543.Wage increase wage increase for certain city employees made by the Uhion. He suggested that no action be taken at the present time to further increase wages, until a survey has been made of the Public Works Department. Communica- tion received and made a matter of record on the motion of Councillor Rafter. The Mayor 544.s appointment of H. Walker Cahill as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners. Board of Park Commissioners for the term of 5 years ending May lid 1953 , was received. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. Councill I . or Szetela objected. Confirmation of appointment laid on the table until next regular meeting under the rules. i 545. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Playgrounds Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3000.00) be transferred from the Reserve Account to the item "Playgrounds in the Park I Department's said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. 546. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Independence Day Ordered : That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars 41500.00) be j transferred from the Reserve Account to the item "Independence Day" said sum to be expended under the direction of the Mayor and Ward Councillors. Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. 547. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was laid on the table Survey of Publi Works Dept. until the next regular meeting: I Ordered : That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) be trans- ferred from the Reserve Account to the item "Survey of the Public Works Department" said sum to be expended under the direction of the Mayor. 548. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Spanish Ameri- Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars 4500.00) be trans- can War .; ferred from the Reserve Account to the item "50th Anniversary of the i k Spanish American War" said sum to be expended under the direction of the Mayor. Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. JI jon June 10,_194$ 549 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Witch House Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand ninety-seven dollars and eighty nine cents ($4097.$9) be and hereby is transferred from the item "Repairs to Witch House" to the item "Witch House Repairs , Operation and (Salaries" in the Park Department. 550. School Milk and The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch Account. That the sub of Four Thousand Three Hundred forty-three Dollars and twelve cents ($4343.12) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account in the School Department , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated i for said account. Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. I 551. II Water Service The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- i pension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars 35 ,200 it .00) be and hereby is appropriated for the special item "Extension of Water Service" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated and to be charged to the excess and deficiency account , and to be spent under ithe direction of the City Engineer, Frank P. Morse. I Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. Compens 552.ation A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn requesting Richard T. Hart that the compensation of Lieutenant Richard T, Hart be continued beyond the thirty day period as Lieutenant Hart was injured in a fire and is unable to return to work as a fireman. On the motion of Councillor Muse request granted. 553 Chamber of Commerc A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to use the large billboard over the tunnel from June 7 , to June 2$ , 1948. Request granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 554 ` Pole location A hearing was ordered for June 24, 1948 on the petition of New ! I England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate five poles on Wilson Street. I. 555. 556. 557 Claims. The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Joseph J. Morin 12 Charles Streey, Salem I Mary Benedetti Beverly, Mass. ` Earl G. Daniels Church Street , Salem 55$ Renewals A list of renewal of Lodging House, Sell Seaworms , Sunday Licenses, and Drainlayer Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 12; The application of Floyd' W. Semons to set up and use 1 passenger 559.Passenger Auto. auto at 14 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Henry Caron Jr. to keep open on Sunday at 68 560.Sunday license Palmer Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Joseph Kulak to keep open on Sunday at 84 .561•Sunday license. Derby Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Joseph Tarnowski , 15 Beckett Street to sell 562.Sell Seaworms. Seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The following application for licenses to Dig Seaworms were re- 563Dig6Seaworms. ferred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: George Cameron 11 Williams St. Charles Lavoie 45 March St. Francis Soucy 63 Palmer St. 566. Councillor Hyland introduced the following report for the Committea Parking at on Traffic : Was ,ton Square J The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of pro- hibiting parking of motor vehicles during certain hours on Washington Square West between Essex Street and Brown Street has considered said matter and wouldSrecommend as follows ; I 1. That said parking be prohibited on said street between the hours of two A.M. and 7 A.M. 2. That Mr. Thomas eondon, an abuttor and taxpayer be permitted to address the council in connection with this matter. 3. That the committee on ordinances prepare the appropriate amendment to the traffic ordinances to effect the purpose of this order. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman. j Councillor Szetela was recorded as opposed. Mr. T. A. Condon was granted the privilage of the floor and spoke briefly advocating no parking in this area. i Councillor Hartnett introduced the following report for the 567. Band concerts Committee on Music: The Committee on Music recommends that the sum of $1500.00 be appropriated by the Mayor for the purpose of conducting concerts at the Salem Willows Auditorium and that the number of Concerts be six and that they be awarded to Claude H. Philljps conductor of the Salem Civic orchestra. 't� Clarence A. Hartnett Chairman Councillor Hyland moved that "all concerts be awarded to Claude H. Phillips" and substitute "Mayor be requested to divide the concerts between all bands employing union members. Councillor Hyland's amendment was defeated by a roll call vote of 2 Yeas, 9 Nays. Councillor Hartnett's report accepted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Nay. Licenses 56$. Councillor Durkin introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits: The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the Imatter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS II j BOWLING fiLLEYS Frank H. Welch 1 St. Peter St . ( 11) DIG SEAWORMS John Bernard 57 Lawrence St. Roger R. Pierce 8 Federal St. DRAINLAYER Fernand Rioux $i Gardner St. Henry J. Caron 1 Cabot St. JUNK COLLECTOR j Charles Litman 44 Irving St. Theodore Morris 5 Blaney St. j John Nalesnik 19 Putnam St. Samuel J. Thorn 2 Ives Court i LODGING HOUSE George H. Osgood 313 Essex St. Julia L. Ryan 32 Lynde St. � I Ann Walsh 14 Summer St. Christine Xiarhos 53 Charter St. i - SUNDAY LICENSE I I ' Henry A. Caron 37 Cabot St. ! Frank P. Cook 3 Verona St. i j, Chester C. Coombs 34 Dunlap St. Rene Qauthier 54 Roslyn St. i Lafayette Sandy Kitchen 105 Lafayette St. Rosa Lambert 291 Cabot St. CA. Lee 85 North St. Alfred Farneau 95 Canal St. NEW LICENSES SELL SEAWORMS Paul Zocco 19 Skerry, St . SUNDAY LICENSE Mrs. Archie Gillis Baker's Island 194..8 L, 7� PASSENGER ZUTO Blarnard. J. Rynkowski 10 Norman St. i For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adopted. I . Councillor Burke introdueed the following report for the Committee 569, Margin St. on Public Property: Parking lot. The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of granting permission to the St. Mark's Italian Church for the use of the Margin St. Parking lot for Carnival purposes from July 26, to July kj.. 311 1948 has considered said matter and would recommend that this permit be granted. For the Committee John H. Burke_ Chairman Repart accepted , recommendation adopted. Construction of b The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the cost Sidewalks . ( 515) . of the construction of sidewalks ( 515) was taken up and adopted for secon and final passage. Compensation of The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the City Officers. compensation of City Officers was taken up. Councillor Durkin introduced the following amendment : ` f Section 9, Sub-section B. After the words Public Welfare Department "The operators-general in the street department". Amendment adopted. Councillor Rafter introduced the following amendment. SECTION (9A. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City "rdinances is hereby amended in the line establishing compensation of the City Messenger by striking out the amount of compensation presently established and 4 b inserting in place thereof the words "Thirty;one Hundred and Twenty : I Dollars" ($3120.00) so that said line as amended will read as follows : f "To the City Messenger, Thirty-one Hundred and Twenty Dollars." Amendment voted. Ordinance as amended adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote. 570. 6 Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which wqs adopted: Veterans Conventions. Ordered : That all city employees who are Veterans and have been duly elecged as delegates to the conventions of the various Veteran organizations shall be granted time off to attend such conventions withoub loss of pay. Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. 571, Close Derby St.l Councillor Szetela introduced the following order which was adopted: Ordered: That Derby St. between Webb St. , and Fort Ave. be i closed to traffic Saturday July 3 , 1948 from 6 P. id. to 12 midnight and G that the police Dept. and Street Dept. be so notified. i.24 June .10, 1948 ._ Approved by the Mayor, June 16, 1948. 572. Essex St. two way Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That Essex Street from Forrester Street to Hawthorne Blvd. ii be made two way traffic and the Eastern Mass Bus Service going to the I Willows discontinue using Forrester Street. 9 573 . Street light Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the City Electrican and the committee on Electrical Allairs look into the advisability of installing a Street Light on Symond St. between Chandler and Balcomb streets. j Parking at 574. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Forest River III Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic Rules consider the advisabili ty of restricting parking on the streets adjacent to Forest River Park on Sundays and holidays during the summer months. I ' I I Tree Removal 575. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: I Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees consider the advisibility of removing a tree at 23 Hillside Avenue and a hearing be held at the LI next' regular meeting. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the meeting adjourned at 11:11 P.M ,I i t ATTEST: 'I � I ! Aug tine J. CITY CLERK 1 I ' i I II I � I I I ' it �! li ' q I , I '. I I i 125 June 24, 19_4$__ - - A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, June 24, 1948 at 8 :00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispursed. A hearing was held on the g p Hearing - Pole g petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate five i poles on Wilson Street. Mr. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. appeared in favor. Councillors Burke and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Order - Pole 576. Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Location - Wilson S the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 2nd day of June 1948 All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points ihdicated upon the plan marked - N.E.T.& T.CO. , No. 2617 Dated 4-28-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- Wilson Street southwesterly from Laurent Street Poles 161/11 to 161/15 inc. 5 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distri- buting purposes. A hearing was hled on the removal of a tree at 23 Hillside Avenue. Hearing - Tree Removal Councillor Cnosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Crosby tree ordered reomved. -- -----June 24, 194$ A communication was received from the Mayor relative to 'two applica- tions for the erection of billboards. The locations were as follows : - Highland Ave. near Pole 116 and near Wyman Avenue Opposite 60 Jefferson Avenue On the motion of Councillor Burke it was voted that the applications be referred to the City Solicitor and that he appear in opposition to them. JJJ 578 Civic Concerts The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: Ordered : That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the reserve fund to the Item "Civic Concerts" said sum to be expended under the direction of the Mayor. Councillor Hyland moved that the order be amended to read "That the Mayor be instructed to expend funds for concerts for $ concerts, 2 of the under Scholfler, 2 under Rigley, and 2 under Mr. Phillips. Councillor Muses further amended "Mr. Adams be given two concerts': Councillor Hyland accepted Councillor Muses amendment . Amendment defeated by a roll call vote of 3 Yeas , $ Nays. Original order adopted by a unani r mous roll call vote. 579. Pay increase The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: y s Ordered : From the account "Pay Increases-Employees" the sum of $41,000.00 (Forty-one Thousand Dollars ) be and hereby is transferred to the following departments and their items as follows : Mayor $ 104.00 Auditor 276.00 x Treasurer Item Salaries & Wages 312.00 Collector Item Salaries & Wages 520.00 Y Assessors Item Salaries & Wages 416.00 City Clerk Item Salaries & Wages 208.00 r Engineering Item Salaries & Wages 104.00 Purchasing Item Salaries & Wages 208.00 Elections & Registrations Item Salaries & Wages 104.00 City Messenger 232.00 Police Item Salaries & Wages 5 ,597.00 Fire Item Salaries & Wages 6 ,110.00 Sealer-Weights & Measures Item Salaries & Wages 104.00 Moth Suppression Item Salaries & Wages 140.00 Shade Trees Item Salaries & Wages 533 .16 Health Item Administration 20$.00 Health Item Quarantine & Contagious $$0.00 Health Item Collection of Garbage 1,444.00 Street Item General Administration 452.40 Street Item Ashes & Refuse Disposal 1,637.00 Street Item Bridges & Fences 254.00 Street Item Cleaning Streets 1462.00 Street Item Municipal Garage 1:040.00 x Street Item Highway Maintenance 2,$9$-34 Street Item Sewer Maintenance 542 .00 Street Item Sidewalks & Curbing 1,096.00 Veterans Services 312.00 Public" Welfare Item General Administration 312.00 Public Welfare-city home Item Salaries & Wages 1,040.00 Public Welfare Item Aid to Dependent Children 78.00 Public Welfare Item Old Age Assistance 234.00 Libraries Item Salaries 1,560.00 Park It m Salaries & Wages 3 ,.20$. 50 Public Property Item Administration 312.00 Public Property Item Water Department Buildings 104.00 Public Property Item Other Department Buildings 208.00 Public Property Item Town Hall 208.00 12' Water Item General Administration 624.00 Water Item Municipal Garage ' 717.60 Water Item General Maintenance 1,872.00 Water Item New Meters 208.00 Water-PumpingStation Item Salaries & Wages 1,040.00 City Scales 104.00 Cemetery Item Salaries & Wages 10872.00 Contributory Retirement Item General Administration 104.00 said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for such purposes. Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. The following Order recom®ended "by the Mayor was adopted: 580.Cemetery Dept. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360.00) be hereby transferred from "Estimated Receipts" to the account "Cemetery Sale of Vaults" in the Cemetery Department, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. _ Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. 581. Veteran' s The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted with an Housing Emergency Preamble : Emergency Preamble Whereas an acute shortage of housing exists in the City and on Account of such shortage many veterans are. unable to obtain shelter for themselves and theri 'families; and this shortage is likely to continue for a substantial time ; and inability to obtain adequate shelter will cause suffering and disease among such veterans unless such shortage is I ' relieved and that condition has created a public emergency making j immediate financial assistance an immediate public necessity; this bond ! 1 order is declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the pu'_�lic health and convenience.. Councillor Hyland moved suspension of the rules, no objection. Emergency preamble adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand fDollars 0375 ,000.00) be appropriated for providing housing for veterans pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to meet said appropriation the treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is hereby authorized to issue three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollar ($375 ,000.00) bonds of the city pursuant to Section 10 of said Act as amended , said bonds to be payable in not more than twenty (20) years from their date. Adopted for first passa e. by a unanimous roll call vote. Adopted for second passage by a unanimous.;roll call vote. 582. The following communication was received from the Mayor: Mayor' s veto City Messenger. To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council; June 1 _ am returning herewith the "Ordinance relative to the compensation of certain City Officers and employees ," adopted for second and final passage by the City Council on June 10, 1948. I approve of the provisions of this ordinance with the exception of Section 9A thereof, which section I most emphatically disapprove, and which I request be stricken from the ordinance. With a rather complete understanding of the motives which prompt members of a legislative body to favor a city official -whose duties are closely related to their own functions , nevertheless there are rather surprising and disturbing aspects to the unanimous vote of your members in adopting f this amendment to the ordinance as originally passed. In 1947 the Counci voted to amend the ordinances relating to the compensation of most Depart ment heads , but did not ihclude the City Messenger in the list of officia s to be granted an increase. You will recall that the City Messenger is an appointee of my predecessor, and their present intimacy suggests the conclusion that any upward revision of the messenger's salary might s better have been accomplished during the term of the former Mayor. Upon { LE my election I made known to your members my desire and intention to j 1 appoint a messenger of my own choice , but the Council appears determined to prevent me from doin- so. In its original form the ordinance provided a $4.00 weekly increase for the messenger. You now permit him to retain this increase while raising the regular salary for the position to $3120. I cannot but resent this generosity to one whom I find unacceptable for i this position. Without rancor or bitterness , but insisting upon the rightful prerogatives of the Mayor' s office, I inform you of my dissatis- faction with the services of the incumbent and my intention to continue my efforts to replace him. In the meantime I do not propose to reward him by approving this increase . Laid on the table for seven days. 563. Michaud Bus Lines The following communication was received from the Michaud Bus Lines : y, k, I ; Mr. Augustine Toomey City Clerk City Hall Salem, Massachusetts ,1 Dear Mr. Toomey: Q The NEW BUS ROUTE along Jackson and Broad Streets approved by the If Salem City Council in April has also recently been approved by the I Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. For the convenience of the public using these conveyance facilities of this company it is requested that the Honorable City Council authorize the places designated on the enclosed chard as Bus Stops. The proposed stops as shown on the chart are located on the North and South sides of Broad Street at corners of: 120 ---- ---- - -- - ------ June 24� 1 --- Jackson Street North side at Flint South side at Phelps- North side at Pickering South side between 00ne Sq. and Mt. Vernon North and South sides at Summer North and South sides at Gedney and Margin Sts. It is further requested that Bus Stops be so designated on the North �JdA East side of Jefferson Avenue at .the corner of Cloutman and the Northwest side at Wilson Street . It is requested that the necessary action be taken to put these Stops into effect as soon as it is practicable in order to provide the residents of Ward Three (3 ) with the maximum bus service at a minimum of inconvenience . Very truly yours /s/ J. A. Michaud President Councillor Burke moved that the stops be approved as they are read Councillor Hyland amended that the Police Department be instructed to l install "Bus Stop" signs at the locations similar to those already in use Councillor Hylandts amendment adopted. Motion as amended adopted. 584. An invitation was received from the Spanish American War Veterans to Spanish America War 50th Anniversar the Spanish American War 50th Aniversary Banquet to be held July 5 ,1948 at 2 :00 p.m. at Town Hall. On the motion of Councillor Muse invitation accepted. 585. A hearing was ordered for July 8 , 1948 on the application of the Wire locations New England Power Company to construct , maintain and operate transmission ' lines for the transmission of electric current over Canal St. , Jefferson Avenue, Ancient. Way, Willson Street, Highland Avenue , and Marlborough St. 586. A communication from the Gallows Hill Community Club, objecting to Objection Marlborough Dump the dumping on Marlborough Rbad was referred to the Committee of the whol on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 587. A communication from the Post 55 , Polish American Veterans recording Polish American Vets. them in favor of Sections 81A, 81B, and 83A of Chapter 576 of the General Laws of the Acts of 1946 was received and placed on file. 588. A communication from the Post 1524 Veterans of Foreign mars , V. F. W. recording them in favor of the passage of Sections 31a, 81b, and 83a of Chapter 1 6 was received and placed on file. P 576 of the Acts of 94 589. A communication from the Yankee Division recording them in favor of Yankee Division Sections 81a, 81b, and 83a of Chapter 576 of the Acts of 1946 was receive i and placed on file. 590. A Eommunication from the American Veterans of World War II recordin American Vets-. J `130 them in favor of the passage of Sections 81a,81b, and 83a of Chapter 576 of the General Laws of the Acts of 1946 was received and placed on file. 591. American Legion A communication from the American Legion recording them in favor of the adoption of Sections 81a, 81b, and 83a of the General Laws of the Acts of 1946 was received and placed 6n file . 592. Renewals A long list of renewals of Bowling Alley, Dig Seaworms , Lodging House , Pedler , Sunday license , and Drainlayer Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 593 . Auctioneer's License The application of L. A. Landry, 335 Lafayette Street for a special Auctioneer' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Move a building 594. A hearing was ordered for July 8 , 1948 on the application of B. F. Goodwin & Son to move a building from Beverly Bridge , down Bridge St. , to Winter Street , to Hawthorne Boulevard to New Derby Street, to Lafayette Street , to Marblehead line. 595. P Bond-Move building The bond of B. F. Goodwin & Son for the moving of'. a building was y' referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 596 Large Sign A hearing was ordered for July 8, 1948 on the application of Harry q Herman to erect a large Stationary Sign at 152 Essex Street. ' 597 Sign bond The sign Bond of Herman" Shoe Sture , 152 Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 598-599-600-601-602 603. Dig Seaworms The following application to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits : Maynard Thibault 2 Cedar Street Court William Brennan 5 Hawthorne Blvd. Charles F. Connolly 4 Ash Street William H. Deschene 43 Endicott Street Eduard Dion 12 Mall Street Robert R. Neville 121 Bridge Street Dig Clams 604. The application of Howard Beck to Dig Clams was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 605. Sunday License The application of Theodore Solovicos , 302a Essex Street to keep open on Sunday was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 606. Drainlayer The application of Edward F. Donovan , 13 Barr Street for a Drain- layer' s License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and the specia committee on Drainlayers. 607. Drainlayer bond The Drainlayer' s Bond of Edward F. Donovan, 13 Barr Street , was 131 !'. --- _ _ June referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved, The Sign Bond for Robbins Restaurant, 165 Washington Street was re- 608.Sign Bond ferred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. tI f The Claim of Rev. Frank B. Crandall, 29 Winter Island Road was referr 609•Claim N ', ed to the Committee on Claims. The Claim of Catherine M. Donlon, 101 610.Hawthorne Blvd. was referred Claim i to the Committee on Claims. Councillor Durkin introduced the following report for the Committee ot 611,Park Dept. Finance : The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of Transfer I , of 34097.89 from the item "Repairs to Witch House" to the item "Witch House Repairs , Operation and Salaries", in the Park Department has con- sidered said matter and would recommend that the transfer be made. Report accepted, recommendation adopted. Adoption of order introduce June 10, 1946 ( 549) . 612. ' Councillor Hyland introduced the following report for the Committee Warren Court on Traffic : one !I The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of making Warren Court one way has considered said matter and would recommend as follows ; 1. That Warren Court be made one way in an easterly direction from i Jackson Street to Warren Street . 2. That the Police Department be furnished with a copy of this orde and further that said Department be requested to post the signs necessary to carry out this order. Report accepted, recommendation adopted. 613 . Councillor Durkin introduced the following report for the Committee Licenses & E Permits on Licenses and Permits: The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter J of granting certain licenses has considered said ma',-ter and would recomm- end that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES i DIG SEAWORMS George Cameron 11 Williams Street Charles Lavoie 45 March Street Francis Pioucy 63 Palmer Street PASSENGER AUTO Floyd W. 3emons 14 Federal Street SELL 3EAWORM3 194$ - - Joseph Tarnowski 15 Beckett Street SUNDAY LICENSE Henry Caron Jr. 68 Palmer Street Joseph Kulak 84 Derby Street RENEWALS Alt DRAINLAYER Edward J. Rennicks 11 Bridge Street LODGING HOUSE Mrs. Margaret Beaupre 17 Federal Street Mary Murtaugh Grace 24 Lynde Street SELL SEAWORMS Henry J. Palardy 64 Palmer Street SUNDAY LICENSE Louis J. Beaulieu 254 Jefferson Avenue Frank Bertini 20 Margin Street John Konnevich 6 Harris Street Roger L. Lebel 67 Mason Street Eugene McLennon 66 Boston Street Nelson Nersasian 408 Essex Street Francis J. Page 22 Webb Street Blanche Peterman 69 Bridge Street Karol Przypek 32 Essex Street Bella Soucy 101 Loring Avenue Philip Zbikowski 46 English Street Report accepted , and recommendation adopted. 614. Gasoline storage Councillor Crosby introduced the following report for the committe e on Public Works : The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application for the storage of 6200 gallons of gas and petroleum products by Yopott Ahmed at 2 , 4 and 6 Church Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the license be granted. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. I; w Confirmation H. Walker Cahill The matter of confirmation of the appointment of H. Walker Cahill as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners was taken up. Appointment confirmed by a roll all vote of 7 Yeas , 4 Nays_. i (547) Councillor Durkin moved that the transfer of PO-00.00 from-Reserve Account to the item "Survey of the Public Works Department" be taken off the table. Order as introduced June 10, 1948 ( 547) Adopted. 61 Smoke and soot nuisance The following Order recommended by Councillor Hyland was adopted: Ordered: That the committee on Public Health investigate a smoke 133 - --------.__.__ -------June--2k.,-11�$.—.------- and soot nuisance existing generally throughout the city to determine the source or sources of such nuisance and recommend such steps as they may deem necessary to eliminate such nuisance. Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted 616 81b,Sons and183A ofa by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 3 Nays: Chapter 576 Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Salem hereby accepts Sections 81, A, 81 A and 83 A, of Chapter 576 of the acts of 1946, amend- ing general laws Chapter 32, Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: 617.No parking Ordered: That the "No parking Signs" now situated on banal Street in front of the premises of 120 Canal Street be removed £herefrom and the Street and Police Departments be notified to this effect. Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. i 618. The following Order recommended by Councillor Muse was adopted: Collins Cove Sell tags Ordered : That the Collins Cove Club and the Ward 2 Social Club be I allowed to sell tags in the Ward starting on Monday June 28 to Monday July 5 , inclusive. Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. 619. The following Order recommended by Councillor Muse was adopted: Close Street Ordered: That Collins Street between Beacon Street and Barton Street be closed to motor traffic between the hours of 7 p.m. to 12 mid-night Sunday July 4, and Monday July 5, and the Police Department and the Street Department be notified so that the area will be properly posted Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. 620. Councillor Burke introduced the following order which was adopted: Sound Truck Ordered : That permission be granted to the Ste. Anne's Holy Name Society to operate a sound truck between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday July 3rd in Precinct 3 of Ward three . Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. 621. The following order introduced by Councillor Burke was adopted: Sell tags i Ordered : That permission be granted to the Ste. Anne's Holy Name Society, to sell tags in Ward three in conjunction with their bonfire on l the evening of July 3rd. Approved by the Mayor, June 29, 1948. l On the motion of Councillor April the meeting adjourned at 9:52 P.M. ATTEST: City rk �4 � 34 July 8, 1948 A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chamber Thursday, July 8, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Stromberg, President Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the k records of the previous meeting were dispursed. ff Hearing - New England Power A hearin was held on the petition of the New England Power Company Co. to construct and maintain electrical lines over Canal Street, Jefferson Avenue, ancient way, Willson Street , Highland Avenue and Marlborough Street. 622. Petition of residents The City Clerk introduced a petition of the residents , and abuttors of the area, objecting to the location of the lines. Fred A. Donovan, of the New England Power Company appeared in favor. Albin Rochina , 53 Cedar Street and nine other residents appeared in lopposition. Councillor April was recorded in opposition. Joseph IMarfongelli , owner of property next to the location appeared in opposi- tion. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse it was voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the Committee on Electrical Affairs. Hearing - Move a Building. A hearing was held on the application of B. F. Goodwin & Sons to mov I � h. a building from Beverly Bridge to the Marblehead Line overBridge , Winter Hawthorne , New Derby and Lafayette Streets. B. F. Goodwin appeared in favor. Councillors Crosby & Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permit granted between the hours of three and seven o' clock A. M. Hearing - Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Harry Herman, 152 Essex Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign. Councillors Szetela and Muse iIwere recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On I I ,! the motion of Councillor Muse permit granted. 623 .1 Pile moorings A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a hearing Ili Salem Harbor to be held by the Department of Public Works July 13 , 1948 at 2 :30 P.M. on the application of the Navy Department for a license to erect pile moorings in Salem Harbor. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the City Clerk notify the Department of Public Works that the City Council of Salem is in favor of the license being granted. 624 Construction on The following communication was received from the Mayor: Almshouse Road. Gentlemen of the Council : Two small homes designed for veterans occupancy and located on Almshouse Road at Salem Willows , hEve been completed and sold to local veterans. The contractor, Atlantic Construction Corporation has expressed a desire to proceed at once with the construction of ten or twelve houses of this F type, but varied somewhat in design, and to be sold at a maximum figure of $7850.00 Larger homes may be built with the cost being increased i proportionately. I believe that these houses meet all of the requirements i of good housing at a price within the limit of the veterans ability to buy or rent , and the contractor is willingto proceed on terms which involve no expense to the City other than the installation of the usugl services , and providing fill where required. Land is available in this area, and I propose to enter into an agreement with the contractor similar to that previously entered into for the two lots where houses have been built and sold to veterans. If you favor this procedure kindly sign the attached voting pledge , and construction of at least ten more homes will begin &t once. l jincerely, Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Rafter the Mayor was authorized to enter in the agreement with the Atlantic Construction Corporation. A communication was received from tPie Mayor relative to a request 625.Sound Truck of the Lynn Baseball Club to operate a sound truck in the streets of Salem until the middle of September. Councillor Rafter moved that the t Club be authorized to operate a sound truck between the hours of 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. three days a week until September. On the motion of Councillor Durkin leave to withdraw was voted. 626. The following Order recommended by the P,layor was radified by a Pension ' Michael J. Brennan unanimous roll call vote: ' School Dept. Ordered: That , Michael J. Brennan, a Junior Building Custodian in the School Department , a veteran ofWorld War I, having been employed for more than ten years by the City of Salem and an examining panel of i three physicians being unanimous in their conclusion that he has become i incapacitated for active service. That in accordance with Chapter 32 Sections 56 to 60 of the General Laws and its amendments thereto he be and hereby be pensioned in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Thirty Four Dollars ($1234.00) per year, said Pension to be payable in equal weekly installments, for the remainder of his life , said sum is one half his annual salary, and that said pensio is to be effective from midnight Marco 9, 1948, said sums to be paid from sums of money appropriated yearly under "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, July 10, 1948. July-$-,_194 _ --- --- Supplies in 627.1 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Fire Department + ' Ordered That the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Item Salaries and Wages in the Fire Department to the Item Supplies , Sub Item Fuel and Medical Treatment in the Fire Depart Iment , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said - account. Approved by the Mayor, July 10, 1948. 628 School Milk & Lunch The following Order recommended by the layor was adopted: Ordered : That the sum of Three Thousand Eight Hundred ninety-three dollars and Ninety-six cents ($3893 .96) be and hereby is transferred from ithe School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating lAccount in the School Department , said sums to be added to sums heretofor appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor, July 10, 1948. i j 629.. Pedler' s License A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the application of Edmund J. Ring Jr. , 90 Flint Street for the renewal of his Pedler' s License. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett license granted. Report of Sale(n30.' Housing Authority, The report of the Salem Housing Authority was received and each Councillor given a copy on the motion of Councillor Hyland. 631. Election informa- A communication was received from the League of Women Voters tion booth. requesting permission to erect an information booth on Town Hall Square before election time. On the motion of Councillor April permission granted. V 632. Drainlayer's The Draimlayer's Bond of Arthur H. Crosby d/b/a/ A. H. Crosby & Co. Bond ;was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 633 . Claim The Claim of the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co 900 Fauquier Avenue , St . Paul 6, Minnesota, was referred to the Committee on Claims. 634. � ^ Renewals A list of renewals of Bowling Alley, Drainlayer, Passenger Auto , and Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 635 Close Margin St. The application of Peter A. Ginggin, 36 Endicott Street for a permit to close Margin Street from Gedney Street to St. Mary' s Italian Church from July 26 , to July 31 between 7 P.M. and mid-night was granted on the motion of Councillor Burke with the provision that the Michaud Bus Line I be allowed to pass through. 636-637-638-639- 640-641-642. 'he following applications to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Dig Seaworms Committee on Licenses and Permits : Donald J. Poitras 33 Cabot Street Jules Lewis Carbone 5 Wall St. Court Charles Redmond 20 Albion Street I , Chester Przenny 267 Jefferson Avenue Guy Pierce 50 Ward Street Leland H. Nichols 9 Beacon Street John E. Rice 22 Symonds Street The application of the "aumkeag Steam Cotton Co. , 47 Congre9s Street 643 . Pool Table to set up and use one Pool Table was referred to the Committee on Licen- ses and permits. i The application of Peter Filacio d/b/a/ Town Taxi for one Passenger 644. Automobile at 60-62 Washington Street was referred to the Committee on Passenger Auto Licenses and Permits. Councillor Rafter introduced the following report for the Committee 645.Trespass on Ordinances : The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance relative to the invasion of privacy or trespass has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted. Im the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. 646. Ordinance An Ordinance relating to invasions of privacy or trespass. on Trespass Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. No person shall enter upon the premises of another for the t'! ! purpose of committing any wanton or malicious act, nor for the purpose or with intention of invading the privacy of another by peeping into the windows of said house or spying upon any person or persons resident til i therein. SECTION 2. Nothing contained in this ordinance shall be construed to abridge nor in any way limit the right of a police officer to enter upon private property nor to perform any act necessary in the performane Of his official duties. SECTION 3. Violations of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not less than $20.00 for each and every offense. SECTION 4, This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. i Adopted for first passage. b47. I Councillor Hyland introduced the following report for the Committee Street Traffic on Ordinances: The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred an ordinance relative to Street Traffic has considered the matter and would recommend that f , the following Ordinance be adopted. 1 128 July_,-$ 114$- - -..— —---....------ ---- ---- Ordinance 648. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. ' Street Traffic An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance Relating to Street Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem that Chapter 43 of the City Ordinances be and is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1. By adding to Section 4 of Article IV the following: "Mill Street , both sides , between Washington Street and the Boston and Maine Railroad crossing." "Mill Street , northerly side , between Boston and Maine Railroad crossing and Margin Street." "Lynde Street , southerly side , for a distance of ninety (90) feet extending easterly from North Street." SECTION 2. By striking out provisions in Section 7 (a) of Article IV relating to Derby Square and inserting in place thereof: "Derby Square between Essex Street and Front Street , both sides." SECTION 3 . By adding to Section 9 of Article V the following: "Derby Square -- from Essex Street to Front Street in a southerly direction." "Derby Square -- from Front Street to Essex Street in a northerly direction." "Derby Street from Orange Street to Fort Avenue in an easterly direction." SECTION 4. By striking out the third subparagraph of Section 10 of Article V relating to a bus stop on Essex Street adjacent to St. Peter Street and inserting in place thereof the following: "Essex Street -- northerly side for a distance of seventy-six (76) feet extending easterly from St. Peter Street as indicated by signs." By striking out the fourth subparagraph of Section 10 of Article V relating to a bus stop on Essex Street adjacent to Washington Street and inserting in place thereof the following: "Essex Street -- northerly side , for a distance of ninety-six (96) feet extending easterly from a point fifty ( 50) feet easterly from Washington Street as indicated by signs! ; by striking out the fifth subparagraph of Section 10 of Article V relat- ing to a bus stop on Essex Street adjacent to North Street and by insert- I ing in place thereof the following: "Essex Street , northerly side , for a distance of seventy-two and one-half (72J) feet extending easterly from North Street as indicated by signs" ; by striking out the sixth subparagraph of Section 10 of Article V I, ' E E relating to a bus stop on North Street adjacent to Essex Street and + ! ii inserting in place thereof the following: r 13� i 2North Street, easterly side for a distance of ninety-six (96) feet i extending northerly from Essex Street as indicated by signs"; by adding the following to Section 10 of Article V: "North Street, vesterly side, for a distance of fifty-two (52) feet extending northerly from a point opposite the southerly line of Lynda Street as indicated by signs" ; by striking out the thirteenth subparagraph of Section 10 of Article V relating to the N.Y. bus stop on Central Street and inserting in place thereof the following: "Central Street, westerly side, for a distance of fifty (50) feet extending southerly from a point forty (40) feet south from Eseex Street as indicated by signs marked "N.Y. Bus Stop" ; . by striking out the eighth subparagraph of said Section 10 relating to f a bus stop on Washington Street near Church Street and inserting in place thereof the following: , h "On Washington Street -- easterly side, for a distance of seventy (70) feet extending southerly from Church Street as indicated by signs"; SECTION 5. By striking out the fifth subparagraph of Section 11 of Arti- cle V relating to a taxi cab stand at 1311 Washington Street and insertin in place thereof the following: "At 1311 Washington Street for a distance of forty (40) feet as marked by signs (2 car)" ; t by adding the following subparagraph to Section 11 of Article V: "At 49 Washington Street for a distance of twenty (20) feet as { marked by signs (1 car)"; SECTION 6. By adding the following to the provisions of Section 13 of Article V relating to service zones: "On the easterly side of Central Street for a distance of nineteen and one-half (191) feet extending northerly from the Police Station driveway as marked by signs; "On the northerly side of Essex Street opposite Liberty Street for a distance of twenty-eight (28) feet as marked by signs; "On the northerly side of Essex Street opposite Barton Square for a distance of twenty-two (22 ) feet as marked by signs; "On the southerly sdie of Derby Street for a distance of forty (40) feet extending westerly from Turner Street as marked by signs; "On the westerly side of Washington Street for a distance of I twenty-eight (28) feet extending northerly from a point ninety-four (94) ,feet north from Essex Street; "On the easterly side of Washington Street for a distance of twenty- six (26) feet extending southerly from the northerly building line of the building occupied by the A. & P Viarket"; z y _ I 140 July 8 , 194$_ "On Hawthorne Boulevard (Westerly Side) at the southerly corner of Essex St. and Hawthorne Boulevard for a distance of 30 feet." by striking out the distance of twenty (20) feet established as a service zone at n4ber 65 North Street in said Section 13 and by inserting in place thereof the words and figures "forty (40)"• I SECTION 7. By striking out Subsection (d) of Section 1 of Article IV r and inserting in place thereof: "Upon any roadway in a business or residential district where parking is permitted unless both wheels on the right side of the vehicle are within twelve (12) inches of the curb or edge of the roadway except where angle parking is required and excepting where parking on the left i of the roadway is permitted on one way streets." ' SECTION 8. By adding a new Section 14 at the end of Article V reading as follows : "SECTION 14. In establishing and designating the areas set aside k for service zones , taxi cab stands and bus stops under the provisions of l this Ordinance, corner distance of not less than twenty (20) feet from intersections shEllbe established in addition to the area designated for such service zones , taxi call s':,ands or bus stops and shall be indica- ted by signs prohibiting parking of vehicles within such corner distance I areas." ISECTION 9. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage. 649. Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits : The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter i of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would I recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES DIG CLAMS Howard Beck 9 Collins Street DIG SEAWORMS I j Robert R. Neville 121 Bridge Street Eduard Dion 12 Mall Street I j William Deschene 43 Endicott Street i Charles F. Connolly 4 Ash Street i William Brennan 5 Hawthorne Blvd. Maynard Thibault 2 Cedar St. Court SUNDAY LICENSE Theodore Solocicos 302A Essex Street 141 -- — — July'As _1948 REN_ EWALS BOWLING ALLEYS Francis D. Heffernan 207 Essex Street (7) DIG SEAWORMS Raymond Trainor 1 Milk Street LODGING HOUSE Caldwell House 21 Sutton Avenue Tony Damanis 31 Charter Street DRAINLAYER A. H. Crosby 7 Albion Street SUNDAY LICENSE Edmond E. Bouchard 44 Harbor Street Michael D'Iorio 18 High Street Mrs. Anita Gourdeau 25J Harbor Street Etta Groman 1361 Derby Street Peter Lagos 169 Washington Street Madelyn McDowell 21 Brown Street Frank Prezevznik 27 Hawthorne .Blvd. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. The Mayor' s veto of the compensation of the City Messenger was taken Mayor' s veto. from the table. President Poitras put the question- "Shall the ordinance relative to the Compensation of City Employees be adopted not withstand- int' ing the objections of the Mayor." The City Clerk called the roll. Voting Yea were Councillors Burke , Durkin, Hartnett, Hyland, Rafter, I , Szetela, and Poitras; Present Councillors April, Crosby and Muse. Voting absent, Councillor Szetela. The chair ruled that the Mayor's veto was overridden as those voting present under the rules are determined to have voted with those voting on the prevailing side. Councillor April asked leave to change his vote to Yes. President Poitras declared the . iY Ordinance adopted notwithstanding the objection of the Mayor by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 2 Present 1 Absent. 650 Trees at Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which wqs adopted: Franklin Park Ordered: That the Park Department consider the advisibility of setting out more trees at the Franklin Street Playground. ns Approved by the Mayor, July 10, 1948 651. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: Derby St. one- way C Ordered: That Herby Street running easterly between Orange Street and English Street be made one-way and that the Police Department post i the street with proper signs. Approved by the Mayor, July 10, 1948. 142 July 8., _194$_ 652. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: Close Cheval Ave. Ordered : That Cheval Avenue between Beach Avenue and Hosmer Avenue be closed to traffic Saturday, July 10, 1948 from 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. midnight and that the police Department be so notified. , Tree Removal 653 Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent � - i of Shade Trees consider the advisibility of having a shade tree removed at 1 Moffatt Road and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 6�4. Settees on tonne Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That the Park Department be requested to place 6 settees o the tunnel. ! On the motion of Councillor Durkin the meeting adjourned at 9:46 P.M. I I ATTEST: : I ; sti j ug stn:ne eY City Clerk L! Romig I 143 A regular meeting of the City Council was held, Thursday, July 22, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present Councillor Poitras. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey opened the meeting. Councillor Muse was elected President Pro-Temp on the motion of Councillor Rafter. The reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispursed on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Hearing - Tree Re- A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 1 Moffatt Road. moval. Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin Order 655. Closed. On the motion of Councillor April it was voted that the Superin- tendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove the tree. The Mayor's appointment of the following Constables was received and 656.Constables. placed on file : Wallace A. Aufort Milton W. Stevens 657. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted; by a roll Pension. John H. O'Hara call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent: Ordered: That John H. O'Hara, a Patrolman in the Salem Police De- partment who has served as a permanent member of the Police Department from April 3 , 1927 to midnight July 8, 1948, representing a total of twenty-one (21) years of service and who has an additional credit of one (1) year for actual services rendered and days worked as a Reserve Patrol ntI man making a total of twenty-two (22) years of service, born December 25, 1880, and who has reached toe age of sixty-five (65) years, be retired from active service in said department on a pension of Ohe Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars and Twenty-four Cents ($1488.24) for the i remainder of his life, said sum being fifty-two (52) per cent of his li highest annual compensation in accordance with section 83A of Chapter 32 I of the General Laws, said pension to be payable in equal weekly install- • j ' ments beginning July 9, 1948, and that said retirement is to take effect at midnight July 8, 1948, said sums to be paid from sums of money appro- priated yearly under "Pensions". i Approved by the Mayor, August 2, 1948. 658. s The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll Pension Fred A. Harney call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered: That Fred A. Harney, a Captain in the Salem Fire Depart- ment, a permanent member of the Fire Department from December 10, 1912 to midnight July 10, 1948, representing a total of thirty-five (35) years of service, born September 6, 1882 and having reached the age of sixty- five (65) , be retired from active service in said department on a pension Of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty-five Dollars and Thirty Cents 4.4 ($2185.30) per year, for the remainder of his life , said sum being sixty- five (65 ) per cent of his highest annual compensation in accordance with Sections 81A and 81B of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, said pension to be paid in equal weekly installments beginning July 11, 1948, and that said retirement is to take effect at midnight July 10, 1948, said sums to be paid from sums of money appropriated yearly under "Pensions". Approved b the Mayor, August 2 , 1948. PP Y Y Pension 659. The following Order recommended by the Mayor wqs adopted by a roll Adelard St. Pierre call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered: That Adelard St. Pierre , a Private in the Salem Fire De- partment, who has served as a permanent member of the Fire Department from June 1, 1918 to midnight July 10, 1948, representing a total of Thirty (30) years of service and who has an additional credit of two years for actual services rendered and days worked as a Call Fireman, making a total of thirty-two (32) years of service, who was born March 19 1881 and has reached the age of sixty-five (65) years , (he was registered as a voter in Salem Massachusetts) September 5, 1902 , giving age twenty- one (21) . ) be retired ffiom active service in said department on a pen- sion of Seventeen Hundred Seventy-four Dollars and Forty-four Cents, ($1774.44) for the remainder of his life , said sum being sixty-two (62) per cent of his highest annual compensation in accordance with Sections 81A and 81B of Chapter 32 of the general Laws, said pension to be paid in equal weekly installments beginning July 11, 1948 , and that said re- tirement is to take effect at midnight July 10, 1948, said sums to be L paid from sums bf money appropriated yearly under „Pensions". Approved by the Mayor August 2 , 1948. 660. Pension. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll William P. Furlong call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered: That William P. Furlong, a Private in the Salem Fire De- partment who has served as a permanent memver of the Fire Department from January 5 , 1915 , until midnight July 8 , 1948 representing a total of thirty-three (33 ) years of service, and who has reached the age of sixty- five (65) years (he was registered as a voter in Salem, Massachusetts, Ocbober 15 , 1902 , giving age twenty-two (22 ) ) , be retired from active service in said department on a pension of Eighteen Hundred Three Dollars and Six Cents ($1803 .06) , said sum being sixty-three (63 ) per cent of big highest annual compensation in accordance with Sections 81A and 81B of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , said pension to be paid in equal weekly installments beginning July 9,nl948, and that said retirement is to take ef,'ect at midnight July 8, 1948, said sums to be paid from sums of money appropriated yearly under "Pensions". 145 � July 22,-1948 _ Approved by the Mayor August 2, 1948. The following Order recommended ,by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 661•Rescinding call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: $375,000.00 Bond Order. Ordered: That the order of the City Council appropriating the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) for the construction of houses for veterans and authorizing the City Treasury to issue bonds in this amount which order was passed with an emergency preamble on June 24, 1948 and approved by the Mayor onJune 29, 1948 be and hereby is rescinded. Approved by the Mayor, August 2, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 662.Bond "rder call vote of 10 yeas, 1 Absent ; for first passage $375 ,000.00 Ordered : That the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($375 ,000.00) be appropriated for providing housing for veterans pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended , and to meet said appropriation the treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to issue Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars r� ($375,000.00) bonds of the city pursuant to Section 10 of the said Act s as amended , said bonds to be payable in not more than twenty (20) years 4 from their date. i The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 663. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) be Legal Departmentl, and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Legal Depart- ment and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this department. Approved by the Mayor, August 2, 1948. 664. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Police Dept. Traffic Signs Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred Seventy Dollars ($970.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Item "Traffi signs and equipment" , in the Police Department , this sum is to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose , said order has been approved by City Auditor, Harold M. Perkins. Approved by the Mayor, August 2, 1948. 665. The following Communication was received from the Salem Housing Lots in Collins Cove area. Authority: Gentlemen: At a recent meeting of the Salem housing Authority it was voted to request your Honorable body to authorize the `°ayor to sell four (4) lots 1 , Of land to the Super Service Supply Company, Couth Derwick, "laine , for the purpose of erecting dwellings to be sold to Veterans. In order that the cost of these dwellings be kept at a minimum it is necessary that the land be disposed of at a nominal amount. Therefore, the Salem Housing Authority requests your Honorable body to authorize the Mayor to dispose of four (4) lots of land at the Collins Cove Area, between Connors Road and the Collins Cove Community Club, at a selling price of $100.00 per lot. Salem Housing Authority By John J. O'Rourke Executive director. - I j On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted by a unanimous roll call vote to authorize the Mayor to convey four lots of land at the i Collins Cove Area to the Super Service Supply Company at a selling price of $100.00 per lot. 666. Increase in A communication was received from the Progressive Tarty of Salem, Pus fares. was received , requesting that the public be allowed to voice protest against the recent increase in fares of the Eastern j'ass. Street Railway Company. Councillor Rafter moved that the priviledge of the the floor be granted to anyone who wanted to speak. Voted. William F. Reilly, 8 Spring Street spoke briefly in opposition to the increase. i Councillor Rafter moved that the Council be recorded as oppossed .to the objectional price increase and that the City Clerk send a communica- tion to the Governor advising him of the objection of the Council and asking an investigation, and if price increase is unwarranted to remove the members of the Board of Trustees. Councillor Durkin amended Councillor Rafter's motion that the Clerk notify the Board of Trustees of the City Councilts objection ;to the in- crease in rates and ask immediate revision of the rates. The following Order was then adopted : Ordered: That the City Clerk notify the Trustees of the Eastern Mass St. Railway that the City Couhcil protest the unfair and unreason- able increase in fares as recently put into effect ; and further that the City Council request the Board of Trustees of Eastern lqass. St. Railway to immediately consider the revision of the present fare increase to a more equitable rate. 667 Auto Driver's A communication was received from the Massachusetts Department of Clinic. Motor Vehicles requesting permission to use the space over the Tunnel in Town House Square July 29, 1948 for an Auto Drivers Clinic Campaign. i On the motion of Councillor Durkin permission granted. 668 B'nai&B'Rith A communication was received from the B'nai & B'rith Lodge requestin Lodge permission to place two small signs .at Clifton Avenue and Lafayette Stree and West "venue and Lafayette Street, in connection with a Lawn Party " 'I- � to be held at Forest River Park on July 27 , 28, and 29, 1948. 14'7! �— July 22,__l94$ On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission granted. The claims of Neal Bornstein, and Mrs. Rose Bornstein, 12 Roslyn 669.670•Claims j Street were referred to the Committee on Claims. 1 The application of John Maroskos, 146 Walnut Street, Lynn, Mass. was 671.Pedler'slicense referred to the Board of Control for approval. A list of renewqls of Lodging house, Sunday and Dig Seaworms Licenses 672.Renewals. f were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A hearin;;, was ordered for August 12 1948 on the 673. � e application of the Large Sign g National Radio Service to erect a Large Sign at 272 Jefferson Avenue. A hearing was ordered for August 12 , 1948 on the application of the 674. I Large Sign Turcotte Shoe Service to erect a Large Sign at 30 Central Street. A hearing was ordered for August 12, 1948 on the a 675. pplication of Gasoline Storage) Booms, Breed Inc. to store 420,000 al g lops of gasoline and 1,6$0,000 gallons of g fuel oil at 20 f 5 Highland Avenue. I I I 676 A hearing was ordered for August 12, 1948 on the application of Mandel . Gasoline Storage and William Shoer to store 1,000 gallons of Gasoline at 4$ Broadway. The application of Sheehan Motors, 75-79 North Street for a 2nd Clqss 677•Auto Dealer j Auto Dealerts License, was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Raymond J. Morin, 111 Mason Street for a Drainlay 7$.Drainlayer i License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the �f Special Committee on Drainlayers. I ' The application of the Paramount Contracting Company, 125 Halleck St. ,79.Drainlayer Roxbury for a Drainlayerts License was received. On the motion of Council or Crosby it was voted to give the applicant leave to withdraw. 80. The application of the Handy Cab. Co, for transfer of location to Passenger Auto. 113 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on licenses and permits. � $1. The application of Christian Sorensen, 33 Carlton Street, to Sell Sell Seaworms eaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. $2.-6$3 .-6$4.-6$5. The following applications to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Dig Seaworms ij ommittee on Licenses and Permits: Thomas Tatascio 16 Rice Street a Ernest Dempsey 37 Nothey Street Christian Sorensen 33 Carlton Street i Robert Carroll 4 Daniels Street 148 July_22 , _194$ .. - - - ---- 688. The application of Arthur F. Balthazar, 164 Lincoln Street, Marl- s License borough for a Builders License was received. On the motioh of Council- lor Crosby license granted. 689. Surette Battery Councillor Crosby introduced the following report for the Committee Storage. on Public Works: The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of granting the Surrette Storage Battery Company a permit to store 5 ,000 additional gallons of fuel oil at 10 Jefferson Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted. For the Committee Arthur H. Crosby Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Councillor Burke recorded as opposed. i 690. Licenses & Permits. Councillor Durkin introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits : The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the granting of certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEY Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co. 47 Congress Street (6) i SUNDAY LICENSE Rvila April 79 Leach Street Margaret A. Baron 1102' North Street Henrt Szetela 87 Derby Street L Sarah G. Monnell 10 Varney Street NEW LICENSES I DIG SEAWORMS Lewis Carbone 5 •Wall St. Court Charles Redmond 20 Albion Street Chester Prezenny 267 Jefferson Avenue Guy Pierce 50 Ward Street Leland H. Nichols 9 Beacon Street John E. Rice 22 Symonds Street Donald J. Poitras 33 Cabot Street ii POOL TABLE , I Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co. 47 Congress Street For the Committee Philip J.' -Durkin Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adapted. (648. Second Passage The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to Traffic Traffic Ordinance. wqs taken up. Councillor Hyland introduced the following amendments: , 'E 149 Section 9. By adding the following to the paragraph contained in Section 7 (a) of Article IV which provides for parking meter areas on Central Street between Essex Street and Front Street, namely: "Angle parking is required on the easterly side of Central Street extending northerly from Charter Street to a point twenty-five (25) feet south from the police driveway.„ Section 10. By adding the following to the provisions of Section 7 (a) of Article IV which provide for a parking meter area on the southerly 1 ' side of Federal Street between Washington Street and North Street, namely "Angle parking is required on the southerly side of Federal Street for a distance of one hundred seventy-five (175) feet extending westerly from Washington Street." Section 11. By addinx the following to the provisions of Section 7 (a) of Article IV which pro vide for a parking me ter area on the westerly side of Margin Street between Gedney Street and Norman Street , namely: "Excepting during the month of December of each year, no person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than twenty-four minutes between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on the westerly side I ! ! of Margin Street between Gedney Street and Norman Street, excepting that on Saturdays the limited parking time shall apply between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. During the month of December of each year the limited parking time herein specified shall be extend- ed to one hour. These restrictions shall not apply on Sundays or i during the hours of legal holidays during which business establish- ments are required by law to remain closed." Section 12. By adding the following to the provisions of Section 13 of Article V -relating to service zones: "On the easterly side of Derby Square beginning at a point eighty- five (85 ) feet north of the. southerly building line of the Old Town Hall and extending northerly a distance of thirty-five and one-half (353) feet as marked by signs." j Section 13 . By striking out the provisions contained in Section 13 of 0 Article V relating to a service zone on the northerly side of Front Stree and by inserting in place thereof the following: "On the northerly side of Front Street beginning at a point forty (40) feet westerly from Derby Square and extending for a distance of twenty-seven and four-tenths (27.4•)feet in a westerly direction as marked by signs." Section 14. By striking out the provisions contained in Section 10 of Article V relating to a bus stop on New Derby Street adjacent to the westerly side of Dodge Street Court and inserting in place thereof the following: 150 July_.22 , 1948 _.._ _ ----- -- . "On New Derby Street--southerly side , for a distance of seventy-six and five-tenths (76. 5) feet extending westerly from the westerly side of Dodge Street Court as indicated by signs ." Section 15. By striking out the words "and on days prior to legal holi- days" in the eleventh line of the first paragraph of Section 7 (a) . Section 16. By striking out the location of a truck stand at Salem Depot provided in Section 12 of Article V reading as follows : "At Salem Depot on the westerly side of Washington St. beginning at a point 320 ft. from the curb line at the northerly end of the Salem Depot for a distance of 30 feet. (2 trucks)" Section 17. By striking out in Section 7 (a) of Article IV the words "Washington Street , westerly side , from Mill Street -to a point opposite the southerly line of Dodge Street ," and inserting in place thereof the following: "Washington Street , westerly side, extending northerly from Mill Street to a point opposite the northerly building line of the Boston & Maine Railroad station." Y Section 18. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Hyland's amendments adopted. Ordinance adopted for second and final passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. ` ) Second passage (64 The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the inva- Trespass Ordinance sion of privacy and trespass was taken up. Adopted for second and final L passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. 690 No parking Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Forest River Ordered; That the City Marshal under existing emergency powers granted to him in the Traffic Ordinances and having declared the parking i qne traffic conditions at or about certain streets adjacent to Forest River Park on Sundays and holidays to be such an emergency ; The City Council of the City of Salem hereby directs the City Marshal to regulate and control parking in the area in the manner indicated below: ' There shall be no parking in the following streets 1. Hemenway Road 4. West Avenue 2. Savoy Road 5 • Bristol Street i 3 . Naples Road 6. Cliff Street 7. Summit Avenue between Clifton Avenue and Ocean Avenue 8. Lafayette Street from maples Road to Ocean Avenue no parking on the easterly side. 9. Ocean Avenue between Lafayette Street and Shore Avenue - no parking on the northly side. 151 10. Summit Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Willow Avenue - no parking on the easterly side. 11. Plymouth Street 13 . West Terrace 12. West Circle I - 14. shore Avenue 15. Clifton Avenue 16. Ocean Terrace 17. Linden Street - no parking an westerly side between Loring Avenue and Ocean Avenue. 18. Wisteria Street - no parking on westerly side between Linden Street and Ocean Avenue. 19. Forest Avenue - no parking on northerly side between Lafayette Street and Linden Street . This order shall not be effective later than Sept. 15, 1948. Approved by the Mayor, August 2, 1948. "I Councillor April introduced the following Order: .. 691•Flat lands Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to authorize and execute a Palmer's Cove. 99 year lease on tidal flats as described below to Arthur and Maurice Dumas doing business as the Palmer Cove Yacht Club. Referred to the Mayor and City Solicitor. 692. Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Street light 1 Ordered: that the Mayor and the City Electrician look into the $ Mall Street advisibility of installing a Street light in front -of number .$ Mall Stree Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: 693.Repair Ordered: That the Superintendent of Streets be requested to repair Watson St. Watson Street. i Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: 694. Lights in square I ; Ordered: That the committee on Traffic be requested to cover the lights in the square. 695. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: Smoke nuisance Ordered : That the Board of Health be requested to investigate the ' smoke nuisance in the Square resulting from smoke emanting from the B. & M. Trains. I ' Approved by the Mayor, August 2, 1948. The City Council adjourned on the motion of Councillor Hyland at 9:35 P.M. i Attest: Au Stine ey 6a Ci y Clerk - A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, August 12, 1948 in the Council Chamber at 8:13 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Poitras presided. , On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the redord of the pre- vious meeting were dispursed. Hearing - Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of the National Radio Service to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 272 Jefferson Avenue. Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke permit granted. Hearing - Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of the Turcotte Shoe Service to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 30 Central Street'. Councillors Szetela and Muse were recorded. in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit granted. Hearing - Gasoline Storage. A hearin was held on the application of Mandel and William Shoer 48 Broadway to store 1,000 gallons of gasoline. Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April license granted. Baring - Gasoline Storage. A hearing was held on the application of Booma Breed Inc. , 205 High- land Avenue, to store 420,000 gallons of Gasoline and 1,080,0 00 gallons of fuel oil. Mr. R. C. Booma appeared in favor. Opposed were '11r. Splaine Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Aiken, and approximately 16 neighbors. Richard West of Salem Hospital spoke briefly in opposition to the proposed storage. Mr. Jack Splaine spoke in opposition. Mr. Wilfred Pelletier spoke in opposition. Anthony Cosetti spoke in opposition. Horace Hughes apoke i opposition. Brederick E. Birth spoke in opposition. Mr. R. C. Booma spoke briefly in favor and outlined why he is now requesting storage os additional amount of Fuel Oil because of the shortage of Fuel Oil in this area. Hearing closed. ICouncillor Crosby moved applicant be given leave to withdraw. Councillor Szetela the application be referred to the Committee on Public Works. Councillor Szetela's motion defeatedby a roll call vote on 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. Applicatkt given leave to withdraw by a roll call j vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 696. Constables. The Mayor's appointment of the following Constable was received and placed on file : Gordon E. Lesile 18 Rice Street, Salem 697. Four lots The following Order recommended by the Mayor was a*ted by a unani- Almshouse road. mous roll call vote: Ll Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. HarrinLton, be and hereby is 153 authorized to sell certain municipally owned lots of land on Almshouse Road, so called, to Atlantic Construction Company, at a price of $15.00 per lot, said lots of land being shown on a plan entitled: f'Portion of House Lot Development, Land of the City of Salem, Fort Avenue , Salem, Mass. 1945 Revised July 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engine- er" and being lots numbered 151,- 152, 153 and 154 on said plan, and com- prising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instru- ments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition I of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within three (3 ) months of four (4) single-family or two-family dwelling houses and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- 6 9$.Four Lots mous roll call vote : E. Collins St. Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell certain municipally owned lots of land on East Collins Street to Super-Service-Supply Co. of South Verwick, Maine , at a price of $100.00 per lot , said lots of land being shown on plan entitled: "Land of the City of Salem,East Collins St. , Salem, Mass. , Aug. 1948, Frank P. Morse , City Engineerlll and being lots numbered 1, 22 3 , and 4 P on said plan, and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms re- quiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within three (3 ) months of four (4) single-family or two-family dwelling �i i houses and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veteran in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain auch other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider; advisable. Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. 699. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Flat lands Palmer's Cove mous roll call vote : Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem a license agreement granting to Arthur Dumas and 1'laurice Dumas, doing business as Palmer Cove Yacht Club, a license and permission for the term of ten (10) years to erect and locate"a`portion of a building ionand other structures over and above certain tidal flats owned by the City of Salem and located at Palmer Cove, to the extent as more particularly shown on a plan entitled: "Land of City of Salem, Palmers Cove, Salem, Mass. To be leased to Palmer Cove Yacht Club, July 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." filed with this order, said area not being devoted nor required for any present public or municipal use , said license and permission to be- subject to the requirements of other public authorities ha$ing jurisdiction thereof and subject to the condition that the licensees, their representa- tives and assigns , indemnify and save harmless the City of Salem from any and all claims for damage or injury of every kind and character at the location covered by said license agreement. Approved by the Mayor August 16, 1948. 700. Civic Recreation The report of the Civil Recreation Committee was received and referred Committee. to the Council Committee on Recreation on the motion of Councillor April. Appointment of 701. A communication from Marshal John C. Harkins, appointing Andrew M. Patrolmen. Coughlin, and George C. Brackett as permanent patrolmen, effective August 16, 1948 , was received and placed on file. Draft board. 702. A communication was received from John J& O'Rourke , Superintendent o Public Property, requesting that the Mayor be authorized to lease the second floor of the Town Hall to the United States Government. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Authorization granted by the adoption of the following Order: 703 • Authorize Mayor The following Order was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: to lease draftboar I Ordered: That the Mayor be authorized to exercise a lease or other instrument necessary to the leasing to the United States Government the second floor of the Town Hall for Draft Board purposes , under such terms as the Mayor may deem advisable. Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. 704. Pedler' s License A communication was received from the i4oard of Control approving the application of John Maroskos, 146 Walnut Street, Lynn for the renewal of his Pedler's License. Report received and license granted. 705. Stop signs. The Department of Public Works approval of stop signs located at Canal Street at Loring Avenue was received and referred to the Committee on Traffic on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 706. 1 Drainlayer A communication was received from the Paramount Contracting Company License requesting a hearing on their application for a Drainlyaer' s License. Councillor Muse moved the communication be received and placed on file. Councillor Hyland amended that City Council notify applicant that they do -- =- - - 155 j not wish to grant a hearing. Voted. - - -- A hearing was ordered for August 26, 1948 on the 707. petition of the Pole relocation New England Telephone and Telegraph and the Salem Electric Lighting Com- Barr Street pany to relocate one pole on Barr Street. A hearing was ordered for August 26, 1948 on the petition of the 70$. I � p Pole Relocatiorrj New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to relocate one pole on Willson Street. f Willson Street. A hearing was ordered for August 26, 1948 on the petition of the 709. p Pole Location 1 New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate four poles on Derby Street . Derby Street. A hearing was ordered for August 26, 194$ on the etition of the New 710. p Pole Relocation England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Warner Street. Company to relocate on Warner Street. The Following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims; 711-712-713-714- 715. Armand R. Glass Claims. 16 Oak Street, Salem � Mary E. Carroll 13$ Boston Street, Salem Acme Type Metal Company Everett , Mass. ._.:;.Paul D ' Killam 70 Ocean Ave. , Salem The Travelers Insurance Co. Security Trust Bldg. , Lynn d The Sign Bond for Sutherland Drug Company, 96 Boston Street , was re- 716•Sign Bond i £erred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. I� 1 An application from the Polish Legion of American Veterans Dr �7:7. um Corps Tag Day & Concert. to hold a Tag Day August 21, 1948 and to give a Concert at the Head of ! ' the Tunnel in Town House Square between two and six P.M. was granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela. I The application of Arthur J. Lee, 43 Central Street for the renewal 71$.Auctioneer's of his Auctioneerts License was granted on the motion of Councillor License. Crosby. 719. Gasoline A hearing was ordered for August 26, 1948 on the application of Storage. Sylvania Electric Products to store 1100 gallons Proprietary Solvent Alcohol, 220 gallons No. 23A. Specially Denatured Alcohol, 150 gallons Lacquer, and 130 gallons Amyl Acetate at 71 Loring Avenue. 720. A hearing was ordered for August 26, 1948 on the application of the Gasoline StoraLi l Salto Realty Company to store 1,000 gallons of Gasoline at 36 Hancock St. F Ii and 75-79 Canal Street. 721. j The application of Francis Arsenault, 2$ Howard Street for a Public Public Guide Guide License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. > �156 722-723-724-725- The following application to Dig Seaworms were referred to the 726-727-728-729- 730. Dig Seaworms Committee on Licenses and Permits: Chester J. Twardowski 9 English Street Raymond Cormier 35 Salem Street Albert J. Gagne 64 Palmer Street Gerald Yarosh 10 Daniels''Street Q John Warren Sr. 121 Bridge Street George H. Westerdahl 1 Ferry Street Billy Potocki 9 Kosciusko Street Fred Potocki 9 Kosciusko Street Thomas Shea 101 Webb Street Sunday License.731 The application of William S. Warman, 158 North Street for a Sunday License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I Sunday License.732 The application of "'argaret A. Brown, 65 Buffum Street for a Sunday License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Transfer 733 The transfer of location of the Salem Lincoln Mercury Sales Auto Auto Dealer Dealer's Second Class license from 49-53 North Street to 265 Canal Street was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 734 Renewals. A list of Renewals of Drainlayer, Lodging House and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits . 735 Traffic Ordinance. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Traffic : The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the amendments to an Ordinance on Street Traffic has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted: For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the following Ordinance for first passage. 736 Traffic Ordinance. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance relating to Street Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, that Chapte 43 of the City Ordinances be and is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1. By adding the following to the provisions of Sub-section (a) i of Section 1 of Article IV, namely: "excepting within those areas where I ithe installation of parking meters has been approved by the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts" , so that said Sub- section as amended will read as follows : "(a) Within an intersection excepting within those areas where the installation of parking meters has been approved by the Department �u911st-2-7:_� _ of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts." k3ECTION 2. By striking out in Section 7 (a) of Article IV the following aragraph, namely: "Washington Street, westerly side, beginning at a point opposite the northerly building line of the Boston and Maine Rail- road Station and extending southerly a distance of sixty-three (63 ) feet" Band by striking out' the words "and on days prior to legal holidays" , in the fifth and sixth lines of the first paragraph of said Section 7 (a) . SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on 737.Licenses & Licenses and Permits : Permits. The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS , DRAINLAYER Leonard L'Italien 43 Leach Street LODGING HOUSE Abraham Camil 4-6 Brown Street { Elizabeth McIntire 54 Turner Street Elizabeth McIntire 31 Hardy Street SUNDAY LICENSE Wasil Kopka 20 Essex Street Blanche Stallings 134 Boston Street DIG SEAWORMS .I i Richard Desjardins 47 Bridge Street NEW LICENSES fI AUTO DEALER Sheehan Motors 75-79 North Street HELD UP DIG SEAWORMS Robert Carroll 4 Daniels Street { Ernest Dempsey 37 Northey Street Christian Sorensen 33 Carlton Street` ' Thomas Tarascio 16 Rice Street DRAINLAYER 1 l Raymond Morin 111 Mason Street SELL SEAWORMS Christian Sorensen 33 Carlton Street 41 For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman l Report accepted and recommendations adopted. t : 73$ Councillor. Durkin offered the following report for the Committee New England Power Co. Licensed and Permits and the Committee on Electrical Affairs : "The Committee on Licenses and Permits and the Committee on Electri cal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of granting a permit to the New England Power Company to conduct electricity over Canal Street , Jefferson Avenue, Ancient Way,. Willson Street , Highland Avenue , and 1darlborough Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted. For the Committees Pili J. Durkin, Herman A. Stromberg Chairmen. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. (662 ) Bond Order The matter of second passage of the Three Hundred Seventy-five Second passage Thousand Dollar Bond order (662. ) was taken up and adopted for second 4 and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote. i i I Election order739 Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the City at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, September 14, 1948 for the election of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor , Secretary of the Common- wealth, Treasurer and Receiver-General , Auditor of the Commonwealth, Attorney General , Senator in Congress , Representative in Congress from the sixth District , Councillor from the fifth District , Senator from the second Essex District, !two Representatives to the General Court from the fourteenth District , lRegister of Probate and Insolvency, two County Commissioners , and 'County Treasurer, and be it further Ordered: That the following places be and hereby are designated 1 as polling places for said meetings : Ward 1, Prec . 1 Juniper School, Salem Willows Prec . 2 Sons of Poland Hall, Derby St. Prec . 3 Herbert St. School d Ward 2, Prec . 1 Church, corner Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec. 2 Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec. 3 Second Church , Washington Sq. Ward 3 , Prec. 1 Old High School , Broad St . Prec . 2 Old High School , Broad St. iPrec . 3 St . Anne's Hall , Cleveland St. Ward 4, Prec . 1 Polling Place , Beckford St . Prec. 2 Y. M. T• C. Society Hall, Boston St. Prec. 3 Endicott School , Boston St. Ward 5, Prec . 1 Saltonstall School , Lafayette St . Prec. 2 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec . 3 Saltonstall School , Lafayette St. Prec. 4 South Branch Library, Lafayette St. Prec. 5 Traning School , Lafayette St. Ward 6, Prec . 1 Engine House, North St. Prec. 2 Cogswell School , School St. Prec. 3 Cogswell School , School St. MO _ _15.9 _- August_-12 .-.19�And be it further ORDERED that the polls be opened at 8:00 A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law. Approved by the Mayor, August 16 , 1948. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: 740.Alrrtishouse Road Ordered : That the name of the public way in the City of Salem known zs as Almshouse Road be and hereby is changed to Memorial Drive, and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. The following Order recommended by Councillor Szetela wqs adopted: 741.Close Derby St. Ordered: That Derby St . between Webb and Fort Avenue be closed to traffic Saturday August 21 ,1948 from 7:00 P.M. to 12 :00 mid-night and that the Police Department and the Street Department be so notified. August 16 , 194$, approved by the Mayor. 742. Sewers - Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: Willson St. Se ' Ordered: That the Mayor, the City Engineer, and the Superintendent of Streets , be requested to look into the matter of installing sanitary sewers on Willson St. and on Laurent Soad. Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: 743 .Close Dalton Parkway. Ordered : That the easterly side of Dalton Parkway ruhning from I Warren Ct. to Broad St. be closed to traffic from 6:00 P.M. until mid- I night on Monday August 16, 1948, and that the Superintendent of Streets i and the Police Traffic Sergeant be so notified. Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. 744. ' The following Order recommended by Councillor Burke was adopted : High St. Playground. Ordered : That permission be granted to the High Street Playground 'i Association, to use the Margin St. Parking lot on Thursday, August 19, jl 1948 and that the Police Traffic Sergeant be so notified- all day. ii Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. 745. The followin; Order introduced by Councillor Muse was adopted: $eaworms - Collins Cove. Ordered : That the Salem City Council grant a hearing at the next Ii regular meeting for the rurppse of considering the granting of permission � I to dig Bait by residents of Salem in the Collins Cove Area during the summer months . Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. 746. The following Order offered by Councillor Muse was adopted: Close Collins St Ordered : That Collins St. between Reacon and Barton Streets be Closed to traffic Wednesday August 18, 1948 and the Police Department and 160 the Street Superintendent be so notified. Time 7:00 P.M to Mid-night. Approved by the Mayor, august 16 , 1948. Tag day. 747. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted : Ordered: That the Gallows Hill Community Club be given permission to hold a tag day August 13 , 1948. Approved by the Mayor, August 16, 1948. �J 748. Water Registrar. Councillor April introduced an Ordinance amending Chaper 48 section 3 of the City Ordinances by striking out the words "a clerk in the Water Department" , and inserting in place thereof TM Water Registrar". On the motion of Councillor April the Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. 749. Salary Water Councillor April introduced an Ordinance amending Chapter 14, 3ection 4 Registrar. 1 of the City Ordinances by striking out the words tt to the Clerk 6f the Water Department Two Thousand seven hundred Dollars" and inserting " To the Water Registrar three thousand one hundred twenty dollarstt. On the motion of Councillor April the ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Committee on Finance. 750. Grade Intervale Rd. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That steps be taken to properly grade Intervale Road for a distance of two hundred }cards beyond the intersection of Intervale Road and Cedarview Street, and that sufficient funds be made available for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor August 16, 1948. 751. Sewers on Cedar St. The following Order introduced by Councillor April was adopted: Ct. Ordered: That a sanitary server line be provided and installed by the City of Salem so that all houses located on Cedar Street Court-can be connected to the City sewer mains. And that necessary funds be made available for this purpose. ` Approved by the Mayor, August 16 , 1948. Jurors. The following Juror was drawn for Superior Civil Court at Salem, September 13 , 1948: Lucien J. Leszcdynski 21 Emmerton Street Shoe worker On the mdion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:48 P.M. ATTEST: u Stine City Clerk 161 -fir 1g�.$--___—�--------------- --- A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chambe Thursday, August 26, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispursed. HearinA hearingwas held on the digging of seaworms at Collins Cove duringSeaworms at Collins gg' g the summer months. Twentythree Cove. persons appeared in favor. Eleven appea - ed in opposition. William Fonerty spoke in favor. Gordon Leslie spoke in favor. Herbert Osgood spoke in opposition. Robert M. Connors spoke at lenght in favor. James F. Kelleher spoke in opposition. John Warman and James F. Connors spoke in favor. Richard Boudreau i spoke p n favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Health, the Committee on Ordinances, and the Committee on Public Property. A hearing was held on the change of name of Almshouse Road to Memoric, lRoadHearing - Almshousel ' Drive. Councillor Szetela, Durkin and Hyland were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor change of name granted by a unanimous roll c- 11 vote. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one Pole on Barr Street. Councillor Muse was recorded in favor. John McGlow of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse petition granted by the adoption of the following Order. 752. Pole Location I Ordered : That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Barr Street. the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a join relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their resp- ective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustainin i nd protecting fixtures as .said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 16th day of July 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the ollowing conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall e set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. 'I w & T. CO. , No 2652 Dated 6-8-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said I i NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 1 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires an ables necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires f 162 --- and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected thereon under this order:- Barr Street 2nd pole from Mason Street Pole 232/2 - 1 pole to be relocated Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Compan- ies to lay and maihtain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above intersection of public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose . Hearing; . ' Pole Relocation A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole on Willson Street. Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. John McGlow of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Petition granted on the motion of Councillor Burke by the adoption of the following Order. 753• Pyle Relocation Ordered: That the New England -Telephone and Telegraph Company and Willson Street the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a join relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their res- pective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustain - ing and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 21st day of July 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions;- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2646 Dated 6-4-48 - filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables hnd by the said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed 3 wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. I II The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may I be erected thereon under this order:- Willson Street at property of Levesseur Pole 161/12 - 1 pole to be relocated. i � Als( - that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain under ground laterals , cables and wires in 163' the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearin A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Pole Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate four AMpoles on Derby Street. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph company and 754. Pole Location li the Salem Electric Lighting Company each having location in certain of th Derby Street. streets of the municipality, be qnd they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already'existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 21st day of July 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall f be set substantially at the p6ints indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2651 Dated 6-10-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH 60141PANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business , and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. i i The following are the public ways or parts of ways Kong which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- Derby Street northeasterly ffom corner of India Street I Poles 42/40 to 42/43 inc . - 4 poles Also that permission be and hereb;% is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting publi c ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose . Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Relocation. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one Pole on Warner Street. Councillor Durkin was recorded in favor. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin j petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: -- ---------- - -- ---- - --- --August 26. 194$ - ----- - --- — - Pole Relocation755. Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Warner Street . I the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted a 1, joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their �Irespective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such 1{ sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the 26th day of July 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall �f be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. ! � E. T. % T. CO. , No. 2686 Dated 7-21-4$, filed with said petition. Y There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by Said Salem I i Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- 'garner Street at property #4 Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires I in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making 1 connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distri- buting purposes. Hearing. . Gasoline Storage A hearing was held on the application of the Salco Realty Co, to. store 1,000 g llons of Gasoline at 36 Hancock Street. No one in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter application referred to the Committee on Public Works . Hearing. Gasoline Storage A hearing was held on the application of the Sylvania Electric Products to store inflamables at 691 Loring Avenue. John Trellis of the Sylvania Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permission granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 756. Outdoor Advertisine A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a letter from the Outdoor . Advertising Authority. The communication stated that "No outdoor advertising shall be painted or affixed upon any fence , rock pole or tree nor directly upon the wall of any building." Communication received and placed on file. 757 Telephone rates. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a hearing ---- - August_ 26,. _194$ to be held at the Department of Public Utilities September 147194$ on the rate structure of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. Received and placed on file. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constable was received and 758.Constables placed on file : � . Richard T. Haggstrom 95;'! Ocean Avenue The Mayorts appointment of Precinct Officers for 1948 and 1 59. 94 949 was Precinct Officer received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter appointments confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. WARD I PRECINCT I D Warden Joseph A. Murray - 42 Bay View Avenue R - Clerk Harold U. Osgood 2 Cheval Avenue R - Inspector Agnes T. Keefe 110 Bay View Avenue R - Inspector Mabel B. Cross 107 Bay View Avenue D - Inspector George J. Coleman 117 Columbus Avenue D - Inspector Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Avenue WARD I` PRECINCT II R - Warden John P. Rybicki 12 Union Street D - Clerk Zemon R. Zbyszynski 4 Cousins Street R - Inspector Vincent J. Bartnicki 2 Bentley Street R - Inspector Longin Brudzynski 5 English Street D - Inspector James E. 4arkins 18 Webb Street 9 D - Inspector James F. Bresnahan 21, Becket Street WARD I PRECINCT III R - Warden Charles G. Jeffery 38 Union Street D - clerk Stephen A. °awczynski 6 Kosciuszko Street R - Inspector Rose M. Spilski 155 Derby Street R - Inspector Harold J. Hastings 24 Turner Street D - Inspector Stanley J. ,!itkos 19 Bentley Street .D - Inspector Edward F. Moran 45 Charter Street WARD II PRECINCT I R - Warden Armand I°lailhot 2 St. Peter St. Court _ I D - Clerk Leight J. Palmer 21 Cross Street R - Inspector Susan Anderson 57 Forrester Street R - Inspector Josephine E. Attridge 15 Cross Street D Inspector John J. Hynes 80 Bridge Street D - Inspector Joseph M.McCarthy 33 Osgood Street WARD II PRECINCT II _ D - Warden John G. Doyle 48 Forrester Street R - Clerk Clarnece J. Richardson 72 Essex Street R - Inspector Artgkur W. Johnson 40 Osgood Street z : 166 R - Inspector Henry Southam 4 Rice Street D - Inspector Edward Beck, Jr. 9 Collins Street D - Inspector Elizabeth F. Stepenuk 25 Osgood Street 'i WARD II PRECINCT III D - Warden John A. Conway 30 Andrews Street R - Clerk Bertha C . 111cKenney 112 Conant Street R - Inspector John J. Collins 10 Cross Street R - Inspector Roger F. Ryan 89 Webb Street D - Inspector Thomas J. Dooley 17 Briggs Street w D - Inspector Thomas F. Rabbitt 26 Briggs Street WARD III PRECINCT I R - Warden Michael J. McNiff 13 Vale Street D - Clerk J. Arthur Pare 9 Hathorne Street R - Inspector Robert Griffin 24 Warren Street R - Inspector Fred L. Newell 2 Hathorne Place D - Inspector Peter A. Giuggio 36 Endicott Street i D - Inspector George F. Cassell 23 Summer Street WARD III - PRECINCT II R - Warden John F. Mulcahy 13 Phelps Street D - Clerk Bartholomew J. Shea 4 Hamilton Street R - Inspector T. Duke Coletti 83 Summer Street R - Inspector Henry Cunningham 35 Broad Street D - Inspector J. Henry Turbett 6 Phelps Street r D - Inspector Thomas F. Cassidy, Jr. 11 Vale Street WARD III PRECINCT III ' D - Warden Phillippe Frechette 274 Jefferson Avenue R -Clerk Louise M. Harris 269 Jefferson Avenue R - Inpsector Arthur J. Voyer 9 Lawrence Street R - Inspector Esther Raymond 74 Lawrence Street D - Inspector Roland C. Pelletier 211 Jefferson Avemue D - Inspector Ernest Boucher 190 Ocean Avenue WARD IV PRECINCT I R - Warden Arthur K. Shepard 11 Andover Street � - D - Clerk Frank McLaughlin 16 River Street R - Inspector William F. Hennessey 63 Federal Street i I R - Inspector Francis J. Moynihan 12 River Sheet D - Inspector Bartholomew W. Dunn 12 South Street D-Inspector James T. Connolly 6 Andover Street WARD IV PRECINCT II D - Warden John J. Whitehead 24 Beaver Street R - Clerk Louis T. O'Grady 78 Beaver Street R - Inspector Albert J. Duggan 4 Harrington Court 187 r -.. -- -- - ._ -- Auuat_a-,_.194 _------ . — - -- ---- ----- R - Inspector Francis J. Meagher 2$ Abbott Street D - Inspector Owen J. Fallon 16 Albion Street D - Inspector Elizabeth K. Doacette 12 Boston Street WARD IV PRECINCT III D - Warden J. Joseph McNally 72 Butler Street R - Clerk Edward W. Harney 16 Varney Street R - Inspector John J. Toomey 24 Ord Street R - Inspector Alice O'Brien 24 Ord Street D - Inspector Joseph Seward 1 Briffin Place D - Inspector Catherine J. Griffin 1 Aborn Street WARD V PRECINCT I R - Warden Alphonse Oullette 2 Chase Street D - Clerk Mary A. Kinsella 47 Linden Street i i R - Inspector Ange R. Morency 11 Elm Avenue R - Inspector John J. Fallon 30 Hancock Street D - Inspector Daniel A. Cyr 3 Geneva Street D - Inspector Raymond Michaud 3 Hersey Street WARD V PUCINCT II R - Warden Rosario V. Berube 16 Raymond Road D - Clerk Irene Sullivan 37 Ocean Avenue R - Inspector Sylvio A. Turcotte 1$ Gardner Street R - Inspector Ena M. Tobin 2$ Hancock Street i D - Inspector John W. Martin 25 Shore Avenue D - Inspector Diana Deschene 29 Ocean Avenue WARD V PRECINCT III R.- Warden Arthur L. Morse 12 Forest Avenue D - Clerk Paul R. Flynn 22 Lafayette Street R - Inspector Leo J. Hebert 14 Raymond Road R - Inspector William H. H. Currier 4 West Circle D - Inspector Antonio Gagnon 97 Leach Street D - Inspector Clementine M. Theriault 101 Leach Street �. 1 WARD V PRECINCT IIII R Warden Joseph Michaud 4 Harrison Road C�7 D - Clerk Grace H. Sweeney 2 Hazel Terrace R - Inspector Corinne P. Thibault 27 grant Road R - Inspector Romeo E. Michaud 6 Hazel Street D - Inspector Joseph A. Tache 2$ Shore Avenue j D - Inspector Thomas K. Connelly 28 Hazel Street WARD V PRECINCT V D - Warden Ernest B. Blouin 3 Preston Road I R - Clerk Marie E. Barry 17 Elm Avenue R - Inspector Ludger Dionne 1 Sumner Road :u �b 168 R - Inspector Bertram A. Voyer 179 Ocean Avenue A - Inspector Edward J. Riley 6 Grant Road D - Inspector Thomas W. Teeling 19 Buchanan Road WARD VI PRECINCT I D - Warden John J. Manning $ Dearborn Street R - Clerk William L. Daly 7 Dearborn Street �{ ; R - Inspector George B. Hurder 5$ Appleton Street R - Inspector Charles W. Stewart 23 Southwick Street D - Inspector Mary S. Wright 15 Churchill Street D - Inspector Edward F. Moran 27 Orchard Street WARD VI PRECINCT II D - Warden Arthur V. Murphy 37 Balcomb Street R - Clerk Joseph Nabozny 20 Balcomb Street R - Inspector Katherine F. Sullivan 12 Bouthwick Street ,I R - Inspector Katherine H. McNamee 19 Oakland Street D - Inspector Edward W. Mackey, Jr. 7 Friend Street D - Inspector Jeseph F. Michaels 1 Bryant Street WARD VI PRECINCT III i D - Warder Ralph Glidden 21 Osborne Street R - Clerk Rifhard T. Sweeney $ Barr Street R - Inspector Charles A. Laforme 33 Balcomb Street R - Inspector John F. Higgins $ Barr Street D - Inspector J. Rollins Putney 164 North Street D a Inspector Ruth M. Allen 2 Felt Street Stone quarry 760 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the motion of Councillor Rafter by a unanimous roll call vote : Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to lease to McCarthy Brothers of Peabody, Massachusetts the stone quarry property owned by the City of Salem with such limitations of area as the Mayor may deem advisable for the purpose of being operate for the mixing of sand and gravel and not as a stone quarry, and that th Mayor be authorized to execute any instrument necessary or incidental in connection therewith for the period of one (11. year at a rental of $800. I and with an option for renewal for a further term of two (2) years at a rental of 1,000.00 per ye,�rl,and subject to the requirement that the lessees keep said property in repair and maintain adequate fire insuranc public liability insurance and workmen' s compensation insurance with respect to its occupancy under said lease. Approved by the Mayor , August 30, 1948. 761 Land on Fort Ave. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote : _ J 1�9 , Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell two lots of municipally owned land to Wladyslaw Sztramski, at a price of 315.00 per lot , said lots shown as No. 3 and No. 130 on a plan entitled: "House Lot Development , Land of the City of i Salem, Fort Avenue , Salem, Mass . Scale 1 in - 40 ft. 1946 Frank P. Morse City Engineer." and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of two (2) single family or two (2) two-family dwelling houses and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. - Approved by the Mayor August 30, 1948 . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was Y a adopted b unani& 762. P Lots on East mous roll call vote : Collins Street. Ordered : Section 1. That the Mayor Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell eight lots of municipally owned land on East Collins Street ,numbered5,6,7,8,9,10,ll, and 12 as shown on a plan of land entitled "Land of the City of Salem East Collins Street, Salem, Massachusetts , Scale 1 ih 40 ft , August 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engin- eer?} , to honorably discharged veterans of World War II at a price of -�15.00 per lot , and that the Mayor be authorized to execute, acknowledge i and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to the sale of I these lots of land. i Section 2. That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem hereunder i shall contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be I i in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended shall require the complete construction of a dwelling house within two I. years from the ddte of the deed from the City of Salem as a condition of the conveyance , such dwelling house to consist of either a single family I dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family costing not less than $6000.00, or a two family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family and one additional family costing not less than 312,000.00, and subject to the building laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem." Approved by the Mayor, August 30, 1948. nvitation 763 . An invitation was received from the Salem Housing Authority to inspect the Veterans Homes at Barstow and 'Mason Street , August 28, 1948 at 10:00 A.M. On the motion of Councllor _3tromberginvitation accepted. 764. Stop Light A communication was received from the Department bf Public Works approving the erection of a stop light at the intersection of Canal Stree Extension and Loring Avenue . On the motion of Councillor Muse communication referred to the (committee on Traffic . 765 Gasoline License A hearing was ordered for September 9, 1948 on the application I : of Booma Breed Inc . to store 750,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 205 Highland I` Avenue. Sign on tunnel 766 A communication was received from Ellsworth G. Blenkhorn request- ing permission to erect a sign over the tunnel in Town House Square from August 30, to September 15 , 1948. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett permission granted to all candidates for election who wish to erect signs over the tunnel. Claim. 767 The claim of Rita and Uoseph Ross, 36 Charter Street, Salem, was referred to the Committee on Claims. 768 Claim. The claim of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dupuis , 17 Read Street , Salem was referred to the Committee on Claims. 769 Gasoline License A hearing was ordered for September 9, 1948 on the application of Collier & Mizioch to store 500 gallons of Gasoline at 63 Flint Street. 770 Barge !.Sigh.. A hearing was ordered for September 9, 1948 on the application of Sheehan Motors to erect a Large .Sign at 75-77 North Street. 771 Use Salem Common A communication was received from the Alpine Club requesting permission to use the Salem Common September 1, 1948 for the purpose of holding a Lawn Party to aid the Polish Veterans Legion Drum Corps in raising funds for their trip to Syracuse , N. Y. On the motion of Councillor Muse permission granted. 772 Builderts License The application of Clement Ford, 31 Dexter Street , Peabody, Mass. for a Builder' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 773 unday License The application of Frank H. Gagnon, 42 Cedar Street for a Sunday License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 774 edler' s License The application of Joseph S. Bedard, 37 Washington Street, Salem for a Pedlerts License was arFrferred to the Board of Control for approval. A list of renewals of Junk Dealer, Lodging House, and Sunday License 775. Renewals was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Councillor Durkin offered the following report which was accepted : 776.Registrar in The Committee on Finance and Ordinances to whom was referred the Water Department. matter of changing the City Ordinance title of the Clerk in the Water Department to Water Register with an incrdase of salary from �2700.00 t6 $3120.00 has considered said matter .and would recommend that the same be adopted. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Finance Francis E. Rafter Ordinance Recommendation adopted by the adoption of the following Ordinances : In the year one thousand nine hundred and fort 70) y-eight. . Water Registrar An Ordinance to amend an ordinance. Be it ordained .by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 48 , section 3 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out in the first sentence of said section the words " a clerk of the Water Department" and inserting in place thereof the words "Water Register". Section 2. This ordinances shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage. i In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. (749Salary An Ordinance to amend an ordinance Water Registrar I Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : Section 1 . Chapter 14, of Section 1 of the City Ordinances , is hereby amended by striking out the words ttto the Clerk of the Water Department" two thousand seven hundred dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words "to the Water Registrar three thousand one hundred twenty dollars. " Section 2. Said compensation to be retroactive to July 1, 1948 Section 3 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage. 777. Licenses & Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Permits. Licenses and Permits: k The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matte Of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following Licenses be granted: RENEWALS DRAMA- yER i ' I Welch & Williams 15 Front Street ODGING HOUSE Elizabeth Macauley 2 Howard Street UNDAY LICENSE Adelard G. Martin 17 Leach Street NEW LICENSE IG SEAWORMS r Thomas Shea 10i Webb Street Fred Potocki 9 Kosciusko Street Billy Potocki 9 Kosciusko Street George H. Westerdahl 1 Ferry Street John Warren, Sr. 121 Bridge Street Gerald Yarosh 10 Daniels Street Albert J. Gagne 64 Palmer Street Raymond Cormier 35 Salem Street I Chester J. Twardowski 9 English Street UTO DEALER Sheehan Motors 75-77 North Street , (2nd class) UNDAY LICENSE - Margaret A. Broom 65 Buffum Street William S. Warman 158 North Street Report accepted , and recommendation adopted. 778. Recreation Comm. Councillor April offered the following report for the Committee on ecreation. The Committee or. Recreation to whom was referred the matter of a ecreation Commission has considered said matter and would recommend u hat the following Ordinance be adopted. eport accepted.,-:- - - 779. Recreation Commissi n An Ordinance establishing a Recreation Commission was referred to he Committee on Ordinances on the motion of Councillor April. (736• ) raffic Ordinance The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to Street raffic was taken up and the ordinance wgs adopted for second and final assage. 780. Traffic ordinances Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : 1. That the City Solicitor and the City Clerk be requested o prepare and publish the traffic ordinances so-called- as amended , in ooklet form. That the Mayor be requested to recommend that appropriation of a sum sufficient to cover the cost of publishing at least 500 thereof; said um to be charged to the Parking Meter Account. Approved by the Mayor, August 30, 1948. _ ------ -------------- ----�uguat-26 i of � Councillor Hartnett offered the following .Order was refor.add to the 7$1. Increase in Committee on Finance . Ordered : That the Finance Committee be requested to look into the Pensions . advisibility of accepting Chapter 5$$ House Bill2151 which is an act increasing pensions to certain former public employees. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 7$2.Harrison Rd. Whereas , in the opinion of the CityCouncil the Laying out. e public necessity ssit Y and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Harrison Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Loring Avenue 111. 93 feet to the land of the Ste. Cretienne Educational Institute, as shown of a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city date November 1930, it is therefore hereby Ordered , that due notice be given to Gelos 0. Gaudette Ste. Chretienne Educational Institute Inc . Lucien G. & j°iarie Tache Joseph F. & Mary L. Michaud Richard & Eunice Ann Phillips 4 and all others interested, that the City Council intend to day out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; - and that the 9th day of September 1948, at 8:00 P.M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. j i Approved by the Mayor, August 30, 1948. Change of Address On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the Casino Casino Club. Social and Athletic Club be authorized to transfer their location from • 766 Western Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts to 43 North Street, Salem, Massa- chusetts, and that the City Clerk notify the Secretary of State of the transfer. i Councillor Durkin was appointed to draw the following three Jurors Jurors. rl for Superior Criminal Court , at Lawrence , September 20, 1948: Alphonse J. Plourde 260 Jefferson Avenue Foreman Michael Amaral 258 Jefferson Avenue Chauffeur Harry R. Tyler 15 Northey Street Teller On the motion of Councillor April the City Council adjourned at 9 :47 P.M. ATTEST: Aug stine d. City. Clerk` 7 September 4►- 4 -- — — ..--- -- ----- - A regular meeting of the City Council was held September 9, 1948 at 8 :00 P.M' for the transacting of any and all business. A11 members were present except Councillor Muse . President Poitras presided . On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the records of the previous meeting was dispursed. Hearing - Large Sign. A hearing was held on the applicatioh of Sheehan Motors to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 75-77 North Street. Councillors Crosby, Strom- berg, and Hartnett were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Hartnett. Hearing - Gasoline Storage A hearing was held on the application of Collier and Mizioch to store 500 gallons of Gasoline at 63 Flint Street. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. Hearing - Gasoline Storage A hearing was held on the application of Booma Breed Inc. to store 750,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 205 Highland Avenue. Reduce amount.783 . A communication from Booma Breed Inc . requesting that the amount of Fuel Oil to be stored be reduced to 200,000gallons, was introduced. Attorney John J. Foley, representing Booma Breed Inc . spoke at lenght citing the past history of the Booma Breed Inc . and its present effort to service all requiring oil on this North Shore . He told of their tremendous efforts to to get oil tc the people during the winters of 1947 and 1948. Mr. Gaudreau of Marlborough Road spoke in opposition. Twenty-seven neighbors appeared in opposition. Wallace Ackin, John J. Splaine, Richar West; Superintendent of Salem Hospital, Frank Connors, Horace Hughes , and Samuel Murphy all spoke in opposition. Roland C . Booma , and R. S. Stater spoke in favor of the application. Councillor Crosby and Councillor Burke were recorded in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Corsby' s motion that the applicatt be given leave to withdraw was adopted by a Roll Call Vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. Hearing - Harrison Road. A hearing was held on the Laying Out of Harrison Road. Joseph Michaud, Lucien Tache , and Philip Leversque appeared. in.:fairor Councillo April was recorded in favor. Councillor April asked for and received to continue the Nearing over until the next regular meeting. 784 Constables The Mayor's appointment of the following Constables was received and placed on file : aVilliam H. Farry 6 Ord Street John M. Bane 7 Pearl Street 7$5. Appointment of The Mayor' s appointment of Edward J. Kawczynski , 39 Boardman Street 175 . as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Plummer Farm School for the Trustees unexpired term -of William H. Foyewas received. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. There was no , d objection. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent . A communication was received from the Mayor submitting the report Report of P i � (� of the labor departments of the City of Salem made by the Smith, Brennan Smith, Brennan Co. ' Co. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the report was referred to the Committee of the Whole and copies submitted to the Councillors. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 787• Close offices Committees on Ordinances and Finance on the motion of Councillor April: on Saturdays. Ordered: That all City Departments be closed on Saturday through- out the year subject to the provisions of Chapter 265 of the Acts of 1947, and be it further Ordered that the Mayor be empowered to adjust hours to suitably meet public convenience. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 7$6. P Police Dept. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars Other Expenses ($1,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Item "Salaries and Wages" tothe Item "Other Expenses" in the police Department, this sum to be added to sums i heretofore appropriated for this account. Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948 . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 789.Fire Dept. Ordered : That the sum of One thousand Dollars (01,000.00) be and Fuel & Light i hereby is transferred from the Item "Salaries and Wages" to the Item "Fuel & Light" in the Fire Department , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said account . Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948. �. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 790•School Milk Ordered : That the sum of Four hundred sixty-eight Dollars and & Lunch Fund. twenty-six cents (:0468.26) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account in the School Department , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropri- ated for said account. Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948, 791. j The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Public Propert Dept. Ordered : That the sum of Thirty-three dollars and seventy-one i f cents (Q"33.71) be and hereby is transferred from the itemTTAdministration to the new Item TTSkerry Street Playground" in the Public Property Depart j ment . Approved by the Mayor, September 131 1948. i 1 76 September-91 194$ -- --- ----- - Public Property792 . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Legion Field Ordered: That the sum of Two hundred fifty-three dollars and twenty- five cents ($253 .25) be and hereby is transferred from the Item "Adminis- tration" to the new Item "Legion Field" in the Public Property Department. Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948. I 793. j Lot on Fort Ave. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Absent : Ordered: That the Mayor , Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to convey to J. Harold Schuman, Lot. No. 61 at the Fort Avenue Location, so-called, at a price of $15.00 and to execute , acknowledge , and deliver a proper instrument of transfer pertaining thereto. Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948. 794. Lots on Memorial The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll ' Drive. call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent : Ordered: That the Mayor', Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell certain municipally owned lots of land on Memorial Drive, so called , to Atlantic Construction Company, at a price of $15.00 per lot', said lots of land being shown on a plan entitled: "Portion of House Lot Development, Land of the City of Salem , Fort Ave. , Salem, Mass . , 1945 , Revised July 1948 , Frank P. Morse , City Engineer and being lots numbered 147 ,14$,149 ,and 150 on said plan, and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instrumentd of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within three (3 ) months of four (4) single-family or two-family dwelling houses and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain suc other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948. 795. Lot at corner of The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll I Essex & Becket Sts call vote on 9 Yeas, 2 Absent: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell a certain municipally owned lot of land at Essex and Becket Streets to Szczepa Stefanik at a price of IP50.00, said lot of land is shown an a plan entitled "PROPOSED WIDENING ESSEX STREET SALEM, MASS. , SCALE 1 IN. - 10 FT. NOVEMBER, 1944" and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use and to execute and deliver in the nam and behalf of the city of Salem instruments of transfer to said Szczepa Stefanik under the terms hereinbdfore mentioned. ' Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 796. Lots on Fort call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent : Avenue. Ordered : That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell two lots of municipally owned land to Wladyslaw Sztramski , at a price of ,415.00 per lot, said lots shown as No. 3 and No. 129 on a plan entitled :"House Lot Development, Land of the City of �1 Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in - 40 ft. 1946 Frank P. Morse City Engineer." and comprising land not devoted to or required by any j I other public use, and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection b the y grantee within four (4) months of two (2) signle family or two (2) two-family dwelling houses and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts 1 I of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. The adoption of this order cancels and supercedes the order adopted II by the meeting of the City Council, held August 26 , 1948, in which the Mayor was authorized to sell Lots NO' S 3 and 130 to Wladyslaw Sztramski as shown on the aforementioned plan. Approved by the Mayor, September 13 , 1948 797. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving Pedler' s Lice n- 1 the applicttion of Joseph S. Bedard, 37 Washington Street for a Pedler's se. License. On the motion of Councillor Rafter report accepted and license granted. i 798. A hearing was ordered for September 23 , 1948 on the petition of the Underground Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company to locate underground conduits Conduits. in Essex Street , Webb Street, Andrew Street , Derby Street, and Fort Ave- nue, t 799. A hearing was ordered for September 23 , 1948 on the;-petition of the Pole location. ' New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric \� Lighting Company to locate one pole on Willson Avenue. 800. A communication was received from the Salem High School Boosters Tag day. Club requesting permission to hold a Tag Day October 16, 1948, to raise funds to send the Salem High School Band to White Plains, N.Y. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permission granted. 801. A hearing was ordered for September 23 , 1948 on the application of Large Sign. De Santis Motors Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 63 Bridge St. 802. A hearing was ordered for September 23 , 1948 on the application of Large Sign. the Leader Filling Station Corp. to erect a sign at 6t+-66 Boston St. 9�_ 19.48 Cloth banner 803• The application of Webber Co. to erect a two sided cloth banner over Essex Street from Webbers from October 10 to October 25 , 1948, was grante on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 804-805-806-807. ( Dig Seaworms The following applications to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Ld Richard H . Boudreau 1331 North Street Nicholas Barresi 29 Bradford Street William G. Englehardt 3 Ferry Street Frank Le Cldre 3 Ferry Street I Renewals 808. A list of renewal of Dig Seaworms , Lodging House , Sell Firearms , and Sunday Licenses was referred to the . Committee on Licenses and Permits. I } 809. L iSign Bond The Sing Bond of De Santis Motors Inc. , 63 Bridge Street was referre Dr 810. to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. ( Sign Bond The Sign Bond of Sheehan Motors , 75-79 North Street , was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. j 811. ! Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits : The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- i mend that the following be granted: 1 RENEWALS JUNK DEALER Dimon Myers & Son 50 North Street li LODGING HOUSE Sara Colvin 15 Bay View Avenue SUNDAY LICENSE i John T. F. Barrie 74 Federal Street Alfred M. Robinson 72 Leach Street NEW LICENSES Lo Es SUNDAY LICENSE Frank H. Gagnon 42 Cedar Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendations adopted. (748) Water Registrar The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the title "Water Registrar" was taken up. Ordinance adopted for second and final passage. (749) Water Registrar The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the compen- Salary sation of the udater Registrar was taken up. Ordinance adopted for second and final passage. ------ --- -----. Seember9,- 194$ -- - The following Order introduced by Councillor Hartnett was adopted: $12. Laying out Whereas, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity Beachmont Road. and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Beachmon Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Larchmont Road to Felt Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated September, 1948, it is therefore hereby 1' Ordered , that due notice be given to Florence Dimmick Cobb Einar & Helena Maria Erola John J. & Mabel A. Meehan Timothy L. & Helen K. Kahoney Willis L. & Grace E. Cobb John G. & Alice Gourley Sumner K. & June L. Wilkinson Abner R. Cobb and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and totake therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city;- and that the 23rd day of September 1948, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. , at city hall, Salem, is I appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the City Council adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ATTEST: astuC -i�ne T City Clerk y i ' 180 S L i i , f. I I L� - D1 . L I i E� i Lq E I F I , � ii 181 _September __23_+ 1448 A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, September 23 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All embers were present. President Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispursed. A hearing was held on the laying out of Beachmont Road. Councillors Hearing - Laying Hartnett and Durkin were recorded in favor. Eight pp out of Beachmont g persons appeared in Road. favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted Order- Laying out by a unanimous roll call vote: of Beachmont Road. Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Beachmont Road, should be laid out from Larchmont Road to Felt Street , as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city certain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Florence Dimmick Cobb, John J. & Mabel A. Meehan, Willis L. & Grace E. Cobb, Sumner K. & June L. Wilkinson, Einar & Helena Maria Erola, Timothy L. & Helen K. Mahoney, John G. & Alice Gourley, and Abner R. Cobb, bounds as follows, via: I Beginning at a point marked "A" 240,01 feet from Dearborn Street on the Northeasterly side of Larchmont Road as shown on a plan entitled, "Acceptance Plan, Beachmont Road, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 20 ft. Sept. i 1948. Ffank P. Morse, City Engineer". thence running N610-24-30 E by land of John J. & 'Aabel A. Meehan, Willis L. & Grace E. Cobb, Sumner K. & June L. Wilkinson, and Timothy L. & Helen K Mahoney, 390.16 ft. , to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running S40-32-50 E by Felt St. , 40.89 ft. , to a point i marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running 3610-24-30 W by land of Einar & Abner R. Cobb 1 and John G. & Alice Gourley 397.74 ft. to a point marked "D" on said plan thence turning and running N 290-52-00 W by Larchmont Road, 40.01 ft. , to E said point marked "A'f and point begun at. And WHEREAS, the City Council on the 9th day of September A.D. 1948 i passed the following order, viz : WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Beachmont Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Larchmont Road to Felt Street as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated September, 1948, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Florence Dimmick Cobb; John J. -182 __September Mabel A. Meehan, Willis L. & Grace E. Cobb; Sumner K. & Jtune L. Wi kin- � on; Einar & Helena Naria Erola; Timoth L. & Helen K. Mahoney; John G. & Alice Gourley, and Abner R. Cobb, and all others interested, that the i ity Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of aid city;- and that the 23rd day of September 1948 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Y P e at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time for a public hearing in the ; � I matter. jWHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City ouncil to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears y the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; { nd, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed %and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming o be heard in the matter, it is therefore , ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and he same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said I it according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C.E. dated� Yr g eptember, 19482 entitled "Acceptance Plan, Beachmont Road , Salem, Mass. i cale 1 in. - 20 ft. September 1948 deposited in the office of the city ingineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as herinbefore stated, is over or by land of the foresaid owners and we have considered and estimated that no damages are a ustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other ersons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said eachmont Road, as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, ences , and other property, which will obstruct the buildiagof such stree r public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance of this laying put by the city council. !I I Given under our hands, this 23rd day of September in the year nine- li een hundred and forty-eight. Li E;', Wilfred J. Poitras Philip J. Durkin Clarence A. Hartnett Julian Szetela jHerman A. Stromberg James J. Muse Francis E. Rafter John H. Burke ! Ernest W. April Samuel F. Hyland Arthur H. Crosby CITY COUNCIL City of Salem ttest: AUGUSTINE J. TOOMEY fj City Clerk Essex ss. Received Sept. 282 1948. 17m.pastlO A.M. Received and Examined. 1 Hearing. 1 Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of De Santis Motors Inc. , 63 Bridge Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign. Councillors Stromberg and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed September_23, 194$ Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Muse. A hearing was held on the application of the Leader Filling Station Hearing - Large Corporation to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 64-66 Boston Street. Sign. Councillor Poitras and Crosby were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the _motion of- Councillor Crosby permit Igranted. the hearing on the Laying Out of Harrison Road was continued. Two Roading - Harrison , residents appeared in favor. Hearing closed. 814. Laying Out of Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted by Harrison Road. a unanimous roll call vote: Resolved , that the com--ton convenience ; benefit and necessity of the it inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Harrison Rd. , should be laid out from Loring Avenue to the land of the Ste. Chretienne , Educational Institute, as shown on a plan 1 hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and 1 lay out as a public street or way of said city certain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Ste. Chretienne , Lucien G. and Marie Tache , Joseph F. & Diary L. Michaud , and Richard & Eunice Ann Phil- � I lips , bounded as follows , viz : Beginning at a bound marked "A" on a plan entitled "Acceptance Plan of Harrison Road , Salem, 1v'Iass. , September 1948. Frank P. Morse , C.E.", and drawn on a scale : 1 inch - so feet ; thence running by a curve with a Radius of 20 ft. , 34.79 ft-to a bound marked "B". , and by land of Gelas A. Gaudette 257.98 ft. to a Bound marked "C" ; thence in a straight line by land of the Ste. Chretienne Educational Institute Inc. , 111.93 ft. to a Bound marked "D" ; thence turning by a right angle and running by land of the said Ste. Chretienne Educational Institute Inc. , 40 ft. to a point marked "E" ; thence turning by a right angle and running by land of a Proposed i Street , Ste. Chretienne Educational Institute Inc. , 111.93 ft. to a 1 point marked "F" ; b- thence running by a curve with a Radius of 529.48 ft. , and by land Of said Ste. Chretienne Educational Institute Inc. , Joseph F. & Mary L. Michaud , Lucien G. & Marie Tache , and Richard & Eunice Ann Phillips, 66.05 ft. , to a Bound marked "G"; thence by a curve with a Radius of 15ft. , a distance of 1$.30 ft. , to a Bound marked "H" on Loring Avenue; Thence burning and running southerly by said Loring Avenue, a istance of 54.73 ft. , to a Bound marked M.H.B. (Mass. Highway Bound) ; thence turning a little more south-easterly and running by said September -2 Lroing Avenue , a distance .of 22.61 ft. , to a Bound marked ITA" and the point of beginning. And WHEREAS, the City Council on the 26th day of August A.D. 1948 passed the following order, viz: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Harrison Rd, hould be lai d out as a highway of the city from Loring Avenue , 111.93 ft- o a land of the Ste. Chretienne Educational Institute Inc . , as shown on plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated Septem- er 1948, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Ste. Chretienne Educational Insti ute Inc. ; Lucien G. & Marie Tache; Joseph F. & Mary L. Michaud; and ichard & 'Eunice Ann Phillips, and all others interested, that the City ouncil intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take there- or a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said ity;- and that the 9th day of September, 1948 at 8 :00 o'clock, P.M. , at ity Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing n the matter; and said hearing being continued until the 23rd day of eptember, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. , and due notice of this intention was further iven to Gelas A. Gaudette of the intention of the City Council to lay out his way. WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Counci o take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the eturn on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed nd notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming o be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described, be nd the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of aid city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C.E. ated September 1948 entitled "Acceptance Plan of Harrison Road, Salem, ss." , Scale 1 in.-40 ft. deposited in the office of the city engineer I o which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated , is over or by land of the foresaid owners and we have considered and estimated that no damages are ustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other ersons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said arrison Rd. , as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take gway any and all buildings, trees, fences , and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. 1-85 _September _23, 1948 Given under our hands, this 23rd day of September in the year nine- teen hundred and forty-eight. Clarence A. Hartnett Julian Szetela Francis E. Rafter Ernest W. April Samuel F. Hyland James J. Muse Herman A. Stromberg Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Philip J. Durkin John H. Burke I1 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SALEM Attest: Augustine J. Toomey City Clerk Essex ss. Received Oct. 6, 1948. 6m. past 2 P.M.Recorded and Examined. _ Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Co. to locate one pole on Willson Avenue. Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burkepermit granted by the adoption of the following Order: 815.Pole Location Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and t e Willson St. Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires. and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred te; as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 16th day of August 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condition:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the p lan marked - N.E. T.&T. CO. No. 2705 Dated 8-13-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric 'I Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct Oof its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the Poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- i Willson Ave. , off Highland Ave. Pole 398/2 - 1 pole h Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals,cables and wires in the �. above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections Sgpt.ember 2,; _194$ with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearing jUnderground conduits A hearing was held on the petition of the Eastern Mass. Electric Company to locate underground conduits in Essex Street , Webb Street , lAndrew Street, Derby Street and Fort Avenue. Fred Henderson and S. W. Thomas , of the Eastern Mass. Electric Co. appeared in favor. Councillors Muse and Szetela were recorded in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permit granted by the 816. adoption of the following Order by a unanimous roll call vote : ,Order - Underground Conduits i ORDERED: That upon petition of the Eastern Massachusetts Electric ' Company, dated September 7, 1948 , due notice having been given to all ' interested parties and a public hearing held as provided by law, per- mission is hereby granted to said Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company to excavate the public highways and to construct, install and maintain underground electric conduits and cables , together with manholes and such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary as re- quested in petition of said company dated as aforesaid, for the sole purpose of supplying, elsewhere than in the City of Salem, and in Salem , as hereinafter stated, electricity in bulk as defined in Chapter 164 of the General Laws, said public highways being shown on plan dated June 24, 1948 , filed with said petition, which plan is hereby referred to and made a part of this Order, said public highways being more particularly refer- red to as follows : 12 - 4" conduits and cables , beginning at a manhole presently located in the southerly side of Essex Street at the intersection of Essex Street and Herbert Street ; thence running in a general easterly direc- tion along the southerly side of said Essex Street to a proposed man- hole at the intersection of said Essex Street and Webb Street; thence from said proposed manhole in a southeasterly direction along the westerly side of Webb Street to Derby Street , crossing said Webb Street near the intersection of said Webb Street and Derby Street ; thence continuing easterly along the northerly side of Webb Street , 402 feet more or less to a proposed manhole and from said manhole , crossing Webb Street to the road to the Pumping House , so-called. 12 - 4" conduits and cables , beginning at said proposed manhole at the i intersection of Essex Street and Webb Street and running southeasterly about 283 feet to a proposed manhole at the intersection of Webb Stree I and Fort Avenue; thence running in a general easterly direction along the southerly side of Fort Avenue to a proposed manhole near the inter - section of Fort Avenue and Derby Street; thence across the intersectio I' of Fort Avenue and Derby Street to the road to the Pumping House, so- called. 187 September _2 3 , { ' 3 - 4" conduits and cables, beginning at said last mentioned manhole and running to Pole No. 1716-1 located on the northerly side of Fort " Avenue near the intersection of Almshouse Road. T 12 - 4" conduits and cables, beginning at said proposed manhole at the P intersection of Essex Street and Webb Street ; thence running in a gene iral northwesterly direction along the westerly side of Webb Street to the intersection of Webb Street and Webster Street; thence crossing Webb Street to the easterly side thereof and continuing in a north- westerly direction to an existing manhole at the intersection of Webb Street and Bridge Street. 2 - 6" conduits and cables, beginning at said proposed manhole at the intersection of Essex Street and Webb Street; thence running Across said intersection and continuing along the southerly side of Essex St. to land of the Boston and Maine Railroad. 3 - 4" conduits and cables, beginning at said existing manhole located at the intersection of Webb Street and Bridge Street, extending in a southerly direction about 109 .feet more or less to Pole No. 2962 locat - ed on the easterly side of said Webb Street. 3 - 4" conduits and cables, extending from-a proposed manhole to be located on the westerly side of Webb Street near the intersection of Webb Street and Spring Street, extending from said manhole across Webb Street to Pole No. 1406-J located on the easterly side of Collins Street. i' 2 - 6" conduits and cables extending from a proposed manho;e on the easterlyside of Webb Street opposite pposite the intersection of Webb Street and Webster Street and extending about 40 feet, more or less, in a northerly direction along the easterly side of Webb Street to land of the Boston and Maine Railroad. i 2 - 61' conduits and cables to be located on the northerly side of i Andrew Street, extending from the intersection of said Andrew Street and Webb Street a distance of 60 feet more or less to land of the Boston and Maine Railroad; said conduits and cables to connect with existing buried cables now located on the easterly side of Webb Street 3 - 61, conduits and cables across Fort Avenue, said conduits and cable to enter from land of the Boston and Maine Railroad and extend across Fort Avenue to land of the Boston and Maine Railroad. 3 -6 " conduits and cables across Derby Street, said conduits and cables to enter from land of the Salem Terminal Corporation and extend ac ross Derby Street to o S land the Boston and Maine Railroad. The permission hereby given and the locations hereby granted are ubject to the following terms: 1. Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company shall use said conduits -188 r. . September_21,_19.4$_. --- and all cables to be placed therein, for the sole purpose of supplying electricity in bulk as defined in Chapter 164 of the General Laws to customers or consumers outside the City of Salem, and only to the Salem Electric Lighting Company within said city, i except that with the written consent of that Company electricity may be supplied to customers or consumers in said city; and no �I i c1 electricity transmitted through any of said conduits or by such cables by or for said Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company shall be supplied to any other customer or consumer within said city, r except as herein provided. 2. Said Eastern Massachusetts Electric Company shall not (save as permitted by Orders heretofore adopted by the City Council of Salem and now in force) lay , erect , maintain or use wires or cables for the transmission of electricity over or under any streets, lanes �i and highways of said City of Salem, other than as permitted by the terms of this Order, without having first obtained the consent in 1, writing of the Commission of the Department of Public Utilities in addition to such permit from said City Council as may be required by law. 3 . The foregoing terms are subject to the approval of the Commission of the Department of Public Utilities. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Department of Public Utilities may from time to time upon the written request of Eastern 1,1assachusetts Electric Company, or upon the complaint in writing of the Mayor and City Council of said City , and after notice and a public hearing amend, alter or add to the terms herein expressed. i Approved September 24, 1948 7 Joseph B. Harrington Mayor 817., Constables. The Mayor's appointment of the following Constable was received and placed on file: Charles E. Richard 53 Appleton Street i 818 Veterans Administra The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- tion. mour roll call vote : Ordered: That the Mayor be authorised to exercise a lease or other instrument necessary to the leasing to the United States Government space on the second floor in the Old Water Department Building on Church Street for Veteran Administration purposes. Approved by the Mayor , September 24, 1948. $19, iParking meters. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor : i Ordered: That under the provisions of Chapter 444 of the Acts of i 189 September 23_,191+$_- 1947 and Chapter 43 of the City Ordinances, the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to enter into a contract with the Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Company for the acquisition and installation of not more than four hun- dred additional parking meters. Councillor Crosby moved that the matter be referred to the Committee' of the Whole. Then Councillor Crosby withdrew his motion. Councillor Szetela moved the matter be referred to the Committee on Whole. He with- drew his motion. On the motion of Councillor Muse the matter was laid on the table until the next meeting by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas , 4 Nays, 1 Absent. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unan- $20.Pension of imous roll call vote : John F. Bates Ordered: That Lieutenant John F. Bates, a permanent member of the Salem Police department for 19 years , having made application for retire-' I ment under the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , it appearing that the said John F. Bates has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through_ no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty, f rom further performing duty as a member of the police department , and a medical panel of three phy- sicians having unanimously reported that John F. Bates is physically in- capacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrence on account of which such retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has unanimously approved the claim for disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in the police department of the City of Salem at an annual pen- sion equal to two-thirds of the highest annual compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of his retirement, namely, two-thirds of $3493 .90 amounting to an annual pension of $2328.671 payable in weekly installments for the reaiainder of his life, such pensio to be effective from midnight September 23 , 1948, said sums to be paid from stuns of money appropriated yearly under "Pensions". Approved by the Mayor, September 24, 1948. $21. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unan- Increase in Pension of Fred A. imous roll call vote: Harney. Ordered : That, notwithstanding the provisions of a previous Order relating to the retirement of Fred A. Harney who was retired July 11, 1948, at an annual pension of gp2 ,1$5.30, it is hereby ordered, that : i The sum of 42,270.45 be substituted as an annual pension in place of the amount hereinbefore established as aforesaid and that, excepting as herein expressly modified , said previous Order of retirement be and here- by is affirmed. 1' 190 Approved by the Mayor, September 24, 1948. 8221 Increase in Pension [ The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a of William P. Furlong lunanimous roll call vote: I Ordered: That , notwithstanding the provisions of a previous Order [relating to the retirement of William P. Furlong who was retired July 9, 1948 , at an annual pension of $1,803 .06, it is hereby Ordered, that : The [sum of $1,885.59 be substituted as an annual pension in place of the [amount hereinbefore established as aforesaid and that , excepting as I erein expressly modified, said previous Order of retirement be and here- Iby is affirmed. Approved by the Mayor, September 24, 1948. 823. Increase in Pension The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a of Adelard St. [ Pierre animous roll call vote: Ordered: That, notwithstanding the provisions of a previous Order relating to the retirement of Adelard St. Pierre who was retired July 11, �1948, at an annual pension of $1,774.44, it is hereby Ordered, that : The Isum of $1,855.66 be substituted as an annual pension in place of the mount hereinbefore established as aforesaid and that , excepting as herein xpressly modified, said previous Order of retirement be and hereby is �ffirmed. Approved by the jtljayor , September 24, 1948. $24. Increase in Pension The following Order recommended by -the Mayor was adopted by a of John H. O'Hara. lunanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That , notwithstanding the provisions of a previous Order j elating to the retirement of John H. O'Hara who was retired July 9, 1948 i t an annual pension of $1,488.24, it is hereby Ordered, that: The sum [ f $1, 586.29, said sum being 53% of his highest annual compensation in ccordance with Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, be sub- tituted as an annual pension in place of the amount hereinbefore estab- 8 fished as aforesaid and that, excepting as herein expressly modified, aid previous Order of retirement be and hereby is affirmed. Approved by the Mayor, September 24, 1948. 825. Sign at head of A communication was received from the Salem Chapter of Disabled Tunnel. merican Veterans requesting permission to erect a sign at the head of he tunnel -in Town House Square from September 25, to October 91 1948, ih onnection with the Forget-me-not Drive. On the motion of Councillor urkin permit granted. 826J Temporary increase A communication was received from the American Federation of State , County, and Municipal Employees Union, requesting that the5.00 temporary [increase be made permanent. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the matte 191 - -- Setember2a-1 $-- --- was referred to the Committee on Salaries and the Committee on Ordinances The Department of Public Works Approval of a Traffic Control Signal $27.Traffic Signal' located at Washington Street and Essex Street (Town House Square) was received and referred to the Committee on Traffic. A hearing was ordered for .October 14, 1948 in the petition of the $28.Pole Location � New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light- ing Company to erect 17 poles on Memorial Drive. A hearing was ordered for October 14, 1948 in the petition of the $29.Underground New England Power Company to locate underground conduits in Cedar, Conduits. Lafayette and Derby Streets. The following list of Renewals was referred to the Committee on 830. Renewals. Licenses and Permits : BUY & SELL FIREARMS Howard H. Eustice Inc. 289 Essex St. No. 4406 LODGING HOUSE Rose St. Pierre 23-25 Federal Street SUNDAY LICENSE John F. Henry 134 North Street � The application of John A. M. Riley for a Sunday License at 104 $31.Sunday License Bridge Street was referred to t he Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application of William S. Sosnowski , 17 Collins Street for a $32.Builderts Builders License was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. License. II The application of Eric Bergfors, 62 HigHland Avenue , Somerville, $33 .Builderts I for a Builderts License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. License. The Sign Bond of the Leader Filling Station Corp. , 64-66 Boston St. $34.Sign Bond. was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: $35-$36. Claims. � Mrs. Mary Ficarra 12 High Street f Clarenc e A. Gelineau $ Northend Avenue Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on $3 7.Licenses & Licenses and Permits: Peru its. The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS N DIG SEAWORMS John F. O'Connell 11 Williams Street 192 September. 23.,. 1948 -- Charles Pearson 791 Bridge Street LODGING HOUSE Pars. Olive Ayers 49 St. Peter Street TO S4L FIREARMS Zena C. Gould No. 4405 163 Washington Street SUNDAY LICENSE IL , Connelly' s Conf. 266 Essex Street1 � I NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS Nicholas Barresi 29 Bradford Street Ig Richard H. Boudreau 1331 North Street � j William G. Englehart 3 Ferry Street i Frank LeClerc 3 Ferry Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. Report accepted, recommendations adopted. 838. Traffic Committee Councillor Hyland introduced the following report for the Committee on Traffic : The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the Traffic Control has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the attached ordinance. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman Report accepted, recommendations adopted. treet Traffic $39. The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage : Ordinance. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight . An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Street Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: ' That Chapter 43 of the City Ordinances by and hereby is amended as follow Section.l. By inserting after the word "hour" in the second line of the first sentence of Section 7 (a) of Article IV, the following words: "or longer than such other period of time as may be hereafter specific- ally provided in certain parking meter zones" ' ! so that the said first sentence of said Section 7 (a) as amended shall read as follows: "No person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than one hour, or longer than such other period of time as may be hereafter specifically provided in certain parking meter zones, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any of the streets or parts of streets hereafter designated in this section or as may hereafter be established by Ordinance on any day excepting that on Saturdays the limited parking time shall apply between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m." and by striking out the word "two" in the second sentence of said Section 193 7 (a) and substituting in place thereof the word "three". so that said second sentence will read as follows : ?tNo person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than three hours between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the municipal parking t, area located between Front Street and New Derby Street , excepting that on Saturdays the limited parking time shall apply between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. " Section 2. By adding the words "two hour parking" to the following designated parking meter zones established under the provisions of Section 7 (a) of krticle IV, so that said designated areas, as amended, shall read as follows: I "Dodge Street -- Southerly side, between Lafayette Street and Washing- ton Street. Two hour parking. "Essex Street, between Summer Street and Cambridge Street -- Southerly I side. Two hour parking. "Essex Street -- Northerly side from North Street in a westerly direct- ion to a point opposite the easterly line of Cambridge Street. Two hour parking. i "Federal Street between Washington Street and North Street -- Southerly' side. Two hour parking. "Federal Street -- Northerly side extending westerly from Washington Street to a foot lane. Two hour parking. "Gedney Street between Margin Street and Holyoke Square -- both sides. Two hour parking. "Holyoke Square , both sides, between Norman Street and Gedney Street. Two hour parking. "Norman Street -- Southerly side, between Margin Street and Summer Street. Two hour parking. "Norman Street -- Northerly side, between Washington Street and Summer 1 Street , excepting that portion which exgends westerly from Washington Street to the first driveway. Two hour parking. "North Street between Essex Street and Lynde Street -- boph sides. ,j Two hour parking. i "Washington Street -- ,southerly side extending easterly from Canal Street to the southeasterly line of the building numbered 260 Washington Street. Two hour parking." Section 3 . By striking out the parking meter zone established under the provisions of Section 7 (a) of Article IV reading as follows: "Lafayette Street between Front Street and Harbor Street -- both sides. and substituting in place thereof the following: "Lafayette Street between Front Street and Derby Street -- both sides. "Lafayette Street between Derby Street and Harbor Street -- both sides. 194 September 23-, -1948 Two hour parking." Section 4. By striking out the parking meter zone established under the provisions of Section 7 (a) of Article IV reading as follows: ttWashin,�ton Street on the easterly and northerly sides between Harbor and Front Streets." and substituting in place thereof the following: "Washington Street -- Easterly side between Dodge and Front Streets. ttWashington Street on the easterly and northerly side between Harbor and Dodge Streets. Two hour parking." Section 5. By striking out the parking meter zone established under the provisions of Section 7 (a) of Article IV reading as follows: "Washington Street -- westerly side extending northerly from Mill Street to a point opposite the northerly building line of the Boston and Maine Railroad Station." and substituting in place thereof the following: . "Washington Street -- Westerly side , extending northerly from Mill Street to a point opposite the southerly line of Dodge Street. Two hour parking. "Washington Street -- Westerly sida extending northerly from a point opposite the southerly line of Dodge Street to a point opposite the northerly building line of the Boston and Maine Railroad Station." Section b. By striking out the provisions .of Section 7 (f) of Article IV and substituting in place thereof the following: tt (f) The fee for the maximum parking time in one hour and in two hours parking meter zones shall be five ( 5) cents for each hour thereof or one (1) cent for each proportionate period of each hour of said maximum parking time , and in three hour parking meter zones the fee shall be five ( 5) cents for each hour of said maximum parking time , as shown on the meter." Section 7. By adding the following to the provisions of Section 7 (c ) -. of Article IV: "In such case any vehicle remaining parked in any parking meter space adj acent to such meter displaying a signal indicating the expiration of a parking period shall be considered as parking overtime in violation of this ordinance and the operator, owner, possessor, or manager thereof shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided." Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 840. Chapter 588. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Finance: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of accept- ing Chapter 588 (House Bill 2151) as recently adopted by the :hate Legislature , has considered said matter and would recommend that an act authorizing increases of the amounts of pensions payable to certain former public employees who have been retired and to beneficiaries of certain retired public employees be adopted. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adopted. Councillor Crosby introduced the following report for the committee $4 1.Gasoline on Public Works : Storage. € The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of granting a permit to the Salco Realty Co. to store 19000 gallons of gasoline at 36 Hancock Street and 75-79 Canal Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit_ be granted. For the Committee A. H. Crosby Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adopted. Councillor Rafter—inroduced the following report for the Committee $42Committee on on Ordinances: Ordinances. I The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of amend ; a ing the Ordinances relating to Contracts and Labor has considered said matter and would recommend the attached Ordinance be adopted. II For the Committee Francis E. Rafter Chairman The following Ordinance was adopted for first passa e. 843. g Contracts & ' In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. Labor. An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance relating to Contracts and Labor. t Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: That Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances be and is hereby amended as follow SECTION 1. By striking out the words "two hundred " in the last sentence "I Of Section 2 of said Chapter 15 and substituting in place thereof the words "five hundred" so that said Section 2, as amended, will read as follows: "SECTION 2. All advertisements for proposals for materials and suppli s to be furnished to the city shall be published by the purchasing agent i ' in the manner and form required by the charter, and a copy of such advertisement shall be preserved by him. Whenever advertisements for ii i such proposals are made, the purchasing agent shall cause the officer or board in charge of the department for which the materials and suppl ies are to be obtained to furnish him with a complete and accurate schedule showing in detail the amount, the quality, the dimensions C and all other necessary details concerning the said materials and supp lies and whenever the said purchasing agent deems it expedient, plans and specifications shall also be furnished him. The purchasing agent shall show such plans and specifications to the parties proposing to b 96 September 23, 194$.1 .. All purchases of materials and supplies , whenever the costs may reasonabl be expected to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars , or whenever the cost of any class of materials or supplies in any month may reasonably be expected to exceed said sum shall be awarded by the purchasing agent by competition." SECTION 2. By striking out the words "Two hundred" in the last sentence of Section 3of said Chapter 15 and substituting in 12ace thereof the words "five hundred" so that said Section 3 , as amended, will fead as follows : "SECTION 3. All advertisements for proposals for work shall be pub- lished in the manner and form required by the charter, and a copy of such advertisements , shall be preserved by the officers or board causing such publications. Whenever advertisements for proposals for any work to be done for the city are made , the officer or board in charge of the work to be done, shall cause suitable plans and specifi- cations to be prepared and shown to the parties proposing to bid. Every officer or board authroized to contract for work in behalf of the city, shall advertise for proposals for the same , whenever the cost may reasonably be expected to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars, except in cases of special emergency involving the health or safety of the people or their property." SECTION 3 . By striking out the words "two hundred" in the first sentence of Section 4 of the said Chapter .15 and substituting in place thereof the words "five hundred" so that said Section 4, as amended will read as follows : SECTION 4. Every contract in which the amount involved is five hundred dollars or more shall be executed in writing for any work to be done for the city, or for any apparatus , materials or supplies to be fur- nished the city; shall be accompanied by a deposit of money or security to the amount of such bond. All such contracts shall be executed in duplicate and shall , if for apparatus , materials or supplies , be signed on the part of the city by the mayor , and the head of the department for which the apparatus , materials or supplies are to be furnished, and the purchasing agent. If such contracts are for work to be done, Q then, they shall be signed by the mayor and the head of the department for which the work is to be done, and after being signed by all the parties , no such contract shall be altered, in any particular, unless the parties , who originally signed the contract indorse on said con- tract , over their signatures their assent to such alteration in writing All payments for extra work shall be made at the time of the final payment on such contract. All such contracts shall be filed with the j city clerk within forty-eight hours from the execution thereof." SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City ( 4 Charter. EtiI ,/rf - Septembsr._23,_ 1948 Councillor Rafter introduced the following report for the Committee 844. Committee on on Ordinances: Ordinances. The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of amending the Ordinances relative to the Appointment and Duties of City Officers has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the attached Ordinance. For the Committee Francis E. Rafter Chairman 845. Appointment tThe following Ordinance Was �doPted for first passage: & Duties of City In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. Officers. i An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance relating to the Appointment and Duties of City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : That Chapter 10 of the City Ordinances be and hereby is amended as follow SECTION 1. By striking out the words "two hundred" in the second sentence of Section 1 of said Chapter 10 and substituting in place there- of the words "five hundred" and by striking out the words "one hundred" in the third sentence of said Section 1 and substituting in place thereo the words "two hundred" , so that said Section 1, as amended, will read as follows : "SECTION 1. The Mayor shall annually in January, subject to the con- firmation of the city council, appoint a purchasing agent for the term of one year, beginning with the first day of February succeeding his appointment, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed. He shall have charge of the purchasing depart- ment , which is hereby established, and shall purchase all supplies for the city, or any department thereof, except in case of emergency; but all purchases or contracts for purchase exceeding five hundred dollars in amount shall be based upon competition. The purchasing agent shall sell all supplies or materials, whether new or old, which are not needed by the city or any department thereof, and if the value of said materials or supplies exceeds the sum of two hundred dollars, then the sale of the same shall be based upon competition. He shall - keep a record of the prices paid for all materials and supplies , which i shall be open to the inspection of any citizen. The purchasing agent j f shall have the power of appointment and removal of his assistants and agents, ty iI SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. 846. LCouncillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: Bus stop. "Ordered: That the Committee on Ordinances be requested to change i' the ordinance to eliminate a bus stop at Derby and Turner Streets. Approved by the Mayor, September 24, 1948. k , 198 September 23 , 1948 Service `Lone. 847. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: "Ordered: That the committee on Ordinances be and hereby is request ed to establish a service zone at 283 Derby Street. Approved by the Mayor, September 24, 1948. Laying out- 848. Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which was adopted: Conners Road Whereas , in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Conners Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Conners Road to East Collins §treet as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated September, 1948 it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to City of Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city;- and that the 14th day of October, 1948 at 8:00 o' clock P.M. at city hall , Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. Jurors President Poitras appointed Councillor Crosby to draw one Juror for Superior Civil Court at Salem, October 4, 1948: David Winer 21A Wisteria Street Marchant President Poitras appointed Councillor Hartnett to draw two Jurors for Superior Criminal Court at Lawrence September 27, 1948 : Joseph Raymond 5 Palmer Street Janitor Gilman S. Higley 65 Harbor Street Salesman Lot of land. 849. Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell a certain municipally owned lot of land at Essex and Becket Streets to Szczepan Stefanik at a price of $50.00, said lot of land being shown on a plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Becket St. , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. _ 10 ft. , Sept. 1948, Frank P. Morse City Engineer" and comprising land not devoted to or required by any a public use and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer to said Szczepan Stefanik under the terms hereinbefore mentioned, and be it further Ordered: That an order adopted at a meeting of the City Council held September 9, 1948 , and approved by the Mayor September 13 , 1948 , relating to the above mentioned matter be rescinded. September 24, 1948 , approved by the Mayor , On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meetin adjourned at 11 :04 P.M 1 ! ATTEST: City C r IF 7 199 -- October 5,,.1948 S ecial Meetin - _ - - -- -- A special meeting of the Mayor and City Council on the petitions for annuities by Mildred C. Buckley and Gustina L. Connors, widows of members of Salem Fire Department , was held at the City Council Chamber on Tuesday, October 5 , 1948 at 4:30 P.M. All members were present excep Councillors Rafter, Crosby, and Muse. President Poitras presided. ® City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey introduced the petition of Mildred C.850. Petition of Buckley, widow of Everett M. Buckley a Private in the Salem Fire Depart- Mildred C. Buckley.: ment , requesting annuity payments under CHapter 32 Section 89 of the General Laws as amended. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey administered an oath to the witnesse who were to testify relarive to the petition of Mildred C. Buckley. Attorney John A. Murphy, for the petitioner gave a complete descrip tion of the entire case setting forth the dates of his appointments and conditions which eventually brought about his death from carcinoma of the left kidney on August 15, 1947. Chief Arthur L. Flyyn was called and testified from the accident and sick record book of the Fire Department, enumerating all the sick- ness and accidents including lost time to the Department of Private Everett M. Buckley from the date of his appointment as a call man to the date of his death, 'i Captain Harvey F. Nichols was called and he testified that during the Lane Drug Store fire on Essex Street on March 6, 1945, that he and Private Porter, and Private Buckley ware in the store fighting the fire when the floor gave way and all three who were in a crouching position at the time jumped back when the flooring beneath them started to give way. He testified that Private Buckley struck the edge of a display counter sharply in the region of the left kidney. He stated that he had talked with him later on and that Private Buckley felt that he would be all right but that the area was still sore. Private Clifford J. Pooler testified that he too was present when Private Buckley leaped back to save himself from being precipitated into the cellar of the burning building when the floor started to give way, I ' and that he too was familiar with the fact that Private Buckley had received a severe blow in the region of the left kidney by striking the display counter. i Dr. Charles A. Hogan was called and testified :that sometime after thetblow, when called upon by Private Everett M. Buckley he had admitted him to the Salem Hospital where after examination it showed that he had developed cancer of the left kidney. He stated that in his opinion the severe blow that Private Buckley received at the Lane Drug Store fire wa a contributory cause to the development of the cancer. Mrs Mildred C. Buckley wascalled and testified that from the time _200 Octnb_er _5, 194$ hat her husband had received the blow at the Lane Drug Store fire his physical condition became steadly worse and that he eventually died on ugust 14, 1947. - She further testified that there is one child under he age of eighteen years of age, Donald A. , born August 4, 1935• Councillor Hyland moved that the City Council take the matter under advisement. Voted. 151. ' Petition of Gustin City "lerk, Augustine J. Toomey, introduced the petition of Gustina � L. Connors Connors widow of Cornelius E. Connors a member of the Salem Fire Depart ent for an annuity under Chapter 32, Section 89 of the General Laws as mended. Augustine J. Toomey, City `'lerk, administered the oath to the wit- esses who were to testify on the petition of Gustina L. Connors for an nnuity under Chapter 32 Section 89 of the General Laws as amended. Attorney John Allen Murphy, for the petitioner gave a complete descri ion of the entire case , stating the date of the appointment of Private onnors to the Department and of conditions which caused the development f pulmonary tuberculosis and the eventual death of Mr Connors at the ssex Sanitorium in Middleton, Massachusetts on August 19, 1947. Chief Arthur L. Flynn was called and testified from the sick and I ccident records of the Fire Department innumerating the dates of Private onnors loss of time in the Department because of sickness or accident rom the time of his appointment as a fireman to the time of his death on ugust 19, 1947. Dr. Arthur W. O'Neil was called and testified that he had been reating Private Connors for many years and that in 1943 after extensive xamination at the Salem Hospital Private Connors was released as having ad a severe case of plurisy but the hospital records showed that at the ime of his examination there was no sign of tuberculosis. He testified hat he had been called upon to treat Private Connors at varior intervales rom that time until he was committed to the Essex Sanitorium at Middleton here he eventually died on August 19, 1947. He stated that the continued etting and slow inhalation combined with Private Connors already weakened , ondition could have brought about tuberculosis and caused his death. Mrs Gustina L. Connors , widow of Private Cornelius E. Connors was alled and testified that her husband' s condition became gravely aggregate fter March, 1943 , and that it became apparent after fires in which he eceived a wetting and smoke inhalation that he was developing a serious ickness and that he was treated constantly by Dr. Arthur W. O'Neil and eventually did contract tuberculosis and die. On the motion of Councillor Hyland the Council voted to take the matter under advisement. October 5, 194$ Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted 852. appointment of Ordered: Toat Dr. Francis A. Harrigan and Dr. James P. Ryan be Connors. designatedL. designated as two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the purpose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of said Cornelius E. Connors was the natural and proximate result ® of injuries received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employ ment while in the performance of his duty. Approved by the Mayor October 7, 1948. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted 853 .City Clerk Ordered : That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the notify Commissioner. Commissioner of Public Health f or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of the hearing held, and of the appointment of Drs. James P. Ryan and Francis A. Harrigan as members of the Board of Physicians required under Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, with reference to the petition of Gustina L. Connors, widow of Cornelius E. Connors, a private in the Salem Fire Department, for an annuity. Approved by the Mayor October 7, 1948. I j Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 854. P Appointment of Ordered : That Dr. Francis A. Harrigan and Dr. James P. Ryan be DuckleyMildred C. designated as .two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the purpose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of said Everett M. Buckley was the natural and proximate result of injuries received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employ- ment while in the performance of his duty. Approved by the Mayor, October 7, 1948. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 855.City Clerk Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify phe notify Commissioner. Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of the hearing held, and of the appointment of Drs. Francis A. Harrigan and James P. Ryan as members of the Board of Physicians required under Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, with reference to the petition of Mildred C. Buckley, widow of Everett M. Buckley, a Private in the Salem Fire Department , fmr an annuity. Approved by the Mayor, October 7, 1948- On the motion of Councillor Hyland the meeting adjourned at 6:45 P-M ATTEST: AUG ' NE J. CITY CLERK f2 2�a Special Meeting y special meeting of the City Council was held October 5 , 1946 at i6:45 P.M. for the purpose of drawing two Jurors for the November 1, session of Superior Civil Court at Lawrence November 1, 194$: John Zuckouski 5 Koskiuisko St . Leather worker Cheophase Parisseau 251 Loring Avenue Floor manager Councillor Szetela moved adjournment at 6:55 P.M. Voted. i I� ATTEST: I 4GU 4N .4VOMY CIT CLERK j ill 4 a I i I� - 203 November 4, 1948 S ecial Meeting — A special meeting of the City Council was held November 4, 194$ at the Council Chamber at 5:10 P.M. for the purpose of drawing one Juror for the Superior (Civil Court) at Salem November $, 1948. Councillor Burke was appointed to draw one Juror. Thomas J. Donovan 17 West Avenue Clerk On the motion of Councillor Rafger the meetingadjourned ,7 ned at 5 :15 P.M. ATTEST: UGU E J. TO CITY CLERK _ iI I October 14 , 1948 -- --- A regular meeting of the City Council was held October 14, 1948 at the Council Cha m ber for the purpose of transacting any and all busine s All members were present. President Poitras presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the record of the previous meeting were dispursed. Hearing iPole Location - A hearing was held on the petition of the New England . Telephone and t !Memorial Drive Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to erect 17 poles on Memorial Drive. S. W. Thomas , of the Salem Electric Lighting ll' Company appeared in favor. Councillors Crosby, Muse , Burke , and Szete14 were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela by the adoption of the follow iting Order: 856. Pole Location Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND Memorial Drive. THE SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with i such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 23rd day of August 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 390 Dated 8-16-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may III be erected thereon under this order:- Memorial Drive I (Almshouse Road) from Alms-House northeasterly 17 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted toe ach of said Comp- anies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in t he above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 205 -- October 14, 1948 A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Power Company Hearing - Undergrou to locate underground conduits in Cedar, Lafayette and Derby Streets. S. Conduits. W. Thomas, of the New England Power Company appeared in favor. Albin and Joseph Rockna appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion on Councillor Muse permit granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That upon 857. p petition of the New England Power Company, dated Underground September 23 , 1948, due notice havingbeen Conduitd. given to all interested partie and a public hearing held as provided by law, permission is hereby grante to said New England Power Company to excavate the public highways and to construct, install and maintain underground electric conduits and cables, together with manholes and such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary as requested in petition of said company dated as afor - said , for the transmission of electric energy, said public highways being shown on plan dated September 21 , 1948, filed with said petition, which plan is hereby referred to and made a part of this Order - said public highways being more particularly referred to as follows: DERBY STREET Said cables to enter a proposed manhole to be located in part on Derby i Street and in part on private property, from private property - all as shown on said plan; thence 10 - 4" conduits extending in a general westerly direction i along the southerly side of Derby Street, about 612 Feet to a proposed manhole to be located in part on private property and in part on said street ; thence 10 - 4" conduits continuing in a general westerly direction along the southerly side of Derby Street, about 335 feet to a proposed manhole to be located in part on private property and in part on said street ; thence 10 - 4" conduits continuing in a general westerly direction along the southerly side of Derby Street , about 302 feet to a proposed l manhole to be located on said street ; LI ® thence 10 - 4 " conduits continuing in a general westerly direction long the southerly side of Derby Street, about 917 feet to a proposed manhole to be located on said street; i ' thence 10 - 4" conduits continuing in a general westerly direction along the southerly side of Derby Street, about 809 feet to a proposed manhole to be located on said street ; thence 10 - 411 conduits continuing in a general westerly direction along the southerly side of Derby Street , about 620 feet to a proposed manhole to be located at the intersection of Derby Street and Congress Street - from this manhole , two duct lines , each containing 5 - 4" condui s are to extend in a westerly direction along the southerly side of Derby 06 i October,14_, J948_ Street about 75 feet , at which point they -converge into 10 - 4" conduits �I and continue along the southerly side of Derby Street about 700 feet to a proposed manhole to be located in said street ; from this manhole two duct lines , each containing 5 - 4" conduits are to extend in a southerly direction to private property. LAFAYETTE STREET AND CEDAR STREET Said cables to enter a proposed manhole to be located in part on Lafayett -" � Street and in part on private property, from private property - all as 6 i shown on said plan; thence 10 - 4" conduits extending in a southerly direction along the easterly side of Lafayette Street about 568 feet to a proposed man- hole to be located in said street opposite its intersection with Cedar Street - from this manhole two duct lines , each containing 5 - 4" conduit are to extend in a westerly direction about 75 feet across Lafayette Street , at which point they converge into 10 - 4" conduits and extend in a westerly directioh along the southerly side of Cedar Street about 800 feet to a manhole to be located on private property. Approved by the Mayor,October 15 , 1948. Hearing Laying out of Conne s A hearing was held on the Laying Out of Conners Road Extension. Road. Councillor Muse was recorded in favor. Councillors Durkin and Stromberg I were recorded in favor. 'here was no opposition. Hearing closed. Street accepted on the motion of Councillor Muse by the adoption of the followin Order by a unanimous roll call vote: 858. Laying out of ConnerE Resolved, that the common convenience , benefit and necessity of the Road Extension. inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Conners Road, should be laid out from Conners Road to East Collins Street , as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary tot ake and lay out as a public street or way of said city certain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to City of Salem, bounded as follows , viz : Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled "Acceptance Plan, Conners Road, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. Sept. 1948. Frank P. , Morse, City Engineer." thence running S 420 - 04-5011W by land of City of Salem 338.47 ft. , to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running on a curve having a radius 80.00 ft. by land of City of Salem 103.04 ft. , to a point marked "C" on said plan; thence turning and running N 640-07130+1W by land of amity of Salem 75•06 ft. , to a point marked "H" on said plan; thence turning and running N 250- 521 - 30"E by East uollins St. , 40.00 ft. to a point marked "E" on said plan; 207' - October 14, 1948 thence turning and running S64-071 - 30" E by land of City of Salem 75166 ft. , to a point marked "F" on said plan; i thence turning and running on a curve having a radius 40100 ft . by land of Qity of Salem 51.48 ft. , to a, point marked "G" on said plan; thence turning and running N 420-04t-501r E by land of pity of Salem 302.13 ft. , to a point marked "H" on said plan; ' thence turning and running on a curve having a radius 20/00 ft. by land of City of Salem 36.52 ft. , to a point marked "It} on said plan; thence turning and running 5620-33 '-30" E by Conners Road 67.24 ft. , to said point marked "A" and point begun at. And WHEREAS, the City Council on the 9th day of September A. H. 1948 passed the following order, viz: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Conners Road should be laid out as a highway of the city of Salem from Conners i Road to East Collins Street as shown on a plan of file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated September, 1948 , it is therefore hereb ORDERED, that ude notice be given to the City of Salem, and all other interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before I mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out tie same as a highway of said city; - and that the 14th day of October, 1948 at 8 otclock P.M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and plac for a public hearing the ma tter. WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Counc 1 { to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did neet at the time and place appointed and notified ail aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore , ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse , C.E. �I j ® dated September, 1948, entitled "Acceptance Plan, Conners Road, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. 0 40 ft. September, 1948 deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the aforesaid owners and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Conners Road, as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away rany, and all buildings , trees , fences , and other property, which will obstruct the building of such 208 October .14, 194$ street or public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city counci. Given under our hands , this 14th day of October in the year nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Ernest W. April Wilfred J. toitras Francis E. Rafter Clarence A. Hartnett Julian Szetela Samuel r. Hyland James J. Muse Herman A. Stromberg Philip J. Durkin Arthur H. Crosby John H. Burke City Council City of Salem Essex as. Received Oct. 26, 1948. 45 m. past 12 P.M. Recorded & Examined. Salem Common. $59• The following communication was received from the Mayor: Gentlemen of the Council: For some months I have been concerned with problems relating to the use of Salem Common. It had been my intention to have this entire matter considered by the Recreation Board which I planned to appoint , but since delay in adopting an appropriate Ordinance creating such Board has pre- vented me from doing so, I am directing the matter to the attention of the Council with a request for immediate action. It appears that a part of the Common has been used as a playground by the children attending Phillips School and that this area and a much larger area has later been used by boys of the neighborhood for the usual games appropriate to the season. Unavoidably this has resulted in some inconvenience to persons crossing the Common on the walks provided for that purpose , and may well have resulted in some annoyance to residents nearby. Measuring all of the benefits to be gained from the possession and use of this very desirable open area, I am of the opinion that the Common is large enough to provide adequate space for suitable recreationa activities without destroying its value as a place of rest and retirement handy to the center of our city. I believe that an area should be set aside near the Phillips School and extending around on that side of the (( Common facing Boardman and Briggs Streets which could be used for year- , round recreational activities. This might require eliminating.,one of the paths or walks now crossing the Common near Boardman Street , but I do not believe that this would result in serious inconvenience to anybody I would also favor the construction of a suitable chain-link fence around the play area for the purpose of defining the area where games are per- mitted and also to protect against flying footballs , or contact between the boys at play and passersby. I have discussed the matter with Councillor Hyland who has an interest in the problem, and if the Council is in favor of the� P � general idea of :809 l III October 14, 1948 permitting such use, I would then recommend the appointment of a committee of your members to visit the Common and layout the area where such activities are to be permitted. Foryour information, I am enclosing the opinion of City Solicitor Blake and a statement of former Mayor Bates, both of which will be of value to the Council in arriving at a decision on the matter. � 9 Yours very truly, Joseph B. Harrington Mayor. Councillor Poitras appointed a committee of the following Councillors Councillor Muse - Chairman, Councillors Szetela, Stromberg, Hyland and Durkin. Councillor Rafter was given unanimous consent to introduce the Ordinance Establishing a Recreation Commission. Councillor Rafter reco- mended that the Ordinance be adopted for first passage. It was voted i that the Ordinance be laid on the table until the next meeting on the motion of Councillor Rafter. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the petition 60.Construction of the New England Power Company to do certain construction work in work in Salem Harbo Salem Harbor. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the City Council meet with the Mayor and New England Power Company and the City Solicitor to discuss the matter. 61. A communication wqs received from the Mayor relative to large amount Insurance spent on Insurance each year, by the city of Salem. He appointed a i committee to look into the matter. They are as follows: Chairman Councillor Samuel F. Hyland Thomas Bates, President of Federation of State, City, Town and County Employees, Salem Lodal 53 T. Leo Cronin, President of American Federation of State , County, and Municipal Employees Lewis T. Thorburn of the firm of Mann & Gould Received and made a matter of record. ® $62. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Land on Fort mous roll call vote: Avenue. Ordered: That the 1gayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell one lot of municipally owned land to Wladyslaw Sztramski , at a price of $15.00, said lot shown as No. 2 on a plan entit I led : "House Lot Development , Land of the City of Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass . Scale 1 in - 40 ft. 1946 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer", and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use, I and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a con- October 14, 19_4-8 -.._ - ---- ---- ---- ---- dition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of a single family dwelling house and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to obtain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. �I 863 . l Land on Fort Ave. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a L' Italian Bros. unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell one lot of municipally owned land to Ltltalien Brother at a price of $15.00, said lot shown as No. 4 on a plan entitled:"Kouse Lot Development, Land of the City of Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in - 40 ft. 1946 Frank P. Morse , City Engineer." and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of a single family dwelling house and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to obtain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the Tfiayor October 15 , 1948. Billboards 864. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a hearing to be held by the Outdoor Advertising Authority of the location of four Billboards in Salem, Thursday, October 21 , Room 827, loo Nashua Street Boston. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the chairman appointed a committee on three, Councillors Rafter, Durkin and and Hyland, to attend with the Mayor and the City Solicitor. Chapter 552 865. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a annuities. unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That the provisions of Chapter 552 of the Acts of 1948 (Section 89A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) , relating to increasing , annuities to dependents of certain public employees killed or dying from injuries received or hazards undergone in the perfromance of duty, be and the same hereby are accepted, to become effective on October 17, 1948, and that the amounts of any such annuities are hereby determined and established in the maximum sums therein permitted and provided for. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. 866 Annuity petitions The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the following rules and regulations regarding 211 I -- ---- - ----_-_ _- October. 14, 194S. . -- =9 procedure in the granting of annuities to dependents of deceased employ- 2es under Sections 89 and 89A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws be qnd hereby are adopted: Rules and Regulations Governing lrocedure in the Granting of Annuities to Dependents of Deceased Employees. 1. No annuities shall be- paid to dependents of deceased employees as provided by Sections 89 and 89A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, except in accordance with the following pro- visions. 2. The widow or other eligible dependent of the deceased employee i shall file a petition with the City Clerk requesting a hearing on the petitioner's application for an annuity, accompanying such petition with a certified copy of the death certificate and a written statement signed by the head of the department last employing the deceased employee, briefly setting forth all facts in hin knowledge concerning the injury, illness and death of i the employee. 3 . Upon the filing of such petition, death certificate and state- ment , the City Clerk shall request the commissioner of public health to designate a physician as a member of the Medical Boar and, following such designation by the commissioner, the City Council by order approved by the Mayor, shall name two physicia s as members of the Medical Board and set a date for hearing on said petition to be held within thirty days from the date of said order. 4. The hearing shall take place in the Council Chamber before the Mayor, City Council and Medical Board. 5. Each member of the Medical Board shall be paid reasonable fees , which expense shall be charged to the City Council Expense Account. A stenographer shall be appointed to take the testi- mony at the hearing, the expense of which shall be charged to the City Council Expense Account. -' I 6. The Medical Board after completion of the hearing and, if deeme necessary by them, the examination of a stenographic transcript of the testimony, shall forthwith certify to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of such employee was the natural and proximate result of an injury or hazard occurring or sustained in such employment while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty, and shall send a copy of such certificat to the City Clerk. s 7. No annuity shall be granted unless it is approved in writing by a majority of the members of the Medical Board and by order 212 October._1-4, 194$ of the City Council approved by the Mayor, all as provided under the provisions of Sections $9 and 89A of Chapter 32 of the General .Laws as amended. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. ension and $67. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: nnuities. Ordered: That notwithstanding the provisions of prior orders relat- ing to the retirement on pensions of municipal employees and prior order relating to the granting of annuities to dependents of deceased employees , the amounts heretofore established or hereafter granted as annual pensions or annuities shall be computed on a day basis during each calendar year, and the City Treasurer shall pay on the day the weekly payroll warrant is paid, a check in the amount of seven times the day rate for each preceding seven days period (Sunday to Saturday inclusive) , or a check i the amount of each day times the day rate for each preceding part of a seven day period (Sunday to Saturday inclusive ) occurring during a calendar year, and the aggregate of these amounts shall equal the yearly annuity or pension, said payment to be charged to the "Annuities-Pension Account" of that calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. Pension of $6$ The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Lawrence Gallant unanimous roll call vote : Ordered: That Lawrence Gallant, aged 71 years, and employed in the Street Department as a laborer for over twenty-five years be and hereby is retired from service subject to the approval of the Mayor under the provisions of Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , as amended, at an annual pension for the remainder of his life equal to one-half of his annual rate of regular compensation fro full time servic as a laborer at his retirement , namely an annual pension of $1179.009 effective on and after October 10, 1948 , to be computed on a day basis during each calendar year and paid every seven days on the day the weekly payroll warrant is paid for the seven days or part thereof in a calendar year next preceding such payment, the aggregate amount of such �M; payments for a full calendar year to equal such annual pension, the same to be charged to the "Annuities-Pension Account" of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. 869. eterans Services. the following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote under suspension of the rules : Ordered: That the sum of Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($17 ,700.00) be appropriated to Veterans* Services from the Excess and Deficiency Account , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated ,z :213 �y --- - - - - --- -(-ctQbe�r _14,-_198-.- ---- - ---- GY. Y� for that purpose. - --—- Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 870. F Annuities & suspension of the rules: Pensions. r Ordered: That the sum of Eight Thousand Two hundred Seventy-four Dollars and Sixty-four Cents ($8274.64) be appropriated to the Item "Annuities and Pensions" from the Reserve Account-Overlay Surplus, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for that purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. the following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 871. P School Milk & Ordered: That the sum of Two thousand One hundred Seventy-six Lunch Fund. Dollars and Sixty-nine Cents ($2176.69) be and hereby is transferred from the School Milk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operat- ing Account in the School Department, Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. i The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted b 872. P Y a Willows Sea ' unanimous roll call vote: Wall Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars 45000.00) be and Y hereby is appropriated to the new Item "Willows Sea Wall" in the Park Department from the Item "Fund Receipts from Gold Course" in the Park Department. Approved by the Mayor October 15, 1948. 873 • The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Civic Concerts. Ordered: That the sum of Ninety Dollars ($90.00) be appropriated from "Stone Quarry Rentals" tot he account "Civic Concerts", said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. The following Order recommended b; 874.the Mayor was adopted: Electrical Dept, Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) be and here- by is transferred from the Item "Other Expenses" in the Collectors Department to the Electrical Department Item "Salaries and Wages" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. 75. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Water Dept. Ordered: That the sum of Three hundred Dollars 4300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the account "Chapter 90-Marlborough Road" to s;;' the account "General Administration"in the Water Department , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. October, ly_,_,1948 Water Dept. 876. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Two hundred ten Dollars ($210.00) be and hereby is transferred from the account "Chapter 90-Maulborough Road" to the account "General Administration" in the Water Department, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. I / + 877. 'New Meters The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Water Department Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars (41000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Item "New Meters" in the Water Department , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. Automobile $78. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Engineers Dept. Ordered: That the sum of One hundred Eighty-three Dollars and Twenty Cents ($183.20) be transfered to the Item "Automobile" in the Engineer's Department from "Stone Quarry Rentals" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. 879. Fire Department. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Two thousand nine hundred seventy-five Dollars ($2975.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Item "Salaries and Wages" in the Fire Department to the following items in the Fire Department : To the new Item "New Chiefs Automobile" Twenty one hundred dollars s ($2100.00) To the Item "Equipment and Repairs" Four hundred Dollars ($400.00) To the Item "Supplies" (Sub Item Gasoline ) Three hundred Dollars ($300.0 To the Item "Other General Expenses" One hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) said last three sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. 880. Law Dept. Account The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3000.00) be transferred from the Reserve Account, 1948 to the "Law Department" Account , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. 881. Welfare Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under i 215 ------ --- — October .14,_ 1948 suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Durkin by a unanimous roll call vote: Ordered : That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) be appropriated the Board of Public Welfare from the Excess and Deficiency Account as follows : p� Gity Home (Expenses) Two thousand dollars ($2000.00) General Relief Twenty-three Thousand Dollars (23000.00) Old Age Assistance Twenty-five Thousand dollars (25000.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 882. p Dickson Memoria Ordered: That the sum of Three hundred thirty-seven Dollars and Chapel. forty-two cents ($337.42) be transferred from the Account "Chapter 90 Marlborough Road", and that the sum of Sixty-two dollars and fifty-eight cents ($62. 58) be appropriated from the Account "Stone Quarry Rentals" making a total of Four hundred Dollars ($400.00) to the new item "Dickson Memorial 'hapel and Conservat6ry. , Fuel" in the Cemetery Department. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. A communication was received from City Marshal John C. Harkins $$3. Reserve officer appointing Henry Sawicki , 3 White Street as a permanent Reserve Officer beginning October 3 , 1948. Received and placed on file . I 884. I On the motion of Councillor Durkin an invitation from the American American Legion Auxiliary to the installation of officers , October 15, 1948, was Legion Auxiliary accepted. A communication was received from the Gallows Hill Community Club $85.Traffic lights requesting q ing the installation of traffic lights on Boston Street. Boston St. On the motion of Councillor Crosby the matter was referred to the Committee on Traffic and the City Electrician. A hearin _. 886.was ordered for October 28, 1948 on the petition of the Pole location New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light- ing Company to locate one pole on Riverway Road. A hearing was ordered for October 28, 1948 on the application of 887.Gasoline storage. Rene D. Ouellette to store and sell 6,000 gallons of Gasoline at the corner of Kimball Road and Canal Street. 886. The application of George L. Burchstead, 5 +pillow Avenue for the Auctioneer'd License. Renewal of his Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Council- lor Rafter. _ UctoUBY` 14, 1946 Lodging House 889. The application of Thomas F. Henry Jr. for a Lodging house License at 146 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 890. Builders License. The application of Donald E. Ryan, 8 Lenox St. , Beverly, Mass. for a Builder's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. ' I Move a Building 891. A hearing was ordered for October 2$, 1948 on the application of E the B. r'. Goodwin & Son, Inc . to move a building through Salem from the Salem-Peabody Line to the Salem-Marblehead Line. $92. ! Renewals. A list of renewals of Sunday Licenses , and Sunday Bowling was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. j893-894-895-896- 1897- Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Plumer Farm School Salem, Mass. i i4ary L. Michaud 6 Green St.Salem, Mass. Mrs. Reatta Morrill 54 Lawrence St. , Danvers, Mass. Valeda La Pierre 41 Elliott St . , Beverly, Mass. � Phillip St. Pierre 16 Howard St. , Salem, Mass. 893 Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits: I The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following. be granted: RENEWALS BUY AND SELL FIREARMS Howard H. Eustice Inc . , 289 Essex Street (#4406) LODGING HOUSE Rose St. Pierre 23-25 Federal Street SUNDAY LICENSE John F. Henry 134 North Street NEW LICENSES SUNDAY LICENSE John A. M. Riley 104 Bridge Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Second Passage Contracts & Labor The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to Contracts (843. ) and Labor (843 ) was taken up and adopted for second and final pass*ge. Second tassage Appointment and The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the Duties of City Officers Appointment and Duties of City Officers was taken up (845 ) and the (845. ) ordinance adopted for second and final passage. 21"7 October 14�194$ The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to street ($39) Second traffic (839) was taken up and the ordinance adopted for second and Passage - Traffic Ordinanfinal passage. On the motion of Councillor Lurkin it was voted that the unfinished business relating to authorizing the Mayor to acquire 400 added Parking / Meters be taken up after the Items motions-orders-and resolutions. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: 899.Francis J. Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell a cer- Murphy. tain parcel of land not presently devoted to or required for any public purpose to Francis J. Murphy of Salem, for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) , said parcel of land being shown on aFplan entitled "Land of the City of Salem 29 & 31 North St. & 73 Federal St. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 10 ft. Aug. 1943 , Frank P. Morse , City Engineer" , containing 4448 square feet of land, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem proper instruments of transfer pertaining to the sale of this land, reserving and excepting however, unto the City of Salem an easement in fee over and upon an area fifteen (15) feet in width adjacent to North Street and Federal Street as shown on said plan in such form as the City Solicitor may determine necessary or advisable for future public needs or uses and to prohibit the erecticn of structures or buildings upon such easement location. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted 900.Traffic Lights Moody Square Ordered : That the Mayor be requested to look into the advisability of appropriating the sum of $1600.00 for the installation of Hand operated pedestrian traffic control lights at the junction of Moody Sq. North, School and Orne Streets. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. 901. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted Tree Removal 15 Barstow St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees look into the advisibi- lity of removing a tree at 15 Barstow Street and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 902. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted: Election Order. Ordered : That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the city, at the pollin Placed designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, November 2, 1948 for the election of the Presidential Electors, Governor, Lieutenant Governors Sedretary, Treasurer , Auditor, Attorney General, Senator in Congress, A �18 October_ lit, _191 Representatives in Congress from the Sixth District, Councillor from the Fifth District , Senator from the Second Essex District, Three Repre- sentatives to the General Court from the Fourth District , Two Represent- tatives from the General Court to the Tenth District , a Registrar of Provate and Insolvency, Two County Commissioners, a County Treasurer and Nine Referenda Questions , and be it further ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as , j polling places for said meetings: Ward 14 Prec. 1 Juniper School, Salem Willows Prec. 2 Sons of Poland Hall, Derby St. fret . 3 Herbert St. School Ward 2 , Prec . 1 Church, cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec . 2 Phillips School, Washington Sq. Prec. 3 Second Church, Washington St. Ward 3 , Prec . 1 Old High School, Broad St. Prec. 2 Old High School, Broad St. Prec. 3 St. Anne's Hall, Cleveland Sq. Ward 4, Prec. 1 Polling Place, Beckford St. Prec. 2 Y.M.C.T. Society Hall, Boston St. Prec . 3 Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5 , Prec . 1 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec . 2 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 3 Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec . 4 South Branch Library, Ocean Ave. Prec. 5 Training School Loring avenue Ward 6, Prec . 1 Engine House , North St. Prec . 2 Cogswell School, School St. Prec. 3 Cogswell School, School St. and be it fruther ORDERED:- that the polls be opened at 8 A.M. and closed at 8 P.M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as require by law. Approved by the Mayor, October 15 , 1948. 903 Lights at Salem Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: Hospital. Ordered : That traffic control lights of the manually-operated type be installed on Highland Avenue at or near the entrance to the Salem Hospital, and Be it further ordered that the Police Department , through its Traffic Sergeant, be requested to establish the exact location of said lights in conjunction with the proper officials of the State Department of Public Works. The Mayor is requested to appropriate funds to meet the cost of the installation of said lights. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1948. 904 Bus Stop. The following Order recommended by Councillor Hyland Was adopted : Ordered: That the matter of establishing an additional bus stop on the easterly side of Washington St , at or near the junction of Front St. be conslered by the proper committee of the Council. On the motion of Councillor Rafter order referred to the Committee on Traffic. 905 Parking meters. The matter of authorizing the Mayor to enter ihto an agreement to 219 October 14, _9-48 --- ---- acquire 400 additional parking meters with the Magee-Hale Parking Meter Company was taken up. President Poitras called Councillor Rafter to the chair. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the matter was laid on the table until April by a Roll Call Vote of 6 Yeas, 5 Nays. Councillor Rafter a Jurors. r appointed Councillor Hyland to draw 2 Jurors for Superior Civil Court at Salem November 8, 1948:, James G. Swift 15 North Pine Street Sylvamia Stanley J. Wilkos 19 Bentley Street Leather Worker On the motion of Councillor Hyland the meeting adjourned at 10:18 PM ATTEST: ` ACLU- INE J. T Ir CITY CLERK I a f rs 2-� 220 October 2$, 1948 A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chamber, Thursday, October 28, 1948 at 8 :00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the record of the previous meeting were dispursed. Hearing - Pole Location. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and VV Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Riverway Road. Councillors Muse, 3tromberg, and April were re- corded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April permission granted by the adoption of the following Order: 906. Pole Location Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Riverway Road. THE SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 23rd day of September 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.E. T. &CO. , No. 391 Dated 9-9-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COM4 PANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which 1 may be erected thereon under this order:- Riverway Rd. , at property line between property of Stanley on Ropes St. , and Doucette on Cedar St. \i I 1 pole Also that. permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose . ' Hearing - Move ' Building. A hearing was held on the petition of B. F. Goodwin & Sons to move a building through Salem from Peabody to Marblehead over certain streets in Salem. Councillors Crosby and Hartnett were recorded in favor. There 221 i __. October-2$, _1948 was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett permission granted. A hearing was held on the application of Rene D. Ouellette to store Hearing - Gasoline and sell 6,000 gallons of Gasoline at the corner of Kimball Road and Cana License. Street. Attorney Hyman Marcus and Rene Ouellette appeared in favor. - \� Joseph P. Connelly, 50 Adams Street , Joseph E. Dudley, Arthur G. Lavoie, I/) Lucien Gagnon, all of 7 Kimball Road appeared in opposition. . Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 15 Barstow Street. Hearing - Tree Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no o Removal. pposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor-Hartnett tree ordered re- moved. The Nayor 's appointment of the followingConstable 907. e was received and Constable. placed on file : Spiros Karavedas 6 Abbott Street , Salem A communication was received from the Mayor submitting an Ordinance 90$. Garbage relative to the collection and disposal of Ordinance. p garbage, and refuse in the City of Salem. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 909. Elections I & . Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars Registrations. ($700.00) be and hereby is transferred from the item "Salaries and Wages" in the City Clerk's Department to the item "Salaries and Wages« in the Elections and Registrations Department , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 2, 1948. � The following Jrder recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 910.Insurance. Ordered : That the sum of Eight Hundred Fifty-five Dollars and Sixty ne Cents ($855.61) be and hereby is transferred from the 1948 Reserve ccount to the Special Item "Insurance", this sum to be added to sums eretofore appropriated for this purpose. I Approved by the Mayor, November 2, 1948. ii f The following Order recommended by the jlayor was adopted: 911.Public Property Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars (9"500.00) in the item Dept. 'Maintenance Upham School"in the Department of Public Property shall be transferred to the item "Repairs and Maintenance Poor Department BuildingR ors nd that the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ( 700.00) shall be transferred from the item "Other Department Buildings't to the item "Repairs and intenance Fire Department Buildings" in the Department of Public PAP: t_ - Property said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for those purposes. Approved by the Mayor, November 2, 1948. 912. Automobile - Police The following Urder recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Department. Ordered: That the following sums of money be and hereby are trans- L ferred from the unclassified accounts as follows : FROM AMOUNT Firemen' s Relief Graves P 32.86 (Thirty-two Dollars eighty-six cents. ) Independence bay $238.94 (Two Hundred Thirty-eight Dollars and Ninety-four cents ) I � making a total of Two hundred Seventy-one Dollars and Eighty Cents (� 271.80) to the --tern "Automobile" in the Police Department , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 2 , 1948. 913. Bond Order The following Bond Order was received from the Mayor. Councillor Water Dept. Muse moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Order adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote on the motion of Councillor Hartnett : Ordered : That the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of laying and relaying water mains of not less than six inches (611 ) but less than sixteen inches (1611 ) in diameter, and to meet the said appropriation the City Treasurer, with the approval of. the l'layor, is authorized to borrow the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars (.w$0,000.00) under the provisions of General Laws , Chapter 44, Section 8 , Paragraph 5, and to issue bonds therefor, payable in not more than fifteen (15 ) years from their date. And be it further ORDERED: That the account will be known as the Special Item "Extension of Water Services" and will be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the same purpose and spent under toe direction of City Lngineer, Frank P. Morse. 914. Real estate The following Order recommended by the lliayor was adopted by a unani- Salem willows . mous roll call vote on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the City of Salem does hereby accept the offer of the Trustees of the Rogers ivleamcrial Fund to convey to the City of Salem all of their firht , title and interest in and to the real estate lying be- tween Beach, Cheval, Hosmer and Juniper avenues at Juniper Point , Salem Willows now being fused for playground purposes ; a more particular description of the property referred to to be prepared by the City Engin- eer, and to be accounted upon at a subsequent meeting, and that suitable acknowleugement be made to the Trustees in appreciation of this offer. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it w�_s voted to have the City ---- - --- -- - --- - _October_ 2$_, 1948 Clerk send a communication to the trustees that the City Council grateful- ly accepts the kind gift and expresses a deep appreciation to the Trustees. Approved by the Mayor November 2 , 1948. The following report was received from the medical panel relative to 915.Annuity - Mildred C . Buckley. the petition of Mildred C. Buckley for an annuity: October 26, 1948 City Treasurer Salem, Klass. This is to certify thatthe undersigned three appointed physicians do unanimously agree that the late Everett M. Buckley, a Private in the Salem Fire Department , died of a Carcinoma- of the left kidney. We further certify that the late Everett M. Buckley did not die from a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a fireman and member of the Salem Fire Department , and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such fireman. I. s/ Walter S. Phippen M.D. i James P. Ryan M.D. Francis J. Harrigan M.D. Received and palced on file. i 916. The following report was received from the medical- panel relative to Annuity- Gustina L. Connors. the petition of Gustina L. Connors for an annuity: October 26, 1948 City Treasurer Salem, Mass. This is to certify that the undersigned three appointed physicians do unanimously agree that the late Cornelius E. Connors , a Private in the Salem Fire Department , died of pulmonary tuberculosis. We further certify that the late Cornelius E. Connors died from a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a fireman and member of the Salem Fire Department , and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as / such fireman. s/ Walter S. Phippen M.D. James P. Ryan M.D. Francis J. Harrigan M.D. Received and placed on file. 917. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted Opinion of Mayor or, Council Ordered: That it is the opinion of the Mayor and the City Council of Cornelius E. Connors the City of Salem, that Cornelius E. Connors , a Private in the Salem s Fire Department , died on August 19, 1947 as a natural and proximate 94 t hX I I result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment , while in the performance of his duties. j Approved by the Mayor , November 2 , 1948. 918. Annuity - Gustina L Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted Connors. by a unanimous roll call vote : i Z Ordered: That in accordance with the provisions of Section $9A of, it Chapter 32 of the General Laws ad amended , and in accordance with the certification of the Board of Physicians as provided by law that anI annuity in the sum of $1200.00 be paid to Gustina L. Connors , the widow of Cornelius L. Connors, who was a member of the Salem Fire Department , i and who died on August 19, 1947, as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while acting in the perfor- mance and within the scope of his duty as such fireman, so lcng as she remains unmarried, said annuity to be effective as of June 28, 1948, the date of the filing of the petition herein, to be computed on a day basis during each calendar year and paid every seven days on the day the weekly payroll warrant is paid for the seven days or part thereof in a calendar year next preceding such payment , the aggregate amount of such payments for a full calendar year to equal such annuity, the same to be charged to the "Annuities-Pension Account" of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor , November 2 , 1948 . 919. Compensation A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn request that Pvt. Albert H. Deboa the compensation of Private Albert H. Deboa be continued beyond the thirty day period, until his recovery from a leg injury received in the line of duty. On the motion of Councillor Muse the Chief was authorized to continue the compensation of Private Albert H. Deboa. 920 Compensation A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn reqesting Capt. George Crowle that the compensation of Captain George Crowley be continued beyond the thirty day period, until his recovery from injures received in the line on duty. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the Chief was authorized j to continue the compensation of Captain George Crowley. 921 Annuity - Helen L. A hearing was ordered for November 26, 1948 at 6:45 P.M. on the Arnold. petition of Helen L. Arnold, widow of George H. Arnold a member of the Salem Police Department , for an annuity. 922 I Passenger Auto. The application of Ernest H. Labonte for a License to set up and use one passenger automobile at 36 Charter Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 923 Lodging House The application of Peter Heraty for a Lodging House License at 17 Brown Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 225 - - - -------October 28, 1948 i The application of Adolph Otovic , 1 Fountain Street , Peabody, Mass. 924. Builder's for a Builder' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. License A hearing was ordered for November 12 , 1948 on the application of 925.Garage License Jeffery Bros . Inc. to maintain a garage at 144 Canal Street. �I A hearing was ordered for November 12 , 1948 of the application of 926.Large Sign. Briggs Coal Co. for a Stationary Sign permit at 49 Bridge Street . , t 927. A list of renewal of Bowling Alley, Junk Dealer , Lodging House , and Renewals. Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I 928. -929. the following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : Claims. Arthur J. Hulbert 150 North Street , Salem Joseph E. Graves Cherry Street , Marblehead ' Councillor Jurkin offered the following report for the Committee 930.Licenses & on Licenses & Permits : Permits. The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would rec- commend that the following Licenses be granted: RENEWALS SUNDAY BOWLING Nicholas Moustakis Cor. Federal & Washington its. f SUNDAY LICENSE Jacob Loss 124 North Street NEW LICENSES LODGING HOUSE I Thomas F. Henry, Jr. 146 Federal Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman it Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 931. Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the committee on Committee on Ordinances. Ordinances: i The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of an ordinance relative to the compensation of the Sealer of Weights and Measures has considered said matter and would recommend that the follow- ing Ordinance be adopted. For the Committee Francis E. Rafter Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the 932. Sealer of following Ordinance for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote: Weights & Measures. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight . An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of {. certain City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : to p Octapex 28, 194$ --- - -._. Section 1. SECTION .1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the lines relating to the compensation of the Sealer of Weight and Measures by striking out the words "Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fort four Dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words "Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars" so that said provisions as amended will read as follows : "To the Sealer of Weights and Measures , Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ." Section 2. SECTION L of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the lines relating to the compensation of the Deputy Sealer of Weights and :Measures by striking out the words "Five Dollars i per day" and inserting in place thereof the words "Forty-five Dollars per week" so that said provision as amended will read as follows : "To the Deputy Sealer. of Weights and Measures , Forty-five Dollars per week. " erection 3 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Recreation Com-missioa On the motion of Councillor Rafter the ordinance establishing a Ordinance. Recreation Commission was taken from the table. Ordinance referred to the City Solicitor with the request that he advise the City Council as to where the Ordinance might invade the rights of the Park Department or the School Department , and further recommend any amendments that he thinks necessary to eliminate any confusion in the ordinances , on the motion of Councillor Rafter. II 933 . r Tree Removal Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted : Liberty Hill Avenue. Ordered: That the City Council and Mayor and Committee on Shade Trees consider the removal of a tree at 11-13 Liberty Hill Avenue and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Traffic Lights. 934. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was .adopted: , Derby St. Ordered: That the i"layor , Traffic Committee, and City Electrician look into the advisibility of installing traffic lights at the corner of Daniels St and Derby St and at the corner of turner St and Derby St. Approved by the Mayor, November 2, 1948. 935• 1Precinct officers Councillor Surke introduced the following Order which was adopted : i6ard 3 Prec.3 Ordered: That two extra precinct officers be appointed for Ward 3 Precinct 3 for this coming election on Tuesday, November 2nd, 1948. Approved by the idlayor, November 2 , 1948. 936 Bud Stop. Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the bus stop no Lafayette Street at the southwester- ly corner of Holly Street -.be discontinued and , that a bus atop be 09tober 28,--194 ----- established on Lafayette Street at the southwesterly corner of Roslyn Street and , Be it further ordered that the Police Traffic Sergeant and the officials of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway be requested to execute this order immediately Approved by the Mayor, November 2, 1948 . 937. The following Order recommended by Councillor Muse was adopted: Traffic Lights Osgood & Bridge Sts. Ordered: That the Mayor, City Electrician, and the Traffic uommitte look into the advisability of installing traffic lights at the corner of Osgood Street and Bridge Street. Approved by the Mayor, November 2 , 1948. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 93$.Traffic Lights. Laurel& Linden St. Ordered : That the Traffic Sergeant and the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of erecting stop signs at the intersections of Laurel and Linden Streets and Laurel and Hazel Streets. Y: Approved by the Mayor, November 2 , 1948. 939. The following Order recommended by Councillor April was adopted: Traffic Lights Dow & Salem St. "a Ordered : That the Traffic Sergeant and the Committee on Traffic take the necessary steps to have school or stop signs erected at the intersection of Dow and Salem Streets. Approved by the Mayor, November 2 , 1948. 940. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Change lights Lafayette St. Ordered: That the i°iayor and the City Electrician take the necessary steps to change the location of the traffic lights on Lafayette Street from the intersection of Palmer and Lafayette Streets to the intersection of Dow and Lafayette Streets. it is suggested that the lights be of the flashing type with pedestrian control. Approved by the Mayor, November 2 , 1948. 941. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal 103 Boston St. Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees consider the advisabili- ty of removing 2 trees in front of 103 Boston Street and a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 942. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order: Close Saturdays. Ordered: That all city offices be closed on Saturdays commencing November 6th, 1948. W Councillor Burke amended that all city officeB remain open until 4:30 weekdays. Amendment defeated by a roll call vote of 3 Yeas , 7 Nays , 1 Absent. Ordinance adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. On the motion of Councillor Rafter '�1�meet ' a needd at 9:40 P. - ATTEST: ��/��Ly c1er 28 November A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambe Triday, November 12 , 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Durkin. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispursed. Hearing - Maintain : a Garage. A hearing was held on the application of Jeffrey Bros. Inc . to J maintain a garage at 144 Canal Street . Raymond and Jalbert Jeffrey appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. License granted on the motion of Councillor April. Hearing - Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of the Briggs Coal Co. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 49 Bridge Street. Councillors Muse and Stromberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permit granted. Hearing - Tree Removal . A hearing was held on the removal of two trees at 103 Boston Street. Councillors Crosby, Muse and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Crosby the two trees were ordered removed. Hearing - Tree Removal A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 11-13 Liberty Hill Avenue. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposi- tion. Hearin; closed. Tree ordered removed on the motion of Councillor Hartnett. 943. Ashes & Refuse The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Disposal. Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the "Street Depart- ment Item "Ashes and Refuse Disposal" and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 15, 1948 944. °I Public Property The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Automobile. Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars W1500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account"to the "Public Property Department Item "New Automobile". Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948. 945. ; USS S.B.Roberts. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-nine Dollars and Eighty-five Cents (029.85) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reser- ve Account" to the unclassified Item "Dinners for officers and crew of the USS S. B. Roberts. Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948. i Nov_ember 12, 19 $ The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 946. Street Dept. Ordered: That the sum of (�1,112.$0) One thousand one hundred twelve dollars and eighty cents be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the Street Department Item +'iMaintenance of County Bridges" , and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948 . 47. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Sealer of Weight Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars & Measures. ($400.00) be and =t hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the Item "Sealer of Weights and Measures" Item "Deputy Dealer" and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- 4$.Meter Expenses. pension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote on the motion of Councillor Rafter : Ordered: That the sum of Five hundred Forty-one Dollars and Seven- ty Cents (; 541.70) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Miller Park- ing Meters" Receipts to the Treasurer's Department Item "Parking Meter I Expenses". Approved by the Mayor , November 15, 1948. 49• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Police Dept. suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars (01000.00) be appro- priated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meters" receipts to the Item "Parking Meters- Signs, Equipment and Miscellaneous Expenses" in the Police Department . And be it further Ordered: Thjat the Police Item "Traffic Signs and Equipment" be } titled "Parking Meters-Signs , Equipment and Miscellaneous Expenses-" Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948. 950. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Milk Fund. c Ordered: That the sum of Four thousand Six hundred fifty-nine Dollars and Fifty-one Cents NP4659.51) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch i Operating Accountt' and be added to the sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 951. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a Pension - Lawrence E. Sullivan unanimous roll call vote : Ordered: That Lawrence E. Sullivan, 54 years of age, an honorably c� - 23 f. — -----._—_-- Noyem1ber_12,_,_144$ _-- -- discharged veteran of World War I , an employee of the City of Salerp Street Department for 21 years , having been found to be incapacitated for active service by unanimous decision of a medical panel appointed as required by law, be and hereby is retired from service under the provisions of Sections 56 to 60 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , as amended, at an annual pension for the remainder of his life equal to 2 of his highest regular rate of compensation payable to him while he - was holding the grade held by him at his retirement , his income from all sources not exceeding $1,000.00, namely, an annual pension of $1273 . 32 effective on and after Sept . 19, 1948 to be computed on a day basis during each calendar year and paid every seven days on the day the weekly payroll warrant is paid for the seven days or part thereof in a calendar year next preceding such payment , the agregate amount of such payments for a full calendar year to equal such annual pension, the same to be charged to the "Annuities--Pension Account" of each calendar year. f, Approved by the Mayor, November 15, 1948. 952. L'Italian Bros. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote : Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington , be and hereby is authorized to sell one lot of municipally owned land to L' Italien Brothers, at a price of 415.00, said lot shown as No. 25 on a plan entitled "House Lot Development , Land of the City of Salem Fort Avenue Salem, i4ass. Scale 1 in 40 ft . 1946 Frank P. Morse , City Engineer." and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salerp instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of a single family dwelling house and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946, as amended, and to obtain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the I"ayor, November 15 , 1948. 953. Power plant. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a proposed F"rt Avenue. development of a large steam electric project on land off Fort Avenue. He stated that he would not consider selling Rowell Field for $25 ,000.00 but might consider a more generous offer. On the motion of Councillor Rafter President Poitras appointed a committee of three to act with the Mayor and the City Solicitor on the matter. Those appointed were y Councillors Rafter, Szetela and Muse. { A communication was received from the City Solicitor, Richard E. 954.Recreation Blake relative to the Ordinance establishing a Recreation Commission. Commission. On the motion of Councilor Rafter it was voted that the City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Solicitor and also refer the pending Ordinance back to him to be re-phrased according to his opinions. A communication was received from the City Marshal, John C. Harkins , 955.Permanent Patrolman. appointed Lester E. Stillman, 24 Arbella Street as a Permanent Patrolman, effective November 14, 1948. Received and placed on file. t 956. The Department of Public Works approval of a Traffic Control Signal Traffic in Town House Square was received and placed on file and sent to the Signal. Police Department. A hearing w 957.as ordered for November 26, 1948 on the petition of the Marlborough Rd New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light- ing Company to locate one pole stub on Marlborough Road. A hearing was ordered for November 26, 1948 on the petition of the 95$.Hayes Road. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light- ing Company to locate six poles on Hayes Road. The petition of the members of the Salem Police Department for a 959.Forty hour forty hour week was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was week - Police Dept voted that the Mayor and Council give a hearing to the Police on the proposed forty hour week at 8 :00 F.M. Thursday, November 18, 1948. A communication was received from the Italian American Club Vequest- 960.Change of Location. ing a change of location from 70 Washington Street, Room 28, to 1 High Street. On the motion of Councillor Burke change of location granted an Secretary of State notified. 961. A communication was received from the Salem Chamber of Commerce 1948 Christmas Campaign. requesting permission to: 1. To erect lights and garlands of greens in the streets of the business section. II O 2 . To broadcast Christmas carols for a period of 10 days prior to Christmas in the business section. i I 3 . The use of the tunnel , and the billboard thereon, for the erect- ion of a Christmas tree and other suitable decorations. I Requests granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 962. An invitation from the Poli ;h Roman Catholic Union of America to a Banquet Pontifical Mass to be held at 10•L5 November 21, 1948 and a Banquet at 1 I 2 :00 in the State Armory was accepted on the motion of Councillor Szetela isms I � - ---- — -- ----- ------------- Claims. 963 •-964. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : George B. Gallagher 113A Federal Street , Salem, Fernand J. Rousseau Salem, High School 965• Passenger Auto The application of Bernard J. Rynkowski to transfer one passenger automobile license from 10 Norman Street to 119j North Street was refer- red to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. j 966. Junk collector The application of Henry J. Burke , 1 Smith Avenue for a Junk Collectorts License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Drainlayer's 967. The Drainlayerts Bond of Raymond Morin was referred to the Committe Bond on Bonds and returned approved. Garbagge Ordinance. Councillor Rafter, Chairman of the Committee on Ordinances , sub- (908. ) mitted the Ordinance on the disposal of ashes , refuse , and garbage , recommended by the Mayor, for first passage . His report was accepted and the recommendation adopted by the adoption of the Ordinance (908. ) for first passage. 968 Licenses & Permits Councillor Burke offered the following Report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits : The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS Nicholas Moustakis (12 alleys) Federal & Washington Streets JUNK DEALER Universal Building Wrecking Co. 299 Bridge Street LODGING HOUSE Peter J. Heraty 19 Brown Street Virginie LeDoux 286 Washington Street SUNDnY LICENSE Joseph B. F. Seeley & Co. 2 Balcomb Street N�;W LICENSES LODGING HOUSE Peter Heraty 17 Brown Street For the Committee John H. "urke Report accepted and recommendation adopted: (913 ) jBond Order. The matter of Second Passage of the Bond Order authorizing the Treasurer to borrow by Bond Issue with the approval of the Mayor $80,000. for the item extension of Water Services , was t&ken up. 233 ------ .----------_ _.-_. -- November 12, 1248 IL Ordar,'Mce adopted for second and final passage.. by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. 932. ) Sealer of The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the compen- Freights & i4easures sation of the deputy Sealer of bteights and i°ieasures was taken. Ordinance adopted for second and final passage. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: 9b9. Appointment Ordered: That Dr. Francis A. Harrigan and Dr. James P. Ryan be Arnold en L: designated as two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the purpose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of said George H. Arnold was the natural and proximate result of injuries received or the uhdergoing of a -hazard peculiar to his employ- ment while in the performance of his duty. Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948. - i Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted : 970.Notify Commissioner. Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the I Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , of the hearing held, and of the appointment of Drs. James P. Ryan and Francis A. Harrigan as members of the Board of Physicians required under Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, with reference to the petition of Helen L. Arnold, widow of George H. Arnold, a member of the Police Department, for an annuity. Approved by the Mayor, November 15 , 1948. Councillor Muse introduced the following Order which vas adopted: 971.Parking. Ordered : That parking on Essex Street between Forrester Street and Turner Street be prohibited and the Police Department be notified to post this area. Approved by the Mayor, November 15, 1948 . I 972. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted Tree Removal. 3 Buffum St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Supt. of Shade 1 f Trees loot into the advisability of removing a tree at 3 Buffum Street r and that a report be made at the next regular meeting at which a public hearing is hereby ordered. 973 . Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal 21 Roslyn St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent Of Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing a tree at 21 Roslyn Street and than a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. } 1 974. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Laying out Christopher Row. WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity ----------- November 12_.,- 194 - - — - _ ---- - - and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Christo- pher How (formerly known as a portion of Raymond Road) should be laid out as a highway of the city from Lafayette Street to Raymond Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated October, 1948, it is therefore hereby iI ORDERED , that due notice be given to Thomas P. & i'iary M. Murray, William F. & Aarion H. Manning, Mildred i. Hogan, Samuel F. & Patricia E. Hyland, Elizabeth F. Gray, and the Kernwood Trust, and all others inter- ested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mention- ed, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; - and that the 26th day of November 1948, at 8 o' clock P.M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. ^� Jurors. Councillor Muse was appointed to draw two Jurors for Superior. Court at Salem, December 6, 1948: Ernest Theriault 97 Leach Street Mill worker James F. Campbell 53 Collins Street Custodian. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:21 P. ATTEST: I AUG STIN J. 0 _ CI l CLERK - V I p I i j i� i r Fr35 i A regular meeting of the City Council wag held in the Council Chamber, Friday, November 26; 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Strom- berg. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the record of th previous meeting were dispursed. A hearing was held on the -Petition of the New England Telephone and Hearing - Pole Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole stub on Marlborough Road. Councillors Muse and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permission granted by the adoption of the following Order Ordered: That the NEWENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGR.;PH C 975.OMPANY and Pole Location the SLAEM ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY be and they are hereby granted 'ioint or Marlborough Road. identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with suc sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public .,ay or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti-'. tion of said Companies dated the 29th day of "ctober 1946. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2774 Dated 10-28-48, filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELE- GRAPH COMPANY not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business , and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a 4A f height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. the following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to iiiay be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Marlborough Rd. , opposite Orleans Rd. - 1 pole stub. Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making con- nections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distribut- ing purposes. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company to locate six poles on Hayes Road. Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the I motion of Councillor April permission granted by the adoption of the following Order: 976- Ordered• That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH C014PANY AND THE Pole Location Hayes Road. — -. ---- --- -- - - November-2b; 1948 SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their. respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustain ng .and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 27th day of October 1948. d i All construction under this order shall be in accordance wit# the , following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall b set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Light Co. No. 392 Dated 10-18-48, filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW E_NGLAMD TELEPHONE AND TELEGR,�PH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3:"-cables, and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed -wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business , and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to maybe erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Hayes Rd. , off Pickman Rd. - 6 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose . Hearing - Tree Removal - 21 A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 21 Roslyn Street: Roslyn St. No one recorded in favor. Councillor April read a letter from A. Proger 21 Roslyn Street , requesting the removal of the tree. Councillor April and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Tree ordered removed on the motion of Councillor April. Bearing - Tree Removal - 3 Buffum A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 3 Buffum Street . y St. Edward H. Judkins appeared in favor. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hyland moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent of Shade Trees 1 and report be made by the next meeting for the guidance of the Council. Motion defeated by a Roll Call Vote of 4 Yeas , 6 Rays , 1 Absent. On i the motion of Councillor Hartnett tree ordered removed -by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 1 'lay, 1 Absent. Hearing - Laying Out - Christopher A hearing was held on the laying out of Christopher Row. The Row. City Clerk read a letter objecting to the changing of the name from Raymond Road to Christopher Row. Councillor Hyland was recorded in favor. Attorney, Callahan , representinnn abl-uttorS 23'7 Gray, Kernwood Trust, and Murray appeared in opposition. Mrs. Perkins appeared in opposition. Councillor Hyland spoke in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April the matter was laid on the table. Councillor April introduced the following Order for the laying out 977.Laying Out of Raymond Road. Councillor Hyland objected to the order of procedure. Raymond Road. Councillor April requested suspension of the rules and there was no objection. The following Order was then adopted: WHEREAS , in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Raymond Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Lafayette Street to Raymond Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated October , 1948, it is therefor hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Thomas F. & Mary M. Murray, William F. & Marion H. P'vianning, ;Mildred F. Hogan, Samuel F. & Patricia E. Hyland, Elizabeth F. Gray, and Kernwood Trust and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; - and that the 9th day of December, 1948, at 8 o' clock P.M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. i The Mayor' s appointment of Charles A. Dooley, 10 Carpenter Street 97$.Appointment of as city messenger was received. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of City Messenger. the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a Roll Call Vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 979.AthleticcFund. Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Rafter : Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ( �2000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue 1949" to the"Public School Athletic Fund" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this Purpose. 9$0. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Library Dept. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: i Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars (4";450.00) be j and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Library Department Item "Fuel and Light" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor November 29, 1948. 981. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Engineer's Dept. . 238 Ordered: That the sum of Eighty-seven Dollars and Fifty Cents (�87. 50) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the ' Engineer's Department Item "Salaries and Wages" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the 1�,ayor, November 29, 1948. ,y®l1 Police wept. 982. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the � Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Szetela: Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars (�1500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Police Department Item "Salaries and Wages" to the Police Department Item "Equipment and Repairs" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 983. City Council. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($8?5.00) be and hereby is transferred to the "City Council " account as follows : Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) from the City Clerk's Department Item "Salaries and Wages" and Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars (4325.00)from the Elections and Registrations Department Item "Salaries and Wages" , these sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 29 , 1948. 984. 1,lections & The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 3egistrations. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred, Fifty Dollars ( �350.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Elections and Registrations Department Item "Salaries and Wages" to the 'Elections and Registration Department It- em "Other Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 29 , 1948. 985. Jollector's Office. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Ordered: That the sum of TwentyDollars (�20.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Collector' s Department Item "Other Expenses" to the Collector' s Department Item "Salaries and Wages" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 29 , 1948. 986 Eublic Property The following Order recommended by the "iayor was adopted: lept. Ordered: That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be and hereby is transferred to the Public Property Item "Town Hall Maintenance" ; Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) from the Public Property Item 1?Water Depa- rtment Building Maintenance" and Three Hundred Dollars (14'300.00) from the Public Property Item "City Hall Maintenance" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose . nrrroved by the �-�a«or Nclferiiber 29 ; 10Lf8 . 239 i The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 987. Health Dept. Ordered : That the sum of Thirty-Seven Hundred Dollars ($3700.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Health Department Item "Quarantine and Contagious" to a Health Department Item "Truck Chassis". Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1948. ® The following Order recomrended by the Mayor was adopted under 9$$. P Annuities & suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Pensions. Ordered: That the sum of Forty -eight Hundred Dollars (�4$00.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" Account to the Unclassified Item - "Annuities and Pensions", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose . Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1948. The following communication was received from the Mayor: 989.Trust Fund L. To the City Council Commissioners. City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: As you may know from the published accounts of a controversy affect- ing the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds , a serious dispute has arisen which compels me to request the removal of two members, Mr. Ralph C. Brown, and Mr. Henry F. O'Donnell. It is not my purpose to attempt to discuss in this communication all of the elements of this complaint for sufficient damage has already I resulted from the publicity accorded the loose and irresponsible state- ments of the two members referred to. In brief, I charge the two members with the total failure to cooper- I it ate with the Mayor as Chairman ex-officio of the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners and submit the following particulars : 1. On at least three occasions during the year 1948 the Board has taken action on pending matters without notice to the Mayor, and without 9 affording the Mayor an opportunity to attend the meeting and vote on the pending matters. r 2i In connection with an application fro the scholarship. assistance under the Battis Fund, in which I had previously expressed an interest, the Board twice acted on this matter without affording the Mayor an Opportunity to participate in the investigation, discussion and decision and subsequently refused to reconsider the action taken in order to afford the Mayor an opportunity to participate in the proceedings and j vote. 3 . Communications were published on the stationery of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds without such stationery bearing the name of the present Mayor as member and Chairman ex-officio of said Board. 7 ti 240 4. At a meeting of the Board on November 19, the two members refer- red to conducted themselves in a manner unbecoming members of a Municipal Board; both members attempting to interfere with the orderly proceedings of the meeting--both attempting to supply answers to questions asked by the Mayor of the other two members of the Board, and both members falsely stating that no vote of any kind had been taken at a previous meeting of the Board held on November 5. b 5. Each of said members have published statements in the press which are false , misleading and evasive of the real issue involved, and I the statements published have been of such a nature as to seriously t ' undermine public confidence in the administration of the affairs of the Frust Fund Commission. The foregoing outline of charges is submitted for the purpose of informing the Council of the ground for complaint , and affording the embers in question an opportunity to defend against their removal. It is my request that the Council shall set a date for a public hearing of the complaints contained herein, and provide notice of such meeting to the members referred to. For the information of the Council, I am enclosing a copy of the Legislative Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Frust Funds , by- laws of said Board adopted August 3 , 1939, and recent opinion of the 3 City Solicitor relating to the authority of the Mayor as member and Chairman. Very truly yours, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor I To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: At 3 :00 p- m. today, I read a statement in the Salem News attributed to Mr. P. Alcide Pelletier, member of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds , and immediately telephoned Mr. Pelletier to have him verify the quotation. The statement follows : "When the Trust Fund Commissioners refused to grant an increase in the amount already granted to a certain person E � under the Bettis Fund , the iYiayor immediately demanded the resignation of all the members of the Commission." Mr. Pelletier admitted that this statement is an accurate quotation and expression of his views. I say that it is a false and malicious statement , and under the circumstances I have no alternative except to include lvir. Pettetier' s name with the j names of the two other members of the Board against whom charges are r preferred. I that all of the charges referred to in t 241 _. November- Y --- my earlier communication and directed against Mr. Ralph C. Browne and Mr. Henry F. OTDonnell, shall be considered as applying to 11ir. P. Alcide Pelletier, and that he be included as a member of the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners whose removal is required for the proper functio -. ing of this important municipal Board. ® Yours very truly, s/Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to notify Commission ers of the hearing to be held Thursday, December 2, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. i The following communication was received from the Mayor relative 990.Smith Pool. to the reopening of the Smith Pool: To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: As a result of the recent public meeting, it is now advisable to take action to determine whether Smith Pool shall be operated or dis- continued. It was quite evident frcm the sentiment of the citizens attending the meeting that the overwhelming majority of the Willows residents are opposed to the operation of the Pool, although a consider- able number did agree to its operation under strict supervision and control. ';dith this latter view I am in complete agreement . I do not believe that the city' s great investment in the Pool should be complete- i ly abandoned without one more effort to operate it for the benefit of the citizens of Salem and without injury to the citizens residing at Salem Willows. It is my opinion that Legislation should be offered to the General Court requesting authority to charge a reasonable admission fee to the Pool and perhaps to permit of a higher fee being charged non-residents. For the information of the Council, such Legislation affecting Crystal Lake in the City of Newton was adopted in 1924, and I am informed that similar Legislation controls bathing in other places in the Commonwealth. With the income from admissions it would seem that the funds for Proper supervision and control could be readily obtained so that there would be no great burden on the tax payers. Accompanying this recomen- dation would be a later proposal to completely restrict parking on all residential streets at Salem Willows , thus confining parking to the established areas and perhaps along !�ort Avenue to the intersection pf Columbus Avenue. I feel that this would remedy most of the conditions t Of which the Willows residents rightly and juttly complain. In any + event , I consider it deserving of a trial. I am, therefore, requesting that the Council tal-a vote expressing __ _ ia4:. ✓ � _ 242 an opinion for or against the proposed Legislation. It is not necessary at this time to be concerned with the details of the Bill which has not yet been propared as the Council will be afforded an opportunity to be recorded again at the time of the Legislative hearings. For the present , it is requested that we have a general expression in favor or opposed to Legislation of the type described above. Yours very truly, I s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Szetela it was voted that the Council be recorded in favor of the legislation proposed in the Mayor' s communi- cation. 991. Recreation Committee A communication was received from the Salem Civic Recreation. Committee requesting that the Ordinance establishing a Recreation Commission be discussed with the Committee before it is adopted. On the motion of Councillor April it was voted that Civic Recreation Committee meet with the City Solicitor and the Committee of the Whole December 2 , 1948 at 7:00 992• P.M. , fire Dept. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to an letter from the City of Gloucester thanking the Salem Fire Department for their assistance in a recent fire there was received and placed on file. City Solicitor 993 • A communication was received from the City Solicitor, Richard E. Recreation Ordinanc Blake submitting the Recreation Ordinance as amended by him. Councillor Rafter requested and received permission to introduced the Ordinance on Recreation for first passage. The following Ordinance was then adopt- ed for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent: In the year one thous:-.nd nine hundred and forty-eight . An Ordinance Creating a Recreation Commission. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1. There is hereby established a RECREATION COMMISSION . This Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the con- firmation of the City Council, and shall consist of five ( 5) persons serving without pay. The,-term of office shall be for five ( 5 ) years or until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the members of such Commission first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of one member shall expire annually thereafter. . Vacancies in such Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired term. SECTION 2. Immediately after their appointment , they shall meet and organize by electing one of their members Chairman and such other officers as may be necessary. The Commission shall have the power to 94 I - adopt By-Law§, Rules and Regulations for the proper conduct of public recreation for the City. i SECTION 3 . The RECREATION Commission shall provide , conduct and supervise public playgrounds , playgields, indoor recreation centers and other recreation areas and facilities. It may conduct such activities or properties under its own control, on public properties with the con- sent of the owners. It shall have the power to conduct any form of l recreation or cultural acitivity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and whol�:some manner. SECTION 4. The RECREATION COiT;,IS3ION. shall have the power to appoint or designate some one to act as Director• who is trained and i properly qualified for the work and such other personnel as the Commissio M deems proper. i SECTION 5. Annually the RECREATION COPL41I33ION shall submit a � I budget to the Mayor and City Council for their approval. The Commission i may also solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money or other personal property or any donation to be applied, principal or income , for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or other recrea- tional purposes. SECTION 6. The RECREATION COKvl, 33ION shall make an annual report to the City Council and such other reports as from time to time may be requested. SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the I City Charter. A con::munication was received from Traffic Sergeant Thomas M. Neville 994.Bridge St. Overpass. relative to proposed detours necessary with the construction of the Bridge gtreet Overpass. On the motion of Councillor Hyland it was voted that all the Councillors receive a copy of the Communication, and that it be referred to the Committee on Traffic. 995. A communication was received from the members of the Salem Police 40-hour week. Department requesting that their petition for a 40-hour week be postponed until spring was received and placed on file. it 996. A communication from the Central _Labor Union advocating the adopt- Central Labor Union ion of a forty-hour week for the members of the Salem Police Department j i. was received and placed on file. 997. An invitation from the Ste. Anne' s Veterans Committee to the dedi- Invitation cation of the new altar November 26, 1948 at 3 :00 P.M. at Ste. Anne's I Church, Jefferson Avenue was 4ccepted on the motion of Councillor Burke. 998. A communication was received from the Gallows Hill Community Club Gallows Hill Community Club. requesting the installation of Traffic Lights at specific places on 244 26 7191r.d Boston Street. Councillor Muse moved the matter be referred to the Committee on Traffic . Councillor Muse withdrew his motion. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted that the City Council endorse the recommendation contained in the communication and refer the letter to the Mayor, City Marshal and Chief of the Fire Department. Traffic Lights 999• Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee Boston it. on Traffic : The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of install- ing traffic control lights on Boston Street has considered said matter and would recommend as follows: 1. That traffic lights be installed at the junction of Nichols , Grove , and Boston Streets , and also at the junction of Rawlins Street and Boston Street. 2. That said lights be of the type , the operation of which is manually-controlled by pedestrians. I3. That the Traffic Sergeant of the Police Department be instructed to confer with the proper authorities of the Department of Public Works a 1, to whether said Department of Public Works would approve said lights and ' report back to this council hia findings not later than the second regula meeting of this Council to be held in December. 4. That the City Electrician be instructed to forward an estimate of the cost of acquiring and installing said lights , to the mayor and council before January 1, 1949, together with his estimate of when materials would be available for said installation. I For the Committee Samuel g. Hyland Chairman Repdrt accepted, and recommendation adopted. Pole Location 1000 A hearing was ordered for December 9, 1948 on the petition of the Urne Street. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to relocate one pole on Orne Street . 1001 , Pole Location A hearing was ordered for December 9, 1948 on the petition of the vuarner Strut. New Lngland Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to relocate one pole on Warner Street. P Y 1002 Pole Location A hearing was ordered for December 9, 1948 on the petition of the Ropes Street. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to locate one pole on Ropes Street. 1003 ( Garage. A hearing was ordered for December 9, 1948 on the application of i Edward L'Italien to maintain a Garage at 52 North Street. 1004 Fuel Oil. A hearing was ordered for December 9, 1948 on the application of the' Boston and Maine Railroad to store 500 gallons of snow melting fuel oil oil -- - ------ - -- _ Kovember__26"94a Bridge Street. A hearing was ordered for December 1005. 9, 194$ on the petition of the fuel oil. Boston and Maine Railroad to store 220 Gallons of snow melting oil on ILNorthey Street. The application of Philip D. & Dennis T. Koklas to operate a Pop- 1006•Pop-corn Stand corn Stand inside the Hawthorne Hotel Gate at Salem Common was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application for::a transfer of a Sunday License from Warren F. 1007.Transfer Hooper to Herman Powers at 31 Ocean Avenue was referred to the Committee Sunday License. on Licenses and Permits . ` The application of Fred J. Norris, Trustee First Signal Realty Trust 100$.Lodging House. ' for a Lodging House License at 65 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of J. L. Demur to erect a Small Stationary Sign at 1009.Small Sign. 40 Lafayette Street was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. The application of Albert F. Levesque to erect a Small Stationary 1010.Small Sign. Sign at 214 Jefferson Avenue was granted on the motion of Councillor Burke. 1011.-1012. -1013 .- The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 1014. -1015. Claims. Christie Lupo 46 Endicott Street Mrs. Alice BTiller 94 Franklin Street, Peabody Anthony Criscenti 136 Highland Avenue Jennie C. Bozek 13 Rice Street Mrs. Ida Solomon 2 Holly Street 1016. The Sign Bond, of the Tina Goodell Corporation, $6-90 Lafayette Sign Bond. Street wqs referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1017. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Traffic lights Traffic : The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of installing traffic lights at the junction of Flint and Essex Streets has considered said matter and would recommend: 1. That said lights be installed and recommend that these be manual- ly-operated and controlled by pedestrians. 2. That the Traffic sergeant be requested to confer with the pboper officials of the State Department of Public Works as to whether such lights at this point would be approved by that department. 3. The City Electrician is requested to adbise the Mayor and Council as to the approximate cost of said lights including the installation i 246 November thereof and approximate date of availability of materials. 4. The Traffic Sergeant and the City Electrician are requested to i report not later than December 31, 1948. For the Committee Samuel V. Hyland Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adopted. (908. ) 9 Garbage Ordinance. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the isposal of ashes , refuse , and garbage (908) was taken up. W. Moreau, 1z' Gardner Street, spoke in opposition. He recommended that 19inch by 6inch barrals be used for ashes and 24 inch by 36 inch barrals be used or rubbish not to exceed 100 lbs. Councillor April amended Section 3 Subsection H "Containere 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches in depth ,y may be used for disposal of paper and light rubbish only and shall not 'I exceed 100 lbs . in weight. " Amendment adopted. Ordinance as amended adopted for second and final passage: f ` II y In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. i - Itl AN ORDINANCE relative to the safe and sanitary storage , collection and disposal of refuse in the City of Salem. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : ECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. REFUSE is unwanted , discarded, worthless materials or waste result- :; ng from natural community activities , and consists of the following:, k. GARBAGE is the animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation and cooking of food for human consumption, except that corn husks shall be considered rubbish. ASHES are the residue of the combustion of solid fuel, such as wood, coal , coke or like substances. RUBBISH is miscellaneous refuse such as paper, rags , wood excelsior, rubber, leather, glass , crockery, tin cans , corn husks , metallic substances , and like materials but not building wastes. BUILDING or CONSTRUCTION WASTES are discarded materials resulting from or non-usuable in the construction, alteration or repair of structures, and consist of plaster, brick, stones , excavated earth, concrete , lathing, roofing materials , lumber, structural members , and like materials . Such wastes will not be collected by the City of Salem. (See Section 2) ORDINARY COMMERCIAL WASTES are the general and usual wastes that accumulate on the premisgs of any grocery, market , store , restaurant or any commercial enterprise operating for profit , but not exceed- ing four (4) standard size barrels per week will be collected ) w f, 247 74 --____-- _-__-- November 26 1948 M weekly by the City of Salem employees or agents. !i3 F. EXTRAORDINARY COMERCIAL WASTES ARE materials defined and set forth in definition of ordinary commercial wastes in excess of.'four (4) standard size barrels per week. Such extraordinary wastes will not be ,collected by the City of Salem (See Section 2 ) G. `INDUSTRIAL WASTES are the waste materials from factories, processing 1W plants , or other manufacturing enterprises. Such wastes will not be collected by the City of Salem. (See Section 2) SECTION 2. BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION WASTES, EXTRORDINARY COMERCIAL WASTES AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES (except those from slaughter houses or of a highly inflammable or otherwise dangerous nature) shall be disposed of by the owner, and placed at or upon the City dumping site, upon presenta- tion of a permit by the producer or owner from the Health Department of the City of Salem, and the price to be paid for such permit shall be as fixed by the Board of Health of the City of Salem, and stated in such j I permit . No person, firm or corporation shall place or cause to be placed upon any City dumping site , any animal or fowl, or other offensive solid waste from a slaughterhouse or any other material or waste of a highly inflammable or otherwise dangerous or hazardous nature in case of fire. SECTION 3 . SEPARATION AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS. A. GARBAGE is to be well drained of liquids and shall not be mixed with ashes , rubbish, or any other refuse by any householder of other person. It shall be stored or placed in a watertight , tightly covered metal container for collection by the City of Salem or its employees or agents ; the combined weight of container and contents shall not exceed one hundred (100) pounds. No chemicals , ashes, rubbish or other substances unsuitable for animal food or otherwise shall be placed by any person in garbage containers. B. ASHES AND RUBBISH may be mixed, and shall be stored or placed by owner or agent or employee in standard size metal barrels or other suitable, rigid containers weighing not more than one hundred fifty (150) pounds when full, for collection by the City of Salem, its !� employees or agents. Hot ashes or smoldering embers shall not be placed in containers of any kind for collectioh. Garbage shall not be mixed with ashes or rubbish by any owner, agent or employee. C. ORDINARY C0�'MERCIAL WASTES shall be stored in standard size metal barrels or other suitable rigid containers , weighing not more than one hundred fifty (150) pounds when full, for collection by the City of Salem employees or agents. All cartons , boxes and crates shall be collapsed and tied in bundles weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds. i 248 November 26. 194$ D. TREE TRIMMINGS AND BRUSH shall be tied in bundles of not over four feet in length, capable of being handled by one city employee or i collector. No loose materials will be collected by the City of 3a.LES E. No person shall place any barrel or container of ashes , rubbish or ordinary commercial wastes upon any sidewalk or way for collection by the City of Salem or its employees or agents unless the same shall be so covered or otherwise secured as to prevent the ashes or other contents thereof from blowing or otherwise f escaping therefrom into or upon any street or way or part thereof. F. No person shall place any garbage , ashes , rubbish and/or ordinary commercial wastes in any barrel unless the latter is of standard size metal construction and in good condition, or uhless the container thereof is suitable and rigid and able to hold and holds the contents thereof without spilling or wasting of the same. G. The City of Salem, its employees or agents may refuse to remove any refuse not separated, placed and stored as provided in this ordinance and the owner or occupant of the premises shall forthwith remove the same at his own expense. H. Standard size barrels as employed in this ordinance shall mean barrels or drums not exceeding nineteen (19) inches in diameter or twenty-six (26) inches in depth , but containers 24 inches in diame- ter and thirty-six inches in depth may be used for the disposal of paper and light rubbish only, and shall not exceed 100 lbs . in i weight. SECTION 4. LOCATION OF CONTAINERS FOR COLLECTION . A. GARBAGE containers shall be placed at the rear of the house or building of the producer or owner , and shall not be placed upon the street, sidewalk, or other public place , and shall be securely covered at all times . f B. ASHES, RUBBISH AND ORDINARY COPuMERCIAL aASTE CONTAINERS, TREE TRIMN?INGS AND BRUSH shall be placed at the outer edge of the sidewalk appurtenant to the premises of the owner not later than 7 :00 A.M. on the day of collection and not before 6:00 P.M. on Sundays preceding the day of collection, and shall be removed from the sidewalk on the same day as emptied. No person, firm or corporation shall place or cause to be placed more than four barrels or other containers of ordinary commercial wastes or any extraordinary commercial or industrial wastes upon any sidewalk or way for disposal or collection. SECTION 5. PRIVATE COLLECTIONS A. Private persons , firms or corporations may collect ordinary commercial and/or extraordinary commercial and industrial wastes 249 i November,_26 1948 provided that such collection shall be made only when said wastes are enclosed in tight metal or rigid containers which shall be non- i leakable and the behicle in which such wastes are'earried , includin garbage and ordinary commercial wastes shall be subject to the supervision of the Board of Health and licensed therefor in accord- ance with statute. B. No person shall disturb, remove or collect any ashes , rubbish or ordinary garbage from any premises without consent of the owner thereof, nor any ordinary commercial wastes placed out for collect- ion, upon any sidewalk or way, except employees or agents of the City of Salem. C. No person, firm or corporation shall-place or keep any box, barrel, crate, bag or other container, containing ashes, junk, debris , waste paper or other waste matter, on any sidewalk in the City of Salem except for removal or collection thereof by the City of Salem and its employees ; and the same shall be placed on the outer curb of the sidewalk appurtenant to the place such person, firm or corporation resides or has its place of business. D. No person shall disturb, remove or collect any ashes , debris , waste paper or other waste matter from any box, barrel, crate, bag, or other container, or box, bag, or container itself which has been placed upon any sidewalk in accordance with this ordinance, except employees or agents of the City of Salem. SECTION 6. PENALTIES Any person offending against any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a penalty not exceeding twenty dollars (yp20.00) for each offense . SECTION 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistant herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the City Charter. 1018. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent Liberty Hill Ave. Of Shade trees look into the advisability of removing a tree at 4 Liberty Hill Avenue and that a public hearing be granted at the next regular meeting. 1019. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted : Tree Removal Woodside St. Ordered : That the committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent Of Shade trees look into the advisability of removing a tree at Woodside Street but adjacent to the property of Harry Foote, 31 Fairmount Street X _ Noscemh -r 26 1948 �- - - - and that a public hearing be granted at the next regular meeting. Report of Tree 1020. Councillor Durkin introduced the following Order which was adopted : Removal. Ordered: That the Uommittee on Shade Trees be requested to obtain a written report from the Superintendent of Shade Trees Department, be- fore making a report to the City Council on the removal of shade trees i throughout the City during the term of this Council. 'i Approved by the Mayor, November 29 , 1948. 1021. Temporary Increase. Councillor Hyland introduced the following Ordinance which was re- ferred to the Committee on Ordinances on the motion of Councillor April: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain City officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. The temporary cost of living adjustments contained in an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances which was adopted by the City Council on December 11 , 1947, and approved by the Mayor on December 13 , 1947, and contained in. 3ection 9 and 9A of an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances which was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 1948, and approved by the Mayor on June 16, 1948, and again adopted by the City Council as amended on July 8, . 1948, shall on and after January 3 , 1949, continue in effect as permanent increases in compensation and salary of the officers and employees concerned therein, and shall thereafter be considered and regarded as a part of their established compensation and salary. Such permanent t increases in compensation and salary shall be computed on the basis of a 364 day year. SECTION P. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 1022 . Police Dept. Councillor Hyland introduced the following Ordinance which was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on his motion: In the year one thousand nine hundred forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department . Be it ordained by the City Council of the City .of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1 Section 1 of Chapter 28, relating to the Police Depart- ment of the City of Salem, is hereby amended by inserting in the first paragraph , seventh line , after the word "order" the following: "One of whom shall act as a Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man" so that the f irst paragraph of said Section 1, as amended, shall read as follows: "SECTION 1. A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a City Marshal , two Captains , six Lieutenants , who shall act .1 251 as Inspectors , five Sergeants, one of said Sergeants to be a Traffic Sergeant, fifty-one Patrolmen, three of whom shall act as Motorcycle Officers to be on duty in that capacity from April first to November firs of each year and such other times as_-the City Mat-shal may order, and one ;j of whom shall act as :a Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man, f twenty-five Reserve Officers , one Clerk, two Matrons , one Radio Techni- cian, one Police Chauffeur-Patrolman and one ,r Policewoman. , SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City "harter. The following Ordinance introduced by Councillop Hyland was referred 1023 .Compensation to the Committee on Ordinances on his motion: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight . An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1 Section 1 of Chapter lk, relating to compensation of City officers and employees is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to the Police Department by inserting the following: "Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man, Twenty-Nine Hundred j Dollars." SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. I ' 1024. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted : Compensation during training { Ordered: That all city employees who are members of the National period. Guard, Naval Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve shall during their training period be paid their usual compensation provided the period shall not exceed fifteen days in any calendar year. i . I On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 11:01 p ATTuST: i I UGUS INE J. T-0 CITY CLERK i 252 SpecialMeeting A hearing was held in the Council Chamber, . City Hall, Salem, Thursday, November 26, 1948 at 6:45 P.M. on the petition of Helen L. Arnold, widow of George H. Arnold , a member of the Police Department of the City of Salem, for an annuity arising out of the death of her husband. Present were Mayor Joseph B. Harrington, Council President , Wilfred J. Poitras and Councillors April, Durkin, Hartnett , Hyland, Muse, and Rafter. The medical panel, composed of Drs. W. H. Phippen, F. J. Harrigan, and James P. Ryan was also present. Attorney Roy K. Patch represented the petitioner and the following witnesses appeared: City Marshal John C. Harkins , Dr. John V. Cunney, Police Lieutenant Joseph V. McDonough , Police Lieutenant ililliam H. O'Neil and Mts. Helen L. Arnold. City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, administered the oath to the witnesses. Mayor Harrington stated that in as much as he represented the estate of the late George H . Arnold he would rely on the opinion of the City Solicitor as to whether he could take part in the proceedings. The City Solicitor, Richard E. Blake stated that the Mayor could act as a member of the board as it was his opinion that the action pending here was in no way related to the estate of the late George H. Arnold. City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, then read the petition of Helen L. Arnold and the request for a hearing, a statement from Marshal John C. Harkins , relative to the case of the late George Arnold, order of the 4, Mayor and city council appointing Drs. Harrigan, and Ryan, a communica- tion from the Commissioner of Public Health appointing Dr. Walter G. Phippen as chairman and third member of the Medical Panel Marshal John C . Harkins testified that he had assigned the late George H. Arnold to motorcycle duty some five or six years prior to 1945. He recalled the occasion when Mr. Arnold fell from his motorcycle cross- ing the wet car track at Lafayette and New Derby Streets proceeding to a fire in ward 1, and that at the time Mx. Arnold received a .severe.-bruise ] about the rectum on the buttocks. He stated that during the course of training motorcycle officers they were told to report back to the station in wet or rainy weather. He said that George H. Arnold was a sincere , efficient and consciencious offier. When asked if he c-ould supply dates when George H. Arnold was absent from duty, he stated that he would get them together and submit them to the City Clerk. Dr. John V. Cunney (qualifications admitted) stated he saw Mr. Arnold in May, 1945 and examination showed rectal bleeding, that he operated on him July 11, 194:; and found cancer of the rectum, that he 253 Special Meetingwas discharged from the hospital August 14, 1945• He stated that Mr. Arnold did well for some tko ;and one half years , but was readmitted to t the hospital in April, 1948 for intestinal obstruction. He and Dr. Field operated again and relieved the obstruction. However, the patient l� steadily went down until his death August 20, 1948. Dr. Cunney stated that in.his opinion the condition which� ich caused � I Mr. Arnold+ s death could have resulted from the fall that Mr. Arnold #4 received while proceeding to the fire in Ward 1. When asked if the death . i was caused by this fall, the doctor stated science had not progressed in the study of cancer so far as for him to say that the death was caused by ' this fall but that a blow of this type, science has proven could cause cancer and that in the case of Mr. Arnold- very probably did. Lieutenant Joseph V. McDonnough stated that he was a patrolman at the time but that he was an instructor to those officers breaking on the F motorcyles . Part of his instruction was to tell the officers to return to the station if it started to rain. He recalled that one Saturday a fire accured in Ward 1 and that while proceeding to the fire George H. Arnold skidded on the wet car tracks and tore the neat of his trousers , and badly bruised his buttocks. Lieutenant William H . O'Neil, Salem Police Department stated at the time he was a motorcycle officer and an instructor for new motorcycle officers. He recalled the Saturday morning that the accident happened. He stated that Air. Arnold skidded on the track at Lafayette And New Derby Streets, tore the seat of his pants and badly bruised the buttocks and general rectal area. That Arnold proceeded to the fire and later } returned to the station. He said that at the station Arnold removed his trousers and that he, (O'Neil) applied iodine to the badly bruised area. He said that Mr. Arnold did not wor-k the rest of that day, but i that he continued to ride the motorcycle. He stated that the seat i springs landed very hard when hitting a bump with any speed and because I ' of the condition of the roads that happened often. Mr Arnold had ridden the motorcycle for six or seven years prior to June, 1945. He was `) ! consciencicns and efficient . / Mrs. Helen L. Arnold widow testified she had not remarried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M. ATTEST: AUGU INE J. CITY CLERK i G A 254 December 9, 194 _ A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, December 9, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispersed Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Warner Street. Mr. F. A. Donovan, Salem Electric Lighting Co. , ' was recorded in favor. Councillor Muse was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permit granted by the adoption of the following Order: Pole location 1025 Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Warner Street. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a join relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 15th day of November 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N.E.T. & T. CO. , No. 26$6 Dated 11-4-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business. and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Warner St. , off Arbella St. - 1 pole NOTE: Cancels and supersedes grant dated 8-26-48 insofar as this pole is concerned (because relocated on wrong side of drivewayt Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 255 December_9, 194$ A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone Hearing - Pole and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate Location. one pole on Ropes Street. F. A. Donovan, Salem Electric Lighting Co, appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Buse permit granted by the adoption of the following' } f Order: 1026. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Ro Pole Location pes Street. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 15th day of November 1948. r All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions : - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E.T.& T. CO. , No. 2776 Dated 11-4-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELE- GRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lingting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said -wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Ropes St. , off Washington St. , - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in f ' the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing Purposes. 'J Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and , Relocation. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one Pole on Orne Street. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke permission granted by the adoption of the 1 following Order; Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and 1027.Pole Relocation Orne Street. the SALEM ELECTRJG LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a 256 December 9, 1948 joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the 15th day of November 1948• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the 11 I following conditions :— Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.E.T.& T.CO. , No. 2780 Dated 11-12-48 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric bighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Orne Street between Roosevelt Rd. , and Larchmont Rd Pole 114/19 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. HEaring - Tree Removal, Liberty A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 4 Liberty Hill Hill Avenue. Avenue. Mr. Skerry and C. D. Currier appeared in favor. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett it was ordered that the tree directly in front of 4 Liberty Hill Avenue be removed. Hearing - Tree Removal, 'Woodside i A hearing was held on the removal of one tree on Woodside Street , Street . adjacent to 3 Fairmount Street. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett tree ordered removed. Hearing - Snow melting Oil. A hearing was held on the application of the Boston and Maine Rail- road to store 500 gallons of Snow melting Oil by the B. & i'I. Station on Bridge Street . John Kerrig of the Boston & Maine railroad appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission granted. C 194� ,. A hearing was held on the application of the Boston and Maine Rail- Hearing - Snow road to store 220 gallons of snow melting fuel oil on NOrthey Street Melting oil. near: the B. & IN. Station. John Kerrig, of the Boston & i"Iaine Railroad appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permission granted. Hearing - Maintain A hearing was held on the application of Edward L'Italian to main- a Garage. twin a garage at 52 North Street. Edward L'Italian appeared in favor. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. HeariA hearing was held on the laying out of Raymond Road. A communica- Road. Raymond tion from William T. Manning, and Mildred Hogan recording them in favor was received. Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor April moved suspension of the rules to introduce the Laying Out Order. No objection. 1028 a" Laying out Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of Raymond Road. the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Raymond Road, should be laid out from Lafayette Street to Raymond Avenue, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city certain parcels of land belonging to or supposed to I belong to Thomas F. & "'ary M. Murray, William F. & "'arion H. Manning, Mildred F. Hogan, Samuel F. & Patricia E. Hyland, Elizabeth F. Gray, and Kernwood Trust, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "Acceptance Plan Raymond Road - Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. a 40 ft. Oct. 1948 Frank P. Morse City Engineer." thence running N 780 - 02'-00" W by land of Thomas F. & Mary M. I; Murray and by land of Mildred F. Hogan 257.13 ft. to a stone bound mark- ed "B" on said plan. F thence running N 810 - 24' - 20" W by land of Elisabeth F. Gray and land of Kernwood Trust 177.73 ft. to a point marked "C" on said plan. thence running northwesterly on a curved line of a radius of 77.65 ft. by land of "ernwood Trust a distance of 75.68 ft. to a point marked I i i "DTM on said plan. thence running N 250-34'-00" W by land of the said Aernwood Trust 170.12 ft. to a point marked "E" on said plan. 1 thence turning and running N 540-121-10" E on the southerly street line of Raymond Road 40.65 ft. to a point marked "F" on said plan. thence turning and running S 25°-34'-00" E by a proposed road and land of Kernwood Trust 177.34 ft. to a point marked "G" on said plan. y 268 thence running southeasterly on a curved line of a radius of 37.65 ft. by land of the said Kernwood Trust a distance of 36.69 ft. to a point marked "H" on said plan. thence running S 810-241-20" E by land of the said Kernwood Trust and land of Samuel F. & Patricia E. Hyland 178.90 ft. to a point marked "I" on said plan. thence running S 780-021-00" E by land of the said Samuel F. Hyland ' I I and Patricia E. Hyland, and land of William F. & i`iarion H. 14anning 263 .87 ft. to a point marked "J" on said plan. thence turning and running S 250-37' -00" W on the westerly street line of Lafayette St. 4.94 ft. to a stone bound marked "K" on said plan. thence running S 190-05t-00" W on the said westerly street line of Lafayette St. 35.47 ft. to the said point marked "A" and the point of beginning. And WHEREAS, the City Council on the 26th day of November A.D. 1948 passed the following order, via: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Raymond Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Lafayette Street to Raymond Avenue as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated October, 1948, it is therefore hereby Ordered that due notice be given to thomas F. & Mary M. Murray, William F. & Marion H. Manning, Mildred F. Hogan, Samuel F. & Patricia E. Hyland, Elizabeth F. Gray, and Kernwood Trust, and all others interested, that the City council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned,and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a high- way of said city; - and that the 9th day of December 1948, at 8 o'clock P.M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpos aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described , be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, C .E. dated September 1948 entitled "Acceptance Plan of Harrison Road, Salem, Mass." , Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. deposited in the office of the city engineer to which plan reference may be had. ------- -- - -- _ December Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of the aforesaid owners and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Raymond Road , as shown on said plan. Said ownersmay remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences, and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 60 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 9th day of December in the year nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Clarence A. Hartnett -Julian Saetela Francis E. Rafter Ernest W. April Samuel F. Hyland James J. Muse Herman A. S�romberg Wilfred J. Poitras Arthur H. Crosby Philip J. Durkin John H. Burke CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SALEM Adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Nay. The following communication was received from the Mayor: 1029.Mayor' s Y s veto. To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: Following the Council Meeting of November 26, 19481 Councillor Rafter conferred with me regarding the effect of an Order introduced by him and approved by the Council providing for certain compensation to city employees who are members of the National Guard. It appears that it was the intention of the Councillor to provide for the payment of the differential in salary or wages between the amount paid by the National Guard, Naval Reserve or Coast Guard and the regular compensation paid ® the employee by the City. I am, therefore, returning this Order without my approval request- ing that it be amended in appropriate language to provide for the pay- ment of the differential amount as noted herein. Yours very truly, sl Joseph B. Harrington Mayor i Laid on the table for seven days. 260 1030. c- The following communication was received from the Mayor: Mayorts veto. Garbage ordinance. ' Members of the City Council I City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Members of the Council: I return herewith without my approval the amended Ordinance relative tm the safe and sanitary storage , collection and disposal of refuse in J � the City of Salem, adopted by vote of the Council at your last meeting on November 26, 1948. The original purpose of this Ordinance was to limit the size and weight of containers for the purpose of providing improved conditions for the ash collectors and reduce the loss of time and increased expense resulting from injuries sustained by the collectors lifting barrels and containers of great weight and awkward size. The amendment to this ordinancepermits the continued use of large barrels , and although limiting the gross weight to 100 pounds , the final i result will be to make the entire Ordinance unworkable , since the collec- tors are certain to conclude that any large size barrel with contents will certainly weight more than 100 pounds. Endless complaints-- will result and the work of the department will be seriously inconvenienced. In addition to these objections I believe that an opportunity should be afforded the ash collectors or their union representative, to be heard prior to the adoption of any amendment to an ordinance which had previously been approved in another form. Very truly yours, sl Joseph B. Harrington Mayor Laid on the table for seven days. 1031 Temporary Zoning The following communication was received from the Mayor: Ordinance. To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: For the past two years, the Council has adopted a temporary Ordinan- ce permitting the Inspector of Buildings to issue permits for additional apartments in existing dwellings that might otherwise be in violation of (local zoning and building ordinances. I am requesting the renewal of this temporary Ordinance for another year, with the suggestion contained in the accompanying letter of the Building Inspector that this emergency Ordinance shall be limited to work being performed in that portion of the building not occupied by tenants at the time application is made for the building permit. This is a very i proper and necessary safeguard to prevent the eviction of tenants during the continuing acute housing shortage. With the amendment as suggested, I recommend immediate adoption of the temporary Ordinance as amended and with an emergency preamble. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor Communication received and placed on file. Councillor Durkin moved that the following Emergency Preamble be 1032. Zoning adopted: ordinance. Emergency Preamble Whereas the passage of the following Ordinance is necessary to the public welfare and health of the people of the City of Salem, we do therefor now declare this Ordinance an emergency. Adopted. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Zoning. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Nothing in the Zoning or Building Ordinances of the City of Salem except in the single residential districts, shall prevent the Inspector of Buildings from issuing a permit to alter an existing dwelling to provide for an additional apartment or apartments provided the work is to be performed in that portion of the building not occupied by tenants at the time application is made for the building permit and provided further that the work when completed complies with the following requirements: Section 1. In every apartment, hereafter provided, all rooms except bathrooms and kitchenetts shall contain at least ninety square feet of floor area and no such room shall be in any part less than seven ,us feet wide. I Section 2. In every apartment the total window area in each room shall be at least one-seventh of the floor area of the room, and the whole window shall be made to open in all its parts. Section 3 . In altering the third floor of existing Pwo and one-half story dwellings , to provide for an additional apartment, dormer win- dows shall be installed where necessary to provide for the required window area. Section 4. The height of any dwelling of wood construction shall in no case be increased above two and one-half stories but this shall i not be construed to prevent the installation of dormer windows provid- ed such dormers are limited to two-thirds the length of the roof of th dwelling and constructed a sufficient distance back from the front and rear edge of the roof so as to retain as far as possible the appearance of a two and one-half story dwelling. �:- Section 5. All new apartments in accordance with this Ordinance shall r be provided with at least two independent means of egress as far apart i as possible and in no case nearer than ten feet. Section 6. An applicant for a building permit whose application has been refused by the Inspector of Buildings may appear therefrom within thirty days to the Board of Appeal. Section 7. Any requirements necessary for the strength or stability of any proposed structure , or for the safety of the occupants thereof, not specifically covered by this ordinance, shall be determined by inspector, subject to appeal. Section 8. All apartments shall besides complying with the provisions of this ordinance , comply with all ordinances ,;.rules and regulations of the Salem Board of Health Department. Section 9. Unless building operations are begun within ninety days : from the date a permit is issued, said permit shall be void. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City k Charter and remain in effect for one year unless extended or amended by R the City Council. ji On the motion of Councillor Durkin ordinance adopted for first passage. I ' On the motion of Councillor Rafter ordinance adopted for second and final passage. 1033 . Change in Zoning The following communication was received from the Mayor: Ordinances. To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts II Gentlemen: As you may know, the Housing Authority has been proceeding with all possible speed to construct veterans housing accommodations in this city. For some weeks, plans have been in process for the construction of thirty-two additional units at a desirable location on upper North Street. Because of the type of construction recommended by the State House Board and approved by the local Housing Authority to permit of the maximum utilization of the available land, it was necessary to obtain the approval of the Board of Appeal before such a development could be constructed. At a hearing held earlier this week, certain residents of the area voiced objection to the proposed construction. Frankly, I consider their objection to be without merit, and am fully satisfied that if the Housing Authority would meet the exorbitant terms requested by the owner of the land there would be no real objection to this project . I cannot understand how a good citizen could possibly find logical ground for objecting to such a worthy and essential project. However, we are faced with the fact that the provisions of the present zoning Ordinances ` �63 December 9,_124$-- - do not permit construction of the type proposed. I am, therefore , requesting that Section 3 of the 'Zoning Ordinances shall be amended to permit of the construction of this project and like projects in general residence districts throughout the City. i Enclosed, please find copy of proposed amendment .which is submitted to you with the request that you expedite the necessary hearings and other �. requirements for its adoption. I� i Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor Councillor Durkin moved that the following amendment to the zoning ordinances be referred to the Planning Board and that a public hearing be held January 13 , 1949: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance relating to zoning. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: w Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance bf the City of Salem is hereby amended in Paragraph B Section 2 , by inserting in the beginning of the third line the words "two-family or" so that said Section will read as follows: i i B. Any purpose except one or more of the following specified uses: I� 1. Any purpose or accessory use authorized in the single residence districts ; j 2 . Double or semi-detached houses , two-family house , or group house i consisting of three or more contiguous two-family or single- family houses separated by party walls ; Councillor Durkin's motion adopted. 1034. The following communication was received from the Mayor: Pension status' Martin J. Bane. To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: On December 31, 1943 , Martin J. Bane a fireman in the Salem Fire Department was retired upon the recommendation of former mayor Edward A. Coffey. His retirement was under the provision of the law referring to the retirement of veterans and found in Chapter 32 Section 56 of the General Laws . At some time thereafter, and I do not have a record of the exact date, I was retained by Mr. Bane to advise him and represent him in connection with his desire to have the form of his retirement changed from the so called veterans retirement to retirement under Section $0 of the same Chapter which deals with disability resulting from his service i the department. I recall appearing before your Council on or about March 23 , 1945 f 264 and discussing this case with you. The matter was referred to the Coun- cil Committee on Finance , and on some date early in 1945 , that Committee met with the then mayor and I appeared in behalf of Mr. Bane requesting the change in his retirement status. Nothing developed from that ,meeting until December 28, 1945 , when I received a communication from former Mayor Coffey which read as follows : "Mr. Arthur L. Flynn , Chief of the Fire Department advises me that he will not authorize the reinstatement of Mr. Martin J. Bane for the purpose of securing a pension based upon II alleged disability. Signed Edward A. Coffey, Mayor. " Thereafter, no further action was taken on the case. I I refer to the sequence of events with particular reference to the dates involved, so that the Council will understand that the action take by Mr. Bane was prior to the change in the laws determining the amount of retirement benefits in such cases. His purpose at that time was two- fold; first to give his wife' s claim additional support in the event of his death and her subsequent claim for dependency annuity, and second to i permit of an upward adjustment in the amount of his retirement allowance if later Legislation made such increase possible. Incidentally, and I consider it of great importance in this case , I wish the Council to have i in mind that Mr. Bane did not seek retirement but was directed to apply I for retirement because of an alleged physical disability which was I " considered at that time to be dangerous to himself and to those with whom he might be employed. I ' Having failed to obtain any change in his retirement status under the previous administration , he has requested me to take appropriate action. There is some doubt as to the proper procedure to be followed , a, and I am proceeding along two of the possible avenues open to hiQ. At my request , a bill has been filed in the Legislature requesting the right to amend the terms of his former retirement by affording him the i opportunity of submitting evidence to the Council and submitting to the examination of a medical panel to convince the Council that any disabili- ty from which he may be suffering is causally related to his employment. When this bill has been printed , I shall forward it to the Council with the request that the Council record its support before the appropriate Legislative Committee. The other approach to the problem has been considered and adopted in a similar case in the City of Lynn, where it appears that a fireman was originally retired by reason of physical incapacity but without Deference to any causal connection between his duties and his disability. 3ubsdquently, the Lynn City Council adopted an order approved by the mayor which rescinded the original vote of retirement and retired the fireman on the grounds of disability sustained i while in the performance of his duties in the Fire Department . A copy I yOJ December of the City of Lynn case is enclosed herewith for your information and consideration. I confess that I am not at all certain as to the proper procedure to I be followed in order to afford Mr. Bane the opportunity of presenting l what I believe is a just claim for amendment of the present retirement lorder. I am communicating with you at this length and informing you of L' my former interest in the case so that you may have all the facts in your possession in your consideration of the case and your efforts to arrive at a decision. Before any action is taken by the council, it is my thought that an opinion should be requested from the City Solicitor as to all of the problems arising in this case and that the- Council shall then take the appropriate action which may then be indicated. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Durkin the communication was referred to the City Solicitor with the request that for his opinion advising the Council of their rights in this matter. Voted. 1035. The following communication was received from the Mayor: Surette Storage' To the City Council Battery Co. i City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: Several years ago as the result of a complaint by citizens residing in the area, the Building Inspector, Mr. O'Rourke, issued. certain orders against the Surrette Storage Battery Company located on Jefferson Avenue at Hathorne Street. During the war and in the years which have since elapsed, no action was taken to enforce compliance, and th8 complaint has now been revived by certain property owners in the vicinity. As a result I sought the opinion of the City Solicitor on the matter of matter of obtaining compliance with the original order of the Building Inspector, and the opinion of the City Solicitor is enclosed herewith. As you will note, authority to proceed in such cases appears to reside in the Building Inspector by virtue of his office, or in the I municipal corporation itself. Quite understandably the Building Inspecto is reluctant to -assume authority for .proceeding- with legal action with- out the authority of a vote of the City-Council. I' I am, therefore , informing you of these facts with the suggestion that an appropriate committee of the Council be appointed to confer with the Building Inspector, the Board of Appeal, the City Solicitor, and the complainants for the purpose of determining the course of action to be i followed. A rather comprehensive and bulky file or correspondence is in b y 266 the possession of the Building Inspector, available for the examination and information of the Council. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington °layor Councillor Burke moved that a special, committee be appointed by the President to meet with interested parties . Councillor Burke withdrew his motion. It was then voted that the City Solicitor and the Building , Inspector be requested to take whatever action is necessary. 103�. Traffic Lights in The following communciation was received from the Mayor: !Square. To the city council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts iGentlemen of the Council: For your information I am enclosing letter of Councillor Hyland addressed to City Marshal Harkins , and relating to the operation of traffic control lights in Town House Square. This letter is sent for your information as you will recall the suggestion had been discussed at a recent conference of the Mayor and Council, and it was agreed that some action would be taken to improve the operation of the lights or provide for their removal. I would suggest that the trial period be extended for another week, and if conditions are not greatly improved that the operation of the l lights be discontinued for the remainder of the holiday season, and further consideration be given to the problem at a later date. Very truly yours , s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor Councillor Rafter that the Police Department be notified to remove i ! lights in Town House Square at once. Councillor Rafter withdrew his motion. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the matter was referred to the Committee on Traffic for such action as the committee deems advisable, by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 3 Nays. 1037 Parking lot The following communication was received from the Mayor: Gentlemen of the Council: Some weeks ago I conferred with Councillor Hyland as Chairman of the Traffic Committee for the purpose of determining the future use of a parcel of municipally owned land at the junction of Lafayette and Central Street. My attention had been attracted to this property by complaints from persons operating business establishments in the vicinity who complained at the neglected appearance and disreputable condition of this area , and 267 r. e requested some improvement. As a result, Councillor Hyland was requested to investigate the entire problem with particular reference to the suit- ability of this land for off-street parking purposes. The Councillor has 9 made such investigation and his report and a plan of the area is enclosed herewith. s If this proposal meets with the approval of the Council, I am in favor of its adoption. Please advise me as to your attitude regarding the matter. Yours very truly, s,l Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of councillor Hyland it wqs voted to authorize the Mayor to cover the lot with a hard surface and install parking meters as indicated on the plan, three hour parking to be in effect. An invitation was received from the Mayor to the reopening of the 1038.Congress St. Congress Street Bridge Friday, December 10, 1948 at 3 :00 P.M. Bridge. On the motion of Councillor April invitation accepted. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the mid- 103 9.Organization term orgainzation meeting of the city government. On the motion of meeting. Councillor Rafter it was voted that tne President of the Council confer with the Mayor and make any arrangements upon the time and date. The following 1040.Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- Treasurer's pension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Muse: Department. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Ninety-five Dollars ($195.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Treasurer's Department item "Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 041. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Insurance. suspension of the rules: Ordered That the sum of Three Hundred Five Dollars and Thirty- three cents (4305.33 ) be and hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Interest and Maturing Debt item "Interest on Temporary Loans" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose, and spent under the direction of the City Treasurer. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 042. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Annuities & Pensions. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and n 268 - --- _.__December ►--1��--- ------- —. _ hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Unclassified item "Annuities and Pensions" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1043 School Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Ten Dollars and Fifty-three �1 cents ($2010.53 ) be and hereby is appropriated from Insurance Fire Losses Juniper and High School to the School Department item "Equipment and : Repairs" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. f Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1044. Water -Supply Board. The following order recommended by the Mayor -was adopted under { suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Muse: I Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Dollars (A000.00) be and ( hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency A ccount to the I Unclassified item ttSalem - Beverly Water Supply Board" , this sum to be ( added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1045. Water Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the ruses on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered : That the sum of Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars (45200.0 be appropriated from Revenue 1949 to the Water Department item "General Maintanence- Other Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1046. Pumping Station The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Fuel & Light. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Thirty-eight Hundred Dollars ($3800.00) be appropriated from Revenue 1949 to the Water Department item "Pumping Station Fuel and Lighttt , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1047. Pumping Station The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Turbines & Boilers. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: iOrdered: That the sum of Thirty-seven Hundred Dollars ($3700.00) be and hereby is appropriated from Revenue 1949 to the Water Department Special item "Pumping Station-Repairs Turbines and Boilers. I Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. Wom Tim 269 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 1048. Water Dept. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollers (41000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Water Department item "Pumping Station- Salaries & Wages" as follows: TO- Water Dept. item "General Maintenance Five hundred Dollars s ($500.09) 1 Water Dept. item "Municipal Garage-Other Five Hundred Dollars WOO. 00) . These sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these x purposes. December 14, 1948, approved by the Mayor. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 1049.School Milk & Lunch Fund. Ordered: That the sum of Three thousand Six hundred Ninety-six Dollars and Eighty-eight cents ($3696.88) be and hereby is transferred from the SchoolMilk and Lunch Fund to the School Milk and Lunch Operating Account in the School Department , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said account. Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1948. 1050. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: - Memorial Day. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars 4325.00 be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Fund to the Unclassified item "Memorial Day" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1051. The following Order recommended b y the Mayor was adopted: Treasurers i Ordered: That the sum of Forty-four Dollars ($44.00) be and hereby Department. is transferred from the Reserve Fund to the Treasurer's item "Salaries & Wages" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1052. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: City council. Ordered: that the sum of Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($850.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Unclassified item "Salem Pollution Elimination Loan Act, 1945" to the Council Account , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948• 1053 • The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Mayor' s Account. Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars 4700.00) be and hereby is transferred from Reserve Fund to the "Mayorts Account , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this Pose. joinApproved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. '87O f December_9, .1,94$ - -- - iAssessors Dept 1054. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Assessors item "Expenses" to the Assessors item "Salaries & Wages". this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor , Decemberl4, 1948. j 1055. .Street Lights The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Signals. Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Unclassified item "Salem Pollution Elimi- nation Loan Act , 1945" to the Electrical Department item "Street Lighting and Signals" . This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. December 14, 1948 , approved by the Mayor. 1056. ,Council President. A communication was re(eived from the Council President, Wilfred J. Poitras announcing that he will not be a candidate for the Presidency of the council for 1949• Received and placed on file. ' 1057. Gift. A note of appreciation from Councillor and Mrs . Poitras , thanking the other Councillors for the gift present to them on the occasion of their 25th anniversery was read and placed on file. i 1058. I3ighland Ave. A petition for the re-zoning of Highland Avenue , between Verona Re-zoning. Street and Thomas Circle from a General Residence District to a Business District was referred to the Planning Board on the motion of Councillor i Rafter. 1059. .annuity The following report was received from the medical panel in the delen L. Arnold. case of Helen L. Arnold and her petition for an annuity: City Treasurer Salem, Mass. This is to certify that the undersigned three appointed physicians do unanimously agree that the late George H. Arnold a Patrolman in the I i Salem Police Department died of carcinoma of the rectum. We further certify that the lat% George H. Arnold died from a natural i and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment i as a patrolman and member of the Salem Police Department , and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such i patrolman. s/ Walter S. Phippen James P. Ryan j Francis J. Harrigan Report read and made a matter of record. 1060. Opinion of Mayor Councillor Crosby was given suspension of the rules to introduce & Council. the following Order relative to this matter : DaasmbQr�,�4$-- Ordered : That it is the opinion of the Mayor and City CouTe the City of Salem, that George H. Arnold a patrolman in the Sal Department died on August 20, 1948, as a natural and proximate undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while in the per his duties. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. The following Order was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of Pension Order. 10 Yeas , 1 Absent : Helen Arnold. Ordered: That in accordance with the provisions of Section 89A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, and in accordance with the certification of the Board of Physicians as provided by law that an annuity in the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) be paid to Helen M. Arnold, the widow of George H. Arnold, who was a member of the Salem Police Department , and who died on August 20, 1948 as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such patrolman, so long as she remains unmarried, said annuity to be effective as of October 6, 19482 the date of the filing of the petition herein, to be computed on a day basis during each calendar year and paid every seven days on the day the weekly payroll warrant is paid for the seven days or part thereof in a calendar year next preceding such payment , the aggregate amount of such payments for a full calendar year to equal such annuity, the same to be charged to the "Annuities - Pension Account", of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. 1062. A hearing was ordered for December 23 , 1948 on the petition of the Pole Reloca- tion. Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate 12 poles on Fort Avenue. 1063 .-1064. The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. Anthony Mento 10 Pratt Street, Salem John H. Young 24 Holten Street, Peabody 1065. A list of renewals of Auto Dealer, Lodging House, and Sunday Bowlinj Renewals. Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 1066. The application of Paul A. O'Brien M.D. to erect a small sign at Small Sign. 377 Essex Street was granted on the motion of Councillor Muse. 1067. The application of C. Girrish to erect a small sign at 149j North Small Sign. Street was granted on the motion of Councillor Muse. 1068. A hearing was ordered for December 23 , 1948 on the application of Large Sign. the Barnett Fabric Stores to erect a LARGE STATIONARY SIGN at 6 Central Street. n 27 2 _Decembar. 9, . 1948 Gasoline 1061. A hearing was ordered for December 23 , 1948 on the application of Storage. i ' Collier and Mizioch to store 500 additional gallons of gasoline at 67 I . Flint Street. Sign Bond. 1070. The sign bond of the Barnett Fabric Stores , 6 Central Street .was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1071. Traffic Lights. A communication from St. Joseph's Parish requesting that traffic lights be installed at Dow and Porter Streets was referred to the Committee on Traffic on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 1072. Licenses. Councillor Muse offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits : The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses and permits has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted NEW LICENSES LODGING HOUSE Fred J. Norris, Trustee First Signal Realty Trust 65 Federal St. RENEWALS OPERATE A POP-CORN STAND Philip D. & Dennis T. Koklas Inside the Hawthorne Hotel Gate at Salem Common. SUNDAY LICENSE (transfer) Herman Powers 31 Ocean Ave. (Transferred from Warren F. Hooper) For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Approved by the mayor, December 14, 1948. 1073• mmporary increase Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances : The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of making permanent a temporary increase has considered said matter and would recommend that an ordinance introduced on November 26, 1948 (1021) be adopted for first passage. For the Committee Francis E, Rafter Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the following Ordinance for first passage : "An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of ( certain city officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1. The temporary cost of living adjustments contained in an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances which was adopted by the City Council on December 11, 1947, and approved by the Mayor on December 13 , 1947 , and contained in Section 9 and 9A of an ordinance 273 amending Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances which was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 1948, and approved by the "ayor on June 16, 1948, and again adopted by the City Council as amended on July 8, 1948, shall on and after January 3 , 1949, continue in effect as permanent increases in compensation and salary of the officers and employees concerned therein, and shall thereafter be considered and regarded as a part of their established compensation and salary. Such permanent increases in j compensation and salary shall be computed on the basis of a 364 day year. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on 1074.Police Dept. Finance: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of trans- ferring $1500.00 from the Item Salaries & Wages to the Item "Equipment and Repairs" in the Police Department, has considered said matter and would recommend that the transfer be made, and the order as submitted adopted. I For the Committee Councillor Francis E. Rafter Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the Order as introduced November 26, 1948 ( 982. ) • Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on 1075.Athletic Fund. Finance: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropr - ating 42,000.00 from "Revenue 1949" to the "Public School Athletic Fund" has considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation be made. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the i Order as introduced November 26, 1948 (979. ) . Recreation The matter of second passage of an Ordinance establishing a Recrea- Commission. ® tion Commission was taken up. (993) The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. 1076. Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Compensation during training. Ordered: That all city employees who are members of the National 4 Guard, Naval Reserve and Coast Guard reserve, shall during their training period be paid the difference between their wage or salary in i any of the branches of service designated above and their wage or salary received from the City of Salem. Approved by the Mayor, December 14, 1948. r -274 .Tree Removal 1077.1 Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: 17 Pickman St. i Ordered: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to , remove a tree at 17 Pickman Street and a hearing be held at the next ( regular meeting. 1078. Tree Removal Councillor April offered the following Order which wgs adopted: Summitt Avenue. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent of Shade Trees look into the advisability of removing a tree located on Summit Ave. adjacent to the property at 36 Ocean Avenue and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Jurors Councillor Szetela was appointed to draw two Grand Jurors for uperior Civil Court: Alfred A. Gauthier 17 Valley Street Machinist Louis U. Gagnon 21 Grant Road Operator Jurors Councillor Hyland was appointed to draw two Traverse Jurors for uperior Court at Salem January 3 , 1949: Henry A. Buckley 6 Hathorne Place Defense Worker Zotique Moneau 67 Salem Street Laborer On the motion of Councillor Muse the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. ATTEST: AUGVSTINE J _ CITY CLERK 1 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, December 23 , 1948 , for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 36 Ocean Avenue. Hearing - Tree Removal Ocean Ave. Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hear- ing closed. On the motion of Councillor April tree ordered removed. I A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 17 Pickman Street. Hearing - Tree Removal Pickman St Councillor Muse was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Muse moved that the tree be ordered removed, and his motion was adopted. A hearing was held on the application of Barnett Fabaic Stores to Sign.ng - Large erect a Large Stationery Sign at 6 Central Street. Councillors Crosby and Szetela were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permission granted. Hearin A hearing was held on the application of and Mizioch to Storage, - Gasoline f store 500 additional gallons of gasoline at 67 Flint Street. Councillor f Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. I ' On the motion of Councillor Crosby permit granted. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Re-location. Company to relocate 12 Poles on Fort Avenue. Fred A. Donovan of the { I Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposi- tion. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse the petition i d• was granted by the adoption of the following Order: 1079. I ` Pole Re- Ordered: That SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and it is hereby Location Fort Ave. granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires tobe placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting ' fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Company dated I the 6th day of. December 1948. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - Relocation of poles on Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. No. 393 Dated 11/2/48 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed wires and cables necessary to the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20, from the ground. 276 December_ 23 ,__19488 The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Fort Avenue, 12 poles. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1948. 10$0 Adoption of The following communication was received from the Mayor: Garbage Ordinance. Members of the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Members of the Council: As you know the original form of the ordinance relative to the storage and collection of refuse materials was presented to the City Council after some study and conferences with representatives of the Street Department and others. I believe we are, and should be in agree- went as to the general purpose and need of the ordinance, and that the city should not be put to the substantial expense of re-enactment of a new ordinance needlessly. My objection as stated, with respect to the ordinance adopted by the Council, is concerned with the amendment thereto offered and adopted by your body. The City Solicitor prepared the original ordinance and has informed me that the effect of the amendment will be to render the ordinance meaningless and vague in several particulars , so that legal enforcement of the ordinance will undoubtly be impossible. If the members of the Council agree with me that the ordinance in its original form should be adopted and given the benefit of experience in operation before any amendment is made, I would suggest that the ordinance as amended be re-enacted over my veto, and that immediately thereafter an amendment to the ordinance should be adopted , striking out the amendment adopted by your body on November 26, 1948. Very truly yours, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor The communication was received and placed on file, on the motion of ' Councillor Rafter. 1081. Constables. The Mayors appointment of the following Constable was received and placed on file : John F. Brawders 9 Greehway Road 10$2. Weighters of Coal The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighters of Coal and & Commodities. Commodities for the term of one year ending February 1, 1950 was received and placed on file: Mr. Matthew J. Skoniecki 25 Daniels Street Mr. John Nocek 16 Hodges Court __, December 2 lg4$ = The Mayor's appointments of the following members of the Recreation 1083. Appt. of Commission were received: Recreation Commis- sion. Peter Englehart, for a term of one year commencing January 10, 1949. Councillor Muse moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appoint- ment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Raymond Lavender, for a term of two years commencing January 10, ® 1949. Councillor Burke moved suspension of the ru les. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote . Mrs. Herbert S. LaDuke , for a term of three years commencing ` January 10, 1949. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. No objection. .Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Albert J. Ledoux, for a term of four -years commencing January 10, 1948. Councillor Hyland moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. John J. Loftus , for a term of five years commencing January 10, 1949 Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appoint- ment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. A communication was received from the Mayor submitting the name of 10$4.Medical Dr. Herman C. Sands to serve on the medical panel in the petition of panels. Albert H. Deboa for retirement from the Fire Department, and the name of Dr. James P. Ryan in the petition of Harry C. Weston. On the motion of Councillor Rafter selections approved. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 10$5.Land on Fort Avenue. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell one lot of municipally owned land to Wladyslaw Sztramski , at a price of $15.00, said lot shown as No. 143 on a plan entitled: "House Lot Development , Land of the City of Salem Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. - 40 ft. 1946 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" , and comprising land notdevoted to or required by any other public use, and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem ® instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a con- dition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of a siggle family dwelling house and requiring the same to be n' Offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions Of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to obtain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Adopted by a unanimous rollcall vote. k j Approved by the Mayor December 2$, 1948. 1i 1086. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Electrical Dept. A ' 2.'7 December 23 , 1948 Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Eighty Dollars (4180.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Electrical Department item ITSalaries and Wages" to the Electrical Department item "Supplies" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. i 10$7. Public Property The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: j Dept . 0"dered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars (4300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Public Property Department item "city hall Repairs and Maintenance" to the Public Property Department item "Town Hall Repairs and Maintenance" , this sum to be added to sums here- tofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948 . 10$$ Land Purchase. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Fifty Dollars (W.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the Public Property Special iteir "Land Purchase-East Collins Street". Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1948. 1089. School Dept . The following Order recommended by the iliayor was adopted : i Ordered: That the sum of Seventy-eight Hundred Dollars (,$7$00.00) be and hereby is transferred from the School Department item "Salaries" to the School Department item "Printing Supplies and Text Books" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose , and be it further ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars $5827.00) from the School Department item "Equipment and Repairs" as follows: To School Dept. item "Fuel & Light Twenty-nine Hundred dollars ( $2900.00) To School Dept . item "Training School" Seven hundred twenty-seven dollars (0 27.00) To School Dept. item "Correctional Institutions" Six hundred dollars ($600.00) l To School Dept. item "Janitors" Sixteen hundred dollars ($1600.00) Q these sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for such purposes. i December 28 , 1948 , approved by the Mayor. 1090. Cemetery Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars (A50.00) be and hereby is transferred from "Estimated Receipts" to Cemetery item "Sale of Vaults". This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1948. 279 — _,December 2�, 19L.$ The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 1091.Insurance. i Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Twenty- four Cents ($212.24) be and hereby is transferred from the Shade Tree Department item "Truck's to the Unclassified item "Insurance", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 1092.Library Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollarr Dept. (4300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Library Department item "Salaries" as follows: Library Dept. item "Fuel and Light" One hundred dollars ($100.00) Library Dept. item "Books and Periodicals" Two hundred dollars ($200.00) these sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for such purposes. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 1093.Fire Dept. Ordered: That the Bum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars 41500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Fire Department item "Salaries & Wages" as follows: To Fire Dept. item "Equipment & Repairs" Five hundred dollars ($500.00) To Fire Dept. item "fuel & Light" Three Hundred dollars ($300.00) To Fire Dept. item "Hose". Five hundred dollars 4500.00) To Fire Dept. item "-hief's Automobile" Two hundred dollars ($200.00) these sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for such purposes. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 1094.Welfare Dept. Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Seven Cents ($2284.07) be and hereby is transferred from the Public Welfare item "Aid to Dependent Children" to the Public Welfare item "General Relief" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriat ed for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. J 1095. The following Order r$=nmended by the Mayor was adopted: City Home ; Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars W00.00) be and Expenses. in hereby is transferred to the Public Welfare item "ity Home Expenses" as follows : From Veterans' Services item "Grave Registration" Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) From Fire Department item "Salaries & Wages" Five Hundred Dollars ($500. ) } this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. 1 .1 280 �j T'now & Ice. 1096. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: . Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Health Department item "Quarantine and Contagious" to Street Department item "-)now and Ice" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. Street Dept. 1097. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Forty-three Dollars and Ninety-five cents ($543.95) be and hereby is transferred to the Street Department item "Ashes and Refuse Disposal" as follows: From Street Dept. item "Covering Dumps" One Hundred Eighty Three Dollars and Thirty-one Cents. ($183 .31) From Street Dept. item "Repairs to Lafayette Street Wall"Three Hundred L' Sixty Dollars and Sixty-four cents ($360.64) I� this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for thid purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. 1098. Salaries & Wages The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Police Dept. S Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Sixty-one Cents ($1817.61) be and hereby is appropriated for the Police Department item "Salaries and Wages" as follows: From the Miller Parking Meters account Fight Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Sixty-one Cents ($817.61) From the Park-O-Meters Parking Meters Account One Thousand Dollars (41000.00) this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1948. - 1099. Police Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Salaries & Wages. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-two Dollars and Thirty-nine Cents ($1682.39) be and hereby is transferred. to the Police Department item "Salaries and Wages" as follows : From Park Dept. item "Playgrounds , Salaries & Wages" Five Hundred Sixty Dollars ($568.00) From the Aealth Dept. item 11�ollection of Garbage" Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) Ce From the Unclassified item "Salem Pollution Elimination Loan Act 1945 Four Hundred Sixty-five Dollars and Seventy Cents (4465.70) From the Unclassified item "Survey Public Works 4ept. "One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) From the Unclassified item "Independence Day" Twenty-three dollars and Sixty-nine Cents this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. i -- _ December_ 23, 19►I --.__ Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. u The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a f .7Geas'. 1100•Water Dept. 3 Nayroll call vote under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Durkin: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue 1949" to the new Water Department item "Pumping Station-Consulting Service." Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 1101•Water Dept. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Muse: Pumping station. i. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue 1949" to the Water Department item "Pumping Station-Temporary Repairs" , this sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1948. The following communication was received from CitySolicitor, 1102. , Martin J. Bane Richard E. Blake relative to the pension status of Martin J. Bane: City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts , Gentlemen of the Council: I am in receipt of a communication from the City Clerk reciting a vote of the City Council December 9, 19482 referring a communication from the Mayor requesting my opinion reg arding the rights of the City Council with relation to the pension status of one Martin J. Bane. The subject matter of the communication has been brought to my i attention on numerous occasions during the current year. I think there has been some misconception concerning the history of this situation which I will review briefly for the information of the Council sso that there may be no misunderstanding or lack of information concerning the 'an' present status of this matter. Martin J. Bane became a permanent member of the Salem Fire Depart- ment July 1, 1923y-. He was a veteran of World War I. On December 31, 1943 ; upon his written application therefor, and with the approval of the ;an former mayor, he was retired from active service in the Fire Department under the Veterans Retirement Acts, so-called, at a pension equivalent to i of his compensation. He specifically requested retirement under the Veterans Acts and a physicians certificate -as to his disability from further performing duty was included in the retirement records. At that time no examination by a medical panel was required for retirement under the Veterans Acts which has since been changed. If he could have estab- lished at the time of his retirement that he had incurred disability in 8 December- 23.,_1948 the performance of duty, and if additionally he had been successful in obtaining the approval of the mayor at that time , he could have retired under Section 80 of the pension statutes providing for the retirement of firemen who incurred disability in line of duty. The amount of retire- ment pension in either case would have been the same at the time of his retirement, namely, J of his compensation. As you know, the City of Salem this year accepted new optional provisions for the pensioning of firemen and police officers. These provisions were enacted in 1946 but were not accepted by the City of Salem until 1948. It is expressly provided under the new provisions accepted by the City this year that the provisions of Section 80, under which Mr. Bane claims that he should have been retired, shall no longer apply and that they are superseded by the new optional provisions. As you further know, the new optional provisions which have been accepted by the City this year provide for a pension equivalent to 2/3 of the highest compensation received by the employee injured in the performance of duty. Although no specific questions have been propounded, I assume that the request of the Council could be divided into the following questions : 1. Does the City Council have the legal authority to rescind the order of the Council in 1943 and vote a new retirement order? My answer to this question is that the City Council has no such power in my opinion and that any such action would be illegal. Some reference has been made to such action having taken place in the City of I' Lynn. However, an examination will disclose that an order of the City Council was later rescinded and a new order passed within a month or two of the original order by the same City Council and Mayor. Such a record I is no authority for the proposition that a 1948 municipal government l can rescind an order of a 1943 administration which order was perfectly valid and correct as a matter of record and in which no illegality appears. 2. What procedure may be available for Mr. Bane in his attempt to secure retirement for disability incurred in the performance of duty? I have previously expressed the opinion that the only possible remedy is the securing of a special act from the Legislature and I understand that such a bill has been filed. Obviously he cannot be C retired under any present order of the City Council without express Istatutory authority since he is not an employee of the City at the present time available for pension retirement . The Massachusetts Supreme Court has held that pension statutes are applicable only to employees in the service of a municipality and do not apply to employees who for any reason have terminated such employment. �!83 My opinion therefore is that the proper procedure of the City Council at some appropriate time would be to take action regarding the requested legislation which will be before the 1949 Massachusetts Legis- . lature and that the City Council has no legal right or authority to take any further action at this time regarding the retirement proceedings of Mr. Bane. Very truly yours, s/ Richard E. Blake City Solicitor Referred to the 1949 committee on Legislation. A communication was received from the Planning Board requesting 1103 .Planning Board. permission to use the Council Chamber December 27, 1948 for hearings to be held on proposed changes in the Zoning Ordinances. On the motion of Councillor Durkin request granted. The appointment of the following assistant registrars and assessors 1104.Assistant Assessors & for the year 1949 was received and placed on file : Registrars. i Ward 1-Precinct 1 Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Ave. " 2 Sophie Myslinski 34 English Street " 3 Bernard Z. Kaminski 160 Derby St. Ward 2-Precinct 1 Katherine M. Meaney 5 Pearl St. TM 2 Howard J. Whalen 19 Cross St. " 3 Katherine McMahon 19j Osgood St. �. Ward 3-Precinct 1 Concetta Ing emi 10 Pratt 5t. , " 2 Mary Moulton 331 Essex St. " 3 Richard Marchand 74 Grove St. Ward 4-Precinct 1 Helen McKeen 7 Albion St. " 2 Louise Dwyer - 120 Boston St. " 3 Marion Lyons 8 Abbott St. Ward 5-Precinct 1 George A. LeBrun 117 Congress St. " 2 Ernest Theriault 97 Leach St. " 3 Joseph C. Morency 7 Ocean Terr. " 4 Thomas Furey 90 Linden St. " 5 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden St. Ward 6-Precinct 1 Barbara Magliaro 135 North St. " 2 John Benirowski 81 Tremont St. " 3 Joseph McBrien 205 North St. An invitation was received from the Polish American Citizens Club 1105.Polish American, to the installation of officers January 9, 1949 at 4:00 P.M. at the Citizens Club. Polish Falcons Hall. On the motion of Councillor Szet4la invitation accepted. 1106. A communication was received from the Franco American Club of Salem Franco-American; Club. Inc. requesting a change of location from 66 Loring Avenue to 24 Endicott Street, Salem, Massachusetts. On the motion of Councillor Burke the 4'. change of location was granted and the City Clerk requested to notify the I Secretary of State. i 1107. A hearing was ordered for January 13 , 1949 on the application of Gasoline Storage. the M. A. Gamminq Construction Co. to store 1500 gallons of Diesel oil I. and gasoline at Fort Avenue. _.Re-cember_23,- 1948 Small Sign. 110 The application of John Flynn to erect a small sign at 377 Essex iStreet was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 110 . Auctioneer' s The application of Joseph Raoul Ally, 2 Ropes Street for an Auction- License eer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor April. Renewals. lllQ A list of renewals of Auto Dealer, Auto Truc4, and Lodging-House Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 111 1112.-1113 .Claims . The following claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : William F. Donahue 116 Lafayette Street , Salem Esther Bell 80 Pleasant Street , Gloucester Rebecca Baker 10 Gardner St. , Salem Licenses. 1114. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the ,matter f granting certain licenses has considered said -matter and would ecommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS UNDAY BOWLING Frank H. Welch 1 St. Peter St. AUTO DEALER Pope St. Auto Exchange 8 Pope St. Ord class) ODGING HOUSE Lucien St. Pierre 28 Lynde St . For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 1115. Store gasoline. Councillor Crosby offered the following report for the Committee on ublic Works: I The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application or a Gas Station at the corner of Canal & Kimball Road has considered i aid matter and would recommend that the application be granted. For the Committee A. H. Crosby Chairman i Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the granting of a license to store and sell 6,000 gallons of gasoline at the corner of Kimball Road and Canal Street to Rene D. Ouellette. C Mayor' s veto. Action was taken up on the Mayor's veto of an Ordinance relative to i he collection and disposal of. refuse and garbage (908) . Shall this ordinance be enactOd notwithstanding the objection of the ayor. Mayor's veto overridden by a 11 unanimous roll call vote. i 1116. Amendment to Councillor Rafter, under suppension of the rules, introduced the Garbage ordinance. I - ,_ _- DeCembEr 23, 1948—— the following amendment to the Garbage Ordinance: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the safe and sanitary storage , collection and disposal of refuse in the City of Salem. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Sub-section H of Section 3 of the Ordinance relative to the safe and sanitary storage , collection and disposal of refuse in the City of Salem is hereby amended by striking out from said sub-section H the words "but containers 24 inches in diameter and thirty-six inches in depth may be used for the disposal of paper and light rubbish only, and shall not exceed 100 lbs. in weight." so that said sub-section H, as amended, shall read as follows: "H. Standard size barrels as employed in this ordinance shall mean barrels or drums not exceeding nineteen (19) inches in diameter or twenty-six (26) inches in depth.,, On the motion of Councillor Durkin amendment laid on the table and a public hearing ordered for January 13 , 1949 meeting. I Temporary Increase The matter of second passage of an ordinance making the temporary (1021) } increase permanent was taken up. The ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. j 1117. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree Remov al ' Ordered: That a tree located on the right hand side of Lot #9 on Fort Ave. { Fort Avenue be removed and that the hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 1118. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal 184 North St. Ordered: That , because of public necessity, the Supt. of Shade Trees remove a tree at 184 North Street. 1119. ` Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Resurface Pingree St . Ordered : That the Mayor, the Superintendent of Streets, and the City Engineer take whatever steps are necessary to provide for the re- surfacing of Pingree Street. 1120. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Resurface. f i Ordered: That the Mayor, the Superintendent of Streets , and the I City .Engineer take whatever steps are necessary to provide for the re- surfacing of Lynch Street, Park Street, and Cabot Street . 1121. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order: Lights in squad Ordered : That , notwithstanding the provisions of any prior Order of the City Council, the City Electrician and Police Department be and hereb 286 December _2.3,--_194$ are instructed to discontinue the operation of traffic lights in Town House Square. President Poitras invited Councillor Rafter to assume the chair. Councillor Poitras moved that the matter be laid bn the table until (January 13 , 1949. Councillor Poitras's motion adopted by a roll call i vote of 6 Yeas, and 5 Nays . Voting Yea, Councillors April, Crosby , Durkin, Hyland, Szetela, I land Poitras. Voting Nay, Councillors Burke, Hartnett, Muse , Rafter, Stromberg. I Committee matters. It was voted on the moticn of Councillor Rafter that all orders and matters now in Committees be referred to their respective committees of 1949. Jurors. President Poitras appointed Councillor Rafter to draw 5 traverse Jurors for the January 17th session of Superior Court at Salem: John J. McCarthy $ Lynde St. Retired Arthur L. Morse 12 Forest Ave . Clerk Frank W. Ellis $ May St. Leather Worker Arthur C. Harrigan 11 Oakland St. Manager George S. Bowditch 2 West Circle Accountant President Poitras thanked the Council for the cooperation they had given him in the past year. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 10:14P.M ATTEST : UG S NE J. T CITY CLERK AN C 287 1 CITY GOVERNMENT - 1949 MAYOR JOSEPH B. HARRINGTON COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE Philip J. Durkinr Wilfred J. Poitrasr Samuel F. Hyland Francis E. Rafter,' Herman A. Stromberg , WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Julian Szetela r Ward Two - James J. Muse✓ Ward Three - John H. Burke - 5 Ward Four - Arthur H. Crosby, i Ward Five - Ernest W. April, Ward Six - Clarence A. Hartnett ✓ i President of GitY Council _ James J. Muse I I i f I' r i I i - a iva zY -.3-,� -- ------ --— A meeting of the City Council was held Monday, January 3 , 1949 at 5:00 P.M. for the purpose of organization for the year 1949 and the trans action of any and all business. All members were present. City Cler, Augustine J. Toomey called the meeting to order. Councillor Durkin, senior member of the City Council , assumed the chair. Election of 1. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted : President . Ordered: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 1949 by the election of a President. Councillor Rafter nominated Councillor Muse for President of the City Council. Councillor Poitras seconded the motion. Councillor Stromberg moved that all nominations be closed. Councillor Muse was elected President of the City Council by a vote of ten years and one vote cast for Councillor Rafter by Councillor Muse. Councillor Rafter moved that the election be declared unanimous. It was so voted. Rules. 2. Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the rules and regulations of the City Council for the year 1948 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1949 and that the same be suspended for this meeting. Approved by the Mayor, January 4, 1949. Annual report. 3 . Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the various departments be instructed to file with th City Clerk duplicate copies of their Annual Report for the year 1948 on $j by 11 paper, and that the same be filed with the City Clerk on or before February fifteenth. Approved by the Mayor , January 4, 1949. City Manuals. 4. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and have printed a pocket manual , inserting therein the list of Jurors for the use of Members of the City Council and city officers , the cost of same not to exceed Two hundred and fifty ($250.00) dollars said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for the City Council. C Approved by the Mayor , January 4, 1949. 5. Temporary Loans. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance , to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year beginning January 1, January 3 , 1949 1949, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to issue there- for the notes of the city, payable within one year from their respective dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million dollars , ($2,000,000.00) . Any such notes or portions thereof may be refunded by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genui- ness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts. Approved by the Mayor, January 4, 1949. 6. � Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Meeting days. Ordered: That the regular meeting of the City Council be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at eight o'clock P.M. , and that no meeting of the City Council, special or regular, except for the drawing of jurors , be called upon a shorter notice than twenty-four hours Approved by the Mayor, January 4, 1949. 7. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Compensation. i Ordered : That the compensation of the members of the City Council I be and hereby is established as five hundred dollars per year, payable in equal monthly installments. Approved by the Mayor, January 4, 1949. 8. Councillor Stromberg offered the following Order which was adopted : Unfinished j business. Ordered: That all matters referred to the City Council by the City i Council of 1948 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1949 and to the several committees usually considered the same. Approved by the Mayor January 4, 1949. 9. 1 Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Re-zoning Highland Ave. Ordered: That a public hearing be held on the proposed change of i zoning from general residence to business at Highland Avenue from Verona i Street to Thomas Circle 200 feet in depth, on January 27, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. Approved by the Mayor, January 4, 1949. 10. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Veteran's Services. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Dollars ($212.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Veterans' Services item "Expenses" this sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, effective December 31, 1948. f'r --------------- r : 0 JAnuar. 3 1949. Fire Dept. 11. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Fire Department item "Salaries and Wages" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, effective December 31, 1948. 12. Police Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Ninety four dollars and Sixty-nine Cents ($94.69) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account to the Police Department item "Salaries and Wages'? this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, effective December 31 , 1948. General Relief. 13 . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Public Welfare item "General Relief" , this sum to be added to sums here- tofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, effective December 31, 1948.. 14. City Home gxpenses. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Sixty-two Dollars and Ninety-one Cents (462.91 ) be and hereby is transferred from the Public 'Welfare item "City Home Salaries" to the Public Nelfare item "City Home ExpensesTT , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, effective December 31, 1948. 15. Public Welfare Dept . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-six Dollars ($336.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Reserve Account as follows to Public Welfare item "City Home Expenses" Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) To Public Welfare item "Old Age Assistance" Regular Three Hundred Eleven Dollars ($311.00) these sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, effective December 31 , 1948. 16. Council Committees A communication from Council President James J. Muse appointing the 949. standing Committees for the year 1949 was received and placed on file. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 5 :25 P.M ATTEST: AUGU37INE J. TO January 1 . 1949 A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Cham- ber Thursday, January 13 , 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Muse presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. r Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at Lot #9 on Fort Ave. Removal. Fort Ave. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. ! Hearing closed. 17. Co Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Reportmittee Shade Trees : The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of i removal of a shade tree located at Lot #9, Fort Avenue has considered d said matter and would recommend that the said tree be removed. (a report of the Superintendent of Shade Trees is attached./ For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Superintendent of Shade i Trees ordered to remove the tree at Lot #9 Fort Avenue. Hearing - Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of M. A. Gamino Construction Storage. Co. to store 1500 gallons of Diesel oil and Gasoline at Fort Avenue. Fred A. Donovan was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. " Hearing - Garbagge j A hearing was held on the adoption of an Ordinance amending an Ordi- Ordinance. G= nane relative to the collection and disposal of refuse and garbage with regard to the size of barrels. Councillor April was recorded as opposed. John McDonald, Union representative, of the Street Department spoke in favor.of amendment. Thomas P. Bates of the Street Department spoke in favor. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. C. Sobiczinski , 40 Daniels Street spoke in favor. Hearing closed. Councillor Rafter intro- duced the Ordinance and recommended that it be adopted for first passage. Ordinance adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Nay In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the safe and sanitary i storage , collection and disposal of refuse in the City of Salem. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Sub-section H of Section 3 of the Ordinance relative to the safe and sanitary storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the City of Salem is hereby amended by striking out from said sub-section H the words "but containers 24 inches in diameter and thirty-six inches in depth ! may be used for the disposal of paper and light rubbish only, and shall not exceed 100 lbs. in weight. " d� .29: + January_ 13 , .1949 so that said sub-section H, as amended, shall read as follows: 11H. Standard size barrels as employed in this ordinance shall mean barrels or drums not exceeding nineteen (19) inches in diameter or twenty six (26) inches in depth." Hearing. Zoning Ordinance. A hearing was held on the proposed change in the 'Zoning Ordinance which would allow the building of four family apartment houses id general resident zones. 18. lanning Board. A communication from the planning board recommending that the adopt- ion of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was received and made a matter of record. Mr. Harry Miller, Chairman of the Salem Housing Authority spoke in favor. Mr. William T. Long was recorded in favor. John Goodwin, acting Chairman of the Salem Veterans Council, Richard D. Higgins , Amvets, Mr. Herbert A. Remon, American Legion, NIr Herbert T. Osgood, Harold Cohan, 11 Cherry Street, George Marquis , 317 Lafayette Street , Edward Ruxton, 65 Federal Street , Martin Bane , Pearl Street were all recorded in favor. Opposed were Attorney James E. Farley, 126 Washington Street. Mr& Mrs. Arthur Dorman, 204 North Street , Stephen Foster, 24 Cherry St. , Albert L. Haynes, 29 Dearborn St. , Arthur Parsons, 14 Nursery St. , John A. Johnson, Orne St. , Fred C. Sargent , 161 North St. , Mildred Munroe , 114 Federal St. , Edith E. Perley, 49Dearborn St . all appeared in opposi- tion. 19. etition of A petition of real estate owners and voters opposed to the amendment esidents. wgs received and placed on file. Hearing Closed. Councillor Hyland moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole, the Hosuing Board , and the Committee on Ordinances for study and be report out in two weeks. Councillor Durkin moved that the amendment be adopted for first passage. 20. coup houses Councillor Durkin' s motion adopted by the adoption of the following Ordinance for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Nay: ) j In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. ll An Ordinance relating to zoning. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem is hereby amended in Paragraph B. Section 2 , by inserting in the beginning of the third line the words f+two-family or" so that said Section will read as follows : B. Any purpose except one or more of the following specified uses : 1. Any purpose or accessory use authorized in the single residence ----------- districts ; 2 . Double or semi-detached houses, two-family house, or group house consisting of three or more contiguous two-family or single-family houses separated by party walls; The Mayor's a 21' �\ y appointment of the following Constables for the year 19 Constables. was received and placed on file : Frederick Elwell, 15 So. Mason Street J. William Sheehan, 2 Bay View Avenue William H. Farry, 6 Ord Street Anthony A. Furfaro, 8 River Street Richard D. Higgins, 8 Barr Street John J. Whelton, 13 Lynde Street Spiros Karavedas, 6 Abbott Street The Mayor' s appointment of the following 4eighters of Coal and 22.Weighters of Coal & Commodities Commodities for one year ending February 1, 1950 was received and placed 1 on file : Lorenzo J. Claveau, 40 Dow Street, Salem Charles W. Moore, 4 Hodges Court , Salem Neal Bridgman, East Main Street , Topsfield I The appointmentof Henry D. Cunningham, 35 Broad Street as 23.Direction of - temporary Director of the year-round recreational program was confirmed Recreation. on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 24. A communication was received from the Mayor appointing the following City-16fficera. City Officers : Harold M. Perkins , City Auditor, for a term of one year expiring February 1 , 1950. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules . "o objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. C. Leo Clapper, City Collector, for a term of one year expiring February 1, 1950. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Joseph S. McCarthy, City Electrician for a term of one year expiring February 1, 1950. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer, for a term of one year expiring February 1, 1950. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. E. Everett O'Brien, Purchasing Agent, for a term of one year expiri g February 1 , 1950. Councillor Burke moved suspension of the Rules . No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. C. Everett O'Neil , Supt. of Shade Trees & Moth Suppression, for a 2.9 January-_13-Y-1949---___ --- -- term of one year expiring February 11 1950. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. No objection appointment confirmed by a unani- mous roll call vote. Francis T. Parker, Member of Board of Assessors , for a term of three years , expiring February 11 1952. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the Rules . No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. Andrew W. Robinson, Trustee Plummer Farm School, for a term of five years expiring February 1, 1954. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. John C . Whiting, Trustee Plummer Farm School , for a term of five years expiring February 1, 1954. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules ,no objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 25. Workmen's Compen- A communication was received from the Mayor submitting the report action. of the special committee appointed to investigate the 4orkmen's Compen- sation Insurance Coverage problem. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the clerk not be` requested to read the report and it be referred to the Committee on Finance. 26. Zoning Amendment. A communication was received from the Mayor recommending the adopt- ion of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing Loring Avenue from a General Resident Zone to an Apartment House 'Zone. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the matter be referred to the Planning Board, and that they be requested to file a report with the Council before February 24, 1949 at which time a public hearing will be held. 27. Milk & Lunch Fund The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sun of Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-seven Dollars and Sixty-nine Cents ($5 ,687.69) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the"School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated 4 for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, January 17, 1949. 28. Highland Avenue. A communication was received from the Planning Board recommending that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, to change a General Residence Zone , 200 fett wide , on the northwesterly side of Highland Avenue from Verona Street to Thomas Circle, to a Business Zone , be 1 approved. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the matter was referred t the Committee on Ordinances. w 295 A communication was received from the Building Inspector submitting 99. the application of the Walsh Construction Co. on behalf of the Empire Erect building Clothing Co. for a permit to erect a new one story building at 133A Essex Street, within the Fire Lone Limits. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the Council approved the application and voted that no widening of the street was to be done at this point. A communication was received from the Traffic Sergeant , Thom 30. Thomas g , M. Traffic lights. Neville relative to the proposed installation of pedestrian controlled traffic signals at; Boston St. at Grove and Nichols St. ; Boston St . at Rawlins St. ; Highland Ave. at the Salem Hospital; Flint and Essex St. ; Dow and Lafayette St. ; Bridge and Osgood St. ; North St, at Orne and School St. ; Derby St. at Daniels St. ; Derby St. at Turner St. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the communication was referred to the Commit tee on Traffic. I A hearing was ordered for January2 1 p 31. 7, 949 on the petition of the Pole Location New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Dow Street and one pole on Symonds Street. A hearing was ordered for January 27, 1949 on the application of 32.Move building. John J. Lynch, 40 Howard Street , Salem to move a building from 74 Leavitt Street to 50 Dearborn Street, Salem. 33 . The bond of John J. Lynch, 40 Howard Street, Salem to move a buildin Move building from Bond. 74 Leavitt Street to 50 Deearnborn Street Salem was referred to the i Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 34. P� A list of renewals of Auto Dealer, Auto Truck, Bowling Alleys, Renewals. Passenger Auto, Pool Table, Sunday License, and Lodging House Licenses I was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I The application of Dennis Mavrogenis, 157 Washington Street for the 35.Auctioneer's License. renewal of his Auctioneers License was granted on the motion of Council- lor Poitras. ® 1 The application of the Eastern Tank & Equipment Manufacturing Co. , 36.Auto Dealer. Inc. Highland Avenue for a 2nd class auto dealer's license was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 37. The application of the Salem Motor jales, 206 Bridge Street for a Auto Dealer. lst class auto da&ler+ s license was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 38. The application for one Pool Table at 15 High-1-St- of Salvatore Pool Table. Riasotti , 17 High St. was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits s. i9 - January 13, .1949- - Pedlerts 39. The application of Salvatore S. Salvo, 19 Dunlap Street for a License. Pedler's License was referred to the Board of Control. Dig Seaworms. 40. The application of John B. Snow, 54 Osgood Street for a license to dig seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Passenger Auto.41. The application of Antonio Nataloni for a license to set up and use one passenger automobile at 206 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 42• Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for January 27 , 1949 onthe application of National Radio Service. the National Radio Service Co. for a Stationary Sign permit at 206 Derby Street ( transfer from Jefferson Avenue) . Large Sign. 43 A hearing was ordered for January 27, 1949 on the application of William Willette William Willette for a Stationary Sign permit at $2 Lafayette Street. Large Sign. 44. A hearing was ordered for January 27 , 1949 on the application of Empire Clothing Co the Empire Clothing "o. for a Stationary Sign permit at 133A Essex Street 45• Gasoline Storage. A hearing was ordered for January 27, 1949 on the application of the Hawthorne Tanners Inc . to store 4000 gallons of Wobol Class B. in- flammables at 40 Beaver Street. Sign Bond. 46. The Sign Bond of the Empire Clothing Co. , 133A Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Sign Bond. 47• The Sign Bond of the George Briggs Coal Co. , 47-49 Bridge Street was referred to the Committee on ,Bonds and returned approved. 48. Sign Bond. The Sign Bond of Willette, 82 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 49•-50-51-52. Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : Lucy E. Quinlan 396 Essex St. , Salem Edmond E. Bouchard 44 Harbor St. , Salem Joseph J. Devoe 12 Harrison Ave. , Salem Mary Drabinowicz 13 Essex St. , Salem 53 . Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS AUTO DEALER Yopott Ahmed 4 Church St. (2nd class) Carl A. & Ernest P. Perry 217 Highland Ave. ( 2nd class ) 29'7 AUTO TRUCK Adelard rrovencher Salem Depot (3 trucks) LODGING HOUSE r4 Catherine Condon 12 Central Street Lillienne I. Field 397 Essex Street t Lillienne I. Field 304 Essex Street Daniel A. Henderson 49 Federal Street y NEW LICENSES r AUTO DEALER Salem Motor Sales By Americo H. Mazzaria 206 Bridge St. (1st class) For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Councillor Rafent ter introduced the following Ordinance which was Salar54. ies in Clerk' 1 s in Clerk' adopted for first passage: Office. 4 In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to the assistant city clerk by striking out all provisions relating to the assistant clerk contained therein and by inserting in said Section 1 a new paragraph as follows: "To the Assistant City Clerk a weekly salary of not less than thirty nine dollars per week and not more than forty-five dollars per week to be determined by the City Clerk." SECTION 2. Section l of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to chief clerks by inserting after the word "assessors" in the second line thereof the words "elections and registrations department" so that the first sentence of said paragraph as amended shall read as follows : "To the chief clerks in the treasurerts, collectorls, auditor's, street assessorls, elections and registration department and water department , (J] thirty-nine dollars per week." SECTION 3• Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to clerks by inserting after the words "regularly employed" the words "and the deputy registrar of voters" so that the second sentence of said paragraph as amended shall read as follows : "Other clerks , regularly employed, and the deputy registrar of voters, for the first year, thirty.chree dollars per week; for the second year, thirty4four dollars and twenty cents per week; for the third year, thirty-five dollars and forty cents per week; for the fourth year, M -Janivary- 13-1---1949 thirty-six dollars and sixty cents per week; and for the fifth year and thereafter, thirty-seven dollars and eighty cents per week; and Clerks temporarily employed, twenty-eight dollars and twenty cents per week. SECTION 4. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the city Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to assistant registrars of voters by striking out the compensation therein established and inserting in place thereof the words "one hundred and fifty dollars" so that said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: "To the assistant registrars of voters, one hundred and fifty dollars each." SECTION 5. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to assistant assessors by striking out the compensation therein established and inserting in place thereof the words "one hundred and fifty dollars each payable to them under the classification of assistant registrars of voters" so that the sentence relating to assistant assessors as amended shall read as follows : "To assistant assessors, one hundred and fifty dollars each, payable to them under the classification of assistant registrars of voters.'T SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. 55 Trust Fund Commis- Councillor Rafter offered the following report relative to the sion. removal of the Trust Fund Commissioners: "The Council hereby report on the hearing held December 2, 1949 on charges by his Honor the Mayor against three members of the Trust Fund Commission, namely, Ralph C., Browne , Henry F. O'Donnell and P. Alcide Pelletier. The Council has considered these charges and respectfully reports as follows :- At the outset it should be said that the Board of Trustees have for many years conducted many of its functions in an informal and un- orthodox manner. It has many Trust Funds to administer and in many of them such a manner of conducting their business is without legitimate objection. It is readily apparent that formal meetings would not be required to provide fuel for people in immediate need. An informal exchange of opinions among the members might well accomplish the desired purpose. Worthy people who are the beneficiaries_of these grants neither should be subject to unwarranted delays ; not to have their urgency wait , upon the calling of formal meetings. No criticism can properly be attached to these actions of the Trust Fund Commissioners ; and as we understand it , no charge is made of any dereliction of duty in matters of this nature. Under the supervisions of the Trust Fund Commissioners is the Bettis Fund, which is intended to financially assist deserving students attending �99 r ---- January-13 _-194.4 either Harvard or Radcliffe College. Mr. Chester Arnold , the P7atten- tion the Salem High School, interested in a young lady of fine talen deemed worthy of financial assistance , called this matter to th of the Mayor. A meeting was called by the Mayor of the Tr Commission sometime around the first of September. He indicated his deep interest in this case. At that time no action could be taken by the Trust Fund Commission because of the absence of a statement from the Dean of Radcliffe College indicating that the student was actually en- rolled in the College. Subsequently, this was remedied and was properly presented to the Board. It is the considered opinion of the Council that when the application was received that notification should have been given to the Mayor for two reasons : 1. Because of the fact that he was the Chairman of the Board, and I 2. Because of his expressed interest in the young lady's case. It is difficult to understand why the members of the Trust Fund Commiss- ion would take action on this application without notification to him; but on September 29, 1948 he was notified by letter that it was the unanimous opinion of the Board that no assistance was justified. The I Council is unable to determine whether a meeting was ever held, or if it was , who called the meeting. It would appear that this decision resulted from an informal exchange of opinion among four members of the Board. / E Why the Mayor was not notified that action was to be taken -on this appli- cation is indeed hard to explain. If it was deliverate it deserves condemnation; if it was inadvertent, it is proper to rebuke it. This information was conveyed to Mr. Arnold who shortly thereafter interviewed Commissioner Browne. Following this interview the Mayor received another letter dated October 7, 1948 from th4 Trust Fund Commissioners announcing that due to additional information and other circumstances the Commissioners have reopened the case and voted assist- ance in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200. ) . II Here recurs the exact situation which is primarily the basis of i ' Mayor Harrington's charges. Without any notice to him, and without any knowledge of any meeting the Trust Fund Commissioners revised their forme decision. This disregard of the Mayor was indeed improper. The right to call meetings is vested in his Honor the Mayor as Chairman. Ib is true that during the absence of the Mayor, due to an illness well known to all the citizens, the Trust Fund Commission were justified in acting without him. Matters that are properly before the Trust Fund Commission such as the Read Fund Picnic and the Philharmonic Concerts might well have been acted upon by four Commissioners without his aid. They may well have considered that these annual civic events, traditional in our City and more or less following an established pattern, could be conduct- ed without him. 3o Juar9 9 However, after the two meetings referred to above the Mayor on October llth wrote a letter to the Board expressing his surprise and concern over their recent votes in a matter in which he had a particular linterest and of which meetings he was not notified Later the Mayor on his own initiative called a meeting for November 5th at which time all the members were present. The Trust Fund Commissioners in substance informed the Mayor that they would not attend a meeting to reconsider their action taken in his absence. It was at this time that the Mayor demanded the resignation of the Trust Fund Commissioners , which was refused. On November 19th another meeting was called by his Honor the Mayor at which time the Principal of the High School and the young lady's father were present. They gave evidence regarding the necessity of further financial aid. The Trust Fund Commissioners and the Mayor then went into executive session and Commissioner Browne moved that the matter be laid on the table. There was much discussion as to whether a vote was taken; - Commissioner Browne and Commissioner O'Donnell insisting that no vote was taken. It is difficult for the Council to follow the reasoning of Com- missioner Browne and O'Donnell that no vote was taken; otherwise how T could the young lady ever receive an assistance grant of two hundred s dollars ($200. )? The fact is that she did receive the two hundred dollar ($200. ) and how she obtained it without a vote is a matter of puzzlement to the Council. We are aware of no authority that would permit this grant without a vote. Whatever terminology is employed by the Trust Fund Commissioners , common sense compels us to recognize it as a vote of the Trust Fund Commission, otherwise it would be illegal and invalid. The City Council has stated that sequence of events so that the �I issue , can be made readily understandable. It is difficult for the Council to understand they unwillingness of the Trust Fund Commissioners to notify you Mayor of the meetings that involved a matter in which he showed an active concern. It is not our purpose to lay down the rules for the conduct of the Trust Fund Commission and it is not within our J) province to do so. We are not concerned with deciding questions as to vv how much a certain applicant ought to receive from the Battis Fund. That is the task of the Trust Fuidd. Commission with which we have no desire to interfere. We strongly feel that any member of the Trust Fund Commission, I i including the Mayor, has a right to be heard fully and without restraint I on any matter in which he evinces an interest. To circumvent a member's interest by holding meetings and deciding disputed questions without the knowledge of any member of the Trust Fund Commission is properly cen- surable. 301 . a _- January_13_, 1949- ! The Council is aware that some degree of misunderstanding exists in many people's minds as to the nature of the gisagreement between the Mayor and members of the Trust Fund Commission. It can not be too plainly stated that the charges of the Mayor against the Frust Fund Commission are not based on how much or how little the young lady in question was to receive in order to assist her in her higher education. As a matter of fact, no sum was mentioned by the i°Iayor as necessary or 4 desirable. It was the persistant attempts of the Mayor to obtain a n, hearing at which every phase of the case could be explored, and the regusal of the Commissioners to grant him that inherent right that results in his charges against the Commissioners. The Council feel that their power of removal from positions of trust and confidence should not be freely exercised. Happily, it this matter there is no reflection on the honesty of the Trust Fund Commissioners 1 and it is proper, if not necessary, to state that we find them to be honest and honorable men. As to the Mayor, our intimacy with him, both personal and political, has left us with an abiding regard for his honesty and integrity. i The City Council find, in view of all the circumstances , that re- moval from the office of Trust Fund Commission of Commissioner Browne, Commissioner O'Donnell and Commissioner Pelletier is not required. We are confident that in the future no meetings will be held with- out an opportunity for every member of the Board to be heard on any matter of controversy before the Trust Fund Commission. The City Council is fully aware of the implications in the preceding sentence. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the report was accepted by a rolls all vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Nay. The matter of discontinuance of traffic lights in Town Square was Lights in Square. taken from the table on the roll call vote of 7 Yeas , 4 Nays. The Coun- oil then took up the order. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the e matter was laid on the table until January 27, 1949 by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas , 5 Nays. 56. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted; Fort Avenue. by a unanimous roll call vote:- Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell one lot of municipally owned land to Wladyslaw Sztramski at a price of $15.00, said lot shown as No. 143 on a plan entitled: "Portion of House Lot Development , Land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave. , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , 1945 , Revised July 1948, Frank P. Morse , City Engineer' , and comprising land not devoted to or TailAdry-19 _ 1444 required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining there- to in terms requiring as a condition of such aonveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of a single family dwelling house and requiring the: same to , be offered for .aale-er_rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may i consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor, January 17, 1949. i 57. Parking Meter Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted : ( ' Collections. Ordered: That the Marshal be requested to assign a Police Cruising car, and an officer, or officers to assist the city Treasurer in the f, removal and transportation of parking meter collections to the bank each week. i Approved by the Mayor, January 17, 1949. I i 58. Infantile Paralysis Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Fund. Ordered: That in the interest of the National Foundation for Infantib Paralysis Drive, all dimes deposited from January 14 to January .31 in the parking meters be collected and turned over to the Salem Committee of the Infantile Paralysis Drive , care of Mr. P. T. Kenneally, Treasurer s of the Salem Committee. Approved by the Mayor, January 17 , 1949. 59 Shade Trees. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent of i Shade Trees look into the advisibility of not putting any more trees in front of persons houses who have not requested same. i Approved by the Mayor, January 17, 1949. 60 George H. Higley Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: Pension. Ordered: That the retirement allowance of George H. Higley, a former mechanic in the Street Department , retired because of injury sustained in the performance of his duties , be and hereby is increased , pursuant to the provisions of Section 90A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , to an annual pension of $1534.00, representing one-half of the rate of regular compensation now payable to mechanics employed in the Street Department , to be computed and payable in the manner andat the times f : heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities- Pensions Account" of each calendar year. I , Approved by the Mayor January 17, 1949. { 61 Assistant Assessors Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor consider the advisibility of increasing the January 13 949 wages of the assistant assessors the same percentage of increase as paid other city employees. Approved by the Mayor, January 17, 1949. Councillor Crosby introduced the following Order which was defeated 62.Removal of Trust by a roll call vote of 1 Yea, 10 Nays: Fund. Ordered: That the Mayor' s request to replace the three members of the Trust Fund Commission be granted. President Muse appointed Councillor Burke to draw two Jurors for Jurors. Salem Superior Court , February 14, 1949: Harry N. LeBrun . 401 Jefferson Ave. Tailor Max Harpel 4 3altonstall Pkwy. Machinist The, meeting adjourned at 12:55 P.M. ATTEST: � �2Q UGU INE J. .0 CITY CLERK i I � I � 3 i t i 304 January-2-7-;..,-3.949 -- A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chamber Thursday, January 27, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Nearing - Pole Location. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one II pole on Dow Street and one pole on Symonds Street. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillors April, Hartnett , and Stromberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: 63. ' 'Dow & Symonds Sts. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of the I 1 streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem Ii necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- T ; ad in petition of said Companies dated the 22nd day of December 1948. s All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked- N.S. T.& T. CO. , No. 2823 Dated 12-21-48 - filed with said petition. There i may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles: - Dow Street off Congress Street - 1 pole Symonds St. between Balcomb and Chandler St. - 1 pole Also; that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1949. 805 _January, 27, 1949 -. A hearing was held on the application of the National Radio Service Hearing - Large Co. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 206 Derby Street. Councillor Sign. Poitras was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. Hearin Sin A hearing was held on the application of William Willette to erect William Willette a Large Stationary Sign at 82 Washington Street. William Willette appear- ed in favor. Councillors April, Crosby, and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. - Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Empire Clothing Co. EmpiregClothiing Co. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 133A Essex Street. Councillor Hyland was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hyland permit granted. Hearin - tore A hearing was held on the application of the Hawthorne Tanners Inc . inflamables. 'I to store 4000 gallons of Wobol Class B Inflamables at 40 Beaver Street. A communication from the Salem Oil & Grease Co. stating that they 64. have no objection to the p b Salem Oil & Grease J proposed storage was received and placed on file Eli Zareas appeared in favor. Councillors Poitras and Durkin were i recorded in favor. There was no opposition. On the motion of Councillor i� Durkin permit granted. Hearing - Move a j A hearing was held on the application of John J. Lynch for a permit Building. to move a building from 74 Leavitt Street to 50 Dearborn Street. John J. Lynch appeared in favor. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor � I Crosby permit granted. Hearing - Zoning A hearing was held on the proposed change in the Zoning from General amendment. Residence to Business 200 feet in depth on Highland Avenue, from Verona Street to Thomas Circle. Attorney James Kinsella appeared for the petitioner George A. Pernokas. Mr-Mrs. Cook, Frank Cook, and Mr. Meniates appeared in favor. Councillors Poitras , Stromberg, and Szetela were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Rafter submitted ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance at High- 65. Zoning Ordinance. f land Avenue 200 feet between Verona Street and Thomas Circle. In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby amended by changing the general residence district, two hundred feet in width, on the northwesterly side of Highland Avenue between Verona Street and Thomas Circle , to a business district . No 806 --- -------- SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote. j 6b. 'I Weighters of Coal & The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighters of Coal and ,Commodities. Commodities was received and placed on file: Canfield D. Brewster, Porter Street, Wenham Thomas F. Stanton , 5 Roosevelt Rd. , Salem James F. Callahan, 8a Forest Avenue , Salem William F. Mooney, 100 Broadway, Salem Bertie R. Poeton, 11 Nursery Street, Salem James T. Lorenz , 6 3unset Road, Salem Chester F. Wentworth, 22 Bartlett Street , Beverly III Lewis C . Moalli , 24 Liberty Street , Salem Edward J. Dombrowski , 33 Turner St. , Salem Arthur F. Campbell, 14 Planters St. , Salem !I 'Constables. 67. The Mayor's appointment of the following Constables was received and placed on file: George Leclerc , 39 Lafayette Place Henry W. Nozko, 2 Dearborn Street Armond E. Berube, 6 Ward Street John D. McCarthy, 21 Conant Street John J. Regan, 117 Lafayette Street Charles A. Burns , 2 Beacon Avenue i 68. Member of Board of The Mayor's appointment of James J. Donovan as a member of the Board Public Welfare. of Public Welfare for a term of three years beginning February 1, 1949 was received. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 69. 1Appt. of member The Mayor's appointment of Israel Kaplan, M.D. as a member of the Board of Health. Board of Health for three years beginning the lst Monday in February, 194 was received. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 70. Appt . - Housing The Mayor' s re-appointment of Francis H. McGrath as a member of the II Authority. Salem Housing Authority for a term of three years, was received. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. I Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 71. New England Power Co The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- j mous roll call vote: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington , be and hereby is authorized to sell and convey certain municipally owned land shown as i Lot "B" on a plan hereinafter referred to , to New England Power Company at a price of $5 ,000.00, said premises comprising land not devoted to or I , required by any public use and shown on a plan entitled "NEW ENGLAND POWER SERVICE COMPANY PART OF NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM BOSTON$ MASS. PLAN OF LAND IN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS SUBDIVISION OF LAND COURT CASE NO. 1563 SCALE 1"= 200' DATE OCT. 25 , 1948 L-4068" , and to execute, acknoW}edge and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem propel' 307 1 January 27, 1949 instruments of transfer and conveyance pertaining thereto. Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted b 72. P Y a Rowell Field. unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell a cer- tain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or requir ed by any public use to New England Power Company at a price of $30,000. 00, said parcel of land being shown on a plan entitled "New England Pow- er Company, Plan of Land to be Conveyed by the City of Salem in Salem, Massachusetts, Scale 11} = loot Date: January 21, 1949" , containing 1912890 square feet of land and known as the Rowell Field property, so- called, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem proper instruments of transfer and conveyance pertaining to the sale of this land, subject to a sewer easement and rights of drainage as shown on said plan, and reserving and excepting however unto the City of Salem an easement over and upon an area fifty (50) feet in width adjacent to Fort Avenue, in such form as the City Solicitor may determine necessary or advisable III;. for future public needs or uses and to prohibit the erection of structu- res or buildings upon such easement location. FURTHER ORDERED: That pending the delivery of the deed and conveyance I contemplated herein, a portion of the land to be conveyed being ] I considered to be park land requiring an..-act of the Legislature for such conveyance to be made , the New England Power Company be permitted to ! enter upon and make use of said Rowell Field premises subject to the easements and rights hereinbefore enumerated to be set forth in such conveyance. Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1949. ! 73 . The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Seawall - Lafayette Street. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: ! Ordered: That the sum of Seventy-five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the City share of Chapter 90 work for ! the Construction of a Seawall - Lafayette Street, said sum to be charged to the tax rate of the current year, and to be expended under the direct ion of Superintendent of Streets, Thomas L. Hever. Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1949• 74. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Recreation Item. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Recreation item "Salaries & Wages", said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, and expended 308 January-_27,-.1949,-- --- under the direction of the Recreation Commission. Approved by the Mayor January 31 , 1949. 75. 'Sewers - Felt & The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Rand Streets. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Durkin: Ordered: That the sum of Sixty-nine Hundred Dollars ($6,900.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the completion of the extension of the F1V sanitary sewer on Felt and Rand Streets, said sum to be added to the i "Special Sewer Construction" account and to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, and to be expended under the direction of Superintendent of Streets , Thomas L. Hever. Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1949. 76. edical Expenses. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor relative to the j Workmen' s Compensation problem. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Poitras objected. Order referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules : Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the unclassified item "Workmen's Compensation Medical Expenses" , said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, and to be expended under the direction of the Workmen' s Compensa- tion Agent. 77. Workmen' s Comp. The Mayor recommended the following Order relative to the compensa- Agent. ion of the Workmen's compensation Agent. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Poitras objected. Order referred II I o the Committee on Finance under the rules: IiOrdered: That the sum of Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($520.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the Unclassified item "Workmen's Compensa- tion Agent Salary" , said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year and to be expended under the direction of the Workmen's Compensation Agent. I I 78, Pension - Richard J. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- I , Collins. mous roll call vote : Ordered: That Richard J. Collins , a permanent member of the fire department who will attain the age of sixty-five on February 4, 1949, and who has been a member of the fire department for over thirty-two I years, be and hereby is retired from active service effective at midnight February 3 , 1949, at an annual pension of $2349.80 under the provisions of Sections 81A and 81B of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , said annual pension representing 62% of the highest annual compensation received by Ihim while holding his present grade of deputy chief, to be computed and ayable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect +i : a 09 .1, — - -- -- January--� o pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities--Pensions" account of eac calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, January 31, 1949. The Mayor recommended the adoption of the following Ordinance which 9.State & Military Councillor Rafter introduced for first id. passage: 1 ! In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled State and Military Aid. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : Section 1. Chapter 49 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by epealing and striking out said Chp. 40 and substituting in place thereof a new chapter 40 entitled "Veterans* Services Department". and reading as follows: 4 "CHAPTER 40" VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT SECTION 1. The mayor shall annually in April appoint a veterans' agent , who shall not be a member or agent of the board of public welfare, to serve for one year and until his successor is appointed. He shall dis- burse veterans' benefits and perform the duties of his office in the manner and form and subject to the conditions and restrictions provided by law. He shall annually on the first day of February make a written I report to the mayor and city council showing the payments made, the number of persons assisted and such other information as he deems of public interest. SECTION 2. There is hereby established the office of assistant veterans* agent. He shall be appointed by the agent, with the approval of the mayo subject to civil service laws and regulations , and shall perform such duties imposed upon him by law. SECTION 4. The mayor shall annually in April appoint a resident of the City, preferably a veteran, who shall cause every veterans' grave within the city to be suitably kept and cared for. The cost of care and main- tenance of such graves shall be paid as provided by statute. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage. 80. The following Ordinance was recommended by the Mayor and introduced Sealer of Weights and Measures. by Councillor Rafter for first passage : In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. SECTION 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the lines relating to the compensation of the Sealer of Weight and Measures by striking out the words "Two thousand Two Hundred and I Forty-four Dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words "Two Thousan Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars" so that said provision as amended will read as follows: "To the Sealer of Weights and Neasures, Two Thousand Seven Hundred and is Fifty Dollars." j SECTION 2. SECTION 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the lines relating to the compensation of the Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures by striking out the words "Five Dollars per day" and inserting in place thereof the words "Fifty-five Dollars per week" so that said provisions as amended will reqd as follows: "To the Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures , Fifty (450) Dollars per week." SECTION 3 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City charter, and shall be retroactive to January 3 , 1949. Adopted for first passage. 81. Parking meters. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the removal of the Miller Aeters at the end of the six month trial period and the installation of new meters. Councillor Hyland moved that the Order recommending the acquisition of Magee-Hale Parking Meters by the Mayor submitted September 23 , 1948, which was laid on the table until April be (taken from the table. President Muse ruled that the motion was out of i order. Councillor Hyland appealed the ruling of the chair. Councillor oitras that there be a five minute recess. Voted. The Council recon- ined at 9:30 P.M. i Councillor Hyland then withdrew his appeal and previous motion. On he motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the matter be referred to the item unfinished business by a Roll Call Vote of 6 Yeas, 3 Nays , and 2 Absent. 82. Outdoor Advertising. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to hearings to be held by the Outdoor Advertising Authority February 2, 1949 at2 :30 AS Wl''' � on the erection of billboards at the following Locations : / 34198 28 Boston St. , Salem j 34211 Highland Ave. near pole 7/118, Salem 34318 Highland Ave. , near pole 69, Salem 34322 Highland Ave. , near pole 69, Salem On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the President appointment of the Council to attend the hearings with the City Solicitor. President Muse to attend with City Solicitor Richard E. Blake. 83. City Physician. The Board of Public Welfare' s appointment of Herman C. Sands, M.D. as City Physician for the term of two years commencing February 1, 1949 { was received. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the $4.Pedler's application of Salvatore S. Salvo, 19 Dunlap Street for a Pedlerts License. License. On the motion of Councillor Poitras license granted. A communication was received from Chief Arthur $5. L. Flynn requesting Compensation the authority to grant compensation be Y y and the 3 0 day period to Hoseman Fire Dept. Harry C. Weston. On the motion of Councillor Rafter Chief Flynn auth- orized to continue the compensation of Hoseman Harry C. Weston. A coruaunicatioh was received from the Planning Board requesting 86.Council Chamber permission to use the Council Chamber February -7, 1949 for the purpose of holding hearings. On the motion of Councillor Poitras request granted i $7. The application of the Salvation Army to erect a sign in the adver- Salvation Army. tising space in Town House Square in connection with their drive for funds was granted. I 88. The claim of Edward W. Sowinski , 118 Derby Street, Salem was referrel Claim. to the Committee on Claims. j A list of Renewals of Automobile Dealer, Automobile Truck, Lodging 89.Renewals. House , Passenger Automobile , and Sunday Licenses was referred to the i , Committee on Licenses and Permits. i The application of Robert W. Field 90� 397 Essex Street for an Auction- Auctioneer's eer's license was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. License. ' i The application of Joseph A. Kielbasa, d/b/a/ Salem Photo Service 91.Sunday Licensa j and Variety, for a Sunday License at 23 Brown Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. i A hearing was ordered for February 10, 1949 on the application of 92.Large Sign. Alfred R. Worthen, Jr. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 102 Norman Street. A hearing was ordered for February 10, 1949 on the application of 93.Large Sign. the Boston Expert Radiator Co. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 67 Bridge Street. 94. The application of Arthur G. Roderick for a license to set up and Passenger Auto. ` use one Passenger Automobile at 55 Broad Street was referred to the 1 Committee on Licenses and Permits. 95. The application of the Clear Weave Youth Center to operate a sound Sound Truck. truck in the streets of Salem February 1, 1949 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 Janua£y 27, 1949 p.m. was granted leave to withdraw, on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Sign Bond. 96. The Sign Bond of the Ward Eight Cafe, 3-5 Ward Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. I 97. it Licenses & Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Permits. Licenses & Permits : ill The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS AUTO DEALER Beaver Automobile co. 281 Derby St. (1st class) DeSantis Motors Inc. 63 Bridge St. (1st class) Sinanrise Gauthier 62 Leavitt Street (1st class) Hawthorne Garage Corp. Cor.Congree & Derby Sts. (1st class) David Litman 56 Bridge St. (3rd class) Salem Lincoln Mercury Sales Inc. 265 Canal St. (2nd class) I Salem Lincoln Mercury Sales Inc. 49-53 North St. (1st class) Carroll J. Zdanowicz 53 Canal St. (2nd class) AUTO TRUCK Robert F. Pierce 129 Columbus Ave. (1) BOWLING ALLEYS I Henry P. Lawrence 92 Lafayette Street (8 alleys ) James Pemberton 18 New Derby St. (10 alleys ) EASSENGER AUTO Hawthorne Taxi Inc. 18 Washington Sq. (4) Hawthorne Taxi Inc. Cor. St. Peter & Church St. (2) Norman L. McDowell 21 Brown St. (1) Eugene E. & Joseph A. Rheaume 1311 Washington St. (2) Eugene E. & Joseph A. Rheaume 189 Fort Ave. (1) Eugene E. & Joseph A. Rheaume Cor. Central & New Derby St. t2) Bernard J. Rynkowski 1191 North St. (1) POOL TABLE / Nicholas Karanikolas 175 Essex St. (8 tables) ill SUNDAY LICENSE Elizabeth Candy Shops Inc . 136 Essex St. Charles & Samuel Goldberg 107 School St. Mary Luncheonette 304 Essex St. LODGING HOUSE Sophia Wolocko 330 Lafayette St. NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS 'John B. Snow 54 Osgood St. 313 — n iar 27. :IQLLQ POOL TABLE Salvatore Rizzotti 15 High Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendations adopted. ( ) Parkin ® Councillor Rafter introduced an Ordinance relative to a Parking Met0er.Collection Meter Collection and Maintenance Man as introduced November 26, 1949 Man. (1022. ) for first passage. Ordinance adopted for first passage. Councillor Rafter, for the Committee on Ordinances introduced an tion3of Parkinga Met rdinance relative to the compensation of the Parking Meter Collection Maner Collection an as introduced November 26, 1948 (1023 .1 for first passage. Ordinance adopted for first passage. IG Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on 98.Traffic Lights. raffic : The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of installa tion of pedestrian controlled traffic signals at several locations in the streets of Salem has considered said matter and -would recommend the in- stallation of pedestiran controlled traffic signals at the following locations: Boston St , at Grove and Nichols Streets ' � i Boston St. at Rawlins Street I ; Lafayette St. at Dow Street Highland Ave. at the Salem Hospital Flint St. at Essex Street I Bridge St. at Osgood Street North St. at Orne St. & School St. (Moody Square) Derby St. at Daniels Street Derby St. at Turner Street and that the City Engineer be instructed to draw up the necessary dia- grams and prints for the Department of Public Works for state approval I' and permits and further that the Playor be requested to include the cost n of installing these signals in this year's budget. `or the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman Report accepted and recommendations adopted. (20. ) Group houses. '' + . The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the constru - tion of group house in General Residence Zones , as introduced January 13 , E 1949, was taken up. (20. ) On the motion of Councillor Crosby it was voted that Attorney James E. Farley be granted the priviledge of the floor. i � Farley spoke briefly in oppmsition to the passage of the Ordinance an stated that a statement appeared in the Salem Evening News that single family homes are possible in other areas of Salem, and that they could i then leave Norte, Salem without multiple housing. He felt that the state imight change the housing laws and requested a short delay. The ordinance was adopted for second and final passage by a unani- Imous roll call vote. 1 ' Compensation of( 54. The matter of of second passage of an Ordiinance introduced for Clerks. 1 lfirst passage January 13 , 1949, relativ-& to the salary of the Assistant City Clerk, and clerks in the Elections & Registrations Department was taken up. Councillor Rafter moved to amend the ordinance by inserting i the word Veterans' Services after Elections & Registrations Department , in Section 2. Voted. Ordinance as amended adopted for second and final (passage by a unanimous roll call vote: I In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. " An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: i SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is here- by amended in the paragraph relating to the assistant city clerk by istriking out all provisions relating to the assistant clerk contained therein and by inserting in said Section 1 a new paragraph as follows: "To the Assistant City Clerk a weekly salary of not less than thirty nine dollars per week and not more than forty-five dollars per week to be determined by the City Clerk." SECTION 2. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to chief clerks by. inserting after the word"assessors" in the second line thereof the words "elections and registrations department" so that the first sentence of said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: "To the chief clerks in the treasurer' s, collectorts , auditorts, street , assessorts , elections and registrations department, veterans' services, and water department , thirty-nine dollars per week." SECTION 3 . Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph, relating to the clerks by inserting after the words "regularly employed" the words "and the deputy registrar of voters" so that the second sentence of said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: I "Other clerks, regularly employed, and the deputy registrar of voters, for for the first year, thorty-three dollars per week; for the second year thirty-four dollars and twenty cents per week; for the third year, thirty-five dollars and forty cents per week; for the fourth year, I thirty-six dollars and sixty cents per week; and for the fifth year and thereafter, thirty-seven dollars and eighty centz per week; and �15 clerks temporarily employed, twenty-eight dollars and twenty cents per week. SECTION 4. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the city ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to assistant registrars of voters by striking out the compensation therein established and inserting in place thereof the words "one hundred and fifty dollars" so that said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: "To the assistant registrars of voters, one hundred and fifty dollars each," SECTION 5. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to assistant assessors by striking out the compensation therein established and inserting in place thereof the words "one hundred and fifty dollars each payable to them under the classification of"assistant registrars of voters" so that the sentence relating to assistant assessors as amended shall read as follows: "To the assistant assessors, one hundred and fifty dollars each, payable to them under the classification of assistant registrars of voters. " SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. Approved by the Mayor January 31, 1949. (1116. ) The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the collect Garbage Ordinance. ion and disposal of garbage was taken up (1116. ) The ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. (1121. ) On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the matter of Traffic Lights. ,discontinuance of traffic lights in Town House Square be taken from the i table. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the following order was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote: Ordered: That , notwithstanding the provisions of any prior Order of the City Council, the City Electrician and Police Department be and hereby are instructed to discontinue the operation of traffic lights in Town House Square. (819. ) On the motion of Councillor Hyland the Mayor's com.,iunication of Parking meters. September 23 , 1949 relative to acquiring 400 meters was taken from the table by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Absent. Councillor Burke amended the order to read that the Mayor enter into an agreement with the Park-O*Meter Co. to replace the 150 Miller Duncan Meters. t Councillor Crosby amended to remove the 150 Park-O-Meters and I°layor enter into agreement with Miller Co. to replace Park-O-Meters. Councillor Crosby's motion defeated by a roll call vote of 2 Yeas, �t 316 January 27, 1949 7 Nays, 2 Absent. Councillor Burke's amendment adopted by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas, 13 Nays , 2 Absent. Voting yea were Councillors April , Burke , Hyland , Rafter, Stromberg, i land Szetela. jVoting nay were Councillors Crosby, Hartnett , and Poitras. � Absent Councillors Durkin and Muse. The order as amended adopted : AMENDMENT: That the Mayor be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Park-O-Meter Co. to acquire not more than 150 Park-O-Meters to replace the 140 Miller Duncan Meters. City Clerk. 99. Councillor Hartnett moved that the Council elect a City Clerk for the term of three years. Councillor Rafter nominated Augustine J. Toomey. Councillor Muse seconded the nomination. On the motion of Councillor Hyland nominations closed. Augustine J. Toomey elected City Clerk for a three year term beginning February 1, 1949 by a unanimous roll call vot of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 100. Tree Removal. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees and the Committee on Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing a tree at or near 27 Forest Avenue and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 101. `street:: lights. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the City Electrician consider the advisability of installing a street light on Raymond Road near the intersection of Raymond Road and Lafayette Street. 102. Remove traffic Councillor Hyland introduced the following Order which was adopted: lights. Ordered: That the Traffic Lights at North, Summer and Essex Streets be removed and that the City Electrician and the Committee on Traffic advise the Council if they could be used at other proposed locations. ) The meeting adjourned at 11:03 P.M. ATTEST: Z r4�!L460xl� UG T NS U. CITY CLERK ri Februar . 10 _ 1. A regular meeting of the City Couhcil was held Thursday, February 10, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, for the purpose of transacting and and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Coun- cillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were i dispensed. A hearing was held on the application of Alfred R. Worthen, Jr, to Hearing - Large erect a Large Stationary Sign at 10i Norman Street. There was no opposi- Sign. tion. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission granted. I 9 ' A hearing was held on the application of the Boston Expert Radiator Infearing - Large Company to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 67 Bridge Street. Councillorl Sign, I April and Stromberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. earing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permit granted. earin A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 27 Forest Avenue. emoval. - Tree r Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin closed. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on 03 .Report of Shade Trees: Jommittee. The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of emoving a shade tree at 27 Forest Avenue has considered said matter and ould recommend that the said tree be removed. A recommendation of the Superintendent of Shade Trees is attached. For the committee, Samuel F. Hyland, Chairman. i Report accepted and recommendation adopted. . The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighers of Coal and Commo- Weighers of 04 ities for 1949 was received and placed on file: oal & Commodities. ;I Edward Bergeron, 70 Leavott Street, Salem Arthur J. Livingstoh, 11 Fairfield Street, Salem Phyllis Livingston, 11 Fairfield Street , Salem Stella P. Moore, 41 Elliott Street, Beverly Philip H. Quinn, 183 Tracy Avenue, Lynn i Franklin R. Blanchard, 22 Osgood Street, Salem Ernest S. Richardson, 6 Pratt Avenue, Beverly II, The Mayor's appointment of the following Constables for 1949 was 105.Constables. received and placed on file: f. William H. Annable, 77 Highland Avenue Andrew T. Bye, 31$ Essex Street j; Vezina F. Morency, 33 Summit Avenue Thomas H. McDonald, 17 Barr Street James R. Dooley, 40 Highland Avenue JL$ City Engineer.106. The Mayorts appointment of Frank P. Morse as City Engineer for a i term of one year beginning March 1, 1949 , was received. Appointment confirmed by a Unanimous Roll Call Vote. iI Pension of 107. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Harry C . Weston. � mous roll call vote : Ordered: That Harry C. Weston, a permanent member of the Salem Fire i Department for thirty-four years , having made application for retirement under the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 81A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , it appearing that the said Harry C. Weston has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the fire department and a medical panel of three physician having reported by a majority thereof that Harry C. Weston is physically incapacitated for further duty and that such disability wqs a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which such retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has approved by a majority thereo the claim for disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in the fire department of the City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of retirement , namely, two-thirds of $2990.00, amounting to an annual pensio of 41993 .33 , said retirement and pension to be effective as of this date February 10, 1949 , said pension to computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore establihhed with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 15, 1949. I Pension of 108 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Albert H. Deboa. mous roll call vote: Ordered: That Albert H. Deboa, a permanent member of the Salem Fire I Department for twenty-six years , having made application for retirement under the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 81A of Chapter 32 of i the General Laws , it appearing that the said Albert H. Deboa has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in ,the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the fire department , and a medical panel of three physicians having reported that Albert H. Deboa is physically incapacitat ed for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which such retirement is claimed , and that said medical panel has approved the claim for disability retire- went herein referred to, be retired from active service in the fire d partment of the City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds �19 i — �e�ruary 10 1949 of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of retirement , namely, two-thirds of $2990.00, amounting to an annual pension of $1993.33 , said retirement and pension to be effective as of this date , February 10, 1949, said pension to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore 0 ore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities- Pensions" account of each calendar year. I Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 15 , 1949. t The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- 109.Pension of mous roll call vote: Robert H. OtConnor.l That Robert H. Connorq, sometimes known as Robert H. O'Connor, born February 13 , 1884, a patrolman in the Salem Police department who has served as a permanent member of the department for twenty-six years with additional credit of seven years for actual services rendered and days worked as a reserve officer,making a total of thirty-three years of service , and who will attain the age of sixty-five years of February 13 , 1949 , be retired from active service in said department on an annual pension of 41883 .70, said sum representing 63% of his highest annual compensation in accordance with the provisions of Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , effective as of midnight February 12 , 1949, said pension to be computed and payable at the times and in the manner hereto- I li fore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 110. The annual budget as recommended by the Mayor, in the amount of Annual Budget. $4,049,316.67 was referred to the Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Durkin. Councillor Poitras invited all members of the Council j to attend the first meeting On the 1949 budget February 17, 1949 at 7:00. ill. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Overlay deficits suspension of the rules on the motion of councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Five Dollars and Twenty-two Cents (4105.22) be and hereby is appropriated from the Overlay Surplus i account to the following Overlay Deficits in the amounts specified Levy of 1936 Twelve Dollars and Seven Cents ($12.07) Levy of 1937 Len Dollars and Seventy-two Cents ($10.72) Levy of 1938 Ten Dollars and Eighty-eight Cents ($10.$8) Levy of 1939 Ten Dollars and Five Cents (410.05) h Levy of 1940 Ten Dollars and Five Cents (410.05) 'f Levy of 1941 Ten Dollars and Five Cents ($10.05) Levy of 1942 Ten Dollars and Five Cents ($10.05) Levy of 1943 Teh Dollars and Five Cents ( •$10.05) i Levy of 1944 Ten Dollars and Fixty-five Cents (410.65) � �32.0 ----- Levy of 1945 Ten Dollars and Sixty-five Cents ($10.65) Approved by the Acting Mayor , February 15 , 1949. 112. Iiquipment & liepairs The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: olive Dept. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty-four Dollars and Forty- five Cents (4134.45 ) be and hereby is appropriated from the Police Insurance account "Damage to Cruiser" to the Police Department item I "Equipment and Repairs" . Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 15 , 1949. 113 . School Milk & Lunc The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Dne ), Dollara and Fifty-six Cents (45721. 56) be and hereby is appropriated i from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 15 , 1949. 114. {ousing Authority. The following Order recommended by the 114yor was adopted: Ordered: That the City of Salem acting by and through the Salem Housing Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority") pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 , as amended, be and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to enter into a contract with the Authority, as principal and in its own right , for (1) the conveyance by the City to the Authority of all the City' s right, title and interest in and to the real estate acquired by the City pursuant to the provisions of said Chapter 372 , by order of taking by eminent domain i dated August 19, 1948, and recorded in Essex South District Deeds , Book 3619, page 184, and (2) the assumption by the Authority of all obliga- tions of the City arising under or by virtue of said acquisition by the 1� City of said real estate, including the defense of any and all suits and actions ; and that the City of Salem, acting by and through the Salem Housing Authority, with the approval of the Mayor, be and hereby i is authorized to execute and deliver to the Authority, as principal, any and all deeds , conveyances or other instruments necessary or desirable , in the opinion of the Mayor, to accomplish the foregoing. Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 15 , 1949. 115. �rraffic Box. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: Ordered: That the Superintendent of Public Property, the Police Department , and the City Electrician be directed to relocate the present traffic box to its former location in Town House Square. Councillor Hyland amended that the light be restored at such time as a Police officer is not allailable in the square and that they be set f on flashing. Amendment defeated by a roll call vote of 4 Yeas, 7 Nays, Voting Yeas were Councillors April, Crosby, Hyland and Poitras. Voting Nay were Councillors Burke, Durkin, Hartnett, Rafter, Stromberg, Szetela, and Muse. Order adopted by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas , 5 Nays. Voting Yeas were Councillors Burke, Hartnett, Rafter, Stromberg, Szetela and Muse. Voting Nay were Councillors April , Crosby, Durkin, Hyland, Poitras. A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn of the 116. Y , Sick leave. Salem Fire Department requesting permission to continue the compensation of Hoseman Andrew J. Devitt beyond the thirty day period, because of illness. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permission granted. A hearing was ordered for February 24, 1949 on the application of 17.Inflamables. Mugrdich Wolokjian to store 102000 gallons of Gasoline, fuel oil, crank case oil , at 106 Bridge Street. A hearing was ordered for February 24, 1949 on the application of 1$.Lubritorium, i Rene D. Ouellette to maintain a Lubritorium and Garage at the corner of Kimball Road , and Canal Street. 19. The application of James P. & Katherine Donahue to maintain a Lodging House. Lodging House at 62 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I i I 20. The application of Mrs. R. P. Wilkins , 41 Fairmount Street, Salem Auctioneer's for an Auctioneer' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor icense. Poitras. i 21. A list of renewal of Auto Dealer, Auto Truck, Lodging House, Renewals. Passenger. Auto, and Sunday Licensea were referred to the committee on Licenses and Permits. I 22. A hearing was ordered for February 24, 1949 on the application of Pole Location. I New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric 11 Lighting Company to locate three poles on Conners Road. 1 �, i A hearing was ordered for February 24, 1949 on the application of 23 .Pole Location. the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate two poles on Conners Road. i 24. The Bond of the City Treasurer, Arthur T. Brennan was referred to Treasurer's ond. the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 25. The Bond of the City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey was referred to tge City Clerk's ond. Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 322 February 10 126.-127.-128.-129. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. � Ray E. Nutting 6 Summit Avenue, Salem Julia K. Kneeland 14 Dearborn Street , Salem I � Mrs. Kate Cottrell North Adams, Mass. Clara A. Day Cedarxiew Street , Salem i 13 01� Licenses & Permits. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Q�jy�l Licenses and Permits: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to w#om was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted. RENEWALS I AUTOi%!OBILE DEALER Colonial Garage Inc. 283 Derby Street (1st class ) i Robert W. Field,d/b/a/Field Motor Sales 234 Bridge Street (2nd class Witch City Motors Co. 41 Forest Avenue (2nd class) Eastern Tank & Equipment Mfg.Co. Inc. Highland Avenue(2nd class) i { AUTO TRUCK Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street (1) Arthur G. Roderick 200 Washington Street (1) LODGING HOUSE James Brewster 49 St . Peter Street PASSENGER AUTO Edward J. Denis 81 Leach Street (3 ) Antonio Natoloni 206 Bridge Street (1) Bruce A. Irving, Sr. 51 Washington Street (2) Bruce A. Irving 24 Federal Street (2 ) Arthur G. Roderick Salem,Depot (2) r' Arthur G. Roderick 200 Washington Street (2) Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street (3 ) I Town Taxi - Peter Filacio 62-64 Washington Street (1) i SUNDAY LICENSE Edward W. Mackey, Jr. 358j Washington Street NEW LICENSES I i PASSENGER AUTO Arthur G. Roderick 55 Broad Street (1) SUNDAY LICENSE I Joseph A. Kielbasa d/b/a/ Salem Photo Service & Variety 23 Brown Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted, and recommendation adopted. Lic ense cense approved by the Acting Mayor February 15 , 1949. bI . 131. Workmen's Compensa- Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Finance tion. Committee: 323 - -- �7 FPh 10r.1949 ------ -- -- - - _ fI The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- 131. rFi priating One Thousand Dollars ($10000.00) to the item Workmen's Compen- sation - Medical Expenses" and Five Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($520.00) r+. to the item "Workmen's Compensation - Agent Salary", both to be charged to the tax levy for the current year, has considered said matter pi and woul ;III recommend that the orders as presented be adopted. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland. Report accepted. 132.Councillor Poitras offered the following minority report for the Workmen's Committee on Finance: Compensation. The Committee on Finance , wished to submit a minority report in the matter of appropriating the sum of 4111000.00 to cover the item Medical Expenses and for an item of 0520.00 for Clerical work for the purpose of carrying out a program of self insured ''Workmen's Compensation that the City of Salem continue to insure its compensation program through the same kind of insurance through proper insurance channels such as have bee in effect since the year 1927. In support of this opinion, the following figures are appended to show why the savings which are claimed could be made do not sum to be I probable in the light of figures for the past five years and that in the event of a multiple accident or so called catastrophe type of accident should occur the City of Salem's risk is much too great , especially in view of the very small possible savings shown in the attached schedule. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman, Report accepted. Minority report defeated by a roll call vote of 2 Yeas, 9 Nays, Voting Yea, were Councillors April, and Poitras. Voting Nay were Councillors, Burke, Crosby, Durkin, Hartnett , Hyland, Rafter, Stromberg, Szetela , and Muse. "I fl l Majority report accepted by a unanimous roll call vote. pit' Orders as introduced January 27 , 1949 (76-77) adopted. The (1022. ) Parking matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the Parking Meter Collection Man, j'� Meter Collection and Maintenance Man. Ordinance adopted for second and I final passage. j (1023. ) Compensation The Matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance relative to the Compen- of Parking Meter sation of the Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man, at an annual Collection Man. Salary of $2900.00. Councillor Rafter moved the ordinance be amended by striking out $2900.00 and inserting $3290.00. Amendment adopted. Ordinance as amended adopted for second and final passage: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. 'in Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of ` 24 F brua= lO 1949 - city officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14, relating to compensation of City Officers and employees is hereby amended in the paragraph relating to the Police Department by inserting the following: "Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man, Thirty-two -Hundred 4 and Ninety Dollars." SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Approved by the +Jiayor Febrbary 15 , 1949• (80. ) ' Sealer of Weights & The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the compen- ' Measures. sation of the Sealer of Weights and Measures was taken up. The Ordinance as introduced January 27 , 1949 (80. ) for first passage , was adopted for second and final passage. Approved by the acting Mayor February 15, 1949- (79• ) _ Military aid. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the estab- { lishing of a Military and State Aid Department was taken up! The Ordinance as introduced January 27 , 1949 for first passage was adopt- ed for second and final passage. Approved by the acting Mayor , February 15, 1949• s (65. ) Zoning- Highland Ave. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the zoning of 200 ft. from Verone Street to Thomas Circle on Highland Avenue was taken up. The Ordinance as introduced for first passage January 27 , 1949 was adopted for second and final passage. Approved by the acting Mayor February 15 , 1949• . Reconsideration 133• Councillor Crosby moved that reconsideration be taken on the order Parking meters. relative to 150 Park-O-Meters passed January 27 , 1949• Reconsideration denied by a roll call vote of 5 Yeas , 6 Nays. Voting Yea were Councillors April , Crosby, Durkin, Hartnett , and - Poitras. f . Voting May were Councillors Burke , Hyland , Rafter, Stromberg, S zetela, and Muse. 134. Pensioned employees. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: WHEREAS certain recipients of pensions from the City of Salem are gainfully employed in private employment , and WHEREAS the actual or potential earnings from such employment may exceed the difference between the amount of the applicable pension and the rate of regular compensation of such former employee at the time of retirement, and ;k _., . , WHEREAS the law required the reduction in the amounts of pensions Moog 325 - --- [' _ - _.—February, - - payable by the City in such oases , and WHEREAS certain p '' pension recipients are stated to have full-time i employment in jobs which would otherwise be available to unemployed residents of Salem who are in need of work: !; NOW THEREFORE, it is k ! 7' � ORDERED: That former employees of the City of Salem now retired on pension be and hereby are required to disclose any earnings from gainful l e occupation at regular intervals as a condition for the receipt of future pension payments in such form and to such extent as may be determined , sp reasonable and necessary and that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare a form to be employed in the securing of such information for the use of the City Treasurer and City Auditor: Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 15 , 1949. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted by a 135.Martin J. Bane. unanimous roll call vote: 1 Ordered : That the City Government hereby endorse and approve Legislation filed in the General Court of 1949 for the purpose of rein- stating Martin J. Bane in the Salen Fire Department for retirement pur- poses. Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 11, 1949. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted by a 1 36 .John H. O'Hara. unanimous roll call vote: Ordered : That the City Government hereby endorse and approve Legis- lation filed in the General Court of 1949 for the purpose of reinstating John H. OtHara in the Salem Police Department for retirement purposes. Approved by the Acting Mayor, February 11, 1949. i � Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted 137.Ash trucks. Ordered: That the Street Superintendent be instructed to instruct men on Ash Trucks to remove all material that falls on ground after dumping into truck. 138. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Parking. i Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of ' establishing parking on one side only on Ward Street and Peabody Street. Councillor Hyland was appointed to draw one traverse Juror for Jurors. Superior Civil Court at Salem February 14, 1949. Peter J. Hagan, Jr. 52 Winthrop Street Salesman Councillor Burke was appointed to draw two traverse Jurors for Superior Civil Court at Lawrence , March 7, 1949: Michael G. Brawders 24 Proctor Street Janitor 26 FebruarvQ, 1949 Wilfred H. Michaud 2 Blaney Street Manager On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. It ATTEST: i GU NE 0 CITY CLERK i i I i I i regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday,, February 24, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of trans- acting any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Crosby. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the recordw of the previous meeting were dispensed. Hearin A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Pole Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate three poles on Conners Road. Councillors Durkin and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and 139.Conners Rd. the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and and their resprective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- ed in petition of said Companies dated the 31st day of January 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 395 Dated 1-18-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables, and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts or ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Conners Road off East Collins Street 3 poles � . � Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to day and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing pur- poses. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held -ou the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 2 Poles on Conners Road. Councillors Durkin and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras by the adoption of the following Order: 328 - February 2L, 949 - Pole Location 140. Ordered:"That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Conners Road. the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and .permission to maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary,. in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to which were being main- , tained in, along and across such private way or wRys atrthe : time of'its or their acceptance as a: public :way or ways, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 31st day of January 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 394 Dated 1-18-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said Ales by the said New England Telephone and Tele- graph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of. said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the the poles above referred to may be maintained and the number of poles which may be maintained thereon under this order. Conners Road off East Collins Street - 2 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose Hearing - Inflamab- les. A hearing was held on the application of Mugrdich Wolokjian, to store and sell 10,000 gallons of fuel oil, gasoline, and crank case oil at 106 Bridge Street . Frank Davis, 365 Chatham Street , Lynn appeared in favor. Councillors Stromberg, and April were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Stromber permit granted. Hearing - Maintain Lubritorium. A hearing was held onthe application of Rene D . Ouellette to maintai a Lubritorium at the corner of Kimball Road and Canal Street. Attorney Hyman Marcus and Rene D. Ouellette were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. 141 Weighers of Coal & The 14layor' s appointment of the following Weighers of Coal and Commod Commodities. ites was received and placed on file : 0. B. Anderson, 25 Federal St. , Beverly 329 ---- - - — ---___ February_.24,"949� ------- Frederick Gatchell, 11 English St. , Salem W. H. Hall 9 Glendale Rd. , Marblehead Charles Carpenter, 201 Dodge St . , Beverly Rodney Seeley, 10 Hood Rd. , Danvers Wilfred Hall, 9 Glendale Rd. , Marblehead Eli ilf Maurice E. Flynn, 3 Pearl St. , Salem L Leonard A. Carr ! 5 Pearl St. , Salem Teresa G. Hyde, 11 Conant St. , Salem 6! Henry A. Mc 'Kenney, 112 Conant St. , Salem 'i the 1°ia ores a 142• y appointment of the following Constables were received Constables. and placed on file : Joseph Raymond, 5 Palmer Street Ralph F. Peters , 36 Orne Street Roland F. Kiley, 168 Boston Street Harry P. Zarella, 58 Winthrop Street j A communication was received from the Planning Board relative to 143 ,Planning Board. a hearing held on the proposed change in Zoning at Loring Avenue area. hli' V On the motion of Councillor Poitras the communication was received and made a matter of record. A hearing was ordered for March 10 1949 on the 144. petition of the Transfer of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the W4stern Union Tele- Location. graph Co. to transfer the location of 4 poles on Margin Street and 12 poles on Highland Avenue. 145. Anhearing was ordered for..March 10, 1949 on the petition of the P Pole Location. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Andrews Street. 146. The petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole Removal. the Salem Electric Lighting Company to remove one pole on Highland Avenu was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. ® On the motion of Councillor Szetela the following resolution was 147. General Pulaski' adopted: emorial Day. RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS AND IE PRE SI E T 0 THE UN TrD 67ATES TO �PROVE,IF PASSED, TT �NLHA� FULAS S r,4 IO2tAt—rA ROE 6L I N N� EN IN CONGRcS3.— — N WHEREAS, a resolution providing for the President of the United States of America to proclaim October llth of each year as"General Pulaski} s Memorial Day" for the observance and Commemoration of the death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski is now pending } in the present session of the United States Congress: and WHEREAS, the llth day of October, 1779 is the date in American history 330 iebruary __--_.__--- of the heroic death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski , who died from wounds received on October 9th, 1779, at the Siege of Savannah, Georgia; and WHEREAS, the States of ARkansas , California , Connecticut, Delaware , Illinois , Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland , Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire , New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee , Texas , 'West Virginia, Wisconsin, and other States of the Union, through legislative enactment designated October llth of each year as "GENERAL PULASKITS MEMORIAL DAY" ; and WHEREAS, it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this day be commemorated with suitable patriotic and public exercises in observing and commemorating the heroic death of this death of this great American Hero of the Revolutionary War; and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has by legislative enactment designated from October 11, 1929; to October 11, 1946, to be GENERAL PULASKITS MEMORIAL DAY in United States of America Now, therefore be it RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Salem and STATE OF i Massachusetts. 'SECTION 1. That we hereby memorialize and petition the Congress of the United States to pass , and the President of the United States to approve , if passed , the GENERAL PULASKITS MEMORIAL DAY RESOLUTION new pending in the United States Congress. SECTION 2. That certified copies of this resolution, properly authenti- cated , be sent forthwith to the President of the United State the Vice-President of the United States , and each of the United States Senators and Representatives from Massachusetts. 14$. American Red Cross. A communication was received from the Salem Chapter of the American Red Cross requesting permission to erect a sign over the tunnel in Town. House Square from February 26 , to March 31, 1949 in connection with their annual drive for funds. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the request was granted. 149. Civil Service A communication was received from the State, County, and Municiple Rating. Union requesting civil service rating in all departments. On the motion of Councillor Szetela it was voted that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting, March 10, 1949 and that the Mayor be invited to attend. 150.-151 laims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Charles A. Putnam 398 Maple St . , Danvers , Mass. Mabel Zecher 29 St. James Road, Shrewsbury, Mass Y 7771 3311 - --- -- - Febr_ xy- 4,_.19.44 --- - A list of renewals of Auto Dealer, Dig Clams , Lodging House, Passeng 1'52. Renewals. Auto, and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. `he application of Floyd W. Semon for a License to set up and use 1 153 .Passenger Auto. Passenger Automobile at 14 Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of David Jean, 11 Cedar Street to Dig Clams was 154•Dig Clams. referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Chester Pszenny, 167 Jefferson Avenue to Dig 155• g Di Clams. Clams was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A hearing was ordered for March 10, 1949 on the application of the 156 .Inflamables. Ideal Finishing Company to store 600 gallons of lacquer and solvents at rear 51 Canal Street. j + f A hearing was ordered for March 10, 1949 on the application of Le 157. Ai Large Sign. Blanc Cleansers & Launderers to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 138A ii Washington Street. i A hearing was ordered for March 10 1 158. 949 on the application of Large Sign. Gerald Gouchberg to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 280 Essex Street. A hearing was ordered for March 10, 1949 on the application of the 159•Large Sign. Essex Camera Shop to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 286 Essex Street. The application of Jordan Katz to erect a small stationary sign at 160.Small Sign. 42 Bridge Street was granted on the motion of Councillor Stromberg. 161.-162.-163 .-164. �1 The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and Sign Bonds. returned approved: Gerald Gouchberg 280 Essex Street LeBlanc Cleansers Inc. 138A Washinton Street Essex Camera Shop, Inc. 286 Essex Street Boston Expert Radiator Co. 69 Bridge Street V 165. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Licenses & Permits : Permits. The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter Of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted : RENEWALS ' AUTO DEALER Essex County Acceptance Corp. 35 Derby Street (1st class) C. Falke Semon 32 North Street ( 1st class) 332 ieor,ary 24,, 1949 — ---- --- - -- AUTO TRUCK Salem Parcel Delivery 18 Savoy Road LODGING HOUSE Alfred P. Goodell 4 Federal Street PA33ENGER AUTO Earl Daniels 23 Church Street (4) p, Thomas S. Hurley 3 Chase Street SUNDAY LICENSE Ida H. Bell 463 Lafayette Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the acting Mayor March 1, 1949. Legislation 166. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted : Eli April. Ordered: That the City Government hereby endorse and approve Legislation filed in the General Court of 1949 for the purpose of rein- stating Elie J. April in the Salem Police Department for retirement purposes. Approved by the acting Mayor �+larch 1, 1949. ree Removal. 167. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopteJd Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and Tree Warden look int the possibility of removing a tree at 21 Barstow Street. 168. Claim meetings. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted : Ordered: That the operator of any city owned vehicle which is in- volved in an accident shall be requested to appear at the meeting of the Claims Committee considering any claim arising out of the accident. 169. Fire Department. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor consider the advisability of making uniform rules and regulations regarding compensation paid to members of the Fire Department serving temporarily in higher positions. Approved by the Acting Mayor March 1, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m ATTEST: AUGOSTINE J. OOME CITY CLERK `Y 333 t -_ ------------ _- _----_L�rch l0,-_19_49---- _ A regular meeting of the City Council was held March 10, 1949 at 8:00 P.m. in the Council Chamber for the transaction of any and all business . All members were present except Councillor Crosby. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. II A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and earing - Transfer Telegraph Company and the Western Union Telegraph Com oles. p pony to transfer the location of four poles on Margin Street and twelve poles on Highland Avenue. Councillor Durkin was recorded in favor. There was no oppositio Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the petition was granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That on petition of the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELE* 70. Transfer poles. GRAPH COMPANY and the WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY dated the llth day of February 1949 each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality; a location for a certain poles or poles in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, heretofore granted to said the WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY is hereby transferred to said NEW ENGLAND TELE- PHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and permission is hereby granted to maintain said pole already existing and to attach its respective wires and cables thereto, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said transferee company may deem necessary, all as requested in said petition. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- I Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2869 Dated 2-8-49 filed with said petition. THere may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and all of said wires and ' cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the Poles above referred to are located and the number of poles:- Margin Street between Jefferson Ave. and Mill Street - 4 poles Highland Ave. From point opposite Jackson St. southwesterly - 12 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to said transferee to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or j intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such Poles and buildings as such transferee may desire for distributing pur- poses. Approved by the hayor, March 11 , 1949. 334 I March 10, , 1949 _ Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Andrews Street. Fred A. Donovan appeared in favor. Councillor Poitras was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras petition granted by the adoption of the following Order:ORDERED: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and ov I I I the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of l the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint ( location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may ii deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the llth day of February 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2871 Dated 2-8-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELE- GRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in IIthe conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be I placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located,and the number of poles : - Andrews Street off Pleasant Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing I. purposes. I r Approved by the Mayor March 11, 1949. Hearing - Large A hearing was held on the application of Gerald Gouchberg to erect Sign. a Large Stationary Sign at 280 Essex Street. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the application was laid on the table until the next regular meeting, March 24, 1949. Hearing - Large A hearing was held on the application of LeBlanc Cleansers and Sign. Launderers to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 138A Washington Street. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. On the motio --- 335� March 1Q 19 9 of Councillor Poitras the application was laid on the table until the next regular meeting, March 24, 1949`1 A hearing was held on the application of the Ideal Finishing Co. to Hearing - Inflam- store 600 gallons of lacquer and solvents at the rear of 51 Canal Street, ables. Attorney Pittcoff representing the petitioner skope in favor of the application. Opposed were Frank Gagnon, Rene Bourgault , Alfred Harrison, A. Bouchard, Arthur St. Pierre, Aure Theriault , Ida Thibault , Bertha St. Pierre, Orille L'Heureux, and Roland Audet. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April the application was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Hearing - Civil A hearing was held on the petition of the City Employees Union for Service. Civil Service in the city labor departments. A communication from the Polish American Citizen's Club recording172. Polish Ameri- them in favor of the petition of the City Employees to be placed under can Citizens Club. . Civil Service rules was received and placed on file. A communication from the Central Labor Union recording them in favor 173.Central Labor of the petition for Civil Service status for the labor departments of the Union. I ,! City of Salem was received and placed on file. Mr. John L. McDonald , Local 774 of the A. F. L. appeared in favor. William V. Ward, President of the State Council of the A. F. L. dwelt on fi the moral obligation and requested the Council to act favorably. Felix Irzyk spoke at length in favor of the petition. Mayor Harrington was recorded as opposed. Mr. Zak, 175 Boston Street was recorded in favor. I ' Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the matter was I ! ' referred to the Committee of the Whole meeting with the Mayor. 174. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Weighers of Coal and Weighers of Commodities Coal & Commodities. „was received and placed on file: I John Karbowniczak, 115 Derby Street, Salem Stanley Karbowniczak, 115 Derby Street, Salem Vito DiPaolo, 12 Chase Street Beverly Timothy Geraghty, 4 Scotia Street , Salem Ja mes L. h W elan Federal Street Salem 57 , 175. The Playor's appointment of the following Constable was received and Constable. placed on file: William H. Morgan, 146 Lafayette Street, Salem , 176. A communication was received from the Mayor appointing John M. Gray, Planning hoard. i Jr. as a member of the Planning Board for a term expiring May 1, 1951. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appoint p ment confirmed by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Absent. E March 10,, 1949 H School Milk & 177. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch Fund. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand One Hundred thirty-eight Dollars and Thirty-seven Cents ($1138.37) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor March 11, 1949. 178. Scenic Avenue. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent : Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell a certain municipally owned lot of land at Scenic Avenue to Angelina and Michael Tauraso at a price of $70.00, said lot of land described as "Lot A on Scenic Avenue containing about 36,317 square feet of land," and comprising land not devoted to or required by any public use and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer to said Angelina and Michael Tauraso under the terms hereinbefore mentioned. Approved by the Mayor, March 11 , 1949. 179. Traffic Ordinance. City Solicitor Richard E. Blake submitted the new traffic ordinance of the City of Salem which was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance re-enacting a Codification of the Traffic Ordinances. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. The accompanying codification of the Traffic Ordinances of the City of Salem is hereby enacted and the same is hereby ordered to be published as a municipal bulletin or printed pamphlet , in lieu of newspaper publication, as provided under the provisions of G. L. (Terc. ad. ) c. 43 , s. 23 . SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. General Pulas-180. kits Memorial Day Communicatiors from President Truman, Vice-President Barkley, Senators Lodge, and Saltonstall, and Congressman Bates , acknowledging receipt of the General Pulaski' s Memorial Day Resolution as adopted by the City Council on February 24, 1949, ware received and made a matter of record. 189. Bertram Field. The following Act relative to the use of Bertram Field was received from the Secretary of the State: Chapter 42 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty -nine 33'7 March 10,. 1949 . AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO USE CERTAIN LAND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. B'e it enacted b the Senate and House of Representatives in General ourt assembled and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. he city of Salem is hereby authorized to use the stadium and athletic ield known as Bertram field, now under the control of its board of park ommissioners and not required for park purposes, for P , public school thletic purposes. This land and stadium so used shall be under the same are and control as other school property. ECTION 2. This act shall take effect when, after recommendation by the oard of park commissioners of the city of Salem, it is accepted by the ity council of said city, subject to the -provisions of its charter, uring the current year. House of Representatives, February 25, 194 Passed to be enacted, Thomas P. O'Neil, Jr. Speaker. In Senate, February 28, 1949• Passed to be enacted, Chester A. Dolan, Jr. President. Karch 2, 1949. Approved, Paul A. Dever Governor Park Department and School Department notified of the passage on the act. The petition of Amanda B. Flynn, widow of Edward W. Flynn a member 182.Annuity Pension, of the Salem fire Department , for an annuity pension was received and a hearing Ordered for March 24, 1949 at 7:00 P.M* in the Council Chamber. 183. I� ' Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Appointment of Physicians. Ordered: That Drs. Francis Harrigan and Paul R. Hinchey be zlesigna- ted as two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the i purpose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of said Edward W. Flynn was the natural and proximate result of injuries i received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employment while in the performance of his duty. ® Approved by the Mayor, March 11, 1949. 184. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Notify commis- Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the sioner. Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of a hearing to be held on March 24, 1949 at 7:00 P.M. and, of the appointment 1 Of Drs. Paul R. Hinchey, and Francis Harrigan as members of the Board of Physicians required under Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws li as amended, with reference to the petition of Amanda B. Flynn, widow of Edward W. Flynn, a intermittent Deputy Chief in the Salem Fire Department f for an annuity. 33-8 March 10, 1949 Approved by the Mayor, March 11, 1949• Army Day. 185 A communication was received from the 102nd Field Artillery request- ing permission to use the Salem Common, April 10, 1949 from 1:00 to' 6:00 j p.m. for the celebration of Army Day. On the motion of Councillor Poitra request granted. i Pole Location 186 A hearing was ordered for March 24, 1949 on the petition of the New I England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate one _pole on Highland Avenue. 187 No Parking Sign. A communication from Mrs. Franklin Ballou requesting a "No Parking" sign at 384 Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Traffic . 188.-18 Constable Bonds. The following Constable Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: Henry W. Nozko Spiros J. Karavedas 190.-191.-192.-193 Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Ropes Drug Co. 193 Washington St. , Salem Charles A. Dolan 72 Hathorne St. , Salem Alfred H. Massary 17 Phelps St. , Salem Irene Williams 12 Winthrop St. , Salem Inflammables. 194 A hearing was ordered for March 24, 1949 on the application of the Naumkeag Heat & Power Inc. to store 1,000 gallons of Inflammables at 54 Broadway. 195 Auto Dealer. The application of the Beverly Motor Sales Co. Inc. , 210 Highland i Avenue for a 1st Class Auto Dealer' s License was referred to the Committe on Licenses and Permits. 196 Builderts License. The application of Anthony Fontaine , 333 Jefferson Avenue for a Builderts License was granted on the motion of Councillor April. 197 Builderts License. The application of Horace Michaud, 320 Jefferson Avenue for a Builderts License was granted on the motion of Councillor April. 198 Pop-Corn stand. The application of Evangelo KApnisis for a license to sell pop-corn at the Roger Conant Gate at Salem Common from March 1 , 1949 to March 1, 1950 was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 199 Renewals. A list of renewal of Auto Dealer, Dig Seaworms, Passenger Auto, Lodging House, and Sunday Licenses was referred to the committee on Licenses and Permits. 200 Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits : JL worm 330 - March 10: 1 The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recom- 9 mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS" AUTO DEALER it Boley Motor Sales Inc. 142 Canal St. (1st class) Paults Auto Sales 130 Canal Street (1st class) Townsend Motor Car Co. 285 Derby Street (1st class) rJ Whitten, C. E. & Sons 73 Lafayette St. (1st class) Wills Motor Car Co. 39 Bridge Street (lst class) ! TAKE CLAMS Clement Jodoin - 3 Linden Street LODGING HOUSE 'I,9 Sophia J. Bresnahan 4 Brown Street Fred K. Hall 2',Federal._;Street< Annie M. MacPhee 497 Loring Avenue SUNDAY LICENSE Henry Jarzynka 69 Essex Street § Octave Levesque b 15$ North Street Harry Samolchuk 48 Ward Street jfi j NEW LICENSES TAKE CLAMS David Jean 11 Cedar Street Chester Pszenny 167 Jefferson Avenue For the Committee Philip J. Durkin,Chairman. C Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor March 11, 1949. Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on 201.Ordinances. Ordinances: The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of an ordinance relating to the compensation of the Sealer of Weights and Measures has considered said matter and would recommend that the follow- " I ing Ordinance be adopted. For the Committee Francis E. Rafter, Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the 202. Sealer of following Ordinance for first passage : Weights & Measures.i1 :'' ! i i In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of certain City Officers. i Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. SECTION 1, of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is here- h by amended in the lines relating to the compensation of the Sealer of Weights and Measures by striking out the words "Two Thouse.nd Seven Hundred i - - 4 i and Fifty Dollars" and inserting in place thereof the words tfThree Thousand and Ten Dollars" so that said provision as amended will read as A follows: "To the Sealer of Weights and Measures, Three Thousand and Ten Dollar " SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 203 Street lights. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Electrician take the necessary steps to install four street lights on Hayes Road. N Approved by the Mayor, March 11, 1949. Tree removal - 204. Councillor Szetela introduced the following Order which was adopted: C Derby St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees, and the Supt. of Shade Trees look into the advisibility of removing a tree in front of number 132 Derby Street and that a public hearing be held on this removal at the next regular meeting of the city council. 1 Juror. Councillor Poitras was gppointed to draw one Juror for Superior Civil Court at Salem, April 4, 1949: Wilfred D. Madore 231 Lafayette Street Decorator On the motion of Councillor April the meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m. I ATTEST: AUGLPA �TINE� CITY CLERK B B P R 3-4 - _ March 24:. 1949 S ecia Mee in g -- A special hearing before the Mayor and City. Council on the petition of Amanda B. Flynn for an annuity as a result of the death of her husband Edward Flynn was held in the Council Chamber Thursday, March 24, 1949 at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey read the petition for an annuity of Amanda B. Flynn, widow of Captain W. Flynn. tain Ed t Chief Arthur L. Flynnts statement of the list of injuries, the recor of death, and the appointment of the doctors were also read. Attorney Roy K. Patch stated that Dr. Henry could not be here until after 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk then swore in all the witnesses. Chief Arthur L. Flynn testified as to various injuries received by Edward W. Flynn. Mr. Ernest April, Fire Department Private testified of injuries received by Edward. W. Flynn on July 12, 1945 . The council continued the hearing until such time as Dr. THomas F. Henry could reach City Hall after office hours at 8:30 p.m. Dr. Henry was quizzed at length as to the cause of death of Edward W. Flynn, and stated that in his opinion the death was caused by a cancer and was aggraveted by a blow he received in the stomach in the perfor- mance of his duty on February 28, 1948. Attorney Patch read into the records from 236- Mass. 542 of the Supreme Court that "In case where deceased died From disease rather'than from an injury which did not cause the disease but hastened its progress or excited it to a fatal termination, a finding is warranted that the employee's death was caused by injuries received in the course of and arising out of his employment." Councillor Rafter moved that the City Solicitor render to the Coun- cil and Mayor an opinion as to whether the proicipal stated by Ar. Patch can be adopted by this Council in determining the liability of the City under the phraseology of the statute under which Ars. Flynn makes appli- cation for an annuity pension. Mayor Harrington requested that any information relative to medical certificates filed with the City Clerk be included as part of the record for the inspection and consideration of the Medical Panel. On the motion of Councillor April the hearing adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: � AUGUXINE J. tM)OMEY CITY CLERK i 242 A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, March 24, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of i Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Hearing Gasoline Storage A hearing was held on the application of the Naumkeag Heat & Power Inc. to store 1,000 gallons of Gasoline at 54 Broadway. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to continue the hearing until the next regular meeting, April 14, 1949• Hearing. Tree Removal A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 132 Derby Street. Councillors Szetela, Stromberg, April, Burke , and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Councillor Hyland, for the Committee on Shade Trees recomended the tree be removed. Report accepted and recommendation adopted, tree ordered removed. Pole Location. 205. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 1 pole on Highland Avenue. L. A. Frost of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the petition was granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 17th day of February 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E.T.& T. Co. No. 2885 Dated 2-15-49 - filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a I height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the 343' poles above referred to are located, and the number of Highland Ave. ,Ave. , southwesterly from Swampscott Road - 1 pole ' Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings aa each may desire for distributing purposes. Approved by the Mayor, March 28, 1949. The Mayor' s appointment of Thomas A. Kelleher, Supt. of the City206. Constable. Home as a Constable for the year 1949 was received and placed on file. The Mayor' a , g 207•y appointment of William T. Long as Veterans Agent for a Veterans Agent . term of one year beginning April 1, 1949 was read and placed on file. The T�Ja or*s a 208• y appointment of G. Francis Sullivan as a member of the Board of Regis- Board of Registrars for a term of three years beginning April 1, 1949 was trars. received: Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objectio . Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- 209.Memorial Drive. mous roll call vote: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell two lots of municipally owned land to L'Italien Brothels I ' � i at a price of $15.00 each, said lots shown as No. 60 and No. 63 on a plan entitled: "House Lot Development , Land of the City of Salem, Fort Aven ue, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in - 40 ft. 1946 Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use, and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem instruments of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of single family dwellings and requiring the same to be offer- ed for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 19463 as amended, and to obtain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. l Approved by the Mayor, March 28, 1949. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the removal 10.Clams - North fiver. Of seed clams from the bed of the North River by the Division of Marine Fisheries. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted that the I Director be notified that the project should be completed by May 15, 1949. 211. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a hearing Submarine cables. to be held at the Department of Public Works , 100 Nashua Street, Boston on April 5 1 I � 949 at 2 :30 p.m. on the petition of the New England Power 11pany to lay four submarine cables in South River. On the motion of March 24, 19/�9 ---- — Naval Reserve 212. A communication from the Mayor relative to the offer of the U, s. Training Center. aval Reserve Training Center to supply electricity for Salem in an emergency was received and placed on file on the motion of Councillor Rafter. I 213 Recreation Commission. A communication from the "ayor enclosing the report for 1948 of the alem Recreation Commission was referred to the Committee on Finance on he motion of Councillor Rafter. 214. Smith Pool. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to authorizing he City of Salem to charge admission to the Smith Pool, and requesting hat the Council Committee meet with the Park Commissioners and the Police n the motion of Councillor Szetela the President appointed a committee f five Councillors to meet with the Police and Park Commissioners to raw up rules and regulation for the operation of the pool. Councillor use appointed the following members ; Councillor Szetela, Chairman, ouncillors Crosby, Hartnett, Rafter and Hyland. 215. Parking Meter Expense The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars (9'1000.00) be and ereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meters" Parking Meter Account to he Treasurer's. Item "Parking Meter Expenses." Approved by the Mayor, March 28, 1949. 216. Caretaker's Cottage The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00)be and hereby is appropriated from the Public Property Insurance Item "Damage to Caretakers Cottage" to the Public Property Item "Other Department Build- ings" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, March 28, 1949. 217. Municipal Garage. The following Order recommended by the Aayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Burke : Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Seventy Cents ($159.70) be and hereby is appropriated from the Water Department Insurance Item "Damage to Truck" to the Water Department Item "Municipal Garage" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor March 28, 1949. { 218. % Sale of Vaults. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Hyland : 345 _� 94 March_2 19 Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($195.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Estimated Receipts" to the Cemetery Item "Sale of Vaults" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropri- ated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, March 28, 1949. 219. Y® A hearing was ordered for April 14, 1949 on the petition of the New Pole stubs. England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate three pole stubs on Memorial Drive. A communication was received from the Salem Division of the Civil 220.Tag day. Air Patrol requesting permission to run a Tag Day on the streets of Salem on March 26, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Hyland permission granted 221-22-23-24. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. Daniel J. Coughlin 35 Osgood St. , Salem V. M. Smith 7 Raymond Ave. , Beverly Elizabeth Berube 10 Broad St. , Salem Eli E. Perry 390 Cabot 9t. , Beverly 225. � The Sign Bond of Louis H. Harris, 24-241 Central Street was referred Sign Bond. s to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The application of John J. Kennedy, 176 Essex Street for the re- 226.Auctioneer's newal of his Auctioneer License. s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. A hearing was ordered for April 14, 1949 on the application of Louis 227.Large Sign. H. Harris for a permit to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 24-241 Central Street. 228. The application of Mrs. A. Couillard, 121 Bridge Street for a Lodginr, Lodging House. House License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of Edward J. Denis for a License to set up and use 229.Passenger Auto. 5 Y one Passenger Automobile at 11 Lafayette Street was referred to the ' r / Committee on Licenses and Permits. 230. A list of reneals of Bowling alley, Lodging House, Dig Seaworms, Renewals. Sell Seaworms, Sunday, and Sunday Bowling Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 231. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Licenses and Permits: I , The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter If granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- I ' mend that the following Licenses be granted : At i6 -- ---__March :24, _19.49- ----- RENEWALS AUTO DEALER F. L. Gamble Motors Co. Inc. 97 Canal Street (2nd class) DIG SEAWORMS Ernest Cloutman, Jr. 6 Pierce Avenue PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE Thomas A. Cooper Salem Depot ( 2cars ) Fred J. Fossa Salem Depot ( 2cars ) 1 LODGING HOUSE Arthur St. Pierre 24 Lynde Street SUNDAY LICENSE Rene J. Ouellette Canal St. & Forest Ave. NEW LICENSES AUTO DEALER Beverly Motor Sales Co. , Inc. 210 Highland Ave. (held in Committee) For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Shade Tree 232. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on 21 Barstow Street Shade Trees: The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing a shade tree at 21 Barstow Street has considered the said matter and would recommend that the said tree be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Councillor Rafter moved that the Finance Committee report be post- poned until all other business is completed. Voted. Second passage. Sealer of Weights & The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the compen-, Measures. (202. ) sation of the Sealer of Weights & Measures , adopted for first passage March 10, 1949 was taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. Second passage. iTraffic Ordinance. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance recodifying the (179. ) 06 traffic ordinances , as adopted for first passage on March 10, 1949 (179• ) was taken. The ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. 233. Tree Removal. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 160 Ocean Avenue Ordered: That the Superintendent of the Shade Tree Department , and the Committee on Shade Trees be requested to inspect a tree located in front of 160 Ocean Avenue , and to report at the next council meeting on whether it should be removed and that a public hearing be held April 14, 1949. F 34'7 Councillor Szetela was appointed to draw Three Jurors for Superior Civil Court at Newburyport on April 18, 1949: Frank Gormalley 12 Fort Avenue Navy Alfred Lapointe 9 Cherry Street Millwright Peter Mysliwy 188 Derby Street Grocer Councillor Rafter moved a recess of 10 minutes at 9:15 p.m. Councillor Poitras moved return to Order of business under Committee Reports. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee 234.Finance on Finance: 4 The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor' s Annual Budget for the year 1949 has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the various finance orders attached as follows : Councillor Poitras recommended the following Order which was adopted 235.Board of Appeal.; Ordered : That the appropriation for the Board of Appeal for 1949 shall be 4350.00. i Councillor Poitras recommended the following Order which was adopted 236 .Armistice Day. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Armistice Day Budget for 1949 shall be 4900.00. i , Councillor Poitras recommended the following Order which was adopted 237.Assessors Dept. Ordered: That the following items in the Assessors Dept. Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Chairman f $300.00 Assessors 0,00.00 ' SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Advertising & Postage 25.00 Cards 25.00 Carefare and Transportation 50.00 Office supplies 50.00 ® Post Office Supplies 25.00 Printing and Binding 100.00 1 Repairs 50.00 Cabinet 150.00 Typewriter 150.00 and be it further ordered that the total appropriation for the item 1 Salaries & Wages be $17,104.80, and for the item Services other than Personal 4lv825.00, making a total appropriation for the entire Depart- ment of q"p'189929.80. y b Marc , 19_49 __ Cemetery Dept. 236. Councillor Poitras recommended the following Order which was adopted Ordered: That the following items in the Cemetery Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Arborist $2964.00 Laborers - Temporary 4680.00 Laborers - Extra 1080.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Telephone 10.00 Automobile expense 200.00 Plumbing-Heating repairs 100.00 Gas and Oil 100.00 Fuel 200.00 Hardware and tools 300.00 Office supplies 50.00 Sand and Loom 300.00 Truck tires 150.00 Repairs - Motor mowers 50.00 Grass trimmers 50.00 Repairing - Painting fences 150.00 Fertilizer and seed 200.00 Other Expenses 300.00 Spraying material 200.00 Uffice renovation 100.00 SPECIAL ITEMS Hot topping read Greenlawn 1000.00 li Ton Dump truck 2000.00 3 trees for Broad St. Cemetery 370.00 and be it further ordered that the total appropriation for the Item Salaries & images shall be $40,510.40, and for the item "Services Other Than Personal" $3 ,640.00, making a total appropriation for the department of $44,150.40. Councillors Durkin and Muse were recorded as opposed. 239. Christmas Decorationi Councillor Poitras recommended the following Urder which wad adopted Ordered: That the total appropriation for the Item Christmas Decorations in the Budget for 1949 shall be 4500.00. 240. City Clerk. Councillor Poitras recommended the following Order which was adopted Ordered: That the following Items in the City Clerk' s Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Clerk $1716.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Stationary & Postage 30.00 Printing & Advertising 25.00 Bidding Records 25.00 Other Expenses 25.00 SPECIAL ITEMS Typewriter 150.00 Interoffice Communication 100.00 VITAL STATISTICS Doctors & Undertakers 50.00 and be it further ordered that the Item "National Convention of City Clerk's Association" , be striken out and "Out of state travel expenses" inserted in place thereof, and that the appropriation for the Salaries & Wages sahll be $10,277.20, and for the item Sarvices Other than Persona, t 849 March, 24, 1949 including any special items shall be ,$1,340.00 and the item Vital Statis- tics shall be $550.00 making a total appropriation for the department of �12,167.20. s r i Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 241.pity Collector. Ordered: That the following items in the City Collector's Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED City Collector $ 500.00 OTHER EXPENSES Sundries 100.00 Office Supplies 25.00 Postage & box rent 200.00 Printing & Binding 150.00 and be it further Ordered that the appropriation for the item Salaries & Wages shall be 43 ,892.00 and for the item Other Expenses $4,414.25 , making a total appropriation for the department of $18,306.25. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 242.Board of Control ' Ordered: That the total appropriation for the Board of Control Budget for 1949 shall be $50.00. Councillor Durkin was recorded as opposed. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 243 .Dog Officer. Ordered: That the total appropriation for the Dog Officer's Budget for 1949 shall be $2,276.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 244.Peabody Museum. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Constable for the Peabody Museum Budget for 1949 shall be $2,132.00. I Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 245.City Council: Ordered: That the appropriation for the City Council Budget for 1949 shall be for the Item "Salaries & Wages" $5800.00 and for the Item "Other Expenses" 4500.00 making a total appropriation of $10,300.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 246.Elections & Ordered: That the following items in the ftElections & Registration9' Registrations. Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Deputy Registrar $1716.00 Extra Hire in City Clerk's Office 25.00 OTHER EXPEN3E3 50.00 and be it further Ordered that the appropriation for the item "3alaries & Wages shall be 49048.00 and for the item "Other Expenses" $3420.00, making a total appropriation of $12,468.00. U Fire Dept. 247. ouncillor Poitras offered the following Order which wqs adopted: Ordered: That the following Items in the Fire Department for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Emergency 0500.00 Clerk 2242.49 EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS Motor Vehicles & Repairs 100.00 Whells & Tires 100.00 ` Rubber coats, Helmets etc. 50.00 FUEL & LIGHT Fuel 350.00 Light 150.00 SUPPLIES Bed linen, Mops 50.00 Chemical, Oil 25.00 Hardware.. Paint 125.00 Powder Soap ice 50.00 Oxygen, First Aid 150.00 OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES Laundry 50.00 Printing 30.00 House journals 150.00 HOSE 200.00 RADIO 1300.00 be it further ordered, that the following appropriations shall be made as specifically listed herein: Salaries & Wages $294,920.00 Equipment & Repairs $2 ,250.00 i i . Fuel & Light 4,500.00 Supplies 1,925.00 Other General Expenses 545.00 Hose 300.00 Gas masks 3 , 550.00 Extra cylinders 225.00 so that the total appropriation for this Department shall be $308,220.00. Councillors Muse and Durkin were recorded as opposed. 248. Firemen's Graves. Councillor Poitras offered the followingOrder which was adopted: P Ordered: That the appropriation for the It em "Firemen s Graves" in the 1949 budget shall be 4125.00. I� 249. Soldier's Graves. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the item "Soldier's Graves" in the 1949 budget shall be $575.38. 250. Harbor Master. Councillor Poitras offered the following Urder which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the Harbor Master Budget for 1949 shall be $420.00. 251. Independence Day. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the Item "Independence Day" in the 1949 Budget shall be $1500.00. i'; 351 hi Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 52. Insurance. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Item "Insurance" in the 1949 Budget shall be $7 ,000.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 53.Interest-Loans. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Item "Interest - Loans" in the 1949 Budget shall be $27,692.50. p Budget Ordered: That the total ap propriation for the Law Department Bud et Law Department. or 1949 shall be $15,000.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 55.Library Dept. Ordered: That the following ITems in the "Library Departmenttt Budget shall be reduced as listed below: FUEL & LIGHT REDUCED Fuel $500.00 REPAIRS & FURNITURE Repairs 1000.00 BOOKS & PERIODICALS Books 2000.00 Periodicals 300.00 Binding 200.00 OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES Blanks & Stationary 300.00 Cleaning and Janitors Supplies 100.00 Laundry 35.00 Express & teaming 360.00 Telephone 20.00 Postage 25.00 Box rent 12:00 Grounds 100.00 Magazine & Pamphlet Binders 25.00 Book Lists 12.00 Sundries 25.00 and be it further ordered: That the following appropriations shall be made a s specifically listed: Salaries & 'gages $38010.40 Books & Periodicals $5,300.00 Fuel a Light 2 :800.00 Other General Expenses 1,186.00 Repairs & Furniture1,000.00 making a total appropriation in this department of $48,296.40. Councillors Durkin and Crosby were recorded as opposed. �I Councillor Poitras offered the following '-rder which was adopted : 256.Licensing Board. Ordered: That the appropriations for the Licensing Board Budget for 1949 shall be Salaries & Wages ($1500.00; Other Expenses 0'150.00, making a total of $1650.00. 257. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Loans. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Item "Loansty in the 1949 Budget shall be $253 ,500.00. 258. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Mayor+S Dept. i ''1 -52 --- -- ------ - ------i9arch 2 , 1949 ------- - -- - Ordered: That the appropriation for the Mayor's Department Budget for 1949 shall be, for Salaries & Wages $10,988.00 and for Other Expenses $2500.00 making a total of $13 ,488.00. 259 Memorial Day. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the kerdorial Day Budget for 1949 shall be $2350.00. , hCouncillor Durkin and Szetela were recorded as opposed. 260. Moth Suppression. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the following items in the Moth suppression Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Laborers - General $1250.00 Chauffeur 777.60 SPECIAL ITEMS Mist Blower 2200.00 and be it further ORDERED: that the appropriation for the Item "Salaries & Wages" shall be $4189.00 and for the Item "Services Other Than Personal" $1380.00, making a total appropriation of $5569.00. Councillors Durkin and Crosby were recorded as opposed. 261. Park Department. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: lOrdered: That the following Items in the Park Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Clerk $33$•40 Laborers, General 3870.00 Police protection 652.50 Attendent 78.00 RECREATIONAL MAINTENANCE Laborers 10$0.00 I. Te±poraryrlaborers 1644.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Advertising 25.00 Carpentry, machine 10.00 Cartage , & freight 30.00 Cleaning cesspools 50.00 Cuts & Plates 25.00 Expenses es P 15.00 Fence, Hathorne Park 25.00 Motor Vehicle, repair & care 200.00 Painting & varnishing 20.00 Photographing & blueprinting 14.00 Picket I an Park Maintenance 200.00 Plumbing 130.00 V' Printing & Binding 100.00 Repairs to Buildings 90.00 Repairs to Equipment 360.00 Telephones 81.00 i Winter sports & recreational facilities 250.00 EQUIPMENT Building 40.00 Educational & Recreational 200.00 fs 353 a -- March 24, 124+4 FTElectrical _ Electrical sound 125.00 Greenhouse 35.00 Office 35.00 Permanent Settees 25.00 Tools & Instruments 200.00 SUPPLIES Agricultural supplies 120.00 Building 80.00 Educational & Recreational 25.00 Electrical 25.00 Fertilizer & Chemical 100.00 Fuels 75.00 of 100.00 Golf Course 95.00 �' Library !'I Medical 10.00 Motor Vehicle 15.00 250.00 j Office 40.00 Paint 10.00 Sanitary 75.00 Trees , Shrubs , seeds 630.00 Waste Barrels 25.00 l MATERIALS 1- Agricultural 70.00 Building 750.00 Gravel, loom 296.00 Ij Roads 1% Paths 650.00 RECREATIONAL MAINTENANCE g Repairs to equipment 150.00 Plumbing 75.00 Calciumcloride 50.00 Trees & Shrubs 25.;00 Building Materials 180.00 Loom & Sand 50.00 SPECIAL ITEMS ! Improvements , Playground 250.00 1 Forest River Park, Repairs Pool & Building 250.00 Rink for Ice skating, roller skating & ¢,!+ mist. uses 2000.00 And be it further ordered that the following appropriations shall be mad i as specifically listed Salaries & Wages $63 ,952.00 Other Expenses 51985.00 and for authorized Special Items 41250.00, making a total appropriation i for this department of $71,187.00. Councillors Durkin and Szetela were recorded as opposed. 262. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Pensions. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Item "Pensions" for the 1949 Budget shall be $95,000.00. 263. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Planning Board. Ordered: That the appropriation for the Planning Board Budget for 1949 shall be 4130.001 Councillors Durkin and Crosby were recorded as opposed. 1 264. I Councillor Poitras offered the following ORDer which was adopted: Recreation Dep Ordered: That the following Items in the Recreation Dept. Budget � ` 3 e5.4 for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED. Secretary to Commission $200.00 Instructors, year round 2000.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Printing & Binding 200.00 Telephone 35.00 Photographing & Blueprinting 50.00 Music 100.00 SUPPLIES Motor Vehicle 200.00 and be it further Ordered; That the appropriation for the Recreation Commission for 1949 shall be Salaries & Wages $19,550.00, and Other . Expenses $6,625.00 making a total appropriation in this department of $26,175.00. 265. Water Supply Board. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board Budget for 1949 shall be $5$ ,000.00. 266. City Scales. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the appropriation for the 1949 City Scales Budget shall be $2 ,390.00. 267. School Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the following appropriations for the School Depart- ment Budget for 1949 shall be made as specifically listed herein: Salaries & Wages $766,965.64 Training School $$700;00 Janitors 84,875.00 Other Expenses 379973.00 Fuel & Light 42,900.00 Correctional Institutes 3000.00 Printing, Supplies & textbooks 3$,500.00 Repairs & Equipment 602786.00 � I Making a total appropriation in this department of $1,043 ,699.64. 26$. Shade Tree Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: i Ordered : That the following Items in the Shade Tree Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Laborers general $2500.00 Chauffeur 1749.60 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Cartage and Freight 5.00 Hire of Equipment 15.00 Motor Vehicle & Equipment Repair 250.00 Printing & Binding 5.00 SUPPLIES Library 4.00 Agricultural 15.00 355 March 24. 1949 Trees -- _ 125.00 and be it further Ordered; That the appropriation for the Shade Tree Department Budget Items shall be for Salaries & wages $11,897.00, and for Expenses 0395.00 making a total of $12 ,292.00. Councillors Durkin and Szetela were recorded as opposed. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was : 269. adopted Treasury Dept. Ordered: That the following Items in the Treasury Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Extra Clerical 0150.00 OTHER EXPENSES Envelopes stamps , box rent 125.00 Sundry 50.00 and be it further Ordered; That the following appropriations for the Treasury Department Items shall be for "Salaries & Wages" 09,838.40, and Other Expenses" $1,147.50, and for "Tax Title Foreclosures 4500.00 making a total appropriation in this department of 411,485.90. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 270.Trust Fund Ordered: That the a Clerk. appropriation for the Trust Fund Clerk for 1949 shall be $250.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 271.American Ordered: That the appropriation for the Item "American Legion Rent" Legion Rent. in the 1949 Budget shall be 01,000.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 272.Jewish War Ordered: That the a " " Allowance. appropriation for the Jewish War Allowance in the 1949 Budget shall be $225.00. I Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 273•Spanish War Ordered: That the appropriation for the "Spanish War Vets Allowance Vets Allowance. i in the 1949 Budget shall be $350.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 274.Veterans of Ordered: That the a Foreign Wars. appropriation for the Veterans of Foreign 'Wars Rent in the 1949 Budget shall be �900.00. 275.E Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: World.`War II c + Ordered: That the appropriation for the World War II Allowance in Allowance. the 1949 Budget shall be $500.00. i 276. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Veterans' Services. Ordered: That the following appropriations for the Veterans Service shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED L. Agent 4370.00 35+6 March ,24, .1.949 SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Assistant Agent 4260.00 Clerk, Part time 500.00 SPECIAL ITEM Grave registration 200.00 ( SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Gasoline 50.00 Misc. 100.00 Motor Vehicle Care 100.00 Office Supplies 50.00 Photostatic Supplies 175.00 Postage 50.00 Printing 25.00 Telephone 50.00 Transportation 100.00 EQUIPMENT Office 100.00 VETERANS' BLNEFITS 5000.00 and be it further Ordered; that the following appropriations shall be , made as specifically listed: Administration $10,920.80 Veterans' Benefits $80,000.00 Soldiers' Burials 11000.00 making a total appropriation in this- department of 491,920.80. Councillors Durkin and Muse were recorded as opposed 277. ater Department. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted : Ordered: That the following items in the Water Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION REDUCED Assistant Clerk $1716.00 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Laborer 2020.00 Sick, overtime etc . 1000.00 Pumping Station - Salaries & ''gages Sick eave , etc. 1000.00 OTHER EXPENSES i General Administration 210.00 Municipal Garage 1330.00 � i General Maintenance 2691.00 Pumping Station - Fuel & Light 1755.00 Pumping Station - Other Expenses 905.00 and be it further Ordered; that the following appropriations for the Water department shall be made as specifically listed herein: General Administration Salaries & Wages $23 ,992.80 Municipal Garage TM TM 1$,66$.00 General Maintenance " " 42,786.40 New Meters ++ TM 5 616.00• , Pumping Station " ^ 32 ,638.00 General Administration Other Expenses 700.00 Municipal Garage ^ TM 3500.00 ( General Maintenance " TM 12,000. 00 New Meters " TM 8000.00 Fuel & Light „ 29000.00 Other Expenses 1500.00 Special Item - Leak Detector ip600. making a total appropriation to this department of $179,001.20. Councillors Durkin, Muse and Crosby were recorded as opposed. i sJ` i 35T -- - - -- -Narch_2k,_949 -' - Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: 27$. Sealer of Ordered: That the total a Weights & measures. appropriation for the 1949 Sealer of Weight and Measures Department Budget shall be for Salaries & Wages $5,735.00 and for Other Expenses $400.00 making a total appropriation of 6 1 � 35.00. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 279.Public Welfare.' ' Ordered : That the following Items in the Public Welfare Department for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - A.D.C. --O.A.A. I ' SALARIES & WAGES Pg. 90 - B. REDUCED Welfare Agent 0.00.00 24 Social Worker 240 Social Worker 150 Clerks, Senior 2152.00 .00 Physician 260.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN - OLD AGE ASSISTANCE SALARIES & WAGES Social 3upt. 180.00 Social Worker 180.00 Social Worker 180.00 Social Worker 1st year 1770.00 Clerk 180.00 Clerk 180.00 Physician 260.00 CITY HOME SALARIES & WAGES Pg. 89 B. r Supt. Matron 500.00 Nurse 260.00 104.00 Nurse 182.00 Nurse , Temporary 1560.00 NursCooke 1820.00 (Male) 739.00 Farmer & Laborer 168.00 CITY HOME EXPENSES Pg. 91 C. All Expenses (Including other expenses , general plant expenses, supplies 7 agricultural & stable 3025.00 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Pg. 92 C. SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL 200.00 General Relief Pg. 92 C. 13000.00 OTHER CITIES & TOWNS 2000.00 HOSPITAL 2000.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Pg. 93 C. EXPENSES ETC. 6200.00 (Expenses - 4p200.00 cash allowance OLD AGE ASSISTANCE 46,000.00. ) EXPENSES, ETC. Misc. 100.00 Motor Vehicle Care 100.00 Office equipment 250.00 Office supplies 100.00 Postage 250.00 1 Printing 25.00 Burials , Misc. _ 1000.00 Other Cities & Towns 1000.00 Direct Payments 29300.00 and be it further Ordered: That the following appropriations be made in the Public Welfare Budget for 1949 as specifically listed herein 358 1i March 24, 1949 --- General Administration $20, 591.00 City Home Salaries & Wages 18,470.00 City Home Other Expenses 20j000.00 General Relief 148,000.00 Aid to dependent Children 94,430.00 Old Age Assistance 625 ,315.00 making a total appropriation in this Department of S 926,$06.00 less Federal Grant _�2_5_,000.00 Total .L60' ,806.UU Councillors Durkin, Crosby, and Muse were recorded as opposed. 280. City Messenger Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: Ordered: That the following Items from the City .Messengers Depart- ment Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Janitor $138.00 Watchman 138.00 Substitute 312.00 and be it further ordered that the appropriation for the item '}Salaries & Wages" shall be $8408.00, and for the Item "Other Expenses" $780.00, making a total appropriation in this department of §9,1$$.00. 281. City Messenger Councillor April offered the following amendment to the City "essen- Amendment. ger' s Budget: Ordered: That the Order as submitted relative to the City Messenger udget for 1949, showing the following reductions SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Janitor $138.00 Watchman 138.00 Substitute 312.00 be amended to read Janitor 69.00 Watchman 69.00 l Substitute 312.00 and be it further ordered TOat the Item "Salaries & Wages" be increased to $8546.00 making a total appropriation of $9,326.00. Councillor Durkin moved that the salary for the Janitor and Watchman i be $2652..00 as stated in the Mayor's Budget. Councillor Durkin' s motion defeated by a roll call vote of 4 Yeas , 7 Nays. Voting yea were Councillo Burke, Cros by, Durkin, n, and Szetela. Voting nay were Councillors April, Hartnett, Hyland, Poitras, Rafter, Stromberg, and Muse. Councillor April' s amendment adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. i ; Councillor Poitras' s original order as amended adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. 282. Public Property Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: Ordered: That the following items in the Public Property Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: I 1 3{9. ii 350 - _---._ March. 24, 1.949 SALARIES & WAGES - General Administration REDUCED Maintenance Foreman 249.60 Vacation Clerk 56.40 EXPENSES General Administration Telephone Office Oupplies 10.00 25.00 Postage p Printing Building Ordinance 5.00 88, Other Expenses 100.00 Advertising 120.00 Repairs Poor Dept. Buildings 20.00 y' Plumbing & Heating Repairs 100.00 Painting 200.00 Repairs Fire , Dept. Buildings Painting 1000.00 Building Repairs 1400.00 Plumbing & Heating Repairs 300.00-; Driveways & Grounds 100.00 Repairs Water Dept. Buildings Building Repairs 1500.00 Church St. - Fuel & Light 200.00 Plumbing & Heating Repairs 100.00 Painting 300.00 Other department Buildings Beckfor treet 250.00 City Scales - Fuel & Light 200.00 Contagious Hospital 1000.00 { Garbage Plant 200.00 Caretaker' s Cottage 100.00 Municipal Garage 1000.00 II Palmer s Cove 250.00 Police Station 1500.00 Howell' s Field 200.00 Tourist Information Booth 75;00 CityHal_l_ Plumbing Repairs 150.00 Boiler Repairs a'rs 100,00 Painting 1000.00 Electricity 250.00 Furniture, Files & repairs 200.00 Building Repairs 250.00 Town Hall Reairs & Mintenance eric ty ' 100.00 Painting 350.00 Plumbing Repairs 100.00 Building Repairs 200.00 Fuel Oil 150.00 OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES Maintenenace Flag Pole North St. 50.00 Elections expenses 25.00 Automobile Expenses 200.00 Other Expenses 200.00 PH AM SCH OOL 500.00 0.00ARKING LOT, MARGIN STREET 280.00 nd be it further Ordered: That the following appropriations for the Pub `1 is Property Department be made as listed specifically herein: dministration $12,070.40 City Hall-Repairs & Main43 ,405.00 epairs to Poor Dept. Bldgs. $1400.00 Town Hall Repairs & Main 6,253 .80 i 4 epairs to Fire Dept. Bldgs. 1300.00 Other General Expenses 725.00 epairs to Water Dept. Bldgs. 4052.00 Upham School 2,000.00 epairs to Other Dept. B1dgs.13542.00 Park Lot Margin St. 140.00 making a total appropriation in this department of $44,888.20. 283. I Councillor April offered the following amendment which was adopted: Amendment to Public Property. Ordered: That the Order SO subMitted relative to the Public Prop- erty Department Budget for 1949 showing a reduction in the Item "Main- March 24, _1949 tenance Foreman" under General Administration of $249.60, be amended to read $124.80 and be it further ORDERED: That the Item "General Administration" be increased to $12 ,195.20 making total appropriation in this department of $45 ,013.00. Councillor Durkin was recorded as opposed. Councillor Poitras's order as amended adopted. 284. Street Department. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: Ordered: That the following Items in the Street Department Budget shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Ashes & Refuse Disposal Ash Collectors $5 ,066.00 Laborer (collection of paper) 700.00 Brid es & Fences a or repairs 300.00 Gara e P 70-B ie ec anic 208.00 Blacksmith 208.00 Carpenter helper 208.00 Carpenter helper 208.00 Highway maintenance Operators 1,000.00 Mechanic 500.00 Working Foreman 1,000.00 Chauffeurs 13000.00 Chauffeurs 12000.00 Operator general 500.00 Laborers 2 ,000.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL } General Administration 280.00 Ashes & Refuse Disposal 500.00 Bridges & Fences 483.$0 Cleaning Streets 1400.00 Garage 2:046.24 Highway 114aintenance 4,100.00 Maintenance of County Bridges 1,000.00 Sewer Construction and Maintenance 500.00 Sidewalks & CUrbings 1,550.00 Snow & Ice 2,000.00 and be it further ordered: _ That the following appropriations for the Street Department Budget for 1949 shall be made as listed herein : General Administration $15,538.00 Highway Maintenance$76,900.00 Ashes & Refuse Disposal 41,734.00 Main. of County Bridges 4000.00 Bridges & Fences 5,433 .20 Sewer Main. 14,500.00 Gleaning Streets 26,900.00 Sidewalks & Curbing 21,450.00 Garage 36,953.96 Snow & Ice 8 ,000.00 making a total of 4251,408.96. $5 Amendment Street Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: Dept. Ordered: That the Order as submitted relative to the Street Dept. Budget of 1949 showing a reduction in the Item "Blacksmith" of $208,00 be amended to read $104.00 and be it further Ordered. That the Item Garage" be increased to ; 37,057.76 making a total appropriation of 14251,512.96. 286 Amendment Street Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: )epartment. Ordered: That the Order as submitted relative to the Street Depart- ment Budget for 1949 showing a reduction in the Item "chief Mechanic" of $208.00 be amended to read 104.00 and be ijt further Ordered: That the F E. Item "Garage" be increased to $37,161.76 making a total of 251,616.96. Councillor Poitrasts Order as amended adopted. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: 2$7. Health Dept. Ordered: That the following items in the Health Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Administration Agent 300.00 Plumbing & Sanitary Inspector 300.00 Milk & San. Inspector 300.00 Animal Inspector .00 Clerk of Board 362 62.00 Quarantine & Contagious Diseases Working Foreman 0 3.2 Medical Attendents 93. 0 Board of Health Physician 260.00 Board of Health Dentist 260.00 COLLECTION of Garbage Working Foreman 93.20 Sick Leave 600.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Administration Telephone 25.00 Printing 50.00 Reserve 50.00 Lab. 100.00 Auto Maintenance-Plumbing Inspector 150.00 Quarintine & Contagious Diseases ie icing 500.00 Household Expenses 1000.00 Lab Fees 100.00 Salem Hospital 100.00 Collection of •Garbage Automobile maintenance 350.00 Reserve 75.00 and be it further ordered that the following appropriations shall be made as specifically listed herein: Administration -Sal.&Wages $16,452.00 -Other Expenses $ 600.00 Quar. &Cont. " " 20515.32 -Other Expenses 24,057.00 Ok Collection of Garbage 37:246. 72 -Other Expenses 3 ,025.00 Other Cities & Towns - Other Expenses 100.00 making a total appropriation for this department of $101,996.04. Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: 2$$.Health Dept. amendment. Ordered: That the Order as submitted relative to the health Department Bu dget et for 1949, showing a reduction in the Item "Plumbing g & Sanitary Inspector" of $300.00, be amended to read $150.00 and be it further Ordered: That the Item "Salaries & Wages" administration be increased to $16,602.00, making a total appropriation in this department Of $1029146.04. i Councillor Poitras's Order as amended adopted. 89. f Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Engineering Dept. ;{ Ordered: T#at the following Items in the Engineering Department f Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: f; a 362 March ,24, 1949 ( SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED City Engineer 2.00 Engineers I Grade B 260.00 I B 9 rade 1 .60 B 7 Grade II 197.60 Grade II 197.60 Grade II 197.60 i E OTHER EXPENSES Repairs to instruments 100.00 S Telephone 10.00 Suppliew 100.00 General Expenses 25.00 Maintenance of Engineering Cars 150.00 Calculating machine 750.00 and be it further Ordered: for the item "Salaries & Wages" the appropria- tion shall be $23 ,421.60, and for the item Other Expenses $540.00, making a total appropriation for this department of $23 ,961.60. 290 Electrical Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the following items in the Electrical Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Linemen $1014.80 Temporary help 400.00 Supplies Main. of Fire & Police Signals Systems 500.00 Maintenance of Storage Batteries 50.00 Repairs & Alterations to Public Buildings 100.00 Auto Supplies 100.00 Fire Alarm Whistle 25.00 Repairs 400.00 Lighting & Telephone 125.00 l and be it further Ordered that the appropriation for the Item "Salaries & Wages" shall be $17,009.20, for the Item "Supplies" $2 ,916.00 and for "Street Lighting & Signals 472 ,000.00 making a total appropriation of $91,925.20. 291 Amendment to Councillor. Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: Electrical Dept. Ordered: That the Order as submitted relative to the Electrical lDepartment Budget for 1949 showing a reduction in the Item "Linemen" of $1014.80 be amended to read $507.40, and be it further Ordered: That the Item "Salaries & Wages" be increased to $17,516.60 making a total Dappropriation of $92 ,432.60. ,iljl Order as amended adopted. 292 Contributory Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: iR"tirement. Ordered: That the following items in the Contributory Retirement Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED A Secretary of Retirement Board $260.00 I SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Stationary Books and Printing 30.00 Other Expenses 100.00 SUO __March 24 and be it further ordered that the appropriation for the item Salaries &. Wages shall be $2 ,028.00, and for the item other expenses $475.00, and for the Item "Pension accumulation fund" p29,$14.37 making a total appro- priation for the department of $32,317.37. Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: 293.Amendment to Ordered: That the Order Contributoras submitted relative to the Contributory REtirement.y Retirement Budget for 1949 showing a reduction in the Item "Secretary of Retirement Board" of $260.00 be amended to read $130.00, and be it further ordered that the -Item "Salaries & rages" be increased to $2158.00 making a total appropriation of $32 ,447.37, in this department. Order as amended adopted. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 294.Purchasing Ordered: That the following Items in the Purchasing Department for Dept. 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Purchasing Agent $500.00 Clerk 1716.00 OTHER EXPENSES Printing 25.00 Post Office Supplies 50.00 Misc. supplies 75.00 Advertising 25.00 Telephone 35,00 Trade Lists 25,00 Equipment 400.00 And be it further ordered that the appropriations of the Purchasing Dept. Budget for 1949 shall be Salaries & Wages $7,373.60, and for Other i Expenses $500.00 making a total appropriation for this Department of $7 ,$73 .60. �f f , Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: 295.Amendment to Ordered: That the order as submitted relative to the Purchasing Purchasing Dept. Department for 1949 showing a reduction in the Item "Equipment" of $400.0 be amended by striking out the Item "Equipment" - $400.00,and be it furth r Ordered that the Item "Other Expenses be increased to 4900.00 making a 1» total appropriation for this Department of $$,273.60. Councillor Hyland moved that the compensation of the Purchasing Agent be increased. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 3 yeas, $ 296.Increase Nays. Order as amended by Councillor Rafter adopted. Purchasing Agent. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: 297.City Auditor. Ordered: That the following Items in the City Auditor' s Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Assistnat Auditor $2652.00 An d be it further ordered that the total appropriation for the item 3�4 March 24r 1949_. a Salaries & Wages shall be $6388.00, and for the item Other Expenses shall e $600.00, making a total appropriation for the department. of $6 ,988.00. 298. : !Amendment to City Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: ' 'Auditor' s Budget. Ordered: That the Order as submitted relative to the City Auditor's Budget for 1949 be amended by substituting the following reductions SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED S Clerk $2028.00 Assistant to Auditor 312.00 so that the total appropriation for the Auditor' s Department Budget item "Salaries & Wages" be $6700.00 and for the item "Other Expenses" $600.00 making a total departmental appropriation of $7,300.00. Order as maneded adopted. 299. Police Department. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order: Ordered : That the following items in the, Police Department Budget for 1949 shall be reduced as listed below: EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS REDUCED Motor Equipment & Repairs $500.00 Gasoline & Oil 200.00 Other Motor Expenses 400.00 Officers Equipment 150.00 it Radio maintenance 150.00 FUEL & LIGHT Fuel 200.00 Light 100.00 OTHER EXPENSES Janitors Supplies 100.00 Printing, Postage 50.00 Telephone 100.00 Officers travel expenses 50.00 Care, Trans. Prisoners 50.00 Other Expenses, All 750.00 A E PARKING METERS, SIGNS & EQUIPMENT 2500.00 and be it further ordered that the appropriations for the Police Depart- ment shall be as :specifically listed: Salaries & Wages �'240, 582.00 Equipment & Repairs 4,400.00 Fuel & Light 2 ,900.00 Other Expenses 2 ,050.00 I making a total appropriation for this department of $249,932.00. �. 300. Amendment to Councillor Rafter offered the following amendment which was adopted: C Police Dept. R, Ordered: That the Police Department Budget be increased in the Item "Laborers" by the amount of $260.00 for the purpose of equalizing the compensation of Edward H. Shea, making a total of $240,842.00 in the Salaries & Wages item and making a total appropriation in the department of $250,192.00. Order as amended adopted. . 301. Veterans cervices. Councillor Hyland moved reconsideration of the Veterans'Services 365 — March 24_,__],944 Budget. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 2 Yeas, 9 Nays. Councillor Poitras moved reconsideration on all matters hoping it 302.Reconsideration. would not prevail. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 2 Yeas, 9 Nays Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 303 .Entire Budget. Ordered : That the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for the year 1949 in the column as allowed by the Mayor, as amended , be and hereby are appropriated individually and specifically, for the use of the several departments and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1949, and beit further ORDERED: That the sum hereby appropriated for the street department shall be held to include all sums which may be received during the coming year for the street railway taxes if any under the provisions of Chapter 161 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, and that the amounts hereby approved for the school department shall be held to include all sums received from the County of Essex on account of dog taxes, and such sums when received shall be credited to the receipts of the respective depart- ments named. The total amount to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $3 ,833 ,072.64. Adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 1 Nay, 1 Absent. On the motion -of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 12:03 aiu ATTEST: AUG TINE 0 ME CITY CLERK f I I i i � 66 {{ I april_-lka - A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, April 14, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of transacting ! I any and all business. All members were present. President Muse presided On the motion of COuncillor Jurkin the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispensed. Hearing - Pole stubs A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate three pole stubs on Memorial Drive. John McGlone of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company appeared in favor. Councillor Durkin was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin petition granted by the adoption of the following Order Pole Location. 304. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Memorial Drive. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint 1 or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested- in petition of said Companies dated the 1st day of March 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.E.T & T� CO. No. 2888 Dated 2-24-49 - filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH t COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Memorial Drive opposite lots - 57-59 61-63 65-67 - 3 pole stubs Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in r I the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connectio I with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose . Hearing - Tree Removal. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 160 Ocean Avenue. V e� There was no one in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. On the i moton of Councillor Burke the request was q granted leave to withdraw. L Hearing - Large Sig A hearing was held on the application of Louis H. Harris to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 24 Central Street. Mr. Louis H. Harris appear ; l;I ' led in favor. Councillors Szetela and Poitras were recorded in favor. --- -----d� 367 1 f --- -- --- - -- April 14. 1949 There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela. i The Mayor's appointment of the following Weighers of Coal & Commodi- 305.Weighers of ties was received and placed on file: Coal & Commodities. Irene Bolton, 5 James Street, Beverly, Mass. William J. Lessor, 40 Broad Street, Salem, Mass. The Mayor's appointment of the following constable for 1949 was 306•Constables. received and placed on file: Sinarise Gauthier, 68 Leavitt Street, Salem A communication was received from the Mayor requesting that a member 307.Classification of the Council be appointed to the committee to establish the re-classifi Committee. cation of certain city employees. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the President appoint one member of the Council to the Committee. President Muse appointed Councillor Samuel F. Hyland. The Mayor's appointment of James A. Dalton as Workmen' s Compensation 308.Workmen' s Comp. Agent as of January 24, 1949 was received and placed on file. Agent. A communication from the Mayor requesting the appointment of a 309. Commissioning committee of three to five Councillors to discuss the commissioning of o f Cruiser. the cruiser Salem, was received and placed on file. President Muse appointed Councillor April, Chairman; Councillors Burke, Stromberg, Hartnett and Hyland. A communication from the Mayor relative to the use of the Margin St. 310.Margin St. Parking Area was referred to the Committee on Traffic on the motion of Parking Area. Councillor Rafter. A communication from the Mayor relative to the program of metered 311.Municipal Park- parking in the municipal parking area between Front and New Derby Street ing Area. was referred to the Committee on Traffic on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 312. A communication was received from the Mayor recommending that the 40 hour week Police. Police Department request for a 40 hour week be given a seven week trial. Councillor Durkin moved a 5 minute recess, at 8:30 p.m. The council reconveined at 9.11 p.m. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules No objection. 313. Councillor Durkin then introduced the following Order which was Trial Period. adopted: { Ordered: That the council approves a forty hour week for the Police j Department, on a trial basis for a period not to exceed 7 weeks , and further subject to the termination by the Mayor and the City Marshal prio I — - ---- April 14,._.l_9.4$ ----- - ------ ----- - -_ to t at period if they are of the opinion that the same is not for the i "I best interest of the City. i Approved by the Mayor April 20, 1949. Chapter 42 - 314 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Acts of 1949 _ mous roll call vote : Ordered: That Chapter 42 of the Acts of 1949 be and hereby is accepted , the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Salem having so recommended as provided in said Act. Approved by the Mayor, April 20, 19494 315. Chapter 106- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Acts of 1949. mous roll call vote: OLU M f;-, Ordered: That Chapter 106 of the Acts of 1949 be and hereby is accepted, the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Salem having so recommended as provided in said Act. Approved by the Mayor, April 20, 1949. 316. Metcalfe property. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- mous roll call vote: Ordered: That the 0ayor be and hereby is authorized to enter into i an agreement with Gertrude Metcalfe and Doris M. Marsters, owners of the real estate at the corner of Federal Street and North Street in said Salem under the terms of which certain land owned by the City will be conveyed and transferred to the said Gertrude j°ietcalfe and Doris M. Marsters , and certain other land will be conveyed and transferred by the said Gertrude Metcalfe and Doris i+I. Marsters to the City of Salem, all as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Widening Lynde St. - North St. - Federal St. Scale 1 in. = 10 ft. - Oct. 1948. Salem, Mass . Frank P. Morse City Engineer" , and to further agree that the dwelling house now located upon the property of the said Gertrude Metcalfe and Doris M. Marsters will be moved from its present location and re-located upon adjoining land to be conveyed and transferred by the City of Salem as hereinbefore provided , all in accordance with said agreement and the specifications attached thereto. It is further ordered that the Mayor I 1 be and hereby is authorized in the name and behalf of the City of Salem i ) to execute , acknowledge and deliver all deeds, contracts , agreements and I ' instruments of conveyance and transfer incidental to the foregoing. 317 Widening Corner of The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: lFederal St. Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5500. Be and hereby is appropriated for the Special Item "Widening Corner of Federal and North Streets" and charged to the tax levy of the current I year, this money to be expended under the direction of the Superintendent 369 ---'— - - - - April 14, 1949 of Public Property. Councillor Hyland moved suspension of the Rules. No objection. Order adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the '°ayor April 20, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 318. P Sealer of Weight Ordered: That the compensation of the "Sealer of Weights & Measures & Measures. 11 as ordained and adopted for final passage by the City Council March 24, 1949 be and 'hereby is made retroactive to January 1, 1949. Approved by the Mayor April 20, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- 319.Pension - mous roll call vote : Daniel F. Burke. Ordered: That Daniel F. Burke, a patrolman in the Salem Police Department , who has served as a permanent member of the department from January 3 , 1916, a period of over thirty-three years , and who has addi- tional credit of over five years for actual services rendered and days worked as a reserve officer, making a total of over thirty-five years of service for purposes of retirement computation, and who was born April 6 , i 1884, and who has attained the age of sixty-five years , be and hereby is retired from active service in said department effective as of midnight April 5, 1949, on a pension of One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($'1943 .50) , said pension being 65% of his high- est annual compensation in accordance with Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, to be computed and payable in the manner and at the I times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities - Pensions" account of each calendar year. i Approved by the Mayor, April 20, 1949. The followingOrder recommended b the N 320. y Mayor was adopted under School Dept. suspension of the rules : Ordered : That the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred and Three Dollars Ninety-Nine Cents ($1603.99) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor April 20, 1949. i 321. On the motion of Councillor Rafter, the following Order recommended City Scales Building. by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance: Ordered : That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) be and i hereby is appropriated for the Public Property Department Item ttOther Department Buildings" sub item "City Scales Building" and charged to the Tax levy of the current year, said sum to be added to sums heretofore app ropriated for this purpose. 3"70 I ' April 14,_ 1949 - - �Patroluian 322. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Special Services. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Durkin: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars (4300.00) be and hereby is approved for the Police Department Special Item "Patrolman, Special Services Parking Meters" from the Park-O-Meter Parking Meter Account. BE it further Ordered that above compensation shall be made retroactive to January 1, 1949. Approved by the vlayor April 20, 1949. 323• Parking Meters. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Crosby: j Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the Police Department item "Parking Meters , Signs, Equipment , Miscellaneous Expenses" from the Miller Parking Meter Account. Approved by the Mayor, April 20, 1949. Budget cuts. 324. The following communication from the klayor was referred to the Committee on Finance: To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen of the Council: I am submitting herewith a number of Orders requesting the appro- priation of sums aggregating the total amount of $212 ,472.03. The Orders are fully explanatory of the basis for each request and in general they ij may be described as a restoration of the amounts previously deducted from my original budget estimate. The exchange of opinions between Councillor Poitras as Chairman of the Finance Committee and myself as "ayor have served to clarify the IIissue involved in this request. It is my view that I should provide in my budget for all of the sums necessary for the ordinary oprations of j all of our city departments and that the Council should vote for such appropriations. In cases where it may appear that the estimate of the department head is grossly exaggerated or that an obvious error is i contained therein, it is the plain duty of the Council to reduce or t strike out the excess amount requested. The Council- should not made I reductions in an arbitrary fashion; i.e. without any reason or logic in support of the cut. Examination of many of the items reduced by the Council in their final action on my budget justifies my opinion that the h ' majority of the Council were misled or uninformed as to the need for i the money requested. It is not my intention to particularize in this I; communication other than to refer you to my general observations publish- ed a week ago and now direction to your attention be enclosing a copy of my statement referring thereto. I am determined to defend the budget 3'71 f - - April 14, 1949 _=z�7' estimates which I submitted to the point where the Council may suceed in justifying a reduction by demonstrating the plain error or mistake in my ! , I suggest a further consideration of all of estimate. For that purpose the items contained in the accompanying appropriating Orders at a meeting to which I may be invited and to which I may invite all of the department heads affected to any substantial extent by the reductions previously voted. Only by this joint examination may we hope to determine the actual facts. I believe that the tax payers are entitled to understand the financial policies of the city government by a full and open discuss- ion of the problem, therefore , I request that such meeting shall be a public one. I shall await your pleasure in the matter of arranging for such a conference. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 325.Armistice Day. Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Fifty Dollars ( $50.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Special Item "Armistice Day" , said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, this sum to be added to sums hereto- ore appropriated for this purpose. Il The following Order recommended by yor the 11ay 326' was referred to the Assessors Dept. Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars (A525.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the Assessor' s Department as follows: Item Salaries & vVages sub-item 'IChairman" Three Hundred Dollars 4300.00) Sub-item "Assessors" Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) Item ervices Other Than Personal sub-item Advertising & Postage Twenty-five ollars ($25.00) Card Twenty-five dollars (425.00) Carfare & Transporta- ion Fifty Dollars (450.00) Office Supplies Fifty Dollars 450.00) Post ffice Supplies Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) Printing & Binding One undred Dollars (4100.00) Repairs Fifty Dollars ($50.00) Cabinet One undred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) Typewriter One Hundred and Fifty Do llars s (t150.00) a total of Fifteen Hundred Twenty-five Dollars (�1525.00) to e charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to ums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 327.City Auditor. ommittee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred and Twelve Dollars (4312.00) e and hereby is appropriated to the Auditor's Department as follows: To the item "Assistant to the Auditor" Three Hundred Twelve Dollars ( p312.00) i Nq ., 3 ■ N April 14, 1949 this sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Cemetery Dept. 328• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars (414,554.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the Cemetery Depart ment as follows: Item Salaries & Wages Sub-items Arborist Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty- four Dollars ( 2964.00) Laborers-Temporary Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars ($4680.00) Laborers-Extra One Thou- sand Eighty Dollars (41080.00) Item Services Other Than Personal Sub-item i Telephone Ten Dollars (410.00) Automobile Expense Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Plumbing Heating Repairs One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Gas & i Oil One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Fuel Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Hardware & Tools Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) Office Supplies Fifty Dollars (.�50.00) Sand : Loam Three Hundred Dollars (4300.00) Truck Tires One Hundred Fifty Dollars, (i'P150.00) Repairs Motor Mowers Fifty Dollars (450.00) Grass Trimmers Fifty Dollars ($50.00) Repairing Painting Fences One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) Fertilizer & Seed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Other expenses Three Hundred Dollars (0 00.00) Spraying material Two Hundred Dollars ( ,p200.00) Office renovation One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and the following Special items Hot topping road Greenlawn One Thousand Dollars (41000.00) li Ton Dump j Truck Two Thousand Dollars (42000.00) 3 trees for Broad Street Cemetery Three Hundred Seventy Dollars (070.00) a total of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-four Dollars (414, 554.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these ur oses. P P 329. Christmas Decora- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the tions. Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (0250.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Special item "Christmas Decorations" said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. h I' City Clerk. 33D. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Twenty-one Dollars (42121.0O) be and hereby is appropriated to the City Clerk' s Department as follows: Item Salaries & Wages sub-item Clerk One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars (A716.00) Item Services other than r personal sub-item Stationary & Postage Thirty Dollars (430.00) Printing f and Advertising Twenty-five dollars W25.00) Binding Records Twenty-five T 373 April 14, 1949 Dollars 25.00 Other expenses Twenty-five Do lars25. Typewriter One Hundred Fifty Dollars (0150.00) Interoffice communications One Hundred 1 Dollars (4100.00) Item Vital Statistics sub-item Doctors & Undertakers Fifty Dollars (1p50.00) A total of Two Thousand One Hundred Twenty-one Dollars (42121.00) to be charged to the t ax levy of the current year. These sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 331.City Collector. Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred Seventy-five Dollars (075.00)1 be and hereby is appropriated for the Collector' S Department as follows: Item Salaries & Wages sub-item City Collector Five Hundred Dollars ($500. ) Item Other Expenses sub-items Sundries One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Office Supplies Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) Postage and box rent Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) Printing and Binding One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) a total of Nine Hundred Seventy-five Dollars (ap'975.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended b the 32' Y i�iayor was referred to the Board of Control Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) be and hereby is appropriated for "The Board of Control" said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 333 •Contributory inance Committee : Retirement. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) be and ereby is appropriated for Contributory Retirement as follows: �l tem Salaries & Wages sub-item Secretary of Retirement Board One Hundred hirty Dollars ($130.00) Item Services Other than Personal sub-items Stationary Books and Printing Thirty Dollars (0 0.00) Other Expenses One Hundred �\ ollars ( j100.00) a total of Two Hundred Sixty Dollars (;260.00) to be harged to the t a x levy of the current year, said sums to be added to ums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 34. The following Order recommended by the iviayor was referred to the Elections & Registrations. ommittee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-one 011ars (4)1791.00) be and hereby is appropriated for Elections & Registra- e� ions as follows : Item Salaries & Wages sub item Deputy Registrar One housand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1716.00) Extra Clerical Twenty- ive Dollars (V;25.00) Item Other Expenses Fifty Dollars ($50.00) a total ?si`tt7 4 i April 14, 1949 of One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-one Dollars ($1791.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums here- i tofore appropriated for these purposes. r Electrical Dept .335. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Seven Dollars and Forty Cents (42207.40) be and hereby is appropriated for the Electrical Department as follows: Item Salaries & Wages sub items linemen Five Hundred Seven Dollars and Forty Cents W507.40) Temporary help your Hundred Dollars ($400.00) Item Supplies sub items Maintenance of Fire & Police Equipment Signals Systems Five Hundred Dollars ( 000.00) Main- tenance of Storage Batteries Fifty Dollars (450.00) Repairs & Alterations to P4blic Buildings One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Auto Supplies One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Fire Alarm Whistle Twenty-five Dollars ( $25.00) Repairs Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) Lighting & Telephone One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) a total of Two Thousand Two Hundred Seven Dollars and Forty Cents (42207.40) to be charged to the tax levy of the f current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 336. j Engineering Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance : Ordered : That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred and Eighty-five Dollars and forty Cents (42185.40) be and hereby is appropriated to the Engineering Department as follows: Item Salaries & Wages sub item Engineers Grade B Two Hundred Sixty Dol- lars (4260.00) Grade B. One Hundred One Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars and Sixty Cents (4197.60) Grade II One Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars and Sixty Cents (4197.60) Grade II One Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars and Sixty CentsGrade II One Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ( 197.60) the item Other Expenses sub items Repairs to instruments One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Telephone Ten Dollars (410.00) Supplies One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) General Expenses Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) Maintenance of Engineering Cars One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) Calculating Machine Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars (050.00) a total of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty-five Dollars and Forty Cents ( 42185.40) to i be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to I sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 337. City Messenger The following Order reconv,,iended by the Mayor was referred to the Finance Committee : Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars (4450.00 ) be 1 and hereby is appropriated for the City Messenger's Department sub items 3'7 April 14, 1949 Janitor Sixty-nine Dollars (9 9.00) 'Watehman Sixty-nine Dollars ( 69.00) Substitute Three Hundred Twelve Dollars (ao-312.00) total of "our Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year ' said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 338.Memorial Day. Committee on Finance : I Ordered : That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars (4>400.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Special Item "Memorial Day" , and charged to the tax levy of the current year, this sum to be added to sums here- Itofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 339•Library Dept. Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand vourteen Dollars ($5014.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Library Department as follows : Item Fuel & Light sub item Fuel Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) Item Re- pairs to Furniture Sub item Repairs One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Item Books and Periodicals Sub items Books Two Thousand Dollars (42000.00) Periodicals Three Hundred Dollars (0 00.00) Binding Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Item Other General Expenses Sub items Blanks and stationary Three Hundred Dollars (4300.00) Cleaning & Janitors Supplies One Hundred Dollars W100.00) Laundry Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) Express & Teaming Three Hundred Sixty Dollars (060.00) Telephone Twenty Dollars ($2Q00) Postage Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) Box Rent Twelve Dollars ($12 .00) Grounds One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Magazine & Pamphlet Binders Twenty- five Dollars (425.00) Book Lists Twelve Dollars ($12.00) Sundries Twenty- five Dollars ($25 .00) a total of Five Thousand Fourteen Dollars ($5014.00 to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 340. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Insurance. Finance Committee: Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars , ($3000.00) be and V hereby is appropriated for the Special Item 'TInsurance" , and charged to the tax levyof the current year, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. � 341. The following Order recommended by the IYiayor was referred to the Health Dept. Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-five Dollars and Forty Cents ($4935.40) be and hereby is appropriated for the Health Dept . as follows : Item Salaries & Wages Administration sub item a Agent Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) Plumbing & Sanitary Inspector One i 376 April 14, 1949 Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) Milk and Sanitary Inspector Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) Animal Inspector Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) ;j Clerk of Board Ninety-four Dollars ($94.00) Item Quarantine & Contagious Diseases Salaries & rages Working Fore- man Ninety-three Dollars and Twenty Cents (03.20) Medical attendants � . Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) Board of Health Physician Two Hundred Sixty Dollars (�260.00) Board of Health Dentist Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) Item Collection of Garbage Salaries & Wages Working Foreman Ninety- three Dollars and Twenty Cents ($93.20) Sick Leave Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) ill Services other than Personal Item Administration sub items Telephone Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) Printing Fifty Dollars (� 50.00) Reserve Fifty Dollars (450.00) Lab. One Hundred Dollars ( �100.00) Auto Maintenan- ce Plumbing Inspector One Hundred Fifty Dollars (450.00) Item Quarantine & Diseases sub items Medicine Five Hundred Dollars (4500.00) Household Expenses One Thousan d Dollars (;1000.00) Lab. Fees One Hundred Dollars 4100.00) Salem Hospital One Hundred Dollars (.�100.00) Item Collection of Garbage sub items Automobile Maintenance Three Hundred Fifty Dollars i III 0.00 Reserve Seventy-five Dollars .00 a total of Four Thousand (�35 ) Y (��75 ) Nine Hundred Thirty-five Dollars and Forty Cents ($4935.40) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums here- tofore appropriated for these purposes. 342. Firemen' s Graves. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-five Dollars ( '25.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Special Item "Firemen's GravesIt and charged to the Tax levy of the current year, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 343. ire Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand "Seven Hundred Forty-seven !� I iDollars and Forty-nine Cents (45747.49( be and hereby is appropriated for the Fire Department as follows to the Item Salaries & Wages sub items I Emergency Five Hundred Dollars (4500.00) Clerk Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Forty-nine Cents ($2242.49) Item Equipment and Repairs Sub Items Motor Vehicles & Repairs One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) i Wheels & Tires One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Rubber "oats , Helmets, etc. Fifty Dollars (450.00) Item Fuel & Light sub items Fuel Three Hundred Fifty Dollars (Q-350.00) Light One Hundred Fifty Dollars ( 4P150.00) Item Supplies Sub items Bed linen, mops , Fifty Dollars ( 50.00) Chemical , 3'77 i ---- April 1-44-1_ y 194_9------- Oil Twenty-five Dollars 25.00) Hardware, Paint One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) Powder, soap One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) Ice Fifty Dollars 450.00) Oxygen, First Aid One Hundred Fifty Dollars 0150.00) Item Other General Expenses sub items Laundry Fifty Dollars 450.00) Printing Thirty Dollars ( '30.00) House Journals One Hundred Fif- ty Dollars 4L50.00) Hose Two Hundred Dollars (3200.00) dadio Thirteen Hundred Dollars 41300.00) a total of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty- seven Dollars and Forty-nine Cents ($5747.49) to be charged to th4 tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 344•Moth Suppressi! Committee on Finance : on. I� Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-seven II Dollars and Sixty Cents ($4227.60) be and hereby is appropriated for lI Morth Suppression as follows : Item Salaries & Wages sub item Laborers - General One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (�1250.00) Chauffeur Seven Hundred Seventy-seven Dollars and Sixty Cents (v3777.60) and Special item Mist Blower Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2200.00) a total of Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars and sixty Cents ($4227.60) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 345. Park Dept. Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-eight Dollars and Ninety Cents ($16,468.90) be and hereby is appropriated for the Park Dept. as follows : Item Salaries & Wages sub items ;lerk Three Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Forty Cents ($338.40) Laborers-General Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Dollars ($3870.00) Police Protection Six Hundred Fifty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents (�652. 50) Attendant Seventy eight Dollars ( . 78.00) Item Recreational Maintenance sub item Laborers One Thousand Eighty Dollars (41080.00) Temporary laborers One Thousand y Six Hundred Forty-four Dollars ($1644.00) Item Services other than personal sub items Advertising Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) Carpentry, Machine Ten collars ( 410.00) Cartage and Freight Thirty Dollars (a330.00) Cleaning b cesspools Fifty Dollars (450.00) Cuts & Plates Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) Expenses Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) Fence , Hathorne Park Twenty-five Dollars ( qp'25.00) Motor Vehicle, repair & care Two Hundred fl Dollars (: 200.00) Painting & varnishing Twenty Dollars ( �620.00) Photo- graphing & Blueprinting Fourteen Dollars (jp1400.00) Pickman Park Main- tenance Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) Plumbing One Hundred Thirty Dollars ! " (4130.00) P"inting & Binding One Hundred collars (4';100.00) Repairs to 1 V 3 :3 7.8 �I I Apri1.14, 1949 - - ----- ,Building Ninety Dollars 90.00 Repairs to equipment Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360.00) Telephones ighty-one Dollars $81.00) Winter sports and recreational facilities Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ( $250.00) Item Equipment sub items Building "orty Dollars (440.00) Educational & Recreational Two Hundred Dollars (0200.00) Electrical Ten Dollars (: 10.00) -'lectrical Sound , One HUndred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) Greenhouse hirty-five Dollars (9'35.00) Office Seventy-five Dollars ( 05.00) Permanent ettees Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) Tools & Instruments Two Hundred Dollars ( 4200.00) Item Supplies sub items Agricultural Supplies One Hundred Twenty Dollar i j($120.00) Building "ighty Dollars (�-p'$0.00) Educational Recreational wenty-five Lollars ( '025.00) Electrical Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) Fertilizer & Chemical One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Flags Seventy-five Dollars (075.00) Fuel One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Golfs Course Ninety- ive Dollars (995.00) LIBRary Ten Lollars ($10.00) Medical Fifteen Dollars 15.00) Motor Vehicle Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) Office Forty Dollars ($40.00) Paint Ten Dollars ($10.00) Sanitary Seventy-five Dollars j ($75.00) Trees , shrubs , seeds Six Hundred Thirty Dollars ($630.00) Waste Barrels Twenty-Five Dollars (425.00) Item Materials sub items Agricultural Seventy-Dollars ($70.00) Building Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars (4750.00) Gravel , Loam Two Hundred Ninety-Six ollars ($296.00) Boad & Paths Six Hundred Fifty Dollars (4650.00) Item Recreational Maintenance sub items Repairs to Equipment One Hundred ifty Dollars (9150.00) Plumbing Seventy-five Dollars ( 475.00) Calcium- loride Fifty Dollars (450.00) Trees & Shrubs Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) Building Materials One Hundred Eighty Dollars ( �$180.00) Loam & Sand Fifty ollars ( $50.00) Special items Improvements , Playgrounds , Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($ 250.00) Forest River Park Repairs Pool & Bldg. Two Hundred Fifty Dollars Skatinr j ($250.00) Rink of Ice roller b, e skating & Misc . uses Two Thousand Dollars (42000.00) a total of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-eight Dollars and Ninety Cents (:416 ,46$.90) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 346. ; Planning Board. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the ommittee on Finance: Ordered : That the sum of Seventy Dollars W70.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the "Planning Board" and charged to the tax levy of the urrent year, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for his purpose. The following Order recommended. by the Mayor was re erred to the 347. Police i7ept. Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Fifty-three Hundred Dollars ( jp5300.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Police Department as follows: Item Equipment & Repairs Sub items Motor Equipment and Repairs Five Hundred Dollars (9500.00) Gasoline & Oil Two Hundred Dollars (4'P200.00) Other Motor Expenses Four Hundred Dollars ( �400.00) Officers Equipment One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) Radio Maintenance One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) Item Fuel & Light sub items Fuel Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) Light One Hundred Dollars (4p100.00) Item Other Expenses sub items Janitors Supplies One Hundred Dollars ( 4100.00) Printing, Postage , Fifty Dollars (450.00) Telephone ONE Hundred Dollars (0100.00) Officers travel expenses Fifty Dollars ($50.00) Care, Trans. Prisoners nifty Dollars (9'50.00) Other Expenses All Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars (4750.00) Special item Parking Meters, Signs & Equipment Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) a total of Fifty Three Hundred Dollars ( 5300.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Zhe following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 34$ Public Property Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-one Dollars and Twenty Cents ( 9p14,721.20) be and hereby is appropriated for the Public Property Dept. as follows: Salaries & Wages Item General Administration sub items Maintenance Foreman One Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and Eighty Cents (4124.80) Vacation Clerk Fifty Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($5b.40) Item Expenses General Administration sub items Telephone Ten Dollars! (�10.00) Office Supplies Twenty-five Dollars ( �25.00) Postage Five Dollars (45.00) Printing Building Ordinances Three Hundred Dollars (4300. ) Other Expenses One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Advertising Twenty Dollars Aft (420.00) Repairs Poor Dept. Bldgs. sub items Plumbing & beating Repairs One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Painting Two Hundred Dollars (4)200.00) . Item Repairs Fire Dept. Bldgs. Painting One Thousand Dollars (41000.00) Building Repairs Fourteen Hundred Dollars (4400.00) Plumbing & Heating Repairs 'Three Hundred Dollars (0 00.00) Driveway & Grounds One Hundred Dollars (10100.00) `tem Repairs Water Dept. Bldgs. Sub items Building Repairs Fifteen Hundred Dollars (41500.00) Church St. Fuel & Light Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Plumbing & Heating Repairs One Hundred Dollars ('100.00) a 380 i April_ 14,.. 1949 Painting Three Hundred Dollars 300.00 Item Other Department Buildings sub items Beckford St. Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (4250.00) City Scales Fuel & Light Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Contagious Hospital One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Garbage Plant Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Caretaker's Cottage One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Municipal Garage One Thousand Dollars (91000.00) Palmers Cove Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (4'p250.00) Police Station Fifteen Hundred Dollars W500.00) Howells Field Two Hundred Dollars ( 4200.00) Tourist Information Booth Seventy-five Dollars (475.00) Item City Hall Plumbing Repairs One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) oiler Repairs One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Painting One Thousand Dollars' (41000.00) Electricity Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ( 4250.00) Furnitrue, Iles and Repairs Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) Building Repairs Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (4P250.00) Item Town Hall Repairs Maintenance sub items Electricity One Hundred ollars (4100.00) Painting Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) Plumbing Repairs One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Building Repairs Two Hundred Dollars 4200.00) Fuel Oil One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) Item Other General Expenses Sub items MAin Flag Pole North Street iFifty Dollars W50.00) Election Expenses Twenty-five Dollars (w25.00) i Automobile Expenses Two Hundred Dollars (0200.00) Other Expenses Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) Upham School Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) I I' arking Lot Margin St. Two Hundred Eighty Dollars (4280.00) a total of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-one Dollars and Twenty Cents I�I ($14,721.20) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums o be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 349. Purchasing Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One Dollars (42451.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Purchasing Department Item "Salaries & Wages sub-item Purchasing Agent" Five Hundred Dollars (4500.00) "Clerk" Seventeen Hundred Sixteen Dollars (9'1716.00) item "Other Expenses" sub-items Printing Twenty-Five Dollars (�25.00) Post Office Supplies Fifty Dollars (450.00) Misc . Supplies Seventy-five Dollar Advertising Twenty-five Dollars 42 .00 Telephone Thirty-five Dollars a g Y (w 5 ) P Y t ($35.00) Trade Lists Twenty-five Dollars (4*25.00) a total of Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One Dollars (.p2451.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, these sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriat- ed for these purposes. 350. Recreation Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the i I Committee on Finance : 000=-I 881 Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars 5,00 be and hereby is appropriated for Recreation Department as follows: Item Salaries & Wages Secretary to the Commission Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00 Item Services Other Than Personal sub items Printing and Binding Two Hundred Dollars ( 4200.00) Telephone Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) Photo- _ ( graphing & Blueprinting Fifty Dollars � Y - (450.00) Music One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Item Supplies sub item Motor Vehicle Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) a total of Seven Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars (4785.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 351•Shade Tree Committee on Finance : Dept. Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($4668.60) be and hereby is appropriated for the Shade Tree Dept. as follows: Item Salaries & 4ages sub items Laborers general Twenty Five Hundred Dollars (42500.00) Chauffeur One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-nine Dollars and Sixty Cents ($1749.60) Item Services other than Personal sub items Cartage & Freight Five Dollars (45.00) Hire of Equipment Fifteen Dollars ( :P15.00) Motor Vehicle & Equipment Repair Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (�250,00) Printing & Binding Five Dollar i (45.00) Item Supplies sub items Library Four Dollars (44.00) Agricultural Fifteen Dollars (415.00) Trees One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars (4125.00) a total of Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixt y-eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($4668.60) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 352.Street Dept . Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-seven Thousand Five HUndred Fifty Dollars and Four Cents ($27,550.04) be and hereby is appropriated for the Street Dept. as follows : Salaries & Wages Item fishes & Refuse Disposal Sub items Ash Collectors Five Thousand Sixty -six Dollars (45066.00) � �} Laborer (Collection of Paper) Seven Hundred Dollars (4700.00) item Bridge W & Fences sub item LAbor (Repairs) Three Hundred Dollars (4300.00) item Garage Salaries & Wages Chief iechanic One Hundred Four Dollars ( $104.00) Blacksmith One Hundred Four Dollars (4104.00) Carpenters Helper Two Hundred eight Dollars (4208.00) Carpenters Helper Two Hundred Eight Dollars (4208.00) Item Highway Maintenance Salaries & Wages sub items f ' Operators One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Mechanic Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) Working Foreman One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Chauffeurs One j Thousand Dollars (41000.00) Operator General Five Hundred Dollars (4500. ) Laborers Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) Services other than personal 382 _ Apri1 .14, 1949 Item General Administration Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($280.00) Item Ashes & Refuse Disposal Five Hundred Dollars (4500.00) Item Bridges & Fences Four Hundred Eighty-three Dollars and Eighty Cents (W3•$O) Item Cleaning Street Fourteen Hundred Dollars ($1400.00) Item Garage Two Thousand Forty-six Dollars and Twenty-four Cents ($2046.24) Item Highway Maintenance Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($4100.00) Maintenance of County Bridges One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Item Sewer Construction & Maintenance Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00 ) Item Sidewalks & Curbing One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1550.00) Item Snow & ice Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) a total of Twenty Seven Thousand Five Hundred' i Fifty Dollars and Four Cents ($27 ,550.04) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated ,I for these purposes. 353 ' Treasury Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the ;j Committee on Finance: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars (0 25.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the Treasury Department item "Salaries i & Wages sub-item Extra Clerical One Hundred Fifty Dollars (0150.00) Item "Other Expenses sub-items Envelopes , stamps , box rent" One Hundred _i 11 Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) "Sundry" Fifty Dollars (450.00) a total l of Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($325.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes . 354. 1 Veterans' Services The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance: Ordered : That the sum of Seven Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($7130.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Veterans Services De- partment as follows : Item Salaries & Wages sub items Agent Three Hundred Seventy Dollars ($370.00) Assistant Agent Two HUNdred Sixty Dollars (4260.00) Clerk, Part Time Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) Special Item Grave Registration Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Item Services Other Than Personal sub items Gasoline Fifty Dollars W50.00) Miscellaneous One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Motor Vehicle Care One Hundred Dollars (4100.00) Office Supplies Fifty Dollars (450.00) Photostatic Supplies One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ( 4175.00) Postage Fifty Dollars ($50.00) Printing Twenty-five Dollars (325.00) Telephone Fifty Dollars (450.00) Transportation One Hundred Dollars (,0100.00) Item Equipment sub item Office One Hundred Dollars ( $100.00) Item Veterans Benefits Five Thousand Dollars ($500Q00) a total of Seven Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($7130.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 383 --- April 14_,-_1949 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 355. Water Dept. COmmittee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars ($12 ,627.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Water Depart- went as follows: General Administration Item Salaries & Wages Sub Item Assistant Clerk One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1716.00) General Maintenance Item Salaries & Wages Sub items Laborer Two Thousand Twenty Dollars ( p2020.00) Sick Overtine , etc. , One Thousand Dollars (�1000.00) Pumping Station Item Salaries & Wages sub item Sick Leave One Thousand Dollars (41000.00) Item Other Expenses Sub item General Adminis- tration Two HUndred Ten Dollars (4210.00) Municipal Garage One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars ($1330.00) General Maintenance Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-one Dollars (42691.00) Pumping Station Item Fuel & Light One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-five Dollars Y- (41755.00) Item Other Expenses Nine Hundred Five Dollars ($905.00) a total of Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars ( $12 ,627.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to sums heretofore appro-, priated for these purposes. i The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 356.Sealer of Committee on Finance : Weights & pleasures. Ordered: That the sum of Fifty-five Dollars (455.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Sealer of Weights & Measures Department item "Other Expenses" and charged to the tax levy of the current year, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 357.Public Welfare. Committee on Finance : Ordered: That the sum of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-five Dollars 070,265.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the Public Welfare Department as follows: Item General Administration Aid to Dependent Children- Old Age Assistance Salaries & Wages sub items Welfare Agent Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($240.00) Social Worker One Hundred Eighty l 41� Dollars ($180.00) Social Worker One Hundred Fifty-two Dollars ($152.00) / Clerks Senior Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-one Dollars ($2620.00) Physician Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) Aid to Dependent Children- Old Age Assistance item Salaries & Wages sub item Social Supt. One Hundred Eighty Dollars 4180.00) Social Worker One Hundred Eighty Dollars (."180.00) Social Worker One Hundred Eighty f Dollars ($180.00) Social Worker lst year One Thousand Seven Hundred I ; Seventy Dollars ($1770.00) Clerk One Hundred Eighty Dollars ($180.00) Clerk One Hundred Eighty Dollars ('180.00) Physician Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) Ali_ 3 .�84 April 14,--i949. - City Home item Salaries & 'Wages sub items Superintendent Five Hundr- ed Dollars ($500.00) Matron Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) Nurse One Hundred Four Dollars ($104.00) Nurse One Hundred Eighty Two Dollars I ($182.00) Nurse Temporary One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars I ($1560.00) Nurse One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1820.00) I ( Cook, male, Seven Hundred Thirty-nine Dollars ($739,.00) Farmer & Laborer , One Hundred Sixty-eight Dollars ($168.00) City Home Item All Expenses (Including Other Expenses, General Plant Expenses, Supplies, Agkicultural I and Stable) Three Thousand Twenty-five Dollars ($3025.00) General Administration-Item Services Other Than Personal Two Hundred , Dollars ($200.00) General Relief Thirteen Thousand Dollars (413 ,000.00) , Other Cities & Towns Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) Hospital Two Thous- and Dollars ($2000.00) I Aid to Dependent Children Item Expenses, etc . , Two Hundred Dollars Pr ($200.00) Cash Allowance Six Thousand Dollars ($6000.00) Old Age Assistance Item Expenses, etc . , sub items Miscellaneous One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Motor Vehicle Care One Hundred Dollars ($100. ) Office Equipment Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) Office Supplies One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Postage Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) Printing Twenty-five Dollars (425.00) Burials, Misc . One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Other Cities & Towns One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) Direct Payment Twenty-nine Thousand Three Hundred Dollars (429,300.00) a total i of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-five Dollars ($70,265.00) to be charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sums to be added to i Ve sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 358. iPatrolman A communication was received from the City Marshal notifying the Council of the appointment of William E. Callahan, 16 Grafton Street as a Patrolman effective April 1, 1949. The communication was received and placed on file. 359 Workmen' s Compensa The opinion of the City Solicitor relative to the law on Workmen' s tion. Compensation Act and Annuities was read and made a matter of record on the Oiotion of Councillor Poitras. 360 Medical Panel The following report of the medical panel in the petition of Amanda Edward Flynn. B. Flynn, widow of Edward Flynn, was laid on the table on the motion of Councillor Durkin: City Treasurer City HA11 Salem, Massachusetts We the undersigned members of the medical board designated for that purpose under the provisions of G. L. c . 32 s. 89- 89A as amended, or a majority thereof, hereby certify that the death of Edward W. Flynn, a former member of the Fire Department of the City of Salem was not the natural and proximate result of injury received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employment while he was acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty. s/ Walter G. Phippen, M.D. Alexander W. Bukowski, M.D. Paul R. Hinchey, M.D. An invitation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Installation of 61. Invitation, i Officers to be held April 22, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. in the Bowditch School V.F.W. Hall was accepted on the motion of Councillor Hyland. A hearing was ordered for April 28, 1949 on the petition of the New 62.Pole re-location. England Telephone and Telegraph Company and-the Salem Electric Lighting Company to re-locate one pole on Loring Avenue. A hearing was ordered for April 2$ 1 63 . P , 949 on the petition of the Pole location Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Raymond Road. aymond Road. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 6$.-369.-370. Claims Margaret G. L. Thomas Ida M. Petit Stella Piecewicz / Elizabeth H. Canty Ma's. Demetra Gregory Andrew Devine Charles W. Peirce The Bond of Edward E. O' Brien, Purchasing Agent was referred to the 371•Bond - Purchas- ingommittee on Bonds and returned approved. 2 Agent. � l The Drainlayerts Bond of Arthur A. Bouchard was referred to the Com- 372. 7 �Drainlayerts ittee on Bonds and returned approved. Bond. The Sign Bond of Henry J. Vachon, 10J Norman Street wqs referred to 373.Sign Bond. he Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The request of the Conseil Laurier Guard for permission to hold a 374.Tag Day. ag Day April 30, 1949 was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. Laurier Guard. ' The request of the United Polish Organization for permission to hold 375.Tag Day. 1 Tag Day June 11 1949 was United Polish. granted on the motion of Councillor Szetela. The application of Wilfred J. Poitras, 6 West Terrace for an Auction- 376.Auctioneer's er' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. License. The application of John G. Pero, 20 Linden Street for the renewal of 377.Auctioneer's is Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. License - Renewal. of 378. A hearing was ordered for APRil 28, 1949 on the application of Jerome Gasoline Storage Sousa to keep, store and sell 2,000 gallons of gasoline at Jackson St. Jerome R. Sousa. i y. - r_ 386 I . IGAsoline 3torag0379. A hearing was ordered for April 28, 1949 on the application of H.S. Gilman. H. S. Gilman to keep and store 1000 gallons of gasoline at 7 Webster Street. 38a• Stefano Ingemi A hearing w as ordered for April 28, 1949 on the application of Storeage of Gasoline Stefano Ingemi to keep and store 500 gallons of gasoline at 220 Highland ` Avenue. Builder'S License 381. The application of James L. Ennis , Jr, 23A Poplar Street, Danvers , James L. Ennis , Jr. for a Builder'S License was granted on the motion of Councillor April. 382. Builder' s License The application of John Vasiliades, Haverhill, for a Builder's John Vasiliades. License was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 383. Builder?S License The application of Aristide Bouchard, 27 Salem St. , for a Builders Aristide Bouchard. License wqs granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. ! r 384. Builder' s License The application of Edward H. Sergeant , 46 Appleton Ave. , Hamilton Edward ". Sargeant. for a Builder' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. fSunday License. 385• The application of William Warman, 158 North Street for a Sunday License was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 386.1 Public Guide. I Toe application of Ray E. Nutting, 6 Summit Avenue for a P)}blic Guide License was referred to the Committee on Licenses & rermits. 387•-388.-389.-390. 391.-392. The following application to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Dig Seaworms. Committee on Licenses & Permits: 4 James W. Dolan, 104 Proctor Street Harry R. Corbett, 432 Essex Street Caesar R. Porcello, 11i Pearl Street i Alberno Quadros , 94 Tremont Street Alexander R. Lewis, 62 Derby Street Donald Murtaugh, 14 Rice Street 393. Renewals. A list of renewals of Drainlayer, Dig Seaworm, Junk Collector, Junk Dearler, Lodging House , Pawnbroker, Sell Firearms, and Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. �� 394. Licenses & Permits. Councillor Durbin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses w Permits: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following Licenses be granted: RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS Robert H. Roy 201 Fort Avenue (11 alleys) r 38 I LODGING HOUSE Emma N. George 7 Federal Street Harry Halpert 57 Washington Street Louis A. Patterson & C. Salata 19 North Street Mahmad Zelfo 179 Boston ,Street DIG SEAWORMS James J. Carr, Jr. 12 Rice Street William G. Englehart 3 Ferry Street Albert Gonet 17 Becket Street John T. OtBrien 106 Bridge Street Philip W. O'Connell 14 Naples Rd. Robert LAverty 35 March Street William Laverty 35 "larch Street Boleslaw A. Szikney 38 Peabody Street John Szikney 154 Bridge Street John Warren, Sr. 121 Bridge Street SELL SEAWORMS James J. Carr, Jr. 12 Rice Street 5UNDAY LICENSE Louis J. Beaulieu 254 Jefferson Avenue Adelard Rouillard 31 Palmer Street Clovis Roy, Jr. 22 Palmer Street SUNDAY LICENSE- * BOWLING Robert H. Roy 201 Fort Avenue NEW LICENSES LODGING HOUSE Mrs. A. Couillard 121 Bridge Street PASSENGER AUTO Edward J. Denis 115 Lafayette Street Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on 395.Taxi Stand. Traffic Rules : is The Committee on Traffic Rules to whom was referred the matter of creating a reserved space of 25ft. at the curb at #115 Lafayette Street to be used as a licensed taxi stand has considered said matter and would recommend that a reserved space of 25 feet be reserved and marked at the curb at 0115 Lafayette St. ana to be licensed as a taxi stand. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Hearing - Storage of, Councillor Poitras moved that the Council go back to the item "Hearin gasoline. No. objection. A hearing was held on the application of the Maunkeag HEat and Power Co. , to store 11000 gallons of gasoline at 54 Broadway. Councillorw .mot. 3 g-8 April 14, 1949 - Poitras, Muse and Hyland were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permit granted. ( Tree Removal 396. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: 46 Irving St. Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees and Superintendent of Shade Trees look into the advisability of removing a tree at 46 Irving Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular Council meeting. Tree Removal 397. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted: 9 Liberty Hill Ave. Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees and Superintendent of Shade Trees look into the advisibility of removing a tree at 9 Liberty jHill Avenue and that a public hearing be held at the next regular council meeting. 398. P ' Petition - on storage Councillor April submitted a petition from the residents of Cedar of Inflamables. Street objecting to the storage of gasoline at 51 Canal Street. The petition was referred to the Committee on Public Works. 399. JISale of Rowell Field Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: I Ordered: 1. That the entire thirty thousand dollars derived from I the sale of land at Rowell' s Field be set aside for the sole purpose of establishing a playground in Ward One at the punction of Fort Avenue and Memorial Drive. 2. That the said playground shall be dedicated as a memorial to the veterans of all wars from Ward One. 3. That the "iayor be requested to take the necessary steps to i carry out the purposes of this order. 400. Seaworm digging. Councillor Poitras offered the following order which was adopted: Ordered: That the State Department of Public Health and the Board I { of Health of the City of Salem and Council Committee on Public Health be requested to look into the advisability of prohibiting the digging of shell fish and sea wor0s along the shore line flats between Forest River Park and the B. & M. Railroad crossing at or near the so called Lead Mills property on upper Lafayette Street. V��) 401. Fire Dept. The following Order recommended by Councillor HYLand was referred clerical work. j to the Committee on Finance by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 2 "ays, 1 Abs :� Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to submit a supplemental budget in the amount of three hundred dollars (4300.00) to provide for the payment of part-time clerical help in the fire department. 402. Tree removal Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 212 Loring Ave. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent of Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing two trees at or - — April.- 14, _94Q - — — near 212 Loring Ave. , and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Councillor April introduced the following Order which was adopted: 403 .Tree removal Ordered: That the Committee on Shade trees and the Superintendent 95 Broadway. ` of Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing a tree at 95 Broad- way and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. President Muse appointed Councillor 'Jurkin to draw 3 Jurors for Jurors. Superior Civil Court at Salem May 2 , 1949: Thomas H. Leonard 4 Boardman Street Clerk Ludger Dionne 1 Summer Road Shoe worker Ephrem A. Caron 4 Bristol Street Supervisor On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p. ATTEST: i� AUWJTiN& J.1700 CITY CLERK ,l I. $4,.zoo — ---- - -- --- --- A . 25, 1949 _ A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Monday, April 25 , 1949 at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of drawing 5 Jurors for Superior Criminal Court at Newburyport, May 16, 1949• Absent were Councillors Durkin, Szetela, Hyland Rafter and Stromberg; The Follow. ing Jurors were drawn: Barnet Hurwity- 6 Savoy Road Retired James F. Callahan S A Forest Avenue Clerk George W. Thomas 257 Washington Street Clerk Lawrence J. Olsson 23 Woodside Street Sylvania Roger A. Poor 22 Woodside Street , Advertising Manager. On the motion of Councillor Crosby the Meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m. ATTEST: 4 / U STIN J. OOMEY—/�- CITY CLERK i I I i i i i 391 April 28, 1949 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber, Thursday, April 28, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Durkin. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the readinc, of the records of the previous meeting was dispensed. President "fuse presided. Hearing - Pole Re- ® A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Loring Ave Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate 1 pole on Loring Avenue. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. appeared in favor. Councillors Poitras and Crosby were recorded in favor, There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and 404.POLE re-location the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a Loring Avenue. joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such 1 sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary in the publ ic way or ways he reinafter referred to as r pe ti- tion nested 'n i e i e t q P tion of said Companies dated the 6th day of April 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked No. 396 Dated 3/25/39 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than I 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the Poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Loring Ave. at line between Property of Guerrette and Lacasse - 1 po- le Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Compan- ies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections ith such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Approved by the Mayor, April 29, 1949. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting location - Raymond Road. ompany to locate one pole on Raymond Road. F. A. Donovan of the Salem lectric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillors -pril and Crosby i - . ;.� 39 April 28 , 1949 ___ were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Per- ` mit granted by the adoption of the following Order on the motion of Councillor Poitras : 405. Ordered: That the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is Pole Location - Raymond Road. hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protect ing fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 29th day of March 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - Proposed pole location No. 397 Dated 3/25/49 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed wires and cables necessary to the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Raymond Road - 1 pole. Approved by the Mayor April 29, 1949• Hearing Tree removal 95 Broadway. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 95 Broadway. Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin closed. 1 406 ,I Report of Committee Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on I Shade Trees : li l' The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of considering the advisability of removing a tree at 95 Broadway has con- sidered said matter and would recommend that the tree not be removed. Ir, (See report of the Superintendent of Shade Trees attached. ) On the motion of Councillor April the matter was referred back to y the committee on Shade Trees for a more complete report. Hearing-Tree removal 212 Loring Avenue. A hearing was held on the removal of two trees at 212 Loring Avenue. i I Councillor April was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hear- ing closed. 407 Report of Committee Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on f ' Shade Trees : The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of _... __. Apr4l-__28a_�9__._— considering the advisability of removing two trees at or near 212 Loring Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that the trees not be removed. There are four trees at this location. Those on the public way are actually on a state highway. (see report of Superintendent of Shade Trees attached. ) Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Hearing - Tree Re- A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 9 Liberty Hill moval Liberty Hill Avenue. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposi tion. Hearing closed. 408. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on Report of Committee. Shade Trees : The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of considering the advisability of removing a tree at 9 Liberty Hill Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that the tree not be removed. (see report of Superintendent of Shade Trees attached. ) Report accepted ,and matter referred to the Committee on Shade Trees on the motion of Councillor Hartnett by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 2 Nays, 1 Absent. Hearing - Tree Remov A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 46 Irving Street. al Irving St. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. 409• Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the "ommittee on Report of Committee. Shade Trees: The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of considering the advisability of removing a tree at 46 Irving Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the tree not be removed. (See report of Superintendent of Shade Trees attached. ) Report accepted and on the motion of Councillor Hartnett the matter was referred back to the Committee on Shade Trees by a roll call vote of { 7 Yeas, 3 Nays, 1 Absent. Hearing - Storage of l A hearing was held on the application of Stefano Ingemi to store Gasoline. Ingemi. 1" 500 gallons of g gasoline at 220 Highland Avenue. Mr. Ingemi and Mr. Scialdone appeared in favor. Councillors Burke, Rafter, and Hartnett were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permit granted. Hearing - Storage of A hearing was held on the application of H. S. Gilman to store Gasoline. Gilman. 1000 gallons of gasoline at 7 Webster Street. Percy H. Tarr, represent- ing H. S. Gilman appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett the application was referr ad to the Committee on Public Works. 394 April 28, 1949 Hearing - Storage A hearing was held on the application of Jerome R. Sousa to store of gasoline - Sousa and sell 2000 gallons of gasoline at JAckson Street. Jerome R. Sousa, Cornelius Clancy, and Philomena Colobrese appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin., closed. On the motion of Councillor +durke the application was referred to the Committee on Public works. Weighers of Coal 410. The Mayors appointment of the following Weigher of Coal & Commodi- & Commodities. ties was received and placed on file: Ellen Wilkinson 3 Magnolia Avenue, Magnolia, Mass. 411. P Peter C. Malkowski Planning Board he Mayor's appointment of , 9 Harmony Street as ember. a member of the Planning Board for a term of five . years beginning May 1, 1949 was received. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 412. Pension of The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: John D. Brennan Police Dept . Ordered: That Captain John D. Brennan, a member of the Salem Police Department from December 26, 1920, a period of over 28 years, and who has additional credit of one year for actual services rendered and days worked as a reserve officer, making a total of 29 years of service for purposes of retirement computation, and who was born April 26, 1884, and i who has attained the age of 65 years, be and hereby is retired from active service in said department effective as of midnight April 25, 1949 on a pension of Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-six Dollars and Ten Cents ($2 ,236.10) , said pension being 59% of his highest annual compensation in accordance with Section 83a of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore establish- ed with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities - Pensioncl account of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor May 2, 1949. 413. Library Dept. The following order recommended by the 1"iayor was referred to the Furniture. Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Poitras: I' Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Ninety-two Dollars and Eighty 6 three Cents (41092.83 ) be and hereby appropriated is a to the Library Department Item "Repairs and Furniture" said sum to be charged to the i tax levy of the current year, and added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 414. Repair Aargin St. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- pension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and I hereby is appropriated for the Street Department Special Item "Repairing Margin Street , Peabody" and charged to the tax levy of the current year. _ c3 APproved by the i°layor, May 2, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 415.School Milk & Lunch Fund. Ordered: that the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($424.73 ) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, May 2 , 1949. 416. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ashes & Refuse Ordered: That the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) be an Disposal. hereby is transferred from the Street Department item "Ashes and Refuse Disposal" to the Health Department new item "Ashes and Refuse Disposal". Approved by the Mayor, May 2, 1949. A communication was received from the Xayor relative to the cost of 417.Construction construction of sidewalks. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the commu- of sidewalks. I . nication was referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Committee on Public Works. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to an invitatiol 41$.Concerts. from the Veteran Concert Band of Boston to honor the Salem War Dead. i On the motion of Councillor Poitras it voted that the President appoint a committee to look into the matter. President Muse appointed Councillor Hyland , Burke, and April. 419. A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn requesting Sick leave. permission to continue the compensation of Hoseman Leo D. Ward beyond the thirty day sick leave period. On the motion of Councillor Poitras Chief Flynn authorized to continue compensation of Leo D. ''Ward. � ! A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the 420.Pedlerts Lie. application of Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street for the renewal of his Pedlerfs License. On the motion of Councillor Poitras report accepted an license granted. 421. A communication was received from William D. Fitzgerald, manager Forest River Park. of the Bearded Hoboes, requesting an appropriation be made to repair the Forest River Baseball Park. Councillor April moved referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor April withdrew his motion. Councillor April moved referred to the Park Department for action, Councillor Hartnett amended referred to the Recreation and Park Department. Motion as amended adopted. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 422.-423.-424.- 425. Claims. Diane Dragonas , 106 Loring Avenue , Salem 296 Frank Bradley, 16 Federal Street, .Beverly Garnet M. Klain, 8 Allen Street, Salem George Beauregard, 216 Canal Street Ext. , Salem I, 426. Drainlayer's Bond. The Drainlayer Bond of Henry Caron was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 427.1 N Tag Day. The application of the "Citizens of Salem" for permission to hold a Tag Day May 7, 1949 to raise funds for a gift to the U. S. Cruiser Salem was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 428�'� Cloth banner. The application of Webber's to erect a cloth banner over Essex Street from May 10 to May 30 was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 429. Auctioneer's Lic. The application of David Frye for the renewal of his Auctioneer's License , 375 Lafayette Street was. granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. Sell Seaworms. 430• The application of Robert Laverty, 35 March Street to sell Seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 431• ! Dig Seaworms. The application of John F. Collins, 57 Osgood Street to dig deaworm was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. ( Sunday License.4321 The application of James F. Dean and William F. Quinn, Jr. to keep open on Sunday at 5 Columbus Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 433 � ( Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for May 122 1949 on the application of George i H. Theriault to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 191 Fort Avenue. I 434 Renewals. A list of Renewals of Intelligence Office, Junk Collector, Junk Dealer, Lodging House , Sunday, and Wagon Licenses were referred to the I Committee on Licenses & Permits. 435 alem Common. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the special Committee on Salem Common: I The Special committee to whom was referred the matter of studying certain conditions existing on the Common and adjacent areas has con- sidered said matter and makes the following findings and recommendations I. The area surrounding the Common, including the streets leading off it, is heavily populated with a large number of children living therein. 2. The Common:.i;s the only suitable open play area within a reason- able distance from the homes of these children. 3. Under existing conditions certain abuses have developed which cause some discomfort to persons using the Common and to those persons whose homes are immediately adjacent thereto. 397 - — _— April..2$.. _1943---- — Therefore, the following recommendations are made: 1. That an area, bounded by the "Boardman Street Path" , so-called and Washington Square , as shown on the attached plan, be designated as a play area. 2. That the said play area be subject to the following restrictions (a) It shall be used as such only between the hours of 1:30 P.M. and 5 :30 P.A. Monday through Friday and 9:30 A.M. to P.M. Saturdays 5 :30 During any period when there is no school for some or all of the children in the area it shall be used only between 9:30 A.M. to 5 :30 P.M. Monday through Saturday. (b) It shall not be used as such at any time on Sunday. (c ) It shall not be used by children over sixteen years of age. (d) The playing of baseball in the play area is forbidden. (e ) The playing of horseshoes in the area is forbidden until such time as clay horseshoe courts are installed. (f) The play area shall be used as such only when it is supervised b either an employee of the Recreation Commission, an employee of the School Department , or a responsible volunteer worker designated by a civic group such as the Common Playground Association. (g) During the time when the designated play area is being used as such the "Forrester Street Path" , from the point where it intersects the Boardman Street Path, to the Forrester Street gate , shall be closed to travel. (h) The conduct of all persons using the designated area shall be under the supervision of the Recreation Commission and the said Commission shall be responsible for the proper conduct of all games played therein. 3 . Bicycle riding shall be forbidden in all parts of the Common. 4. The playing of games , involving the throwing or hitting of any object either in the air or on the ground are forbidden in any part of the Common, except the play area. 5. The caretaker at the Common shall be made a special police offi- cer and shall be charged with the duty of enforcing these recommendations \ during his duty hours. 6. An area, within the play area, bounded by the Winter Street Path and Washington Square , or some portion thereof, should be covered with a i "hot-top" or some other hard surface and marked out for hop-scotch, I basketball or other games suitable for the younger children. i i 7. Suitable , attractive , small signs should be placed at proper boundary points of the play area indicating it to be such an area and the hours it shall be in operation. 8. After a reasonable period of operation under the above plan, a i 398 Committee of this Council should confer again with the residents of the area, the Recreation Commission and the School Department to determine whether revisions should be made in this plan. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas 2 'gays 1 Absent. Mayor requested to take steps to put these recommendations into effect by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 i Absent. I 436. Licenses & Permits Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits: The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS Dig Seaworms Nicholas Barresi 29 Bradford Street Richard H. Boudreau 1331 North Street Richard Desjardin 47 Bridge Street Robert L. Frame 44 Bridge Street Francis L. Jones 2 Orange Street Armand Labrecque 2 Park Street Gordon E. Leslie 14 Rice Street Ralph Parker 23 Williams Street Charles Pearson 79i Bridge Street JUNK COLLECTOR Israel Yoffa R 165 Bridge Street JUNK DEALER I Universal Building Wrecking Co. 299 Bridge Street LODGING HOUSE John G. Alber 8 Brown Street Mrs. James Doyle 3-5 Federal Street Estate of Ella L. Harlin 134 Bridge Street Anna S. Mahoney 331 Essex Street Edith M. Wall 6 Liberty Street Juliette Pastas 4 Liberty Street Stephen Smedile 128 Bridge Street Harold R. Stanley 10-12 Lymde Street PAWNBROKER Zdna C. Gould 163 Washington Street TO SELL FIREARMS Sena C. Gould 163 Washington Street SUNDAY LICENSE Demetrius Bik 165 Derby Street 399 -- -- Apri-1- 228 1449 Matteo Celona 4 High Street Joseph Chicknavorian 1341 Boston Street Ralph Hobbs Salem Willows Henry S. Klosowski 20 Essex Street Lafayette Candy Kitchen 105 Lafayette Street �1 Christos Lagos 122 Lafayette Street Bronislawa Mroz 149 Derby Street James F. Dean & William F. Quinn, Jr. 5 Columbus Street PUBLIC GUIDE Ray F. Nutting 6 Summit Avenue (adult), DIG SEAWORMS Harry R. Corbett 432 Essex Street James W. Dolan 104 Proctor Street i Alexander R. Lewis 02 Derby Street Donald Murtaugh 14 Rice Street Caesar R. Porcello 11i Pearl Street Alberno Quadros 94 Tremont Street SUNDAE LICENSE William Warman 158 North Street INTELLIGENCE OFFICE r Salem Employment Agency, Morris L. Budnick 228 Essex Street i Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor May 2, 1949. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 437. Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on Beverly Motor Licenses and Permits : Sales. The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the application of the Beverly Motor Sales Co. Inc. for a Auto Dealer License 1st class at 210 Highland Ave. Salem has considered said matter and would recommend that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 438. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Service Zone. �j on Traffic Rules : � � The Committee on Traffic Rules to whom was referred the matter of creating a service zone at an express receiving doorway at 18 Liberty Street has considered said matter and would recommend that a service I ` i zone of appropriate size be created at the express receiving and shippin doorway at 18 Liberty Street, and would request the Committee on Ordinan- ces submit an amendment to the Ordinance relating to Traffic as soon as I they conveniently can. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 439. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Parking Webb i 400 April_2$-, 1949 Traffic Rules: The Committee on Traffic Rules to whom was referred limiting parking to one side on Webb Street , between Derby St. and the junction of Webb Street and Fort Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that parking be limited to only one side of this section of Webb Street that is to the westerly side of Webb St. and that there shall be no parking on the easterly side. It is also requested that the Committee on Ordinances submit an amendment to the Ordinance relating to Traffic as soon as they convenient ly can. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Compensation of 440 Councillor Burke introduced the following Ordinance which was adopt- Certain City Employ ees. ed for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, An ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of i certain city officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended to provide for certain increases in compensation and one new position, for which specific and particular appropriations have been made and provided, as follows: A. In the lines relating to the compensation of the janitor at City Hall by striking. out the amount of compensation presently payable as provided therein and by inserting in place thereof the words "twenty- five hundred and eighty-three dollars " so that said provisions as amended will read as follows: "To the janitor at City Hall, twenty-five Hundred and eighty-three dollars, payable in weekly installments." B. In the lines relating to the compensation of the watchman at City Hall by striking out the amount of compensation presently payable as provided therein and by inserting in place thereof the words "twenty- five hundred and eighty-three dollars" so that said provisions as amended will read as follows: "To the watchman at City Hall, twenty-five hundred and eighty-three dollars, payable in weekly installments.?' C. In the lines relating to the compensation of the chief mechanic jin the Street Department be striking out the amount of compensation presently payable as provided therein and by inserting in place thereof the words "thirty-one hundred and seventy-two dollars, " so that said provision as amended will read as follows: "To the chief mechanic in the Street Department, thiity-one hundred and seventy-two dollars, payable in weekly installments." U. 401 ---- _ __ April_28_,__1 D. In the lines relating to the blacksmith in the Street Department by striking out the amount of compensation presently payable as provided therein and by inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-seven hundred and fifty-six dollars" so that said provisions as amended will read as follows: "To the blacksmith in the Street Department , twenty-seven hundred d and fifty-six Dollars , payable in weekly installments." E. By creating the new classification in the Public Property Depart- I ment as follows : "Maintenance Foreman, twenty-nine hundred ninety-five dollars and twenty cents , payable in weekly installments. " SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City ! Charter and shall be retroactive to January 3 , 1949. I Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted : 441.Compensation made retroactive. Ordered: That all increases in compensation to municipal en}ployees for which specific and particular appropriations have been made and provided shall be retroactive to January 3 , 1949, in accordance with the provisions of such appropriation Orders. Approved by the Mayor, May 2, 1949. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 442. Budget Ordered: That the departments , boards , and commissions , executive presentation. or appointive, required to prepare and submit budget estimates for the year 1950, and each year thereafter shall list therein the name and classification of each employee , setting forth salary and expenses infor- mation as required, however the form shall be determined by the City Auditor. Approved by the Mayor, May 2 , 1949. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 443•Tree surgery. Ordered: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to perform tree surgery in order to save a tree at 13 Linden Street. The i abutting residents and property owners hope that by careful surgery this ! fine tree can be preserved. This is to be done at the earliest possible moment. i Approved by the Mayor, May 2 , 1949• On the motion of Councillor Poitras the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. � ATTEST: I j AUG STINE J. CITY LURK 111 402 May 12, 1949 _ j A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 12 , 1949 at 8 :OG p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillors April and Durkin. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispenses. Hearing - Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of George H. Theriault to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 191 Fort Avenue. George H. Theriault I, appeared in favor. Councillors Szetela, Poitras , and Stromberg were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit granted. 444. Member of Board of A communication from the Mayor relative to his re-appointment of .Appeal. James E. Lynch as a member of the Board of Appeal for the term of 3 years expiring May 1 , 1952 was received. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. No objection. . Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Absent. 445.1 Member of Board of A communication was received from the Mayor notifying the council Appeal. of his appointment of James H. Goulger as a member of the Board of Appeal, for a term of three years expiring May 1, 1952. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent. 446. Member Board of A communication was received from the Mayor nominating Michael G. Park Commissioners. Brawders as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners for a term of 5 years expiring in May 1954. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Absent. 447. New England Power A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a hearing �O. to be held by the U. S. Army Engineers upon the petition of the New England Power Company to lay and maintain four submarine cables in, under, and across the South River. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to notify the Army Engineers that the City of Salem has no objection to the proposed plans of the New England Power Company. 448. - ' Congress St. Bridgc A communication was received from the Mayor relative to '?Extra Work done in the construction of the Congress Street Bridge. He stated that Mr. Brodie and the Orlando Co: differ in the amount that remains to be paid. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the Council voted to meet with the i4iayor and representatives of the Orlando Co. May 20, 1949 at 7:00 pm in the Mayor' s Office. 449 Zoning change. A communication was received from the Mayor requesting that the Council set a date for the hearing on the proposed change of zoning of the Kelly Property on Loring Avenue. On the motion of Councillor ME 403 Maly 12 s_.1949 Hyland hearing ordered June 9, 1949. i A communication was received from the Mayor relative to allowing 450•Petition of Amanda B. Flynn, widow of Edward W. Flynn, to withdraw her petition for Amanda B. Flynn. an annuity. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the matter was referred to the City Solicitor with a request for his opinion on the letter 1!!' written by Mrs. Flynn's Attorney on May 3 , 1949. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the advisi- 451.Incinerator. bility of the City of Salem taking joint action with neighboring cities and towns in attempting to find a permanent solution of the dump problem. On the motion of Councillor Poitras it was voted that the President apr point a Committee of three members of the- Council to discuss the matter. President Muse appointed the Committee on Public Prop.- Councillors Crosby, April, and Hartnett. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 452.Pension - call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent: Peter Ossowski. Ordered: That Patrolman Peter Ossowski, a member of the Salem Police Department from August 1914, a period of over 34 years, and who has additional credit of one year for actual services rendered and days worked as a reserve officer, making a total of 35 years of service for purposes of retirement computation, and who was born April 29, 1884, and who has attained the age of 65 years , be and hereby is retired from active service in said department effective as of midnight April 28, 1949 on a pension of One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-three Dollars and Fifty Cents (41,943.50) . said pension being 65% of his highest annual compen- sation in accordance with Section 83a of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities Pensions" account of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, May 17, 1949. 453. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll Fort Ave. call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent: jlf J Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell a certain municipally owned lot of land on Fort Avenue 0 so called, to Atlantic Construction Company, Inc. , at a price of $15.00 said lot of land, being shown on a plan entitled: "House Lot development, Land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave. , Salel*, Mass. , Scale 1 in. - 40 ft. a 1946, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer", and being lot numbered 13 on said Plan and comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use, and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem an instrument of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring g 4 -4 as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within three (3 ) months of a single-family or two-family dwelling house and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City 60licitor may H consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor May 17 , 1949. 454. Cemetery Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is transferred from Estimated Receipts to the item "Cemetery Sale A of Vaults" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. I Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949- 455. Sewer Maintenance. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Poitras : MI Ordered: That the sum of Fourteen Hundred Dollars ($1400.00) be A� and hereby is appropriated for the Street Department item "Sewer Main- tenance" and charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, May 17 , 1949. P� Smith Swimming 456. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Pool: suspension of the rules: Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the "Park Departmeht Special Item Smith Pool" and charged to the tax levy of the current year. Ve Returned from the Mayor's office unsigned. VC School Milk & 457. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Lunch rurid. Ordered: Thatthe sum of Eight.,Hundred Forty-seven Dollars and Fifty-three cents ($847.53) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this 40 purpose. Approved by the Mayor, May 171 1949. 458. Snow & Ice. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and Twenty-seven Cents ($1276.27) be and hereby is appropriated Zo from the item Park-O-Meter Parking Meters to the Street Department item "Snow &. Ice" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1H i 12, 1949 Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 459•Snow & Ice. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-seven Dollars and Ninety-eight Cents (47567.98) be and hereby is appropriated for the Street Department item "Snow & Ice" and charged to the tax levy �J of the current year, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 460. P Parking Meters suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Signs , & Equipment. Ordered: That the sum of Eighty Hundred Twenty-two Dollars ($822.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the item "Miller Parking Meters" to the Police Department item "Parking Meters , Signs , Equipment, and Mis- cellaneous Expenses" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for this purpose. i Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 461. P General Foreman. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($520.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Street Department item "General Admin- istration" sub item "General Foreman" and charged to the tax levy of the current year, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for ie this purpose. Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. 1 The following Order was recommended by the "layor: 62.Ward 1 Playground Ordered: That the sum of ThirtyThousand Dollars (430,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the special item "Ward One Athletic Field hd Playground" , and charged to the tax levy of the current year, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Superintendent of Public o i Property. F Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Crosby objected. Councillor Crosby withdrew his objection. The order was then adopted by a roll call vote if 8 Yeas, 1 Nay, 2 Absent. i Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. 63. , The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: Civic Concerts. ' Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars (41500.00) be and eebyr is appropriated for the Special Item "Civic Concerts" and charged I o the tax levy of the current year, aaid sum to be expended under the j irection of the Mayor w . 06 1 May_122 1949 —.. ------ ------- -- Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Hyland objected. The order was referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Council Chamber.463. The request of the Planning to use the Council Chamber Monday, May 23 , 1949 at 8:00 for the purpose of holding a hearing, was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 464. Invitation to A communication from St. Joseph' s Church inviting the Council to St. Josephs. the laying of the cornerstore of the new church on May 15, 1949 at 12 :15 P.M. was received. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the invitation was accepted. A 465• Memorial Day Parade. An invitation to march in the Memorial Day Parade was accepted on i the motion of Councillor Poitras. 466. ( Tag Day. A communication was received from the Knights of Pythias requesting permission to run a Tage Day for Kiddy Kamp on June 4, or 11, 1949. 3 ' ( Councillor Poitras moved granted. 467.468. Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : iMrs. Sylvester Barry 9 Boston St. , Salem Rose Levy 80 Washington St. , Peabody 469. , , Tag Day. The application of the Old Age Assistance Group to conduct a Tag M ! Old Age Assistance. P Day in the streets of Salem June 17, and 18 , was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 470. Move a building. The application of the B. F. Goodwin & Son, Inc . to move a building from the Salem-Beverly line to 26q Canal Street was i ; y granted on the motion � I N of Councillor Rafter. The building will be carried over the following C streets ; Water St. , Beverly, Salem Beverly Bridge, Bridge Street, Wash- ington Street, Canal St. , Canal St. Extension to f266. 471. Sunday License. The application of Foma ILchuk, to keep open on Sundays at 19 Butler Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 472. ' !Sunday License. The application of James J. Herlihy d/b/a/ Terryts Variety to keep 011 open on Sundays at 122 Boston Street was referred to the' Committee on Licenses aftd Permits. 473• Pool Table. The application of William Foustoukos to erect one Pool 'fable at 108 Boston Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 474. Auctioneers License The application of William Manning, 73 Washington Street for the Z renewal of his Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Council- lor Rafter. i y May__12_:_ 1949 _. The application of Stephen P. FOster, $1 Washington Street for an 475. Auctioneer's License. Auctioneer' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. The application of George J. Healey, 476. 334 Jefferson Avenue was grante Builder's Lic- on the motion of Councillor Rafter. ense. The application of John E. Dupray, 7 Franklin St. , Danvers was 477.Builder's l granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. License. 478-479-480-481-482 The following applications to Dig Seaworms were referred to the 4$3-4$4-4$5. Committee on Licenses and Permits : Dig Seaworms. r Elliott R. Salkins 15 Mall Street James R. Femino 77 Summer Street Robert Erwin 117 Congress Street Roger Morneau 25 Perkins Street Robert Desrocher 3 Green Street Richard Mikulski 3 Cromwell Street Dominic Basile 24 Turner Street Arthur Francis 19 Nursery Street A hearing was ordered for May 26, 1949 on the application of Beacon 4$6.Large Sign. Way Stores to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 260 Essex Street. Beacon Way. A hearing was ordered for May 26, 1949 on the application of Ben 4$7.Large Sign. Ben Eve Shop. Eve Shop to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 14 Central street. A list of renewals of Bowling Alleys , Junk Collector, Lodging House 4$$.Renewals. Dig Seaworm, Sell 3eaworm, and Sunday Licenses were referred to the ! I Committee on Licenses and Permits. k i The applications of Edmund J. Ring, Jr, 90 Flint Street ; and David 4$9.Pedler's License, Saper, 27 Eden Street for the renewal of Pedlers License was referred to the Board of Control. The Sign Bond of Ben Eve Shop, 14 Central Street was referred to the 490.Sign Bond. Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 491. The Sign Bond of George Theriault, 191-193 Fort Avenue was referred Sign Bond. to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. r The Bond of B. F. Goodwin Co. in the matter of the removal of a 492.Bond - Move a Building. M' building from the Salem Beverly line to 266 Canal Street Extension was M referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 493. The petition for an annuity of Anna M. Ellard, widow of Daniel J. Petition for an annuity. Ellard a former member of the Salem Police Department, was received and placed on file. 494. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Appointment of Physicians. Ordered: That Drs. Francis J. Harrigan and Dr. James P. Ryan be designated as two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the purpose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death 4 of Dan aEllard was the natura an proximate result ot injuries received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employment while in the performance of his duty. Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. 495 Notify of appointmen Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of a hearing to be held on Thursday, June 9th at 7 :00 p.m. and of the appointment of Drs. Francis J. Harrigan, and games P. Ryan as members of the Board of Physicians required under Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended , with reference to the petition of Anna M. Ellard, widow of Daniel J. Ellard a former member of the Salem Police Department, for an annuity. Approved by the Mayor Ibay 17, 1949. 496 Licenses Permits. Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits: The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Morris L. Budnick - Salem Employment Agency 228 Essex Street JUNK COLLECTOR Isaac Talkowski 24 Phillips Street JUNK DEALER Collier & Mizioch Inc. R 67 Flint Street LODGING HOUSE Franklin B. Ballou 384 Essex Street Tony Damanis 31 Charter Street "'rs. J. J. Fitzpatrick 326 Lafayette Street Joseph Rioux 167 Washington Street Annie H. Toleos 14 Lynde Street James A. Toleos 5 Rust Street SUNDAY LICENSE Adelard Duchene 86 Congress Street Fanny Farmer Candy Shop 172 Essex Street Rene Gauthier 54 Roslyn Street James Quinlan 15 Lemon Street i WAGON Isaac Talkowski 24 Phillips Street NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS John F. Collins 57 Osgood Street I SELL SEAWORMS fi Robert Laverty 35 March Street I jrA 409 May_ 12_ 1949 ------- SUNDAY LICENSE J. F. Dean & W. F. Guinn 5 Columbus St. POOL TABLE William Foustoukos 108 Boston St. For the Co=ittee John H. Burke . Report accepted and recommendations adopted. (�® Sunday Licenses approved by the L"ayor May 17, 1949. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee 97�Library Dept. on Finance: Repairs & Furniture. "The Committee on- Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropri- ating $1092.83 to the Library Dept. item "Repairs & Furniture" to be charged to the tax levy for the current year has considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Report accepted and recommendation adopted. r: a Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee 9$.Other Dept. on Finance : Buildings. j "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating 42000.00 to the Public Property Dept. item "Other Department I Buildings" sub-item "City Scales Building" said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year has considered said matter and would recom- end that the appropriation be made. 't For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Report accepted and recommendation adopted. ' Councillor Rafter offered the following order which was adopted: 99.Construction of Ordered: That, effective as to applications received subsequently to sidewalks. une 1, 1949, the cost of construction of sidewalks in public ways be established at the rate of not exceeding $1. 50 per square yard for asphalt i aterial and $2.50 per square yard for cement material. Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. econd Passage (440.ai )' The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the compen- ompensation , cert0 ation of Certain City Employees (440.-As introduced for first passage on ity employees. i Aril 28, 1949) was taken up, and the Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which wqs adopted: 500. Traffic Lieut Ordered: That the Council Committee on Ordinances be and is hereby enant. equested to draw up a suitable and proper amendment to the City Ordinan- es relating to the Police Department creating a Traffic Lieutenant in he Police Dept. who shall be in overall charge of the Traffic Division Ind of the duty assignments of the personnel, and of all traffic assign- ents. Attached herewith is an outline of the duties of the personel of May 12 19 9 --- - the Traffic Division in t e o Lice epartment. Read Tomb. 501. Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the City of Salem record its acceptance of the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars (4250.00) to be held by the City Treasurer, the interest thereof to be used for the perpetual preservation, care , improvement or embellishing of the Read tomb and cemetery lot in the Howard Street Burying Ground as provided under the terms of a decree of the Supreme Judicial Court April 28, 1899. Approved by the Mayor May 17, 1949. Reserved section 502. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 4 High Street. Ordered: That the Police Traffic Sergeant be requested to mark off a reserved section of 25 ft. at the curb in front of 4 High Street. Approved by the Mayor T-lay 17, 1949. Collins Cove 503. Councillor Muse offered the following Order which was adopted: @9seba1l. Ordered: That Baseball playing be prohibited at the Collins Cove playgrounds and the Police Dept. and Superintendent of Public Property be so notified. Jurors. Councillor Crosby drew the following three Jurors for Superior Civil i Court at Salem June 6, 1949: Thomas J. Joyce 12 Palfry Street Leather worker Roger F. Ryan 89 Webb Street Leather worker Neil P. Mitchel 8 Ames Street Clerk On the motion of Councillor Hartnett the meeting adjourned at 9:40pm ATTEST: AUG ST NE J. 00 CITY CLERK A regular meeting of the City Council was held Thursday, May 26, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillors Stromberg and Crosby. President Muse presided. LarA hearing was held on the application of the Ben Eve Shop to erect Benrin Eve Shop. Sig a Large Stationary Sign at 14 Central Street. Benjamin Hurwitz appeared IIIRRR in favor. There was no opposition. Councillors Rafter, Poitras and Szetela were recorded in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Coun- cillor Hyland the application was granted. A hearing was held on the application of the Beacon Way Stores to BeacongWayLar Storesign ^ C erect a Large Stationary Sign at 260 Essex- Street. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the application was laid on the table. A communication was received from the Mayor appointing 504. y ppointin Walter S. Appointment p Licensing Board. f Spilski as a member of the Licensing Board for a term of 6 years expiring the 1st Monday in June , 1955. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. NO objection. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas , 3 Nays, 2 Absent. Voting Yea were Councillors April, Durkin, Hartnett Hyland, and Poitras , and Szetela Vot ing Nay were Councillors Burke, Rafter and Muse. Absent were Councillors Crosby and Stromberg. A communication was received from the Mayor requesting that the 505.Police Dept. trial period for the 40 hour week in the Police Department be extended an 40 hour week. additional seven weeks. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the period be continued until July 23 , 1949 as suggested by the Mayor. i 506 A communication from the Mayor relative to the distribution of the Concerts at j concerts to be held at the Salem Willows was referred to the Committee on Salem Willows. Finance on the motion of Councillor.. Poitras. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 507.Pension of call vote of 9 Yeas 2 Absent : John J. Brennan. Ordered: That Lt. John J. Brennan, a permanent member of the Salem Police Department for more than forty (40) years, having made application for retirement under the provisions of subsection a of Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , it appearing that the said John J. Brenna has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further per- { forming duty as a member of the police department, and a medical panel of three physicians having unanimously reported that John J. Brennan is ! physically incapacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrances on account of which such 41 May 26 1949 --- --- retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has approved the claim for disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in the police department of the City of Salem at an annual pensio equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of retirement , namely, two-thirds of $3490.00, amounting to an annual pension of $2326.6 i said retirement and pension to be effective as of midnight , May 26, 19499 d � said pension to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities - Pension" account of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. 508. ark Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspen- sion of the rules on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Ordered: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-eight ollars and Ninety Cents ( '014468.90) be and hereby is appropriated from he "Municipal Golf Course Receipts Reserved" account for the following items in the Park Department: Salaries & Wages Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and inety Cents ($7662.90) Expenses Six Thousand Three Hundred Six Dollars (�6306.00) Playground Improvements Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (� 250.00) Forest River Park, Repairs to Pool & Buildings Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated or these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. 509. Sewer Maintenance. The following Order recommended by the Kkyor was adopted under suspen ion of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred One Dollars and wenty Cents ($2501.20) be and hereby is appropriated for the Street De- partment item "Sewer Maintenance's and charged to the tax levy of the urrent year, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for his purpose. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. 510. Sand.-Transportatio The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under to Beaches. uspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and ereby is appropriated for the Street Department Special Item "Sand Trans- portation to Beaches" , this sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. 413 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 511. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Durkin: Fire Dept. Other Expenses. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Fire Department item "Other General Expenses" sub item "Pension Medical Examination" , said sum to be added a to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. A Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 512. P School Milk & Ordered : That the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-five Dollars Lunch Fund. y- (�425.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to th "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. The following Order recommended by the I°jayor was adopted under 513. P Witch House suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Repairs. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Fund Receipts from Witch House" account to the Park Department item "Witch House Repairs, Operations and Salaries", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. 514. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Chain Link Fence suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Hartnett: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-Concessions Fund" eccount to the Park Department special item "Chain Link Fence, John R. McGlew and May Street Playgrounds". Approved by the Mayor May 31, 1949. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: 515.Land on Bridge Street. Ord ered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute and j deliver to Parker Bros. Inc. a five year lease of the small parcel of land on Bridge Street formerly occupied by the City Scales to be employed r by the lessee for parking purposes at a rental of $25.00 per year, the Cemetery Commission having no present need or use for said premises. Councillor Durkin moved that the Order be amended to have the leasee d insure the property to protect the city. Order as amended adopted, by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 3 Absent. f i Approved by the Mayor May 31, 1949. 516. A communication was received from the Board of Health requesting Lodging Houses. that before Lodging House Licenses are granted they be subQitted to the Board of Health For approval. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the 1" 414 May 26 matter was refer or:to the Committree o Licenses and ermits. 517. Pedler' s License. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the applications of Edmund J. Ring, Jr. , and David Saper for the renewal of their Pedler' s Licenses. COuncillor Poitras moved that the applicatim of Edmund J. Ring Jr. , be granted. Voted. Councillors Poitras moved that the application of David Saper be granted. Voted. (, 518. Sign over Tunnel. A communication from the Gallows Hill Community Club requesting permission to erect a Sign over the Tunnel in Town House Square in connection with the 4th of July celebration to be held at Gallows Hill was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission to erect the sign was granted. 519. Naval Services. An invitation to Naval Services at the open Air Theatre at Salem Willows on May 29, 1949 at 2 :00 p.m. was accepted on the motion of Counci - lor Poitras. Renewals. 520. A List of. Renewals of Drainlayer, Junk Collector, Lodging House , Dig Seaworms, Sell Seaworms , and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 521. Auctioneers Licenses The renewals of AUCtioneers "icenses of Fred F. NORris , 218 Essex St and George W. Marquis, 317 Lafayette Street were received. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the application of Fred F. Norris was granted. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the application of George W. MArquis was granted. 522• Auctioneer's License The application of GEorge F. TErrell, 201 Highland Avenue for an Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 523. Auto Dealer 2nd clasi THE application of Royal Motor Sales , 75 North Street for an Auto Dealer's 2nd Class License was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 524 Builderbs License. r The application of Ralph K. Lipsett, 5 Pickman Road for a Builder' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 525.526. 527.528. j Dig Seaworms. The following application to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Committee on Licenses w Permits: Stanley Lipka 40 Essex Street } ' C. Roderick 166 Bridge Street Lionel Tremblay 33 Park Street Charles E. Burkinshaw 57 Canal Street 529-530• Sell Seaworms. The following applications to Sell Seaworms were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Charles E. Burkinshaw 57 Canal STREet Raymond Trainor 3 Milk Street 41 ' May 26 1 A hearing was ordered for JUne 9; 1949 on the petition of the New Pole Location England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Canal St. 531. Co. to locate 1 pole on Canal Street. A hearing was ordered for June 9 1949 at 8:00 p 532 . `II , p.m. on the petition Pole Location of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric off North St. ! Lighting Company to locate 5 poles off of North Street on the Salem / Housing Authority Land. The Sign Bond of Beaconway Stores Inc. , 260 Essex Street was referrec 533 .Sign Bond. to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Beaconway Stores. ' The Sigh Bond of the Donahue Conners Corp. , 137 Watington Street 534.Sign Bond. was referred to the Committee on Bonds a Donahue Conners nd returned approved. Corp. The Surety Bond of B. F. Goodwin & Son, Inc . , Marblehead, Mass. was 53 5. Surety Bond. referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 536. 537. 538. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : Claims. St. Pierre Auto Body Works 31 Bridge Street Salem Mrs. Eunice C. Stowe 27 North Street , Salem Mrs. Theresa HAlko 37 Mason Street , Salem 539. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Licenses & Permits : LI "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter !' of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following Licenses be granted: RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co. 47 Congress Street (6 alleys) James Pemberton 18 New Derby St. (10 alleys) j JUNK COLLECTOR: Arthur C. Copp 31 Front St. , Beverly Sarth Liss 91 Tremont Street John Nalesnik 19 Putnam Street ! LODGING HOUSE �) Mrs. Margaret Beaupre 17 Federal Street Dorothy Eng 30 Charter Street Dorothy Eng 24 Charter Street Mrs. Ann Esancy 248 Lafayette Street Jennie "'clMath1 Hamilton Street NApoleon Ouellette 104 Lafayette Street Nellie S. Papows 5 Nsh Street Guy Violette 14 Lynch Street Frances R. Wood 35 North Street Christine Xiarhos 53 Charter Street DIG SEAWORMS John Bernard 57 Lawrence Street Paul Burda 23 Symonds Street George S. Osborne 6 English Street Christian Sorensen 33 Carlton Street SELL SEAWORMS 416 May _90 _1949_ - - Christian Sorensen 33 .Carlton Street SUNDAY LICENSE Fortunat Bourgault 23 Roslyn Street Annie C. Finnan 99 Bridge Street Frank H. Gagnon 42 Cedar Street Russell Gosselin 183 Fort Avenue Howard Johnson's 15 Bridge Street Charles H. Kimball 53 West Avenue Kohr Bros. Inc. 189 Fort Avenue C. & N. Sampsonis 2072 North Street John L. Sheehan & Son 159 Fort Avenue NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS Dominic BAsile 24 Turner Street Richard Mikulski 3 Cromwell Street Robert Desrocher 3 Green Street 44 Roger Morneau 25 Perkins Street Robert Erwin 117 Congress Street James R. Femino 77 Summer Street Elliott R. Salkins 15 Mall Street Arthur Francis 19 Nursery Street SUNDAY LICENSE Foma Ilchuk 19 Butler Street James J. Herlihy d/b/a/ Terry' s Variety 122 Boston Street DRAINLAYER Henry Caron 1 Cabot Street Amendment. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Councillor Poitras moved Henry Caron, Drainlayer' s License be granted Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday licenses approved by the Mayor May 31, 1949. 540. Memorial Day. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the `'ommittee on Finance : "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order recop)mended by the mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $400.00 be appropriated for the Memorial Day Item has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended by appropriating $350.00 to the Item MEmorial Day, said sum to be charged to the tax levy for the current year. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 541. Read Tomb. Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred For Dollars nd Eighty-four Cents ($1340.$4) be transferred from the item "Read Tomb Fund" to the"Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds, Income" account , said amount representing accrued interest on the principal of said fund , in reimburse- ent for expenditures in the preservation, care, improvement and embellish ng of the Read tomb and cemetery lot in the Howard Street Burying Ground ince the establishing of said fund in 1899 and the receipt thereof by the 417 YlaY-26� _1949 --=-- City Treasurer in 1949. Approved by the Mayor, May 31, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the Council adjourned for a 5 minute recess. Reconvened at 9:15 p.m. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to hold a special meeting of the Council Thursday, June 2, 1949 at 8 :00 p.m. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST: AUGU i r NE J. 0Y CITY CLERK i i i l a 418 June 21 _1949_._____ - ------ -- -.... ---- A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, June 2, 1949 at 8:.00 p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Stromberg. President Muse presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting was dispensed. 542 Planning Board. A communication from the Planning Board recommending the change of Kelly Field t zoning on land located between Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue(Kelly Field) from business and general residence to apartment house zone , was received and laid on the table . 543 Sign over tunnel. A communication from the George W. Pickering Co. to erect a sign over the tunnel in Town House Square from June 18, to June 24, 1949 was granted. Renewal 544. The application of Henry Szetela, 87. Derby Street for the renewal Sunday License. of his Sunday License was received. Councillor Szetela moved suspension of the rules. No objection. On the motion of Councillor Durkin license granted. 545 Traffic Lieutenant Councillor Rafter offered the following Ordinance which was recom- mended by the Committee on Ordinances : In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 28 , relatin', to the Police Depart- ment of the City of Salem, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence of said section and by substituting in place thereof the follow- ing sentence : "SECTION 1. A Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a City Marshal, two Captains, seven Lieutenants , six of whom shall act a s INspectors and one of whom shall be designated as Traffic Lieutenant in charge of the Traffic Division of the Police Department , four Sergeants , fifty-one Patrolmen, three of whom shall act a s Motorcycle Officers to be on duty in that capacity from April first to November first of each year and such other times as the City Marshal may order, one of whom shall act as a Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man, twenty-five Reserve Officers , one Clerk, two Matrons , and one Police Chauffeur-Patrolman." SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 2 Nays , 1 Absent. Voting Yea were Councillors April, Burke , Durkin, Hartnett , Hylan Poitras, Rafter, and Muse. Voting Nay were Councillors Crosby and Szetel o e Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee 546. Committee on on Finance : Finance - denying. ! "lhe Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating money to certain departments as recommended by the Mayor on April 14, 1949 has considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriations to be following_ Departments be denied : Armistice Day Library Department Assessors Department Insurance Cemetery Department Firemen's Graves Christmas Decorations Fire Department City Clerk's Department Park Department City Collector's Department Planning Board Board of Control Police Department Contributory Retirement Dept, Purchasing Department Elections & Registrations Dept. Recreation Department Electrical Department City Auditor Engineering Department Treasury Department City Messenger Department Water Department Sealer of Weights and Measures. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee 547 Health Dept. on Finance : Appropriation, "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an Order recommended by the 'Mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $4935.40 be appropriated as itemized therein for the Health Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropropriating the following amounts , to be charged to the tax levy- for the current year: QUARANTINE & CONTAGIOUS DISEASES Board of Health Physician $260.00 Board of Health Dentist 260.00 For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 548. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Moth Suppres- on Finance : sion Budget. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order recommended• by the Mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $4327.60 be " appropriated as itemized therein for the Moth Suppression Department has 1 J considered said matter and would recommend that the Order bq amended, by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropriating the following itemized amounts and to be charged to the tax levy for the current year: 1 Chauffeur 777.60 Laborers General 1250.00 Making a total of $2027.60 For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman Report accepted and recommendations Adopted. ` 420 --- - Juhe 2,_ 1949 _..___ ---._ — ------ - - _ - _ Shade Tree 549. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee o Dept. Finance : "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order recommend- ed by the Mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $4668.60 be i appropriated as itemized therein for the Shade TRee Department' has con- sidered said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropriating ` I '. the following amounts, to be charged to the tax levy for the current year: Chauffeur $1749.60 Laborers General 2500.00 Making a Total of 4249• For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman". Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 550. Street Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Finance : "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order recommend- ed by the Mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $27 ,550.04 be appropriated as itemied therein for the Street Department has consider ed said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended, by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropriating the following itemized amounts and charged to the tax levy for the current year: ASHES & REFUSE DISPOSAL Ash Collectors $5066.00 HIGHvVAY MAINTENANCE Operators $1000.00 Mechanic 500.00 Working Foreman 1000.00 Chauffeurs 1000.00 Chauffeurs 1000.00 Operator General 500.00 Laborers 2000.00 Other Expenses 4000.00 BRIDGES & FENCES Salaries Wages 300.00 Other Expenses 483.80 Making a total of $1 i' For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" i Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 551 Veterans' Services Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Finance: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an Order recommended by the Mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $7130.00 be appropriated as itemized therein in the Veterans' Services Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended -------- June--..2►-1944.- ----------------- by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropri- f ating the following itemized amounts and charged to the tax levy of the 1 current year: SALARIES & WAGES Assistant Agent $260.00 Clerk - Part time 500.00 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL Gasoline and Oil 0.00 Miscellaneous 1 50.00 Motor Vehicle Care 100.00 Office Supplies 00 . Photostatic Supplies 1 505000 Postage 50.00 Printing 25.00 Telephone 0.00 Transportation 1 50.00 EQUIPMENT I Office 100.00 VETERANS BENEFITS 5000.00 �I Total $6560.00 For the committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman " Report accepted and recommendations adopted. i I Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on 552.Public Propert Finance : "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an Order recommended by the Mayor on April 14, 1949 requesting that the sum of $14,721.20 be appropriated as itemized therein for the Public Property Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropriating the following itemized amounts, to be charged to the tax levy for the current year: SALARIES & WAGES Vacation clerk $ 56.40 SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL REPAIRS TO FIRE DEPT. BUILDING Painting 1000.00 Building repairs 500.00 Ak Plumbing Repairs & Heating Repairs 150.00 REPAIRS TO WATER DEPT. BUILDING Building Repairs 1300.00 Church St. , Fuel, Light , Janitor Supplies 200.00 THER DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS Beckford Street 250.00 Contagious Hospital 500.00 Police Station 1500.00 PHAM SCHOOL 500.00 OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES Other Expenses 200.00 ITY HALL Electricity 200.00 1 June 2, _1949 -> --- ----------- -- — -- Furniture , files & repairs 200.00 TOWN HALL Electricity 100.00 TOTAL 5 •40 For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 553 . Public Welfare. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Finance: !f "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the order recommended y the Mayor on April 143 1949 requesting $70,265.00 be appropriated as ' temized therein, for the Public Welfare Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be amended, by striking out all appropriations recommended therein, and by appropriating the following itemized amounts to be charged to the tax levy for the current year: PERSONAL SERVICES Superintendent $ 260.00 Matron 260.00 Temporary nurse 1560.00 Cook - male 739.00 Farmer & Laborer 168.00 ENERAL ADMINISTRATION Welfare Agent 240.00 Clerk - senior 793.00 Social worker 180.00 Social worker 152.00 Physician 260.00 Social Work Supt. 180.00 Social Worker 180.00 Social worker 180.00 Physician 260.00 ITY HOME EXPENSES 3025.00 ENERAL RELIEF 17000.00 ID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN 6200.00 LD AGE ASSISTANCE THER EXPENSES Postage 250.00 Direct Payments 29300.00 TOTAL 1 7. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman" Report accepted and recommendations adopted. r 554. Catch Basin. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor, the City Engineer, and Superintendent of Streets take the necessary steps to effect the installation of sanitary sewers, surface drains , and whatever catch basins may be necessary on Oakview Ave. for a distance of not less than 500 geet from the junction of LOring Avenue and Oakview Avenue. 555. Carnival Licenses. Councillor Hyland Offered the following Order: Ordered: That the Committee on Licenses and Permits investigate the existing system of granting permits to carnivals and circuses and that said committee make any recommendations it may deem advisable in regard i 423 June_2,. — to the granting of the same. Councillor Durkin offered the following amendment to the Order: "And be it further ordered that the City Solicitor be requested to render an opinion as to whom has the authority to grant permits for carnivals and also as to locations and as to the authority that the Council has regarding carnivals as to permits gnd locations both public and private property." Amendment adopted. Order as amended adopted. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 556•Taxi Stand Ordered : That the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the 90 Washington St. Committee on Traffic be requested to look into the advisability of per- mitting a public taxi stand at 86-90 Washington Street in front of the store of Foodland and Fruitland Inc . This will require the removal of traffic meter at this point, and the opinion be obtained from the City solicitor as to whether fee of sufficent amount can be obtained to warrent removal of meter. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. ATTEST: `AUGU' INE J. T OMEY CITY CLERK � I I ; I ; ' I i i E 42 _June_ 9-,- 1949 AnnuityPension A special meeting of the City Council and the Mayor was held in the Anna M Ellard. Council Chamber Thursday, June 9, 1949 at 7 :00 p.m. to hear the petition of Anna M. Ellard, widow of Daniel Ellard, policeman in the Salem Police Department, for an annuity. All members were present except Councillors Durkin, Stromberg, and Crosby. I City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey swore in all witnesses. March John C. Harkins outlined in full the case of the petition of j Anna M. Ellard who was seeking an annuity under Chapter 32 , Section 89 I14 as a result of the death of her husband Daniel J. Ellard a Police Officer in the Salem Police Department on December 19, 1948. He stated how on August 21, 1941 Mr. Ellard received his lst major =ronary attack as a result of long hours of wor!c on the Cochrane murder case. I , Dr. Thomas Henry was then qualified to testify. His qualifications were admitted by the Board. He stated that he treated Daniel J. Ellard on August 22 , 1941, and that "Ir. Ellard had frequent attacks up to Decem- ber, 1948. He stated that the type of work done by him, such as lifting people in and out of the ambulance , working over time caused his conditio to become rundown, and that it took months for him to recover from his first heart attack. Dr. Sherman E. Goulding, Beverly Klass . heart specialist gave his qualifications. ne stated that any strenuous activity or prolonged i I nervous strain and nervous tension, excitement and so on are all important factors in precipitating coronary thrombosis in the presence of coronary artery disease. I � James Roy O'Neil of the Salem Police Department took the stand. He stated that Officer Ellard and he were called to Forest River Park to save a girl that was drowning on June 19, 1931. Daniel Ellard worked on the girl for one hour without stopping. He had to lay down on the grass weak from exhaustion. Anna M. Ellard , widow of the late Patrolman Daniel J. Ellard testified that she had two minor children and that she had not remarried since the death of her husband. She stated that her husband had worked until all hours in the morning on the Cochrane murder case in July, 1941 , and that his heart condition became known at that time. ' i Marshal Harkins took the stand and testified that Patrolman Ellard had become partially unconscious while working on a drowning woman at Forest River. He also testified that Mr. Ellard had donated blood to Salem Hospital on several occasions, worked long hours on the Cochrane murder case and in general worked long and hard thereby weakening his condition. On the Ltotion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the Council i records of 1941 relative to the compensation paid to Daniel Ellard while 426 June 9, 1949 Special i°eetng on sick leave be incorporated in the record. On the motion of Councillo Rafter the meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M. Attest : AUGU3 J. T OIL CITY CLERK i r 1 i �l f ;I e'i I, Milli B f A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, June 9, 1949 at 8 :00 p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillors Crosby, Durkin and Stromberg. President Muse presided. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispensed. Hearing - Pole re- location Canal St. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem electric Lighting Company to re-locate one pole on Canal Street. Fred A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the petition was granted by the adopt- ion of the following Order: Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and THE SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and hereby are granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as -.said Companies may deem necessary in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested in petiti n of said Companies dated the 24th day of May 1949• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber , and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Lighting Co. No. 398 Dated 5-19-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem i Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less. than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may i be erected thereon under this order:- Canal Street northeasterly from Laurel St. - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpos- es. i Approved by the Mayor, June 16 , 1949. i Hearing - Pole loco ion If North St. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate five poles on land of the Salem Housing Authority off North Street. Fred A. 427 --- -- .. ---- June_91 _194.9_. .: - Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. . Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and THE SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, togethe with such sustaining and protecting 'fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requeste in petition of said Companies dated the 24th day of May 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Lighting Company No. 399 Dated 5-23-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected under this order: Salem Housing Authority Land 200-1 off North Street - 5 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connects ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Approved by the Mayor, June 16 , 1949. Hearing - Zoning A hearing was h23d4on the proposed change in Zoning from business Loring Avenue. and general residence to apartment house zone at Kelly Field so called, j at Loring Avenue and Raymond Avenue. Hearing closed. Councillor Rafter f offered the following Ordinance for first passage: 559. Zoning Ordinance, t In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. I An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follow : SECTION 1. The 'Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby amended by changing the area now zoned in part as a business district and in part as a general residence district to an apartment house district ; said area located and described as follows : Beginning at a point on easterly side of Loring Avenue 150 ft. north east'. of Raymer 'o a r l;'n - g ` 9 June '9 1-94�1 •� i in a south easterly direction 1000 ft. on a line 150 ft. north east of Raymond Road and parallel thereto; thence turning at right angles and running in a north easterly direction on a straight line to a point 150 ft. from the westerly side of Lafayette Street and running in a north westerly direction on a line 150 ft. westerly of and parallel to Lafayet- i to Street to Loring Avenue , thence turning and running in a south westerl direction along the line of Loring Avenue to the point begun at . SECTION 2. The ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City �j Charter. Ordinance adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 8 Yeas 3 Absent. 560. constables. The Mayor's appointment of the following Constables was received and placed on file: George J. Larkin, 121 Canal Street , Salem John J. O'Day, 5 Woodside Street , Salem 561. Trustee Plummer Farm A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the appoint- School. ment of Lionel U. Caron as a Trustee of the Plummer Farm School to fill the term of resigning member Michael G. Brawders , for five years begin- ning February 1, 1948. Councillor Burke moved suspension of the rules. 11 No objection. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the resignation of Michael G. Brawders was accepted with regret. Appointment of Lionel U. Caron confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 3 Absent. GCrow II Club. 562. The following communication was received from the Mayor: Gentlemen of the Council: Representatives of the Crow II Club requested that the City sell the Club a lot of land suitable for the construction of a new Club build- ing, and the location being considered was a portion of the area formerly ,i known as the Fort Avenue Dump Site which is now in process of being converted into a recreation are4 and athletic field. I have requested the opinion from the Superintendent of Public Property as to whether there is sufficient land available for both purposes , and the second All paragraph of the enclosed letter from Mr. O'Rourke indicates that the jj sale of a small portion of the land to the Club would not adversely affect the plans for the future use of this area. With reference to this proposed Club building, it may be that it would be of advantage to the City to have a building on this area where arrangements might be made for indoor recreational activites in inclement weather, and where storage space might be provided for city owned equip- . went used in connection with the recreational facilities . Should such an arrangement be feasible , I would recommend the transfer of the land for $1.00; otherwise I feel that the price should be set at the figure of 426, June_9,_ 1949 4Z200.00 in accordance with the present appraisal figures. Please advise me as to your wishes in the matter. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor Councillor Szetela then introduced the following Order which was 563 .Authorize Mayor RM adopted: to sell land. Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell and convey to the Crow II Club for the sum of �200.00 a certain area of municipally owned land not required for or devoted to any public use, said land comprising p g approximately $500 square feet and being a portion of the former Fort Avenue dump site , so called, adjacent to Fort Avenue and to be more particularly shown on a plan to be prepared by the City Engineer, and that the Mayor be further authorized and empowered in the name and behalf of the city to execute , acknowledge, and deliver a proper deed and instrument of transfer of said parcel of land to be recorded with said plan. Approved by the Mayor, June 15, 1949. The following communication was received from the Mayor: 564.Budget appropri- Gentlemen of the Council: ations. Referring to the adtion of the Council on the many appropriation Orders originally included in the budget and subsequently submitted as requests for supplementary appropriations , I write to inform the Council that the restoration of the sums requested for certain major departments will doubtless solve most of the problems of the departments , but you have failed to provide the sums necessary for the many departments whose requests have been reduced or eliminated. I feel that I should inform you of this at this time so that you will have an opportunity to consider the matter and find an appropriate solution for these many problems as Ii they may arise later in the year. For example, most departments will be unable to pay telephone bills after the first of September due to a reduction in the amount requested and an increase in the rates, the Polic Department lacks funds necessary for repairs and for increased operating costs due to increased use of cruisers , the Water Department does not have sufficient funds for fuel at the Pu0ping Station and for temporary repairs at that location, the Library Department required fuhds for main- tenance and for the purchase of books which the Librarian states are necessary to meet "a minimum standard of efficiency". Under ordinary circumstances these small items could be replaced f by subsequent transfers from the Reserve Account or from other income. However, I am informed by the Board of Public Welfare that current demand indicate the need of an additional 448, 500 for Welfare items unless j' v-_' 430 substantial improvement is noted in prevailing conditions between now and the close of the year. The Veterans Services Department is in an equally serious position and Mr. Long estimates the need for another "50,000 for his department for the balance of the year. In connection with the Veterans payments I have inquired as to the explanation for this alarming increase and obtained the enclosed statement from Mr. Long which appears fully explanatory of the mounting costs of his department . Recognizing the impossibility of an accurate forcast for either Welfare or Veterans benefits expenses on the basis of conditions prevailing last January, the fact remains that thedecline in local employment confronts us with a problem of serious magnitude. As the funds available are admittedly adequate to carry all of these departments through the summer, there is no need for immediate action and my purpose is to acquaint you with these facts for your guidance in your actions upon all appropriating Orders and that you may take your full share of responsibility to provide the needed funds at a later date. Yours very truly, s/Joseph B. Harrington Mayor 565• High St. Playground. A communication from the Mayor relative to damage done by children playing at the High Street Playground to the Italian Church was referred I� to the Committee on Claims on the motion of Councillor Burke. 566. Land of Fort Ave. The following Urder recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- " mous roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 3 Absent: i' Ordered: That the 1v1ayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell one lot of municipally owned land to LfItalien Brother at a price of 415.00, said lot shown as No. 12 on a plan entitled:"House Lot Development, Land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave. , Salem, Mass. , Scale 1 in. = 40 feet , 1946, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." and com- prising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the. City of Salem an instrument of transfer pertaining thereto in terms requiring as a condi- tion of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within four (4) months of a single-family dwelling and requiring the same to be offered i for sale or 'rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 , as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor, June 15 , 1949. 567. Reserve Account. The following Order recommended by the MAyor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars (�25 ,000.00) 43�1 — ---- _.. June_9_,-1949 be and hereby is appropriated to meet extraordinary or unforeseen expen- ditures that may arise between the date of adoption of this Order and the end of the fiscal year and the same is established as a "Reserve Account" drafts against this fund are to be made by transfer from this fund voted by the City Council upon recommendation by the Mayor as provided, said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. RM Approved by the Mayor, June 15, 1949. The followinU Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 568.U. S. S. Salem. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter by a unanimous roll call vote of 8 Yeas , 3 Absent: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars (gp5,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the unclassified item "Entertaining of Officer and Crew of the USS Salem" , said sum to be charged to the tax levy of the current year and expended under the direction of the Council. Approved by the Mayor, June 15 , 1949. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: 569. Y Skerry School. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275 ,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of construct- ing and originally equipping and furnishing an elementary school building to be located on land owned by the city on Skerry Street, and to meet said appropriation that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars (315 ,000.00) be raised and appropriated in the tax rate of the current year, and the Treasurer with the approval of the °Iayor be and hereby is authorized to i borrow Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ( -260,000.00) and issue bonds o i notes of the CityTherefor, , payable in not more than twenty years (20) , in accordance with provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. On the motion of Councillor April the Order was referred to the Committee on Finance and I the School Committee was invited to discuss the matter. The following Order was recommended by the ''layor: 570.Equipment in Public Works Dept. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing additional departmental equipment for the Public Works Department , and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized to borrow Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) under Provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, Paragraph 9 of the General Laws , and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor, payable in not more than five years, for the purpose of meeting in part said appropriation for the cost of additional departmental equipment in the Public Works Department , and be it further ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars (315,000.00) bein June 9, 1949- —the balance of said appropriation, be and hereby is raised in the tax levy of the current year. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the Order was referred to the Committee on Finance. 571• Permanent Patrolmen. A communication from Marshal Harkins appointing Walter I. Broderick, as a permanent Lieutenant and Arthur Boyajian, and Albert S. Smith as permanent patrolmen was read and made a matter of record. \ 572. Opinion Carnivals & circuses The following opinion was received from the City Solicitor: 'Dear Mr. Toomey: I have received a request for an opinion as to the granting of per- mits or licenses to carnivals and circuses , and with respect to the auth- ority of the Council in this connection and also as to locations for such enterprises. Section 181 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws provides in substance that the 1llayor may grant, upon such terms and conditions as he deems reasonable, licenses for theatrical -exhibitions , public shows , public amusements and exhibitions of every description, to be held on weekdays only. Under this section it has been held that the Mayor acts in a quasi judicial capacity and is bound to exercise his discretion impartially. It therefore would appear that the City Council has no function or author - ity with respect to the granting of licenses for such enterprises. With respect to the locations to be employed and made use of by circuses and carnivals , I assume that in the ordinary case , the applicant makes his own arrangements as to location with the owner of the premises. In so far as the premises in question may be private property the municipal authorities have no interest excepting possibly in so far as the Mayor might refuse to grant a license at some particular location for reasons which would indicate that a particular location would be detrimental in the interests of the public. Also, of course , the health authorities and the police department would be interested in such a location in so far as the type of operation was concerned for reasons which would be apparent . These considerations however would probably not affect the initial arrangements for the location but would be concerned with the operation of the enterprise after the securing of the license unless of course previous knowledge was available indicating that a license should not be granted to some particular applicant by the Mayor in the exercise of his discretion. With respect to locations on public property, I would assume that public property held by the City is under the control of the Mayor and City Council and that any sale , lease , disposition or permission to use should require the joint action of both the Mayor and the City Council." 433 '__ -- --------- -._.-- .Tune 9, 19.49-_- - - Opinion received and made a matter of record. The opinion of the City Solicitor relative to the removal of a 573.Opinion parking meter at a location to be employed as a taxicab stand was referr Taxi Stand. ed to the Committee on Traffic on the Motion of Councillor Poitras. A hearing was ordered for June 2 574' 3 , 1 949 on the p etition of the New Pole Location England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Highland Ave . Company to locate 13 poles on Highland Avenue. A hearing was ordered for June 23, 1949 on the petition of the New 575•Pole Location England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting North Street . Company to locate one pole on NORth Street. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : 576 Claims . Tess M. Yeo, 116 Lafayette Street , Salem Frank C. Joda, 87 Magnolia Road, Swampscott, Mass. t An invitation from the Firemen's Relief Association to memorial 578. Firemen' s Relief exercises to be held June 12 , 1949 at 10:00 a.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, Association: 6hurch Street , was accepted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. The request of the Jewish War Veterans Post Aux. No. 220 to hold a 579 Tag Day. 1 Tag Day in Salem on June 23 and 24, 1949 was granted on the motion of Councillor Burke. The request of the Salem Chamber of Commerce for permission to erect 5$0.Chamber of steel posts at the 6 entrances to Salem was granted on the motion of Commerce. oun,cillor Poitras , subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Buildings and the City Marshal. The application of the Essex County Agricultural School Alumni $l.Tag Day, ssociation to hold a Tag Day in Salem June 15 , and 16, 1949 was granted f n the motion of Councillor Poitras betweenthe hours of 9:00 a.m. and :00 p.m. 582. The Sign Bond of Rich&rd Herrick & Edgar Wilner, Cor. Essex Street Sign Bond. nd Barton Square was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned i approved. The application of Mary A. Morday, Cor of Essex & Hardy Street to 563.Small Sign. rect a Small Sign was received. On the motion of Councillor Szetela he application was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits and Public hearing ordered for June 23 , 1949. i A hearing was ordered for June 23, 1949 on the application of the 584.Large Sign. elevision Laboratory to erect a Large Stationary Sign at Barton Square. 434 5 5. A hearing was ordered for June 23 , 1949 on the application of the 6torage of Fuel Oil. Salem Housing Authority to store 6,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 194-196 North Street. Passenger Auto . 5$6. The application of Peter Filacio for one passenger Automobile at 60 Washington Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permit . AS 587. Pedler' s License. The application of Harold S. Jones 8 Webb Street for a Pedler's License was referred to the Board of Control. 588. Auctioneer' s License The application of James J. Tierney, 97 Boston Street for an Auction ear' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. Sunday License. 5$9• The application of Louis Beaulieu for a Sunday License at 198 Jefferson Avenue was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sunday License . 590. The application of Walter Dunleavy for a Sunday License at 2 Balcomb Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Dig Clams. 591. The application of George L. Stone , Central St. , Rowley to Dig Clams was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 592.-593.-594. Dig Seaworms. The following applications to Dig Seaworms were referred to the „ Committee on Licenses and Permits : John H. Cyr 18 Rice Street Joseph A. Richard 20 Park Street James M. Bimbo 129 Bridge Street Sell .S 595•eaworms. The application of Arthur C. Grimes , 6 Planter Street tosSell Sea- worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 596. Pedler' s License. The application of Curtis E. Jones, 3 Hazel Street for the renewal of his Pedler' s License was referred to the Board of Control. Renewals. 597• a list of renewals of Dhainlayer, Intelligence Office , Lodging House Dig SEaworms $cSunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 598. Licenses & Permits. Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Comtiiittee on 1.. Licenses and Permits : "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Licenses be granted : RENEWALS 4 JUNK COLLECTOR fI Theodore ;Morris 5 Blaney Street ' Samuel J. Thorn 2 Ives Court LODGING HOUSE TA� Beach Avenue 4a I Julia L. Ryan 32 Lynde Street Margaret Solovicos 5-7 Summer Street Lucien St. Pierre 28 Lynde Street Rose St. Pierre 23-25 Federal Street George H. Osgood 313 Essex Street DIG SEAWORMS Raymond 1,ormier 35 Salem Street John Tamilio 11 Ames Street Raymond Trainor 14 Union Street SELL SEAWORMS LEonard Blenkhorn 152 Bridge Street SUNDAY LICENSE Frank Bertini 37 North Street Harold L. Carlman 18 Bridge Street Chester G. Coombs 34 Dunlap Street Lillian M. Ferguson 42 Balcomb Street Mrs. Archie Gillis Baker's Island Frank Przevznik 27 Hawthorne Boulevard Frank Szopa 75 Summer Street NEW LICENSES AUTO DEALER Royal Motor Sales 75 North Street (2nd class) SELL SEAWORMS Charles E. Burkinshaw 57 danal Street Raymond Trainor 3 Milk Street DIG SEAWORMS Charles E. Burkinshaw 57 Canal Street Stanley Lipka 40 Essex Street C. Roderick 166 Bridge Street Lionel Tremblay 33 Park Street RENEWALrLODGING HOUSE Clara M. Poitras 284 Lafayette Street For the Committee John H. Burke" Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor June 15 , 1949. 599. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Store Inflamma Public Works : bles. f "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application of H. S. Gilman to keep and store 1000 gallons of gasoline at 7 Webster Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the applicatio \ _ be granted. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras" Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 600. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: High St. Play- ground. Ordered: That the Superintendent of the Park Department be request- ed to give his Honor the '''ayor, an estimate of cost on increasing the height of the fence on the High Street Playground, so that it will be above the rear windows of the St. Marys rectory, and also at the rear of the Christopher Columbus Club. 436 --- June 9_, .1949_ Tennis 601. Councillor Burke Offered the following Order which was adopted: High St. Playground Ordered: That the Mayor, and the director of recreation look into the advisibility of setting up a tennis court on the High Street Play- ground. Approved by the Mayor June 15, 1949. 602. Tree removal Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: Fort Avenue. Ordered: That a tree located on the right hand side of Lot #7 on Fort Avenue be removed and that the hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Tree removal 603 . The following Order offered by Councillor Rafter was adopted: 104 Boston St. Ordered: That a tree located in front of 104 Boston Street be removed and a hearing be held on this matter at the next regular meeting on June 23 , 1949. Memorial Day. 604. Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That all Veterans of all Wars who are employed by the City of Salem, excepting members of the Police and Fire Departments , shall have been granted Memorial Day; Monday, May 30, 1949 off without loss of pay, and be it further ordered that Veterans who are employed by the Police and Fire Departments who were compelled to work on Memorial JDay shall be granted similar leave without loss of pay on another day in lieu thereof. Approved by the I'layor June 15 , 1949. 605. Parking - Forest Councillor April. offered the following Order which was adopted: River Park. Ordered: That the City iliarshal under existing emergency powers granted to him in the Traffic Ordinances and having declared the parking and traffic conditions at or about certain Streets adjacent to Forest River Park on Sundays and holidays to be such an emergency; The City Council of the City of Salem hereby directs the City Marshal to regulate and control parking in the area in the manner indicated below: There shall be no parking in the following streets on and after June 26, 1949: � d 1. Hemenway Road 4. West Avenue 2. Savoy Road 5. Bristol Street 3. Naples Road 6. Cliff Street 7. Summit Avenue Between Clifton Avenue and Ocean Avenue. 8. Lafayette Street from Naples Road to Ocean Ave. no parking on the easterly side. �. Ocean Ave. between Lafayette St. and Shore Ave. no parking on the northly side. 10. Sum;uit Avenue between Ocean Ave. and Willow Ave. no parking on the easterly side. 11. Plymouth Street 14. Shore Avenue 12. West Circle 15. Clifton Avenue 13 . West Terrace 16. Ocean Terrace 17. Linden Street no parking on westerly side between Loring Avenue and Ocean Avenue. 18. Wisteria Street no parking on westerly side between Linden St. and Ocean Avenue. 19. Forest Avenue no parking on northerly side between Lafayette Street 43'7 June: 9, 1949_,_i__ i and Linden Street. This order shall not be effective later than September 15 , 1949. Approved by the Mayor, JUne 15 , 1949. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m ATTEST: ' I AUGU'ZINE J. TaJ Y CITY CLERK i I ,I . S I ,r 438 i J ON e _23_,_1944 -- -- - A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, June 23 , 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. President Muse presided. All members were present except Councillor Durkin. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispensed. Hearing - Pole Location. North St A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and WV Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on North Street at the entrance to the Veterans Housing Project. Mr. Barney of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: 606 Pole Location Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and North Street. THE SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- ed in petition of said Companies dated the 8th day of June 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber , and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N.E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2999 Dated 6-8-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by Laid Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- North St. At Entrance to Veterans Housing Project - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the I above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose . Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. Hearing - Pole Location. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric L+ghting Company to locate 13 poles on Highland Avenue. Mr. Barney of the Salem Electric Lighting co. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. HEaring closed. On the 439 23 1949 motion of Councillor Rafter petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered : That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND 607.Pole Location THE SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of Highland Avenue. the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint j location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem I necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 3lst day of May 1949. All construction under thos order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. GO. , No. 2976 Dated 5-26-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric i Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. j The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- Highland Ave. , southerly side 1 pole northeasterly of Verona St. and 8 poles southwesterly from Clark Rd. - 9 poles Highland Ave. , southerly side 1 pole northeasterly, 1 pole opposite and 2 poles southwesterly of Barcelona Ave . - 4 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Compan- ies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and 'buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose.- . Approved by the Mayor on June 27 , 1949. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of a tree at 104 Boston Street. Removal 104 Boston St. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hear- ing closed. On the motion of Councillor Crosby tree ordered removed. Hearing - Tree . A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at lot #7 Fort Avenue. Removal Fort Ave. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. . ; Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela tree ordered removed. Hearing - Storage ' A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Housing Authority of Fuel Oil. to store 6,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 194-196 North Street. R. W. Reardon Of the Salem Housing Authority wished the application amended to 192-194 4AA North Street. No opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councill Hartnett the application was changed to 192-194 North Street and was granted. Hearing - Small Sign. A hearing was held on the application of htAry A. Morday to erect a small Stationary Sign at the corner of Essex and Hardy Streets. James E. Farley appeared in favor. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. #I Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit granted. Hearing Large Sign. A hearing was held on the application of the Television Laboratory to erect a Large Stationary Sign at Barton Square. There was no opposi- tion. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the application as laid on the table until the next meeting. Constables 60$. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constables was received and placed on file : Daniel F. Burke , 5 Phelps Street , Salem Charles E. Richards , 53 Appleton Street , Salem 609. Weighers of Coal & The Mayor'ws appointment of the following Weigher of Coal & Commoditi Commodities. was received and placed on file : James V. DePaolo, 12 Chase Street , Beverly 610. Salem Housing Auth. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the resigna- tion of Harry Miller as a member of the Salem Housing Authority and the appointment of Adelard Beaulieu for the term expiring January 22 , 1952. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the resignation of Mr. Miller was accepted with regret. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment of Adelard Beaulieu confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 611. Smith Pool. A communication from the Mayor submitting the report of J. Norman Welch on the condition of the Smith Pool was referred to the Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 612. Water Dept. A communication from the Mayor relative to the bonding of additional funds for the water Department was referred to the Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Rafter. `J 613 . Crow II Club. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the transfer of land on Fort Avenue to the Crow II Club. On the motion of Councillor j Szetela a public hearing was ordered July 14, 1949. 614. Police Automobile. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the seam of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00 be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the Police Dept. ite 441 ; ' --- -- ---- Jam"-e--2.� t � �49 ------- "New Automobile". Approved by the Mayor June 27, 1949. The following 615.Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Parking MEter Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Signs etc. Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.06) be and hereby is appropriated for the- Police Department item "Parking Meters , Signs , Equipment , Miscellane6us_.Expensesll from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter" account , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 616. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the motion Truck in fi ! � of Councillor Rafter under suspension of the rules: Health Dept. Ordered; That the sum of Seventeen Hundred Dollars (4700.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Health Department item "Truck" , said sums i to be charged to the tax levy of the current year. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 617.Hot Topping Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Roads - Cemetery. i Ordered: That the sum of Thirty-five Hundred Dollars (�3500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Cemetery Bale of Lots" account to the Cemetery item "Greenlawn Cemetery, Hot Topping roads". 18. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the motion Howard St . f ! of Councillor Rafter: Cemetery. Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars W500.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Cemetery Item "Howard Street Cemetery Improvements" from the "Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds, Income" account. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. jl i 19. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the Electrical Dept motion of Councillor Rafter under suspension of the rules: Ordered : That the sum of One Hundred Fifty eight Dollars and Sixty- four Cents ($158.64) be and hereby is appropriated from "Electrical Department Damage to Fire Box" account to the Electrical Department item "Supplies" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for thi purpose. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. 620. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first Street Construc 1 tion - Bond Order. Passage under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered : That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars (3100,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of constructing streets of - ; r Macadam pavement or other road material approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and for the construction of sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete, and be it further ORDERED That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized to borrow the sum of Eighty Five Thousand Dollars (.85 ,000.00) under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 6, of the General Ah Laws , and to issue bonds or notes therefor, payable in not more than five ( 5) years for the meeting in part said appropriation for the construction f streets of Macadam pavement or other road material approved by the assachusetts Department of Public Works and for the construction of sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete, and be it further RDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15 ,000.00) being he balance of said appropriation, be made as follows: Seven Thousand Dollars ($7000.00) be and hereby is raised in the tax levy of the current year, and Eight Thousand Dollars ($$8000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the Revenue Appropriation ttReserve Fund". 621. Skerry St. School. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first assage under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 0 Yeas, 1 Absent on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00 e and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of constructing and origin- ally equipping and furnishing an elementary school building to be located n land owned by the city on Skerry Street , and to meet said appropriation that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars (415 ,000.00) be raised and appro- priated in the tax rate of the current year, and the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to borrow Two Hundred ighty Five Thousand Dollars (�285 ,000.00) and issue bonds or notes of he City therefor, payable in not more than twenty years (20) , in accord- nce with provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. 622. Public Works Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first passage under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 bsent on the motion of Councillor Rafter: =I) I Ordered: That the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars (�75 ,000.00) e and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing additional epartmental equipment for the Public Works Department, and be it further Ordered: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized to borrow Sixty Thousand Dollars (�60,000.00) under privisions of Chapter:�44, Section 7 , Paragraph 9 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor, payable in not more than five years , or the purpose of meeting in part said appropriation for the cost of additional departmental equipment in the Public Works Department , and be i 443 June 23 , 1949 -- -- -- -- - further Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) being the balance of said appropriation, be and hereby is raised in the tax levy of the current year. The following report was received and made a matter of record: 623 .Report of City Treasurer Medical Panel. Salem, Mass. This is to certify that the undersigned three appointed physicians do unanimously agree that the late Daniel J. Ellard a Patrolman in the Salem Police Department died of Coronary Insufficiency and Coronary Thrombosis. We further certify that the late Daniel J. Ellard died from a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a patrolman and member of the Salem Police Department , and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such patrolman. Walter G. Phippen , M.D. James P. Ryan, M.D. Francis J. Harrigan, M.D. 624. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving Pedler' s Lic . the applications of Curtis E. , and Harold S. Jones for Pedler' s Licenses. Both licenses granted on the motions of Councillor Rafter. A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn requesting 625.Sick leave. that the compensation of Theodore A. Tessier be continued beyond the 30 day period because of illness. On the motion of Councillor April the ' Chief was authorized to continue the compensation. A hearing was ordered for July 14, 1949 on the petition of Emma 626.Petition for Lowery, widow of Cornelius A. Lowery a former member of the Police Dept. , Annuity. for an annuity pension. 627. I; Councillor April offered the following order which was adopted: Physicians. Ordered : That Drs. James P. Ryan and H. G. Alexander be designated I. at two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the pur- pose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of ((1 Cornelius A. Lowery was the natural and proximate result of injuries received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employment while in the performance of his duty. Approved by the Mayor June 27, 1949. 626. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Notify Commissioner. , Ordered: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of a hearing to be held July 14, 1949 at 7:00 p.m. and of the appointment of I I, Mrs. James P. Ryan and H. G. Alexander as members of the Board of Physi- cians required under Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as a444 _June 239._---- - ---- ----- _.. -- — amended, with reference to the petition of Emma Lowery, widow of Cornelius A. Lowery a former member of the Salem Police Department , for an annuity. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. Sound Truck. 629. The request of Pickman Park Association to operate a Sound Truck on certain streets of Salem July 4, 1949 from 1: 15 to 2 :15 p.m. was � r granted on the motion of Councillor April. 630. Bearded Hoboes. An invitation from the Bearded Hoboes to participate in the parade to GAllows Hill July 3 , 1949 at 1:45 p.m. was accepted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. Gallows Hill 631. The request of the Gallows Hill Community Club for permission to Community Club. erect a cloth banner across Boston Street at the foot of Hanson Street in connection with the July 4th celebration was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. Bride' s School 632• The request of the George W. Pickering Co. for permission to leave the "Bride School" sign up over the tunnel until July 7, 1949 was grant- ed on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 633 . ITag Day. The application of the Amvets to hold a Tag Day in Salem August 13 , Amvets. 1949 was granted on the joint motion of Councillois Burke and Hyland. 634. Builder' s License. the application of J. Donald McKay, East Orchard Street, Marblehead for a Builder's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. Large Sign. 635• A hearing was ordered for July 14, 1949 on the application of Moulton' s Pastry and Candy Shoppe to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 108 Essex Street. 636. [ Small Sign. The application of Joseph St. Pierre to erect a Small Stationary Sign at 31 Bridge Street was granted on the motion 6f Councillor Strom- berg. . . .637-636-639- 640. Sunday Lic. The following applications for Sunday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits : John Silk 41 Bridge Street Arthur J. Dover 143 Fort Avenue Lillian Moulton 108 Essex Street Edward F. Quirk 31A Bridge Street I 641.-642. Dig Seaworms. The following applications to dig seaworms were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits : William Lipka 40 Essex Street Boleslaus Szczuka 37 Daniels Street v; 1 June 22_, 19.49__ _— -- f A list of renewals of Drainlayer, Lodging House, Sunday License, 643 . Renewals. Dig Seaworms , and Sell Seaworms Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 644. The Drainlayer' s Bond of Edward J. Rennicks was referred to the Drainlayerts Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Bond. 1) 0 The Drainlayer's Bond of Fernand Rioux was referred to the Committee 645•D ainlayer' s on Bonds and returned approved. Bons. 646.-647. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : Claims. Frederic B. Jennings Beaver Pond, Beverly Joseph Thomas Barros 14 Leavitt Street , Salem Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on 64$.Licenses & Licenses and Permits : Permits. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matt r of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS DRAINLAYER Edward J. Rennicks 11 Bridge Street 1 INTELLIGENCE OFFICE i Rachel R. Tucker 3$9 Essex Street LODGING HOUSE i Elizabeth Macauley 2 Howard Street DIG SEAWORMS Arthur Grimes 6 Planters Street George E. Howe 3$ Peabody Street SUNDAY LICENSE Henry A. Caron 37 Cabot Street Henry Caron, Jr. 6$ Palmer Street John Konnevich 6 Harris Street Peter Lagos 169 Washington Street Sarah Lander 3$ Lafayette Street Eugene McLennon 66 Boston Street Nelson Nersasian 408 Essex Street Karol Przypek 32 Essex Street Blanche Stallings 134 Boston Street NEW LICENSES PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE p. Peter Filacio 60 Washington Street DIG CLAMS George L. Stone Central St. , Rowley I SELL SEAWORMS Arthur C. Grimes 6 Planter Street DIG SEAWORMS James M. Bimbo 129 Bridge Street John H . Cyr 1$ Rice Street Joseph A. Richard 20 Park Street I SUNDAY LICENSE Walter Dunleavy 2 Balcomb Street Louis Beaulieu 198 Jefferson Avenue Louis A. quirk 31A Bridge Street For the Committee John H. Burke Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Civic Concerts.649• Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Finance : The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating fifteenn Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) for the Special Item "Civic Concerts" to be charged to the tax levy for the current year has con- sidered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation be made., f Report accepted. Councillor Hyland moved that the report be amended "That the sum of 41500.00 be equally divided among three bands of Salem, Rigley, Adams , and Phillips Bands. Councillor Hartnett moved that the report be amended TMDispostion of I ! 1 funds be decided later". Councillor Hartnett withdrew his amendment. jCouncillor April moved that the report be amended "That the disposi- tion of the fund be handled in the same manner as it was last year. Councillor April withdrew his amendment. r i Councillor Hartnett moved the report be amended "That the dispositio of money be held until later. Amendment adopted by a roll call vote of 1, 6 Yeas, 4 Nays , 1 Absent. Report adoptedas amended by Councillor Hartnet Second Passage ( 545 Traffic Lieutenant The matter of second passage of an Ordinance establishing the Traffi Lieutenant (545) in the Police Department as adopted for first passage June 2, 1949 was taken up. Ordinance adopted for second passage by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 1Nav, 1 Absent. 650. I , Library Dept. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Superintendent of Buildings and the proper official of the Library Department take steps to install immediately i proper facilities so that drinking water will be available for members of the public who patronize the main library and the branch libraries. 651. Tag Day. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Ste. Anne' s Holy Name Society be granted a permit to hold a tag day on Saturday July 2 , 1949 in the vicinity of Castle Hill 652. Sound Truck. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: l Ordered: That a permit to operate a sound truck on Saturday, July 2 , 1949 between the hours of 6 and 7 P.M. be granted to the Ste Anne's Holy Name Society. 653 . , '' Parking Federal St. The following Order recommended by Councillor Poitras was adopted byl AL 44`? ,Tune 23 , 1949_ a roll call vote of 7 Yeas , 4 NAYs , 1 Absent: Ordered: That Federal. Street , northerly side, between North Street and Beckford Street be limited to one hour parking and that the Traffic division of the Police Department be requested to post the proper signs in this area. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: b54�Speed signs. Ordered: That "Slow" signs and limiting vehicle speed to 20 miles per hour be posted on Ocean Ave. between Canal St. and Cliff St. and the Police Department be requested to give special attention to its enforce- ment to protect children and pedestrians from speeding automobiles. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949. 655. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: Traffic Signs. Ordered: That "Slow" signs and limiting vehicle speeds to 20 miles per hour be posted on Hazel St. from Roslyn it . to Ocean Ave. for the protection of children from speeding vehicles. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 19491 Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: 656. Dater Meter Ordered: That the Committee on Finance and the Mayor look into the Readers. � advisibility of appropriating the sum of P g $300.00 for the purpose of trans I � portation for the 'dater MEter Inspectors said number of men there also that this be charged to the 1949 tax rate. { G 657. ' Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal 1 Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees and the Supt. of Shade 43 Irving St. Trees look into the advisibility of removing a tree at 43 Irving St. and a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. it 658. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: Carpenter St. Home. Ordered: That the Council President appoint a committee of this !' council to meet with the City Solicitor and the officials of the Carpente Street home to determine whether the City can legally render financial assistance to the Home, subject to the approval of the Home officials. j President Muse appointed Councillors Hyland, Rafter, and Crosby, ! 659. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted by a Palmer's Cove. roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent : Ordered : That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell a ,a parcel of punicipally owned land not devoted to or required by any public use to Sinarise Gauthier at a price of $100.00, said parcel of land being Shown on a plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem Palmers Cove - Congre s St. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in - 20 ft. April 1949. Frank P. M8rse , City .June._2 Engineer" and containing 1700 square feet of land as shown on said plan, and to execute and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem a proper deed and instrument of transfer pertaining thereto. Approved by the Mayor, JUne 27, 1949• 660. arking - Clifton AVECouncillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the parking regulations effective in Ward 5 on Sunday I and holidays be amended as follows: Clifton Ave. parking on northerly side only. Approved by the Mayor, June 27, 1949• 661. Tag Day. Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Q� Ordered: That the Ward II Social Club be granted permission to qconduct a Tag Day in Ward II on July 1, and 2nd. I On the motion of Councillor Hartnett the meeting adjourned at 9: 50pm I ATTEST: B 4UG NINE CI CLERK i i Il it I . I j � ; I j i 44W July 14, 1949 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, July 14, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. All members were present. Councillor Muse pre- sided. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the reading of the record of the previous meeting was dispensed. 11 A hearing was held on the application of Moulton's Pastry Shoppe HEaring- Large Sign. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 108 Essex Street. H. Moulton appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 43 Irving Street. Hearing - Tree Removal. Councillors Hartnett and Crosby were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on 662.Report of .Shade Trees : Committee. "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing a shade tree at 43 Irving Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the said tree not be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman." Report accepted. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the matter ,was referred back to committee for further study. Hearing - Trans. of A hearing was held on the transfer of land from the City of Salem, Land to Crow II Club to the Crow II Club. The land was located at Fort Avenue, on the site of the Ward II Playground. 663. A petition in favor of the Crow II Club' s request to purchase the Petition in it Land in question, containing favor. 4 g 41$ names was received and placed on file. 1 Communication from the following associations in favor of the Crow 664. In Favor. I Club' s acquiring of the land were received and placed on file: St. Anthonyts Polisn R. C. Society Polish , American Citizen's Club St. Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Society No. 604. 665. Communication from the following persons in opposition to the purchase In 0 �pposition. f land on sort Avenue by the Crow II Club were received and laced on i P i , ile : Helen Ackerman Chapin Woman' s Friend Society Rev. Bradford Gale Elizabeth B. McIntire 666. i Attorney Richard A. Rockett submitted to the Council a petition in o Petition in P pposition. opposition containing 76 signapures in opposition, and spoke briefly against the transfer. The Recreation Commission, and the Vommon Council were recorded as against the transfer. 450 ' I July his,,. 1949- JMrs. Asphodel, and N. Phills , of 97 Columbus Ave. spoke against the transfer. Mary R. Loheman, President of the Salem Community Council and Mrs. Harry LeDuke spoke in opposition. Fifteen people were recorded in favor. The following people spoke in favor of the transfer: Edward Dombrowski, Anthony Bencal, President of the Crow II Club, Richard Dombrowski , Herbert T. Osgood, Sophie B. Mylinski , Blanche Paskowski , James Vardalka. Ninety-four persons were recorded in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela the matter was referred to the Committees of Public Property and Public Works. 667 Land from Front to The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the New Derby St. Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Hyland: Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase and acquire from Lewis Cleansers ' Dyers, Inc. a certain parcel of land containing approximately One Thousand Seven Hundred fifty-three (1,753 ) square feet , being a portion of a way or right of way leading from Front Street to New Derby Street, for purposes of a public way and other munici- pal purposes at a price twenty-five percent (25%) in excess of the assess- ed valuation of Eight. Hundred eighty Dollars ($880.00) namely a purchase price of Eleven Hundred Dollars (41100.00) . 668. Veterans Housing on A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the transfer Fort Avenue. ! f certain lots on Fort Avenue for the further development of the Veterans i ' Housing Project. Councillor Poitras moved that the Mayor be authorized o transfer the land as requested. On the motion of Councillor Rafter JEhe matter was referred to the Committee on Finance. 669. Fire Dept. - Equip. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under & Repairs. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($324.25) be and hereby is appropriated from the item "Insurance" , Damage to Fire Engine" to the Fire Department item "Equipment n and Repairs" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore approRriated for i this purpose. 1 Approved by the Mayor July 25 , 1949. 670. i Cemetery Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: ' Ordered : That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars (4400.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the Cemetery item "Expenses" sub item "Plumbing and Heating Repairs" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the i°iayor July 25, 1949. 671� Gas Masks-Fire Dept., The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 0"dered: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) be 451 July 14, 1949 _--- -_-------_.-- and hereby is transferred from the "fire Department item "Gas Masks and Extra Cylinders" to the Fire Department item "Supplies" sub items Hardware, paint, polish One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) Powder, soap, sponges One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) Oxygen, first _aid, medical One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) f� This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, July 25, 1949. The following 0`r`der recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 672.Interest on Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars Loans. (j�1000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the "Interest and Maturing Debt" item "Interest on Temporary Loans" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, July 25, 1949. The following Order recommended b the ado 6'73 . y Mayor y was adopted: Ashes & Refuse ' Ordered: That the sum of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars isposal. . and Twenty-seven Cents ($10,430.27) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Ashes & Refuse Disposal" to the "Health Dept." item "Ashes & Refuse Disposal" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor July 25, 1949. A communication from the Sylvania Electric Products Inc. relative 6 74.Sylvania Elect. to a survey and report made by them of the street lighting in the streets "roducts Inc . of Salem was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the report be received and recorded and that the Council notify the Slyvania Electric Products Inc. of the gratitute of the Council for making the survey. The request of the Danvers American Legion Post to operate a Sound 6775.Sound Truck. Truck in the streets of Salem two nights during the week of August 1st r was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. A communication was received from the Police Department Committee 14 76.Police Dept . relative to the expiration of the 40 hour trial period which expires on Committee. July 23 , 1949• On the motion of Councillor Rafter the trial period was continued until the first meeting in August, August 11 , 1949. gyp: f 077. I A communication was received from the Community Fund Association of I Community Fund. Marblehead, Salem and Danvers , requesting permission to conduct its Annual Campaign from September 6 to October 31 1949; and also p , , permission to erect a sign at the Town House Square tunnel from September 10, to �I October 31, 1949. On the motion of Councillor requests April re p q granted. r r� 452 July 14, 1949- Pole Location. 678 A hearing was ordered for July 28 , 1949 on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 1 pole on PlCkering Street. 6'79. Pole Location. A hearing was ordered for July 28 , 1949 on the petition of the New Raymond Road. England Telephone & Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 2 poles on Raymond Road. I 680.--68l.-682.-683. 684. Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Jean Lohnes, Salem, Mass. Mrs. Marie A. Keane , 714 Lowell Street , Peabody H . Francis Schaefer, Jr. , 11 Smith Street , Marblehead Louis 0. Levesque , 2 Tremont Place , Salem Parker Bros. , Bridge Street , Salem sign Bond. 485 The Sign Bond of Albert Allard, Jr. , 250 Canal Street, was referred � I to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. � Sign Bond. 4$6 The Sign Bond of Lillian Moulton, 108 Essex Street was referred to the committee on Bonds and returned approved. 687. Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for July 28, 1949 on the application of Albert Allard, Jr. , d/b/a/ Allard Service Station to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 290 Canal Street. Donnell & Mudge.688. A hearing was ordered for July 28 , 1949 on the application of Donnell Inflammables. & Mudge INC. to keep and store 550 gallons of Class A Inflammables at 150 Canal Street. Salem Hotel Corp.8$9 A hearing was ordered for July 28 , 1949 on the application of the Fuel Oil Salem Hotel Corp. (The Hawthorne) to keep and store 6680 gallons of Fuel Oil at 18 Washington Square. � Donnell & MUdge. 690 A hearing was ordered for July 28, 1949 on the application of Donnell Fuel Oil Mudge to keep and store 10,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 150 Canal Street. Sylvania Electric691 A hearing was ordered for July 28, 1949 on the application of Producgs-Fuel Oil Sylvania Electric Products to store and keep 10,250 gallons of Fuel Oil at 60 Boston Street. 692 Sell Seaworms. The application of William M. Goodwin , 12 Phillips Street to Sell Seaworms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 693.-694 Dig Seaworiv,:: . The following applications to Dig Seaworms were referred to the Committee on LICenses and Permits : Donald Deschenes , 23 Park Street William M. Goodwin, 12 Phillips Street 45 July 149 -194-9..- A list of renewals of Lodging House, and Sunday Licenses was referr 95. Renewals. i ed to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. i The application of John Maroskos , 146 Walnut Street, Lynn for the 1696pedler's Lic. renewal of his Pedlerts License was referred to the Board of Control. Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on 697.Licenses & IV1 Licenses and Permits: PErmits. "The Committee onLicenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS DRAINLAYER A. H. Crosby & "o. 7 Albion Street Thomas V. Hever 4 Ounset Road Fernand Rioux $1 Gardner Street LODGING HOUSE Sarah Colvin 15 Bay View Avenue John C. OtConnell 4-6-Brown Street SUNDAY LICENSE Claude Delande 22 Forest Avenue C. Burton Huntress 70 Webb Street Joseph Kulak 84 Derby Street Sarah G. O+Donnell 10 Varney Street Francis J. Page 22 Webb Street Yore Novelty & Joke Shop 104 Essex Street DIG SEAWORMS Joseph Tarnowski 15 Becket Street SELL SEAWORMS Joseph Tarnowski 15 BEcket Street NEW LICENSES SUNDAY LICENSE Lillian Moulton 108 Federal Street G Arthur J. Dover 143 Fort Avenue John Silk 41 Bridge Street DIG SEAWORMS i William Lipka 40 Essex Street ' Boleslaus Szczuka 37 Daniels Street For t he Committee John H. Burke Report accepted and recommendations adopted. I ; Sunday licenses approved by the Mayor, July 25 , 1949. i 698 Councillor Crosby offered the following report for the Committee on Public Works. Public Works: i "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application Of the Sousa Oil Co. for the storage of 2000 gallons of gasoline on Jackson Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the Permit be granted, For the Committee Arthur H. Crosby Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Councillor BURke oppose d 454 July 14,, 1949 Zoning ordinance The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to Zoning ( 559) at the KElly Field Area, off Loring Avenue ( 559. ) as adopted for first. passage June 9, 1949 was taken up. 699 Abuttors. A communication from Attorney James Kinsella requesting deferment of second passage to the Ordinance until July 28, 1949, as he is to repre- sent the abuttors. ' On the motion of Councillor April the ORdinance was laid on the table until July 28 , 1949. (622. ) Bond Order Public Works Dept. The matter of second passage of a Bond Order (622 . ) Appropriating $75,000.00 for the purchase of additional departmental equipment for the Public Works Department was taken up. The ORder was adopted for first passage on June 23 , 1949. Order . adopted for second and final passage g by a unanimous roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent. 621. Bond Order Skerry St. School. The matter of second passage of a Bond Order (621. ) Appropriating $300,000.00 for the construction of an elementary school on Skerry Street was taken up. The Order was adopted for first passage on JUne 23 , 1949. Order adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent. J (620. ) Bond Order Street Construction. The matter of second passage of a Bond Order (620. ) appropriating $104000.00 for Street Construction was taken up. The Order was adopted for first passage on June 23 , 1949. The Order was adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Absent. Television Labora- tory - large sign. THE application of the Television Laboratory to erect a Large Stationary Sign at Barton Square was taken up. On the motion of Council- lor Rafter the matter was laid on the table until the next meeting. 700 Delegates to Conven- Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: tions. Ordered: That all City Employees who are certified delegates to i the State or National Convetions of any Veteran Organization shall be I 9 ' allowed to do so, without lose of pay. { Approved by the Mayor, July 25 , 1949. 701. PARKING - Hawthorne Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: Blvd. Ordered: That the traffic division of the Police Department and the Council Committee on Traffic Rules be requested to order painting of the curb stone at 1 Hawthorne Blvd. so that parking shall be limited. Approved by the Mayor, July 25 , 1949. 702. Parking - Charter St Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Traffic Division of the Police Department and the Council Committee on Traffic Rules be requested to order painting i 455 ,- July 14, 1949. of the curb stone on Charter Street at the corner of Liberty St. at 38 Charter Street so that parking shall be limited. Approved by the Mayor, July 25 , 1949. Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: 03.Tree Removal Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Supt. of Shade 7 HODGes Court. U; Trees and the Supt. of Shade Trees look into the advisibility of removing 1� a tree in front of number 7 Hodges Court and that the public hearing be held on this removal at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 04.Opinion of May- Ordered: That it is the opinion of the Mayor and City Council of th' or. City of Salem, that Daniel J. Ellard a member of the Salem Police Depart ment died on December 19, 1948, as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment , while in the performance of his duties. Approved by the Mayor, July 25, 1949. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 05.Annuity pension Ordered: That in accordance with the provisions of Section 89A of Anna M. Ellard. Chapter 32 of the General Laws , as amended , and in accordance with the certification of the Board of Physicians as provided by law, an annuity in the sum of �p1200.00 be paid to Anna M. Ellard, the widow of Daniel J. Ellard who was a member of the Salem Police Department and who died on December 19 . 1948 as the natural and proximate result of undergoing' ' p g g a hazard peculiar to his employment while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty, so long as she remains unmarried, increas- ed by the sum of 4260.00 each for two children of such deceased employee during such time as such children are under the age of 18 years or over such age and physically or mentally incapacitated from earning, said two children being Timothy Ellard, born December 22, 1934 and Mary Ann Ellard born April 22, 1940, to be computed and payable in the manner and at the it times heretofore established with respect to annuities and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, July 25, 1949. 706. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted : LAnd on Canal ' Ordered : That the Mayor be requested to investigate the advisibility St. of acquiring approximately thirty-three thousand eight hundred fifty (33 ,850) square feet of land on Canal Street for the purpose of re-locat- ing and extending portions of Ocean Avenue and Broadway and to ascertain whether legal title to such land may be advantageously purchased from a the owner, Teamwork Foundation, Inc. Approved by the Mayor, July 25 , 1949. 2 456 I I July_14, -1949 - Traffic sign 707' Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: !Forest River Park. Ordered : That the Committee on Traffic cause appropriate signs to be placed or painted on West Avenue to slow down traffic on this approach .a to Forest River Park. Approved by the Mayor, July 25, 1949. 708. Parking on Councillor Crosby offered the following Order: Federal Street. Ordered: That the 1 hour parking on Federal Street between North and Beckford Streets that was 1 hour parking be changed to parking with- Iout restriction. Councillor POitras amended the Order to read 2 hour parking. Amend- ment defeated by a roll call vote of 1 Yeq, 8 Nays, 2 Absent. Order as introduced by Councillor Crosby adopted. Approved by the Mayor July 25 , 1949. r. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 11 :05 PM i ATTEST: Nis UG J ' CITY CLE 457 July 28, 1949 . A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, July 28, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Stromberg. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the pre- vious meeting were dispensed. A hearing was held on the application of Albert Allard, Jr, to erect Sign.ng - LArge r a Large Stationary Sign at 290 Canal Street. Councillor Poitras was I f recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras license granted. Hearin Fuel A hearing was held on the application of Sylvania Electric Products Sylvania ELect,0i1! to store 10,250 gallons of Fuel Oil at 60 Boston Street. Sterling Turner Products. of Sylvania appeared in favor. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. { There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Poitras moved granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Hotel Cor Hearing - Fuel Oil ' p. (The The Hawthorne. Hawthorne) to keep and store 6680 gallons of Fuel Oil at 18 Washington Square. R. W. Reardon appeared in favor. Councillor Durkin was recorded) in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin license granted. A hearing was held on the application of Donnell & Mudge to keep and Hearing - Inflammalllbles Donnell & store 550 gallons of Class A Inflammables at 150 Canal Street. Hearing Mudge. closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application referred to the next meeting, August 11, 1949. { , Hearing -Fuel Oil A hearin was held on the application of Donnell & Mudge to keep and' Donnell Mudge. store 10,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 150 Canal Street. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application referred to the next meeting August 11, 1949. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 7 Hodges Court. On Removal - 7 Hodges , Court. one recorded in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion /I of Councillor "yland matter referred to the next meeting. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 2 poles on Raymond Road. Fred A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke petition granted by the adoption of the following ORDer; 709. Poles. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Raymond noad. I 'I the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and hereby are granted joint or F�4: JULY 28.9 1949 -- =- identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- ed in petition of said Companies dated the 8th day of July 1949• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Lighting Company No. 400 Dated 6-23-49, filed with said petition There may be attached by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COM- PANY not to exceed 20 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric I' Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Raymond Road off LAFAfette Street - 2 Poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearing - Pole Location. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on Pickering Street. Fred A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Light Company appeared in favor. Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: 710. Order - Pole Loca; Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and tion - Pickering S the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a point location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 16th day of June 1949• i All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall 45' July, 28 , 1949 be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 2997 Dated 6-7-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric i Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business , and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a i height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located , and the number of poles :- Pickering Street near Warren Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. I III The Mayor's appointment of the following Weigher of Coal & Commodi- 711.Weigher of 1 ties was received and placed on file: Coal & Comr,odities. i Elizabeth M. Webster, 9 James Street , Lynn A communication was received from the Mayor recommending the dis- 712. Discontinuance' continuance of a portion of Grove Street . He reconiiended the following of Grove St. 4I Order which was adopted: x : WHEREAS in the opinion of the City Council public convenience and benefit require that a portion of a public street or way called Grove Street should be discontinued as a street and highway of the City on the Westerly side between points A, B, C , D, E, F, G, H, and I , as shown on a plan on file in the office of the City Clerk of this City dated June 1949 and titled "Discontinuance of a portion of Grove Street, Salem, Igass' it is therefore hereby j ORDERED : That due notice be given to the City of Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intends to discontinue a portion i of the street or highway above mentioned and that Thursday, the llth day 11 of August at $ :00 P.M. at City Hall Salem is appointed as the time and i place for a public hearing in the matter. { 713 . A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the sale of Fort Ave. lots. ,i land at Salem Willows to the Atlantic Construction Company and L'Italien Brothers for the construction of additional homes for veterans. On the motion of Councillor Poitras, the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first 714.Bond Order Salem Pumping Sta- passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent: tion. i 400 July 28, 1949 Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars 200,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the extension of Water Mains and for a the purchase of New Pumping Station equipment for the Water Department ; and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) under the provisions of Chapter 44 Section 8 Clause 7 of the General Laws and to issue bonds for Notes therefor payable in not more than five years from their date , for the purpose of meeting said appropriation for the cost of extension of water mains and for the purchase of new pumping Station equipment for the water Department. III 715 11I', Bond Order The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first Public works Dept. passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent : Ordered: That the Council Order No. 622 passed June 23 , 1949 raising and appropriating Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75 ,000.00) for additional equipment for the Public Works Department is hereby rescinded. Ordered: That the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars (475,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing additional departmental equipment for the Public Works Department and be it further Ordered: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the 141ayor, be authorized to borrow Sixty Thousand Dollars (060,000.00) under pro- visions of Chapter 44 Section 7 Clause 9 of the General Laws , and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor, payable in not more than five years from their date, for the meeting in part said appropriation for the cost of additional departmental equipment in the Public 'Works Depart- ment , and be it further Ordered: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars (415 ,000.00) appropriated for said purpose by the Council order No. 622 passed June 23 , 1949 and included in the 1949 tax levy is hereby reappropriated for said purpose. ,1 716. Workmen' s Compen- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: ration. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is transferred to the "Workmens Compensation" item "Medical Ex- pense" from the "Reserve Fund" Account , this sum to b e added to sums i heretofore appropriated for this purpose. i Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1949. 717. Park-O-Meter The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Account. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the City Treasurers item "Parking Xleters y 1YC +rtl a July_28, 1949 Expenses" from the Park-O-Meters Parking Meters account. This sum I'to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1949. i A communication was received from the Board of Control approving 71$.Pedler+s Lic. the application of John Marokos, 146 Walnut Street, Lynn for the renewal AL Apof his Pedler+s License. License granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. A list of renewals of Drainlayer, and Lodging House Licenses was 719. Renewals referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of the Amvets to erect a sign over the tunnel and 720.Sigh over a small booth from 3 August 1st to 1 tunnel. g , 1 949 was granted on the motion of , Councillor Burke. i A hearing was ordered for August 11, 1949 on the application of the 721.Maintain Pequot Filling Station to maintain a Lubritorium at 82-83 Congress Street.Lubritorium. The application of the Palmers Cove Playground Association to conduc 722.Tag Day. a Tag Day August 5, and 6, 1949 was granted on the motion of Councillor April. The application of Dan A. Donahue to operate a Sound Truck August 23. g 3, Sound truck. to 13 excluding Sundays, from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. The following application to Dig Seaworms were referred to the 24Dig5-726 Seaworms. Committee on Licenses and Permits : i Richard L. Ploss 8 Hardy Street Conrad MacKinnon 4 Turner Street John J. Maguire 12 Liberty Street The application of Vaneta A. O' Brien to keep open on Sundays at 191 27.Sunday License Yort Avenue was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A hearing was ordered for August 11, 1949 on the application of the 2$.Large Sign. First National Stores Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 29 New Derby Street. A hearing was ordered for August 11, 1949 on the application of the 29.Large Sign. First National Stores Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at the Parking Lot - on Dodge Street. 30. The Sign bond of Mary A. Morday, Cor. of Essex & Hardy Streets was Sign Bond. e£erred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. i I ra• 731•-732•-733• The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. Joseph Dunleavy 28 Bradford Street Marie LeBlanc 210 Jefferson Ave. John J. McCarthy 2 Buchanan Road 734 Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits: "The "ommittee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS LODGING HOUSE Bicknell Bros. Inc. 1761 Essex Street Caldwell House 21 Sutton Avenue Ann Walsh 14 Summer Street SUNDAY LICENSE Mrs. Anita Gourdeau 251 ?!arbor Street Charles R. Holloran 163 Boston Street Roger L. Lebel 67 Mason Street Stephen Markarian 112 North Street Alfred M. Robinson 72 Leach Street Stephen Spaneas 104 Boston Street Bella Soucy 101 Loring Avenue Grace M. Talbot 17 Salem Street Philip Zbikowski 46 English Street NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS Donald Deschenes 23 Park Street William M Godwin 12 Phillips Street SELL SEAWORMS William M. Goodwin 12 Phillips Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman." Approved by the Mayor July 25 , 1949. 73 5 Signs - Police Depi Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Finance: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the Police Department item "Parking Meters, Signs, Equipment , Miscellaneous, Expenses" from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter" account, this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose has considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras hairman. 736. 3row II Club. Councillor Crosby offered the following report for the Committee n Public Works and the Committee on Public Property: "The Committee on Public "orks and Public Property to whom was referred the matter of conveying a certain parcel of land to the Crow II lub has considered said matter and would recommend that , in view of the --- - -------- --- — July-2$, -1949-- the prior action by this Council, that no further action by this Council is necessary. For the Committee A. H. Crosby Chairman" j Report accepted and recommendation adopted. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the application of Television Large Sign. Labrotory to erect a Large Stationary Sign at Barton Square was taken from the table. On the motion of Councillor Rafter application denied. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance amending the Zoning KellygFiieldnance. Ordinances Loring ave. ( 559. June 9, 1949) was taken up. A communication from Atty. Kineella, representing the abbuttors was 737.Sbuttors. received. He stated that the residents wished to keep the neighborhood zoned for general residence. Ordinance as adopted for first passage June 9,:j1949 was adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 7J8. Councillor Hartnett moved that the Committee on Shade Trees be Tree removal discharged from considering the removal of 1 tree at 43 Irving Street. 43 Irving St. Councillor Hartnett' s motion adopted by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas, 2 Nays , 1 Absent. Councillor HArtnett moved that a tree located at 43 Irving Street 739.43 Irving St. be removed by the Shade Tree Department. Councillor Hartnett's motion adopted by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas , 3 Nays 1 Absent. Councillor Crosby offered the following Order which was adopted: 740.Tree - 2$ j Highland Ave. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees consider the advisibili ` ty of removing a tree at 28 Highland Avenue and a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Councillor Crosby offered the following 741.. Order which was adopted: Tree - 100 Boston Street. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees consider the advisibi- lity of removing a tree at 100 Boston St and a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 742. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: Laying out of Orchard Terrace WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity an f convenience require that a public street or way to be called Orchard i Terrace should be laid out as a highway of the city from Orchard Street j 177.97 feet as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated July, 1949, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Blanche H. Eaton, Arthur E. & Grace E. Burke, Wilfred i B. & Jeannette Quintal, and Charles Lepkowski et ux and all others i interested, that the City Council intend to layout the highway before 4-'1464 mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that the llth day of August 1949 at 8:00 p.m. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. 743 . Street sight. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor and City Electrician be requested to in- ,stall a street light at 9 Orchard Terrace. Approved by the Mayor July 29, 1949. Lifeguard. 744. Councillor Jurkin offered the Following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor consult with the proper authorities in reference to having a life guard or attendant placed at Hopes Point for i the purpose of protecting the people using that location for bathing and that the Mayor be further requested to have the bathing area at Ropes Point cleanad at least once weekly during the summer season. Approved by the Mayor July 29, 1949. 745. Traffic Ordinance Councillor Poitras offered the following Ordinance which was adopted ! Grade crossing 1project. for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance Relating to Street Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: That Chapter 43 of the City Ordinances be and hereby is amended as follows SECTION 1. Article IV of said Chapter, entitled "Parking" is hereby amended with respect to Section 4 thereof entitled "Prohibited on Certain Streets" by adding to the streets or highways or parts thereof enumerated therein, the following: North Street westerly side - from Federal Street to the northerly balding line of the North Street Arena. S Washington Square North - easterly side - from Brown Street to f Winter Street. St. Peter Street - both sides - from Bridge Street to Church Street Federal Street - southerly side - extending westerly from St. Peter Street, a distance of seventy (70) feet. Federal Street - northerly side - from Washington Street to the westerly line of the Clerk of Courts building. SECTION Article V of said Chapter entitled "Regulations of the Use of Streets" is hereby amended with respect to section 8 thereof entitled ®� ` "One-Way Streets" by adding to the streets or parts of streets enumerated therein, the following: Brown Street - from St. Peter Street to Washington Square in an easterly direction. St. Peter Street - from Bridge Street to Federal Street in a south ' -. erly direction. St. Peter Street - from Church Street to Federal Street in a north- erly direction. Federal Street - from North Street to Boston Street in a westerly direction. f SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby suspended and declared inoperative �85 _ July 28,. 1949 during such period of time as this Ordinance, enacted as a temporary measure shall remain in force and effect pending the completion of grade crossing elimination projects at the Bridge Street and North Street grad crossing locations. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City .Charter.. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: 746. Prune trees Ordered: That the Shade Tree Department take steps to properly Gardner Street. prune to a height of twenty feet trees on Gardner Street between Lafayet- te Street and Cabot Street at the earlie st practicable time. Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1949. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: 747.Traffic Oigns Ordered: That the Traffic Division be instructed to erect "stop" Laurel St. signs on Laurel Street at the intersection of Linden Street and that "slow" signs be painted on the street surface of Linden Street at the same intersection. Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1949. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: 748.Oil Raymond Rd. Ordered: That the Supt. of Streets take immediate steps to apply an oil surface on Raymond Road between Raymond Avenue and Lafayette St. Approved by the Mayor, July 29, 1949. Councillor April offered the followin 749.Order which was adopted: Prune tree on West Avenue. Ordered: That the Shade Tree Dept. properly prune a tree located I at 9 West Avenue. j Approved by the "layor, July 29, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the meeting adjourned at 9:42 p ATTEST: —ILL NE J. T)aOXEY CITY CLERK I 9 � i Augus �r k -,.�242-.--- --- ----------- --- --- --- A regular meeting of the City Council was held at the council , Chamber, Thursday, August 11, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Strom- berg. President "use presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting was dispensed. Hearing - Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of First National Stores Inc . to erect a Large Stationary Sign at the Dodge Street Parking Lot. George � `• I Lewis , of the First National Stores Inc. appeared in favor. Councillor Szetela recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit granted. Hearing - Large Sign A hearing wax held on the application of First National Stores Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Signat 29 New Derby Street. George Lewis of First National Stores, Inc. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit granted. jHearing - iliaintain Lubritorium. A hearing was held on the application of,the Pequot Filling Station to maintain a Lubritorium at 82 Congress Street. Ovil A. Michaud and Joseph Michaud appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permit granted. Hearing - Discontinu- ance of Grove St. A hearing was hled on the lliscontinuance of a portion of Grove St .... . - at Harmony Grove Entrance. George A. Benson, Trustee of Harmony Grove Cemetery appeared in favor. Councillors Burke and Hartnett were recorded, in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent : 750• Order- Discontinuance RESOLVED that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city called a portion of Grove Street should be discontinued on the westerly side thereof, the same being unnecessary for public use as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and bounded as follows: viz : Beginning at a point marked "A" on a plan entitled, "Proposed Dis- continuance of a Portion of Grove Street Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. 20 ft. June 1949, Thomas A. Appleton C. E. " Thence running northwesterly on the present street line of Grove Street , as laid out in 1840, by land of Harmony Grove Cemetery 82. 5 ft. to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence running more northwesterly on said street line by said Cemetery 37.6 ft. to a point marked "C" onsaid plan; thence running more northwesterly on said street line by said Cemetery 71.9 ft. to a point marked "D" on said plan; ` thence turning and running northeasterly on said street line by said Cemetery 88.4 ft. to a point marked "Fit on said plan; 4041 , a August-us thence running.-northeasterly.;on said street line by said Cemetery 153 .1 ft. to a point marked "G" on said plan; thence truning and running southwesterly on the proposed street line of Grove Street 90 ft. more or less to a point marked "H" on said plan. I thence running less southwesterly on the proposed street line of Grove Street on a curve of a radius of 62.00 ft. , a distance of 45.20 ft. •1®1 to a point marked "I" on said plan; thence running less southwesterly on the proposed street line of Grove Street on a curved line. of .a:,radius.of 197.94 ft. , a distance of 106 ft. more or less to said point marked "A" and the point of beginning. The line A*I-H-G to be the new westerly street line of Grove Street. and whereas the City Council on the 28th day of July A.D. 1949, passed the following order, viz; WHEREAS in the opinion of the City Council P� y public convenience and benefit require that a portion of a public street or way called Grove Street should be discontinued as a street and highway of the City on the westerly side between points A, B, C , D, E, F, G, H , and I, as shown on a plan on file in the office of the City Clerk of this City dated June, 1949 and titled "Discontinuance of a portion of Grove Street, Salem, Mass it is therefore hereby ORDERED: That due notice be given to the City of Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intends to discontinue :.a portion of the street or highway above mentioned and that Thursday, the llth day of August at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall Salem is appointed as the time and j place for a public hearing in the matter." and Whereas due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to discontinue said portion of Grove Street as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and Whereas , the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore; Ordered and Decreed that the parcel of land before described be and the same hereby is discontinued as a public street or way of said city according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer dated JUNE 1949 entitled Discontinuance of a portion of Grove Street , Salem, Mass. deposited in the office of the city engineer to which plan reference may be had. Said discontinuance is over or by land of the City Of Salem and the land of the Harmony Grove Cemetery and we have consider- ed and estimated that no damages are sustained by any persons by the dis- continuance of said Grove Street , as shown on said plan. Given under our hand, this llth day of August in the year nineteen hundred and forty-nine. e R 44 August--11, 1949 --- — - Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. Hearing - Laying out of Orchard Terrace. A hearing was held on the Laying Out of Orchard Terrace. Councillor Hartnett and Hyland were recorded in favor. Arthur E. Burke appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. 751. Order-Laying Out. Councillor Hartnett introduced the following Order which was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent : Resolved, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Orchard Terrace should be laid out from Orchard Street 177. 97 feet , as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city of Salem parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Blanche H. Eaton, Arthur E. & Grace E. Burke, Wilfred B. & Jeannette Quintal, Charles Lepkowski et ux, bounded as follows, viz : Beginning at a point marked "A" 175.82 ft. from Manning St. on the Northwesterly side of Orchard St. as shown on a plan entitled , "Acceptant Plan Orchard Terrace, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in = 20 ft. July 1949, Frank it P. Morse, City Engineer. i Thence running 529-591-40" E by Orchard St. , 40.00 ft. to a point marked "B" on said plan; thence turning and running 560-211-4011W by land of Charles Lepkowski et ux, Arthur E. and Grace E. Burke, and Blanche H. Eaton, 117.57 ft. to a point marked "C" on said plan, thence truning and running N30-351 -3011W by proposed road of Blanche H. Eaton, 40.01 ft. to a point marked "D" on said plan thence turning and running N60-21+ -40" E by land of Blanche H. Eaton, Arthur E. and Grace E. Burke and Wilfred B. and Jeannette Quintal, 117.97 ft. to said point "A" and point begun at. and WHEREAS, the City Council of the 28th day of July A.D. 1949, passed the following order, viz: "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Orchard Terrace should be laid out as a highway of the city from Orchard Street 117.97 feet as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated July, 1949 it is therefore hereby ' I ORDERED, that ude notice be given to Blanche H. Eaton, Arthur E. & Grace E. Burke , Wilfred B. & Jeannette Quintal, Charles Lepkowski et ux and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefore a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that the llth day of August 1949, at 8 o'clock P.M. at City Hall, Salem, 19 appointed as the time and place for a public hearing, in the Matter;" and WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the 469 August 11, 1949 return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did neet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the natter, it is therefore , ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be I, j, 4, and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of 1 said city, according to a plan of the same made by Frank P. Morse, City Engineer dated July, 1949, entitled Acceptance Plan, Orchard Terrace Salem, Plass. Scale 1 in = 20 ft. , July 1949 deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out , as hereinbefore stated , is over or by land of the afore-mentioned parties and we have considered and estimated that no damages are sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Orchard Terrace as shown on said plan. Said owners may re- move and take away any and all buildings , trees , fences and other propert which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this llth day of August in the year nineteen hundred and forty-nine. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 ,1949. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 28 Highland Avenue. Removal i Councillors Crosby and Hartnett were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hartnett offered the following report for the Committee 752.28 Highland Ave . on Shade Trees : "The 6ommittee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing a tree at 28 Highland Avenue has considered said matter and k would recommend that the tree be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman". Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Hearing - Tree t1 A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 100 Boston Street. Removal. Councillor Crosby and Hartnett were recorded in favor. Hearing closed. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on 753 .100 Boston St. Shade Trees : "The committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the removal of on tree at 100 Boston Street has considered said matter and would recommend j that the tree be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland chairman". Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 1 F 470 August..11, 1949 -- Retirement Board.754 The Mayor' s re-appointment of Edgar W. Johnson as a member of the Retirement board for a three year term was received. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of the rules. No objection. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. 755. (Lots on Fort Ave. A communication was received from the Mayor requesting permission to convey certain city-owned land for the purpose of expanding the Salem Willows housing development. Auth. Mayor. 756• Councillor Poitras then offered the following Order which was adopt- ed by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Ordered: That the Mayor, Joseph B. Harrington, be and hereby is authorized to sell certain municipally owned lots of land on Fort Avenue , so called, and being shown on a plan entitled"Lot Development , Land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave. , Salem, mass. , 1946, Revised Dec. 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" comprising land not devoted to or required for any other public use , and being lots numbered as follows: Right Hand Side of Proposed Road from Aemorial Drive: Containing lots numbered 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 , 23_, and 24. These eight (8) lots are to be sold at a price of $15.00 per lot , and are to be assigned as follow 'To the Atlantic Construction Company, Inc . : Lots numbered 17 and 18, 21, land 22. To LTItalien Brothers: Lots numbered 19 and 20, 23 and 24, and requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee i within three (3 ) months of a single family dwelling house costing not bless than $6,000.00 and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rent Ito an honorably discharged veteran of World War II residing in Salem, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable . Left Hand Side of Proposed Road from 4emorial Drive: Containing lots numbered 28, 29, 30, 313 32 , 332 34 and 35. These lots are to be offered for sale to honorably discharged veterans of World War II residing in Salem at a price of $15.00 per lot, and requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantee within three (3 ) months of a single family dwelling house costing not less than $6 ,000.00, in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended, and to contain such other provisions as the City Solicitor may consider advisable. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. 757. Police Dept. A Communication was received from the Mayor requesting that the 40 hour week be continued in the Police Department until December 1, 1949. It was voted to continue the temporary schedule until December 1, 1949• 4 71 ' -- August._ 11; _1949__ The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- 758. Witch House. pension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" to the Park Department item "Witch House Repairs, Operation and Salaries". This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. The following Order recommended by the IJlayor was adopted: 759.Treasurer+S Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-five dollars Expenses. y- (�425.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "City Treasurer's" item "Expenses", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 760. P Congress St. , Ordered: That the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars and Drawbridge. i Twenty-five Cents ($4,900.25) be and hereby is transferred as follows : Three Thousand Dollars ($3000.00) from the Water Department item "Pumping Station Consulting Service and i , Nineteen Hundred Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($1900.25) from the "Reserve" account to the Street Department item "Reconstruction Congress Street Drawbridge" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. i The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under sus- 761•Veterans Bene- pension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: fits. Ordered: That the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Veterans+ Services item "Veterans Benefits". This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. 62. A communication was received from the Salem Gospel Mission, request- Street Services. ing permission to hold Sunday Services on the street from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. n the motion of Councillor Durkin permission granted subject to the i pproval of the City Marshal of the location of the services. 63. A communication was received from the Broad St. Playground requesting Close street. Permission to close Dalton Parkway August 15, 1949 from 6 to 11:00 p.m. 'n connection with the Annual Lawnparty. On the motion of Councillor urke request granted. 64.-765.-766.-767. I The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. f Mrs. Eva Caron, 40 Union St. , Salem 472 Sarah Novick, 22 Carlton-Street , Salem Charles R. Poitras , 174 Ocean Ave. , Salem William A. Tracy, 14 Upham Street , Salem 768. Renewals. The renewal of a "unday License of Alfred Marcaurelle, 280 Jeffer- son Avenue was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 769. ' Sound truck. The application of the Portuguese American War Vets Post 41, Peabody to operate a sound truck in Salem, tiugust 17 or 18, 1949 was granted on the motion of Councillor Burke. 770.-771. g g Clams were referred to the Commit- tee on Licenses and Permits: Charles Rowe , 2 Independent St. , Newburyport Arthur H. Rowe , 161 Water St. , Newburyport Lodging House. 772. The application of Rose Lachance to operate a Lodging HOUse at 302 Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. i Auctioneer 773• The application of Napoleon Pero, 20 Linden Street for an Auctioneer I Napoleon Pero License was granted on the motion of Councillor Burke. Auctioneer 774. The application of George V. Brown, 225 Washington Street for an George V. Brown !Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 775. 1 (Auctioneer The application of Harry D. Clifford, 1 Hawthorne Blvd. , for the Harry D. Clifford renewal of his Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Council- lor Durkin. Auctioneer 776 The application of Arthur J. Lee , 43 Central Street for the renewal Arthur J. Lee of his „uctioneerts License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 777. Poles on East Collinz A hearing was ordered for August 25 , 1949 on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 3 poles on East Collins Street. 778 Pole on North St. A hearing was ordered for August 25 , 1949 on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on North Street. 779 ole on New Derby St A hearing was ordered for August 25, 1949 on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on New Derby Street. 780 Jtore Gasoline. A hearing was ordered for August 25, 1949 on the application of the Beverly Mattress Co. to keep and store 500 gallons of Gasoline at R. 51 Canal Street. 781 c )Maintain Lubritorium! A hearing was ordered for August 25,11949 on the application of David A. Splaine to Maintain a Lubritorium at 106 Bridge Street. •:i - -- ----- - _ _August_-11-,--1%9-- - The following Sign Bonds were referred to the committee on ponds and 782.-783. returned approved: Sign Bonds. First "ational Stores , Inc. New Derby Street , No. 29 First National Stores, Inc . Dodge Street Parking Lot Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the 'ommittee on $4.Licenses & Licenses & Permits: Permits. "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS DRAINLAYER Leonard L'Italien 43 Leach Street LODGING HOUSE j Joseph F. Greco 17 Brown Street Joseph F. Greco 19 Brown Street NEW LICENSES i SUNDAY LICENSE Vaneita A. OTBrien 191 Fort Avenue DIG SEAWORMS John J. Maguire 12 Liberty Street Conrad MacKinnon 4 Turner Street Richard L. Ploss $ Hardy Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. i Sunday License approved by the Mayor August 15 , 1949. ' Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the c 7$5.ommittee Water Meter t on Finance: Readers. i "lhe Committee on Finance to whom was referred the question of looking into the advisibility of appropriating the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of transportation for Water Meter Inspectors has considered said 'I matter and would recommend that the Mayor be requested to make this appropriation. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Approved by the +"iayor, August 15 , 1949. econd Passage The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relating to Traffic rraffic Ordinance (745) was taken up. Ordinance as adopted for first passage July 28, 1949 (745) adopted for second and final passage. Approved by the 1°layor, August 15 , 1949. i econd Passage The matter of second of a Bond Order relating to the purchase of and Order h (715. ) equipment for the Public Works Department (715. ) was taken up. Order as adopted for first passage July 28, 1949 adopted for second and final 0`4'74 9ugust 11, 1949 _- passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. Approved by the Mayor, August 15, 1949. Second Passage Pumping Station The matter of second passage of a Bond Order relating to the Equipment (714. ) purchase of new equipment for the Saldm Pumping Station (714. ) was taken up. Order as adopted for first passage July 28, 1949 adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent. Store Inflammables (688. ) The application of Donnell & Mudge Inc. to keep and store 550 gals. of Inflammables at 150 Canal Street was taken up. James Romeos appeared in favor. License granted. Store Fuel Oil (690. ) The application of Donnell & Mudge to keep and store 10,000 gallons of Fuel Oil at 150 Canal St. James Romeos appeared in favor. License granted. Water mains. 786. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to take whatever steps may be necessary to survey and appropriate sums needed to install approximately 1000 feet of water main on Clarke Street to be connected from either Barnes Road water main or from Highland Avenue water main. This work and installation to be carried out at the earliest possible time to accommodate buildings at present in existence and those now in process of being built and in the immediate planning stage. Not returned from Mayor' s Office. -August 19, 1949. Traffic Lights. 7$7. Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That the City Electrician and the Committee on Traffic an Mayor look into the advisibility of transfering the traffic lights that were dismantled at Town House Square to the location at Moody Square and put in operation as soon as is possible. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. 788. Close Lnglish St. Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered: That English St. between Derby St. and English St. end be closed to traffic or Aug. 18, 1949 between 6 P.M. and 12 midnight , and that the Police Dept. and Supt. of the Street Dept. be so notified. Approved by the "ayor, August 15, 1949. Tree removal 7$9 Councillor Crosby offered the following Order which was adopted: 72A Proctor St. Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees consider the advisibili ty of removing a tree at 72 A Procter St and a hearing be held at the i next regular meeting. 790. Trim tree at Councillor Crosby offered the following Order which was adopted: la Shillaber St. Ordered: That the Supt. of Shade Trees request the Shade Tree • 6' --- --- ----- Au- ustst .11 ' 19-49_ Department to trim a large tree at 10 Shillaber Street. 91. Councillor Crosby offered the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees consider the advisibi- 4 Proctor Street lity of removing a deceased tree at 74 Procter Street and a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 92. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: Revise Seaworm Ordered : That the 'ity Solicitor be requested to revise , codify and Ordinance. clarify those existing ordinances which pertain to the control of the digging of seaworms, bait, clams and other shellfish in the City of Salem. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 93 .No parking. Ordered: That parking be prohibited on the southwesterly side of West Avenue for a distance of 200 feet from the corner of Lafayette St. and that proper signs be installed at this point. Approved by the Mayor, August 15 , 1949. Jurors. ' The following Jurors were drawn for Superior Court at Salem Monday, September 12, 1949: Albert C. Webb 6 Dearborn Street Insurance James R. Dooley 40 Highland avenue Custodian Joseph N. Fecteau 2 Prince Street P1. Inspector On the motion of Councillor HYland the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m Attest : AUGU E J. CITY CLERK i I I i i I 'I ,, u 476 August_;95, ._ 9.49 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Thursday, August 25 , 1949 at 8 :00 p.m. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Durkin. President Muse presided. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the reading i lof the records of the previous meeting was dispensed. Hearing -Poles East Collins St. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 3 i poles on East Collins Street. F. A. Frost of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillor Muse was recorded in favor. No objection. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hyland permission granted by the adoption of the following Order: Pole Location 794. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and i ' the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinaftw referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day of July 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and seasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N.E.T. & T. CO. , No. 3044 Dated 7-20-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPAN not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to a re located, and the number of poles:- East Collins St. from Osgood St. southerly Poles 217/3-4-5 3 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing pur- poses. Hearing - pole New Derby St. A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one pole on New Derby Street. F. A. Frost of the Sale Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no objection. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April petition granted by r 47`7 August 25 , _1949 the adoption of the following Order: Ordered : That the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it hereby Pole Location 795. granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the lst day of August 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Petition for street light pole , New Derby St. No. .401 Dated 7/20/49 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- y 1 New Derby Street at Lafayette Street. earing -Pole North , A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting treet. jI Company to locate 1 pole on North Street. F. A. Frost of the Salem Elec- tric Company appeared in favor. Councillors Hartnett and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no objection. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered : That the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is 796. Pole location. l hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles 1 and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protect- ing fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 1st day of August 1949. j 1, All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the Ifollowing conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked; Petition i for street light pole , North St. , Salem No. 402 Dated 7/21/49 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed and i all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than i feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts os ways along which the Poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- August 25 ; 1949 North Street at Bridge Street. Hearing - Tree Removal. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 72A Proctor Street. I Councillors Crosby and Hartnett were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hyland then offered the followig report for the Committee on Shade Trees: 72A Proctor St.797. � "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing one tree at 72A Proctor Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the tree be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman." Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Hearing - Tree Removal. A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 74 Proctor Street. Councillor Crosby was recorded in favor. There was no objection. Hear- ing closed. Councillor Hyland then offered the following report for the Committee on Shade Trees : 79$. "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of ' i74.Proctor St. removing one tree at 74 Proctor Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the tree be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland Chairman." Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Hearing - Store Gasoline. A hearing was held on the application of the Beverly Mattress Co. to store 500 gallons of Gasoline at the rear of 51 Canal Street. On the motion of Councillor April hearing ordered for next meeting. Hearing - Maintain a Lubritorium. A hearing was held on the application of David A. Splaine to mainta' a Lubritorium at 106 Bridge Street. Councillors Rafter, Muse, and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no objection. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permit granted. 799. Constable. The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constable was received and placed on file: Albin F. Ziencina, 34 Upham Street, Salem �I Incinerator. $00. A communication from the Mayor relative to an inter-community Incinerator was referred to the committee on Public Works on the motion of Councillor Rafter. $O1. Pumping Station. The following Order reco:amended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Ordered: That the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars (420,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess & Deficiency" account to the "Water Department-Pumping Station"item "Repairs". 479 _August 25.2 1949 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 8 2. Independence Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Day. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars (01000.00) be and hereby is appropriated or transferred to the Unclassified item "Indepen- dence Day" as follows : from the Park Department item "Civic Concerts" ?x Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) from the "Store Quarry Rental" account Four Hundred Sixty-four Dollars and Twenty-two cents ($464.22) , from the "Reserve" account One Hundred nighty-five Dollars and Seventy- eight Cents (4185.78) , a total sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) . These sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the $03.USSSalem. Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered : That the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars (41150.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Park Department" item "Civic "oncerts" to the Unclassified item "Entertaining Officers , Crew USS Salem", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. i I The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the 804.Fire Dept. Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Forty Dollars ($340.00) be I ' and hereby is transferred from the I'vire Department" item "Gas Masks and Extra Cylinders" as follows: to the `ire Department item "Other General Expenses" sub item "Office Equipment, House Journals , etc ." the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) to the "Fire Department" Special Item "Out of State Travel" One ; ! Hundred Ninety Dollars ($190.00) , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the "layor was adopted on the 05,Veterans' motion of Councillor Hyland: Services. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Forty-four Dollars ($344.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" Account to the Veterans Services Department item "Salaries & Wages" sub item ""lerk-Part Time" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1949. 06. The following Order was recoml,iended by the Mayor: Traffic Signals.: Ordered: That the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars (; 1100.00) be and L hereby is transferred to the Electrical Department Special item "Traffic signals , Moody Square and Boston & Nichols Streets" as follows : from the Street Department item "Lincoln Road, Automatic Signals" One Thousand l F, O 480 August, 25, 1949— — - - Dollars p1000.00 , from the "Reserve" account One Hundred Dollars 100. a total of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1100.00) . Councillor April moved that lights with Pedestrial Control be install d at Dow & Lafayette Street and Washington Street. Councillor Rafter n a point of order declared Councillor`April's amendment illegal. President Muse then rules the amendment .out of order. Order as originally introduced adopted. Approved by the Mayor August 29, 1949. I 807. Baker's Island. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve Account" to the Unclassified item Baker' s Island" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose, the Fire Equipment to be purchased under the direction of the Fire Department and the remainder by the Park Department. Approved by the Mayor, August 29, 1949. 808. Salem Housing Auth The report of the Salem Housing Authority was received and made a matter of record. Claim. 809. The Claim of Mrs. John E. Riley, 36 Forrester Street , Salem was refer- ,red to the Committee on Claims. 810. Pole Location A hearing was ordered for September 8, 1949 on the petition of the Raymond Road. New England Telephone and Telegraph and the Salem Electric Lighting Comp- any to locate 1 pole on Raymond noad. 811. Pole Location A hearing was ordered for September 8 , 1949 on the petition of the English Street. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to locate 1 pole on English Street. I i 812. Pole Location A hearing was ordered for September 8 , 1949 on the petition of the Sunset Road. New Lngland Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to locate 2 poles on Sunset Road. 813. Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for September 8, 1949 on the application of (Silver's to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 44 Lafayette Street. 814. Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for September 8, 1949 on the application o (Television Laboratory to erect a L arge Stationary Sign at Barton Square. I 815. Sign over tunnel. The application of the Essex Agricutural Society to erect a sign over the tunnel in Town House Square for 14 days was granted on the motion of (Councillor Rafter. 816. 3uilder' s Lic. The application of Ludger J. Tardiff, 10 Meadow Street, for a Build- er' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. Auctioneer's 817. The application of John J. Couture , 18 New Derby St. for an Auction 481 License was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. The application of Henry G. Burrill, 25 Charter Street to Dig Sea- $1$.Dig Seaworms . worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 819-820-821. The following applications to Dig Clams were referred to the ig Clams. Committee on Licenses & Permits: 01 V Melbourne Swicker School St. , Rowley Audrey Leavitt Hammond St. , Rowley Charles 1A. Leavitt Hammond St. , Rowley A list of Renewals of Junk Dealer, Lodging House , and Sunday Licen- $22.Renewals. ses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A petition from residents of Cedar Crest Rd. , and Cedar Hill Rd. $23 .Street lights. for two or more street lights and street repair work was received. Repair Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: $24.Install street Ordered: That the City Electrician take the necessary steps to lights. install two or more street lights on Cedar Crest Rd. and Cedar Hill Rd. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted : $25.Repair &tgaets. Ordered: That the City Engineer and the Supt. of Streets take the necessary steps to repair Cedar Crest Avenue and Cedar View Street. Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on $26.Licenses & Licenses & Permits: Permits. "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWALS SUNDAY LICENSE Alfred Marcaurelle 280 Jefferson Avenue NEW LICENSES LODGING HOUSE 1l Rose Lachance 302 Essex Street J For the Committee J. Burke A: Hearing - Store Councillor April moved that the item Hearings be taken up so that Gasoline. 1? the hearing of the application of Beverly Mattress Company to keep and 500 gallons of gasoline at the Rear of 51 Canal Street be taken up and a prior vote of this meeting be rescinded. Voted. {f i A hearing was held oii the application of the Beverly Aattress Co. !, to store 500 gallons of gasoline at the Rear of 51 Canal Street. Council- lor April was recorded in favor. There was no objection. Hearing close On the motion of Councillor April license granted. 482 __--- Street Light. $27. Councillor $urke offered the .folloWing Orderi which was_ adopted .:: Ordered; That the City Electrician be requested to place a street light at the corner of Willson Rd. , and highland Ave. Street "Lights$2$. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Raymond Road. Ordered: That the City Electrician take the necessary steps to install two street lights on Raymond hoad. 829. Firearms Technician Councillor April offered the following Ordinance which was adopted for 1st passage by a roll call vote of $ Yeas , 1 Nay, 2 Absent: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department . Be it ordained by the amity Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1. Section l of Chapter 28, relating to the Police Depart- ment of the City of Salem, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence of said section and by substituting in place thereof the follow- ing sentence: "SECTION 1. A ,Police Department is hereby established which shall consist of a City Marshal, two Captains , seven Lieutenancts , six of whom shall act as Inspectors and one of whom shall be designated as Traffic Lieutenant in charge of the Traffic Division of the Police Department , four Sergeants fifty-one Patrolmen, three of whom shall act as Motorcycle Officers to be on duty in that capacity from April first to November first of each year and such other times as the City Marshal may order, one of whom shall act as a Parking Meter Collection and Maintenance Man , one of I whom shall act as a Firearms Technician, twenty-five Reserve Officers , one Clerk, two Matrons , and one Police Chauffeur-Patrolman." SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City i Charter. Jurors. Councillor Hartnett was appointed to draw three Traverse Jurors for Superior Criminal Court at Lawrence , September 19, 1949: John J. Hynes $0 Bridge Street Salesman Daniel J. Foley 114 Federal Street Director C of Walter A. Scott 2 Cross Avenue Photographer On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. ATTEST: 11 S ;NE CI Y CLERK 48F3 - ---- -_-._._ 3eptember_$1, 3-49- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday September 8, 1949 at 8:21 P.M. for the transaction of any J and all business. All members were present. President Muse presided. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records of the previous meeting. 1 ((� Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location- Sunset:, Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate two poles om aunset: Road. . -; . F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillors S2etela and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no objection. Hearing closed. Councillor Poitras moved petition be granted by the adoption of the following Order. 830. Pole Location Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Sunset Road. . , the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures and any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the loth day of August 1949 All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N.E.T. & T. CO. , No. 3063 Dated 8-8-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPAN not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting j Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles:- Sunset Road Poles 391/6-7 2 poles ROMAlso that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said j Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing Purposes. Adopted. Hearing Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location - English St. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 1 Pole on English Street. F. A. Donavan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. u 484 September 8 , 1949 _ .--- -- appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Pole Location $31 Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and English St. g, the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING CO. be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and ' their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with suc sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies day deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the loth day of August 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N.E.T. T. CO. , No. 3064 Dated 8-8-49•- filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. Not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting IGo. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of of less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- English St. pole 49/1 southeasterly from Derby Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in i he above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connection d with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearing - Pole Location Raymond Ed A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate one I pole on Raymond Road. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. ppeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the ,� 4 otion of Councillor Hyland petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: 832. IPole Location- Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Raymond noad. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint. or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and l their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the llth day of August 1949. 485 1Q49 All construction under this order shall be in accorda7wittfollowing conditions :-Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straighbe set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan . . . & T. CO. , No. 406 Dated 8-5-49-filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPAN not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Co. not to exceed wires and cables necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and_ the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: - Raymond Road southeasterly of Raymond Ave. - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is .granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. A hearing was held on the application of"Silver's" to erect a Large Hearing - Large Sign Stationary Sign at 44 Lafayette Street. Councillor Poitras was recorded Silver's in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. Hearing -Sign A hearing was held on the application of "Television Laboratory" to Television Laborator erect a Large Stationary Sign at Barton Square. There was no one in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. Permit granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 833. Appointment of The Mayor' s appointment of the following Constables was received and Constables. placed on file: George Joseph Tremblay 48 Prince Street, Salem Aark F. Kirrane 144 North Street, Salem 834. The Mayor's appointment of Precinct Officers for the year commencing Precinvt Officers 1 September 1, 1949 was received. Councillor Durkin moved suspension of Appointed. the rules. No objection. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the follow- ing appointments were then approved: Ward 1 Precinct One D-Warden Joseph N. Murray 42 Bay View Avenue R-Clerk Harold U. Osgood 2 Cheval Avenue R-Insp. Agnes T. Keefe 110 Bay View Avenue R-Insp• Mabel B. Cross 107 Bay View Avenue D-Insp• George J. Coleman 117 Columbus Avenue D-Insp• Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Avenue Ward 1 Precinct Two R-War en John P. Rybicki 12 Union street --- -- Seber -,._1949 Ward One Precinct Two continued D-�er cam' Zenon I . Z �Yszynski 4 Cousins Street R-Insp. Vincent'J. Bartnicki 2 Bentley Street R-Insp. Longin Brudzynski 5 English Street D-Insp. James E. Harkins 1$ Webb Street D-Insp. Bertha Burzczynski 4 Turner Street Ward One Precinct Three RR-Warden Charles . e fery 3$ Union Street Kawcz n ski 6 Kosciusko Street D-Clerk Stepeh. A. Y 1 Derby Street Rose M. S ilsk i 55 Y P R-Insp. Harold J. Hastings 24 Turner Street R-Insp. _ Paul Carpen ter 37 Daniels Street D Insp. D-Insp. William L. Mahoney 1$ Turner Street Ward Two Precinct One R-Er en Armand ai lot 2 St. Peter St. Ct. D-Clerk Katherine H. McMahon 19j Osgood Street R-Insp. Susan Anderson 57 Forrester Street R-Insp, Josephine E. Attridge 15 Cross Street D-Insp. John J. Hynes $0 Bridge Street D-Insp. Joseph MI. McCarthy 33 Osgood Street Ward Two Precinct Two D-War en John G. Doy e 4$ Forrester St. R-Clerk Clarence J. Richardson 72 Essex Street iR-Insp. Arthur W. Johnson 40 Osgood Street I R-Insp. Henry Southam 4 Rice Street ! D_Insp. Edward Beck, Jr. 9 Collins Street D_Insp. Elizabeth F. Stepenuk 25 Osgood Street Ward Two Precinct Three D_War ern o n A. onway 30 Andrew Street R-Clerk Bertha C. McKenney 11j Conant Street R-Insp, John J. Collins 10 Cross Street R-Insp. Roger F. Ryan $9 Webb Street D-Insp, Thomas J. Dooley 17 Briggs Street D-Insp. Thomas F. Rabbitt 26 Briggs Street Ward Three Precinct One RR-Warden Michael J McNiff 13 Vale Street D-Clerk J. Arthur Pare 9 Hathorne Street R-Insp. Robert Griffin 24 Warren Street R-Insp. Fred L. Newell 2 Hathorne Place D-Insp. Peter A. Giuggio 36 Endicott Street D_Insp. Anthony J. Camarda 37 Endicott Street Ward Three Precinct Two -W4r en Thomas F. Cassidy 11 Vale Street R-Clerk T. Duke Coletti $3 Summer Street R-Insp. Victoria M. Tache 112 Margin Street R-Insp, Charles L. Cooney 1$ Phelps Street D-Insp. J. Henry Turbett 6 Phelps Street D-Insp. Bartholomew J. Shea 4 HAmilton Avenue Ward Three P ecinct Three --W-ar Cen Phlilippe Frechette 274 Jefferson Avert H R-Clerk Louise M. Harris 269 Jefferson Ave. I R-Insp. Arthur J. Voyer 9 Lawrence Street R-Insp. Esther Raymond 74 Lawrence Street D-Insp. Roland C. Pelletier 211 Jefferson Ave D-Insp. Ernest Boucher 190 Ocean Ave. Ward Four Precinct One Radar -en Arthur K-.STiepard 11 Andover Street D-Clerk Bartholomew W. Dunn 12 6outh Street R-Insp. William F. Hennessey 63 Federal Street R-Insp. Francis J. Moynihan 12 diver Street D-Insp. Frank McLaughlin 16 River Street D-Insp. James T. Connolly 6 Andover Street F Ward Four Precinct Two p -Warden John itehedd 24 Beaver Street R-Clerk Louis T. O'Grady 7$ Beaver Street R-Insp. Albert J. Duggan 4 Harrington Ct. R-Insp. Francis J. "leagher 2$ Abbott Street D-Insp. Owen J. Fallon 16 Albion Street i D-Insp. Elizabeth K. Doucette 12 Boston Street 4287 ----- ___ _ September $, _1949 Ward Four Precinct Three D-Warden J. Joseph Mc ally 72 Butler Street R-"lerk Edward W. Harney 16 Varney Street R-Insp. Elizabeth Burns 11 Bellview Avenue R-Insp. Alice C. OTBrien 24 Ord Street D-Insp. Joseph Seward 1 Griffin Place D-Insp. Catherine J. Griffin 1 Aborn Street Ward Five Precinct One -Warden Alphonse Ougllette 2 Chase Street D-Clerk Mary A. Kinsella 47 Linden Street � Y R-Insp. range R. Morency 11 Elm Street rJ R-Insp. Jane T. Foster 24 Cherry street D-Insp. Daniel A. Cyr 3 Geneva Street D-Insp. Raymond Michaud 3 Hersey Street Ward Five Precinct Two R-Warden Rosario V. Berube 16 Raymond Road D-Clerk Irene Sullivan 37 Ocean Avenue R-Insp. 3ylvio A. Turcotte 1$ Gardner Street R-Insp. Ena M. Tobin 2$ Hancock Street D-Insp. John W. Martin 25 Shore Avenue D-Insp. Diana Deschene 29 Ocean Avenue Ward Five Precinct Three RWarde° John J. on 30 Hancock Street D-Clerk Paul R. Flynn 255 Lafayette Street R-Insp. Leo J. Hebert 14 Raymond Road R-Insp. Gertrude B. Carter 39 Ocean Avenue D-Insp. Ahtonio Gagnon 97 Leach Street D-Insp. Clementine M. Theriault 101 Leach Street Ward Five Precinct Four -War en Joseph Michaud 4 Harrison Road D-Clerk Grace H. Sweeney 2 Hazel Terrace R-Insp. Corrinne P. Thibault 27 Grant Road R-Insp. Romeo E. Michaud 6 Hazel Street D-Insp. Joseph A. Tache 2$ Shore Avenue D-Insp. Thomas K. Connelly 2$ Hazel Street Ward Five Precinct Five =War en Ernest B. Brouin 3 Preston Road R-Clerk Marie E. Barry 1$ Elm Avenue R-Insp. Ludger Dionne 1 Summer Road R-Insp. Bertram A. Voyer 179 Ocean Avenue D-Insp. Edward J. Riley 6 Grant Road D-Insp. Thomas W. Teeling 19 Buchanan Road Ward Six Precinct One - ar en J. Rollins Putney 164 North Street R-Clerk Mary A. Williams 6 Goodhue Street R-Insp. George B. Hurder 5$ Appleton Street R-Insp, Charles W. Stewart 23 Southwick Street ; I D-Insp. Mary G. Wright 15 Churchill Street D-Insp. Edward F. Moran 27 Orchard Street J ' Ward Six Precinct Two ar en Arthur V. urphy 37 Balcomb Street R-Clerk Joseph Nabozny 20 Balcomb Street R-Insp. Katherine F. Sullivan 12 3outhwick Street R-Insp. Katherine H. McNamee 19 Oakland ''treat D-Insp. Edward W. Mackey, Jr. 7 Friend Street D-Insp. Joseph F. Michaels 1 Bryant Street Ward Six Precinct Threw' D-War en Ralph i den 21 Osborne Street R-Clerk Richard T. Sweeney. S eene 8j Barr Street R-Insp. Charles A. Laforme 33 Balcomb Street R-Insp. Eleanore Hartnett 37 Oakland Street D-Insp• Barbara Ivlagliaro 135 North Street D-Insp. Nuth M. Allen 2 Felt Street 4 835. A communication was received from the Mayor submitting the resigna- Appt. of Roland Estey - Planning tion of Myron R. Hutchinson from the Planning Board and the appointment Board. i Of Roland Y°. Estey to fill the term expiring May 1, 1952. On the motion rf 'il Of Councillor Poitras the regignation of Myron R. Hutchinson was accepted ! ' with regret. Councillor Foitras moved suspension of the rules on the i a��8$ 3ernembe _>-_1949 - appointment of Roland W. Estey. Appointment confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote. 836. Co-ordinator The following Communication was received from the Mayor: Grade Crossing Project. Gentlemen of the Council: Referring to our recent conference at which time I discussed with your members all of the many aspects of our pending Grade Crossing Elimination Program, I wish to inform you that Mr. Wallace Williams is entirely agreeable to being employed as "Co-ordinator", and I fully endorse his appointment. The suggested salary for this position was set at $75.00 per week, and if it is the wish of the Council to create such a position at this salary, there is a sufficient amount available in the old Grade Crossing account to provide for the payment of this salary for the balance of the year. It would be my opinion that the salary should be retroactive to August 1, the approximate date of the actual beginning of the construction. With further reference to the Overp4ss, I wish to inform the Council that all contracts, plans, specifications and progress reports are available in the Mayorts office for the inspection of your members at any time. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor On the motion of Councillor Poitras the Communication was referred t I, the Committee on Finance. 837. Hearing on improve- A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a hearing to ment-Salem Harbor. be held by the Army Corps of Engineers on September 22 , 1949 at 2:00 p.m, on the improvement of Salem Harbor. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the Army Corps of Engineers was granted permission to use the Council Chamber for the scheduled hearing. l 838. John O'Hara The following Order recommended by the "ayor was adopted by a unani- P Reinstated under Chapter 701-1949. mous roll call vote: Ordered: That John H. O'Hara, a former member of the Police Depart- ment of the City of Salem be and hereby is reinstated as a member of the Police Department pursuant to the provisions and subject to the condition set forth in Chapter 701 of the Acts of 1949, for the sole purpose of retirement under the provisions of Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws and for no other purpose. Approved by the Mayor, September 12, 1949. 839. Martin J. Bane The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- Reinstated under Chapter 702-1949. mous roll call vote: Ordered: That Martin J. Bane, a former member of the Fire Departmen 449 September $, 1949 of the City of Salem be and hereby is reinstated as a member of the Fire Department pursuant to the provisions and subject to the conditions set forth in Chapter 702 of the Acts of 1949, for the sole purpose of retire- ment under the provisions of Section $la of Chapter 32 of the General Laws and for no other purpose. Approved by the Mayor, September 12 , 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- $40.Pension of Richard eagle - St. mous roll call vote: Dept. i Ordered: That Richard Nagle, 69 years of age , employed in the Stree Department as a laborer for over 25 years, and who is physically incapaci- tated for labor, be and hereby is retired from service subject to the approval of the !'Mayor under the provisions of Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended at an annual .pension of $1,170.00 effectiv July 31, 1949, representing one-half (21 ) of his annual rate of regular compensation at the time of retirement to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established , with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions Account" of each calendar year. � C Approved by the Allayor, September 12 , 1949. t '; + 841. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Appr. to Chain Link Fence John R. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) be and McGlew, May St. Playgrounds. hereby is appropriated from "Park-Concessions r'und" to the Park Departmen item "Chain Link Fence, John R. 'McGlew, Rlay Street Playgrounds" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 11 Approved byMayor,the September 12 1 p 949 842. The following Order recommended by the Aayor was adopted: School Milk & I Ordered: That the sum of Five HUndred Fifty Dollars. ($550.00) be Lunch Operating Acct and hereby is appropriated from the 113chool Milk & Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk & Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, September 12, 1949. 1 $43 . The followingOrder was recommended b the Mayor : A Y Y ppr. Steel Stands - Bertram I Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) Field. i be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue 1950" to the new School De- partment item "Permanent Steel Stands , Bertram Field." Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. On the motion of Counci - lor Poitras the order was referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. $44. + The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Assessors Dept. "Convention-Travel- Outside of State". September 8, 1949 - -- Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" Account to the new Assessor's item ""onvention, Travel Outside of the State" . Approved by the Mayor, September 12, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Crosby the Council adjourned for a 15 minute recess at 8: 59 P-M. Reconvened at 9:16 P.M. �I { POlice Dept. $45. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor: ,Salaries & Wages "Marshal". Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($114,00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Police De- partment item Salaries & Wages sub-item Marshal" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Councillor. AprilJs_ motion�,that .the:<'Order•': be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Committee on Finance was defeated by a roll call vote of 3 Yeas, 8 Nays. Order adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas , 2 Nays. Approved by the Mayor, September 12, 1949• 846. Compensation of The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a roll call City 1'larshal Ordinance. vote of 8 Yeas, 3 Nays: In the year one thousand nine hundred--and forty-nine. hn Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the compensation of certain city officers and employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby Ijamended in the paragraph relating to the Police Department in the line establishing the compensation of the City Marshal by striking out the amount of compensation presently established and inserting in place I ! thereof the words "Forty-seven Hundred Dollars" so that said provisions as amended will read as follows: "City Marshal, Forty-seven Hundred Dollars". SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City I Charter. @47. Polish Disabled An invitation to attend the "Polish Homeless Disabled Veterans Vets Evening. Evening" September 23 , 1949 at 8 :00 P.M. at the Falcon' s Hall was accept- ed on the motion of Councillor Szetela. 848. Pole Location a hearing was ordered for September 22 , 1949 on the petition of the Conners Rd. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light jl Company to locate 1 pole on Conners Road. 849.a850-451.2852. iUlaims. the following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : i Leo McMorrill, 20 Margin Street , Peabody, Mass. Stella M. Dubiel, 26 Carlton Street, Salem, Mass. ... .. ..... 491 r September $ , 1949 Charlotte L. Grossman, 37 Barr Street , Salem, Mass. Mary Kaplan, 2 Park Square , Peabody, Massachusetts The Sign Bond of Silver Supply Co. , Inc. 44, Lafayette Street was $53•Sign Bond. referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Silver Supply Co. r The Sign Bond of harry Mascott, 10i St. Peter Street was referred to $54.Sign Bond. the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Harry Mascott. The application of Max Shribman, 150 Essex Street for the renewal of 855.Auctioneer his Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. Max Shribman. A list of renewals of Bowling Alley Lodging House, and Sunday Licen- 856.Renewals. ses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The application of the NOrth Shore United Church Canvass to erect $57.Sign over ; a sign over the tunnel in Town House Square November 1, to 30th was tunnel. granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. i ; . A hearing was ordered for September 22, 1949 on the application of 85$.Large Sign ;! Harry Mascott to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 10i St. Peter Street. Harry Mascott. 859.-860.-861. The applications of Fred J. Fossa for 3 passenger Automobile license Passenger Auto. i at 100 Lafayette (to be used for funerals) were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 862 . The application of John Croft , 31 March Street , Salem for a Pedler's Pedler's License License was referred to the Board of Control. 863 . Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Stop Streets. on Traffic Rules: "The Committee on Traffic Rules to whom was referred the matter of making certain Streets "Stop Streets" has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Streets be made "Stop Streets" to conform with State Beacon permits already issued: I. Arabella St. at Bridge Street Saunders St. at Bridge Street Mason St. at North treet School Street at North Street Palmer St . at Lafay tte Street f falso that the following Streets be also made "Stop Streets" in the interest of safety so that State Permits may be issued: Forrester St. at Essex St. Flint St. at Essex St. (Both Pleasant St. at Bridge St. Sides) Wash. Sq. North at Pleasant St. Flint St.at Broad St. Bridge St. at Boaton St. Webb St. at Derby St. Proctor St. at Boaton St. Salem St. at Dow St. Federal at. at Boston St. Salem St. at Palmer St. r' Federal St. at North St. (Easterly Salem St. at Leavitt St. side) Chestnut St. at Jummer St. Prince St. at Dow St. Summer St. at Broad St. Prince St.at Palmer St. Proctor St. at Highland Ave. Prince St. at Leavitt St. Flint St. at Federal St. ( Both Sides)Harmony Grove Rd. at Grove St. Flint St. at Bridge St. Grove St. at Tremont St. Walter St. at Dearborn St . " " Liberty St. at Charter St. Orchard St. at Dearborn St." " Upham St. at Dearborn St.B.S. Green St. at Leach St. n n September 8, 1949 At junction of Derby St. and Fort Ave. Known as Block House Square) . And that all of the above be also made a part of the Traffic Ordinance by the Committee on Ordinances. for the committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. 864 Licenses and Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain Licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS JUNK DEALER Jacob S. Hart 6 Cliff Street ( LODGING HOUSE Abraham Camil 20-22 Brown Street Elizabeth AcIntire (Hathaway House) 54 TUR"er Street Elizabeth McIntire (Cottage) 54 Turner Street iSUNDAY 'LICENCE Frank P. Cook 3 Verona Street j Michael D'Iorio 18 High Street Blanche Peterman 69 Bridge Street NEW LICENSES DIG SEAWORMS Henry G. Burrill 25 Charter Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday licenses approved by the Mayor, September 12, 1949. 865. Water Dept. Pumping Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Station - Repairs. on Finance : "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating the sum of $24000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Water Department Pumping Station item Repairs has considered said matter and would recommend that this appropriation be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman." Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the ® �' order as introduced July 25, 1949 (801) . 866. Fire Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Expenses-Travel. j� on Finance: "'Lhe Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of trans- ferring the sum of $340.00 from the Fire Department item Gas masks and extra Cylinders as follows: To the Fire Dept. item "Other General Expenses , sub-item "ffice Dquipment, House Journals etc. the sum of $150.00 and to the Fire Dept. Special Item "Out of State Travel" the sum of $190.00 has considered 493 ---- - ----- September_ $,_ 1949 - said matter and would recommend that the transfer be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman." Report accepted and recommendation adopted, by the adoption of the Order as introduced August 25 , 1949 (804. ) . Order approved by the 1liayor September 12 ,- 1949. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee 86 7.Purchase Land l on Finance: Lewis Cleansers. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the question of auth- orizing the Mayor to purchase and acquire a certain parcel of land from Lewis Cleansers and Dyers, Inc. approximately 1753 Sq. feet in area, bein a portion of a way leading from Front St. to New Derby Street for purpose of a public way, at a price of 25% in excess of assessed valuation of $880.00 namely a purchase price of$1100.00 has considered said matter and would recommend that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate this purchase at a price not to exceed $1100.00. For the committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman." Report accepted and recommendation adopted, by the adoption of the Order as introduced July 14, , 1949 (667. ) . Order approved by the "layor l September 12, 1949. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on 868.Entertaining Officers, Crew USS Finance : Salem. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of trans- ferring $1150.00 from the "Park Department" item "Civic Concerts" to the ( . i Unclassified item "Entertaining Officers, Crew USS Salem'? has considered said matter and would recommend that the transfers be made. I , For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman." Report accepted and recommendation adopted, by the adoption of the Order as introduced August 25, 1949 (803. ) . Order approved by the Aayor y1 September 12 , 1949. 869. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Independence Da Finance: : Trans. of $1000.00 : The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropri- ating or transferring to the Unclassified item "Independence Day" as i follows: from the Park Department item "Civic Concerts" Three Hundred , I Fifty Dollars ($350.00) , from the "Stone Quarry Rental" account Four Hundred Sixty-four Dollars and Twenty-two Cents $464.22 , from the Reserve I � account One Hundred Eighty-five Dollars and Seventy-eight Cents ($185.78) , I a total sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) ,has considered said matter and would recommend that the transfers be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman. ' "sport accepted and recommendations adopted by the adoption of the NEI= September-$-,-1949 - -- Order as introduced August 25, 1949 (802• ) • Approved by the 'Mayor Sept- ember 12 , 1949. 870. Steel Stands Bertram Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Field. on Finance: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating the sum of $25000.00 from Revenue 1950 to the new School Depart- ment item Permanent Steel Stands, Bertram Field has considered said matter and would recommend that this appropriation be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the Order as introduced at this meeting (843• ) Councillor Durkin recorded as opposed. Approved by the Mayor, September 12 , 1949. Second Passage (829 Firearms Technician The matter of second passage of an Ordinance establishing a Firearms Technician in the Police Department was taken up. (829. ) Ordinance as adopted August 25 , 1949 for first passage adopted for second and final passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Nay. Returned by the Mayor unsigned. 871 Federal St. 2 way. Councillor Rafter offered the following 'Jrder which was adopted: Ordered: That the Committee on Traffic consider the feasibility of making Federal Street from North Street to Boston Street to way for vehicular traffic. Approved by the Mayor, September 12, 1949. 872 Slow Signs on Councillor Szetela offered the following Order which was adopted: Derby Street. Ordered: That the Traffic Division of the Police Department is herewith directed to place "Slow Signs" on Derby St. at the junction of Daniels , Turner, Becket and English Streets. Approved by the ivlayor September 12, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 10:23 pm ATTEST: U STINE J, 00 C TY CLERK V ' ' �I oil, 495 Se-ptember 22, A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Thursday, September 22 , 1949 at 8 :00 P.M. for the transaction of i any and all business. All members were present except Councillors Durkin and Crosby. President Muse presided. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records of the previous i meeting. Hearing - Large A hearing was held on the application of Harry Mascott to erect a Sign. Large Stationary Sign at 102 St. Peter Street. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela application granted. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the application of the i�ew England Telephone Location Conners and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate Rd. 1 pole on Conners Road. Councillors Rafter, Hartnett , and Szetela were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. on the motion of Councillor Poitras petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: ORDERED: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and 973 .Order - Pole the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they hereby Conners Road. y granted joint or identical locatiohs for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with r: such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem neces- sary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said companies dated the 25th day of August 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall bit set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem Electric Lighting Co. No. 409 Dated 8-23-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENBLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may ,j be erected thereon under this order:- Conners' Road off East Collins Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Com- panies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections With such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purpose ,496 September_ 5 t nniver- 74. A communication was received from the �%yor relative to an invite- sary of East India Marine Museum. tion to the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the East India Marine Museum. On the motion of Councillor nafter the Council voted to cooperate with the Mayor in the celebration o£. this anniversary. Seawall at North 875 A communication was received from the Mayor requesting the approval Shore Babies Hospi- �1 tal. of the Council of Legislature relative to the building of a Seawall at �U the North Shore Babies Hospital. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted by the Council to approved this project and indicate a vote for $2500.00 for it. Payment of Bill $76 A communication was received from the mayor relative to the payment Recreation Dept. 15.70 of $15.70 to Mr. Philip O' Donnell, in the Recreation Department for the treatment of injuries received while working at the Gallows Hill P1ay- grouhd. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the Council was recorded in favor of paying the bill. ark Dept.-Witch$77 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under ouse Repairs peration & Salarie suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Three- Hundred Fifty Dollars (0 50.00) be Land hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" to the Park Department item "Witch House Repairs , Operation and Salaries". This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, September 23 , 1949. 878 Land Purchase Froni The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under St. to liew Derby S suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Ordered: That the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1100.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Sale of City Property" account to the item "Land Purchase Front Street to New Derby Street" . This money to be expended under the direction of the City Solicitor. Approved by the !°iayor, September 23 , 1949. 879 Building Drain - The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the Property on Lawrence Street. motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-four Dollars and Fifty-four Cents ($7 ,254.54) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Sale of City Property" account to the item "Building Drain to Protect Property located on, or adjacent to Lawrence Street". This money to be expended under the direction of the City Engineer. Approved by the mayor, September 23 , 1949. Housing Project$$0 North St. named A communication was received from the 'Saalemr,s Housing Authority Garden Terrace. requesting that the street at the Veterans Housing Project on North Stree be named "Garden Terrace". On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the street be so named. f 497, t September 22, 1949 - -- A communication was received from the Salem Housing Authority in- $$1. itation viting the Council to inspect the Veterans Hosing Project on North Street inspectvVeteransto October 1, 1949 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. Housing Project. A communication was received from the City Marshal requesting that $$2.Salary increas -_l his request for an increase in pay be withdrawn. Received and placed on City "arshal. file. The matter of second passage -of an Ordinance increasing the compen- CompndCitysMarshal :nation of the City Marshal was taken u ($46. ) P• ($46. ) Ordinance defeated by a roll call vote of 7 Nays 2 Present 2 Absent. A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the $$3 .Pedler's Lic . application of John Croft John Croft. 31 March Street, Salem £or a Pedler� s License. Notice of a hearing to be held by the County Commissioners on the $$4. Seawall on 3 Seawall on Lafayette Street was received. The hearing is to be held Lafayette St. October 4, 1949 at 10:30 P.M. at the Court House. Received and made a matter of record. $$5. Petition for A petition of the residents of Cedarcrest Avenue and Cedarcrest Rd, acceptance of requesting the acceptance of Cedarcrest Road was received and placed on Cedarcrest Avenue. file. I The invitation of the American Legion to the installation of officer $$fi. American to be held October 6, 1949 at $:00 P.M. in the WESX Ballroom was accepted Installationegion on the motion of Councillor Poitras. A hearing was ordered for October 13 1949 on the $$7. petition of the Pole re-locate Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate 1 pole on Pond Street , near Pond Street. Washington Street. { The application of the Disabled American Veterans to erect a sign $$$Sign over tunnel - over the Tunnel in Town House Square from September 23 , to October 1, 194 Veterans,Disabled was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. ' a $$9. A hearing was ordered for October 13 , 1949 on the application of Store Gasoline. 4ario DiVingilio Mario DiVingilio to keep, store,and sell 3 ,000 gallons of Gasoline at 53 Canal Street. { A hearing was ordered for October 13 , 1949 on the application of $90.Store Gasoline Charles K. Ferris to keep, store and sell $,000 gallons of gasoline at Charles K. Ferrisit 75-79 North Street. 891. A hearing was ordered for October 13 , 1949 on the application of the Store Gasoline B.-& M. Railroad. Boston and Maine Railroad to Keep and store 1000 gallons of gasoline on Mill Street at the rear of the B. & M. Depot. i 892. A hearing was ordered for October 13 , 1949 on the application of Store #6 Oil 408 September 22,_'1.%9_ John A. Kuczun to keep and store 6880 gallons of 6 Oil at 24 Saunders Street. 893 Store Heating Oil A hearing was ordered for October 13 , 1949 on the application of Heat Headquarters. of Heating Heat Headquarters to keep and store 40,000 gallons g Oils at 36-40 Webb Street. GaraJ,e License $94 A hearird was ordered for October 13 , 1949 on the application of Charles K. Ferris Charles K. Ferris to Maintain a Garage at 75-79 North Street. Auto dealer 2nd$95 The application of Pardo Auto Sales, 300 Highland Avenue for a 2nd class. Class Auto Dealers License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 896 Sunday License The application of Lillian M. Moulton to keep open on Sunday at 108 Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Auto Truck. $97 The application of Edward J. Denis to set up and use one Auto Truck at 117 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 898 Sale of 6irearms. The application of Simon Levin, 17 Eden Street to Sell, Rent and Lease Firearms was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Lodging House. 899 The application of John L. Demers for a Lodging House License at 15 Harbor Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 900.-901.-902.-903 904•-905.-906.-907 The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. Georgianna Connolley Fannie C. Griffin Mrs. Victor Bernson William Ouellette Anna Marie Proulx Clifford H. Williams E. M. Kanter Lucien G. Tremblay 90$ Licenses & Permits Councillor Burke offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits : "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: RENEWAL S BOWLING ALLEYS Frank H. Welch 1 St . Peter St. (11 alleys) LODGING HOUSE Donat A. L'Heureux (Lincoln Hotel) 117 Lafayette Street SUNDAY LICENSE Connelly' s Confectionery 266 Essex Street NEW LICENSES PASSENGER AUTO Fred J. Fossa 100 Lafayette St. (3 cars for funerals ) QL 499J September 22 , 1949 For the Committee o n i 13urke Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday License approved by the Mayor, September 23 , 1949. Councillor Hartnett off,--red909.the following Order which was adopted: Repair Bridge at Bridge & Flint Ordered: That the Superintendent of Streets repair the Bridge at its. the corner of Bridge and Flint Streets as soon as is possible. Approved by the Mayor, September 23:; 1949. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: 910.Recreation Are Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate a sum not to Palmers Cove. exceed 4100,000.00 for the development and completion of the recreation o area at Palmers Cove. Approved by the Mayor, September 23 , 1949. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: 911.Sidewalk on Ordered: That the Supt . of Streets take the necessary steps to Jefferson Ave. provide at the earliest convenience a sidewalk on the westerly side of Jefferson Avenue extending from 295 Jefferson Avenue to a point opposite Adams Street . � I Approved by the Mayor, September 23 , 1949. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjounred at 8 :00 p.m i ATTEST: k n AUGU INE J. T� IEY CITY CLERK - October 13.,r 1949 - A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the City Council Chamber Thursday, October 13 , 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was- Councillor Hartnett. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the reading of the records of the previous meeting was dispensed. Hearing - Heat Headquarters store A hearing was held on the application of Heat Headquarters 36-40 Inflammables. Webb St. to keep and store 40,000 gallons of Heating Oils. Wilfred Hall the owner of Heat Headquarters spoke in favor. Petition, in 912E A petition of 54 neighbors opposed to the storage was presented. opposition. Attorney Alphonse Backorowski spoke in opposition. Councillors Szetela and Muse spoke in opposition. Paul Lubas, Forrester Street spoke in ( opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse petitioner Igiven leave to withdraw by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. Hearing - John A. Kuczun - store A hearing was held on the application of John A. Kuczun to keep and Inflammables. ' store 6680 gallons of #6 Oil at 24 Saunders Street. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permit granted. Hearing - Mario DiVirgilio store A hearing was held on the application of Mario DiVirgilio, to keep gasoline. store and sell 3,000 gallons of Gasoline at 53 Canal Street. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter applicant given leave to withdraw. Hearing - B. & M. Railroad - store A hearing was held on the application of the Boston & Maine Railroad Gasoline. to ke" and store 1,000 gallons of gasoline at the rear of the Booston and Maine Railroad on Mill Street. James F. McGrath, representing the Boston and Maine Railroad appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permit granted. Hearing - Charles K. Ferris to store A hearing was held on the application of Charles K. Ferris to keep, and sell gasoline store, and sell 8,000 gallons of Gasoline at 75-79 North Street. Charles K. Ferris, 2 Hodges Ct. appeared in favor. Atty. Hyman Marcus appeared in favor. Charles F. Cabeau, 81 North Street appeared in opposition. ® !! Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter application referred to the Committee on Public Works. Hearing - Maintain a Garage. I A hearing was held on the application of Oharles K. Ferris to maintain a Garage at 75-79 North Street. Charles K. Ferris appeared in favor. Hearing Closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application referred to the Committee on Public Works. Hearing - Pole Location _FApd St. A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate (re-location) one pole on Pond Street. Councillors 50:1 p I October 13 , 1949 h Durkin and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Muse permit granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and it is 913 .Pole Re loca- hereby is granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain tion Pond Street. poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and I protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested in petition of said Company dated the 15th day of September 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Reloca- tion of pole on Pond St. , Salem, Mass. No. 411 Dated Sept . 15 , 1949. - filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed i wires and cables necessary to the conduct of it ' s business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. ( ; The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: - Pond Street near Washington St. - 1 pole. Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 914.Seawall at Lafayette St. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Chap. 44 Sec . G.L. Ordered : That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be qnd hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $15 ,000.00) Fifteen Thousand Dollars for the repair of "Sea Wall - Lafayette Street", in anticipation of reimbursement by the Commonwealth of 111assachusetts and the County of Essex in accordance with the provisions of Section 6, Chapter 44 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949. 915. The following Order recommended by the kayor was referred to the Health Dept. Ashes & Refuse Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor April: Collection. Ordered: That the sum of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-one Dollars and Sixty Cents (�9651.6O) be and hereby is appropriated from the , "Exces6 & Deficiency" account to the Health Department item "Collection of Ashes & Refuse" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 916. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Cemetery Sale of Vaults. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: 502 October 13 , 1949 -- _ Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Ninety Dollars 4390.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Estimated Receipts" to the item "Cemetery" Sale of Vaults" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949. . Welfare Dept. -917 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under General Relief Old Age Assistanc suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Aid to Dependent Children. Ordered: That the sum of Forty-two Thousand Dollars ($42 ,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows : Public Welfare item "General Relief" Twenty-seven Thousand Dollars (027,000.00) Public Welfare item "Old Age Assistance" Eight Thousand Dollars (48,000.00) Public Welfare item "Aid to Dependent Child- en" Seven Thousand Dollars (47,000.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949• 918. Jity Council Acct. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Police Department item "Salaries &Wages" i, xo the "City Council" account , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949. 919. City Clerk The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Salaries & Wages. Ordered : That the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-three Dollars (a$393 .00I) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the City Clerkts Department item "Salaries & Wages" , said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. 920.1 elections & Regis. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Salaries & Wages Other Expenses. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account as follows : to the Elections & Registration item "Expenses" sub-item "Printing" Seven Hundred llollars (4700.00) to the Elections & Registrations item "Salaries & Wages" Three Hundred Dollars 4300.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. ii Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. 921i School Milk & Lunch The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Fund. Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars (� 450.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operqting account" , this sum to be added to sums 1 503 - _ Qctnber 13i__1949 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR THIS PURPOSE. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 922. P "rmistice Day. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) be and here- by is transferred from the "Memorial Day" account to the unclassified item "Armistice Day", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropri- ated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 923. P Purchasing Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred FiftyDollars Dept. - Expenses. (�150.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Purchasing Department item "Expenses", said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 924. P City "ngineer Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred FiftyDollars Other Expenses. (�250.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Engineering Department item "Other Expenses" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 92 5.Water Dept. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: New Meters. Ordered: That the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars (02500.00) be y and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue 1950" to the Water Department item "New Meters" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated fpr this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. 926. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Water Dept. Expenses Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor April: Transportation. i Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($420.00) be nd hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account as follows: to the i ater Dept. item "General Administration" sub-item "Expenses" Three undred Dollars (4300.00) o the Water Dept. item "General Administration" item Expenses sub-item Transportation Water Meter Inspectors" One Hundred Twenty Dollars (012O. ) aid sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. j 927. The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Police Dept. j ' Equipment & Repairs i ommittee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Jurkin: Other Expenses. Ordered: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3000.00) be and x° 504 Qatobgr _11,=19119 hereby is transferred from the Police Department item "Salaries & Wages" as follows: to the Police Department item "Equipment and Repairs" Two Thousand Dollar � (42000.00) to the Police Department item "Other Expenses" One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for said purposes. 928. � ire Dept. Pension The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: `Jeorge I. Crowley. Ordered: That Deputy Chief George I. Crowley, a permanent member of he Salem Fire Department for over thrity-three years , having made appli- cation for retirement under the provisions of Subsection (a) of Section 81A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, it appearing that the said George . Crowley has become permanently physically disabled by illness incurred hrough no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further erforming duty as a member of the Fire Department , and a medical panel of three physicians having unanimously reported that George I. Crowley is permanently physically incapacitated for further duty and that such ill- Iness and consequent disability was a natural and proximate result of the ccurrence on account of which such retirement is claimed and having animously approved the claim for disability retirement herein referred o, be retired from active service in the Fire Department of the City of �alem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or ther compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him t the time of retirement namely, two thirds of $3790.00 amounting to an annual pension of $2526.67, to be computed and payable in the manner and At the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be i charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, October 15, 1949. 929I Pension of John H. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: OtHarq - Police 3 Department. Ordered: That Bohn H. O'Hara, a former member of the Salem Police 3 0 Department retired July 9, 1948 and reinstated September 8 , 1949 , under the provisions of Chapter 701 of the Acts of 1949 for the purpose of retirement as therein set forth, having made application for retirement under the provisions of Subsection (a) of Section 83A of Chapter 32 of - the General Laws, it appearing that the said John H. OtHara is permanent- ly disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the Police Department, and a majority of a medical panel of three physicians having reported that he is physically incapacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result �f the occurrence on account of which retirement is claimed, and said majority having approved the claim for disability retirement herein 606 O_atnber 13.,. 1949__ -- referred to, be retired from active service in the Police Department of the City of Salem, pursuant to said legislative act , at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest annual compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of his original retire- ment, namely, two-thirds of $2993 .00, amounting to an annual pension of 41995.33 to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times here- CO tofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. FURTHER ORDERED: That this order be effective on October 16, 1949, and that the prior retirement order of July 9, 1948 be declared of no further force and effect thereafter. Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. A notification was received from the Department of Public Wtilities 930.Hearing on abolition of North of a hearing to be held October 26, 1949 at 2. 15 P.M. at the State House St. Grade Grossing. on the abolition of the North Street Grade Crossing. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted that the invitation to attend be accepted and as many Councillors as possible be present. A communication from the Salem Chapter of Disabled American Veterans 931.Position of requesting that the Council consider Patrolman John B. Powers for the Firearms Technician. position of Firearms Technician was received and placed on file. An invitation to attend the dedication of the new altar at the 932.Invitation to dedication, St. Saint Mary+ s Italien Church, October 16, at 10:00 A.M. was accepted on ltry+s "hurch. the motion of Councillor Burke. The Claim of Leslie E. Stiles, 95 Spring Street, Medfofd, Mass. was 933.Claim. referred to the Committee on Claims. A hearing was ordered for October 27, 1949 on the petition of the 934.Pole Location New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Cressey Avenue. Company to locate three poles on Cressey Avenue. A hearing was ordered for October 27, 1949 on the petition of the New 93 5.Pole Location coEngland Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Jackson St. Company to locate 1 pole on Jackson Street. 936. Pole Location A hearing was ordered for October 27, 1949 on the petition of the Memorial Drive. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to locate 2 poles on Memorial Drive and 7 poles on Road A off Memorial Drive. A hearing was ordered for October 27, 1949 on the application of 937.Beverly Mattress Beverly Mattress Company to store 1100 gallons of Gasoline at the rear of Co. store Gasoline. 51 Canal Street. KG (" 506 October. 13, _1049 Builder's Lic. 938. The application of Arthur c. O'Donnell, 24 Abbott St. , Salem for a Arthur E. O'Donnell. ) Builder's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 939 Auctioneer' s Licensel The application of James T. O'Connell, 4 Bedford St. , for an Auction Jades T. (Connell eer' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 940. Auctioneer' s Licensed The application of Frank A. Melone, 4 Bedford St. , for an Auctioneer Frank A. Malone ( License was granted on the motion of Councillor Crosby. 941. ' Large Sign % A hearing was ordered for October 27: 1949 on the application of George W. Pickering Co. George W. Pickering Co. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at the Corner of Church St. & St. Peter Street. 942. 1 Large Sign ! A hearing was ordered for October 27 , 1949 on the application of David A. Splaine David A. Splaine to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 106 Bridge Street. 943. i Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for October 27, 1949 on the application of Jack Golick ( Jack Golick to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 4 Central Street. 944.-945.-946. Sign Bonds. The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds land returned approved: Jack Golick 4 Central Street George W. Pickering Co. Cor. Church Street & St Peter David A. Splaine 106 Bridge Street 947. Pedler' s License. The application of Leopold J. Cote 10 Hazel St. , Salem for a Pedler License was referred to the Board of Control. 948. Passenger Auto. The application of Bernard J. Rynkowski to transfer his Passenger Transfer. Automobile license from 11912 North Street to 10 Norman Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 949. Renewals. A list of renewals of Drainlayer and Sunday Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 950. Licenses & Permits. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits: "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES ( AUTO DEALER Pardo Auto Sales 300 Highland Ave. (2nd) LODGING HOUSE John L. Demers 15 Harbor Street ISUNDAY LICENSE Lillian M. Moulton 108 Essex Street 5 October 13 , 1949 For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday License approved October 17, 1949. 951. Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on Committee on Ordinances - Sound Ordinances: Truck. The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the regulating and prohibiting of certain uses of sound trucks, sound amplifying and other devices has considered said matter and would recommend the adoption of the following Ordinance. For the Committee Francis E. Rafter Chairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the following Ordinance for first passage: In the 952. year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. Sound Truck An Ordinance regulating and prohibiting certain uses of sound trucks Ordinance. sound amplifying and other devices. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Definitions. (a) "Person." The word "person" as used herein shall include the singular and the plural and shall also mean and include any person, firm, corporation, association, club, partnership, society or any other form of association or organization. (b) "Sound Truck" The words "Sound truck" as used herein shall mean any motor vehicle, or horse-drawn vehicle, having mounted thereon, or attached thereto, any sound amplifying equipment. (c ) "Sound amplifying equipment." The words "sound amplifying quipment" as used herein shall mean any machine or device for the ampli- fication of the human voice , music or any other sound. "Sound amplifying equipment" as used herein shall not be construed as including standard automobile radios when used and heard only by occupants of the vehicle in which installed, or warning devices on authorized emergency vehicles, or orns or other turning devices on other vehicles used only for traffic afety purposes. V SECTION 2. Commercial Advertising Prohibited. No person shall operate, or cause to be operated , any sound truck for ommercial advertising purposes in the City of Salem with sound amplifying quipment in operation. No person shall use, operate or permit to be played, used or operated ny radio receiving set , musical instrument , phonograph, loud speaker, ound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or reproducin f sound which is cast upon the public streets for the purpose of comm 1 advertising. '" .508 October 132 , 949 SECTION 3. No person shall use, or cause to be used, a sound truck with its sound amplifying equipment in operation for non-commercial purposes on or upon the public streets, alleys or thoroughfares in the City of Salem which emits therefrom loud and raucous noises or which emits therefrom unreasonably loud or disturbing noises amounting to a nuisance to persons within the area of audibility. i SECTION 4. Regulations for use . Non-commercial use of sound trucks in the City of Salem with sound amplifying equipment in operation shall be subject to the following regulations: (a) The only sounds permitted are music or human speech. (b) Operations are permitted for four (4) hours each day, except on Sundays and legal holidays when no operations shall be authorized. The permitted four (4) hours of operation shall be between the hours of 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. and between the hours of 4:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. i (c) Sound amplifying equipment shall not be operated unless the sound truck upon which such equipment is mounted is operated at a speed of at least ten (10) miles per hour except when said truck is stopped or impeded by traffic. Ahere stopped by traffic the said sound amplify- ing equipment shall not be operated for longer than one minute at each such stop. s (d) Sound shall not be issued within one hundred (100) yards of hospitals, schools , churches, or courthouses. (e) The human speech and music amplified shall not be profane , lewd indecent, or slanderous. SECTION 5. Penalties. Any person who violates any provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not exceeding $20.00 for each offense. SECTION 6. Separability. It is the intention of the City Council that each separate provision iof this ordinance shall be deemed independent of all other provisions herein, and it is further the intention of the City Council that if any provision of this ordinance be declared to be invalid, all other provi- 41 sions thereof shall remain valid and enforceable. Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 953• Committee on Ordinances Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee on Payment of Bills. Ordinances: I The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred an ordinance rela- tive to the payment of bills has considered said matter and would recom- mend that the following ordinance be adopted. For the committee Francis E. Rafter Chairman. F r 509 - - _0-ct-ober-131,__1949 --- ------ Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the following Ordinance for first passage: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. 954.Ordinance An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to Finance. Payment of Bills. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 4 of Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances is hereby JJJ amended by striking out the word "tenth" in the second line and by sub- stituting in place thereof the word "fifteenth" and by inserting the word "Saturday" before the word "Sunday" in the third line of said Section 4 so that said Section 4 as amended shall read as follows: "SECTION 4. The regular pay day for all such bills and accounts shall be the fifteenth day of each month, except when that date falls upon Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, in which event the bills shall be paid on the next business day following." SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City charter. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 955.Service Zone Ordered: That the police traffic Sergeant be requested to establish 9 Gedney St. a +service zone in front of number 9 Gedney Street, for a distance of thirty feet at the curb. Approved by the Mayor, October 17, 1949. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 956.Tree Removal Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Supt. of Shade 40 Balcomb St. i Trees" consider the removal of one tree at 40 Balcomb Street and a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. (the middle tree) 957. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal Ordered: That the committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent 229 Lafayette St. of Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing a tree at 229 Lafayette Street and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 958. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and the Superintendent 30 Moffatt Road. of Shade Trees consider the advisability of removing two trees at 30 Moffatt Road and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Councillor Hyland offered the following Order which was adopted: 959. P Armistice Day. Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to arrange a transfer of $200.00 from the item t'Memorial Day" to the "Armistice Day" item. Approved by the Mayor, October 17 , 1949- ' Jurors Civil Court Councillor Durkin was appointed to draw 3 traverse Jurors for Salem. i i Superior Civil Court at Salem, November 7, 1949: M 11M 51 October_-13.:,_ 1949 Ralph Lawson $$ Washington Square Broker Arthur J. Burmingham 1 Beason Street Laborer Rosario T. Gagnon 54 Flint Street Navy yard Jurors At Lawrence Councillor Szetela was appointed to draw 2 Traverse Jurors for Superior Civil Court November 7 , 1949 at Lawrence: Fred G. Hockenhull 29 Putnam Street Leather worker I I Gregory Connolly 40 Cedar Street Salesman On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 10:11 pm ATTEST: STINE T CITY CLER 511 F a , October 27, 1949 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber Thursday, October 27, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present except Councillor Crosby. It was voted to dispense with the reading of the records on the motion of Councillor Durkin. : Hearing - Large Sig A hearing was held on the application of Jack Golick to erect a Jack Golick. Large Stationary Sign at 4 Central Street. Councillor Szetela was record ed in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit granted. Hearing - Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of David A. Splaine to erect David A. Splaine. a Large Stationary Sign at 106 Bridge Street. Councillors Poitras and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. Hearing - Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of George W. Pickering Co. George W. Pickering to erect a Large Stationary Sign at the corner of Church Street and St. Co. Peter Street. Councillors Poitras, Stromberg, Burke , Hyland were record- ed in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. Hearing - Gasoline A hearing was held on the application of the Beverly Mattress Co. Storage. Beverly to keep and store 1100 gallons of Gasoline at the rear of 51 Canal Street Mattress Co. John Berkeley appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of 2 trees at 30 Moffatt Road. Removal - 30 Moffatt Rd: No one was recorded in favor or in opposition. Hearing closed. Councill r Hyland moved removal be denied. Voted. Councillor April doubted the vot 1 Councillor Hyland withdrew his motion. On the motion of Councillor April i the matter was held over until the next regular meeting. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 229 Lafayette St. Removal - 229 Lafayette Street. Councillors April and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no fopposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hyland moved removal be denied. Councillor Durkin moved that the motion be amended and be referred to j the next meeting pending the report of the Shade Tree Superintendent. Amendment adopted. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 40 Balcomb Street. Removal - 40 Balcomb Street. Councillor Hartnett was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. j Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin the matter was held I ; over until the next meeting pending the report of t he Superintendent of Shade Trees. 512 October_ 271..1949 .,_ Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location - Cressey Ave. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 3 i poles on Cressey Avenue. Councillors Pluse, Burke , and Hartnett were 1 recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Pole Location 960 Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Cressey Avenue. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- ed in petition of said Companies dated the 4th day of October 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N.E.T. & T. Co. , No. 3129 Dated 9-29-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a i height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Cressey Avenue. between North St. & Ridgeway Street - 3 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearing - Pole Location Jackson St. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 1 pole on Jackson Street. Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke petition granted by the adoption of the following Urder : 961. Pole Location Ordered : That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Jackson Street. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together 513 _----- --- —_- October-_Z7__1949--- --- — ; w with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- ed in petition of said Companies dated the 15th day of September 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- f Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall \ be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 3107 Dated 9-14-49 filed with said petition. There -may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires. and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric I Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the } l poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Jackson Street at Sousa Oil Company - 1 pole Aslo that permission be and herebyis granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in tG he above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connection with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. !! ' i A hearingwas held on the g p Hearing - Pole petition of the New England Telephone and Location. Memorial - elegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 2 Drive. Road A. oles on Memorial Drive and 7 poles on Road A. off Memorial Drive. ouncillor Durkin, Szetela, Burke and Muse were recorded in favor. There as no opposition. Hearing closed. ON the motion of Councillor Szetela petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: 962. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Pole Location he SALENI ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint Memorial DriveRoad A. r identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and heir respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, n the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in etition of said Companies dated the 26th day of September 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the ollowing conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall e set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Sal. lec. Ltg. Co. No. 410 Dated 9-14-49- filed with said petition. Therei ay be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH ALI OMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric s ' 514 Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business , and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Memorial Drive at Road A - 1 pole removal Memorial Drive at Road A - 1 pole Road A off Memorial Drive - 7 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Compan- jies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the (above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposs Resignation of 963. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the resigna- member of Recreation Commission, tion of John J. Loftus as Chairman of the Recreation Commission and sub- Appt. of new member, witting the appointment of Fred A. Donovan for the unexpired term of Mr. (Loftus. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the resignation of Mr. Loftus was accepted with regret. Councillor Poitras moved suspension of the rules on the appointment of Fred A. Donovan. No objection. Appoint- ment confirmed by a roll call . vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent. Public W 964.elfare The following "rder recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Out of state travel Ordered: That approval be granted for the expenditure of One Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Eighty-two Cents ($162.82) in the Public Welfare Dept. item Old Age Assistance (Federal Grant Administration Account) , for Out of State Travel as required by Clause 34 Section 5 Chapter 40, General Laws. Approved by the `Mayor, October 31, 1949. Fire Dept. 965• The following Order recommended by the i"7ayor was adopted : Various items. Ordered : That the sum of Eight Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($875. ) be and hereby is transferred from the Fire Department item "Gas Masks and Extra Cylinders" as follows to the Fire Department item "Equipment & Repairs" sub-item "Tires" Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) � . to the Fire Department item "Supplies" sub-item "Chemical, Oil and Acid" i Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) to the Fire Department item "Other General Expenses" a total of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) as follows: sub-item "Telephone" One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) sub-item "Pension Medical Examinations" Three Hundred Dollars (4300.00) , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. -- - _--- 9 -- October 27, 1949 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 966. anklin St. PlaygroFrund Build- Ordered : That the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) be ing. and hereby is transferred from the "Park Department" item "Willows Sea Wall" to the "Park Department" item "Franklin Street Playground, Community , Building Construction". Approved by the Mayor , October 31, 1949. I The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 967.Purchase of Land -L'Italien Ordered : That as requested by the department of public works in Bros. Land. connection with the proposed reconstruction and relocatation of the culvert and drain at Lawrence Street , theiliayor be and hereby is authorize to purchase and acquire approximately 20,400 square feet of land from L'Italien Brothers as shown on a plan entitled "Land of Leonard and Jean L' Italien, Lawrence St. , Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. Oct. 1949. Frank P. Morse City Engineer, and to pay the sum of $75. therefor. Be it further ordered that the sum of 075. be and hereby is trans- ferred from the Reserve Account to the item Purchase of L'Italien land, to be expended under the direction of the City Solicitor. Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll 96$.Sell land on Fort Ave. - L' call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent: Italian Bros. Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell and convey to L'Italien Brothers at a price of $15. each Lot No. 99 and Lot �I No. 100 on a plan entitled "House Lot Development Land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave. , Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. - 40 ft. 1946, Revised Dec . 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer" , comprising land not devoted to or required by any other public use , and to execute and deliver appropriate instruments of transfer pertaining thereto, in terms requiring as a condition of such conveyance the erection by the grantees within four months of single family dwellings and requiring the same to be offered for sale or rental to veterans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946 as amended and to contain such other - ! provisions as the City .Solicitor may consider advisable. it i Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. 969. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Entertaining Officers & Crew j Ordered: That the sum of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) be and hereby is U.S.S. Salem. transferred from the "Reserve" Account to the Unclassified item "Enter- taining Officers, Crew of the U.S.S. Salem" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. 970. The following Order recommended by the Wiayor was adopted: Printing Supplies & Text- October_ 27, 1949 books. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($6500. ) be and hereby is transferred from the School Department item "Teachers Salaries and Administration" to the School Department item "Printing, Supplies and Text books" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. 971. Continue compensa- A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn requesting tion of Ladderman James J. Koen. that the compensation. of Ladderman James J. Koen be continued beyond the 30 day period because of illness resulting from his employment. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted that the Chief be authorized to I icontinue compensation of Ladderman James J. Koen. 972.' edler' s License. I A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the application of Leopold J. Cote , 10 Hazel Street for a Pedler' s License. On the motion of Councillor Poitras license granted. Armistice Day 973• An invitation was received from the American Legion to participate Parade. !js the Armistice Day parade, Friday, November 11, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Durkin invitation accepted. Sign over the 974. A communication was received from the Salem Chapter of the SPEBSQSA tunnel. Barber Shop Quartets. ! (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America)to erect a sign over the tunnel in Town House Square until November 19, 1949• On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission to erect the sign was granted. Sign over the 975. a Communication was received from the Salem Squadron Air Force tunnel. Salem Squadron Air Force requesting permission to use the display area over the tunnel until , November 18, 1949. On the motion of Councillor Hyland permission granted Sign over the 976. The application of Herbert T. Osgood for permission to erect a small tunnel. Herbert T. Osgood. Political sign over the Tunnel in Town House Square was received. On the motion of Councillor Rafter application granted. Large Sign 977• A hearing was ordered for November 10, 1949 on the application of General Office Equipment. the General Office Equipment Co. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 290 Derby Street. 978. Large Sign. A hearing was ordered for November 10, 1949 on the application of John A. Conway John A. Conway to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 35 Church Street. 979. Maintain a A hearing was ordered for November 10, 1949 on the application of Lubritorium. Daniel J. O' Brien, Daniel J. O' Brien, Jr. (Naumkeaug Amusement Co. ) to Maintain a Lubritor- Jr. ium at the N. E. Corner of Norman & Crombie Streets. 51`7 p --- — - October 27, 1949 A hearing was ordered for November 10, 1949 on the application of 980. Store & sell Gasoline. Daniel Daniel J. O' Brien, Jr. to keep, store and sell 8,000 gallons of Gasoline J. O'Brien. at the north east corner of Norman and Crombie Streets. A hearing was ordered for November 10, 1949 on the application of 9$1•Store gasoline ` IntInter City Fuel Co. to keep and store 1000 gallons of Gasoline at 43 Co. City Fuel .} Jefferson Avenue. A hearing was Ordered for November 10 1 p 9$2. 949 on the petition of the Relocate 1 Salem Electric Lighting . Company and the New England Telephone and Tele- pole Loring Ave. graph Company to relocate 1 pole on Loring Avenue. I A hearing was ordered for November 10 1949 on 983 • petition of the Relocate 1 Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate one pole. on Canal Street. pole Canal Street. A hearing was ordered for November 10 1949 on the 984• petition of the Locate 1 pole Salem Electric Lighting Company and the New England Telephone and Tele- Appleton Street. graph Company to locate on pole on Appleton Street. A hearing was ordered for November 10 1949 on the 9$5. petition of the Relocate 1 New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light pole Horton Street Company to relocate 1 pole on Horton Street. A hearing was ordered for November 10 1949 on the 986. petition of the Relocate 1 New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light pole -Proctor St. Company to relocate 1 pole on Proctor Street. A hearing was ordered for November 10 1949 on the 987. petition of the Relocate 1 New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light pole Canal Street. i Company to relocate 1 pole on Canal Street. 988. A hearing was ordered for November 10, 1949 on the petition of the Relocate 2 New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light poles Cressey Ave. Company to relocate 2 poles on Cressey Avenue. 989.-990.-991. The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and Sign Bonds. returned approved: l General Office Equipment Company 290 Derby Street John A. Conway 35 Church Street j Silver Rail Inc. 12 St. Peter Street I , I The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 992.-993 •-994.-995 '- . . 996."997• Claims. , Robert W. Bradley 44 Beach St. , Marblehead Edward J. Skelly 1 Clement Ave. , Peabody ' Alfred L. Pickard 150 Bridge St. , Beverly Mrs. Marjorie Clark 38 Moffatt Rd. , Salem Samuel Henken - - - Michael Ladyszewiski 75 Tremont St. , Salem 998. Licenses & Permits Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits : NEW LICENSES AUTO TRUCK Edward J. Denis 117 Lafayette Street FIREARMS SALE RENT, LEASE Simon Levin 17 Eden Street (Hold 2 weeks-request of Council) RENEWALS DRAINLAYER Welch & Williams 15 Front Street SUNDAY LICENSE Peter Rizoli 120 Essex Street PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE (transfer) Bernand J. Rynkowski fr. ll9j North St, to 10 Norman (Hold 2 weeks-request of applicant ) For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday License approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. Health Dept. 999. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Collection of Ashe & Refuse. on finance: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropri ating $9651.60 from the Excess and Deficiency Acdount -to the Health Dept. item "Collection of Ashes & Refuse" has considered said matter and would recommend that the appropriation be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras 1-hairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the Order as introduced October 13 , 1949 (915. ) Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. 1000 Water Dept. Councillor Poitras offered the following Report for the Committee Expenses & Trans- portation of Water on Finance : Meter Inspectors. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of transfer I ing $420.00 from the Reserve Account to the Water Department , $300.00 I to General Administration Expenses and $120.00 to Transportation of Water Meter Inspectors has considered said matter and would recommend that the transfers be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman. Report accepted. Councillor April moved that the Transportation of Water '''eter Inspectors be striken out. Amendment denied. Recommendation Of mport adopted by the adoption of the order as introduced October 13 , 1949 (926. ) . Approved by the "Aayor October 31, 1949. 519 r _ October .27-,_ 19.49_ Councillor Poitras offered the following Report for the Committee 1001. Police Dept. Equipment $ Repair , on Finance : Other Expenses. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of trans- ferring $3000.00 from the Police Department item "Salaries & Wages'? to $2000.00 to "Equipment & Repairs" W00.00 to"Other Expenses" in the Police Department has considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows : that the transfers be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras "hairman. Report accepted and recommendation adopted by the adoption of the Order as introduced October 13 , 1949• (927. ) Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the o era- Second Passage P (952. ) Sound TRuck tion of Sound Trucks was taken up. Ordinance adopted for second and final passage. Approved by the Mayor, October 31, 1949. The matter of second passage of an Ordinance relative to the payment Second Passage P Y (954. ) Payment of of Bills was taken u n Bills. P• (954. as adopted October 13 , 1,49 for first passage. ) Ordinance adopted for second and final passage. Approved by the Mayor, October 31 , 1949. 1002. Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: Armist .ce Day i off. Ordered : That all veterans of all wars who are employed by the City of Salem, excepting members of the Police and Fire Departments , shall be granted Friday, November 11 , 1949 off without loss of pay, and it be it further j ' ORDERED: That veterans who are employed by the Police and Fire Departments who are compelled to work on Armistice Day, shall be granted j � similar leave without loss of pay, on another day in lieu thereof. Approved by the i°iayor, October 31, 1949. Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted: 1003.Service zones Ordered : That the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of locating a service zone at 231 Washington St. also at 290 Derby St. also at 6 Ward St. Karol's "arket 32 Essex Street. Councillor Bartnett offered the following Order which was adopted : 1004.Parking one side- Flint St. ! Ordered : That the Committee on Traffic look into the advisibility of parking on one side only on Flint Street from Mason Street . to Bridge Street . If On the motion of Councillor Hyland the meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m i ATTEST: AUGUSTINE J. TOOMEY CITY CLERK .3 520 Oct-9b_er 27,_ 1941 _ _... Special Meeting A special meeting of the Mayor and City Council to hear the petition of Emma Lowery who seeks an annuity was held October 27, 1949 at 7:00 P. Dr. Philip J. Finnegan testified he always treated Cornelius A. Lowery for high blood pressure and hypertension heart disease. He stated that he had treated him two or three times in the past five years prior to November, 1947. He said that the varicose veins could have been caused by being on his feet the number of hours he had to as bellman and that high blood pressure would cause the damming back of the blood in the veins back into the tissues. He stated that boiler room work and shoveling snow would increase the blood pressure. Dr. Finnegan said that his leaving the boiler room to get fresh air would cause a cough and develop infection which could cause death. lie further stated death was casually connected with Mr. Lowery' s duties as a police officer. John D. Brennan, former Captain of the Police Department testified that while he was serving as night captain in the Police Department be notices that Mr. Lowery would come out of the cellar and have a hard time getting his breath. He said that Mr. Lowery's legs were swollen almost all the time he was on duty. William H. O'Neil, lieutenant in the Police Department testified that Mr. Lowery would be completely out of breath after tending the boiler and would go outside to get his breath for a few minutes. Miss Elizabeth Lowery, daughter of Cornelius Lowery testified that she had gone to the hospital with her father on November 20, 1947. 1005.-loo6.-1007. 1008.-1009. Various papers relative to the condition of the deceased were read Hearing closed. and placed on file. ATTEST: / AUG INE J. E Lzy"—L� CITY CLERK 11 t 521 November- 2. 1949 special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held November 2, 1949 in the Council Chamber for the purpose of adopting a resolution on the tragic death of the Honorable George J. Bates. President Muse presided. Mayor Joseph B. Harrington participated in the proceedings. Councillor Crosby was absent. f 1010. Councillor Rafter offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolution N death of Con ress by a unanimous roll call vote: man Bates. g WHEREAS, On November first, nineteen hundred and forty-nine , our Heavenly Father summoned to eternal peace and happiness, our former State Representative , our former Mayor, and Present Congressman , Honorable George J. Bates : and WHEREAS, His tragic and unexpected- death, coming in the full tide r of his inspiring life , and at a moment when the wisdom of his counsel was indispensable to our public welfare , has caused a profound and abidin sorrow in the hearts of all the citizens of Salem; and WHEREAS, This may/ of superb public attainments, of noble nature, of it unimpeachable integrity, of high purpose , of deep faith, of domestic happiness, has fashioned a standard of public and private life of such it sublime heights that it is a stimulating example to people of all races , creeds and colors ; and �{ WHEREAS , The Mayor and Council of the City of Salem deem his public and private life so distinguished that they desire to make public profes- sion of their high regard , and to guaranty to future generations a memory of his great public and private stature; therefore BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council of the City of Salem, acting in the name of and on behalf of the citizens of Salem, .hereby extend to the inconsolable widow and children of George J. Bates, their limitless sympathy at his untimely passing; and BE IT FURTHER' RESOLVED, That the Mayor and the City Council of Salem hereby proclaim a period of public mourning for the thirty days next following the adoption of these resolutions; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Hall be appropriately draped ( in mourning for a period of thirty days as a symbol of public respect for his memory and public sorrow for our grievous loss; and i BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be made a permanent part of the records of the City of Salem, and that a copy of i these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family of the late Honorable George J. Bates. I 1011. i�- Councillor Rafter offered the following Order which was adopted: Council Chamber. 9 Ordered : That the i-,a or and the City Council of Salem, respectfully ; request of the widow and family of the late Honorable George J. Bates, F � 62 November. 2, 1949 Special Meeting the honor of tendering to them the use of the Council Chambers in City Hall, for the respose in State of the body of their distinguished husband and father. It was generally agreed that City Hall would close at 1:00 P.M. November 3 , 1949 and that the body lie in state in the Council Chamber from 2:00 P:M. on until it is removed to the late Congressman' s home. Myron Hutchinson, President of the Chamber of Commerce stated that a request was made to the Chamber of Commerce stores to be closed Nov. 5, 1949 until 11:00 A.M. , and that industrial plants are requested to observe 3 minutes of silence at 10:00 A.M. on that morning. Francis H. Murphy undertaker stated that a color guard and an honor guard would accompany the body from Washington D.C.and that it is expected to arrive at Boston November 3 , 1949 at 8:15 A.M. On the motion of Councillor Rafter .the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. ATTEST: A USTINE TO C TY CLERK 7 523 - — - -- -- -- -- __ _ November_ _10y--1442 — -- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- ber Thursday, November 10, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were Councillors Crosby and Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records. Hearing - Store A hearing was held on the application of the Intercity Fuel Co. to Gasoline - Inter- keep, ...store and sell 1,000 gallons of City Fuel. g gasoline at 43 Jefferson Avenue. John A. Heagney appeared in favor. James Whelan appeared in favor. Councillors Hartnett and Poitras were recorded in favor. Hearing Closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application granted. i Hearing - 3tore A hearing was held on the application of the Naumkeag Amusement Co. Gasoline , Aaumkeag (Daniel J. O'Brien) to keep, store and sell $,000 gallons of Gasoline at Amusement Co. ` the North East Corner of Norman and Crombie Streets. Daniel J. O' Brien appeared in favor. James Whelan and John A. Heagney appeared in favor. i There was no objection. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application granted. Hearing - Maintain A hearing was held on the application of the Naumkeag Amusement Co. a Lubritorium. Naumkeag Amusement (Daniel J. O'Brien) _ to Maintain a Lubritorium at the north east corner of Co. Norman and Crombie Streets. James Whelan, John A. Heagney, and Daniel J. 11 O' Brien appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application granted. Hearing - Large III A hearing was held on the application of John A. Conway to erect a Sign - John A. Conway. Large Stationary Sign at 35 Church Street. John ". Conway and Herbert T. Osgood appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras application granted. Hearing - Large j A hearin5 was held on the application of the General Office Equip- Sign - General Offi Equipment Co. ment Company to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 290 Derby Street. j Councillor Szetela and Poitras were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela appli- cation granted. Hearing - Pole A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Location - Loring � !) Ave. Company to relocate one pole on Loring Avenue. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposi- tion. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April the petition i was granted by the adoption of the following Order: � 1012. Location Ordered: That SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and it is hereby Loring Avenue. granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and 1 wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting 24 — nlstxemi� 101 :1949 _ fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Company dated the 19th day of October, 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicted upon the plan marked - Relocation of 1 pole, Loring Ave. , Salem, Mass. No. 414 Dated 9/18/49 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed wires and cables necessary to the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Loring Avenue , Pole #2641. Hearing - Pole Relocation Canal St A hearing was held on the petition of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. to relocate one pole on Canal Street. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: Pole relocation 1013 . Ordered: That the Salem Electric Lighting Company be and it is ,anal Street. hereby granted a relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protect- ing fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways ereinafte referred to, as requested in petition of said Company dated the 6th day of October, 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions :- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - Relocation of 1 pole , Canal St. , Salem, Mass. N0.416 Dated 10/26/49- iled with this order. There may be attached to said poles not to exceed Tres and cables necessary to the conduct of its business and all of said ires and cablds shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet rom the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the oles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Canal St. , - at # 224. 525 November 10, 1949 A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone & Hearing - Pole Re- Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to re-locate location Canal St. 1 pole on Canal Street. F.A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Petition granted on the motion of Councillor April by the adoption of the following Order: 1014. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Pole Relocation the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a anal Street. joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 18th day of October 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions : - Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Sal. Elec. Ltg. Co. No. 412 Dated 9-13-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELE- GRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem 1' Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in i the conduct of its business , and all of said wires and cables shall be )ni placed at . a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected , and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Canal Street at property §216 - 1 pole relocation Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing CCU purposes. Hearing - Pole Re- A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone & location Appleton St i Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate 1 pole on Appleton Street. F.A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. hearing closed. Petition granted on the motion of Councillor Burke by the adoption of the following Order; 1. F-77 :n• s . lt. 526 Pole Re- 1015. Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and LOcation - Appleton Street. SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafte referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 18th day of October 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber , and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Sal. Elec. Ltg. No. 413 Dated 10-13-49-filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY NOT to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables, and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Appleton Street at property of Richard Clancy - 1 pole Also that permission'.,be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearing 1016 Pole Relocation A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Horton Street. Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate 1 pole on Horton Street. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing Closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke petition granted by the adoption of the follow- ing order: Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the 17th day of October 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall 527 t November 10, 1949 be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E.T. & T. Co. No. 3140 Dated 10-14-49 -filed with said p9ition. E There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables, and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- Horton Street at Property #31 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is_ granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Hearing - Pole Re- A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Location Proctor St. ) Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to re-locate 1 pole on Proctor Street. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Co. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of. Councillor Szetela petition granted by the adoption of the following Order: 1017. Pole-relocation,, Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and Proctor Street. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and j permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such y sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, i in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petiti - on of said Companies dated the 17th day of October 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - N. E. is T. & T. Co. , No. 3141 Dated 10-14-49 - filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH I : COMPANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem electric i Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct Of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 29 feet from the round. g g The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the Poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- 5 .528 November 10,. 1949__ Proctor Street at Property #66 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connect- ions with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. ® E Hearing - Pole Re- location Cressey AveA hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to relocate 2 oles on Cressey Avenue. F. A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting ompany appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. n the motion of Councillor Burke the petition was granted by the adoption f the following Order : 101$ Pole relocation Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY and ICressey Avenue. the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and czbles to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 4th day of October 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall b set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N.E.T.&T. CO. , No. 3128 Dated 9-29-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMP* ANY not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Salem Electric Lighting Company not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order:- . Cressey Ave. off North Street - 2 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals , cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections i with the poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes I 1019 Constable. The Mayor' s appointment of J. Alexander Michaud as a Constable for 1949 was received and placed on file. 1020 •Retirement of The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : City i°iarshal. r12 9 �29 November .10,_.1944_ Ordered: That City Marshal John C. Harkins who has served as a permanent member of the Salem Police Department from February 14, 19170 a period of more than 32 years and who has additional credit for more tha three years for actual services rendered and days worked as a Reserve Officer, making a total of over 35 years of service for purposes of retirement computation, and who was born November 16, 1884, and who will attain the age of 65 years on November 16, 1949, be and hereby is retired from active service in the Salem Police Department effective as of mid- night, November 15 , 1949, on a pension of $2 ,834.00, said pension being 651oo of his highest annual compensation in accordance with Section 83A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , to be computed and payable in the manner ( � . i and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities - Pensions" account of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, November 17, 1949. 1021.Pension The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Fire Dept. Ordered: That Martin J. Bane, also known as Martin J. Baine , a Martin J. Bane. former member of the Salem Fire Department retired December 31, 1943 , reinstated September 8, 1949, under the provisions of Chapter 702 of the Acts of 1949 for the purpose of retirement as therein set forth having made application for retirement under the provisions of Subsection (a) of i Section 81A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , it appearing that the said Martin J. Bane is permanently disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further per- forming duty as a member of the Fire Department , and a medical panel of three physicians having unanimously reported that he is physically in- capacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrence on account of which retirement is claimed, and said panel having approved the claim for disability retire- ment herein referred to, be retired from active service in the Fire De- partment of the City of Salem pursuant to said legislative act, at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other com- pensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of his original retirement, namely, two-thirds of $2 ,002.00, amounting to an annual pension of $1,468.00 to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. I ; is Further Ordered: That this order be effective on November 13 , 1949, j and that the prior retirement order of December 31, 1943 , be declared of no further force and effect thereafter. Approved by the i"layor, November 17 , 1949• 530 November 10a -1-949 Friend' s Buryingl022 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll Grounds - Essex St. call vote of 9 Yeas, 2 Absent : Ordered : That the City of Salem accept the sum of $1,000.00 from the Religious Society of Friends , Lynn, Massachusetts , to be held by the City Treasurer, the interest and income therefrom to be used for the preservation, care, improvement or embellishment of the Friends Burying Ground on Essex Street. Approved by the Mayor, November 17, 1949. 1023. Ordinance- A communication was received from the Mayor recommending the adoptio , Chief Inspector Police Dept. of an Ordinance establishing a Chief Inspector in the Police Department. Councillor Poitras moved that the Ordinance be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Councillor Hyland amended that the Ordinance be adopted s introduced by the `Mayor. Councillor Poitras withdrew his amendment of reference to the Committee on Ordinances. Councillor Hyland' s motion and he adoption of the Ordinance were denied "by a roll call vote of 4 Teas , Nays , 2 Absent. Voting Yea were Councillors Burke , Hartnett , Hyland , nd Stromberg. Voting Nay were Councillors April, Durkin , Poitras , zetela, and Muse. Absent were Councillors Crosby, and Rafter. Councillcr Poitras moved immediate reconsideration hoping it would not prevail, econsideration denied. 1024. Mayor' s Account. The following Order recommended by the !`layor was adopted : Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2 ,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Reserve" account to the "Mayor's" account , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor , November 17, 1949. 1025. Independence Day. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixty-three Cents ($150.63 ) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Reserve" account to the Unclassified item "Independence Day" , this sum to be added to sums 1 heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 17 , 1949. 1026. Greenlawn Cemetery The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Improvements. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-two Dollars ($122 .00) 1 be and hereby is appropriated from the "Reserve" account to the Cemetery item "Greenlawn Cemetery Improvements" , this sum to be added to sums i heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor November 17 , 1949. 1027. Witch House, Repairz The following Order recommended by the `Mayor was adopted : Operations & Sal. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Five Dollars and Eighty Cents 5� November 10 1949 ($105.80) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" to the Park Department item "Witch House Repairs , Operation and Salaries". This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 17 , 1949. 1028. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : School Milk & Lunch Operating Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) be and Account. hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the I°layor, November 17, 1949. A notice from the Department of Public Utilities determining that 1029.Abolition of the North St. Grade Crossing elimination should take precedence over all Grade Crossings. others, was read and placed on file . j. A communication was received from Attorney Charles E. Halliday re- 1030.Tree Removal questing the removal of 1 tree at 5 Willow Avenue. On the motion of 5 Willow Avenue. Councillor April the communication was referred to the Committee on Shade Trees and a public hearing was ordered for November 25 , 1949. A hearing was ordered for November 25 , 1949 on the petition of the 1.031.Pole Location New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Highland Avenue. Company to locate 2 poles on Highland Avenue. 1032,'-1033 .-1034. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : 1035.--1036. Claims. Joseph Jankowski , 51 Osgood Street, Salem Olivine Begin , 24 Parallel St. , Salem Lucy Sarkisian, 66 Aborn St. , Peabody, Lillian Roberts, 32 Beaver St. , Salem John M. Bane, 7 Pearl St. , Salem The application of John F. Carey, 7 Bradford Rd. , Lynn for a Builder 1037.Builder's License was granted on the motion of Councillor Hyland. License. I 1038. The application of L. E. TUrlo to keep open his store on the Lord' s Sunday License. i Day at No. 158 North Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 1039. A hearing was ordered for November 25, 1949 on the application of Large Sign Silver Supply Co. the Silver Supply Company to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 44 Lafayette Street. 1040. A hearing was ordered for November 25, 1949 on the application of Store Gasoline George W. Pickering George W. Pickering Co. to keep store and sell 2500 gallons of Gasoline at the corner of Peabody and Ward Streets. November_ 10 1949 Renewals - Licenses A list of renewals of Bowling Alley, Drainlayer, Junk Dealer, 1041. Lodging House, Sunday License, And Sunday Bowling Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Sign Bond. 1042. The Sign Bond of the Silver Supply Company, 44 Lafayette Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. � Licenses & Permiits. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits : The Committee on' Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of graonting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES FIREARMS - SALE, RENT OR LEASE Simon Levin 17 Eden Street RENEWALS PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE Bernard J. Rynkowski trans. from 119'1 North St. to 10 Norman St. For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman. Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Public Works 1044. Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the committee on Maintain a Garage Public Works: The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of granting the application of Charles K. ,Ferris to maintain a Garage at 75-79 North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the application be granted subject to the City obtaining proper releases from all parties concerned so that no future claims for damages resulting from the North St. Grade Crossing Program shall be made. For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 1045. Public Works Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee on Store Gasoline. Public Works: The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the application of Charles K. Ferris to keep, store and sell 8,000 gallons of Gasoline at 75-79 North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted , subject to the City obtaining proper . release from all parties (3 ) concerned so that no future claims for damages resulting from the North St. Grade Crossing Program shall be made. Report accepted and recommendation adopted. Tree removal. Moffatt Rd. The removal of two trees at 30 Moffatt Road which was continued from October 27, 1949 was taken up. Councillor Hyland for the Committee on 53� ----- Shade Trees recommended and moved both trees be removed. Voted. Tree Removal The removal of 1 tree at 40 Balcomb Street which was continued from 40 Balcomb St. the last meeting was taken up. Councillor Hyland for the Committee on Shade Trees recommended the tree be removed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett tree ordered removed. Removal The removal of 1 tree at 229 Lafayette which was continued from the 229eLafayette St. last meeting was taken up. A communication from Dr. Herman A. Sands was read. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on 1046.Report of Committee . Shade Trees : The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of re- moving one tree at 229 Lafayette Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the tree not be removed. Report accepted and recommendation defeated. On the motion of i Councillor April tree ordered removed. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: 1047.Election Order. Ordered: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the City, at the polling place designated by this Council, on Tuesday, December 6, 1949, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, five Councillors-at-Large and one Councillor from each Ward of the City, all to serve for the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1950; and three members of the School Committee to serve for the.-term of four years from the first Monday in January, 1950; and the following question: "Shall an Act of the General Court pass- ed in the current year, entitled 'An Act relative to the salaries of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Salem' , be accepted; and be it furt er ORDERED That the polling places be as follows: Ward 1, Prec. 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Prec. 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. Prec. 3 - Herbert St. School Ward 2, Prec . 1 - Church cor. Bridge and Lemon Sts. Prec . 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. 1 Prec . 3 - Second Church, Iashington Sq. Ward 3 , Prec. 1 - School Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec. 2 - School Administration Bldg. , Broad St. Prec . 3 - St. Anne' s Hall, Jefferson Ave. Ward 4, Prec. 1 - Polling Place, Beckford St . Prec. 2 - Y.M.C.T. Society Hall, Boston St. Prec . 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Prec . 1 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec . 2 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Prec. 4 - South Branch Library, Lafayette St. Prec . 5 - Training School, Loring Ave. Ward 6, Prec . 1 - Engine House, North St. Prec . 2 - Cogswell School, School St. Prec. 3 - Cogswell School, School St. _,'` , 534 November_10_, 1949___. . and be it further ordered: That the polls be opened at 8:00 A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law. Approved by the "layor , November 17 , 1949• On the motion of Councillor Szetela the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P ATTEST: / A STINE OOMEY / CITY CLERK i i I `Au. 535 ---- N-ovember _25 ,- 1949-- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber Friday, November 25, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of anFHearing and all business. All members were present except Councillor Crosby. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the records of the previous meeting. � � tore A hearing was held on the application of the George W. Pickering Cone keep, store and sell 2500 gallons of Gasoline at the corner of Peabody ickerin ' and Ward Streets. Councillors April, Durkin, Stromberg, and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor April application granted. Hearing - Large A hearing was held on the application of Silver Supply Co. to erect Sign Salter Supply a Large Stationary Sign at 44 Lafayette Street. Councillors Rafter and Hyland were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Rafter application granted. Hearing - Tree A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 5 Willow Avenue. Removal 5 Willow Charles E. Halliday, Avenue. 5 Willow Avenue appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Hyland offered the following report for the Committee on 1048.Removal- Shade Trees : 5 Willow Ave. "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing 1 tree at 5 Willow Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that the tree be removed. For the Committee Samuel F. Hyland chairman. " Report accepted and recommendation adopted. 1049. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Hearing - Pole Location -Highland Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Lighting Company to locate 2 Avenue. poles on Highland Avenue. Fred A. Donovan of the Salem Electric Lighting Company appeared in favor. Councillors Durkin, Burke and Muse were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Durkin permission granted by the adoption of the following Order: Ordered: That the NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEPHONE COMPANY and the SALEM ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem nedessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as request- ed in petition of said Companies dated the 2nd day of November 1949. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the 3b 536 _ - November 25_�,_1949___ following conditions:- Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight , and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon- the plan marked N. E. T. & T. CO. , No. 3155 Dated 10-31-49 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED 30 WIRES AND 3 cables and by said SALEM ELECTRIC i LIGHTING COMPANY not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles :- Highland Ave. southwesterly from Barnes Rd. - 2 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Compan- ies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Constable. 1050. The Mayor's appointment of +'lartin E. Carr as a Constable was received and placed on file. 1051. Pumping 5tation The following communication from the il�ayor was received and placed Equipment. on file : Gentlemen of the Council: On Wednesday, November 23 , the contract for equippment for the Salem Pumping Station was awarded to the Des Roberts Electric Supply Company of Lynn. As you will note from the enclosed copy of communication from the Consulting Engineer, Edward F. Masterson, the award of this bid was made in accordance with the joint recommendation.:of Mr. Masterson and City Engineer, Frank Morse. Prior to the award being made , the two lowest bidders were given an opportunity to discuss the matter and care- ful inquiry was made of each as to the type of equippment being furnished. The Des Roberts company submitted the lowest bid which complied fully with the specifications and for this reason and for the fact that the Electric successful bidder is using General/Equippment in this installation, I fully concurred with the recommendation of the Engineers. More than 700 Salem persons are employed in the General Electric Plants in Lynn, and use of that type of equippment in our local Pumping Station will contri- bute in small part to the continued successful operations of the G. E. in Lynn with a resultant benefit to our local citizens employed there. I was quite concerned and incensed upon learning on Wednesday after- noon that Councillor Poitras had attempted to interfere in the awarding Of this bid and to influence the Consulting Engineer to recommend the 53'7 E November 25,-_1949 second lowest bidder. Aside from the fact that such conduct is unwarrant ed interference with the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor, certai insinuations made by Councillor Poitras deserve mention and should be called to the attention of the Council. Originally upon the recommendation of City Engineer Morse , the Council had appropriated 45 ,00.0 for an engineering survey of the Pumping Station. I employed the Masterson Company, a local concern who made the I !' survey for 42,000 --- a net saving to the city of 43 ,000. Presumably Councillor Poitras should know this from his position as Chairman of the Finance Committee, but he has interrogated the Cousulting Engineer and inquired of the City Auditor as to ,.where the other 43 ,000 went". ws a I ' matter of information for the Councillor, the Council voted on August 15, 1949 to transfer the unexpended balance of 0 ,000 from the item "Water Department-Pumping Station Consulting Surveys" to the item "Reconstructio Congress Street Bridge". Here again it is presumed that Councillor Poitras should know this since he was entirely familiar with the problem of finding additional money for the Congress Street Bridge Job and his i Finance Committee approved this transfer. I don't know just how long your members are going to allow Councillo Poitras to "operate" in the Council so that the interest and welfare of the City is to be subordinated to his own private business interests, but I wish to have these facts brought to the attention of the Council so that the record will be straight on the $3 ,000 item referred to, and that you may know of the Councillor' s zeal for .commissions. Yours very truly, s/ Joseph B. Harrington Mayor Councillor Poitras spoke briefly. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 1052.Unpaid bills Ordered: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to petition the 1946-1947. General Court for authority to pay bills contracted in 1946 and 1947 and which remain unpaid, totaling Four Hundred Fifty-four Dollars and Sixty- five Cents ($454.65) , said bills being noted in a communication dated November 22, 1949, said sum of Four Hundred Fifty-four Dollars and Sixty five Cents ($454.65) to be expended from Revenue 1950. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. The following order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: 1053.County Bridges. Ordered: That the sum of Sil Hundred Five Dollars and Twelve Cents Maintenance . (4605.12) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Street Department item "County Bridges, Maintenance" , this sum to be add- ed to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. ' i Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. ha ,538 November. 25, 1949 Fire Dept. 1054. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Fuel & Light (Equipment & Repairs Ordered: That the following transfers be and hereby are made : From the Fire Department item "Gas Masks and Extra Cylinders" the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to the Fire Department item "Fuel and Light" , From the Fire Department item "Salaries and Wages11 the sum of Four Hund Age I - I red Dollars (4400.00) as follows: to the "Fire Department" item "Fuel and Light" Two hundred Dollars ($200.00) to the Fire Department item "Equipment and Repairs" Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. 1055. Interest & Maturin The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Debt. Ordered: That the sum of Ninety-eight Cents ($0.98 ) be and hereby is transferred from the '}Reserve" account to the "Interest and Maturing Debt" item "Interest on Temporary Loans" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the lliayor, November 29 , 1949. 1056. ibrary Dept. The following Order recommended by the viayor was adopted: }her General Exp. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty6two Dollars ($232.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Library Department" account "Other General Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. 1057. Health Dept. The following Order recommended by the 'Mayor was adopted: Quarantine & Contagious. Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars and Two Cents (02,198.02 ) be and hereby is transferred from the Public Welfare item "City Home Expenses" to the Health Department item "Quarantine & Contagious". This sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. foie. City Home Salaries The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under & Expenses. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sup of Thirty Six Hundred Dollars ($3 ,600.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess & Deficiency" account as following to the Public Welfare account : "City Home" item "Salaries & Wages" Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00 to the Public Welfare account "City Home" item "Other Expenses" Eleven Hundred Dollars (419100.00) , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. 53 ' November 25, 1949 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 1059.Insurance. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: ORdered: That the sum of Six Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($6,100. ) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess & Deficiency" account to the Unclassified item "Insurance" , this sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. The following Order recommended by the City Clerk was adopted: 1060.Abolis h sh notifying voters. Ordered: That under Section 58 of Chapter 54, the provisions of Sections 55 to 57 are hereby suspended and made inapplicable to the question, "Shall an Act of the General Court passed in the current year, entitled 'An Act relative to the salaries of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Salem+ be accepted" , which will appear on the Ballot at the City Election to be held December 6, 1949. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. A communication from the Board of Health recommending certain 1061.Changes in changes in the Plumbing Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Public Plumbing Ordinance. Health and the Committee on Ordinances on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 062. The following communication was received and placed on file: Medical Panel etition of Emma City Treasurer Lowery. Salem, Massachusetts This is to certify that the undersigned three appointed physicians o unanimously agree that the late Cornelius A. Lowery, a Patrolman in he Salem Police Department died of Pulmonary congestion and edema, due o pulmonary emboli. We further certify that the late Cornelius A. Lowery died from a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a patrolman and member of the Salem Police Department , and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty as such patrolman. s/ Walter G. Phippei}, M.D. James P. Ryan, M.D. H. Gregory Alexander, M.D. Councillor April offered the following Order which was adopted by a 1063.Opinion of Mayor & Council roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: Cornelius Lowery, Ordered: That it is the opinion of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Salem, that Cornelius A. Lowery a member of the Salem Police Department died on N vember 22, 1947, as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment, while in the perform- ance of his duties. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. I 540 November. ,25,,, 1949__ Annuity pensio1064. The following Order recommended by Councillor April was adopted by ; Emma Lowery. a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas , 1 Absent : Ordered: That in accordance with the provisions of Section 89A of j Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as amended , and in accordance with the certification of the Board of Physicians as provided by law, an annuity in the sum of 41200.00 be paid to Emma Lowery, the widow of Cornelius I A. Lowery, who was a member of the Salem Police Department and who died on November 22 , 1947 as the natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty, so long as she remains unmarried, to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore establish- ed with respect to annuities and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pennons Account" of each calendar year. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. 1065- Salem Housing Authl An invitation from the Salem Housing Authority to attend the ground- Loring Ave. breaking ceremonies at the Loring Avenue project November 28 , 1949 was accepted on the motion of Councillor Hartnett. 1066. , City Employees A communication from the Salem City Employee's Union relative to a Union. proposed increase of 4200.00 in retirement pensions was referred to the ( Committee on Ordinances on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 10671 Polish Veterans A communication from the Polish Legion of American Veterans in favor Rel. Firearms Technician. of the appointment of John Powers in the Police Department to Firearms Technician was received and placed on file. 1068 Hodges Ct. itreet A communication from the residents of Hodges Court requesting that Light. the street light on Hodges Court be restored to number 10-12 was referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Committee on Electrical Affairs. 1069. Christmas decora- A communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission tions Town House Square, to use the sign board and area at the head of the tunnel on Town House Square for Christmas decorations from Aovember 23 , to January 6, 1950, was granted on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 1070.-1071. Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Irene Callichy, 7 Grant Street , Beverly Margaret Swift , 34 Charter Street, Salem 1072. Sign Bond. The Sign Bond of P. Ballantine & Sons , 43 Church Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1073 . Public speaking The application of Thomas W. DeCoff for permission to provide on the tunnel. entertainment and public speaking over the tunnel on Weshington Street on December 3 , 1949 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. was granted on the motion 541 November 25 , 1949 of Councillor Rafter. The application of S. Theodore Callichy, 219 Lafayette Street for 1074.Auctioneer's . an Auctioneer's License was granted on the motion of Councillor April. License. The application of Francis J. Carr for a Sunday License at 107 1075.Sunday Li_-- Federal Street was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. cense. 1076.-1077. The application of Harry A. Tavis for a License to set up and use Passenger Auto. two (2 ) passenger automobiles at 39 Buffum St. (residental zone) was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. The application of Anthe Fillos to erect a Small Stationary Sign at 107$.Small Sign. 106 Essex Street was granted on the motion of Councillor Poitras. The application of Franklin H. Johnson, Weatherfield St. , Rowley 1079.Dig Clams. for a license to Dig Clams was referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. � . A hearing was ordered for December $ , 1949 on the application of 1080•Store Gasoline Joseph W. Fraser to keepand store 1 000 Joseph W. Fraser. , gallons of Gasoline at 22 Hersey Street. Councillor Poitras offered the following report of the Committee on 0$1.Licenses & Licenses& Permits for Councillor Durkin: Permits. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS Nicholas Moustakis Federal & Washington Sts. (12 alleys ) DRAINLAYER Raymond J. Morin 111 Mason Street ? JUNK DEALER Simon Myers & Son 50 North Street ) l ODGING HOUSE Fred J. Norris 65 Federal Street UNDAY LICENSE Jacob Epstein 35 Winthrop Street 'UNDAY BOWLING i'' Nicholas Moustakis Federal & Washington Sts. i NEW LICENSES _ UNDAY LICENSE i L. E. Turlo 158 North Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman" Sunday Licenses approved by the Mayor Nov. 29, 1949• Report accepted and recommendations ado ,9 ,542 November 25 , 1949_ Committee on 1082. I Councillor Rafter offered the following report for the Committee Ordinances -Police , Dept.-40 hours. on Ordinances : "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the Ordinance relative to a 40 hour week in the Police Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the following ordinance be adopted. For the Committee Francis E. Rafter, Chairman" 10$3. Ordinance - The following Ordinance was adopted for first passage by a unanimous 40 hours Police Dept. roll call vote of 10 Yeas, 1 Absent: In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2$ of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out Section 6 thereof and inserting in place thereof the follow- iing: Section 6. Allregular members shall be excused from duty two days out of every seven of regular and consecutive duty in addition to fourteen days of vacation in each year without deduction of any pay therefor. Vacations and absences from duty permitted by law or ordinance shall be excluded in computing the two days off in seven. SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3 . This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 10$4. ?ile bill for Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: 3ension of Sealer )f Weights & Ordered: That Representative Philip J. Durkin is hereby authorized :Measures. and requested to file a Petition in the Massachusetts Legislature authori- zing the granting by the City of Salem of a pension to Edward H. Judkins Sealer of Weights and I+ieasures. The annual amount of such pension shall be twelve hundred dollars. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. V 10$5. Tree removal Councillor Hartnett offered the following Order which was adopted: z 9 Granite St . Ordered: That the Committee on Shade Trees and 3upt. of shade Trees look into the advisibility of removing a tree at 9 Granite Street and a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 10$6. Two 'lay St. The following "rder recommended by Councillor Hyland was referred ito the Committee o n Traffic on the motion of Councillor Rafter: I Ordered: That temporary traffic regulations routing traffic around i the Bridge St. Overpass be amended by making St. Peter Street open to two-way traffic from Church Street to Bridge Street. 54 E t S November 25 , 1949 Councillor Burke offered the following Order which was adopted: 1087. Side walk 29 Horton St. Ordered: That the Mayor be requested to inform the engineer% Supt. z and the Supt. of Streets, to place edgestones , and lay-out a concrete sidewalk, measuring 27 7/9 sq. yds. in front of the residence of Mr. Charles Ouellette , numbered 29 Horton Street. Approved by the Mayor, November 29, 1949. I 1088. The following Order offered by Councillor Ourke was adopted: Sidewalk Ordered: That the 14ayor be requested , to inform the Supt. of StreetE 7 Wheatland St. to lay out a concrete sidewalk measuring 27 7/9 square yards in front of n the residence of Mrs. Wilfred Pettipas numbered 7 Wheatland Street. November 29, 1949, approved by the Mayor. On the motion of Councillor April the meeting adjourned at 9:24 P.M. ATTEST: 1 f i AUGLKSTINE J. CITY CLERK i i i i i i i I i I 0"b444 December 8,. 1.949 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council I Chamber Thursday, December 8, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Rafter it was voted to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. Hearing - Store Gasoline. A hearing was held on the petition of Joseph W. Fraser to keep and , store 1,000 gallons of Gasoline at 22 Hersey Street. Joseph W. Fraser appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Poitras permit granted. Hearing - Tree Removal 9 Granite A hearing was held on the removal of one tree at 9 Granite Street. ( Street. Councillors Hartnett and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Hartnett tree ordered removed. i 1089 y Treasurer's item The following Order recomm--aended by the Mayor was adopted under "Parking Meter Expenses". suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) be and (hereby is appropriated from the "Miller Parking meters" account to the "Treasurer's" item "Parking Meter Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 1090 Veterans Benefits. ) The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars (45 ,000.00) be and ,hereby is appropriated from the "Excess & Deficiency" account to the "Veterans' Services" item "Veterans Benefits" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 1091., School Milk & The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under i,unch rand. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Szetela: Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) be and !hereby is appropriated from the "School Milk and Lunch Fund" to the i "School Milk and Lunch Operating Account" , this sum to be added to sums 'heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1092J jAppr. 41200. to The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under ( Legal Dept. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: i Ordered: That the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars (41,200.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Water Building Rentals" account to the Legal Department" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. DecambAm $,__1949 _ Approved by the Mayor, December 12, 1949. 1993. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Street Dept. Bridges & Fences. Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "General Administration to the "Street Department" item "Bridges& Fences" , this i Isum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12, 1949. 1094. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : Advertising Salem & its Resour- Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($225.00) ces. in be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the new un- classified item "Advertising Salem and Its Resources". Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 1095. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Electrical Dept, Supplies. Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) be and )f ' hereby is transferred from the "Electrical Department" item "Street Light- ing & Signals" to the "Electrical Department" item "Supplies" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 096. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: City Clerk ther Expenses. Ordered : That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "City Clerk' s" item "Salaries " to he "City Clerk' s " item "Expenses" as follows: sub-item "Telephone" Fifty Dollars (450.00) "Other Expenses" Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) aid sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the kayor, December 12 , 1949. 097. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Treasurer Salaries & Wages. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($375.00 e and hereby is appropriated from the "Miller Parking Meter" account to he "Treasurer's" item "Salaries & Wages", this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 096. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : City Clerk Vital Statistics. Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars (4125.00) e and hereby is transferred from the "City Clerk's" item "Salaries" to he "City Clerk' s" item "Vital Statistics" , this sum to be added to sums eretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. i 546 - Police Dept. 1099. The following Order was adopted under suspension of the rules on the Salaries & Wages. motion of Councillor Rafter, as recommended by the Mayor: Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars (4500.00) be and .hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meters" parking meters item to the "Police Department" item "Salaries & Wages" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 1100a Public Property The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: "Upham School". Ordered: That the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars (11p750.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Public Property Department'} item "Repairs Poor Department Buildings" to the "Public Property Department" item "Upham School" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 1101. Police Dept .- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Parking Meters Signs-Equipment suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Miscellaneous Exp. Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter" parking meters item to the l"Police Department" item "Parking Meters, Signs , Equipment , Miscellaneous ,Expenses" this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. I Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949• i 1102. Assessors - Expensej The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Ordered : That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) be hand hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Assessor's Department" item "Other Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. 1103 . Health Dept. Collection of The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Garbage Ambulance & Collect Ordered: That the following transfers in the Health Department be . ion of Ashes & Refuse. and hereby are made: The sum of Five Hundred Dollars (4500.00) from the "Health" item "Administration" to the "Health Department" item "Collection of Garbage" ; the sum of Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($4,10QOO) from the "Health Department" item "Quarantine & Contagious" as follows : to the new "Health Department" item "Ambulance" Twenty One Hundred Dollars (42100.00) , to the "Health Department" item "Collection of Ashes & Refuse" Two Thousand Dollars ($2 ,000.00) , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. rJ� December 8 , 1949 A communication was received from the City Marshal notifying the 1104.Promotions in Police Dept . I Council of the appointment of Sergeant Thomas M. Neville to the position of Lieutenant in the Police Department and the promotion of Patrolman Francis H. Linskey to the position of Sergeant in the Police Department. - Communication received and placed on file. 1105. R communication was received from REverend Arthur H. Robinson re- Open Air questing permission to conduct open air services at Derby Sq. December $, Services, Derby Sq. to 16, 1949 from 7 :00 to 7:30 P.M. On the motion of Councillor Rafter permission granted. 1106. Polish American A communication was received from the Polish Legion of American Veterans - Fire Veterans in favor of the appointment of Stephen 3owinski to fill one of Dept. vacancies. the vacancies existing in the Salem Fire Department. Communication received and placed on file. 107. A communication was received from Richard V. Ellery relative to the Richard V. Ellery- painting of '. ainting of Congressman Bates which the City may buy. Communication Congressman Bates. referred to the Mayor on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 1108. Roland Reid A communication was received from Roland Reid Studio relative to the tudio- painting of ongressman Bates. painting of Congressman Bates done by them. Communication referred to he Mayor on the motion of Councillor Poitras. 109. The Claim of Estelle L. Raymond, 4 Church Street , Salem was referred Claim. o the Committee on Claims. 110-1111. The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and Sign Bonds. eturned approved : Robbins Restaurant, Inc . 165 Washington Street Andrews Floor Covering Mart 107 Essex Street 112. A hearing was ordered for December 22 , 1949 on the application of Large Sign 07 Essex St. ndreals Floor Covering Mart to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 107 Essex treet. 113 . A list of renewals of Drainlayer, Bowling Alley, Sunday Bowling, and Renewals. unday Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses & Permits. 1114. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits. icenses & Permits : "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter f granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recom- end that the following licenses be granted: NEW LICENSES IG CLAMS Franklin H. Johnson Weatherfield St. , Rowley _w .;. . ', w48 j . December $, 1949 PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE Harry A. Tavis 39 Buffum St. (2 ) SUNDAY LICENSE j Francis J. Carr 107 Federal Street RENEWALS DRAINLAYER Arthur A. Bouchard 414J Lafayette Street For the Committee Philip J. Durkin Chairman" Report accepted and recommendations adopted I Sunday license approved by the Mayor, December 12 , 1949. (1083 . ) Police Dept. 40 hour week. The matter of second passage of an ordinance relative to the Police Second passage. Department (40 hour week (1083 . ) ) Ordinance as adopted for first passage November 25 , 1949 adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote. Approved by the Mayor, December 12, 1949. Jurors. Councillor Durkin was appointed to draw 2 Jurors for Superior Court (Traverse ) . lat Salem January 3 , 1950: i James H. Boulger 23 Cleveland Rd. Contractor Alfred Marcaurelle 7 Read Street Grocer Jurors. Councillor Hartnett was appointed to draw 2 Jurors for Grand Jury Superior Court at Salem January 9, 1950: Harley H. Forsythe 14 Fairfield Street Optometrist Edgar Paquin 11 Harbor Street Shoe worker On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. i ATTEST: AU STINE J. CITY CLERK ; 5 December 22, 1949 - A regular meeting of the City Council was held December 22, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. President Muse presided. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Durkin it was voted to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. I Hearing - Large (ff A hearing was held on the application of Andrea' s Floor Covering Sign. Andrea' s Floor Covering Mart Mart to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 107 Essex Street. Hyman Gordon appeared in favor. Councillor Szetela was recorded in favor. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Szetela permit to erect sign granted 1115 . A communication was received from the Mayor appointing Jonathan G. Appt. Cemetery Commission. Butler as a member of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners for the unex- pired term of Michael F. McGrath expiring December 31, 1951. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. On the motion of Councillor Poitras the appointment held over until the next regular meeting. 1116. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the resigna- Appt. Park Commission member. tion of Robert W. Reardon as a member of the Park Commission and the appointment of Joseph J. Seward to fill the term expiring the 13t Monday in May, 1950. Councillor Rafter moved suspension of the rules. On the motion of Councillor Poitras appointment held over until the next meeting 1117. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a portrait Portrait - Congressman Bates. of the late Congressman Bates done by the Roland Reid Studio , which is now in his office. The communication was received and made a matter of record. 1118. 1 New Heating The following Order recommended by the Mayor was held over until the Plant-Pickering School. January 2, 1950 meeting on the motion of Councillor Poitras : Ordered:'Fhat the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars (�20,000. ) be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue 1950" to the new "School Department" item "New Oil Fired Heating Plant and Necessary Piping". 1119. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Insurance. I Committee on Finance on the motion of Councillor Poitras: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-four Dol- lars and Sixty Cents ($1,134.60) be and hereby is appropriated for the unclassified item "Insurance" as follows: from the "City Home Rentals" Eight Hundred Dollars (•$800.00) from "Town Hall Rentals" Three Hundred i Thirty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents (4334.60) a total of One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-four Dollars and Sixty Cents (,P'1,134.60) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1120. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Baker' s Island. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: .550 December Ordered : That the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars (4350.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Town Hall Rentals" to the unclassified item "Bakers Island" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriat- ed for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949. 1121 Workmen' s Compensa- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under tion Medical Expense I`I suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered : That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (4250.00) be and -hereby is appropriated from the "Water Building Rentals" account to the unclassified item "Workmen' s Compensation - Medical Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the vayor, December 28, 1949. 1122 Off Street Parking The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Areas. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars (41 ,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Miller Parking Meter" account to the new Unclassified item "Off Street Parking Areas". Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949. 1123 Public Property The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Other Department Buildings. Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) be and here- by is transferred from the "Public Property Department" item "Repairs to Water Department Buildings" to the "Public Property Department" item "Other Department Buildings" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949. 1124 Printing Supplies & The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Textbooks -Fuel & Light - Training Ordered: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars (45,000.00) be and School. hereby is transferred to the "School Department" item, "Printing, Supplie and Textbookst' as follows : from the "School Department item "Fuel and Light" the sum of Twenty-two Hundred Dollars ($2 ,200.00) from the "School Department" item "Other Expenses" Twenty-two Hundred Dollars ( p2,200.00) from the "School Department" item "Repairs and Equipment" Six Hundred Dollars (�600.00) a total of Five Thousand Dollars (45,000.00 ) , said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose and be it further ORDERED: That the sum of eleven Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "School Department" item "Repairs and Equipment" to the "School Department" item "Training School" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1949. - - -December_22..-144�- — --- .-- ----- ----- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under 1125. Mayor' s Department. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: That the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Mayorts" account this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the iv'iayor, December 28, 1949. 1120. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Annuities - fi Pensions Account. (�700.00) be and Ordered : That the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars I - hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Unclassified- item "Annuities-Pensions" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor , December 28,- 1949. 1 1127. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: City Council i Account. Ordered: That the sum of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars (4650.00) be I and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the ttCouncil" account , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949. 1128. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Quarantine * Contagious. Ordered: That the sum of Five Hundred Two Dollars and Fifty Cents (0502. 50) be and hereby is transferred from the "Public Welfare" account "City Home Expenses" to the "Board of Health" item "Quarantine & Conta- gious" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this l purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1949. 1129. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Maritime School Wharf Survey. Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars (4350.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the new Unclass- ified item "Maritime School Wharf Surveylf. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949. 1, 1130. r The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted: Cemetery Sale of Vaults. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (4250.00) be an hereby is transferred from the "Estimated Receipts" account to the "Cemetery Sale of Vaults" account , said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1949. 1131. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted; Library Dept. Repairs & Furniture. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) be and here by is transferred from the "Library" item "Salaries" to the "Library" rC December 22 item "Repairs & Furniture" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the mayor, December 28, 1949. 1132 Fire Dept. The following Order recoimnended by the Mayor was adopted: Fuel & Light. Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Fire Department" item "Salaries & Wages" to the "Fire Department" item "Fuel and Light" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1949. 1133. Appt. Permanent A communication was received from the City Marshal notifying the Patrolman. Council of the appointment of Joseph J. Bozek as a permanent Patrolman. Received and made a matter of record. 1134. Cemetery Commission ) The resignation of Michael F. McGrath as a member of the Cemetery Resignation Michael F. McGrath. lCommission, was received. On the motion of Councillor Durkin resignation accepted. 1135, Assistant Assessors The following communication was received and made a matter of record & Registrars. Mayor Joseph B. Harrington Members of the City Council Dear Sirs: We submit for your information the following named assistant registrars and assessors for the year 1950 Ward 1 Precinct 1 Helen T. Donovan 19 Sutton Avenue " 2 Sophie Myslinski 34 English Street 3 Bernard Z. Kaminski 160 Derby Street Ward 2 Precinct 1 Katherine M. Meaney 5 Pearl Street 2 Emilia M. Augustynowicz 6 Pearl Street 3 Katherine McMahon 19z' Osgood Street Ward 3 Precinct 1 Concetta Ingemi 10 Pratt Street 2 William Murphy 18 Cambridge Street 3 Richard Marchand 74 Grove Street Ward 4 Precinct 1 Helen McKeen 7 Albion Street 2 Louise Dwyer 120 Boston Street 3 [Marion Lyons 8 Abbott Street Ward 5 Precinct 1 Leo Plante 05 Salem Street 2 Ernest Theriault 97 Leach Street 3 Joseph C. Morency 7 Ocean Terraee 4 Thomas Furey 90 Linden Street 5 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden Street Ward 6 Precinct 1 Mary Moulton 38 Fairmount Street 2 John Benirowski 81 Tremont Street 3 Joseph McBrien 205 North Street BOARD OF REGISTRARS BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1136 Sign over the A communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission tunnel Salem Hospital Fund to erect a Sign on the tunnel in Town House Square for the month of January, 1950 in connection with the Salem Hospital Fund Drive was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. 553 _._- -- - - - --- December 22, 1949 The application of William E. Surett9 53 Harbor Street for a Builder 1137. Builder' s License was granted on the motion of Councillor Durkin. License. 1138. The application of John F. GreeneFuneral Home to erect a small sta- Small Sign. tionary sign at 49 Federal Street, was granted on the motion of Councillo 1 k. Durkin. 1139. A hearing was ordered for January 12 , 1950 on the application of the Store Inflam- ables. I Hawthorne TAnners Inc. to keep and store 300 gallons of Class A Inflamma- bles at 40 Beaver Street. 1140. A hearing was ordered for January 12 , 1950 on the petition of the Pole Location East Collins St. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Salem Electric Light Company to locate 2 poles on East Collins Street. 1141. A list of renewals of Auto Dealer, Bowling Alley, Lodging House , and Renewals of certain licenses. Passenger Automobile Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses , and Permits. 1142. The Drainlayer' s Bond of Arthur Bouchard, 414z' Lafayette Street was Drainlayer' s Bond. referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1143 . The Sign Bond of Kay Jewelry Co. , 202 Essex Street was referred to Sign Bond Kay Jewelry Co. the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1144.-1145. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims. Grace A. Winsor 199 Essex Street , Lynn ir I Raymond H. Dowling 16 Butler St . , Salem 1146. Councillor Rafter introduced an Ordinance relative to the terms and Ordinance Terms-Conditions conditions of employment (City Employees Chapter 14A. ) . Ordinance held of Employment. over until the first meeting in January and copies to be given to all members of the 1950 Council on the motion of Councillor Rafter. 1147. Councillor Durkin offered the following report for the Committee on Licenses & Permits. Licenses & •Permits. v "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recomme d that the following be granted: RENEWALS BOwILING ALLEYS Henry P. Lawrence 92 Lafayette Street SUNDAY BOWLING Henry P. Lawrence 92 Lafayette Street Frank H. Welch 1 St. Peter Street Ir SUNDAY LICENSE Jacob Loss 124 North Street , December 22, 1949— For the Committee Philip J. Durkin, Chairman Report accepted and recommendations adopted. Sunday license approved by the Mayor, December 28 , 1949. 1148. Unfinished Business. Councillor Durkin offered the following Order which was adopted: Ordered : That all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council of 1949 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of committees be referred to the City Council of 1950 and to the several committees usually considered the same. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949• 1149. Communication on Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted : Maritime Academy. Ordered : That the City Clerk be requested to obtain for the use of the City Council of 1950 and 1951 a copy of the correspondence from Congressman McCormick on the proposed Maritime Academy at Salem Willows W which correspondence is referred to in the Mayor's letter to the council meeting of December 22 , 1949. 1150. escinding Councillor Poitras offered the following Order which was adopted:, ppr. not approved. Ordered: That all appropriations voted by the Council in the year 1949, that were not approved b,; Commissioner Henry F. Long be and hereby are rescinded ; otherwise , as they are valid Council Orders they must be charged to Revenue 1950. Approved by the Mayor, December 28, 1949. Councillors Durkin, Crosby, Stromberg, Hartnett , and--Muse, all retiring Councillors spoke briefly on their association with the Council. , Jurors. Councillor April was appointed to draw two Jurors for Superior Court at Salem January 16, 1950: William H. LeBlanc 39 Cabot Street Machinist William J. O' Brien 25 Aborn Street Lamp worker On the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ATTEST: i f AU STING . T CITY CLERK �55 —� December 30, 194.�__,__ _ Special Mebtin A special meeting of the City Council was held Friday, December 30, 1949 at 7 :00 P.M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Muse presided. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a unani- 1151.Pension• E mbus roll call vote : Andrew J. DevittFire Dept. ` ley Ordered: That Andrew J. Devitt who has served as a _permanent mem- ber of the Salem Fire Department from January 3 , 1927, and who has addi- tional credit of over six years for actual services rendered and days , worked as a call man, making a total of over twenty-nine (29) years of service for purposes of retirement computation, who has made application for retirement under the provisions of Sub-section (b) of Section 81A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws , as amended , and who was born July 12 , 1893 , and has become permanently disabled from further performing duty prior to attaining the age of sixty (60) years , as determined by a medical panel of three physicians , be and hereby is retired from active service in said department effective as of midnight December 31, 1949, on a pension of One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-four Dollars and Ten Cents (41,764.10) said pension being 59% of the highest salary or other compen- sation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of retirement , to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities - Pensions" account of each calendar year. Approved. by the Mayor, December 31, 1949. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted: 1152.Andrew J. Devitt-evidence of Ordered: That the City Council hereby reserves to Andrew J. Devitt disability. the right to introduce further medical evidence to connect his disability to a cause arising out of and in the course of his employment as a member of the Salem Fire Department. Approved by the Mayor, December 31 , 1949. n The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : 1153 ,City Home Exp. Old Age Assistance Ordered : That the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($220.00) be Gene ral Relief. F� and hereby is transferred from the Nelfare Department item "City Home Salaries" to 'ttie "Welfare 'Jepartment" item "City Home Expenses" and be it further ORDERED: That the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Welfare Department" item "Aid to Dependent Children as follows : to the delfare Dept. item "Old Age Assistance" rive Hundred Two Dollars W502.00) to the Welfare Dept. item "General Relief" Six Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars (4698.00) above sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the 1°iayor December 31 , 1949• 556 - - December__30,_ 1949Special Meeting_ quip.&Repairs 1154T The following Order recommended by the Kayor was adopted : Gasoline -Fire Dept Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ( qp350.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Fire Department item "Salaries & Wages as follows : to the Fire Department item "Equipment & Repairs" Two Hundre Fifty Dollars (�250.00) to the Fire Department item "Supplies" sub-item "Gasoline,' One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) , said sums to be added to sums 1 heretofore appropriated for these purposes. Approved by the Mayor, December 31 , 1949. Police Dept. 1155 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under Gasoline & Oil. suspension of the rules on the motion of Councillor Rafter: Ordered: - That the sum of- Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is appropriated from ,'Town Hall Rentals" to the Police Department item "Equipment & Repairs" sub-item „Gas & Oil" , said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 31, 1949. .City Treasurer 1156 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted : '.Expenses Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars (4150.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Treasurer' s Dept. item "Expenses" , this sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Approved by the Mayor, December 31 , 1949. 1157 P.T.A. A communication was received from the Parent-Teacher hssociation of .Pickering School. the Pickering School protesting the delay of the City Council in appro- priating funds for the new heating plant at the Pickering School. The communication was read and placed on file. 1158 Committee on Councillor Poitras offered the following report for the Committee Finance. Pickering School on Finance: Boiler. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appro- priating the sum of twenty thousand Dollars for the Pickering School boiler emergency has considered said matter and would recommend: the appropriation of fifteen hundred dollars for the purpose of making i emergency repairs to tubular boilers at the Pickering School. i For the Committee Wilfred J. Poitras Chairman. } On the motion of Councillor Hyland it was voted to recess for 5 ( . minutes. Council reconvened at 8 :00. Report as introduced by Councillor Poitras accepted, and recommendation adopted, by amending Order No. 1118 , as introduced December 22 , 1949. 1159. Invitation An invitation to the installation of officers of the Polish American Polish American Club-Installation Citizens Club, January 8, 1950 was accepted on the motion of Councillor of Officers. Szetela. 55 Special 14eetin Councillor April was appointed to draw one Traverse Juror for Juror Superior 8ourt at Salem January 3 , 1950: William T. Harney 79 Proctor Street Constable On the motion of Councillor Crosby the meeting adjourned at 8 :30 P.i k r�y;� ,g- . ATTEST: AUGUi NE J. TO 'Y� ' '_ CITY CLERK i i l I 1 I i tl: �Y 1.p 558 {a�°•`°' CITY OF SALEM -- j 1 r R�. In City Council, ----------------------19-------- Whereas; The City Council of the City of Salem has examined the returns of the election of officers in the several voting precincts of the City of the votes cast at the municipal election held on December 6 1949• for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1950• also five Conn illors- at-Large to serve for the term of two years from the first Monday in JanuaKy, 1950; also six Ward Councillors to serve in each of the six Wards for a term of two years from the first Monday in January ; 1950; also three Memb of_f the Committee to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January, 1950; and they find the same properly made and duly recorded. From said examination it appears that the following were elected, MAYOR Francis X. Collins j COUNCILLORS-at-Large Thomas W. DeCoff Samuel F. Hyland Philip L. Morency Wilfred J. Poitras j Francis E. Rafter WARD COUNCILLORS l WARD 1 Louis A. Swiniuch WARD 2 Norman E. Davies WARD 3 John H. Burke WARD 4 Thomas F. Tighe WARD 5 Ernest W. April WARD 6 Francis M. Griffin SCHOOL COMMITTEE Raymond G. Lavender William A. Theriault Richard E. Daly _- QUESTION: Shall an act of the General Court passed in the current year, entitled,_ "An Act Relative To The Salary of The Mayor and the City Council of The City of Salem be accepted" Yes 5365 No 9111